The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 December 1978 — Page 1

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Insulation, wall paneling being installed at North Webster library

Insulation and wall panelling is being installed in the new North Webster Public Library building by approximately 20 volunteer workers from the North Webster Lions and Kiwanis Clubs. A new furnace is also being installed. Material for remodeling was purchased with funds donated by

Radio Shack celebrates Grand Re-opening

The Radio Shack in Syracuse, now located at 300 S. Huntington Street, is celebrating its Grand Re-opening this Thursday. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7. 8 and 9. One of the main reasons for the celebration, said Dan Van Lue, president, is the recent addition of stereo records, tapes and equipment from C J’s Melody Center, formerly located- in Wawasee Village next to the Sportsman’s Port. Radio Shack purchased the inventory last Thursday, Nov. 30, from Carole J. Neat and the store officially closed Saturday. VanLue said, “We felt the two businesses would compliment each other.” Radio Shack officially opened with its new line Tuesday.

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interested persons. Mrs. Suzanne Shock, North Webster Library Board chairman, said. "Progress is coming along fine.” Besides the paneling and insulation, the building has been rewired and new windows installed. Government funds for the project will not be available until next year.

Besides its line of Realistic Radio Shack products, the store is now offering the following lines of stereo equipment: Sansui, Phillips, Pioneer, Craig and Akai. The store has also expanded its line of CB radios and antennas. Radio Shack now has for sale these lines: President, Robyn, SBE and Cobra CB radios; and Avanti, Hustler, Antenna Specialist and Shakespeare CB antennas. All equipment is now available at Radio Shack's new location next to the Heyde Service Station from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The store moved recently from the Village area. VanLue commented, “We feel that our new location is better

Fund raising projects for the benefit of the new library are being plahned by groups and organizations around the North Webster community. Persons wishing to donate books now, may leave them at the North Webster fire station. Magazines with articles of timeless interest such as: National Geographic, Outdoor

than the old. It’s better in town, more of an asset.” Extensive remodeling changes were made at the location. Free Gifts As a part of the Grand Reopening celebration, Radio Shack will be giving away a SIOO gift certificate. No purchase is necessary. Free ice cream cones will also be available at the Three Flags Drive-In during the three-day event. Double Top Value Stamps is yet another Grand Re-opening incentive to get shoppers to visit the store. Radio Shack will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 9. Special store hours for Friday, Dec. 8, are 10a.m. toßp.m.

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Indiana, Americana, hobbies and crafts, etc., may also be donated. A number of extra books were recently presented to the North Webster Library by board members of the Huntington Library Board and the Syracuse Library Board. Mrs. Shock commented, “We have received hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of books. It looks like we re going to need an addition even before we get started." Suggestions and ideas are welcomed by members of the North Webster Library Board. Names are also being taken of (Continued on page 2) In The News ... Church 10 Classified - Legals .... 15-17 Cruzin 5 Community Corner 6-7 Main Street , 11 Sports 8-9 North Webster’s Bob Lindemuth has an unusual hobby. This lover of animals has pet snakes. Photo and picture on page 6. Milford, Syracuse and North Webster Junior High School students are getting ready for Christmas programs next Monday and Tuesday. Feature on page 14.

Bazaar to benefit ambulance drive

A community bazaar is being planned for the first week end in April to benefit the Milford Emergency Services. Inc. Spearheading the bazaar committee are Mrs. Glen (Jean) Tn>esh and Mrs. Robert t Wilma) R’tch with Mrs. Donald (Monica) Bi *e representing the EMTs. Bo.h Mrs. Treesh and Mrs. Ruch have worked with the verysuccessful Milford United Methodist Church’s Christmas bazaar. The ladies are introducing the program to the community via the ladies' organizations of the churches. The bazaar will offer everyone a chance to help raise funds for the new equipment sought by the EMS. It is hoped it can be a community effort in which even the shut-ins and snowed-in can participate. To date some $4,300 has been raised of the $20,000 goal. Other planned fund raising events include an EMT-Milford teachers basketball game on December 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the junior high school gym. A mystery guest and Santa Claus are planning to attend at halftime. No charge will be made for the game with a free-will offering being taken during the wening. Tentative plans also call for a possible sw’im-a-thon at Wawasee High School. Two Webster youths are booked for October burglaries Two North Webster area youths, ages 16 and 17 years, were booked over the week end by Kosciusko County officers in connection with the October 22 burglary and theft at the Alfred Kuhn residence on r 2 North Webster. They were later released to their parents. Items taken from the home, and recovered, included a single shot .22 caliber rifle valued at SSO, a 10 amp battery charger valued at S2B, 6-amp charger, $22,14 inch black and white television valued at $79, and numerous fishing tackle items. The youths broke a window in the home to gain entry. Slippery patch causes accident A slippery patch in the roadway was blamed for an auto accident at 3:54 a m. Saturday involving an auto belonging to Christy Niswell of Syracuse. Gregory Morris, 23, of 68093 U.S. 33 in Elkhart County, lost control of his auto on a patch of ice on Lincolnway East, Goshen, and went through a fence at 1014 Lincolnway East, taking 50 foot of fence. Damage to the car, a 1970 Opel belonging to the Niswell woman, was set at S3OO, with SIOO to the fence.

