The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 September 1989 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - SEPTEMBER 7, 1989

Walkerton Mr. and Mrs. Claude Nowakowski attended the annual Nowakowski picnic, held at the home of their son. Terry and his family, on Sunday. August 7, in South Holland. Illinois. D.J. music was furnished for those who wished to dance. Horseshoes, games and baseball was enjoyed by the younger group. It was an enjoyable da> for friends and relatives especially for those seniors who participated in playing cards and there was plenty to eat which everyone ate with such a big variety of dishes set up on the buffet table. It was incorrectly reported in last weeks paper that Noble Sheatsley had passed away . . we are happy to report that he is well and among the living. Labor Day weekend guests of

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Mr. and Mrs. George Matz were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fournier. Erik, Kelli and Abby, of East Moline, Illinois. Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bennett, David and Jennifer, of South Bend. Mrs. Mildred De Vos. of North Liberty. Mrs. Paulilne Klopfenstein and Korry Rushton. of Walkerton. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim New and Deacon were Ms. Julie Ryan, of Chicago, Illinois, Mr. Jim Ryan, of North Librty, Mr. and Mrs. Alan O’Neal and Kelsey, of Indianapolis. Mrs. Robert Drbin. Dusty New. and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burch. Mrs. Pauline Klopfenstein returned recently from Norfolk, Virginia. where she attended the reunion of the U.S.S. Enterprise Association. Four hundred seventy attended the Saturday evening banquet. Retired Admiral John Crommelin, of Alabama, was the main speaker for the evening. Donna Klopfenstein Stephens, 'of

Ijis Vegas, also entertained with 2 numbers. One of the highlights of the trip was a cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk. On the return trip she toured colonial Williamsburg and the Air Force Museum, in Dayton. Ohio. The next national reunion will be in Denver. CO in 1991. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sellers, former Walkerton residents from Frostproof, Florida, were calling on old neighbors and friends Saturday afternoon. One of their calls was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cell Fouts. Mrs. Helen Cowood will be the hostess for the Conservation dinner Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sellers, from Florida, were visiting his son, Mr. and Mrs. Barry Sellers, of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Cripe, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campion. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dixon, Mrs. Vylet Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Albert and Mike. Mr. and Mrs. Dirk Pletcher and family, of Walkerton, and Mrs. Vivian Lloyd, of Stillwell, all attended a carry-in dinner at the home of Nancy and Louie Reese, at Mill Creek on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Kienzle and family, of Kearney, Nebraska, were guests for several days of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beagles. The Kienzles were former Walkerton residents and were neighbors of the Beagles. TYNER CLASS OF 1934 HOLDS REUNION Ten of the 20 living members of the Tyner High School Cass of 1934 attended the class reunion, held at the home of Robert and June Huffman, on Saturday, August 26. Everyone enjoyed the good weather, the good food, the good view from the shores of Lawrence Lake and the togetherness, as we talked of the good times we had shared in by-gone years. We are hoping to meet again next year. STICKLER FAMILY REUNION The 59th annual Stickler family reunion was held on Sunday. August 27 at the Johnson Twp. Community Building with 33 coming from Michigan, Fort Wayne, Knox, Tyner and Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barden, of Fort Wayne, came the farthest. Lillian Rough, of Walkerton, was the oldest member present and Kaleigh Cassell, 9 months old, daughter of Jody and Douglas Cassell, of Knox, was the youngest present. A wonderful pot luck dinner was served. A white elephant sale was enjoyed by all. President for next year is Linda Dickson; Rita Flagg, vice president and Gayla Dipert, secretary-treasurer. We planned to have entertainment and homemade ice cream for next year’s 60th reunion. The reunion will be held at the same place next year. ENJOY VACATION IN EAST Last August Jane Chapman and Iris Jones were on the go again. They flew to Washington. D C. and were met by Rosemary and Noble Sheatsley, former Walkerton residents, and drove to the Sheatsley’s home in Madison, Virginia. The foursome toured William A Mary ’s College and Williamsburg. They sat in George Washington’s pew in the Burton Parish Church at Williamsburg. The church remains much the same as it did when Washington worshiped there. Jamestown was also visited and the group was impressed by the foundations of the original Jamestown settlement. The brick church tower, which is the only 17th century structure still standing is an addition to the first brick church built in 1639. The Colonial Dames of American built the Memorial Church over the foundations in 190'' and the earlier foundation can be seen inside the Memorial Church. Here on July 30, 1619, the first representative legislative assembly in North

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America convened, laying the foundations for representative government which we enjoy today. The Memorial Cross marks some 300 shallow graves hastily dug by the colonist during the winter of 1609-1610. Known as the “Starving Time". Richmond. Virginia was also on the agenda, the foursome visited the capital building. America History was really made there and this historic capital remains much the same as it was during the 1800’s. They also visited with David Sheatley. one of the Sheatsley twins, who gave them a tour of the new office building where Dave works, the building had just opened and is very modern. Washington. D. C. was next on the agenda and the newly renovated Union Station was visited. 110 shops and numerous restaurants arc part of the huge structure. Kennedy Center was one of the highlights of the tour and the group enjoyed walking through this beautiful building. They were fortunate to have tickets for “Two for the Show" starring Mickey Rooney and Donald O'Connor. They also enjoyed another stage

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performance “Flower Drum Song”. After the evening performances at the Kennedy Center, dancing is enjoyed on the huge balcony overlooking the Potomic River. On another day. the group drove through the Blue Ridge Mountains into the lovely Shenandoah Valley. They visited with friends in Staunton. Virginia, and had lunch at the Statler Brothers restaurant and saw the museum. They also toured President Woodrow Wilson’s home in Staunton. The ladies were allowed only one day rest before flying home to Walkerton. Contrary to last week’s article about the trip. Noble is very much alive and on the go. FREE DIABETIC SCREENINGS The Home Operated Medical Equipment, of Knox, will be hold ing free diabetic screening on Thursday. September 7, at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church, from 9:00 a m. to 12.00 noon. Also there will be cholesterol checking at a cost of $5.00 and triglyceride, fast at least 10 hours prior to this test and the cost is $5.00.