The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 December 1970 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Mrs. L. C. Sheibley Mrs Florence O. Sheibley. 76. of r 2 Syracuse, passed away at 7:55 am. Monday in Goshen hospital where she had been readmitted on Friday. Death was due to complications following a three-week illness Mrs Sheibley was bom on January 19. 1894 in Elkhart county to John Charles and Sarah Ann (Myers) Stetler. She was united in marriage on March 27. 1925 at Goshen to Lowell Clem Sheibley. and he survives She moved to Syracuse, near the Stetler home farm, in 1950 from Detroit, Mich Surviving in addition to the husband are two daughters. Mrs. Ray (Marna* Gilliland of Mishawaka and Mrs. William R. (Louise) Miller. Manitick. Ontario; five grandchildren and three sisters. Mr<- Earl (Pauline* Treadway of Syracuse. Mrs Jesse (Helen) Snyder of Edwardsburg. Mich., and Mrs. Carl (Kathryn) Moore. Mishawaka Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at Harris funeral home. Syracuse, with Rev. Victor Yeager presiding. Burial will be in Jackson cemetery. Elkhart county, near Benton Friends may call at the funeral h> ne from noon today (Wednesday) until service time on Thursday. Mrs. Grover (Helen) Watkins Mrs Grover (Helen' Watkins, 82. of Sturgis. Mich died Monday morning as a result of an automobile accident October 2 The Watkins are known throughout the Milford and Leesburg area, with nieces and nephews tn the Iherceton area Surviving with the husband are nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete Funeral services will be held at l:30 pm Wednesday at the Foglesong funeral home in St ure is Mrs. Charles Bowen Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Charles <Doris* Bowen. 61. of r 2 Bremen, mother of Glenn Bowen of North Webster She died Saturday morning at the Bremen Community hospital. Death was due to complications following a brief A lifetime resident of the Bremen community, she was photographic specialists lIOIU I h _ C»iln« I*4m** MSK ™ Commercial • Aerial industrial * Wedding Phone: 533-3744

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bom on July 18. 1909 in Marshall county to Joseph and Mary (Davis) Baker. On January 28. 1933 she was united in marriage to Charles Bowen at Plymouth, and he survives. Mrs. Bowen served on the Bremen school janitorial staff for 14 years and was a member of the Salem United Methodist church. Other survivors in addition to the son. husband, and parents include one other son. Wayne of Elkhart; one grandchild and a brother, Delbert Baker of Plymouth. Burial was in Bremen cemetery John R. Robinson Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 pmat a funeral home in Nappanee for John R Robinson. Sr., who died Tuesday, Dec. 15. in St Petersburg. Fla. Rev St. Clair Benshoff officiated at the service and burial was in the Violett cemetery’, Goshen. Mr. Robinson was born February 4. 1903 in Milford to W’llliam and Mary (Harlen) Robinson A member of the First Brethren church. Nappanee. Mr. Robinson was a retired partner of Robinson-Price Seedman co Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Price, whom he married April 7, 1925. two daughters. Mrs Sam (Lois' Bowyer. Wichita Falls. Tex . and Mrs Garry (Martha) Grieger. South Bend; a son, John R Robinson. Jr., South Bend; two brothers. W‘ A Robinson. Mishawaka, and Franklin Robinson. Grand Rapids. Mich.; a sister. Mrs. H L. Syler; and seven grandchildren Mrs. Fannie White Mrs. Fannie White. 83, of ' Ligonier, sister of Mrs Roy White of Ligonier, passed away at 4 30 Tuesday morning in Luckey Memorial Nursing Home at Wolfe Lake where she had been a patient for six weeks The daughter of Jesse and Rachel (Calhoun' Wheeler. Mrs White had lived in the Ligonier community for 40 years Her husband. Howard, preceded her tn death in 1969 She is also survived by three other sisters Services will be held at 1 p m Thursday m the Ulrey funeral home at Ligonier with Rev Walter House officiating and burial will be in Oak Park cemetery. Ligonier Friends may call after 3pm Wednesday. Father John Smerke Father John Smerke. former prior and rector of Our Lady of the Lake Seminary at Syracuse, died on December 20 at the age of 55. He suffered a stroke one week earlier Father Smerke served the prior and rector at Syracuse from 1955 to 1961 He had a master's degree m classical studies from Catholic University at Washington. D C and at the time of his death was holding a teacher's position at Crosier College in Minnesota He was also a pastor at Saint Rita s parish at Hillman. Minn Services were held Tuesday in Minnesota and Father David

