The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 50, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 December 1983 — Page 3

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William Gardner Retired Track Driver William A. Gardner, 75, Yucaipa, Calif, formerly of Nappanee, died at his home at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, following a brief illness. Born March 5, 1908 in Nappanee, he was the son of Benjamin and Hannah (Beach) Gardner. In Reno, Nev., Aug. 2, 1955, he was married to Julia Pizzana. She survives. He was a retired truck driver for the Con Rock Sand & Gravel Co. Other survivors are: two sons, Bill and Jerry, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Janet Delacour, Bend, Ore.; two brothers, John Gardner, Milford and Charles Gardner, Knox; and two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Wilson, Nappanee, and Mrs. Mary Orn, Milford. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

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Services were held Saturday in the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with burial in the Hept on Union Cemetery. Donald Johnston Syracuse Resident Donald A. Johnston, 68, 519 S. Harrison St., Syracuse, died at Elkhart Hospital at 6:20 am. Tuesday, Dec. 27. He had been ill for the past five months. He was born in Newport, Minn., on Oct. 31, 1915, to Harvey and Hilda (Eckberg) Johnston. On Feb. 17, 1940, he married Alice White. She survives. Johnston moved to Syracuse 18 months ago from Toledo, Ohio, where he retired from the American Auto Association. He was a member of Saint Andrew's United Methodist Church and choir, Wawasee Kiwanis and Lakeland Coin Club.

Additional survivors include: his mother; one son, Kenneth, Newark, Ohio; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Roesler, Green Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Lois Murphy, Jamestown, N.Y.; and one brother, Roy Johnston, New Richmond, Minn. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, in the Harris Funeral Home, Syracuse. Wawasee Kiwanis will have a memorial service at 8:30 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at Saint Andrew’s with Rev. Phil Frew officiating. Burial will be in the Sy racuseCem etery.

Hospital notes

KCH MONDAY. DEC. 19 Admissions Eunice M. Wright, Milford Mildred O. Strang, Milford Dismissal John L. Merkey, Leesburg TUESDAY, DEC. 20 Dismissals Floyd J. Manges, Syracuse Elmer H. Bausch, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Admission Evelyn L. Metz, Leesburg Dismissals Fannie C. May, Leesburg Bessie Marshall, Milford Bessie M. Fuller, North Webster Mildred O. Strang, Milford THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Admissions Donald C. Roulo, North Webster Evelyn C. Stiver, North Webster Goshen TUESDAY, DEC. 20 Admission James McCracken, P.O. Box 501 Milford Dismissal Edna M. James, P.O. Box 62 North Webster

Wilbur Hicks OwuorOf Landscaping Finn Wilbur H. Hicks, 55,912, Grove St., Elkhart, died at Elkhart General Hospital at 6:35 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23. He had been a patient there for about two weeks. He was born May 2,1928, in Indianapolis. He was the owner of the Hicks Landscaping Co., Indianapolis, and served in the US Navy Reserve. He married Anna Ackley on Nov. 7, 1980, in Elkhart. He had lived at Elkhart for five years, moving there from Ligonier. He was past president of the In-

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Dismissals Lawrence Buletty, r 1 box 22 Syracuse Mrs. Randy Rinker and infant daughter, r 3 box 64 Syracuse Ruth A. Bartlow, Milford Meadows, Apt. 111, Milford James P. McCracken, P.O. Box 501 Milford THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Admissions Leroy Dye, P.O. Box 154 Leesburg Selma A. Rodgers, r 1 box 7-A Syracuse Dean A. Wade, 519 Mullin St., Syracuse Dismissal Floyd W. Gingerich, r 2 i Lakeview, Apt. 3, Syracuse FRIDAY, DEC. 23 Dismissals Elsie Lee, r 2 box 556 Syracuse Hugh McCann, P.O. Box 84 Leesburg i SATURDAY. DEC. 24 Admissions Opal Miller, P.O. Box 133 Syracuse Melissa Bell, r 2 Leesburg Dismissal Jesica Korenstra, r 1 box 208-A Milford MONDAY, DEC. 26 Dismissal ’ Mrs. Kevin Bell and infant daughter, r 2 Leesburg

dianapolis Landscape Association. Surviving are: his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy Novak, Strongsville, Ohio, and Mrs. Suzanne Casterdale, Indianapolis; one sister, Mrs. James (Virginia) Lough, Syracuse. Services were held Tuesday at the Chapel of Wahington Park East Cemetery, Indianapolis, with burial to follow there. Henry Shank Minister The Rev. Henry M. Shank, 40, Apple Creek. Ohio, died in an Ap-

