The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 October 1985 — Page 5

Courthouse Dome By Ron Sharp J JL—* ■■■

After reviewing expenditures of more than thirteen million dollars by the Hodges administration the State Board of Accounts challenged only $7,847.67. An 18-months audit was conducted by the State Board'of Accounts ending in 1982. A check of the audit reports that cover up to Dec. 31,1982, revealed that the city administration expended $13,316,059.98. Os the $7,847.67 challenged the auditors reported that $3,052.00 be assessed against the mayor, park superintendent, and police chief for parking their campers in the city parks. According to those involved, the campers were parked in the parks after city officials received complaints of rowdyism in the parks. Hodges and the other officials are not campers. It was reported that the rowdyism stopped, when the vehicles were placed in the park. The Hodges administration not only had stopped the rowdyism in the parks but also have paid $7,847.67 in full. Records published by the state board revealed that city officials in 1982 spent $6,140,382.77 to operate the city. Os this amount $678,438.22 was spent to operate the city sewage plant. The city sewage disposal system in 1982 showed a profit of $25,159. Grants from federal, state, and other sources were secured for projects totaling $6,497,238.99. One of the side benefits to the city was the collection of some past due accounts — some dating back to 1980. Monies collected as a result of the audit were: Hangar rentals,-$18,706.92. Wayne Township fire expenses, $2,834.56. State of Indiana, maintenance of traffic lights SB4O and auto and other refunds $450.00. The report also indicated that the city administration should have secured bids on various projects that totaled $78,237.98. Some local politicians believe that “Mike” ran a good administration to get as much done as he did and such a small amount contested. The audit is reported to have cost about $250,000. Warsaw taxpayers paid only a small amount of this. Indiana taxpayers picked up the rest. —o— GASOLINE RATINGS U.S. News and World Report published recently a fuel efficiency rating list on 1986 vehicles being tested. The Japanese-made Chevrolet Sprint was listed at 60 miles per gallon on the highway. Honda Civic was second with 57; Toyota Camry and Subaru hatchback were tied for third with 36 miles. For you “big-car bugs” — Buick Electra and Oldsmobile Delta 88 both have a rating of 30 miles per gallon. —o— HISTORICAL DAY Kosciusko County Historical Society will hold Historical Day October 6. The Pound Museum at Oswego, the County Jail and the Tippecanoe Park on Old Road 30 will feature special events during the afternoon. Neal Carlson’s organization is observing this day to point out the county’s past. —o— REPUBLICANS TO HOLD BASH — The ninth annual Republican Hall of Fame dinner will be held Oct. 10 at the Shrine building. It will feature Gov. Robert Orr and will honor those who have made outstanding contributions to “Good Government.” Selecting these persons is a difficult task, so here are a few suggestions : If selection is based on saving taxpayers’ money, Jack Lowry, head of the Taxpayers Association, would be a good candidate. (Warsaw Community School taxpayers saved millions due to his association’s efforts to cut cumulative building funds.) If promoting the county’s economy and tourism is a high priority, Deb Wiggins, the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, and county towns would deserve this. If the award is based on working for the party and also being an officeholder, Carl Latta would be a good candidate. He has been county sheriff and is presently a county councilman and a precinct committeeman. Another worthy nominee would be the “dean” of all county officeholders, Fred Gilliam, county commissioner. If the selection is based on the “hardest working public servant,” there could be a duel awards —for County judge James Jarrette and County Recorder Betty Dust. If the committee wishes to give it to a person who has been active in Republican Party and other civic affairs for a long time, Virgil “Doc” McCleary would be a good candidate. Or another that come to mind is Thames Mauzy, Kosciusko County Representative. Thames has been in the legislative for a number of years and is a former district chairman of the Republican Party. There are a number of others who could be considered. —o—

NEED READER PARTICIPATION for the October 29th column I would like to have stories about unusual events. For example: The elevators in the courthouse have been known to run up and down in the early morning hours, then stop, and footsteps are heard, but no one is there. If you know any stories of this nature, please write to Sharp’s News Service, 313 N. Indiana Avenue, Syracuse, Ind. 46567. You must sign your name. We will not use your name, but all the stories must be true. Your letters must be in by Oct. 23.