Suelzer, present prior at Wawasee Prep, officiated. CARDS THANKS jgjf\ CARD OF THANKS Words will never fully express my appreciation for the many acts and deeds of kindness of students and faculty at Wawasee high school and friends and neighbors, extended to me and my daughter during my recent accident. Jan Baumgartner CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one. The family of Rev.l E. Longenbaugh IF - BIRTHS CORRECTION ON NAME OF NEW PARENTS Mr and Mrs. Terry Yeiter of r 2 Leesburg are parents of a son bom Monday, Dec. 14. in the Goshen hospital Last week it was printed that the parents were Mr. and Mrs Terry Yeater WRIGHT. John David Mr and Mrs. David (Moe) W right of Milford are the parents of a son bom Friday in the Goshen hospital The new baby was named John David John weighed eight pounds, three ounces and was 19 inches long Baby John has one sister. Logena who is two-years-old. The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Manuel Soto of Puerto Rico and the paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Elusess Wright of Milford The mother is the former Luz (Kim) A. Soto RODERICK. Karen Lee A daughter. Karen Lee. was bom Saturday. Dec. 19. at the Elkhart hospital to Mr and Mrs. Tom Roderick of East Shore Drive. Syracuse Karen Lee is the couple's first child. She tipped the scales at seven pounds, eight ounces Grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Delbert Roderick and Mr and Mrs. William Motts, all of Milford. SUMMERLOT son Mr and Mrs Charles Summerlot of 312 north Harrison street. Syracuse, are the parents of a son born on Tuesday, Dec. 15. at Goshen General hospital. HAAB, Jeffrey Arnold A son. Jeffrey Arnold, was born in the Goshen hospital last Tuesday to Mr.and Mrs. Donald Haab of r 2 Syracuse The infant tipped the scales at seven pounds, nine ounces. He has one sister. Rose Grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Elmer Haab of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hostetler of Nappanee Mrs Andrew Beer of near Milford is a greatgrandmother

The Form Market Scene

(Editor s note: J. William Uhrig, Purdue University extension economist, reviews the 1970 farm market scene and the effects of a troubled national economy on Hoosier farm income.) LAFAYETTE -Jhe Southern Com Leaf Blight, brought, high unemployment, inflation, a sluggish general economy and increasing livestock production affected Hoosier agricultural producers and consumers in 1970. Economic developments in agriculture frequently run counter to and often aid in stabilizing the general economy. During 1970 farm income was maintaihed near record high levels as the general economy stumbled with rising unemployment. reduced corporate earnings and a substantial decline in the stock market. Year’s end brought prospects for a mild recovery in general economic activity; but farm prices continued their decline and farm production costs continued their rise. The'lower prices reflect a sharp increase in hog production since mid-year, a record output of broilers and continued gains in the production of eggs, turkey, beef and milk. However, with a tighter supply situation for several major crops, grain and soybean prices are averaging higher than a year ago. ' General Economic Activity The past year has been a period of decelerating economic activity induced in part by governmental monetary and fiscal policies in order to dampen the rate of price inflation The Gross National Product (GNP) —a dollar measure of all goods and services — rose 5 per cent during 1970 from $931.4 billion for calendar year 1969 to $976 billion in 1970. Practically all of the growth resulted) from inflation, which was over 5 per cent at times during /he year. To complicate matters, a sharp rise in unemployment occurred — rising to above the 6 per cent level by the end of the year. Consumer after-tax income rose 7 per cent on a per capita basis. Consumer expenditures account for about two-thirds of the GNP Although consumer incomes rose, spending was cautious, and the savings rate was at record highs at about the 7 per cent level. Also contributing to the slowing economic activity was the diminished rate of spending by government. The level of federal spending in total was about steady, with some decrease in national defense expenditures approximately offset by increases in other types of federal spending State and local purchases of. goods and services increased about 8 per cent, which was down from the gain of nearly 13 per cent registered last year. Capital spending plans by business were trimmed back from earlier indications as high interest rates, falling profits. luggish sales and underemployed capacity dampened enthusiasm for further expansion Growth in the money supply was reduced from around 7 per cent per year in recent years to around 5 per cent during 1970. The effects of the monetary expansion were reflected in some easing in interest rates as the prime interest rates fell from about 8 per cent early in the year to around 64 per cent at the end erf the year The U. S continued to experience a deficit in overall international balance of payments during 1970 which tended to limit actions toward further easing of monetary policy. The 10 per cent 5 surtax in effect during 1969 was reduced to 5 per cent for the Ist half of the year and removed during the last half of the year. The dollar value of agricultural exports set a new record of $5.6 billion in fiscal 1970 When sales abroad under government programs were added, the total value of U. S agricultural exports exceeded $6 6 billion, the

