The Independent-News, Volume 112, Number 51, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 21 May 1987 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MAY 21, 1987

I EDITORIALS I

•» •>• »,, .^. ,* • ■'•^'?MvSXv>fcv.v^ THEY GAVE FOR US Memorial Day is upon us and as often is the case, the real meaning of the holiday seems to get pushed into the background and forgotten. We can only be thankful that those who gave so much for us did not push the peace and future of our country in the background and forget about it. Memorial Day is the one day set aside to honor the many who have made the supreme sacrifice, the many who marched away to wars not wanting to leave their families and friends any more than the rest, but who were willing to fight for what they believed in. So many never marched home again. As long as we have been a nation, some 200 plus years now, there have always been those willing to actually lay down their lives so our country could remain free and enjoy the prosperity and peace we so much enjoy. It is true many were not volunteers in the true sense of the word, but they were willing to accept the challenge to preserve what our forefathers have fought for over 200 years, peace and freedom in our own land, goverened by our own people. 1 hroughout history there have always been wars . . . maybe not always by that name, some involving just a couple of countries and some involving most of the world. Today is no different . . . there are still wars and battles being waged all around the globe. Some reach closer to home than we would like to believe and our troops are still busy and active around the world in a mission of peace. The danger still exists as was so vividly brought to attention last weekend with another incident that cost American lives in foreign parts of the world. Even though we are not at war, this isn’t going to take away the suffering and pain the families of those lost seamen will feel now and for many years. Their sons, husbands and fathers gave their lives in trying to preserve what they felt was right. Over this coming weekend, we, as free Americans, should pause a moment and remember those who have made this sacrifice so we can be here today. Services are held nationwide, usually under the guidance of veterans groups, strongly supported by those who have served as Memorial Day has a special meaning to them. Many were with those who didn’t return. Many still carry the scars of war even thought they were able to return home while their comrades were not that fortunate. The work these veterans groups do, at this time of the year and all year round, only further points out the type of people we are remembering on this holiday. Despite a busy schedule, a fun-filled weekend, or whatever, take a little time to reflect back and remember what is really responsible for our living the life we enjoy today, a life of freedom and safety. This is the real meaning of Memorial Day . . . 1987 or any other year. i -^L WHEN...

1982 On Friday, May 21, at 12:30 p m., in the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, the Senior Class of John Glenn High School, along with their sponsors and principals, will be the honored guests at a luncheon. This luncheon will carry a 30-year tradition begun by the North Liberty United Methodist Women during the presidency of Mrs. Evely Harbaugh. The United Methodist Church fifth and sixth grade Sunday School Class is sponsoring a kite flying contest, at the church, on Sunday, May 16. The event will begin at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the contest. A free class on budgeting will be held on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Building in conjunction with the Tri Kappa Community Casses. The budgeting class will be presented by the Purdue Extension Office, South Bend. 1972 The John Glenn golf team broke Bremen's six-year winning streak by a norrow margin Friday afternoon at the Swan Lake Golf Course. The John Glenn team won the county meet. Members of the winning team were Doug Koehler, Steve Koehler, Brad Schmeltz and Randy Zartman. John Hostrawser, Michigan City, has been appointed as head football coach al John Glenn High School for the 1972-73 season. He will assume his duties on August IS when football officially begins.

The Zeta Pi Chapter of Tri Kappa will be having a Mother-Daughter Tea for the girls of the senior class at North Liberty High School on May 19, at the high school cafeteria. At the market smoked picnic hams were selling for 49 cents a pound; beef shanks at 59 cents a pound; football minced ham at SI. 19 a pound; cole slaw at 39 cents a pound; an 18 ounce jar of peanut butter for 49 cents; eight six-ounce cans of frozen lemonade for $1.00; Mother’s Day cakes ranged from $1.89 to $2.49; pecan rolls, duster of 6 for 75 cents; carrots at 9 cents a pound; mushrooms at 89 cents a pound; and three pints of cherry tomatoes for SI.OO. 1952 Six acts of big time vaudeville and night club have been booked for the annaul Chamber of Commerce Ladies Night at the high school gymnasium next Thursday evening, May 8, according to Glenn Trost, general chairman of the event. The entertainment to be furnished by Trans American Management, Inc., of Chicago, according to Arthur Shirley, who is in charge of that feature of the party. It is once again time to think of the Veterans of the Spanish American War and all wars since, who fought and are still fighting to make America a free country in which to live. So let’s show our generosity this weekend and buy a carnation. The Red Cross Blood Mobile unit, which comes from Fort

