The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 July 1988 — Page 9

Happiness Is THANKING FATHER LETKO FOR HIS 41 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH AND SCHOOL ST. PATRICK’S WOMEN’S CLUB Congratulations T-BALL CUBS ON YOUR 2ND PLACE FINISH YOU DID A GREAT JOB! Alan Holland Ross Holland Ryan Holland Stacy Walter Alissa Fuentes Timmy Jackson Travis Green Ben Rans Derrick O’Dell Kyle O’Dell Jerry Brenneman Cory Givens Andy Schmeltz Jason Fraschetti Jerry Seagraves WE RE PROUD OF YOU! 3 WINS, 2 LOSSES & 1 TIE Happy Sweet 16th Birthday ANGI Love, K & 0 Congratulations FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP T-BALL (GREEN TEAM) YOU DID A GREAT JOB! YOU SHOWED GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP AND GREAT TEAM EFFORT IN MY EYE S YOU'RE STILL THE BEST Tim Danny Steve Michella Danny Chad Jimmy Jennifer James Brian Gerry

' 7 Jr? '***■* T i'Ssa -7 I /•. < ‘ BL x C / ’ Welcome To Our Home JARED ANDREW EGGER WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 DON’T WORRY DAD & MOM WE’LL TEACH HIM EVERYTHING WE KNOW! Love, BOBBY & BRANDON THANK YOU KAREN & DAN HOLMES PAUL LARSEN FOR COACHING THE GREEN T-BALL TEAM THE SALYERS Happiness Is HAVING THE TWINS ARRIVE ALL SAFE AND SOUND WITH MOMMIE DOING FINE Welcome To Our World LITTLE ONES RANDY AND RENEE Love You All Very Much GRAMMY Happiness Is AMERICAN FAMILY T-BALL TAKING FIRST PLACE IN THE TOURNEY Congratulations AND THANKS FOR THE TIME & HELP TO COACHES Glenn Platz Bobby Litteral, Jr. Chris Schmitt THANKS TO Chris Irwin FOR SPONSORING US THANKS From AMERICAN FAMILY KIDS P.S. THANKS TERRI FOR KEEPING SCORE

Happiness Is HAVING A GREAT SISTER Happy “41” Birthday (GERRI RUBY) Love, SIS Congratulations BRYAN AND THE SOX TEAM ON BEING T-BALL CHAMPS Love, AUNT TAMMY UNCLE RANDI & BOYS Happiness Is A Big Congratulations TO THE AMERICAN FAMILY INS. T-BALL TEAM FOR WINNING IST PLACE IN THE TOURNEY Glenn Platz HELPERS Bob Litteral Kris & Teri PLAYERS Bobby Litteral Marcus Houser Jason Platz Sam Spencer Brandon Liggett Ryan Fair Brian Gensinger Amy & Danny Schwitzer With Love, GRANDPA & GRANDMA WILLIAMS Happiness Is WELCOMING TO OUR WORLD RANDY AND RENEE SHEAKS Congratulations JUNE AND RANDY AND BIG SISTER MICHELLE Love, GLENN, KAREN, JESSICA AND JASON

JULY 28, 1988 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS —

Happiness Is HAVING A GREAT BUNCH OF PARENTS GRANDPARENTS AUNTS UNCLES AND FRIENDS WHO CAME AND SUPPORTED OUR T-BALL TEAM THANKS TO ALL GLENN & KAREN Happiness Is AMERICAN FAMILY T-BALL WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE TOURNEY Bobby Litteral Amy Schwitzer Danny Schwitzer Jason Platz Bryan Gensinger Ryan Fair Brandon Liggett Marcus Houser Erin Annis Sam Spencer YOU DID US PROUD YOUR COACHES VERN E. BETZ Vern E. Betz, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Walkerton, passed away on Saturday, July 23, at his home. He was born on February 23. 1914, in North Liberty to Calvin and Cora Betz. He married the former June Ward, on October 12, 1935, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are three sons, Edward, of Glendale, Arizona, Russell, of Leon, lowa, and Nathen, of Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren; one sister, Sarah Wolfe, of LaPorte; and one brother, Paul, of Naperville, Illinois. Two brothers, Stanley and Dayton, preceded him in death. Services were held on Wednesday in Mesa, Arizona. MARVIN G. BARBER Marvin Glenn Barber, 71, of 1210-A Ohio Street, Walkerton, passed away at 4:20 am., on Tuesday, July 19, at Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton. He was born on January 17. 1917, at Standish. Michigan and had lived nine years in Walkerton, coming here from Lakeville. He was a retired mechanic. He married Goldie E. Richter, on July 15, 1950, in South Bend, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are three children, Elizabeth Mae Curtis. of Boise, Idaho, and Jerry D. and C harles E., both of LaPorte; 11 grandchildren; four sisters. Margaret Buffum. Hazel West and Chrystal McClaran, all of New Carlisle, and Jenny Gones, of

