The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 January 1984 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 25,1984

Editorials

Winter Carnival this weekend The fifth annual Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival is slated to get underway this weekend at the Syracuse Lakeside Park. It will feature something for everyone. — Committee members have worked hard over the past several months to put together the best carnival ever and they deserve the support of the community. Last year’s carnival had to be cancelled because of warm temperatures — who doesn’t remember the 65 degrees on Christmas Day in 1982 and those who took to the golf courses in the area to prove they could golf on Christmas. This year snow has returned and it would appear the weatherman is cooperating with the carnival committee. Next weekend is to be warmer than last Saturday’s bone chilling minus 23. v And, for those who get cold there will be a warming tent and plenty of hot foods. Plan now, if you haven’t already, to visit Syracuse this weekend and take part in the Winter Carnival. You’ll be glad you did! FDR / \ The only president ever elected to four terms, and the only one likely to be, I Franklin Delano Roosevelt, was born at Hyde Park, New York, on January 30, I 1882. \ Many now elderly can testify that they avoided losing their homes, or were able to educate their children, only because of the pump-priming and emergency measures of the first Roosevelt Administration (1933-36). No amount of argument that many of the emergency programs were faulty or wasteful will convince them they were not badly needed, that the ends didn’t justify the means. There is dispute over FDR’s role in leading the nation into World War 11, though the president undoubtedly felt this course was necessary to safeguard democracy and crush Hitler and Japanese militarism. At the time, when Roosevelt was quietly aiding England, attacking U-boats, and pushing Japan into a corner, most Americans were unaware of the whole story. But certainly the United States emerged from Second World War the mpst powerful country in the world, and axis aggression was thoroughly crushed. February, 1984 The Trees Stand Wistful In The Square, Wearing A Half-Expectant Air. — Anne, Lawler The name February derives from the Latin “February,” meaning to purify, and from church custom and superstitions. ' > In the United States it’s notable for the birthday anniversary of the father of this country, George Washington (on the 22nd).. Candlemas, a purification feast, is observed by Roman, Anglican and Greek churches, and in others, on the 2nd. Many in this country know it as Ground Hog Day. The territory of Illinois was established on the 3rd, in 1809. Roger Williams, a famous defender of freedom of religion, arrived in Boston (from England op the sth in 1631. Ronald Reagan, 40th president, was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911. Boy Scout Day, commemorating its American chartering, is the Bth, dating from 1910. William Henry Harrison, 9th U.S. president was born in Charles County, Virginia, on the 9th in 1773. Thomas Edison was born in Milan, Ohio, on the 11th in 1847. Abraham Lincoln was born in Harden County, Kentucky, on the 12th in 1809, his ancestors having first settled in Hingham, Massachusetts (from (Norwich, England). He lived later in Indiana and (at 21) moved to Illinois. James Oglethorpe landed at Savannah on the 12th in 1733 and founded Georgia. St. Valentine’s Day falls on the 14th, as well as Arizona Admission Day - dating from 1912 when Arizona became a state. What others say — ~ \ * Reagan's Roman holiday . If we believed restoring diplomatic ties to the Vatican meant President Reagan listen to Pope John Paul H’s views on arms control rights, we would lead the parade for recognition and rent a brass band The move means nothing of the kind. This is a crass bid for Catholic votes in an election year, and we’re certain many Catholics will see it for the sham it is. The move is particularly disappointing because it comes from Indiana Sen. Richard G. Lugar, who fronted for the administration last fall by leading a repeal of an 1867 law that saidthe United States couldn’t spend money for a diplomatic mission to the Vatican. Lugar says diplomatic recognition of the Holy See shows how important Americans consider the pope’s work for peace and human rights. Applied to many Americans, the respect certainly is there. Applied to the administration, it’s baloney. If this administration honestly respected John Paul on human rights, it would stop aiding governments such as that of El Salvador where death squads murder citizens and get off scot-free. If the administration respected John Paul’s work for peace, it would get the military out of Central America and Lebanon, before more of our servicemen are killed in a hopeless cause. * For Reagan to recognize the Vatican is to make political hay on the cheap. He bitterly offends two groups. Those of the far left, the civil libertarians who insist the American government should avoid all entanglement with religion. And those of the religious right, fundamentalists who regard the Vatican as an apostate from true Christianity. But weigh the political consequences. The religious right isn’t likely to vote for anybody other than Reagan. The political left will vote for almost anybody but Reagan. So Reagan hasn’t lost here, and apparently believes he might gain new inroads into the Catholic vote, which traditionally votes Democratic. We’re the first to concede the Vatican is a special case — unique. For what other religious complex also functions as an independent political entity? But can a full diplomatic mission to the Vatican do what our envoys have been unable to accomplish? Any advantage, frankly, is nonexistent. If Reagan honestly wants to hear more from the pope, let him read John, Paul’s statements on the evil of nuclear weapons and the arms race. Let him read the pope’s call for an end to oppression. But Reagan isn’t really interested in some of the pope’s radical political notions. He’s after Catholic votes. - FORT WAYNE JOURNAL GAZETTE

