The Independent-News, Volume 98, Number 37, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 February 1972 — Page 3

BEATY’S ENJOY TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Lonard Beaty left Walkerton on November 29 ' and returned on February 2 from a tr.p to the wc.h and southwest travevhng IGGCO mil s through many states with vaiying clmates and interesting scenery. After visiting a sister and a grandson in Oklahoma ‘hey drove into heavy snow and closed roads in the Pan Handle region so had to go far south then west to Las Cruces for two weeks with their daugher and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Freeland and Mrs. Orren Beaty. The Chrii-tmas holidays were enjoyed with another daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts and family in Canoga Park, California where Santa needed a raincoat instead of a parka. However, a few days later the weather was nmi and sunny and Mrs. Beaty took a daily walk with Pierre, the dog. A visit to Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angelos to hear the story of the Christmas Star and study the sky then look out over L. A. at night was a sight to remember. New Years week end the Beaty’s and Roberts’ traveled to Death Valley 282 feet below sea level and only "Bad Water.’’ They toured Scotty’s Castle then stayed In Beatty. Nevada wh^re tile on» armed bandit# were really at work all night but no fireworks to greet the New Year. On Saturday they traveled to Lake Havasu City and crossed tho London Bridge which had jut been dedicated and opened in Arizona October tenth. The next week end they traveled to Long Beach and toured the Queen Mary which is really a beautiful. Majestic ship from which you get a wonderful view of Long Beach and its many island covered with oil wells.

« NUSBAUM-ELKIN FUNERAL HOME WALKERTON, INDIANA For Your Information Dear friends, f The funeral homa as we know it has developed only during this cerrtcry when private homes frequently proved inadequate and inconvenient — aho allowing little of the peace and quiet that th e time of death demands. Although the funeral home relieves the family and fri< mis of many of the problems and preparation; for burial, still there are acts of kindn* s and ass’ tance that con only be rendered by those clo-e to the bereaved family. Respectfully, 24 HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE PHONE 586-3444

Let Westinghouse ApHmmm BE YOUR CHOICE COMPARE — You’ll Buy Westinghouse ® Shop At Karn TV & Appliance DOWNTOWN WALKERTON PHONE 586-2592 SALES WITH SERVICE For All New 1972 Models (W) You Can Be Sure . . . If It’s Westinghouse Special Prices We Service Financing Available

While at Canoga Park they visited the Universal Studios and saw huge quantities of pi op. i ties and effects used in filming pictures. Another mtere ring place was the Northridge Mali or shopp ng center which s one of the larg st in the states. The Wald, n Book Store and the Fiddlers Thr e Rostauiant e.-.pecially attracted the Beaty's grandchildren. R latives vi ited in California were Mr. and Ml . Rogei Rtedr ami family of Arleta; Mr. and Mis. Roy Paul Reeder and f unily of Santa Clara; Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Nourse of Los Altos; Mr. and Mr.-. Andy De LiMater, of Santa Ynez; and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dell of San Luis Ob.spo. A few days were enjoyed in Oregan with Mr. Beaty*’ brother B.llie and wife at Mulino. Billie will be 91 n April and keeps active in th< ir new home. The trip to and from Oregan was very foggy. which made driving over Grant’s Pass and through the Redwoods rather freighten »g at times, however the roads were good. Before leaving Walkerton, the B- aty’s had been a ked to br.ng their Holy Land pictures ti show in the church which the Roberts attend so this was done on Janruary 21 after the return from Oregan. Dick felt a v : sit to Old Mexico was a "Must" so on Sunday January 23 they all left for Mexico. On the way they stopped for breakfast and a short visit witn Judy Roberts, who is a Senior at San Diego State Univer.- ity. She conducted her parents and grandparents on a tour of their campus. Tijuana was the port of entry into Baja, California or Mexico. The area traveled through on the way to Ensenada was extremely poor and crowded. Many of the so called homes were just lean to shacks made of boxes and card board. They were told

