The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 3, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 June 1977 — Page 4

JUNE 23, 1977 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

LET FREEDOM RING Bells will ring for freedom during the Fourth of July celebration at Walkerton's Place Park. The ringing of the bells throughout this entire country will again be heard to celebrate the birthday of these United States. What started out as a small scale idea, has now spread to national participation. Through the years, the sound of bells has been the sound of freedom. It still is, but for a while some of the meaning went out of our Fourth of July celebrations. It may have been because guns and firecrackers were a reminder of wars. But the sound of bells has no such association for they are the sound of freedom, a plea for peace. The ringing of the bells originated nationwide in 1962 in Connecticut through a local radio station there which urged that everyone, everywhere, ring bells to celebrate our country’s birthday. The response was tremendous with hundreds of patriotic organizations willing to participate. The late President Kennedy endorsed it. "Bells,” he said, "mark significant events in man's lives. Birth and death, summon the community to take note of things which affect the life and destiny of its

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS SYMBOL Centuries ago, while North America was a vast wilderness, the eagle was esteemed in many parts of the world as a symbol of power, courage and freedom. Rulers displayed this bird as an emblem of authority and unity. In tribute to the judgment of the Founding Fathers, a variation of this eagle figure was adopted by the American Historic and Cultural Society as the insignia of its continuing program to Honor America. The characteristic emblem, containing the nation’s colors, is an eagle in red and white profiled against a bell-shaped blue background dotted with 1 3 white stars representing the original American colonies, and all encircled in a ring of 50 gold stars.

Celebrate Food With A Barbecue

Food is a celebration to Della Reese, and one of her favorite ways to share the full enjoyment of good food is with a barbecue. The popular singer, nightclub performer and television personality is as much of an entertainer off-stage as onstage. For her own relaxed style of at-home entertaining, Della prefers the casual atmosphere of outdoor cooking, because it involves family members and friends in the fun and creativity of cooking. Della recently demonstrated her own barbecuing savvy during a visit to the Kraft Kitchens, where she worked with the Home Economists on new recipes for this sum mer's barbecuing season. Among her favorite barbecue recipes is a home garden variety of fresh vegetable ka bobs Zucchini, mushrooms, dill pickles and small whole onions are arranged on skew ers, brushed with hickory flavored barbecue sauce and grilled outdoors or broiled indoors Vegetable kabobs ! can be a light summer entree or served as a sidedish with grilled meat For heartier fare, meat and vegetables can be alternated on the same skewer, as in Barbecued Beef Kabobs, pro vided cooking times for ingre dien Is are the same For a more robust "cookout” fla vor, the ingredients can be marinated in barbecue sauce

people. The Liberty Bell rang to tell the world of the birth of a new country's freedom . . . when bells ring on the Fourth of July, think back on those who lived and died to make our country free and make it greater." Every bell that rings on Independence Day is a spiritual descendant of the Liberty Bell, and every bell ringer should know a little of its history. There is no proof that a bell was rung July 4, 1976, but it did the following Monday, July 8, to call the people to hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence. And for a quitter of a century before that, the Liberty Bell had been heard in Philadelphia. The Liberty Bell was ordered from England in 1751 with a portion of Biblical passage engraved upon it: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof.” (Leviticus XXV: 10). Upon being tested, it cracked but was twice recast. Weighing a ton, it was small compared to Big Ben which weighed thirteen times as much. But it was large enough to annoy some townspeople who thought it to be too loud and too large as to be dangerous. The bell must have sounded to call the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. John Adams stated, "The second of July, 1776, will be the most mem-

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before grilling. Barbecue Beef Kabobs Green peppers, cut into squares Carrots, cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces Beef sirloin, cut into 1 -inch cubes Fresh mushroom caps Kraft barbecue sauce Parboil green pepper for 3 minutes and carrots 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Alternate meat and vegetables on skewers.

orable epoch in the history of America. lam apt to believe that it will be celebrated by successive generations as the great anniversary festival.” But he was two days early and it was not until July 4th, that the whole Declaration of Independence was adopted in the form in which we know it today. On the following Monday, the Liberty Bell rang to summon the people to hear the reading of the Declaration. Bells rang all day and almost all the night. By the end of the Revolutionary War when the Liberty Bell rang once again, the custom of celebrating the Fourth of July had spread through the land. This year, the Fourth of July will fall on a Monday. If each one of us took the trouble to find a bell, however small; to ring it; to explain to our children why we rang it; to read a paragraph or two from the Declaration itself, what would happen? Nothing visible, certainly. And yet, each one of us would have done something of deep significance. It would be an affirmation, a symbol, to use Lincoln’s words, "that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not pearish from the earth.” So — Happy Birthday, United States of America. On this, your 201st anniversary, let the bell&ring out in every city, town and hamlet in the land, and let us resolve, from this day forward, to guard our precious heritage with the courage and determination of our forefathers. Let Freedom Ring, loud and clear, as we join together in the ringing of the bells. The ringing of the bells will be sponsored by Orville Easterday Unit 189, American Legion Auxiliary and its Junior members and they ask that any individual or club participate by bringing a bell, old or new; cowbell, sleighbell, or whatever is available, to the mounted bell near the refreshment stand at Place Park at 1:00 p.m, to ring along with the community church bell which will all ring for freedom. The large mounted bell is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Smith and is from the former old Hill Grove School. The Smiths have been most gracious in loaning the bell each year for this event and is greatly appreciated. In the song, "America,” written

