The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 57, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 January 1987 — Page 20

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 28,1987

It happened . . . in Syracuse

1* YEARS AGO, JAN. 26,1977 The Greater Syracuse community was saddened early this week with word of the passing away of Eli Lilly of Indianapolis and Lake Wawasee. He died quietly at 2:30 p.m., Monday, January 24, at the University Hospital at Indianapolis, of natural causes. He was 91, years of age. Rail service was restored on the main line of the- B & O railroad (a part of the Chessie System) through Syracuse Saturday evening, following one of the worst railroad accidents this community has ever seen. Actual time of the accident was 4:25 a.m. Saturday, according to a railroad spokesman on the scene in the early morning hours. In all, 28 cars were derailed of the 87-car train, 71 cars were loaded with fine coal (sometimes called “slack” coal) and 16 of them empty. Three members of the Parking and Traffic Committee of the Syracuse town board will canvas uptown merchants on their feelings whether they do or do not prefer parking meters. Ray

I' I THE TAX MAN IS JUST —g_ J <*. IP AROUND THE CORNER!! NTTa! tai li K fl II ®I ■ I Bruce Petro $ a Y s ’ fl I “We Must Reduce Our Inventory” X H I LOOK AT THESE SPECIALS! Z y mli as low as o”39 $ 600 I 1 S-15 Jimmy S-15 Pickup SS < $ || FIRST TIME BUYER PROGRAM | ■ Eligible Vehicles: All new passenger cars and light- - I | ■■■ mK| duty trucks. n Eligible Customers: individuals with vindication of Ask Your Salesperson 1 previous new automotive finance — for Details AbOllt Ollf <1 experience or with inadequate credit 5 Year Unlimited " background to warrant the credit - MihatfP Program requested and who have no Mileage nOg derogatory credit. BRUCE PETRO Olds-Buick-Pontiac-Cadillac And G.M.C., Inc. S Hwy. 15 North WARSAW 267-7188

Yoder, John Walker and Stanley Insley, who were present, will survey the uptown merchants for their preferences and any desired alternatives. At the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals meeting last Thursday night officers John Brewer, president; John Glon, vice president; and Charles Kroh, secretary; were re-elected to serve during 1977. . The Syracuse Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1342 began flying its flag upside down this week — the Navy distress signal — as a protest to President Jimmy Carter’s amnesty program for draft evaders. 20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 25,1967 Mrs. Max Ganshorn, manager, has listed the following hours for the license branch at Syracuse. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m. Closed all day Thursday. Saturday, 8:30a.m. till 4p.m. Mrs. Jay Peffley was elected president of the Syracuse Junior Mothers club at the meeting held recently in her home. The elections were for 1967-68.

The Wawasee Silver Streaks Emergency Mobilized Communications Patrol Organization of Syracuse met in the club house January 22 and celebrated their first anniversary. The meeting was called to order by the president, Jim Gilbert, and the colors advanced. An election of officers was held with the following results: President, Jim Gilbert; vice president, Bob Shear; secretary Pat Hall; treasurer, Audrie Dean; sergeant-at-arms, Bud Hall; and reporter, Donald Harmon. Mrs. Lois Schleeter of Syracuse entertained Monday evening for the January 23 meeting of the Syracuse Mother’s Club. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Strieby. of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strieby at Syracuse on Sunday. ' Patricia and Christine LeCount of Warsaw were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Guy at Syracuse. 30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 24, 1957 Persistent rumors regarding the ownership and possible sale of the Journal were squelched to-

day in a statement issued by W. W. Pauli, publisher, just prior to his departure for the West Coast on a combined business and pleasure trip. Pauli, is president of the Wawasee Publishing Company, Inc. Members of the Band Uniform Committee met last week to give final approval on the new band uniforms which will be used by the school band beginning as soon as the uniforms can be delivered. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buhrt and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zimmei- in Silver Lake on Sunday. Mrs. Tom Spurgeon and Marcia of Ligonier visited Mr. and Mrs. Grayston Ruhl, Papakeechie Lake, this past week. The Ruhls also spent part of the week in Wabash. Mrs. Dorothy Howard was in Indianapolis a week ago to serve on the State Beauty Board when the monthly examinations were given and stayed over to attend the inaugural ceremonies Monday of Governor Handley. She reported a very interesting and impressive occasion. Mr. and Mrs. James Mench

returned Sunday from a Florida vacation. c Jane Kroh was home for a three day vacation last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. J« Mellow of South Bend were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Laucks Xanders. Mr. and Mrs. George Mellinger celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday 19 January. Neighbors calling in the afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schlecht, Mrs. Edna Norris, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Ridgeway and Mr. and Mrs. John Sudlow and daughter, Connie. In the evening the Mellingers had a family dinner. Guests at a family dinner in the evening were Dr. and Mrs. Robert Riddle and children, Bobbie, Mary Ellen and David, of Goshen; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lung and Diane; Mrs. Roy Brown; Miss Lydia Mellinger, Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Lung and Mrs. Lon Clingerman, an aunt of Mr. Mellinger. Mr. and Mrs. William Knepp of Lake Wawasee left last week for Florida where they plan to spend several week?.

