The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 27, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 July 1974 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Jesse Taylor Services were held Friday for Mrs. Mabel E Taylor, 79. of Atwood and mother of Mrs. Maurice (Ruby) Lewallen of North Webster and sister of James Hamman. Syracuse ' In failing health for the past year, death came late last Wednesday at the Alfran nursing home, Warsaw Mrs Taylor was born in Tippecanoe township on April 29,. 1895. a daughter of Jesse and Eva Holston > Hamman Sty* was united in marriage in 1927 at South Bend to Jesse Taylor and he preceded her in death in 1952 She was a member of the North .Webster Church of the Brethren She is also survived by a daughter, Mrs Thornton (Lucy) Swanson of Atwood; a brother, Ivan Hamman. South Beng. nine grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren. and one great great-grandchild , Interment was in Oakwood cemetery Felton Lewis Services were conducted at 1 p.m Saturday at Fort Wayne for Felton Lewis. 47. r 1 Leesburg, who was lulled Tuesday. June 23. in a single car crash on the Armstrong road near Oswego Mr Lewis had been a lifetime resident of Fort Wayne and his survivors include his parents, Elmo and Florence Lewis of Fort Wayne; one sister. Lucille Wallace. Fort Wayne, four brothers. Wallace. Washington. Rev Jesse and Jim. both of Fort Wayne, and Willie of Centralia, m Interment was in Lindenwood cemetery at Fort Wayne Rev. Virgil Stout Word has been received here of the death lasit June of Rev Virgil Stout. 63. Alvordton. Ohio The family resided m Milford a number of years ago Rev Stout had pastored churches m Illinois. Michigan and Ohio and was minister of Highway Gospel Tabernacle m Alvordton at the time of his death The deceased was born in Milford on October 16, 1910 to

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Otto and Bessie ( Robison> Stout. While in Milford he worked for the late Matthew Weisser. The family moved to Nappanee and he graduated from high school there He attended the Bible college in Fort Wayne. He married Janet E. Sickles in Fort Wayne on October 29. 1937 Surviving with the widow are a son and daughter, both of West Unity. Ohio; a brother. Lester and sister. Mrs. Amber Kern, both of Nappanee; and seven grandchildren Mrs. Carl Clemons Services were held this afternoon Wednesday) for Mrs Carl (Virginia L ) Clemons. 42. of 237 North Lake street. Syracuse She had not been in ill health, however, had had a breathing problem previously, and death was attributed to an apparent heart attack Virginia, Burgess Burdette > (lemons was bom on March 10. 1932 at Artie. W Va . and resided at Syracuse for the past seven years moytng from Peru Her marriage to Carl Clemons took place October 6. 1967 and he survives She was a former manager of the Mariner Drive-In and formerly with her husband, owned and operated Jenny's Kitchenette at Syracuse In addition to the husband, she is survived by a son. Thomas L CTemons. at home, five sisters, Vonda Hillard of Cromwell. Delphis Meador. Beckley. W Va . Wilma Tolvalker of Dayton. Ohio. Loreta Warner. Adrian. Mich . and Mabie Stover. Artie, W Va . and three brothers. Leo and Norval of Morenci. Mich., and Woodrow, of Adrian Jnterment was in Oak Park cemetery . Ligonier Albert M. Place Services were held Tuesday for .Albert M Place. 77. of Jasper and brother of Reed Place of Syracuse Death was due to a heart attack Saturday eyeninf while attending a party He was pronounced dead at Memorial hospital m Jasper, Mr Place was born in RockyRidge. Ohio, on December 18. 1896. the son of Charles and Anna

