The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 April 1969 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Melvin Gard Mrs. Bessie Gard, 90, Largo, Fla., a former resident of Lake Wawasee, died Thursday morning at Largo of cancer and complications. She had lived in Florida for the past ten years. Mrs. Gard was born in Noble county July 17, 1878 and was a member of the United Methodist church at Cromwell. Her husband, Melvin, died in June 1955. Surviving are a son Merritt of Kendallville; one daughter, Mrs. Marcile Reyckert., Largo,’ Fla.; five grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at Cromwell. Rev. Lewis C. Westerbarger officiated and burial was in the Indian Village cemetery. — ' < Walter Coleman Walter Coleman, 59, r 4 Syracuse, died at 5:50 a.m. Friday in the Goshen hospital,,, where he had been a patient since March 26. He had suffered a heart attack last June. Mr. Coleman was bom November 8, 1909. at Omaha, Neb., to Walter Reid and Nora (Taylori Coleman. He had lived in the Syracuse area 21 years

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coming from Chicago. He was married June 22, 1946 to Sarah Jean Kell at Maywood, 111. He was an employee of Weatherhead Company and a verteran of World War 11. Surviving with the wife is a daughter, Mary Ellen at home and one sister, Mrs. Gladys Knight of Omaha, Neb. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. in Saint Andrew's United Methodist church at Syracuse. Rev. August Lundquist officiated and burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. Russell S. Mock Russell S. Mock, 78, died at 9 a.m. Sunday in his home in Elkhart. He had been in ill health for some time. A veteran of World War I, he was born June 4, 1890, at North Webster. He was married to Estella Phillips of Plymouth June 16. 1923. Mr. Mock was a member of the Central Christian church; the Kane lodge 183, F. and A. M.; the Accepted Scottish Rite; the South Bend Consistory; and the American Legion. He was a 32d degree Mason. He was employed for 19 years by the Jessen Mfg.

Co., retiring in 1957. Surviving in addition to the widow is a sister. Services were held at Elkhart Tuesday. Graveside services were held in the new Oak Hill eemetcry at Plymouth. Rev. Garrison officiated at both services. Vincent H. Prescott Funeral services were held Monday in the Pierceton Baptist church for Vincent H. Prescott. 82, former Pierceton resident who was living in Warsaw' at the time of his death. Rev. John Jones was in charge of the services. Burial was in the Hillcrest cemetery at Pierceton. Mr. Prescott died at 11:30 p.m., Friday, March 28, at the Murphy Medical Center from complications. He had been ill for several years. He was born on February 9. 1887, and had lived in the Pierceton area until moving to Warsaw' about a year ago. He was married to Essie L. Wolfe in 1920 and she preceded him in death in 1959. He was a retired farmer and attended the Pierceton Baptist church. Survivors include one son, Charles of Kasliof; Alaska: two step-daughters, Mrs. Robert <Goldie* Hammon of North Webster and Mrs. Clarence (Waneta* Houser of North Manchester; one step-son, Henry Johnson of Elkhart; and one sister, Mrs. Vina Snyder of Glendale, Calif. He was preceded in “ death by a son. one daughter and a brother. Flossie B. Cassidy Services were held in the Ligonier funeral home for Mrs. Flossie B. Cassidy,. 61, today (Wednesday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Marion Hickmen officiating. Mrs Cassidy of r 1 Larwill was born in Noble county on July 4, 1907. and lived most of her life in Ligonier. She had resided at her The MAIL-JOURNAL Published by The Mail-Journal every Wednesday and entered as J?econd Class matter at the Post Office at Syracuse, Indiana 4fis<>l. Subscription: $4.00 per year in Kosciusko County; $4.50 outside county.

present address for about six years. •She was married to Kit Cassidy in March 1926. He survives along with a son Raymond of Kendallville; two daughters, Mrs Robert Lewis. South Bend and Mrs. Charles Nissen, Wawaka: and ten grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother. Ralph Miller. Lima. Ohio: and three sisters. Mrs. Mary Hemrick. Mrs. Evelyn Johnson and Mrs. Sadie Kish, all of Fort Wayne. Burial was in Salem cemetery, two miles north of Ligonier. MARRIAGE LICENSE David Lavon McFarren, 32. r . 1 New Paris, maintenance supervisor, and Rose Mary Wright. 25. Milford, factory Worker, have applied for a marriage license in the office of Kosciusko county clerk Bessie I. Himes. HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Mrs. Charles Price of Milford was honored Sunday. March 23, for her 86th birthdav in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hartter of Milford. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Price of Nappanee. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price and family of Elkhart. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Crow of Syracuse, Mrs. Melba Rensberger. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Price and Vickie and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Price, Sr., all of Milford. CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Don Fox of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tom of r 1 Leesburg spent Sunday at Indiana Central college to help David Fox. son of Mr. and Mrs. Fcx. celebrate his birthday. They all attended church services that morning then enjoyed dinner in an Indianapolis' restaurant. Also present was Kent Swartz. Nappanee, a freshman at the college. Syracuse Locals Lt. Col. W. K. Pfingst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold A. Pfingst of Syracuse, has returned to his heme at Rancho Cordova, Calif., after spending a few days with them. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown. Syracuse, spent the week end at Fort Dix, N. J., with their son, Pvt. Joe S. Brown.

