The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 June 1964 — Page 1

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11 Graduate From St. Patrick School Sunday The processional for the graduating class of St. Patrick School was “Pomp and Circumstance ’ when eleven eighth grade students wearing green or white cap and gown participated in graduation ceremonies Sunday afternoon at the school. Miss Jacqueline Sokola, daughter of Mr. and Mts. John Sokola, North Liberty, delivered the welcome speech in a salutatory address. Jane Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Powell, gave the Valedictory address. A highlight of the graduation ceremonies this year was the presentation of SSO scholarships to the two high scholastic students in the name of Mrs. Walter Slattery, South Bend. The Rev. Father Anthony Letko. pastor, presented certificates to Miss Sokola and Miss Powell and explained the money was on deposit in the St. Patrick Credit I’mon where it will draw’ interest for the girls until their graduation from high school when they will be eligible to draw it out for benefit of further education. The annual Good Citizenship Awards were presented to the outstanding graduating boy and girl. They were Gregory Groves and Sandra Allsop, who received a citation of Good Citizenship certificate and a medal. The annual Tri-Kappa scholastic medal went to William Zlatos and Jane Powell. A spiling pin was presented to William Zlatos who won the spelling bee between Grovertown school anil Patrick schoo recently. The American legion Auxiliary presented a flag kit to John Hiler for winning the Club s Americanism essay contest. “What Om Flag Means to Me" in the . sth and 6th grade competition. Poppy poster winners were presented checks; Mark Ist $4 50; Susan Sokol, 2nd. $2. M . and Robert Futa. 3rd. Father Letko presented diplotnts to Sandra Allsop. Pamela Folk. Nancy Fall. Kathleen tus, Jane Powell. JW* I **^' kola. Ross Flemming. Roman Gaul, Gregor,’ Groves. R Rauen and William Zlatos. Lions Chicken Barbeque Set For June 21 Sunday. June 21. is another of those famous Walkerton Lions Club Chi< ken Barbecues as Lions will once again turn < ie > and prepare to feed anyone uh wants a good chicken dinner, r Youth Building will be the see and the time will be from 11.30 to 2:00 pm. , George Parks is again ^ ne J al Chairman of the event an* lll ' the work detail planned for al the Lions members. Remem ei this date now whether you are a worker or just an eater, un day, June 21. TEEN DANCE FRIDAY Music will be furnished again by a band at the weekly Teen Dance Friday night at the Walkerton Youth Building. Dancing will be from 8:00 to 10:30 with a 25 cent admission charge. Di* k Clino is in charge of the chaperones for the month of June

Chamber To Hold “Gripe Night” Next Thursday The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce is trying something new in the line of meetings. On Thursday, June 11, a night meeting will be held in the dining room of Heil's Restaurant with dinner at 7:00 p m. Following the dinner, a “Gripe Night" will be held. At this time, everyone is invited to talk al?out anything concerning Walkerton that they desire, with the exception of personal matters. These subjects will then be kicked around by anyone desired. All five members of the Town Board and the Clerk-Treasurer have been invited to attend also. This is one phase that has been missing in the past, a communication between the public and the board, and it is hoped that the board can help answer some questions that may arise and find out the desires and interests of the people at this time. With this style of meeting, nc time limit will be Pillowed and everyone can stay as long as they desire. Reservations should bo made with president Bob Urbin, secretary Erroll Van Buskirk, or vice-president, Nick LaFeber. We hope to see you there. Alumni Banquet At Walkerton This Saturday Forty-four seniors of the Class of 1964 are eligible to become members of the Walkerton Alumni Association this Saturday as 1 the group holds their annual banquet and meeting at the Walkerton High School gym at 7:00 pm The prospective members will have tn first answer to the initiation committee, headed by Doug Raker, before becoming members in good standing, hut should pass this test with flying colors. President Norlne Divine and invitation secretary Ken Gillies. t indicate a fine turnout for the annual banquet and dance, as much interest is again kindled hv i the response to reservation mailing This opportunity to meet again with friends and former classmates is alwavs a thrill for the many alumni of Walkerton p er i«t’s»tion at the door wi’l hoc-in n* c. oo n m. and everyone is urged to ort to the "vm a» ns possible because the time taken to serve the dinner and handle the meeting is limited before the dancing beodn* to the 1 music of the Jimmv LaMarr or- ' chestrn Anvone belonging to the groun that hasn't vet made reservations should do so Immedl- ' n»A*v so firal n’nns for the dinner can ho completed N. L I '“as T<> Moot The North Liberty Lion Club will meet at 7:00 nm Monday June R, at Mary’ Kay’s Restau- ■ rant. Anv dinner cancellations should be called in to Kent Palmer by nnon Saturday. June 6 KASER FXMILY REUNION The Kaser Family Reunion wil be held Sunday. June 7. in the Sheneman Grove State Road I All members are urged to attend

