The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 February 1984 — Page 2
o THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., February 1,1984
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Winter weather benefits carnival!
(Continued from page 1) Crow, 9, Syracuse, fifth Kiddy Pedal Pull The Wawasee High School Future Farmers of America sponsored the Kiddy Pedal Pull at the high school Ag Building. The event, sanctioned by the National Association of Pedal Power Pullers, had between 25 and 30 participants with the top three in each class invited to the Champion of Champions Pull scheduled in Goshen this fall. Division winners were: Ages 5 and 6 — First, Jared Young, Leesburg, pulling 34 feet; second, Mike Schafer, Milford, pulling 33 feet, 6 inches; third, Josh Hunsberger, Milford, pulling 33 feet, 3 inches Ages 7 and 8 — First, Jay Haab, Milford, with a complete pull of 45 feet; second, Jeremy Price, Milford, 37 feet; third, Barry Beer, Milford, 29 feet Ages 9 and First, Jason Bogart, Syracuse, three successful pulls of 45 feet with 250 pounds on the final pull; second, Rita Beer, Milford, two successful pulls of 45 feet and a third pull of 29 feet; third, a Loretta Schafer, Milford, one complete pull of 45 feet Sledding Contest A total of 75 contestants participated in the Sledding Contest which was conducted by the Lakeland Community Daycare Center. First place finishers in each category received three silver dollars, second place received two silver dollars and third place received one silver dollar. Group winners were: Ages 4 and 5 — First, Steven Mast; second, Whitney Pilcher; third, Matt Steirwalt Ages 6 and 7— First, Ann Smith; second, Elizabeth Ringler; third, Kim Watts Ages 8 and 9 — First, Chris Schaekel; second, Mandy Smith; third, Joshua Watts Ages 10 and 11 — First, Matt Ringler; second, Ben Stuart; third, Brent Baker Adults — First, Ron Mast; tied for second, Pam Smith, Mark Mast; third, Vicki Watts Doubles — First, Ron and Mark Mast; second, Ann and Kim Watts Ice Skating Results The Lakeland Youth Center coordinated efforts for ice skating events on frozen Syracuse Lake. Results were: Timed Speed Races — 8-10 year olds, Karen Butt, first, Kent Wilhite, second. Amy Dull, third. Tamara Stanley, fourth. Miranda Wolf, fifth; 11-14 year olds, Jenny Luley, first, Lori Gargett, second Ice Skating Relay Race — 8-10 year olds, first, Karen Butt, Tamara Stanley, Lori Gargett; second, Miranda Wolf, Kent Wilhite Ice Skating Obstacle Course — 8-10 year olds, Karen Butt, first, Amy Dull, second, Kent Wilhite, third, Tamara Stanley, fourth, Miranda JVolf, fifth; 11-14 year olds, Jenny Luley, first, Lori Gargett, second Ice Skating Tug Os War First, Karen Butt; second, Tamara Stanley; third, Andee Himes; fourth, Lori Gargett; fifth, Jenny Luley;' sixth, Amy Dull; seventh, Kent Wilhite; eighth, Miranda Wolf
February weather given What’s on the agenda Weather-wise for the Month of Hearts? It could be just about anything, according to Lores Steury, Goshen College weather observer. The average temperature for February is 27.4 degrees, but we all know what 'averages’ are composed of — extremes The year 1930 had the warmest average temperature of 36.4 degrees, with a chocolate melting day on February 22 of 68 degrees. The 1977 Valentine month had only an average temperature of 13.7 degrees. February 5, 1918, gets credited with the coldest February day when the thermometer went down to minus 21 degrees. Average precipitation for February is 1.54 inches and — here come the extremes again. The year 1954 had the most with 4.11 inches, 1969 the least with only .23 inches. Normal snowfall is six inches, but February 1967 showed up with 16.8 inches, to boost the averages. The year 1931 was kind to the area with only .2 inches.