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third highest fiscal year amount and substantially above last year's $5.7 billion total. Principal gains were registered in soybeans, soybean products and feed grains. Agricultural exports face stiff competition from other commercial trading countries.- 1 including many developing countries seeking to expand export outlets for agricultural products in order to obtain foreign exchange balances for the purchase of nonfarm products from abroad. Net Farm Income A strong income advance during the first half of 1970 boosted gross farm income nearly $2 billion above the $54 4 billion in 1969. But rising prices for production items, interest, taxes and wages also boosted farm production expenses enough to offset the gain in gross farm income. As a result, net farm income this year totaled about sl6 billion. Net farm income for Hoosier farmers who were hard hit by drought and the Southern corn leaf blight, or who received a large share of their income from the sale of hogs was sharply lower. Feed Grains The Southern Com Leaf Blight and drought cut the total feed grain crop by 15 million tons in 1970. At 159 million tons, the crop still exceeds all others before 1967 But it is short in terms of total requirements which have gone up sharply in the past feu years Total use will exceed output, probably by about 12 to 15 million tons, dropping carryover at the close of 1970-71 by around 30 per cent from the 48 million tons at the beginning of the season Corn accounts for about 70 per cent of the feed grain supply. The blight reduced 1970 crop prospects from a record 4.8 billion bushel crop in July to about 4 billion bushels. Corn prices skyrocketed when the corn Might hit. Prices of No. 2 com in Central Indiana rose from around $1.15 at the start of the year to around $1.25 in the summer. Prices shot up about 25 cents a bushel when the blight was detected, then trailed off to around $1.20 at harvest and have increased to around $1.30 by the end of the year. Corn production in Indiana was estimated around 373 million bushels, down 16 per cent from the 1969 crop and 8 per cent less than two years ago. The 1970 yield of 75 bushels per acre is sharply below the record 96 bushels obtained last year and the 85 bushel yield per acre in 1968. Soybeans The 1970 soybean crop was the third billion bushel crop produced. The 1.1 billion bushel crop was about 2 per cent above last year There was more acreage for harvest while yields equaled the 1969 record of 27.3 bushels per acre. Carryover supplies from the 1968 crop were 338 million bushes. The price support for the 1969 crop was lowered 25 cents per bushel plus an adjustment to No. 1 grade soybeans for loan purposes An extremely strong demand both for domestic crushing and export carried soybean prices from loan levels during the fall of 1969 steadily upward to around $2 80 per bushel during the summer of 1970. Prices receded to around $2.60 at harvest time and rose to the $3 level by the end of the year. Consumption during 1970 exceeded the 1969 production by about 95 million bushels. It appears that a similar reduction in carryover supplies is in store for the year ahead. Soybean production in Indiana was estimated around 104 million bushels, one per cent below last year and about the same as two years ago. The yield of 32 bushels per acre is the same as recorded for the past two years Hogs Commercial hog slaughter for 1970 totaled slightly larger than 83.9 million head ; n 1969. All of the increase occurred during the

