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Pfc. Llyle F. Kell Killed In Viet Nam Dec. 2

Word was received by relatives in the Syracuse area last week of the death of Pfc. Llyle Francis Kell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis C. Kell of 430 N. Cedar, Wood Dale, DI., formerly of Kimmell. Pfc. Kell was killed in action December 2 by an enemy booby trap explosion in Viet Nam. His parents were notified of his death December 4. Pfc. Kell entered the service January 27,1969, and was sent to Viet Nam for active duty in June of this year. On September 26, Pfc. Kell received a medal of heroism while attached with company B second battalion, 12th infantry, filled in with the 25th division in battle against the enemy near Cambodia. The machine gunner in this action was seriously wounded and Pfc. Kell took over that position under enemy fire, while the wounded gunner was evacuated and Kell was instrumental in holding the company’s position. He received the “award of the army commendation medal for heroism,” a citation for bravery and heroism above and beyond the call of duty. « A native of Maywood, DI., Pfc. Kell was bom August 5,1950, and moved to Kimmell in 1960 when his father was associated in business at Kell’s Garage, Inc., at Syracuse. He attended school in Cromwell until 1962 when his parents moved to Wood Dale, 111. After graduation from Fenton high school, Bensenville, 111., he was employed at Meyercord, Carol Stream, 111., prior to entering service. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Catholic church in Wood Dale. Surviving in addition to his parents are a brother, David, and two sisters, Linda and Donna, at home. Relatives in the Syracuse area include, an uncle, Lyle H. Kell of r 1, an aunt, Mrs. Walter Coleman of r 4 and a cousin, Mary Ellen Coleman of r 4. Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending the return of his body to the United States. Burial will be in the Rock Island National cemetery. Syracuse WRC Elects Officers John C. Adams, number 278, Women’s Relief Corps of Syracuse held its December meeting recently and all officers were re-elected for the coming year. They are: President—Mrs. Zerola Zook Senior vice—Mrs. Mae Rinker Junior vice—Mrs. Lee Poyser Secretary—Mrs. Ethel Grubb Chaplain—Mrs. Emory Guy Treasurer—Mrs. Frank Bates. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed at 6:30 p.m. followed by a gift exchange. The president presented each member with a gift. Mrs. Zook presided at the business meeting. There were 13 members present. The officers were hostesses for the evening. ENTERTAINED AT CHRISTMAS BUFFET Mr. and Mrs. William Brammer of Lake Wawasee entertained at a Christmas buffet for members of the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden club and their husbands following the Christmas Bell Walk on Sunday. A total of 31 persons attended the buffet.

Public Invited To Christmas Program At Cardinal Center

The public is invited to the annual Christmas program to be held at Cardinal Center on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m.

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Asks Broader Representation On Samuel C. Murphy Board

The board of directors of Kosciusko Community Hospital, Inc., last night accepted the offer of Mrs. Hazel J. Murphy on behalf of the Samuel C. Murphy Memorial Foundation to provide five members from the KCH board to the Samuel C. Murphy

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’CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING—Members of the Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Blue Birds of the Syracuse area got together Sunday afternoon for the fifth annual com* munity Christmas tree lighting in Corson Park. In the above photo George Coquillard, eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coquillard, r 4 Syracuse, is applying some of the handiwork that made the tree so beautiful. Prior to the tree lighting, about 125 youngsters and parents gathered in the Boy Scout cabin to sing Christmas carols led by Mrs. Jack Darr and to hear pertinent Christmas remarks by Father Eugene Zimmerman of the St. Martin de Porres Catholic church near Syracuse.

Both the youngsters from the Learning Center and the Workshop will be involved. The Cardinal Hand Bell Choir will

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Memorial Foundation Board. However, a resolution adopted (with one abstension) by KCH asked that the active membership of the SCMF be made up of a group representing all townships of the county, plus representation to all health-

also participate. A special playette, “The Toy Shop Window,’’ written by Reverend David Gosser of

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Past Matrons Enjoy Christmas Party December 2 Members of the Syracuse Past Matrons club of the OES enjoyed a Christmas party on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, at a Syracuse restaurant. A dinner and gift exchange was held. A brief business meeting was held and cattls signed for ill members, Mrs. Mary Hoy and Mrs. Court Slabaugh. Contests were held and the door prize was awarded to Mrs. A, L. Miller. Hostesses in charge for the evening were Mrs. Deloss Weaver and Mrs. Joe Bushong. TWO ARRESTED AT MILFORD Two persons were arrested over the week end by members of the Milford police department on traffic violation charges. Loann Dahl, 36, of r 4 Syracuse, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Saturday for disregarding a stop sign. Louie A. Davis, 19, r 1 Milfoi'd, was arrested at 12 a.m. Sand for speeding.

oriented groups in the county. It was further adopted that the KCH board continue to work towards the goal of adding HillBurton funds to the county bond issue, and, coupled with additional funds, to erect a new (Continued on Page 5, Sec. 1)

Leesburg will be presented by the Learning Center children. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Refresh-

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MILFORD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS — Christinas lights went up along Main street in Milford on Saturday, giving the town a handsome Yuletide appearance. On the ground are town board members Carl Duncan, left, and Gerald Martin who extended their official duties to include installing the lights. On the left is Ralph Hamell of Syracuse, assisting.

