The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 October 1969 — Page 3
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Luciel Sinn Services were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren for Mrs. George (Luciel) Sinn, 56. The sister of Mrs. Helene Faulkner and .Worth Jackson, both of Milford, Mrs. Sinn passed away at her home at 5:30 a.m. Sunday. She had been in poor health for 15 years. Born near Milford October 2, 1912, Mrs. Sinn was a daughter of Roy and Goldie (Davisson) Jackson and lived all her life in Kosciusko and Elkhart counties. She married Mr. Sinn December 24, 1938. She was a member of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren at £ravelton and a Milford high school graduate. Surviving with the husband, who resides on r 1 New Paris, the sister and brother, are her mother, Mrs. Goldie Peters of New Paris, and another sister, Mrs. Dallas (Irmyn) McCreary of Elkhart. The Rev. Robert Perkins officiated and burial was in the Milford cemetery. Mrs. Alma P. Bowers Services were held Saturday at Warsaw for Mrs. Alma P. Bowers, 74, of Leesburg. The mother of Clifford and Jack Smith, both of Leesburg and Mrs. Herman (Norma) Anglin, also Leesburg, she passed away early Thursday morning at Whitley County hospital in Columbia City, where she was admitted September 19. Death was due to complications following a stroke. Born at Monongahela, Pa., on May 10, 1895, to Samuel and Jenny Kirk, she married George Bowers in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1945. A Leesburg resident since moving from Valparaiso in 1934, she was a member of the Leesburg chapter Order of Eastern Star and the First Church of Christ Scientist at Warsaw. Other survivors include a brother, Samuel Kirk, Park Forest, II!.; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Winchell of Valparaiso; a halfbrother, Charles Davis* and a Half-sister, Mrs. Bertha Miller, both of Chicago; five grandchildren and one great - grandchild. Burial was in Leesburg cemetary.
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Clinton E. Slabaugh Graveside services for Clinton E. Slabaugh, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Slabaugh of r 2 Syracuse, ware held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Union Center cemetery. The child Was born Tuesday in the Goshen and was transferred to the Elkhart hospital where he died Thursday night. Surviving in addition to the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Slabaugh of Nappanee and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hochstetlei’ of Milford. Clint Callander Services were held Thursday afternoon for Clint Callander, 79, of South Bend. He passed away at South Bend at 7:30 Monday evening. A former Milford resident, Mr. Callander is survived by his wife; two sons, Emeral and Elmo Callander, and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Beyers, all of South Bend; a number of grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. Burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. Mrs. Daniel E. Kerlin Mrs. Daniel Emmett (Myrtle Mae Boyts) Kerlin, 79, r 3 Marcellus, Mich., a former Goshen resident, died in her home at 5:10 a. m. Tuesday. She had been ill since 1954, when she suffered a stroke. Mrs. Kerlin was born at Middlebury January 8, 1890. She had lived at Marcellus since 1966, going there from Goshen. On March 10, 1910, she married Mr. Kerlin at Goshen. He died June 26, 1936. Survivors include four sons, Paul E., Syracuse, Elwood F, Marcellus, Karl L., Divide, Colo., and Forrest D., Goshen; and a# adopted son, Kim Suk Bong, Seoul, Korea; seven grandchildren; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday in the Clinton Frame Mennonite church, Goshen, of which she was a member. Rev. Vernon Bontrager and Rev. Stanley Shenk will officiate and burial will be in the Clinton Union Chapel cemetery. Friends may call at the YoderCulp funeral home at Goshen after 7 p.m. Thursday and until 11 a.m. Saturday. The body will lie
