The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 1 November 1972 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Eric Gaskill Milford Fifth Grader Dies Eric Eugene Gaskill, 11, a fifth grader, accidentally drowned in the bathtub at his home at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. He suffered from epilepsy and died during a seizure. Eric was born September 30, 1961 to Welcome E. (“Ducke”) and Vemoa (“Skip”} (Heisler) Gaskill. The Gaskills lived south of Gravelton on r 1 Nappanee. Surviving with the parents are one brother, Clint and two sisters, Cathy and Sara, all at home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Gaskill of Bourbon; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heisler of Etna Green. Services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the funeral home in Nappanee with Rev. David Widmoyer, pastor of the Hastings Island Chapel church officiating. Memorials may be given to the Epilepsy Foundation of America. ~ . Mary Alice Atkinson Mary Alice Atkinson, 89, r 2 Milford, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Thursday at her home. Death was due to a heart attack. She had been a lifetime resident of the Milford community. Mrs. Atkinson was born on November 14,1882 to John C. and Catherine (Kilian) Fisher near Milford. On March 14, 1918 she End the one party system in Kosciusko County!! It is time for a change!! It is time for property tax relief!! MERLE R. HOLDEN STATE REPRESENTATIVE Democrat — District 17 Educator — Businessman Paid by Merle R. Holden, Milford

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was united in marriage to William Atkinson who preceded her in death on October 23, 1943. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, Gravelton. Surviving are one son, Dale, r 2 Milford; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were con*' ducted at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Clarence B. Fike officiating. Interment was in the Union Center cemetery. Dr. Lysle Willits Funeral services were held Tuesday for Dr. Lysle A. Willits, 82, r 5 Warsaw, father of Robert C. Willits of Syracuse. Death came at 3 a.m. Sunday at Murphy Medical center, Warsaw, following an illness of two years. A retired Warsaw optometrist, Dr. Willits was bom at New Boston, 111., on April 12, 1890 to Horace G. and Ida Willits. He was united in marriage to the former Lessie Condo on October 27,1919 at Moline, DI., and she preceded him in death March 8. 1971. Dr. Willits was a member of the Warsaw Masonic lodge, 50-year member of the American Legion and Elks lodge, member of Saint Anne’s Episcopal church and a veteran of World Wars I and 11. In addition to the Syracuse son, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Suzanne) Rhodes of Warsaw; seven grandchildren; and three sisters. Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Ben F. Martin Ben F. Martin, 70, r 2 Syracuse, passed away Saturday morning at his Syracuse home. Mr. Martin was bom at Raleigh in Rush county on December 8, 1902 to Benjamen and Cora Martin. A graduate of Purdue university, he was a high school teacher and eoach. During WWII Mr. Martin served as director of Process Foods Procurement for the U.S. Army quartermaster depots. He was an inspector for the state health department and associate for many years as

owner and operator of canneries at Mount Summit and Action. He was a member of the Masonic lodge. Surviving are two nieces. Burial was at Rushville. Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 Admissions Mrs. Larry Criswell, box 11 Leesburg. Emergency Room Mrs. Larry Criswell of Leesburg. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Admissions Mrs. John Pearson of North Webster. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 ’ Admissions Mrs. Howard Troup of Leesburg. Emergency Room Tom Bulger of r 2 Leesburg. Mrs. Elbert Hall of r 1 Leesburg. Franklin Mulligan of r 1 North Webster. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Emergency Room Brian Smoker of r 2 Leesburg. Goshen General WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25 Dismissals Mrs. R. L. Brennan and son, r 1 Syracuse. Ervin L. Miller, 194 North Shore Dr., Syracuse. Apolonia Woronko of r 4 Syracuse. THURSDAY, OCT. 26 Admissions Sandra Smith of r 2 Syracuse. Dismissals Robert Sedgwick, 212 North Shore Dr., Syracuse. Kathryn Moore, 127 East Shore Dr., Syracuse. Harriet Coppes of r 1 Syracuse. FRIDAY, OCT. 27 Dismissals Ida K. Nelson of r 1 North Webster. SATURDAY, OCT. 28 Dismissals Gale C. Chapman, 121 North Main St., Milford. Sandra Kay Smith of r 2 Syracuse. Margaret Eileen Kolberg, r 2 Syracuse. ? SUNDAY, OCT. 29 Admissions Elnora B. Simon, 719 East Chicago St., Syracuse. Fred L. Hapner of Syracuse. Dismissals Doris Mohler, 102>6 Main St., Syracuse. Mrs. Douglas Long and daughter of r 1 North Webster.

