The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 37, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 September 1985 — Page 3
Obituaries
Gaylord E. Jones succumbs following prolonged illness
Gaylord E. Jones, 64, Pine Terrace Apartments, Box 476 Syracuse, died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Goshen Hospital, following complications of an extended illness. Jones was born on September 2,1921, in Mentone, to VeVon and Nina (Hall) Jones. He married the former Evelyn Bitner on July 27, 1940, in Milford. Jones had resided in Syracuse since 1940 with a winter residence in Naples, Fla. He was a mobile home executive and former owner of Monarch Industries. In 1977, he planted the Apple Valley Farms, north of Syracuse. Jones was a member of the Morrings Presbyterian Church, Naples, Fla., and attended Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 454 Scottish Rite, Fort Wayne; Arba Shrine, Naples, Fla.; American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; and Syracuse-
Hospital Notes
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3 Admissions Darrell Bales, r 3 box 48, Syracuse Katherine Lucile Schumn, r 4 box 76 CB, Syracuse Hilda H. Seiffert, Box 263, Syracuse Robert Pressler, r 2, Lake Tippecanoe, Leesburg Dismissals Kristina L. Gilmore, r 1 box 33, North Webster WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Dismissals Philip E. Charters, r 1 box 165, Milford Mrs. Steven VanCuren and infant son, Jason Patrick, P.O. Box 57, North Webster THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 Admissions Nancy Patty, r 5 box 134, Syracuse Dismissals Forrest D. Hamman, r 2 box » 74-2, Leesburg Donald W. Wanamaker, Box 205, Syracuse FRIDAY, SEPT. 6 Admissions Paul K. Newcomer, 612 Branch Street, Syracuse Dismissals Darrell W. Bales, r 3 box 48, Syracuse Mary E. Nickel, r 3 box 151, Syracuse Mrs. Wilbur F. Smith, r 3 box 119, Syracuse SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 Dismissals Mrs. Gary Shively and infant daughter, Naomi Kay, r 3 box 577, Syracuse SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Admissions Betty Godfrey, 100 W. High, Syracuse Denver Charles, 15261 CR 146, Syracuse
Heartbeats Health Festival at Goshen
In cooperation with Governor Orr’s statewide health project, Goshen Hospital, the Goshen Park Department, Goshen Col- - lege Continuing Education, Goshen YWCA, and Greencroft, are sponsoring a Heartbeats Health Festival for the Goshen community on Sept. 14. The festival will be held at Goshen College Gym from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be a 10K run and a 3K walk. Preregistration and packet pick-up will be at the performance Athletic Center, Linway Plaza, Goshen, on Sept. 12 and 13. Race day registration is from 6:45-7:45 a.m. in the Goshen College Gym. All proceeds will be presented to Goshen Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Many awards will be presented at 10 a.m. in the gym. Different agencies will provide informational displays and materials while Elkhart County Blood Pressure Program will do blood pressure screening. Additional medical screenings will include blood typing, cancer risk, lung capacity, diet analysis, Glaucoma, dental/oral, sickle cell anemia and blood chemistry. Goshen Hospital surgery department will have a gastroscope and bronchoscope for viewing. The orthopedic unit will have a total
WJK ■ M Bi «. mH GAYLORD E.JONES Wawasee Rotary Club, all of Syracuse. Jones was also a director of the State Bank of Syracuse
MONDAY, SEPT. 9 ' Dismissals Paul K. Newcomer, 612 Branch Street, Syracuse Rachel M. Coons, 206 E. Boston Street, Syracuse KCH MONDAY, SEPT. 2 Admissions John M. Ward, North Webster WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4 Dismissals John M. Ward, North Webster THURSDAY, SEPT. 5 , Admissions Samuel J. Lundy, Leesburg SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 Dismissals Samuel J. Lundy, Leesburg SUNDAY, SEPT. 8 Admissions Jeanenne Boyer, Syracuse AT I.U. MEDICAL CENTER Valerie Kissinger, North Webster, a 1985 graduate of Wawasee High School, was admitted to Indiana University Medical Center Thursday, Sept. 5. She can receive cards and letters and would like to hear from her friends. Her address is Room 571, I.U. Medical Center, University Hospital, 1100 West Michigan St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46223. Births SHIVELY, Naomi Kay Mr. and Mrs. Gary (Delores) Shively, r 3 box 577 Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Naomi Kay, born Thursday, Sept. 5, at approximately 2:30 p.m. Naomi was born at home and later transferred to Goshen Hospital by the Syracuse EMS. HEETER, Robert William Mr. and Mrs. Daniel (Deb Dieterly) Heeter, r 1 box 12 Warsaw, are the parents of a son, Robert William, born Monday, Sept. 9, at 10:37 a.m., in Goshen
knee replcacement on display. All materials and screenings are free to the public, except for the blood chemistry screening which carries a charge because of supply costs. The blood chemistry can detect disease of the heart, kidney, liver and diabetes. Participants must fast a minimum of eight hours prior to testing. Os special interest will be active demonstrations on stage as follows: 9:30 a.m., aerobics by the YWCA; 9:45 a.m. — motor skills for preschoolers, YWCA; 10 a.m. — presentation of race awards; 11 a.m. — aerobics by the Goshen Park Department; 11:30 a.m. — Body Experience by the YWCA; 1 p.m. — dance presentation by YWCA; 1:30 p.m. — “And the Beat Goes On” by Greencroft residents. The Heartbeats Health Festival program was initiated by Governor Orr in 1983. Nearly 50 health festivals were held across the state in 1984. Local festival sponsors in cooperation with Governor’s Health Project, encourage healthier lifestyles for Hoosiers throughout Indiana. The festival offers information and activities that promote positive health habits in a fun setting. Take your health to heart and visit the Heartbeats Health Festival.
