The Mail-Journal, Volume 1, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 May 1962 — Page 2

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Malsolm Keith Hatfield Graveside services were held at 3 p. m. Friday at the Milford cemetery for Malcolm Keith Hatfield, 63, nationally known juvenile judge of St. Joseph, Mich., who \vas a native of Milford. z Judge Hatfield died at 1:30 p. m. last Tuesday at the St. Joseph hospital. He was bom near Milford on June 16, 1899, to George and Alfa (Malcolm) Hatfield and graduated from Milford high school in 1919. He served as juvenile judge in St. Joseph for 24 years. He held the elective office until eight years ago. During his active years Judge Hatfield was a lecturer, author and columnist of national re- j known. On several occasions he was speaker at the Milford alumni banquet and at Memorial Day services. He was a World War I veteran. Surviving are his wife, Cordelia; a son, Malcolm, Jr., 8; a daughter, Susan, 10; two aunts, Mrs. Clarence Smith of Gravelton and Mrs. Edward Tindal of Chicago, and an uncle, Earl Malcolm, of Elkhart. The Dey funeral home of St. Joseph was in charge of the services here. Mrs. Alva M. Deardorff Mrs. Blanche M. Deardorff, 67, of Cromwell, died Sunday, May 27, at 7 a.m. while suffering a heart attack. She had been in poor health for three years and had suffered another seizure three days before her death. ■ Mrs. Deardorff was bom January 3, 1895, in Kosciusko county, lived most of her life near Cromwell and married Alva M. Deardorff October 8, 1914. Surviving are her husband; two sons, Howard of Fort Wayne and Glenn of Kimmell; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth M. Denney and Mrs. Doris Nowels, both of r 1, Kimmell; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sis- . ter, Mrs. Georgia Hinbener of i Syracuse. Services were held Wednesday ' at 2 p.m. at the Ulrey-Sedgwick . funeral home in Cromwell with Rev. Merl Ffiskney officiating. Burial was in the Sparta ceme- ; tery at Kimmell. Robert E. Adair Robert E. (Andy) Adair, 39,1 r 4 Syracuse, died while suffering a heart attack Saturday evening, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. while visiting his mother, Mrs. Letha Adair, in Ligonier. Mr. Adair was bom March 24, 1924, in Whitley county and married Helene Clayton February 10, 1951, in Ligonier. He was an employee of the Syracuse Rubber company, was ’a member of the Ormas Baptist church and of the Goshen Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife; twin daughters, Jeane Marie and Janna Marlene; a step-son, Thomas J. Clayton; a sister, Mrs. Wilbert McCammon of Elkhart; and his mother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the. UlreySedgwick funeral home in Ligonier with Rev. Joseph Koble of Syracuse officiating. Burial was in - the Sparta cemetery at Kimmell.

SYRACUSE Police Report On May 25, Chief Enyeart investigated the theft of money and equipment from the Texaco service station. Charges have been made. T”. ' On May 24, officer Personette investigated a property damage accident in the 100 block of N. Huntington St. A car driven by Joyce A. Byler of Syracuse was struck as it was parked at the curb.. Damage occurred to the front bumper, left fender and gears. Driver of the second car is unknown at this time. Approximate damage has been estimated at $175. On May 25, officer Personette investigated a personal injury accident in the 500 block of N. Huntington road. A car driven by Warren Johnson of Benton struck a car driven by Charles B. Hall of Syracuse almost head-On. Johnson was treated at a local doctor’s office for a cut on the chin. Total approximate damage to the ’62 Chevrolet and ’57 Oldsmoble was $2,300. Warren Johnson was cited in JP Gill’s court for driving while under the influence of intoxicants. Fine and cost, $59.75 and loss of drivers license for one year. On May 26, Chief Enyeart investigated a personal injury accident at South Huntington and Pearl st. Mrs. Samuel Larson of Syracuse drove her car into the path 04 a pick-up truck driven by Walter T. Klemm, of Elkhart. Both were treated at a local doctor’s office forminor injuries. Approximate total damage was sl,500. Mrs. Larson was cited in JP Doty’s court for failure to yield the right-of-way. THE HARRY HAABS ENTERTAIN FOR MOTHER Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haab of Milford entertained at a dinner on Sunday in honor of Mrs. Haab’s mother, Mrs. Edwin Bell of Bourbon. Others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Grosvenor and Mary Ruth and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bell and Brian, all of Bourbon; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hoffer, Lee Ann and Lani Kay of Warsaw; and Clark Crafton of Indianapolis. Mrs. Bell will be 81 on her next birthday. _ .... _