Card of thanks CARD OF THANKS God bless the VFW for all the food, money and kindness. Martha and Floyd Manges Quarter Century Club organized at Da-Lite Twenty-one members of DaLite Screen Company comprise the newly instituted Quarter Century Club of the projection screen manufacturer and were introduced at the firm’s annual Christmas luncheon, Friday, Dec. 23. Membership in the Da-Lite Quarter Century Club is extended to all active employees of the company who have served for 25 years as of December 31, and retired employees who had 25 years of service at the time of their retirement. Mrs. Deborah Cooley, chairman of the Board of Directors, initiated the first meeting of the club this fall when 18 of the 21 elgible memebers were present. George Lenke, President of the screen company presided over the first session and provided details on membership elgibility. President of the club is Kenneth Ellison who retired this fall after 49 years with Da-Lite. Vice president is Norbert P. Oppenheim, assistant sales manager, and secretary is Eleanor Zumbaugh, storekeeper. Two major objectives of the club are to promote and administer social and fellowship activities for the benefit of the members and to recognize and encourage longevity of service. Regular meetings are to be held, although special meetings may be convened at the discretion of club officials. Members of the club who are presently employed are: Mack Amis, Deborah Cooley, Lois Dausman, Doris Doyle, Malcom Hughes, George Lenke, Lily Love, Dorothy Maners, Clyde Miller, Norbert Oppenheim, Bernos Ousley, Jesse Sanchez, Johnie Shepherd, Claud Stahl, Rosemary Teeple, Byron Ullrich and Eleanor Zumbaugh. 7 Those members who have retired are: Kenneth Ellison, Howard Christiansen, Archibald Kelly, and Albert Schmit. Posthumous members include: Frank Anderson, Chester Cooley and Lester Purcell.

Women become involved in the farming process

Today’s farm women are getting involved in all aspects of farming. In fact, some farm wives are playing an active part in communicating the farmer’s roll as well as his problems to the public and to all parts of the government. Many busy women are going back to college, learning the farm industry and becoming active in legislative groups, farm support groups and leadership programs. They are relaying the farmer’s story to all, in an effort to promote and strengthen the farm. To quote one of the active farm women, “I went back to school to improve on telling the farmer’s

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pie Creek hospital Friday, Dec. 16. He had been suffering from heart disease for several years. Rev. Shank was bom in Harrisonburg, Va., Dec. 11, 1943. He was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, Elkhart. He had served as a pastor in eastern Ohio for a number of years. He was married in Pennsylvania to his wife, Lois, who survives. Other survivors are: a daughter, Kristin, at home; two sons, Karl and Michael, both at home; his mother, Ruth, Harrisonburg; two brothers; and three sisters, including Mrs. Joe (Ellen) Shetler, Milford.

Syracuse EMS llene Kalisik, 55, 513 Medusa St., Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital by Syracuse Emergency Medical Service on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The EMS was called at 9:30 a m. after she fell. Janet Weaver, 58, r 4 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital after she suffered chest pains. The ambulance crew, responding in truck one. was called at 10 a m.

Winter driving: Avoiding skids

On snow and ice, all driving is more difficult. More time, more distance and greater skill is required, so start with smooth and gentle acceleration. Following distances should be increased. Turns and lane changes must be signaled well in advance. Don’t do anything suddenly. To reduce speed or stop on slippery pavement, ease off the accelerator and apply slow, steady pressure on the brakes. The previous approved method of pumping the brakes may cause the wheels to lock and you could lose control. If the wheels lock, Residents attend legion gathering Indiana Veteran’s Home was the site of the second annual District Men’s meeting in Lafayette, December 10, which was attended by members from the Lakeland area. Sponsored by West Lafayette Legion Post 492 and Lafayette Post 11, meals were served to all Legionnaires and famililes at the posts. Over 500 plates of fruit were wrapped accompanied with Christmas cards during the event, with several other posts bringing gifts for the veterans and widows in attendance. During the session, North Webster’s post, along with four other divisions and one auxiliary group donated SSOO for the expansion of a room in the new building erected at the grounds. Mr and Mrs. Tim Darr, Syracuse Post 223; Jerry and Kay Lowe, David and Sue Heath, Elinore Eyneart, Ed McCorkle, of North Webster Post 252; and Leesburg Post member Thelma McCorkle all attended the meeting.

