The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 39, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 February 1992 — Page 2

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - FEBRUARY 20, IW2

NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sbeneman Jim and Audrey Reed, of Venice, Florida, have been visiting his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Reed and other relatives and friends for the past two weeks. They were supper guests Monday evening of Dick and Lillian Reed, of Three Oaks, Michigan. Dorothy is recovering from a fall she had recently. Valentines Day was a big day for the residents of Miller's Merry Manor, in Walkerton. After dinner, Jim Chase, who teaches the children, along with their principal, Dian Majsterek, of St. Patrick School came and did square dancing. which was very interesting to see the fourth, fifth and sixth grades perform and keep in step and time. They were great. After the dancing performance, Madelyn Nelson, Gladys Sheneman and Charlie Myers, on his banjo, of Teegardden, entertained with a valentine party. Woodrow and Ellen Cochran were crowned king and queen and they really made a good looking couple all dressed up for the occasion. Several won prizes in a contest, after lovely decorated valentine cookies, cake and punch were served. A group of young people came and sang later, so the residents will not forget this Valentine’s Day.

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Steven Carter, of Indianapolis, spent the weekend with his mother. Joanne Carter and also visited his grandmother. Ruth Cullar, in South Bend, and his sister, Patricia, who underwent surgery this past week. 1 also talked to Ruth on the phone. She is doing good and said to tell all her North Liberty friends “hello.” She reads the paper every week. Debbie Weldy, of Lafayette, came to North Liberty over the weekend to help her mother, Betty Ginzer, celebratae her birthday on Valentine's Day, her brother, Joe on the 16th andd her sister, Theresa, on the 17th. Happy birthday. Thirty-five relatives and friends attended a baby shower last Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Social Room at the Methodist Church, for Tina Brancaleon, of Cassopolis, Michigan. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark. She received many lovely baby gifts, after which lovely refreshments were served by her sister, Theresa Ozonich, Bonnie Salyer and Mary Ruth Newcomer. Guests were present from Michigan City, Elkhart, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Walkerton and North Liberty. Remember Thursday, February 20, a farm safety meeting for the whole family is to be held at the North Liberty Community Building. It is being sponsored by all our businesses in town and the program is by Maurice Kerchove. With so many terrible things happening, we just can’t be too

careful. I received word from Margie Trobaugh, in Florida, that the North Liberty and Walkerton days was a huge success with lots of food and fun visiting with old friends. There were 114 present, the most yet. The day was partly cloudy and a high of 74 degrees. Next year Art and Joan Schmeltz and Warner and Iva Clark will be in charge. It will be the same place on February 9, 1993. Thanks for writing, Margie, and also for telling me about your father, Orville Stanley, who use to attend the Tabor Church when I did. She says he is now in a nursing home and doing real good. Received word this Sunday morning that Pat Moon passed away early this morning, of State Road 4, across from the park. He was only 41, and was waiting for a heart transplant. So please remember his family at this sad time. Seventeen senior citizens of the Church of Christ enjoyed dinner together at Al’s Diner at Koontz Lake, after church Sunday. Here is some more interesting things about Teegarden. It was named after Dr. Teegarden, of LaPaz. Mr. Lemert said that when the railroad came through it was surveyed through the center of his grandfather's barn, as he owned a 120 acre farm west of Teegarden. So with the money he received from the railroad, he went into Teegarden and started a tavern and eating place. Teegarden at one time had a drug store, millinery store, two saloons and three general stores, a watchmaker, a jewelry store, besides the implement store which was owned by Carl Lutz. Jonathen Lemert was the Justice of the Peace and had a livery bam and rented horses and buggies to young men to take their girl friends out on weekends, later, J.M. Roelke organized the milk processing plant. Fourteen members borrowed money from a bank to get it started and it was a booming business for the farmers and workers for many years. It burned down a few years ago. Bobbie Bowers was the post mistress for 22 years until she retired. In 1908 Charles Lemert started a Ford agency. In 1914 everyone owned their own house. Later there was about 50 homes. Do any of you remember the Metcalfs that lived in Teegarden? I received a call from their greatgranddaughter and she would like to find out more information about them. All she can remember is going there and seeing a well in the back yard with their milk, cream and butter down in the well pit and peeking in the parlor. Call me and I will get in touch with her.

CARD OF THANKS

We would like to thank all our friends and relatives for all your expressions of sympathy during the death of our father, Chester S. Kaley. Also, thank you for all your prayers and concerns during his long illness. Peggy and Roy Clark Laurel and John Clark Mary Ruth and Bob Newcomer Luanne and Jack Root Carol and Joe Tarnecy SURPRISE ANNIVERSARY DINNER ENJOYED Delbert and Ann Krick, of Walkerton, were pleasantly surprised on Saturday, February 15, when they were the honored guests on their 40th wedding anniversary with a dinner at Tippecanoe Place Restaurant and Museum by their daughters and son. Dan and Elizabeth Drotor, of Waterloo; Kevin and Cindy Stock, of Fort Wayne, and Fred Krick, of Bloomington, and his guest, Pamela, of Crown Point. Also attending were two of Delbert’s sisters, Mrs. Muriel Roberts and Mrs. Harriett Klinedinst. MIXED ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM "Witness,” an eight member

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singing group from Great Lakes Bible College, will be at the North Liberty Church of Christ, North Liberty, on Sunday morning, February 23. Made up of five freshmen, two sophomores and one junior (4 ladies, 4 men), this mixed ensemble began in the fall of 1991 and has traveled on weekends to many churches in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. “Witness” sings a variety of music from contemporary praise songs to traditional inspirational songs, as well as doing skits, leading singing and sharing their faith in personal testimonies. Great Lakes Bible College is located in Lansing, Michigan. For over forty years it has provided an educational structure on the college level where men and women can study in a Bible-centered curriculum. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS The pins were falling well for the seniors this past week, with several bowlers reducing their handicaps. The scoring still remains close in all categories, as the following data indicates. The report for the ladies is somewhat limited as one group did not turn in their score sheet. Betty Ogle took all categories of those that were recorded. Her high scratch game was 174; high handicap game 236, and high series total was 418. Those marks

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set a challenge for the ladies next week. The gents had a fine competitive day, with some very close contests recorded. High scratch game was Leon Verkinder's 192, just topping Harold Schweder's 191. Eli Sobat’s 180 game placed third. Verkinder’s 248 high handicap game was well above Schweder’s 225 and Sobat’s 223. High series total was Schweder’s 517. Jack Grimmett posted a 493 total, while Mel Divine and Marion Anderson tied at 481. The gents enjoyed lots of fun and several rewarding rolls, as there were a couple of difficult 6-7 pin “splits" picked up! That is some “sharp” kegling! There are positions open for more competitors. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of exercise and fun with the Senior Bowlers at The Walkerton Shady Lanes every Wednesday. Be A Defensive Driver JUeVEIYONE IEAIS A ANB USES f a WANT AMI