Clearwater, Florida; and one brother, Lyle L., of Lowell, Massachusettes. Services were held at 2:30 p.m,, on Thursday, at the Palmer Funeral Home. Lakeville, with Rev. Larry Dentler, pastor so the North Liberty Church of the Brethren, officiating. Burial was in Lakeville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. MANY NEW, MANY FREE THINGS AT ’BB INDIANA STATE FAIR How much can be new and how much is free at the 1988 Indiana State Fair? Much, much more than fairgoers can take in within a day's time. The cost of admission — that’s new. Four “Carload Days” on Aug. 17, 18, 24 and 25 allow admission for a carload — drive the wagon —of fairgoers until 5:00 p.m. for only $7.00, including parking. “Midnight Madness Specials” from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. on both Fridays allow SI.OO per person admission, with SI.OO parking. The Midway offers discount ride packages on eight days during the Fair. Earlybirds can enjoy an “All You Can Eat" Breakfast served daily in front of the Swine Building. Overeaters will discover more comfort zones for post-feast relaxation than in previous years. New foods have been added to the Fair’s extensive culinary comucopa, including yougurt, apple dumplings, oriental food, onion rings and a homegrown salad bar. Celebrity Showmanship competition will be combined with the 4-H Spotlite livestock sale. 4-H’ers and their activities are featured more predominantly this year. Enjoy a berth on a bench in the Fair’s new gazebo in front of the University Building. Constructed as part of the “new” Indiana State Fair, the gazebo was donated by Nationwise Auto Parts. Featuring three clocks with foot-high numerals, the gazebo is the site for Preview Night’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Milk Buds and the Schottler Family Singers figure as part of a daily free entertainment scene at the Machinery Field. Don't miss the “World of Masonry" competition between apprentice bricklayers. Who will be “top trowel?” Hook’s Racing Pigs will burn up the track at the Sports Strip and it doesn't cost a penny to root for the winner. For the first time, videotapes of individual performances in Talent, Band Day and Cheerleader competitions are available for $20.00 per videotape. Planning a birthday, holiday or anniversary event? If it involves a cake, the one you make may be good enough to win the Betty Crocker Frosting Mix Cake Decorating Contest. Amateurs and professionals may enter. For information and an entry form, write: Entry Dept. (Cake Decorating Contest), Indiana State Fair. 1202 E. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN 46205-2869. Free musical performances can be found at the Gate 6 Stage and 4-H Exhibit Hall Stage, featuring Korky the Gown Prince of Magic, Grampa Cratchet Puppet Show, the U. S. Army Field Band, the 1988 Indiana State Fair Wrist Wrestling Championship and a continuous laser light show. Stop in at the Lincoln Theatre. The “Back Home Again” Hoosier Celebration 'BB Musical Showcase, Rick Thomas' Magical Moments, dance acts, the Indianapolis Municipal Band and the Youth Talent Contest are all free. All exhibits, as always, are free, so take you time, judge for yourself and enjoy the 1988 Indiana State Fair. Official 1988 Indiana State Fair programs are available at Kroger Food Stores, Hook’s Drug Stores and county extension offices. Emperor Alexander I of Russia and Napoleon I of France agreed to divide the world up between them in 1807

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