story. People in agriculture, and especially those who make 100 percent of their living from the farm, need to have someone out in the public telling their story. If the wives don’t get involved beyond the gatepost, the farmer can’t always go and be there. We have to let the general public know we are absolutely essential to the survival of the country.” Nedria Smelser, the woman who made that statement, went back to college, but not to earn her degree. In fact, she is just 15 credits away, but she says getting a degree isn’t why she went to school. It was to support the farmer, she explains.

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Private burial services were held Monday at Sonnenburg Mennonite Church, Apple Creek, where he was pastor. Interment was in the church cemetery. Barbara Yoder Member Os The Old Order Amish Church Mrs. Barbara Yoder, 86, r 2 Milford, died at her home at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21. The daughter of Moses and Amanda (Helmuth) Schmucker, she was born in Kosciusko County, Sept. 26, 1897. She was married to Jonas D. Yoder on Feb. 2, 1921. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Yoder was a member of

She was taken to the hospital by North Webster EMS. Jermey Delacruz, two, r 3 box 265 Syracuse, was taken to Goshen Hospital, after the Syracuse EMS was called at 9:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23. He suffered bumps to his head. Syracuse EMS was called to the home of Opal Miller, 64,512 N. Branch St., Syracuse, at 12:24 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, after she became ill. She was taken to Goshen Hospital. The EMS was called to a personal injury accident in which Larry Haviland, 39, 17987 CR 29

release the brakes completely and begin applying light pressure again. Skids are caused by the loss of tire traction, in most cases resulting from spinning the drive wheels too fast on acceleration or by jamming on the brakes or oversteering. For rear wheel drive vehicles, the rear of the car tends to swing when accelerating suddenly or rounding a corner too fast. This is often called “fishtailing.” Front wheel drive cars rarely fishtail. Instead, over-accelera-tion causes spinning of the front wheels and the front of the car veers off course. Attempting to round a corner, a skidding front wheel drive car may instead continue in a straight line. Getting out of the skid is basically the same for both types of cars. Don’t panic and don’t hit the brakes. Ease off the accelerator until traction and steering are regained. Steer in the desired direction of travel. Over-acceleration or hitting the brakes will make the skid worse and could cause a spinout. Experienced drivers often avoid skids by shifting >into neutral when preparing to stop or turn on a slick surface. This equalizes the force on all four wheels and gives the driver a better chance to stay in control. Shifting to neutral, or depressing the clutch on stick shifts, works for both front and rear-wheel drive vehicles; but it should not be used until the driver has had a chance to practice in a safe area. Neutral is also a useful gear to drivers of rear wheel drive vehicles waiting at stoplights or attempting to maneuver in a parking lot on days with heavy snow or glare ice. Slow turning of the drive wheels can move the rear of the car back and forth even when the brake is fully depressed. Moving the shift lever to neutral helps keep the car at a standstill.

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the Old Order Amish Church. Surviving are: two sons, Owen J. Yoder, r 2 Nappanee and Glen Yoder, Goshen; seven daughters. Mrs. Lydia Mae Hochstetler, Mrs. Barbara Helmuth, Mrs. Katie Graber and Mrs. Wilma Schlabach, all of Nappanee, Mrs. Elizabeth Miller, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Emma Burkholder. Plymouth, and Mrs. Clara Miller, Milford; 47 grandchildren; 50 greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Amanda Miller, Mrs. Tillie Hochstetler, Miss Millie Schmucker and Mrs. Lizzie Stutzman, all of Nappanee. Services were held Saturday in the Joe Miller residence, Milford. Burial was in the Graber Cemetery. Milford.

Syracuse, suffered abrasions to his forehead. The accident occurred at 7:49 p.m. after his auto hit the back of a stalled vehicle. He was taken to Goshen Hospital. Lbuis Kuilema, 71, r 4 box 1668 Syracuse, contacted the EMS at 3:08 p.m. when he required first aid treatment. He was advised to contact his doctor if the problem continued. Maruine Ann Eagon, 15, r 3 box 664 Syracuse, became ill and was transported to Kosciusko Community Hospital on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Syracuse EMS received the call at 8:41 a m.

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