The Mail-Journal, Volume 15, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 January 1978 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., January 25,1978

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Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, JAN. 17 Admission Craig A. Batchelor, r 2 Syracuse Dismissal Leonard Cripe, 507 N. Huntington St., Syracuse WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 Dismissals Daniel Duncan, r 2 Milford Mrs. David Harwood and infant son, 103 S. Elm St., Milford Rick Hamman, r 1 Leesburg THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Admission Lydia Bultron, r 4 Syracuse Dismissal Jason Sawyer, 712 Baltimore Street, Syracuse FRIDAY, JAN. 20 Admissions Kenneth E. Nicholai, 13792 U. S. 6 Syracuse Thelma Gingerich, 800 Front St., Syracyse Curtis Eby, r 1 North Webster Joseph Lee Bradley, Milford Dismissal Lorraine Vanette, r 2 Syracuse SATURDAY, JAN. 21 Dismissals Matthew Meises, r 2 Village Annex, Syracuse Connie Byrket, r 1 Cromwell SUNDAY, JAN. 22 Admissions Joanna Gross, r 3 Syracuse Donald Kennedy, r 3 Syracuse Dismissals Craig Batchelor, r 2 Syracuse Curtis Eby, r 1 North Webster

Obituaries

Mrs. Carl Duncan Feb. 4.1909-Jan. 20.1978 Funeral services were held in the Milford Christian Church at 1:30 p.m. Monday for Mrs. Carl (Mary L.) Duncan, 68, Milford. Mrs. Duncan died Friday afternoon in the Goshen Hospital. She had been a patient there since December 30. The deceased was born on February 4,1909, near Leesburg. She lived in Kosciusko County her entire lifetime. A former teacher at the Atwood school, she married Carl Duncan on May 5, 1931. She did substitute teaching in Milford and was a former girls 4-H leader. Surviving with the husband are two children, Mrs. Alice Battenfield of Indianapolis and Max Duncan of Milford; and two grandchildren. Robert Greenwood, minister of the Christian Church, officiated at the services. Burial was in the Leesburg cemetery. Mishler Funeral Home of Milford was in charge of services. v I Virgil Copeland Virgil Copeland, 70, of Sidney, , brother of Harold P. Copeland, North Webster, was found dead at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in his mobile home, located at the intersection of SR 13 and 14. It is believed he died of natural causes sometime Saturday. The death was investigated by County Coroner Kenneth Wyman and Sheriff John Hammersley. Besides his brother, Harold, he is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lucille Koontz, Sidney; and a nephew. Services were held at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the Miller Funeral Home, South Whitley. Burial was in the Spring Creek cemetery.

FAITH . The story is told of a man who prepared td work on a tight wire high in the air — pushing a wheelbarrow. On the appointed day a great crowd gathered to watch the death-defying act. The man confronted the crowd and asked, "How many of you believe I can do this?” Only a few raised their hands. Then he asked. "How many believe without reservation, that I can make it?" Only one man raised his hand up. Then the tight rope walker said, "Thank you sir, would you please come up and ride in the wheelbarrow?" At that point ff ith was tested. When your faith is put to the test do you pass? Or, in other words, if you were on trial for your faith would there be enough evidence to convict you? We want to help you grow in faith. • Buses Running Every Sunday -Ma siOs 1* • Bible School Hour — 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship Services — t i 10:30 A.M. (Services For All W Ages, Nursery Through Adult) 5‘X • Sunday Evening Services At 7 P.M. • Fami,y Nigh* Bible Study And Wild West Program —7 P.M., ■ jKfßm nirfr Wednesday ' Robert Greenwood Richard Brouillette Minister Associate Minister MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Fourth And Henry Streets 658-9151 Milford