Wayne, will be here on Friday of this week and will take up headquarters at the Town Gub from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. through the cooperation of the Legion Auxiliary, which is sponsoring its appearance here. The Red Cross unit hopes to get 150 pints of blood to be used for military use only. 1942 Music lovers of this community will be especially interested in the announcement that the South Bend Symphony Orchestra will give a concert next Monday evening, May 4, at 8:15 p.m., in the University of Notre Dame Gymnasium and Miss Helen Jepson, sporano and star of grand opera, concert and radio, will appear as soloist. Voters in Indiana will go to the polls next Tuesday to select candidates for the fall election. Four days have been designated over all America as Sugar Registration Days when every family will send its representatives to the designated rationing headquarters for its district to be registered for sugar. The registration in North Liberty will be in charge of Principal J. W. Gentry, while in Walkerton, Principal Guy Sharp will be in charge. The last contract for the remaining 441 trailers to be erected in Walkerton, was let this week to the Hagerman Construction Co., of Ft. Wayne, who built the four dormitories in Walkerton this last year. 1937 Sunday will be Mother’s Day . . . a day established in honor of motherhood where ever it is found . . . A day when dutiful sons and daughters will make a special effort to bring joy and happiness to Mother ... to do the things she likes ... to give her gifts of love and affection ... in short, to make her realize as never before that she is the grandest woman in all the world . . . your Mother. Most Worthy Grand Master Thomas J. Wilson, of the state of Indiana, and his corps of Grand Officers, will be guests of Walkerton Lodge No. 619, F. & A.M., next Friday evening, May 14, to dedicate the new Masonic temple recently completed. Arrangements for the dedication have been in process of formation for several weeks by Dr. Walter M. Denaut, Worshipful Master of the Walkerton Lodge and an effort has been made to set the date when all state grand officers could be present to have a part in the ceremonies. The final curtain for the school activities of the Senior Gass, with the exception of the Alumni Banquet, will be rung down tonight when members of the class receive their diplomas at the hands of Robert Corle, township trustee and treasurer of the school board. The exercises will be held in the school gymansium commencing at eight o'clock, and will be presided over by Supt. B. A. Sweigart. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “Keep Publishing” 1 was so surprised to see one of my news items published in Sunday, May 10 South Bend Tribune, that told all about the small town weekly newspapers in this area. This really brought back memories to me of when I wrote the Strington news for the North Liberty News back in the 50’s and 60’s. 1 also looked forward to reading the local news each week along with the Pine Creek, Maple Grove, Star, Sumption Prairie and Yellow Bank news. 1 have an old paper published June 18, 1898. It has the Lakeville News, Mill Creek and Island News. It states the Island Church needs painting badly. Can anyone tell me where that church was located? So many of our friends live away and they look forward to reading my news, so they tell me, that’s why I still send my news items in as I know so many friends look

