The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 May 1983 — Page 2

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., May 11,1983

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60 years ago May 9th — Recalls snowstorm of '23

By ARTHUR (“TED”) BAUMGARTNER Monday as I checked my calendar for the correct date, May $ seemed to ring a bell. At first I was at a logs to recall the incident, then I remembered. May 9,1923,60 years ago, Milford and the surrounding area were pelted with the latest, late snow storm that any of the citizens hereabouts had ever recalled. I was a junior in high school. Our school then, elementary, junior high and senior high was dismissed in late April rather than in June as is the custom today. Several of us students were looking for employment during the summer vacation. Our quest was soon rewarded, however, as we learned that the B and 0 Railroad was hiring men to work on an “extra gang” for the summer months, hiring from Syracuse to Walkerton, including Milford and Nappanee. The wage scale then was 40 cents per hour for a 10-hour day. Pretty long hours for some 18-year-old kids. However, $4 per day was fairly big wages for our then younger generation, and we were eager to start work. We filed our applications and were hired immediately. Our first task was unloading stoker coal at the Leeland Gravel Pit located half-way between Milford and Syracuse, later taken over and

Rotary club award to former Milford man

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Keith Jones, the subject of the following article in the Tuesday, March 29, issue of The New Britain (Ct.) Herald, graduated from Milford High School in 1928. He is the son of the late Emerald and Maude Jones, and has two brothers well known here, Hoy of Ventura, Calif., and Beryl of Anderson.) WETHERSFIELD — Keith M. Jones, retired senior minister of the First Church of Christ in Wethersfield, has received the prestigious “Paul Harris’’ award sponsored by the Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club at its meeting March 22. Named after the founder of Rotary International, the service organization of close to 20,000 individual clubs located in 157 countries and geographical regions, the award permits a local Rotary Club to honor an outstanding member of its community and recognize publicly that individual’s contributions. The award to Jones is the second Paul Harris award given by the Wethersfield Rocky Hill Rotary Club since its organization in 1938. The award required the club to make a SI,OOO scholarship contribution in honor of its recipient to the Rotary International Scholarship Fund. Recipients of the award have included heads of state and other outstanding individuals selected for the unique recognition. The ceremony presenting the award was held at the Steak Club at 1330 Silas Deane Hwy. The award was presented by Rotary District Governor A. Davis Baker of Wilbraham, Mass. Jones is a member of the local Rotary Club and retired as senior minister of the First Church of Christ in Wethersfield in 1978, following 35 years of service as senior minister. He currently serves as Minister Emeritus of the Church. He and Mrs. Jones, the former, Lyndia Marie Fox, live in Wethersfield and have three children; Wanda Corn, an art historian on the faculty of Stanford University, Palo Alto Calif.; Marsha Peling, a licensed practical nurse at Hartford Hospital and Keith M. Jones a Phd in Education at Stanford University in Palo Alto. Jones was born in Indiana, graduated cum laude from Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana and from Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, 111. He did graduate work at Yale University before coming here. He taught public school in Indiana and later was minister of the Whitneyville Congregational Church in Hamden. In Wethersfield, Jones was chairman of the Wethersfield Town Committee to assist Wethersfield veterans in their return to civilain life following World War 11. He was chairman of the Culture and Arts Division of the town’s CDAP program; was an alternate member of the town’s Human Rights Commission, in additon to his many duties at First Church. He has also served as chaplain of the State of Conn. House of Representatives, the Conn. Conference of the United Church of Christ in various capacities, and has served in many interchurch organizations such as the Capitol Region of Churches, of which he was one-time president.

