The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 October 1977 — Page 4

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., October 26,1577

Obituaries

Dr. Alvin L. Johnson is accident victim

A Syracuse man is dead as a result of a two-car head-on collision on US 33, one mile north of Merriam, in Noble County at 5:40 p.m. last Monday. Dead is Doctor Alvin L. Johnson. 53, r 1 Syracuse. He died at 7:21 p.m. Wednesday in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, where he was listed in serious condition following the accident. Death was caused by injuries resulting from the accident. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg and hip and fractured ribs as well as cuts to the head and face. Also injured in the crash was Hebert Hewitt. 45, of Ligonier, who was treated and released from Whitley County Hospital for lacerations The collision occurred when Hewitt, en route south on US 33, started to turn left onto a private drive colliding with the oncoming Johnson car. The head-on collision occurred in the northbound lane of the road July 28. 1924-OcL It, 1977 Johnson, a resident of Lake Wawasee for six years coming from Fort Wayne, was bom July 20, 1924, in Jackson. Mich. He was the son of Lee Thad and Ethel (Fuller) Johnson. On October 18. 1947. he married the former Valerie H. Bienas Johnson was a practicing optometrist in Fort Wayne. He had practiced in LaPorte before moving to Fort Wayne in 1955 A veteran of WWII. he was a graduate of optometry school in

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY. OCT. 18 Dismissals Harry Schultz, 107 North Henry. Milford Mildred Savage. 71458 CR 35 Syracuse WEDNESDAY. OCT. 18 Admissions Emma Krauter, r 1 Milford Judith Harris, 20488 US 6 r 1 Milford Dismissals Mrs. Jeffrey Bradley and infant son. Milford Eldon Bartholomew, r 4 SEIKO ANNOUNCING THE WORLD'S FIRST DIGITAL QUARTZ LC CHRONOGRAPH ALARM 1 ■fo-58'c™ n» raaaiM-ussM OwbK* Aimn FUKm EltceoMC New Be* lUrardt Hewn MnuMn And SvcwW Up To 12 Heun SwimM Start tWFromr There IS An incredibly Thin Quart* Wau h That Has EveryContinuous RfpxkMrt. Automatte Calendar. Elapsed Time And lap Time Stopwatch Functions. Buth-ln Iliummation. And A Precision Alarm You Can Be Sure Os Its Technological Excellence And Its Good Looks Because h’s By Seiko. World Leader in Quaru. Come Let Us Show You This Remarkable Watch Today. Seiko Quaru. Byland Jewelers S Services" fjgWlkl 457-4282 [WBj lO7E.Mato> Syracuse

Chicago. He was also a member of the Indiana Optometric Association and was a past member of the Fort Wayne Jaycees. Surviving are his widow, Valerie; one daughter, Mrs. David (Denise) Lloyd, Los Angeles, Calif.; three sons, Douglas and Gregory, both of Fort Wayne, and Alvin Lee, Jr., at home; two brothers, Harold, Mishawaka, and Richard, Plains, Mich.; his foster mother, Mrs. Louise Lingard. of Mesa, Ariz.; and one foster sister, Mrs. Rosemary Joers, Jackson, Mich. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Funeral Home Father Charles Kunkel officiated. Burial was in the Syracuse cemetery. Evelyn Kline June 1895 —Oct 21,1977 A North Webster native, Evelyn L. Kline, 82, of Washington. D. C., died Friday, Oct 21, in Washington Hospital Center, Washington. D. C. Death was due to complications following an illness of two weeks. A former resident of Warsaw, she was born in June of 1895 to Henry T. and Alta (Willis) Kline in North Webster. She was employed as an accountant in the Department of Naval Reserves in Washington during World War I. and continued to live in that city since the end of that war.

