The Independent-News, Volume 94, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 June 1968 — Page 5

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Dad & Lad’s was voted the best stere front and after the judging was completed Monday, the judges and store officials posed with the trophy they were awarded. From left to right are: Mrs. Robert Hiler, one of the judges; Francis Gindclberger and Mrs. Bess Gindclberger, of Dad & Lad’s; Mrs. G. R. Hershberger, a judge; and Miss Georgia Petry, of Pittsburgh, also a judge. Judges appointed to view the Walkerton Store Fronts, decorated pri< r to the opening of the Summer Festival made their decision M< nday and presented the Dad and Lad’s Store with a trophy f<a having the most attractive d« cor. Mrs. Bess Gmd< Iberger and son Fran did their own decorating, using red material in a drape design. There are many clever and attractiva windows and fronts with a few last minute ones yet to be corhpletcd, Heil’s Restaurant went all out for the Horsemen and their show and in so doing unearthed many antiques to decorate their windows, frontage and dining loom. If for n<> other reason to attend the Festival, it will brighten your outlook just to drive through town and know’ every merchant is working on this project. Parade Saturday To Highlight Summer Festival The Walkerton Summer Festival, a promotion of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce to culminate a clean-up. paint-up campaign in Walkerton, will unfold in all its splendor this week end with a full slate of activities for everyone to < njoy. The < pening of the four day affair will be today, Thursday, with a Kiddies Parade and other activities that will include a full schedule of events right through a horse show Sunday in Place Park. Highlighting the affair will be a big parade Saturday, that presently is expected to run for an hour and a half, to begin at 1:00 p.m. Two miles of parade that includes more than 80 units will have a little bit of everything and is expected to draw a large crowd to Walkerton. One of the highlights of the parade will be the visit of Miss Debbie Burkett, Ju-

nior Miss- of Indiana, from Bremen. Also present will be many dignitaries of northern Indiana including the judges of the parade that include Mrs. Margaret Prickett, Mayor of Mishawaka; Betty Holtzciaw, of WTCA Radio, Plymouth and Larry Swank, Regional Vice-President of Region B in Jaycees and past president of Bremen Jaycees. A complete list of activities for the four days as well as all of the early entries in the grand paiade are listed at other places in this issue. Getting back to the parade, Alvin Boise is parade chairman and through the very fine cooperation of his committee; Mrs. Boise, acting as secretary; Jake Powell. Clyde Bick. Cliff Ward Ralph Smith, Kent Palmer, Bill Elkins and Jim Verkier, has done a very fine job of getting entries of every type in this big affair. Included will be bands, floats, color guards, marching units, twirlers, visiting dignitaries, antique cars, Indians, horses and horse units, clowns, a stage coach, etc. The parade will form by the John Glenn High School and the route will be as follows for the public’s benefit: From the high school area to Indiana Street on Roosevelt Road, south on Indiana .to Van Buren, then west to Michigan Street and south from this point to the dispersing area. The judging stand will be at the coiner of Roosevelt Road and Illinois Street, with each group being allowed two minutes at this spot if desired to display their various talents. Much cooperation will be needed by the public in conjunction with the parade as many areas of town will be restricted to parking on Saturday during the parade time to accomodate the many entiles coming into town. z\ll local people are urged to walk to their viewing places on the parade route to aid the many outsiders coming as spectators and entrants. Three trophies will be given in each of the five classes including antique cars, bands, floats, marching units and horse units. They wall be sponsored by Dave and Ray’s for two, Jacob Drug, Weico Restaurant and PowellMann Chevrolet for the first place trophies; Independent News, Skelgas, Jacob Drug, Heils and Powell Mann Chevrolet fur the second place trophies and

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Lloyd Clark, Capek Barber Shop and Bud’s Package Store for the third place trophies. Grand Sweepstakes trophy costing $25 will be donated by the Farmer’s State Bank of Wyatt. Robert Knecht To Graduate Howe Military - - Mk ■Brw wHMH Cadet Robert F. Knecht, 11. son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Knecht. 501 S. Main St., North Liberty, Indiana, is graduating June 9th from Howe Military School, Howe, Indiana. Robert’s activities include 2 years Company "D”; S-Sgt. 3; 1-Sgt. 4; Gutstanding First Year Cadet 3; Jim Brown Penant 3; Conduct Ribbons 3,4; Honor Cards 3,4; Par Card 3; National Honor Society 3. 4; Non-Coms Club 4; I.M. Basketball 3,4; Softball 3: I.M. Football 4; Recreational Swimming 3. Bob plans to attend college and study law. His address is 501 South Main Street, North Liberty, Indiana. NOT I C E The Clerk-Treas. office in North Liberty will be closed the week of June 10. The office will open on June 17. NOT I C E There wall be a free Teen Dance Saturday, June 8 at 8 00 p.m. in the Bank parking lut.

