The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 31, Milford, Kosciusko County, 14 September 1988 — Page 12
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CAR DEMOLISHES SIGN — The new sign at the Sleepy Owl Restaurant, SR 13, Syracuse, sustained $2,500 damage when a vehicle, driven by Johny D. Jacobs, 27, 517 Morton St., Ligonier, hit it. Jacobs complained of pain to his leg and was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital. The accident occurred at 3:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4. J Kosciusko County Police report Jacobs was traveling south on SR 13 and missed the curve. The 1976 Pontiac Caprice continued going straight ahead traveling up the small hill, hitting the sign. The car then went airborne and when it landed, it slid sideways hitting a utility pole. Damage to the pole was estimated up to $2,500 and up to SI,OOO to the car. (Photo by Deb Patterson)
Syracuse driver cited
Kosciusko \County Police investigated the following accidents during me past week : Raymond K. Bowen, 29, r 3 box 288, Syracuse, was cited for operating a vehicle while never receiving a license following a one-vehicle accident Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 1:26 p.m., on Old Road 8, west of Denzel Drive. He was taken to Goshen Hospital with lacerations to his face. Bowen was traveling west on Old Road 8 when he swerved to miss a vehicle and lost control of the 1977 AMC Gremlin he was driving. The vehicle went off the north side of the road and struck a utility pole. Damage to the vehicle, registered to Thomas L. McKinstry, 513 Skyline Dr., Syracuse, was estimated at up to SI,OOO. Damage to the Northern Indiana Public Service Company Pole was estimated up to $2,500. Unsafe speed was the cause of a one-vehicle accident Saturday, Sept. 3, at 3 p.m., on Old Road 13A, south of CR 1100 N near Syracuse. Dawn A. Meade, 18, P.O. Box 21, Cromwell,.-.-was traveling south omOld 13A when she lost control of her 1978 Chevrolet truck on wet pave-
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ment. The truck went off the roadway and into a ditch striking a United Telephone Company pole and mailbox owned by F. Bontrager, r 2 box 276, Syracuse. Damage to the truck was estimated up to $2,500, up to SI,OOO to the pole and under S2OO to the mailbox. An accident Sunday, Sept. 4, at 7:30 p.m. on SR 13 south of Shock Lake Road, near North Webster, was caused by improper passing. David W. Jossie, 25, r 1 box 158, Cromwell, was traveling south on SR 13 and started passing another vehicle when he noticed a northbound vehicle, driven by Darrin R. Hollensbe, 76, 4700 W. Burton Dr., Muncie. Jossie swerved back into the right lane to avoid hitting the other driver. Hollensbe told police he swerved to the right upon seeing the other vehicle and struck a sign post. Damage to the Hollensbe 1985 Honda was estimated up to $2,500. Two-vehicles collided at the intersection of SR 13 and Main Street in Pierceton, Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 8:46 a.m. Teresa L. Vances ■ 27,-rr 31 Lot 67, Light Sneeze, Pierceton, told police she was going to make a left turn onto
SR 13 from Main Street and that’ there was a vehicle pulling a wagon of hay that obstructed her view of a southbound vehicle driven by Jeanne G. Thomas, 41, r 2 box 72, North Webster. Damage to both vehicles were estimated under SI,OOO. Martha Jean Conley, 25, r 1 box 125 C, Pierceton, was arrested with driving under the influence of alcohol following a three vehicle accident Sunday, Sept. 11, at 2:08 a.m. The accident occurred oh SR 13, north of CR 350 N. She was released on $450 bond. Kosciusko County Officer Steve Knispel, who investigated the accident, reported he observed the Conley vehicle going off the east side of the roadway, spinning sideways, before coming back onto the road and erasing the center line. The vehicle then went off the west side of the road and into a driveway where two vehicles, owned by Rita Banghart, r 1 box 124 J, Pierceton were struck. Damage to the 1975 Toyota driven by Conley was estimated up to SI,OOO. Damage to Banghart’s 1977 Buick Regal was estimated up to $2,500 and up to $5,000 to her 1987 Nissan Cefitra.
