LaFontaine news

Frank Hoch, Charlie Rapp, Del Deland, Otis Holderman, Harry Smith, Vaughan Wilson, Paul Hock, Myron smith, Cletis Morphew, Fred and Doris Loy (1953-63), Glen McCarter, Robert Rife and others. In 1970 Robert Rife remodeled Rife’s General Store painting it red and white, placing wood shingles on the roof porch and put up a new sign.

Don Stelts remembers “I lived in Lincolnville 19561960. This where went for snacks, pop, etc. The older men in the evenings to smoke and tell stories.” In August of 1992

Shirley Smith and Tammy Hobbs opened Lincolnville USA. Chelsie

Harlanp Montgomery recalls “My grandma Shirley Smith owned this when I was little she named it Lincolnville USA had the restaurant and store she made the famous hog slop.” In February of 1996 they sold to Carla and Claude Gaines. In February of 1997, Tom and Faye Berry took over the restaurant. They continued to serve the famous “Hog Slop” breakfast and hand breaded tenderloins. They were open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. At one time Waldo Pressler ran a huckster wagon from the store. The building is no longer standing as it burned to the ground in December of 2019.

A few years before the fire a fruit stand was opened in the building.

Matt Rebholz says “I think Shirley Smith ran it well for many years and maintained a great customer base for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. My family and I enjoyed the services of a few good owners. Thanks for the memories.”

Tammy Butcher Browning says “I grew up in

Lincolnville. Walked many trips to this little store. I also cashed in many Pepsi bottles to buy candy!! Such sweet memories.”

Robert Shlater remembers it “well always stop in for dinner after deer hunting in the late 80s early 90s place was packed with deer hunters also, I believe a local guy had buffalos sold meat there great tenderloins too.” Carol Hines adds “The best tenderloins!! Dad loved to take friends there and I always want- ed to go when I came home.” Judy Devries remembers “buying penny candy before going to the free movie across the corner.”

SOUTHWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL officials want to recognize Cole Winer for hitting his 1000th career point in tonight’s game!

LAFONTAINE METRO LEAGUE BASEBALL SIGNUPS will be from 9 a.m. to noon February 25 at

LaFontaine Town Hall 13 W Branson St. LaFontaine. OUR CONDOLENCE AND PRAYERS to the family and friends of Dianna Owens. She was a longtime resident of LaFontaine.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Travis Piercy, Colton Oliver, Katie Hullinger Feb. 23 Evelyn Compton, Tracie Hensly, Feb. 26, Jordon Enyeart, Jerry Enyeart, Patricia Walters Feb.28, Troy

Friedersdorf

March 1, Teven Farmer, Matilyn Polk, Zach Devore March 2

HAPPY BELATED ANNIVERSARY Hubert and Lynn Baker Feb. 12 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Issac and Bridget Willits, Merlin and Jane Ridgeway Feb. 27

HAPPY 25th ANNVERSARY

Jim and Michelle Meyer March 5

Other Rummage

ESTATE SALE: February

25, 2023, 9am-5pm, 1133

Pleasant Hill, Logansport. Household goods, clothing, furniture, sewing items, collectibles & misc. items.

Cash & debit accepted.

Articles For Sale

38 HEN on Nest, 7 Roosters on Nest candy dishes. Fenton, Boyd, Westmoreland, and Indiana Glass. All for $500. Call 260-563-8951. If no answer, leave name and phone number, will return your call.

ARYA PORTABLE oxygen concentrator machine. Bought new June 2022, used 4 times. Has 4 and 8 hour batteries, recharge home & auto cord. Carrying case. $2000. Text 812-797-4811.

FOR SALE: 1/35 scale military models, figures, ACC, and dioramas. Magazines and paint also if interested. Call 765-833-2223 ask for Gary, thanks. Please leave message.

STAR WARS, too much to list. Old and new figures, comics, trading cards. If interested, call 765-8332223 ask for Gary, thanks. Please leave message.