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Place. He was married to the farmer Zela Weaver in 1919 and she preceded him in death. He was chairman of the board of directors and co-founder of Jasper Rubber Products, and chairman of the board of Jasper Southgate, a development area there Mr Place is also survived try a son. a daughter, four grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, two sisters and one other brother. ; Interment was at Jasper. Todd Norman Dukes Todd Norman Dukes, infant son of Norman and Stella (Burkhart) Dukes, r 7 Warsaw, died at 4:15 a m. Saturday at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw where he was bom at 6:53 p.m. Friday. July 26. Surviving with the parents art 5 one brother. Timothy, three; maternal grandparents. Rev and Mrs. Roy Burkhart. Wabash, and paternal grandparents. Dr and Mrs Norvin Lewis. Leesburg. Graveside services were held Tuesday at the Oakwood cemetery with Rev. Ray Oviatt officiating. Anna Alta Evans .Anna Alta Evans. 82. r 1 Milford, passed away Monday, July 29. at the home of her daughter. Mrs Stanley (Phyllis) Custer of Milford Death came at Ham after an illness of several years Mrs. Evans was born on May 2. 1892 at Mount Cory. Ohio, to Joseph and Mary 'Loose) Speicher She was united in marriage to Arthur Ray Evans on March 14. 1912 and he preceded her in death on May 25. 1958 She was a member of the Milford Christian church. Surviving with the Milford daughter are two sons. Warren Evans. Milford, and Arthur Ray Evans. Jr.. Nappanee. 15 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, two sisters and eight brothers Services will be held Thursday at the Milford Christian church with Rev. Eldon Wilson officiating The services will be conducted at 2 p.m with infer meat to follow in the Leesburg cemetery’. Friends may call at the Stanley Custer home from noon Wednesday until 10:30 Thursday and then at the church. Wilson Heath Services were held Saturday for Wilson Heath. 79. of Dixon, Ohio, and father of Floyd Heath of Syracuse. A retired factory worker, death came last Thursday afternoon. He had been in failing health for the past year His wife, the former Viola Pearl Whipp. to whom he was married October 27, 1915. preceded him in death tn 1963. Mr Heath was bom in Van Wert county. Ohio, on June 3, 1895. a son of Mariman and Emily

(Melchi) Heath. Other survivors include three other children, Lloyd Heath and Mrs Dale (Ruth) Purk of Dixon, and Mrs. James (Wilma) Jones of Payne; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, both of Ohio. He was preceded in death by two children, two brothers, three sisters and four grandchildren. Burial was in IOOF cemetery at Convoy. Gerald Wayne Perkins Gerald Wayne Perkins, 67, r 2 Pierceton, stepfather of Manuel Robertson. Milford, passed away Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. Death was attributed to cancer and he had been in failing health for the past nine months Mr. Perkins was bom April 15, 1907 to Frank and Mamie Perkins at Pierceton and had been a resident of that community most of his life. He was united in marriage in 1958 to Susan Meade and she survives. Mr Perkins was a retired foundry worker. Surviving with the widow and stepson are four sons. Bob of South Whitley, Pete of Columbia City. Norman of Pierceton and Larry of Fort Worth, Tex.; two ( stepdaughters. Fay Perkins of Pierceton and Besse George of East Point, Ky.; two other stepsons. Wesley Robertson, Fort Wayne, and Billy Robertson, Pierceton; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Killian. California; and one step brother. Lewis Baker, South Bend. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Chad Burkhart officiating. Interment was in the Hillcrest cemetery. Mrs. Velma Evans Mrs. Velma Edington Evans, 71. Claypod, mother of Mrs. Eugene Marvel, Leesburg, passed away Monday at 1 p.m. at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. Death was caused by complications following a stroke suffered Friday. Mrs. Evans was born October 10. 1902 to William and Bertha (Daniels) Babcock at Toledo, Ohio. She was united in marriage to Ralph Evans on June 2, 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1964. She was a member of the Claypool United Methodist chuch. with the daughter are two sorts., George Edington, Silver Lake, Harry Edington. Warsaw; two other daughters. Mrs Larry Jefferies, Claypool, and Mrs. Maybelle Burnett. W'arsaw; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one stepson. Kenneth Evans, Sidney; three step grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; two sisters. Mrs. Lawrence Macht. South Bend, and Mrs. Floyd Grey, Milford. Services will be conducted at 10 a m Thursday at the Claypool United Methodist church with Rev. Richard Applegate officiating. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may call at the Titus funeral home in Warsaw from 2-9 Wednesday and at the church from 9 a m. until the hour of the service Thursday. Births BURLESON. Jesse Garner Mr. and Mrs. Harry G, Burleson of Saint Joseph, Mich., are the parents of their first child, a son. Jesse Garner, born