Syracuse George Strohn, r 4 Syracuse FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Admissions Diana Cobbs, r 1 box 20A Syracuse Lucille Wilson, r 2 Milford Richard Adair, r 1 box 456 North Webster SATURDAY. OCT. 22 Admissions George W. Ryan, r 1 Leesburg Nicholetta Glaser, r 1 North Webster Dismissals Emma M Krauter. r 1 Milford Shirley Pearsall. 200 Mill St., Syracuse Robert A. James, North Webster SUNDAY. OCT. 23 Admission Opal Darr. 118 W. E Long Drive. Syracuse Dismissal Mrs Harold Waldrop, r 3 Syracuse MONDAY. OCT. 24 Admissions Casey D. Stutzman, r 3 Syracuse Audrey W Ray, 72555 CR 29, Syracuse Births KILMER. Leah Rachel Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kilmer, box 232, Leesburg, became the parents of their second da ghter. Leah Rachel, on October 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Goshen Hospital The baby weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. Leah has a 17-month-old sister Angela Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Moeller of Elkhart Paternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Orvil Kilmer of Milford. Paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Ellis Wildman of Tucson, Ariz. WALDROP. Sara Michelle Mr. and Mrs. Harold Waldrop, r 3 Syracuse, are the parents of their third daughter. Sara Michelle, born at 2:23 pm. in Goshen Hospital

Milford Christian Church TNI HUNTER ANO THE BEAR A* the hunter roiaod h« rifle the boor coiled out. "Can't wo talk ibis over like two sober human beings? The hunter towered his gun. "What's to talk over* he asked "Welt, for instance." said the bear, coming ctoeer "What do you wont to shoot me for*' "Simple ' grunted the hunter, "1 want o fur coat.' AM I wont is a good breakfast smiled the boar. I'm sure we can got together sensibly on this.' So they sat down to work out an agreement After awhile the boor got up — all atone They hod reached o compromise. The boar had secured his breakfast. ond the hunter hod on his fur coot. There has never been any other result in the warfare between the flesh and the spirit when the spirit permits and compromises with the flesh Sm is deceitful ond will always destroy even while putting forth a pretence of to<r words The Word of God g«ves us only one possible course of action.' FLEE “ MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH 658-9151 ff you ore Jook«ng for oCHIMfCH HOME Come'We con help you »f you ore looking for CNUBCH WO*K Come' You cor* help us

Survivors include two cousins. Mrs. Ray Nine, North Webster, and Mrs. Sumner DeWitt of Winona Lake. One sister, Mrs. Lila Hodges, Chicago, DI., and two brothers, Ray Kline, Dixon, Hl., and John Kline, California, preceded her in death. Mrs. Thomas Damron Sept. 13,1934-Oct 21,1977 . Mrs. Thomas (Nonna Jean) Damron, 43,10896 CR 18 Goshen, daughter of John Reed of Syracuse, died Friday, Oct. 21, in die Goshen Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital on September 21 and had been ill with cancer for two years. Bom in Goshen on September 13, 1934, Mrs. Damron married Thomas J. Damron, Sr., in November 1956. He survives. The deceased was a former employee of the American Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Goshen. Surviving beside her husband and father are one daughter. Rosalie, at home; four sons, Steven, at home, Thomas, James and Gary, all of Goshen; her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis H. (Marion) Lung of Goshen; and one grandchild Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 24, at 10:30 a m in the Rieth-Rohrer-Ehert Funeral Home in Goshen. Rev. Vera M. Granger, pastor of Osolo Missionary Church, officiated at the service. Burial was in the South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Society of Elkhart County.

