Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 18 June 1992 — Page 11

Jones New On-Site Nutrition Manager at Buley

William Bill Jones

A feeling of calm is evident when one visits the home of William “Bill” Jones and his wife, Alberta, who is affectionately called by friends. Recently Jones was relaxing in the comfort of his living room, while his wife gently urged him not to talk “too much”. Jones laughed and began to talk about becoming the on-site nutrition manager for the Buley Center. Jones, who retired from Chevrolet (now New Venture Gear) in 1985 said, “If I’m not employed, I have a tendency not to function as I should. I don’t want to be confined, however. So when I saw the job (at the center) listed in The Muncie Times, I liked the hours required and I applied.” Jones said that the nutritional program, which is subsidized with federal funding, serves about seven people daily at the noon meal. A $2 donation is sought from those 60 and over. Those under 60 are asked for a $3.25 donation to enjoy a nutritionally ba-

He has a sister, Mildred Dollison, also of Muncie. He married Alberta on Dec. 12, 1959. Last year the couple renewed their vows in a ceremony at Shaffer Chapel A.M.E. Church where Jones is a member. Mrs. Jones is a member of Kirby Avenue Church of God. The celebration was coordinated by son Mark and daughter Katherine, who live in Lathonia and Stone Mountain,

Ga.

Mrs. Jones has remained the homemaker and credits the goodness of God in keeping her husband safe during all these years, “he’s been through some scary things”, she said, “but it just shows how God has taken care of him...blessed him”. Jones said after a 32-mon-th stint in the U.S. Army, he got the bug to fly. He

lanced meal and beverage. “I would like to see more

people serviced to comply is now a licensed pilot, with this community’s need, “after the service I used and certainly no one who the G.I. Bill to take flying is in need will be turned lessons at the Muncie Air-

away”, Jones said. Jones, who moved to Muncie at 16, was born in Humboldt, Term., to Caanan and Jessie Jones.

port and have a private license, but since there wasn’t a ground school, I didn’t get a commercial license.

“My interest in flying began while I was in the service, but I was told that the quota for blacks had already been met”. Jones said that he and Irvin Dunn would rent a plane from Reese’s Airport and some days would just fly and land. “I have had a couple of experiences I won’t forget”, said Jones. He had to fly in fog coming from Indianapolis and that was not funny. “I also flew solo to Quincy, 111., in the winter. I was on the flight plan and I sat on the runway until my book was signed, plane fueled and I warmed up and then flew back to Indiana.” “I’ve probably logged over 200 hours of flight time. I’ve also flown a plane with skis. That’s exciting-to land on the snow and ice. I’ve done stunts such as figure 8s, which is very dangerous...one mistake and you’re dead. I’ve also done reeling 8’s and other turns, including the tailspin, sideslips and the chandelle.” The tailspin which he had to do before obtaining a

William Jones and his Wife Alberta Renew Their Wedding Vows

license has since been ruled out by the civil aeronautics commission as too dangerous. Jones said that he hadn’t flown in many years, but after giving up flying (because of family concerns and health) he turned to motorcycle riding. That decision resulted ir; two accidents, one nearly fatal. Jones looked at his wife, and said, “Yes, the Lord really has been with me!” The couple now enjoy travel together. They’ve been on a cruise to the Bahamas. They visit their children once or twice a year. “They visit us as well and still claim their rooms”, said Mrs. Jones. “I wanted to be a homemaker and I’m so blessed that our children are actively serving the Lord”, she said. Bagger Contest At 3 p.m. on July 18, the Marsh Supermarket at 3910 W. Bethel, Muncie, will hold the regional competition of the fifth annual Marsh Super Sacker Contest. Winners of the regional competitions will win a 35 mm camera with film, a pass for two to King’s Island and a trophy. The contest challenges the ability of the customer service clerk to bag 26 common grocery items in the categories of speed, bag weight, bag usage and style. The contestant who scores the highest overall points wins the competition. Eight of Marsh’s 80 stores in Indiana and Ohio will serve as sites for regional competitions. The regional competition will include the customer service clerks who won their local store’s comoetitions on June 4.