The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 June 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - JUNE 29, 1969

[editorials]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S.A. Tuesday, July 4th, our great country turns another year older. The 213 years may sound very old as birthdays usually go, but as far as a country, ours is one of the young bucks in the world. But along with the shorter number of years, one must add that the United States of America has stepped to the front in most categories. Celebrating birthdays is usually a happy occasion. And the celebration of our nation’s birthday is no exception. The 4th of July has long been a “happy holiday’’ with a lot of outward expressions of the celebration over the years. Usually highlighted by giant fireworks displays, the people celebrate this mid-summer holiday in varied ways, but almost all are celebrations of great joy and happiness. The only trouble with this type of celebration is, that, too often tragedy enters in the picture in one of many ways. To begin with, depending on when the holiday falls, often this is a three or four day holiday weekend, as will be the case for many this year. Many won’t be returning to regular work schedules on Monday, giving the weekend of the Ist and 2nd, along with the day inbetween, and then Tuesday, the 4th, to celebrate. Traffic on highways and area roads will be heavy. Traffic deaths, accidents and injuries are always high at this holiday time. Add to this a tremendous use of beaches and bodies of water for water sports and you have another situation where there is always some tragedies. And then there are fireworks. Too many illegal fireworks are still available and even though the number may be down, the use of these more dangerous fireworks always enters into the picture as well as severe injuries can occur easily from the more dangerous kinds of fireworks. Add to this, the weather is usually hot . . . and this always adds to the problem as alcohol is more widely used and often for longer periods of time. Alcohol and celebrating together can be dangerous. Drinking to excess doesn’t go well with driving, water sports, fireworks, etc. Too often the element of alcohol is the determining factor in holiday accidents. We hope everyone joins in the celebration of our nation’s birthday . . . but with common sense and a safe approach. Why add tragedy and sadness to this, the really happy holiday we celebrate in our country. Do not let a few foolish minutes dim the days and years ahead for you and your land of freedom and plenty. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone!

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VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “It’s Almost Here!’’ The Fourth of July, my favorite holiday, is almost here. Our nation's birthday, a truly American holiday. I'm getting all enthused about the Fourth of July. The carnival has moved into the park and the posters are up telling about the events. I must get out and sell more raffle tickets. Do you have your Friend of the Fourth pen yet? Just buy five tickets at a time and you get a free pen. The drawing will be held at Place Park on the 4th. There’s going to be a Kiddies Parade. I hope that 1 get to see it this year. Morris has been hard at work trying to get groups to put up booths. The Great Pumpkin Fall Festival committee will be having a booth at the park on the Fourth. The winner of the Walkerton Dollars was Vickie Ives. Next month there will be another winner. We’ll be selling tickets on the 4th. If this hot weather is getting to you and you are wishing for Christmas, just stop out at the Christmas Shop. This is located in the Stuntz & Hochstetler Christmas Tree Farm on Tyler Road. Lots and lots of goodies. Well. I had better get going and do all my work. 1 want to be ready for the great Fireworks show on the evening of the Fourth. We are a fortunate area in that we have a group of great people putting on a show without government funds. The committee, with your help, have for S 3 years put on a show voluntarily. A great big thank you to Betty King, Deon Miller, Ellen Miller, June Boone, Jerry Boone, Sue De Mien. Leonard Northam and Morris Searfoss. I’ll see you at the Park. Sincerely. Nedra Williams

OBITUARIES

ELSIE BOSS MYERS Elsie Ross Myers, Shreveport.

Louisiana, formerly of Walkerton and North Liberty, passed away on June 20 in a nursing home. She was born on June 9, 1912. in Walkerton to Ernie and Lizzie Ross. Surviving are her husband, Virgil Myers, of Shreveport, Louisiana: a step son, Kenny Myers, of Keithville, Louisiana; and two step grandchildren. Services were held at Gentries Memorial Funeral Home, Shreveport, Louisiana. ELBURT F. PLACE Mr. Elburt F. Place, 79. of 791 E. Kankakee Road. Walkerton, passed away on Sunday, June 25. at 11:45 a.m., at Meridan Nursing Home, South Bend. He was born on October 4, 1909, in LaPorte County and lived in the county all of his life. On August 12, 1933. in LaPorte. he married Kathryn Draves, who preceded him in death on March 21.1989. Surviving are one daughter. Mary Place Godsey, of Indianapolis; four grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte, with Rev. Robert Yast officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery. He was a member of the LaPorte County Farm Bureau; past president of the John Glenn School Board; a threetime Golden Glove champion and was a retired farmer. STEVEN E. SMITH Steven E. Smith, 36. of 18655 Cleveland Road. South Bend, was killed in a two-car accident at 1:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 24. on Indiana 23 and Roosevelt Road. He was born on July 29, 1952 in South Bend and was a lifelong area resident. He married Rhonda L. Neff on October 16, 1971. who survives. He was a broker and owner of Century 21 Gold Key Realty for 10 years. Surviving along with his wife are two daughters. Stephanie L. and Amy C„ both at home; a son, Ryan E., at home; a sister, Kristine Torok, South Bend; two step sisters, Christy Fenimore. South Bend and Victoria . Gillespie. Rockford, Illinois; a brother, Kevin, South Bend; four step brothers. Jim Wesley. South Bend. Douglas Pruett. Mishawaka. Donn Ehrich. Fort Myers. Florida, and Robert Wesley, Honolulu; and his parents, I Damaris Pruett, South Bend; and > Elvin Earl Smith, Niles, Michigan. 1 Services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Good Shepherd Church. South Bend, with burial in Highland Cemetery, South Bend. He was a member of the church, Notre Dame Quarterback Gub,

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Hole-In-One Gub, past president of American Turners, president of MLS South Bend/Mishawaka Board of Realtors, and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended Indiana University at South Bend and was a 1970 graduate of Gay High School. A memorial fund has been established for the children of Steven E. Smith in care of Ist Source Bank, South Bend. LYMAN C. RIEBE Graveside services for Lyman C. Riebe, 81, of Orlando. Florida, formerly of Koontz Lake, who died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in Pinar Terrace Nursing Home. Orlando, will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in the Grovertown Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Riebe was bom March I, 1908. in Michigan City. On October 11. 1930. he married Aeta Brown, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Lyman "Jack”, of Sanford. Florida; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a f brother. Norman, of Arizona. He was a member of the LaPorte Lodge 41 F & AM and was a 54-year member of the Masonic Lodge. KATIE HERSHBERGER PLAYS THE LEAD IN PLAY Katie Hershberger, Walkerton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hershberger, plays the lead in the play "Funny Girl”. The 1989 Western Illinois University Summer Theatre season got underway on Friday, June 23 with a show that brought Barbra Streisand to the attention of the American public. With music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Bob Merrill, "Funny Girl" is a show business musical biography. Miss Hershberger plays Fannie Brice. The story of Fanny Brice, the legendary singing comedienne who was a Ziegfeld Follies star in the 1920’5, “Funny Giri" features songs like "Don’t Rain On My Parade", “You Are Woman”, “The Music That Makes Me Dance” and "People". The play runs through July 1 at the University in Macomb, Illinois. Kindness has never yet done anyone serious harm. Support the March of Dimes ■■■■MW OWB KXMMMHMMB