The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1973 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Louise M. Baker Funeral services were held Tuesday for Louise M. Baker, 63, of North Webster. Mrs. Baker died of an apparent heart attack last Saturday at her home. Mrs. Baker was born in Huntington April 16,1910 and moved to North Webster in 1947. She was married April 16, 1939 to John C. Baker with whom she owned and operated Baker’s Case in North Webster. Mrs. Baker was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran church in Warsaw. Mrs. Baker is survived by her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Larry (Carolyn) Hemmer, Warsaw, and by three grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death. Burial was at North Webster cemetery after a service at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, led by Rev. B. G. Miller. Mrs. Willard Miller Mrs. Gertrude J. Miller, 77, 853 North Main street, Nappanee, mother of Mrs. Betty J. Searfoss, r 1 Milford, passed away Thursday at 10:40 a.m. in Elkhart hospital. She had been a patient for five days. Mrs. Miller was burned severely May 5 when a sweater she was wearing caught fire while she was cooking, but according to authorities, the burns and her death apparently were unrelated. Mrs. Miller was born in Marshall county on September 11, 1895 to Robert and Sarah (Lemler) Watkins and on June 2, 1923 she married Willard Miller,

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who survives. Other survivors, in addition to the husband and daughter* are another daughter, Mrs. Helene L. Clayton, South Bend; two grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, George Watkins, Bourbon; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Danner, Bourbon, and Mrs. Charles Miller, Nappanee; arid one half sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, Etna Green. Funeral services were held at the First Church of God where she was a member on Saturday at 2 p.m. Rev. James Geahlen officiated and burial was in Sandridge cemetery. Cecil Lowry, Jr. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday for Cecil Lowry, Jr., 49, r 1 Warsaw, who passed away Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. at the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. He had been a patient there for two days’ and death was due to complications following a three month illness. Rev. John Weeks officiated and interment was in the North Webster cemetery, Mock addition. Mr. Lojvry was born November 20, 1923 to Cecil H. and Nannie (Bergman) Lowry at Connersville. On December 21, 1953 he was united in marriage to Hilda W. Kron and she survives. Surviving with the widow is the mother, Mrs. Cecil Lowry, Sr., North Webster; one daughter, Frances, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Lester (Helen) Williamson, Springfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Ruth West, Clearwater, Fla.; one brother, Ralph Lowry. Fort Wayne.

Mr. Lowry had been living in the North Webster community for the past seven years and was employed as a carrier and microwave supervisor at the United Telephone company, Warsaw. He attended the North Webster United Methodist church, was a veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict and a member of the American Legion Post 49, Warsaw. Johnny Waddell Funeral services for Johnny Dwayne Waddell, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oshie Thomas Waddell.« r 1 Leesburg, were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday with Rev. Chester Reed officiating. Interment was in the North Webster cemetery. Mock addition. Johnny was one of three persons killed in an automobile accident Tuesday, May 8. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Parkview Memorial hospital in Fort Wayne at 10 p.m. Johnny was born on October 2, 1965 to Oshie Thomas and Margaret (Carpenter) Waddell at Portsmouth, Ohio. He was a first grade student at the Leesburg school. Surviving with the parents are two sisters, Kimberly Jean and Sandra Jane, and one brother, Oshie, Jr., all at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Abdom, Portsmouth, Ohio; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Waddell, Wheelersburg, Ohio; and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Waddell, Flatwoods, Ky. Brett C. Miller Brett Christopher Miller, infant son of Lynn E. and Linda , (Haney) Miller, 315 South Seventh St., Goshen, was stillborn Monday at 2:21 p.m. at the Goshen hospital. He was the great-grandfeon of Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner of Milford. Surviving with the parents and maternal great-grandparents is one brother, Robert Paul, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Haney of Goshen; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miller of Goshen; paternal greatgrandmothers, Mrs. Frona Miller of Goshen and Mrs. Vada Kowarch of Culver. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday (today) with Dr. Nevin H. Zuck officiating. Interment was in the Violett cemetery.

Hospital Notes Goshen General SATURDAY, MAYS Dismissals Mrs. Clarence Dittemore, r 3 Syracuse Mrs. Don E. Kuhn, North Webster SUNDAY, MAY 6