F I i Ik 1 "W, ,’W \ R HO'. '«* I ■L- ‘ ■Sri KEITH M. JONES In his retirement, he enjoys photography, general history, reading, learning the history of art and travel. He and Mrs. Jones recently returned from a trip to Israel and Egypt earlier this

Adopt tax abatement resolution for Milford

(Continued from page 1) on the trash and garbage around town. “By the next 10 days it will be taken care of.’’ Bill Knowles, street, water, sewer superintendent stated all meters in town will be read on Monday, May 16. He asked residents to| return the meter reading card if left at their home. In reporting on the progress at the new building, Knowles stated everything is completely moved except the telephone. He was given permission to notify United Telephone to move the phone at the cost of SSB. Knowles received a quote of S9OO from Darrell Custer for demolition of the old utility building. Nothing will be done at this time. He was given the approval to have the number one well motor overhauled at the cost of $1,200. Peerless-Midwest stated the cost of a new motor, 15 hp would be $1,312, the shaft, $145.50 and labor, $360, for a total coast of $1,817.50. The major expense is because Milford’s system has a “U” frame, where as the new system is for a “T” frame. A promissory note will be drawn up with Leisure Living, Inc., for the water line installaion work completed at the complex. The tap on fee of $1,848.62 is due immediately. The promissory

Cooler than normal in April * April was a month of cooler than normal temperatures, according to Lores Steury, who reported that average temperature for April 1983 was 45.1 degrees. All time average for April was 48.4 degrees. Warmest days for April were on the 26th and 27th with a temperature of 74 degrees. Coolest day in April was April 19 with 21 degrees. Two record-setting days of cold were set on the 17th and 18th of April. On April 17, temperatures dipped to 25 degrees. Previous record for that day was 26 degrees set in 1932. On April 18, the teiqperature was 22 degrees, with the previous record cold for that day being 24 degrees also set in 1932. Precipitation was above normal this April was 5.63 inches. Average for the month was 3.53 inches. Snowfall was below average for the month. Only one inch of snow fell in April, compared to the average 1.6 inches of snow for April.

operated by the Sturm and Dillard Gravel Company (the location is now Camelot Lake). The Coal was used to fire the large steam engines in use then as that was a time before the advent of the diesel locomotives. The coal was unloaded by opening a hopper gate and a large railroad tie placed in front of the coal car wheels. As the steam engine pushed the car forward the coal dropped down out of the hopper and was spread out level over the track. This procedure was repeated time and again, raising each track of coal some 10 to 20 feet in height and one-quarter to one-half mile in length. Then on the morning of May 9, 1923, as we reported for work at 7 a.m. the weather had suddenly turned cloudy, cold and damp with a brisk wind bearing out of the northwest. By 8 a.m it had started snowing. By 10 a.m. the snow was getting heavier and the storm fiercer, making conditions to continue operations intolerable. We went home for the day and were instructed not to report for work until further notice. By mid-afternoon the storm had grown to blizzard proportions and by night-fall all roads were drifted shut. All activity came to a halt for a day or two until crews had the roads cleared again. If anyone old enough can recall snow falling in the area at any time or date before May 9,1923, I’m sure all reading this item would be pleased to know.

year. He has long been interested in college scholarships for young people, has been a member of the board of Directors of the Wethersfield-Rocky Hill Rotary Club’s Helping Hand Scholarship Fund for a number of years. That fund has distributed over SIOO,OOO to Wethersfield and Rocky Hill students over the years and is presently paying scholarships to some 17 students from the two towns. The club sponsors a travel/lecture series of programs annually and Jones is responsible for the publishing of the folders announcing each season’s series of programs. He frequently appears at the rostrum to introduce an evening’s speaker as well. Donald Pilon, president of the local Rotary Club, indicated that this is the second Paul Harris award made by the local organization in its history. The first award was made two years ago to Dr. William F. Storms of this town.

note, which will be pro-rated over a 36 month period, totaled $2,309.24, and an interest rate of 10 per cent will be charged. Leisure Living will have the option of paying off the note at any time. In other business, Knowles stated he is going to investigate acquiring help for the street department through CETA, the "township trustee and other avenues. He will also have a priority list on street paving ready so the specifications can be drawn up and bids taken. Robert Vice stated his property has not been cleaned by S. J. Pulver Corporation, when the water lines were installed for Milford Meadows. Knowles will contact Pulver concerning the situation. Don Wooten, civil defense director, received a certificate from the Indiana Department of Civil Defense and Emergency Management when he completed the Shelter Manager instructor course. Ants beware For a really lethal ant poison, mix two cups of borax with one cup of sugar in a quart jar. Punch holes in the lid and sprinkle around the outside foundation of the house.

