The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 12 February 1969 — Page 5

Leesburg-Oswego News By Mrs. Pearl Lyons Phone 453-3921

Service For Pfc. David Brookins Services were held in the Leesburg United Methodist church on Mcnday afternoon for Pfc. David Brookins, who lost his life in Viet Nam. Burial was in the Leesburg cemetery with military rites. 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed Mr. ■ and Mrs. Noel Rhinehart were guests of honor at dinner in a Fort Wayne restaurant Sunday. The dinner was in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. Others attending were their daughter, Mrs- John Dye of South Bend, and Jack Rhinehart of Warsaw, Miss Nevada Lippincott of Warsaw, Mrs. Mabel Lippincott, Oswego, mother of Mrs. Rhinehart, and Miss Marie Lippincott of Fort Wayne, sister of Mrs. Rhinehart. The afternoon was spent socially at the home of Miss Marie Lippincott. The honored couple received silver candleholders <,and two trays. CHARLIE BLANKENSHIP CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Charlie Blankenship celebrated his eighth birthday at a party on Sunday afternoon given by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blankenship, at their home on Ramar Drive in Warsaw. Refreshments were served to Mr. and Mrs- Irvin Bolt, Sr., Calvin and Beverly- Pierceton; Mr. and Mrs. James Earl and daughter of near Warsaw; Mrs. Jean Helman and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blankenship of Leesburg. On Dean’s List At Purdue University Charles Lyons was named on the Dean’s list for the first semester at Purdue university. Students must earn a 5-5 semester index or better and carry a minimum of 14 hours with no grade below a “C”. Charles is enrolled in l the School of Industrial Management. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Lyons. Student Nurse To Be Capped Friday Miss Rita Lewis will be one of 63 freshmen at Parkview Methodist School of Nursing, who will be capped in a service at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the United Methodist church at, New Haven. A reception will follow the ceremony which will be held in the English Hall at the school of nursing. She is the daughter of Mr- and Mrs. Donald Lewis. Tri Arts Has Valentine Party Members of the Tri Arts club met Monday evening in the home cf Mrs. Tay Hess for a valentine party- Mrs. Kenneth Hartman and Mrs. Donald Boggs were co-host-esses. Hearts were played with Mrs Millard Wallace and Mrs. Floyd Smith tying for first prize. Mrs. Morris Huffman received the consolation prize. An election of officers was held with Mrs. Floyd Smith being elected president, Mrs- Millard Wallace, vice president; Mrs. Albert Kammerer, secretary; and Mrs. Tay Hess, treasurer. Pie, coffee, and tea were served, by the hostesses.

