The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 January 1983 — Page 13

It happened . . . in Syracuse

16 YEARS AGO, JAN. 16, 1173 Ten of the 13 Turkey Creek Plan commission members, at a Thursday night meeting in Syracuse town hall, could not agree and came to a deadlock in a motion made to recommend the reappointment of Harry Van Hemert as building commissioner for the year, provided he (VanHemert) be made to follow necessary by-laws. Mrs. Ed Hussey of Stuttgart, Germany, the former Sue Ann Traster of Syracuse, has joined her husband in §tuttgart following a week’s visit with her mother, Mrs. F. J. Traster of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bjella of north of Syracuse have returned from a weeks vacation in the Dakotas. D. G. Seely, district governor of 25-G, Lions International, made a visitation meeting before the Syracuse Lions Club last Wednesday night at Maxwelton golf club dining room. Jesse Botts of r 1 Syracuse observed his 92nd birthday anniversary at his home north of Syracuse on January 2. 20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 10,1963 Mrs. Raymond Denzel of Papakeechie Lake entertained at a bridge-luncheon Monday asflfl » fl fl mF® 1 ■ll GUEST SPEAKER — The Scandinavian Club will meet Monday, Jan. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at the REMC building in Warsaw. The guest speaker for the evening will h»e Albert Reque, well known Warsaw businessman, inventor and churchman. Born of Norwegian immigrant parents who homesteaded in the Saskatchewan wilderness, Reque came to the United States at the age of 15, penniless and with almost no education. Because of the tremendous opportunities that his country afforded him, he has very strong feelings about the greatness of America and has spoken out many times against those who would tear it down. One such speech earned him nation-wide recognition by being nominated for a . Freedoms Foundation Award at Valley Forge in the mid *6o’s when anti-Americanism was its peak. His speech will stress the contributions made to the building of America by Scandinavians and all northern Europeans who asked only for the opportunity to get ahead by their own efforts. The Scandinavian Club, which formed about a year ago by area people of Scandinavian birth or descent, exists so that its members may learn more about the culture of the Scandinavian people. Officers for the 1983 year are: President — Evelyn Mackaben Vice president—Violet Vest Secretary — Al Reque Treasurer — Louis Mackaben The public is invited to the meeting.

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NEW OFFICERS—New officers for the were sight. Shows io the froat row are Deßert Lira, marshal; Steve Briggs, jmsior warilea; Leoaard KHae. worshipfal master; Carl Boles, sealer wardea; DaaThorae. jmriordeacra. la the secoad row are Lee Sloaa. seaior stewart; Keany PHkerd. treasarer; Bill Com, seaior deacoa; Batch Plikerd. secretary; Melvin Lian, instruction officer. Not pictured are George Marchand, junior stewart; David Griffith, Tyler; Larry Havaland. chaplain.

ternoon. Her guests were Mrs. Eugene Haltersley, Mrs. Fren Banta, Mrs. Delos Martin, Mrs. Vernon Marlin, Mrs. O. W. Martin, Mrs. William Brandt and Mrs. M. D. Ruple. A suit in Kosciusko circuit court has been entered by the State Bank of Syracuse against the Town of Syracuse for the sum of $14,475, on complaint that the town owes the sum of $13,654.33 on a note, plus interest from May 15, 1962. The bank also asks that the court grant them S2OO for attorney fees. The January meeting of the Syracuse Saddle Club was held Sunday, January 6, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Detwiler, north of Bristol, with 19 members present. Mrs. James Hamman and Mrs. Audrey LeCount and daughters Ellen and Michelle of Syracuse were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Keim and daughters Sally and Kay of Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Ickes of Syracuse Lake will soon be leaving for Texas where they will be spending part of the winter. 30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 8,1953 The Weatherhead Company of Syracuse held open house yesterday and today (Thursday) for friends in this area. Record breaking crowds are expected to throng Chevrolet

Takes office in 1984 —

Geiger wants to operate auditor's office like business

By GARY LEWIS J. D. Geiger wants to operate the county government like a business, and he thinks this is the best way for an auditor to handle his responsibility. Geiger has been a political force in Kosciusko County since 1958 when he resigned his position as an Indiana State policeman to run for sheriff. “I’ve always been interested in politics. I’ll be up until all of the returns come in on television every election night,” he said. Geiger said one of his reasons for wanting a political office is because “I enjoy meeting people.” “I have not missed a primary or general election since I was 21,” said the 53-year-old Geiger. “You either like it or you don’t,” he said. Geiger won the Republican nomination for sheriff in 1958, but was upset by Democrat Sam Holbrook. He was general manager of Lyall Electric in Cromwell after his bid for sheriff before becoming general manager of Jellystone Park. Geiger served as North Webster’s justice-of-the-peace from 1968-75 and is now employed as manager of the Warsaw auto license branch. . I Probebreak-in at Ivy Hut Syracuse police investigated a breaking and entering at the Ivy Hut Restaurant, SR 13 south, Syracuse, on January 1. Gene Reinholt, co-owner of the restaurant, called the Syracuse Police Station at approximately 2 am., on January 1, to report that he had found the back door glass broken out and the door unlocked. Approximately SB3 in change was reported to be missing from the restaurant.