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do you fight a cold or the flu? Results of last week’s question: Are you optimistic about an improved economy for 1984? Sure, but first we need a different President in office. . . I really don’t know, but I think Reagan will be able to do it in his next four years. . . I certainly hope so. . . . No, only because I think President Reagan will bring our country down. . . Oh sure. I have confidence it will improve . . Yes, and it has been improving the past few years. . . I don’t know right now, I guess we will just have to wait and see... Yes I think so. .. The economy has improved since President Reagan took office, and I think it will improve if we get the right man in the office next term.

Court news

MARRIAGE DISSOLUTIONS The following couple has filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Circuit and Superior jurts: Rider — James Brent Rider vs Julie Lynn Rider, ril box 510-A, North Webster. The couple was married June 17, 1978 and separated January 13, 1984. There are two minor children. SUPERIOR COURT The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Superior Court, Robert Burner, judge: Promissory Note State Bank of Syracuse vs Keith Smallwood, P.O. Box 294 Syracuse. The plaintiff is seeking a judgment against the defendant for the sum of $5,343.03 plus interest to date of judgment, attorney’s fees and costs of action for a promissory note COUNTY COURT The following residents of Kosciusko County have been assessed fines and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrett, judge: Speeding — The following persons paid fines of SSO: Joseph S. Miller, Jr., Milford; Dorills M. Erasure, Milford; Thomas A. Lees, Syracuse; Byron K. Ulrich, Milford; Laura A. Weller, Silver Lake The following person paid a fine of S4O: Cindy S. Gibbs, Syracuse Failure to yield — Paying SSO in fines was James M. Method, Syracuse Following too closely — Barbara L. Sorensen, Milford, SSO Operating while intoxicated — Gary Lee Vanator, North Webster, $302 fine, driver’s license suspended one year and six days Kosciusko County Jail with good time credit

Steelworkers accept agreement

Membership of United Steelworkers of America Locals 12775 and 13796 have accepted a new agreement between Northern Indiana Public Service Company and the USW by a 2,194 to 349 combined vote, according to totals released by the union. Members of the physical bargaining unit, local 12775, voted 2,422 for the agreement to 280 against. Clerical union, local 13796, membership voted 773 for ratification and 69 voted to reject it. In responding to the ratification vote, Edmund A. Schroer, NIPSCo chairman and chief executive officer, and Jack Parton, district director of the United Steelworkers of America, in a joint statement issued, said, “We are extremely pleased that the membership of the two locals has TNI HAIL-JOURNAL (U.S.PS 3258 4000) Published by The Mail Journal every Wednesday and entered as Second Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse. Indiana 44547 Second class postage paid at 103 E Main Street, Syracuse. Indiana 44567 and at additional entry offices. Subscription: sl4 per year in Kosciusko County; 16.50 outside county. POSTMASTERS Send change of address forms to The Mail Journal. P.O. Box IM. Milford. Indiana 46542

Leaving scene of accident — Jackee R. Curton, Syracuse, $136 fine, driver’s license suspended six months Shooting geese in enclosed area — Brian E. Walls, North Webster, s6l; John D. Nulf, North Webster, s6l Hunting deer with salt bait — Robert G. Jones, Syracuse, s6l CITY COURT The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Possession of marijuana — Anthony L. Timmons, 19, Milford, and Troy R. Stephenson, 19, Milford, each $94, 60 days in jail, suspended on condition defendant abide by the terms of the conditional discharge, polygraph at the end of probation to determine any drug or alcohol use, attend AEP classes, attend Michigan City Prison tour, six months probation (termination of probation; conditional discharge dismissed) MARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have filed for marrite licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Jean Messmore: Coldren-Roberts Ronald William Coldren, 37, 1975 E. Center St., Warsaw and Jeanne Ann Roberts, 35, r 2 box 63A, Leesburg Meck-Galloway Darrell Gene Meek, 27, r 2 Leesburg and Tiffany Sue Galloway, 18, r 2 box 512-A, Leesburg Routh-Perez Theodore Towne Routh, 43, r 1 box 617, North Webster and Judith Kaye Perez, 43, r 1 box 617, North Webster Mock-Lehnert Gary Lee Mock, 35, r 1 box 87, Milford and Diane Mary Lehnert, 30, r 1 box 87, Milford

