The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 April 1981 — Page 13

It happened ... in Syracuse

!• YEARS AGO. APRIIL 14.1971 Hoslinger's Super Dollar Markets, of Ligonier, offers several food specials this week: 7 loaves of Flav-O-Rite bread for 11.00. Borden's low fat milk 49e a gallon with coupon, loin cut pork chops for 69e lb ; fresh ground beef 39e lb. and a 3 lb bag of yellow onions for 15e. Mrs John A Crow was elected Tuesday night to head "the Syracuse Business and Professional Women for the coming year Serving with her will be the following corps of officers: Vice-president Mrs Gene Henning. Treasurer Mary Swager and Secretary Joan Houser The Carl Baldwins of Fascination Place are back in business with their well-known ham station operation. The all

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•'Milwaukee proved to be a delightful city towisit whether for a long week end or more.' Lem told Alfie when he stopped at the travel agency for information on week end getaway suggestions “While listed as the 17th m size m the United States, it is a big city with a small town friendliness It may have a beer image, but it offers some champagne attractions." "Probably the easiest way to Milwaukee is to drive Located 85 miles north erf Chicago on Lake Michigan, we took IM north from Chicago However. Milwaukee is served by Amtrak from Chicago with six departures daily and also Greyhound with 19 departures daily from Chicago We found the traffic in Milwaukee much lighter than Chicago, for instance, and a suitable parking place was no problem Also, many major tourist attractions are m the downtown area and within easy walking distance from hotels " What about their attractions and activities’ 1 a4ced Alfie “To begin with. Milwaukee has a great deal to offer the visitor Its museums and its zoo rank among the best in the country It is a city of many nationalities and has excellent ethnic restaurants Its full calendar of entertainment ranges from symphonies to jazz, from ballet to folk dances, and from a huge musical festival to a slate fair, plus many sports events." Lem replied “■Hie Milwaukee County Zoo. located eight miles west of downtown, is renowned for its large number of animals on the endangered species list Samson, a 550 pound gorilla, is its most popular animal He is one of the largest gorillas in captivity and has a personality that ranges from moody spitefulness to haughty disdain But he is just one of some 6.000 ammlas at this IM-acre zoo Open year round from 9am daily to 4 30 p m the zoo has summer hours extended to 5 p m on week days and 6pm on Sundays " “At the Performing Arts Center, a modernistic building beside the Milwaukee River, there are three theaters The Center is the home of the Milwaukee Symphony, its Repertory Theater. Ballet Company, the Florentine Opera

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new town and antennas were put to work last week after being out of commission since February 22 when the huge ice and wind storm, which hit the area, collapsed the big 80-foot tower and three antennas extending height another 20 foot in the air. In July of 1965 the Baldwins lost their tower and were put out of commission with the baby tornado which raced the Enchanted Hills division. Many calls to servicemen have gone through the Baldw in station 20 YEARS AGO. APRIL 11.1961 More than 800 people attended the science fair at the school house Sunday afternoon in spite of the inclement weather. The first exhibit of its kind to be presented by the Syracuse school, the spectators kept the

Company and Bel Canto Chorus Included in their programs are Broadway shows and pop music stars In the summer there are free programs on the outdoor Riverfront Stage " “And then there is the Pabst Mansion, completed in 1893 Built by German born Frederick Pabst, a former steamship captain who. when he became presdient of the Pabst Breweries, ordered this 37-room extravaganza Its reported cost is $25,000 and at that time car penters earned 35 cents an hour It was saved from the wreakers ball in 1978 when Wisconsin Heritages. Inc acquired it and is now restoring it to its original grandeur " “Another interesting building is the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory with its green bubbles, three seven-story-high domes," continued Lem “And of course sports fans know that this is a big league town for basketball, baseball and football In June the Rex Mays Classic, and Indianapolis-type auto race is run at the track in Wisconsin State Fair at West Allis " “The Milwaukee County Historical Center contains re creations of early Milwaukee and is conveniently located downtown across from the new Hyatt Regency hotel Other museums are an Aviation Museum, and the Milwaukee Public Museum where a time machine will transport you to Europe and other parts of the world “Milwaukee claims it has the best Oktoberfest this side of Munich It is held the last three week ends of September. This year the city will stage a Sum merfest from June 25 to July 5 on the lake front " “Uns is only a small list of the interests and places that makes Milwaukee a pleasant city for vistitors And after May 1. Explore Milwaukee. Inc. offers a free discount coupon book which gives savings on accommodations. restaurants and sight-seeing admissions.” concluded Lem “This city sounds like a winner," commented Alfie “Well need more information on hotels and the Explore Milwaukee plan and will see you soon about these details "

