The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 July 1970 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Dallas C. Ritter Dallas Ritter, 66, of r 1 Milford, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at 6:45 p.m. Friday at his home. , A retired farmer, Mr. Ritter was born October 5, 1903. at North Webster to Mr. and* Mrs. Frank Ritter. His marriage to the former Mildred Harman occurred March 6, 1936. She preceded him in death in 1969. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Glen (Patricia) Rhoades of North Webster; a son, Louis Ritter of Fenton, Mich; and three grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Services were held Tuesday at the funeral home in Milford and burial was in North Webster cemetery. * Henry Mangus Services were held this morning for Henry Mangus, 85. of Goshen and formerly of Syracuse. He was the stqy-father of Mrs. Herman Johnson of Syracuse. Mr. Mangus died Sunday night of complications at the Anderson Nursing home where he had resided since 1968 He was a retired employee of IXL at Goshen. Bom March 29. 1885 at North Liberty, he was the son of Hiran and Sara (Hildenbrand) Mangus His wife Ruth preceded him in death Other survivors include two daughters and one son and several grandchildren Rudolph A. Becker Rudolph A. Becker. 85. of r 3 Syracuse, died at 6.10 a m on July 23 at Goshen hospital. He had been admitted for observation on Wednesday following a fall from the roof of his home. Survivors include a son. Richard. Fprt Wayne . A funeral home at Fort Wayne was in charge of arrangements. Richard Gaugler Richard Gaugler of Dayton.' Ohio, and Lake Wawasee, died unexpectedly last week end at his Daytpn home. His body was discovered Saturday morning He apparently had died m his sleep during the night A Lake Wawasee summer resident for 30 j years, the Gauglers had spent the past eight summers at the VanAnda apartments Mr.- and Mrs. IL J. BIBLERC& SON | A Funeral Undertakers v § 301 North Lake St. § 4at Fort Wayne Street / 7 Warsaw. Indiana. funerals as lowi ’part" of our service.j

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Gaugler left Syracuse on Wednesday for business in Dayton planning to return to Wawasee on Saturday. He was a retired research engineer with Frigidaire in Dayton. Survivors include the wife, Violet, and daughter. Sue. Services were held Tuesday at Dayton. William Ruch William Ruch, 66. of Wayland, Mich., .brother of Milford residents, died Sunday evening. He was the son of Samuel and Ida Ruch and was married to Crystal Hitzler who survives. Also surviving are four sisters; Hilda of Milford, Martha of Syracuse. Bertha of Avilla and Mrs. J. C. Stella) McClermon of San Diego. Calif., and a brother, Russell of Milford. Services were held today (Wednesday) at 2 p.m. in Wayland and burial, was in the Wayland cemetery. “—zz CARDS THANKS CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and customers for their past patronage. The new owners will continue to give the same good service. Barbee Bait House Maurice and Mary Fidler Q C ARD OF THANKS ■ 1 would like to thank my friends and neighbors for their gifts, flowers, cards and prayers (hiring my stay in the Alfran nursing home. Mrs Anna Homan CARD OF THANKS The family of Roy Wilkinson wish to thank the many friends, neighbors, relatives. Calvary United Methodist Church, W.S.C.S.. Ebenezer Ladies Aid. Mrs. Max Workman, Rev. Kennard Robinson and Rev. Kenneth Foulke. for flowers, cards, and expressions erf sympathy and kindness at the death of their husband, father, grandfather and brother. Mrs Roy Wilkinson Carl Wilkinson Mr and Mrs Paul Pollock Doug and Ronnie Mr and Mrs Ray Wilkinson LAKELAND LOCAL Sunday dinner guests at the Michael Zimmerman home in Milford were; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Zimmerman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Zimmerman and family. Mr. and Mrs Michael Zimmerman, Jr. 4 »all of the Milford area and Mr and Mrs Ray Zimmerman and son and daughter of Washington, W Va.