Sara weighed seven pounds, 11 and one-half ounces at birth. Her two sisters are Heather Rene, three, and Carmen Leigh, aged 16 months. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Caywood, Syracuse Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Garfield Waldrop, Goshen. Greatgrandmothers are Mrs. Vesta Kennedy, Tennessee, and Mrs. Trannie Waldrop, Ohio. Maternal great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Nellie Jones. South Bend CROSBY, Kelly Anne Mr. and Mrs Steve Crosby of Lexington Park, Md., are the parents of their first child, a daughter named Kelly Anne. The infant was born at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in the naval hospital at the naval air testing center, Potuxant River, Lexington Park. Md. She tipped the scales at five pounds, nine ounces and measured 19 inches king Maternal grandparents are Dr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Yoder of Syracuse. Paternal grandparente are Mr and Mrs Wayne Crosby of Leesburg, Fla. Mrs. Samuel L Yoder of Goshen is the baby's maternal great-grandmother. GLASER. George Vincent A son, named George Vincent, was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Glaser, r 1 North Webster, at 7:19 am Sunday, Oct 23, in Goshen Hospital The boy weighed five pounds, seven and one-half ounces at birth. This is the first child for the Glasers. Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Vincent McGlymn, of Fairmont. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Glaser, Chicago, IU. Maternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Emily Nicholson. Chicago, ni BRADLEY. Joseph Lee Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Bradley of 410 W. Catherine. Milford, are the parents of a son, Joseph Lee, boro Monday. Oct. 17, at 11:27 am m Goshen Hospital. He

Mrs. Frank E. Bates Nov. 23,1883-Oct. 22.1977 Former Syracuse resident, Mrs. Blanche F. Bates, 83, died Saturday, Oct 22, at 8:30 a m. in the British Retirement Home, Villa Park, 111., following a long term illness. Mrs. Bates was born in Nappanee on November 23, 1893, to Ehas and Mary Alice (Sechrist) Williams. She married Frank E. Bates on October 15, 1914. He preceded her in death in 1969. The Bates moved to Syracuse in 1947 where they owned and operated the Dixie Grill and Restaurant. They had formerly resided in Chicago and Warsaw. The deceased was a member of the Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Syracuse, the Eastern Star in Syracuse, the Syracuse and Warsaw Business and Professional Women’s Club and the DAR. Survivors include one son, Lionel G. Bates of Villa Park, DI.; one grandson, Joel Bates of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter. Mrs. Janice Knaus of Saint Louis, Mo.; and four greatgrandchildren. Rev. Philip Frew officiated at the funeral held in the Harris Funeral Home in Syracuse on Monday, Oct. 24. Interment was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw. Rev. Harvey F. Mock March 24. 1895-OcL 22,1977 Rev. Harvey F. Mock, 82, r 1 Pierceton, died at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Death followed an illness of six months. Bora near North Webster on

weighed six pounds, 11 and a half ounces, and was 19 inches long They also have a daughter, Jennifer, one and a half. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laughlin of Syracuse are the maternal grandparents. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Chupp of Milford and Lester Bradley of Goshen. Maternal* great-grandparents are Mrs. Ray McKinley and the late Mr. McKinley of Syracuse. Paternal great-grandparents are Charles Myers, Columbia City; Mr. and Mrs. Vero Ingle, Goshen and Mrs. Agatha May Orn Charlton, Milford. PILCHER son A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Pilcher, r 2 Syracuse, on Monday, in Goshen Hospital Cards of thanks CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends, who showed special acts of kindness, during the death of our dear sister Fannie. Eddie Chupp Levi Chupp Ira Chupp Rosetta Miller CARD OF THANKS I would like to say thank you to all my many friends who remembered me with cards and flowers during my recent illness and stay in the hospital. Special thanks to: Dr. Robert A. Craig, Dr. Jack P. Clark, Gail Kroh, Charles Harris, Dorothy Connolly, Michael D. Umbaugh and State Bank of Syracuse F. Dale Plummer, Sr. CARDOF THANKS We the family of Nancy Hunsberger would like to thank Dr. Rheinheimer, Kathy Hobopple, Milford EMS. Rev. Swank, friends and neighbors for their prayers, flowers, food, gifts and cards at the passing of our loved one, gone but not forgotten. Norman Hunsberger Nick and Ned CARD Os THANKS We would like »o thonk our neighbors retotive*. friends, oil ♦he local churches ond churches of ♦he surrounding communibes for proyers visits, food, cords, flowers memorral* the funerol dinner provided by the todies of the Leesburg United Methodist Church ond oil of the other kind deeds for Dortone Mishler ond her fomily. WodeE Mishler Mrs Agnes Gross Mr And Mrs W.lhom Rogers AndDoughters Mr. And Mrs. Greg Mishler And Son Mrs. Patricio Hickman And Daughter Mr. Bornio Mishtec Mrs Mabel Mishler

