The Independent-News, Volume 93, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 November 1967 — Page 9

lOCALSa*B —dW WALKERTON Mr. and Mr. Terry Darling and family of Laporte were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson and family. Christmas is only seven weeks away. Lay away your Christmas gifts today. Lee's Jewelry, Walkerton and Welch's Jewelry, Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. John Bingaman and family of Kokomo were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tide and family. A surpri e party was given on Monday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hiler who were celebrating their 25th Wed ling Anniv, isary. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Denslow Doll. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Kepha. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Hiler. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hartsough, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Urbin, Mr. and Mrs. David Mellin, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Jacob, Mr. an i Mrs. Errol VanBuskirk and Dr. and Mrs. Bryce Rohrer. TROST FIRST "I AIXON OF MONTH'' Recipient of the first "Falcon of the Month” award at John Glenn High school was Gary Trost, son of Mrs. Evelyn Trost and Glenn Trost. Walkerton. A junior this year. Trost distinguished himself tn this first month of the school year with his outstanding record as defensive tackle with the football team. Chosen by the student council. he was presented with a small trophy; he now will be eligible for the "Falcon of the Year” award to be presented in May. The contest Is open to the entire student body. Candidates will be selected on the basis of attitude, go<xi citizenship and contributions to the school. Freshman cheerleaders selected last week were Sue Morris, Kathy Ihlgshy, Debbie Wilson and Pat Biggins.

The Republican Party IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES FOR Town Trustees Os The Town Os NORTH LIBERTY *. * Ward 1— Benjamin Price Ward 2 — Jean Clark Ward 3 — Darcey Worster Ward 4 - William Hostetler Ward 5 - Merill (M. D.) Whitmer A Vote For These Candidates Is A Vote For Progress In The Town Os North Liberty v f . * Advert lament paid for by Republican Committee

Gary Mechling a student at Indiana University spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hairy Mechling. Mr. and Mis. Jerry Houser and children of North Liberty and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mercer were Monday evening .supper guests of Mr. and Mrs, Dale ITlery and Sharon to celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Mercer. Mr. and Mrs. Art Neuhaus. R.R. 1, Koontz Lake, were called to Chicago last Friday by the death of Mr, Neuhaus's sister, Mrs, Myrtle Jahnke. Mrs. Jahnke has many friends on the east side of the lake, having spent many months in recent years with her brother. Services were held from the Lawn Funeral Hom* Monday at 1 p.m. with interment in the Waldheim cemetery, Chicago. Sunday dinner guest* of Mr. and Mrs. David Lawrence were, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Roelke of South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Wilson of Westville, Mr. and Mis. J< hn Grenert and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ross of Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Baker and two children and Mrs. Bakers aunt, Mrs. Barbara Wood and son, Kevin of Thousand Oaks, California spent from Friday to Sunday visiting Mrs. Bakers brother, William Marvin and family in Richwood, Ohio, Mrs. Wood and Kevin who have been the houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Baker will leave fAr their home Thursday. MRS. ROBERT MERCER HONORED AT SHOWER Mrs. Robert Mercer was honored with a pink and blue shower Wednesday evening, Oct. 25 in the home Mrs. Richard Masterman with Mrs. James Mercer Jr. and Mrs. Jerry Houser as cohoatesses. Decorations were In pink and blue. At contests, prizes were won by Mrs. Byron Ward Jr. and Miss Judy Hiler. Mrs. Ward Won the d<x»r prize. After the horHRM guest opened her many lovely gifts, refreshments were servM. There were twenty guests present coming from Kingsford Weights, Union Mills, LaPorte, North Liberty and Walkerton. Those sen ling gifts but unable t<> attend were Mrs. Dwight McKesson. Mrs. Roy Allen and Mrs. Gail Malstaff.

Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wray of Grapevine. Texas, returned to their home October 28, after spending several weeks with family and fri< nds in Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kemp left Saturday for their winter home at Like Wales, Fhrida. Mrs. Faye Jones has returned after visiting with h. r daughter. Mrs. A. P. Catelina and family in Petaluma, California. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Slick of Fort Wayne were week end guests of their grandmother, Mrs. MB. Slick. Mr. ana Mrs. George Cox of Franklin Park. Illinois an 1 Larry Cox of Oakland, California were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Awa Id and family. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gind'dberger and Mr. an 1 Mrs. Pete Decker of South Bend have returned from a "Fun Festival Flight” in Florida. They were guests of the Travel Guild of America at River Ranch Acres, Lake Wales. Mr. Wayne K. Porter. B rkley Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee Porter and 10 month old son of Ji nnings, Mo. were week end guests of their parents, grand parents and great grand parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Steinwald, 901 Illinois St. Walkerton. Mrs. Betty Jenkins and daughter l’< nna of Mooresville, Indiana spent from Thursday to Sunday with her sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Agnew Ludwig. Mrs. Zelpha Watkins who had been visiting the Jenkins returned to her home in Walkerton with them. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Kaser, LaPaz, Indiana entertained friends Saturday evening. October 21 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Parks who were married the same evening. Mrs. Parks was the former Mrs. Ruth Fall of 1132 Harrison St., Walkerton. Guests were from Walkerton, I^iPaz, North Liberty and Lake of the Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Howard. Mark and Dawn of Wheeling, Illinitw were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Howard and family. Other dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rex Howard of Valparaiso and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Howard. The .Inn Howards are leaving the end of the week f<>r Jacksonville, Florida where they will make thier home.

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JGHS Plans Open House November 9 . John Gh nn High School will : hold their annual open house at : 7:30 p.m.. November 9. 1967. A : twenty-five minute program • featuring the music d« partment ■ will be a part of the evenings ■ activities. Following the pro- ; gram the rooms will be open for : display and the teachers present : for consultation. Don't borrow trouble the in- : terest eats up the principal. ■ Use Our Classified Adz

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