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July 27 at 4 p.m. in the Saint Joseph Memorial hospital. Mrs. Burleson is the farmer Judy Dippon of Milford. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Dippon of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Burleson of Saint Joseph. Clifton Parcell of Elkhart is a maternal step-great-grandfather and Mrs. Cornelia Poe of Milford is a maternal great-great-grandmother. /BURGETT, William Craig 11 and Mrs. William C. Burgett of Tustin, Calif., became the parents of a son, William Craig-11, at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 25. The young man weighed in at seven pounds, two ounces. He was welcomed home by a sister, Cynthia, 14Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Burgett of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Thanas Kelley of California. Margie McCoy of Huntington, W. Va., is the paternal great-grandmother. BONTRAGER son Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bontrager of r 1 Milford are the parents of a son born Wednesday. July 24. at the Elkhart hospital. MATHIS. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mathis of Fort Wayne, Mrs. Mathis is the former Candy Zimmerman of Milford, are the parents of their First child, a son, Thomas Zachariah, born Friday, July 19. at 8:25 p.m. Thomas was born at the Lutheran bospial in Fort Wayne and tipped the scales at six pounds, eight ounces and measured inches long Grandprents are Mr. and Mrs. Guy Zimmerman, formerly of Milford and now of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mathis of Fort Wayne. Great-grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Marshall Estep of Syracuse and Dallas Heeter of Goshen. SANTIAGO son Mr. and Mrs. Jose Santiago of ElKo mobile home park, Syracuse, are the parents of a son bom on Saturday, July 27. a. Goshen hospital. Cards of T HANKS CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our sincere thanks to all the friends, neighbors and relatives for their flowers, food, and cards. A special thanks to the doctors, personnel al Goshen hospital. Harris funeral home and Rev. Jack Farrell, during the illness and passing of my husband and father. Mrs. Ora Benson Mr. and Mrs. Warren Benson Mr. and Mrs. LaMar Lindenman Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stiffler CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our grateful appreciation for the cards, flowers, food and other kindnesses of our relatives, neighbors and friends. Also a special thanks to the First Aid Unit. Dr. Clark, police department, Rev. Robinson and members of the American Legion during the death of our beloved husband, father and brother. Mrs. Harry L. Coy Mrs. David Galloway Miss Colleen Coy Barry Coy Mrs. Tim Darr CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank our many friends for their kind deeds and assistance given during the illness and loss of my wife. Lorraine Wiese. Paul Wiese CARD OF THANKS The family of Theresa Lynn/ Barth wish to thank all oor friends, family. Rev Eldon Wilson, the New Paris track crew & first aid men and Mishler

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funeral home for their many acts of kindness during the loss of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs; William Barth Mr. and Mrs. Ton Levemier Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vanlaningham Barbara. Bill. Laurie and Kelly Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY M ARRIAGE LICENSES The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Humberto Angel Aquilar, 20. box 422 Milford. Barth and Maria Isabel Pena. Milford, unemployed. Larry Charles Michael. 33. r 2 Syracuse, plant manager and Carolyn May Michael. 32. 1218 Spring street. Fort Wayne, hair dresser, remarriage Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when they appeared before city judge Robert Burner recently: Cedric Moschel, 60. r 2 Syracuse, S7B for malicious trespass David Lopez. 20. Milford. SSO six months suspended sentence to Indiana State Farm and restitution for theft Charles Morrison. 18. box 565 Milford. $35 for illegal consumption , The following persons were assessed fines and costs when appearing before JP Milo Clase recently: Brian Tucker. 17. r 1 Milford. $35 for violating muffler law Lee Slagle, r 1 North Webster, dogs running at large charge taken under advisement for 90 days William Hapner. Milford, noly pros for cruelty to animals charge Paul Park. 21. box 51 Leesburg. $35 for speeding 100 mph in a 55 mph zone Charles Garza. 30. r 1 Milford. $52. one year's license probation for work only for driving under influence Ray Taylor. 33. r 3 Syracuse. $25 for operating motor boat with expired registration on Dewart Lake David Doll. 16. r 1 Milford. S3O for illegal consumption Victor Labra. 17. 168 North Shore drive. Syracuse. S3O for illegal consumption Michael Luttman, 16. r 4 Syracuse S3O for illegal consumption Carl Gay. 21. 225 Lake street. Syracuse. $52 for driving under influence; S3O for public intoxication Armando Garza, r 1 Milford. S3O for public intoxication Harry Spencer. Jr.. 45. r 2 Leesburg, $35 for improper driving Harry Spencer. Sr., r 2 Leesburg. S3O for public intoxication Marriage Dissolutions Sandra Jean McKibbin vs Charles David McKibbin. Warsaw. The couple was married September 14.1963 and separated June 25. 1974 Petitioner asks for divorce, custody of two minor children and division of property. Delores Stinfer vs Leroy Stinfer. address unknown. The couple was married December 24. 1961 and separated April 1, 1962. Petitioner asks for divorce, division of property and costs of action. Jay Rodger Anderson vs Linda Lou Anderson. Leesburg The couple was married October 30, 1970 and separated May 8. 1974. Petitioner asks court for divorce, custody of minor child and division of property ' Jan Alice Wright vs Kenneth Wright, Milford The couple was married May 10, 1969 and separated June 23. 1974. Petitioner asks for divorce.