MONDAY, JAN. 23 Admission Judith R. Popenfoose, r 2 Syracuse t Dismissals George Strohm, Syracuse Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Allberry, r 4 Syracuse Mrs. Michael Sparks and infant daughter, r 1 Cromwell KCH ‘ TUESDAY, JAN. 17 Admission Cheryl Rodriquez, Syracuse Dismissal Margaret Teal, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18 Admissions Marilyn Thompson, Syracuse Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thompson, Syracuse Carol Church, Leesburg THURSDAY, JAN. 19 Admissions Judy Rollins, Syracuse Penny Thomas, Leesburg Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas, Leesburg FRIDAY, JAN. 20 Admission Patricia A. Miller, North Webster ■* Dismissal Herbert Gawthorp, Leesburg SATURDAY, JAN. 21 Admission Brian Lursen, Leesburg Dismissals Cheryl Rodriguez, Syracuse . Marilyn Thompson and daughter, Syracuse Carol Church, Leesburg

Laura M. Shenberger June 17,1886-Jan. 17.1978 Mrs. Laura M. Shenberger, 91, of 206 Sycamore, North Judson, mother of Catherine Sims of Syracuse, died last Tuesday, Jan. 17, in Countryside Place, Knox. She was born June 17, 1886 in Donovan, 111. On March 8, 1904, she married John W. Shenberger in Morocco, Ind. He died May 12, 1951. She had resided in North Judson since 1926 after coming from Sheldon, 111. She was a member of the North Judson United Methodist Church, Charity Rebekah Lodge 419 and Chapter 400 Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her daughter, Catherine Sims, she is survived by (Hie son, Richard Shenberger, of North Judson; five grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. One daughter, Helen, preceded her in death. Services were held last Friday in the McCormick-O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson. Rev. C. Howard Lindley officiated and burial was in the Fairlawn cemetery, Kentland. Orlo R. Werker Aug. 21,1892 - Jan. 22,1978 Orlo R. Werker, 85, of r 2 Ligonier, father of Mrs. Russell (Gloria) Bertram, Cromwell, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday in the Goshen Hospital. A former Kimmell postmaster and Noble County commissioner, he was born August 21, 1892, in Sparta Township Noble County. He was the son of Yangulph and Clara (Schlabach) Werker. His marriage to Effie Maggart occurred in Kimmell on October 24,

SUNDAY, JAN. 22 Dismissals Penny Thomas and son, Leesburg AT HOME Eugene Hall, 171 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, is at home following heart sufgery performed January 12, in South Bend Memorial Hospital. Hall says he underwent three heart bypasses and had to remain in the hospital over a week after the surgery in both the intensive care and coronary care units. He was released January 23. Hall says he is now doing very well and is “feeling like a million dollars." Births DEAN, Brandy A daughter named Brandy was born Thursday, Jan. 5, to Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Dean of Goshen, at the Goshen Hospital. Paternal grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dean of Syracuse, and great-grant-parents include Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Kohfer of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Babinski of North Webster. SPARKS, Amy Lee Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sparks, of r 1 lot 2 Cromwell, became the parents of a daughter at 6:33 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, in Goshen Hospital. The girl, named Amy Lee, weighed seven pounds, seven ounces at birth. She was 20 inches long. The have another daughter, Jennifer, aged 4. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sparks, Marion.

1912. She died in 1977. Werker was a retired farmer and member of the Sparta United Church of Christ, Kimmell, the Greencastle Grange 2279, Cromwell and the CromwellKimmell Lions Club. Besides the daughter in Cromwell, he is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Georgia) Shellabargber, Englewood, Ohio; one son, Arnold Werker, Ligonier; 10 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. One son-and six brothers preceded him in death. Services were held today (Wednesday) in the Sparta United Church of Christ, Kimmell. Rev. Nolan Younkman, pastor, officiated and’burial was in the Sparta cemetery.

