The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 April 1976 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Apri121,1976

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OBITUARIES

Ralph E. Logan Funeral services were held Saturday for Ralph E Logan, 77, of Goshen and father of Mrs Ernest, Julie Rogers and brother of Mrs Hubert (June) Anglemyer, both of Syracuse Death came Wednesday night at Goshen hospital where he had been a patient two weeks A Goshen native, he was born to Edgar and Mary Ellen (Johnson) Logan on August 26. 1898 and lived in Elkhart county his entire life He served as the first motorcycle policeman in the county and worked under five county sheriffs He also served as sheriff for one term, starting in 1939 He was also employed as a Goshen policeman for a time Former owner-operator of Logan Monument Co at Goshen. Mr Logan was a member of the Plymouth United Church of Christ. Goshen Elks and Moose lodges and the Fraternal Order of Police at Goshen, which he helped to found He was united m marriage to Eva Kessler on November 25. 1919 She survives Also surviving are one other daughter. Mrs Merle (Kay) Dunnuck of Elkhart, a son. Daniel of Elkhart, eight grand children; two greatgrandchildren; and one other sister. Mrs Herbert (Geneva) Lehman, Page, Anz Interment was in Violett cemetery Mrs. Orville Vanderßeyden Mrs Orville (Phyllis) Van derßeyden. 52. r 1 Syracuse, died in Elkhart hospital at 2 45 a m Friday where she had been a patient for two months Death was due to cancer Bom at Goshen on December 5. 1923. she had lived all of her lifetime in the neighboring community The daughter, erf Peter and Lula (Ott) Blackport, she was employed for many years as a teller at the Salem Bank in Goshen Her marriage to Orville Vanderßeyden. a former chief of police at Syracuse, took place January 1. 1946 He survives Mrs Vanderßeyden was a member of the First Baptist church at Gokhen. the ladies auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Order of the Eastern Star In addition to the husband, she is survived by one son. Reginald. Bristol, two grandchildren; and one brother, Herman Blackport of Goshen Interment was in Violett cemetery Taylor Brainard Services were held Monday for Taylor Brainard. 78. of Goshen and brother of Mary Blood of Syracuse Death came in the Goshen hospital Friday where he

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had been a patient since Tuesday. Mr; Brainard had been a resident of the Goshen nursing home since November of 1974, and was only seriously ill for about a week. A native of Goshen, he was bom April 4. 1898, a son of Bert and Eunice (Hyde) Brainard. Mr. Brainard was a veteran of World War I, member of the Saint Mark's Methodist church and retired from Goshen Rubber Co HiS marriage to Gladys Miller took place January 31, 1942. She preceded him in death November 9, 1964 In addition to the Syracuse sister, he is survived by another sister. Mrs Grace Grigsby of El Paso, Texas Interment was in Oak Ridge cemtery Mrs. Ernest Clements Graveside services were held at the Syracuse cemetery Saturday morning for Mrs. Ida Mae Clements, 86, of Sarasota. Fla . and formerly of the Syracuse community. Death came at 3:30 p m. on Thursday at Sarasota where she had resided since 1959. moving from Wisconsin She was born May 14, 1889 at Ohio City. Ohio Survivors include the husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Maxine) Hoelsher of South Bend, a brother, Andy Hines. Ohio City; a sister. Treva Tannehill erf Bradenton, Fla , two grandchildren;! eight greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. B. Bruce Cripe Funeral services will be held at 1 pm. Friday in the Harris funeral home in Syracuse for B. Bruce Cripe, 18. of 1390 Albert drive. Melbourne. Fla , and formerly of Syracuse Death came at 4:05 pm Saturday in Brevard hospital in Florida and was due to complications of cancer following an illness of nearly one and one-half years The son of Clifford and Patricia (Treadway ) Cripe, he was bom m Elkhart hospital on April 11. 1958, and moved with his family to Florida 14 years ago from Syracuse He was a senior in high school, member of the Freewill Baptist church at Melbourne and the junior chamber of commerce In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother, jGhn, with the United States Air Force and now stationed in Tampa, Fla ; three sisters. Lou Ann. Sue .Ann and Mary Ann. all at home; two grandmothers. Mrs. Earl Treadway of Syracuse and Mrs Bert Cripe. Franklin; and a number of aunts and uncles Friends may call at the Hams Funeral home between the hours of 3-5 and 7-9 on Thursday. Rev Kennard E Robinson will officiate for the 1 o'clock service at the funeral home on Friday afternoon Burial will be in Syracuse cemetery The family requests memorials be made to the cancer fund in lieu of flowers Clayton R. (Cy) Hollar Funeral services were held Saturday, April 17, for Clayton R Cy > Hollar. 68. of Milford, who died Thursday, April 15, at 6:15 pm. in his home Complications following an extended illness caused his death Mr Hollar, a retired carpenter and former owner-operator erf the Milford Lumber Co., was also a

