The Independent-News, Volume 89, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 May 1965 — Page 1

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North Liberty Names Senior Honor Students Vw B wEr** - Miss Charlene K. Lushbough, daughter of Dr and Mrs. Martin Lushbough of 211 North Main Street, North Liberty. has been chosen valedictorian of the 1965 graduating class of Nor;h Liberty H'gh School. She is a member of the Honor Society, the Spanish Club. GA A, and is active in Band and Chorus. Miss Lushbough p’/ms to major in languages at DePauw University. I * Mi»H Gloria Dalke. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Edward Da ke of 308 South Main St., North Liberty, wae chosen as sa’,utatonan of the class. She is also a member of the Honor Society. Spanish Club. Drama C^ub, Y-Teens, GAA, and the High School Chorus. Mias Dalke p'^ns to continue her studies at Ball State UniVMWty where she wity major in Education. Other honor students are: Janie Clark Steven Divine Sharon Kay Hay Larry Hostetker Charlene Krueger Dale Naragon Suzanne Ovennyer Penny Summers Bruce Vernon James Wicks Ladies Niuht Tonight For Walkerton CofC A remindt r is given to all who have reservations for the Chamber of Commerce Latites’ Night program tonight at the Walkerton Elementary School gym. Dinner will start the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and an interesting evening of entertainment will follow.

WALKKRTON, INDIANA May 13. 1996

An Appeal From The American ' Legion Post 189 With the world affairs being in the turmoil that they are, it is extremely important that we all realize the significance of Memorial Day. Our young men are dying every day in Viet Nam and other hot spots throughout the world. Although this fighting can not be compared in scopu with World War I and 11, it is just as real to those who die and their loved ones. It is our Christian and American obligation to honor those who died fighting for Freedom and Democracy, whether they died 50 years ago or last week One hour a year on Memorial Day is a very small token to give to those that gave their all tor The American Legion Post 189 of Walkerton, requests the cooperation of all the local organizations and the citizens of our town to make this Memorial Dn,y parade the best we have ever had. The parade will be held at 10:30 a m. on Monday, May 31st. so as not to interfere with church attendance on Sunday. The Legion requests that any organization desiring to participate in the parade contact Chuck Roth or Dick Verkler as soon as possible. They also appeal to everyone to fulfill their American obligation by turning out for the parade. N, L. Music Departments To Present Concert The vocal music department of the North Liberty Elementary and High Schools, will pi esent a concert on Friday. May 14. at 7:30 pm. In the high school gym. Students of grades one through four, the sth and 6th grade choir, th, 7th and Bth grade choir, the high school chorus ami the high school glee chib, will be presenting songs on the theme Were Learning to Sing.” Action songs, rounds and songs with instruments will be featured by grades one thru four. Admission is 75c for adults, 50c for high and junior high students and 25c for elementary students not participating in ths program Mrs. Faunte)U fepellmas. vocal musk instructor, is is chargs of ths program. ✓ Help Needed In Migrant Work The opportunity for this community of Walkerton to minister to our migrant friends is close at hand. Our program for last year was well received, but ceiy few of the community participated It is our hope and expectation that more of you would like to help in this summer program. 1 NTmatter what your talent or age. your sendees can be used in this expression of concern. Any persons interested in this migrant work either on Local Council or for daily help and supervision. contact Maxine Wood. AWARDS DAV Awards Day will be held FriIday. May 21, at 1:30 pm in the Walkerton 'High School. It Is open to the public.

BETROTHED Hr .□ Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dye of Tipton former Koontz Lake residents. announce the engagement and approach ng marr age of their daughter, Pamela Lynne, to Roy Kopischkc. H” T the -on of Mr. and Mi Edwin K>p < hkc of C-tk Lawn. 11l Miss Dye was graduated from Oregon-Davis High School and is employed at General Motors Acceptance Corp, in Evergreen Park. 111. Her fiance attended Oak Lawn High Schoo’, and is employed at the Regis C >., Bridgeview. 11l A May 29th we lding Im planned. Carbiener Resigns J Town Board Post Gene Carbiener, trustee of the first Ward of the Town of North Liberty, Indiana, resigned his poistion on April 19. 1965. On May 5. 1965, trustees Jean Clark and Merrill D. Whitmer and Republican Town Cha rman Joseph “Bud” O'Connor, appointed James Alton Wolfe, repub’ican. to the unexpired term as trustee. The term will expire Dec mber 31, 1967. Oregon Township Tax Extension Due to the Palm Sunday tornado disaster, Trustee Sidney Awaki of Oregon Township has stated that a short extension has bean made on personal property taxes for this township. Residents of Oregon Township desiring the extension are asked to report at the Oregon Township Elementary School) on Wednesday. Thursday or Friday evenings from 7 .60 to 9:00 pm , May 12. 13 or 14. N. L Legion To Elect Officers At the regular meeting, May 17, at 8 p m., closing nominations and election of officers will be he’d for the 1965-66 year. Your attendance is invited. CAR WASH Tlie Walkerton Jaycees will hold a car wash Sat unlay. May 15. at Martins D-X from 7 am. to 5 p m. Please attend. BAKE SALE Bake Sale at Harvey's Dime Store May 22. from 9:00 am to ? Sponsored by the WSCS of the Walkerton Methodist Church. 2tm2o GREED The lure of easy money tends to become an anesthetic that puts many a conscience to sleep.

