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 Holabird AdvocateProviding all the news we see fit to print since 2002!Monday, November 08, 2004 VOL. III Issue 11D Zilverberg's Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary Early David and Carol Zilverberg were married in Agar, South Dakota on November 30, 1944. Their children put together a nice reception in honor of this milestone at the Senior Center. It was held on Saturday November 6 from 3-5pm. Most of Valley Township came to the affair, including Jerry Hinkle, who drove his 102 year old Grandfather, E.E. Hinkle to the event. E.E. Just about knocked the happy couple out of the spotlight, yet they were glad he made the effort. "It was only right", the old boy reckoned. "They came to my party so I went to theirs" According to Jerry, the hardest part was getting his grandfather dressed. "Not the act itself," Jerry stated. "Just finding something he was willing to wear. Once that was over, it was a snap". There was a short program with Dave's brother Jim Zilverberg reading a poem he wrote for the occasion, a few words from Jim's wife Alice Zilverberg, and a speech with a couple of good jokes from Dave himself. Dave and Carol have seen a lot in those 60 years, a little tragedy, a little joy. Still they managed to keep going and keep a little of their sense of humor through it all. They are an inspiration to us all, proving that humans are practically indestructible. Justin Hinkle Turns Three Kristi Hinkle put together a party for her only son, Justin Hinkle, in honor of this third birthday. It was held at the home of Jim and Ruby Hoffman Sunday afternoon. Several of the guests could not be present, including father, Darrel Hinkle and grandfather Harold Hinkle, who were busy getting the corn crop in. Justin's great grandfather, E.E. Hinkle, wanted to stay in bed. Those present were Arnold, Carrie, Jim, Ruby, Leanne, John, Rachel, Jasper, and Joe Hoffman; Mary, Jerry, Kristi, Brittany, Shelby, and Justin Hinkle; Agnes Hahn; David, Beth, and Ayden Aasby, and Digit Conner. Only 29 day until Shelby turns 4 now. Justin received many toys that he had surprisingly very little trouble with sharing, some good quality clothes, and an unreported amount of cash. The Economy: It's Really Not That Bad by Jerry Hinkle, Special to the Holabird Advocate After listening to Grandad and a lot of other folks talk about "the Good old days" I'm starting to realize how well off we are in America in the year 2004. Jim Zilverberg talked about going with my Uncle Don to Washington state. Their objective was to get a job picking apples. If you were to suggest this nowadays, the current crop of unemployed malcontent's would laugh at you, or slap you upside the head for suggesting such a thing. You see, people don't want to work anymore. They just want a job to support their lifestyle. A job good enough to get a platinum card. They need (at least they think they need) to have Nintendo, X-boxes, cell phones, cable TV and other things that used to be considered luxuries. I remember Dade Brock telling of how he was looking for work at a candle factory. They needed someone to sweep up at night. The job paid $1.25/hour. Dade said, "I'll take it! I like to eat!" Dade worked at that job the very best he knew how, and eventually he bought that candle factory. At which point he said with a laugh, "Now I work for $1.30/hour!" Dade could've given up. He could've blamed the President, Congress, or his parents for the situation he was in, but he didn't do that. Some may say that you just can't do that anymore. But those that do have never tried it. You never know what you can do until you try. Of course Dade had to do it. He'd have starved to death if he hadn't.
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