Admissions Alice Gibbs. Milford MONDAY. MAY 7 Admissions Cheryl A. Mustain. r 2 Syracuse Bertha McDonald, 519 Mullins drive, Syracuse Esther Jones, Leesburg TUESDAY, MAY 8 Admissions Martha J. Brookins, r 1 Milford June Schermerhorn. Leesburg Bess Hollar, 168 North Shore drive, Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Larry Eisenhouer. r 1 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. MAY 8 Admissions Florence Burns, North Webster Dismissals Mrs. Kerry Boggs and daughter, Milford Mrs. William J. Coy. r 1 Milford Mrs. George E. Northrup and daughter, r 3 Syracuse Mrs. Homer F. Hiner, r 1 North Webster Joseph Morris, North Webster FRIDAY, MAY 11 Dismissals Thelma C. Hattersley, r 3 Syracuse Mrs. Ralph V. Knisley, r 4 Syracuse Cheryl A. Mustain, r 2 Syracuse Mrs. Steven Roderick, r 4 Syracuse Siobhan Marie Stevenson, r 1 Syracuse OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Mrs. Paul Schermerhorn of Leesburg was transferred from the Goshen hospital to the Elkhart hospital Thursday, May 10. Charlotte Koontz of North Webster was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, late last week. Births THOMAS, James Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Lewis R. Thomas of North Webster are the parents of a son, James Bradley, born Monday, May 7, at the Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. James Bradley tipped the scales at six pounds, two ounces and was 18* 2 inches long when he was born at 6:37»p.m. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Orville Cooper of Findlay, Ohio, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas of Greenville, Tenn. Paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Mary Thomas Harvey of Findlay, Ohio. James Bradley was welcomed home by one sister, Lorie, 7. STIDAMSson Mr. and Mrs. George Stidams of r 1 North Webster are the parents of a son born Tuesday, May 8, at the Goshen hospital. NORTHRUP, Carla Rae Mr. and Mrs. George Northrup of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of a daughter, Carla Rae, born Tuesday, May 8, at the Goshen hospital. Carla Rae tipped the scales at six pounds, six ounces when she was born at 2:15 a.m. Carla Rae was welcomed home by one brother, Robbie, five, and one sister, Caren Kay, two. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wiggs of r 3 Syracuse and paternal grandfather is George A. Northrup of Warsaw. Maternal greatgrandmother is Eloise Frevert of Goshen and paternal greatgrandmother is Bertha McDonald of Syracuse. DE SOMER, Jenna Suzanne Mr. and Mrs. Jerry deSomer of Milford are the parents of a daughter, Jenna Suzanne, born Saturday, May 12, at the Goshen hospital. Jenna Suzanne tipped the scales at eight pounds, nine and one-half ounces and was 20 and three-fourths inches long when she was born at 4:22 a.m. Jenna Suzanne was welcomed home by one brother, Robert, seven, and one sister, Heather, two. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. Betty Rolllert of Miami, Fla., and Leo Kowallik of Syracuse. Paternal grandmother is Mrs. Dorothy deSomer of Syracuse. Paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Esther Zoerner of Joliet, 111.

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ROGERS son Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Rogers, 518 S. Main street. Syracuse, are the parents of a son born Saturday at the Goshen hospital. Cards of T HANKS IN MEMORI AM In Memory of Patricia Ann Lichteriwalter. Husband, children, parents and grandfather C ARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our good friends and neighbors who came in and plowed for us last Monday. Your kindness and generosity will never be forgotten. Though our burden seems heavy, we know we are richly blessed. May God bless you too. The family of Worth Jackson Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I Himes: James Millard Bryan, 28, 906 East Chicago, Syracuse, Donnelleys and Jo Anna Bryan. 25, 906 East Chicago, Syracuse, unemployed, remarriage Timothy Wayne Harrell. 24, r 7 Warsaw, retail management and Debra Diane Stephens, 19. r 1 Leesburg, unemployed Jan Carl Gawthrop, 22, r 1 Etna Green, student and Kathleen Karen Goon, 20, r 4 Warsaw, student Timothy David Blue. 19, r 1 Leesburg, student and Constance Maxine Plank, 19. 308 North Washington street, Warsaw, bookkeeper Terry Eugene Witzky, 20, box 755 Winona Lake, student and Nancy Ann Dye, 18, Van Buren street, Leesburg, Warsaw Abstract Reciprocal Support Carma S. Snyder vs Raymond F. Snyder of r 1 North Webster. Plaintiff asks S3O weekly support for a minor child. Divorce Filed Brenda G. Brown vs Michael G. Brown of North Webster. The couple was married May 19, 1972 and separated December 11,1972. Plaintiff asks for divorce, former name of Byrd restored and costs of action. Inspection Complaint Reub Williams & Sons, Inc. vs Carl Zimmer, courthouse, Warsaw. Plaintiffs asked court to order defendant to allow inspection of records, present and future, and that the defendant pay costs of action. Ejectment Suit North Indiana Conference United Methodist Church, An Indiana Corporation vs Richard M. and Belva Rookstool, r 4 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment for possession of real estate and damages of $632, that land contract be forfeited and reasonable attorney fees. Account Suit Shakespeare Company vs Charles and Vivian Drake dba Aqualand Marine of North Webster. Plaintiff demands judgment of $1,856.82 and interest for payment of account for merchandise delivered to defendant. Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before jp Milo Clase recently: Wade E. Stephenson, 27, 601 >2 West Walnut street, Nappanee, $49 and one year license suspension for driving under influence and $46 for public intoxication ELKHARTCOUNTY Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before jp Austin Swihart: Jerry A. Jones, 30, r 1 box 35 Syracuse, S3O for exceeding speed limits Nancy L. Frederick, 25, r 2

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I Spring Fashions' is theme for homemakers