Servicemen’s News

JI Joe Brown Stationed In New Jersey Joe S. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brown, Syracuse, completed basic training at Fort Bragg. N. C., on March 14 and is now stationed at Fort Dix, N. J. Joe is a 1967 graduate of Syracuse high school. His address is: Pvt. Joe S. Brown, U 554837893 Co. B. Ist AIT. 3 BDE. 4 Pit. Fort Dix, N. J. 08640. a * k •a* Lt. Sheetz Enters USAF Pilot Training LAREDO, Tex. — Second Lieutenant Bruce H. Sheetz, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Sheetz of r 4, Warsaw, has entered U. S. air force pilot training at Laredo AFB, Tex. Lieutenant Sheetz will fly the

newest air force jet trainers and receive special academic and military training during the year long course. He will be awarded silver pilot wings upon completion of the air training command flying program. A 1964 graduate of Warsaw a Community high school, the lieutenant received his B. S. degree in 1968 from Indiana university and is a member of Phi Kappa Psi. He was commissioned in 1969 upon completion of officers’ training school at Lackland AFB, Tex. His wife, Joanna is the daughter of Philip Correll 111, Audobon Drive. Carmel. Brothers Aboard USS Intrepid . Brothers Richard and Donald Coy, sons of Mrs. Barbara Coy of Syracuse, are both aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS Intrepid at the Philadelphia Navy yard. Richard has be on aboard the Intrepid and was recently joined by his brother Dor aid. Richard is married to the former Nancy Plank of Syracuse Dale Borkholder In ‘Focus Retina* Training Exercise ABILENE. Tex. — U. S. air force Captain Dzle Borkholder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter S. Borkholder of r 1, Bremen, participated in Foe os Retina, a gaint mobility training exercise recently concluded in the Republic of Korea. Captain Borkholder, a pilot permanently assigned to the 516th tactical airlift wing at Dyess AFB. Tex., helped demonstrate U. S. ability to rapidly airlift strategic reserve forces to any overseas area. The exercise included more than 2,500 U. S. based army and air force personnel who linked up with other U. S. soldiers and Korean troops involving 7,000 men. It was the longest airborne assault operation in history, and was under the direction of United States Strike Command and Military Airlift Command. The Captain, a graduate of Bremen high school received his B. S. degree in forestry in 1965

Wed., Apr. 2, 1969— THE MAIL-JOURNAL

CARDINAL LEARNING CENTER newly appointed financial development committee members, from left, Thomas R. Lemon, Carl K. Doty, chairman; George H. Lenke and Bruce Wright will organize and direct upcoming expansion fund campaign to raise $50,000 in Kosciusko county. The center, located in Warsaw, recently announced plans to expand its facilities to make it possible for many more retarded children in the county to receive education.

‘Festival Os Fine Arts’ At Larwill School Fri., April 11

Larwill high school will present a “Festival of Fine Arts" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, in the Larwill gym, with 85 students participating. The art department, under the supervision of “Wilhelmina Van ’ Egdom, will have displays of wax and soap sculpture, chenille craft, plastic casting, block printing, sponge and clya exhibits and paintings in acrylic and water color. The music department, under the direction cf Martha Gilberg, from Purdue university. Lafayette. He was commissioned there upon completion of the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps program. His wife, Phyllis, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge M Sheetz of r 4, Warsaw. Captian Borkholder has compleded a tour of duty in Viet Nam.

will present a program by the seventh and eighth grade singers, high school band, and high school chorus. The band and chorus will perform individually and together, including highlights from the hit ’ show “Camelot.” Folk sengs will be sung by the seventh and eighth graders, plus a clarinet solo by Rhonda Harter, a saxophone trio composed of Kathy Harter, Cheryl and Cindy Blanchard, and a vocal trio consisting of Liz Verba, Debbie Harmon and Robert Jarboe. Syracuse man’s Car Damaged Near Pierceton Cars driven by Thomas Strickler. 37. r 4 Syracuse, and James Hood, 61. r 1 Pierceton, were damaged an estimated $250 Monday when they bumped on SR 13 one mile north of Pierceton at 6:40 p. m. Sheriff David Andrews invest- • igated. I

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