The Independent-News, Volume 118, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 September 1992 — Page 3

NORTH LIBERTY NEWS By Gladys Sheneman Sarah Craft celebrated her Bth birthday with a party at Potato Creek State Park. A pinata filled with candy, bingo and team games highlighted the activities. Everyone had a great time. Did any of you readers recognize Beatrice Odaffer’s picture in the South Bend Tribune recently. She is a relative of mine and was the daughter of Lewis and Dora Schmeltz, of Walkerton. She lives at the 100 Center Hi Rise, Apt. 304, Mishawaka, IN 46544. She will celebrate her 90th birthday on Friday, September 18, in case you would like to send her a card. Clem and Alice Kujawski, of State Road 23 North, and De Wayne and Mary Alice Pavey, of Walkerton, spent the weekend at Dean and Jackie Christy’s in LeCampton, Kansas. Fred and Sandy Schmits, of Aurora, Indiana, and Ellen Morris, of Indianapolis, were also weekend guests. Sandy, Ellen, Jackie and Mary Alice are sisters and they all had a great weekend together. I am told there were 1300 motorcycles that went through North Liberty Sunday noon on their way to the Crumstown Conservation Club where they were treated for all their work in collecting money for the Jerry Lewis Foundation. 25 rears 01 Prolessional A Personal Service • UPHOLSTERY to®! • CARPETING 1 * nDATS £ few! ’ vfHICLES (219) 586-2745 or (219) 324-4942 Call 6 00 a m ■ 12 00 p m

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They raised over $40,000. Isn’t that great, they need to be complimented for a job well done. Ike and Carolyn Dunnuck had a as recent visitors Kim, Lauren and Mitch McDanell, of Phoenix, Arizona; Todd and Allison Millar, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; Jean Shannon, of Scottsdate, Arizona; and Norma Howat, of Evanston, Illinois. The Peppermint Hill Shelter was filled and some outside with campers and other visitors to attend the 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning service. The North Liberty Mennonite Church was in charge of the service. They had a sing along, had several specials and Floyd Miller, pastor, gave a very interesting message. Darcey Worster is going to be remembered on Friday, September and Sunday, September 18, 19 and 20 out at Potato Creek State Park where the lake is called Worster Lake. On Friday evening, at 7:30 p.m. there will be a slide presentation on the history of and development of the park. On Saturday evening, take a lawn chair at 7:00 p.m. and enjoy the big band sounds of the 30’s and 40’s in concert. On Sunday, at 2:00 p.m., there will be a special show of him and his past times. So plan now to visit the park on these Special Darcey Days. We need to remember the following friends in our prayers and with a cheer-up card. Lola Pavey, Russell Bierly, Gerald Boone, are all in the hospital and Lucille Lutes, who is very ill in Pilgrim Manor and Gifford Hively, there also in Plymouth. Also Naoma Williams and Lucille Hocker are residents there and they also need to be remembered. Todd and Allison Millar have returned to Bloomington, Illinois from Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Todd completed a summer internship for the law firm of Smith, Haughey, Rice and Roegge. Todd will be a third year law student at Indiana University. How many of you readers saw the old steam engine thrashing machine in last week’s Sunday paper. It said it was in August

1923 around North Liberty. Does anyone know where they were thrashing? I was told by Pauline Klopfenstein, of Walkerton, that it was her dad, George Matz, of Teegarden, who was doing the thrashing. The man driving the horse and wagon looked like a McEndafer. Please let me know. This sure brought back memories as I remember when Joe Mullet and Jim Deagles also did thrashing and what a thrill it was when we saw that big rig coming down the road and then when they would blow that steam engine whistle, that was a bigger thrill. Another thrill was to climb up to the top of the straw stack and slide down. Kids of today don’t know what they missed. I will never forget those dinners that the ladies got together cooked for the men. And to think they didn’t have electricity and refrigeration like we have today, but they served some of the best dinners that 1 ever ate. How about you? Scott and Jill Lucas, of Ohio, are here visiting Jill’s parents, Charles and Joyce Richmond. Wesley Hogan, a former Tyner resident who graduated in 1932, has had a stroke and pneumonia and is in Ridgedale Nursing Home. Please remember him. I just read Mary Johnson’s diary for September of 100 years ago and she tells that one day the hired girls named Laura washed two strawticks and filled one. Did you ever sleep on a strawtick? I have and it’s quite a thrill, but I wouldn’t want to try and sleep in one today. I wonder how they washed them with no washing machine like we have today and no electricity. I’m glad I wasn't born 100 years ago, aren't you? Many relatives and friends of Bob and Nancy Beghtel of 18770 Rankert Road, attended their 25th wedding anniversary open house held Saturday afternoon at the Greene Township Community Building. Their four children hosted the party, namely Cindy Dreessen. Holly and Mike, of Walkerton, and Bobby, of Easton, Mass. Bobbie really surprised her parents when she arrived. A delicious buffet was enjoyed by all along

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with a beautiful decorated wedding cake, punch, nuts and mints. Even the beautiful wedding gown Nancy wore was on display for all to see. Lots of pictures were taken after which they opened their cards out of a decorated mailbox and then opened all their lovely gifts. I'm sure they will never forget their 25th anniversary. God bless you and best wishes Bob and Nancy. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shade, of Fair Oaks, California, recently visited Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shade and Mr. and Mrs. John Harbaugh. They are first cousins. About 200 retired neighbors and friends attended their get-together last Tuesday at the Pine Creek Church. Rev. Floyd Miller, of the Mennonite Church, had the morning devotions. Gladys Sheneman, president, conducted the business meeting. Guests present came from Florida, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Garrett, and the surrounding area. Many of you will remember Myrtle Smith (formerly of Teegarden) as she is here visiting from Sebring. Florida. Several were having September birthdays and anniversaies. Evelyn Dolph, secretary, read the secretary’s report after which Pastor Floyd Miller gave the noon prayer. Madelyn Nelson played dinner music and after the noon hour, we all went to the sanctuary where we were entertained by 27 members of the

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Bremen Pines Senior Chorus. L. G. Alber, of Rochester, who sings like and imitates the different birds, was really a special treat to hear him sing “Listen To The Mocking Bird” and “Beautiful Ohio". The Hoosier Sundowners, of Mishawaka, will entertain in October.

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1 just want to thank all the people who helped me raise $650.00 for the ABATE MDA motorcycle ride for Jerry's Kids. We raised $63,000 for this event. We have been #1 in the state for several years now and hope to continue this. Hope to see more of you next year. Rizek Plumbing Dr. F. Engel Dr. K. Knape Liberty Drugs & Emporium Small, Inc. Gumz Farms Blad Farms Metalstamp Van Waters H & R Products New Energy St. Joe Materials Mel’s Equipment Casteel Construction Intercoastal Derby Manufacturing Airco Thanks again, Duff Hevel

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