By MRS. ANN HANCOOK Area Extension Agent “Spring Fashions” was the theme of the annual extension homemakers achievement night held Wednesday, May 2, at the Shrine building. The purpose of the event is to recognize clubs that have been outstanding during the last year. The county choral club which is a part of the extension homemaker program entertained the group with several selections. Mrs. Sonja Derf. past president installed the officers for the coming year. They are: Mrs. Elmer Hanes — president Mrs. Charles Smoker — president-elect Mrs. Herschei Albert — vice president Mrs. Lewis Fruit — secretary Mrs. Devon Moore — assistant secretary Mrs. LJoyd Hively — treasurer Mrs. Hobart Simison — assistant treasurer The presentation of the first Jane Award for outstanding committee service was made by Mrs. Ann Hancook. Mrs. Ruth Fellows. Warsaw, a Red Cross volunteer for 15 years was the recipient. A capacity crowd of over 400 viewed a style show narrated by Mrs. Jim Egolf of Warsaw. Participants in the style show were extension homemakers from all areas of the county. Garments included sport coats, palazo pants, wedding atire, childrens garments and centennial dressfes. Approximately Receives basal skull fracture Dennis Ringler of r 2 Syracuse was released from the South Bend Memorial hospital Saturday, May 12. Mr. Ringler was treated for a basal skull fracture and chest injuries following an industrial accident at Sellers Manufacturing in Milford on May 4. While loading a truck he was pinned between the truck and a fork lift he had been operating. He is now recuperating at his Syracuse home. Syracuse woman, two others are injured Thursday Three persons including a Syracuse woman were injured in a two-car accident Thursday at 5:30 p.m. on state road 15, onehalf mile north of Warsaw. Injured were: Mildred L. McGrew, 47, Syracuse, who was taken to the Murphy Medical Center at Warsaw where she was treated for bruises and released: Velma Azella Smith, 70, Cedar Rapids, lowa, driver of one of the vehicles, is listed in fair condition Syracuse, s3o'for exceeding the speed limits Michael L. Mast, 17, r 2 Milford, $35 for exceeding the speed limit Divorce Filed Mark Watkins, r 3 box 69 Syracuse vs Diane Watkins, in-care-of William Marches, 152 North Fifteenth street, Saint Charles, 111. The couple was married April 21, 1972 and separated July 2, 1972.

Wed., May 16,1973 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL

40 extension homemakers and their families participated. Clubs celebrating their silver or golden anniversaries were recognized by Mrs. Charles Stone, past president. Fifty year clubs are: Home Arts, Prairie township, and Sunshine. Those organized 25 years ago are: Tuesday Afternoon and Wawakeechie. The program concluded with door prizes donated by merchants throughout the county and refreshments. And another successful year comes to a close for the 1,200 Kosciusko county extension homemakers. New And Old President Council Meeting Wednesday, May 16, at the women’s building, fairgrounds, the new and old president of the extension homemaker clubs met for training and information concerning coming events. A luncheon was served by the choral club. Stuffed Fish Steaks Or Fillets Bread stuffing: 2 cups day old bread, small pieces, 1 Tablespoon chopped onions, l 2 cup chopped celery. 2 Tablespoons melted fat, ' 2 tsp. salt. Salt steaks or fillets. Place 1 steak or fillet in a well greased baking pari. Place stuffing on fish and cover with second fillet or steak. Fasten together with toothpicks or skewers. Brush top with melted fat and lay slices of bacon on top. Bake at 350 F. for 40 min. or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. at Murphy Medical Center where she was treated for lacerations, contusions and sprains; And. Mary E. Nagel, 74, West Union, lowa, who was admitted to the medical center for observation. Driver of the second vehicle, David I. McGrew, Jr., 27, of 522 East Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, was not hurt. McGrew was headed south on

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state road 15 when the Smith woman reportedly attempted to make a left hand turn into a restaurant. McGreg was unable to stop in time to avoid the accident. Investigating officers estimated damage at $4,000 to the McGrew auto and $1,500 to the Smith vehicle. Four arrested by Milford police ” Four persons were arrested by the Milford police department recently* Those arrested were as follows: Dennis E. Bonhajn, 26. r 4 box 192, Syracuse, for driving under the influence; he appeared before JP Milo Cl&seJn Warsaw and was fined $49 with his license being suspended for one year Allen R. Slabuagh. 26, r 1 Milford, for speeding Steve F. Hasse, 19. r 3 box 503 Syracuse, for speeding; he was fined S3O by JP Clase Philip B. Hoover, 23, r 1 Milford, for public intoxication and public indecency; he was fined $46 on each charge Eight injured in crash Sunday Eight persons were injured Sunday at 1:20 a.m. in a two-car accident on Indiana 5 and US 30 in Larwill. Richard Reed, 44, r 4 Syracuse, is listed in fair condition at Whitley County hospital, Columbia City, and a passenger in his auto, Paula Granger, 30, r 1 Albion, is listed in fair condition at Columbia City with chest and leg injuries. The accident reportedly happened when Reed failed to yield the right of way while northbound on Indiana 5. Injuries to the other six persons involved were not known at press time. Break-in at Sunoco station Milford town marshal Don Drake reports a Pepsi machine at the Sunoco station south of town was broken into sometime early Wednesday morning. Some $5 in change is missing from the machine.

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