The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 November 1982 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., November 10,1982

4

Editorials

A grateful nation remembers Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m., Americans all over this great nation will pause to remember the country’s veterans. America’s national salute to veterans on November 11 is an annual time for prayers, parades and speakers attempting to emulate an address delivered 119 years ago. There was no Veterans Day then. There was only a time of great uncertainty — during a bloody struggle — when Abraham Lincoln spoke of an obligation to those who died so the nation might endure: “It is for us, the living... to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they have thus far so nobly advanced... “It is... for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion... ” The meaning in Lincoln’s words is enhanced today by the fact that 85 per cent of today’s 30 million American veterans served during tneir country’s wars. Veterans Day is . . . memories of battles and dark periods of adversity. But it is also a day to remember bright victories, devotion and bravery. Veterans Day is uniforms, cannons and martial music. But it is also a day of peace — because the events that mark it took form when the war was over. It’s a great idea to show you remember the sacrifices the veterans made by hanging a flag in front of your home on November 11, and veterans really do appreciate your attendance at a parade or other Veterans Day observances in the community. However, as one veteran says, do a little more this year. In honor of Veterans Day, drop in at the VA hospital nearest you and visit just one or two veterans there. They need to be remembered. Less snow? Generally speaking, the nation will get less snow this winter than last. That’s the forecast of the new 1982-83 Snow Almanac, which also recalls that January of 1982 was one of the coldest Januarys ever. If The Snow Almanac is correct, cities like Washington, D.C., Boston and Cleveland will gat only about half the snowfall they received last winter. Chicago will get about /third less, but some cities in the west are expected to get more. The worst day of last winter was January 18, where cold broke records in 75 cities. A late freeze in April, however, did heaviest damage to fruit trees and other crops. The hope is that in 1982-83 winter will be milder, and since less snow is forecast, there’s logic behind that hope. A winter garden This is the time to plan and begin a winter garden. It’s not all that difficult. As one example, one can break branches off outdoor tomato vines and replant them indoors in gallon containers, placed near windows or light. With good potting soil, water and a shake every day or two (to spread pollen from blooms), tomatoes will arrive during the winter on schedule. The nearest library will have books on indoor gardens and greenhouses, and that’s where to start, if not knowledgeable about indoor gardening. Many edible things can be easily grown indoors — and often provide attractive greenery. November, 1982 The Wind From The North Is Strong And Proud, And Pounds On My Door In A Fashion Loud — — Anne Lawler November was formerly the ninth month in the old Roman calendar and when Pope Gregory revised the calendar it became the 11th, though its name derives from the Latin word for nine. In American history it’s also known as the month in which five presidents were born. James K. Polk, 11th president, was born on the 2nd in 1795, in Mecklenburg County, N.C., but grew up in Tennessee, which he represented in Congress and as Governor. He was the first “dark horse” ever to be nominated in a Democratic Party convention, at Baltimore in 1844. Martin Van Buren was denied the nomination by adopting of the two-thirds nominating rule (which was used until 1936 when supporters of Franklin Roosevelt discarded it.) Warren G. Harding, 29th president, was also born on the 2nd, at a farm in Morrow County, Ohio, in 1865 — the year the Civil War ended. Harding was a dark horse selection at the 1920 Republican convention, after having served in the Senate and as Governor of Ohio.' James Abram Garfield, 20th president, was bom in Cayahoga County, Ohio, on the 19th in 1831, descended from Massachusetts ancestors. He was elected president as a Republican in 1880, and was assassinated in 1881. Franklin Pierce (pronounced Purse), 14th president, was born at Hillsborough, N.H., November 23rd, 1804, and Zachary Taylor, 12th president, was bora in Orange County, Va., November 24th, 1784. November also contains Thanksgiving Day, this year on the 25th. It’s always election month in the United States, this year on the 2nd.

What others say — There is good news With bad economic news dominating the headlines and daily newscasts, one rarely takes the time to search for good results from bad times. It may sound like pie-in-the-sky, but some good has come out of the current hard times. The economy has forced business and industry to conduct a concentrated effort for new ways to cut costs and eliminate waste. (Too bad the government doesn’t follow suit.) People are discovering they can become more efficient with less, at all levels. Many firms, which have been overloaded at the top with executives, have found they can do a better job with fewer decision-makers. The padding for prestige is being eliminated. But why look at the leaders of industry to find examples of positive benefits of bad times? How about the personal adjustments being made by Americans. The family buggy that used to look worn out in a couple of years, now looks like a diamond-in-the rough. For a few bucks, the old buggy can run like new. Household budgets are being trimmed and we’re still surviving while saving a few bucks. It’s obvious there are many examples of good that has come from bad. It’s a lesson to be learned — and remembered — once this nation gets back on its feet ’ again — DANVILLE GAZhMTE

Syracuse Veteran Ken Hark less. 86, 300 East Main Street, is a World War I veteran. Harkless served in the army engineers and is one of three surviving WWI veterans in Syracuse.

