The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 18, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 May 1975 — Page 5

OBITUARIES

Mrs. Ora Haines Mrs. Ora (Dorothy Mae) Haines. 55, r 6 Warsaw, mother of John Haines of Milford, passed away at 5:25 a m. on Thursday in the Goshen hospital. She had been hospitalized for eight days with a heart condition. Mrs. Haines was born in Warsaw on May 1, 1920 to Jacob and Grace (Winland* Pease. She belonged to the Warsaw Baptist church. She was married on May 2. 1938 to Ora Haines who now resides in the nursing home at Milford Also surviving is another son. Richard Haines. Warsaw; a daughter, Mrs. Patrick (Donna) Eitniear, Hesperia, Mich.; nine grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bell, Mrs Edward (Virginia) Amsden and Mrs. Bruce (Maxine) Rogers. Jr., all of Milford, Mrs. Elvin (Lucille) Tusing, Nappanee. Mrs Dal<? (Patsy) Smith, Waterloo, and Mrs David (Geraldine) Stanlev. Goshen; four brothers, Robert Pease. Medford, Mass , William Pease, New Paris, Jack Pease, Dunlap and Tommy Pease. Goshen. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Milford funeral home with graveside services in the Westside cemetery in Hesperia. Mich Mrs. Sarah E. Rex Mrs Sarah E Rex. 83, a for mer Syracuse resident, passed away at 2.30 p m on Wednesday in the Milford nursing home. Mrs Rex had been ill for several years She was the daughter of William and Emma (Orn) Wehrly and was born in Dunlap cri December 3, 1891 Mrs Rex was a Syracuse resident from 1935 to 1961. She was an employee of the Star Store

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prior to her illness. She was a member of the Syracuse Order of the Eastern Star. Columbia Reading circle and Saint Andrew's United Methodist church. Her husband. George Leonard Rex, whom she married on December 23, 1909, passed away in June 1952. Surviving are a son, William Rex. North Webster; a grandson, and a brother, James Orn Wehrly of Elkhart. A sister and a brother preceded her in death. Services were held in Syracuse Friday. Rev. Marvin Jones, pastor of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church officiated. Interment was in the Solomon Creek cemetery % John F. Snell John F, Snell, 65. 907 Country Club drive, Warsaw, a retired businessman from that town and well known county resident, died at 11:20 am, Saturday at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw. Snell owned and operated John Snell Ladies Apparel Shop prior to his retirement in 1973. He was very active in civic affairs. Snell was a member of the county commissioners' fact-finding committee regarding construction of the Kosciusko county hospital, serving as the committee’s chairman He was a veteran of World War II; a member, past president and past district governor of the Rotary club A native of Sidney, he was born cn April 6, 1910 to George W and Mary Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Snell He married Marian Watson of Winona Lake in Columbia City on January 29, 1931. Surviving with the widow are two sons, John W. (Jack) of Warsaw and Thomas F of Cologne, Germany; one brother,

W. Earl Snell of Phoenix. Ariz. ; one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Ruth) Fry. Timbercrest Home, North Manchester; and five grandchildren. The body lies in state at the Chamness funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mrs. H. D. Harkless Death claimed former Syracuse resident Mrs. H. D. (Elvah) Harkless, 71, Sunday morning. Mrs. Harkless. a native of Huntington. resided in Syracuse until 1955 Death came in her home in Lakeworth. Fla. Mrs. Harkless is the stepmother of Mrs. Harry (Betty) Appenzeller of Syracuse. Two sisters also survive. Friends may call at the Bailey Mortuary in Huntington after 6 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). Funeral services will be held at the mortuary Thursday at 2 p.m Mrs. Dale Parker Funeral services were held at Ligonier Tuesday for Mrs. Martha Parker, 44. Kimmell and mother of Mrs. Tom Harper of Syracuse Death came Saturdayevening at Elkhart hospital A resident of the Kimmell area for the past 25 years, she was bdm in Kosciusko (jounty on March 17, 1931 Her marriage to Dale Parker took place February 19. 1950. and he survives. In addition to the husband and Syracuse daughter, she is survived by a stepdaughter, Mrs. William Miller of Elkhart; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Warren of Bourbon, four grand-, children; and five sisters Burial was in Sparta cemetery. Births SMITH. Amanda Kathryn Mr and Mrs. Michael A. Smith of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of a seven pound, five and one-half ounce daughter. Amanda Kathryn, born on Thursday, May--22. at Goshen hospital. Grandparents of the newborn, the Smiths’ first child, are Mr. and Mrs. Bud Smith of Syracuse and Mr and Mrs. James E. Mosser. Geneva. Greatgrandparents are Mrs. Irvin Stiver. New Paris; Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Smith. Sr., r 2, Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Sol Mosser, Geneva; and Mrs. James Nelson, •Bryant. MENCH. Jason Michael Mr and Mrs. James Mench of Syracuse are the parents of their first child, a son Jason Michael, born on Thursday. May 22, at Goshen hospital. Young Jason tipped the scales at five pounds three and one-half ounces and was 18 and one-half inches long Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Maurice Snyder of Syracuse Mr, and Mrs. James Mench of Hunnicutt Grove, Syradtise, are the paternal grandparents. Great-grandmothers are Mrs. John Knisley of New Paris and Mrs Doc Cramer. Fort Wayne CARLSON. Ryan William Mr and Mrs. Stephen Carlson of 401 John street, Syracuse, are the parents of a son, Ryan William, born at 2 a.m. Tuesday,