Hospital Notes Mrs. Harold J. Gunkel of r 1 Leesburg was dismissed from Murphy Medical Center Wednesday. Teddy Stumbo of Milford was dismissed from Murphy Medical Center Wednesday. Donald J. Boggs of r 2 Leesburg was dismissed from Murphy Medical Center Thursday. Phillip Landis of r 2 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center Thursday. Marian Bodkins of Barbee Lake, r 1 Warsaw, underwent surgery on Friday morning at Goshen hospital. Mrs. Sybil A. Lytle of r 1 Leesburg was admitted to Murphy Medical Center over the week end James E. Engle of'Leesburg was admitted to Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Victor S. DeMuth of r 2 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Warren D. Roher of r 2 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center over the week end. James Fawley of Leesburg was admitted to Whitley county hospHdl over the week 4nd. Paul Ruch is still confined to the Goshen hospital. Mrs. Gene Zartman of Leesburg was admitted to Murphy Medical Center Monday. Phillip Lee Landis of r 2 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center Monday. Rudolph Becker of r 3 Syracuse was admitted to Goshen hospital for observation following a fall from the roof of his home. He died at the hospital on July 23. Joanne Schlabach of Syracuse has been released from Whitley County hospital at Columbia City. Harry Ganger of Syracuse and a former NIPSCo employee, remains a patient in Goshen hospital where he has been a patient for three-weeks. Jesse Collins of r 1 North Webster received treatment in the emergency room of MurphyMedical Center during the week end Nina Humbles of North Webster received treatment in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center during the week end. Nina Humbles of North Webster has been dismissed from Whitley County hospital at Columbia City. Matthew McKibben of Syracuse received treatment in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Glenn Monk of r 1 North Webster is a patient at MurphyMedical Center. Eric Jones of Syracuse received treatment in 7 the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center on Thursday e Rodney Feller of North Webster has been admitted to Wabash

county hospital at Columbia City. Mrs. Eston (Adah) Clayton of Syracuse is a patient at Goshen hospital. g~~ BIRTHSMi PRICE, Ronda Rene Mr. and Mrs. Ron Price of Fort Lauderdale. Fla., are the parents of a daughter. Ronda Rene, born July 20. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Everett Price of r 2 Leesburg. SCHMIDT. Carey Ann Mr. and Mrs. Hank Schmidt of Stryker, Ohio, former Milford residents, are the parents of a daughter Carey Ann bom July 22 in Archibold, Ohio. Carey Ann has a brother Robert, age two. The maternal grandmother is Mrs. Helene Arthur of r 3 Syracuse. SCHW AB. Danelle Lynn Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schwab of r 1 Milford are the parents of a daughter. Danelle Lynn, bom Sat., July 25. at the Elkhart hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Alfred Paul of r 1 Milford. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Velta Schwab of Goshen. MOORE. Jane Joleen Mr. and Mrs. Gerald R. Moore of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of an eight pound daughter, Jane Joleen. bom at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, July 26. at Goshen hospital. The baby has two sisters and two brothers. Grandparents are Mrs. Hazel Moore of Frankton. Harry Moore of Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. John Parson of Swayzee. THORNBURG. Charles William Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Thornburg of r 2 Syracuse are the parents of their first child, a nine pound three ounce son. Charles William, bom at 10:05 p.m. Sunday. July 26. in Goshen hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Searfoss and Mr. and Mrs. George W. Thornburg, all of Syracuse. Mrs. Earl Treadway of Syracuse and Mrs. E. V. Riley of Fort Wayne are greatgrandmothers and Louis I. Graves of Fort Wayne is a greatgrandfather. ROWLAND, son Mr. and Mrs. Michael Rowland of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of a seven pound, eight ounce, son bom July 22 at Murphy Medical Center. Warsaw. Grandparents of the baby are Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lindley of Warsaw and R. C. Rowland of California. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fisher of near Leesburg are greatgrandparents. Court News Granted The /following divorces have been/granted in Kosciusko superior and circuit courts: Madonna Jean Chambers of Milford from Dennis Marshall Chambers. She was awarded custody' of two minor children and S3O per week for their Support. The Chambers were married on Feb. 5, 1965 and separated on March 16. 1970. Patsy Darlene Rapp of Milford from Stephen Allen Rapp The couple was married on Aug. 11. 1967 and separated on Feb. 17. 1970. She was awarded custody of one minor child and S2O per week for its support Lena R Radar, r 2 Leesburg, from Forrest G Rader They were married on June 22. 1960 and separated on May 8, 1970. There were no children Suzanne Pollard of Syracuse has been granted a divorce from Anthony Wayne Pollard and was awarded custody of two children. The couple married March 7, 1964 and separated October 1. 1969 separated October 1, 1969. Suits Filed The following divorce suits have been filed in circuit and superior courts of Kosciusko county: Delores Elaine Sawyer of Syracuse against James A.