overwhelmingly voted to accept this new working agreement. “This agreement signifies a definite spirit of cooperation and harmony between the company and the union, an attitude that existed throughout the negotiations,** Schroer and Parton said. The new labor agreement was reached in December, five months before the current contract expires on May 31. It becomes effective June 1, and runs until May 31,1988, and provides for wage increases, fringe benefit improvements and work rule adjustments. “This early resolution of a long-term agreement dramatically demonstrates the determination of both labor and management that the customers of the utility be well and reliably served,” Schroer and Parton said. % Boat trailers are missing Owen Cobbum, owner of Water World, SR 13S Syracuse, notified Syracuse Police on Wednesday, Jan. 18, after noticing two boat trailers were missing. The police were called at 10 a.m. Cobbum stated that between Monday, Jan. 16, and Wednesday, Jan. 18, a Johnson tandum axle boat trailer for a 19-20 foot boat, valued at $1,000; and a black 15-foot trailer with green bunks, valued at S4OO, had been stolen. Syracuse Police Officer William Selvey investigated.

"CRUZIM AROUND 'CUSE"

Thornburg drug co.’s flagship store in wawasee village

THE SALE of the Thornburg Drug Co. chain of six retail stores last week was more than of just casual interest to the people of the Syracuse community. It’s well known now that John and Gail Kroh purchased the interest in the chain held by its president Ralph W. Thornburg and the interest of John's brother Jim and of his mother, Lucy Kroh. All of this is to the delight of townspeople who were interested in seeing ownership of the stores remain by local hands. A major northern Indiana drug store chain was in the bidding and held high hopes of eventually owning the profitable Syracuse-based operation. And it looked for a long time that this was the way the stores would go. Syracuse remains the home of Thornburg Drug Co., with its store in Wawasee Village being the flagship store in the six-store group. Ralph Thornburg's father, the senior Ralph E. Thornburg, began the drug store on East Main Street in Syracuse in 1915, which store became the granddaddy of them all. Thornburg took as his partner Charles W. Kroh, father of John and Jim; Charles eventually wrote for the Indiana exam to become a registered pharmacist. The combination proved a good one, and when the store was in need of larger quarters in 1948, it moved to the more spacious corner room in the rebuilt Pickwick Block. This proved a major first step in a long history of expansion for the Thornburg name. It was about this time the senior Mr. Thornburg .became ill, an illness that lingered, finally causing his death in 1952. Son Ralph moved to the head of the company and showed insight into modern merchandising practices which he could utilize better in larger quarters. This precipitated the move to the new store in the Village. The stores grew in number and prospered with Ralph at the helm. And the remainder of the store’s expansion is told in a page one article in this issue. All this time the store remained a family operation, with children of the Thornburg and Kroh family taking their turns at various chores around the store. This even included the new owner, John Kroh, who began as a fountain clerk at age 12 years in the uptown store. He brushes this early participation off by saying, “I was big for my age.” His children and those of his brother Jim also took their turn around the stores as they grew in size and number. Sal years ago Ralph bought a townhouse /ia de Viva in sunny Scotsdale, Ariz., he and Marjorie, the former Marjorie whose father was a longtime principal at High School, got used to the sun and the hospitality of Arizona. They’ve repeated their winter trips to that area and liked it more with each new visit there. z The time was fast approaching when Ralph could see the need to turn the operation over to younger hands, and this culminated in the search for a viable buyer. Stakes were high, enough to make John and Gail Kroh* quake when they thought of a loan to swing the deal. But this was overcome when they realized the enormous moral support they had in the community, the open desire to keep the successful chain in local hands. John Kroh and his family are well liked in the Syracuse community, and it appears his young family will gather around to see that Thornburg Drug Co. remains the success it has been through the years. John himself has been a working pharmacist and served the corporation as vice president in various administrative capacities. He hopes to continue to take his turn behind the prescription counter in the Syracuse store. Meanwhile, shed of his many administrative responsibilities, Ralph Thornburg sat on his desk last Friday morning, pulling up his wool sox inside fine-tooled leather boots, and anticipated his afternoon flight to Scotsdale where the temperature, at about 78 degrees, was considerable more temperate than the sub-zero weather experienced here Marjorie left earlier in the week for Arizona, stopping off at Denver overnight to visit relatives there. The community says bon voyage to Ralph and Marjorie irnburg and wishes them well in their retiremer.. John and Gail played host and hostess to a group of close friends at the Shrimpboat on Thursday evening as a salute to the transaction and a tribute to Ralph and Marjorie Thornburg. — o — THERE WAS another business to change hands, at least partially last Thursday, when Orman McKinley sold his half interest in Keidaish Vending Co., Inc., to his partner, Chuck S. Plumer Both men are well known, Orman being a resident of Oakwood Park and Plumer, a former Reith-Riley Construction Co. point man, a resident of rl (Lake Wawasee). The company is headquartered at Ligonier, hut at one time considered moving to Syracuse. The two men took over from Leon Vance last June, ran the company for three weeks to determine its profitability, then officially took it over on August 2.

