The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 October 1977 — Page 8

OCTOBER 27, 1977 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

WALKERTON Dawn. Scott and Eric Delaney, of Lafayette, spent the week end with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowlton. Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Delaney. Mr. and Mrs. David Knowlton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Knowlton and sons, and Mrs. Dave Drews and sons. Four sisters came Thursday to spend the afternoon with Miss Ethel Bierly. They were Mrs. Florence Truhn. Mrs. Margaret Klutc and Mrs. Thelma Jean Smith, all of New Carlisle, and Mrs. Emma Leah Hellenga, of Three Oaks, Michigan. These sisters became friends of Miss Bierly when she taught school at Hudson lake and before their marriages they were known as the Goodenough sisters because that was their name. Saturday evening the Conservation Club dinner hosts will be Mrs. Helen Tanka and Mrs. Helen Kaleth Election of officers was held Friday evening and the following persons will sene for the coming year: president, Don Dipert; \ice-president, Ruth Brehm; secretary. Florence Stewart; and treasurer. Lucille Dipert. Directors are Charles Shogren. Stan Labne and Dick Dipert.

FOR SALE To Settle Estate Approximately 52 acres in Liberty Township, St. Joseph County, Indiana. Located on southeast corner of intersection of Smilax Road and State Road 4, one mile west of the intersection of State Roads 4 and 23. North Liberty. Indiana. All tillable. No structures. Estate will divide as permitted by law. To be sold at private sale at the Community State Bank. North Liberty, Indiana at 2:00 p m.. Saturday. November 5. 1977 and from day to day thereafter. Terms of sale cash with 10% earnest money deposit to be paid das of sale. Sale subject to the approval of St. Joseph County Probate Court. Personal representatives reserves the right to reject any and all offers. I CHARLES F. ALBRIGHT, EXECUTOR Estate of Frederick C. Albright Public Sale The Estate of Fred (Mac) McNorton will be sold at public auction located at 501 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton, Indiana. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 12:00 NOON Gibson dryer; Servel gas refrigerator; dining room table, 6 chairs and buffet; Muntz TV; black and white portable TV and stand; dehumidifier; 3 metal cabinets; metal wardrobe; Mast electric sewing machine; antique secretary desk; wood arm chair and davenport; Kline upright piano; davenport; 3 overstuffed chairs; antique davenport; small wooden desk; 3 rockers; 30 inch gas range; 2 platform rockerS; corner end table; small stands; 2 small cabinets with glass doors; pedestal knee hole desk; Magnus chord organ; pole lamps; magazine rack; fans; window air conditioner; wall clocks; floor lamps; table lamps; wicker flower stand; wicker sewing stand; child’s card table and chairs; cedar chest; library table; folding table, large oval mirror; metal book shelf; jewelry; trunk; room divider, the Harvard classic set of books; victorola; set of wooden twin beds; 5 chest of drawers; 2 dressers with mirrors; vanity with mirror, full size wooden bed; pair of metal twin size btds, Hollywood style bed; sleds; glider; lawn chairs; garbage can cart; picnic table; and lots of small items Terms: CASH Not Responsible For Accident* Fred (Mac) McNorton Estate ADMINISTRATORS: PAT MCNORTON & KATHLEEN SULUVAN AUCTIONEERS Paul J. Beaver. Culver. 842-2229 Wtlham Beaver. Walkerton. SB6-3591

Mrs. William Bouse. Mrs. Regina Wells, Mrs. Esther Kaufman, all of Walkerton, and Mrs. Rachael Barthel, of LaPorte, went on a senior citizen tour last Tuesday and Wednesday through Brown County. All enjoyed the tour very much and the weather was ideal and the scenery beautiful. Mrs. Bertha Urbin and Mrs. J. C. Milner were in Winamac Friday to visit Mrs. Urbin's sister, Mrs. Anna Allen, and Mrs. Milner visited friends, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hott, who was also a former acquaintance of Mrs. Urbin. A birthday party was held on Wednesday evening of last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. GaryShields and family and the occasion was honoring the birthday of Mrs. Nellie Smith. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Warner Gark, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Zumbaugh and daughter, of Plymouth, Mr. Gary Clark and children and the guest of honor, Mrs. Smith. Ice cream and cake was served. Mr. and Mrs. Acil Hunter and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Seaholm entertained their Mrs. Walter Rupprecht. her husband and son Kent, who came from Midland. Michigan. to spend the week end. Mrs. Noble Sheatsley and Mr. and Mrs. Noble Sheatsley, Jr., of Falls Church. Virginia, went to Louisville, Kentucky over the week end to see Mrs. Sheatsley's greatgranddaughter and visit Mr. and Mrs. Don Sheatsley .

