The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 September 1988 — Page 3

Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn. Sr., have spent all the past week at English Lake helping Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Roy Hahn and family clean up after a fire which destroyed their home. They are living in a camper until another home is found. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in the home of their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Chris) Whitmer, North Liberty. They also have three other children, Mrs. Claudia Lewis, Joe and Kay Walker and five grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Urbin enjoyed dinner with 15 cousins at Hana Yori of Japan Restaurant, Mishawaka, on Saturday evening. The Richard Diperts have had as their guests for ten days, their grandson and wife, Rick and Kim Larimore, of Van Nuys, California. Also, last Friday their daughter, Arlene Affel arrived, from Thousand Oaks, California, as they all attended the Dipert family reunion on Sunday. Mrs. Mary Jane Beaty and daughter, Mrs. Jean Cole, spent the weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, helping Mrs. Beaty's sister, Mrs. Mildred Freeman, celebrate her 80th birthday. Nieces and nephews from six different states were there to wish her a happy birthday and good health. Oklahoma weather was beautiful on Saturday and Sunday for the occasion, but folks traveling home east of there on Monday were caught in the fury of wind and rain downpours from the hurricane “Gilbert”. However, occasional bright sunshine and the sight of two beautiful rainbows made the trip interesting for Mrs. Beaty and Jean. Mr. and Mrs. John Cowger awaited word that their daughter, Judy Kamykowski, of Long Island, New York was safe after hurricane Gilbert hit in Cancun, Mexico, where she was vacationing. Word of her safety was received Sunday evening when she arrived at O’Hare Airport, in Chicago. She said she was in need of a bath and had eaten enough cheese and crackers to last the rest of her life. She said you never are ready for such horrendous devastation that you see after such a storm. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowlton returned from a week’s stay in northern Wisconsin. They visited with friends in Sarona, Webster and Minon. They also spent time at the Wisconsin Dells and “The House On The Rock”. They came home along the Mississippi River which is a very beautiful drive. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Forsh, of Wilmington, Delaware, were last week guests of her aunt,

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Lucille Dixon, at Koontz Lake. The first Sunday they visited with Lucille’s granddaughter, Debbie, who came out for the day. The next weekend her son and wife, of Grandview, Illinois, enjoyed a good visit and dinner at G’s Dockside. The week included luncheon with Joe Banky, South Bend, where they enjoyed shopping and taking in a movie at Scottsdale Mall. Sunday guests of Vylet Baker and Dorothy Reed were Marguerite McCutcheon, of Phoenix, Arizona, and her son, Todd McCutcheon and daughter, of Athens, Georgia. Other relatives came from South Bend, Bremen. North Liberty and Walkerton. Mrs. Crystal Lawrence will be hosting the Koontz Lake Conservation Club dinner meeting on Saturday evening at the clubhouse. Come and enjoy a good meal and entertainment. Miss Ethel Bierly and her escourt, Mrs. Kellogg, went to Knox to the nursing home last Friday morning to visit with Mrs. Gladys Gilfoy and in the afternoon they attended the Starke County Retired Teachers meeting, held in North Judson. On Sunday afternoon her sister, Doris Malstaff, of Union Mills, spent part of the afternoon with her. Mrs. Fran Sohn, of Koontz Lake, spent all of last week in Hobart, visiting with her son and family, and a host of old friends. DIPERT FAMILY REUNION The Jasper and Alta Dipert family reunion was held on Sunday, September 18, at the Koontz Lake Conservation Clubhouse with 45 family members in attendance. A delicious luncheon was served. Those coming the farthest distance were five from the Los Angeles, California area. A meeting was held and plans for next year’s event were made. REAL SERVICES NEWS Heartfelt thanks to the many persons who donated to our kitchen. It’s now complete and very serviceable. We feel sure community people who rent the building will be delighted to use the new kitchen which is kept spic and span clean as is the rest of the building and many thanks to the Park Board for allowing its use for the meals. Verice Walz played dinner music on Monday and Don King gave the blessing. On Tuesday we honored all the seniors who had birthdays in September and we helped Mary Cripe celebrate her 80th. It was also ladies day and the ladies got to line up first while Verice read a poem entitled “If 1 Had My Life To Live Over”. Lucille Gardner had