Thursday, May 31, 1962

Methodist Church - , (Continued from page 1) together as a practical unit. Rest rooms are located at each end of the corridor. The church currently has its own water, supplied by a 4” well drawing water from 105’ below the surface. The furnace room is equipped with a 1,500,000 btu boiler which Will be heated with natural gas. The entire building is to be heatj ed with hot water, the system divided into four heating zones. Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and the seeding of the lawn are scheduled to be completed in the next few weeks. It is hoped that the completion of the main kitchen, the parlor kichenette, and the furnishing of the class rooms, with the most essential furniture can be accomplished early this summer. Landscaping and draperies are the items hoped for before the sximmer season is over. The present building committee consists of Frank Hale, chairman, Mrs. Wm. T. Jones, Jr., secretary; and Mrs. James Hughes, Dr. Eugene Yoder, Clifton Kinder and the trustees, Harry Alfrey, Dr. Jack P. Clark, vice chairman, Millard Hire, Robert Hulley, Charles W. Kroh, Paul Lantz, Jack Ridings, R. T. Searfoss, Sr., and Ralph Thornburg. The congregation now' looks forward to the consecration service on June 24, at 3 p. m. with Rev. James Armstrong as the speaker and invites the public to attend.

Milford Locals Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nyce and Vickie Sue of Milford were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Neibert and daughters, Barbara and Mary Jo at North Webster. » . . Mr. and Mrs. John Mullinix of Milford had as Monday overnight guests, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hesse of Fort Wayne. Miss Blanche Sensibaugh has rented the Barnes home on the I corner of Emeline and Henry streets in Milford. Mrs. Marie Miller of Nappanee visited her brother, Paul Ruch, Milford, Sunday afternoon; Mrs. Miller is a teller in the Nappanee bank. Mrs. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ruch of South Bend attended the Milford alumni banquet the night before. Mrs. C. W. Jessop and daughter, Mrs. Cecelia Mercier, of Con- [ nersville came to the home of t their daughter and sister, Mrs. Harry L. Beer, and Mr. Beer at ■ Milford last Thursday. On Friday , evening they attended the commencement exercises of the Beers’ [ son, Robert Jessop Beer, a Warsaw high school graduate, in the Billy Sunday tabernacle at Winona Lake. Mrs. Jessop and Mrs. Mercier also visited the K. D. Jessop home in Milford before returning home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mynhier, Carol and Mark of Milford were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Shull, Rodney and Donald at Columbia City.. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mullinix and Bill of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Frank Colburn and daughter of North Manchester were Friday overnight guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mullinix and daughter at Milford. Mrs. Paul Cormany and Steve and Howard Woodward, Jr., all of Milford, attended commencement exercises at Pierceton last Wednesday. Mrs. Cormany’s nephew, John Scott, and a friend, Jerry Hartman, were in the graduating class. Mrs. Walter Nyce and Vickie Sue of Milford were Monday morning callers at the home of Mrs. Tim Hummell and daughters at Shoe lake. Glenn Price, Jr., Ron Baumgartner and Freddie Haab attended the 500 Mile Speedway races at Indianapolis on Memorial Day. Also attending the races from Milford were Dick Sharp, Joseph Jessop, Phil Weisser and Mike Treesh. Mrs. Harry Crafton and Mrs. Clyde McDonald of Milford attended commencement exercises at Concord high school on Monday night. Patricia Griffith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Griffith of Dunlap and granddaughter of Mrs. McDonald, was one of the 104 graduates. Mrs. Henrietta Chicchio of Albuquerque, N. M., will leave Milford on Saturday after spending two weeks with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Stoller, and her brother, Richard Brunjes. Mrs. Bemiece Stiffler Leiter of Sidney was at the Milford cemetery Decoration Day to visit the graves of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leiter live in a trailer and spend the winter in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ramey and Judy, Mr. and Mrß. James Shockney and David and Miss Marjorie Duncan, all of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Duncan of Milford; and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Deeter of Leesburg were Friday evening guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duncan at Milford -

Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bushong and Johnny, all of Waubee lake, went to South Bend on a shopping trip over the week end. John Bushong of Milford spent a recent week end in New Paris with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hire. Mrs. Bernard Keller and Kathy of Muncie are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dewart, Marcia, Susanne and Jon of Milford. Mrs. Keller was formerly Sharon Dewart. Saturday evening guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Durward Seely of Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Johns and Mrs. Donald Phillips and Sabrina, all of Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Webster of Pierceton, Mr. and Mrs. William Main of Leesburg, Mr. and Mrs. Elery Nellens of Mentone, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd McKibbin of Atwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harlan of Milford were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Me Kibbin of Milford. Mr.and Mrs. Nelson Madlem of Elkhart were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baumgartner. The latter spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. George Harley at New Paris. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Tucker of Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Tucker and daughter Melody of Silver Lake and Mr. and Mrs. William Tucker of Claypool. Dr. H. C. Snyder of Milford was an afternoon caller. Rev. and Mrs. Theo Beer and Mrs. Shirley Clayton of Milford visited the Bremen Apostolic Christian church during Sunday services. MASS MEETING TO BE HELD AT CAMP MACK Mass meeting for members of the northern Indiana district, Church of the Brethren, will be held Sunday afternoon and evening, June 3, at Camp Mack. The day was planned by the Men’s Fellowship of the district. Richard Whitmer, president of the men’s group, will preside at both meetings. Fellowship in singing in the afternoon which starts at 2:30 qx m. will be led by Rev. Perry Huffaker. Devotions will be given by Marvin Burger and special music will be presented by the Pine Creek church men’s chorus. The address for both sessions will be given by Rev. E. Paul Weaver of the Central Indiana District. The evening meeting which starts at 7 p. m. will have Harold Parks as a song leader and Harold Bolinger will give devotions. There will be two special numbers of music, one a quartet by some minister and the district male quartet. Benediction will be pronounced by Maurice Metzger.

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Syracuse Honor Roll

The narties of the second semester and the last six weeks’ grading period honor roll students have been released today by Syracuse high school principal Sylvester Amsler. Those on the distinguished honor roll for the second semester are George Cox, a senior; Ann Vanderford, a sophomore; and Linda Pilcher, a freshman. Those on the regular honor roll are seniors: Marilyn Martin, Richard Kowallik, James Warner, Jane Searfoss, Jill Thornburg, Richard Combs, Tom McClintic, Tom Martin, .Michele Miller, Carol Scott and Earl Roberts. Juniors are: Albert Bauer Vicki Cecil, Vicki Firestone, Sally Fosbrink, Sylvia Karesh, Mike Storms, Richard Simon, Mary K. Graf, James Stefanski and Jerry Kirkdorfer. Sophomores are: Sandra Speer, Bobbie Stiver, Tom Kramer, Kenneth Martin, Judy Stucky and Pat Appenzeller. Freshmen are: Cathy Wells, Jeraldine Bauer, David Jones, Terry Webb, George Lung and Lynn Pittman. Eighth graders are: Jayne Poynter, Mary Barb Immel, Sally Searfoss and Rebecca Smith.

Summer Reading Program Starts At Syracuse The summer reading . program at the public library for children grades 1-5 will begin Monday June 4 and continue 10 weeks to August 11. The theme is “Book Parade.” The aim is for each child to read 10 or more books of t his or her grade or reading level during the ten week period. Award ribbons will be given all children entering the program and those reading 10 books or more will also receive diplomas at a party held for them at the close of the program. Children should register early in the program so that reading may be a pleasure and not a race aginst time. All children in these grades are invited to join the club and read books from the children’s room at the public library. The room is open each day except Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. \ TO BUILD NEW HOME Mr. and Mrs. Michael Reuter plan to build a new one-story brick veneer home just west of the Baumgartner service station in Milford. TREE FALLS NEAR HOLDERREAD HOME A large maple tree fell hear the Merle Holderread home on west Catherine street during last Friday’s rain storm and had to be removed.

