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THE TIMES Tuesday, December 24, 1174 2J Calumet Region Obituaries Tri-Creek Superintendent Resigns; Action Deferred Vf 1 WSml By ALENE HENKE Timet Correspondent SCHNEIim-Action on the resignation of acting School Superintendent Wil-ford Ogle was deferred Monday night by the Tri-Creek School trustees. Ogle submitted his resignation Monday night. It will be effective upon offi-rial receipt from the state department of public' instruction of notice that he can no longer function as superintendent. Ogle's resignation was brought about by a directive from the teacher training licensing and certification division of the State Board of Public Instruction. Ogle is five courses short of having proper edification, which has never been denied by Ogle or members of the board.

A motion to accept Ogle's resignation was rescinded at the request of community representatives who urged investigation of alternatives. Trustees will confer with state officials Friday in an effort to solve existing and future problems. Mrs. John Keithley told the board, "Another superintendent cannot walk in an fulfill the position as well." She commented on special education programs Ogle has helped to plan and says be has the backing of other superintendents. Glenn Dering, president of the Lowell National Bank, said the financial condition of the school corporation has im-" proved under Ogle's guidance.

The corporation was approximatelv ersity Extension next semester. It would take approximately nine months for him to obtain certification. Ogle would be attending night school and summer programs. Trustees have been given until Feb. 1 to find a replacement for Ogle.

Board President John Bryant Jr. said meetings were held with representatives of the State Board of Public Instruction in July. It looked at that time like Ogle would be able to continue and things would be worked out, he said. Ogle said when he assumed his position as superintendent the school district was in a period of transition, the system divided and financial problems existed. He said he was the only administrator in the central office at that time and that because of the problems he had no time to attend classes for his own educational furtherance.

Ogle said the state is not concerned with how well a superintendent performs his duty but just the fact that he is licensed. Those attending the meeting held in the Schneider town hall expressed confidence in the board and in Ogle. The school district was evaluated two years ago by the certification commission for schools and buildings and was given a Class A rating. The major question being asked by corporation residents is "why or how could the school district receive such a high rating two years ago under Ogle's leadership and suddenly, almost without warning, be told to obtain a new superintendent?" Displeasure was expressed at the state assuming local control. Tri-Creek will again be evaluated in April or May.

In Ogle's resignation he said "There has been many alternatives discussed as to what could be done to fulfill the regulation of certification, but nearly all are filled with pitfalls for Tri-Creek." "Any system," he said, "that will cause disruption, a vacuum to exist for a long period, or generally negative atmosphere to develop in the school corporation should be rejected." Ogle said his request for the time extension to obtain his certification would have prevented these problems. He praised the administrative team in the school system and personnel who in their own way contributed to the orderly and efficient functioning of the school system. "No man can operate a school system without people who are responsible administrators," he said. Merrillville Names Commission Members WILFORD OGLE backing $500,000 in the red when Ogle assumed his duties as superintendent a little more than four years ago. The school board applied for a waiver of rule on certification which would have permitted Ogle to take the additional courses required for certification.

The move was turned down by state officials. Ogle has enrolled at the Indiana Univ- truck to be used by the park department was awarded to Art Hill Ford in Merrillville. 1 Two policemen were hired at base salaries of $9,600 beginning immediately for patrolman Alex Christoff and as soon as federal monies arrive for patrolman Robert Bucsar. Bucsar will fill the spot left by the new school-liaison officer, a program operating on federal funds. Mrs.

Anne Collins defined town board procedure in the no-motion denial of the Eagle Food store request saving, "Our policy is not reconsidering." Police Squabble After Man Pinned By Car CARL LEE OSCAR Carl Lee Oscar, age 23, of 3529 Guthrie East Chicago, passed away Friday, December 20, 1974, at St. Catherine Hospital. Survivors: one son, Carl Lee Oscar of East Chicago, mother, Mrs. Pearline Scott of East Chicago, step-father, Oscar Scott; one brother, Luther Scott of East Chicago, two sisters, Miss Rose Mary Scott of East Chicago and Mrs. Doris Johnson of East Chicago, Ind.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m. at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, East Chicago, Ind. with the Rev.

K.B. Long officiating. Burial, Fern Oak Cemetery, Griffith, Ind. Friends are invited to call Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel, 2317 Broadway, East Chicago, Ind. Wake services will be held Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. FRANK M. SZAKACS Frank M. Szakacs, age 76, of 1412 E.