in state at the church from noon Saturday until the service at 1 p.m. Lakeland United Fund Volunteers Listed United Fund volunteers from Syracuse, Milford, and North Webster met at the Syracuse fire station Friday to receive information from the county divisional chairman sheriff Dave Andrews and two other UF officers, Sam Duncan and John Hall. Mrs. Tom (Nancy) Prickett, Syracuse chairman, listed her workers as follows: Mrs. Dale Allen, Mrs. Gordon Carpenter, Mrs. E. W. Bechtold, Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner, Bill Dorsey, Mrs. Lenore Evans, Jay Newell, Mrs. Dee Stiver, Jack Nash, Mrs. Jay Peffley, Tom Swartz, Robert Mauzy, Mrs. James Stucky, Mrs. William Brammer, Mrs. Joe Hughes, Mrs. William Peters, Mrs. Fred Byland, A. A. Luyben, Mrs. Steve Carlson, Mrs. Wilbur Smith, Mrs. Robert Day, Don Baumgardt, Mrs. Everado Ganz and Mrs. Larry Claybaugh. Mrs. Prickett reported the Syracuse area benefits received last year from United Fund as: Persons received calls for Red Cross help, 23; blood, 45; Boy Scouts, 242; children at the Cardinal Learning Center, 7; families helped by the Salvation Army, 39; hearing aids, 3; and Camp Fire Girls, 171. The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens will be benefited by the United Fund in 1970. Webster-Milford Gary Eastlund is UF chairman at North Webster. His co-chair-man is Paul Carson. Billy Little is heading the drive at Milford. ACCIDENT NORTH OF PIERCETON SUNDAY Walter Terry Thomas, 26, remains in serious condition in the Murphy Medical Center from injuries received in a one-car crash a mile and a half north of Pierceton on state road 13. He is in the' intensive care section of the hospital. It is known he received a skull fracture, crushed chest and severe laceration but the full extent of injuries is not known at piess time. The young man is a resident of Etna Green and was pulled from the wreck before the car, a late model Corvette, burst into flames. Woody Everly, a Warsaw truck driver, pulled him free. Pierceton firemen extinguished the fire. No other person was found although the injured man insisted there was some one with him. It is believed Thomas was northbound when he failed to negotiate a curve. The car ran off the road into a ditch then flew through the air, burning as it landed after hitting a tree in air. 'l Investigating | officers were state trooper Julian Echterling, state trooper James Risner and deputy sheriff Ron Robinson.
Indiana’s Top Cop Is A Rugged 6 Foot, 4 Inches
By FRANK WHITE TOP POLICEMAN in the state, Robert J. Konkle, Superintendent of Indiana State Police, physically tops many men. For a typewriter portrait, we interviewed Konkle. His rugged build and 6 foot 4 inch frame has been an asset in subduing many criminals during his 26 years on the force. However, his size is not without its drawbacks. The Supply Department for the state asked for bids on three helicopters to be used by the State Police, primarily on patrol of interstate highways. Three firms submitted bids and were invited to conduct demonstrations. Hughes, the low bidder, with a $351,123 price tag on their “500” helicopter made a flight. “It was a bit crowded in there,” Konkle said, alighting from the front seat. A try at riding in the back seat failed when his right shoulder prevented the door from closing. Other bids were $40L703 J»y Fairchild - Hiller and- $444,658 for a Bell Jet Ranger, the Superintendent favors the Bell, .and said “Price is not the answer. It is better to buy a good one.” Konkle contends one helicopter and pilot, plus oneitropper in a car on the interstate could do the work it would Make 18 regular trooper units in’ cars to do. We found Konkle an unusual person. He is experienced in his work, having been appointed to the force by the late Henry F. Schricker during his first term as governor. The desire to follow policework as a career was natural. His father, Leslie Konkle was the oldest man on the state excise force when he retired. Heading the 845 man state force, Konkle is dedicated to his work, and said: “A police officer who takes bribe money, or turns his head, or fails to see violations or to enforce the law is violating his oath to uphold and defend the law. He is more guilty than any of the rest, since he took an oath to uphold the law.” Combined with experience is a deep sense of patriotism. Konkle said, “Those people, whether they be some foreign power or be native, who do want to change our form of government and do not necessarily follow the due process of law, can be considered enemies ... A democracy cannot survive without some regulatory means . . . some law enforcement.” Speaking on education, he said, “in ,my opinion, the education of the youngster as to the true meaning of our freedom, and how it is retained, has been inadequate. “Some of the teachers do not believe in the Viet Nam war and are talking against the war. To me, this is talking against our country. We are talking about
