The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 August 1971 — Page 3

OBITUARIES

Pierceton Town Marshal Dies Peter Yorg, Sr., 55, Pierceton town marshal, died Thursday in his home at 5:20 p.m., after an illness of five weeks. Death was due to cancer. j ' He was born at Laketon to -Peter and Sarah Ann (Moore) Yorg on January 3, 1916. He married the former Lucille Phillapy on April 6, 1946. She survives. Mr. Yorg was a police officer for 18 years. He moved to Pierceton in 1962 from Silver Lake. He was also a part-time employee of the Wyman funeral home He was a member of the Silver Lake Church of the Brethren; the Whitley County F.0.P.; Indiana Police League; and the National Sheriff's Association. Surviving besides the widow are two daughters, Mrs. Charles Edward Slone, Claypool, Mrs. Raymond (Betty) Slusher, Pierceton; one son, Peter, Jr., a student at Indiana College of Mortuary Science. Indianapolis, one brother, Daniel of Bronx, N.Y.; three half-brothers, Chauncey Rhoades, Wabash. John Rhoades, Rochester, and~ Kenneth Rhoades, Leesburg; two half-sisters, Mrs. Fred (Pauline) Stein. Denver, Ind., Mrs. Frank (Dorothy) Finfrock, Fort Wayne; and four grandchildren Services were held Sunday at the Pierceton United Methodist church with Rev. Leonard Custer, North Manchester, officiating. Burial was in Hi’lcrest cemetery. Mrs. George Bowers Mrs. Hazel Bowers, 63, r 4 Elkhart, passed away Sunday at 11 p.m., in the Elkhart hospital. She was admitted one hour before. She had been ill for a photographic specialists 114.11 J <_ t». — Commercial ♦ Aerial Industrial • Wedding Phone: 533-3744

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number of years. Mrs. Bowers was a native of Milford. She was born on February 18, 1908. In 1936, she married George Bowers who survives. Also surviving, are a son, Maynard at home, and her twin brother, Harold Miller of Bristol. Funeral services held today (Wednesday) at a funeral home in Elkhart. Burial was in Prairie Street cemetery. Mrs. Edward W. Whitacre Mrs. Cora Mae Whitacre, 87, r 1 Leesburg, died last Wednesday at 11:05 p.m. after an illness of one and one half years. She was a patient at Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She was born September 22, 1883 in Noble county to John and Elizabeth (Plew) Sechrist and lived all her life in the North Webster area. In 1898, she was married to Edward Wilson Whitacre. He preceded her in death in 1935. She was a member of the Mock Christian church and was a Gold Star Mother of the North Webster American Legion. Surviving are three sons. John of Ligonier, Walter of Bippus and Eugene of North Webster; eight grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. f The funeral services were held at the funeral hone in North Webster on Saturday with Rev. Chester Read officiating. Bural was in North Webster cemetery. James Zinsipeister James Zinsmeister, 27, rural Huntington, brother of Mrs. Paul E. (Marie) Steffen, Milford, was killed in a traffic accident last week near Fort Wayne. Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon in Huntington. CARDS THANKS C.ARD OF THANKS I want to thank everyone for sending me cards and flowers while in the Elkhart hospital and express my appreciation for the Reverends Robinson, Strohm, Purdy, Kilmer, Rickey and Paulson for their consideration and prayers. Joe Bushong

CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our many friends for the cards and kind thoughts while in the hospital and our return home. Harry and Ethel Good CARD OF THANKS The family of Willard “Hap” Charlton wishes to express their appreciation for the many acts of kindness and thoughfulness extended to us. BIRTHS M MCDONALD daughter Mr. and Mrs. Terry McDonald of 119 West High street, Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter bom Sunday at Goshen hospital. * GARZA son Mr. and Mrs. Pedro M. Garza, r 1 Milford, are the parents of a new son boro at 3:56 p.m., Monday, Aug. 2, at Murphy Medical Center. The infant weighed six pounds, nine ounces. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Marina Vallin, Warsaw and paternal grandfather is Felipe Garza. Milford. Court News Public Intoxication John H. Gerber, 27, Milford, was recently fined $45 by jp Milo Clase for public intoxication. Speeding Gregory J. Burt, 24, r 1 Leesburg, was recently fined S3O for speeding t>y Warsaw judge, Robert Burner. Divorce Filed Robert R. Brown, r 1 Leesburg, has filed for divorce in Kosciusko circuit court against Virginia Brown. They were married on November 20.1970 and separated on July 27, 1971. There are no children. Doris Kwietkow’ski of r 1 North Webster from Frank Kwietkowski The couple married June 14, 1940 and separated July 15, 1971 and there are no children; James Hyden Hyndman Os r 4 Syracuse from Sally H. Hyndman and custody of three children. The couple married on December 23.1966 and separated September 30. 1969. Account Suit Simon Brothers, Inc., South Bend, has filed a complaint on account suit in Kosciusko circuit court against Harold Huyghe, r 1 Leesburg, seeking a judgment in the amount of $621.35. License Suspended Gerald E. McDonald, 32,.x Syracuse, had his drivers license suspended from May 15, 1971 to July 15, 1971 for driving while on suspension, according to the

