The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 23, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 June 1978 — Page 5

Crjzin around CUSfe

HOWARD AND Edith Kimes, r 1 Pierceton (back of the Road 13 Flowing Well* qualify as having a most unusual occupation. Guess what: They raise fishworms. And what’s more, they claim a growing market for this occupation of theirs. They begin with a 2*x3*xß‘ box of worms and they double their population every two months. The worms are then divided again, and again and again. They plan to sell their fishwork stock in November when they should have 200 boxes. The worms eat cardboard and must be kept well watered, the Kimes state, as they enthusiastically describe their new pursuits. Much of their market is overseas. 808 BOSTICK, a “Man In Green" at the North Webster Hook’s drug store, is urging Hook officials at their Indianapolis headquarters to move their old “original” drug store which has been a symbol at the Indiana State Fair for years, to a site between the Webster store and Clarksville, USA, located just next door.

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Bob has become a real Lakeland booster and thinks this display will be an added attraction to the area. It certainly has the blessing of Freddie Clark of M & M Restaurant, whose overriding hobby is things antique. NOTHING BUT good comments were heard during this year’s Mermaid Festival concerning the quality and care of the equipment of Luehr’s Ideal Rides at the fairgrounds. This is the first year for Luehr’s. Their personnel are not the usual “carnie” crowd, but are well groomed, polite and able people. Their equipment is simonize clean and in top running order. One can be fairly certain that Luehr’s Ideal Rides will be back at the Festival in years to come. THE FOLKS at NIPSCo received a postal card from their boss. Jay Peffley, from Independence. Mo., where he and his wife had visited the Truman Library en route to California where they will spend several weeks with their friends, the Lawrence Blairs, formerly of Goshen. The Peffleys kept it strictly bipartisan, inasmuch as

they first visited the Eisenhower Memorial at Abilene. Kansas. WHILE her husband was engrossed in the unveiling of an A. J. Foyt likeness, having his picture taken and meeting old t friends, all in the International Palace of Sports at North Webster, Beth Bowen found a cozyspot in a corner and hoisted her tired feet up and had a real chat with Fran Schenkel, wife of Chris Schenkel, who was also involved in official duties. Beth is well known for “making herself at home.” We might add the photo of this comfortable scene, taken by a MJ photographer, turned out slightly out of focus and ended up on the darkroom floor. JOHN F. Augsburger, Lake Wawaseee. turned 73 last Wednesday and is spry and proud of his years. He left on Tuesday of this week for Tempe. Aril., where he now resides. Augsburger is well known as Van Buren township trustee, president of the county school reorganization committee and more recently as a state senator. He is president of Augsburger’s Inc., with retail grocery stores in Syracuse and North Webster. NOW VERA O’Haver tells us her late dad George Hodgson was the long time trainman working the B & O Railroad for some 30 years as was his father Joe before him. It appears the Hodgson family was a railroad family. TOWN BOARD member James C. Tranter came up with this classic concerning the town’s plight /ver internal personnel “There’s enough publicity to go around.” Jim was the object of a scorching letter to the Editor printed in several area newspapers by

clerk-treasurer Betty Dust, all over the need or lack thereof of a town manager. In short. Tranter thinks the town of Syracuse needs a town manager and Betty thinks otherwise. FRIENDS of Harry VanHemert are wishing him good luck in a forthcoming stomach operation scheduled for next week in a Fort Wayne hospital. THE DANA Corporation, owners of the locally based Weatherhead Company, has issued its quarterly report as of May 31. Gerald Mitchell, president of Dana, and Ren McPherson, chairman of the board, say “Nine months sales were over 11.6 billion ... up 26 per cent from last year. Earnings per share were $3.09 compared to the $2.65 earned last year . . . Because of the continuing strong financial performance the directors increased the September 15th dividend to 33 cents per share.” Net sales were $612,000,000 while the net income showed $39,000,000. Total assets are $1,296,000,000 while the total liabilities are $1,296,000,000. These figures show that Dana continues to be a leader and is living up to its goals of growth, income and security. NOT GENERALLY KNOWN - The new Queen of the Lakes, Ann

North Webster News By MARY LEE WILLMAN

Old phonograph records found

When carpenters were preparing to install insulation in the attic at the home of Mrs. Eva Brunner, r 1 Warsaw, they discovered 438 old 10 inch phonograph records. Mrs. Brunner stated the records had been up there for years and she had forgotten all about them. There are 373 single records and 65 double. Some of the records are dated as early as 1903. Mrs. Brunner noted, “I know some of the records were purchased in 1915 and probably earlier. The last ones were bought in 1960.” The records belonged to Mrs. Brunner’s father. George Henderson of Terre Haute. According to Mrs. Brunner, “My father bought the crank operated, table model Victrola