Unsung heroes —

TAMMY BRAKE

Tammy Brake has been an EMT for 4 months

She has been an emergency medical technician for the Syracuse Emergency Medical Service for the past four months but Tammy Brake stated. “I’ve been interested for a long time. A friend encouraged me to take the classes.** Mrs. Brake, who has lived in Syracuse for the past 16-17 years, took her EMT classes through North Webster. “I enjoy helping people. It’s helped improve my self image knowing I can help someone in an emergency situation.” remarked Mrs. Brake There are drawbacks to being an EMT and for Mrs. Brake it is some of the late hours when she has a 12 or 24-hour shift. There are ahn the late night calls The hardest part of being an EMT. for her, is “watching the people in pain. We're apt allowed to give pain medicine unless prescribed by the doctor.” Another is a child being injured. She commented her first run was when a little girt was hit by a car. Her hobbies include playing the piano and organ and swimming.

She grew up in Robinson. 111., and is a graduate of Wawasee High School. Her daughter, Lisa, to 10 years old and a fourth grader at Syracuse Elementary. For the past seven years she has been employed by Syracuse Enterprises as a material cutter and assistant supervisor.

TNIMAII-XMItNAL (USPS USUOI PvftMMd by Tb» Mml Jaarnal every WeWmday end entered m Secend Clew matter at the Rest OH«ce at Syracuse tnd»M«*SV Wcwd class postage paid at tu E. M*m Street Syractm. tndtana a«M7 SebscriptsM SIJ per year ie KwetMtaeCeeaty. S’Sevtstdeceerity POSTMASTERS Send chaa«e pf address terms le The Marl Jevrnal. P O So> im. MdSerd induna ease.

"CRUZIN AROUND 'CUSE"

JOHN HILER, the 29-year-old Third District congressman from LaPorte who won a second term in congress last Tuesday, can give thanks in no small, part to Kosciusko County and Turkey Creek Township for his narrow victory. He was a loser in the early evening count, and, indeed, his opponent, Richard Bodine of Mishawaka, had been declared a victory by network television projections. What the anxious networks didn’t reckon with was the power and influence the rural vote in Kosciusko County and Turkey Creek Township would have on the outcome of this important local election. In Kosciusko County, for example, incumbent Hiler received 9,768 votes while Bodine received 4.447, giving Hiler a 5,321-vote plurality. And in Turkey Creek Township, the six precincts gave Hiler 1,300 votes to 609 for Bodine, a 691-vote plurality (a count of over 2 to 1). It appears from this count that if Hiler plans to keep his seat to congress he will have to court the rural vote, not only of Kosciusko County, but of Elkhart, Marshall and his home county of LaPorte as well. He certainly can’t depend on St. Joseph County, which is traditionally Democratic. These facts are certainly not lost on him as he contemplates his Tuesday victory. In the overall six-county Third District vote where a total of 167,445 votes were cast, Hiler received 85,774 or 51.2 per cent whereas Bodine received 81,671 or 48.tper cent. CONGRESSMAN HILER’S cause is not entirely unlike that of Charles Abraham Halleck of Rensselaer (Jasper County) when he first ran for congress from the old Second District. At that time Koscinsko County was aa appendage on the northeast corner of the Second District much like the county is now an appendage on the southeast corner to the Third District. Halleck, who was destined to make a name for himself in national politics, in 1934 was a fiery 25-year-old prosecuting attorney in Jasper and Newton Counties. At that time Frederick Landis of Logansport, a Republican, represented the Second District in congress. On November 15, 1934, he contracted pneumonia and died at the height of a re-election campaign, leaving the Second District up for grabs. & The late Morrison Rockhill, Kosciusko County Republican chairman and Warsaw attorney, was among the early backers of Halleck for the congressional seat. By now Halleck was dubbed “the boy Lincoln from Jasper County.” and was drawing wide district attention. Rockhill was rallying district county GOP chairman to Halleck’s colors. Through the influence of the late Charles W. Kroh, Roscoe Howard, Blanche Thornburg, and others of Syracuse, Halleck was invited to speak in the gyrirat Syracuse. A biography by Purdue University professor Henry Z. Scheele (the property of Marilyn Moore of North Shore Drive) reminds its readers that the Halleck speech was before the Indiana Republican Editorial Association at Lake Wawasee, on August 2, 1935, with some 500 local and state Republicans in attendance. Halleck said. “The time has come when silent acquiescence to every proposal of President Roosevelt had ceased to he a virtue." He took It from there to upbraid the New Deal. His battle cry was greeted with thunderous applause, ending in a standing ovation. Halleck not only ingratiated himself with the press, but drew state and national attention for his speech right here at Syracuse. Date far that special election: January 29, 1935. The thrust of it all is that Halleck, at age 25, had won his party’s nomination and went on to be elected Second District congressman. But it wasn't all that well throughout the district. He had caused rippies within Ms own party and drew rsmidrrsMr opposition from those he had stepped over. When the vote count began to come in he didn’t do well until finally the Kosciusko County vote came in. Better yet, it was the final Turkey Creek Township vote that put Halleck across in that wintry election, and he never forgot it, mentioning it repeatedly in area speeches in subsequent elections to hold the seat. Halleck's 56.324 votes hi the special election were about 5,060 osere tkaa his opponent’s total, and he found those votes in Kosciusko County. : X ■ Halleck went on to be the Second District’s representative in congress for 35 years, building an iron-dad machine that drew little serious opposition from the Democrats. Halleck, who always liked the nickname of “Charlie,” has long since retired following an illustrious career in congress. He attained the position of Majority Lender in the House in the famous 80th Congress when Harty Truman was president, a hallmark in his tempestuous political career. He is now in his late «s and resides at his native Rensselaer. Win history repeat itself 45 yean later, with Kasdnsks County and Turkey Creek TSwaskip continuing to ptay a pivotal role in north era Indiana potitics — thto time in the political career of young John Hiler? ATTORNEYS FOR four local eating establishments will appear in Indianapolis Monday, Nov. 15, before a bearing judge to answer