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Sawyer. The couple married November 22.1966 and separated July 18, 1970 and she seeks custody of two minor children; Linda L. Reese of r 4 Syracuse from Michael B. Reese and she seeks restoration of her maiden name of Linda L. Graf. They married January 10, 1965 and separated April 5, 1969. Complaint North Webster Lumber, Inc., has filed a two-paragraph complaint on account suit in circuit court against Herschell R. and Annabelle Coil of r 4 Syracuse seeking judgments of $2,700 and asking the court to foreclose a lien on property described as Lot 24 in Bonnie Brae Manor, First Add., on the southwest side of Lake Wawasee. Lake Speeding John Baney, 18, erf r 2 Leesburg was fined s2l for speeding on the lake by jp Milo Clase recently. Appointed Co-executives of Estate Everett M. Rookstool of r 2 Warsaw and Merrit M. Rookstool of r 1 Leesburg, have been appointed co-executors of the estate of their mother. Ethel M. Rookstool of r 2 Leesburg, who died June 5, 1970. The estate is estimated at $22,000 real estate, and $40,000. personal property Heirs are the two sons, one daughter, Wreathal G. Burns of Lansing. Mich, and a grandson, Everrett Earl Rookstool of r 1 Warsaw. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: William Lee Rose, 18, r 2 South Whitley, The Weatherhead Company, and Patricia Joan Hull, 18, Larwill, unemployed; Dennis Marshall Chambers. 24, of r 1 Milford. Barth Manufacturing. and Verna Mae Thieling. 24. of 5224 east Main street. Warsaw, housekeeper. David Lee Beer. 20, Gilford, factory worker, and Dian Lynn Horein, 23. Wakarusa, school teacher. Joe Eugene Hoile, 19, r 1, Leesburg and Donelle Rae Strand. srl, Warsaw, student nurse Charles Glenn Richardson. 24, Syracuse, factory worker and Linda Darlene Broekers. 22, Syracuse beautician. Incorpation Papers Articles of Incorporation have been filed for Motts Development, Inc., organized to conduct a general business corporation. Resident agent is Tim Motts of r 4 Syracuse. Members of the board of directors include Motts, Joyce Motts of r 4 and Dean Richards of Indianapolis. LEVY SET AT 26 CENTS FOR MONROE TOWNSHIP Alton H. Boggs, trustee of Monroe township, has set a levy on property of 26 cents for 1971. The entire amount is in the general fund and will raise $4,572. The net taxable property in said township is $1.758.450.. The trustee and his advisory board will meet on August 25 to approve said proposed budget. WINONA LAKE’S RATE SET AT $2.71 Paul Tschetter, clerk-treasurer of Winona Lake, has a proposed budget with a rate of $2.71, of this amount. $2.57 is in the general fund and 14 cents is in the street fund. The proposed levy is based on net taxable property of $2,957,180 and will raise $80,197. The board will meet August 31 to give final approval. SCOTT TOWNSHIP HAS PROPOSED LEVY OF 19 CENTS Trustee Warren Hawley of Scott township and membars of' his advisory board will meet on August 25 to approve the 1971 budget. , The proposed budget has a rate of 19 cents in the general fund. It will raise $4,710. -

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Truck-Car Accident On Road 8

Six occupants of a 1964 Chevrolet were injured at 11:55 p.m. last Thursday when their car struck a truck head-on at the road 8 curve at the Koher toad, about four miles southeast of Syracuse. Investigating state trooper James Risner of Milford listed the injured as: Driver Patricia Lichtsinn, 29. of Fort Wayne, who sustained abrasions to both knees; Robin Patricia, 6; James,

State Establishes Tax Factor For School Budget Use, Hits Taxpayers

The state tax board has established a school ratio by each school corporation in by each s hool corporation in the amount of state aid to bfe received for the calendar year of 1971. For the Lakeland Community School Corporation the assessment ratio has been established at 30.05, which indicates the percentage rate at which all property in the 34 townships has been assessed. Loss of $67,000 Since the tax board has ruled that property is not assessed at one third of true value, an adjustment factor of 1.0685 has been assigned this school corporation and the assessment for the corporation must be adjusted upward for state aid calculations. This action of the tax board has

Junior Merry Maidens Place In County Demonstration Contest

By ANN KAISER Several members of the junior Merry Maidens 4-H club of Milford placed high at the county demonstration contest held July 9 in the women’s building at the fair grounds at Warsaw. Those receiving A ratings with honors were as follows: Jane Wilson, Cynthia Rapp, Laura Tucker and Roxana Auer. Those receiving A ratings were Ann Kaiser and Melinda Tom.

