The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 April 1995 — Page 9

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Ray & Kenny's Supermarket esented a check to the Urey iddle School for the Educational Ivantage Program. Pictured are idents Fay Nielson, Jake Medi, principal Richard Reese, Trudy aham, assistant manager Ray & mny’s, Mackenzie Stahly and stin Smith. egion Auxiliary nit 189 Hosts istrict Meeting Orville Easterday Unit 189, ■nerican Legion Auxiliary, welmed 50 members of the Third istrict recently at the Post Home. The members were honored by e presence of the Chaplain of the diana Department, American Leon Auxiliary, Marilou Mullett, abash, Fifth District. Several embers of the Fifth District acmpanied Mrs. Mullett. Also present was Rosey Newan, Indiana Department Children id Youth Chairman of Garrett, >urth District. The two ladies are competition for the office of diana Department Presidentlect, 1995-96. Various reports of the Auxiliary rograms were made by the Disict Chairmen, suggesting the any guidelines that can be taken y members to assist the veteran id/or their family.

ONLY AT WELCO FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY Our Own Homemade Lightly Battered ONION RINGS or MUSHROOMS A GENEROUS 47Q PORTION Vl'* OUR SUPER SANDWICHES Giant Sandwiches Served On Hall A Loaf Os French Bread With Chips ITALIAN BEEF - SHAVED HAM & CHEESE SHAVED STEAK AND GRILLED ONIONS YOUR CHOICE s2^s I ~ch ickenleq'quarter'basket - ’ With French Fries And Cole Slaw s2^s Have You Tried Our New Carry Out Chicken? It’s Marinated And Lightly Battered BROASTED CHICKEN 9 piece 95 BUCKET F All White Meat Add $1.50

POPPY FACTS Children of war veterans left in need by the disability of their fathers benefit directly from the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day, according to the national organization of the American Legion Auxiliary. On Poppy Day each year more than 25 million poppies made by disabled veterans are distributed throughout the country under the supervision of the American Legion Auxiliary. Approximately 125 thousand volunteer workers from the Auxiliary and other organizations take part in this annual program. By wearing a veteran handmade poppy on the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day each American can honor the sacrifices made by our service men and women while assisting the living. “Think Spring — Think Poppy”. Orville Easterday Unit 189 American Legion Auxiliary Walkerton WINS SHOT PUT IN WABASH INVITATIONAL Bryan Verkier, a freshman at Vincennes University, from Walkerton and a graduate of John Glenn High School, won first place in the shot put at the Wabash College Invitational at Crawfordsville on March 25. Verkier’s winning toss was 49’3”.

