The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 52, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 June 1976 — Page 2

JUNE 3, 1976 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

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The Northern Indiana Activity Directors Association is sponsoring a Senior Queen Contest representing Health Care Facilities in the Northern part of Indiana. The contest will be held Sunday. June 13 at the LaVille High School gym from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Entertainment and refreshments will be served. The public is invited. One lady and her escort have been chosen from each facility. The overall Queen will be judged on poise, personality and inner beauty. Walkerton's choice was Mrs. Bertha Peters, born Bertha Sacks on May 4. 1893. She and her husband lived in Hanna all their married life. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1963. Her husband was a farmer and also operated a garage in Hanna. He died in 1967. They have two daughters, one son. six grandchildren and seven great-grand-children. Bertha was a member of Rebekah Lodge in Hanna and a member of the Hanna United Methodist Church. She is famous for her sugar cookies. She is a sweet and gentle lady with a big smile for everyone. Her escort will be Peter Relos. who was born in Tripoli. Greece, on March 27, 1892. He came alone to this country at 12 years of age to live with an uncle. He worked as a shoe shine boy, cook, etc., attending school when he could, he was determined to get an education so he worked his way through basic school going on to become a veterinarian. He lived and worked in Grovertown. Hamlet and Plymouth on various farms, conducting his business from his home.

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Pete has four sons. He is a delight to visit with and always has a happy smile he beams on everyone. North Liberty Mr. and Mrs. Larry Parsons and son, of Niles, Michigan, called on Mrs. Edith Steele Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fultz and Mrs. Gertrude Sheneman spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Laidig and children, in Whiteland, Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roush called on Mrs. Lulu Roush and Pearl on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sheneman called on Mrs. Lillian Sheneman in Bremen on Sunday. Monday evening. they called on Mrs. Nellie Smith. Mr. and Mrs. John Gark and Mrs. Vera Clark called on Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sheneman Monday evening. Mrs. Edna Steele entertained guests at a surprise birthday party in her home last Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Katherine Weigand. There were 12 guests present. Ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. Gaude Dillon spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Barnes, of Fairbury, Illinois, and all attended the alumni banquet of the 60th year of Fairbury High School Saturday evening. of which Mr. Dillon attended. There were 10 of his classmates attending.

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sheneman called on Mr. and Mrs. Richard Whitmer Sunday afternoon. Homer Balsley was admitted to St. Joseph Hospital. South Bend, on Monday. May 31. for observation. Mr. Glen Wallace, of East Lansing. Michigan, spent several days visiting Mrs. Lillian Peterson and family. Mrs. Eileen Clark and Veronica and Mr. and Mrs. Inman Whitmer called on Mrs. Vera Clark last week. Open house was held for Marlis Hay after commencement exercises at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hay. Mrs. Virgil Davis served the guests. Many lovely gifts were received. Pvt. Warren Zahn, of Ft. Leonard Wood. Missouri, spent the week end with his mother. Mrs. Alice Zahn. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Craft and Brent. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Craft, of South Bend, and Mr. Cecil Worthington were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Martha Taylor. Miss Tammy Patrick spent the week end with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sheneman. Mr. Glen Wallace, of East Lansing. Michigan; Mr. Paul Myers, of Deaborn, Michigan; Mr. Jim Peterson, of LaPorte; and Mrs. Lillian Peterson, Tom and Mary Ann, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Strycker. Mrs. Mildred Foltz, of Holiday, Florida, was a recent guest of her cousin, Mrs. Mabel Golden.

CARDS ■flOFHfle THANKS^

My sincere thanks to Father Letko. to all the dear friends, teachers, and students of St. Pat’s School for the many prayers, cards, letters and flowers sent to cheer me during my recent hosptialization. These many acts of kindness seemed to shorten the days, and indirectly helped with the healing process. All of you are gratefully remembered in my prayers. Sister Mary Euthemia We cannot express in words the feeling we hold in our heart for the many acts of kindness, the prayers and comforting words extended during the illness and death of our dear husband and father. We wish to thank the many friends, neighbors and relatives for the flowers, cards, memorials, to all who brought in food and to the ladies of the church who served the meal. A special thanks to Rev. Hughes for his visits and prayers with “Art” and comforting words; also to everyone at the Walkerton Nursing Home, to the Walkerton Ginic, to my family and friends who helped us in time of need and the Nus-baum-Elkin Funeral Home for their services. To all we give our heart-

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An open house was held from two to five o’clock in the afternoon on Sunday, May 30, at the Koontz Lake home of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dickson in observance of their 50th wedding anniversary. The Dickson’s were married on June 1, 1926. Forty-two church friends and immediate neighbors attended extending their best wishes and congratulations. felt thanks. Mrs. Arthur DeMyer and Craig The faculty of St. Patrick School extend their thanks to the Room Mothers under the chairmanship of Judy Loucks for the many services rendered throughout the year. A big note of thanks to Helen Holland. Lois Kafantaris, Ellen Jackson, Betty Hartsell for the faithful playground supervision. A special note of appreciation to Helen Holland, Sylvia Jordan, Catherine Keefe, Ellen Jackson and Debbie, Betty Schmeltz and daughters, and Annie Garrison for helping with the end-of-the-year clean-up. We do appreciate it! Happy Ads bring happy feelings.

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FOLK WORSHIP TO BE HELD SUNDAY “Allelujah,” a folk worshipgathering for believers will be presented by the choir of the Teegarden Brethren Church this Sunday, June 6. The musical will be given at the First Brethren Church in North Liberty at its 9:30 a.m. morning worship service. “Allelujah” was written by Bill Gaither, who is well-known for his song writing and also as the leader of the Bill Gaither trio. “Allelujah” features solos, duets, quartets, testimonies and the sharing of the written word from the Bible. Solos will be sung by Mrs. Ruby Kaiser, Mrs. Kathy Keck. Mrs. Ramona Lichtenbarger, Rev. James Gilmer and Mr. Richard Litchenbarger. The First Brethren Church is located at the comer of Indiana 4 and Maple Street in North Liberty. Stephen S. Cole is the pastor. The public is invited to this service. "Many small make a great" Chaucer A little litter hurts a lot! Be a defensive driver — always!