The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 February 1968 — Page 11

D n OBITUARIES □ □ Mr*. Earl Whitmer Mrs. N^lie Whitmer, 80. of Rt, 1, North Liberty, died at 5:15 p.m. M' ri lay in Memorial hospital after an illness of two weeks. Mrs. Whitmer was born on February 23. 1888. in North Liberty. She had lived in the area all of her life. On June 20, 1906. she was married to Earl E. Whitmer, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Harry W., Ray E. and Robert H.. all of North Liberty; two daughters, Mrs. Esther L. Annis, of North Liberty, and Mrs Beulah M Chebera, of South Bend; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchild-ren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday In the North Liberty Methodist Church, with Rev. Thomas M. Frost, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Eastlawn cemetery. Mrs. Whitmer was a past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star. Vern (torslme Vern Gorsline. a former resident of Walckrton, d< parted this life nt the age of scv n» v four, in Virgin* Mason Hospital on Feb. 17, in Seattle, Washington. Funeral services were held in Gun Lake Funeral Home in Seattle. Three brothers preceded him in death. Two brothers and three sisters survive: Clifford, Santa Cruz, California: Walter and Iva Freeman, Walkerton; Hazel Ih*Grove, Ca* op<»Hs. Mich ; and Nellie of Laporte. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Alfa C. Jone* Mrs. Alfa C. Joni s. 75, of route 1. North Liberty, died at 10 15 p.m. Friday at Osteopathic hospital. South Bend. She had been ill for four years. She was born in New Carlisle on Mav 23. 1892. to M« nroe and Ada (Baker) Miller and she lived in this area all her life. She was married April 5. 1908 In New Carlisle to Harry L. Jones, who proceeded her in death. She was a member of the Mill Creek Baptist church. Surviving are four sons. Walter Jones Mill Creek; Elvis. D>nakl and Rr nald Jones, all of North Liberty; one daughter. Mrs. Ruth M. Casp r. Westville; two brothers, William Miller, Mill Creek and Edward Miller, New Cariinh*; five sisters, Mra. Eleanor Ness, North Liberty, Mrs. Ethel Sherwood. South R<nd; Mrs. Hilda Golden. New Carlisle; Mrs. Inez Wiggens, Dowagiac, Mich.; and Mra. Dorothy Stambaugh, Chicago; and 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchild-ren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, at the Haverstixk Funeral home, LaPorte, with th* Rev. Walter Morris, officiating. Burial was in Oak

— .. Our Thought For You c mi From Kent IL Palmer Different people have different attitudes toward people and life. Consider, for example, these two quotes. The first quotes Bishop Sheen who quoted Jean de Rougemont as say* Ing, "ff my neighbor is stronger than I. 1 fear him: if he is weaker, I despise him; if we are equal, I res irt to subterfuge. What motive could 1 have for obeying hi what* Teaatm fur loving him?” The quote is curiously <n«»ugh fnxn an unknown author: "When you're tired and worn at the close at the day. . . . And thin ,s don t seem to be going your way . . . When even your patience has come to and end. . . Try taking time out uni Confide In A Friend . . . Perhaps he too may have walked the same road, . . . With a troubled heart and a bur* denspme load, . . . To find peace and comfort somewhere near the enh . . . When he st< pped long enough to C nfidv In a Frond , . , Fur there are m<*t w«dr« me a f< w words of cheer, .. . For xme one who willingly U nds you an car . No troublr uxi Is that time can no mend. . . But to get quick r< lief Ci nfide In A Fri< nd.” Two entirely different altitudes Which do you like best .’ IhilnM'r FYinrral Home North Liberty, H.MS MStfd and „ NtudMUlii Funeral I lot nr Walkerton, MC-3444