March 24,1895, he was the son of Noah J. and Maria (Miller) Mock. His marriage to Eva Belle Miller occurred on December 24, 1912. A retired minister of the Church of God, he was an evangelist for many years in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. He also operated the Golden Rule Nursing Home in Wilmot, North Webster, for 17 years before retiring. He lived all of his life in the North Webster, Wilmot addition area. Surviving are his wife, Eva; two sons, Warren, Wilmot and Cloice of Mishawaka; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Ireta) Galloway of Lakis pell. Mont.; eight grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held yesterday (Tuesday) at 1 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Earl Marquis officiated. Burial was in the North Webster Cementery. Leno Stametz Nov. 17,1987 — Oct 29,1977 Lena E. Stametz, 69, r 1 Syracuse, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Saint Joseph Hospital, South Bend. Death followed a three week illness. Bora in Goshen to Frank and Nellie (Schipper) Stametz on November 17, 1907, she was a former employe of Miles Laboratory. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Elkhart. Surviving are two brothers, Joe and Howard, both of Syracuse; and several nieces and nephews, including Thomas Stametz of Syracuse. Three brothers preceded her in death.

CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank all my relatives and friends for the cards and flowers I received during my recent stay at the hospital. Mrs. Ted Auer In memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Jim Pifer, who passed away October 27, 1972. (October brings sad memories of a loved one gone to rest; and those who miss him more today are those that loved him best.) Linda, Connie, Cathy and Carrie Pifer Connie, Bob Stinson and family Marleen, Jack and Angela Leamon IN MEMORIAM In memory of Merl Laughlin who passed away three years ago, October 28, 1974. Dad was tired and weary Weary with suffering and pain Laid away his glasses and slippers Never to need them again. The golden gate has opened A Gentle voice said “come” and with farewell unspoken Dad calmly entered home. Brightly the stars are shining on a cold and silent grave Where he sleeps peacefully, the one we loved But could not save. Sadly missed. Wife and children

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Services were held Monday in the Harris Funeral Home. Rev. Kennard Robinson officiated. Interment was in the Prairie Stream cemeteiy, Elkhart. Fannie Hochstetler April 28,1911 - Oct 17,1977 Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. last Thursday in the North Mair. Street Mennonite Church at Naipanee for Mrs. Moses J. (Fannie I.) Hochstetler, 66, 702 West Centennial St., Nappanee. Mrs. Hochstetler was the sister of Mrs. Ralph (Rosetta) Miller and Levi and Edward Chupp, all of Milford. She died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Oct 17, in the emergency room of the Elkhart Hospital where she had been taken after suffering a heart attack earlier. She had been in failing health for several years. Bora in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., on April 28, 1911, she was the daughter of Ira J. and Katie (Stutzman) Chupp. She married Moses J. Hochstetler on September 14,19- ,1. in LaGrange. He survives. Mrs. Hochstetler was a member of the North Main Street Church. Surviving with the Milford relatives ami husband are two sons, Lee of Elkhart and Ray of Nappanee; tvo granddaughters; another brother, Ira, of Arlington. T*xas. One daughter, one foster daughter, three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Rev. Howard Dunlap and Bishop Hom *r North officiated at the services. Burial was in the South Union cemetery.

