The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 May 1984 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL - Wed., May 23,1984

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Editorials Memorial Day, 1984 Memorial Day began — as a national observance — during the Civil War, first in Mississippi (Columbus and Vicksburg) and Virginia (Winchester) and then other states. , By 1865 it was observed nationally. That year the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army suggested graves be decorated throughout the country. . Unless free nations have those willing to fight and die, if necessary, for freedom, liberty can’t survive, Christianity s idealistic and moral principles not withstanding. These are appropriate thoughts for the 28th Memorial Day, 1984. And to all who responded to duty when their country called, and who gave their lives, the nation pays tribute on this day. Early Birds return to lakes With the coming of the Memorial Day week end the summer residents are beginning to return to their homes at the several lakes in this area. This special “Early Bird” edition is their welcome. With graduation last Sunday and the approach of the end of another school year, the population in this area is beginning to swell. The anticipated warmer weather will bring people from Fort Wayne, South Bend, Chicago, Indianapolis and other cities to this thriving community to seek the cooler shores of the lakes and the recreational facilities and peacful living away from the hubbub of the busy cities. . This “Early Bird” edition and the “Summer” insert is full of advertisements with merchants showing their wares to the many who are now opening their summer homes. Also listed are many of the events which have already been scheduled for the summer. We urge all to read the ads in this issue of “Early Bird” for bargains and then patronize the Lakeland merchants. Olympic Gas American politicians, Olympic officials and the media have reacted in near-panic when Moscow and other nations announced they won’t participate in the L. A. Olympics. Everyone was saying they might change their minds; athletes were quoted as saying the games wouldn’t be the same. Young Larry Speaks at the White House got into the act, condemning the Russian move as if this were a terrible blow. All of which was mostly nonsense. The Olympics will be more relaxed and enjoyable without Russian participation. Their athletes are state-bred products, for one thing, with a massive national program behind them. They would almost surely have captured more medals than any other nation’s athletes. Americans failed to attend the Moscow games in 1980. So the Russian move wasn’t totally unexpected. For the first time in decades, American athletes will almost surely win the most medals. There will be no danger of incidents with the Russians. There will be less tension and more good will. What’s so-bad about that? One suspects the real motivation behind some squawks was money. Los Angeles and others will lose some rent and tourist income. The TV networks won’t have east-west “confrontation.” But one suspects all this will soon be forgotten and the games will be a success. The press The free press is one of the cherished institutions of the United States and the free world. It has played a major role in the shaping of this country and it is, in effect, a watchdog on government. The free press - or media, which includes television - also is an open forum for discussion of issues, provides unbiased news reporting (hopefully), and serves to inform the electorate. These are high responsibilities and the U.S. press has met them well, generally speaking, in the past. It’s probably the most open and responsible of all national presses today. But it’s not perfect. There’s room for improvement. In fact, the public has been soured on the U.S. press in the past two decades, and public opinion polls show the media is not held in the esteem one would like. Too much sensationalism, prize-hunting, biased writing in news columns, inaccurate reporting, one-sided TV documentary and slanted TV news (intentional and unintentional) have marred the media’s image. In seeking to improve the record, one seeks to avoid for the U.S. media a decline to the level of the British, French and Italian press. Outright falsehood, blatant shock and sensationalism without a shred of truth, are commonplace in the press of these countries - not just in the yellow sheets but in some major Newspapers are the nation’s primary hope for an informed electorate., TV simply can’t devote the time to in-depth news coverage. It is, by nature, inevitably slanting news, intentionally or otherwise, because of the press of time, selectivity, preference for action and protest, the necessity for camera availability, a susceptibility to exploitation, etc. *«•_!„ This newspaper pledges readers a sincere effort to present the news fairly and impartially, to offer informed editorial opinion in its editorials only. the media’s vitally important role in building better communities and a better nation.

