The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 September 1976 — Page 7

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Miss Sharon Lou Green became the bride of Gregory Dean Zellers during a one o’clock wedding ceremony on Saturday, August 28 in the Old Time Religion Tabernacle Church, Plymouth, with Rev. W.D. Mangun officiating. A reception followed in the home of Wayne Smith. Teegarden. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Green. 1202 Ohio Street. Walkerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Damon Nichols. 63119 State Road 23. North Liberty. The bride attended John Glenn High School and the groom is a graduate of North Liberty High School.

Fatn^ Features A Special Series from Sperry New Holland Farm Horses Played Key Role Throughout Military History

The important role of agri culture during times the na Hon was required to take up arms is well documented throughout American history From the War of Indepen dence to worldwide struggles, U S agriculture rose time after lime to the challenge of producing tremendous amounts of food and filler Hut likely a lesser known area in which farming played yet another role has been the supply of horses for the military Even in World War I, the horse was still a primary factor in military campaigns The conscription of farm horses to supply Colonial efforts in the Revolution was as important as the many farmers who took up arms in the American cause In the Civil War. the value of horses was dramatically displayed Francia Moms, a farmer from New York, wrote “As events succeeded each other, and a few battles took place, it became painfully avi-

Matron of honor was Mrs. Debbie Hardesty, Walkerton, sister of the bride and Miss Sherri Zellers, North Liberty, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. Tracy Smith, Teegarden, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Denise Nichols, sister of the groom, presided at the guest book. Glenn hardesty, brother-in-law of the bride, attended as best man. Kirby Zellers, cousin of the groom, groomsman. Roger Spier. Jr.. Walkerton, nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. Smart Shoppers Read "The Independent!”

dent that mounted soldiers were necessary and in formidable numbers It was ihen that Ihe loyal men of the north were deeply mortified at the discovery that they pos sessed neither horses nor rid ers worthy of sustaining the glory of a legitimate cavalry

service loiter, many farmers and horse breeders participated in a program before World V* ar I to supply cavalry and light artillery mounts for the American soldier Already, automobiles and trucks were being used on farms and interest in horses for agriculture was largely confined to the larger draft animals But the military needed lighter, more mobile mounts Beginning in 1913. _° ut standing stallions of Thor oughbred. American Saddle. Slandardbred and Morgan breeds were located by the government in such stales as Vermont. New Hampshire.

ENGAGED A Wfck JW Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Komon, Barley Road. Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Janet Lynne Myers, to Bobby Edward Stone, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stone, route 1, Grovertown. The bride-elect is a senior at John Glenn High School. The prospective groom is employed by Truckstops of America, Grovertown. A wedding date of July 16 has been chosen. DRIFT-BREAKERS MEET The Drift-Breakers met to learn a little about the running of their sleds at Gene's Sunoco, North Liberty, Saturday. September 11 at 7:30 p.m. It was interesting to learn that some advance checking can help you enjoy your outing. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. . Bob Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Don Stahley. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Orcutt. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sailer and Mrs. Juanita ’ Manuel. Fun was had by all. For those who enjoy riding our trails we will be having a clean trail day on Sunday. September 19 beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Buck s Woods. Bring your own picnic ’ lunch. We need all the help we can get. Join the fun. Gift Giving Idea — Send The “Independent-News”.

Virginia, West Virginia. Kentucky and Tennessee In the remount program, farmers bred the stallions to their mares which met certain requirements. By 1917, the program provided 174 colts with quality, stamina and endurance conforming to cavalry and light artillery use A side product of the program was a belter type of animal for farm work, 100 As one farmer explained, two horses, after first serving as hunters, were used as leaders in a farm team and went on to wear out three pairs of wheel ers working behind them With the increasing de velopment of mechanized equipment for farming, the role of the horse steadily de dined on the farm But many an American farm horse has occupied a permanent position of vital service in behalf of the country. not only in peaceful agri cultural endeavors, but in tunes of armed conflict, too.

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — SPETEMBER 16, 1976

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Kathrina E. Erickson and Michael J. Fitzgerald have planned a November 27 wedding at the United Methodist Church. Walkerton. Kathrina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Erickson. 329 Black Oak Drive. Trail Creek. Michigan City. Indiana. She is a 1975 graduate of Rogers High School and she is employed at Colonial Bakery. Michael is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Fitzgerald. 127 Shamrock Street. Walkerton. He is a 1972 graduate of John Glenn High School and is employed at Walkerton Tool & Die. MONDAY IS FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE Monday, September 20, is the final day to register to vote for the upcoming election in November. Registration is for those who have transferred into the area and for

KNOW YOUR INDIANA TREES? The leaves should give this tree away Long and compound with 13 to 23 leaflets, the leaves are arranged alternately on stout twigs Buds are short, broad and fuzzy The pith, or center of the twig, is honeyc (imbed I his trees bark is dark chocolate color, with ridges which crisscross The rough surfaced nut enclosed in a husk that dries not split open easily houses a tempting kernel I ur niture and gunstock are made from its wood Extension foresters at Purdue University remind us that the wood of this tree is valued highly CLBAK TANWLU ihew teller* •<*’" Chp and Save for Iree Identitx ation A Learning al Leisure Senes of the Cooperative Extension Service

anyone who will be 18 before November. Places to register include the Lincoln Township Trustee. Lloyd Stephenson. 300 Illinois Street. Walkerton; Claude E. Houser. ’’OS Van Buren Street. Walkerton; and for Liberty Township at the trustee’s. Dale J. Nelson, 64595 State Road 23. North Liberty.