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Three Arts Club Meets At Miller Home Mrs. Manis Miller was hostess Monday evening to seven regular members of the Three Arts club and one new member, Mrs. Joe Begthol. Mrs. Miller gave the devoticns and also the lesson on “Improving Yourself”. Roll call was answered by giving a household hint. The names of eight prospective members were voted on and are to be invited to the next regular meeting- Ice cream and cake were served and the remainder of the evening spent in visiting. Mrs. Ronald Taylor Hostess To Missionary Circle Mrs. Ronald Taylor was hostess Tuesday evening to 15 members of the Women’s Missionary Circle and three children. The devotional lesson was given by Mrs. Walter Hunter. Her topic was “Potential and Performance of a Christian”. The project of the evening was the cutting of Christmas cards and of greeting cards to be sent for use to the missionaries. The hostess served refreshments. PTO Meeting Held Tuesday Night John Clay was named chairman and Donald Tarner co-chairman of the fish fry to be held March 29 at a meeting of the Parent-Teach-ers Organization held Tuesday night. Jack Felger, a member of the school administration, spoke on the way the money was spent in the school. Mr. and Mrs. John Clay, assisted by Mrs. William Wildman and Mr. and Mrs. Don Puckett, served refreshments. MYF Has Valentine Party Sunday Night The United Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Saint Valentine’s party Sunday night at the church. A buffet luncheon was served and games played. There were 16 members present and the leaders, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allen and family and Rev. David Gosser. Serving on the committee were Ann Minnick, Amy Ferverda, Mary Strong, and Kay Allen- A MYF breakfast will be held Sunday at 8 o’clock. CALLED MEETING OF TOWN BOARD A special called meeting was held Friday evening at 6 p.m. at the town hall with board members Dick Klopenstein and Frank Rader and marshal Gene Kammerer withdrawing their resignations which they had submitted February 3. The resignation of Harold Irvine was accepted and Donald Tarner will replace him as the third member of the board. Stan Pequignot was appointed as town attorney and he gave the oath of cffice to Mr. Tarner. Polk Farm Equipment Company was authorized to remove snow from the streets when it was two inches or more and less in the uptown area. Gene Kammerer withdrew his resignation and was reappointed temporarily as marshal. The meeting was attended by Dick Klopenstein, Frank Radar, Donald Tarner, Stan Pequignot, Esta Yocum, E. L- West, Rev. David Gosser and a reporter. Sorority Places 75 Containers In Warsaw The Alpha Beta Chapter of Beta Sigma Isphi of Warsaw has placed 75 containers in places of business in Warsaw where people may ccntribute to the Nancy Hunsberger fund. The money will be placed in the First National Bank at Warsaw when gathered from the containers and will later be sent to Leesburg. Don’t forget the tupperware party to be held February 14 at 7 p. m- at the town hall. Proceeds will go to the Hunsberger fund. Every lady is invited tq, attend. Refreshments will be served.

Receives News Bulletin From Germany Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irvine have received a news bulletin that their son. Specialist 4 Jerry Irvine, printed, called The Frankfurter Forum. It is printed each month for the army headquarters in Germany. Past Matrons Meet At Huffman Home Mrs. Morris Huffman, assisted by Mrs. Russel Lichtenwalter, were hostesses Tuesday evening to members of the past matrons club cf the Order of Eastern Star. Following a business meeting, games were played with prizes being won by Mrs- Fred Stookey, Mrs- Dean Ferverda, and Mrs. Christine Hunt. Refreshments were served. » GUESTS IN ALBERT HOME Mr- and Mrs. Dan Albert of El Paso, Texas, now temporarily of Dayton, Ohio, where Dan is attending a six-month schooling at the National Cash Register School on computers, etc., came this week end bringing Mrs. Floyd Hollar, Mrs. Albert’s mother, home after she spent a week nursing her daughter back to good health after a hernia operation. They visited this week end in his parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Albert of Leesburg, and with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hollar of Warsaw. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs- Herschel Albert were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Albert, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charlton and sons, Scott, Craig, and Clark, and Mrs. Mabel Krouse of Leesburg. COMMUNITY NEWS Mrs. Bill Cooper, Susie and Billy of Mishawaka and Mr. and Mrs. Myrtus Custer and Pam called on their mother, Mrs. Lillian Custer Saturday. Lynn Helvey was a Wednesday overnight guest of Susie Blue. Floyd Hollar of Warsaw was a supper guest in the Ed Blue home. Mrs. Edward (Arneal) Gunter had surgery Thursday at the Goshen hospital. Mr. arid Mrs. Clyde Bair are vacationing in the southern states. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kammerer were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kammerer and Chad. The dinner was in honor of the Kammerers 34th wedding anniversary and the birthday of Andrew Kammerer. Raymond Hartman had additional surgery Thursday and is improving at this time. Mrs. Dicjc Allen, Max and Beth shopped in Fort Wayne Friday evening and had supper there. Mr. and Mrs. John Dye were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byrer attended a birthday party honoring Guy Lamb of South Bend Saturday. The party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Britt Haller of Elkhart. Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce May were her brother, Hager Carpenter and wife and son Bill of Winthrop Harbor, 111. Miss Mary Pulver was a Sunday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kammerer. Mr. and Mrs. James Zimmerman and daughter of Nappanee were luncheon guests of Mrs. Helen Zimmerman Saturday. Mr and Mrs. Donald Woods and family of Warsaw and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Goon and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Woods at Burket. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Huffman were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Byrer. Roy BePlatt, an instructor at Fort Benjamin Harrison, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blue and family. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hunter were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Hartman. Mrs. Ora Irvine and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Irvine visited Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence See of Macy Sunday afternoon. Larry Kammerer attended a wiener roast of the FFA and