Court news

Marriage Dissolutions The following couples have filed for marriage dissolution in the Kosciusko County Circuit and Superior Courts. Patterson — Victoria J. Patterson, 112 N. Mill St., Syracuse and Thanas A. Patterson, r 1 box 289 H Boner Lake, Syracuse. The couple was married June 17,1972 and separated November 28, 1977. Petitioner asks that her marriage to Thomas A. Patterson be dissolved, that she be granted the custody of the minor child of the parties and a reasonable sum from Thomas A. Patterson fa their support, that the court make an equitable division of the property of the parties, fa an order fa a fee for the services of her attorney, for the cost of this action and fa all

Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Becker, Ligonier. Paternal great-grandparents are Mrs. Nellie Sparks, Ligonier, and Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan, Swayzee. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Stella Becker, Ligonier. POPENFOOSE daughter . A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Popenfoose, r 2 Syracuse, Monday, Jan. 23, in Goshen Hospital. RUCH, Russann Jylaine Mr. and Mrs. Craig Ruch of r 2 Sheridan are the parents of an eight pound, one and a half ounce girl, Russann Jylaine, born Sunday, Jan. 22, in the Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Maternal grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. Elmer Bosworth of Indianapolis. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ruch of Milford. Russann is the couple’s first child. KINNISON, Cristina Ann Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kinnison of r 1 box 157 Milford, are the parents of their first child, a daughter, Cristina Ann, born niursday, Jan. 19, at 11:41 a.m. in the Elkhart Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and is inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Mason of Wakarusa. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Kinnison of Wawaka. THOMAS, Shawn Michael Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thomas of Leesburg are the parents of a second son, Shawn Michael, born Thursday, Jan. 19, at 10:50 p.m.

Sara Beachy Funeraftervices for Mrs. Sara Beachy, 59, 16923 CR 24 Middlebury, a sister of Mrs. Omer (Wilma) Hochstetler, Milford, who died Monday morning, Jan. 23, in Sarasota, Fla., will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Fair Haven Amish Mennonite Church. Bishop David Bontrager will officiate and burial will be in the Thomas cemetery. Survivors besides the Milford sister are her husband and seven children; a brother, Jonas Hochstetler, Nappanee; and two other sisters, Mrs. Levi (Barbara) Troyer, Middlebury and Mrs. Christ (Christina) Bontrager, Sarasota, Fla. Friends may view after 6 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Griner Fellowship Hall south of Mid-

other proper relief. Willard — Cathy Sue Willard, box 26 Leesburg and James Mark Willard, Sr., box 26 Leesburg. The couple was married February 8, 1975 and separated Decembers, 1977. Petitioner asks that her marriage to James Mark Willard, Sr., be dissolved, that the court make an equitable (fivision of the property of the parties, that the court award the custody of said unemancipated child and fa all other relief proper in the premises. Marriage License The following couple has applied fa a marriage license in the office of county clerk Jean Messmore: Eddy-Read David Scott Eddy, 19, box 450 North Webster and Deborah Lynn Read, 17, r 1 box 171 Pierceton Verified Joint Petition To Establish Suppat Edalia Arriola by Kosciusko County Department of Public Welfare vs Richard Arriola, box 265 Milfad. Edalia Arriola and Richard Arriola, jointly ask the court to enter an order requiring Richard Arriola to pay to the clerk of the court the sum of SSO per week fa the use and benefit of petitioner in the suppat of the minor dependant children of the parties. Small Claims Lakeland Sanitation Service vs Simion Lilly, r 1 Nath Webster. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $49.50, for cost of action and all other proper relief. Lakeland Sanitation Service vs Bruce Leslie, r 1 Leesburg. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $56, fa cost of action and all other proper relief. Collection Bureau of Warsaw vs Joe Baker, r 2 box 82 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $167, for cost of action and all other proper relief. Collection Bureau of Warsaw