Columbus East Chicago, passed away Dec. 24, 1974 in St. Catherine Hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret; brother, Henry Ann) Szakacs of Chicago; niece, Mrs. Betty Garzini of Tinley Park, III.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Friends may call at Fife Funeral Home, 4201 Indianapolis East Chicago, 7 to 9 p.m., 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thurs. He was retired from Inland Steel member of Inland 25 Year Club; William Penn Association; resident of East Chicago for the past 23 years. EM1L ELJSH Emil Elish, age 57, of 556 Fisher Place, Munster, Indiana, passed away Sunday, Dec.

22, 1974 at St. Margaret Hospital. Survivors: wife, Evelyn; one son, Larry at home; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda (Fred Kolodziei of Highland; one grandson Sean; four brothers, Nick (Betty) Elish of East Chicago, Julius (Kathryn) of East Chicago, John (Florence) Elish of Hessville, and George (Lois) Elish of Highland; one sister, Mrs. Mary (Peter) Berghfan of Munster.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m. at the Prusiecki Funeral Home, 139th Main East Chicago, with Rev. A.H. Van Nevel officiating.

Burial will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday and Friday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Mr Elish was a lifelong resident of this community; he was employed in the accounting office as an accountant at Inland Steel; member of the 25 Year Club at Inland Steel; member of the Inland Steel Management Club; member of the National Kidney Foundation. He was active in Boy Scout work and also Founder of Highland Little League Baseball Club.

In lieu of flowers, contributions will be accepted for the Kidney Foundation In memory of Mr. Elish. DENNIS A. WESSELHOFT Dennis A. Wesselhoft, age 21, of Cedar Lake, passed away Dec.

23, 1974. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Wesselhoft of Lowell; paternal grandmother, Mrs.

Louvina Wesselhoft of Techumseh, Oklahoma; two brothers, Robert of the U.S. Army in Texas and George J. at home; one sister, Miss Theresa Wesselhoft, at home. 1 Funeral services Dec. 27, 10 a.m.

with Rev. Matthew Stebar officiating. Burial Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call at the Sheets Funeral Home, 604 E. Commercial Lowell, Thurs.

2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Rosary service 8 p.m. Dennis was an employee of the Regal Shoe Southlake Mall. LEO 11EIMERL Leo Heimerl, age 80, former resident of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away on Monday, December 2, 1974 at Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Survivors: wife, Mayme; son, Robert; one daughter, Carol Mr.

Heimerl moved to Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin after his retirement from the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, where he was employed for over 47 years. 2 IK MEMORIAMS IN LOVING MEMORY of our dear son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew, Michael Paul Mysliwy, who is spending Christmas in heaven, passed away March 22, 1974. As we grieve and pray longing for one who has gone before To spend his Christmas in heaven today. The angels and saints we vision there, As they ioin in the festal gay And there amid the throng is our loved one Spending Christmas in heaven today. Beautiful thoughts and precious memories On this blessed Christmas Day, God's love, peace, rest be yours Through all eternity, dear Michael Paul.

With Christmas Love, Mom and Dad Brothers and Sisters Nephew and Nieces Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles IN LOVING MEMORY OF our beloved mother, Celia S. Hylek, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year We pray, love, and miss you. Son, John Daughter, Mary IN LOVING MEMORY of Donald Johnston, spending his first Christmas in heaven. The world changes year to year, And friends from day to day, But never will the one I loved From memory pass away. Loving wife, family and grandchildren REV.

M.G. MARTINI Rev. M.G. Martini, age 63, of 9338 Kennedy, Highland, passed away Dec. 21, 1974, St.

Margaret Hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret; one son, Gordon (Carol) Martini 11, of Lima Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Joy) Jackson of Lima, Ohio and Mrs. Arthur (Connie) Saunders of Carmi, mother, Mrs. Molly Martini of North Dakota; four brothers, Lawrence of Washington, Howard, Floyd and Eldon, all of North Dakota; three sisters, Mrs.

Foorence Fletcher of Arkansas, Mrs. Cynthia Jordeth of Michigan, Mrs. tola Hoffman of Illinois. Funeral services were held Dec. 23 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Highland.

Doctor George Scutt officiating. Visitation and Burial in Lima, Ohio. For additional information friends may contact Kuiper Funeral Home, 923-7800. Memorials may be given to the Church of the Nazarene in Highland. ALFRED W.

HESLETT Alfred W. Heslett, age 72, of Calumet City, passed away Dec. 22, 1974, at St. Margaret Hospital. Survivors: wife, Helen one daughter, Edith (Mike) Pankovich of Calumet City; two grandchildren, Marcia and Michael; one sister, Mrs.