IN MEMORIUM Many a onely moment Many a silent tear, But always a wonderful memory Os one v e loved so dear. In loving memory of our mother, W Ima Mae Rensberger, who God c ailed home on October 17, 1976. Jeiry Rensberger La Ty Rensberger I uella Mullins INMEMORIUM Birthday Ort. 26 M -s. Katie Chupp Today brings memories Os our loved one gone to rest. She will never be forgotten By the o nes who loved her best. Ed Chupp Levi Chupp Ira Chupp llosetta Miller Milford EMS Friday, Oct. 14 — A man became ill at his home due to possible complications from surgery. He was transported to the Goshsn Hospital. Saturday. Oct 15 — A two and one-half year old boy became ill. He had t high temperature and was transported to the Goshen Hospital Sunday, Oct. 16 — A young woman >ecame ill with a fever and had difficulty breathing. She was transported to the Goshen Hospital. Tuesd ay, Oct. 18 —A lady from Orn Nuising was transported to the Gosnen Hospital. Sa tun lay, Oct. 22 — A man was injured in an auto accident on county road 1350 north. He suf-

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WINS USE OF CAR — Don E. Storey of Jim Moore Motors, Inc., US 6 east of Nappanee, presents the keys to a 1978 Buick LaSabre Custom to Mrs. Dean Grady, r 4 Syracuse. Mrs. Grady won the use of the car for one week during the recent First Annual New Car and Truck Show in Syracuse. No purchase was necessary to enter the contest

sered lacerations on the left eye and complained of a sore right arm. He was transported to the Goshen Hospital. Tuesday, Oct. 24 — A man was transported from Fort Wayne to Milford. Syracuse EMS Mrs. Bostic, 69, l of Rustic Manor Apartments No. 6 Syracuse, was taken to Elkhart Hospital by Syracuse EMS at 12:56 p.m. October 24 after she became ill. The call was first received at 11:51 p.m. Blanch E. Gallmeier, 60, r 3 box 83E Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital by Syracuse EMS after she received injuries resulting from a fall. She was taken to the hospital at 10:16 p.m., October 25. The call was

Court news

No fishing license — Mark E. Francis, 18, Syracuse, S3O Violation of beginners permit — Lisa A. Stauffer, 16. Leesburg, $35 Driving under the influence — Levi M. Lehman, 32, Leesburg, $56, six months Indiana State Farm suspended, license probation one year Speeding — Mark S. Bell, 24, North Webster $35; John H. Whybrew, 25, Leesburg. S4O, attend defensive driving school No vehicle inspection — Lonny D. Irvine, 28, Leesburg, $35 False registration — Darrell D. Meek, 21, Syracuse, SSO Expired plates — Samuel W. Lugwig, 19, Syracuse, $35 Disregarding stop sign — Don L. Orr, 16, Syracuse, $35 Speeding — Sally A. Goon, 27, r 2 Leesburg. $53 Complaint Lucy Mae Wilson vs Roy C. Eisenhauer, r 1 Milford. The plaintiff asks for judgment against the defendant in the sum of $40,000, for her damages as stated, for her costs and for all other just and proper relief in the premises. GOSHEN DIVISION Violations Speeding — Meda Bontrager,

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first received at 9:26 p.m. Syracuse EMS was sent to 14 North Shore Drive in Syracuse at 9:44 a.m. October 19, after Leonard Kline, was injured in a cave-in. Kline declined treatment and ambulance returned to the station at 9:58 a.m. Kattie Mahnensmith, ninemonths, 729 North Huntington Street Syracuse, was injured in a fall at 1:58 p.m. October 19, at 443 North Huntington Street. The girl’s mother was advisted to take the child to a doctor. Ambulance returned to the station at 2:25 p.m. Kim Miller, 22,340 Olive Street, Cromwell, was taken to Goshen Hospital at 1 a.m. October 20, after taking sick while working at Syracuse Rubber Company, Plant 2. The call was first received at 12:21 a.m.

17, Syracuse, $42; Dennis W. Bales, 29, Syracuse, $35; Ray F. Franke, 43, Syracuse; Allen R. Slabaugh, 31, Milford, $42; Juan Pena, 24, Milford. $35 Disregarding automatic signals — Michael R. Moore, 16, Syracuse, S4O I SAVE AT DISCOUNT MART § Uptown Syracuse f NEW TRUCK | | LOAD I ! infants' — Wear Boys' — Wear § Giris' — Wear | ji Ladies' — Wear I £ All At Drastically § x Reduced Prices! I §