What others say — Ponder Indiana Promoters of Indianapolis didn’t stop at capturing the Colts. They’ve made another raid on the East, this time bringing home a think tank. The Hudson Institute is leaving New York for the Indianapolis campus of Indiana UmversiThe research institution’s president, Thomas D. Bell, says it is coming for the intellectual fresh air. Researchers will “think more clearly” in the Midwest, he savs. Founded by Herman Kahn, Hudson studies national and international policy questions. Bell says perspective is better in the middle of the country than in Washington or New York. “They tend to distort a policy analysis viewpoint whereas what is going on in the Midwest is more like what is going on m the rest of the country . ” . To the familiar Indiana image of basketballs thumping and race cars speeding add the soundless activity of thinkers cogitating. It’s getting so you can’t find a good stereotype anyplace. _ the ELKHART TRUTH

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Should the United States send military assistance to Saudi Arabia? Results of last week’s question: What’s your dream vacation? Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ..Ohl don’t know. I like it in Minnesota because there's great fishing up there. But I also love the DetroitOntario area. That’s a tough question. . . Any place away from Milford. . . Las Vegas, Nev. Oh it’s great out there. Fun games, fast paced lifestyle and friendly people. . . Oh I think California is nice, especially San Bernardino. . . Boston. . ' Without a doubt, Germany. It’s so beautiful over there, and the people are so friendly. I’d love to go back there again. . . Well, I’ve never been to Washington D.C. . . Oh I think it would be great to go out to Hollywood and meet the stars. . . For me, I would love to spend two solid weeks at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. Nothing would be finer than to watch those Tigers play baseball. . . I have always wanted to go to the Bahamas. . . I understand the state of Washington is really nice, I’d like to go there. . . You probably wouldn’t beleive this but I wouldn’t mind going to the mountains of Pennsylvania for a week or so.

Court news

* County Court The following persons have been assessed fines and have paid those fines in Kosciusko County Court, James Jarrett, judge: Speeding — Fined S4O was: Paul D. Davidson, Syracuse Fined $65 was: Todd R. Eyer, Syracuse No license in possession — Brett L. McDonald, Syracuse, SSO Expired license plates — Robert C. Miller, Syracuse, SSO Operating while intoxicated — Roger Allan Hollar, Milford, $302 fine, driver’s license restricted 180 days, six days Kosciusko County Jail with good time credit; Mark A. Gabet, Cromwell, $252 fine, license suspended 90 days, six days Kosciusko County Jail with good time credit Public intoxication and violation of restricted driver’s license — Patricia S. Williams, Syracuse, $l5O Circuit Court The following complaints have been filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court, Richard Sand, judge: Complaint For Damages Marion M. Hooley and Marjorie K. Hooley vs Jack E. Stookey and Darla C. Stookey, r 2 Leesburg. The plaintiffs are seeking judgment against the defendants for the return of personal property, $1,363.20 damages and punitive damages in the amount of $25,000, plus attorney’s fees and costs of action City Court The following fines have been levied and paid in the Goshen City Court: Failure to yield right of way—- — D. Bushong, 16, Syracuse, S4O, Marriage Dissolutions The following couple has filed for marriage dissolutions in Kosciusko Circuit and Superior Courts: Newsome — Jerri Lee Newsome vs Phillip Edwin Newsome, no address given. The couple was married August 28, 1981 and separated May 10, 1984. There is one minor child Marriage Licenses The following couples have filed for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk, Jean Mess more: Reed-Ringler Stephen Charles Reed, 26, r 3 box 629A, Syracuse and Sharon Ann Ringler, 31, r 3 box 629A, Syracuse Pearson-Firestone Hal Pearson, 29, P.O. Box 428 Syracuse and Donna Joy Firestone, 24, P.O. Box 428 Syracuse

Elliott-Alderfer Harold Douglas Elliott, 27, r 1 box 481 N, Leesburg and Susie Mae Alderfer, 21, r 1 box 481 N, Leesburg Y oder-Hochstetler Kevin Charles Yoder, 20, r 2 box 109, Nappanee and Sue Ellen Hochstetler, 19, r 2 box 97-C, Nappanee ) Small Claims The following judgments have been issued in Small Claims Court of Kosciusko County: Tim and Diane Marshall awarded judgment of $l5O plus $32 costs against Kenny Brown David Wayne Coppes awarded judgment of $32.15 plus $32 costs against Wayne Marshall Keith and Marsha Fisher awarded judgment of $5lO plus $32 costs against Alvin Dean Yoder Mary Layne awarded judgment of $230.85 plus $32 costs against Bill Puckett Mary Layne awarded judgment of $468.79 plus $32 costs against Bob Valentine First National Bank of Warsaw awarded judgment of $1,401 plus $22 costs against Brian and Blake Neeley Empire Gas of Warsaw awarded judgment of $191.61 plus $46 costs against Raymond Mort Fairchild Publications-Amm, a division of Capital Cities Media, Inc. awarded judgment of $1,979.43 plus $32 costs against MK Corporation Robert W. Petro awarded judgment of $1,973.14 plus $32 costs against Daniel P. Tomlinson Larry DeWitt awarded judgment of S6OO plus $35 costs against Waggoner, Lee & Dawn Fred and Doreen Rosbrugh awarded judgment of $267.20 plus S3B costs against Paul Gick Realty, Phil Stigerwald and Ruth Abbott Joe Mater & Associates awarded judgment of $790 plus $32 costs against Donald Townsend William M. Dalton, II awarded judgment of $384 plus $35 costs against Earl and Roger Adkins

