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I The Sallna Journal Friday, January 13,1995 DEATHS FUNERALS PAGE 1 Mwilla Bridges Bridges, .81, 1225 E. Kir-win, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, -1995, at her home. Bridges was born Llwilla JRogers on Dec. 17, 1913, at Mine Motte, and was a resident Salina since 1977.

She was a hbmemaker, a member of University United Methodist Church and Years Center, both of Salina. husband, Edmond, died in 1975. "Survivors include two sons, Ed Pogue of Salina and Don Pogue of Charles, a sister, Vir- Thompson of Fredricktown, five grandchildren; and six funeral will be at 10 a.m. at Shepard Funeral St. Louis.

Burial will be in Valhalla Cemetery, St. Louis. Memorials may be made to of Salina or University JJnited Methodist Church. Visitation will be today at Ryan 137 N. Eighth, Salina 67401, where the family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m.

to- Dr. Byron F. Hutchison Byron F. Hutchison, 62, Salina, died Thursday, Jan. 12, -1995, at St.

John's Regional Health Center, Salina. -Geisendorf-Rush Smith Funeral Home, Salina, is handling arrangements. Ebba M. Bergstrom LINDSBORG Ebba M. Bergstrom, 89, Lindsborg, died Wednesday, Jan.

11, 1995, at Asbury-Salina Regional Medical Center. Bergstrom was born Ebba M. Anderson on Jan. 8, 1906, at Bsage City and was a resident of Lindsborg since 1983, moving McPherson. She was a Homemaker, a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, and Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

ir 'Her husband, Lawrence, died in 1983. 'Survivors include a son, Robert of McPherson; a sister, Josephine 'McCool of Wichita; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Lindsborg, the Rev. Dennis Fakes officiating.

Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in McPherson Cemetery. "'Memorials 'may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church or Bethany Home. -Visitation will be from 2 to 9 pjji. today at Hays Funeral Washington at Lincoln Lindsborg 67456, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.

today. Helen M. Law McPHERSON Helen M. Law, 82; McPherson, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at The Cedars, MsPherson.

Mrs. Law was born Helen M. Singleton on Nov. 23, 1912, in Oklahoma and was a resident of McPherson for 44 years, moving frffm Russell. She was a homemaker, a member of First Presbyterian Church and Fortnightly Club.

Her husband, Ray, died in 1978. TSurvivors include two sons, Cgsey of McPherson and Michael ofLawrence; and three grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m.. Monday at First Presbyter- iaji Church, the Revs. William Nelson and Ralph Hand officiating.

may be made to The Cedars, the church or McPherson Opera House. The body will be cremated. "Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Ball Son Funera( Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson 67460.

Mary E. Salsbery MINNEAPOLIS Mary E. Salsbery, 88, Minneapolis, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center. FROM PAGE 1 'Silent majority' should be feared, says author public when minorities are attacked in the streets, Rosmus said.

It's not the skinheads and similar neo-Nazi groups the German writer fears. Tin more afraid of the larger and silent majority," she said. Rosmus, an internationally known author from Passau, Germany, spoke Thursday night at Bethany College in Lindsborg. Her speech was part of the college's in- terterm symposium on death and dying. Th an interview Thursday after- nobn, Rosmus discussed the Nazi atrocities she uncovered while researching her books, and her concerns about current fascist activity.

Now 34, Rosmus wrote her first boojk at age 20. While writing an essay about her hometown, she came across previously hidden Nazi activ- Mrs. Salsbery was born Mary E. Knoll on Aug. 7, 1906, at Niles and was a resident of Minneapolis since 1954, moving from rural Wells.

She was a homemaker, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Longford, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Minneapolis, World War I Auxiliary and a charter member of Minneapolis Garden Club. Her husband, Carl, died in 1981. Survivors include a son, Earl Thornton of Minneapolis; a daughter, Mary Walters of Minneapolis; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Shields Funeral Home, Minneapolis, the Rev.

David Heikes officiating. Burial will be in Bennington Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Minneapolis Good Samaritan Center. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday and before the service Monday at the funeral home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis 67467. Norman D. Schneider HERINGTON Norman D. Schneider, 47, Herington, died Wednesday, Jan.