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custody of two minor children, support, division of property, attorney fees and court costs. Carol Trestrail vs Roderick Trestrail. r 1 Leesburg. The couple was married February, 25. 1973 and separated July 15, 1974. Petitioner asks for divorce, division of property and court costs. Foreclosure Lien Papakeechie Protective Association vs Gearold Moore, et al. Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment against defendants for annual dues and liens be foreclosed and properties be sold to satisfy judgments. Money Owed State Bank of Leesburg vs Don Shepherd of Mentone. Plaintiff demands judgment of $4,700 for money owed. Account Suit Gragg Equipment Company vs Jay Clutter, North Webster. Plaintiff asks judgment of $653.80, interest, attorney fees and court costs for account. Complaint Suit Maurice and Stephen Crow dba Crow Roofing Company vs Meyer Maidenberg. r 2 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgement of $2,749.34 and costs for installation of roof. License Suspended Manuel Medrano, 55. r 1 Milford, has had his driver's license suspended from April 22. 1974 to April 22. 1975 for leaving the scene of an accident according to the latest report received from the Bureau -of Motor Vehicles at Indianapolis. • Alvin H. Voltz. 64. r 3 Syracuse, has had his driver's license suspended from November 25. 1973 to November 25. 1974 for drunken driving according to the latest report received from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at Indianapolis. Wrongful Death Delores Boggs vs Kevin and ' Elaine Kemper, r 2 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment of SIO,OOO and costs for death of Bradley Mishler. ELKHART COUNTY’ MARRIAGE LICENSES The following persons have applied for marriage licenses in Elkhart county: Phillip Gene Weisser. 29, r 1 Milford, salesman and Sue Ann Comstock. 26. 405 East Franklin street, key punch operator J Howard Wayne Troup. 37. Milford, construction worker and Darlene Mae Ague. 35. 1520 S. Eleventh street, factory employee.