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FEW SYRACUSE residents know their community had a weekly newspaper named the Syracuse Register at the turn of the century. Donna Darr, r 1 Syracuse, found the January 18, 1906, issue of this publication among the belonging of her late husband’s effects. Bill came into the property from his parents, the late Lester and Lydia Darr, who were residents of High Street in Syracuse. The paper Donna found is Volumn XV, Number 14, and is yellowed and tattered. The top half of the front page is reproduced above. It is four pages, six columns per page, much of it in hand-set type. Ads were from Hotel Le Grand and Restaurant, the E. E. Strieby Store, The Fair Store, Syracuse Lumber, F. L. Hoch Druggist, Meats and Groceries at J. B. Weaver in the Hinderer block, and undertaker, J. W. Rothenberger advertised a rubber tired ambulance. » Publisher E. A. Prickett must have found hard news scarce, but he does have an abundance of “personals,” as homey little items were known as in those days. Prickett had to reach out for news, as this page 1 item indicates: “Milford has a genuine domestic sensation. A resident came home unexpectedly to find that a stranger had invaded his abode. The unwelcome guest escaped with scant clothing and then the irate husband attacked his wife and knocked out some of her teeth. Arrests may disclose a scandal. - Goshen Democrat.” *— o — WORK IS scheduled to begin on a new channelfront patio garden at the Shrimpboat, which should delight a number of outdoor-loving customers of that popular eatery. Lou Ann Yoder, proprietoress, met with the approval of the Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals last Monday night when she presented plans for her new outdoor nook. She had met objections to the addition earlier when a group of area residents protested this addition for its notable lack of parking space. This has been at least partially remedied when Mrs. Yoder purchased a lot adjacent to her property and opened it up to additional parking. — oTHOSE YODERS are surely activists. Lou Ann’s daughter, Barbara Trobaugh of the Wawasee area and a member of the 1976 WHS state champion track team, has begun teaching aerobics at the 13 Center. She has two classes each Tuesday and Thursday night, a class Saturday morning and another Saturday afternoon. She already has 45 men and women enrolled in her courses. Now she’s planning an Aerobic-A-Thon to raise money for a local needy family, to be held at Camelot Hall in North Webster. Readers will remember Barbara for her membership on that state champion track team with Barb Brower, Lorene Spearman and Kathy Bice. Barb married Kent Trobaugh August 22, 1982, himself a 1978 WHS grad, and continues his interest in this area and its sports activities. i —o— THIS WRITER had an enjoyable evening last Wednesday when he appeared before the Syracuse Lions Club at its regular meeting at the Maxwelton Restaurant to show color slides and offer commentary on a recent trip he and his wife and granddaughter took to mainland China. The fun-loving Lions were in their usual rare form as they played host to guests from the Dunlap Lions Club. It brought an old time-worn comment to the speaker’s mind that the Rotarians have all the money, the Kiwanians do all the work, and the Lions have all the fun. In the audience was Marilyn and “Curt” Curtis, who plan to visit Hong Kong and China the last two weeks in June. Marilyn is guidance counselor at Wawasee High School. — o — IT WASN’T time for the first customer Friday morning at Sande Wappes* Village Hair Trends in the Tom McClaim building as Sande and Anne Gallahan were contemplating what was to become one of spring’s first beautiful days. They looked out the window with a start and saw Mt one but THREE doe deer gaily walking west on Pittsburgh Street. Suddenly, they bounded into the Amoco Service Station parking let and beaded toward the railroad tracks on South Huntington Street. This seems to be in keeping with the fact that there is a heavy population of deer in northern In-