second half of the year. The JulyDecember slaughter was up around 10 per cent over a year earlier in contrast to a 6 per cent reduction during the first half of the year. The sharp rise in second half slaughter reflected 12 per cent increase in the 1970 spring pig crop. The small rise in total 1970 pork production exceeded this year's population increase and per capita pork consumption at 65.5 pounds is up about one pound per person. Hug prices plummeted during the past year. They hit an alltime high of around $28.25 during February, then dropped to the sls level in November. Moderate price strength was evident by the end of the year. The high com prices and low hog prices resulted in one of the most unfavorable feeding ratios in several years. The unprofitable situation is expected to bring about sharp changes in increased production plans reported earlier in the year. Feeder pig prices declined more than slaughter hog prices. During the fall. 40-60 poand feeder pigs were average near S2B per 100 pounds, which was less than half late-winter levels and down about sls per hundredweight from a year earlier. Production increases were largely responsible for the boom to bust situation that occurred during the past year. The 1970 pig crop was over 100 million head, which means it will take a while to work off the large supply of fall farrowed pigs. The lower hog prices brought sharply lower retail prices for pork Cattle Fed cattle marketings this year totaled about 5 per cent larger than the 23.8 million head marketed in 1969 in the 22 major .feeding states. These states account for about 90 per cent of the total supply. This increase is somewhat below the long-time average increase of about 7 per cent per year. Moreover, even with more fed cattle, total cattle slaughter in 1970 was not much different from last year because nonfed steer and heifer slaughter continued to shrink and cowslaughter was off sharply. Choice steers at Chicago rose from about $28.50 in January to just over $32 in March, but then weakened to about $30.50 in May. Prices strengthened about $1 in July, then trailed down to the $27 level in the fall, and showed only modest strength by the end of the year. The weaker tone of the fed cattle market since midsummer reflected not only large marketings of fed cattle at heavier weights than last year, but also very large supplies of pork and broilers and a sluggish general economy. Per capita beef consumption rose this year because increase in beef output and beef imports outstripped population growth. A record 113 pounds per person were consumed, up about 2 4 pounds from last year's previous record. Cattle numbers continue upward. This year's increase may exceed 1969 s gain of 2 4 million head. The 1970 calf crop is up about 4 million head. Also, the combined total of cattle and calf slaughter this year will be 1 to 2 per cent smaller. Beef animals will account for all of the inventory gain, boosting next ' year's beginning supply of feeder cattle. Feeder cattle prices this year have been generally higher than in 1969. except for a short time in the spring Feeder cattle prices roughly followed the-fed cattle market, but at a much higher level. During the fall, yearling steers at Kansas City were running more than $4 per hundredweight above similar quality fed cattle at the same market Feeder cattle prices declined only moderately as the volume of movement increased during the fall months. The higher feederccattle prices this fall reflected demand by cattle feeders — an indication of overcapacity to feed cattle and that the feeders were in strong hands as feed and forage supplies were generally adequate to plentiful. Cow slaughter during 1970 was 12 to 15 per cent below 1969 levels even with record cow numbers. The lower cow slaughter reflected a slower decline in the dairy herd largely because of higher milk prices and higher prices for feeder cattle. Calf slaughter during 1970 ran 16 to 18 per cent below 1969 levels. Strong feedlot demand for replacement cattle and a smaller dairy calf crop are responsible for the smaller slaughter. Calf prices during 1970 were the highest on record. ARRESTED SATURDAY AT SYRACUSE James Carl Lough of North Webster was arrested at 4 p.m. Saturday on SR 13 south of Syracuse for driving while license was suspended, driving while under the influence and public intoxication

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Escapes Injury In Car-Train Crossing Accident At Syracuse

A Syracuse man. Brooks R. Kirchoff. 54. of r 4 Syracuse, escaped injury at 6 p.m. Tuesday when the car he was driving was hit by the engine of a westbound train on the B & O tracks at CR 625 E. at,East Shore Drive of Syracuse Lake about one and one-half miles east of Syracuse. There are no signal lights at this crossing which has been in existence around 16 years. Kirchoff told investigating officer, deputy sheriff Ron Robinson, he was blinded by

