The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 July 1969 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Mrs. May M.Jontz Mrs* Chester R. (May M.) Jontz cf Etna Green died Wednesday, July 23, in Parkview hospital in Plymouth ht 10:40 p.m., where she had been* a patient £or six days. Mrs. Jontz, 83, had been in failing health Jor some time. ' She 1 fas born the‘daughter of pavid and Martha Jane (Miller) BlouglFjuly 2, 1886, in Milford. She was first married to Homer Lewis, who preceded her in death. She then married- Mr. Jontz, deceased, on November 2, 1938. Mrs. Jontz was a member of the Boyrbon Order of Eastern Star and the Etna Green Church of Christ. She was a fifty-year member of the Order of Eastern Star and was past matron of the Warsaw chapter. Surviving are several nieces and nephews from this area. Services' were conducted Saturday at 2:30 pm. in the Etna Greet! church with Rev. Eugene Meyhart officiating, interment was in the Silver Lake cemetery. Tobias V. Yoder Tobias V. Yoder, 99, r 1 Topeka, father of Mrs. Cedric (Mima) Moshel of Syracuse, died on July 21 in an Elkhart nursing home where he had been a patient for 'three years. Mr. Yoder was born near Emma, April 9, 1870, and lived all his life in the-area. He married Martha Yoder in March, 1890, and she died January 25, 1953. Mr. Yoder was a peppermint farmer, and later a popcorn farmer, known as the “popcorn king”. Survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Lizzie) Schrock, and Mrs. Elmer (Rosa) Miller, both of LaGrange; four sons, Rufus, Topeka, Valentine, Moses Lake, Wash., Milo F., Millersburg, and Amzie, Woodstock, Iowa; 32‘grandchildren; 156 greatgrandchildren and 92 great-great-grandchildren.

Garage Sale SATURDAY, AUG. 2 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Second house in the second block on east side of north main street in New Paris. FOR SALE Furniture; dishes, some antiques; canning jars; women’s clothing, size 14; ironing board and many other articles.

Cl "BIG” J \ Annual Summer WjUj)] smsß Suits- Slacks Sport Coats XS - SALE ON - 1/4 81/2 Off Sport Shirts —— F~| Walk Shorts C c A o ß rTe“ Swimwear Sale On Suits And Sport Coats / / ! open . ALL DAY wed. Men's and Young Men's Apparel FRI. NIGHT TILL 8:30 “FORMAL WEAR HEADQUARTERS” Market and Buffalo Warsaw

Funeral services were held Thursday at Shipshewana. Bishop David Bontrager and\ Rev. Daniel Bontrager and \Rev. Earley Bontrager officiated ajjd_ burial was in the Yoder ceme- , tery. Vera Bassett Mrs. Veva Bassett, 75, oF r 1 Leesburg, died July 24, in -the Murphy Medical Center at 4:50 p.m. of complications. Mrs. Bassett had resided at the Prairie View Rfest Home in Warsaw since October 1968. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at a Warsaw funeral home at 2 p.m. with Rev. David Gosser officiating. Interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery at Plymouth. Sar Nell Snodgrass Mrs. John Swain of Anderson, former Syracuse resident, has received word of the death of her granddaughter, Sar Nell Snodgrass, on Friday, July 18. Surviving are her husband, Carl Snodgrass; three her mother and brother, Mrs. Melvin Fox and David of Hialeah, Fla.; a grandmother and step - grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. John Swain of Anderson; and two uncles of Alexandria. Mrs. Ronald Werstler Last rites will be held at l:3y p.m. today (Wednesday) in the\ McHatton funeral home in Warsaw for a former Pierceton resident and a native of Kosciusko county, Mrs. Ronald (Susie P.) Werstler. Rev. Sheldon Duecker will conduct the service. Interment will be in Hillcrest cemetery at Pierceton. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of the service. Mrs. Werstler, 76, died at 11 a. m. Sunday in the Goshen hospital. She had been in failing health for the last ten years. Mrs. Werstler was a former employee of the former Pierceton weekly newspaper, The Pierceton Record, for many years. She was a correspondent for The Pierceton Press in more recent years during the time she was a resi-’ dent of the Kilgore nursing home on old road 30. She was born Decern 1892. in Warsaw to William and Margaret (Long) Werstler. She was united in marriage to Mr. Werstler May 17, 1913. He preceded her in death April 24, 1939. She was a member of the Pierceton United Methodist church Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Clinton (Maxine) Whitney of r 2 Warsaw and Mrs. Ray (Theola) Yackley of Osceola; four