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ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Putman of Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter. Sheila Joyce, to Joseph Roger Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emery Dennis of North Liberty. An Augu t wedding is planned. The engagement of Miss Linda Mardell Anglemyer to IM. Rae Jensen, has been announced by her mother, Mrs. Thelma Anglemyer. She is the daughter of the late Guy V. Anglemyer. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jensen of Hamlet, arc the parents of her fiance. Linda is a graduate of Walkerton High School and Rae is a graduate of Hamlet. A June 27 wed* ding is planned. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Darlene, to David Vieting. son of Mr and Mi WalteJ Vieting of Hamlet. Darlene is a graduate of Walkerton high school and David is a graduate of Hamlet. No date has been set for the wedding.

Singspiration To Be He’d Sunday At EUL Church The Joe Chit wend family are coming back to Walkerton by popular request to appear at the Singspiration Sunday, June 7th. The public is invited and urged to attend at the Evangelical United Brethren Church at 2:00 p.m. as once again the recording artist and his family will highlight the program. Chitwood and his family have gained wide acclaim over the past few years and are very popular guest artists at services of this type for all denominations. He creates,'arranges, sings and transmits to you. the listener, his coloring and interpretation. His greatest love is gospel singing He does it with sincerity and feeling. Chitwood's family joins in to the further delight of the audiences. The Singspiration is the third of such programs with the cooperation of the Walkerton Ministerial Association. Everyone is welcome to come, listen and join the singing. A mixed choir will also present a special number. It is made up of interested people of the area. Little League To Sell Schedules Saturday The Walkerton Little League teams will be selling rosters and schedules of this year’s teams Saturday as they will make their annual canvass in quest of funds to support the program. All Little League boys are asked to help with this project and be in uniform at the Walkerton Youth Building by 9:30 a.m.

Ron Davis Receives Award As Athlete Os The Year At N. I.

The annual all sports awards < dinner was held at North Liberty High Sclwol to honor the winter athletes and make individual . < awards. The speaker of the evening wa- , Alex Wilson, track coach at the University of Notre Dame. Th* 1 evening was climaxed by the presentation of the two major all sports awards by Robert Jones, Director of Athletics for the ' South Rend Community School Corp. The athlete of the year award was presented to Ronald Davis. The recipient was chosen by the vote of all the coaches in the coaching staff on the ba>;

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Walkerton Tool & Die Erects New Facilities Construction work has begun on a new home for Walkerton Tool ami Die, Inc., at the Industrial Park at the west edge of Walkerton. The building started 13 the first structure of a proposed 5000 square foot plant, located directly behind the area where the new Plas Steel building haa been started. Walkerton Tool and Die, Inc^ is headed by Harold Rizek. Rizek started in tne ousmess on hia own two years ago in the garage at his residence and has witnessed such growth that the new area was necessary. He since has incorporated the company and is building facilities now to employ five additional men as soon as the building is ready. The expansion program is neces ary to present larger and additional machinery which will feature specialized work in tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, experimental work and short run production. He presently is serving the Northern Indiana area with his business and hopes to expand as the facilities are available. Rizek. president of the corporation. has announced that the new building will be ready for use in the middle of the summer. This will be the second building on the new industrial tract that was cleared and improved by the Walkerton Industrial Committee and taken into the corporatioa limits of the Town of Walkertoa recently. Additional land is available in this Industrial Park and the committee is constantly working to attract additional industry which means added jobs and ec* onomy for the Walkerton area.

of the greatest contribution to the athletic program for the 1963-6-1 school year. Davis has been co-captam and co-most valuable player on the North Liberty football team thi- ’ ear He played a guard on "ie basketball team and is an out-:a' der >n the baseball team Th. * he was the leading or- n the track team and set t i: new school records. Earth in ti program, Ron received th*' covetc I blanket award a a r< ult of winning 12 varsity letters in his high school career Mr. Jones a! o i resented the * Cri’. : ie.'. on Page 3)