The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 November 1974 — Page 5
OBITUARIES
William Hadley dies Wednesday; former First National head
William E Hadley. 65. Warsaw, retired president and board member of the First National Bank, died at 8:50 pm last Wednesday at a Warsaw nursing home He had been in failing health for the past year He was a member of the First National Bank s staff for 27 years and had been a resident of Warsaw since moving from Indianapolis in 1946. He was bom in Monrovia on March 28. 1909 and married Reed R. Place Services 4 * were held today (Wednesday) for Reed R Place. 71. of r 1 Milford. Death came at 12 45 p m Sunday at his Milford Junction home of complications of a heart condition. He was born at Amsten. Ohio, on October 18. 1903, a son of Charles and Anna (Bankey> Place and lived in the Goshen. Syracuse and Milford areas most of his life His marriage to the former Alice L Benner took place on April 20.1929. and she survives A member of Grace Lutheran church. Syracuse, he was retired from G-W Pizza when located at Syracuse In addition to the widow, he is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Leolan (Diahe) Pressler of Columbia City. Mrs. Robert (Pat) Jones of Kurtz; six grandchildren, one greatgrandchild. a brother, William Place, of Detroit. Mich , and a sister. Mrs Herman (Marie) Poschaisky. Coldwater. Mich. A son. Alfred, preceded him in death Interment was in Syracuse cemetery. Silas A. Bauer Services were held Tuesday for Silas (Si) Andrew Bauer. 84. of Michigan City and formerly of the Syracuse community Death was due to complications of a hip fracture He had suffered a stroke about four years ago Mr Bauer was bora on February 24.1890 at Athens. Ala , a son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Gates) Bauer and lived on South Main street in Syracuse for years He was married to the former Lena Rentfrow on January 1.1915 and she preceded hiEUrwr'death July of 1970 He was a member of Calvary United Methodist church at Syracuse and a retired carpenter. Survivors include one son, Duane. 401 North Porter, Michigan Qty with whom he made his home, three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, three brothers. Alphens of Whiting, and Jessie and Paul, both of Athens. Ala.; and two sisters. Emma Schub and Mrs. Tera Bumpus, both of Athens Interment was in Syracuse cemetery
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Margaret A. Samuels in New York city on January 3. 1942. The deceased was an active member of the Warsaw civic community and was a member of the First United Methodist church, the Warsaw Elks, and the Masonic lodge. Surviving with the widow are a sister and brother, both of Martinsville. Funeral services were held in Warsaw on Saturday. Todd Carl Ritter Todd Carl Ritter, infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl S. Ritter of r 1 Milford, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Friday, shortly after birth at 7:53 am. Survivors include the parents; three sisters. Teri. Tracy and Toby, all at home, grandparents. Mr and Mrs Frederick Ritter and Mr and Mrs Wallace Moist, all of Goshen; greatgrandparents. Mrs. Dorothy Ritter. North Webster, George Greenawalt. Bristol. Mrs. Hester Nelson of Goshen and Mrs. Bernice Kraus of Arkansas. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Jay A. Morris officiating and interment in the Oakridge cemetery. Mrs. Melvin Kaufman Services were held Sunday for Mrs Las Kaufman. 58. Middlebury and mother of Dennis La Rue of Syracuse and daughter of Mrs Gladys Leamon. Milford Death came Friday at Goshen hospital where she had been a patient for nine days after suffering a stroke Bora in Churubsco on August 20. 1916. she was united in marriage to Melvin Kaufman on September 15, 1951. and he survives Survivors also include one daughter. Mrs. Demans Smith of Calvin Center, Mich.; five grandchildren, one stepgrandchild; and two sisters, Mrs Lester (Martha) Hasler and Mrs Harry (Jean) Smith of Columbia QtyInterment was at Columbia Qty. Ernest E. Yoder Services were held Friday for Ernest E Yoder. 93. of LaGrange and father of Mrs. Richard (Virginia) Ditmer of Syracuse. Death came Tuesday afternoon at LaGrange Coimty hospital where he had been a patient since October 7. Mr Yoder was bora in Noble county on March 3. 1881. His marriage to the former Edith Lantz took place on March 3.1904 and she preceded him in death September 28. 1963. He was a ' retired farmer, served as a township trustee and a LaGrange cointy treasurer In addition to the Syracuse
