The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 12, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 April 1978 — Page 1

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N APIER HONORED — State Police Superintendent John Shettle presented a special citation to Edward Napier, r 2 Syracuse, this morning < Wednesday) for his part in the apprehension of State Bank of Syracuse robbers Randall Qliver Altman and Randy Dee Hapner. Present at the award ceremonies were; from left to right: Syracuse Town Marshal Ron Robinson; state police detective Raymond Carich of Nappanee, who worked on the case and initiated the citation; Napier: Shettle; and first sergeant Robert Meek, executive post > commander, Ligonier State Police Post,

State Police citation for Edward Napier for assistance in thwarting bank robbery

Edward Napier, r 2 Syracuse, was awarded a special citation this morning (Wednesday) by State Police Superintendent John Shettle for his help in the January 31 robbery at the State Bank of Syracuse. Village Branch. This citation js the second such one ever to be given in the district. The first, presented around March of last year, was given to Phil Yonker of Ohio for his assistance in the apprehensiori of bank robbers in

Mrs. Treesh new Milford Town Board President

Leadership in Milford changed hands Monday night, as the town board presidency was resigned and assumed by Mrs. Glen Treesh. In that new position, she and other board members heard

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HOME AGAIN — Thirteenth And Final Article Mnme nnninl Ooinion: Third World countries have a host of problems

By ARCH AND DELLA BAUMGARTNER Milford, Indiana, Monday, February 27 — Back Home Again in Indiana represents more to us than just the lyrics of a famous Hoosier ballad; it meant home, to familiar soil, familiar people, familiar customs. Someone said it best when he said, “There’s no place like home.” All this came to us like a thunderclap when we contrast life in America with that in the six Third World countries we

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that state. Napier, Syracuse fireman and employee at The Weatherhead Company, observed Randall Oliver Altman, 22. 812 South Front Street, Syracuse, hold up bank tellers Paul Pritchard and Millie (Mrs. M. Pete) Savage with a sawed-off .22 caliber shotgun. The citizen alerted Syracuse police on his CB radio and followed Altman out of the bank to a waiting car driven by Randy Dee Hapner, 19, r 4

the annexation of more ground into the town was final and rates for the 180 per cent water and sewer rates have been filed. Dr. T. A. Miller, who has served as president of the town board several terms, submitted his resignation of that office. Mrs. Treesh assumed her new duties, saying. “I just hope I can carry on half as well as he has over the years he’s done it." Town attorney Rex Reed announced the annexation of an area norths south and east of are 87 property owners in the area, which has an assessed value of $622,200. Tax statements began reflecting the annexation March 1. Tariff of rates and charges on the 180 per cent across-the-board water and sewer rate increase was officially approved by the Indiana Public Service Commission April 6. The new rates will become effective on the June 1 billings of consumers.

visited during the past four weeks. The word “poor” had a new meaning to us as we visited the slums of Calcutta, India, where in so many instances it isn’t the next meal one worries about, but the next morsel for one’s mouth. Life is cruel, forbidding and disparate in Iqjjia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, the latter showing the promise of all. And much of & this “new for Iran has come about through iu> new found wealth in its “liquid gold” (oil). Too Many People Several threads of despair run through these countries that keep their peoples outside the world’s main stream of life. One, of

Syracuse. Napier continued pursuit of the two charged robbers and radioed in a description of the vehicle and license plate number. He kept following until he saw police converging on the two young men. Altman and Hapner were apprehended 14 minutes after the robbery and the $4,570 taken was recovered. Superintendent Shettle said, “His activities that day are what we in police work feel that all

Mrs. Treesh reported she talked with the head of traffic for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. He said his railroad does control lights allowing trains to stop or go on the rails in the Milford area. But, the traffic head said crossings should not be blocked by the train for mere than five (Continued on page 2)

Set Scout night at Milford

On Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m. Scout Night will be held in the fire station at Milford. Jim Molebash, district Scout,executive for Kosciusko County, will speak. Any second or third grade boy may sign up. To Indianapolis The Cub Scouts will go to Indianapolis on April 22, leaving the fire station at 7 a.m. and returning at 8 p.m. Each Cub should take one parent or

course, is a history of colonialism that has dominated these peoples, kept them poor and uneducated and exploited their natural resources and talents. Another is the lack of good soil and proper rainfall. The Hindu and Moslem religions, always in conflict in much of this part of South Asia, have thwarted material progress. Results: A poor people where overpopulation has become a curse. However, with the banishment of colonialism in several of these countries, there seems to be a glimmer of hope. Through the aid of foreign assistance programs and through the efforts of the United Nations, such things

