The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 20, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 June 1979 — Page 2
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 6,1979
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'29 grads — (Continued from page J) spotlighting the class of 1929, marking their 50th anniversary since graduation, and the class of 1954, observing its 25th anniversary. Class Os 1929 The class of 1929 had 25 students, 18 boys and seven girls, and of this group seven men and one woman attended the Saturday gathering. They were Eugene Felkner of ’California, Bill Rhodes of Florida, Everett Closson of Lafayette, Russell Price of Nappanee, Johnnie Fisher of Syracuse, Lawrence Hartter of South Bend, Ralph Biller and Flossie (Price) Hartter of Milford. Five of this class are deceased: Lee McDonald, Fred Irvine, Frank Price, Forrest Helminger and Ralph Berkeypile. Each of the class members spoke briefly, telling of his or her remembrances of days in school. Lawrence Hartter, a star basketball player and a “southpaw”, recalled that the school “had a winning team in 1929.” Ralph Biller was president of his class. Class of 1954 Earl Kammerer, president of the class of 1954, spoke for his class, then introduced the members who were present. Former teachers who were present included Lillian Kantner of Goshen, Olive (Shambaugh) Harshbarger of North ManCALLANDER INSURANCE All Forms Os Personal And Business Insurance 155 W. Market Phone 773-4103 Nappanee
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Chester, Ruth (Kline) Clauss, Donn Kesler and Berniece Dwyer of Milford. Each was recognized, and Miss Kantner arid Mrs. Harshbarger spoke briefly. Donn Kesler said he came to Milford school in 1954 and saw the 25-year class as the first graduating class of the school. Allen Weldy, also of North Manchester, said he did his teaching at Hastings and "prepared those students for those roughnecks in Milford Recognition was given for MHS graduates who had passed away during the past year, including Orville Lutes, class of 1914; Mabel (Bushong) Clause, class of 1919; John F. Augsburger, class of 1924 , Kenneth Ryman, class of 1945; Gladys (Hollar)’ Berkeypile, class of 1931; Ren Clark, class of 1943; Pat (Kline) Mason, class of 1947; Elmer Zimmerman, class of 1948; Gary Chambers, class of 1958; and Catherine (Palmero) Green, class of 1940. A beautiful floral centerpiece went to Wilma (Weybright) Searfoss of Pasedena, Calif., for coming the farthest distance. Secretary’s report was read by Sue (Wiggs) Wolferman and treasurer’s report by Joan (Felkner) Sparks. New Officers Alumni president Phil Beer, who had charge of the meeting, introduced vice president Steve Replogle, who conducted an election of officers, which resulted as follows: Don Bucher, class of 1965 - president Carolyn (Biller) Zimmerman, class of 1964 - vice president Anne (Lange) Bender, class of 1964 - secretary Joyce Martin, class of 1957 - treasurer The program consisted of the recollection of a series of events that happened in the year 1954 and was by John Replogle. He gleaned his program from the old files of the iMilford Mail. John displayed an unusualvamount of humor in his presentation. He also showed some slides of
old classmates of the class of 1954« and of teachers in the school at that time. Between his remarks and slides, his daughter Kathy, an accomplished singer, sang several numbers and played the guitar. A social hour followed the program FHA banquet, officers elected The Wawasee Chapter of Future Homemakers of America had their banquet Thursday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m., at the Wawasee High School. Three seniors, Coleen Walker, Debbie Ruth and Esther Avery each received a rose for their last year in FHA. Debbie Ruth received an engraved rose necklace for being outstanding senior and having the most points in four years. Coleen Walker received an engraved bracelet of the rose for being the most active member of the year. The underclassman with the most points for the year was Doreen Darr Janet Bales and Jancie Baumgartner, the FHA advisors, each received a rose for helping through-out the year. The new Elected officers for the 1979-80 year are: Sarah Dam — president Tammy Bowling — vice president Connie Thomson — secretary Donna Bond - treasurer Kathy Hover — point chairman Lonie Sieglinger - reporter historian.
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The first place winner of the “Queen of Lakes 1 ’ beauty pageant will receive a trophy, S2OO, engraved wrist watch and will reign as “Queen of Lakes" for one year. First runner-up SIOO and trophy, second runner-up SSO and trophy. Each of the two princesses will receive $25 and a trophy. All five will receive charms and princess crowns. Swim suit and congeniality competition winners will receive trophies; First place winners of the commercial and municipal floats, organizational floats and junior high bands will receive $125 and a trophy, second place will receive $75 and a trophy and third place will receive SSO and a trophy. No damage in fire at Vy Lactos No damage occurred at Vylactos on Saturday. June 2. at 7:28 am., during a fire in one of the main dryers. The dryer overheated, causing the mixture to ignite. Syracuse Fire Department was called and extinguished the fire. Firemen checked the surrounding area for other possible signs of fire. Two injured in accident In a one-car accident driver Danny L. Bowman, 23, r 9 Columbia City, and passenger, Peggy Timmons, 21, Milford, were injured. The accident occurred at 12:30 a m. Monday, June 4. on SR 13, two miles south of North Webster. Bowman received a cut on the left hand and complained of a sore back. The Milford woman complained of sore ribs, both persons refused treatment. Bowman reported to police that he was traveling southern SR 13 when another car passed and cut his car off from the road. His car then went out of control and crashed onto other property. Damage caused by car was to a house, the siding, wall and electric wiring damaged at an estimate of $750. The home belongs to Lawrence Wilcoxson, r 1 Pierceton, (Coxy’s Gun Shop). There was also damaged to a broken utility pole, SSO; an advertising sign of Wick’s Marina, S2OO and $350 to an advertising sign of Dean Coffin, r 1 North Webster. Bowman’s 1973 car received $2,500 in damage, according to the county patrolman who investigated the accident. Report kids with fireworks Duane Gardiner, r 1 box 267 Syracuse, reported to the Syracuse police department a group of 10-15 young kids throwing fireworks near his business. He reported this incident on Thursday, May 31. - Gardiner reported the youths were throwing the fireworks at the building and hitting the business, which contains highly flammable gas and other chemicals.
