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NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sbeneman It was a fun afternoon Tuesday at Miller’s Merry Manor for the residents when Charlie Myers, of Teegarden, Madelyn Nelson and Gladys Sheneman arrived to put on a St. Patrick’s Day program for them. Many were decked out in preen and even a green drink was served for the occasion. Goldie Skinner and Viola Barden called on Ethel Palmiter, in South Bend, last Friday. In the evening they joined the following at the Ponderosa Restaurant on 31 North, to help Mildred Hostetler celebrate her birthday. Others present were her husband, Herold, Leigh Hahn, Sr., and his wife, Mary and daughter, Catherine and Helen Smith, of South Bend. Lola Pavey visited Dorothy Grenert, in South Bend, last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foresman have returned home after spending the last five weeks in Florida. Just want to say “thanks’’ to Francis Powers, of Oak Lawn, DI., who sent word by Kenneth andd Martha Lemert, of Plymouth, of how much she enjoys reading my North Liberty news every week, as she gets the Independent too. Who said spring was here, well, it certainly didn't look like it Saturday evening when the snow started falling as I drove to the Pine Creek Church to their swiss steak supper, but, it sure was worth it. What a delicious meal and I had the best homemade mince pie that 1 have ever eaten in my life and 1 was told that Joyce Dolph made it. Thanks, Joyce, as it sure did make my trip worthwhile. Helen Neidlinger, Dorothy Reed and Helen Loucks accompanied me and we got

DR. ELLIOTT FRASH, OPTOMETRIST J 413 MicMgiit Street Walkerton \ 9:00 a m. • 5:00 p.m. Thursdays X Call 586-3722 For Appointment , 02$w X NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY BUILDING ASSN. JONAH FISH FRY SATURDAY. MARCH 28 Serving From 4:00 To 7:30 p.m. NORTH LIBERTY COMMUNITY CENTER Adults & AN Carry Outs, $4.50 - $5.00 At The Door Children (5-12), $2 50 - $3.00 At The Door PROCEEDS FOR THE COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT PAYING SIOO.OO for GLASS LIGHTNING ROD BALLS! t/ W/a Biue/Green G r e« n All Colors ( RHF > Reo 601(3 Silver. Gold Silver. Orange. Amber Black. Orange. Pink, Orange Cobalt. Grey. Yellow, Blue/Breen Slag. Orange CERAMIC Red. Brown. Green Gold (SSO For Clear Green) WPHIL STEINER V|k 5K 15832 So. CR 900 W Wanatah, Indiana 46390 (219) 733-2713 V# Clearin' £ A £ Clear GrC€n PENDANTS (Various Patterns) ReC O range Clear Cobatl RPd Rlue/Green 5100 ,Os oran9€ W 9feen O' Slag Red. Blue/breen, 575 for amber rw3 or cotW | t SSO for silver or gold $25 tor clear, white or blue Also buying other LRB s (lightning rod balls), weathervanes, tips, brass pendant holders, pendant caps, molds, steeple rods and ornate root decorations

to meet a lot of friends and neighbors whUe there. Flora Hough was pleasantly surprised Sunday morning when she arrived at the Church of Christ to see her children and grandchildren already there, as they had come to help her celebrate her 92nd birthday. Twenty-two were present in all. Her son, Joe Hough, who lives in San Antonio, Texas, was unable to attend. A delicious dinner and birthday cake was enjoyed by all at the home of her grandson, Larry, on Quinn Road. Hlr granddaughter, Sheila and her husband, Ernie Haynes, from Dallas, Texas, were present but others called from North Carolina, Oklahoma, California and Texas and she received many other calls, cards and gifts. Flora is a wonderful lady and all her many friends want to congratulate her on living to be 92 and want to wish her a very happy birthday also. Do you remember back in the 1920’s when North Liberty had a Pure Food Bakery, O’Connor Electric Shop, Lumber & Coal Co., and Silo & Concrete Shop, whose president was M.C. Clark and they manufactured building materials including silos, chimneys and cement blocks. In addition, there were five garages, four restaurants, ice cream parlors, Farmers Merchant Bank and 14 shops. The Bremen Motor Bus Co. ran three buses daily through North Liberty. And to think, by 1928 there were only 1,000 population. 1 have begun to think that we better go back to the “good old days." How about you? And by the way, there was even a movie theater in town where you could go and see a good movie for 17 cents for adults and 11 cents for children. What a difference today 1 Ralph and Karen Rozycki and daughter, Kelly, returned home Saturday after spending the past week vacationing in Florida at