that babieg sometimes die from expo, ure md cold in those homes The town of Ensenada, sixtyI ve mil s down the sea coast, is made up m Only of wealthy Californian- who spend their leisure i.me theit. so the buildings a: l shops were much tetter than in Tijuana, However the Beaty’s perhr the gov I old U.S.A. A good d.nner wa eij>\ d in :h< evening in Sin Clemente, the rite of President Nixon’s White House in California. Enroute homeward from California to Lag Cruces, for a few mor,- day- with the Fre lands, they traveled through the area of many date palms, orange, Lemon or grapefruit orchards and miles of vineyards n ar the Salten Sea. They stopped briefly at Tombstone and at an open pit copper mine near Bi-bee which was very interest ng. Leaving Las Cruces they were accompanied by the son-in-law, Lloyd Freeland whom they took to Austin, Texas, to ri t his father in th e hospital. A little sidetrip took them passed the L.B.J Ranch and Johnson’s birthplace. In Houston they hoped to tour the Astrodome but it was not open on that day which was a real disappointment. The remainder of the trp through Memphis, Nashville, Louisville and Indianapols was made quickly and safely arriving home just before the beautiful snow Question? I have Just purchased a new boat. Do I need special insurance? Enswer... It’s important to bo sure that you have both liability insurance and coverage for damage to the boat. Meridian Insurance offers a lowcost plan for boat owners. May we give you rates and information? RobL W. Johnson Insurance Morning — Hamlet Phone 867-2824 Afternoons — ttoontz Like Phone Walkerton 586-2580 MERIDIAN INSURANCE a uorld of protect ion

I EBRI ARY 17, 19j2 _ THE INDEPENDENT-NEYVB —

and really happy to be home again. Spring Show Plans Are Underway Mr-. Branson Hiatt president of th Bet.er Homes Extension H mem ikers Club, reports plans for the 12th annual fabric md tyle show ar e underway for Thursday, April 13. Levines Boston Store of LaForte will pi ovide the fabrics. Robert Jickson, store manager and coordinator for the fashiop -how reports a w;d • selection of the nw pring fabrics are on display. including many surf u e inttnst weave.- which are the newest thing for pring. Mrs. Hiatt welcomes those wishing to .-ew to register with the model chairman, Mrs. Harry Malstaff at 586-2453. Other chairman include Mrs. Howard ClingenpeeL deeoi’ations; Mi’o Wayne Cover, tickets; Mrs. Roy Fre<wnan, intermix ion entertainment; Mrs. Harold Eddinger, refreshments; Mrs. Claude Watkin . prizes; Mrs. Clyde Stickley and Mrs. Carl Dre ssen, coffee and punch; Mrs. Wid Ho - tettler, po ter and Mrs. Albert Ray, radio and TV.

Innocent Victim of a VjHft Harried Housewife? : ® Maybe the latter is herself a victim—of outdated kitchen or laundry equipment.. • Let the whole family cheer up: Our Appliance Loans are low in cost, quickly available, ar« ranged on easy-to-carry terms, We’ll welcome * your application! Fanners State 1 Bank Os Wyatt Wyatt — Walkerton MEMBER FDIC

□ HOSFITAL NOTES □ RECENTLY ADMITTED TO E STREET DIVISION Mrs John Shu.ids, of Walkerton, RECENTI Y A I)MH TED TO PINE LAKE DIVISION Arthur DeMycr. Elmer Rol ton. Lloyd Dankert and Wai rar Clark all of Walkerton. RECENTLY ADMITTED TO STARKE MEMORIAL Richard Anders* >n, of Walk rton. RECENTLY ADMITTED TO MEMORIAL, SOUTH BEND Mrs. Harold Rensbergw. < f Walkerton, aid Mrs. Richard Whitmer, a surgical patient n room 808. Now Appearing Friday Feb. 19 The Evil Ways BREMEN CAFE Bremen, Indiana U. S 6 9:30 - 2:00

3