retired Milford volunteer fireman. In addition he was a member of the Milford Masonic lodge and the United Methodist church. Born at Forman. ND., on December 22,1907 to Charles and Goldie (Sharp) Hollar, he married Fay Danner on July T 9, 1935. She survives. Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters. Mrs. John (Shirley) Connolly. Syracuse, and Mrs. James (Margaret) Brooks and Mrs. Max (Mary) Duncan both of Milford; one sister, Mrs. Ralph Berkeypile. Milford; ! and five grandchildren. Rev; Everett Owens officiated at the services and interment was in the Milford cemetery. William E. Smoker Former New Paris high school basketball star. William E. (Billy) Smoker. 44, of Fort Lauderdale. Fla., died Thursday, April 15, in his home. Mr. Smoker was stricken by polio in August 1950 and suffered paralysis from the neck down. For the past 26 years he has survived with the aid of an iron lung, he slept in at night. He had been seriously ill only the past week He was bom June 20, 1930 to Ralph and Ruth Smoker In December 1956 he married his nurse, Lucille Sachs. Surviving are his wife, his mother; two brothers. Dr. John J. Smoker, Raton. N.M. and Sanford Smoker, Fort Lauderdale Services were held Saturday, April 17. in Plantation. Fla. with burial in Hollywood Memorial cemetery, Hollywood, Fla. Mrs. Carl Richmond Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday for Mrs. Carl (Donna Marie) Richmond, 48. r 3 Syracuse. Death came at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Goshen hospital following an illness of five months Bom at Houghton Lake. Mich., on September 8,1927. she was the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Sperry, and had resided at Syracuse for the past T 5 years moving from Butler She was married to Carl Richmond in 1948 and he survives. Mrs. Richmond was employed with Vega corporation at Syracuse. In addition to the husband, she ts survived by one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Thornburg of Lansing, Mich.; two sons, Dennis of Goshen and Steven, at home; two grandchildren; her mother, Mrs Dorothy Oakley of Lake City, Mich.; one brother and two sisters. Friends may call at the Harris funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 on Wednesday. Interment will be in Syracuse cemetery. Bernice V. Watkins Funeral services were held in the United Methodist church at Leesburg on Tuesday for Mrs. Bernice V. Watkins, 79, Leesburg. She died at 2:50 p.m. Saturday in the Alfran nursing home at Warsaw. She had been in failing health for the past two years. Mrs. Watkins was bom on December 25.1896 to Charles and Ella (Oro) Smith and was a lifetime resident of Leesburg. She married John Watkins on March 12, 1916. He preceded her m death in August of 1958 Surviving are three daughters, Mrs Eldon (Louise) Clayton erf North Webster, Mrs. Paul (Jeanette) Beebe of Pierceton and Mrs Charles (Dorothy) Dye of Leesburg; one son. Eldon (Bud) Watkins of Syracuse. 11 grandchildren. and three sisters. Mrs Goldie Ever of Churubusco. Mrs Nellie Randall of Warsaw and Mrs. Merritt (Helen) Rookstool of Leesburg. Rev Kenneth Fast officiated at the services. Burial was in Leesburg cemetery

Hospital Notes Goshen Hospital TUESDAY. APRIL 13 Admission Randall Lee Caudill, Syracuse Dismissals Dorothy E. Frauhiger, Syracuse