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citizens should do in assisting police officers in enforcing the law. He went out of his way in apprehension of the criminals, in considerable discomfort to himself.’’ Bank Says Thanks The State Bank of Syracuse showed its appreciation to Napier by presenting a SIOO check in the name of Napier to the Syracuse Fire Department. The bank also sent out letters of appreciation to Napier; the Weatherhead Company; and the Syracuse Police Department. In honoring Napier, Shettle commended his quick action. He said if the fireman had not reacted so fast, Altman and Hapner would not have been apprehended so quickly. Shettle was con fident the robbers would have been apprehended eventually, however. For his quick assistance, Napier was presented a certificate, a meritorious award and a badge making him trooper for the day. (Continued on page 2)

guardian. Entire families are invited. Persons wanting more information should contact John Rouch. Cubs will be visiting the state museums and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Camp Out Also on the calendar for the Cubs is a camp out on April 29. They will leave at 5 p.m. on the 29th and -return at 10 a.m. the following morning. Persons wanting more information should contact Rouch.

as medicines, basic educational programs and, above all, an effort at family planning are making modest headway. As the Chinese tell us, a journey of a thousand mites begins with a single step. In India When we arrived in India such things as the rickshaw, men being shaved along the streets and the lack of vehicular travel struck us. On a first day outing we visited Old Delhi and had our first glimpse of teeming crowds of peoole. “Where do they all eat? Where do they all live?” we wondered. We were told many thousands live in the streets and we could believe it. We saw the cremation

Only four contests on primary ballot

A legal notice which appears elsewhere in this issue shows only four major contests will appear on the May 2 ballot. All will be on the Republican ticket. No major contests appear on the Democratic ticket. Phillip J. Roy of 1203 East Market St., Warsaw, is challenging incumbent Republican Thames L. Mauzy of 1025 Country Club Lane, Warsaw, for the right to represent the party on the fall ballot for the post of joint state representative from Fulton and Kosciusko Counties (17th district). Both George J. Hartter of r 1 box 748 Milford and Cassius Alan Rovenstine of box 15 Atwood are seeking the Republican party’s nomination for county sheriff. Incumbent Larry Eugene Teghtmeyer of r 1 North Webster is seeking the Republican party’s nomination for county councilman of the first district. So is Harold C. Downs of r 2 box 2A Pierceton. Both Eldred Metzger of r 2 Claypool and James L. Frieden of Silver Lake are seeking to represent the GOP on the fall ballot as they vie for the nomination for county councilman of the 4th district. Other Republicans Other names to appear on the Republican ballot are as follows: J. Philip Oppenheim, r 2 Leesburg — Representative in Congress, second Congressional district Gene Snowden, 1433 Cherry St., box 1 Huntington — Joint state senator of 17th district Robert Burner, 403 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw — Judge erf the superior court Michael L. Miner, r 2 Pierceton — Prosecuting attorney Doris Jean Northenor, r 5 Warsaw — County auditor Ruth S. Hoppus, 1303 West Oriole Dr., Warsaw — County recorder Avis B. Gunter, r 2 box 198 Claypool — County assessor Gerald D. Smalley, r 1 Claypool — County commissioner, southern district Carl L. Latta, r 6 Warsaw — County councilman, second district J. Newman DeGood, 1106 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw — County councilman, third district n Harry M. Van Hemert, box 548 Syracuse — Turkey Creek Township Assessor Plus a long list of delegates to state convention, precinct committeemen, township trustees and advisory board members. Democrats Filing for the Democratic ticket are the following: Floyd J. Fithian, 3711 North 500 East, Lafayette — Representative in Congress, second Congressional district Shirley Hipsher, 1050 Cambridge Court, Wabash — Joint state senator of 17th district Gerald M. Romine, box 534 Mentone — Joint state representative of the 17th district John E. Hammersley, 621 Pam St., Warsaw — County sheriff

