The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 July 1992 — Page 3

NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sheneman Birthday guests Sunday evening of Gladys Sheneman were her sister, Susie Teter, Kenny Teter and friend, Ronda, of Mishawaka, Gene and Norma Patrick, Tammy Stull, Chris and Brandon Stull and Jami Holderbaum. Would you believe my daughter brought me a gallon of paint to paint my garage floor and a quart of currants to make me some . currant jelly? Wasn’t that nice of her? Yes, I have had a wonderful birthday, thanks to all my friends for the lovely cards and gifts. God bless you all. George and Wilda Henry, of New Road, spent the weekend with their son, Rev. Brian Henry and family in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kronk and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Kronk, of near Walkerton, spent Sunday in Dorr, Michigan, at the home of Dave and Debbie Rose and daughters, Katie and Emily. On Monday noon Gladys Shene* man was a dinner guest of Pauline and Bob Powers at the Holiday Inn Balloon Wurks Restaurant, in Plymouth, to help Gladys celebrate her birthday. Before returning home they went to the Power’s home where they enjoyed a beautiful birthday cake with candles on it and ice cream. Marie Baker, daughter of Ron and Joni Baker, of New Castle, celebrated her third birthdday on Saturday at the home of her grandparents, Jerry and Nancy Knowlton, of North Liberty. Guests present were Norma Hill, of California, Julie Dinn, of South Bend, Gene and Connie Knowlton, Pauline Knowlton, Gene Davis and family, Neva Hevel, Abe and Bertie Bulla. Marie received many gifts and she also had a beautiful decorated cake, which everyone enjoyed. I’m sure she will always remember her third birthday at her grandparents. Weekend guests of Emery and Shirley Ferency were the former pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pastor David Shocky and his wife, Bev, and daughters Erin and Kirsten, of Hebron, Kentucky. They enjoyed their weekend in North Liberty and would like to say hello to all their many friends. Just received a happy birthday call from my cousin, Margie (Dunn) Rook, in Riverdale, Illinois. We talked an hour telling each other about our family and friends. She asked about Travis Pearce and Geneva Wisenbaugh, a good friend in Walkerton as she has a birthday too. 1 called her and wished her a happy birthday from the both of us. She also asked about John Phegley, of LaCrosse and 1 asked Ethel Rauen, a relative, and he has passed away. Margie says she really missed all her friends around Walkerton. Our sympathy goes to Howard Roush and family in the loss of his wife, Ruth. She suffered a severe heart attack last Monday and her funeral was Saturday afternoon at the Baptist Church here in North Liberty where she was a member. She was buried in the Center Cemetary on Road 6. She was well loved and is going to be greatly missed by her family, relatives and friends. On Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Liberty Electric Service MAM 4 HOME ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR HEATING & REFRIGERATION WELL & PUMP SERVICE APPLIANCE REPAIR 24 Hour Emergency Service CALL 656-8888 10 24 91 97

the Shiloh Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Lawrence Wilson, in charge of the service held at Peppermint Hill Shelter. Well, we are getting some most needed rain now and everything is beginning to perk up. I even had new potatoes and spinach out of my garden this week. I will have lettuce this week and can soon have green beans. On July 16th, 100 years ago, Mrs. Mary Johnson wrote that between 11 and 12 o’clock p.m. a great red light shone in the northwest sky. I wonder what that was a sign of. Theada Carlson underwent cataract surgery on Monday, July 13. Please remember her, her address is SOI Sugar Pine Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46544. The Retired Neighbors and Friends met at the Pine Creek Church on Tuesday, July 7 for their annual picnic dinner. Rev. James Stansell gave the morning devotions. George and Agnes Worthen, of Rockford, Illinois, came the fartherest, others came from Niles, Michigan, Monticello, Garrett and Elkhart. Hazel Hoover will be celebrating her 94th birthday on Thursday, July 9, so please remember her. Ruth Roush, wife of Howard Roush, suffered a heart attack and passed away Thursday, and Ralph Harbaugh, former resident of North liberty, in in the St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka with pneumonia. Clifford Hively is in the Pilgrim Manor and all these people need our prayers and a cheer-up card. Diana Radabaugh, of Elkhart, gave a very interesting talk on the 1992 census on national evangelism, after which Rev. Stansell, of the United Methodist Church gave the noon prayer. The tables were beautifully decorated by Rhonda Kenny. Louise White, of South Bend, played two special numbers on the organ and then Max Bigler, of Nappanee, entertained the group with his humorous aspects on aging, which really hit home and he kept us all in stitches, but it was all so true. Mr. and Mrs. Gail McDaniel spent the weekend with their son, Curtis and family, in Richmond, Indiana.