11, 1995, at Asbury-Salina Regional Medical Center. Mr. Schneider was born Dec. 1, 1947, at Ramona and was a lifelong resident of the Herington area. He was a foreman for Greeley Gas Company and a member of the Lutheran Church.

Survivors include a son, Jason of Herington; a daughter, Lori Ann Schneider of Herington; his mother, Alice Schneider of Lincolnville; four brothers, Darrel of Gravette, Galen of Dalhart, Texas, and Lonnie and Gary, both of Herington; two sisters, Betty Klein of Lincolnville and Karen Wendlandt of Herington; and two grandsons. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Puryear-Brockmeier Chapel, Herington, Pastor Alan H. Stahlecker officiating. Burial will be in Lewis Cemetery, Ramona.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel, 112 S. Broadway, Herington 67449. Elizabeth Ewert HILLSBORO Elizabeth Ewert, 92, Hillsboro, died Thursday, Jan.

12, 1995, at Salem Hospital, Hillsboro. Miss Ewert was born Nov. 1, 1902, at rural Hillsboro. She was a retired elementary school teacher. She was a member of Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro.

There are no survivors. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Mennonite Church, Hillsboro, the Revs. Paul Brunner and Grace Brunner officiating. Burial will be in Haven of Rest Cemetery, rural Hillsboro.

Memorials may be made to the library department of the church. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hillsboro Memorial Chapel, 401 S. Washington, Hillsboro 67063. Ralph L.

Abram BELOIT Ralph L. Abram, 82, Beloit, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995, at Mount Joseph Home, Concordia. Mr. Abram was born Aug.

10, 1912, near Gilbert Station and was a lifelong resident of the Concordia area. He was a farmer and machinist. He was a member of Fairview Christian Church, Elks Lodge, Beloit Gun Club and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include a brother, Leo of Beloit; and three sisters, Marie Wessling, Louise Nelson and Martha Schmitt, all of Beloit. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.

today at McDonald Funeral Home, Beloit, the Rev. Rick Grace officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or First Christian Church, Beloit. Visitation will be at the funeral home, 910 N.

Campbell, Beloit 67420. Leonard Reiter BELOIT Leonard Reiter, 75, Beloit, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995, at Hilltop Lodge Nursing Home, Beloit. Mr. Reiter was born May 29, 1919, at Beloit and was a lifelong resident.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a truck driver, a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus, all of Beloit. His wife, Katharyn, died in 1962. Survivors include three sons, Gary of Oberlin, Larry of Vassar and Ronald of Topeka; a daughter, Linda Saathoff of Valley Falls; a brother, Arnold of Mankato; five sisters, Lorena Krieger of South Holland, 111., Sister Mary Reiter of Ellis, Lila Engelbert and Maxine Roy, both of Littleton, and Joann Heidrick of Englewood, and six grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Catholic Church, Beloit, the Rev. Henry Baxa officiating. Burial will be in St.

John's Catholic Cemetery with military rites. A rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary today at St. John's Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to St.

John's Catholic Church Trust Fund or Hilltop Lodge. Visitation will be until 6 p.m. today at Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, and before the service at the church. Maurine L.

Smith JAMESTOWN Maurine L. Smith, 95, Jamestown, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at Cheyenne Lodge Nursing Home, Jamestown. Mrs. Smith was born Maurine L.

Larson on Sept. 13, 1899, at Kackley and was a longtime resident of Jamestown. She was a cook at the Jamestown School for many years, and was a member of the former St. Luke's Lutheran Church and Fellowship Church, both of Jamestown. She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Concordia.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph in 1967; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter, Aileen Zimmer of Jamestown; three sons, John and Max, both of Jamestown, and Allen of McPherson; 12 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; and 11 great- great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church, Jamestown, the Rev. Ralph Jones officiating.

Burial will be in Jamestown Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Blachly Buoy Funeral Chapel, Jamestown 66948, and after 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Jacob J. Hertlein HAYS Jacob J. "Jack" Hertlein, 87, Hays, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1995, at Rooks County Nursing Home, Plainville. Mr.

Hertlein was born Sept. 2, 1907, at Hays. He was a Navy and Merchant Marine veteran. He worked at a saw mill in California. His wife, Gertrude, preceded him in death.