Grove cemetery. TN MEMORIAN Tn memory of our loving daughter and sister, Men, Genevieve Dail v. who hft us two years ago to-day, February 25, 1966. Loving and kind tn all her ways. Upright end just to the end of her days; Sincere and true in her heart and mind, A beautiful memory she left behind. A heart that was purer than gold; And to those who knew' her and loved her. Her memory Will never grow old. Mrs. Emma Cites and Children Rev. Kiracofe To Speak To PTA Group At the February meeting of the Tyner FTA the patrons were Interested in the ideas presented bv Homer Kiracofe of the Plymouth Church of the Brethren on "Chil I Guidance.” He said: "TJie family has become more democrate, but we don’t quite know how to live that way. We must base our actions on mutual respect. Several movements that have caused a revolution in attitudes within the family are Woman’s Suffrage, working women outside the home, and the rights of minorities. Do nothing for a child he can do for himself. Develop in him courage, confidence and optimism. A misbehaving child Is In one of four stages: Wants attention. Power struggle. Revenge, an 1 Disci luragement." Mrs. Claude Stogsdul gave the devotions followed by the business meeting conducted by the president, Mrs. Gene Summers. A note of thanks from the Marshall • Starke Development Center for Christmas Gandy w read. Appreciation was expressed for those who had helped with the Christmas program an I In serving the dinner for the teachers < n January 12 Some discussion In regards to combining the Walkerton and Tyner PTA s was held. It seems the major H in favor of one group. Mrs Robert Hendricks announced the committees for the annual Tyner I’TA fi*h fry will be served on Saturday, April fl . Mr. and Mrs. James Capek greet«-d the pitcsts nt the door, and refreshments cammemnrntIng the patriotic theme of the month were served by the second grade room mothers. The March meeting Will be at the Walkerton Elementary school on March 14. Thursday nigt. We w-11l be guests of the Walkerton PTA Today Is the only one of its kind live it well and usefully.

PIJ School Board The board of school trustees of the Polk - Lincoln - Johnson school corporation met in regular session February 27, 1968, at 7 00 p.m. The board discussed a proposed change order concerning additional ceramic tile for Glenn high school and decided to delay any decision pending receipt of additional information. Loose equipment specifications for the new high school that were mailed on Monday were reviewed; the superintendent reported concerning the teacher visitation day of February 5 and explained that the 67 faculty members had visited 58 different schools in 31 communities. An architect’s report was presented which concered the ventilation system at the present high school. Additional maintenance needs were also discussed. A teaching contract was awarded to Miss Ruth Frailey for teaching in the elementary program during the 1968-69 school year. Miss Frailey will graduate from Ball State University in June. The flexible schedule initaUxi for the high school on Monday of this week was reviewed in detail, and faculty trips were approved for Mr. Kary Keiper who will visit the University of Kentucky, April 12-13. and Miss Mary Ellen Kendall who will take her junior high art club members to the Chic ago Art Institute on April 6. 1968. Mr. Carroll Zartman, board president. read a letter of resignation that was submitted by Dr. Max Hobbs, superintendent of schools. Dr. Hobbs will complete his tenure with the School Corporation on June 30. 1968. On July 1. he will assume similiar responsiblilitles udth the Rensselaer Central Schools of Rensselaer. Indiana. Candidates for rcpla<<ng Dr. Hobbs are presently b« ing interviewed. The Board visited at length with Mr. Larry Taylor, chairman of the faculty welfare committee, concerning the corporation’s proposed salary schedule for 1968-69 The dismission related to health insurance benefits. severenee pav for retiring teachers, sabbatical have, and general schedule provisions Discussion will be continued at the next regular meetin" on March 12. A special boara meeting was called for March 5. 1968, nt 7 00 n m for reviewing Article 111 of the corporation - policy manual, discussion of salary schedule for a teacher Interview and other matters that may come before the board. There Indng no further business tn come before the board, the board adjourned at 10 30 p.m. OREGON TOWNSHIP HOME-EC. CLUB MEETS The Oregon Township Home Economics Club met nt the home of Mrs. Charles Barnett on Tuesday. F<’b. 13. nt 1 00 pm. There were 16 members and 4 guests who enjoyed the lesson on making flowers from colored feathers, taught bv Mrs. Berdell Bales. Later each member received a lovely Valentine from an appropriately dcorated Valentine box. The next meting will be nn Tuesday, March 12th and It will be in the home of Mrs. Albert Bums. • FARM BUREAU! | INSURANCE | V All Types Os: ■ ■ Life Insurance A Retirement Annuities A Hospitalization X Fire - Into - Liability Xcity - Farm And Commercial J x Fred Bullinger ■ ■ Phone 588-3389 X 5101 Monroe Walkerton® F o26tt |