I Apply for | wetlands permit The town of Syracuse has applied to the US Army Corps of Engineers fora federal permit to be considered to construct a bulkhead and place fill in a wetland adjacent to Syracuse Lake offshore property. The applicant proposes to construct about 95 lineal feet of cast-in-place concrete bulkhead along an existing channel. Approximately 30 cubic yards of concrete will be placed to construct the bulkhead. After completion of the wall, approximately 1,950 cubic yards of material will be placed as fill shoreward of the wall in a low-lying area. The fill will then be top soiled and seeded. The purpose of the work is to fill in a low-lying area and afford shore protection in a park area. Joe Dock, Syracuse street and water superintendent, has stated that 'the town board has not approved this action at this time but is seeking the permit and the action is pending approval. The proposed project site is located on the channel of Syracuse Lake, at Turkey Creek on SR 13.

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Forecast looks good for Soviet soybean buying

As unstable political climates form threatening clouds over the prospects of another US/USSR Long-term Grain Agreement (LTA) that will ensure Soviet purchases of US corn and wheat, soybeans are enjoying sunny skies and clear weather in what looks like a long upward pattern of Soviet soybean and bean product buying. Forcasters say the chilly Soviet soybean buying pattern that developed in 1980 and 1981 has finally been broken by increased Soviet consumer demand for better diets and a firm government commitment toward improving Moisterizing Wash your face thoroughly. While face is still wet, rub in a very small amount of petroleum jelly. Continue wetting face until the jelly is spread evenly and does not appear greasy. Many expensive* health spas use this treatment, but never reveal their secret. You’ll be surprised at how soft and smooth your skin feels.

New M-J subscribers Dalton Folger r S box 195 Syracuse. Ind. 45567 Larry Geyer 4 LaPoint Dr. Milford, Ind. 46542 Mary Gibson 9012 Mount Delano El Paso, Texas 7904 E. Berry Smith r 3 box 210-A-2 Syracuse, 1nd.46567 Robert Westfail r 4 box 372 Syracuse, 1nd.46567 Propose playground renovation (Continued from page 1) Phase 1— This phase would cost approximately $3,312 and would involve moving the swing sets closer to an embankment eliminating traffic on all sides; putting the saddle mates (present rocking horse structures) in a circle rather than the present straight row; eliminating the unsafe structures; and adding a “Durascape.” The Durascape is a substitute for the replaced equipment. Phase II — Lower and fiberglass merry-go-rounds will be added in Phase II as well as an “Eagles Perch” and ‘‘Muscle Man,” both pieces of equipment designed for upper body development and able to accommodate a number of children of various ages. The estimated cost of this phase is $3,104. Phase 111 —An obstacle course will be added in the final phase. The cost for a wooden course is $3,150 while a similar metal structure costs $2,112. The PTO members noted while the structures were similar, the wooden equipment would be more appealing and inviting to the children. The estimated costs for each phase covers equipment only with installation costs covered by parent volunteers. “If we get the equipment, we’ll get it installed,” assured Mrs. Berkey. Part of the costs of each phase also involves painting existing equipment. The PTO members would like to complete the project “as soon as possible.” Between $1,200 and $1,400 towards the equipment has already been raised for the new equipment with the board agreeing to consider the additions. Any questions concerning the additions may be directed to the Syracuse Elementary School or one of the PTO members. Explained The lovely stenographer explained the new office machine in this fashion; “It will do the work of three men or one girl.” — Baptist Courier.

the efficiency of its livestock industries by upping the protein content of its animal feeds. The Societs are not likely to buy any US soybean meal in the near future, most experts agree. But the increased Soviet demand for European, bean meal means that more US soybeans are being bought by European importers to keep crushing plants operating at full steam. Toward the end of 1982, US shipments of soybeans to Europe were making new monthly record highs. “The impor-

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■ * i I -nß' A , { a JrM ■.Hi I v BP' QUEEN CROWNED — Vera Schell. 93 years young, was crowned Milford Senior Citizens Queen during special ceremonies held on Sunday. Above, 1982 queen Bernice Longfellow, left, is shown placing the crown on Mrs. Schell. (Photo by Gary Lewis) Vera Schell crowned