A - GENERAL EXCAVATING FIRESTONE CONSTRUCTION Black Dirt — Driveways — Blade Work Limestone — Gravel — Fill — Back Hoe l FIRESTONE C FWEEL 457 3.74 <5737.4 NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF TAX LEVIES IN THE MATTER OF DETERMINING THE TAX RATES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES BY SILVER LAKE CIVIL TOWN. KOSCIUSKO COVNTY, INDIANA. BEFORE THE BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES. Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Silver Lake Civil Towfi. Kosciusko County. Indiana, that the proper officers of said civil town, at their regular meeting place, on the 21st day of August, 1974. will consider the following budget: GENERAL FUND • Current Obligations —. . 400 Salary of Town Trustee » 300 Fund t 6 904 Salary of Clerk-Treasurer — 600 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND Compensation of Town Atty.— 200 Mat erials .11.250 Compensation of Bremen 750 "" 2.250 Services ¥.542 40 Town Marshal Equipment —- 1.500 Supplies — —BOO Total m V H Fund .15,000 Material. - 500 CUMULATIVE CAPITAL Current Charges — IMPROVEMENT FUND Properties Services Contractual — .14,000 Total General Fund $21,667,40 Tota , c c j F pun* $14,000 STREET FUND FEDERAL REVENUE SHAKING FUND Services personal - 5.404 Drilling * Equipping A Well 810,000 S’ Charges '2—'3 Total Fed Rev Shar Fund .10,000 Complete detail of budget estimate may be seen in office of Clerk-Treasurer ESTIMATE OF FUNDS TO BE RAISED FUNDS REQUIRED FOR EXPENSES TO DECEMBER 31st OF INCOMING YEAR Fund Fund 1. Total budget estimate for incoming year. Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 1975. inclusive — .21,667,40 S 6,904 00 2 Necessary expenditures. July 1 to Dec. 31 of present year, to be made from approp- .« nn < asn no nations unexpended — — -- 15.665 00 3.850 Oo 3 Additional appropriations to .be made July 1 to Dec 31 of present year — 4 Outstanding temporary loans to be paid before Dec. 31 of present year — 5. Total Funds Required — — -- -- 37.332.40 10.745.00 FUNDS ON HAND AND TO BE RECEIVED FROM SOURCES OTHER THAN PROPOSED -pA y jryv 6. Actual balance. June 30th of present year 16.694.17 2,973.96 7 Taxes to be collected, present year (Decamber Settlement) — , 7.000 00 4,000 00 8 Miscellaneous revenue to be received July 1 of present year to Dec 31 of incoming year — Schedules on file ----- a Special taxes — 341 46 „ b AU Other revenue 5.067 98 2.460 64 9. Total Funds - - - -- -- — 29.103.61 9.434 60 10 Net amount required to be raised for expenses to D-c 31 of incoming year 8.228 79 1.310 40 Operating balance 5,500 00 2.400 00 12. AMOUNT TO BE RAISED BY TAX LEVY 813.728.79 $ 3,710 40 PROPOSED LEVIES Net Taxable Property — $773,390 Levy on Amount to FUNDS — Property be raised General .1 78 .13.728.79 Street .48 3,710 40 Total .226 817,439.19 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF TAXES COLLECTED AND TO BE COLLECTED To be FUNDS — Collected Collected Collected Collected 1971 1972 1973 1974 General .15-035 00 .14.821.00 812.187 W 412.309.15 Street 5.262.00 3.705 00 4.521 00 4.983 0« Bond — 1.127 00 653 00 868 00 320 01 Total .21.424 00 .19.179 00 817,576.00 .17,612 22 Taxpayers appearing shall have a right to be heard thereon. After the tax levies have been determined, and presented to the County Auditor not later than two days prior to the second Monday In September, and the levy fixed by the County Tax Adjustment Board, or on their failure so to do. by the County Auditor, ten or more taxpayers feeling themselves aggrieved by such levies, may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for further and final hearing thereon by filing of petition with the County Auditor on or before the fourth Monday of September or on or before the tenth day after publication by the County Auditor of tax rates charged, whichever date is later, and State Board of Tax Commissioners will fix a date for hearing in this county CSnTKKN CHAPPLR cler g-Treasurer Deted July 22. 1974. MJ — J. 31 * A. T

Fined The following persons have been assessed fines and costs while appearing before JP Melvin E. Troyer: Danny J. Richardson, 2it*r 1 North Webster, $35 for speeding James W. Downing. 54, 718 S. Main, Syracuse. $54 for driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages and had his license suspended for one year Hospital Notes Murphy Medical Center FRIDAY, JULY 26 Dismissals Mrs. Cecil Morris, Leesburg John Donahue, Leesburg Larry Slone. Jr., Leesburg Emergency Room Michael Clark, Syracuse SATURDAY. JULY 27 Emergency Room Richard Roby, Syracuse Harvey Canter. North Webster SUNDAY. JULY 28 Dismissals Walter Deatsman, Leesburg * OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Julie Lewallen, 23, r 1 Syracuse, was taken from the Elkhart jail to the Goshep hospital after suffering scratches to her neck in a family altercation Saturday. She was released following treatment. Patricia Adair. Syracuse, was admitted to the Whitley County hospital at Columbia City early this week Gerald La Rue. Syracuse, was admitted to the Columbia City hospital the first of the week. Fem Scott of North Webster was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital early this week. Mrs. Victor Yeager of Syracuse has been released from Goshen hospital where she underwent surgery on Tuesday of last week.

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