Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 18 January 1995 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 18,1995

Roatan report ~

< “...being confident of this very ' thing, that He who began a good work in you will complete it until ‘ the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6). This has become 'my verse of promise as God opens yet another chapter in my life. In mid-October I was hospitalized for almost a week with a back .problem. The initial diagnosis was ft herniated disk in my spinal column. After two days of tests I was • diagnosed with sacroilitis (an inflammation of the joints in the lower part of my spine). I was jjiven an anti-arthritis medicine ‘that I will probably take the rest of my life. I returned to Roatan two days after my release from the hospital with instructions to “take it easy for two to three weeks.” Satan intended to use this most recent health problem to defeat me, but as always God is using it for His glory. Five days after my return to Roatan —November 9 —l completed my first year in Honduras. The ' game day we closed the clinic, and I put on hold the ladies’ Bible ■study I had started a few weeks -previously. I flew to Tegucigalpa for a time of reflection and spiritual renewal. The past year has been very difficult, i have experienced in one year wfyat most missionaries encounter in 18 months to two years or more. God has truly blessed me, but the stress and uncertainty, along with my health problems, have taken their toll. Laurie Potter, a fellow missionary, and I have been under almost constant spiritual attack for the

Years ago... Railroad work scheduled 1

? 100 YEARS AGO ‘January 16, 1895 N Should the weather permit, work will probably begin in a month or six weeks on the Benton Jllarbor & Southwestern Railroad, ’which proposes to run from Benton Harbor, Michigan, through South Bend to Nappanee. Two weeks ago Sunday evening, C.H. Murray was the vic- ; tim of an attempted hold up on the streets of Elkhart. He routed the would-be robbers with his cane, notwithstanding one of them fired several shots at him, and the other •fead struck him on the head with a Ming-shot, cutting him badly. On two men were arrested tfnd charged with the attack.

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past several months. Your prayers have been and continue to be vitally important. I can not imagine Holiness Church. I recently had been reviewing materials for the class I help teach in Punta Gorda. I was quite frustrated by the lack of good holiness literature available. I find it very exciting and timely that God has given me the chance to be involved in preparing lessons for churches throughout the nation of Honduras. Our goals i to have the materials ready for distribution at the church’s annual conference in January.‘Will you pray with me that these materials will be ready in time? I also will be involved in ministry at the Berea Church where Belza and Carmen Nunez pastor. They attended my home church in Nappanee while Belza studied for his master’s degree. They have become my family away from home. I will be assisting in the church office as well as helping in church services, Sunday school, and in any other way that I can. I look forward to ministering in this way. I attended the Berea Church while I was in language school, but because of my limited Spanish ability was not able to be actively involved. I now have the opportunity to strengthen the friendships I developed during language school and to establish new relationships. This shift in my responsibilities and ministry did not really fit into my plan for the coming months. 1 believe, however, that God has something very special He wants to do in me and through me during

Though Mr. Murray says he is positive they have the right men, the one was released for lack of evidence, and it was found that the other was in jail at the time. Any man can take a newspaper. It is the cheapest thing he can buy. Every time a hen clucks and has laid an egg, his paper is paid for that week. It costs no more than a postage stamp. What good does it do you? It instructs you and your wife and teaches your children. It comes every day and week, rain or shine, calm or storm, bringing you the best news of the neighborhood. No man is just to his wife and children who does not give them the home paper to read.

this time. God is teaching me to trust Him. The future is uncertain. I do not know when I will be returning to Punta Gorda, but am learning to trust God day by day and sometimes even hour by hour. The time away from the pressures and struggles have helped me to revive and strengthen my relationship with God. My earnest desire during all of these uncertainties is that God will be glorified and that Christ’s love will shine through me. I am convinced that Satan’s attacks and forces will be renewed and reinforced when I return to Roatan. I plan to be spiritually, emotionally, and physically stronger before I return to fight. Cover Laurie, Karen (my other cowhat life would be like if we did not have your prayer support. However, we could only stay in the battle for so long before we experienced “battle fatigue” and had to step away for a time to recuperate. Please pray for God to restore Laurie and me during this time. I plan to be in Tegucigalpa for the next few months. God has given me new ministry opportunities. I will be working on Sunday school material that will be used nationwide by the Honduran worker), and me with your prayers. As we continue to reach lost souls for Christ, Satan will persist in his efforts to destroy us. But “...He who is in (us) is greater than he who is in the world” (I John 4:4). Thank you for your faithful prayer and financial support. In Christ’s service Kathy Klotz

75 YEARS AGO January 21, 1920 J.L. Early, Henry Wysong and Dr. J.S. Inks have had their residences and bams, two miles east of town, wired for electricity, and will be connected up as soon as the line is extended a half mile further east to include these farms in the near future. The Thursday Club will meet at the home of Mrs. George Lamb on Thursday afternoon, January 22. Mullett Bros, will have a special sale of oranges on Saturday. With the announcement to the special session of the general assembly Friday afternoon, that

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CUSTOMER SERVlCE—Pleasing the tele- The photo was contributed by Don Truex, phone customer was the task of the "Central who reports that it is the late Charlotte Yoder Girls," posing here at the switchboard of at extreme right. Does anyone know who the Nappanee Telephone Company in 1944. rest of the ladies are?

