The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 November 1978 — Page 10

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - NOVEMBER 9, 1978

^BITUURIK \ JERRY A. HOWEL! JEEEREY A. HOWELL Jem A. Howell. 30. Route 1. Mentone, and his six year old son. Jeffrey Alan Howell, died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday in an airplane crash southwest of Mentone. Ihe plane, shortly after takeoff, only about 500 foot off the ground, sputtered and then went into a nose dive and crashed in a cornfield. They were enroute to Argos. The Federal Aviation Administration from South Bend is investigating the crash. Jerry Alan Howell was born on October lb. 1948. in South Bend, to John L. and Vera Tisdale Howell and he had lived at Mentone for seven months going there from Argos. He married Betty Ulbricht on January 3. 1969, who survives. He was owner and operator of the Mentone Airport and of Howell’s Spraying Service. He was a 1967 graduate of LaVille High School. Mr. Howell held several aviation licenses, Air Frame and Power. Inspection of Aircraft and Private and Commercial Pilot licenses. He attended the First Baptist Church, in Mentone, and was a member of the Congregational Christian Church Conservative, Argos. Surviving along with his wife are a son, James Aaron. 2; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Howell, South Bend; two brothers, David and Larry, both of South Bend; his grandfather. Milo Howell, South Bend; and his grandmother, Mrs. Lulu Tisdale. King's Tree, South Carolina. Jeffrey Alan Howell was born on November 24, 1971. He was a member of the first grade class at Mentone and attended the First Baptist Church. Mentone. Surviving along with his mother and brother are his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ulbricht. of North Liberty; and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Howell. South Bend; his maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Lulu Roush. Services were at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, Mentone, with Rev. Gordon Chitty, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Southlawn Cemetery. South Bend. MINNIE M. BROOKER Mrs. Minnie M. Brooker. 88. of TX) S. Indiana. Walkerton, formerly of Koontz Lake, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday in the LaPorte Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on March 12. 1890. at North Liberty and had lived at Koontz Lake for "1 years. She was married to Alexander ( . Warner, who died on January 15. 1936. In June of 1942. she married Edwin Earl Brooker, who died on May 1”. 1978. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Margaret Amstein. of Portage; two sons. George N. Warner, of Walkerton, and Lt. Col. Ret. Max O. Warner of San Antonio, Texas; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Paul ( rill, of Kewanna, Mrs. Guy Anderson, of Rochester, and Mrs. Mildred Jones, of Culver; a step son. I dwin Bnxiker. Jr., of Wildwood. III.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday. November 9. at the Nusbaum Elkin Funeral Home, Walk erton, with Rev William E. Hughes, pastor of the Walkerton United Methodist ( hurch. official mg. Burial will be in the Wo<xi law n ( emetery. Walkerton. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 7:(X) to 9:00 p.m. Wed nesday and until the services on Ihursdav Mrs. Brooker was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist (hurch, the Walkerton Woman s Community ( lub and the Walker ton Home Demonstration ( lub

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Sales & Service On Farm Irrigation Equipment Locally Owned & Operated By Calvin Swing Let Calvin Swing and the other experts at Specialized Farm Equipment, Inc., help YOU plan a modern, efficient irrigation system for your farm or ranch. Centrally located on U. S. 30 West in Plymouth, phone 936-4846, this reliable firm has been solving the water problems of area growers for many years. Their reputation for quality equipment and dependable service is their best recommendation. Mr. Swing offers the complete and professionally maintained supply of Heinzman and Lockwood products — pumps, pipes, parts and service. He also is happy to announce the addition of Bill Strong, formerly with M. Levett, Inc., to his staff as a project coordinator. This will be a good addition to the firm. This company can furnish you with everything you need, from pumps to pipes. They do the complete job from initial design and construction to regular maintenance. Call the pros today and find out for yourself just how easily YOU can have the convenience and increased profits that only quality irrigation can provide. Specialized Farm Equipment, Inc., is now offering the installation and service of Solar Power Systems. They will install and service these systems throughout a wide area — Marshall, Starke, Fulton and Pulaski counties. Mr. Swing’s customers can be assured that they will receive the same expert, dependable service for the Solar Power Systems that they have always received from this fine company. Call the experts in land irrigation and solar power systems, and live and grow more comfortably, more economically and more profitably.

Down To Earth Sarah Schafer — Owner

If you're like most of the survivors of the "Blizzard of’7B", you are determined to heat the high cost of heating your home in '79. Down To Earth, located at 200 N. Michigan in Plymouth, phone 936-3354, has the answer! They feature a complete line of quality wood-burning stoves with many different models and styles on display. You are sure to find one to fit your needs and your budget. A wood burning stove in your home not only adds an Old World charm, but provides an economical heating source. A wood stove offering high efficiency heating just could be your first step in combatting those horrendous heating bills you pay each winter. Friendly, courteous personnel at Down To Earth will be happy to discuss with you their various styles, models and capacities and which will best suit your needs. Ihe editors of this Consumer Business Guide suggest that now is the time to visit Down To Earth and JAKE that first step toward a warmer, more cheefrul home this winter. Hundt’s Auto Salvage W Locally On wed & Operated By Bob Hundt I* vou re * n need of auto parts, you have two choices: you may either go to a new auto parts house and pay full retail price, or visit the friendly people at Hundt's Auto Salvage, where they have one of the region's largest selections of quality used and rebuilt auto parts available at prices you'll like. Located just off Old U.S. 31 North (sth C Rd.) in Plymouth, phone 935-5424 (after hours 936-2371), they have everything from starters to mufflers, from entire engines to bumpers. For hard to get auto parts, truckers, motorists, garage people and body shops relv heavily on Hundt s Auto Parts good service. 11 they by some chance don't have the part you need, they will locate it for you in short order. If you have a wrecked or junk car you wish to sell, they will give you a good price for the entire wreck or selected parts. I he editors of this Consumer Business Guide urge you to save money on truck or auto parts by relying on Hundt's Auto Parts.

Clark Construction Locally Owned & Operated By Duewaine Clark "Serving The Area Since 1946"

Before you contract to build your new home, at least get a bid from the experts over at Clark ( onstruction, where quality is designed into even house they’ve ever erected. hxated at 22438 Riley in Lakeville, phone 784-8559, this expert contractor specializes in both building to the owner s plans and to his own. With complete design service available, he can custom-design a large or small home, distinctive in beauty and living comfort. < lark ( onstruction also specializes in all types of remodeling, including renovation, room additions, lire damage work, siding, roofing, garages, concrete work and kitchens. On any work subbed out, they are always careful to select only electricians, heating and cooling people and other specialists known as experts in their particular sub-contracting field. < lark ( onstruction has gained a well-deserved reputation lor quality workmanship at working man's rates ( all Duew aine ( lark at ’’B4-8559 to discuss your large or small building or remodeling needs. I he editors of this ( onsumer Business Guide give this fine home builder our complete endorsement.

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