Tippecanoe Homemakers have picnic on June 21

Kathleen Weghorst and Clar Broderick were hostesses for the June 21 picnic meeting of Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers Club. The picnic was held at Webster Lake. Group singing was led by Mabie Gee. Catherine Bause read, “A Recipe For Marriage Stew.” Devotions were read in unison. Reports were given by: Lucille Hobell, health and safety, “Extension Cords and Wall Outlets;” Goldie Hunnicutt, garden remarks, “Canning Tomaroes" and “Planting A Garden of Good Manners;” Ruth Mickley, cultural arts, “Review of Extension Homemakers Emblem” and Mary Lee Willman, “Citizenship, Candidate For Church Membership.” Roll call was answered by 25 members. Lisa Reynolds and Phyllis Verooman were guests. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Sadie Reynolds. Mrs. Bause presented the treasurer’s report. "Happy Birthday” was sung to five ladies having birthdays in June. Dorothea Kurth, president, thanked all committees and chairmen for their efforts during the past year. An amendment to the club constitution was voted on and accepted. It was announced that the charity committee is in charge of plans for a program to be presented at a local nursing home in July. Mrs. Broderick read a poem entitled, “Thank God For Little Things.” The Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. A carry-in dinner was served picnic style at noon, with hot dogs as the main dish. During the afternoon group pictures were taken for the club scrap book. - j New program books were distributed. Secret pal names were revealed and new secret pal names drawn. Gifts were exchanged.

Porter of Syracuse, was recuperating in her home at Waveland Beach, Monday after the excitement of being named the winner in the Mermaid Festival contest. Ann said she believed she had a touch of the flu, even during the final days of the contest, but vowed she was going to get through it. Her determination paid off! COMES WORD this week from Sherry Keim of The Little People Shoppe of vacancies for “crafty people” to share in the fun on the lawn at Pickwick Place on Friday and Saturday of this week, all in celebration of Flotilla Days. Spaces are still available and persons wishing to participate may contact Sherry. —o— ALL THINGS are “go” for this week end’s Flotilla, reports the Flotilla planning committee. Committee members met Monday night in the Beacon to finalize all plans. Joe Morganthaler was named marshal of the parade while Larry Griffith was named commodore. Judging the parade will be Don Hayes and Dick Meyers. Another judge is yet to be named. Also elected as Flotilla chairman for 1980 was Jeff Wells. Robert McNary will assume the chairmanship next year. Morganthaler and Jake Kern

phonograph from the Victor Talking Machine Co., Camden. N.J. It had a large black and brass megaphone speaker. It was a real novelty. We were the only family around that had one.” Mr. Henderson would take the Victrola to the young people’s meetings at Trinity Methodist Church and provide everyone with an evening of music. The phonograph was also played for social and family gatherings at the Henderson home. Mrs. Brunner remembers, “No one was allowed to touch the talking machine but father. He carried it wherever it was to go and we kids walked along behind carrying the records. I wasn’t even allowed to dust the table where the Victrola was kept.” She recalls one time when her little brother was seriously ill

Activities for the summer were discussed. A theater party and a “Christmas In August” party are being planned. Opal Esch volunteered to bake the July birthday cake. A get well card was signed for Violet Lawson. The lesson, “Recipe Variations” was given by Mrs. Hunnicutt. It was decided to postpone Hobby Club meetings until later this summer. The July Extension Club meeting will be held at the home of Kay Wilson. She will be assisted by Lucille Hobell and Jo Henry. Officers Installed Following the business session new officer were installed. They are: Mrs. Bause - president Pauline Gunkle - vice president Mrs. Mickley - secretary Mrs. Kurth - treasurer Mrs. Weghorst served as installing officer. The president’s pin and gavel was presented to Mrs. Bause by Mrs. Kurth. The meeting was dismissed and members went for a ride on the Dixie Boat. Final meeting of Prayer and Share group June 27 The final meeting of the year for North Webster United Methodist Church Prayer and Share group was held June 27 in the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Underwood. Wilma Ellis will report on the “World Hunger Workshop.” Herbert George will discuss, “World Hunger Political Will.” An article entitled, “Instead of Violence” will be presented by Barbara Hunt. David Stookey will tell of impending legislation: “The Law Os The Sea” and “Native Americans.” There was a period of prayer and sharing. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

were taken off the executive board of directors and Bob Baugher and Jeff Wells were put on. Other board members are William Beemer. Jack Wells. McNary and Ted Rogers. SPEAKING OF the Flotilla, here’s a brief history on how this popular event came about. The first and one of the most successful Flotillas was held on Father’s Day 1961. The idea to hold such an event to promote the lake was originated by the late Tom Socks. Tom Prickett, who once worked with Socks, has said. “I heard Tom more than once say let’s do something nice for the people who come to our lakes that doesn’t cost them anything.” Over 100 craft participated in the first Flotilla which at that time was called the Pontoon Parade. Only pontoons were let in at that time. The name was later changed to Flotilla and more types of boats were let in. It seems interest dropped for a few years and the Flotilla was finally revived in 1974 and is nowone of the popular activities on Lake Wawasee. Besides Socks, other Flotilla pioneers include Robert Rule. James McCulley, Harold Kitson. Robert Schacht. Jack Wells, “Short” McCormick. Larry Griffith and Dale Butt.