line moving continually for the opening hour of 1 pm until closing five o-clock. It was an easy victory for the Syracuse track team April 4. w"hen North Manchester high school came here for the opening meet. Syracuse won 78 to 31 with three records broken and ten wins out of thirteen events. At Albion Friday night, in a triangular meet including Rome City, Syracuse took five events bringing its score to 59 over Albion's 53 l s and Rome City's 44%. Sue Ann Traster. Judy Bryan and Susan Kirkdorfer were among more than 500 entries in the National Baton Twirling Association contest held at the Springfield school in LaPorte Saturday. All three received trophies for placing on the special event contest for their age groups. Sue Ann received a first place in the age 12 group Susan placed third in the 11 year group 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 13.1951 The new lighted athletic field at the high school will be formally dedicated on a day during May by

Syracuse Rubber wins $104,954 law suit for town hall payment

. Syracuse Rubber Company has won its suit against the town of Syracuse and as a result $104,954 of the town's certificates of deposit at the State Bank of Syracuse have been frozen The suit stems from the town's purchase of the old Syracuse Rubber Company building in December 1977 with the agreement it would be paid for byDecember 20. 1978 The town, however, has not had the funds to make payments on the building The suit, which was filed in Elkhart Circuit Court by the rubber company, asks for the purchase cost of $87,500 and $17,454 plus interest. After the favorable decision on behalf of the rubber company, a court order was sent to the State Bank of Syracuse ordering the town’s investments frozen The bank froze $104,954 of the town's checking account, leaving the town about $40,000 in available funds Robert Reed, town attorney, checked with the rubber company attorney and asked that the frozen amount be transferred to the $272,403 in certificates of deposits. Only $104,954. the amount owed Syracuse Rubber, of the CDs are frozen He stated the money was obligated for other uses and mayhave affected the town at the end of the month However, since the freeze has been put on the CDs it will not affect daily operations of the town's business He added Monday, the performance bonds will be ready to be sold within 30 days. The town will be selling SIOO,OOO worth of bonds, which will be used to pay the rubber company Joe Martin, secretarytreasurer of the rubber company, commented his company actually gave the town time to pay the loan, interest free, because the town filed for different loans, however, the company didn't see any money, so after one year the town was charged interest “AU we get is promises, we need something in writing," remarked Martin The board of directors wall be meeting in May for a regular meeting However, he is not sure what's going to transpire between April and June Reed stated a hearing has been set on June 9. at 9:30 am. to see if the company- can collect the frozen money. Reed is certain the performance bonds will be sold by that date. Freda Rinker, a cashier at the bank, reported the action taken by the bank is typical and nothing is unusual about the suit. She added this happens when a suit is filed by a company and the money- is held in an escrow account until the hearing It is the bank's responsibility to hold the money for a 60-day time period Tow n Board Com menu During the board meeting Tuesday evening Reed explained Church attendance up Easter Some pastors feel the fact Easter came later this year, tn April instead of March, it had an effect on the attendance Easter Sunday at all Lakeland Area Churches Pastors of several churches from each community were contacted concerning their attendance and most felt the attendance was up slightly from last year. However, there were several pastors who reported there were more people attending than for regular services, yet the attendance on Sunday was normal for the occasion

the American Legion Post No. 223. The field is now ready, and may be used this summer by softball teams, etc. The Senior class of Syracuse high school Was taken to the Flint, Michigan plant of the Chevrolet Motor Co., Wednesday, by Ed Kleinknight. local dealer The response to the re-opening of the close-out room at LaPettite Shoppe last week-end was excellent. Customers were here from Wolcottville, Topeka, Kendallville. Richmond, Fort Wayne. Ligonier. Albion, Goshen. New Paris, Milford, Leesburg. Warsaw. Pierceton and Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs. Paul Biakenhorn. of Columbia Mo., are the parents of a 7 pound 7 ounces daughter. Gail Lynn, born April 1. Mrs. Biakenhorn was the former Miss Phyllis Byland. of Syracuse. 50 YE ARS AGO. APRIL 16, 1931 Rev A J Armstrong had as his sermon’s topic. “The Undefeated Life.” when he , preached the Baccalaureate Sermon to the Class of 1931 and the assembly which filled the High School auditorium Sunday