The Milford Senior Citizens crowned a new queen and honored past queens when they met Sunday at the community building for their May meeting. The new queen, Vera Schell, was escorted by her nephew, Richard Goshert of Warsaw, and crowned by the 1982 queen, Bernice Longfellow. Mrs. Schell, who was 93 on April 27, was wearing a dress worn by her mother in 1881. She also wore a pair of hightop lace shoes with high heels. She will represent Milford in the county contest to be held on May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Center Park in Warsaw. Former queen honored and presented plaques are; 1974 — Amanda Davisson, who is chairman of the Aged and Aging 1977 — Edith Baumgartner,

Personnel concerns dominate monthly school board meeting

(Continued from page 1) groups at the high school. The Dains also reported favorably on the Washington, D.C., trip taken by members of the Wawasee High School band. According to the Dains, the “trip went very well” and the band received “excellent ratings.” Board members commended the music boosters for their work and Mr. Little called the boosters’ success, “A tremendous pat on the back for the school and community as well.” Other Business Reading textbook adoptions for

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tant thing is that the Soviets are buying more soybean meal on the world market and are back in the US market for soybeans. And US farmers will benefit by this,” concludes Ken Bader, chief executive officer for the American Soybean Association.

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who participated in the state contest 1978 — Mary Orn, who participated in the state contest 1981 — Joy Mishler 1982 — Bernice Longfellow Past queens not present are Bessie Sunthimer, 1975; Gladys Coy, 1976; Anna Cripe, 1979; and Hazel Johnson, 1980. The senior citizens held at carry-in dinner at 2 o’clock with Darrell Orn giving the table grace. Jean Purcell led the pledge to the flag. During the business session a committee was appointed to purchase two books for the library in memory of Clara Bowland and Dr. Homer Burke. Georgia Buster invited all to Syracuse on May 21 when the Syracuse queen will be crowned. Visitors were

grades six through eight for the period of July 1, 1983, through June 30,1989, were passed by the board. The selection process “worked out very well” with the following parents and teachers working together on the adoption: Philip K. Fawley, Wendell Bryant, Russell E. Sonafrank, 11, Mary Pearl, Donna Yargosz, Gloria Baumgartner, Karen Parr and Carol Swartzendruber. Books approved by the group were: “Flights of Colors,” for sixth grade high achievers; “Golden Voyages” for sixth grade low and middle achievers; “Taking Flight” for seventh Unemployment claims are up According to the Indiana Employment Security Division, unemployment insurance claims increased by 4,033 to 147,312 for the week ending April 23. The total a year ago for the comparable period was 139,718. Harry T. McFarland, director, said initial claims decreased in 77 per cent of the local offices; there was a slight rise in continued claims. McFarland said there were 3,093 initial claims for extended benefits and 1,587 initial claims for federal supplemental compensation during the week.

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recognized from both Syracuse and Goshen. Mrs. Longfellow was in charge of the program Mrs. Mishler played a medley of piano selections and read a poem from an old fifth grade reader entitled, “Not One To Spare” written by a Mrs. Beers. Mrs. Sharkey of Nappanee read, “A Mother’s Love.” Mrs. Longfellow read. “When God Created Mothers,” a poem by Erma Bom beck. Each woman present received a plant. Door prizes were awarded to Cornelius Retuer, Milo Maloy and Garrett Osborn. Table decorations were donated by Evelyn Anderson, Jean Purcell, Mrs. Longfellow and Kathleen Heath. The next meeting will be June 12.

grade low and middle achievers; and “Widening Pathways” for eighth grade low and middle achievers. Mr. Little recognized the following people for their achievements in the school and community: Karl Keiper for being named Milford Citizen of the Year; participants from the Syracuse seventh and eighth grade mathematics contest; the Future Problem Solving Teams from Milford and Syracuse; and workers on the weight room at the high school. Routine matters included: three more payments on the Milford Junior High Building Program were announced; a contract permitting an easement to the lift station at North Webster was approved; and Rita Thornburg Hicks was awarded a Graduate Equivalency Degree Certificate. The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. at the Administration Building where David Blackwell will present a slide show on the recent Washington, D.C., band trip.

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