dealer showrooms this week end for the debut of 1963 passenger car and truck models. Scheduled for public display for the first time on Friday, January 9, the new line embraces the most far reaching improvements in Chevrolet history. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Lambert, of Nappanee, recently entertained at a buffet luncheon for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fox and children, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harmon, Mrs. Clara Fox and Mrs. Minnie Walmer and Mrs. Ethel Lambert. Philip J. Harris, prosecuting attorney, and Miss Pauline Jordan, county clerk, have begun their new duties at the court house. Mrs. George Burkey and Mrs. Charles Grabill and daughter, Agnes, of r 1 Syracuse, were Milford shoppers on December ft. 56 YEARS AGO, JAN. 12,1933 Carl Ruch of Syracuse left last week for California, where he will spend the winter. The demand for lower taxes has become well-nigh universal. Governments s national, state, county and local, went wild in the fat years before the crash of 1929, in creating new jobs and finding new ways to spend public funds. Saturday morning the United States government and businesses all over the nation bowed their heads in tribute to

J.D. f GEIGER V wT Geiger does not start serving as County Auditor until 1984. He succeeds two-term auditor Jean Northenor who has to step down because the position is limited to two terms. “It’s going to be big shoes to till, and she’s done an exceptional job,” said Geiger. In addition to her duties as auditor, Mrs. Northenor served as a leader in the Republican party as county chairman. “I’m not all that familar with what the auditor’s functions are,” said Geiger, but he plans to run a tight ship. “You go in with that supposition,” said Geiger. A North Webster native, Geiger and his wife, Bonita, have two daughters who also live in North Webster. Jill Miner, 29, is a legal secretary, and Dawn Fisher, 32, works in customer service at DePuy’s, a Warsaw orthopedic manufacturer. The Geigers have one son, Brian, 19, who lives at home. He plans on spending some time with Mrs. Northenor Anticipation To get the last drops of ketchup out of just about any bottle, grab the bottom of the bottle and start swinging in a circular motion from your side. Make sure you have the cap on tightly, and watch where you’re swinging. The remaining drops will be driven to the top of the bottle.

ex-president Calvin Coolidge, whose funeral occurred on that day. Thus far the people of the United States have behaved with commendable common sense in

NIPSCo rates ninth lowest rates nationwide

Northern Indiana Public Service Company recently released results of an American Gas Association survey indicating that NIPSCo’s gas rates were among the lowest nationwide. The AGA survey, which covered the quarter ending September 30, 1982, found that monthly bills of NIPSCo residential customers using 250 therms of natural gas, about the average usuage for January or February, were the ninth lowest of the 105 responding companies. Only six utilities in the survey, covering eight service areas, had lower gas rates than NIPSCo. NIPSCo’s gas rates were also lower than those of other Indiana utilities participating in the survey. According to the study, a New York city residential gas customer using 250 therms of

learning the ropes in June. Geiger will become one of several men who have held the post of county auditor. “There has been men in there for some 20 years before Jean,” said Geiger, adding he does not anticipate any problem adjusting to the auditor’s office. Family buys Nappanee business By G AIL WIDMOYER A Nappanee clothing store, J & R Coppes, Ltd., was recently purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Larry (Joan) Andrews from previous owner, Robert Coppes, who will retire in several months. Coppes bought the store years ago from Wilford Gaushorn and has built a reputation for a tine line of men’s apparel. Larry Andrews is manager of the Tower Federal Savings and Loan company in Nappanee who was “gracious enough to let Larry try the clothing store while staying at Tower, ” said Joan. “Larry has always wanted a business of our own and has always been interested in clothing,” commented the previous housewife. “We have several ideas for future changes, but we still have a lot to learn about the store.” Coppes will spend the next few months teaching the Andrews about the business which is a never ending job. According to Coppes, he is still learning new things about the business. “Bob has built such a good reputation,” continued Joan, “keeping the customers he already has is a first priority.” Coppes has no definite plans for his retirement, but he assures. “I’ll find something to do.”

the face of the worst depression that the nation has ever known. Mr. and Mrs. John Bushong and children spent Sunday with friends at Syracuse.