daughter, he is survived by a son. Wayne Yoder of Topeka; three grandchildren; and two sisters, both of Topeka. Interment was in Maple Grove cemetery at Topeka. Ryan Patrick ' Moorehouse Ryan Patrick Moorehouse, 24, Wood Dale. 111. son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Moorehouse of r 1 Leesburg, passed away Saturday following an auto accident near Wood Dale, DI., early Saturday. Mr. Moorehouse was born July 23.1960 to Joseph W. and Deloris (Johnson) Moorehouse at Irwin, DI. He had been a resident of Wood Dale most of his life and was united in marriage to Kathleen Weir in 1972. Surviving with the widow and parents are grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Eric Bentham, Riviera Beach. Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Doreen) Brown, r 1 Warsaw, and Mrs. Gerald (Colleen) Blume of Wood Dale, Ill.; one brother, Joseph Moorehouse. Elmhurst. DI. He was preceded in death by one sister. Eileen Moorehouse, who died on February 6, 1974 from injuries received in an auto accident on January 31. 1974. Services were held at Lombard. 111., on Monday with graveside rites being conducted at the Oswego cemetery at 3:30 Monday with Rev. John Weeks officiating Raymond G. Stouder Services were held Friday for Raymond Glenwood Stouder, 70, Goshen and father of Orio D. Stouder of Syracuse. Death came on Tuesday at Goshen hospital where be had been admitted one day prior due to a stroke. A native of Middlebury, he was bora on March 15, 1904 and worked for 40-years at I-XL Corp., retiring in 1969. He was a member of the West Goshen Church of the Brethren, Goshen Moose lodge and Masonic lodge. He was married on March 17, 1939 to the former Ruth DeFrees, and she survives. Other survivors include one daughter. Mrs. Richard (Peggy) Hann of Elkhart; eight grandchildren; and three brothers. Interment was in Maple Grove cemetery at Topeka. Mrs. Walter Schimmel Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) for Mrs. Goldie Schimmel, 68. of r 2 Syracuse. Death was due to natural causes, apparently sometime Friday afternoon, and her body was found in her borne Monday evening by neighbors A daughter of Charles and Leatha (Bunger) Method, she was born in Benton township. Elkhart county, on January 19, 1906. Her marriage to Walter Schimmel took place November 8, 1929 and he died in 1966. She retired in 1971 from Essex Wire at Ligonier The sole survivors are cousins. Interment was in Solomon’s Creek cemetery north of Syracuse
Births
KISER daughter Mr. and Mrs. Steve Kiser, Syracuse, are the parents of a baby girl boro November 19 at Goshen hospital. The little girl upped the scales at 94 pounds. The new baby will be welcomed home by a sister, Shawn Lynn, age two. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kiser, Syracuse, are the paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Don Watson, r 1 Leesburg, are the maternal grandparents GROTHAUS. Brian Scott Mr. and Mrs. Roger Grothaus of r 4 Syracuse are the parents of their first child, a nine pound, two ounce son. Brian Scott, born on Saturday, Nov. 23. at Elkhart hospital. EVANS infant Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Evans of r 1 North Webster are the parents of a daughter born on Thursday, Nov. 21. at Goshen hospital. KOBLE. Joseph John Mr and Mrs. Keith Kobie, r 4 Syracuse, are parents of a six pound, seven ounce son, Joseph John, born on Wednesday. Nov. 20, at Elkhart hospital. The newborn has a sister Kathy
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and brother Kris. Grandparents are Mrs. Joseph Koble and Mrs. Rebecca Kitson. both of Syracuse. KRULL. Shane Ralph Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Krull of r 1 Milford are the parents of a son, Shane Ralph, bora Wednesday, Nov. 13. at the Goshen hospital. The young man tipped the scales at seven pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches long when he was born at 8:24 p.m. Shane was welcomed home by one brother, Siawn. 22 months. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweetheimer of Pierceton and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Krull of Milford. Maternal greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Slighter of Pierceton. JOHNSON. Miranda Leigh Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnson of r 1 Milford are the parents of their first child, a daughter, Miranda Leigh, born Saturday. Nov 23, at the Goshen hospital. Miranda Leigh was born at 7:42 p.m when she tipped the scales at seven pounds, ounces and measured 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Schulze of Gilbert. Minn. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Orville Johnson of Eveleth. Minn.
