The Independent-News, Volume 121, Number 52, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 May 1996 — Page 5

VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

As the Director of Bands in the John Glenn School Corporation, the Instrumental Music Department is growing and expanding as our incoming sixth graders have proven to us (over 75 students out of 132 corporation wide). What an exciting opportunity for Mrs. Burnett and I to share music with your children. It is something I look forward to each day! As we are all aware, everything costs money. With a program like ours, we are no exception. Recently, I was informed that an anonymous donation of sixhundred dollars has been given to the band. I wish to offer my thanks to that individual or individuals who feel that music is an important part of the John Glenn School Corporation. I promise you that it will be put to good use. THANK YOU! Sincerely, Dan Fortlander A Little Heaven In Walkerton This past Saturday, I had the immense pleasure to visit Perennial’s Plus, owned by Tom and Dena Griffin. I am amazed at the large and varied supplies of flowers and vegetables. You name it, I am sure it was there. You can tell Tom and Dena worked very hard over the winter months. If you would like to enjoy yourself among the beautiful flowers, you must—visit Perennial’s Plus this spring. Keep up the great business Tom and Dena! As you know, I will be back and probably more than once. Sharon Harasewicz ME AGAIN Last week I ended my letter with the statement that we, who lived on the western coast, were glad

OBITUARIES

PAUL R. IVES Paul R. Ives, 74, of New Road, North Liberty, passed away at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 6, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. He was born on Sept. 19, 1921, in South Bend. He married Lucille Bennett, on May 23, 1942, in Mishawaka, who survives. He retired in 1975 from Tucker Freight Lines. Also surviving are two daughters, Sandra Krill, of North Liberty and Kathy Smith, of New Carlisle; a son, Richard, of North Liberty; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; • -

that the bomb ended the war with Japan. We weren’t happy that the bomb killed many women and children in Hiroshima, we were glad that finally we didn’t have to worry about every plane going overhead was a possible bomb being dropped on us. We had to put blackout curtains on all our windows. There were constant searchlights looking for the enemy. Air-raid drills were standard in the schools. There were always rumors that balloons were carrying chemicals or bombs. Our sons and brothers were fighting in the war too. Our Japanese neighbors were interned in camps, despite protests by their neighbors. I was quite young, but I remember the uneasiness of everyone. My brother had just shipped out for an assault on Japan. He was on the high seas when Japan surrendered. Yes we were glad that finally we had ended the war. War is hell and there has to be a winner. I am glad that America was the winner. The Deuterium isotope discovered by Dr. Urey went on to be used to as a tracer in medicine, it helped power energy plants. Dr. Urey became very involved in the space program. John Glenn should be happy that Dr. Urey had made his great discovery. Our fowl farm has been added to last night. Roy bought two noisy guineas. I think that he just likes to keep his wife busy. Hopefully we can get the garden planted. I’m getting hungry for homegrown tomatoes. The Fourth of July will soon be here and I won’t have new peas and potatoes. With all of the noise being made about free speech and all our rights, I hope that everyone took the time to vote on election day. This is a great right that many seem to ignore. My thought has always been, no vote, no right to gripe about the government. Have a happy spring. Sincerely, Nedra Williams

two sisters, Eleanor Wilson, of South Bend and Charlotte Miller, of Mishawaka and a brother, Bill, of California. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Forest G. Hay Funeral Home, South Bend, with burial in Riverview Cemetery, South Bend. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 364 and an Army veteran of World War 11. MILDRED W. TRIBBEY Mildred W. Tribbey, 88, of 307 Maple Street, Walkerton, passed away at 11:33 a.m., on Sunday, May 5, in her home. She was born on - March 7,.