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David Brookins Buried Monday

Funeral services were held Monday in the Leesburg United Methodist church for David Everett Brookins, 22, who gave his life for his country in Viet Nam on January 31. The youth was the first from Leesburg to loose his life in the war zone. His body lay in state at the Titus funeral home in Warsaw from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when it was taken to the church. Rev. David Gosser conducted the services with burial held in Leesburg cemetery following graveside military rites. Booby Ttap The young soldier died from their girl friends held Sunday afternoon and evening at the Henry Smith lot. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Lippincott and children of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. John Teeple, Mr. and Mi's. Ed Teeple and Charlene and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Teeple spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Nettie Teeple. Mrs. Anna Hartman was a Wednesday night supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hartman. Mrs. Hartman is improved and was able to attend church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tom visited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Redrtip at Chapman Lake Sunday afternoon. Mr. Redrup who was a hospital patient recently is much improved. Toye Edwards is a patient at the Goshen hospital. Mrs. Lillian Custer is staying in the day time with Mrs. Dorothy Wooten who is in traction due to an injury to her back. She will have to be in traction for some time. Elementary And Junior High Science Fair Robert D. Hamman and William E. Dorsey, elementary and junior high school principals at Syracuse respectively, wish to announce the dates for the joint science fair to be held in the old gymnasium in the junior high building. The projects will be set up from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. They will be judged on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 to 11 a.m. The exhibitors are to be present during judging to explain their projects to the judge. The gymnasium will be open to the public Saturday afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come at this time to view these projects. At 4 p.m. there will be an awards program. Ribbons will be awarded to winners at this program. This will also be open to the public. Tins year’s science fair is being planned and organized by Ralph Bushong and Richard Pauley in cooperation with Robert Hamman. It is sponsored by the Syracuse Parent Teacher Association. The students in grades three through eight may participate in this year’s joint science fair. Hie deadline for entries is Friday, Feb. 14. Africa had 11,500,000 square miles.

Fallen Soldier Taken To Final Rest

wounds received while engaged in combat operations. He was hit by fragments from a hostile booby trap. The deceased veteran had only been in Viet Nam for six weeks, landing at Chu Lai on December 22. He had been born in Peru on January 8, 1947, and was a member of the first Leesburg class to graduate from Warsaw Community high school in 1967. He joined the army on July 23 of last year. Surviving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Brookins; are two brothers, Darrell at home and Dennife of South Bend. A sister preceded him in death'.