forward to getting “The Indepen-dent-News’’ each week. So please, keep publishing our little newspaper, that we all enjoy so much. Gladys Sheneman BIBLE SCHOOL SET AT NORTH LIBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST North Liberty Church of Christ will have Vacation Bible School June 8 -12, 9:00 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. each day. Ages three to 6th grade are invited. The theme is “Hallelujah! Jesus Is King!’’ Wilda Henry is director. The program will be Friday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m. Transportation will be furn-ished-call 656-4632. June 7-11, 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. each evening, will be Teen Bible Time for 7th grade through college age. There will be a campfire, singing and refreshments each evening. Grades 7- 9 will be taught by Lisa Kobold on “Living For Jesus" and grades 10 - College will be taught by Charles Richmond on “The Bride Os Christ”. Vernon Lehman, a Bible College student, will present the missionary lesson each day for both groups on South Africa. METHODISTS ENJOY MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET The United Methodist Church held their Mother-Daughter Banquet May 14th at the Presbyterian Church. The ladies were served family style a delicious swiss steak dinner wtih 100 mothers and daughters present. The tables were beautifully decorated with baskets of paper spring flowers which were given to the guests. Also at each place setting were colorful crocheted hats for everyone made by Mrs. Basil Curl, chairman of decorations, Mrs. Albert Huhnke and Mrs. John Northam. The dinner prayer was given by Mrs. Jim Haney after which ushers, Mrs. Gara Cole, Mrs. John Wathen, Mrs. Gale Sherland and Mrs. Curl escorted each family group to the fellowship hall to the tables. Mrs. Goldie Skinner led the way with her family group of 13. After returning to the sanctuary for the program, Mrs. Jim Brown gave a tribute to the mothers titled “Why God Made Mothers”. A special membership pin and certificate were awarded to two special ladies, Mrs. Verl Wathen and Mrs. Velma Stahly, by Mrs. Ray Chapman, president of the United Methodist Women. The Junior Choir of the United Methodist Church, under the direction of Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst, sang several delightful songs. They ended with a special exercise song that involved everyone entitled “If You Really Love Jesus, Stand”. Mrs. Chapman introduced Mrs. Walter Fretz, of Warsaw, who spoke and displayed many fascinating large, exotic decorated eggs done by herself. A surprise was inside each one. Bible stories and scripture went along with her story. A unique talent to spread the word of God. The enjoyable evening closed with prayer by Mrs. Gara Cole. “SERVE THE LORD” IS THEME OF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL “Serve The Lord” is the theme of Vacation Bible School at St. John’s Lutheran Church, at Pine and Riley Roads, North Liberty. The community is invited to attend the classes for three year olds through 6th grade on June 8, 10, 12, 15, 17 and 19. Vacation Bible School is in session from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on those days. The director of the program, Ruth Finch, said that she is looking forward to an exciting time. We will have fun learning to "Serve The Lord” through servanthood; there will be crafts, singing and recreation with snack time.

Registration for Vacation Bible School is now. Call 656-3345 or 656-4744 to register. William and Lana (Waldron) Jennings, of Bremen, are the proud parents of twins, bom on May 15, at LaPorte Hospital. Brian Matthew weighed in at four pounds and 14 ounces and Sarah Elizabeth weighed in at five pounds. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Jennings, of lonia, Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waldron, Jr., of Walkerton. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waldron, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wallace, of Walkerton. PLAN REVIVAL FOR KOONTZ LAKE CHURCH The Koontz Lake Missionary Church is sponsoring a revival with Evangelist Jack French. Rev. French resides in Yale, Michigan. He graduated from Kersley High School in Flint. Michigan, Bethel College, Asbury Theological Seminary. School of Portugese and Orientation, and Central Michigan University. Rev. French and his wife Joan have two children, John, Jr., and Janiece, who has a one year old son. Rev. French is an ordained minister with the Missionary Church at Fort Wayne. The revival begins Sunday, May 31, at 9:45 a.m. and continues Sunday night through Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. The Koontz Lake Missionary Church is located four miles south of Walkerton, on Highway 23. A free will offering will be taken at each service. MORRIS CEMETERY MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 26 An important meeting of the Morris Cemetery Association, Inc. will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 7:30 p.m. Anyone interested in the Morris Cemetery, please attend, U. S. 6 East. ANCILLA TO OFFER LOTUS CLASSES LOTUS 1-2-3 will be offered as a non-credit course meeting for five evenings, June 10, 15, 17, 22 and 24, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. Hands-on computer experience will allow the student to create electronic spreadsheets and make graphs using the popular LOTUS software package. For more information and to register, please call Ancilla College, 936-8898. SERVICE NOTES ARMY & AIR FORCE HOME TOWN NEWS — Air Force Reserve Airman Ist Gass Steven A. Whickcar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Whickcar of Rural Route 3, Walkerton, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. He is a 1983 graduate of OregonDavis High School. Cpl. Troy Dillon, C Company 2-151st Infantry Unit, Army National Guard, has been selected to be on the 9-man Reaction Force Team. Dillon will receive special training in civil emergencies at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. The Reaction Force is to be used as the No. 1 unit in Northern Indiana in case of an emergency. Company C, Plymouth, was recently honored by the Governor for its excellence in training and mobilization capabilities. Dillon is a resident of North Liberty. Our classifieds start at $1.50! Every year, foreign visitor* spend about sl4 billion in the U.S.