Edith (Leo) Moore of Montreal, Canada; two nephews. Preceded in death by his daughter, Janet, in 1947. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 26, 1974, 10 a.m. at the Castle-Hill Czechanski funeral home, 248 155th Place, Calumet City, with Rev.

Jeffrey M. Fritz of the St. John Lutheran Church of Lansing officiating. Interment Calumet Park cemetery, Crown Point, Friends may call on Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mr.

Heslett was a resident of the Calumet area for the past 35 years; retired employee of United States Steel Corp. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Calumet City School for Special Education-. EVERETT N. OBERG i Everett N. (Mickey) Oberg, age 56, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Sunday evening December 22, 1974 at Hines Veterans Hospital.

Survivors: Wife Betty; one daughter, Mrs. Rosalie (Alan) Hy-lek; one son, Marvin (Mary Lee) Oberg both of Hammond; Six grandchildren; mother, Mrs. Peter (Lena) Severson of Hammond; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Vivian) Lambert of Calumet City, Mrs. Frank (Marie) Bukowski of Harvey; six brothers, Marvin Severson of Minnesota, Victor Oberg of Texas, Percy, (Skip) Severson of Dolton, III.

LaDu Severson of Lowell, Oscar Severson of Highland, Jerry Severson of Elgin, Illinois; nieces and nephews; three step-daughters, Miss Kathleen Fetterhoff, Mrs. Carol Moule-song and Miss Joanna Fetterhoff, all of Hammond; three stepsons, James (Andrea) Fetterhoff of Gary, Edward Fetterhoff of Springfield, Dennis Fetterhoff in the U.S Navy; two step-grandchildren-. Funeral services will be held Dec. 28, 11 a.m. at Snyder-LaHayne Funeral Home, 5746 Hohman Hammond.

Rev. Jack H. Barrell officiating. Burial Elm wood Cemetery, Hammond. Friends may call at the chapel evening 7 to 10 p.m., Fri.

2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Memorial services will be held 7:30 p.m. Thurs. evening In the chapel by VFW, Edward H. Larsen Post No.

802 and DAV Chapter No. 17. Mr. Oberg was a retired Inspector for the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. He was a resident of the area for 19 years; veteran of World War II and the Korean War; past commander and life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Edward H.

Larsen, Post No. 802, he held following offices in the VFW; National Aide Camp, District Office of the Day and District a member of the DAV Chapter No. 17, both of Hammond; member of the FOP of Calumet City. MATILDA M. EDWARDS Matilda M.

Edwards, age 81, of Gary, passed away 1974 in Gary Methodist Hospital. Survivors: husband, Harry; two sons, Roy C. (Lucille) of Calumet City; Vernon (Ronnie) of Long Island, New York; one sister, Mrs. Nellie Tate; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services Dec.

26, 1:30 p.m. from Burns Funeral Home, 5840 Hohman Hammond, with Rev. David Heyward officiating. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville, Ind. Friends are Invited to call Tues.

and Wed. evenings 7 to 9 p.m. He was a former Hammond resident. CONSTANCE V. CHUB1NSKI Constance V.

Chubinski, age 82, passed away Dec. 24, 1974 at the Hammond-Whiting Convalescent Home. Survivors: one daughter, Christine (Julius) Rudzinskl of Hessvllle; one son, Ted Chubinski of one step-son, Alex (Virginia) Chubinski of Calumet City; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Fran-kovich of Hessvllle, Mrs. Genevieve (Frank) Dazey of Portage; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Virgil Huber Funeral Home, 7051 Kennedy Hessville, is in charge of ar-rangements. Mrs. Chubinski was lifelong resident of Indiana Harbor before moving to Lowell, 10 years ago. iNORA M. TRIMBLE Nora M.

Trimble, age 48, of 7690 Nor-thaven Drive, Pepper Hill, Charleston Heights, South Carolina, passed away Friday, Dec. 13, 1974. Survivors: husband, Carleton Trimble two sons Jon-athon and David; three daughters, Mrs. Amy Budge of Ketcikan, Alaska and Kathleen and Laura at home; parents, Mr. Mrs.

Burneet Duff of Cedar Lake; two brothers, Charles of South Bend and Ronald. Funeral services were held in Midland Park United Methodist Church, Charleston, S.C. Burial in Carolina Memorial Gardens. 'For further information call WE2-5104. Mrs.

