The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 January 1968 — Page 15

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|— -HEALTH & SAFETY — Mainly for Mothers Ly Carol Hart •

Mom Was a Medicine Man

In Fifteenth Century America, the Northwest Pacific Coast Indians thought nothing of letting women of mature years become medicine men. These women were believed to have supernatural powers of healing. Now, in Twentieth Century America, mothers are not deemed to

have supernatural powers of healing, but they have learned from doctors, nurses and pharmacists, and from practical experience, much about care of sick members of their families. I The Council on Family Health says mothers can help relieve the ' pain and misery of illness and encourage the healing processes by planning a daily routine for the patient. * In the morning, wash or help the patient to wash face. and hands, comb and brush the hair, and brush the teeth. Straighten bedding and patient’s clothes. . Ventilate the room. Give medica--1 tion if required. Serve breakfast. I Never leave medication within reach of the patient. A good idea is to place a bell or some sort of calling device on the night table. At night, arrange the sick person as comfortably as possible, and try to get some rest and sleep yourself. The last thing a family needs when a member is sick, is for the homemaker to become ill and exhausted. Unless directed by the doctor, it is not necessary for mother to wash her hands with disinfectants each time she does something for the patient. Soap and will do. If-4he patient is a small or

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' 4 ill i hE - helpless child, and there is no , safety rail on the bed, falls can • be prevented, by backing chairs against the side of the bed. When the weight of covers brings discomfort to the patient, they can be lifted by placing a wrapped cardboard box, a rolled ■ up blanket or a pillow under the • covers. If there is no regular bed table, try an adjustable ironing board. Place it by the bedside so that 1 one end projects over the bed.

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Robert J. Wilkerson Dies in South Bend

Robert J. Wilkerson, 74, r 4 Syracuse, died January 22 at 2:23 p.m. in the St. Joseph hospital, South Bend. Mr. Wilkerson was born March 13, 1893, at Union City to Emma and Mason Wilkerson. He had resided at Syracuse since August 1952 moving from Marion. On January 31, 1942, he married Helen Young at Portland. The Wilkersons own and operate Wilkerson’S Paint and Wallpaper store at Syracuse. He was a former salesman for Bill Kuhn Chevrolet Sales at Marion. He was a former member of the Elks at Marion and Union City, honorary president of the WawaseeSyracuse Bowling League, and a member of Post 223 American Legion at Syracuse. Surviving with the widow are four sisters, Mrs. A. M. (Abbie) Shockney, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Peter J. (Cleo) Dennerlein of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Blance Johnson, Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Hanmer, Carmel; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the Harris funeral home, Syracuse. Rev. James Shockney of the Atlanta, Hl„ Christian church will officiate. The body will be taken to the 1.0.0. F. cemetery, Marion, where graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. with burial following in the cemetery. Memorials may be sent to your favorite charity. Mrs. Ernest C. Christy Mrs. Agnes M. Christy, 66, of r 1 Leesburg, died at 2:45 a.m. Friday in the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Death was due to complications. following an illness of three months. She had been a resident of the North Webster area for 17 years. Mrs. Christy was born December 30, 1901, at Racine, Wis., to Albert and Jeanette (Lynch) Larson. On December 26, 1923, she married Ernest C. Christy. She attended the Sacred Heart Catholic church at Warsaw. : TO CLASSIFY TOO LATE SARAH COVENTRY has openings in surrounding areas. No investment, canvassing or delivery. Write P. O. Box 23, Syracuse, Ind., 46567. < J 24, 31, F 7 HELP WANTED: Male. Apply Milford plant. Drive lift truck, learn cutting canvas. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Syracuse Enterprise.