It happened . . . in Syracuse
10 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 14,1978 The Syracuse Church of God will hold a youth kick-off on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 7-8:30 p.m. The film, “The Haunted Churchbell” will be shown. Refreshments will also be served. Members of the Wawasee Future Farmers of America soil judging team traveled to Clinton Central High School near Frankfort on Saturday, to compete in the Young Farmers Invitation soil judging contest. They came home with many honors. Led by Ed Clayton, who was top individual in the contest, the team of Mike Tom, Terry Richards, and Jeff Beazley placed second. In addition, Mike Tom
It's our business —
Checking the economic winds
By R. L. KOHLS Agricultural Economics Department Purdue University
WEST LAFAYETTE - This column — October 30, 1987 (just after the stock market plunge): “There is no shortage of analysts who can tell us exactly how the recent sock market behavior will affect the general economy. This prognostications run all the way from ‘a deep recession is imminent’ to ‘little if any effect is expected.’ ” Thfc column — January 18, 1988: “The Wall Street Journal recently published the forecasts of some 36 economists. Only three predict the economy will decline into recession. The consensus was that the economy would continue its growth in real output at a relatively sluggish 2 percent rate.” Recently the Wall Street Journal again published the new forecasts of some 38 economists. These people are employed by private businesses for the basic purpose of looking ahead. As noted in the quote from the January column, these economists essentially thought that the economy would languish along during the first six months of this year. The average prediction was for a 1.5 percent real Gross National Product (GNP) growth rate; 6.1 percent unemployment and 3.8 percent inflation. In fact, as of the first of July 1988, the real GNP grew at an estimated 3.3 percent; unemployment was 5.6 percent; the inflation rate was running at 4.5 percent. Certainly the resilience and vigor of the economy has been far greater than economic seers anticipated. At the end of 1987, some analysts were comparing the behavior of the stock market since the October break to the market of 1929. The implication was that the chain of events that led into the depression of the 1930 s was going to repeat itself in 1988. Few are drawing such comparisons now. The current predictions of these economists of the last half of this year and the first half of 1989 are for average real GNP growth rates of 2.7 percent and 2.2 percent, respectively. They expect unemployment to average near 5.5 percent and the inflation rate to creep up to around 5 percent. These economists anticipate interest rates in mid-1989 to be slightly higher than in mid-1988. The official Federal Reserve Board projections also indicate a slowdown in economic growth to 2 to 2.5 percent of the first half of 1989. The board expects unemployment to remain close to current levels. However, it expects a lower inflation average of 3 to 4.5 percent. The consensus wisdom of these outlookers is that economic ac-. tivity will slow down between the last half of 1988 and the first half of 1989. Only three call for the trend in economic activity to be upward into 1989. Only eight of these economists depart from the consensus view that inflation will increase somewhat between now and mid 7 1989. The forecasts of interest rates show more diversity. Almost one-third of the outlookers anticipate unchanged to lower interest rates in mid-1989 compared with mid-1988 levels. How will these economists have to adjust their predictions as we move forward during the next 12 months — up or down? The only thing we know is that some will have been right — others dead wrong! The so-called leading indicators of future economic activity drifted after the October stock market break, but for the past several months they have turned upwards. What does that behavior indicate? The upswing of this business cycle has been going on now for a
finished as fourth high individual overall. 20 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 11,1968 Mr. and Mrs. William Beemer of Syracuse, are leaving on Thursday for Cologne, Germany, as official delegates to the first International lutchen Industry Symposium to be held in Europe this year. Mr. Beemer will represent the American Institute of Kitchen Dealers of which Beemer Enterprises, Inc. is an accredited member. Mrs. E. W. (Dorothy) Frauhiger, a new member of the Kale Island jet set, returned on Sunday, Sept. 1, from a two-week trip to Hawaii, and is busy telling the girls of the round table about it. She made the trip with an Indiana Elks tour and had as her
record time. For some time now most economists have had difficulty in accepting the continued strength of the economy. At some point down the road the prediction of “more of the same” will be wrong. Many believe that the short-run direction of the economy is impossible to forecast. If so, why try" Mr. Greenspan, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, probably had the right answer. He stated that implicit in whatever business actions we take is a forecast. We, therefore, may not be able to forecast well, but we have no choice but to make some forecast!
Ward supports judicial review
Thomas W. Ward, Democratic nominee for Congress in Indiana’s Third District, announced on September 13 his support for a bill granting veterans the right to judicial review. He called on his opponent to co-sponsor this needed legislation. “As it stands today, our veterans have fewer rights than illegal aliens and convicted felons do,” Ward said. “It’s about time we changed the law so that the people who defended the freedoms we enjoy in this country have the same rights as the rest of us.