Post Offices To Remain Open On Saturdays The Milford and Syracuse post offices will remain open for the next two Saturdays until 5:30 p.m. as a public convenience, so states postmasters Paul Kizer and Ernest Bushong. They said the office would be open December 13 and 20 to handle the expected flood of mail at the offices. They added that the first onrush of mail was felt on Monday of this week, and that an increase is expected until early in the week of December 21. Mrs. Charles (Frances Imogene) Menzie, acting postmaster at North Webster, states the office there will close both Saturdays at noon as usual. 6 Cent Envelopes The postmasters are reminding patrons that all letters or cards, sealed or unsealed, require a six cent stamp. He said some patrons think they can leave a Christmas card unsealed and use a five cent stamp, but that this is not true. They also request return addresses be put on all cards so they can be returned to the sender if undeliverable. Receive Address For Lance Estep Following is an additional serviceman’s address as received for publication: SP4 Lance E. Estep 310-44-7268 TM4, 34th Arty. Det. APO New York 09221

ments will be served following the program. Cardinal Center is a United Fund member unit.

KENNETH RYMAN PURCHASES GOSHEN STORE Kenneth Ryman of Milford purchased the Goshen Drugs, Inc., located in the U. S. 33 west Goshen shopping center, and has taken over the operation of that business. Mr. Ryman will operate the store under the name “Goshen Sundries.” The Rymans have owned and operated the Kenny’s Drive-In in Milford since the fall of 1959. Lakeland Board Reviews Behavior Problems Tuesday Members of the Lakeland school board met in executive session on Tuesday evening following the December board meeting to discuss certain problems of student behavior and student discipline with Wawasee principal Henry Smith and vice principal Donn Kesler. The following items were studied with procedures developed: Habitual absences—some students have missed an average of one day a week and have parent excuses for illness. Action to be taken against a student for insubordination. Procedure to follow for permanent student expulsion—under 16 and over 16. A review of the records of students who are presently having difficulty accepting the operational philosophy of the school—many of these are students who have already had at least one suspension. Superintendent Don H. Arnold told the board prior to the adjournment of the regular meeting the problems at Wawasee high school were few, however, the principal wanted to check with (Continued on Page 3, Sec. 1)

Lakeland Churches Plan Services

Several churches of the Lakeland area are planning special services in honor of the Christmas season and the birth of the Christ Child. Those services follow: No. Webster Church Os The Brethren Classes, from all the Sunday school are helping in the Christmas program planned for Sunday eve, Dec. 21, at the Church of The Brethren. Children are learning new songs including “O Come Little Children,” “While By My Sleep,” and “Little Bells of Christmas.” They will use Christmas bells with the last song. Some readings will be by adults and other musical numbers. Treats will be passed to the children. Church of God On December 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. the Church of God will present an Operetta entitled “Davy’s Star.” The scene takes place in an orphanage where the orphans give a program for the townspeople. Then the children are invited out by the townspeople for the holiday. Davy is a boy who has lost his hearing and can not be in the program, so he will not have an invitation out. He is granted three wishes: He wishes he will be able to hear, to be in the program and to be invited out for the holiday. Os course this all comes true, with his uncle coming to claim him for the Christmas season. Davy is played by Dave Housouer, his sister in the play, Sally, is played by Roberta Bowser. Children up to junior high age are in the cast. Mrs. Norbert Niles and Mrs. Sam Lundy have charge of the music, Orlie Black has charge of costumes, Rev. Rash is coach. United Methodist Dave Stookey is chairman of the program on December 14 at United Methodist church at 4 p.m. James Turner will lead the group singing, Mrs. Richard Shipley will direct the children, Rev. Henry Miller will tell a story to the children. Clint Olsen will accompany the youth in songs with his guitar. The men’s quartette will also present numbers. The children will give their offering in the manger of the Nativity scene. This goes to all the children of the

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TO CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY—Mr. and Mrs. Russell Baker of North Webster will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday, Dec. 14, with open house at the Brethren cabin, New Paris. They will receive their friends and relatives from two until five in the afternoon. Mr. Baker and the former Elizabeth Mock were married December 24, 1919, by Rev. Valorous L. Clear in the Methodist parsonage at North Webster. They are active members of the New Salem Church of the Brethren, Milford. The Bakers have one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Evelyn) Johnson of Syracuse; two sons, Bruce of Milford and Philip of New Paris; and eight grandchildren. They have requested that gifts be omitted.

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world. Refreshments will be served in the basement. All who wish will go caroling after the service. A Christmas eve candlelight service will feature anthems, the adult choir, and Scripture reading. This will be at 10 p.m., December 24. Syracuse Church of the Brethren Saturday, Dec. 13, the LookingUp class will have a social at Foo and Faye’s. Sunday, Dec. 14 k at 7 p.m. the choir will sing the Christmas cantata, “Christmas Folk Style.” Wednesday, Dec. 17, choir supper at 6:30 in the church. Friday, Dec. 19, junior high class party in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Jack Farrell. Sunday, Dec. 21, children’s program in the morning worship. Sunday evening candle lighting service at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, senior high youth class party. Wawasee Baptist The choir of the Wawasee Heights Baptist church will present the Christmas cantata, “Love Transcending”, by John W. Peterson on Sunday evening, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. The cantata features contemporary music along with some of the traditional Christmas carols performed by the choir and soloists, along with a Biblical narrative which tell the Christmas story in a very inspiring manner. The children’s department of the church will present its Christmas program Sunday morning, Dec. 21, at 9:30 a m. It will be composed of recitations, songs, and a short playlet. In addition to these programs, the various classes of the church are holding their individual Christmas parties. Pastor Robert A. Mundy and the congregation cordially invite the public to these programs. Grace Lutheran Communion service will be December 21 at 10:45 a.m. At this service, Mrs. Jack Darr will direct the choir in special Christmas music and Pastor Hertenstein will speak on the theme “Joy to the World.” The traditional Christmas Eve Candlelight begin at 11 p.m. This service features choir music, solos, and (Continued On Page 5, Sec. 1)