the situation to the board members and assured them the freeze did not mean the rubber company could walk in a take the money He also assured board members the bonds will be sold within 30 days. Reed stated the rubber company officials really doesn’t wish to impose due hardships on the town, they just want their money Carl Myrick. board president, stated he came on the board in the middle of the situation and the current board members are doing everything they can to satisfy the rubber company He added all the board could do is follow through with the Farmer s Home Administration loan which was in process and now he would do whatever he could as a board member and president to get the situation resolved “I'd like to have it over with tomorrow The way we’re sitting now we can't make plans in regards to the building now." Jim Tranter, town board president at the time the building was purchased, stated the board "had a lot of ideas on the building and got the ball rolling, but nobody took the ball and ran.” He also added when the building was purchased it was in much better condition than it is today Records of board meetings concerning the town hall and plans, show the board's future plans included moving all of the township offices into the newbuilding and making it a community building In an article dated January 11. 1978. it was stated the town had contacted two agencies for grants and felt certain that within time one would be obtained. The two agencies were the senior citizens and Housing and Urban Development, the community block program Along with the grants. Tranter said at that time the town’s capital improvement fund, which has currently been put in CD accounts, would help pay for the building There was also the idea if the town received the grants, the building may not be called a town hall but a communitybuilding Reasoning for purchasing the new building was the old towm hall was unsafe and more room was needed After the purchase, the board stated some cleaning and painting would be done before town offices were moved in and that no structural changes would be made for one year. Inside the building a large meeting room was planned This room would have seated 150-200 people and

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evening. Next year Syracuse school will be in session for a nine month term. This is the announcement being made by Dan Klink, township trustee. This puts Syracuse school on par with the rest of the state. Washington township is the only school in the county which has a nine month term. and Turkey Creek township’s school in Syracuse will be the second. News sent to the Syracuse Journal from the office of Senator Charles L. Strey states that: the motor public is asking that the Hills and Lakes Road, now- known as road 13. be taken over as quickly as possible to serve the northern lake district, according to a statement made a few days ago by Jesse Murden. member of the state highway commission. Eggs were scrambles and the fish given a meal on soap chips, bread and other groceries, Monday morning. April 13th, about 9:30 when Seider and Burgner’s grocery truck ran off the road and jumped into a creek between the automobile bridge and footbridge to the north, on West Main street

been called the community meeting room, available for groups in the community besides town meetings. Tranter stated monies were available to pay for portions of the purchase price and the board decided to apply for a Farmer’s Home Administration loan and grants on top erf the available monies and with the loan and grant remodel the building for community use. Following the publicity that the new building may become a community building Tranter remembers receiving a number of calls asking for space. Tranter resigned in July 1978 and believes nothing further was done about the building loans and grants. Proceedings Broken Reed commented the proceedings broke after the building was purchased and it became a long and drawn out situation. He stated the town applied to FmHA for the loan and the loan company kept throwing in a lot of extras, preventing the town from obtaining the loan. On a number of occasions FmHA found something wrong with the building each time it was looked at. Reed also remarked FmHA has said the town could have a $200,000 loan. One instance was remembered by Reed, which “broke the camel’s back.” That instance was when an architect or engineer was sent by FmHA to look at the building, make a written evaluation of the building and submit the findings to the town and FmHA. but the town never received the written report Also the architect or engineer stated it would cost the town approximately SIOO,OOO to remodel the building before a loan would be approved. Finally on November 18. 1980. the boani announced it would sell bonds following the proper advertisements to purchase the town-hall since FmHA was at a stand still and wouldn't let the town know if a loan would be approved or not. It was at this time Reed suggested the selling of performance bonds. On March 17, the current board voted to cancel the FmHA application and to sell the bonds FIN TUN’S HOME FROM ARIZONA Mr and Mrs. Steve Finton, 413 South Harrison, Syracuse, returned home after spending the past five weeks in their son’s home at Glendale. Ariz. While visiting with their son. Captain Patrick Finton and his wife, they spent several days at the Grand Canyon.

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ENCHANTED HILLS ‘FLOOD’ — The heavy rains of a week ago left as many as 15 mobile homes under water, in th.e Enchanted Hills area and in some instances residents were unable to get out of their dwellings. This photo was taken at the east end of King Arthur's Trail, a main east-west road at the north edge of the area dotted with mobile homes.

