The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 April 1986 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., April 9,1986
It happened . . . in Milford
10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 7,1976 At least one mother in this town had an April Fool joke played on her which she enjoyed. Her two daughters, one a high school student and the other an elementary student, presented her with a “love” cake which they baked and decorated. The decorations included the year she graduated from high school! Being April 1, the mother was a little slow in taking that first bite. However, when both of her daughters ate their piece of cake she decided they didn’t over-do their joke. Mrs. Sam (Elvina) Harter, a former resident of the Milford area, will be celebrating her 93rd birthday on Sunday, April 11. She is presently residing with her daughter Mrs: Lawrence Randall of Leesburg. Another group worth hearing is the Good News Sensation, some 50 teenagers from the Milford Christian church. They have been traveling to several churches in northern Indiana presenting their concert — ; which contains a patriotic section in honor of the Bicentennial. Mrs. Fred (Diane) Weisserhas many hidden talents, so we’ve
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heard. Emma (Clayton) Krauter reports that Diane (who is married to her nephew) has been busy the past two days redecorating Emma’s two upstairs rooms. Emma is delighted with the new look. 20 YEARS AGO, APRILS, 1966 Members of the Milford town board, police chief Ralph Gansert and town attorney John Logue, are working on several ordinances to improve traffic and parking in Milford. Several ordinances were read at the Monday evening meeting of the board, however, only one gained the signatures of board members. The ordinance regulates parking in several areas of the town and fines or violation of said ordinance. According to Philip W. Schulte, public information officer of the Civil Service Commission, six persons have filed applications for the examination for postmaster at Milford. Applicants are Paul I. Becker, Donald L. Charlton, Paul Kiser, Daniel C. Levemier, Gordon E. Rhodes and Herbert A. Stump. Members of the Milford
American Legion post are planning a second annual Easter egg hunt for Saturday. Plans are to hide 90 dozen eggs for children 12 and under to find. The hunt will begin at 2 p.m. at the elementary school with cash prizes to be awarded. The children will be divided into four groups to make the competition fair to all age groups. Dr. Richard Keseba, who is residing in the former Katie Stoller property, is a new resident in Milford. He is associated with the veterinarians at the clinic. 30 YEARS AGO, APRIL 12,1956 The Milford high school band maintained their high reputation gained at the district contest by again winning a superior (the highest) rating at the state contest held last Saturday at Kendallville. Only two bands in the county won superior rating at the district contest which enabled them to compete in the state contest. They were Pierceton and Milford. Pierceton received a rating of excellent in the state contest. Mr. and Mrs. Ermon Bell have
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sold the Pure Oil station at the intersection of Catherine street and SR 15 to James and Bebon Crafton. The Craftons took over the business at noon yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Bell’s plans are indefinite at present but they hope to continue to reside in or near Milford. Milford firemen held a regular meeting last Thursday evening then went to the grounds at the north of the elementary school to burn off the grass. A representative of the John Bean fire fighting equipment company of Lansing, Mich., was present with one of his company’s latest fire trucks. He demonstrated some of the latest features of his company’s fire fighting equipment to Milford firemen. The Milford Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at the Masonic Hall Monday evening. It was decided that Milford join the State Chamber of Commerce. Discussion was held in regard to the stamp program for giving our premiums by the merchants. Decision was made not to carry out the program.
56 YEARS AGO, APRIL 9.1936 Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Eherenman of Plymouth were Milford visitors Saturday afternoon. Winter staged a real comeback in this vicinity the latter of last week. Temperatures dropped below freezing and considerable snow fell, accompanied by high winds. Mrs. Harvey Yoder of near
From the Syracuse Police log— Subject threatened with bow and arrow
The following information was obtained from the log of the Syracuse Police and Fire Departments. April 2 7:56 a.m. — Report of a property damage accident on South Huntington Street at Railroad Street 8:43 a.m. — Tri-County advised doing controlled burning 9:43 a.m. — Subject requested to talk to an officer 9:50 a.m. — Subject on station for information a.m. — Report of a dog running loose uptown 4:41 p.m. — Indiana State Police requested information reference cars setting at CR 33 andCR52 Ilk * c W Uo. APPOINTED TO * SSAC — Henry Smith. Syracuse, a member of the Wawasee Community School Board, has recently been appointed by Governor Robert D Orr to the State Student Assistance Commission. Smith was one of 11 statewide people appointed to the commis- | sion. The SSAC oversees the , disbursement of money for college scholarships in Indiana. The < commission also establishes pro- I grams to benefit the scholarship funds, which are used to aid col- I lege and post-graduate students. I
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Milford Jet., entertained 15 members of the Bethany Aid society April 1. A picnic lunch was served and the worship service given by Mesdames Claude Miles and Ed Boyts. Erma Stookey, son of Millard Stookey southwest of here, has moved onto a farm near his father’s home.