Circles Os Saint Andrew's Church Meet The Unity circle of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church of Syracuse met Thursday, Feb. 6, at 1 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Robert Searfoss. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Leon Hogue aijd Mrs. Jay Peffley. Mrs. Searfoss, chairman, conducted the business meeting- Devotions were given by Miss Ida Dcardorff. who read an article from Rev. S. M. Lindsay’s paper, a short story by Rev. Kenpeth Hildebrand and a prayer by John Adams, second president of the United States. The prayer is engraved on the mantel over the fireplace in the state dining room of the White HouseMrs. William Brajnmer, presenting the program, read an article titled, “I’ve Got to Talk to Someboy, God”, which gave the refreshingly honest thoughts of a frustrated married’ woman. There were 10 membei's present. The next meeting will be March 6 with Mrs. Paul Lantz as hostessTrinity CircleTrinity circle met Thursday for a 1 o’clock dessert in the church parlor. Mrs. Vern Brinkman, chairman, presided. Announcement was made of work day February 20 in the church. Mrs. Jack Vanderford gave the devotions, reading quotations from Abraham Lincoln, Norman Vincent Peale, and J. Edgar Hoover, all cn faith. Mrs. Brinkman read a poem cn a teacher, in tribute to a late member, Mrs- Mary Gans. Mrs. Estelle Swartz and Mrs. Mae Rinker served cherry tarts in keeping with the February season to nine members and one guest, Mrs. Emory Guy. The next meeting will be March 6, with Mrs. Merton Meredith and Mrs. Ruth Rapp as the hostesses. Mrs. George Kleopfer will give the devotions. Mary Circle Mary Circle met in Fellowship hall for its potluck dinner meeting Thursday evening- Mrs. Elva Connell and Miss Kate Connell were hostesses. Mrs. Murrill Neff gave the devotions and Mrs. Joe Bushong presented the missionary lesson. There were 14 members present. The next meeting will be March 6 at the church with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bushong as hosts. With First Tank Battalion VIET NAM — Marine private first class Chester W. Bond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie N. Bond of r 1 Leesburg, is serving with the first tank battalion, first marine division in South Viet Nam. The battalion supports the division’s infantry units in combat, providing direct support fire. The tankers have road building and river fording capabilities. By using the blade on the “blade tank”, similar to a bulldozer, the tankers can cut roads through dense Vietnamese terrain in order to provide supporting fire to the infantry.

BLUE BIRD GROUP MAKES VALENTINES The Blue Bird girls group of Syracuse, Flying Nightengales, met Monday after school in the scout cabin. They made Valentines for the Cardinal Learning class at school. Refreshments were served to the 13 members and two guests present. Mrs. Thomas Gilbert is the leader, Mrs. Sam Coquillard the assistant and Mrs. Harry Hochstler the sponsor. BUSINESS CARS AGAIN BEING PARKED ON STREET The Syracuse police department reports business cars are again being parked on the up town streets during the day. They should be parked in the parking lots. If this continues the department will again check the meters for overtime parking and the cars will be ticketed for violations.

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SYRACUSE Hospital Notes Mrs. John Walker of Syracuse was admitted to Goshen hospital last week. She was released Friday and is now convalesing in her home. John Dean, Syracuse, was admitted to the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center on Friday and later released. Jody M. Meser, 11, daughter of Kenneth Moser, r 1 North Webster, was admitted to the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center last week and later released. Linda L. Howe, North Webster, is a patient in the Murphy M xlical Center. Diana Spearman, r 1 North Webster, was admitted to the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center Sunday and later released. Hoppy Wise of Syracuse was admitted to the Elkhart hospital Friday after suffering serious injuries at wrrrk. He remains on the critical list. Robert Grimes, manager of VyLactos Laboratories, Syracuse, was taken to the Goshen hosoital Wednesday morning after he became ill at work. Mrs. Thomas (Ada) Schlecht, Syracuse, remains a patient in the Goshen hospital where her condition is reported as fair. The condition of Mrs. Emory Stetler of Syracuse, a patient in the Goshen hospital, is reported to be good. Mrs. Ann White of W. E. Long Drive, Syracuse, is a patient in the Elkhart hospital for observation. Her room number is 268.

Wed., Feb. 12, 1969— THE MAIL-JOURNAL

All Quiet In Leesburg Aguin

All is quiet and serene in Leesburg again, following the return of that community’s town board on Friday night, along with the town marshal.