May 27, at Goshen hospital. He tipped the scales at eight pounds, 10>2 ounces, and has a three-year-old brother. Troy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Dorsey of r 1 Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Max Carlson, Syracuse. Mrs. Florence Shock of North Webster is a greatgrandmother. BUTT infant Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Butt of 436 Parkway drive, Syracuse, are the parents of a son born on Sunday, May 25, at Goshen hospital. PEACE infant Mr. and Mrs. Tim Peace, r 2 Syracuse, are the parents of a son, born at Goshen hospital on Saturday, May 24. ROBBINS son Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robbins are the parents of a son, born May 13 at Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. Hospital Notes DEAN CULBERTSON UNDERGOES SURGERY Dean Culbertson, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Culbertson, r 3 Syracuse, underwent emergency major surgery. Sunday May 25, at 4 am., in the Elkhart hospital in Elkhart Dean has returned home and is recovering satisfactorily. Murphy Medical Center SUNDAY. MAY 18 Emergency Room Jason Elliott, Milford Jeff Morgan. Leesburg Gale Hamman, Leesburg MONDAY. MAY 19 Dismissals Mrs. James Allen, North Webster TUESDAY, MAY 20 Emergency Room Lisa Adams, Leesburg Cap Pryor, North Webster WEDNESDAY. MAY 21 Emergency Room Mrs. Donald Harney, Leesburg Chad A. Singrey. Syracuse THURSDAY. MAY 22 Dismissals Mrs. Allen Drabenstott and son. Leesburg Goshen Hospital TUESDAY. MAY 2t Dismissals Mrs. Jerely Lenfestey. r 2 Leesburg Mrs. Samuel Birkey, r 2 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. MAY 21 Dismissals Rose Mary Wright, Milford Mrs. John Rhoades and daughter, r 1 North Webster THURSDAY, MAY 22 Dismissals John Pamer. South James street, Milford Mrs. Dennis Bender and daughter, r 1 Syracuse Mrs. Gary Clark and son, r 2 Syracuse FRIDAY. MAY 23 Dismissals Mrs. Doral McFarren, Milford SATURDAY, MAY 24 Dismissals Sherree Lee Arthur, r 3 Syracuse Gregory Scott George, r 1 North Webster

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SUNDAY, MAY 25 Dismissals Mrs. Edwin L. Chupp and daughter, r 2 Leesburg Mrs. James Mench and son. Syracuse Mrs. Michael A. Smith and daughter. 425 South Lake street, Syracuse Mrs. Tim Peace and son, r 2 Syracue OTHER HOSPITAL NEWS Donald (“Red”) Nyce of Dewart Lake is a patient in room 707 at the Parkview hospital in Fort Wayne where he is scheduled to, undergo major surgery today (Wednesday) for a back ailment. Cards of T HANKS CARD OF THANKS We would like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the business firms in the area who have provided funds and other support to make it possible for us to participate in the Special Olympics. The support is greatly appreciated. Students for Special Olympics C ARD OF TH ANKS A sincere thank you too all my friends and neighbors for cards, visits, prayers and acts of thoughtfulness during my time in the hospital and on my return home. Special thanks to my minister, the doctors and nurses. Mrs. Hope Vandermark CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many acts of kindness, the many beautiful cards, the gifts and the flowers that helped to make our golden wedding anniversary a day to always be remembered. We wish to say a special thanks to our children and grandchildren who helped to make the day a success. Mr. and Mrs Howard Kreider Court News KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at the office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Wade Cooper, 53,713 Baltimore street, Syracuse, Sea Nymph Boat Company and Joan Steel. 32, 713 Baltimore street, Syracuse, factory worker Corwyn Wong, 23, r 4 Syracuse, orderly and Ann«i Catherine Wyse, 23, r 4 Syracuse, RN Jon David Bumworth, 19. box 178 North Webster, factory worker and Janet Sue Whitehead, 18. r 2 Syracuse, unemployed Robert Eugene Baker, 22, r 1 North Wehster, Fairmont Homes and Kathy Sue Nettrouer, 21, r 1 North Webster, unemployed Ray Bruce Frost, 31, r 1 Syracuse, Frost Antenna Service and Cheryl Jean Frost. 28. r 1 Syracuse. Wawasee Electronics, remarriage Roger Lee Henwood. 28, r 3 Syracuse, farming and Jan Marie Frick, 22,608 South Martin street, Ligonier, cashier Dana Charles Cook, 23, r 2 Syracuse, dry wall finisher and Teri Lee Ryman, r 2 Syracuse, student Marriage Dissolution Carolyn Tillett vs Samuel Tillett, r 1 Leesburg The couple was married September 12. 1956 and separated May 13, 1975.