Survivors include a son, Michael May of Cotati, two sisters, Adelaide Wilkerson of Hays and Josephine Lackey of Excelsior Springs, and two grandchildren. The funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, the Rev. Carl Kramer officiating. Burial will be in St.

Joseph Cemetery, Hays, with military rites by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. A vigil will be at 7:30 p.m. today at Hays Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.

today and from 8:30 a.m. to the time of service Saturday at the chapel, 20th and Pine, Hays 67601. Ralph L. Hahn HILL CITY Ralph L. Hahn, 85, Hill City, died Thursday, Jan.

12, 1995, at his home. Mr. Hahn was born Oct. 12,1909, at Idana and was a resident of Hill City for 40 years. He was a retired florist and owned Hill City Greenhouse.

He was a member and deacon of Hill City Presbyterian Church, Hill City B.P.O.E. 1995, U.C.T. and American Association of Retired Persons. He was commissioner of a Softball league in northwest Kansas for more than 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Marge E.

of the home; two daughters, Jeannene Powers of Hill City and Patricia Norris of Gladstone, two sisters, Ruah Sterrett of Clay Center and Margaret Kell of Colorado Springs, nine grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Spencer Chapel, Hill City, Pastors Howard Guidry and Ellen Carter officiating. A private service will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hill City. Memorials may be made to Hill City Softball Complex Lighting Fund.

Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. today at the chapel, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City 67642. Glenn D. Whitney SHARON SPRINGS Glenn D.

Whitney, 80, Sharon Springs, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1995, at his home. Mr. Whitney was born Aug. 5, 1914, in Wallace County and was a resident of Wallace County since 1976, moving from Denver.

He was a farmer and worked for Gates Rubber Company, Denver, retiring in 1976. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Marguerite, in 1976; his second wife, Mae, in August 1994; and a grandson. Survivors include six children, Donna Dillow, Glennis Perkins and Sherry Maestas, all of Lakewood, Billy Whitney of Sharon Springs, Karen Whitney of Boulder City, and Twila Whitney of Zurich; two stepchildren, Melinda DeMark of Woodland Park, and Robert Burch of Sharon Springs; two sisters, Irene Baehler of Goodland and Audrey Horton of Denver; a brother, Melvin of Terre Alta, W. 11 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat- grandchildren. The funeral will be at 2 p.m.

Mountain time today at the Wesleyan Church, Sharon Springs, the Rev. Paul McNall and Pastor Mark Mueller officiating. Burial will be in Sharon Springs Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Prairie Manor Nursing Home, Sharon Springs. Koons Chapel, 403 N.

Gardner, Sharon Springs 67758, is handling arrangements. Gladys Briney WICHITA Gladys Briney, 88, Wichita, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995, at Woodlawn Nursing Home, Wichita. Mrs. Briney was born Gladys Lathem on April 2, 1906, at Victor, east of Hunter, and was a lifelong resident of the Beloit area.

She was a retired housemother for the Youth Center of Beloit and a member of the Methodist Church. Her husband, Lawrence, died in 1986. Survivors include a son, Roger of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Clayton Lathem and Junior Lathem, both of Wichita; two sisters, Helen Lawler of Wichita and Bernice Hinkson of Salina; and a grandson. The service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Elmwood Cemetery, Beloit, the Rev.

Bill Brazil officiating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Harrison Funeral Home, 302 N. Hersey, Beloit 67420, is handling arrangements. ity in Passau.

Town leaders had gone to great lengths to erase the town's brutal history. Her latest book, "Wintergreen: Suppressed Murders," tells of the massacre of 2,000 Russian soldiers in the waning days of World War II, the murder of 700 newborns of Polish and Ukrainian laborers, and forced abortions at the hospital. All of these events took place in her hometown. She also found documentation of labor camps in Passau, where at least 10,000 Orthodox Jews were held. Rosmus became the first person to write about it.

"No single line in any chronicle mentioned this camp," she said. Rosmus researched her books through interviews with perpetrators, victims, survivors, bystanders and their families. She once sued her hometown to get documents, and then sued again when the town claimed to have lost them. She eventually acquired the documents. When she interviewed perpetra- tors, she discovered another pattern.