Hospital Notes
Murphy Medical Center MONDAY. NOV. 18 Emergency Room Everett Dausman. Leesburg TUESDAY. NOV. 19 Dismissals Mrs. Dorothy M. Grace, Leesburg Emergency Room Miss Mary L. Stover. Leesburg WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28 Emergency Room Robert S. Hornback, Syracuse Doyle D. Butler. Syracuse THURSDAY. NOV. 21 Emergency Room Thomas M. Bulger. Leesburg FRIDAY. NOV. 22 Emergency Room Robert G. Baier, Leesburg Larry G. Richey, Leesburg SATURDAY. NOV. 23 Emergency Room Darcey L. Stockman, Syracuse SUNDAY. NOV. 24 Admissions Effie A. Lockwood, Leesburg Goshen Hospital TUESDAY, NOV. 19 Dismissals Charles Schell, r 1 Milford Mrs. Bruce Scat and daughter r 2 Leesburg r ~ David Tompkins, r 1 North Webster WEDNESDAY. NOV. 28 Admissions Hazel Vanderveer. Milford Harold Irvine, Leesburg James A. Simpson, North Webster FRIDAY. NOV. 22 Admissions Celia Beckman, Syracuse Dismissals Mrs. Hubert Krull, r 1 Milford James A. Simpson, North Webster Mrs. Steven Kiser and daughter, r 2 Syracuse MONDAY. NOV. 25 Admissions Georgia M Rassi. r 2 Leesburg
OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Lois Lundy of North Webster was dismissed from the Whitley County hospital at Columbia City last week. Mrs. Ned Gerard of Leesburg was admitted to the Parkview hospital in Plymouth early last week. Kent Stichter of Milford was released from the Goshen hospital on Monday. Nov. 25, and is recuperating at his Milford home. Mrs. Carl Warsller of Milford is a patient at the Indiana University hospital at Indianapolis after undergoing surgery recently. Her address is 1110 West Michigan St. Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.
Cards of Thanks
INMEMORIAM In loving memory of Richard Hunsberger. April 22, 1917November 29, 1970. Mrs. Richard Hunsberger and family CARD OF THANKS I appreciate all the prayers and kindness during my stay in the hospital after my accident. My family and I are grateful for our many wonderfid friends. Marilyn Taylor CARD OF THANKS Thanks to all my friends and neighbors for the cards and remembrances I received during my stay in the hospital. Blanche Kline CARD OF THANKS The family of Mrs. Jack F. Baker would like to express its deepest appreciation to all of those who have been so thoughtful and close/to her and the family at of great sorrow. Audrey, Dianne Jackie, Bob and Denise CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends and relatives for their remembrances on our 50th wedding anniversary. Mike and Magdalene Zimmerman children and grandchildren
Court News
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: William Wildman, 38, r 2 Leesburg, general foreman and Nellie Slone, 37, box 43 Burket, Zimmers Soloman Hedges, 43, r 2 Milford, woodworking and Joan Freed, 41, r 2 Milford, seamstress James Everett Moore. 37, Milford, salesman and Carol Joan Moore, 32, Milford, lab technician, remarriage James Barton Cox, 70, 112 Medusa Court, Syracuse, retired and Marjorie Mae Kleinknight, 57. 730 Front street, Syracuse, retired Fined The following persons were assessed fines and costs when they appeared before city judge Robert Burner recently: James Ellis, 18, Leesburg, $35 . for failure to yield Vernon May, 61, r 1 Milford, $35 for disregarding automatic signal Leslie Baugh, 21, Leesburg, $35 for disregarding automatic signal Reciprocal Support Sharon Dale Stuby vs Lyman Stuby, Jr., box 163 Syraucse. Petitioner asks support of $25 or S3O per week for one minor child. Marriage Dtaaolutfau Joseph Schlabach vs Donna Schlabach, r 1 North Webster Petitioner asks for divorce and divisian of property. Eugene Ousley, 27, r 1 Leesburg, has had his driver’s license suspended from August 13, 1974 to February 13, 1975 for leaving the scene of an accident according to the latest report received from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at