in the Kosciusko Community Hospital. He weighed seven pounds, nine and a quarter ounces, and is 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wiley of r 2 Claypool. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas of r 3 Warsaw. Mrs. U ret ha Gansert of Hot Springs, S.D., and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lingenfelfere of Rushville are the maternal greatgrandparents. THOMPSON, Margarete Norene A daughter, Margarete Norene, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thompson, r 3 box 517 Syracuse, at 12:30 p.m. last Wednesday, Jan. 18, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. Weighing five pounds, 12 ounces at birth, the girl was 19 and one-quarter inches long. This is the Thompson’s first child. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Meyer, Kokomo; Victor Vartman, Kokomo; Dale Thompson, Leesburg; and the late Clara Belle Thompson, Rochester. Great-grandparents are Vada Thompson, Rochester; Cara Vartman, Arkansas; Mr. and Mrs. John Eoganwright, Leesburg; and Charles Thompson, Warsaw. Milford EMS A lady fell in her home and hurt her ankle on Wednesday, Jan. 18. She was transported to the Goshen Hospital by the Milford Emergency Medical unit. On Wednesday a young woman fell at Serenade Foods. She complained of neck pain and was

dlebury. Miller Funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Joe Hochstetler, Enos ■ Swartzentruber, Alvin Beachy, William Miller, Amos Wickey and Elmer Yoder. Robert L Wise Death claimed Robert L. Wise, 75, Anderson, on January 18 in the Saint John’s Hospital at Anderson. A lifetime resident of the Anderson community, Wise owned a summer home in Syracuse. He was semi-retired from Investor’s Diversified Services. A member of the First United" Methodist Church, he was also a member of the Anderson Country Club, the Elk’s Lodge 209, and the

vs Daniel Zajeski and Virginia Zajeski, r 1 box 546 North Webster. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $553.55, fa cost of action and all other proper relief. Fined Driving under the influence — William R. Culbertson, 28, 210 Prairie, Leesburg, S3B, also driving while suspended, $62, six months state farm suspended, recommended license suspension continue fa one year. Speeding — David E. Ensinger, 17, Syracuse, S4O; Failure to inspect — Jerry C. Hoile, 31, Leesburg, $35 Speeding — Rafael Cariajal, Milfad, S4O Public intoxication — Verl D. Lindzy, 59, Syracuse, SSO Violations Speeding — Jon M. Creighton, 17, Leesburg, S4O Plenary Collection Bureau of Warsaw vs Chet Warren and Emma Warren, r 2 box 71 Syracuse. Plaintiff demands judgment in the amount of $2,178.21, for cost of action and all other proper relief. -rHAr- y, 7 S tfuO? T The ancient Europeans believed beating the water would cause rain. SIABAWWWMS SHOP One Mile North, 4 Miles West Os Milford • Pick-Up Covers • Regulor Tarps • Boot Covers • Fitted Tarps Or Any Kind Os Cover Made To Order Also Weather Proofing And Repair Open 5 Days A Week 8 AM.-6P.M. . Closed Fridays And

transported to the Kosciusko Community Hospital. A Leesburg man was transported to his home from the Kosciusko Community Hospital on Friday, Jan. 20. On Monday a lady, who is three months pregnant, was injured in an auto accident on Old State Road 15 north of Milford. She suffered a laceration on the left knee and bruise on the right elbow. She was transported to Goshen Hospital emergency room. Syracuse EMS Donald Christophel, 50, r 4 box 277 Warsaw, had to be treated by Syracuse EMS at 2:13 a.m. January 21. Ambulance was sent to the Frog Tavern. Christophel declined transport to a hospital. Ambulance returned to the fire station at 2:46 a.m. Syracuse EMS were sent to the residence of Merton K. Meredith, 76, 201 South Lake Street, Syracuse, at 9:26 p.m., January 19. Meredith was advised by an area doctor to be hospitalized. He was taken to Goshen Hospital at 10:02 p.m. Minnie Blough, 80, 701 North Huntington Street, Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital ht 3:48 p.m. January 24, after she became ill. The call was first received at 3:13 p.m. Syracuse EMS was sent to the home of Harriet Coppes, 81, r 1 Syracuse, at 7:38 p.m. January 24, after she injured herself from a fall. She was taken to Goshen Hospital at 8:30 p.m.