Trimble was a former resident of East Chicago. IN LOVING MEMORY of my dear wife, Theordora Crispi, who passed away 3 years ago, Dec. 24, 1971. May she always walk in sunshine, God's love around her glow; It broke my heart to lose her The day God called her home. I have so many memories of the best wife this world contained; I and all the family loved her.

But then we had to part; But we thank God for loaning her to us; Her hand again I cannot touch, Still I have so many memories Of the one I loved so much. From your loving husband, John Crispi; daughter, Angela and family. MARY A. BELKO "To Our Dearest Angel-Mom In Heaven A Blessed 2nd Merry Christmas And A Spiritually Joyous New Year" December 25, 1974-January 1, 1975. Your Happy Holiday Spirit Ever In Our Hearts And Minds Forevermore, Tho You're In Jesus' Land Mom We Pray For You On Earth's Shore, May You In Lord Jesus' Arms As Thru Life's Journey We Strive, Your Precious Love Abides Within Til We Embrace In Eternal Life.

Silent Holy Sleep In Heavenly Peace Angel-Mom, Love Miss Terri, Ellen, Chet And Phil IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DEAR DAUGHTER, PAMELA SUE (PAM) KRANE ON ANOTHER CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU. "MERRY CHRISTMAS HONEY." WE LOVE YOU, MISS YOU AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE OURS. MOTHER AND DAD IN LOVING MEMORY of William M. Hayes, who passed away December 25, 1973. My dear one now walks In the radiance of eternal spring-The bond between our hearts still-holds as fast-Strengthened by love And by remembering.

Your wife, Barbara IN REMEMBRERANCE OF Joseph Trgovich a loving father and grandfather on his 1st Christmas In heaven. To those who have a father. Treasure him with care. For you will never know, his value, Till you see his vacant chair. This is the token of love devotion, dad, That our hearts still long for you.

Don and Mike, Laurie and Jeff. IN LOVING MEMORY of our Dad and Granddad, Ralph Vonasch, on our fourth Christmas without you. Deep in our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day. Like falling leaves the years go by But love and memory never die. A solemn thought, a secret tear Is kept throughout each lonely year.

Daughter, Jalayne; Son-in-law, Jim and grandchildren, Kenny, Michael, and Lyn-nette. God delivered this message To our darling daughter in heaven Tell her to have a nice Christmas Day. We miss her and love her. Mom and Dad 3 CMOS Of THANKS We want to thank all the family and friends who attended Mrs. Crispi's funeral.

And the people who had respect for her. Also Father Fusco for giving her his blessings and a beautiful Mass. Our best regards. Mr. John Crispi and daughter Angela THE FAMILY OF LOVELL JOHNSON wishes to thank the relatives, friends and neighbors who were so kind to us during our recent sorrow.

The Millard Johnson Family 4 CEMETERY LOTS FOUR LOTS In Last Supper Section Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens. 844-2390, or 322-4445. I I v' iv" MERRILLVILLE The Merrillville town board appointed new members to the police commission, plan commission and board of zoning appeals Monday night. Another vacancy was created last night with the resignation of Jerry Wilk-erson from the town board. Wilkerson will join the staff of Floyd Fithian, newly elected congressman from the second district, as press secretary.

The vacant seat on the plan commission created by David Braddach's election to sixth district county councilman was filled by Edward MalinowskJ. Malinowski recently resigned as assistant planner on the town's planning staff and will complete Braddach's final year. Braddach also left a vacant seat on the board of zoning appeals which will be filled by plan commissioner Thomas Thompson for one year. John Sangaras will replace James Thomas on the BZA for a four year term. Town trustees John Collins and Ralph Long were re-appointed to the plan commission for another term.

Bob Dieter was appointed to a three year term on the police commission. Board President Ronald Randhan appointed himself to the seat vacated by Wilkerson on the Northwest Indiana Regional Planning Commission. In other business: Town engineer James Gianinni was awarded a $13,150 contract to do the town master storm drainage plan. The state highway department's recommendation to lower speeds on U.S. 30 from 55 miles an hour to 45 from Taney Place eastward was approved.

A request for reconsideration of a parking lot permit for the Eagle Food store on 57th Street and Harrison Street was denied by the lack of a second to put petitioners on the agenda. A bid of $4,000 for a Ford pick-up Fire Hits Refinery WHITING A small fire broke out at the Amoco Oil Company refinery at 6:30 a.m. today. Oil company fire units fought the blaze, started when a reflux pump packing gland ruptured on a vapor recovery unit, until 8:20 a.m. The unit services the company's No.