charge of the program on Thursday and Florence Seekings entertained us on Friday with her guitar and singing. Come again Florence, we really enjoyed your program. Our juice winners were Martha Mull, Chuck Steinke, Florence Seekings and Goldie Chapman. Many thanks goes to Harold Schweder for painting our kitchen. Coming attractions are another bingo game on Wednesday and Judy Davis, of Elkhart Medicare, will explain about the changes in the medicare program and how these changes will affect you. On Thursday, September 22, Marion Chapman and Verice Walz, RN’s, will do another blood pressure check . We are all looking forward to October 5, when Stan Schlemmer, of North Liberty, will entertain us with his gospel/bluegrass music. ENJOY MEMBERSHIP TEA The Membership Tea of the Woman's Club opened with president Mildred Casey thanking the hostesses for the very clever and attractive decorations. There were 38 members and nine guests present. Verda Karn gave the prayer and Carma Larson gave the devotions. The program by Doralee Kennedy preceded the business meeting. She showed two interesting slide presentations, “The Power Os Light” and “Reflections On Christmas”. The president announced her theme for the new year: “A prayer on our lips and a song in our hearts”. Helen Bowman, membership chairman, introduced the nine guests. They were Arlene Albert, Jane Lynch, Edna Lipke, Betty Weinman, Janet Bierly, Nancy Reynolds, Doralee Kennedy, Pearl Onesti and Ellen Poppe. Ella Remus gave the treasurer’s report and announced that a raffle would be held for a lovely afghan made by Bernice Cucci. It was won by Margaret Tracy. Mildred Nolcheff asked members to bring large-eyed needles and scissors to the work meeting of the 17th of October. Margarent Moravel presented the ribbons for the writing contest to Alice Walker, who read her short story, “Problems, Problems!” to the meeting. Crystal Lawrence was presented a gift of flowers from the club for her 80th birthday. Arlene Albert was approved for membership. Pearl Onesti, vice-president of District 13 of GFWC, spoke on her duties and read an old column from sometime in the 70’s regarding the Walkerton club’s annual membership tea. It brought back memories of members who are no longer around. Mrs. Poppe thanked the members for inviting her to a very enjoyable meeting. The club is 67 years old this year. Josephine Nowakowski, sunshine chairman, gave her report and asked members to call her if they knew of members who were ill. The president informed the members that the 78th National Conference will be held on October 8 at the Shrine Building, in Warsaw. Reservations must be in by September 20. The Great Lakes Conference will be held on October 18 and 29. Those wishing to attend either of these conferences may get in touch with Mildred Casey. Hostesses for the meeting were Verda Kam, Betty King, Ruth Ullery, Vi Masterman and Mary Jane Beaty. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MEET The United Methodist Women met on September 15, at the church, for their general meeting. A group who had met earlier in hopes of forming a new circle were our guests. Installation of officers was held with the past president, Mrs. Ray Chapman, doing the honors. Installed were Mrs. Linda Craft, president; and Mrs. Alice Bostwick. vice president. Mrs. Chapman thanked all her officers and other members for their faithful-

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ness and support. Mrs. Craft then led the meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Walter Smith using the 15th verse of the second chapter of II Timothy. She told what the verse is saying to United Methodist Women and closed with prayer. Secretary and treasurer reports were given by Mrs. Leigh Hahn and Mrs. Harold Knowlton. The after church dinner will be held on Sunday, October 16 and cost is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12 and the kindergarden and under is free. The date was changed from the 9th to the 16th. The menu will be Salisbury steak, chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, salads and desserts, rolls and drink. The district meeting will be on September 29, at the Grace United Methodist Church, South Bend. There will be a morning and evening session. For reservations call

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Mrs. Craft by September 26. The annual meeting will be on October 8 at Triton High School and Mrs. Craft is in charge of reservations. Mrs. Richard Anderson presented an interesting program using the song. “The Women”. The words in the song reach out to us and fit us as Christian and United Methodist Women. She also used the fifth chapter of Matthew and the 16th verse. Her helpers were Mrs. David Drews. Mrs. Velma Stahly, Mrs. Clara Cole and Mrs. Mary Jane Beaty. They all give testimonies as to what the U.M.W. group meant to them. Also officers and members gave testimonies. We gave ourselves a hearty clap as we were proud to be U.M.W. working together all over the world. The Ruth Circle served refreshments. The next meeting will be October 20.

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