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Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Ernestine) Harlachee, Osceola, Mrs. Jeanette Metzger, North Webster, and Miss Carol Ann Christy, at home; two sons, Herbert, South Bend, and George, Royal Oak, Mich.; two brothers, Marvin Larson, VanNuys, Calif., and Eugene Larson, Chicago, Ill.; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Sacred Heart Catholic church, Warsaw. Rev. Eugene Zimmerman officiated and burial was in the Oakwood cemetery. i Hany B. Koher Harry B. Koher, 84, Elkhart, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 16, of exposure. He was bom August 19, 1883, at Cromwell and was married to Bertha C. Kincaide on December 24, 1904. She preceded him in death. Mr. Koher had been employed by the Day’s Transfer Company for 40 years, retiring in 1954. Surviving are a son, Harold L., Elkhart; a daughter, Mrs. Eloise Simon, Elkhart; two brothers, Walter of Syracuse and John of Cromwell; five sisters, including Mrs. Purl Mock of Syracuse and Mrs. Eva Mock of North Webster. Funeral services were held Friday at Elkhart. Rev. Ira L. Crise, pastor of the Faith Tabernacle, officiated and burial was in the Rice cemetery. Clayton Witmer Funeral services were held at the North Webster funeral home Sunday for Clayton Witmer, 95, who died at 10:40 p.m. Thursday at the Whitley County hospital where he had been a patient for one day. Death was from complications. Rev. George Pontius, pastor of the Church of the Brethren at Dutchtown, officiated. Burial was in the Hire cemetery at Millersburg. Mr. Witmer had been ill for about one year. He was a retired farmer. He was bom in Elkhart county on September 18, 1872. His parents were Isaac and Martha (Hire) Witmer. He lived in the North Webster - Pierceton area almost his entire life. He was married twice and his widow Zona Price survives. He was a member of the North Webster Christian church. Survivors in addition to his widow are one cuse two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Vera) Stocker of Dunnellan, Fla., and Mrs. Robert (Zelma) Kern of r 1 Leesburg; 10 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; 30 greatgrandchildren; 10 step-great-grand-children; three great-great-grandchil-dren; three step-great-great-grand-children; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Glen. Mrs. Alfred Gainer Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Chicago for Mrs. Alfred (Helene) Gainer of that city, a native of Milford. Mrs. Gainer was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lantz who resided at. one time on north Main street. She attended school in Milford and sang at the Grace Brethren church. She died Sunday of severe burns. Burial was in the Evanston cemetery. Walter S. Yoder Walter S. Yoder, 85, of Peoria, 111., died January 16 in a Peoria hospital of a heart ailment. He was born February 26, 1882, to Jacob and Elezan (Carr) Yoder at Ligonier. On June 29, 1910, he married Henrietta Ballard of Peoria, who survives. In 1958 he retired after 52 years as a telegraph operator with the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. Surviving in addition to the widow

are four daughters, nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild and one sister, Miss Edna Yoder of Syracuse. Funeral services and burial were at Peoria. Mrs. George Harley Mrs. George (Mdlie M.) Harley, 85, of New Paris, mother of Wayne Harley of Leesburg, died at 5 a.m. Friday in the Goshen hospital. Death was due to complications following an illness of one year. Mrs. Harley was born-September 22, 1882, at Etna Green, the daughter of Isaac and Miranda (Haseman) Gaskill. She was united in marriage to George Harley on February 22, 1906. He preceded her ir death in 1952. She was a member of the Etna Green Evangelical United Brethren church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Kurtz of Silver Lake; seven sons, Floyd of Argos, Clifford of Warsaw, Milo of North Manchester, Daniel of Kendallville, Walter of Huntsville, Ala., Donald of Goshen, and Wayne of Leesburg; a number of grandchildren and great-grand-children; and one sister, Mrs. Zora Babcock of Elkhart.

Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Sunday in a Warsaw funeral home. Rev. Robert Parsons of New Paris officiated and interment was in Stony Point cemetery. Mrs. Edith A. Shiffer Mrs. Edith A. Shiffer, 101, of r 2 Syracuse, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Alfran nursing home. Mrs. Shiffer was bom in Indiana on September 22, 1866. She had lived at Lake Wawasee, Goshen and Fort Wayne. Her husband, Joseph, preceded her in death in 1913. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. William Benninghoff, Lake Wawasee, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in the Ulrey-Sedgwick funeral home, Cromwell, on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Grace Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETS The Syracuse American Legion Auxiliary unit 223 met Tuesday night for its regular January meeting. The president, Mrs. T. L. Kline, presided and heard the reports. A report was given on the three Christmas baskets and three fruit and cookie plates that had been delivered in town and nursing homes. A Girls’ State delegate and alternate were chosen and will be notified later. Girls’ State will be held at the Indiana university campus on June 23 to 30. A report of the district meeting held January 10 at Warsaw was given by Mrs. Kline. Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Tim Darr and Mrs. Roy Sarjent attended. A letter was read from the Business and Professional Women’s club asking the unit for help on its Civic Night at Syracuse on March 29. A discussion was held. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Betty < Dust, Mrs. Leonard Nichols and Mrs. Fred Dust. SYRACUSE LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Orval Coon and children of near Markelville were at Syracuse on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson and sons, Syracuse, entertained on Sunday Mr. and, Nirs. Ted Method and daughter, Olyson, Mrs. Eloise Method, Mrs. Myrtle Robinson and Miss Katherine Rothenberger.

