The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 September 1978 — Page 3

Leisure Time

Open house Sept. 23 at conservation club

The Turkey Creek Conservation Club is inviting the public to attend the second annual open house at the clubhouse Saturday, Sept. 23, in recognition of National Hunting and Fishing Day. Club members are meeting this Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. to make final plans for the open house. The club has received a recognition plaque for being a major contributor to the Manitou Islands Wetlands Area purchase. The September 23 activities will include a-3 p.m. seminar by Dean Jessup on Tri-County fish and wildlife; at 3:30, hunter safety program in Indiana by

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Dave Anderson; 4 p.m., local fish stocking in Kosciusko County by Jed Pearson, State Fisheries biologist; 4:30, fishing seminar by Sonny Bayshore; 5 to 7 p.m., open house; 7 p.m., special guest speaker Dave Herbst of the National Wildlife Federation. On hand will be exhibits consisting of a display of firearms-by a local gun shop, muzzle loaders and archery, fishing gear, hunter safety, the Indiana Conservation Council, Inc. club projects, waterfowl and decoy displays, a continuous wildlife slide show, and a Manitou Islands Wetland Area display. The fishing display will consist

of new equipment and tackle available for 1978 with special emphasis on fishing areas in northern Indiana. Compound, target, and hunting bows, muzzle loaders, rifles, and miscellaneous firearms will comprise the bow and gun displays. A member of the Stone’s Trace Regulators will demonstrate the mechanics of muzzle loading with scheduled actual firings to take place. Hunter safety instructors are planning to be present to answer questions and register those interested in fall classes. Bird feeders and other projects

of the club this past year will be on display, and an ongoing fishing and hunting slide presentation will be available for all to view. Refreshments will be on sale in the kitchen. The club is located one mile north of the Fish Hatchery on Rd. 13-A, Lake Wawasee. Cub pack to meet Sept. 19 The Milford Cub Scout Pack will have a meeting September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Milford Fire Station. The pack welcomes new members. Parents are requested to accompany their children to the meeting.

It Happened ... In Milford

14 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 17,1964 The Milford board of town trustees is accepting bids on the resurfacing of the old interurban tracks from Catherine street to the Syracuse road on north Main street and for Elm street from Emeline street to Section street. Miss Margaret Hollar and James Brooks, have purchased the home of the late Eloise Pinkerton on Emeline street and are in the process of redecorating it. Miss Hollar and Mr. Brooks will be married on September 26. Rev and Mrs. Fred Grimm of Quency, 111., were guest of their daughter, Mrs. Paul Haab and Mr. of Milford from Friday afternoon until Monday noon. Saturday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haab and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haab, all of r 1 Syracuse. Rev. Grimm delivered the sermon at the Apostolic Christian Church in Milford on Sunday morning and at the

From the Syracuse police blotter

September 5 Lady on Venetian Island reports abandoned car on empty lot. Been there for three days. Lady lost black-tan shepherdtype dog. Man lost wallet in Syracuse yesterday. Man reported missing son. Man on r 1, north side of Lake Wawasee, advised squirrel in his fireplace — tried to get it out, couldn’t. September 6 Lady called about lost Shetland pony. Man complained of loud music and boisterous kids in park. Unit 3 advised disturbance at park taken care of. September 7 Lady locked keys in car at Burger’s store. Girl lost class ring. Man reported bad check passed by woman. Doctor’s office report they have little lost boy. Mother at station looking for him. Lady reports five white ducks dead at creek. Also, one duck decapitated and another mutilated. September 8 Man reported five dogs running loose, tore up his flowers. Man reported red Ford driving recklessly down Medusa St. September 9 Man reported theft of boat — 19’ Starcraft 1.0., from Potawattomie Heights. Lady on Ogden Island reported dog problems. Man from Goshen advised a

Senior Citizens present books At the Senior Citizen’s pot luck dinner, held Sunday, Sept. 10, it was announced that two books will be presented to the Milford Public Library. The books, “The Old Testament in Living Color’’ and “The New Testament in Living Color,” are in memory of Marguerite Burke. Business discussed at the dinner included a report on the Chatter Box and the Governor’s conference that will be held in South Bend on October 22, 23 and 24. Activities at the queen contest in Indianapolis were reported by Evelyn Orn in the absence of her mother-in-law, Mary Orn, who was ill. Darlene Miller acted as president in place of Dr. Burke, who is in Puerto Rico. The next meeting will be October 8.

