The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 April 1964 — Page 8

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— THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — April 9, 1964

Auxiliary Initiates 16 New Members In Walkerton Impressive candlelight ceremonies were conducted by the Past President's Parlee of the American Legion Auxiliary Thursday night at the Post home to initiate 16 members. They were Mrs. Harold Shenks, Mrs. Hernan Henry. Mrs. James Reed, Mrs. Ted Cam, Mrs. John Groves, Mrs Arlene Miller, Mrs. Fred Fitzke, Mrs. Myron Mullett and Mrs. Charles Tiede of the Senior Auxiliary, and Cheryl Zimmerman. Laura Kay Malstaff, Julie Zlitoa Cathy Roth. Debra Groves, Linda Belltngvr. Veronica Bellinger of the Junior Auxiliary. Consecutive membership cards were presented to Mrs. Maurice Moorman. 35 years: Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein and Mrs. William Zimmerman, 15 years; Mrs. Howard Personette. Marlene Personette, Karen Wardman and Debra Downey. 10 years, and Mrs Arlene Miller, Mrs. Richard Verkier. Mrs. John Groves, Laura Kay Malstaff and Cheryl Zimmerman, five years. The Junior Auxiliary girls conducted the opening and closing ceremonies. Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein reported on Girls State and Mrs. Robert Wardman reported on the flag essays. Mrs.. Harry Malstaff announced a Miss Poppy contest in whi^h the mothers of the Junior Auxiliary arc asked to make a crepe paper cos-

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tume to resemble a poppy. The girls will wear the outfits in the Memorial Day Parade and also on Poppy Day to give away poppies. Mrs. Sam Downey gave a most interesting lesson on Ecuador as Pan American chairman. It was agreed to set up a date to mend Little League baseball uniforms. Mrs. Bernard Sprague wai not present to receive the cash attendance prize. Mrs Downey and Mrs William Flaugher served ham sandwiches, chips and dip for refreshments. The next meeting will be nomination of officers. April 13-17 Is Civil Defense Week At WHS Walkerton High bcnool Civil Defense Committee announced Monday that the week of April 13-17 will be Civil Defense Week Due to the seemingly need for Civil Defense and the understanding thereof. the committee decided to have an hour program. 2:30-3:25 p.m., on April 13 and 14, at the Walkerton High School Gym. The informational portion of the program will be handled by John Klaybor. St. Joseph County Director of Civil Defense, and George Kostin, zone 8 director (in which Lincoln Township is included). These men will present as many phases of the Civilian Defense Program as po c sihle in the allotted time. The public is urged to attend.

Mardi Gras Time At Monthly Cub Pack Meeting A Mardi Gras parade and midway was the theme of the Cub Scout Pack night held Saturday at the Youth Building. The traveling trophy was awarded to Den 1 with Mrs. Thomas Anspaugh as Den mother. Their display and mardi gras costumes included large paper machet masks of an elephant, duck and knight, noise makers and burn* mutch stick crosses. Den 2 was in charge of the opening and closing and Dens 3 and 4 conducted entertainment and led th** parade. The attendance banner was presented to Dm 5 for first place and Den 2 for second. The following award* were given the boys: Roger Schmeltz, a wolf badge, gold arrow and denner bar; Craig Waldron, wolf badge, gold and silver arrow, assistant denncr bar; Loren Capek. wolf badge, gold arrow; Richard Eby, Kenny Hartsell and Gordon Hartsell, each a wolf badge; Michael Klopfenstein, one year pin and Joseph Van Wanzeele, bear badge. Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein played the piano and Mrs. William Heim led group singing. The piano was a gift to the Cub Scout Pack 293 from the Koontz Lake Community Church. The next pack night will be on May 22 and will feature a Pine Wood Derby 'rhe Williams Supply Co. and the Walkerton Lumber Co., donated material for the pine wood derby track. Each of the Cub Scouts has been given a kit to make their derby car and he is to be assisted by his father in making it to perfect specifications and the two will race their entry on the 22nd The Lions Club, sp nsors of Scouts, will give their appreciation dinner on April 28, it was announced. Reception Honors Three Sunday "Stars and Stripes" was the theme of decorations at the Walkerton Elementary School Sunday afternoon, April 5, when the Walkerton Assembly of Rainbow for Gir’s and Order of Eastern Star Chapter gave a reception for Miss Barbara Lidy and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Drews. Miss Lidy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lidy. this year is serving as Grand American Flag Bearer of the International Order of Rainbow for Girls in Indiana. Mr. Drews is Grand Lecturer in *** - GET I 7 UMNEY AT CENTRAL CREDIT ( ORF. ALL-PURPOSE LOANS Want to know how you can buy the things you need and do the things you please? It’s easy! Just get some INSTANT a .MONEY at Central Credit Corporation. We have loads of cash on hand and you’re welcome to any amount up to SI,OOO. Stop in soon or phone us. CENTRAL CREDIT CORP. 618 Roosevelt Road Phone 586-3129 Op^n Monday & Friday" Evenings Until 7:00 pm Closed Saturday

District 1 and Mrs. Drews is Grand Chairman in District 1 for Rainbow in Indiana. i A largo group was welcomed by Miss Carolyn Mann, Worthy Advisor of Walkerton Assembly, The stage representing the and Mrs. Lidy, Mother Advisor. East had a back ground of blue, and was centered with the motto "One Nation Under God". Crossed flags decorated the side walls. Mias Lidy was escorted to the east through an aisle of twelve Rainbow Girls holding red. white and blue parasols. Mrs. John McCombs, soloist, sang a parody to "Hello Dolly", namely Hello Barbara. . Mr. Drew’s wan escorted thru an aWle formed by six Rainbow Girls holding clown puppets. The soloist sang “Our Best to You." Mrs. Drew’s' escort was eight girls holding aloft long wtemmed pink roses. Mrs. McCombs sang "Love Sends a Little Gift of Roses." Mrs. Nelson Walz accompanied Mrs. McCombs on the piano.

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Other honored guests Nancy Smock, of Nlnevah. Grand Christian Flag Bean Indiana; Linden Morris, A Indiana, Grand Sendee; Fred Kross, LaPorte, DLstn grand deputy; Mathias Stens LaPorte, District 1, Grand O’ izer; Debra Dolan, Plym worthy advisor. The Rev. Jame.l Campb* Plymouth entertained wit! hour of magic acts. Refreshments were served ' a white covered table wit! and blue stripes on the flounce. A gold cross and on flags centered the table. A orated flag cake was in fro the center piece. Mra Louis I was in charge of the aet assisted ty other Eastern members. The benediction was give.: John McCombs. Misa Lidy entertained Satti night with a slumber party the out of town guests and five top officers of the loca sembly.