From the Syracuse police blotter

April 15 12:20 a m. — Party advised domestic trouble in Wawasee Heights 4:28 p.m. — CBer reports a curve sign is down going from bowling alley toward Crazy Corners 8:59 p.m. — Woman makes reference to a girl who has keys locked in her car at Ben Franklin 10:16 p.m. — Elkhart County police advise accident at CR 29. subject left scene and headedtoward Syracuse 11:50 p.m — Party advised his car is setting at Augsburger s out of gas. will pick up in morning April 16 10:45 a.m. — Subject on station WHO KNOWS! 1. Who invented dynamite? 2. When did Custer's Last Stand occur? 3. Prohibition became effective on what date in June? 4. When was the Unknown Soldier of World War 11 entombed in Arlington National cemetery? 5. What bodies of water does the Suez Canal connect? 6. How much does one measuring cup of sugar weigh? 7. How many pecks in a bushel? 8. What is the velocity of light? 9. Which is the smallest of the Great Lakes? 10. What does the name “Puerto Rico” mean? Aoswtrs To Who Kkows ..U<M qoiH.TJOJ qsiueds si lj*ol •oueiuo avi 6 •puooos c sajitu CZ.Z’9BI ‘8 •jnoj £ •punod j|eq-auo q eaS paR P UE ueauexianpaw 3 MI S IS6I •AeQ leuouiajq uo fr ’6161 *o€ 3un f € 9Z.SI ‘ST 3un f Z ’9981 u ’ ‘isnuaios qsipa*s v *PQ°N *1

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Wed., April 22,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

reports lady sitting in vehicle at park concession stand for one hour 12:16 p.m. — Subject on station request to talk to officer in reference; to domestic trouble 5:03 p.m. — Man on station advised his car was on fire, is out now. wind must have blown it out 7:25 p.m. — Woman’s vehicle dead across from Sea Nymph. Chicago St. plant 11:00 p.m. — Party advised loud music at Rustic Apartments April 17 12:06 p.m. — Man on Medusa St. reports subject with rifle standing in front of LL 12:14 p.m — Above gun is BB gun. subject will leave it at the station while he’s at the Scout Cabin 1:13 p.m — Subject 12 years old reports boy stole his reel 2:46 p.m — Subject on station reports dead duck at bridge in roadway, a live one also there, will not leave middle of road 4:25 p.m. — Woman reports dog picked up. tearing up shrubs

Fabric softeners

By PATRATHBL’RN Extension Home Economist Use of fabric softeners continues to rise as consumers recognize the product’s ability to minimize wrinkling, reduce need for ironing and make fabrics feel soft, fluffy and free of static cling. Fabric softeners are available as two basic types: washer added and dryer added Following manufacturer’s instructions for use is important to achieve desired laundering results. Washer added softeners are liquids, with the majority used in the rinse cycle One type is designed for addition to the wash cycle along with the detergent. It can also be used in the rinse cycle. Wash added fabric softeners should be added to the wash water before the detergent and clothes. Rinse added types need to be deluted with water before pouring into the machine. If the washer is equipped with a fabric softener dispenser, follow directions in the machines instruction manual. Most manufacturers suggest diluting the softener before pouring into the dispenser. This prevents clogging Avoid pouring fabric softener directly onto clothes as this can cause a grease-like stain

7:31 p.m. — Woman found blonde Cocker Spaniel ready to have pups 8:56 p.m. — Sea Nymph, keys locked in vehicle. Seventh St. parking lot April 18 12:16 p.m. — Man reports lost wallet at Ace Hardware 30 minutes ago 3:17 p.m. — Subject on station makes reference to gold suitcase found by game reserve 7:05 p.m — Woman makes reference to lost brown German Shepherd dog s April 19 6:31 p.m. — Subject advised UTS, wire down on East Cabin 8:31 p.m —Subject from South Shore Condominiums makes reference to fire alarm going off. advised negative, he said was on there, but thinks nothing’s wrong April 20 11:01 a.m. — Kale Island Bait found dog. Dachshund and Beagle mix 2:31 p.m. — Woman on station reports black Great Dane tried to bite her. is loose near UTS

Dryer added fabric softeners are available in sheets or packet forms. In one type, the fabric softener ingredients are disbursed on a non-woven sheet of rayon or polyester. Another uses polyurethane foam sheets for carrying the ingredients. The packet form provides fabric softener in a pouch that is attached to a fin of the dryer drum. The heat of the dryer helps to transfer the softener to the clothes as they tumble. Dryer added fabric softeners can cause translucent, often streaky, oily-looking Stains, especially noticeable on solidcolor permanent press fabrics and synthetics such as polyester or nylon Consumers may be puzzled by the sudden appearance of these stains, which may be the result of fabric softener being concentrated on an area of the fabric. To avoid the staining problem, softener sheets should be contained in a mesh bag before going into the dryer. This keeps the softener sheet from making direct contact with the fabric and staining it. Fabric softener stains are usually not permanent. They can be removed by dampening the stained area and rubbing it with a bar of pure soap, then rewashing the article.

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