sons, Raymond and Eldon Werstler, former Pierceton residents, now of Warsaw,. Harold Eugene Werstler of Fullerton, Calif., and James Werstler of Laketon; and eight grandchildren. Sanders Services were held in the fuperal home at South Whitley for Sanders S. Bechtold, 22, former -South Whitley resident, living at Ligonier at the time of his death. He was killed early Thursday when the truck in which he was riding went out of control near Bowling Green, Ohio, and went into a ditch. Rev. H. G. Beemen of the Eberhard Lutheran church officiated at the services. Burial was in the South Whitley cemetery. The young man was born on August 19, 1946, in Whitley county, to Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bechtold, His r parents moved to the Ligonier area several years a|o and he was graduated in 1£64 from the Ligonier high school. He was discharged from the armed services in January; I£B3, and had been employed at the International Harvester company in Fort Wayne since that time. Survivors in addition to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bechtold 'f Ligonier are one brother, Richard of Butler; one sister, Mrs. Thomas Spurling of Oceanside, Calif.; and his grandfather, Virgil Smith of South Whitley. Russell W. Cooper Russell W. Cooper, 59, r 6 Rochester, a native of Syracuse, died Saturday in the hospital at Rochester. Death was unexpected. Getter was born November 28, 1909, the sen of .Calvin and Pearl (Warner) Cooper. He married Irene Ann Smolick February 7, 1942, in Chicago. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Robert, Indianapolis, Eugene Allen, Winamac, and Jerry R., serving in the army; his mother, Mrs. Robert Bowman, Manitowoc. Wis.; three grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. James Hammond, Manitowoc. Services were held Tuesday at Rochester. Rev. Allen Johnson officiated and burial was in the Violett cemetery. Noah S.’ Stump Services, were held in the North JVebster funeral home Monday for Noah S. Stump, 95, a life-long resident of the North Webster area. Mr. Stump died in the Luckey nursing home at Wolf Lake Saturday following an illness of several months. Rev. Franklin Orr, pastor of the Merriam Christian chapel was in charge of the final rites. Burial was in the Thorn cemetery near Ormas. He was born in Elkhart coun-

ty on December 7, 1873, to Noah and Mariah (Heltzel) Stump. He was married to Aldine Houtz who preceded him in death 27 years ago. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Harold (Jennie) Cole of Wolf Lake; two sons, Earl of Toledo, Ohio, and Paul of Wolf Lake; six grandchildren and 14 great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and four sisters. Paul Carson Hospitalized After Accident 1 . ■ ■ '■ . A North Webster resident. Paul Carson has been hospitalized in Goshen as the result of an acc.iS dent at 7 a.m. Tuesday. The accident occurred three miles north of North Webster on state road 13 as Carson was passing a semi-trailer. Authorities reported the Carson auto was northbound on the highway and was passing the semi when Carson noticed a car coming from the south-Jmd attempted to pull back into his lane of traffic. In doing so he sideswiped the semi, then the car left the highway and rolled over several times. The truck, driven by Andrew Clemmons, Sr., of Albany, hit a NIPSCo pole causing about $75 damage to the vehicle. The oncoming car, driven by Jimmy Hurst of Richmond, was forced off the highway. Carson suffered multiple abrasions and possible rib fractures. Deputy sheriff Ronald Robinson and state trooper James Risner were the investigating officers. ROBERT AYERS NEW STATE LEGION COMMANDER The new Indiana Department of the American Legion commander is Robert C. Ayers, 43, of Frankfort. He was elected to this post Sunday, July 20, and is the fifty first man to serve in this capacity. Ayers is a World War II veteran and is the past commander of the Frankfort Legioh post. Need an inexpensive lamp for a child’s room? Buy a lamp base at a variety store and make the shade from a painter’s cardboard pail and a piece of colorful cotton fabric. Pin the fabric together on the pail, on the bias of the material. Glue seams down with household cement. CARDS THANKS CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown us following the loss of our father and grandfather, Oliver G. Brown. Helen and Sherree Arthur Mr. and Mrs. Hank Schmidt and Robbie CARD OF THANKS " ; We would like to express our sincere appreciation to our relatives, friends, neighbors, and everyone who expressed their sympathy in so many wonderful ways during our recent bereavement. Our special thanks to pastor Ostrander, the New Salem church, and the McHatton funeral home. Your kindness has helped so much. Mrs. Glenn Deeter * Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Deeter Mr. gnd Mrs. Tom Sands