April 3 9:02 a.m. — Subject at the high school requesting to borrow Annie 12:12 p.m. — Officer requested we contact the jail and see if a specific county officer is there 12:25 p.m. — Ligonier Police Department requested the police chief get in touch with department April 4 7:30 a.m. — Subject called and reported a dead animal floating on Wawasee Lake 1:40 p.m. — Subject called and wanted to know if we had a report of an accident 10:18 p.m. — Party advised of a car being driven on the wrong side of the street Aprils 12:47 a.m. — Subject advised a subject on probation is missing, possibly in Goshen 1:52 a.m. — Subject on station reference a property damage accident in Hook’s parking lot 2:16 a.m. — Subject advised he saw a runaway. Subject got into a vehicle. Description and plate number of vehicle given 3:52 a.m. — Subject advised of a vehicle in the ditch three to four miles east of Nappanee 11:24a.m. — Subject called and reported a subject that was a runaway 2:16 p.m. — Subject called and reported someone messing with her mail 2:55 p.m. — Subject reported oil in the creek on North Street, 3:19 p.m. — Conservation officer advised there is oil coming out of a pipe at the east end of the Dana plant 5:01 p.m. — Party advised there are some kids in the old house south of Wawasee Heights 10:59 p.m. — Subject requested to speak to an officer reference problems with a neighbor / April 6 12:12 a.m. — Received report of a suspicious vehicle at Vylactos 1:29 a.m. — Subject advised a boy threatening a subject with a bow and arrow
Eugene Felkner has withdrawn as a Democratic candidate for precinct committeeman from Van Buren township second precinct. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Umbaugh, Miss Anna Wise, Arthur Wise and family of Foraker and a number of other friends were recently entertained by Mr. and Mrs.
2:48 a.m. — Subject advised two male subjects are fishing behind the scout cabin 2:43 p.m. — Vandalism reported at a business 5:17 p.m. — Party requested an officer on Huntington Street 10:08 p.m. — Party requested an officer meet with him 11 p.m. — Subject requested to know if a subject is on probation April 7 10:01 am. — Subject requested information reference motorcycle safety 10:13 a.m. — Subject advised dead deer on Oakwood Drive 11:24 a.m. — Subject on station to advise of kids snaring fish at the Scout cabin 12:50 p.m. — Subject on station reference theft 2:10 p.m. — Subject advised of kids driving a pick up in Wawasee Heights
i J p l w ~ wk *■ — NEW JAYCEES BOARD MEMBERS — Pictured are the newly elected Syracuse Jaycees board members. Sealed from left to right, are Casey Call, external vice president; Mike Murray, president and Roger Shipley, former president, handing the gavel to Murray. In back are Darle Hoover, internal viqe president; Janet Dunno, secretary ; and Carol Phillabaum, treasurer.
Caring properly for nursery plants
Just like newborn babies released from the hospital, plants transferred from the nursery need the proper care and environment to grow properly. According to B. Rosie Lerner, Purdue University extension horticulturist, plants should be selected according to the setting and environment. For woody plants, plant health is indicated by last year’s growth, bud condition, presence of dead or damaged tissue and leaf size and color. Most trees and shrubs are planted in early spring while they are still dormant, but after the ground has thawed and dried enough to work. Bare-foot stock must be planted while it is dormant, while container-grown and some balled and burlapped stock can be moved any time if kept . well-watered.
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Alvin Hartter at the Jesse Wise home. Mrs. V.G. Hursey entertained ten guests Friday evening in honor of her husband’s birthday anniversary Pinochle playing was enjoyed after which a lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. O.C. Bowen of Ligonier were out of town guests.
April 8 8:59 a.m. — Subject requested information reference fingerprinting her kids 3 11: 04 a.m. — Subject advised a sick cat by Harrison Court 11:39 a m. — Subject on station advised he is still having problems with the neighbor’s dog 12:51 p.m. — Subject advised violation of the littering ordinance i 2:54 p.m — Subject advised of a civil disturbance behind the old Harris Funeral Home 4:58 p.m. — Subject reported a property damage accident on South Main 8:14 p.m. — Officer reported that the railroad gates were down at Huntington 11:03 p.m. — Subject requested a message be delivered on Old Road 8
When considering the planting site, Lerner says, be sure to. check soil pH, drainage and the exposure plants will have to moisture, sun and wind. According to Lerner, plants should be set at the same height they grew in the nursery. Balled and burlapped plants can be planted with the burlap left on but the tie should be pulled away from the trunk to avoid girdling the tree. Most container-grown plants should have the container removed. When filling the hole, gently firm the soil to remove air pockets which may cause poor root-soil contact or future settling. Gently raise and lower the plants to help settle soil and water thoroughly after filling the hole. Leave a slight depression on top to collect water.