They didn't deny or even try to explain their actions. "They would always tell me about other ones who did worse things," she said. And so she would go to those people for interviews. "The more I figured out, the more I was shocked," she said. Bavaria, the part of Germany that Rosmus is from, is 90 percent Catholic.

Many of the rescuers during the Holocaust were Christian, but so were the perpetrators and the bystanders, as well as some of the victims, she said. The vast majority didn't care. They looked aside while mass murders were being committed. "That's really not what Christianity should mean," she said. Rosmus has gained much notoriety through her award-winning books.

But she also became the target of verbal abuse and death threats. Her story has been told in the 1989 film, "The Nasty Girl," and she has been profiled on "60 Minutes." Her writings have a purpose. She would like to stir action from the public to ensure another Holocaust doesn't happen. Neo-Nazis and skinheads are a tiny group now, but "soon they will take over if the majority doesn't do anything," she said. Already, their supporters have gained positions in government, legal offices and other places that most people wouldn't guess, Rosmus said.

German law forbids displaying Nazi emblems, using the Hitler salute and reciting slogans. Yet thousands do these activities in the streets, she said. "In most cases, the police do not even look at it." Rosmus hopes the public will become active before it's too late. "We really have to inform the masses," she said. "We have to inform people of our day that it was a similar, step-by-step procedure 60 years ago." Hospital officials laud Edmands' qualifications "We may have been able to get someone who was capable and qualified, but he wouldn't be familiar with the town, the community, the medical staff.

He would need to be oriented, and at a time that would be chaotic anyway, with the merger." Rosales said Edmands had the experience needed to run the new corporation, and his appointment was supported by the medical executive committee. Pogue said Edmands met the qualifications the selection committee set forth as necessary for the new executive officer. "The new CEO had to have a vision for where health care was going, an ability to sort out government rhetoric," Pogue said. John Broberg, interim administrator at St. John's, also supported Edmands' appointment, saying he had the experience necessary for the position.

"I think it's an excellent decision for the future of the merged corporation," Broberg said. "He's done an excellent job leading Asbury and working on health care issues at the local and national level." Broberg said he hopes to be "on the senior level management team, and to work with the team to help the organization meet the community's needs." In a news release announcing Edmands' appointment, the hospital boards noted that Broberg would hold a "senior level position" in the new administration. Officials said they expected the announcement would cause some uneasiness on the part of St. John's employees. Positions to be cut In announcing the merger plans in October, officials said they expected the equivalent of 90 positions would have to be eliminated when the merger was completed.

Officials hope to eliminate some jobs through attrition. But if it comes to laying off employees, they assured that the process would be fair to employees of both Asbury and St. John's. Rosales said to allow for a system of checks and balances, the chairman of the new corporation's board would be selected from the ranks of the St. John's board.

"That will give some measure of balance, and we did that on purpose, so people will see there will be no heavy-handed dealings," he FROM PAGE 1 King celebrations and memorials planned Guest speaker for Sunday's memorial service will be Rev. Ronald Lloyd King, pastor of Asbury-Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Kansas City, Kan. His remarks will center on the national theme for the Martin Luther King Celebration: "Help somebody. Every American can make a difference." Music will be provided by the Salina Mass Choir, made up of singers from Salina's churches. Bess said the celebrations were started by St.

John's Baptist Church. But the yearly memorial services aren't always held in black churches. "Every year, we go to a different congregation. This year we're at the Methodist church, and we've been at the Catholic church and the Episcopal church. We like said.

A committee of an equal number of administrators from each hospital also has been formed to help make decisions on personnel issues, Resales said. "We will have a process of selection that will be fair, unbiased and consistent," Rosales said. Edmands said as CEO, he will look for the most qualified person to fill each position. "We're not here to lobby for Asbury or St. John's," he said.

"We're there to look out for the new corporation. In anticipation of the merger, Edmands said other lines of communication also have been opened. Committees are discussing how best to use the hospital buildings. Preliminary plans call for inpatients to be placed at Asbury and outpatient services at St. John's.

But Rosales advised that until the federal government gives its stamp of approval to the merger plans, people should continue to patronize the hospital they have always patronized whether it be St. John's or Asbury. When merger plans were announced, he said, patient census at St. John's dropped. It also dropped in 1986, when merger plans were announced but gradually rose after the talks were scuttled.

