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Boys & Girls Staters Report On Experiences The util of ou area hold the spotlight Thursday evening, July 28, at a joint meeting of the Orville Easterday Post 189, of American Legion and its Auxiliary, held at the Post Home, honoring the delegates who attended Boys State and Girls State this past month. Larry Groves, past commander, Richard Verkier, Chaplain, and Linder Schmeltz, proteming as adjutant for the post, and Mrs. Larry Groves, unit president, presided during the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein, chairman of the Boys and Girls Staters, introduced the delegates. Miss Elaine Knowlton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowlton, a delegate from the Walkerton High School, gave a splendid report of her seven days at Indiana University, where she made lasting friendships and learned much about governmental procedure. She also gave many helpful hints to next year's ; delegates to Girls State. i Jim Place, son of Mr. and Mrs. ' Willard Place, and Larry Kaser, 1 son of Mr. and Mrs. Larmon • Kaser, both students of Walker- i ton High School; Mark Ross, son 1 of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ross, of Tyner High School, and Kenny 1 Dixon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl i Dixon, a student at OregonDavis High School, impressed everyone with their reports of

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the 915 boys attending. I -uticipation in sports, music, marching, hearing wonderful •speaker, plus having election of city and governmental officers, were highly praise 1 by all. The boys especially liked ' the F. 8.1. and Police session they attended. Jim Place ended up being elected to the City Council of his City group. All delegates spoke of the unity between the races, color and religions. All of these youngsters admitted they learned more about Legislature and'Law during these seven days than they could ever learn during their high school years. Praise and thanks were given by all delegates to the Klopfensteins for their efforts to make this trip possible and the Post and Unit lor their sponsorship. Miss Barbara Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson, Walkerton, also attended Girls State but was unable to attend the Thursday night meeting, as she was at Ball State University, attending a High School Artist Workshop. Richard Verkier, who was the first Boys State delegate from this Post in 1937, gave an interesting resume of his year at Indianapolis, proving that times have certainly changed. His memories and enthusiasm have never faded. An unusual “MUST" should be mentioned that was included in all reports, was praising the fine food they had served them. Mrs. Klopfenstein served a beautiful chocolate cake made in

the form of the State of Indiana, ice cream and punch. The serving table was centered with a bouquet of peonies, the state Hower, topped with thi Cardinal, the state bird. Red candles Hanked the center piece. Miss Knowlton will be a guest of the local unit at the Auxiliary Department (State) Convention to he held at the Pick Oliver Hotel in South Bend. August 5, 6. and 7th. Miss Knowlton will meet many Girl Staters from throughout the state, and will be an added pleasure to her for having been a delegate from our unit. Mrs. Charles Roth. Walkerton, is the present president and Mrs. Larry Groves has served as her secretary this past year. Others attending will be the delegates from the unit, Mrs. Harry Malstaff and Mrs. Linder Schmeltz. The alternates who will attend are Mrs. Robert Wardman and Mrs. Wayne Hostetler. □ □ DEATHS Infant Ronwalter The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ronwalter, 26402 W. Quinn Road, North Liberty, was buried Tuesday, July 26, in Highland Cemetery. Rev. Matthew Bodinger, pastor of Sacred Heart Church, Lakeville, officiated. The infant was dead at birth Monday in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Joseph, Mark and Robert, and a sister, Mary, all at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Kurz, South Bend, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ronwalter, North Liberty. Maynard L. Johnson Maynard L. Johnson, 66, died at 4:00 p.m. Saturday in his home at Koontz Lake, Walkerton. He was born July 9, 1900 in Thorsby, Alabama. He was a retired employee of the U. S. Steel Mills in Gary. On Nov. 29, 1925, he was married to Eula Wright in Gary. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Walkerton. Surviving with the widow are two sons, Robert of Moorestown, New Jersey, and William D. of Gary; three sisters, Mrs. Rudolph

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Kitzman, Gary; Mrs. Amil Peterson, Che.•terton; and Mrs. Lister Ganett. Burmingham, Ala.; and thr. e grandchildren. Funer I services Wire hill at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Burns Memorial Chapel in Gary, with the Rev. 11. E. Williams, pa tor of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, officiatin'. Burial was in Calumet Park Cemetery. Gary. Mrs. Harry Beaudoin Jr. Mrs. Enid June Beaudoin. 33. of Rt. 3. Elkhart, former North Liberty resident, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday in Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. She was an employee of the Square Meal Restaurant, Elkhart. Born Sept. 22, 1932, in North Liberty, she was married to Harry Beaudoin Jr. on August 29, 1953. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her father, Zoll O’Connor, North Liberty; three

sons, Douglas, Kerry and Larry, all at home; six brothers, Verland O'Connor, serving in Viet Nam; Lawrence, Harold and William O’Connor, of North Liberty; Lester of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Donald of Fish Lake; and four s. U rs, Mrs. Judith Granning, Mrs. Norma Solmog and Mr. Dorothy Arnett, all of North Liberty; and Mrs. Dorig Groves, of Phillips, Wis. Services were hell at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Pilmer Funeral Home in North Liberty. R» v. Curtis Benson, pastor o’ tiie St. John’s Lutheran Church, officiated Burial was in the Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. 5( REGISTER VOTE COMMEMORATIVE STAMP The Register-Vote Stamp, reminding all Americans that the franchise is both a privilege and a responsibility is on sale at all post offices.