Dr. Mary Pettersen has
29 years of experience
Dr. Mary Pettersen, a Democrat from Hammond, is running for superintendent of public instruction. A classroom chemistry teacher at Morton Senior High School in Hammond, she is the first woman nominated by a major party to run for superintendent. She has 29 years of teaching experience in the classroom, matched by her academic preparation at the University of lowa and the University of Pennsylvania. She earned a master’s degree as a result of a study of chemistry curricula comparing inner city
Dairy farmers supp
Thomas W. Ward, Democratic nominee for Congress in Indiana’s Third District, received the support on September 7 of the Associated Milk Producers, a dairy farmers’ group. He made the announcement in a news conference held at the Eldon Herrli farm in Elkhart. “I am proud to accept the support of the Associated Milk Pro- « ducers,” Ward said. “The dairy farmer is important to the local economy of Elkhart County and throughout the Third District, and they deserve to have a strong voice in Congress.” Ward was joined at his news conference by members of the Herrli family, owners of a dairy farm in Elkhart County, and other area farmers who support his campaign. Elkhart County leads the state in dairy farms and dairy production.
companion a longtime friend, Dorothy McCulley of Elkhart. Another golfer and fisherman has been added to the community roles in the person of Richard K. Brown, new manager of Budget Investments, Syracuse. Wawasee high junior Amy Coy was the first student to step from a bus, at exactly 8:20 a.m., Monday morning before the first school bell rang. She’s the blonde daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Myrick. 30 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 11,1958 The second record hop sponsored by the Syracuse Police force will be held Saturday night at the scout cabin. Don Enyeart, chief marshal, said several rules have been established to keep the program at its best. George M. Harvey, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Geroge Harvey, appeared on WSBT-TV Channel 22 on 27 August with “Toro” his 3Vz month old St. Bernard puppy. The program was “Puppies in the Home,” on “Homemakers Time” and George was interviewed by Miss Burnett. There were three other children with their puppies which wee a boxer, a dachshound, and a chihuahua. Toro made himself quite at home in the studio displaying the even temper characteristics of his breed said his owners. George made a hit with the camera men who gave him a personal invitation to visit the studio anytime. Frank Hale, PTA president, announced this week the formation of the PTA executive committee for the 1958-59 year. Included in the roster of officers are Mrs. Beaulah Bushong, Gerald Cramar. The office of the vice presidency, vacant due to the departure from Syracuse of Mrs. Kenneth Foulke, will be filled during a brief election at the first
“I’m calling on my opponent to join me today in supporting H.R. 639, so we can give veterans their basic rights as citizens,” he added. “Our country counted on these men and women to be there when we needed them, now it’s time for them to be able to count on their own congressman.” This week, the House Veterans Affairs Committee plans to consider H.R. 639, the VA Adjudication Procedure and Judicial Review Act. The bill, authored by Rep. Lane Evans (D-ILL), currently has the backing of 149 cosj)onsors in the House — including Rep. Jim Jorit? (D-IND),
and suburban school systems in the Philadelphia area. She later earned her PhD as a result of indepth work on the development of science curricula and teacher inservice materials used in the Hammond elementary schools. She has a first-hand knowledge of the operation of Indiana state government. For eight years she served the people of northwest Lake County as their state representative. She has served on both the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Education Committee. Her work in helping her com-
“My opponent is fond of suggesting that I am a fan of the special interests,” he added. “Well, I’ll admit it. I have a special interest in seeing that the dairy farmers of the Third District get a fair shake. “This means that Tom Ward will oppose the heifer tax, which creates loads of red tape for the farmer and does nobody any e good,” he added. ‘And it means that I will support real relief for our farm families — not just band-aid solutions that are too little and too late.” Ward says that Hiler’s recent vote in favor of a temporary restoration of scheduled cuts in dairy price suppoits really does the farmer no good — it only delays the cuts by six months. Ward would have pushed to make stronger legislation a part of the drought relief package. Accor-
fall PTA meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening, 16 September. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bartman Jr., are parents of a daughter, Kathryn Ann, born Friday, 5 September at their home in Syracuse. Harry M. VanHemert of Syracuse, president of Educational Map and Chart Service, Inc., was guest speaker at Rotary Club Monday noon. He spoke on the problem of the modem school system. 50 YEARS AGO, SEPT. 9,1938 The Ladies of the Round Table will open their coming club season Monday evening, Sept. 12, with a dinner party at the home of Mrs. Edith Latham. A very interesting program for the year is planned. Special events listed by the committee include a recital by thp students of Arnold
Bike-a-thon at Milford Sept. 24
Bike-a-thon coordinator, Billy G. Little, Milford, asked Milford area residents to join the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital “Wheels For Life” Bike-a-thon slated for Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Milford Junior High School track at 10 a.m. In case of rain the Bike-a-thon date will be Oct. 8. Little said this ride honors Brian, a leukemia patient at St. Jude. “With every turn of the wheel, riders become ‘spokes’-men for all the kids with cancer like Brian,” Little said. “This ride is a vital part of the fight against childhood cancer at St. Jude. Riders are really needed. They make or break a Bike-a-thon.” r
Politica notes
i a Hoosier member of the Veterans Committee. The Vietnam Veterans of America have also endorsed this legislation. “The time is long past that we make the Veterans Administration accountable to the veterans they are supposed to serve,” Ward stated. “And the best way to achieve this is through a system of judicial review.” Veterans currently do not have the right to appeal in federal courts decisions made by the Veterans Administration — making them the only citizens who do not have the right to challenge government rulings. Today,
munity to help Indiana students resist pressure to experiment with drugs was recognized in 1985. In that year, Pettersen House, a short-term residence for youth between 13 and 18, was opened named in her honor. The children at Pettersen House are the victims of abuse, neglect, family problems and substance abuse. In addition, her work as the director of the Youth Conservation Corp in Lake County has given her the opportunity to deal directly with youth in need of meaningful job skills.