& THE EDITOR

Beautiful Memories

Dear Editor: I wish to thank you for your very great kindness in using for your Constitution Week Message mi the editorial page of the MailJournal of September 20,1972 an address on the subject of the constitution by my son the late Thomas Burchett, Jr. This reprint from the Hoosier Democrat, Flora, IN, acquainted you with his profound thinking and knowledge of this subject. He was indeed a splendid patriot and

We Were Impressed!

(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was sent to the Syracuse volunteer fire department on October 16. Since their job is quite often a thankless one we thought this letter worth printing. Lightning was believed to have caused the fire which was contained to one bedroom.) Gentlemen: Our family has been fortunate in many respects and one of them is that until last Wednesday, Oct. 11, we have never suffered a fire loss. During the years that we have enjoyed the cottage in Vawter Park we never really expected to experience a fire but we have assumed that if one ever happened our cottage and probably the adjoining ones on either side would be totally destroyed. When colonel Joe Gray called us last Wednesday to tell us of the fire which had occurred and of the amazing work of your organization we were tremendously impressed with the speed MONDAY, OCT. 30 Admissions Geneva D. Norris of Syracuse. Faye Shannon of r 2 Syracuse. Eloise Method, 206 West Washington St., Syracuse. Mildred L. McGrew, 313 South Washington St., Syracuse. Mrs. Louise Clayton of r 1 North Webster. OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Hie condition of Harold Melchi of the Lakeland area is reported as the same in the intensive care unit at Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne, where he underwent open heart surgery in September. Celeste Williams of Syracuse was admitted early last week to the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. Delores J. Black of Leesburg was admitted to the Whitley County hospital early last week. Ronald Speigal of North Webster was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital last Harold Alger of Syracuse was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital early last week. Benjamin Mabie of North Webster was admitted to the Whitley County hospital over the week end. Mrs. Wallace Huffer of Syracuse has been released from the Goshen hospital. Mrs. Orlie Black of Leesburg was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City,

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his untimely death has left a void in the hearts of many. Your printing of this address has helped to keep alive the beautiful memories that we have of him. My daughter, Florence Anne Briggs, her husband, William J. Briggs who shared fraternal devotions with Thomas, and I appreciate your kindness. The Briggs live at Flora. Again thanking you, I am, - Very sincerely yours, Mrs. Thomas Burchett

and skill with which you handled this emergency. When we arrived at the cottage on Friday and actually saw what had happened we were even more amazed and impressed by what you accomplished. The original cottage was built between 1890 and 1895 and has belonged to my wife’s family since shortly thereafter. Each generation has “added on.” My wife and our children and I divided the second floor, which had been an open loft, into three bedrooms and a bath, built the walls, paneled the rooms and installed the windows ourselves and so although it really isn’t much of a house, our parents, our children and our grandchildren are emotionally involved in it. We realize that without your prompt and efficient action it wouldn’t be there today and so there really isn’t any way that I can adequately express our gratitude to you. Sincerely, B. W. Duck over the week end. Mrs. Robert Williams of Syracuse was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital over the week end. KERMIT SUMMERS HOME FROM HOSPITAL Kermit Summers of r 1 Pierceton was dismissed from Parkview Memorial hospital at Fort Wayne Tuesday evening, Oct. 24. He was a medical patient during his stay at the hospital. He is improving but will be confined to the house for another two or three weeks. Court News License Suspended The following persons have had their drivers license suspended according to the latest report received from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles: David W. Griffith, 21, r 1 box 159 E Syracuse, from July 17,1972 to September 17, 1972, for drunken driving. Milton A. Tackett, 43, r 1 box 197 Milford, from August 16, 1972 to August 16, 1973, for driving while suspended.

Milton A. Tackett, 43, r 1 box 197 Milford, from August 16, 1973 to August 16, 1974, for drunken driving.

BIRTHS Mfr YODER, Jason Christopher A son, Jason Christopher, was bom to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Yoder of 1588 Oakdale West Dr., Bloomington, at 4:43 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31. Jason Christopher is the couple’s first child. He tipped the scales at eight pounds, 9M> ounces when he arrived. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yoder of Cleveland, Ohio, are paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Arch Baumgartner of Milford are maternal grandparents and Mrs. Noah Frauhiger, Sr., of Goshen is a maternal great-grandmother. SKELETON Twins Mr. and Mrs. Ray Skeleton of 424 Parkway Dr., Syracuse, are the parents of twin daughters bom Monday at Goshen hospital.