St. Patrick School Plans Closing Activities St. Patrick Schtol will dismiss for the summer on Thursday, May 27, it was an lounced at the meeting of the St. Patrick Women's Club Wednesday night at the school hall. The room mothers will entertain on Wednesday. May 26, with the annual picnic for all eight grades. Pop, ice cream and hot dogs will be furnished by tho Women's Club. Commencement date will he May 23 for the graduating eighth graders. Saturday, May 8. all altar boys were treated to an all day picnic at Notre Dame beginning with an early mass, a free lunch at the Fatima Retreat House, and saw a football game between the Old Timers and new team momb< r at the O 11 Tim r’s F>oth Hl Field The graduating eighth graders will be treated to attending th* Retreat on May 20. beginning at 7:30 am. to leave Walkerton an I to b picked up at the canipu> at 3 p.m. The club women voted to purchase a spelling pin for the outstanding speller from the c ghth grade. The youngsters held then spelling bee Wednesday. with Ste. phen Zlatos, son of Mr. and Mrs William Zlatos, as thn winner. Other business conducted by the president, Mrs. Walling Rose, was to set a bake sale for Memorial Day week end before and after each mass, Sunday, May 30. Mrs Harley Mangus was appointed chairman <»f the nominating committee with Mrs. Marcclein Van Wanzeele and Mrs. Frank Kramar on her committee. The June meeting plans have been changed The annual trip will now be a tour of th” AncHla Domini Convent at Donaldson. Rt nervations must be made by May 26 with Mi Bernard Westhues. program chairman, or Mrs Walling Ro-c. cl ib pre.- lent The women plan to leave Walker.on about 11 30 from tin church and return around 3 :30 p m Transportation will b furnished Dinner will be prepared by the sisters and will be $1 25 donation. The program for the evening was given by Miss Murial Cooney, employed with the administrative cago, who showed colored slides office of DePaul University. Chiof her trip around the world when she traveird abroad last year. Refreshments were served by Mrs Fr*ak Knamer. Mrs Rdwia Jacobson and Mrs. Marry Malstaff. N. LPTATo Meet Tuesday The North Liberty P.T.A will meet in the high school at 7:00 o’clock, May 18. The program will be a dress revue given by the High School Girls Home Economics Department, under ahe direction of Mrs Ralph Andrea. It is hoped that a larger number will attend this meeting to see what the girls have accomplished. and encourage them to continue this worthy project. Music will be provided by the Andrews University Brass choir from Berrien Springs Michigan This will be the last meeting of the year and your last opportunity to learn more about the objects of PT A work. Will we see you there’

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Dr. James Armstrong To Address 59 Seniors Walkerton High School has an. nounced the speaker for the Cbm. mencement program on Tuesday, May 2.), as 59 seniors will graduate from high school Dr. James Armstrong, senior minister of the Broadway Methodist Church in Indianapolis, will deliver the address to the students, their families and friends. pF ■■ Dr. Armstrong, a native ot Marion. Indiana, received his A B. Degree at Florida Southern Co-1 lege, his B D. at Emory University. and his DD. from Florida Southern, with graduate work at Boston University and the University of Chicago He has written articles appearing in numerous publications He is a frequent speaker on coll ge campuses anc before civic and industrial groups. Dr. Arms'rung served several appointmt nt- in Florida before coming to the 3360 member church n In hi” it >li< m 1958. In 1959, he received the Junior Chamb> r of C nu ei e Distin. gu. hed Scni '' Award as 'The Oulst.tr.ding Y< tmg Man” of Indianajk'l.s. Dr. Armstrong has had wide experience in ra lio and television He is serving hi- seventh year as Moderatoi of th” highly rated program. “Insight seen over an Indianapolis television station. Hb has been featured on many radw and TV Public Affairs progrsnro and series and has be«a heart on the natonwida •'Protesta*! Hour'" (radio! and “Talk Back’ (TV). A Student of internatianal affairs. he han traveled extensively in North Africa Latin Amerwa. and the Middle East LaM auf«mer he .-ipent a month in India meeting with church and govern, ment officials In August of 1964. President Johnson appointed Dr. Armstrong to the National Citizen's Committee for Community Relations In April of 1964. he was named a "Sagamore of the Wabash” by governor Mathew Welsh of Indiana. Dr Armstrong is married and the father of five children The Cor mencement exercises will be he' I nt eight o'clock on Tues,lav ” v 25 in the Walkerton Hth s •! gym. Baccalaureate . . ill be held at 7 :30 on Sund; J M y NOT I C E TPe » of Dr Hershberger rr’O ’ e-ed from May 19 thru May ni2<>p