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Servicemen’s News

MIKE SMITH MIKE SMITH TO ATTEND U. S. NAVAL ACADEMY Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith, Syracuse, have received word that their son, Mike, has been accepted to attend the Naval Academy prep school, a nine month school preparatory to enrollment in the naval academy at Annapolis, Md. Mike has been in the navy since last September and has completed electrical school at Great Lakes and has gone to sea on the Destroyer U. S. S. Goodrich, where he worked with the electrical crew. In June he was enrolled in neuclear power school at Bainbridge, Md., where he was recently promoted to electrician’s mate third class. Just one week after this promotion he was informed of his acceptance to Annapolis prep school. Mike has been working toward the appointment since last May when he first started taking scholastic tests and having interviews with many naval officers. He is visiting his parents now on a six-day leave which will end Friday. ■ti Sixth Son To Enter U. S. Armed Forces August 5 Shown above is Larry Dean Davis,' 19, son of Mrs. Mary Davis of Sidney, who will enter the marine corps August 5. He has enlisted for three years and will begin his-training at San Diego, Calif. Davis is a 1969 graduate of South Whitley high school and has been active in sports through high school. Recently he played right field and was an outstanding player on the South Whitley baseball team which finished the current season with a 10 win and no loss record. His last game was Saturday when he palyed in the tournament. He is the sixth son of Mrs. Davis to serve in the armed forces of the United Stases. Grover G. Davis was killed in Korea while serving in the army in 19ZS; Roy

served in the army in Germany prior to his discharge in 1957; Lowell is serving for the second time in Viet Nam. He served a year in Germany between the Viet' Nam campaigns. James served in the army in Viet Nam, is discharged and lives in Columbia City. Tim was wounded in Viet Nam after serving seven months, and is living in South Whitley. There are two more boys at home: Tom, who will be a senior at South Whitley high school, and Jerry, who attends the Cardinal Learning Center in Warsaw.. John Brubaker Gets Army Commendation Specialist fifth class John E. Brubaker, 19, whose wife, Sherry. lives on r 4 Warsaw, has received the Army Commendation Medal June 10 while serving with the 184th Ordnance Battalion near Din Dinh, Viet Nam. Sp/*5 Brubaker earned the award for meritorious service as a shipment clerk with the .battalion’s 820th Ordnance Company. He is the son of Mrs. Zelda Inhen of Warsaw and Jack Brubaker of r 2 Claypool. Milford Man With Training Unit At Bakalar A. F. 8., Columbus, Ind. BAKALAR AFB — Engineers, bankers, farmers, and mess with many other trades and professions are training for a new technique in aerial combat. Air force reservists of the 931st tactical air support group now on two weeks dhnual active duty training at Bakalar AFB, Columbus, are learning, to fly a new kind of airplane for a new mission: forward air controllers, or FAC’s as they are commonly called in South East Asia. Among the men is Col. Glenn D. Butler of r 2 Milford. The FAC is an almost indespensible part of the air force’s combat profile. Flying light weight, high - performance aircraft, the FAC’s primary job is to seek out military targets unarmed except for a supply of smoke rockets which are fired at targets making them readily identifiable for fast flying and heavy loaded jet fighter - bombers. Training is underway using U--3 aircraft for the first phase of transition from c-119 Boxcars which have been flown by 931st aircrews for nearly 15 years. Second and third training phases combat ready status will be none in 0-1 or 0-2 aircraft as they become available to the Indiana reserve unit. Commenting on the change in mission, the commander, Col. William D. Murchie of Indianapolis, said, “It’s an exciting new phase in our reserve careers and our aircrews see the FAC mission as demanding skillful flying, and accurate coordination .between ground forces and the \ast flying jets fighters. We’re ghtd for the opportunity to train 'Toipthis high priority technique employed daily to assist and protect hard working ground troops. The group’s aircrews and support personnel will end their annual training August 9. Members of some support elements are receiving specialized training at several active duty air force bases throughout the country during the two-week period. Former Syracuse Resident On Hornet SA Neil Stummer, former Syracuse resident, is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, the primary recovery ship for the Apollo 11 recovery mission. Stummer is the nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith. New Address For Stan Wuthrich Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wuthrich cf Milford have received a new address for their son, Stanley. It is as follows: Pvt. Stanley Wuthrich US 303-52-3062 Co. C, 3d Bn., Class 26 US Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234 Groundbreaking For State Leadership Training Center Groundbreaking ceremonies were held July 16 for the Indiana State'• Leadership Training Center south of Indianapolis. Funds for the center will be distributed through the Indiana Future Farmers of America Foundation. Attending the ceremonies from this area included the Scuth Whitley FFA chapter president. Craig Sherbahn, his advisor. Bill McVay and Marv Goble, all of South Whitley.

