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THE SPIRIT OF 76 As England’s policy grew more hostile and armed warfare between British troops and Patriots spread, expressions of loyalty to the mother country seemed more and more foolish. Many colonists who had firmly opposed an open break with Great Britain began to waver. They now began to listen to the arguments of the so-called “radicals,” who believed in outright separation. One of the most powerful arguments in favor of complete independence appeared in a little pamphlet called COMMON SENSE. It was written by Thomas Paine, an Englishman who had only recently come to the colonies. “I offer nothing more than simple facts, plain arguments, and common sense.” he wrote. “As Europe is our market for trade, we ought to form no political connection with any part of it. *Tis the true interest of America to steer clear of European contentions, which she can never do while, by her dependence on Britian, she is made the make-weight in the scale of British politics.” He asked what use it was to maintain allegiance to England if it brought only loss and injury to the colonists. “TIS TIME TO PART,” was Paine's call. On June 7, 1776, Richard Henry Lee, delegate to the Congress from Virginia, moved that “these united colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.” A committee was appointed to draft a declaration of independence; it was made up of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. The wheels for independence were in motion. THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Article XVII June, 1976 J £BITUAm SYLVESTER KULWICKI Funeral services for Sylvester Kulwicki, 78. of 59895 Crumstown, North Liberty, who passed away at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, in his home following an extended illness, were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in St. Stansislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Terre Coupe, with Rev. Thaddeus Kwak, pastor, officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.

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He was born on May 16, 1898 in North Liberty, and he had lived in North Liberty his lifetime. On August 20, 1918, he married Verna Bruzeniak. who died June 27, 1963. On October 16, 1964, he married Wanda Golubski, who survives along with three sons, Ernest and Eugene, both of North Liberty, and Robert, of New Carlisle; two stepsons, Ted Golubski, California, and Joseph Golubski, Walkerton; three daughters, Mrs. Adeline Bauters, Mishawaka. Mrs. Theresa Krzyzewski and Mrs. Betty Johnson, both of North Liberty; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Clara Sczepczinski, Niagara Falls, New York, and Mrs. Theresa Whitmer. North Liberty; 31 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildlren; four brothers. John W., Alex and Leonard N., all of North Liberty, and Ted. of Edwardsburg, Mich.; and four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Dernek, North Liberty, Mrs. Felice McFarland, Mrs. Eleanor Szarwark and Mrs. Clara Baker, all of South Bend. He retired from farming in 1963. He was a member of the Crumstown Conservation Club. MERLIN E. WALTERS Merlin E. Walters, 57, 62988 Pine Road, North Liberty, was dead upon arrival at Bremen Community Hospital, Bremen, Sunday at 4:45 p.m. after apparently suffering a heart attack at the Lake of the Woods while water skiing. He was born on September 21, 1918, in South Bend and had lived in North Liberty 24 years coming from South Bend. On December 26, 1941, in South Bend, he married Freida Smith, who survives. He was a maintenance employee at John Adams High School where he had worked for 10 years. Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Karen Whittaker, Crumstown; Mrs. Sarah Jean Hawblitzel, Bensonville, Illinois; and Mrs. Barbara Wise, Lakeville; six grandchildren; two bothers, Donald, North Liberty, and Elwood, Warrensburg, Missouri; and a sister, Mrs. Aletha Ashley, South Bend. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 17 in the Tabor United Methodist Church. North Liberty, with Rev. Richard Frahm, pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Elkhart Salem Cemetery. Friends may call at the A.M. Manuel Funeral Home. North Liberty, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Wed nesday. He was a member of the Lodge 58. Loyal Order of Moose; Lakeville Post 363. American Legion; and the 40th Combat Engineers National Association. LEWIS E. FOX Lewis E. Fox. 72, Great Bear Lake, Bloomingdale, Michigan, died at 3:30 a m. Monday, June 14. in the Allegan General Hospital where he had been a patient since June 10. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Bricker Fox; one son, Rod-