Optimist Club. Surviving are the wife, Florence; one son, Charles R. of Anderson; one daughter, Mrs. King (Marianne) Norton of Anderson; two stepchildren, Betty C. Reynolds of New Jersey and Bill J. Reynolds of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Grayson of Illinois. Funeral services were held on Saturday in the Baker Brothers Funeral Home at Anderson. Burial was in the Memorial Park cemetery.

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MILFORD EMERGENCY SERVICES 1977 Donations Van Buren Twp. Trusteesl,soo.oo Brock Manufacturing 500.00 Chatterbox* 478.Q0 Barth, Inc 400.00 Parker Phend 300.00 Milford Christian Church 250.00 W.S.C.S. (Milford United Methodist Church) 200.00 Maple Leaf Farms 200.00 American Legion 100.00 Eastbrook Farms 100.00 Geraldine Chalcraft 100.00 Ralston Purina 100.00 The Papers, Inc 100.00 U nited Telephone 100.00 William A. Perry 100.00 Busy Homemakers Club 36.00 Crop Fertility Specialists 30.00 Milford Shoe and Clothing 30.00 Memorial Day Ticket Sales 612.00 Various other donations, $25 and under... received from: Ann Schafer, Charles Schell, Emma Krauter, Martin’s Leesburg Mill, Wm, J. Zehr (DVM), Guy Litchenwalter, Bud Felkner, Tom Alexander, Legion Auxiliary, C. S. Myers, Neil Farrell, Mrs. Inez Phend, George Paton, Raymond Warring, Mary Shreve, Paul Matthews, Arloin Schoomaker, and Royce Biller 170.96 Total Donationsss,4o6.96 Acknowledgement also goes to the many who helped in other ways than money, such as those who donated items, ran special errands, gave ideas and searched out interesting articles and materials for our use, made articles by hand or gave articles of importance in our use. We cannot thank you special people enough, but hope we will never have to return the favors in a professional manner. Support your EMS so that it can SUPPORT YOU I Milford Emergency Volunteers

Consider driving habits that may endanger lives

With 1978 upon us, the Chicago Motor Club-AAA suggests motorists consider shedding some driving habits that may be endangering their lives as well as those of people they love. Accordiing to the Motor Club, bad driving habits are errors that can lead to accidents, even death. Resolving to change these could avoid a highway tragedy during the coming year. Some of the more common bad driving habits are listed below. The Motor Club suggests readers review the entire list, find the ones they’re guilty of committing and then resolve to break these habits, starting immediately. — Excessive speed — This includes motorists who obey posted limits but still go too fast for existing traffic or weather conditions. — Improper driving techniques — Most of these are obvious: driving off the roadway, weaving from lane to lane, corners too close, making turns that are too wide, straddling lanes and the like. — Inattention — Drivers deep in thought or daydreaming often fail to notice such potential hazards as upcoming curves, yield signs and stopped or slowing vehicles.

— Distraction — Somewhat like inattention, this includes getting too involved in changing radio stations, lighting cigarettes, adjusting CB or tape deck and dealing with fighting youngsters or nagging passengers. — Failure to observe other traffic—Three driving situations are most commonly involved: (1) pulling onto the street from an alley, driveway or side road without carefully checking for oncoming traffic; (2) pulling out to pass without checking other lanes; or (3) backing out of a parking space without checking the rearview mirror for other traffic. — Improper evasive action and overcompensation — This includes jamming on brakes so hard they lock, failing to take full advantage of the car’s maneuverability in steering around obstacles, ‘ making too sudden maneuvers or just plain “freezing" during a driving emergency. Oh, yes, a few more: Pledge to keep the family car in tip-top mechanical condition, and always see that you and your passengers are buckled up before going anywhere.