Another item of important business by the board that had been delayed by the mass resignation of the board and marshal on Monday, Feb. 3, was the appointment of a town attorney. This post went to Stanley Pequignot of Warsaw. Has Public Support The reputure in the official functioning of the town board came when board member Harold Irvine turned in a lengthy letter of resignation on Monday, Feb. 3, charging the other two members, Richard Klopenstein and Frank Rader, with irregularities, citing the hiring of Gene (“Cricket”) Kammerer as town marshal and street superintendent and replacing of the motor in the town’s pick-up truck at a cost of S4OO without his knowledge or consent. Following the reading of the Irvine letter of resignation, a number of townsmen took board members Klopenstein and Rader to task, and pointed out that they were the only two board members to sign the approval for a three-way liquor license for Harry Gladieux’s Sports Inn on highway 15. This is when Klopenstein, the board president, and Rader resigned. Marshal Kammerer also resigned, but told friends later that during the interim period he patroled the streets and did such items for the town that he felt absolutely necessary. Merchants Meet Then, last Wednesday night Leesburg merchants met at the town hall at the urging of Mrs. James (Millie) Engle, president

Leesburg Conciliation Meeting

J. Barton Cox, Syracuse printer who has been a patient in the Goshen hospital since January 24, is showing improvement and is allowed to sit in a’chair for a short time. Don Robbins of Cromwell, a patient in the Goshen hospital, is improving and may be allowed to go home by the end of the week. John Stetler, Syracuse, a patient in the Goshen hospital, is reported to be in fair condition. Keith Whiteman, west Main street, Syracuse, is a patient in the Goshen hospital. He is improving. MILFORD—LEESBURG Hospital Notes Harry Haab of r 2 Milford will enter the Saint Joseph hospital Wednesday for an operation to correct a blocked artery. Robert G. Bain, Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Mrs. Nellie Poe, Milford, was admitted to the Goshen hospital on Monday. Scott Stephenson, 18 - monthold son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stephenson, Leesburg, was admitted to the Murphy Medical Center on Thursday. Scott was dismissed over the week end. James Bryan, r 2 Leesburg, was admitted to the Murphy Medical Center ori Thursday. Miss Brenda Deisch, Leesburg, was dismissed from the Murphy Medical Center on Thursday.

of the Leesburg Merchants’ Assn. After an opening statement by Mrs. Engle urging support of the board, a motion was made by Leesburg grocer Donald Tarner and seconded by Emil West that the board be asked to return. The motion was voted unanimously by the 34 merchants present. All did return but Irvine, and the remaining board members appointed Donald Tarner to the board. The first meeting, then, was held on Friday night, and all appeared to be functioning well again at Leesburg. A first motion at the Friday meeting was a motion given to clerk - treasurer Esta Yocum by Gene Kammerer, “I would like to rescind my resignation as town marshal effective immediately and to be re-employed as such on a temporary basis beginning immediately.” It was accepted and he was re-appointed. Klopenstein and Rader issued a joint statement to Yocum as follows: . “Please be advised that the undersigned has reconsidered his resignation submitted to you on February 3. 1969. Because of the obvious problems the resignations of the three board members have created for the town I feel that as a matter of civic responsibility and for the good of the town I hereby withdraw my resignation heretofore submitted to you. Accordingly, please be advised that my resignation of February 3, 1969, is hereby withdrawn retroactive to February 3, 1969.”

Miss Brenda J. Deisch, Leesburg, was admitted to Murphy Medical Center on Tuesday. Hulda A. Bright, Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center Tuesday. Mrs. Max Eisenhour of r 1 Milford was admitted to the Goshen hospital Tuesday. Mrs. Arneal Gunter, Leesburg, was admitted Wednesday to the Goshen hospitalMrs. Mary Hurd of Milford was dismissed from Murphy Medical Center on Wednesday. Mrs. Glendon Huffman, r 2 Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room of the Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Milford Locals Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Scott of r 3 Syracuse are leaving tomorrow, Feb. 13, for a vacation in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Milford left Wednesday for two weeks vacation in Florida. Mrs. Don Fox of Milford enjoyed Sunday dinner and spent Sunday afternoon with her sister and her family, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Popenfoose, at their home at Shoe lake. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Russel Tom of r 1 Leesburg. Mrs. Tom is a sister to Mrs. Fox and Mrs. Popenfoose. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Schultz of Milford were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Hollar of Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sharp have returned to Milford frpm -their vacation in Pompano Beach, Fla.

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