erick, of Munster; two grandchildren; four stepsons, Richard and Walter Bricker, of Elkhart; Lee, of Nappanee; and James, of Wakarusa; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eldon (Sharon) Stuver, Bremen, and Mrs. Edward (Zelma) Weaver, Elkhart; nine step-grandchildlren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the United Methodist Church, Markle, Indiana, with Rev. William C. Moody, officiating. Intombment was at Markle Cemetery. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 453, F & AM, of Markle; Shrine. Fort Wayne; Scottish Rjte, Fort Wayne; and the United Methodist Church, Markle. He owned and operated a hardware in Markle for many years. NORTH LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stump, of Garrett. Indiana; Mrs. Harvey Stump, of Plymouth, Florida; Mrs. Inez Gensinger, of Walkerton; Mrs. Norma Gensinger, of LaPorte; and Mrs. Anna Strycker, of North Liberty, were last Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. May Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Noel and children, of Goshen, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Clark. Mr. and Mrs. William Banks and daughter Sandy, of Burlington, lowa, and Mrs. Fred Biggs and daughter, of South Bend, were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Sterling Amm. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Savoie and Randy spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Staub and family, in Elkhart. Mrs. Addie Hanson and Mrs. Leia Newcomer spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Newcomer, in LaPaz. The First Brethren Church will be having Vacation Bible School from June 14 through June 25. Classes for all ages from nursery (ages 2-3) through Junior ages (13). Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Albright, of Ellington. Florida, are visiting in the North Liberty and Walkerton area. Mrs. Ida Kurzhal spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams, in Carmel. Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. James Workman, of Kempton, Indiana, and Mrs. Mary Armstronp. of Lafayette, were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sims. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lauver have moved to their new home in Bremen, Indiana. Mrs. Junior Sims has been a patient in LaPorte Hospital since last week. Mrs. Rose Surface, of Kentucky, is visiting her children and other relatives here. Singspiration at Wesleyan Church, Ardmore, Sunday evening. June 20, beginning at 9:00 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Whitmer, of Avon Park, Florida, called on Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strope Sunday evening. SURPRISE PARTY HELD FOR PARENTS A surprise 40th wedding anniversary party was held in honor of Bert and Bonnie Brodzinski, North Liberty, by their children, Barry and Chris Brodzinski on Saturday, June 5 at the home of their son Barry. Forty-five friends and relatives joined the honored couple wishing them many more happy anniversaries. The Brodzinskis were married on June 2, 1936 and have two sons, Barry and Walter, and five grandchildren. Randy, Kelly, Lori, Sarah and Brad Brozinski. BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 28-JULY 2 The Grace Lutheran Church Bible School will be held from June 28 through July 2. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The theme for this year’s school

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is, “The Lord: The Nation: The People. ’' The closing program will be held on Friday night, July 2, at 7:30 p.m. If transportation is needed, please call 784-2779 or 656-8504. New Books At The Walkerton Public Library The following books have been added to the shelves during May at the Walkerton Public Library . ADULTS The Texans — Time-Life Books The Gershwins — Robert Kimball Baroni — Alfred Harris Murder At The ABA — Isaac Asinov The West End Horror — Nicholas Mcver The Oath — Elie Wiesel The Time Os The Dragon — Dorothy Eden The Final Days — Bob Woodward Family Creative Workshop A Pioneer Workshop — Cole American Crafts Guide — Gousha Publications Battles At Thrush Green — Miss Read Locust Hill — Mary Kirk A Stranger In The Mirror — Sidney Sheldon Stranger At Wildings — Madeleine Brent House Plants Indoors/Outdoors The Deep — Peter Benchley Benjamin Franklin Poor Richard's Almanacs — Richard Saunders Presumed Guilty — Howard Roffman The Woman Said Yes — Mem oirs — Jessamyn West The Document — Irving Wallace Old Fashioned Recipe Book — Carla Emery Climb Every Mountian - Inspirational Song Book — Guideposts

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