September 2 Is First Day Os School At Fairfield Junior-Senior High

Superintendent Marvin Ward of the Fairfield Community Schools announced today the schedule for the opening of school. On August 31, all teachers and educational assistants should report to Fairfield high school at 8 a.m. A meeting will be held until noon and from there each will go to their respective buildings. September 1 will also be used as a teacher orientation day. The first day of school for students will be September 2. This will be a full day of school and lunch will be served. Students in Kindergarten should not report until September 9. The staff of Fairfield high school is preparing for a North

JAY KRAUTER HONORED ON SECOND BIRTHDAY Mr. and Mrs. Larry Krauter of Milford entertained at a birthday party for their son. Jay on his second birthday Monday

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5; Rodney. 4; Ethel Adams. 21. also of Fort Wayne, who suffered lacerations to the left arm and a deep cut to her right leg; and Judy Goodman. 26, also of Fort Wayne, who received minor injuries. They were taken to the Whitley county hospital in Columbia City. The truck driver was George Ford. 47, of Bradner, 0., uninjured, and his passenger Larry Kreis, also uninjured. Ford was

resulted in a loss of state aid to the Lakeland schools of $67,000. This loss represents 18 cents that must be applied to the local taxpayer. In the 1970 budget year, the newstate formula passed in the 1969 legislature, caused the Lakeland schools to lose $54,000. School corporations who were to receive less due to the change in the formula, were suppose to have been protected for one year due to a “grandfather clause.” However, the intent of the law was not carried out and the net result was a school rate of 4.87 which should have been 4.70. From past experiences, the manipulations involved at the State level, whether it be tax factors or distribution formulas, have cost all taxpayers of this community many dollars.

Those receiving B ratings were Renee Anglin. Brenda Davis and Beth and Colleen Beer. Cynthia Rapp and Jane Wilson were selected to represent the county at the district demonstration contest. There will be a party held for all 4-H club girls who completed their 1970 projects at the Milford fire station at 10:30 on Friday. July 31. Each is to take a covered dish and her swimming suit.

Central Evaluation and will use several half days in getting ready-. On half days, students will be dismissed starting at 11:15 and lunch will not be served. The half days will be September 4 arid 8, October 6 and 13. Novembers, 10, and 24. Vacations will be: Labor Day, September 7; Teacher Orientation, October 22 and 23; Veteran’s Day, November 11; Thanksgiving, November 26 and , 27; Christmas Vacation, December 24 to January 4; Spring Vacation, April 5 to 12. The last day of school will be May 28 Book rental for Kindergarten will be $5.50, Grade 1 — sl3, Grades 2 and 3 — $15.50. Grade 4 — sl6. and Grades 5 and 6 — $16.50.

evening. Ice cream and cake were served to Mr. and Mrs. Leon Young and daughters, Sherry and Dawn, and Miss Debbie Emmons, all of Milford.

driving a Wayne Duck Farm and Hatchery truck of Wayne, Ohio. They had just delivered a load of baby ducklings to the Mel Weaver farm. The auto was a total wreck, and the truck had minor damage to the left front fender and headlights. Trooper Risner said a heavy downpour of rain attributed to the accident.

Migrant Day Care Center And Day School Open The Migrant Service Committee of Kosciusko and Elkhart - counties opened a day care center and day school for migrant and Mexican-American children in Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church north of Syracuse on July 6. A total of 68 children are enrolled with an average daily attendance of 45. The director of this year’s program is Miss Martha Vanzo The children are divided into three groups: preschool, lower and upper elementary. In cooperation with the Lakeland school corporation and John Naap, coordinator, the elementary age children are being tauglft public school subjects every morning. A hot lunch program is also being conducted. The goal of the committee is to give strength and friendship to people who have been left out of the main stream of American life, in order that they may share in the good life so many take for granted. » The support and cooperation of all in the area is needed. Besides donations they need volunteer help and prefer people who will work on a weekly basis. Three ' are needed to help during tne lunch hour and three to help with the afternoon rest and recreation program. They also need to know where houses are available for rent or purchase. James McKinnell is chairman of the group with Raymond Hoover serving as vice chairman, Carolyn Swartzendruber as secretary and Evelyn Orn as treasurer. Their mailing address is Milford. Ind. 46542 Shower Reception Donors Donald Nines Members of the Syracuse Church of God met Sunday morning, following church services, at the Hex Grange hall northeast of Syracuse for a basket lunch and reception and shower honoring Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nine, recently married. ° Following the bountiful dinner, a large wedding congratulations cake was served and many lovely gifts received by Mr. and Mrs. Nine.

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Address Given For Charles Summerlot In Viet Nam Charles Summerlot, formerly of Syracuse and son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Newcomer of Syracuse, is currently serving in Viet Nam. His address is: Sgt. Charles Summerlot 303-54-0911 Co. A. Ist Bn. 27th Inf. APO San Francisco, Calif. 96225 Harry Koontz Serving In Japan KAMISEYA, JAPAN - Navy seaman Harry J. Koontz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Koontz of r 1, North Webster, Ind., is now serving at the naval security group activity. Kamtseya. Japan.

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