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latest report from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indianapolis. Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of county clerk, Bessie I. Himes: James Richard Ellison, 18,1705 Willow Lane, Warsaw, R. R. Donnelley, and Patricia Jann Edwards, 16, Leesburg, unemployed. Larry Andy Kammerer, 21, r 2 Leesburg, farmer, and Janet Kay Kaiser, 20, r 1 Milford, key punch operator. Chadwick Dee Hand, 29, Syracuse, truck driver, and Janet Marie Aleman, 30, r 4 Syracuse, clerk-typist; Robert Allen Niles, 21, r 4 Syracuse, electrical technician, and Rose-Ann Wolfe, 20, r 4 Syracuse, dental assistant; John Robert Hulley, 20, Syracuse, student, and Susan Irene Smith, 19, r 4 Syracuse, waitress; Jeffrey Lynn Myers, 22, Fort Wayne, school teacher, and Susan Marie Kirkdorfer, 21, Syracuse, student ; Complaint R. Steven Hearn of Syracuse has filed in Kosciusko circuit court, a complaint for injunction, against Claude B. and Rose I. Matthews of r 2 Syracuse and Kellie England, r 4 Syracuse. The plaintiff alleges England is operating a public garage and auto repair business on property owned by the Matthews' and that the operation is in violation of Syracuse zoning ordinances. Hearn asks that the defendants be enjoined and restrained from using the property for commercial use. Booked Robert L. Clark, 24, r 2 Syracuse, was booked at the county jail over the week end on a charge of assault and battery. Conduct Stephen M. Clark, 18, r 2 Syracuse, and Ronny L. Clark, 19, r 2 Syracuse, were booked on separate charges of disorderly qonduct during the week end at tne county jail. Hospital Notes CARL DUNCAN IS STEADILY IMPROVING Carl Duncan, president of the Milford town board, is steadily improving ' after suffering a severe heart attack on Thursday, July 22. He has been taken out of the intensive care unit but is still allowed no visitors outside of the immediate family. He is in room 313 at Goshen 2 hospital and would appreciate receiving cards. Mrs. Jay Peffley of Syracuse was released from Goshen

hospital on Tuesday of last week following surgery on Monday. Shirley Merriman of r 1 North Webster entered Goshen hospital last week and was released Saturday. Kevin Smith, Syracuse, was admitted Tuesday of last week to Goshen hospital. Miss Fran Ancil, r 1 North Webster was dismissed from Goshen hospital last week. Mrs. Samuel Lundy of North Webster entered Whitley County hospital last week Ralph Massey, North Webster, was admitted last week to Whitley County hospital. Nita Spradling, North Webster, was admitted to Whitley County hospital last week. Emma jean Line of r 1 Syracuse was admitted to Goshen hospital on Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Katherine Myers, 106 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, was released Wednesday from Goshen hospital. Mrs. Linda Romeo, Syracuse, was dismissed Wednesday from Goshen hospital. Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman of r 4 Syracuse was admitted Friday to Goshen hospital. Ray Denzel of r 3 Syracuse was released from Goshen hospital Saturday. Mrs. Dave Brown of r 1 Syracuse entered Goshen hospital Friday. Mrs. Geneva D. Norris of i 4 Syracuse has been transferred from Goshen hospital to Indianapolis. Robert L. Neff of r 1 Syracuse entered Goshen hospital Thursday and was released Monday. Mrs. Sally Blakely, North Webster, was admitted Thursday to Goshen hospital. Elyra (Sid) Firestone of Syracuse remains a patient at Goshen hospital’s intensive care unit where he underwent surgery last week. Norris (Hoppy) Wise, Syracuse, has been dismissed from a hospital at Fort Wayne. Charles H. Hall of Syracuse entered Murphy Medical Center over the week end. Kimberly Heche, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hecke of North Webster, received emergency room treatment over the week end at Murphy Medical. Mrs. James Turner, r 1 North Webster, was treated over the week end in the emergency room at Murphy Medical Center. Elizabeth Bowman of r 4 Syracuse was admitted to Goshen hospital last week and dismissed Sunday. Mrs. Martin Hoover of r 4 Syracuse, Mrs. Guy Hoover of r 3 Syracuse, and Irving Green, 424 Harrison street, Syracuse, all received emergency room treatment Saturday at Goshen hospital. Harold George and son Michael of r 1 North Webster were admitted Saturday to Goshen hospital and dismissed on Monday. Mrs. Leora Small of r 1 Syracuse was dismissed Sunday from Goshen hospital. Charles A. Wagner of Syracuse entered Goshen hospital Monday. Mrs. Larry Whetten, r 1