with pneumonia. "The only thing that would keep him quiet was music from the Victrola. Father sat up till the wee hours of the morning playing one record after another till brother finally drifted off to sleep ” The majority of the records bear a Victor label. Brunswick records have a blue and gold label and the Perfect brand records are all red. The other labels are black and gold. There is only one record with a Nadsco label. All the other records were manufactured by: Banner, Domino, Cameo, Columbia Disc, Monarch, Zono-o-phone. Sun and the American Record Co. Mrs. Brunner noted that the records had been in her attic about 18 years with only the original paper covering to protect them. There were only three broken and three warped. The records have been sold to a private collector. Backwater Friends meet at Blacks Dee Vanator, vice president, was in charge of opening the recent meeting of Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club. The ladies met in the home of Midge Black. Phyllis Bennett assisted the hostess. Alice Bemish led group singing. Roll call was answered by 16 members. Reports were given by Esther Rider, health and safety; Marna Hollar, garden remarks; Gloria Miller, citizenship and Nina Sutton, cultural arts. Fran Bowser, president, was in charge of the business session. Plans were discussed for the county fair. The Jesson, “Consumer Choice Making” was presented by Mrs. Sutton and Marlene Charlton. Edith Hoffert and Mrs. Bennett gave a report of the recent president’s council meeting. The door prize was presented to Mrs. Bemish. There will be no meetings during July anil August. The next regular meeting will be the third Thursday of September. COMMUNITY NEWS Barbee Community Church Vacation Bible School will be held each afternoon from July 10 through 14. All school age children are welcome. Marge Warner, North Webster, has been admitted to Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City. North Webster United Methodist Church Lydia Circle members will meet at 1:30 p.m., July 11. Esther Circle members from North Webster United Methodist Church will meet at 9:30 a.m., July 12. -NWULRICH DELEGATE Byron Ulrich as a delegate will be attending the National American Party Convention at Topeka Kansas, June 30 to July 2. He will be traveling with candidates Ed and Elnora Lawrence of Michigan City.

Wed., June 28,1978 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Statement from Town Board We, the Trustees of the Town of Syracuse regretfully find ourselves in the position of having to speak out relative to the letter which was printed on the front page of the Warsaw Times-Union authored by Betty Dust, who serves as ClerkTreasurer of Syracuse. We have been elected to govern the Town of Syracuse, not to write letters to the news media, therefore, this will be our first and last statement on the issues addressed herein regardless of future actions or communications. It appears that what has triggered this wrathful outburst was the efforts of one Trustee to gather public opinion concerning the possible hiring of a Town Manager. Why such a blistering reaction one can only speculate. While we were aware that Mrs. Dust was opposed to the concept, nothing had been said which would lead us to expect the type of an attack we judge we have received. The Clerk-Treasurer is responsible for the record keeping of the town, with the management of town business and affairs being the exclusive responsibility of the Trustees. The Clerk-Treasurer has no official voice in how the town is to be run or the funds to be spent. This is the responsibility of the Town Board and we in turn must answer to our constituents. We, the Town Board, do not intend to be intimidated simply because Mrs. Dust individually or as Clerk-Treasurer disagrees with some action we may be considering. While the Clerk-Treasurer can make our job very difficult, we are determined to keep the direction and control of Syracuse in the hands of a united Town Board. In response to the charge that the Board does not have the backbone to fir * incompetent employees, we would answer that it has been our policy to work with our employees and through training, develop them into good productive workers. The Town Board views firing as a last resort and fortunately has not found it necessary. There were many factors involved in our decision to have Syracuse join the Kosciusko County Area Plan Commission. It would have required much less backbone on our part, and would have been far easier for each of us, to retain local zoning jurisdiction rather than to join the Area Plan Commission, but after many meetings and discussions with a multitude of persons, the action appeared to be in the best interests of the most residents of our Town. As was stated earlier, we, the Town Board, intend to make no further statements on this issue, but we intend to do pur job of managing and operating the Town of Syracuse. John R. Cripe, President Darrell Grisamer. Trustee Clifford Nicodemus, Trustee

iK ADMITTED tO THE BAR — Kenneth Roger Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger S. Martin of r 3 Syracuse, was admitted to the Indiana State Bar on June 1 at ceremonies before the Indiana Supreme Court. A graduate of Syracuse High School, he has received a bachelor of arts degree from Indiana University, a master of science degree from Purdue University, and has graduated with honors from the University of Notre Dame law school, where he was awarded a juris doctorate degree. While at Notre Dame, he was selected to be a member of the Notre Dame Law Review. Martin is now associated with the law firm of Gene R. Duffin, Goshen. He and his wife, Cherie. and their son, Roger, make their home near the southwestern end of Lake Wawasee. Post office burglarized The Milford Post Office was broken into Monday and an estimated SB-$lO in cash was taken. Burglars broke two windows, reached through the openings and unlocked two doors to gain entry. Investigating are Indiana State Police trooper James Kaylor and Milford Marshal David Hobbs. Postal employees honor retired men Paul Kizer and Glen Price, recently retired employees of the Milford Post Office, were honored Saturday at a party held by the postal employees. The dinner-party took place at a Nappanee restaurant from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both men received small gifts at the party.

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