resistance to our government and its laws and authority. Again, it is talking of anarchy.” Konkh warned, “We will lose this Republic by the weight of numbers, numbers of crimes that go unsolved. America is under the greatest attack today that she has ever known in the past century, and it is greater from within, perhaps, than from without.” Underlying his philosophy is a deep religious faith. Konkle has addressed many church groups. His message on religion and police work fits into any church service. He said: “I have met many police officers from all around the world. I have yet to meet the first one that does not believe in a Supreme Being.” In his years of police work, he has survived many close scrapes with death. These include “flipping” his car in an 120 mile per hour chase, flaming gun battles and knife wielding assailants. His standard answer to the question of how he managed to survive has always been “By the Grace of God.” Konkle’s wife, fearing critics might believe him to be a religious fanatic asks why this was his answer. He replies, “What would you have me say? Am I a faster driver, a better shot, stronger physically than other men?” To him, the only answer is “By the Grace of God.” We commented on the high caliber of troopers we have met on the state force. They are required to have high school education or above, are given a series of tests, and are well trained in both police work and in courtesy. Commenting on his men, Konkle summed up saying: “We have people criticize the police saying they are stupid and so on. They talk about police brutality. The people don’t fear to walk the street because of police brutality. That is not why they are afraid to go out at night.”
Dale E. Kuhn Endorsed For Indiana American Legion Commander
Both Hancock Post 119 of Greenfield and the tenth district American Legion have endorsed Dale E. Kuhn for the office of department commander of the Indiana American Legion for 1970-71. The election will be held at the 52d annual department convention in Indianapolis next July. An army veteran of World War If, Kuhn has been an active member of the Greenfield post since his father signed him up in 1946. He has held practically all post offices including commander. He has held numerous district offices including district commander. On state level, he has served on many committees, served as vice-commander and last year led the department to a modern-day high in membership as membership chairman. He is a member of the Methodist church, Greenfield Elks Lodge and Voiture 1415 of the Forty et Eight. Married and the father of two children, David and Dalene, Kuhn is a rural letter carrier out of the Greenfield post office. This past month, he was made a life member of the Greenfield post. Named to head up his campaign committee have been past post commander Bill Bryant of
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r BIRTHS BENO, son Mr. and Mrs. Andrew S. Beno of r 1 Leesburg are the parents of a seven pound, 11 ounce son, born Thursday morning, Sept. 25, in Murphy Medical Center, Warsaw. The mother is the former Barbara Mae Melville. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Dove Melville, Hollywood, Fla., and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beno of' Conneaut, Ohio. WOLFERMAN, Jennifer Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Wolferman of r 1 Milford are the parents of a seven pound, four ounce daughter, Jennifer Lynn, bom on Friday, Sept. 26, in the Goshen hospital. Grandparents of the infant are Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolferman, all of Milford. Jennifer Lynn has a brother, Chris, six, and a sister, Jill, four. WEISSER, Scott Anthony Mr. and Mrs. Larry Weisser of r 1 Milford are the proud parents of a seven pound, nine ounce son, Scott Anthony, born at 8:27 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the Goshen hospital. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Herman Weisser of Milford and maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Caywood, Jr., of North Webster. The greatgrandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fisher of Milford, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Caywood, Sr., Syracuse, and Mrs. Mabel Gordon of Fort Wayne. Mrs. Nellie Jones of North Webster is a great-great-grandmother. JONES, Daniel Morris II Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Jones of r 2 Syracuse are the parents of a son, Daniel Morris Jones 11, born at 9:22 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Goshen hospital. Danny weighed in at eight pounds, nine ounces. The grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Jones and Mrs. Connie Mock, all of Syracuse.
