The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 December 1981 — Page 11

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From the Syracuse police blotter

The following was taken from the log of the Syracuse police department: December 17 7:52 a m. — Three CB reports of a vehicle that slid off SR 13 just outside the city limits 8:26 a m. — Subject asked if studded snow tires legal in Indiana* Checked Ligonier and advised affirmative on cars 1:36 p m. — Subject on station reported lady in ditch east end of airport, wrecker needed 5:57 p m — Subject reported theft of television antenna and rotor; no officer required December IX 7:17 am — Subject reported accidents near Crow’s Nest. Kosciusko County advised their officer to handle 8:58 am. — Subject requested road conditions to South Bend, checked Ligonier, advised okay

11:25 a m. — Subject lost keys to vehicle parked at church, can officer assist 5:13 p.m. — Subject reference do we have snowmobile registration form here? Advised affirmative 10:12 p.m. — Subject reference property damage accident Pickwick Road, car went through her fence December 19 12:14 a m. — Officer advised telephone Anchor and Das Keller, have their customers move their cars off Main Street 11:21 a m. — Subject checking cm lost keys, advised none turned in 4:01 p m. — Subject on station found a checkbook 4:21 p.m — Subject in to pick up same reference 4:01 7:09 p.m. — Possible fire at Wawasee Coin-O-Mat December 20 1:08 p m — Officer requested Kosciusko County or Indiana State police at Railroad Avenue and Huntington. squad car has been involved ,in property damage accident 1:17 pm — Subject complained of icy road at Railroad Avenue and South Mam Advised her was sanded 10 minutes ago 2:09 pm. — Subject requested off road vehicle forms Advised we do not have any yet. try North Webster 10:10 p.m — Subject on station requested name of veterinarian, small dog with broken leg Advised same December 21 7:40 a m — Subject reference friend heard her name on scanner about 11:30 pm yesterday Advised not from this station 9:39 a m — Subject complained of auto parked in front of local business three day’s. Officer advised belongs to new residents above business 12:22 p m — Subject requested legal age to ride snowmobile Advised 14 on public road, no limit private property 5:21 p m. — Subject advised SR 13 between Syracuse and North Webster very slick and snow covered, wants to know where the

state truck is, will check; checked North Webster police department, they advised truck just went through their town heading north December 22 11:23 a.m. — National Weather Service advised winter storm watch in effect for north and western Indiana Heavy snow expected tonight 2:34 p.m. — Subject advised property damage accident in front of store uptown 3:24 p.m. — Kosciusko County police department officer request our officer assist Highway Department at Chinese Gardens reference ice fishermen s cars blocking roadway 7:11 pm — Subject reference when are plows going to plow Enchanted Hills? Advised contact Kosciusko County 7:36 p.m — Subject reference had property damage accident on County Road 33 got ride to home in Syracuse, what should she do. Car inoperable. Advised contact Elkhart County 8:16 p.m. — Officer requested contact State Highway Department reference putting light on SR 13 on flash

Relatively speaking

By DORIS MC MANIS CAMDEN The season of shopping, baking, writing cards and letters, wrapping, mailing and parties has arrived It’s fun. but it is a lot of hard work. too. Getting just the right gift can be one of the obstacles. There are many things a genealogist would truly appreciate. If your familygenealogist works in libraries, rolls of dimes from the bank would be wonderful. So often w’e forget to purchase them until it’s too late A strong magnifying glass is carried, because old. dim records often need help to become visible Some new magnifiers come equipped with a battery and a flashlight bulb These are an aid in reading microfilm in a darkened room. A canvas bag or an attache case might be just what is needed A box of 8' 2 by 11 white paper, a supply of carbon paper or a package of onion skin paper for carbon copies of letters that are sent out will always come in handy A new typewriter would be the top-of-the-heap gift However, a typewriter is just about as perCar hits fence An accident at Pickwick and Kale Island Roads. Syracuse. Friday night involved Steven L. Meyer. 35. r 1 Syracuse Meyer hit a fence owned by Earl Eppert. r 1 Syracuse. Both the fence and the car had between SIOO and SI,OOO damage Christmas Fact Christmas trees were once forbidden in the While House. President Theodore Roosevelt believed so firmly in conservation he forbid their use. But his sons Archie and Quentin, smuggled one in and the President later relented

mfe° dlEfl ■■ jKimA * / IF \ vMIKtv x w j ■ Moy the spirit of Christmas be in your hearts forever. DAVE CAREY EXCAVATION INC. Masonry 4 Concroto □-WMBAW—« W-M45