natural gas a month paid $194.23. A NIPSCo customer using this amount of gas paid only $106.35. Here is how NIPSCo gas rates for 250 therms compared to other utilities in the survey: New York, N.Y., $194.23; San Diego, Calif., $185.86; Seattle, Wash., $157.49; Madison, Wis., $154.32; Dallas, Texas, $144.52; Detroit, Mich., $120.77; Atlanta, Ga., $116.33; Chicago, 111., $116.24; Peoria, 111., $115; Indianapolis, $114.55; Cleveland. Ohio, $113; NIPSCo, $106.35. In the commercial and industrial ares, NIPSCo rates also ranked among the lowest cost gas suppliers. For a commercial gas customer using 1,000 therms a month, NIPSCo rates ranked 100th, and rates for an industrial customer using 10,000 therms a month ranked 93rd. Natural gas rates here and elsewhere in the country have risen substantially during the past few years because of rising prices from producers and pipeline suppliers. In fact, about 80 per cent of the consumer’s natural gas bill represents the cost of natural gas delivered to NIPSCo. Natural gas’ present cost is only high compared to its historic price. It continues to be the least expensive and most environmentally acceptable fuel available in northern Indiana, the utility said.

jfl £ \ ” - ' ' x FINAL STAGES— Demolition I on the old Milford High School is ( ' f in the final stages with complete [ rasing scheduled for the first we *h in February. T ® s P eed the demolition wnfifl - process, unsalvageable lumber iL. -Jx was burned before the front of the * t flg F’*' building was torn down leaving - f ding. (Photos by Ron fl. " *1" I I I ■*flbh, 4fl ' 1 Baumgartner and Gail Widfl> W /j|Mr|flt .9 1 , I mover) Irwim Mwfli 4 fl Isl jfln | ’ K 1 * I j|K—w 'fl r j' 1 [%flfl T- ■ / - • • ■ ‘■■MUMI R - F

County farm family owned since 1837

The J. Robert and Myrtle Bishop farm has qualified for the state’s Hoosier Homestead Award announced Lt. Gov. John Mutz. The award recognizes those farms owned by the same family consecutively for 100 years or more. The Bishop farm is in Kosciusko County and has been in the family since 1837. Coats stolen On January 9 at 5:50 p.m., Russell L. Ruch, 407 West First Street, Milford, called Syracuse police to report a theft which had occurred at the American Legion, Syracuse. Ruch told police that he and his wife hung their coats on the same hanger and put the hanger on the coat rack in the entry hall at the Legion. When he and his wife went to get their coats, at approximately 5:45 p.m., they were gone. Value to the coats and gloves contained in the pockets was set at $720. Don't! Don’t store plated silver in newspaper. Printer’s ink can remove the plating. Also, don’t use rubber gloves when polishing silver or fasten silver with rubber hands or even place silver near rubber because rubber darkens silver.

• Ray Buhrt GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial Building Phone: 457-3431 Road 13, Syracuse

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Mutz, also Indiana Commissioner of Agriculture, has invited the Bishops to the Statehouse on Thursday, Jan. 13, to receive their commemorative certificate signed by Gov. Robert Orr and Lt. Gov. Mutz. “Agriculture l(as been a major source from which we Hoosiers have drawer our economic, cultural and social advancement,” said Mutz. “It is only proper that we honor those endeavors that have contributed so greatly to the vitality and economic growth of our state. Through the Hoosier Homestead Award program, we can express our appreciation to those individuals who have contributed so greatly to Indiana’s growth.” To qualify as a Hoosier Homestead Farm, property must be either a minimum of 20 acres or produce at least SIOOO worth of agricultural products annually. The property must have been in the same family for at least 100 years and a relationship must be established between the present owner and the owner a century ago. All applications must include documents of family ownership. For more information on the award, contact the Division of Agriculture, Indiana Department of Commerce, 440 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204; or call (317) 232-8770.

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KIWANIAN CLUB PROGRAMS — Programs for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland. North Webster, were presented by Howard Locke. She rman Bryant and Herbert George, pictured above, on December 27 ami January 3. Bryant reviewed an address given hy Norman Vincent Peale entitled “If It Can Be Done. You Can Do It.” on December 27 to the dub that was honored as the Outstanding Chib of Indiana for the 19811982 Kiwanis year. For a special fedtnre. “Getting to Know Your Kiwanians," Locke described his athletic experiences in baseball and basketball in high sciiool; college; military service at Brian. Texas; and at the Muncie Farm Club of the Cincinnati Reds. George showed slides and described a tour he had taken to Flaming Gorge and the Dinosaur National Museum in Utah, also on January X

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