ort Ward
ding to Ward, it was his opponent’s support for the GrammRudman plan and the 1985 Farm Bill which has created so many hardships for area dairy farmers in the first place. j “Fanning is away of life for so many families in the Third District,” Ward said. “We’ve got to have a congressman who understands the need to keep the farm economy strong through a sensible agricultural policy.”
The Associated Milk Producers, Inc., a national dairy farmers’ organization, has contributed $4,000 to Ward’s campaign. His campaign has also received the financial support of the Mid-America Dairymen, the Dairymen and Milk Marketing, Inc. All of these farm groups are lobbying organizations representing thousands of dairy families across the country, including Indiana.
Beckam, a Christinas party, reciprocity, May Day festival and the year end party. Last Saturday, Patty Stilson, 13 years old, swam across lake Wawaseem from Waco to Sargents Hotel, a distance of two miles in an hour and five minutes. Patty with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Stilson and sister Sally of Anderson, are guests at the Sargent Hotel. Miss Stilson, besides being an expert swimmer, just recently passed the American Red Cross junior life saving tests. Louis A. Neff, dropped into the Journal office and told the writer he was just 83 years old today, (Friday.) Uncle Lew was born on the old Neff Homestead, over in Elkhart County, 2*4 miles northwest of Syracuse. The little log house that was the Neff home set in the virgin woods of that day.
Riders sign up sponsors who promise to make a donation based on each mile completed. All riders turning in money will receive a certificate. Those who raise $25 receive a certificate and a St. Jude T-shirt. When $75 is raised, the rider receives a sports bag, a T-shirt and a certificate. Sponsor forms may be picked up at Milford Junior High or from Little in Milford. “The general plan is to have a good time while helping a wonderful group of children counting on our support,” Little added. Interested persons should call Little at 658-4316, Robert or Marge Groves at 658-9680, or Ray Sorensen for details on riding or sponsoring a rider.
veterans who believe they have unfairly been denied benefits have no right to judicial'review beyond the VA’s internal appeal and review process. “This is a case of bureaucracy gone haywire when our veterans are denied the same freedoms which they fought to defend in the service of this country,” Ward said. “When report after report shows that the VA doesn’t always make fair and accurate decisions, we’ve got to make it possible for veterans to seek justice by having their day in court.” An August report released by the House Committee on Government Operations, reveals widespread problems in the VA’s Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA), including numerous errors in claims processing, favoritism in handling cases, undue emphasis on meeting production quotas, and penalties for employees who tried to blow the whistle on agency mismanagement. > Smail business g>oup praises John Hiler Third District Rep. John Hiler is getting praise from the nation’s largest small business advocate for his support in Congress. The National Federation of Independent Business, which has more than 500,000 members in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, including more than 14,000 in Indiana presents its “Guardian of Small Business” award to members of Congress who vote favorably on its key issues more than 70 percent of the time. Hiler, who has won the award for the last three Congresses, has achieved a 100 percent score so far in this session. “Congressman Hiler has consistently opposed calls for higher taxes,” said NFIB federal legislative director John Motley. “He was one of the first members to take a public pledge not to raise personal or business in- ■ cometaxes.” Motley said Hiler also supported small business owners with his legislative positions on budget control, labor management issues, government spending and paperwork reduction. “John Hiler’s work in the Congress has directly translated in greater small business ‘start-ups’ and job creation,” Motley said. “He has been one of small business's best supporters. ”