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Set Flexible Schedule For Glenn Students John Glenn High School initiated a program nf flexible class scheduling on Monday of this week that will operate for the remaining twelve weeks of the present school year. The various periods of the day are arranged in different blocks of time. Some periods wall be tw«ntv-stx minutes in length for short lectures introduction of units, faculty demonst rations, independent study assignments, and small group evaluation: periods of fiftytwo minutes will provide for discussion groups, testing, and regular class instruction: and periods of seventv-eight minutes will be us**d for laboratory experiments nnd extended individual instruction. Students will attend the same classes daily but the length of class periods will vary each dav. The new sch edule also provides for an independent study program that will allow certain students to make their own decisions relative to their learning experiences during their non-s<heduled classroom time. The corporation has adopted this new schedule because of the additional opportunities provided for small group instmetion, individual student h»dp extended tim° for laboratory classes nnd tn offer more freedom and time to some students so they may make decisions on their own. The total program should result in a better learning environment. The new schedule represents the initial phase of the program that was developed for the coroomtion’s new high school that is to be occupied September 1. 1968. It Is a continuation of the exploratory program and independent study program that was initiated list year for the corporation’s junior high school. The program will Iw* continued for the 1968-69 school year, nnd It will be expanded to provide for team teaching and large group Instruction. Tt pays tn Stick to a fixed course of action every endeavor has its ups-and-downs. but there is really no place for In-and-outers

■- m ■ ■ Liur Comments are invit.d to: M “In The Pastor’s P " Study” “ wk » I born I iMH ’ * DEAD ARI ■ * ■ wBBMMBBBB j ■ Walter J. CUeya. AA, RD. ■ H Pastor. First Baptist Church ■ North Liberty _ Phone d 56-5344 Z a ® There is hardly anything more heart breaking tear-squeezing ® H gi let-gripping than to receive news that the baby is born • • • j| but bom dead' A aemPcanavious mother now wishes never L R to regain conciousneas; A shocked father his no words to help; F a philosophical doctor has only dry biological fads to aid, the b a tear-fllled comfort-intentions of friends are useless. 2 And so, while the soul-sick mother lies with the taped in- n ■ travenous needle, the speechless father drags along between C ■ the gravest -nes with the preacher approaching the midget open * M grave for a minute committal service. Unfortunate. Tragic. ■ 9 Confusing. Empty. ■ "I Here's something immensely more serious and tragic. • Spiritually 1 was burn like that And so wen- vm -- - - born ■ dead. Dead in trerpasses and sms >«par ted from God Born ■ H on our way to Hell, not on our way to Heaven a g That’s why we ne,-d to be ban again Unless we have be«n born again by receiving Jesus Christ, we ire still dead to the — R family of God and are vet on that road to Hell I I W “Except a man be born again he < annul .>ee the kingdom of ■ If God. Ye must be b>m again Believe on the Lord Jrsus * k Christ and thou shalt be saved.” ■ a • " Attend the Bible preaching. Bible believing. Bible teaching H Church of your choice this Lords Day. V ■ Ilk"

Special Lenten Services Planned For Walkerton The United Presbyterian, United Methodist and the United Missionary churches will join hands during the season of Lent, with special Thursday evening services. Starting Thursday evening Feb. 29th. 7 90 Slow Time, and each Thursday thereafter. The special theme for these D-nten services will be, "The Word From The Cross.” This is the season for Christian self-examination, spiritual discipline, penitence and renewal of the faith. There is no better way to prepare your hearts for this holy season, than to do so with other Christians m the community. Schedule of Services; Feb. 29 (Forgiven-ss t March 7 (Repentance) - At the United Missionary Church. March 14 (Concern March 21 (Security’) - At the United Presbyterian Church. March 28 (Service) April 4 (Fulfullm* nt » April 11 (Freedom! - At the United Meth<jdi>t Church. Rememb- r! E ich Thursday evening st irting Feb. 29th at 7:30 Slow Time. LIBERTY HOMEM\kI RS MEET WITH MRS. S| ! LI.M\N Tli - Liberty Homemakers met in the h >me f Mrs. David Spellman on February 19 with 19 members and one guest present. A report on G- . >d Citizenship was given b\ Mr-. Robert H xker. After which. Mrs. P.ill Link of LiPorte, pr- nted a 1--- non the ch mgc.- being made in education today and h w the vouth of good reference material in th-* home can be a useful tool in helping children. C A R I) S O F THANKS We would like t<» take thL opportunity to thank the Wdk> rt n and North Liberty Fire Departments for their response and ur neighbors during ur recent fire. Thanks so very much. David and Katherine Burket We wish to thank the Fire Department and all others who helped f -t the prompt assiat.mce rendered at the time of our garage fire. The Han Id Stull F muly

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