a citation issued on August 4 regarding the employment of underage kitchen help. Charged are the Windjammer, Quackers, The Frog Tavern, and Gropp’s Famous Fish of Stroh. The charge is disconcerting to local eating establishment owners since it has been a custom for years in Hoosier vacation areas to hire under--18-year-olds for kitchen help. There are no instances we know of where these young folks worked “out front’* with the public. Inspections by excise officers is fairly routine, and such violations have to the past been settled with a warning and reading of the law covering the matter. But, for some reason, this time around the excise officers have chosen to issue citations. ONE OF life’s greatest mysteries is how the neighbor’s kids are somebody’s beloved grandchildren. CAT LOVERS must have been tickled to death one recent Monday night to see a television special. Here Comes Garfield, about the Muncie cat that has skyrocketed to fame —for himself and his originator, one Jim Davis. Garfield’s TV debut warranted a full cover page in The Muncie Star’s TV section Sunday, and a full page feature in that paper's Focus section the same day, complete with six cartoons. The interview of the 4 ear-old Garfield, one of its kind, was by Rodney Richey. Garfield is now a corporation. Paws, Inc., and is raking to the big bucks with dime store gimmicks. Cartoonist Davis recently toured the several schools in the Lakeland School Corporation to amuse students with Garfield antics, and did a “special" for junior high principal Marion Acton at Milford, which Acton has appropriately framed and displayed in his plush new office. (Note: Most of the above was supplied by Jane Nearing of Kale Island, a former Muncie resident.) WOLFRED AND Gloria Hodler recently returned to their Lake Wawasee home following a trip of some two weeks into Canada and New England. Their trip was in mid and late October when they found the colorful foliage at its peak. CUFF KINDER to resting comfortably at his Naples, Fla., home following eye surgery at the Baptist Hospital to Miami last Wednesday for the removal of a cataract on hto right eye. Cliff and Marty reside at 1156 Galleon Drive, Naples. The Kinders win be remembered as residents of Lake Wawasee’s south shore and CWT as chairman of the board of Kinder Manufacturing Co. of Elkhart. ANOTHER LOCAL couple leaving for Florida on Monday of this week is Ken E. and Em Curtis. They will reside until May at Apartment 116, 222 Harbour Drive, Naples. A GOOD report on four Wawasee High School students came to the office of principal Hull recently from Fred and Phyllis Brown of 1836 South Fairlawn Ave., Evansville. Their brief letter to Dr. Hull follows: “We just want you to know how much we enjoyed having four of your students as overnight guests during the Student Council State Convention last week end. “Dave Roberts, Bill Dixon. Ryan Wuthrich, and Gary Miller were perfect gentlemen and such a pleasure to have. Wawasee High School and Syracuse can be very proud of these excellent representatives." THE GENERIC Retail Press welcomes Scott and Pat Blaize, new owners of the Burger Dairy Store, then says: “The Laundry Basket to coming. It to a home style laundromat designed and decorated to early colonial Williamsburg theme and to tentatively scheduled to open In early January. It to located on SR 13 South, adjacent to Logan Rogers Realty and Syracuse Travel Agents to the Village. The Laundry Basket will feature Speedqueen equipment: three sixes of washers, all dryers are the large site. Privacy to afforded to individual bay areas; lounge area with TV. Drop-off service will he available. The laundromat will be attended at all time*, it was designed by John Foster Call and the exterior and interior appointments done by Penny and Larry Heckaman. Sounds like a home away from home!" And... “Pickwick Insurance to expanding its offices now that Dunten. Beckman, Lawson * Snyder have moved their offices into the former Cook’s Rare Coin* (having done some renovating of that facility)." BUMPER STICKER: Reagoaomics to working. Are you* JOHN LIPPMAN, Nordyke Park, Lake Wawasee, recently donated to the Syracuse Public Library an original copy of the sheet music for the Wawasee Waltz. It was written in 1894 by WHI F. Ttocker and played at the Wawasee Ina “with fine saccess by BiU Hart and hto Colored Orchestra". Rosalyn Jones, librarian, is a neighbor of IJiqnnan and asked him to wtenit the mumc to the library. He also has a recording of the waltz, which be will soon present to the library.