50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 28,1937 Rapid progress is being made upon the improvement of the highway from State Route 13 to Pickwick Park, south of Syracuse. A county projeetfbver a quarter of mile of road is being relocated to eliminate sharp curves where accidents including one fatality in recent years have occurred. At this point the road has been little more than a winding lane. Although picturesque, it has been too narrow and dangerous for fast auto travel, and county officials have decided the relocation should be made. When completed, the road will be

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TRUCK FIRE NEAR GRAVELTON — The Milford Fire Department traveled on icy county roads last Wednesday, Jan. 21, to respond a fire at the landfill northwest of Milford. The truckload of trash from Nappanee had to be dumped on the road so firemen could extinguish the blaze. The truck is owned by Hoosier Waste Company, Warsaw. (Photo by Glen Long) '

4-H Week, February 1 -7

By RONALD W. HOYT Extension Agent, 4-H and Youth What youth organization has been a part of Indiana for over 80 years, helps young people develop new skills and recognizes accomplishments, teaches leadership, promotes citizenship and combines fun with learning? The answer of course is 4-H! In an effort to emphasize how 4-H helps in the growth and development of young people, the week of February 1-7, has been designated as Indiana 4-H Week, and Governor Robert Orr has signed a proclamation to that effect. During Indiana 4-H Week, 4-H clubs and leaders throughout Kosciusko County have scheduled information and recruitment meetings in each community. These meetings are informative in nature, but do focus on signing up 4-H members for the 1987 program year. Just what is 4-H? Simply stated, 4-H is a “learn by doing” educational program which provides young people an opportunity to learn new skills outside the

almost without curves from Route 13 to Pickwick Park and Kale Island and is regarded bv lake and town residents as one of the better improvements made here by the county for sometime. A number of business and professional men of Syracuse and Lake Wawasee have organized a lions Club in Syracuse. With the help of G. W. Bormuth, special representative of Lions International 250 McCormick Building, Chicago, Illinois, 20 charter members have been obtained. Mrs. Roy Schleeter gave a birthday .party Tuesday in honor of her daughter, Sandra’s second

clasSi-oom. Most of this informal education comes through participation in project areas that the member selects from a list of over 60 projects available in Kosciusko County. Some of the more popular choices include foods, arts and crafts, all livestock projects, model rocketry and the computer project. The 4-H program is administered through the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service and the U.S.D A. In Kosciusko County, we have nearly 300 adults who volunteer their time and expertise to make the program work. In addition to our talented adult volunteer staff, we have over 80 teen leaders who offer assistance to the local clubs and particularly to new 4-H club members. In addition to these volunteers, the overwhelming success of 4-H is due to our support from parents, the public in general, public officials, businesses, farm organizations and industrial support. It is the combined effort of these individuals and businesses

birthday. Those present were Janice Bachman and daughter Jane. Mabie Smith and daughter. Marcia, Catherine Connolly and son, John, Wava Fenton and son, Patrick, and Mrs. Lucy Kegg. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Niles and son visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Searfoss Sunday. Dial Rogers and Mrs. Isabel Grieger of South Bend were guests of E. E. Holloway over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schleeter of near Bristol, were guests of the Roy Schleeters, Sunday.

that keeps our 4-H program a strong, viable youth education program for young people in Kosciusko County. If you have children ages seven through 18, and would like additional information about the 4-H program in your community, contact the Kosciusko County Extension Office, Kosciusko County Courthouse, 100 W. Center St., Warsaw. 4-H CALENDAR January 28 — Lucky Lassies and Lads 4-H club meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Building lounge February 1-7 — Indiana 4-H Week 2 — Achievement record books due in extension office 2 — Beef heifer forms due in extension office 2 — Beaver Dam 4-H club meeting, 7:30 p.m., Beaver Dam Church 2 — 4-H Lamb Club meeting, 7 p.m., Justice Building meeting room 3 — Achievement record book judging, 9 a.m., Justice Building meeting room 4 — 4-H Horse and Pony meeting, 7 p.m., fairgrounds 9 — Annual extension meeting, 6:30 p.m., Atwood Community Center 10 — Junior Neighbors 4-H club meeting, 7 p.m., REMC building 10 — 4-H rabbit workshop, 7 p.m., Justice Building lounge Milford residence burglarized of $4 Helen Funk, 108 E. Catherine St., Milford, reported her home was burglarized sometime between January 5-18 while she was on vacation. Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs reported that glass was broken out of a back door and then kicked open as it had a deadbolt lock on it. Drawers in the house were ransacked but the only thing known missing is $4 in cash. The burglary remains under investigation. It'S 10 Inflation blows up everything a white collar worker has to buy, but leaves his pay envelope as flat as ever.