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Ernest L. Knight, Syracuse WEDNESDAY. APRIL 14 Admissions Hazel Rarick, Milford ’ Aline S. Hoerr, Milford William E. Holcomb. Syracuse Dismissal ' Mabel M. Mishler, Milford THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Admissions Hazel M. Graff, Syracuse Ray H. Gramme, Syracuse Dismissals Jerry W. Myers, (Syracuse Bernice I. Fisher. Syracuse FRIDAY. APRIL 16 Dismissals Mildred L. McGrew, Syracuse Jack E. Warren. Syracuse MONDAY. APRIL 19 Admission Glen L. Treesh. r 2 Milford Dismissals Mrs. Jerry Ganshorn and infant son. Syracuse William E. Holcomb, 723 North Huntington St., Syracuse Laurel Brock, r 3 Syracuse Murphy Medical Center SUNDAY. APRIL 11 Emergency Room William E. Holcomb. Syracuse Kevin H. Gunkel, Leesburg MONDAY. APRIL 12 .Dismissal Jackie L. Cook. North Webster TUESDAY, APRIL 13 Emergency Room Phillip Sampson, Leesburg Admissions Jewell Rogers. Leesburg Larry Leesburg WEDNESDAY. APRILI4 Dismissal x Mrs. James Borem. Leesburg THURSDAY. APRIL 15 Admission Thomas Ed Davis, North Webster Dismissal Larry G. Rodgers, Leesburg Emergency Room Doloris Saldridge, Leesburg FRIDAY. APRIL 16 • Dismissal Thomas Davis. North Webster Marie Cruz, \lilford SATURDAY. APRIL 17 Emergency Room Mark Cooper, Leesburg Travis Carpenter, North Webster Mrs. Kinsey L. Gillespie Christopher Pontius. North Webster EMERGENCY UNIT RESPONDS TO CALLS The emergency unit at Syracuse responded to several calls on Monday and one early Tuesday morning with two being transported to the hospital and one to a nursing home. The ambulance was dispatched to the office of a local physician at 10:49 Monday morning for Stan Scott. 57, |r 3 Syracuse, who was suffering with pain to the back and chest, plus a breathing problem. The 4:51 p.m. call Monday was for Frank* Garten. 78, r 1 Syracuse, at the William Jones residence. He was taken to Fountain View nursing home at Elkhart. Mrs. Hazel Vanderveer. 83,123 North Shore drive. Syracuse, was taken to Goshen hospital at 5:31 am. Tuesday when she developed a breathing problem at her home. FIREMEN RESPOND Syracuse volunteer firemen responded to a call at 1:16 last Wednesday afternoon at Syracuse Iron and Metal. Black smoke billowed about town and firemen found a stack of tires burning It was reported the tires caught fire from a stack of wood nearby. No damage was listed FALLS FROM MOBILE UNIT The Syracuse emergency unit responded to a call last Wednesday morning for Edith Evans. 37. of Syracuse who reportedly fell from a mobile unit at Regent Homes north of Syracuse where she is employed * Mrs Evans complained of pain to the left knee and was taken to the Goshen hospital for further treatment

