The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 February 1971 — Page 5
OBITUARIES
Mrs. Jesse E. Dippon Mrs. Lenora. A Dippon, 84, of Goshen died it Goshen hospital at 1:45 p.m. Thursday. She has been a patient for the past six weeks Mrs. Dippon was born in Dwight, DI. on April 22, 1886 On February 26. 1908 she married Jesse E. Dippon who preceded her in death. December 28, 1967. Mrs. Dippon had lived in Milford 43 years before moving to Goshen 20 years ago. Survivors are one son. Delbert of Milford; five daughters, Mrs. Richard G. (Lila) Cripe and Mrs. Robert (Violet) Ramsby. both of Goshen; Mrs. Ray (Erna) Bray and Mrs. Max (Bernice) Anglin, both of Milford; and Mrs. Paul (Hilda) Seybert of Michigan City. 12 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters. Mrs. Emil (Lillian) Fieldman and Mrs. Rudolph (Sophie) Kraft, both of DwighLjfl Friends were received Saturday at a funeral home in Goshen The services were conducted at 2p<m. Sunday at the First English Lutheran 1 church where Mrs. Dippon was a member Rev. Harold S. Gardner officiated and bunal was in Milford cemetery Eugene C. Estep Funeral services were held at 2 pm Monday for Eugene C. Estep, 53, Milford who died at 1145 am Thursday at the home of a daughter. Mrs. Clifford Wolf with whom he lived He had been ill for the last six months Death was due to a heart ailmeht Mr Estep was born to Cleo and Elinor Conners Estep on May 14, 1917 tn Milford He had lived in the Milford-Syracuse area all his life in April. 1939 he married
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Elizabeth Lentz who passed away May 23.1944. On October 13,1945, he married Darline Kaiser Mr. Estep was a produce buyer, a member of the First Brethren Church of Milford and a retired member of the Milford volunteer fire department The survivors are four daughters. Mrs. Donald (Hazel) Charlton and Mrs. Clifford (Cleo Jeah) Wolfe, both of Milford; Mrs. John Gerweis, Knoxville. Tenn.; and Mrs. Donald (Stella) Stephenson of Milford; four sons, Lance of Muncie; Raud of Syracuse; Gale, serving with the U.S. army in Viet Nam; and Keevin of Syracuse; eight grandchildren; one brother. Joe of Milford; and two sisters. Mrs. John S. (Janet Rose) Fisher and Mrs. Frances Watkins, both of Syracuse. Friends were received at the funeral home in Milford. The services were at 'the First Brethren church of Milford with burial in Milford cemetery. Doc Cramer Funeral sen ices -were held Saturday afternoon in Fort Wayne for Doc Cramer. 76, of Fort Wayne and step-father of Mrs Maurice (Donna) Snyder of Syracuse He passed away Thursday morning at the Allen County Nursing Home of complications following a five year illness. Mr Cramer was a veteran of WWI. and retired from General Electric at Fort Wayne. % Survivors in addition to the stepdaughter include the widow. Ada. of Fort Wayne; two daughters. Mrs. Clayton (Peggy) Schultz and Mrs. Nancy Christlieb. both of Fort Wayne; one son. Robert Cramer, of Fort Wayne; and 12 grandchildren. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Charles E. Angel Death claimed Charles E Angel. 73. r 1 North Webster at 7 a m Tuesday in Miller’s Merry Manor at Warsaw. He had been a patient for the past five days. Mr. Angel’s death was caused bv complications due to a stroke He had been ill for 18 years The deceased was born in Kosciusko county on February 4. 1897 to William and Amanda (Wolfe' Angel and had resided in the area most of his life. In 1940 he and Frances Jean Ann Bakala were married She survives. Mr. Angel was a retired carpenter