Indianapolis. MAD makes Christmas plans Tuesday Members of the Milford Area Development council laid plans for the holidays when they met Tuesday evening for their regular November meeting. A Christmas promotion will be held with a coupon promotion dated on December 11. Details are to be worked out Plans are also in progress, according to president John Perry, for a special senior citizens* Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 8. Building Donated Perry announced at the meeting Howard Haab has donated the building north of the town hall to the ambulance corporation. The building will be used for an office and training center with a garage to be built later to house the emergency vehicle. Hopefully, in the future, the front can be made into a lounge area for the town's senior citizens.
f 1 fg. ft e p ft Il ft* r r f a \ Va. « $ i .J* RIECEIVES SCOTTISH RITE DEGREE — A number of Kosciusko county men received the 32d degre fe in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rhe of Free Masonry on Saturday. Nov. 16, at the Scottish Rite l a hedral in Fort Wayne. Evening events coneluded with a banquet. (Vainly men are. left to right. Don E. Hanft. Steve Devenney, Jerry C. Lowe. Verlin E, Stayer, Lewi*. 19. Parker. « St anding are Wes Stouder. Patrick Moore. Larry DeWitt. John H. DeWitt. Thomas M. Tuttle. Harry D. Wme. John D. Williams. John Searfoss. J. L. Rice, and Dennis Harper.
Ligonier News By MYRA YELTON
Ligonier city council votes to join coordinating council
The Liigonier city council at its meeting <m November 11 at the city haill voted to join the fourcounty regional coordinating council I'he council was formed for the purpose of obtaining federal lid for projects and includes Whitley. LaGrange. Steuben and Noble counties and towns tb ere-in. Seven ! persons who are on township aid in Perry township would like the opportunity to work the city according to townshi] trustee Gerald Hayes. This is rot feasible according to the cout : il because of insurance and ahis problems at the present time, bull the matter will be invest ig a: i Tom Wigent of the library board, i? quested a street light on
Fori Wayne Panel of Women precent Study club program
The l. I ’ort Wayne Panel of Women was present for the November meeting of the Ligonier Study club last week. The meeting was held in the social itom of the bank with Mrs. Merle McDonald and Mrs. Inland Calbeck hostesses. Mrs. Tom Wigent led the pledge Id the flag and reading of the collect She also introduced panel n umbers of the club. These five women are concerned about prejudice and discrimination in all forms in society, ’they are volunteers and speak ns individuals regarding prejudices in their own special satuatioi, Mrs (parol Sandler spoke as a Jew ar. dl explained her beliefs menticiE tug some of the forms of discrim ration used against her and her .'hildren Jo Arae Kelly spoke about the recent :lianges in the Catholic ' ■ Elktart Twp. dub discusses Thanksgiving The Elkhart township extension homemakers club met Tuesda f, Nov. 19, in the home of Margaret Kelly. Evelyn Rubber read lie thought of the month stressirg the need to praise God for His tlessings. Mrs (Jelly gave devotions and. Marie 1 ’ ildron gave a health and safety Issson warning (of the hazard!; of indoor cooking with gas or charcoal and using an open oven d )or of a gas range for beating . She emphasized there shoulc lite open ventilation to supply reeded oxygen in each case. The Dtcember meeting of the Elkhari extension club will be held IM cumber 17 at 12.30 in the Milky VUy restaurant in Topeka Memlwirs are requested to bring a f ift for a sunshine box, a Chrislti J is exchange gift and two white dephant gifts for game prizes. Any oiw needing transportation is rei|«isted to contact club secreury Helen Butz or Mrs. Whitac si by Saturday, Dec. 7.