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Court News

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY Traffic Violations Jacquelyn MocC 30, r 1 Milford, $45 for speeding I Dan Snyder, 20, 118 West Portland, Syracuse. $35 for expired license plate Pete Miniear. 35, r 1 Leesburg, $35 for not having enough life belts in boat Bryan Napier, 16, r 2 Syracuse. $45 for speeding Jerry Myers. 25, r 2 Syracuse. $35 for unsafe start Dan Beer, 24. r 1 Syracuse. $35 for disregarding stop sign David Keim, 15, r 4 Syracuse. $35 for learner permit violation Gladys Rink. 35. r 3 Syracuse $35 for failure to yield right of way for accident Mark Hamman, 21, r 1 Leesburg. $60.60 days suspended sentence to Indiana State Farm, one year restriction on operator's license for employment for driving under influence; public intoxication charge taken under advisement without day Larry Polk. 39. r 2 Leesburg. S4O for speeding George Zych. 69. r 1 Leesburg. S7O for dumping trash on public road Marvin Sunday. 42, North Webster, $35 for no operator’s license Allen Gerber. 39. r 3 Syracuse. S4O for speeding Brent McClure, 18, r 2 Syracuse, $35 for illegal consumption; driving under influence charge continued without day Earl Walters. 53. box 93 North Webster. $35 for speeding Kay Smith. 47. Syracuse. S6O, 60 days suspended sentence to Indiana State Farm, one year restriction on operator’s license for driving under influence; public intoxication charge dismissed Robin K. Baier, 16, r 1 Leesburg. $49 Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses at The office of county clerk Bessie I. Himes: Jefferson Byrd Vangundy, Jr., 19, r 4 Syracuse, press operator and Patrice Diane Woolley, 17, r 4 Syracuse, student Randall Lee Larimer. 19, r 1 Millersburg, factory worker and Anna Jean Mullins, 19. 319 South Lake street, Syracuse, factory worker Marriage Dissolutions Mary Schlotterback vs Jack Schlotterback. r 1 Syracuse. The couple was married May 28,1966 and separated March 11, 1976. Petitioner asks for divorce, division of property, former name of Slough restored, attorney fees and costs of action. Injunction Suits The Indiana State Board of Health vs George R. Paton, et al. Plaintiff asks court to issue a permanent injunction prohibiting defendants from operating mobile home park until license obtained, that court set up trust with trustee to hold rents from operating park until license obtained; use trust fund to pay expenses; and costs of action. The Indiana State Board of. Health vs George and Hazel Paton, r 1 Leesburg. Same as above. The Indiana State Board of Health vs George R. and Amelia Paton, r 2 Leesburg. Same as The Indiana State Board of Health vs George R. and Amelia Paton, r 2 Leesburg; George H. and Hazel Paton, r 1 Leesburg Same as above. Writ of Replevin ‘ Goodyear Service Store vs Delbert Irven. r 1 Leesburg Plaintiff demands judgment of $411.65. interest, sum of S2OO in damages, costs and possession of property Account Suit Micor Corporation vs Robert Brown, dba Brown Machinery Company, r 4 Syracuse. Plaintiff asks judgment of $337 25. interest and cost of action for account past due.

Gene Felabom dba Gene's Mobile Home Service vs Shirley Shriver, r 1 Leesburg. Plaintiff asks judgment of $20.50 and costs of action for balance due on account. Complaint Suit Gene Rock vs Gordon Sheline, r 4 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment of $2,600. interest of $1,560, costs of action for judgment owed plaintiff.

Cards of T HANKS

CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank all my friends, neighbors and relatives for the prayers, cards, gifts, flowers and visits while I was in the hospital. It was all deeply appreciated. Carrie McFarren CARD OF THANKS The family of Bonnie Steffen wishes to thank the neighbors and friends for the prayers, gifts, food, cards, flowers and the loving sympathy shown us in the passing of our loved one. May God bless you. The Walter Steffen Family CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank Rev. Fleetwood. Dr. Clark, and his entire staff. Mr. Harris and his staff, and all of our wonderful friends and neighbors for their kindness to us during the illness and death of our loved one. Elsa Grieger. Martha Pryor Mrs. Harry (Irene) Grieger CARD OF THANKS We sincerely thank our friends for their many acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during the illness and death of our husband, father and grandfather. Fay Hollar John and Shirley Connolly Susan and Gary’ Jim and Margi Brooks Kelly and Clay Max and Mary Duncan and David Friday emergency runs are made Two runs were made Friday by the Syracuse emergency unit, the first for Lee Howard, 16, 724 East Baltimore, Syracuse, who became ill at Thornburg Drags around 11:09 a m. The youth was taken to the office of a local physician for treatment. Becky Erb, 18, 107 East Benton, Syracuse, suffered abdominal pains and was taken to the Goshen hospital at 11:31 p.m. EMT UNIT RESPONDS OVER WEEKEND The emergency unit at Syracuse responded to two calls during the week end at Syracuse. Kim K. Scott, 26. 318 East* Boston street, fell from a motor bike and was taken to the fire station at 2:20 p.m. Saturday. Scott was taken to Goshen hospital by the emergency unit. Diana Hernandez, 22, 400 North Harrison, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen hospital at 6:59 am. Sunday after becoming ill at her home.