Surviving are three sisters. Miss Maude Angel and Mrs. Mary Ramer, both of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Chester (Mazel) Martin of Illinois; one brother. Richard, of Fort "Wayne; and several pieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the HarrisTroxel funeral home in North Webster from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Services will be held at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Chester Reed officiating. Burial will be in the North Webster cemetery — Mock addition. Mrs. Albert Johnson Funeral senices were held today (Wednesday) at Milltown for Mrs. Jessie Johnson. 51. of New Albany and sister of Coen E. Stephenson of North Webster. She passed away Monday morning at the Corydon hospital of complications following an illness of several years. Mrs. Johnson was born at Milltown on September 29, 1919. the daughter of Perry and Cordia Stephenson and was a lifetime resident of the Milltown and New Albany area. She was a member of the Batman Ridge United Methodist church. Surviving in addition to the North Webster brother are the husband. Albert; one other brother and four sisters, three daughters, three sons and a number of grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death. Burial was in Batman cemetery. Philip A. Lee Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) for Philip Lee, 76. of r 2 Syracuse He passed away at 8:30 Monday morning at his home of a heart attack. He was born at Paulding. 0., on May 24. 1894. the son of John and Sarah (Pillon* Lee and had resided in the Syracuse area for a number of years, 14 of which were at the last address. He was a farmer and attended the Zion Chapel church near Syracuse. Mr Lee was united in marriage in 1913 to Elsie Ash at Esseix. Canada, and she survives. In addition to the widow, he is survived by four sons. Owen of Hamilton. 0.. Cletus. Syracuse, Dale of Elkhart and Virgil of Goshen; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Delores) Torak of Elkhart. 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and one brother. Mervin Lee of Australia. Rev. Chester Reed and Rev. Chester Carpenter officiated and burial was in Oak Park cemetery. Ligonier. J. C. Brown Mrs Wendell (Jean) Gregory, r 1 Leesburg, has received word of the death of her brother, J. C. Brown. 42, of Scottsville, Ky. Mr. Brown is also survived by a brother. Donnie Brown of Columbia City. At press time, arrangements were (incomplete at a funeral home in Scottsville. Howard Rex Howard Rex. 66. of 208 North street, Ligonier, passed away at 1130 morning in Lutheran hospital at Fort Wayne where he had been a patient for one week. He had been in failing health for over a year. Mr. Rex was born at Ligonier on October 2, 1904 to Austin and Julia Ann (Wyatt) Rex and lived his entire life in the Ligonier community. He was united in marriage on February 22. 1940 at Ligonier to Elsie Myers and she preceded him in death in 1960. He was a plumber at Ligonier. Survivors include one son, Lawrence (Dode) Rex of Ligonier, one daughter. Mrs. James Hire, r 3 Angola, three brothers. Ray of Ligonier. Walter. Sr , of Sturgis. Mich., and Clarence. White Pidgeon, Mich.; and three sisters, Mrs Floyd Maroney. Mrs Carl Shireman
and Mrs. Lillian Fidler, all of Ligonier. Friends may call at the Ulrey funeral home, Ligonier, after 3 p.m. today (Wednesday) until service time at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Rev. Walter House will officiate and burial will be in Oak Park cemetery. Henry I. on Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the WaleyMills, Zimmerman funeral home. Elkhart. lor Henry Ivan Ott, 68. Elkhart, father of Mrs. Gerry (Lillian) Ray of Syracuse. He passed away of an apparent heart attack Monday afternoon and was dead on arrival at the hospital. A native of Millersburg, he was married to Bertha Fay Stoner on June 6.1920 and she survives. He \ was a car pettier. member of the Lutheran church at Millersburg and the Fairview Grange. .Also surviving are two sons. Fred of Ligonier and Clifford. Elkhart; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a brother. Belmont, in Florida Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. r BIRTHS » WEBBER. Carol Ann Mr. and Mrs. Les Webber of Southfield. Mich., are the parents of a daughter. Carol Ann. bom January 25. The little girl weighed six pounds, seven ounces. The mother is the former Shirley Phend. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Hazelette Ferguson of North Webster and Victor Phend of Larwill. SIMON, Lawrence Gerald Sgt. and Mrs. Larry Simon of Atwater. Calif., are parents of their first son. Lawrence Gerald, born at 12:57 a m. Wednesday. Jan. 27. in the hospital at the Castle Air Force Base. The infant tipped the scales at seven pounds, one ounce and measured 19 inches. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cramar of r 1 Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Max Simon of 719 E. Chicago Ave.. Syracuse, are the paternal grandparents. Greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul McElroy of Columbia City and Mr. and Mrs. James Gilbert of 113 W. Carroll. Syracuse. SMITH son Mr. and Mrs. Gary T. Smith of Syracuse are the parents of a son bom on Wednesday. Jan. 27. at Goshen hospital. CARDS THANKS CARD OF THANKS We thank all those who sent gifts of flowers, food, cards and all other courtesies extended during the illness and passing of Eugene C. Estep A special thanks is extended to Rev. Albert Curtright. the American Red Cross and Mishler Funeral Home. j Family of Eugene C. Estep CARD OF THANKS 1 would like to thank my friends and relatives for making my birthday so enjoy able, for all the lovely cards, visits and gifts. May God bless each of you for your kindness Elizabeth Stiffler
Hospital Notes Edith Welty of Syracuse is a patient in Goshen hospital. Mrs. Connie Stinson, former manager of the Burger Store at Syracuse, underwent major surgery Monday in the Bronson hospital at Kalamazoo. Mich. She is in room 625. Mrs. Minnie Blough of Syracuse is'a patient at Goshen hospital Jarrel Hammaker of Leesburg was admitted to Goshen hospital last week. Earl Gross, Leesburg, was admitted last Wednesday to \Goshen hospital. ' Mrs. Cleo Beres of was admitted last Tuesday to Healthwin sanitarium. South Bend, for tests and treatment. Her room number is 194. Tom Rife of Leesburg was treated in the emergency room of Murphy Medical Center last week Mrs. Robert Whitacre, Leesburg, was admitted last week to Whitley County hospital. The following people were treated in the emergency room at Murphy Medical Center over the week end: Mary J. Ginter of Leesburg. Jason Goon, r 2 Leesburg, and Leroy Dickheart. Leesburg. Mrs, Earl Sorg erf Goshen is a patient in the Goshen hospital where she underwent major surgery last Thursday. She is a sister of Mrs, Theo Beer .of r 2 Milford. Raymond Custer, r 1 Milford, was admitted to Goshen hospital Monday. Mrs. Blanche Mason of Syracuse underwent major surgery last week at the West Orange Memorial hospital. Winter Haven. Fla. Donald C. Nelson of rl North Webster was admitted last week to Goshen hospital. Mrs. Gladys Clow, r 2 Syracuse, was admitted to Goshen hospital last week for treatment. Robert Williams. Syracuse, was dismissed from W’hitley County hospital. Columbia City, last week. Lawrence Firestone of Syracuse remains a patient at Goshen hospital where he was admitted Thursday evening and is expected to be removed from the intensive care unit today. L. C. Sheibley of r 2 Syracuse was released from Goshen hospital last week. Norma Henwood of Syracuse is a patient at Goshen hospital. ' Ousseynou Traore erf Syracuse was admitted Thursday to Goshen hospital. Deanna