WINTER WONDERLAND — The Lakeland area is beginning to look like a winter wonderland with the heavy amount of snowfall in the area. During the winter days the trees and bushes are covered with snow. This photo was taken from the Syracuse-Milford Road overlooking the Country Garden Greenhouse, owned and operated by Mildred ("Midge") Craig, i Photo by Deb Fox)

son al as a toothbrush. Save sales slips just in case! What appears to be knee-high stacks of paper somewhere in the house could possibly be some of the most treasured records owned They just need a home in a two-drawer or four-drawer file. “Don’t Cry Timber!.” an excellent genealogy book written byPrudence Gross Michael of Lakeville, can be purchased from the Genealogy Section of the Kosciusko County Historical Society by contacting them through a member or by writing to P O Box 1071. Warsaw. 46580 Three inexpensive paperback books can be purchased in local bookstores. These will aid beginners and the more advanced “Searching For Your Ancestors." by Gilbert H. Doane; “How To Trace Your FamilyTree." a publication by the American Genealogical Research Institute Staff; and “How to Find Your Own Roots." by Len Hilts are available in Warsaw There is an excellent clothcovered family book to be filled with mfor matron about many generations back with room for the present and future for a very good price at the same bookstore Although we have given warning before, it should be done again. Beatrice Bayley, a corporation who promises an instant family tree is still working through the mails It has been pointed out in almost every genealogical publication and in every genealogy column recently that this is not worth the moneyasked. is nothing more than computerized lists from telephone directories, utility bills, and anywhere that names can be obtained In other words, you are given names to write to rather than a family tree when you purchase this item Some of the people are deceased years before, and this I know from my own letter writing. Please don’t bite on this If you have, watch for an early column that will tell you how to return the book for refund, and how to proceed if that refund is not forthcoming Family gatherings at holidaytime wifi provide time for more discussions and genealogical research of the informal kind Ask questions, write it down, and

As hope IS rekindled in hearts Jgjf) everywhere, may you and yours / 1 enjoy a happy (11 1 season. NO&„

Wed., December 23,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

do some tape recording, if people are willing Send notes with your Christmas cards, asking for help Don't make it too complex, especially if it is your first contact with that person The next meeting of the Genealogy Section of the Kosciusko County Historical Society will be on February 17 More about that later 66 Wish to contact descendants and relatives of Mary Lizzie FELKNER 8188 who moved from Milford area when a very young girl to Warsaw. Benton Co . MO over 50 years ago. Contact Mrs Esther Bibb. Box 56. Warsaw. MO 65355 67 William Walker WERT (WIRT. WERTZ) according to his pension papers, lived near Pierceton. Kosciusko Co., until enlistment in 1861 He and his parents are not in 1860 census

Glad Tjdin.qs of holiday cheer to our wonderful friends. Thanks so much for your time and patronage. J GVI.IJVERS Rtravelagents 109 Pickwick Ploc* 22)2 E Winona Av« , K * I Syrocu** lakeview Shopping Plaza I 457-J197 Warsaw i 269-4528 Mon Fri 9 5 Sat 9-1 |

there Relatives in Pierceton were PHILLIPS and GALBREATH families, and he spent his leave there m 1862 With whom did he make his home? Are there any records for the smallpox quarantine facility known as the Pest House in 1862 near Pierceton or anywhere in Kosciusko County? Contact Mrs. Ida Kennings. 17318 Pierson Ave., Detroit. Mich . 48219 68 Seeking information on John KELLY, married Mary PITTENGER. Kosciusko Co.. 1847 Where and when born, where lived, where did family go?'Contact William L. Johnson. 421 W Porter St . Warsaw. 46580 Remember to enclose an SASE. say you saw it in ’the paper’, and do answer letters that come to you! A Blessed Christmas and a Happy. Healthy New Year to all!

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