Indian Rock Beach on the gulf. The weather was great while they were there but they didn’t like our weather when they returned Saturday and it started to snow. Tim Stewart, assistant minister of the Church of Christ, sponsored a Lock-In Friday night at the Y.M.C.A. for 125 young people from the various Churches of Christ in the area. WHME furnished the music for the evening. They had a great time. Tom Fair, Jay Parsons and Darrell Klopfenstein were also helpers. Soc/a/ Security Phone Service Is Available Social Security’s toll-free number has become the preferred way to do business for millions of people since it began three years ago. Today, the average number of calls to this service on any weekday exceeds 200,000 — likely the largest number of calls to any 800 number service in the United States. The Social Security Administration changed its 800 number last fall, as a result of legislation that required most federal agencies to convert to a new telecommunications system. The new number is 1-800-772-1213. It can be reached from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. weekdays. Although using this number often is the quickest way to get information, you can call our South Bend office at 236-8721 or visit us at our new location at 425 W. Main St., when you have a Social Security question or a claim to file. If you call the 800 number service, a Social Security teleservice representative can answer most of your questions. When you want to apply for benefits, you can ask the representative to schedule a telephone appointment for you with our local office. If you have a touch tone telephone, you may be able to take advantage of several automated messages. For example, callers using a touch tone telephone can: • Request an application for a Social Security number or replacement of a lost or stolen Social Security card; • Request a benefit verification statement showing the amount of a Liberty Electric Service FARM A HOME ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR HEATING & REFRIGERATION WELL & PUMP SERVICE APPLIANCE REPAIR 24 Hour Emergency Service CALL 656-8888 10 24 9> 9; WHITMER CONSTRUCTION Over 40 Years Os Experience In All Areas 01 CARPENTRY - MASONRY AND ROOFING FREE ESTIMATES Available For Remodeling Jobs To Complete Homes & Garages CALL JOHN WHITMER AT 656-4711 31<b?6p I ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS KOORTZ LAKE LIBRARY Monday & Thursday 7:00 p.m. WALKERTON COMMUNITY BUILDING Sunday 7:00 p.m For Further IntormAtwi CALL 586-3243 OR 586-2502 tisn

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Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payment; • Request an application for a Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement form; • Obtain general (non-claims related) information about Medicare enrollment; • Order publications about Social Security programs; • And obtain general program information. As convenient as these automated messages can be, you always have the option of speaking with a representative at any time. A recent survey conducted by our agency found that 88 percent of the people who have used the 800 number would prefer doing business by phone again. And a study by the Department of Health and Human Services gave our 800

R«t With z Mn* SutiMtt Boimu ‘ ROBERTS CONSTRUCTIOH in J Free Estimates (219) 656-4313 It Will Be Built Solid Because We Do Things Right ★ NEW HOMES * REMODELING * DECKS & PATIOS ★ ADDITIONS * ROOFING * GARAGES ★ SIDING ★ DRYWALL * INTERIOR & EXTERIOR TRIM P.O. Box 525, North Liberty, IN 46554 NORTH LIBERTY YOUTH LEAGUE REGISTRATION FORM Sign-up lor Youth Baseball will run through April 17, 1992 The first sign-up at the V F.W will be on March 28, from 10:00 a m until 300 pm Final sign-up win be at the V F.W. on April 11, from 10:00 a m until 300 pm. Registrations may bo mailed to the address below, but must be received by April 17, 1992 Registrations received after April 17th wiH bo placed on a waiting Ist on a first come first servo basis for placement duo to cancelations Registration toes for this year are: $15.00 lor one youth. S2B 00 for two youth and SIO.OO for each additional youth ovor two T-BALL 6-8 YRS. GIRLS SOFTBALL 9-15 YRS. BOYS BASEBALL 9-14 YRS. (Ago As Os August 1. 1992) Youth Name Boy or Birt New Player Parent Name Registering T-Ball Softball BasebaH Last Year's Team Address Home Phone Work Phono School Birth Dato Ago As Os August 1. 1992 Shirt Size: Youth S M L Adult S M L Pants Size Youth S M L Adult S M L I, as a parent or legal guardian, certify that the above named youth has boon pronounced physically tit by a physician to participate in the North Liberty Youth League Summer Ball I hereby release the North Liberty Youth League Incorporated and Board Members from all responsibility in respect to injury or accident In case ol emergency contact Dr. Parent or Guardian Signature MAIL TO: NORTH LIBERTY YOUTH LEAGUE INC P.O. Box 427 North Liberty. Indiana 46554 1992 Mr. & Mrs. Smoker SATURDAY, MAY 2 AT V.F.W. POST 1954 S2O 00 PER PERSON - ONLY 300 TICKETS SOLD SIO.OO Winner On Every Tenth Ticket Pulled $1,000.00 WINNER ON LAST TICKET PULLED Beer, Pop & Food Included ENTRY BY TICKET ONLY nSv

number service high marks for the level of service and information accuracy they provide callers. At certain times of the day or month the volume of calls may exceed the capacity of the 800 number representatives to respond quickly to calls. These peak phone periods are Mondays, the day after a federal holiday, and the first week of each month (the time when Social Security checks are mailed). If your business with Social Security isn't urgent, the best times to call are early in the morning or late in the afternoon, Wednesday through Friday. The letters pH stand for potential of hydrogen. It's a number used by chemists to indicate the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

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