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Park street behind the new library addition. The matter was put under consideration Walter Rex asked for rezoning of his property at 500 S. Cavin from class A to industrial. This had been approved earlier by the Ligonier Plan commission and will be studied by the council. A number of citizens were present to protest the changing of Second street from Main to the city limits and making it a oneway street. The board reconsidered the matter and decided to make it a two-way street in that area but to limit parking to one side. The next meeting will be held on Monday, Nov. 25. at the usual meeting place.
chtrch. Mrs. Vivian Stuart, a black American, spoke about the subtle discrimmat ions that are so difficult to pin down. Carol Durham, a white Protestant, spoke about discriminations against women. Rikki Goldstein acted as moderator for the question and answer portion df the program There were five adult guests and 42 students from seminar and sociology classes as West Noble high school present at the meeting.
Singspirations are being scheduled by Youth for Christ
Youth for Christ singspirations are being scheduled for 8:45 p.m. on the second Sunday evening of each month. Paul Hostetler, board chairman, recently reported to the board of directors of LaGrange county Youth for Christ that the singspiration program will begin December 8 at Shipshewana Nararene church. A drama will be presented by the Campus life group of Elkhart entitled, “Ten Miles to Jericho.’* The presentation is the story of the Good Samaritan. The public is invited to the play performance as well as the other singspiration services. Hugh Rohrer, Campus Life director, was present at the board meeting and told of the
Four area EMT's attend trauma course in Chicago
Fotr area EMT’s recently attended a three and one half day course on trauma sponsored by the Chicago committee on trauma of the American College of Surgeons. , Those attending from this area were Rob Dhonau, Arthur Epert, Andrew Ottaiano of Ligonier and Dick Gregor of Cromwell. The course consisted of the very latest methods in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary
Ligonier Lions J hold ladies night Nov. 13 Ligonier Lions club met at Wolflake Wednesday, Nov. 13, for ladies night. A total of 46 persons attended the meeting to hear state representative Ellsworth Peterson speak concerning the activities of the legislature, the ways and means committee and the state budget committee. After the talk by Peterson, there was a white elephant sale, numerous but treautifully wrapped items were auctioned by Dick Matthews. Proceeds from the sale will go toward Lion club service projects. Chatter Belles meet Nov. 19 Chatter Belles home economics club met in the home of Jean Iwankowitsch on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Roll call was answered by 14 members Nancy Peterson gave the thought of the month and Cundee Herald reported on the county Christmas workshop. Club members decided to donate to the United Fund. Karen Hull, Nancy Peterson and Peg DePew were appointed the committee for husband’s night in January. The December meeting will be held the ninth at Essen Haus in Middlebury at 7 p.m. A health and safety lesson was given by Peg DePew heating the home safely even in an energy crisis. Ricki McFarlin gave devotions on prayer at Thanksgiving. Nancy Peterson led in the song of the month. A lesson on, “Buying and Care of Sewing Machines," was given \ by Ruth Ann Hite. Jayne Roe served as co-hostess for the meeting.
progress of Campus Life clubs in the three county high schools. The Prairie Heights taco bash had 97 students in attendance. Each Campus Life club started its fall program with this unusual kick-off program. The clubs meet each week in Lakeland, Westview and Prairie Heights school areas. There is no membership and students meet in homes for their program. Lakeland students meet each Monday evening, Westview on Thursday and Prairie Heights students meet Wednesday evenings. All students from these three schools are invited to attend. Information is available at the schools or by contacting Mr. Hostetler.
Resuscitation), practical methods of care and hanging of the critically ill and injured, and slides and lectures on 24 different subjects covering the full spectrum of sickness and injuries J which might be encountered by the EMT’s receiving the training. As a part of the training the Chicago fire department put on a display of fire fighting and automobile extrication techniques.
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