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Syracuse Demos Select Town Officers For Aug. 24 Caucus

At a meeting last Wednesday night in the home of Bill Coburn at Syracuse, Democrats elected the following town officers to chair a Democratic caucus scheduled for Tuesday night, Aug. 24: Town chairman — Nelson Auer

Syracuse, was admitted Monday to Goshen hospital. , Josiah L. Kline of North Webster was dismissed last week from Goshen hospital. Russell Homan, Waubee Lake, had a light stroke eight weeks ago and had another on Friday. He is improving slowly and has been bedfast for the last three days. John B. Boganwright, r 1 Leesburg, was dismissed last week from Murphy Medical Center. Lester Gray, Leesburg, was admitted the first of last week to Whitley County hospital. Jesse Oscar Pena, Jr., box 442, Milford, was admitted last Tuesday to Goshen hospital and released on Wednesday. Mrs. Ethel I. Good, Milford, was released last Tuesday from Goshen hospital. Mrs. Maria Escoto, box 354 Milford, was released last Wednesday from Goshen hospital. Herbert Morehouse, r 1 Milford, was released from Goshen hospital last Wednesday. Mrs. LaVere Vanator, Leesburg, was dismissed last week from Murphy Medical Center. Deborah Schmidt, box 62, Milford, was released last Thursday from Goshen hospital. Mrs. Ada Blackburn, box 181, Milford, was admitted last Thursday to Goshen hospital and later released. Mrs. R. Jean West, r 2 Leesburg, was admitted Friday to Goshen hospital. Carol Hochstetler, r 2 Milford, was admitted to Goshen hospital Friday. David W. Freeman, r 1 Leesburg, was treated in the emergency room recently at Murphy Medical Center. Garold Robinson, r 1 Leesburg, was recently treated in the emergency room at Murphy Medical Center. Jack Eberly, r 2 Milford, was treated recently in the emergency room at Murphy Medical Center. Carol Mullett, r 2 Leesburg, was recently treated in Murphy Medical Center Emergency room. Mabel Krouse, Leesburg, has been, dismissed from Whitley County hospital. Floyd Krauter, step-son of Mrs. Emma Krauter of Milford is a patient in Elkhart hospital. Syracuse WRC Meets, Reception Planned John C. Adams chapter 278 of Women’s Relief Corps, Syracuse, met Monday night to conclude {dans for the Sunday reception honoring department president Mrs. John Craw of Syracuse. Mrs. Georgia Buster, president, conducted the meeting at which time it was reported invitations have been insued to all department officers and all Corps in the state of Indiana for the Sunday reception on August 8 from 2-5 p.m. in the new Lakeland V.F.W. home south of Syracuse on SR 13. Plans were made for the reception and the following committees appointed: Mrs. Lee Poyser and Mrs. Frank Bates, pouring committee; Mrs. Mabel Walton, guest book; and Zerola Zook, Mrs. Mae Rinker and Mrs. Buster, greeters. A report was 4ieard on the bakeless bake sale and Mrs. Rinker, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. Bates and Mrs. Richard Heyde appointed as senior aids. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Heyde. Authentic Mexican Plate Supper For Benefit Os Aces Baseball Club Saturday, Aug. 14 12 Noon To 6 P.M. MILFORD FIRE STATION DONATION: $1.50

Vice chairman — Clifford (Rink) Miller Secretary — Mr: Tom Swartz Treasurer — Tor i Swartz Election chairman — Mrs. Charles (Alic®) Miller Candidates will be selected for