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10 YEARS AGO, OCT. 1,1975 Two Syracuse youths, Craig and Mark Koble, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Koble, took honors in a national contest held this month when the churches of God of North America held a 150th Anniversary event at Findlay, Ohio. In the music contest, held in conjunction with the church event, Craig took first in instrumental, and Mark tied for second in vocal.

October is National Cosmetology Month

The month of October has been designated National Cosmetology Month by the 52,000 member National Hairdressers and cosmetologists Association. During the month, cosmetology and hairstyling salons across the nation will be observing the month by conducting “Ask Us for Professional Advice” activities that encourage public awareness of the many services that are available for men, women and children in today’s NHCA member full service salon. During the month, cosmetologists and hairstylists will be holding informational activities and presentations about contemporary hairstyling and other developments in the cosmetology industry. In addition, they will be raising funds to Twombly named Kosciusko County Lugar representative Washington — U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) has announced the appointment of Gerald Twombly of Winona Lake as his special Kosciusko County volunteer representative. Twombly was nominated by Kosciusko County Republican Chairwoman Jean Northenor and Lugar confirmed the appointment this week. “I’m pleased that Gerald will become an important part of my office’s work for Hoosier constituents,” Lugar said. “He is an outstanding community leader and is keenly aware of the issues effecting Kosciusko County.” Twombly is the Director of Development at Grace College, Winona Lake. He is a member of the Warsaw Kiwanis Club and on the board of directors of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and the Baker’s Boys Club. His wife Sandy is a nurse at the Hospice Care Unit in Warsaw, he has two sons, Christopher, 17, and Chad, 15. Lugar has volunteer representatives for each of the 92 counties in Indiana. “These volunteers complement the work of my staff in Indiana who work out of offices in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Hammond, Jeffersonville and Evansville. The county representatives serve as one more way that Hoosiers can have direct access to me with their concerns and problems,” said Lugar.

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A miscellaneous bridal shower was held in the home of Miss Elaine Stichter near Milford on Saturday, Sept. 27, to honor Miss Elaine Hoopingarner of Syracuse. Miss Hoopingarner will marry Don Bokhart on October 18. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown of Syracuse were entertained Sunday in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. Hosting the event

support the Association’s nationwide LaFon Vanek Emergency Fund. In connection with National Cosmetology Month, some NHCA affiliates will donate their ser vices to hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, senior citizen groups, and other institutions for disabled persons. They will be providing expert ‘Ask Us” advice in the areas of hair and skin care. Creating public awareness of the many important functions performed by the cosmetologist is a primary objective of National Cosmetology Month. NHCAmember salon owners and cosmetologists will be available for programs and presentations for local groups or associations during the month. Among popular events featured are fashion presentations for the male and female highlighted by Fall-Winter hairfashions and designer apparel, slide presentations, Hairfashion Model of the Year contests, radio and television programs and other special events. Some NHCA affiliates will be working closely with local chapters of the Girl Scouts of America. The Girl Scouts will have the opportunity to attend Career Days programs in which careers in cosmetology will be discussed. Girl Scout groups will also participate in tours of local cosmetology salons. In addition to aiding the disabled and educating Girl Scouts and other members of the general community, which has been designated as the official charity for fundraising events held during the month. The Emergency Fund was established in 1955 after floods had severely damaged salons in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The fund has since been in continual existence and has rallied to the aid of cosmetologists victimized by natural disasters across the country. Financial aid from the fund has helped victims of disasters repair their buildings and replace damaged equipment to help the salon return to normal working conditions as soon a possible. NHCA-member salons display the NHCA symbol, which depicts the male, female and child clients on their doors and windows to communicate their professionalism and high standards.

