The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 June 1992 — Page 3

NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sheneman Ethel Rauen entertained Evelyn Newcomer, of Florida, Aletha Croy and Gladys Sheneman on Monday morning with her famous sugar cookies and coffee and I am not telling you how many we all ate. They were delicious and just melted in your mouth. We look forward to getting together at Ethel's every year when Evelyn comes from Florida. Harold Rust, of Greenfield, and his granddaughter, Gretchen and family, of Nova Scotia, who is visiting her relatives here, brought Harold last Wednesday and called on Ray and Evelyn Stoneburner, of Plymouth, Clell and Marian Fouts, of near Walkerton, and Gladys Sheneman, of North Liberty. Harold is recovering nicely from his recent surgerys. A huge crowd attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Paul and June Stump held at the Pine Creek Church of the Brethren on Sunday afternoon. Their son David, of Nixa, Missouri, and their daughter, Sharon Hepler, of Claremore, Oklahoma, were both present to help their parents celebrate. We wish them many more happy years NUNLEY’S TROPHYS Phone 656-3924 FREE ENGRAVING On Trophy Orders Over $15.00 Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00 Saturday 9:00 • 1:00 Evenings By Appointment Only Phone 656-3924 |lO-03

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together. Harold and Irene Snyder entertained forty of their family at a dinner on Sunday. Their daughter Susan and her husband, Tim Baughman and their daughter, Becky and her husband, Jerry Schoelkopp, of Seattle, Washington, are here visiting their parents and other relatives. Aletha Croy returned home a week ago after visiting her daughter, Janice Wozny and son, Phillip. She also attended her grandson’s graduation while there in Burmingham, Alabama and saw lota of interesting sights. She spent ten days with her daughter, Janice and then came home, packed her suitcase and went on a fishing trip with her daughter, Joanne and her husband, Steve Rudynski, in Burchwood, Wisconsin for a week. Dave and Pam Craft and Sara spent the weekend at North Webster with Steve and Jada Connor and family at their cottage. Steve was the former pastor of the United Mehtodist Church. Have you driven down Tamarack Road South and noticed George Sheneman’s lovely new house across from where he was born and lived all of his life? I had a tour and it is beautiful inside and out. Terri Rens, of South Bend, was a supper guest of Lydia Parmley on Monday evening. On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Willard Thompson, os Nappanee, who were camping at Potato Creek called on Lydia. She is recovering nicely from her recent knee surgery. Thelma Peddycord had a very pleasant surprise when she arrived at the Covaleski Ball Park in South Bend to find 47 of her relatives there waiting to wish her a happy birthday last Thursday evening. Two of her sisters and two brothers from Dowagiac, Michigan and Richmond was also present to see her name flashing on the scoreboard. What a thrill that must have been. Yes, all your friends

want to wish you a happy birthday and many more. The Oxley family reunion was held Saturday at Whispering Winds in Potato Creek State Park, with 41 members present coming from Kenosha, Wisconsin, Dorr, Michigan, Joliet, DI., Huntington, Warren, North Webster, North Liberty and Walkerton. Do any of you remember when Clara Mae Kronk’s father, Ora Oxley, was minister here in North Liberty at the Christian Church 62 years ago? He was a minister here for two years. Lydia Parmley attended the wedding of Rodger Rens and Jamie Weldy last Saturday at Park Memorial in Middlebury and the reception was held at the American Legion with Greg Parmley as disc jockey for over 200 attending. About 25 attended the Schmeltz family reunion Sunday, held at the home of Margaret Birk, in Plymouth. A bountiful dinner was enjoyed by all after which an auction was held to pay for the expense. It was decided to hold the reunion at the same place next year. Remember, Saturday afternoon, June 20th at the Nature Center a one hour special program is going to be given by Mary Renshaw. She will show pictures and tell of the new history research grant program. You are welcome. The Bible School at the Church of Christ this past week was a huge success with 175 attending the past

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three days. The theme was "Team Up With Jesus" and the kids did a terrific job Friday evening as the different classes said their parts and sang their songs under their music director, Lorie Parsons, with Darla Fair at the piano. A big thanks goes to Wilda Henry, director, and all the others who helped in so many different ways. Ethel Rauen returned home Wednesday after spending the past few days with her brother, Wesley Mack and his wife, Rosalee. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 31. They went several places sightseeing while there. Evelyn Newcomer, of Florida, arrived Wednesday at the home of her son, Mike, and is planning to spend some time while here visiting relatives and friends. The Retired Neighbors and Friends met Tuesday at Pine Creek Church, where they all enjoyed another delicious dinner prepared by the ladies of the church. Several came over 50 miles and several were celebrating birthdays and anniversaries. The noon day prayer was given by Rev. Kendal Elmore. Please remember to come by 10:45 a.m. and attend the thirty minute fellowship in the sanctuary with a different minister from the area being guest speaker. The afternoon program was presented by Bonnie Meyer, Bubbles the clown and Kim Amor as Crickett.

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They really put on a good show. Helena Burton will be in charge of July program. Guest of Martha McCrosky on Wednesday afternoon was Pearl Newcomb, Iva Pommert, Mary Morey, Mae McDaniel and Gladys Sheneman. Delicious angel food cake and toppings were served with coffee before all returned home. Mrs. Marget Mason, of Calvin, Kentucky has been visiting with her nieces and nephews of the area. She been staying with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Finch. She will be returning home this weekend. Mrs. Betty Wilson, of Emmons, Minnesota and Mrs. Don Fries, of Lakeville, and Mrs. Helen McEndarfer, of North Liberty visited their cousin and sister on Thursday evening. Mrs. Marget Mason and Mrs. Ruth Finch drove to Watervliet, Michigan last Wednesday to visit a cousin. Mrs. Bertha McWhester and they had a very reminiscing time. Mrs. Ruth Finch and Mr. Brenier Fries, of Indianapolis, spent Thursday in Bremen. Lester O’Connor, of St. Petersburg, Florida, is spending the summer with his daughter, Shelia, of South Bend and his brothers and sisters. He also visited his aunt, Mrs. Ruth Finch. His other aunt, Mrs. Marget Mason, of Calvin, Kentucky, journeyed home with him.

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