Seventh graders - are: Tim Yeager, Robert Searfoss and John Kramer. Those on the distinguished honor roll for the final six weeks’ grading period are Vicki Cecil, a junior, and Ann Vanderford, a sophomore. Those on the regular honor roll are seniors: Jill Thornburg, Jane Searfoss, George Cox, Tom Martin, Richard Stowallik, Marilyn Martin. Sharon Rondot, Richard Combs, Carol Scott, Earl Roberts and James Warner. Junors are: Sally Jo Fosbrink, Mike Storms, Vicki Firestone, Mary K. Graf, Albert Bauer, James Stefanski and Richard Simon. Sophomores are: Bobby Stiver, Tom Kramer, Sandra Speer, Kenneth Martin, Joe Hibschman, Judy Stucky, Pat Appenzeller and Dennis Buhrt. Freshmen are: Cathy Wells, Jeraldine Bauer, Tom Clayton, Linda Pilcher, Lynn Pittman and Terry Webb. Eighth graders are: Jayne Poynter, Mary Barb Immel, Sally Searfoss and Max Brower. Seventh graders are: Joan Buhrt, Susan Kitson, Tim Yeager, and John Kramer.

MILFORD - LEESBURG Hospital Notes Mrs. Billy Little of Milford was admitted for minor surgery last week at the Goshen General hospital and released Monday. Rudolph Sierk, r 2 Milford, was admitted to the Murphy Medical Centerin Warsaw last week. Mrs. Kenneth Wilkerson of r 2 Leesburg was dismsised from the Whitley County hospital in Columbia City last week. Mrs. Donna Reed of r 1 Leesburg was admitted over last week end to the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. Terry Yeiter, r 2 Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center over the week end for the removal of a chicken bone from his throat. Walter Lippincott of Milford was admitted to Goshen General hospital over the week end for major surgery. Mrs. Lloyd Harley of Leesburg was admitted for minor surgery at the Goshen hospital over last week end. Determine Inheritance The inheritance has been determined on the Arch DeFries estate at Milfod. Heirs include the wife, Ruth DeFries of Milford, $23,055.21; a son, Donald, of St. Joseph, Mich., $12,586.70; grandchildren, Larry, Alan, Jayne and Dougles DeFries, all of St. Joseph, SI,OOO each.

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Lakeland Art To Cooperate With American The Kosciusko County American Art Gallery announced that the Lakeland Art Association, located at Warsaw, has expressed through its president, Dean Miner, its desireto co-operate in the forthcoming exhibition. In a letter received from Mr. Miner dated May 25, authorization was given to the American Gallery to use the name of the Lakeland Association in connection with, and pertaining to the gallery. This permission was granted as a result of a meeting of the principal officers of the Lakeland Art Association, namely, Dean A. Miner, president; Bertha Sisk, vice-presi-dent; Gladys Huffer, treasurer; and Vivian Lindsey, secretary, held on May 24 at the residence of

Many Thanks! • We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of the community who visited us during our Open House Sunday. • Your thoughtfullness will be long remembered. Huntington Building William!. Jones Mary Bushong Real Estate & Insurance Beauty Salon Dr. Wendel R. Shank C. E. (Ed) Tatman Optometrist Public Accountant R. Leon Connolly E. L Sechrist Attorney-At-Law Electronic Engnieer

the treasurer, who acted on the behalf of the members of the association. With both the Lakeland and the American having one common goal and the same ideals and acting in harmonious union, many extra advantages will accrue to the artists as well as the patrons. Both the Lakeland and the American will open membership lists, giving to our country and state artists, places where the public may view the artist’s work with various exhibitions being held throughout the year. It has now been established that Syracuse will be the ‘host’ community and the Lakeland Art Association the ‘host’ club for this year. Three other towns in our county will be asked to become host communities next t year, with new ones each year.

Mrs. Louis Battenfield of Fort Wayne visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duncan, and Max of Milford over the week end.

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