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Syracuse driver escapes injury, Muncie man killed

A track collision last Thursday at Muncie, killed a Muncie man who failed to stop at the in-, tersection of McGalliard and Nebo roads. The driver of the semi-rig. John W. Fisher, 53, of Syracuse, was uninjured. The Muncie man, Leonard Clevenger, 57, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:14 a m. of massive head injuries. The county coroner reported the man apparently did not have his seat belt fastened The Clevenger pick-up track was headed north on Nebo road while the semi was westbound on McGalliard. Witnesses reported the pick-up proceeded into the intersection without stopping for the signs. Fisher's rig skidded some 83 Births BUSHONG, Jennifer Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. William E. Bushong of r 2 Syracuse became the parents of their first child, a daughter whom they named Jennifer Elizabeth, on Easter Sunday, April 18. She was born at 6:42 a m. and tipped the scales at six pounds, six ounces. She measured 20 inches long. Jennifer Elizabeth is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sa mB us ho ng, Sr., of Syracuse and of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Pavoni of Hawthorne drive. Elkhart. GANSHORN. Anthony Alan Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ganshorn of Syracuse became parents of their second son, Anthony Alan, on Friday, April 16, at 4:01 p.m. Anthony Alan measured 204 inches and tipped the scales at eight pounds. 24 ounces. His brother's name is Christopher Lee. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Balsley of Breman. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Ganshorn of Nappanee. STEPHAN infant Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Stephan of r 3 Syracuse are the parents of a son born on Monday. April 19. in the Goshen hospital.

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feet to attempt to miss the vehicle but hit the truck front and both vehicles went into a ditch and hit guard rails. The semi jacknifed and was damaged SIO,OOO. The rig was hauling a load of cabinets and is owned by Coppes, Inc., Nappanee. Services for the Muncie man were held on Saturday.' * LEGALS FIRST NOTICE NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF THE TOWN OF SYRACUSE Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the Town at Syracuse of Kosciusko County, Indiana, that the Board of Town Trustees will meet at the Town Hall on May A 1974, at 7.30 P.M. for the purpose of considering a proposal to establish a cumulative firefighting fund for the following purpose or purposes: To provide funds for the purchase and replacement of equipment and necessary supplies required by the fire-fighting force of such Town. And the levying of an additional tax of fifteen cents (15c) on each one hundred dollars (SIOO 00) of taxable real and personal property within the taxing district to provide monies tor said fund, said tax to be first levied in 1976, payable in 1977. and annually thereafter for a period not to exceed five (5) years, as provided for in Chapter 330. Acts 1959 Taxpayers are invited to be present at the meeting and to exercise their rights to be heard on said proposal. The proposal, in the form of a resolution or ordinance, H adopted, will then be submitted to the State Board of Tax Commissioners for its.approval. C. James Tranter, Jr.' Darrell Grisamer David A. Nine John R Cripe Clifford Nicodemus BOARD OF TOWN TRUSTEES ATTEST: Betty Dust, Clerk Treasurer A.21 28 NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Town of Syracuse, Kosciusko County. State of Indiana, will, on Thursday. May 20. 1976. at the Town Hall located at 418 South Huntington Street. Syracuse. Indiana, at 7:30 P.M , consider the petition of W. K. Smith and Hubert L Dunithan and Jacqueline A. Dunithan for a variance in the use of the following described real estate situate in Turkey Creek Town ship, Kosciusko County, Indiana, to-wit: Beginning at a point on the West right-of way line of Indiana State Highway No. 13 which is 300 feet South of the intersection of the North boundary line of the Edna M Darr farm with said West right-of way line of Indiana State Highway No, 13; thence Southerly along said West right of way line a distance of 250 feet; thence in a Westerly direction parallel to the North boundary line of the Edna M Darr farm a distance of 350 feet, thence in a Northerly direction parallel to the West right-of way line of Indiana State Highway No. 13 a distance of 250 feet; thence Easterly to the place of beginning. All in Turkey Creek Township and containing 2 acres more or less which variance will permit the use ot said real estate for light industrial purposes consisting of upholstery fabricating. All persons interested in said petition and this matter should appear at said time and place and they will be given an opportunity so be heard Charles F Kroh, Secretary Board of Zoning Appeals