Pleasant Grove I MRS. JOHN T. CAMDEN

Mr. and Mrs. John T. Camden, rJ2 Pierceton, were hosts for the > week end Burton Reunion. Guests i arriving Friday were Mrs. i Leaurel Curtiss of Indianapolis, Mrs. Violet Murphy of Ninevah, Mrs. Leona Lewis of Spencer, Mrs. Leaurel Stath and Lance I from West LaFayette and Mike Snelienberg of Indianapolis. i On Saturday guests arriving ( were Mr. and Mrs. Lum Burton. Frank Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Basting and son, Mrs. Donna Bosko and children from Mansfield, Ohio, Mrs. Mary Haynes Grindstaff from Ann Harbor, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. James Dunn and daughters from New Castle. The Camdens children Dick Camdens, Mr. and Jack Camden and children of Pierceton, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Frush and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jack May and children of Warsaw with all above named made up the supper party and evening get-to-

Legion Auxiliary Has August Meeting Tuesday The American Legion auxiliary of Milford met August 3 for its regular meeting with Mrs. Noble Fisher presiding. The past presidents will attend a play in Warsaw next Wednesday. The district meeting will be held September 8 at Logansport with installation of district officers. Americanism chairman Mrs. Stanley Scott gave a reading of “This Is Your Flag Speaking.” The ladies were led in unison in the song of the month, “Freedom Isn’t Free.” The social committee for September is Mrs. Raymond Custer, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Howard Berkeypile and Mrs. Merle Campbell, Jr. Games will be in the charge of Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner and Mrs. Eugene Felkner. Arthur VanAnda Honored On 64th Birthday Monday A group of neighbors and friends surprised Arthur VanAnda of r 1 Syracuse Monday evening to help him celebrate his 64th birthday anniversary. Following refreshments of borne made cake and ice cream, the evening was spent looking at the VanAnda collection of old photographs including views of Syracuse and points of interest on Lake Wawasee dating back as far as 1903. Guests in attendance were Mr.

Ray Buhrt GENERAL CONTRACTOR Residential & Commercial &uilding Phone: 457-3431 Road 13, Syracuse 0 Milford Stations To Alternate Sundays ♦ Four Milford Service Stations — Me Fa Service Station, Berkeypile's Texaco Service Station, Bean's Union 76 Service Station, and Ruch's Standard Service Station — will take turns being open on Sunday from now on. < The Schedule Follows: AUGUST <-RUCH'S STANDARD AUGUST IS-BEAN'S UNION 7$ AUGUST 22— BERKEYPILE'S TEXACO AUGUST 29- McFARREN'S STATION

town board positions and a clerktreasurer for the November 2 election. As of this morning (Wednesday) the time and site for the caucus on August 24 has not been set according to precinct committeeman Bill Coburn. in I , Hi—■■

gether. On hand for the Sunday reunion dinner in the Camden’s yard were in addition Mr. and Mrs. Pat Burton and Burns Sinclair fromlndianapolis, Mrs. Dick Camden, Rick and Sheri of Pierceton, Fred Lewis and son, from Warsaw and Estel Lewis and children from Pierceton. Mrs. Kate Hutcherson of Pierceton and Mrs. Ted Upson and son called briefly on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Basting and son, were the overnight guests of the Jack Camdens, the Boskos were the overnight guests of the Frushes, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Grindstaff, spent three nights with the Fred Lewses, the James Dunns returned home Saturday night, other out of town guests stayed with the John T. Camdens. Plans were made for the . reunion to be held earlier next year.

and Mrs. Leo Schrock, Dawn and Kevin and Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Hodler of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Schaefer of Cincinnati, Sue and Violet Gaugler, Dayton, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Bill Meek, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Griffin and Margarett Hoar, all of Indianapolis. Joe Schrocks Entertain For Hartsough Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schrock of Syracuse Lake entertained Sunday for the 10th annual reunion of the Norman Hartsough descendents with 55 in attendance. A basket lunch was held at noon followed by a social time including boat rides and swimming. The reunion next year is scheduled for a city in the area. Officers will be Dave Cripe of Cassopolis, Mich., president; Bob Nicolai, Fort Wayne, vice president and Mrs. Milton Shuder, Syracuse, secretarytreasurer. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. George Strong, Carol and Mike, of Fort Wayne spent the week end with Mrs. Strong’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur VanAnda of Syracuse. The Charles M. Slavin family of Muncie is now at 130 North Shore Drive, Syracuse Lake. Mrs. mjuis Siri and fouc children of Milwaukee, Wise., are visiting in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Seiffert of Lake Wawasee.

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