The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 July 1992 — Page 3

NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sheneman Congratulations to Charles and Henrietta Whitmer who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 29. Your friends all wish you the best, happy anniversary. Callers on Wednesday were their nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Martensen andd great-nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martensen, all of Dallas, Texas. Just received word that Harold Rust, whom many of you know, is a great grandpa. The baby girl was born June 30 and her name is Caitlin Beth Hochstetler. Her grandparents are Tom and Janet McClelland. Congratulations to all of you. The Frazier family held their reunion on the 4th of July at Whispering Winds West in Potato Creek State Park. Sixty-eight relatives came from California, Arizona, Oklahoma, Mishawaka, South Bend, Plymouth and North Liberty. They will all meet again in two years. Larry and Susan Platz and daughters, Lacey and Katie and granddaughter Jackie and her husband Kenny Dolon, and family, all of South Bend, were 4th ot July guests of Hillis and Gloria Platz. Guests of Lloyd and Dorothy Miller over the 4th of July holiday were their two sons, Curtis and Cindy Hunt, Christie and Allie, of Indianapolis, and Kevin and Mary Alice Hunt, Jessica, Jodie and Ryan. This was the first the family had all been together in 15 years on the 4th. The Talent Show was a huge success held at the North Liberty Park at 4:30. About 12 participated with the Hogstompers Jug Band winning first prize. Betty Hevel, of Black Mountain, North Carolina won second prize with her funny story telling and Jodee Zerbee, of Cayon City, Colorado, won third prize for her singing of “I’m Proud To Be An American”. Thanks to all who used their talent and congratulations to those who won. A good crowd attended. Florence Garwood called on Carl and Peggy Davis on Monday. Remember when Carl used to have the Community Store here in North Liberty and Bora Hough worked for him. Please remember Richard Roush as he underwent knee surgery last Wednesday in St. Joseph Medical Center. He is getting along fine. Aletha Croy and Gladys Sheneman enjoyed breakfast together last Wednesday morning out at Potato Creek State Park and then took a walk on a trail leading down to the beach and ate raspberries on the way, saw some beautiful birds and two deer. Just want to report that the workers are doing a super job in mowing and keeping the Park looking beautiful. Many enjoyed the music of Pookie Johnson and Friends at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening and then enjoyed the beautiful fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. on the beach lawn. The North Liberty Church of the Brethren with their pastor Ron Mummert, will be in charge of the early Sunday morning service for the campers out at Peppermint Hill Shelter at 8:30 a.m. in Potato Creek State Park. Fourth of July luncheon guests of Gladys Sheneman were Ray and Liberty Electric Service FARM & HOME ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR HEATING & REFRIGERATION WELL & PUMP SERVICE APPLIANCE REPAIR 24 Hour Emergency Service CALL 656-8888 10 24 91 9.

Evelyn Stonebumer, of Plymouth; Susie Teter and son, Kenneth and friend Randa, of Mishawaka; and Edward Pogodzinski, of Walkerton. Charles Sheneman reports that his wife Mary Louise isn’t very good so please remember her as she needs our prayers. Congratulations this week goes to Darrell and Dorothy Roush, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 5. Their son, Walley, and his wife Ruth and sons Jason and Wesley, took them to South Bend Sunday morning where they all attended church at the First Christian Church and then they went to Morrow’s Restaurant in Mishawaka where they really got a big surprise when they arrived to find the following relatives and friends waiting to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Roush, of Walkerton; Mrs. George Roush, of Lakeville; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hawley, of Plymouth; Ruth Roush, Grace Bruce (Dorothy’s sister) and her brother Howard Smith, of South Bend; Mrs. Dora Listenberger, South Bend; Pearl Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ulbricht and Florence Garwood, all of North Liberty. Ruth Roush surprised them also with a beautiful 50th wedding anniversary cake, which all enjoyed. After that the Roushes were taken to Plymouth to the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Noel Hawley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hawley. So the Roushes really had a wonderful day and their many friends wish them the best of everything and God bless you. Don’t forget Saturday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. is the annual Ice Cream Social held at the Blissville Church of the Brethren, located on the Plymouth-LaPorte Trail. They serve delicious homemade ice cream, all flavors, sandwiches, pie and soft drinks with a free will donation. A good many from around North Liberty always attend including me. The North Liberty Lions Club sponsored the Miss Liberty Pageant 1992, held at the Community Building Friday evening. A large crowd attended. Eight girls par-

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ticipated from John Glenn. They were all beautifully dressed in their formal gowns and for the dance routine, choregraphed by Angel Bell. Miss Brandi Davis entertained accompanied by Mrs. Diana Davis at the keyboard. Craig Parmley, president of the Lions Gub, presided. The judges were from the Greene Township Lions Gub. It was a big decision and very difficult one, but they chose Miss Cindy Holtz to be Miss Liberty 1992, with Jennifer McCormick runner-up. The girls all rode on the Lions Gub float on Saturday in the 4th of July Parade. Scott and Jill Lucas, of Ohio spent the 4th of July weekend with Rev. Charles Richmond and Joyce. According to Mary Johnson’s diary of 100 years ago on July 1, the weather was clear and cool. She canned three quarts of currants. How many of you ever raised currants and canned them or made currant jelly. This sure brought back memories to me as I remember my mother-in-law Susie Sheneman, raising currants in her garden and then making currant jelly. I would sure like to taste some of that again, how about you? Congratulatgions goes to the John Glenn High School Band, who participated in the 4th of July Parade on Saturday morning in South Bend and won five awards. They also marched in the North Liberty Parade in the afternoon and they looked great, as they performed before the judges. We can all certainly be proud of the John Glenn High School Band and please tell them so. Melba Schmucker, of Archbold, Ohio, spent the weekend with Gail and Mae McDaniel. Other 4th of July callers were Thelma McDaniel and Mr. and Mrs. Larry McDaniel and daughter Anna, all of Elkhart. Ruth Black, of Sebring, Florida, is here visiting her daughter Pam Craft and family. Bryan Craft, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, also spent the weekend along with James and Jennifer Black of Huntertown, Indiana. They also were in the talent show along with the Crafts. Give A Happy Ad — Just $2.00

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R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON Monday Hazel and Harold Schweder were in charge, Harold on the books and Hazel with the program. Tuesday Mr. Stuntz talked to us about DDeleware, called the Diamond state. It is 12 miles wide and north. One road goes straight through from the north to the south. It is known for its peaches and holly flowers. Half the state farms and it is the home of the Duponts that make gunpowder. It is where Brandywine Park and two great museums are. Next week he is going to talk about Florida. Wednesday Bob Schaeffer gave the program on “Citizens concerns for the constitution’,, by Eric Miller. The concerned various bills that will be coming up in the next election. Thursday Mr. Gwin gave the program. He told us some funny jokes and then talked to us how people express themselves. Juice winners were Leon McKesson and Harry Schaffer. The picnic is Wednesday, July 15th. It is so nice to have so many good and willing volunteers to help especially when an emergency comes up. They stop in. lam so happy to have so many come and join us at REAL Services. Just call Betty Gapper one day ahead, 586-7600.

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