Christmas caroling big success at Syracuse Hi

Even though th? weather was damp last Sunday, Dec. 3, the holiday spirits were not, as a small crowd of Syracuse shoppers came out of their warm homes to listen and observe the sights and sounds of the Christmas season. December 3 was a special day in Syracuse with merchants and the Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce banning together to celebrate the holiday. Stores were open from 12-4 p.m. giving shoppers a few extra hours to find those Christmas gifts. New Christmas decorations were also hung from up high, lighting the town with Yuletime wonder. The decorations, which cost approximately $4,000, are a result of the combined efforts of the Chamber, various clubs and organizations plus townspeople. One example of the new

A bake sale was held in the EMS building last Saturday with the EMTs and Chatter Box participating. During the morning 58 blood pressures were taken and "Vials of Life” were introduced. These vials are kept in refrigerators with important information listed, even if there are no illnesses, blood type, contacts, allergies, skin disease, etc, should be listed. Milford Lions plan to stage a horse show In anticipation of a major project, the Milford Lions club Monday night took under advisement the possibility of holding a horse show. Several members recalled the horse show put on Sunday, Aug 10, 1947, considered at the time as one of the largest in the country — with hopes of doing it again The 1947 show was sponsored by the Milford Lions club, as were several others held in succeeding years. Show Committee Club president Robert Brooks named a committee to consider a horse show, as follows: Chairman. Gervis Schafer, and Dean Cousins. Jerry Currey, Don Wolferman and Dave Siegfried. The club also considered the purchase of some land in Milford for the purpose of erecting a community building. Several properties were discussed as possible locations. The Milford club has a building fund of $3,800. built up from projects, for this purpose, and a number of members thought it L'JPe the club seriously consider such a community building. Lion Kerry Price told the club that federal money should be released after the first of the year, and that the Leisure Living Apartments should be built then. Plans have been drawn up and approved. Lion Price said, and that the release of federal funds is all that is holding the project up.

Town meetings set at Milford December 11-19

The town of Milford will hold public meetings on Monday, Dec. 11. and Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. in the fire station to seek public suggestions on requesting federal funds. Town Board President Mrs. Glen (Jean) Treesh said the regular December meeting of the board will be held at the fire station on December 11 following the 7 p.m. public meeting.

decorations can be spotted on this page. Robert McNary, Chamber president, commented Sunday the decorations are not entirely paid for as yet. Any club, organization or individual wishing to help can donate to the Chamber. Ho! Ho! Ho! What! Who g that funny red man coming down the street chuckling merrily? Why, it’s Santa Claus greeting Syracuse youngsters. Old Saint Nick arrived in town around noon and spent a jolly four hours roaming from store to store to check out the selection for his Christmas shopping. He then stopped in the Pickwick block uptown at 4 p.m. to find out what each boy and girl wants under the Christmas tree. Heather Schrock, seven, pictured, is the daughter of Mr. and

I M \ I W'• Hdn \ I Jl ’ i < CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS GOING UP — Main Street in X X Milford was decorated with the traditional Christmas v X decorations yesterday (Tuesday). $ X Putting up the colorful candles and wreaths are above: <• X George Shepherd, street and water employee (on ladder) and X X Terry Wayne Beatty, new street and water superintendent for $ the town. X

Postmasters give tips for mailing

Syracuse Postmaster Avon Bushong and Milford Postmaster H. C. Colwell are reminding customers that for the best service this Christmas season they should use ZIP Codes, place their return address in the upper left corner of the envelope and use proper postage. It is important, the two men said, that families check" envelopes and cards to be certain that proper postage is affixed. Envelopes without postage will be returned to

The town of Milford anticipates applying for HUD Block Grant funds to provide needed program to the elderly and-or low income residents of the community. Programs eligible for funding include senior citizen centers, housing rehabilitation and various other projects affecting primarily the low-income and persons living on a fixed income. All residents of the town are

Mrs. Douglas Schrock, 206 S. Lake St.. Syracuse. Also visiting Santa were some Ligonier youngsters, not shown. They include: Tracey, Brian and Susan Godfrey and all live at 602 N. Cavin. Many other town children also visited with Santa for awhile and were given a treat. Caroling Another special part of the celebrations Sunday was the singing of Christmas carols by the Syracuse Elementary School Choir under the direction of Virginia Ditmer. A variety of Christmas songs were sung including “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and “Silent Night. " A crowd of townspeople gathered with the carolers to add their voices in song. Before the caroling got underway, Rev. Phil Frew, pastor of Saint Andrew’s United

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senders, if possible, or delayed by postage-due procedures. When the return address is placed on envelopes bearing holiday greetings, it also helps remind friends of one’s current address. And. if the family to whom a holiday message is sent moved more than a year ago. it cannot be forwarded. With a return address, such letters are returned to the sender with a notation that the forwarding "order" has expired.

encouraged to attend the meetings and voice their opinions concerning the needs of the town. All persons attending the meetings will be able to express their opinions, and minutes of the meetings will become a matter of public record. Senior citizens are especially encouraged to attend as they may be the primary beneficiaries of any funding received.

Methodist Church, opened with prayer. McNary also gave a few comments about the Chamber and its efforts. Shoppers were also served refreshments uptown following the caroling. Successful In all, Sunday proved to be a success. Teri Caskey, secretary of the Chamber, commented, “Were looking ahead to next year.” This is the first year a community caroling event was held. In all respects, it looks like it might become an annual affair. The promotion was sponsored by the retail division of the Chamber. All Syracuse stores will how remain open at special holiday hours during the season. A box is also available in each store for donations of clothing and groceries to the needy.