Poker Run The Lakeland Snowmobile Club also sponsored the Poker Run which had 76 participants visiting four stops including Waterson’s Grocery, The Frog, The Beacon and Sleepy Owl. Winners were: First, Linda Spear, Mishawaka, $100; second, Robert Farber, Syracuse, $55; third, Deb Beer, Nappanee, $35; fourth, Charles Koser, Syracuse, $25; fifth, Don Fleckenstein, North Webster, sls Cross Country Skiing More than 30 people were present for the equipment rentals and free cross-country ski lessons at Maxwelton Golf Club. According to Nancy Gast of Free Wheelin’, the sponsoring group, the skiing was a success. Martin Berry, Columbia City, won the 10K event with a time of 35.04 while Mike Yazel, Mentone, won the 3K event with a time of 16.(18
The money supply
By EDWARD THORLUND The hot question inside the White House and Federal Reserve Board in recent weeks is whether the Fed is holding down the money supply too tightly. The issue was debated at length in the White House in mid-January, with the result that President Reagan decided not to put pressure on Fed chairman Paul Volcker to loosen money supply reins. Some had become concerned because the money supply had grown only modestly in the last four months of 1983 — at a rate of 1.5 percent. That compared to robust growth in the spring — at two digit rates. Certain officials in the Treasury Department feel this is
Meals for older Americans
Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The American Legion, SR 13 Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; and the Retired Tigers Center, 330 W. Main, Warsaw. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends and enjoy hot, nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for .Older Americans is not associated with welfare but is for the promotion for better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the Too many There are still too many persons who think loud talk is convincing
Other Events The Syracuse American Legion -hefckjts annual breakfast in conjunction with the Winter Carnival and according to coordinator Susan Myrick, “We think it was terrific.” Between 90 and 100 people attended the breakfast. Hot drinks, soups and other concessions were also available right on the lake with the Gamma Sigma Sorority sponsoring a concession stand and the Hex Grange operating a soup kitchen. Saturday night activities included a bonfire, torch parade, fireworks and the Winter Carnival Dance. The softball tourney culminated on Sunday with Starcraft’s team from Goshen named winners and Wawasee Service Center’s team finishing second. Another well-attended event, according to Mrs. Gardiner, was the ice diving demonstration by Kevin Plank who is a member of the Northern Indiana Divers Association.
holding down growth too strictly, that it could produce an end to the recovery, even another recession, in the near future. The contrary view is that by keeping the recovery from gathering too much steam, a recession in the near future can be avoided and steady but slower growth for the economy assured. As usual, economists differ on the likely results of present Fed policy. But the latest decision in the White House, concurred in by President Reagan, is that, for the time at least, Volcker’s policy will be accepted without protest. If, during 1984, signs indicate Fed money policy is too restrictive, the Reagan Administration will pressure the Fed to ease up and this situation is being watched closely.
meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for Syracuse transportation and reservations. February 2-8 ' THURSDAY — Tomato juice, meatloaf and gravy, succotash, cole slaw, rye bread with margarine, strawberry sheet cake, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Apple juice, swiss steak with vegetable gravy, fluffy rice,, cut green beans, whole wheat bread with margarine, vanilla pudding with crushed pineapple, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Orange juice, ham loaf with pineapple sauce, au gratin potatoes, diced carrots, pumpernickel bread with margarine, sugar cookie, milk, tea and coffee TUESDAY — Grape juice, beef and noodles, spinach with vinegar on side, white bread with margarine, apple betty, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY - Pineapple juice, boneless barbecue pork, green peas, cole slaw, kaiser roll with margarine, chocolate brownie, milk, tea and coffee
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PLANT MANAGER - Steven P. Briggs, Syracuse, has been promoted to plant manager for Medallion Plastics, Inc., Middlebury, according to Robert J. Toth, vice president of manufacturing. Prior to his promotion Briggs was assistant production manager. Before joining Medallion, Briggs held department and shop foreman positions with mobile home and window manufacturers in the Elkhart and Syracuse area. He is a veteran of the Vietnam war and a Thirty-Second Degree Mason. He and his ceen; son, Steven, and daughter, Angella, reside in Syracuse. Medallion Plastics, Inc,, manufactures custom molded parts for the recreational vehicle, microwave transmission, commercial refrigeration, and agricultural markets. The manufacturer is located at 524 South Main St., Middlebury. Penny Manns drove into snow plow A car driven by Penny J. Manns, r 2 box 112, Milford, struck a snow plow driven by Randy Veach, Milford, early Monday morning, Jan. 30. According to Town Marshall David Hobbs, Veach was removing snow from the streets of Milford shortly after 6 a.m., when the Manns vehicle drove into the path of Veach. Manns cited her windows being steammed up for her not being able to see Veach and the town’s snow plow. Damage to the plow was undetermined, if any, but the Manns vehicle received SI,OOO damage to the front end. Reagan and Vatican Administration officials said recently that President Reagan has decided to establish full diplomatic relations with the Vatican, a step spumed by the United States over the last 117 years in the face of Protestant opposition.