' Broil 15 to 20 minutes or to desired doneness, turning and brushing with barbecue sauce. OUTDOORS: Grill over hot coals (coals will be glowing) 10 to 15 minutes or to । desired doneness, turning and brushing with barbecue sauce. For a free booklet of more new barbecue recipes, send your name, address and zipcode to: Kraft Barbecue Sauce Recipes, P. O. Box 4833, Dept. A., Chicago, IL 60607.

by the Rev. Samuel French Smith, and first publicly sung in Boston on July 4, 1832, the last three words of the first stanza are: "Let Freedom Ring.” Through the years, the sound of bells had been the sound of freedom. EXPERT SWINE JUDGES SCHOOL JULY 8 The 85th Annual Expert Swine Judge's School will be held Friday, July 8 at the Purdue University Livestock Pavilion, a mile north of West Lafayette, on County Farm Road. The school, sponsored by Purdue’s Animal Sciences Department and the Indiana Expert Swine Judges Association, will begin at 9:15 a.m. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. Five classes of various breeds, including one culling class, will be paced and discussed. The carcass class, first to be evaluated, will be slaughtered and discussed during the afternoon program at the Meats Laboratory in Smith Hall on the Purdue campus. The Expert Swine Judges School is opon to all persons interested in swine production including purebred and commercial swine producers and 4-H and FFA members.

PUBLIC AUCTION Due to ill health, we are moving out of state and will sell the following personal property located 7 miles southeast of LaPorte, Indiana, on St. Rd. 4; or 4 miles west of Fish Lake, Indiana, on St. Rd. 4. Watch for signs. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 10:30 A.M. AUCTIONEER'S NOTE: Mr. Johnson is an engineer and a very precise individual having an excellent line of good clean merchandise. He has run a blacksmith shop for some time. This sale could all be feature items. Many items found in a well managed shop and home not listed. FEATURE ITEMS: Lincoln welder 250/300 amp portable pipeliner; deluxe Clausing 36” cutting lathe; deluxe Brickwede dining set, 6 chairs, large table, china cabinet of solid wood. • • 2 SALE RINGS • • — 17 CATTLE — Purebred registered Polled Shorthorn bull, B. F. Normal Leader, very gentle, make excellent herd bull. Out of Michigan State University stock. 16 head registered Shorthorn and mixed cows and calves, 250-1300 pounds, all gentle and halter broke. SHOP TOOLS & FARM EQPT. H.D. industrial grinder; Craftsman drill press; H.D. welding benches; vises; 6” bench grinder; heavy duty 7” vise; air compressor; cutting torch complete with tanks; large assortment of welding rods; blacksmith ring former; cement mixer; portable buzz saw, 30” blade with rip cutting table; oversized grindstone, 4 pt. wheel with stand; Int. Super C, used very little; small 75 bu. manure spreader; Int. 2-14 plow, fast hitch; Int. 7’ mower, fast hitch; 7’ disc; John Deere 299 planter; 26’ Mayrath elevator, 18” wide; 8” hammermill; 2 Ariens, 7 h.p. mowers; 21” mower; David Bradley 7 h.p. with fertilizer, snow blade and cult attachments; 6x4 utility trailer; large assortment welding iron and tubing; all kinds of new roller chain; 8 drawer filing cabinet; small hand tools; portable manure and stump drag with winch; 6 drawer workbenches; bean thresher; C-clamps; large and small drill bits and reamers; V-pulleys and belts, gear boxes and bearings; pile of lumber, 2x4’s, 6xß’s. CAR. BOAT, CAMPER: 1967 LTD, low mileage, good rubber, vinyle top, air, p.s., clean; 12 ft. aluminum boat; 7‘/j h.p. Johnson motor; 10' fold-down camper. HOUSEHOLD: 2 redwood picnic tables; 6 piece wrought iron patio set; maple table and 4 chairs; console Magnavox AM-FM radio stereo; Magnavox 21” color TV; Hotpoint 16’ chest freezer, contents, meat, etc.; Sears 800 auto, washer and dryer; Maytag wringer; 4 upholstered chairs; glass top coffee table; 2 twin beds; fancy upholstered headboards; kneehoie desk; several dressers; several small storage tables; refrigerator; several sets fancy dishes; milk glass party dishes; excellent wood ice box; 10 gal. fish aquarium, complete; Kirby vacuum with attachments; wooden plant stand; lot floor and table lamps; pictures; candle scenes; mirrors; grapefruit and fig tree; lot of bedding; 6'B" x 32” louvered door; sewing material; 3-pc. bedroom set. light oak; yard ornaments; round umbrella table and chairs. ANTIQUES: Onion plow; wicker fern stand; kerosene lantern; sm. fancy sold maple table; iron kettle; Singer treadle sewing machine; chair with bowed seat; stand table; coffee table; dresser; wicker baskets; picture frames; 2 plant bottom chairs; crock; straight back rung chair. Terms: CASH Not Responsible For Accidents Lunch Served I Mr. & Mrs. Alden (Al) Johnson Auctioneers: Costello Bros., Rt. 2, Plymouth, Phone 784-3442

NOTICE The Walkerton Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 2 for the holiday. A great gift • — Ihe independent’!

[a i *♦♦<*»»** WORDS OF FREEDOM i Rebuffed, but always persevering; self-reproached, but ever regaining faith; undaunted, tenacious, the ' heart of man labors towards immea- ’ surably distant goals. Discouraged ■ not by difficulties without, or the : anguish of ages within, the heart listens to a secret voice that whis--1 pen: ‘Be not dismayed; in the future lies the promised land’.” -Helen Keller