Ott of r 1 Syracuse admitted to Goshen hospital on Thursday. Percy Bartlett of Syracuse remains a patient in the intensive care ward at Elkhart where he was taken Friday morning following a breathing attack at his home. Mrs. Katie Wilkinson of r 2 Syracuse was admitted Sunday to Goshen hospital. J. Brock Van Meter. Jr., of North Webster is a patient at Goshen hospital. Court News Wife Neglect Deputy Stanley Holderman arrested Floyd L. Williams, 22. r 1 Leesburg, on a Fort Wayne city court warrant charging wife neglect. He was turned over to Fort Wayne authorities Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk. Bessie I. Himes. Willard Templin. 57. Milford, school teacher and Christa Brigitte Dewies. 32, Milford, imemployed; Jackie Lee Hart. 23, r 1 Milford, milk hauler and Dene Miller. 22. r 1 Milford. Superior Manufacturing. License Suspended Two area residents have their driver license suspended' according to the latest report from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in
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Indianapolis. They are as follows: Samuel Mishler. 25, of 1013 S. Sixth street, Syracuse, from October 25, 1970 to April 25, 1971, for drunk driving. Felix S. Sanches, 43, of Milford, from November 1, 1970 to January 1, 1971, for drunk driving. Trustees Recorded The trustees of Syracuse Lodge 454, F. & A.M., have been elected and duly recorded with county recorder E. Mazie Alexander at the court house. Warsaw, by t secretary Lee Poyser as Carl Myrick through 1971; Larry Haviland through 1972 and Marion Elam through 1973. Attachment Harriett Reed. 41, r 1 Syracuse, was released last week after being booked by Goshen city police for a body attachment in a civil case. She will be arraigned in Goshen city court. File The following divorce suits have been filed in county circuit and superior courts: Julia Kay Bosstick of r 3 Syracuse from Robert Glenn Bosstick and she seeks custody of two minor children. The couple married September 22, 1957 and separated January 5 last; Jeanne Trolson of r 3 Syracuse from Robert B. Trolson and she seeks custody of one minor child. They were married February 4, 1966 and separated on January 13. 1971. Divorces The following divorces have been granted to area couples: Eugene Baugher of r 1 North Webster from Charlotte E. Baugher. The couple married June 29. 1940 and separated August 10. 1970; Eve Stair of North W’ebster from Detmer Stair. The couple has no children. They married December 12. 1964 and separated October 18, 1970.
LIGONIER NEWS
By Rose Cunningham 'Haiti' Is frog ram The Youth Fellowship of the United Methodist church heard a group of young people who had been sent to Haiti in connection with Christian mission work, give a very interesting program Sunday evening. Members of the Youth Fellowship of this city are eligible to work in the program next summer. They are also taking an active part in supporting the work Lough On Dean's List Michael L. Lough, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lough, 415 W. Union St., has been named to the dean’s list at Tri State college, Angola Students must receive a B average or better for the fall term. Michael is a graduate of West Noble high school and is majoring in mechanical engineering. He is married to the former Barbara McDonald. 4-H Club Meets On Monday Perry Township Busy Bees Girls' 4-H club met at the Centenary United Methodist church Monday, Feb. 1, at 3.30 p.m. Enrollment cards were filled out at this time Anyone interested in the 4-H program this year may call the 4-H leader. Mrs. Phil Stout. Harry (Pete) Mentzer Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at a Huntington funeral home for former Ligonier resident, Harry H. (Pete) Mentzer. 57.