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Leesburg-Oswego News

Boy Scout Troop 17 Camps At Pioneer Trails Boy Scout troop 17 had a winter survival campout at Pioneer Trails over the week end. Dick Allen and Hal Strong spent the night with the ' scouts. David Gosser, pastor of the Methodist church, conducted the worship Service at the camp Sunday morning. Mrs. Richard Vanator Hosts Tippy Lee Club Mrs. Richard Vanator was hostess Wednesday night to members of the Tippy Lee club. Mrs. John Moneyheffer was cohostess. The club books for 1968 were given and the programs discussed. There were two new members present, Mrs.- Pat Murphy and Mrs. Hal Strong. Mrs. Raymond Custer gave the meditations. Roll call was answered by giving “’New Year Resolutions I Wish My Husband Would Make”. Mrs. Dick Allen gave the history of the song “The More We Get Together” and all sang the first verse. Mrs. Richard Vanator reported on the presidents council meeting. The club voted to have a bazaar during Leesburg Days. Mrs. Max Shively won the mystery prize. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Leesburg Successful Fanners Meet On January 9 in the Leesburg Methodist church basement the Leesburg Successful Farmers held their second 4-H meeting. Roger Smoker, president, called the meeting to order. Debbie Smoker and Derk Ferverda gave the 4-H and American pledges. New projects and future 4-H events were discussed. Paula Albert and Judy Bishop led recreation. Refreshments were served by Pam, Derk, Debbie and Roger Smoker. There were 34 members present, two leaders and one guest. The next meeting is February 13 at 7:30 in the church basement. Ruth Missionary Circle Meets Thursday Afternoon The Ruth missionary circle of the Oswego Baptist church met Thursday afternoon in the church. Mrs. Zoa Metcalf gave the devotions and read an article on the “Promises of God”. The lesson was given by Mrs. Mabel Lippincott on “They Fell Silent and Listened”. It dealt with the problems in the early church and the modern church. A discussion period followed. A letter was read from special missionaries. Address Os PFC Robert D. Smith PFC Robert (Doug) Smith who was wounded while on duty in Viet Nam is now suffering with hepatitis. His address is as follows: PFC Robert D. Smith US 55943540 6th Convalascent Center APO San Francisco, Calif. 96377 PFC Smith will be in bed at least four more weeks and will appreciate hearing from his friends. Nolan McConnell Completes Army Service Nolan McConnell, who has been serving in the army at Fort Hood, Tex., has completed his service duty and he and Mrs. McConnell are residing at Hillcrest Mobile Village. They arrived back last Thursday and spent two days with Mr. and Mis. Roger McConnell. SMM Meets At Stauffer Home At Winona Lake The Little Sisters, and Juniors of SMM met at the home of Kathy Stauffer at Winona Lake Monday night. Vicki Alexander served as leader. The Bible study was given by Mrs. Howard Immel and the mission study by Mrs. Marlin Rose. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