Mrs. Allen Rushton and son Aaron, and Mrs. Ed Klopfenstein were in South Bend on Sunday to visit Mr. George Matz. Mrs. Blanche Rensberger, of Santa Anna, California, was here for a week visiting cousins, Mrs. Fritz Skinner, Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mrs. Homer Martin. On Sunday afternoon she and Mr. and Mrs. Skinner were in LaPorte to visit Mrs. Don Hilgendorf. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Klopfenstein entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson for dinner Saturday evening and this was celebrating Mrs. Johnson's birthday. Mrs. Morris Malstaff, of Union Mills, was a Friday evening visitor with her sister, Miss Ethel Bierly, and on Saturday they went to North Judson to attend the North Judson festival. The following people came last week on different days to wish Mrs. J. C. Milner a happy birthday: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Milner, of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Parsons, of North Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Taie, of South Haven, Michigan; and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wolff. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Reeder, of Arleta, California, were here visiting relatives. On Sunday they were dinner guests of Mrs. Mamie Hahn. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. James Farrer, of Bremen. Mrs. Nellie Smith and Mrs. Nora Hahn called in the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. George Pfeiffer entertained a group of friends at their home on Friday evening with a delicious turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gell Fouts, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Skinner. Mr. and Mrs. Weltha Burnside, Mr. and Mrs. Gaude Grenert, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waldron, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Elder, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pogodzinski, Mrs. Dorothy Walsh, all of Walkerton, and Mrs. Blanche Rensberger, of Santa Anna, California. Mrs. Elsie Cranbert took a trip to Berwyn, Pa., to visit her son, Albert Crambert, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferris, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, were here Sunday to spend the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kuklinski, of Koontz Lake. Marjorie (Dunn) Rook, from Chicago, entertained a group of former classmates at her mother's home (Mrs. Fayette Dunn) on Tuesday, October 18. A lovely luncheon was served, much interesting reminiscing, pictures taken of the group, and a renewal of friendships, bringing up to date family happenings, children episodes, present occupations and interests. Guest attending were Geneva Bettcher, Verice Walz, Ella Nusbaum, Jennie Gillette, Norma Dill, Irma Rasmussen, Rosamund Short, Evelyn Lawrence Esther Shultz and Mitzi Gore. Mr. Leonard Beaty returned home Sunday evening from a two week visit with his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts, and son Bill, of Canoga Park, California. While there he attended the three world series games played at Los Angeles and did some sightseeing. Mrs. Leonard Beaty entertained with a supper Sunday evening in honor of her husband's return from California. Those present were their daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cole and son Rick, and a nephew and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Reeder, of Arleta, California. ia. The same were guests of the Beatys on Monday evening for a rabbit supper in addition were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hostetter in honor of Roy's birthday. The Reeders left later that night for their return trip home to California. "Always do right, this will gratify some people and as tonish the rest.” Mark Twain

JOHNSON TOWNSHIP FARM BUREAU MEETS Mrs. Charles Zila, LaPorte County Pet and Hobby Leader, conducted the election of officers for the Johnson Township Farm Bureau Thursday evening, October 13 at the Community Building. The following officers were elected: Cyde Snodgrass, chairman; Floyd Dipert, vice-chairman; Mrs. Harold Knowlton, treasurer; Mrs. Larry Anderson, secretary; Mrs. Martha Mull, women’s leader; Mrs. Richard Hesters, assistant women’s leader; Mrs. Esther Kaufman, reporter; and Miss Judy Dipert, Pet and Hobby leader. Mrs. Knowlton, assistant women’s leader, gave the devotions. Mr. Dipert, chairman, presided at the business meeting and reported on the County board meeting, stating membership dues are now $20.00. He quoted prices on the fruit and juices that will be available again this year. Women's leader and pet and hobby meeting will be October 17 at the Farm Bureau Insurance meeting room and the District meeting October 31 at Francesfilie. Mr. and Mrs. Dipert, Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton and Mrs. Charles Daube were appointed on the membership drive. Miss Penny Zila was a guest. The November meeting will be a turkey supper with Mrs. Daube, Mrs Kaufman and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hesters on the committee. Attendance awards were received by Russell Burch and Mrs. Kaufman. Refreshments were served bv the Kenneth Johnsons, Walter Johnsons and Ginton Bowers. Use our Classified Ads!