Wed., July 30, 1969 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Jhaw i » I J LMR. AND MRS. JOHN EVANS Patricia Ann Bisig - John Charles Evans Speak Vows In July 20 Ceremony

Miss Patricia Ann Bisig and John Charles Evans exchanged vows in a 3 p.m. ceremony, Sunday, July 20, in the United Methodist church of North Webster. Rev John Weeks, pastor of the church, officiated in the presence of 70 relatives and friends. The bride’s parents are Mi*, and Mrs. Harold Bisig of Elkhart and Mrs. Millicent Campbell of r 1 Warsaw is mother of the bridegroom. Palms, candelabra and aqua and white shasta daisies were the altar decorations. Organist Mrs. David Nulf played nuptial music. Soloist Maurice Mishler sang “The Wedding Prayer’’, “Because” and “Oh Perfect Love”. Uncle Honors Bride An uncle. Jack Whitt, gave the bride in marriage. She appeared in a floor length gown of peau de soie. The empire bodice was fashioned with a scoop neckline and long tapered sleeves. Alencon lace flowers with pearls and jewels accented the A-line skirt and hemline. A detachable chapel length train, trimmed with lace and jewels, gave back interest to the gown. Lace encrusted with pearls and crystals formed the forward cap 'which held the bride’s bouffant veil of silk illusion. She carried a cascade bouquet of pink, aqua, yellow and white daisies. Mrs. Roger Kern of Syracuse was matron of honor in an. aqua chiffon gown fashioned with scoop neckline and puff sleeves. Multi-colored flowerets inter - woven with chiffon encircled the high rise waist. The A-line skirt boasted a full draped back panel. Her bouffant veil fell from a matching cap of daisies and hair braid. Her bouquet was of white and aqua daisy pom poms. Bridesmaids, Miss Lana Koontz and Miss Paula Hardin of North Webster, wore gowns and headdresses identical with that of the matron of honor. They also carried aqua and white flowers. Ric Clingaman of Syracuse served as best man. Serving as ushers and groomsmen were Greg Shue of r 1 Leesburg and Keven Dwyer of Milford. The bride’s aunt, Mrs. Jack White, with whom she made her homo, wore an aqua lace dress. The bridegroom’s mother wore a three piece knit suit in blue. Both wore carnation corsages tipped to match their dresses. The reception followed in the church social room. The wedding cake formed the centerpiece of the serving table. Miss Lanna Koontz and Miss Mary Newby, cousin of the bridegroom, served punch and cake. Mrs. Stanley Pequignot, sister of the bride, had the guest book. Gift helpers were Miss Cindy Rinker and Miss Pam Tranthum. Both bride and bridegroom are 1969 graduate of Wawasee high school. They are at home in North Webster. He is employed at Cambridge Homes at Syracuse. . ] SYRACUSE" LOCAL David Troyer of Elkhart has been named sales manager of Regent Homes, Syracuse. Regent Homes is one of the four mobile home* divisions of Monarch Industries, Inc., Middlebury.

facts about ‘OUR TOWN’ § Milford, Ind.

Help! Would you like to help us? We have several old Milford pictures and are planning to run them as soon as we find some additional "information. Sidney Reid, a former resident of Our Town, sent some photos of the Mclntire house along with some information and a photo of the first plane to land near Our Town. Mr. Reid, who now resides in Chicago, also sent a picture of his grandmother. Mrs. Omar Neff (Ludwig), and an old Leesburg sign which we» will run, too. We also have several pictures found when a house was wrecked in Warsaw recently. Among the pictures are some of the Dr. Everett Potter family, a train wreck which occurred here several years ago and a photo of the old -Milford Methodist church which burned down in the 1920’5. Do you remember any of the above? Or, do you remember any other interesting facts about Our Town? If so why not give us a ring and relay your information or jot it down and send it to us. We think we have an interesting story started but we need help to finish it. What happened to the weather? Seems fall came a little early or maybe spring returned for a short visit. At any rate, it cooled off Sunday and Monday, burr . . rr . . rr. How about those junior high baseball boys? They won the 5 Lakeland baseball title. We wish them Lick in the tournament now under way. ENTERTAIN AT FAMILY DINNER ON SUNDAY Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert and daughter, Miss Sharon Gilbert of r 1 Syracuse, entertained at a family dinner Sunday at their home southwest of Syracuse. i Guests included Mr. and ’ Mrs. ‘ ] John Halsey and boys of Albion: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Osbun and daughters of South Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hughes and son of Fort Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Halsey, Mr. and Mrs. Ralleigh Halsey and Joyce and Allan Reeve, all of Kimmel., and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Ryman and family of Milford. Attending from Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Max Simon, Miss Mary Simon, Robert Simon, John Simon and two daughters, and Millard Hentzell.

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