Wed., Feb. 3, 1971 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
& THE EDITOR
Exemption Proposed
Dear Editor: Our State Representative, Thames Mauzy, has introduced a bill in the Indiana General Assembly that would give all persons over 65 years a $3,000 exemption on all real estate. Such a bill would probably stand a better chance of passing if it were amended to apply to the home in which the owner resides. Our senior citizens are justly entitled to this consideration since they have worked and paid taxes for probably 40 years or more and are now barely able to
Slightly Confused V
Dear Editor: I’m slightly confused! I thought Christians believed in a risin Christ. Then — why were most of our religious leaders pictured under a cross with a crucified Christ’’ Has the United Council of
Block Must Be Rebuilt
Dear Editor: The Pickwick block must be rebuilt. And it is plain to see now that ONLY Syracuse citizens are going to do it. The business men in the village have an interest in the continued development of the Syracuse uptown area. We suggest that a community development corporation be formed and a large business area be built here, taking in some of the nearby housing. The whole mall should be under one roof, with one air conditioning plant and one heating plant. From excuses made now by
Mr. Mentzger died in Huntington County hospital at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. He was personnel director at Schacht Rubber Manufacturing Co. in Huntington. He was a graduate of Ligonier high school and had served inthe signal corps of the U.S. army during World War 11. Survivors include his wife, Annabell; one daughter, Mrs. John Dalton. Fort Wayne; and six grandchildren. SWEETHEART NIGHT’ OBSERVED BY OES Eastern Star Lodge 325 met last evening in the Masonic temple. The annual “Sweetheart Night” was observed. No Reason To Go Hungry Since January’ 1 there is no reason for a child in Indiana to go to bed hungry The Donated Commodities Program from the United States Department of Agriculture is now available in every township of each county unless it already participates in a food stamp prograni. All needy families in these 63 counties should contact their local township trustee for more information about the 20 to 25 items available to them monthly if they are eligible. Eligibility is determined by the trustee according to standard criteria. During the month of February the following , items are available: Butter, beans, cheese, cornmeal, corn syrup, canned chipped meat, scrambled eggs mix flour, canned green beans, macaroni, dry and evaporated milk, peanut butter, peas, instant potatoes, prunes, rice, canned tomatoes, tomato juice, vegetable shortening, rolled oats or roiled wheat, and canned boned chicken. The Division of School Lunch in the Office of State Superintendent Richard D. Wells distributes food to schools, institutions and township trustees to insure that all children and adults in Indiana have sound nutrition. Every problem contains within itself the seeds of its own solution.
REWARD For information regarding the whereabouts of a black and white Tom cat. Answers to name of Muffin. Has black back and tail, white feet and breast and black and white face. Right front leg has been shaved. Lives in vicinity of Syracuse Post Office. Missing 10 days. CALL: 457-4584
live decently on their social security. A small per cent additional sales tax would more than off set the loss of real estate taxes if properly applied. In this way everyone would be contributing a fair share and rendering a moral obligation to retired persons, which we as Americans owe them. It seems this consideration is long overdue and I hope everyone will encourage the passage of such a bill. Everett F. Ketering
Churches so changed convictions that Christians no longer believe in a rfcin Lord 0 No wonder young people are confused. May G6d help my grandchildren. , Sincerely. Rebeeda Kitson
the out of town newspaper that owns the burnt out block, it is plain that they will not rebuild. The excuse that the resulthnt lack of confidence in the business area because of a lack Os information as to the probable cause of the blaze does not add up to anything good for the tdwn. It would appear that this is just an excuse and nothing more. It is the responsibility of the men and women of the community to see that this job is done. No one else is going to help. An Interested Citizen
Future Builders Meet With Moores The Future Builders Sunday school class from the Milford Christian church met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Moore of Milford on Thursday, Jan. 28. New committees were appointed for the year and mission work was discussed. Mrs. Robert Auer gave the evening’s devotions. At the close of the meeting a game was enjoyed and Mr. and Mrs. Moore served delicious refreshments to the 14 members present. YOU AND SOCIAL SECURITY Q — My mother failed to sign up for the medical insurance part of Medicare when she started receiving benefits. Can she do so now? A — Individuals who were 65 years old in October. 1967 or later have until March 31 of this year to sign for this protection. If she fails to sign during this time she may not have another chance.
Shearer Facts ... by Carl Shearer It s a fact that ... anyone who will can accomplish something for God. For 32 years a New York Stenographer, stared at subway car advertisements and dreamed of buying space for the kind of advertising she liked. By July. 1956 She had save S4OO the cost of 1,500 placards. That month thousands of the subway riders enjoyed looking at her simple ad listing the Ten Commandments. She was quite unprepared when strangers and friends from all over the country contributed money for a second month’s reminder of the world’s greatest laws. Then a letter came . . “It is still the individual person, believing the right and doing good, that counts most. For what you did. a personal thanks.’’ The letter was signed, “Dwight D. Eisenhower.’’ What on earth are you. doing, for heaven’s sake. We invite you 'to the Milford Christian Church.
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