The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 22 June 1967 — Page 13
THE LEGION CORNER The American Legion is just a few short months away from the opening phase of its gigantic Golden Anniversary observance. To plan the many facets of this great event, a special 50th Anniversary Committee of prominent Legion leaders from throughout the nation has been working diligently for several months. Theie many ideas connected with the celebration of a Golden Anniversary, it’s a time to dedicate and rededicate ... a time to participate and cooperate • • • to celebrate and commemorate • • • a time to awaken the spirit of the historical heritage and tradition by which The American Legion began and grew But. it is not a time to “rest on our laurel’’ and pat ourselves on the back for past accomplishment. Instead, ifs time to gain and deserve additional recognition for even greater achievements. Let s pause for a moment and consider a few basic ideals of our organization. The American Legion was founded with a spirit of fellowship, enthusiasm, and mutual respect among comrades. It was built on an understanding, appreciation, and vocal pride of America and her people. The organization backs th.* individual Legionnaire and the Legi< n Post and their roles in the communit \ and society. More than that, the American Legion has, over tin years, stood up to be counted among those who still have a belie/ in the pride and honor of beins' an American' The success of the many proRiims relating to the Legi<ji> Gulden Anniversary will depend onT a rededication to the Legion'.* Golden Anniversary will depend on a rededication of the spirit of cooperation and pride that characterizes American Legion membership. I neglected to name our important officer in last weeks edition, our Service Officer Harvey Steffen. His office is of the upmost importance, especially t< elder Veterans and widows. post 281 Bendix Post. South Bend had their annual picnic Sunday .lune 18. From Walkerton who attended Were Mr. an 1 Mrs. Mike Lloyd, and children, Mr. and Mrs. William Flaugher and children. They had a great turn out. We of post 189 want at this time to c< ngratulate the peoph and businessmen of Walkerton who had their flags flying June 14th Flag Day. SHIRKS DI TV The temptation to let tomorrow take care of itself is a lazy, short-sighted way out.
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Installation Os Auxiliary Unit Officers Held 6iaaino joj uohbruisui iuiop of Walkerton's Orville Easterday American Legion Pos 189 and its Auxiliary was held at the Post Home. Saturday evening June 17. Post Commander, William Flaugher and Unit President, Mrs. Lairy Groves and the Post Chaplain, Richard Verkier presided in the opening. Installing officers for the Auxiliary installation were: Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein, installing officer; Mrs. Newton Williams, installing chaplain; Mrs. Robert Wardman and Mrs. William Zimmerman, installing sgt. at-arm, Ist and assistant. Mrs. Groves being reelected president for the ensueing year was installed, others installed were: Mrs. Fred Fitzke, vice president; Mrs. Dorothy Flaugher recording secretary; Mrs. CharlesRoth, treasurer; Mrs. Harry Malstaff, historian; Mrs. Charles Wooley, chaplain: Mrs. Wavne Hostetler, sergeant at-arms. Mrs. Groves will have as her executive
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Board: Mrs. Ruth Clark, Mrs. Newton Williams and Mrs. Wayne Bellinger. Mrs. Groves announced her Committe chairmen for the year as: Child Welfare, Mrs. William Flaugher; Civil Defense. Mrs. A. J. Kennedy; Community Service, Mrs. Dorothy Flaugher and Mrs. Fred Fitzke; Constitution and By Laws, Robert Wardman; Education and Scholarships, Mrs. Linder Schmeltz; Finance, Mrs. ( harles Roth; Foreign Relations, Miss Cindy Flaugher; Girl State, Mrs. Klopfenstein; Junior Activities, Misses Veronica Bellinger and Debbie Groves; Knightstown Home, Mrs. Lee Chapman; Legislation, Mrs. Mary Ellen Berry; Membership, Mrs. Fitzke; Music, Miss Marsha Klopfenstein; National Security, Mrs. Ruth Clark; Past Presidents Parley, Mrs. Lawrence Pontius; Poppy, Mis. James Lee and Mrs. William Flaugher; Public Relations, Mrs. Newton Williams; Rehabiliation, Mrs. Delmar DePoy; Gold Star. Mrs. Charles Wooley; and Parliamentarian. Mrs. Dorothy Flaugher. The Veterans Crafts and Americanism Chairmanships
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will be announced at the next meeting. Since Mrs. Groves was assuming her office as president for the second term, she was given a gift certificate from the Unit in •stead of the past presidents jewel. The Ritual Team from Post 50 of South Bend, headed by Ben Fetters, installed the Post Officers. William Flaugher. re-elect, ed, was installed as post Commander. Others installed were: ( harles Wooley, vice commander; Charles Briggs, second vice commander; Fred Porter, adjutant; Harvey Steffen, service officer-; Fred Fitzke. finance officer; Robert Wardman, chaplain;; John (Larryi Groves, historian; and John Nylander, sergeant at-arms. Mrs. Groves and Mr. Flaugher presented their officers of last year with gifts. Refreshments were served following the meeting by Mrs. Dorothy Flaugher and Mrs. Linder Schmeltz. ( NOTICE 1 I will not be responsible for ] any debts other than my own. Casimer Stasko 1 3tj29 '
SERVICE NOTES ( K 0059 » N AHA, OK I NA WA (FHTNCi June 5 -- Radio Seaman David E Huff, I'SN. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Huff of Rout. 2. Walkerß n. Ind., has reported for duty at the Naval Air Facility, Naha, Okinawa. The Air Facility at Naha i; responsible for providing b ;ist ■ support for ships, aircraft, and personnel of the Seventh Fb-et. Okinawa, 65 mib-s long and varying from 3 to 12 miles in width, is a semi-tropical Pacific Island located about 850 miles southwest of Tokyo, Japan. It was Sunday morning. He slipped on his wife's robe and went downstairs to answer th. doorbell. As he opened the do. • the ice man kissed him. Aftegiving due thought to this strange occurrence, he came to the conclusion that the ice man’s wife must have a similar robe.
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