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diana at the present time, and that they are becoming emboldened and moving into residential sections to forage for food. — o — WHS PRINCIPAL Dr. Howard Hull has a thing going with all sorts of lapel buttons — advertisements, campaign buttons, the lot. He calls them his “attention getters,” something to talk about, something other than everyday school patter of which he gets a plentiful diet. One day last week he wore an outsized ANDERSON button. One would naturally think, *‘ls that fellow running for president again?” Representative John Anderson of Illinois took his turn at attempting to start a third party - the Independent Party - in 1980. He did well but not nearly well enough, and thus sank into obscurity. — o — LITTLE TIDBITS about the 1984 Wawasee High School graduating class: • It’s the first graduating class not to have canvas on the floor due to resanding and resurfacing this summer. • The graduates made use of the stairs to descend to the floor —a product of the recent prom whose theme was “A Touch of Elegance.” • The class made use of a computer to arrange the processional order by height, alternating boy and girl. • The class had two National Merit Scholarship Finalists, the first since IS7S: Ken Schaeffer and Ron Schwartz, • Junior ushers, leading the processional and recessional: Brad Mitchell and Julie Schwartz. • Stairway ushers (some called them "hand holders”): Brad Traviola, Lance Lantz, Brad Atwood, Jeff Impey, Jeff Taylor and Todd Wehmeyer. At the graduation Dr. Hull commented: “I wish the people of the community could attend as ’ many area commencements as I do so that they could appreciate what a fine dignified group we have and what a remarkable job Wawasee students have done today, and during the past 15 years.” — o — JUDGE JOHN C. Hagen, the Syracuse-Ligonier attorney and also perennial LU. football/basketball enthusiast, is trying to attract 100 couples to a unique weekend of horse racing and basketball at Churchill Dowds at Louisville, Ky., and at the Hoosier Dome at Indianapolis. . It’s a $l2O per couple package which includes horse races at Churchill IJowns on Friday, Nov. 9, including reserved parking and two fancy meals at the Sky Terrace Room, a night’s lodging, then on Saturday, Nov. 10, the Indiana-Illinois football game in the Hoosier Dome. Os this number he expects a minimum of 18 couples from the Syracuse area. » -°- QUOTABLE QUOTE: Age is a matter of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn t matter. ->oSTATE SENATOR and Mrs. John B. Augsburger are to arrive at their Syracuse home (South Shore Condominium) on Thursday, following a two-week tour of California and Arizona. At Tombstone, Ariz., they are visiting John’s sister, Caroline. -oWHERE CAN a fellow find an old Civil War canon? Armon McKinley is hunting one to mount in the front yard of his Medusa Street home. Suppose he plans to call the place Fort McKinley! -°- BILL BEEMER has himself another job -for at least a year, that is. ' Last Thursday night the Kosciusko County Council named Bill to the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board, taking the place of Larry Manuel of the Pierceton area. The three-man board meets the second Wednesday of each month, and the term of office is for <me year. One knotty decision facing the new board is the application for a package liquor store license in Milford, as requested by Norman and Lulu Lovell, to be located on the State Road 15 property the Lovell’s recently purchased from Jim Wilson, formerly of Syracuse but mere recently of Melbourne, Fla. Milford interest* opposed the granting of the license at a recent beverage board meeting, the board asking both sides to get their arguments in order. The so-called opposition has been circulating a petition opposing the granting of the license, and will present the petition and (Continued on page 5)

| FAIR.. | r At the beginning of the year r L 1906 - | ' ft will pay to go to The Fair for a K Rug, Jardinier, Lamp, Laft die.'. Gwt»‘ •>“* Children*. R H Underwear, Mitteiu, Glove. , y £ and Houery; Embroi- £ !JJ dery; Di.hra, Enameled and < JJ Tinware. JJ ' Ji In fact, anything may be found M ;ji here, and cheaper than elsewhere. LThe Fair. | SYRACUSE, INDIANA. 4 W ATCHEB. GoM Kted cams, American Movement. • aatMwtf w*. *. 7 3 GoM fttfad cam, Bigin, W ate bam and t ' J Hmpta.MMqp. I „ f AR grwdm of Watcbo. in aS mb*, stack m: • ■„ j i