The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 December 1982 — Page 18

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 1,1982

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DECORATIONS WENT up in Milford the end of last week as the town prepares for Santa's visit on Saturday, Dec. 11. That is the same day an open house to slated for the town’s new community building. Watch for details in next week's M-J. . ONE OF our reporters met a very charming woman recently by the name of Dorothy Bullock. Dorothy,, who now resides in Warsaw, is originally from Milford where she was bom and raised. Her father operated the Warstler's grocery and meat market, which was located on Main Street where Walter Drugs is located today. "Milford was a good community to grow up in," she told our reporter. “At one time there were several grocery stores there; you wouldn't have thought they could all do business, but they did." She moved to Goshen, married and lived in various other cities

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"I've been blessed." says Dorothy describing her life. "I’ve had tragedy, just like everyone else, but I think if you keep close to the Lord he’ll take care of you.” One such blessing this very positive lady credits the Lord with is her children. Having two girls and two boys, Dorothy considers this the “perfect” family. They are: Bob of Warsaw, George of Clearwater, Fla., Jeanine of Warsaw and Rebecca ("Becky”) of Fort Meyers, Fla. This former Milford resident, who is a 1930 graduate of MHS, lists antique collecting as tops on her list of hobbies, having first admired fine wood pieces since she was a little girl. Also included on her list are sewing, crocheting, needlework, reading and traveling. Traveling has been another of life's blessings for Dorothy. Although she has never been rich she has had the opportunity to travel to three continents and over eight countries. Once such visit to England took place after 20 years of corresponding to two English pen pals. She kept saving money hoping to one day visit them and finally saved enough for the round trip fare. Lodging and touring were provided by her friends. She recently returned from a month's stay in Hawaii, which she states was one of the highlites of her life. She stayed with friends on the island of Oahu. She drove to Milford last summer to pick up several M-Js after her granddaughter. Tera Rinker, was crowned Cutie Queen at the Mermaid Festival. Tera is the daughter of Mrs. Bullock's daughter, Becky, of Fort Meyers, Fla. Like many; she was amazed at how The Papers Incorporated has grown and commented on the beauty of the plant. She sees Milford, especially with all its recent improvements, as "still a good community to grow up in." DEB FOX’S historical article on the three Milford Main Street buildings about to be razed was “just fine," according to townsman Carl Duncan, “but she didn't mention Otto Miller and his boat." Carl qualifies as one of the town's senior citizens and often recalls things which occurred in the community years and years ago. His allusion to Otto Miller concerned the time he (Miller) built an outsized boat in the center building — the double building where much more recently Mel and Bess Lyons had their Milford Awning Company. Dance to feed needy families The Syracuse American Legion Post 223 has planned an open dance, with the proceeds from donations at the dance going for food for needy families for Christmas. This will be the second year the Syracuse American Legion has had this project, and Legion members hope the response this year will be even better than last. The public is invited to attend this dance, which will be held at the Syracuse American Legion post on Saturday, Dec. 4. from 7 to 12 p.m. A live band. Southern Comfort, will provide various kinds of music for dancing pleasure.

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Miller was a fairly short man, rotund, friendly and sported a mustache. At ope time he was a Chevrolet dealer in Milford with his agency located for a time in the 22-foot front building that much later became Evans Family Store. The bank bought the building from Max and Marlene Evans, tore it down to make room for its drive-up windows. But back to the boat. Miller was an entrepreneur of sorts, coming up with way-out ideas. At least this was what many people thought. Whatever gave him the idea of building a large boat in that building, no one knows for sure. Townspeople watched the progress of the boat with considerable concern and interest. Along about the time it was completed someone said, almost casually. “How is he going to get that boat out of this building?" ~ No one had really thought much about that before. And so the querry cfime as a thunderclap.

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How did he do it, then? Duncan s, recalls he had to knock out part of the west wall to remove the boat. Whatever happened to Miller's big boat? No one seems to know. Duncan doesn’t either. A VERY successful open house was held at Smith Flower and Gift Shop over the past week end where visitors were greeted by the theme/ “An Old Fashion Christmas.’’ Holly leaves were presented to the women who visited the shop and the youngsters received balloons. CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND for children to do their shopping is set for Saturday. Dec. 4. from 9 a.m. until 12 noon in the Milford Community Building. Handmade crafts will be featured and. as we hear it, Santa will be there and youngsters may have their photo taken with him for a small donation tp the Jayceettes, sponsors of the event.

Christmas Wonderland is open only for children thru the sixth grade. VERA SCHELL recalled additional information on what used to be housed in the old opera house after last week’s publication. According to Mrs. Schell. Henry Heidesmith. an undertaker, had a furniture store in the building. In addition to the furniture store. Mrs. Schell remembers when Dr. Patterson lived in the home to the south of the old opera house. BRUCE HUNSBERGER made the news last week, or at least the Wall Street Journal and a few seconds on a local television news program. It seems Hunsberger went to the U.S. District Tax Court in Indianapolis the first part of September for not paying social security tax on himself. He remarked there are certain

groups ot people exempt from paying social security. He believes that there are no funds for social security so why should he pay it when he will not be able to collect it. “We do better managing our own dollars," commented Hunsberger. In further discussing the topic, he said all government workers have a choice of paying into social security or a pension plan. A minister, certain religious groups and sects are also exempt. “I’ve tried to go through

For Fun Group travels to places of interest

The For Fun Group from Calvary Church, Syracuse, has found that traveling by bus to various places of interest can be a very good experience. 'The group has gone by chartered bus to Holland. Saugatuck and Frankenmuth, Mich.; the Air Force Museum at Dayton, Ohio; restaurants in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne; Metamora; and has

the channels to become exempt myself." The court ruled against Hunsberger, but he’s not sure he lost, at least not the cause. The judge who ruled the case is exempt from social security tax and stated he entirely agreed with Hunsberger’s position. Hunsberger ha& in his possession a list of persons who are exempt and who can receive benefits while not paying in. He added one would be surprised who’s included on the list.

taken Christmas bus trips to Chicago. On December 18, the group will make another trip, to see Christmas sights in Chicago, and they have room on the bus for more passengers Anyone interested in joining this group for the Chicago bus trip can make reservations by calling Pearle Hazenfield at 457-4767.