Trophies will be awared to the best in the following catagories: Walking unit, novelty unit, monted unit, best old car. cycle units and walking color bearers and guards - first senior division and first in ladies' auxiliary. In the baton corp the first place winners in the senior and junior division will receive $25 and individual ribbons, in the second place division winners will receive sls and individual ribbons. In the cutie conveyances first and second place will receive trophies. For the Cutie Parade, mechanized or motor driven conveyances and walking or pulled conveyances first place winners will be awarded $25 and a trophy. Second, third and fourth ROCK THROWN THROUGH WINDOW A rock was thrown through the rear window of a truck owned by Jim Erdly on Wednesday, May 30, at 10 p.m., at 425 South Lake Street. The rock was thrown into the car while it was parked. MRS, WAYNE BUCHER BREAKS LEG IN FALL Mrs. Wayne Bucher, r 3 Syracuse, fell on Sunday, June 3. about 3:30 p.m., and broke her right leg. Mrs. Bucher had been scrubbing the family’s pontoon when she stepped out on the dock, which was wet and slipperv, and fell. She was taken to a doctor's office and a cast was placed on her leg. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Kline, Middlebury, were recent guests of his mother Mrs. Hazel Kline of Milford.
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place winners will receive trophies. Cutie Contest Queen and King will receive $25 and a trophy and first and second runners-up will be awarded trophies. Talent contest winners will receive S3O to $lO in cash awards depending on placement and all will receive trophies. The youth league will receive tw’o trophies and 24 individual ones. The pony pull will receive three trophies, waterball and ladies’ waterball will receive two trophies and the tractor pull will award six trophies. All participating bands receive SIOO in travel expenses, the North Webster Lions Club is sponsor of the Mermaid Festival and the above awards. CfiUfAr (Continued JvWul from page 1) interest expenses, at the price of 6*2 per cent interest, a savings of four percent. Dana’s expansion is an estimated project of $3,661,000 The new expansion has saved 350 jobs and has created 100-150 additidhal jobs. The pay roll per year is between $6,750,000 and $7,500,000. . Members of the Economic Development Commission present for the brief meeting were Paul Levernier and Leilani Nemeth. Present from Dana Corporation was Dick Rice, plant manager; and Dennis Mann, plant controller, along with Seth Taft, attorney for Dana Corporation. Paul Isbell, town board president, said he would like to welcome Dana to the industrial family in Syracuse Forrest “Bud” Smith, board member, asked about the overflow' problem at the water tower and the possibility of
hooking the overflow to a drain. Isbell stated the problem has been taken care of and the overflow is connected to the drain. Bids On Resurfacing The board accepted bids last evening on one and one half miles of paving in areas selected by the town. Bids were received by three firms, one a local firm. Submitting bids were: Gage Brothers. Inc.. Albion, with a bid for 1,500 tons or less for a hot asphalt concrete binder at $19.50 a ton and $22.30 a ton for 600 ton or less on a surface coat type B. Rieth Riley Construction, Wolcottville, submitted a bid of $24.10 per ton for 1,500 tons or less and $24 95 per ton or less. The firm stated the prices included tack coat. The local firm submitting a bid was Phend and Brown, Milford. That firms bid was $20.50 per ton for 1.500 tons or less and $23.00 per ton for 600 tons or less. This bid also included prices for tack coat. The board will be taking these bids under consideration until a further meeting. Other business brought to the board was from the Syracuse Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, who requested the use of the city park for the July 4th fire works. The display will begin at 9:15 p.m. The Chamber has requested an area be roped off at 6 p.m to keep the crowd from the fireworks display. A representative from Mick and Row land. Inc., Angola presented to the board procedures for filing for the Environmental Protection Agency Federal Grant and his company's fees for their services. This company has been a private firm since 1953 and working out of Angola since 1954. The representative gave the board some of their past client towns He was asked by the board to supply them with written documents on his company and the cost the town would incur with this company. • The town board will be meeting on Tuesday. June 19. in their regular monthly meeting.
r SACRED CONCERT — Paul Pitts will be presenting a sacred concert Sunday morning, June 10, in the Syracuse Church of God, 113 E. Washington St.. Syracuse. The community is invited to share in this experience during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Pitts presents gospel music to all ages and has a style to present hymns of yesterday along with the most current gospel music. Working either as a song evangelist or gospel concert artist, he strives to minister to people through his testimony in song. 'He has recorded three gospel albums and another. He has a ministry in music that has enriched many lives spiritually. > Clothing, jewelry taken from home Mrs. Richard Gagne, r 1 Leesburg, reported to Kosciusko County Police the theft of several articles of clothing, ear rings, necklace and other jewelry, which were in her home. She reported the theft to police on Friday, June 1 Kosciusko County Police Lt. Richard Mikel was told by Mrs Gagne the theft was believed to have occurred last fall The missing items were valued $255.