12 pipe still. No injuries were reported from the fire and no real damage was done. William Obermiller, public relations spokesman, said no plant operations will be affected by the fire. MOM, KIDS ENJOY DAY HAMMOND A mother and her six children will have a happier Christmas because of the efforts of two Hammond residents. Geraldine Kidwell, 929 Summer St.

and Raymond Fagle, 4849 Hickory St. spent six hours Monday collecting money from neighbors on Sibley Boulevard for the needy family. The two collected about $95 for the family. The mother, whose name was not released, will be coming home today from the hospital after undergoing treatment for cancer. LYNWOOD After a man was removed from being pinned under his car, a squabble began over who should tow away the car.

Wayne D. Raker, 24, of 418 S. East Crown Point, was trapped beneath his car at 4:18 a.m. today when it went into a ditch and overturned one half mile south of the Chicago-Hammond Airport. Lynwood police, who would normally handle the area, have an agreement with Cook County Sheriff's Police to get assistance after 5 p.m.

The sheriff's department called the Lansing Police Department, asking for their assistance. The county said it would take them 20 minutes to reach the accident scene. Lansing police arrived at 4:21 a.m. and found Raker under his car. They radioed back to request the Lansing Fire Department rescue unit.

According to the Lansing police report, police feared the car might tip over and rupture its gas tank. At 4:25 a.m., both Lansing and Lynwood fire units arrived. Raker was removed from beneath the car and sent to Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. He is in serious condition in the intensive care ward. After Raker was removed, according to 'Lansing police, Lansing Fire Chief Ralph Schauer requested a tow truck remove the car.

The truck was called by Lansing units. Schauer, according io the report, wanted to remove the danger of the car tipping and wanted to check the possibility of someone else being under the car. Men Rob City Store HAMMOND-Two men robbed the Saxon Paint and Home Care Center, three of its employes and a customer Monday. According to police, the pair entered the store at 7140 Indianapolis Blvd. about 9:30 p.m.

One was armed with a shotgun. Police said the employes, David Brynes, 17; Jeffery Wilson, 19, and Joel Wilkinson, 18, and customer Edward Wise, 44, were forced into the back room. The robbers took the money from the cash register and forced one employe to open the safe and yield the money. They also took the wallets of the four. The loot totaled $1,920, police said.

Police said a. lookout man stood in front of the store during the robbery, but left another direction after the Cook County Deputy Sheriff David Fisher warned Schauer the county would take no part in handling official reports of the accident if Lansing took the car, Lansing investigators said. County regulations require either the car owner or the county to take possession of a car and, have it towed before the county would accept responsibility in reports and Schauer, according to the police, said he felt searching for another possible victim was more important than who took possession of the car. JENNIFER ANDERSON Jennifer Anderson, of 9614 Granada Crown Point, passed away Dec. 23, 1974 at St.

Anthony Medical Center, Crown Point. Survivors: parents, Mr and Mrs. James Anderson; one sister, Erika; grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Vernon Anderson of Crown Point; grandmother, Kwak Ke Myo of Seoul, Korea. Funeral services will be held Dec.

26, 11 a.m. at the Geisen Funeral Home, Crown Point, with Rev. G. E. Is-enberg officiating.

Burial, Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends may call 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. LINNIE M. SILRPE Linnie M. Sharpe, age 83, of 709 Shelby Lowell, passed away Dec.

22, 1974 at the Munster Survivors: one son, William Prange Sr. of Merrillville; one daughter, Mrs. John (Virginia) Harding of Munster; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Dec. 27, 1 p.m.

at the Sheets Funeral Home, 604 E. Commercial Lowell, with Pastor Don Wilson officiating. Burial, Lowell Cemetery. Friends may call 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Mrs.

Sharpe was a Charter Member the Kankakee Valley Community Club, member of the First Bapitst Church of Hammond. HELEN OZLG Helen Ozug, age 52, of 3928 W. 10th Gary, passed away Monday, December 23, 1974 at Our Lady of Mercy. Hospital. Survivors: husband, Paul one daughter, Mrs.

Ronald (Sherry) Roye of Griffith; one son, Paul D. of Highland; three grandchildren; three brothers, Eli, Joe, and John Matovlna of Hammond; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Katie) Sutkowski of Hammond; Mrs. Milles (Mary) Worthington of Gary. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 26, 1975 at 9:15 a.m.

from the Rendlna Funeral Home, 5100 Cleveland Merrillville, and 10 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Church with Rev. David Gosnell officiating. Burial St. John Cemetery, Hammond.

Friends may call from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, and 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. Wednesday..