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And a long list of delegates to state convention, precinct committeemen, township trustees and advisory board members. Final plans okayed for housing units Final plans for 24 units of housing for senior citizens in the Milford area have been okayed for future construction on a purchased site. Architectural plans for the 24 units of housing, drawn by W. James’ McCleary. Warsaw, have been okayed by the committee of Leisure Living. Inc . who proposes to build the units. Paul Reith, president of the organization, will meet Tuesday with the Farmers Home Administration on financing the construction of the 24 units. In order to obtain the financing, one per cent of the $500,000 cost will have to be obtained locally. Reith said the group almost has the $5,000 needed. If the FHA grants the funding, advertising of bids on the construction and materials for the units could proceed Leisure Living. Inc. purchased the site for the housing units, which is about three acres bordered by Fourth and East Catherine Streets. A total of 54 persons have indicated they wish to live in the completed housing. Attorney Rex Reed has filed incorporation papers and bylaws of the organization with the secretary of state, officially making the organization nonprofit. 16-YEAR-OLD BOOKED AT JAIL A 16-year-old Syracuse youth was booked in the county jail Friday. She was held on the authority of probation officer Thomas Roe.

■■i imileMJ Rtfii' * < HsKp ■il' <- “> * --_t—*JU*e**F<lw - , . < ** . * - - NEW KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN — The new Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet at 900 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, is taking form and substance, and will open the later part of May, according to owner Herschel Wells. Contractor on the building is Robert Justis of Cromwell. The building will seat 40 people and a drive-through window will be on the east side. Vehicles can therefore leave via Baltimore Street. About 20 parking spaces will be arranged. Mr. Wells is owner of a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet at his home town of Decatur and a partner in one at Kendallville. The new building is on a site of a former Sunoco Service Station.

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Bryant, Dorsey elected to district Kiwanis posts

Sherman Bryant, a resident of r 1 North «»Webster, was nominated and elected Lt. Governor of the U-club Land of Lakes Division of Kiwanis International. at a meeting following the Wawasee Kiwanis Club meeting Saturday morning at Dagny’s near Syracuse. At the same meeting William E. Dorsey of Nappanee was elected Lt. Governor-elect. The meeting was presided over by Past Lt. Governor David Holderman of Goshen. Included in the district are clubs in Columbia City, Bremen. Warsaw, the Warsaw Lakeside club, Nappanee, Nappanee Early Bird club, Plymouth, Lakeland, Wawasee, Goshen, Middlebury. Will Replace Dr. Hassell Mr. Bryant will assume responsibilities in the district relinquished by Dr. Charles Hassell of Bremen. Bryant was president of the Lakeland Kiwanis club during the 1975-76 year. „ Mr. Bryant is a graduate of Pierceton High School and Manchester College and is currently a field auditor for

site of the famous Indian leader Mahandas K. Gandhi, whose policy of non-violence is credited with winning freedom for his country from what they consider their English oppressors for two hundred years. Our visit with Indian President Reddy at the Presidential Palace and later touring the absolutely fabulous Presidential Gardens proved a stark contrast with the poverty we saw earlier in the streets. “What is poor?” we were asked by a member of the Indian press corps at a dinner held in our honor. And it forced us to think that the average American has no idea of dire poverty as it is known in India.

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WILLIAM E. DORSEY

Farm Bureau Insurance Companies, bovering the northern third of Indiana. He is also owner and active operator of a 200-acre grain and hog farm in the North Webster area. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force from 1951-1955. He and his wife Colleen are active in the North Winona Church of the Brethren and are the parents of four children: Cathy (Mrs. Ronald Shipley) of Indianapolis, Steve of Fort Wayne, and Stuart and Carmen at home. Superintendent Dorsey Mr. Dorsey is Superintendent of Schools of the Wa-Nee Community School Corporation. He is a Syracuse High School graduate, with a BS at Manchester College, and an MS and EDS at Indiana University. Dorsey was president of the Nappanee Kiwanis Club in 197576, State Kiwanis Tennis Chairman from 1975 until the present, and Land of Lakes Division Youth Service Chairman in 1976-77. He and his wife Janet have three children: Jeff, Deb and Christine.

And, of course, we flew to Agra to visit the old Moghul Empire buildings that are of stone, standing there as firm as they have over the centuries, a reminder of another era in this formidable country that the likes of Rudyard Kipling wrote about. The highlight at Agra is the storied Taj Mahal and this breathtaking scene certainly had to be a high point of our tour — for several reasons, one being that we were there on February 6, marking our 35th wedding anniversary. On to Calcutta where we were again assaulted with teeming crowds of people. The street beggars ranged from something (Continued on page 3)

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