and a World War II Army veteran. In addition to his wife, other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Letitia) Clevenger, Syracuse, Mrs. Thomas (Cheryl) Swartz, Syracuse, and Mrs. Douglas (Cynthia) Wells, Saginaw, Mich.; one son, Jay, Naples, Fla.; eight grandchildren; one greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Wanetta Kime, Orlando, Fla. He was preceded in death by infant twins on May 30,1944. Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, Sept. 8,-at 2 p.m. in Calvary United Methodist Church. Rev. David Maish officiated and burial was in Syracuse Cemetery. Masonic services were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Pallbearers were Max Ganshorn, Maurice Lung, L. Rautheau, Vem Sailor, Jim Caskey, and Jake Bitner.
Hospital. He weighed eight pounds, six ounces and measured 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Butler of Syracuse and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heeter of Muncie, also summer residents of Tippecanoe Lake. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Hartshourn of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Dieterly of Ohio. Cards of Thanks CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all who helped to make our anniversary such a special day. Thanks for the many cards, gifts, expressions of love and good wishes. Louise and Eldon Clayton CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank friends, and neighbors for all the support, food, cards, prayers, and all other acts of kindness shown us during the death of our beloved son and brother, Brian. May God bless you. Robert Schmucker Family We wish to express our gratitude for the hindness and support that we received during my husband's and our father's illness and death. A special thanks to Bev. David Maish, Dr. Jack Clark, Charles Barris, friends and relatives. Sincere Thank Yon From The Gaylord E. Jones Family Syracuse EMS Syracuse EMS was called to the home of Dolores Shively, 21, r 2 box 577 Syracuse at 2:24 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, when she went into labor. When the EMS arrived the infant had been born and the mother and child were transported to Goshen Hospital. Frederick C. Dust 111, 60, 107 West North St., Syracuse, came to the fire station at .7:12 p.m. Thursday after he cut his finger on a lawn mower blade. The cut was cleaned and bandaged and he was advised to see his doctor for possible stitches. Syracuse EMS was called to a two vehicle personal injury accident at SR 13 and US 6 at 10:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. Taken to Goshen Hospital were Rebecca Rees, 30,*712 Ivanhoe Dr., Marion, with pain to the sternum; and David Rees, 30, 712 Ivanhoe Dr., Marion, with pain to
IM- 'li ■ DALE S. PEFFLEY Final rites for Dale Peffley Dale S. Peffley, 74, 626 Emerson St., Goshen, died Sunday, Sept. 8, at 4:45 a.m. in Goshen Hospital where he had been ad-
the middle of the back and right foot with abrasions to the left lower leg. No apparent injuries were observed to Jeremiah Rees, three; and Ashley and Amber Rees, both four months old. Paul McElray, 85, Greenhaus Apartments, was taken to Goshen Hospital on Tuesday at Dr. Jack Clark’s request. The EMS was called at 1:57 p.m. Helen Pang,-. 50, 505 N. Hiawatha, Syracuse, came to the fire station at 8:47 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, after she cut the top of her thumb. The wound was cleaned and bandaged and she was advised to see her doctor for further care. Jay Darrenkamp, 27, r 1 box 1948 Millersburg, came to the first station after becoming ill on Monday, Sept. 9, at 12:33 a.m. He was transported to Goshen Hospital who requested he be transported to Elkhart Hospital. Bicycle stolen from Syracuse yard A bicycle valued at $125 was stolen from-a yard in Syracuse on Saturday night, police said. Greg Sawyer, 712 Baltimore Street, reported Sunday morning that his blue and red, nickelplated ‘Mongoose’ bicycle had been stolen from his yard. Police are investigating the theft. A warning WASHINGTON — The United States warned the Soviet Union to apologize for the “brutal murder’’ of Maj. x Arthur Nicholson and to compensate his family or face “adverse consequences” in future U.S.-Soviet relations. Camels Camels can go without drinking for as much as eight weeks in cool weather. After such abstinence, they can consume as much as a 100 quarts in 10 minutes.