Greenfield and Frank I. Hamilton, Greensburg, past department commander. OCTOBER CALENDAR October 4-5 — Antique show and sale in the 4-H building at Connersville’s Roberts Park on state road 1. October 4-12 — Fall Foliage Festival in Martinsville. Popular festival near Indianapolis has daily events at many locations. October 6-11 — West side nut club fall festival in Evansville. Held on west Franklin street the six-day open air festival attracts approximately 250,000 annually. October 7-10 — Pioneer Women’s Bazaar in Nashville. October 10-19 — Parke County Covered Bridge festival in Rockville. Pioneer activities on the court house lawn performed in costume and tours of Parke County’s 37 bridges. LOCKNEY, TEXAS, BEACON: “The one thing which the Reds respect is force. The Free World can maintain its position only by retaining a weaponry stockpile superior, or at least equal, to that of the Russians. While the enemy continues to advance at a rapid pace, can Uncle Sam afford to do less?”
Wed., Oct. 1, 1969 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
Along Main Street By GEORGIA BUSTER Boy, am I hearing bells? Started to go up to the office of the First Charter Insurance Company, and as I opened the door there was a bell on the inside that tingled as the door was opened. I know several people have bells on their doors at home. I have some I put up at Christmas on both the front and back door. After some time in the hospital, John Auer is home and goes to the station, all ready to work if he is needed. Seems he feels much better since returning home. The Wawasee Jaycees, wanting to do something for the town, went to the city park and took in the pier and lifeguard tower. Since they were short of funds they furnished man power. The Syracuse firemen held their annual picnic in the city park and had a very good attendance. Games were played and a picnic dinner was enjoyed. On September 20, the police and firemen’s, benefit fair’s board had a dinner for all the fair workers in the fire station. Chicken, baked beans, bread and butter were furnished. Mrs. Sara Robbins, a teacher in the school here, has joined the staff of the Bremen Art Center. She will teach the morning classes for children, 6-12, on Saturday. October marks the beginning of the United Fund drive in the area. The fund helps many local organizations, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and Senior Citizens. How is your Christmas shopping coming along? Only 71 more shopping days until Christmas. And do not forget the mail to servicemen overseas must be in the mail this month. The new library at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church opened last Sunday. Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner is committee chairman. The subject here these days is annexation and one hears a lot of “for and against” it. One thing is certain, we can’t expand too far to the east because of the lake or north due the county line. So if we are to expand at all it will have to be south and west. Syr-
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acuse has had the same limits for a number of years. We must grow or have a ghost town! I was at the South Bend airport for the first time last Saturday when my daughter-in-law and grandchildren, Mrs. Robert E. Buster, Jr., Cindy Jo and Robbie, started their air flight to Japan. It’s a nice airport. s $ $ This is October, the month of color, harvest and trick or treaters. The last quarter of the year and the moon is full and I hear from a very reliable source, Chuck Moses, that soon the perch will be biting. Deer season will be open soon for archers and there are a lot of deer hunters with bows and arrows. And, always a few brave kids who go swimming in the lakes. Two Leesburg Men Held After Shooting Spree Two young Leesburg brothers are being held at the county jail after being picked up by sheriff’s deputies following a spree in which windows of five different establishments, including the Stoneyridge hotel near Leesburg, were shot out. Charges are pending. The subjects presently in custody are John Poe, > , box 253 Leesburg and his brother Elbeft Poe, 24, also of 253 Leesburg. Employees of the hotel contacted the sheriff’s office about 9:20 p.m. last evening to report something had been thrown through the front window. It proved to have been broken from a shotgun blast. f TURKEY CREEK TWP. t TRUSTEE IN HOSPITAL Turkey Creek township trustee Harold Kuhn is a patient in the Parkview Memorial hospital in Fort Wayne where he had a kidney removed last Monday, Sept. 22. He is making satisfactory recovery.
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