the joint resolution No. 43 had been signed by Gov. James P. Goodrich, ratification of the federal suffrage amendment, granting women the privilege of the ballot, became an accomplished fact in Indiana. Indiana is the 2flth state to ratify the amendment. Ten more states are needed. Divorces granted in the circuit and superior courts of Elkhart County during the year 1919 totaled 168, it was shown in the annual report filed by the clerk. 122 wives were granted divorces on their complaints. 50 YEARS AGO January 18. 1945 The army and navy arc asking all civilians to make greater use of V-mail in writing to service men this year, as a direct help Irr't'ohserving critically-needed transport space, and as a means to providing fighting men with more frequent letters. Regular mail is frequently held up for lack of space. The Vmail filming process assures correspondents of privacy of contents, military officials point out.

SERVICE NOTES: Kenneth Culp is now stationed in Belgium. Samuel I. Richmond, who enlisted in the Cadet Air Corp in March 1943, at Ashland College, will leave for Keesler Field for duty. A salvage pickup of paper and tin cans is planned for Saturday, January 27. Paper is one of the really critically needed war materials. Cans should be flattened and placed in boxes, to aid the collec-’ tors. The Naylor grocery store has been undergoing many changes during the past couple of weeks, and they are now ready to serve their customers with the self-ser-vice plan of shopping. 20 YEARS AGO January 16, 1975 Harvey Rose, 81, and daughter, Thelma Prescott, injured in home fire Thursday, when leaking gas line explodes. John Leavitt wins VFW ‘tVoice of Democracy” contest with speech on “My Responsibility 4s a Citizen.” Denny Mishler is second, Melissa Moller third. Varsity Panthers of Coach Rick Bowen win overtime thriller with Elkhart Memorial, 73-68. Todd Sheets, Blain Heckaman, Gail Harman, Mark BeMiller in double figures. American Legion Post 154 has 451 members. Bud Sheets is Commander. Nappanee hit by winds gusting to 60mph Friday night. Windows blown out at Metzler Shoes, Jim’s TV. 10 YEARS AGO January 16,-1985 The winter’s biggest snowfall lands on Nappanee community Monday. Resident^ ways to chase ztlie January Jblues. Jim Stillson — ' cmroge-wrndow displays and get ready for sales. Kevin Hall—watch movies, play Trivial Pursuit. Gloria Yoder —read. Kathy Wilson—crochet. Calvary Baptist Church to celebrate 25th anniversary. Girls’ basketball team is 10-2. Edge Marion 41-36. Kami Gessinger leads scoring with 13. Shana Hand grabs eight rebounds and Missy Beck five. Dr. Mark Hutsell opens chiroComment & Opinion The Nappanee Advance-News welcomes the viewpoints of readers . on its editorial page. Publication of any letter will be at the discretion of the editor-letters containing personal attacks on individuals, libelous statements, or profanity, will not be published. Editing will be held to a minimum, and will not altar the intent of the letter. Please include your name, address and telephone number. Publication of name and city is required. _

practic practice in Nappanee. Is “structural specialist.” 5 YEARS AGO January 17, 1990 Wa-Nee Drug Awareness Committee presents appreciation award to Jerry Lelle. North Wood band director, Davfd Cole, directs community band in second season. fj -,V Rod Schmucker begins voluntary service in Brownsville, Texas. Gladys Martz celebrates 90th birthday. Bakes own cake, and invites family members to dinner at her home. Kindergarten kids make new year’s resolutions> Allison Taylor—l wiU eat more vegetables. Phillip Sumpter—l want to eat lots of food. Chad Burkholder —I’m not making a promise. Dustin Shaw—l’ll help my mom wash dishes. Coach Steve Neff’s basketball crew is 11-2. Tops Penn in overtime. LAST YEAR January 19, 1994 Nappanee Civic Theater celebrates 36th season. City Council discusses cable TV service with Triax representatives. Rotary Club makes former EMS Director Mike Stull “Honorary Rotarian.” Union Center Elementary, Wakarusa Middle named “Four Star Schools” for excellence in key student performance areas. Richard Campbell, Jan Schrock, Dennis Myers earn Northern Lakes Conference service awards. Crime Stoppers... This week’s crime of the week comes from the files of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department, aided by the Special Crimes Unit in South Bend. Twenty-year-old Kerry Ann Smith was last seen alive around 4a.m., Saturday, October 8, 1994, in South Bend. She was on Main St., near South St., standing with a female black, who was described as being 20-25 years of age. Kerry walked away from the woman, and turned east along the apartments onto South St. On Sunday, October 9, Kerry was found at around 11:30a.m., floating in the Tippecanoe River on Old US 31, in Fulton County. She had been strangled. Police are looking for anyone who might have observed her or the woman she was with when she was last seen alive in South Bend. \ If you know who’killed Kerry Ann Smith, and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a reward of SI,OOO, if your information leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect involved. Be a Crime Stopper. In Indiana and Michigan, call toll free, 1-800-342-STOP. You will be given a code number, and Crime Stoppers won’t ask your name. Crime Stoppers does not have caller ID. Crime Stoppers...it works!