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mitted three days earlier. He had been in serious health for the past year. Peffley was born on April 9, 1910, in Goshen, the son of Bert and Alice (Pickrell) Peffley. He had been a lifetime Goshen resident. On September 19, 1930, he married LaVerne McFarland at Cassopolis, Mich. She preceded him in death on August 28,1984. Peffley started his newspaper career with the Goshen Democrat. He joined the Goshen News-Times on January 2, 1930, and then served as sports editor for 12 years. He was named city editor in 1944 and became editor January 1, 1960, serving in that capacity until his retirement in January 1972 due to ill health. He was a 1928 Goshen High School graduate, playing quarterback on the football team. During the 19305, he and his brother, Jay, were well known for being high school basketball referees. In 1965, he was named honorary referee for the Goshen relays. The deceased was a member of Plymouth Church of Christ, Goshen, and member of Goshen Moose Lodge. Surviving are two brothers, Robert, Goshen and Syracuse Lake, Jay, Syracuse; one sister, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Bowman, Findlay, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held today (Wednesday) at 1:30 p.m. in Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, with Rev. Paul F. Koepke, pastor of Plymouth United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorials may be directed to the Plymouth United Church of Christ. Ruth Wertenberger Born In North Webster ' Ruth (Naomi) Wertenberger, 77, r 3 Syracuse, formerly of Elkhart, died Sunday, Sept. 8, at 3:30 p.m. in Miller’s Merry Manor, Warsaw. She had moved to Kosciusko County in 1960 after living 20 years in Elkhart. Mrs. Wertenberger was born in North Webster on January 27, 1908,, to Henry and Abigail (Willard) Outcelt. She was a retired employee of Ziesel’s Department Store, Elkhart. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Kay) Lowe, Syracuse; three grandchildren/ Mrs. Christopher (Mary) Cook, Mrs. Steve (Linda) Yoder, and George Lowe, all of Syracuse; one great-grandson; and one nephew, DeWitt Mullett, North Webster. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Rev. David Maish, Calvary United Methodist Church, officiated and burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Memorials may be made to North Webster EMS.
Kenneth Frailey Sen Os Syracuse Res Went Kenneth Frailey, 17, Syracuse, formerly of Janesville, Wis., son of Patricia Frailey, Syracuse, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 10:29 a.m. in Goshen Hospital. Frailey was bom on May 6, 1968, in Elkhorn, Wis., the son of Larry J. and Patricia Frailey. He had registered to attend Wawasee High School this year and was a member of the Janesville Civil Air Patrol. Surviving are his mother, Patricia Frailey, Syracuse; his father, Larry J. Frailey, Janesville, Wis.; one sister, Shelly J. Frailey, Delavan, Wis.; and grandparents, Lyman and Madge Frailey, Macedonia, DI., and George Orsbourne, Janesville. Schneider Funeral Director, Inc., Janesville, was in charge of arrangements. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, was in charge of local arrangements. Martha E. Pryor Owner/Operator ~ Os Grocery Store Martha E. Pryor, 92, South Harrison Street, Syracuse, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Goshen Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Pryor and her husband, Michael, owned and operated the Pryor Grocery in Syracuse for many years. She was born on August 14, 1893, in Wanatah to Gustav and Ernestine (Paegel) Obereigner. She married Michael Pryor in January 1916. He preceded her in death in 1953. Mrs. Pryor was a member of Salem Church, Wanatah. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Maria Pigpin, Wilmington, Del.; two nieces; and a friend with whom she resided, Martha Ruch. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S‘, Syracuse. Rev. David Hudson will officiate and burial will be in Salem Church Cemetery, Wanatah. Friends may call from 2-5 p.m. Thursday in Harris Funeral Home. Mary Anne Rector Attended Wawasee High School Mary Anne Rector, 22, 307*/ 2 S. Cavin St., Ligonier, died Thursday, Sept. 5, at 5:10 a.m. in Goshen Hospital. She had attended Wawasee High School and Wawasee Lakeside Chdpel. She was born on February 1, 1963, in Gibson City, 111., to Orville and Yvonne (Staats) Rector. She moved to the CromwellLigonier area 14 years ago from Butler. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs Rector, Leesburg; one daughter, Kary Holmes, Ligonier; three sisters, Carol
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Fulford, Cromwell, Peggy Quinn, Ligonier, and Katherine Griffen, Dardanelle, Ariz.; and three brothers, Robert Rector, Cromwell, Tom Rector, Galveston, Texas, and James Rector, at home.
Who knows?
1. How many quarts of milk does it require to make a pound of butter? 2. When was the first national Thanksgiving Day observed? 3. Which of the U.S. fighting units was formed November 10, 1775? 4. Name the capital of Egypt. 5. What tragedy occurred November 22, 1963? 6. Is the earth closest to the moon', in winter or summer? 7. From what does the word Nevada derived? 8. Northern Ohio was once the western reserve of which state? 9. When was standard
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Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, in Harris Funeral Home, SR 13S, Syracuse. Rev. Harlan Steffen officiated and burial was in North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.
time adopted? 10. When did Lyndon Johnson become president? Answers to Who Knows 1. About 10 quarts. 2. November 26, 1789. 3. The Marine Corp. 4. Cairo. 5. President John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin’s'bullet. 6. In the winter. 7. A Spanish word meaning Snow-clad. 8. Connecticut. 9. November 18, 1883. 10. November 22, 1963, shortly after President Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas.
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