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Wednesday, January 24, 1968

Three Arts Club Meets Monday Night Mrs. Dick Klopenstein was hostess on Monday night to the Three Arts club. Members answered roll call by giving their favorite recipe. Devotions were given by Mrs. Larry Hartman and the program on handiwork by Mrs. Klopenstein. A white elephant sale will be held at the next meeting. The door prize was won by Mrs. Manis Miller. The officers for this year were elected with Mrs. Manis Miller chosen as president, Mrs. James Fox, vice president; Mrs. Mike Noel, Secretary; and Mrs. Jim Miller, treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. ATTENDS CHURCH SERVICE AT CAMP CREEK BRETHREN CHURCH Mr. and Mrs. Max Shively, Mrs. Inez Shively and Mrs. Iva Etter attended church services at Camp Creek Brethren church on Sunday evening. Mr. Shively led the congregational singing and also sang a solo. Orvil Kilmer is the minister. Cub Scouts Go Skiing Pack 29. Den 2, of the cub scouts spent Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20, skiing. Those attending were Ted Hughs of Warsaw, Sam Timmons, Mitch Rader, Paul Smith, Pat and James Fox, James Guy and Randy Graber of Leesburg. They were taken by their den mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Timmons. Ricky and Pam Timmons of Leesburg and Junior McKinney of Warsaw were guests. Boy Scouts To Celebrate 60th Anniversary The boy scouts are celebrating their 60th anniversary February 512. All boy scouts are to wear their uniforms at all social functions and at school. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Timmons are the local den parents, working with the cubs. In honor of the anniversary the cubs are holding a pop bottle drive in February. January Meeting Os Eight Square Club

The January meeting of the Eight Square club was held at the home of Mrs. Noel Rhinehart with Mrs. Charles Osborn as assistant hostess. Mrs. Melvin Gunter gave the devotions and Mrs. Robert Lozier the lesson on “Housekeeping Techniques”. Roll call was answered by giving a good idea for the club and the dues were paid for the year. Fire safety in the home was the subject used for the health and safety remarks by Mrs. George Armbruster. Mrs. Melvin Gunter reviewed the song “The More We Get Together”. Mrs. Russel Harmon, vice president, opened the meeting. Mrs. Noel Rhinehart, president, handed out the club books and told of the plans outlined for the year. She also gave a report on the presidents council meeting. Refreshments of sandwiches, chicken salad and coffee were served to the 18 members present. Martha Circle Has January Meeting There were seven members present at the January meeting of the Martha circle of WSCS held at the home of Mrs. Herschel Albert Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Albert gave the devotions and also the lesson serving as’ narrator for a dialogue in which other members participated. SURPRISE PARTY ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. Max Miller was surprised on her birthday January 16 when Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miller and children of Warsaw, Mrs. Wayne Huffer and daughters of Clunette, Mr. and Mrs. George Vancuren and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Allen and family came with ice cream and birthday cake and spent the evening with the Millers.

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FAMILY BIRTHDAYS HONORED SUNDAY .NIGHT The birthdays of Wallace and Morris Huffman and Mrs. Fred Buckingham were honored with a birthday supper Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Huffman. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lester Vandermark and family and Wes Stouder of Warsaw, Mrs. Wallace Hirffman and Mr. and Mrs. Gary Landis. BIRTHDAYS HONORED Mrs. Peggy Green of Goshen and Charles Dye were honored at a birthday dinner Sunday at the Charles Dye home. Guests were Mrs. Peggy Green and daughter of Goshen, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dye, Mrs. Bernice Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dye and family. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teeple spent the week end with their son Rodney at Wheaton college. They attended a gymnastic meet in which Rodney participated. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stockey have gone to Florida to spend the next few weeks. Mrs. Nettie Teeple was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Teeple. In the afternoon they all visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koher at Syracuse. Mrs. Anna Bishop spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. John Longfellow at Elkhart. Mrs. Nellie Anglin and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ginther visited Mrs. Charles Ed'ler near Community Center Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Edler is ill at her home. Rev. Neal Beery of Beaumont, Calif., will arrive by plane at Fort Wayne Monday night. He will visit Mr. and Mrs. Howard Immel and Lisa and will attend the board of evangelism meetings at Winona Lake Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Iman Rookstool, who has been a patient the past several weeks at the Goshen hospital, returned to her home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Dye spent the week end at Chicago. Mrs. Max Noel of Greenwood and Mrs. Joe Shissler of Plainfield spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom. Mrs. Manda Stackhouse retamed home Saturday morning after visiting the past weeks at the home of Mr. and Mfcs. Ned Ratcliff at Liberty, Miss. She was met at Kankakee, Hl., by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sands Friday night and she spent the night with them. They brought her to Leesburg and returned to their home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter visited Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kuhn Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Homer McVicker of Hartford City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irvine. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fisher of -Milford were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Boggs and daughters of Warsaw spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Donald Boggs. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pulver of • Woodburn were Saturday overnight ■ guests of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Kam- ; merer and Larry.

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