The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 21 September 1967 — Page 8

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THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — SEPT. 21, 1967

THE LEG I 0 N CORN ER Tin." past Sunday bxal I'ost 189 was host for thv thud district meeting. And at this tune 1 want to thank all the working legionnaires who were down at the post early in the morning and hitting the ball. This made the oecassion a success. War History In order to protect our freedom and this wonderful country, we have fought in nine wars With the following casualties. Revolutionary War. 1776-1783, Battb fu Id Head. I 135. War of 1812, 1812-1811. Battlefield I>< ad (Approx), 2.260. Mexican War, 1846-1848, Battle field Dead (Approx >. 2.260. Mexican War. 1846-1848, Battlefield i Approx.) ,1,733. Civil War. 1861-1865, Battlefiel 1 Dead, 364.000. Spanish American, 1889, Battlefiild Dead. 385. World War I 1917-1918, Battlefield Dead. 53.402. World War 11. 1941-1945, Battlefield Dead. 291,559. Korean War, 1950-1952. Battlefield Dead. 33,629. Vietnam War to date over 12.000. Total 763.403. Cost in dollars and cents: over two trillion dollars. Over 400 Hoosier Legionnaires Were in attendance at the annual leadership Conference in Indianapolis. Facilities for the overflow crowd W’ere provided at Department Headquarters, National Headquarters and Voiture 145 of the 40 et 8. Tyner - Urey PTA Holds First Meeting The Tyner-Urey PTA held its first meeting of the new’ year at Tyner Monday evening with a good attendance of faculty and parents. The fourth grade children will have the honor of holding the "li|Xle red school house” this month as they had the largest attendance of parents. , Mrs. Gene Summers, president, opened the meeting by leading everyone in singing "America” and "School Days". Mrs. Robert Reese represented the committee who were to purchase the school gift for the 1966-67 school year. She reported that a new projector and magazine rack will be on display at our next meeting. Guest speaker. Dr. Max Hobbs, gave a progress report on the school corporation. He stated that enrollment has dropped slightly this year with the basic drop in Kindergarten. We have a very stable enrollment in our school district which will ■ | I Something's b missingTo avoid "loopholes” in your insurance protection, combine your cozerape in one cor .orient program from Meridian Mutual Insurance Company. Covers your home, aufo, possessions and liability! . , , you mone,. tool See me... ; there's no obligation' pur Meridian Mutual agent Mr ritiii - lilial - ^.l S IL W. Johnson Ins. Morning — Hamlett Phoue Ml-mi AfteniiMHiß — Koontz Fhoor H idAw-cton 586 Z&M

fluctuate from 1300 to 1350 and will gradually increase. Dr. Hobbs introduced the faculty and stated that the value oj education is determined by the type of faculty members youngsters are exposed to in school. also that faculty, parents and students must all work together to achieve the end result and visits of parents to talk things over are welcome. Dr. Hobbs commented that the steel strike has delayed some work in the new school but the driveways and walls of the gymnasium have been started while waiting on steel. "Everything seems about as it should be ahead in some areas and behind in some." He also gave a projected picture of the new areas of study planned such as development reading, speech and hearing gui lance. ATTENTION ALL BOYS!! September 26, at 7 p.m. will be "School Night" for all boys from 3rd grade and up who are interested in having fun while learning. Scouting is the answer. We ‘ have di-dicated leaders to help all boys become "leaders of tomorrow". Scoutmaster, Robert Candler; Cub Scoutmaster, Omer Fry; Assistant Cub Scoutmaster,

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Siainky lines distinguish the Smart 68 Chevrolet Caprice Coupe ^7- Rk "A ■ > ’ X" ’ 1 . - ( hcvrolct’H new look fcr T. 168 begins up front with a smart new grille and hood that conceals the windshield wipers. Rec?* sed taillights in the rear bumpers and new body side lines arc smart styling features as shown above on the Caprice Coupe. An impressive list of comfort and convenience options make it possible to custom-tailor a new Chevrolet to almost any personal taste. The new Chevrolets will be on display September 21.

David Frame. Sponsored by Walkerton Lions Club and represented by Keith Knepper. Remember boys, bring Mom and Dad to the grade school, Sept. 26

at 7 p.m. and our scouting program will be explained. Watch WSBT-TV on Sunday right after the football game for our scouting show.

The man who stands for nothing will fall for most anything. Even a new deal can’t help the man who has no blue chips.