ESTATE PUBLIC AUCTION Due to the death of my mother we will sell the following personal property at 401 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana. Watch for Signs. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 11:00 A.M. AUCTIONEERS NOTE — Immaculate household. FEATURE ITEMS — Penn. House solid cherry tea cart; Penn. House solid cherry hutch with bowed windows — beautiful. HOUSEHOLD — Zenith console record player; a lot of records; 50,000 BLU gas stove; oil stove; small Dearhorn gas space heater; Coldspot dehumidifier steam irons; H.D. rug shampooer; elec. Cosco stand; Faberware broiler with rotisserie; elec, heater; 2 elec, fans; window fan; formica serving cart; formica table; 5 shelf metal cabinet; rd. formica table; gn. vel. flowered pattern davenport; overstuffed chair; overstuffed recliner; overstuffed platform rocker; Duncan Phyfe table and 4 chairs and 4 leaves, extends to 10 ft.; 2 chair gliders; love seat glider; sm. chest of drawers; wooden cabinet; several wall shelves; chiming elec, clock; elec, wall clock; 2 sets bone china dishes; elec, kerosene lamp; floor and table lamps; Avon bottles; 30 rd. beveled mirror) flower pot; floor lamp; 2 ft. sq. marble top; pair Godey prints; 2 needle point pictures; spice set; ironing board; cannister set; large insulated picnic bucket; 12 qt. canner; pots and pans; hamper; cartons new fruit jars; lantern; odds and ends. GARAGE & YARD EQUIPMENT — 22 ft. wooden extension ladder; galvanized pipe; 2-7’ 54 x 14 snow tires; snow shovels; rakes and garden tools; 6 ft. step ladder; garden carts; 3 h.p. elec, lawn mower; garden hose & reel; pruning shears; 3 ft. alum, step ladder. ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS ITEMS — Japanese cocsena; French opeline glass; Roseville; beautiful china vase; blown amethyst vase; Copeland English china; grasshopper Phoenix vase; silver luster plate; unusual black plate; well custard cup; milk glass; card set; wooden hall tree; lot of silver pieces; silver coffee pot; handpainted dishes; kerosene lamp; 3x5 hooked rug; porcelain potty; compode; tin type pictures; blue green crackle vase; yelloware crock; wooden picnic baskets; etched glass; milk glass Avon; berry dishes. Estate of Jacie L. Radmacher DR. L. F. RADMACHER, EXECUTOR Term*: CASH Lunch Served Not Responsible For Accident* COSTELLO BROS — AUCTIONEERS R R. 2. Plymouth, Indiana 46563, Phone 784 3442

LINCOLN TOWNSHIP HOMEMAKERS MEET The Lincoln Township Homemaker’s Gub met at the clubhouse Tuesday, October 4. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Mayotte Arseneau. Roll call was answered by “A surprise deed done my me.” Twenty-four members were present with one guest, little Angie Ruby. It was voted to give to a memorial for our former member, Mrs. Hazel Barden, to the United Methodist Church. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read an approved. Mrs. Guttman gave us something on cultural arts. Cards were sent to Nellie Verkier Marie Stahly and Mamie Mackin. An invivtation from Johnson Township Home Economics club was read. The dinner is at 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday. October 19. Twenty members said they would go. There will be no cancer sewing this month. The cancer tea in South Bend will be October 19. Six members, Mrs. Helen Decker, Mrs. Nedra Smith, Mrs. Dorothy Knowlton. Mrs. Hazel Schultz Mrs. Bertha Daube and Mrs. Martha Mull attended the Christmas workshop and baked goods contest at the fair grounds the previous Wednesday. There were many beautiful articles handmade and some delicious baked goods, which were later sold after the judging. Nedra Smith won ribbons on her cookies and zucchini bread. Etta Mae Milner, Helen Pogodzinski and Nellie Pfeiffer were on the committee. They served delicious cake and tea and coffee. Bingo was played. Ann Jackson, Hazel Schultz and Naomi Keeling are on the committee for November.