CARDS THANKS Up CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the Harris funeral home, Goshen General hospital, Dr. William Meyers, Rev. David Mueller, Hex Grange, Hex Home Economics club, relatives, friends, neighbors and everyone for their flowers, cards, acts of kindness and sympathy shown us in the loss of our loved one. The Family of Myrtle Robinson CARD OF THANKS Helen Wilkerson of Syracuse in room 355 in Reed Memorial Hospital, Richmond, Ind., is feeling somewhat better. She is delighted with all of the get well cards, notes, letters, flowers and visits from area friends. She says thank you, thank you and keep writing. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank everyone who helped take the jump out last week. Special thanks to Lowell Ensinger, Jim Adams, Mike Henning and Larry Griffith and the Wawasee Marina; and to Smith Walbridge for letting us store the jump on their property. Wawa Ski Club CARD OF THANKS We of the United Methodist church wish to extend a sincere thanks to the many persons who helped out so generously in our recent UNICEF drive. Our

Charlie Harris Elect Charles M. HARRIS Kosciusko Co. Coroner Democral

Charlie Harris, 49, Resident of Syracuse Since 1952 A Funeral Director, Syracuse, North Webster & Goshen Graduated High School 1942 and Indiana College of Mortuary Science 1948, Served USN 1943-46 Member Calvary United Jn Methodist Church jjj Member Syracuse Rotary Club, American Legion, V. F. W., . >:,* / ■ Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, B- ‘ J W ' Mizpah Shrine and Kosciusko County Shrine Club B. *r y" ' "7, HARRIS For Coroner — Paid By Chas. Harris, Syracuse

Wed., Nov. 1, 1972 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

children collected s6l as they trouped from door to door in our community last Friday evening. Your friendly welcome and willing support of UNICEF will always leave positive memories with these young ones. It was good for them to have an active hand in helping others and good for them to know that their neighbors have loving spirits also. Please know that the UNICEF money is already on its way to meet the needs of this world’s helpless children. It will buy a fantastic amount of milk, medicine and medical equipment and will give new chances for life to many. Thanks again for the warmth you showed our children and the love you expressed to the needy little ones of God’s world. May Christ’s Spirit of love be ever among us. In Christ, Rev. Ralph P. Karstedt

Halloween Party At Leonard's Home Members of the Primary Mothers club and their husbands and guests enjoyed a Halloween party in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Leonard on October 16. Games were enjoyed with a chamber of terror being featured. A wiener roast was also held. The next meeting will be on November 6. Single Car Mishap Sunday A Syracuse driver, Steven Hipsher, 17, 306 South Lake street, Syracuse, was uninjured when the auto he was driving went out of control on loose gravel at 1 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of the Armstrong and Baseline roads south of Leesburg, and overturned. County officers set damage at SI,BOO to the vehicle. Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God. —1 Corinthians 10:31.

Smallwood Service Center HWY. 15, SOUTH- MILFORD Open 6 o.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. Thru Sat.

Sealed Bids For New Police Car The board of town trustees of the town of Syracuse will accept sealed bids, according to a legal this week, for the sale and purchase of an automobile for the police department for the town. Bids are being received now and until 7:30 p.m. on November 9 at which time bids will be opened and a contract awarded to the lowest and best bidder. Specifications may be obtained from the clerk-treasurer’s office at town hall. LEGALS NOTICE Notice Is hereby given that there will be • meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County, State of Indiana, will on Monday, November 13,1972, at the Town Hall located at 418 South Huntington Street, at 7:30 o'clock p.m. consider the following matter: Request for variance by John Robinsen to permit light industrial manufacturing at the South Shore Marina site, located south of the Town of Syracuse on State Road 13 one quarter mile south of South Shore Golf Course. All persons interested in said request for variance shall appear at the above stated time and place and they will be given an opportunity to be heard. DONALD NILES Secretary LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given to all interested persons that the Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Syracuse, Indiana, will accept sealed bids for the sale and purchase of an automobile for the police department of said Town of Syracuse from the date of this notice until the hour of 7:30 o'clock P.M., EST, on the 9th day of November 1972, at which said day and hour the bids received will be opened and examined and a contract for purchase of said automobile awarded to the lowest and best bidder. Interested bidders may obtain specifications for said automobile from the clerk-treasurer of the Town of Syracuse at her offices located at 418 South Huntington Street, Syracuse, Indiana. Each bid shall be submitted upon the prescribed Form 95 and the non-collusion affidavit shall be executed. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond or certified check in an amount of at least 10 per cent of the bid price. Bids shall be sealed and submitted to the town clerk-treasurer marked "Bid for Police Car." The Board of Town Trustees reserve the right to reject any and all bids and to readvertise. Dated this Ist day of November, 1972. BETTY DUST Clerk-Treasurer FORSALE Full Size Mobile Home Lot With Wawasee Access, Easy Terms For Quick Deal. CALL 856-2130 DAYSONLY

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