Asked what he planned to do now, McKinley would only say, “I’m lookin’.” He is a former Indianapolis resident and fancies himself as an entrepreneur of some skill. One can bet it won’t be long until he surf apes with another local company. — o — KEEPING UP with the Joneses was never meant to be easy. We’re reminded of this by a correction in the obituary of Hazel Jones last week from our friend and part-time critic Bill Spurgedn, executive editor of The Muncie Star and Muncie Evening Press. We depend heavily on Bill /in matters such as this, for his background in local history is prodigious. He writes: The Hazel Jones obituary which led page 2 in the January 18 Mail Journal is misleading when it says that she ran a hotel in Syracuse (she did not). The hotel in which Mrs. Jones was involved was never named “The Jones Hotel,” either; we remember it as the South Shore Inn! <4 miles south on Ind. 13) There once was a Jones Hotel in Syracuse, located where the Liquor Locker now stands, for convenience to the railroad. The people who ran it — and this goes back to pre-1920s — were not related to Jap Jones. There was a Jones Hotel at Joneses’ Landing, on Lake Wawasee, in the 1880 s through the early years of the 20th Century. Part of it still stands as the Umbaugh residence, Pier 774. The people running this were still another bunch of Joneses, 1 think; others in this family ran the dairy just north of the Wawasee Airport for many years. Who said keeping up with the Joneses was easy? — o — THE NORTH Webster town board is holding interviews to replace town marshal Gregory A. Nance, who resigned his post at a regular board meeting last Wednesday under a cloud of differences with the board. Officer Nance, 27 and a former Marine MP, hails from East Chicago area, and “didn’t fit the area,” according to one board member. All board members had become apprized of officer Nance’s conduct which the board felt unbecoming of a police officer. He was dismissed at the meeting last week forthwith, his final pay January 30 pending return of equipment and payment of bills due the town. Complaints against Nance had been heard by board members on a mounting basis, and his threats have caused some people to stay away from that town when they planned their shopping trips. Reports that he “came on too strong,” had told at least one person, “I know your car,” (an implied threat) and had made long distance phone calls on private lines without payment, kept coming into the board. \ “We had no choice in the matter, but to dismiss officer Nance,” was the way one North Webster town board member characterized the matter. -o- i . THIS COLUMN receives another card from Pete (“Cho Cho”) Savage, this one from Cairns, Australia, near the Great Barrier Reef. He is on his round-the-world trip, and going from Perth on Australia’s west coast to Sydney on the east coast. In all, Pete is traveling 8,000 miles in Australia and is now on the trip’s last leg for home. — o — THE NAME of Larry Teghtmeyer has cropped up as a possible candidate for county commissioner from the northern district. Teghtmeyer is completing his third term on the County Council from the Ist District, a term that will end December 31, 1986. Larry has proved to be a hard-working councilman. A North Webster native, he lives on the corner of W. E. Long Drive and North Shore Drive, and has operated a retail hardware in the Village since January 1,1978, and has been active in the family hardware in North Webster since 1966. He graduated from North Webster High School in 1962. ♦ —o — THIS YEAR’S Syracuse-Wawasee Winter Carnival (the fifth) should be a real attraction, if snow, ice and the weather in general have anything to do about it. Several year’s past haven’t been this favorable for such events that require snow and ice on the lakes. It’s Saturday and Sunday, in case you have forgotten, and begins with a 7 to 19 a.m. breakfast at the American Legion Hall south of town. The schedule is loaded with contests and races, too numerous to mention here, but we’ll refer you to our page one story and the advertisement that outlines the entire program. V . Enough to mention a Saturday bonfire at 5 p.m., a torch parade at 6 and fireworks at 7, all at lakeside Park If the enthusiasm of those sponsoring the event is any indication, it would go well and attract many participants and spectators. -o — ANOTHER SSO toward the Syracuse Scout Cabin renovation and remodeling, this from the Junior Mother*' club, signed hy Ann R. Haffner, ' treasurer. This, according to Bob Troutman, (Continued on page 5)