ARE WE LIVING IN THE ENDTIME” K \ rHM A ▲ j I 1 111 B l SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ‘ PASTOR TERRY FLEETWOOD “AS THE DAYS OF NOAH WERE. SO SHALL ALSO THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN BE.” IN THOSE DAYS THEY WERE EATING. DRINKING. MARRYING. AND GIVING IN MARRIAGE: AND KNEW NOT UNTIL THE FLOOD CAME AND TOOK THEM ALL AWAY. MATT. 24:35-» ♦ The striking parallels of, eating. drinking, and marrying (all in excess and out of proportion > of Noah's day and our day tell us Jesus is coming soon. In the past several years scientists have been making discoveries that declare the validity of the “Genesis Flood.” Also in recent times there has been a revival of interest in the known existence of the ark on Mount Ararat. “Does the Ark still exist?** For the answer and significance of all this; continued next week

Petitioner asks for divorce, custody of three minor children support, division of property, attorney fees and costs of action. Note Suit Harry Doty dba Doty Construction vs Lois Jessop, Milford. Plaintiff asks judgment of $7,548. interest, attorney fees and costs of action, for note executed October 1. 1965 Account Suits First Charter Financial Corp dba Rollen Hamsher, Milford. Plantiff demands judgment of $1,051.05 and costs for balance of account. First Charter Financial Corp, dba First Charter Insurance Agency vs John Moore. Merrill’s Marine, r 4 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment of $823 and costs for balance of account. Forfeit Contract Kinder Realty. Inc. vs Jose and Shirley Jacobucci, Milford. Plaintiff demands contract forfeited, all defendant’s Rights cancelled, or real estate sold and amounts paid to plaintiff, attorney fees and costs of action for real estate contract. ELKHART COUNTY Marriage License The following couple has applied for a marriage license in the office of county clerk Dixie Haas: Russell A. Ritter. 22, r 2 Syracuse, construction and Patricia L. Gaskill, 31, 706 N. Main St., Goshen, secretary Fined The following persons have been assessed fines and, costs while appearing before JP Henry Cripe, Jr.: Larry L. Whelten, 39, box 118 Leesburg. S3O for improper passing Gary A. Francis. 19. r 1 box 435 Syracuse, $54 for speeding 90 mph in a 55 mph zone Richard L. Timmons. 41,624 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. S3O for speeding 67 mph in a 55 mph zone “A thin layer of earth, a few inches of rain, and a blanket of air make human life possible on our planet . . . These essential resources must be available to provide the good life for our children and future generations.” — John F. Kennedy. LEGALS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Board of Trustees of the Town of Syracuse in Kosciusko County, Indiana, will receive sealed bids for the construction of Waste Treatment Plant Modifications and Sanitary Sewer Extensions in the Town of Syracuse. Indiana until 7 30 P M on the 25th day of June. 1975 in the Town Hall, Syracuse, Indiana at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud Proposals will be received on the work as set out under the Sewer Construction Con tract and the Waste Treatment Plant Modification Contract » Proposals wilt be properly and completely executed on proposal forms furnished by the Engineer in accordance with Form 94, with non collusion affidavit required by the statutes and must be accompanied by Questionnaire Form 96a as set out by the State Board of Accounts, for any proposal of $5,000 or more Bids may be for either contract or a combination tor both if a combination bid is submitted, "Combination bid" shall oe noted on the proposal Each proposal shall be accompanied by an acceptable certified check or bank draft, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and a surety company, made payable to the Clerk Treasurer of the Town of Syracuse, in an amount not less than 5 per cent of the bid as liquidated damages in the case of failure of any successful bidder to enter info a contract or furnish a satisfactory performance bond in an amount equal to the bidder's proposal No bidder shall withdraw his proposal for a period of 40 days after the date set for the opening of said proposals Contractors awarded work shall furnish acceptable surety bonds in the amount of 100 per cent of the contract price The contract ooumenfs including plans and specifications, are on file in the office of D H Lessig Engineers, inc , 220 North Buffalo Street. Warsaw. Indiana Copies of the documents, including plans and specifications, may be obtained by depositing $25 00 with D H Lessig Engineers, Inc . at their office at 220 North Buffalo Street. Warsaw. Indiana, which amount will be refunded to each actual bidder who returns such documents, plans and specifications, m good condition within 10 days after the opening of the bids Payment shall be made from funds derived from the sale of bonds and the award shall be conditioned on funds being available tor such construction The right is reserved to reject any or alt bids and to waive any formalities in bidding Dated this 20fh day o* May, 1975 BOARDOF TRUSTEES TOWN OF SYRACUSE. INDIANA Signed Betty Dust Cterk Treasurer M 2$ Ju 4