More News From Historical Society If a person reads the microfilm of old Walkerton papers, they come across many items of unexplained persons, places or things. Can you, the public, shed some light on the following: § Location of “German” town in the area of Beherns store. Presumed to be located on Harrison Street or at least ‘north’ of the Nickle Plate Railroad. § Also, an area west of Walkerton referred to as “Black Oak.” And, where was the Usher School on the Plymouth-LaPorte Trail in the Walkerton area? § Where was “a store in West Troy,” Not West York? Who was the owner? Does anyone have a photo of the first truck stop, now known as Welco? Or, Stan & Jan’s Drive In, east on #6, Walkerton? Or, a picture of the early Heinz Pickle Factory? If you would allow the Walkerton Historical Society to make copies of the above or copies of any early Walkerton business or place, it would be appreciated. The microfilmed Walkerton papers can be read at either the Walkerton Public Library or the St. Joseph Co. Library, South Bend. The history of Walkerton can be located in these invaluable papers. Read and enjoy! AREA VETERANS! Since the 50th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe, May 8, 1995) is fast approaching, we would like to hear from any Walkerton area veteran (or veteran’s spouse) who was in military service in Europe during World War 11. (This request is exclusive of D-Day stories that were published last summer.) Next August 14 will be the 50th Anniversary of VJ Day (Victory in Japan). At that time, we would also like to publish stories of veterans who were in service in the Pacific. Please contact The IndependentNews at 586-3139 or call 5863450 to relate your stories.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION On February 22, 1931, a young Polish Nun, Sister Faustina Kowalska, saw a vision of Jesus with rays of mercy streaming from the area of his heart. He told her to have an image painted to represent this vision and to sign it, “Jesus, I trust in you!” Calling her the Apostle and Secretary of his mercy. He ordered her to begin writing a diary so others would learn to trust in Him. In a series of revelations, He taught her that his mercy is unlimited and available even to the greatest sinners, and He revealed special ways for people to respond to His mercy. By the time of Sr. Faustina’s death in 1938, devotion to The Divine Mercy had already begun to spread throughout Eastern Europe. In July of 1940, Fr. Joseph Jarzebowski, a Polish Marian priest fleeing from war-torn Poland, prayed to the merciful Saviour to help him escape, vowing to spend his life spreading the Divine Mercy message. He arrived safely on American soil in May, 1941, and Marians in Detroit and Washington, D.C., were soon distributing Mercy of God leaflets, prayer cards, and other materials. By 1944, a group of Marians opened a new house and mercy apostolate on Eden Hill in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. By 1953, the apostolate had become the international center for the Divine Mercy Devotion, and in 1960 the Marians on Eden Hill completed construction of a shrine to the Mercy of God. The shrine has now become the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy, and the apostolate has become the Marian Helpers Center, a modern religious publishing house spreading devotion to the mercy of God and to Mary immaculate. The process for the beautification of Sr. Faustina was begun in 1966. On March 7, 1992, Sr. Faustina was declared Venerable; on December 21, 1992, a healing through her intercession was declared a miracle; and on the Sunday after Easter, April 18, 1993 (Mercy Sunday), she was solemnly beatified in Rome by Pope John Paul 11. She is now officially known as Blessed Faustina Kowalska. The Feast Os Mercy THE DIVINE MERCY NOVENA St. Patrick Church 805 Tyler Street Walkerton, Indiana DAYS DATES TIMES PRAYERS Good Friday April 14, 1995 3:00 p.m. Chaplet Holy Saturday April 15, 1995 3:00 p.m. Chaplet Easter Sunday through April 16 through 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour with Easter Saturday April 22, 1995 Chaplet 2nd Sunday of Easter April 23, 1995 Chaplet begins 20 minutes Feast of Mercy BEFORE all Masses

APRIL 6, 1995 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

Erica Young To Visit British Isles This Summer JOO & f A : % Erica Young, of Koontz Lake, has been selected as the area delegate to the British Isles in the People to People Student Ambassador Program. This summer Erica will participate in a 22 day program of exchange to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. During her stay, Erica and her delegation of 30 will have meetings with teens and government officials. Each delegate will also enjoy a home visit with an Irish host family. Erica is the daughter of Ed and Linda Young, of Koontz Lake. She is 13 years old and a 7th grader at Oregon-Davis Jr.-Sr. High, where she enjoys English, Science and Math. The People to People Program was founded in 1956 by President Eisenhower to promote understanding and friendship between American youth and those in foreign countries. President Eisenhower and succeeding U.S. Presidents serving as honorary chairmen, have believed such understanding and friendship would constitute significantly to world peace. In the past People to People has sent delegations to Australia, Russia, China and France in addition to

the British Isles. Student ambassadors return home with a new sense of personal responsibility, a better understanding of world affairs and a genuine respect for American values. Erica is anxious to represent her community, state and country as a student ambassador, and is seeking community support to help cover the program tuition of $3,475.00. Interested persons may call Erica and her family at 5862710. ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR NURSERY SCHOOL North Liberty Church of Christ Nursery School is now taking registrations for the 1995-96 school year. We have classes for 3-5 years of age. To be eligible for the 3/young 4’s class they must turn 3 on or before June 1. To be eligible for the 4/s’s class they must turn 4 on or before June 1. We are a Christian based school working with academics and social skills. You may call the church office at 656-4632 or stop by the church at 65225 St. Rd. 23, North Liberty, to enroll your child or to receive more information. There is a $20.00 non-refundable registration fee due at time of enrollment. We have limited spaces so please call. CARBONLESS FORMS To Fill Your Business Needs Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R. JOHNSON Certified Insurance Counselor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake

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