The Independent-News, Volume 122, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 October 1996 — Page 5

WY HAPPY ADS HAPPY ADS Start at $3.00. Heavier copy or double size ads are $6.00. A Happy Ad used for advertising an event or business are $6.00 for normal copy. A Happy Ad with a picture starts at $9.50. We do not take Happy Ads over the phone! Happy Ads must be prepaid. 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! This Is How Teenage Life Started To Be And Now You Ended Up 53! ” Jr Mickey Tuttle Hope You Have A “Happy Birthday" Love You, Jodi & Kevin Tammy & Mel Kris & Michelle And Kids ATTEND THE 25th ANNUAL WALKERTON JUNIOR MISS Sat., Oct. 12 7:00 p.m. John Glenn High School Auditorium $7.00 Per Ticket Sold At The Door Have Breakfast With Us! Sunday, Oct. 6 8:00-1:00 At The North Liberty American Legion Post 365 Menu Sausage Gravy & Biscuits Bacon-Eggs-Biscuits Hash Browns Public Welcome Children’s Menu Available Sponsored By The American Legion Auxiliary Happiness Is Having A New Granddaughter Jodi Ann Williams Born Sept. 29, 1996 So Happy You’re Here! Grandma & Grandpa Williams

Oh!! My!! Another Birthday Knocking!!! Wil I' 1 PAM October 6th Love, Kody & Miranda ANCHORS A WEIGH Eric Greiner Fire Controllman Petty Officer Third Class GOOD LUCK On Ist Med. Cruise With USS Roosevelt We’re All Proud Os You Mom & Norm Dad & Linda Grandpa & Grandma Doane Missy & Lindsey Aunt Becky & Uncle Al Bruce & John Matt & Tara Lance And All Your Friends From Walkerton & Elkhart Happiness Is Having A Clerk-Treasurer Who Enjoys Being Part Os The Walkerton Festivities The Office Looks GREAT! What A “Sport” You Are An Excellent Example Os “Walkerton Pride” Citizens Os Walkerton Coach Drotar And Brian Snell Happy Birthday October 4th You Are Both WINNERS! Defeat New Prairie “Kackie" All Those “Off Hours You’ve Put In Show Your Talent “On & Off’ The Job Taxpayers Os The Town P.S. Store Front Display Is Great! Happy First Wedding Anniversary To Jackie & Tammy On October sth

It’s That Time Os Year Again! Miller’s Merry Manor Is Planning Their Annual Halloween Trick Or Treating On Sunday, Oct. 27 2:00-4:00 p.m. Candy Donations Are Needed Please Contact Judy Zahrn 586-3133 For More Information Thank You Activity Dept. BIRTH TO /a\ rTOIRviT A daughter was born on Sept. 11, 1996 to Wayne and Pandy (Corwin) Gregor, of South Bend. She has been named Kathryn Claire and weighed in at eight pounds and 10 ounces. Maternal grandparents are David and Michelle Fowler, of Walkerton and maternal greatgrandmother is Nancy Corwin, of Walkerton. Paternal grandparents are John and Chris Gregor, of Niles, MI and paternal greatgrandmother is Joan Morrison, of Niles, ML Jim and Penni Helminger are the proud parents of a baby girl born on Sept. 21. She has been named Samantha Ann and weighed in at seven pounds and 12 ounces. The Helminger’s reside in Charleston, IL. Grandparents are Tom and Barbara Helminger and Celia Schrader. Enjoy Day At Legion Day Celebration In the beginning there were only ten of them, but they began at a home that has existed for one hundred thirty-one years. In 1865, Indiana Governor Oliver P. Morton, called a meeting to establish a State Soldiers’ Home. Land was acquired south of Knightstown, Indiana and the Soldiers’ and Seaman’s Home was established. Mr. George Merritt, of Indianapolis, was understanding of the situation of the veteran but he was primarily concerned for the welfare of the children who were orphans of the Civil War. A generous monetary offer was made to the committee if orphans would be included in the planning of the home. The committee felt that was too great an undertaking to include both veterans and orphans, therefore the children were

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not to be included in the plan. At the Military Hospital in Indianapolis, Miss Susan Fussell took charge of four soldiers’ orphans. In five short months, the family of orphans had increased to ten, making it necessary to secure larger quarters. This is how the first ten children got to Knightstown Home. The Home for Disabled Soldiers became a state institution in 1867 for the care of sick and disabled soldiers, their widows and orphans. There were so many admissions that more land was needed, which was procured. By 1871, there were 371 occupants at the ‘Hotel’. After a fire at the hotel, more space was needed so the veterans were moved to the National Military Home, in Dayton, Ohio. The Indiana Soldiers’ and Seaman’s Home ceased to exist and for the first time, the children were the total occupants of the Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailor’s Children’s Home. For the first and only time in its history the Homes enrollment exceeded 1,000 in the year ending June 30, 1935, when it was 1,010. Grandchildren of the Civil War were admitted by state legislation action in 1910. World War II veterans’ children were first admitted in 1943-44. Through the years the enrollment has dwindled. The Home is a “Home away from home” for the nearly 190 children which provides a quality education, health care, spiritual development and vocational training. Available for learning are baking, barbering, building trades, cosmetologn, dental assisting, electronics, office, home economics and telecommunication. The

IN MEMORY To our Mommy & Daddy: Dennis & Kimberly Tripp whom were both killed in an automobile accident in September 1995. Dear Mommy & Daddy, It’s been a year since I’ve seen your smile. I loved to sit upon your lap as we rocked and talked for a while. We look at your pictures and yes, it is you we see. Oh! how we wish we could touch you, hug you or plain see you. But Mommy & Daddy we want you to know we are getting bigger growing so fast everyday. I know you can look down and watch us all play. Before every meal, before we go nighty-night, we say our prayers with grand“ma” and blow you kisses nightynite. Our hearts our just tiny and so early to have been broken, but we do have grand“ma” she is now our prize token. Everyone has been so good to us, so sweet and so caring. We clearly understand the true meaning of sharing. So as we know it we have shared you, we had you our few short years then our “Father” took his turn. He took you Both in his care. The departure at times is so hard to bare. We know your in heaven. A star that forever shines bright and watch for us Mommy and Daddy each night as we blow you kisses nightynite. Love, Matthew, Brittany And Chelsea Tripp

Junior ROTC is also available. The children live in a ‘Division’ along with a house parent. They are expected to share in the household chores of their home just as a child elsewhere is required to do. Farming is another project at the home with some sheep and about 23 cows on the farm. For the senior class members of the school, there is an “independent living home” where the students learn to prepare themselves for living outside the home. The state provides the basic comforts but the sponsors of the children give the extras which any child would appreciate. Each year in September, the American Legion and its Auxiliary have a special day for the children with games, prizes, food and entertainment throughout the day. This is a state-wide commitment when the children have the opportunity to meet their sponsors. The children are remembered on their birthdays and holidays or any time throughout the year with special gifts and letters. Orville Easterday Unit 189, Walkerton, sponsors a 12 year old girl this year. Locally attending Legion Day at the Home this year were Mr. and Mrs. William Flaugher. Mrs. Flaugher who is Knightstown Home chairman, was pleased to be able to locate and meet the sponsored girl and to spend time with her. It was time well spent to be able to give a few hugs and attention to these children. SUftSCDIbE TODAY!

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