Wed., May 28,1975 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

REMEMBER when pCrBSr IT happened IN SYRACUSE

1 YEAR AGO. MAY 29.1974 Approximately 100 persons were in attendance for the annual Syracuse alumni association event in the Syracuse gym on Saturday night with six members of the 1924 class in attendance. Obit: Mrs. Melburn Rapp, 80. The oldest living Syracuse high school graduate, Violett O’Dell of near Indianapolis. 93. was honored at the 85th alumni association event on Saturday evening at Syracuse. The engagement of Sachiko Kuwahara to Joe O. Shewmon, formerly of Syracuse, was announced on May 18 at a garden party at his home in Kurakuen, Nishinomiya. Japan, and attended by 70 friends. A 3 p.m. wedding on May 18 at the Sparta United Church of Christ. Kimmell, united in marriage Miss Edith Ann Bertram and Judson Dean VanHouten. Ronald Metzger of r 4 Syracuse has received his bachelor of science degree in graduation exercises on May 25 at Huntington college. 5 YEARS AGO. MAY 27,1970 Donald E. Novy, Weatherhead plant manager, will be speaker for Memorial Day services on Saturday. The Continental Sandwich Shoppe, located at Lake Vue Cottages on Wawasee. will open this week end according to owners Walter Wurmel and Paul Bisesi. William E. Dorsey, junior high principal, has submitted his resignation here to accept a position of rice president of the new North Wood high school. Births: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nicodemus, a son on Monday; and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Rensberger. Jill Lynn born on May 19. Carla Kay Singrey has entered the Mennaid Festival Queen of the Lakes contest. She was the 1969 Flotilla queen and partcipiated in the Queen of the Lakes event last year. 10 YEARS AGO. JUNE 2.1965 Harn- VanHemert has been reelected commander of the Wawasee American Legion post 223. Fred Personette has resigned as an officer on the Syracuse police force after five and onehalf years of service. Mrs. Maurice Dorsey and Kathy will leave on June 3 for a trip to Colorado where Kathy will be the guest of Cadet fourth classman Tom Kramer at June Week activities at the U.S. Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs. The Conn and Buhrt Lumber Yard has been sold to Jim Johnson of Warsaw with George Duckwall to be the new manager.

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20 YEARS AGO. JUNE 2,1955 Miss Marcia Hursey will graduate from Whittier, California high school June 16. Joseph M. Rapp died Tuesday evening in Parkview hospital at Fort Wayne of a coronary thrombosis.. Deloss Weaver is the ensuing president of the Lions club. The first service in the new Wawasee Lakeside chapel on the east end of Wawasee will be held on Sunday, June 12. The pastor is Rev. Hubert Yoder. James C. Blocker is among those to receive a bachelor’s degree Sunday at DePauw university. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hadley are the parents of a daughter born on Thursday at Goshen hospital. Construction nears completion on the Tom Socks men’s store in Wawasee Village. 45 YEARS AGO, JUNE 5,1930 Township trustee Floyd Strieby has made a verbal contract to buy the Howe fire truck offered for sale by Winona Lake last week for SI,OOO and will be used for township fires. It is to be turned over to the town to house, repair and man. Mr. and Mrs. Williamr Weybright announce the marriage of their daughter, Edith, to Urbanus Huber of Wakarusa, last Tuesday evening. In contrast to “no work” stories elsewhere, the gravel pit site of Strum and Dillard near Syracuse has been working 15-18 hours a day since May 15 according to Mr. Purdum, manager, with most of the gravel being washed out being used by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad for ballast on their tracks. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Seider drove to Goshen on Sunday to attend the marriage of the latter’s sister, Miss Margaret Bell to Vernon Sharp. Among new amusements opening on Lake Wawasee is the third miniature golf course, by W. J. Rice at Thompsons Grove, and a slide into Wawasee at Ike’s Place (Klingamans at Buttermilk Point) about 32 feet above water level and 112 feet long. “God has lent us the earth for our life. It is a great, entail. It belongs as much to those who are to come after us as to us, and we have no right to anything we do or neglect, to involve them in any unnecessary penalties, or to deprive them of the benefit which was in our power to bequeath.” — Ruskin

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