Hospital Notes Denise Frost, r 1 Leesburg, was admitted Tuesday. Dec. 15. to the Goshen hospital. . Mike Todd of r 1 Leesburg was treated in the emergency room at Murphy Medical Center last week. James (Ike) Watson of r 1 Leesburg was admitted to Goshen hospital Wednesday of last week. Taken to Goshen hospital Thursday morning by the Goshen first aid ambulance was Mrs. Jesse Dippon of South Eighth street, Goshen, mother of Mrs. Ray Bray. Mrs. Max Anglin and Delbert Dippon. all of Milford. Mrs. Dippon became ill at her home about 11:15 a m. She remains confined. Robert Bowser of r 3 Syracuse has been released from Goshen hospital. Dale Custer, r 1 Milford, was admitted to the Goshen hospital Monday. Ellen Hoover of Milford was admitted to the Goshen hospital Monday. Mrs. Robert Auer. Milford, was admitted to Bremen hospital Sunday. Winter Moves In On Time With Freezing Rains Winter arrived in the early morning hours Tuesday bringing with it freezing ram which left slick pavements in its wake. Motorists found driving Tuesday a m to be extremely hazardous with numerous minor accidents being reported and several drivers sliding into ditches on the rain-slick country roads JOHN HULLEY TO ENTER WINTER HAVEN John Hulley. a 1969 graduate of Wawasee high school and son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hulley. Syracuse, will enter Winter Haven. Fla., Junior college where he will pursue a course in business administration LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Beck of Bonar Lake will have as Christmas Eve dinner guests and gift exchange, their sons, Charles Beck and Mrs Beck of Ligonier, Wendell Beck and Mrs. Beck and their children. Wendy. Cindy. Jenny and Bob of Avilla. Mr and Mrs. Raymond Eltzroth of r 3 Syracuse will have as their guests Christmas day the following: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Thacker of Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Pruitt and family of Milford, and Mrs. Rose Bundy, also of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel Pruitt and family of Milford were visiting relatives in Litchfield, Ky., last week end. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Hollar and daughter of near Milford entertained in their home Monday evening. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Beer and family. Miss Judy Snider. Mr. and Mrs Ernest Hollar and Rodney, all of the Milford area. Ice cream, cake and punch were served.

oncoming headlights of a southbound car and slipped from the crossing tracks and onto the tracks proper. When he was unable to remove the car from its lodging, he emerged from the auto before impact of the train engine. Damage to the 1969 Impala four-door operated by Kirchoff and belonging to the Harold Meadow Leasing Corp., was set at $2,300. Train engine 3892, v operated by Harold Pepple of Corunna, was damaged S3OO.

Make Traditions Meaningful LAFAYETTE — Family life can be greatly enriched by meaningful traditions. A feeling of warmth accompanies statements like “In our family we always do this ... or “It just wouldn’t be Christmas if we didn't do that..points out Dr. Dama Wilms, extension human development specialist at Purdue university. Psychologists tell us that shared meanings create one of the strongest bonds and in the traditions we support are found those things which are most meaningful to us. Doing things together also serves to remind us of our ties with one another.“We, our family, together like to do this at this time.” It says we care about each other and this which we do is important to us. The value of traditions may be seen in a number of ways. However, occasionally our traditions could bear examination to see if they are as effective in our family life as we would like. Often we carry over customs from our parental homes without considering whether or not they are the best for our own homes and children. Christmas traditions, particularly, might well be reviewed to see if they reflect the significance of the season. We need to see if they are appropriate or have something to say to all family members. Some traditions are universal and propel their own meaning such as family get-togethers, special meals, the giving of gifts, and religious observances. However, many young families have options concerning the traditions they initiate and might well consider some guidelines. The first consideration might be the meaning and give to this particular holiday. Your choice of traditions should reflect its religious, social, or humanistic significance. This is very important in regard to educating children. Since Christmas traditions can be very rich in emotional content, they are often potent teachers. So be sure your traditions honestly reflect the values you think are important and want to convey to your children. Children puzzle over the sudden appearance of a nativity scene or religious symbols that seem to have no relevance at any other time. Sudden emphasis on indulgent spending, eating, and drinking in the context of an event heralded as deeply religious may also seem strange. This is not to say that one family's traditions may have more merit than another’s, but rather, that family life will be enhanced if traditions are congruent with family values. Age of the children involved should be another consideration, says Dr. Wilms. Each child should have some feeling of “fitting into” the family’s traditions. Whether it is the family toast or the family prayer, two-year-old Johnny can participate with his glass of milk or, simple thank you. Parents might well consider in advance how each child can feel he has a role in the family pattern. This is an important factor ,in keeping family traditions dynamic. Appropriate customs when children are small may need to be replaced or modified as they grow older. Birthday cakes for Jesus may give way to ad'’ent wreaths and communion

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