were their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown and son Jeffrey of Millersburg. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. B.R. (Susan Brown) Speicher and Randy and Dean of Ligonier, Mr. and Mrs. Donald (Kay Brown) McCulloch, Todd, Danny and Tammy and Robyn Easley of Syracuse. 20 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 29,1965* Mr. and Mrs. Willard Nusbaum, Syracuse, owners and operators of the laundromat and dry cleaners in Wawasee Village, have returned home from a week end trip to Chicago. They attended the coin-operated laundry and dry cleaning convention, and viewed the new and latest equipment for coin-operated laundries. Some of the equipment on display will not be on the market until late 1966 or early 1967, at which time, Mr. and Mrs. Nusbaum, plan to purchase some new and improved equipment. For the 25th wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown of r 1 Syracuse, Mrs. Don McCullough and daughter, Tammy entertained at the Brown home Monday evening. The Browns were married on September 28, 1940. Attending with the hostess and honored guests were their son, Joe Brown; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Botts of Millersburg; Mr. and Mrs. Orlie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Moser, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Workman and sons, Mark and David, Mr. and Mrs. Don Sheline and children, Donna and Tommy, all of Syracuse; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moser of Ligonier. Another daughter, Mrs. Byron Spiker of Austin, Minn., was unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. George Kleopfer

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of Syracuse returned home September 20 from a few days’ visit at Rochester, Mich., in the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Kloepfer, Jr., and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Benner have returned to their home in Hillsdale, 111., after a few days visit with the latter’s sisters, Mrs. Alma Laine and Mrs. Wilbur Ward, and Mr. Ward at Syracuse. 30 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 29,1955 Flames of undetermined origin, first noticed about 12:30 Wednesday morning by a passing motorist, completely destroyed the “Harbor House” Restaurant on the east side of Lake Wawasee. Damage was estimated to be at least $50,000. Stover Hire won second place in the World Championship races on Ft. Laudaun Lake at Knoxville, Tenn., last week end. Stover raced in Class B runabout competition with a Rinker boat. In first place for the second time in three years was Dr. Charles W. Hursh, optometrist, of Syracuse Lake and Goshen. Fire, which may have started from faulty wiring destroyed a barn south of here about 4 p.m. last Saturday afternoon. The farm on which the barn was located is about two miles south of Syracuse. Lost were a large quantity of hay and grain, a nearby tractor, an empty corn crib, and many miscellaneous tools. The property last was owned by Stiffler, his son, Glenn, and the Browns. Loss was estimated at between five and ten thousand dollars. Syracuse High School Yellow Jackets cage squad will begin practice on October 4 it was announced this week. Coach Jim Hughes and Assistant Stanley Hoopingarner will be in charge.

Wed., October 2,1985 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

50 YEARS AGO, OCT. 3,1936 No longer will mail come into Syracuse, or leave, on Sunday. Long ago, mail was brought to Syracuse from Goshen in a spring wagon, twice a week. Since the B & O railroad opened through town in 1874, mail has been coming here daily by train. But Saturday night was the last run of the “Milk Shake” train — early From the east in the morning ; arriving here at 8:13 from Chicago each evening. On Sunday there was no mail distributed in the local post office. In place of the Milk Shake, a mail route by truck from Garrett to Milford and return for six days a week has been established. The route was awarded to Tony Runion of Garrett, for $2,191 per year. He has the contract from September 30, 1935, to June 30, 1936. He is to make the run from Garrett railroad station by Avilla, Albion, Kimmell, Cromwell, Wawasee, .Syracuse to Milford, 50.6 miles and back six times a week. He is to leave Garrett not later than 6:30 every morning, and is

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scheduled to make the run to Milford in three hours. So mail is not distributed in the local office before 8 o’clock each morning, as it has been for years. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the only steam carrier serving the community, will participate in the centennial of the Town of Syracuse which will be held October 5 & 6. During the two-day celebration the railroad will have an exhibition here models of two of its historic locomotives, Tom Thumb of 1829, the first built in America, and Ababian of 1834; a Chinese wheelbarrow of 1850 and Japanese jin-rik-sha of 1860. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thornburg and daughter Martha Ann, and Marjorie Slabaugh spent Sunday in Lafayette where Ralph Jr., is attending Purdue. Mr. and Mrs. John Bowser moved to the M.ae Hoelcher property, Friday, on Lake Street, after Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hoelcher had moved to New Paris.

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