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Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Reed and daughter, of Carmarello, California, called on Dorothy Reed Sunday afternoon. On Monday, Bob and Helen called on George and Anne Houser and had supper with Dorothy Reed. While there, Jean Byland and Carol Carbeiner both dropped in to see them. Received a call from Iva Gark, of Walkerton, telling me that she purchased me a jar of currant jelly at Hilgers Farm Market, near Fort Wayne. Now wasn’t that nice of her to think of me. Thanks, Iva. Please remember Warner Gark as he entered the V.A. Hospital in Fort Wayne last Tuesday as he needs our prayers and a cheer-up card. FINCH-REAMER REUNION The 53rd annual Finch-Reamer Reunion was held on June 28 at Liberty Park in North Liberty. There were 40 present. The weather was perfect and the lovely park was enjoyed by all. Charles Hay, so Galva, Illinois, gave the blessing and we then enjoyed an extra special pot luck dinner. Our thanks to the ladies. During the meeting it was decided to keep the same officers: president Frank Rokosz, of Whiting, Indiana; vice president Emmett Garke, of Koontz Lake; secretarytreasurer Debby Rokosz, of Whiting. Mention was made of the passing of two of our most important members. They were Ruth Miller, age 86, of Kendallville, and Florence Finch, age 104, of Angola, Indiana. They will both be missed very much. Gifts were given to the oldest guest, Caroly Rogers, of Angola; the youngest, Adam Groat, 4 months, of Shererville, Indiana; and the one that came the farthest, Betty and Chuck Hay, of Galva, Illinois. After the meeting games were played by all and prizes were given. Watermelon was supplied by Charles Miller, h was enjoyed by all. Next year’s reunion will once again be held at Liberty Park in North Liberty.

HEIM REUNION The 70th annual Heim reunion was held Sunday at Quaking Aspen Picnic Shelter with sixty-four present with Dorothy Reed and familes as hostess. The oldest one present was Ethel Hellegas, 89, and Tyler Duff, 1 year, was the youngest. After a delicious carryin dinner, horseshoe and games for the children were played. The reunion will be held next year at the same place with Duwayne and Becky Burch and Bruce and Wendy Weber as hosts. PET CARE PROGRAM AT NORTH LIBERTY LIBRARY Kathy Freeman, Education Director of the Humane Society, will present a pet care program this Friday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. Included in the program will be a short film and one of the puppies available for adoption from the Humane Society. All ages are welcome. For more information call the library at 656-3664. ANNOUNCE WINNER OF BUSINESS WOMEN’S RAFFLE The Business & Professional Women’s Gub had a drawing for two lovely macrame chairs at the 4th of July festivities. Barb Osowski was the lucky winner. This raffle was heldd to raise funds for the scholarships the Business & Professional Women give each year to a John Glenn and Oregon-Davis student. The chairs were crafted by Mrs. Evelyn Norris. NOTICE Sue’s Flower Shoppe will be closed July 26 through August 8. Hours will resume on Monday, August 9.

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COREY ROSS RECEIVES A SCHOLARSHIP Corey Ross recently received a college scholarship from the South Bend Tribune for his service and academic achievements. He will be a freshman at John Glenn this fall. Corey is active in the North Liberty Boy Scout Program holding a Star Rank and is also active with United Methodist Youth Group. His interests include chess, piano, baseball and amateur radio. He is the son of Charles and Betty Ross, of North Liberty. CORRECTION A listing in last week’s winners for the Walkerton Kiddies Day results last week. In the floats division, the winner was Double Trouble Plus One, Mandy and Misty Tessner and Casey Dankert.

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