Edmands said he hopes the merger is approved, as a merged hospital will offer the best health care for citizens of Salina and the region. In the future, Edmands foresees: What he termed "paradigm shifts," or a major shift in the way things are being done in health care. Hospitals focusing on wellness, prevention and community outreach as opposed to inpatient care. Hospitals cooperating more with other hospitals, with physicians and with insurance companies. Hospitals cooperating more on a regional level.

Currently, Asbury officials are meeting with hospital administrators of 14 area counties, cooperating as the Sunflower Health Network. They've agreed to set up a computer network so administrators can communicate through electronic mail. Soon, they may be able to offer physician and employee educational programs as a group through interactive video. Hospitals becoming more involved with their communities, in areas other than traditional health care. "Community outreach is part of our future," Edmands said.

"If we do that well, not just with health care, I think we'll change this community for the better." to get the whole community involved." The committee has sponsored a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration since the 1970s, but Bess said this was the first time the group tried for a grant to bring in a speaker for the annual birthday bash. "I've been on the board for more than 10 years, and it's grown every year," Bess said. "This year, we wanted to change, go a different direction. James Boyer is well known, and we thought it would be great to have him.

He will help boost it even more." Celebrations aside, Bess said his dream is for people everywhere to take a moment to reflect on King on Monday, the official celebration of the day of his birth. "Folks should take time to stop and reflect on what Dr. King was about," Bess said. "They need to stop and think about the importance of this man and what he did." FOR YOUR INFORMATION Hospital admissions ASBURY Brent A. Beshears, Libby J.

Charvat, Harold R. Curtis Michael Anthony Decker, Loretta A. Dollison and Charlie L. Stephens, all of Salina; Joseph H. Cox, Abilene; Rosella F.

Gaudin, Abilene; Norma C. Graham, Miltonvale; Loren W. Hedstrom, Scandia; Darrel E. Hubbard, Minneapolis; Sally J. Leonard, Lindsborg; Pamela S.

Maine, Gypsum; Susan Y. Omli, Brookville. ST. JOHN'S Susan Serio and Elizabeth F. Shamburg, both of Salina; Mearl M.

Yorgensen, Abilene; Lila L. Vopat, Wilson; Veanna Lang, Hutchinson; Bess P. Brethour, Clay Center. Hospital dismissals ASBURY Kenneth B. Bogart, Roberta R.

Braden and baby boy, Lee Ann Fancher and baby girl, Christine M. Goodmiller and baby boy, Elaine S. Johnson, Elmer E. Milleson and Robert W. Reid, all of Salina; Paul D.

Arnett, Wilson; Bradley F. Davis, Osborne; Robin A. Mattison and baby girl, New Cambria; Judy D. Nighswonger and baby boy, Hope; Paul T. Schmitz, Stockton; Roger G.

Schultze, Osborne; Susan E. Wolf, Abilene. ST. JOHN'S Susan D. Serio and Carly M.

Grit, both of Salina; Norma J. Burnett, Abilene. Births GIRL: Doug and Mary B. Schmitz, Salina, 7 Ibs. 11 born Jan.

11. BOY: John and Pamela S. Maine, Gypsum, 8 Ibs. 8 born Jan. 12.

Animal shelter These animals were picked up Jan. 11 at the locations listed and taken to THURSDAY'S DRAWINGS DAILY PICK 3 1-6-2 the Saline County animal shelter, 1960 West Old Highway 40. Phone 826-6535. DOGS White and black male springer spaniel mix, 3400 block of E. Farrely red and cream female Australian shepherd, 3400 block of E.

Farrely black and tan male shepherd mix, 3400 block of E. Farrely black and tan male shepherd mix, 3400 block of E. Farrely white and orange male Brittany with left eye missing, 600 block of Reynolds; black female puppy Rot- tweiler and Labrador mix with white on paws and broken leg, 400 block of Fifth; CLARIFICATION A story in Thursday's edition did not represent the views of Salina school board candidate Leslie Peterson, 21, 324 W. Ellsworth, on the state's accreditation process. Peterson says she opposes QPA, the state's Quality Performance Accreditation, because she believes it emphasizes, abstract concepts and down-; grades the standards and expectations of students..