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A family tradition —
Ken Harkless continues innovations
ByCATHYBRILL Staff Writer Kenneth W. Harkless, an 86-year-old resident of Syracuse, was born into a family of engineering innovators and businessmen. Today, their progressive pioneering spirit lives on in him, his painting, the boat company he owned until 1968 and the vast collection of family documents and memorabilia he posesses. ? Ken’s father, Sheldon S. Harkless, began the proud family tradition with his production of the Mier automobile. Harkless produced the auto in 1905 in his machine shop at that time located on the shore of Syracuse Lake. Harkless had moved the building from Syracuse’s business district several years before. Sheldon Harkless, bom in 1862, began his working career with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Upon leaving the railroaad he began operating a Sheet metal shop in Syracuse. Several years after his marriage in 1886, he moved his business and expanded it into a machine shop specializing in the production of stationary and marine engines. Sheldon Harkless only produced one automobiles, but with the aid of two gentlemen, Mr. Skinner, the carriage painter who painted the elaborate trim on the Mier prototype, and a Mr. Schlaterbach, the Mier Carriage Company of Ligonier was convinced to buy the auto. The carriage company produced the auto for just two years. Ken Harkless estimates that less than 20 Miers were ever produced. He adds, “A lot of good cars were produced in Indiana. It should have been the Detroit really.” Ken Harkless and his two brothers, Merle J. and Herschel, Kouth uninjured as snowmobile hits car Jay Losee, 11, r 4 Syracuse, was not injured in a snowmobile-car accident Monday, Jan. 30, at 12:30 p.m. The accident occurred at Boston and First Streets, Syracuse.' Kathy Smith, 200 East Boston St., Syracuse, reported to Syracuse Police she was traveling west on Boston Street and turned left onto First Street when the accident occurred. Losee, who was following behind the vehicle on a snowmobile, started to pass the auto on the left. The snowmobile hit the car’s tire causing Losee to be thrown over the hood of the car. Damage was estimated at S2OO to the Smith vehicle and $250 to the snowmobile. Syracuse Police Department investigated.
worked in their father’s machine shop and were all involved in the transportation field. Merle, bom 1887, graduated from Tri-State University. He pursued a career in mechanical design and designed primarily for the automotive and railroad industries. For many years Ken’s brother, Herschel, operated an automotive dealership which carried numerous well known makes of automobiles. While his brothers persued the automotive industry, Ken worked in boat production. He founded and operated the Wawasee Boat Company from 1929 to its sale in 1968. Today Ken is looking toward the arts. He, like his father Sheldon, enjoys painting. Indeed gifted at his art, Ken has a lovely collection of his works. Several of his paintings also brighten the walls of the Syracuse office of The Papers Incorporated as well as other businesses. Ken, who lives in a house constructed on the site at which he was boro and located on a lot adjacent to where his father’s machine shop once stood, says of his father’s car, “It made it up Cranberry Hill (at that time located on SR 13) and they came back and bragged about it.” He explained, “Any car at that time which could make it up Canberry Hill in high gear was quite a car.” The Meir is an interesting automobile in that the history is so well documented. The Detroit Public Library’s Automotive History Collection has a complete recorded history of the Mier auto. After going to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and being restored by a museum member, says the record, the auto was transported to a St. Petersburg museum. From there the Mier went to the Sarasota Horn-Cars-of-Yesterday Museum. At last record the car could be seen at the Bellm Museum of Cars and Music of Yesterday. Says Ken, his brother Herschel discovered the car at the Sarasota museum quite by accident while touring the auto museum. Unfortunately, Ken believes the car was recently sold and/he has no idea where the Mier can now be viewed. Despite the Miers’ location the Harkless’ history continues.
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iSHRISEMEL pRRjH LAKESIDE DRIVE — Sheldon Harkless, originator of the Mier automobile, poses here by Syracuse Lake in 1905. The late Harkless was the father of three sons, including Kenneth Harkless, a lifetime resident of Syracuse and well known area painter. '“■Saw**-—■ ■yr VF ' xW fcpiwh nA R ■ t PICTURESQUE — Ken Harkless, founder and former owner of the Wawasee Boat Company, puts the finishing touches on this painting in the picturesque setting provided by his bay window.