1908, in Mishawaka and was a former Plymouth and Lakeville resident. She married Paul Tribbey, on Jan. 9, 1924, in Plymouth, who preceded her in death on April 21, 1987. Surviving are four daughters, Donnabelle Keyser, of Plymouth, Betty Gunning, of Peru, Joyce Myers, of Teegarden and Norma Tinkey, of Walkerton; six sons, Paul Jr., of Mishawaka, Robert, of Richmond, James, of Rising Sun, IN, Lawrence, of Aurora, Colorado, Russell of Plymouth and Clarence, of South Bend; 55 grandchildren; 83 greatgrandchildren; 20 greatgreatgrandchildren; a sister, Ruth Myers, of Lynnwood, Wash, and a brother, Keith Dutcher, of South Bend. • Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth. She was a member of the Center Church of the Brethren, LaPaz. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marshall County Hospice or to the American Heart Association. AUDREY M .CROTHERS Audrey M. “Mickey” Crothers, 66, of Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, formerly of 308 E. Market Street, North Liberty, passed away at 11:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 30, after ap ilin«ss, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. She was born on Jan. 20, 1930, in North Liberty. She retired in 1991 from Wells Aluminum, North Liberty, after 15 years of service. Surviving is a sister, Iva Pommert, of North Liberty; four brothers, Sherland Stull, of North Liberty, Lawrence Stull, of Walkerton, Harold Stull, of Plymouth and Clyde Stull, of Tampa, Florida. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday in the A. M. Manuel Funeral Home, North Liberty with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Brethren. A. C. CHRISTENSEN Albert C. Christensen, 70, of 2340 South County Road 650 West, North Judson, passed away at 2:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 30, in St. Anthony Hospital, Michigan City. He was born on April 21, 1926, in North Judson and was a lifelong resident. He married Elsie M. Halik, on Feb. 18, 1950, in Berwyn, 111., who survives. He was a farmer and a member of the American Legion Post 92 and Masonic Lodge 438 F & AM, a member and chairman of the Starke Co. 4-H Board and a former member and president of the North Judson/San Pierre School Board.

MAY 9, 1996 — INDEPENDENT NEWS

WV HAPPY ADS HAPPY ADS Start at $3.00. Heavier copy or double size ads $6.00. A Happy Ad used for advertising an event or business are $6.00 for normal copy. A Happy Ad with a picture start at $9.50. We do not take Happy Ads over the phone! Happy Ads must be pre-paid. We reserve the right to accept or reject any Happy Ad. It is our desire to keep the Happy Ads to the intended use . . . sending a message of happiness to an individual or group. Deadline for Happy Ads is 12 Noon on Tuesdays! KENT You Will Always Be My Heart’s Desire 15 Years Has Only Been The Beginning Happy Anniversary Love, Terry Congratulations Wendy Duckett Winner Os One Free Year Os Tanning & Toning From “Just For You” Tan & Tone 402 Illinois St. Walkerton Ray & Kenny's Associates Fantastic Job On “TROPICAL PARADISE DAYS” Your Friends At Ray & Kenny’s “Mmm Mmm Good!” Sundae Shop Sunday, May 12 3:30 - 6:30 At The Walkerton United Methodist Church Donation Happy Mother’s Day Hop’s Paraplanes THANK YOU For Showing Your Paraplane Your Friends At Ray & Kenny's Happy 3rd Birthday Jeremy Love You, Papa & Mama Also surviving is a daughter, Nancy French, of North Judson; three sons, Richard, of North Judson, Neal, of Knox and Dale, of LaPorte; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Dolores Groshans,

THANK YOU To Miller's Merry Manor Residents For Your Participation In “Tropical Paradise Days” At Ray & Kenny’s HUGE THANKS! RAY & KENNY‘S For $326.55 BETTY ELLIOTT MILLER’S MERRY MANOR RESIDENTS For Counting Pennies And Collating Newsletters PARENTS & FRIENDS For 52815 Pennies To Cover The Cost Os Our Yearbook God Bless You All! St. Patrick School Students & Faculty Walkerton Police Dept. THANK YOU For Bicycle Safety Check And Showing “STORM” Your Friends At Ray & Kenny’s Happiness Is An Afternoon Spent At Miller’s Merry Manor During National Nursing Home Week MAY 15, 2:00 p.m. A Beautiful & Unique EGG SHOW Presented By EMMA FRITZ Please Join Us For This Most Interesting Program Happy 3rd Birthday Jeremy Love, Gramy & Grampy Walkerton Ambulance Service WESMA THANK YOU For Blood Pressure Clinic On Saturday Your Friends At Ray & Kenny’s THANK YOU Debi & Alice For Serving Our Free Lunch Your Friends At Ray & Kenny’s of New Bern, North Carolina and a brother, Dr. Carl Christensen, of Walkerton. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday in the O’Donnell Funeral Home, North Judson, with burial in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Judson/San Pierre High School Athletic Memorial Fund.

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