Bremen church on Sunday evening. 24 YEARS AGO, SEPT: 23,1954 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Davidsen and children, Donna and John, have returned home from a twoweeks visit at Lynn, Mass. While returning they stopped at Niagara Falls. Mrs. Davidsen’s mother, Mrs. Helen Perkins, of Lynn, returned home with them for a visit of several days. Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Overstedt were Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Benedict, of Odgen, Utah, Mrs. Overstedt’s mother Mrs. Bruce Cameron of Detroit, Mich., and her brother and family Mr. and Mrs. John Cameron and children, Ruth and John of Hastings, Mich. 30 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 30,1948 Miss Nancy Campbell again displayed her good horsemanhip by winning two awards at the

dog on Kale Island chased and tried to bite him on his motorcycle. Man on CR 750 east reported property damage to corn crop by a vehicle. Lady reported tree burning, apparently struck by lightning. September 10 Subject has keys locked in trunk of car. , Young boy lost his bicycle — believes his friend has it. People complained of lady walking dog on other seawalls. Man advised drag-racing on Warner Road, at Bonar Lake. September 11 Lady from Pierceton advised lost or stolen license plate. Subject advised boys shooting rifles in field back of Ben Franklin store. Unit 4 en route to station with four juveniles in reference to the shooting in the field. Youth Center events Yes! The Youth Center is offering the Jazz Disco Dance class again this fall. The first class will be at 7 p.m. September 21. Mrs. Lee Anne Stewart will be the instructor. There will be one class for students in grades four through eight, and another for people of high school age and older. Gymnastics is here! (So is a competition gymnastics team). Gymnastics will begin on Thursday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 23, /and run and 12 weeks. The Thursday’ class will begin at 5:30 p.m., and is a beginner class. On Saturday the beginner class will start at 8:30 a.m., the intermediate class will meet at 9:30 a.m., and the advanced class gets together at 11:20a.m. Due to the large demand for this activity, each class will be limited to 18 students. Call the Center as soon as possible to register. A Youth Center gymnastics team will be organized in a few weeks, to compete against other teams in the area. You must join the regular gymnastic classes to be eligible. Donna Johnson wiU be starting her famous exercise class the week of September 25, offered on Monday and Wednesday nights starting at 7 p.m., on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. For information on each program, call the director at the Youth Center. He will be conducting football right after school, so call during the day or between 5:30 and 6 p.m.

Storeys purchase franchise

Completion of transfer of ownership of the Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh located at Maxwelton Golf Course was announced today by Frank Bush of Todd Realty Commercial Investment Division, realtors for the transaction. The owner of the Gropp franchise is Storey Enterprises, Inc. Principals in the corporation are Donald E. Storey, president and Judi Storey, secretarytreasurer. Manager of the restaurant facility is Dan Brady of Syracuse. The Stroh Fish operation will continue as before with eventual improvements in decor and expansion of menu and service in the future says Brady. Local residents. Jay and Nancy Hersh, originally established the local Stroh Fish franchise in 1975. The Hershs, who will continue to make their home in the Syracuse area, are planning a vacation after which Mr. Hersh will be affiliated with a Fort Wayne firm.

horse show at Wakamisa last Sunday. She won second in ladies’ horsemanship and third in the parade class. She rode a horse owned by Bill Sloan, of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Miller returned Thursday evening from a two month trip in the West, much of the time being spent with their son, Dick, at Seattle, Washington. Dick has begun his senior year at the University of Washington. He is majoring in accounting. — The basement of the First Brethren church is being remodeled and redecorated. It will soon be ready for use. The improvement is quite extensive and will improve the possibilties of teaching in the primary department of the Sunday School. 60 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 26,1918 Bliss Hower, son of William Hower of Milford who is now at Fort Riley, Kansas came to Milford Sunday night on a 15 day furlough. He was first stationed at a camp near the western coast and later transfered to the Kansas Camp. He is a member of the Medical Corps and will soon go over seas at least that is his greatest desire. After visiting with his father and some relatives and a number of acquaintances left for North Webster where he would visit a day or two with his sister. Miss Ruby Roher of Elkhart spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Roher.

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SYRACUSE FAMOUS FISH RESTAURANT HAS NEW OWNERS — Principals in the recent sale of Stroh Fish are, left to right, Nancy and Jay Hersh, sellers; Bruce Niles, assistant manager; Frank Bush of Todd Realty Commercial Investment Division; Dan Brady, Manager and Don and Judi Storey, new owners.

Wednesday Special SENIOR CITIZEN SMORGASBOARD S "J ‘ Includes Drink ’ Dessert And Salad Bar ] Closed Monday And Tuesday; Open Wednesday, Thursday 11 -8, Friday And Saturday 11 -9; Sunday 11 -7 Eby's Pines Family Restaurant 3 Miles East Os Bristol On SR 120 848-4520 t — MARYANN DRIVE-IN 4 F— l AMERICAN FOOD / ft Call Syracuse 457-4322 EAT IN or CARRY OUT ST RD 13 S. WAWASEE VILLAGE . SYRACUSE

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