I THURSDAY, JUNE 6 Opening: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6 Kiddies Parade through town to the Bank Parking lot for judging and opening ceremonies: Erwin Stuntz, general chairman, Helen Welch, co-chairman, Marilyn Hochstetler, secretary, Marty Malstaff publicity; Ed Walz, treasurer; Roy DeSimone and Bill Elkins, committee members. Cake Judging 3 p.m. Thursday, June 6 Maytag Coin Laundry, Roosevelt Road. Cakes to come in from 12 noon to 2 , p.m. sponsored by Better Homes Extension Club, Mrs. Thomas Anspaugh, chairman. Judged for beauty, balance and appeal in cake decorating only. Trophy in Sr. Division and Ribbon in Jr. Division. Cakes to be given to lucky winners that evening at Band Concert. Band Concert — Barbershop Quartette singing, 7:30 pm. Thursday, June 6 at Bank parking lot. Mahlon Jacob < hr. president Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of festival FREE. Ice-cream social, 6:30 to 8:30 Thursday, June 6 by K of (’ Wives in front of bank parking lot. Food tent all June 6. 7, 8. FRIDAY, JUNE 7 TRACTOR WEIGH IN Friday 10 a.m. till 12 30 at Walkerton Lumber Co. for garden tractor drive and c nt <t all afternoon. Ralph Neiswender, general chairman. Tiacti r Contest begins 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. obstacle course. $3 00 entry fee due Fridas - morning. Three trophies f r fir t three winners in both contests. Round and Square Dancing 8 p.m. Friday. June 7 at the Bank parking Lot. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stickler, general chairman for the Dixie Walker Square Dance Club. Leor. ud Wells, Mishawaka will be ho-down caller and Bill Troxell, Rolling Prairie, Western Square Dance caller. Refreshment stand available. SATURDAY, JUNE 8 CHICKEN BAR-B-QUE Saturday, June 8 beginning 11 a.m. Walkerton Lions Club, Erroll Vanßuskirk, general chairman, $1.25 adults $.75 for under 12 years Bank Parking Lot, plan on 750 dinners. Grand Parade 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 beginning on Road 6 at Powell Mann Chevrolet, traveling through town to State Road 23. Two miles of parade with 84 units, Debbie Burkett, Junior Miss of Indiana will make a special appearance for the Parade. WALKERTON ALUMNI BANQUET 6:30 p.m J >hn Glenn High School. Kevin Huffstetter. president. CROWNING OF FESTIVAL QUEEN 7 30 pm. Lli ning dinner at Alumni Banquet. Janice Hartsough. Football qu-m Joanne Williams. FFA Sweetheart Queen; Mar ;ha Dare son. Sunshine Girl of the Year Queen. Basketball Queen: Linda Snyder. Prom Queen: Kir«n ThompTEEN DANCE 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Bank Pat king Lot Lions Club with Ray Chapman Chr. Still Roven Dance B ind for a real blast. FREE. ALL THREE DAYS. THURSDAY. FRIDAY. SATURDAY. Art and Hobby Show, Tri Kappa Sorority, Mrs. Roger Beehler and Mrs. Richard Masterman. Display of arts, crafts, hobbies, all FREE. 1 GAME CONCESSIONS ALL THREE DAYS - K OF C HALL, Leo Savoie Chairman. Bozo Dunk-D< Molav Boys State Trooper to be dunked. Business and Pr Sessional Womans Club, Janeice and Jada Downs, chairman South Bend Jaycees. CAR MAUL. Walkerton Jaycees, Wyman H <hstettler, chairman. Several cars to be demolished. Rent tent, free coffee and book sales, Methodist Church. Country Store, Presbyterian Church. Bake sale, Maytag Coin Laundry, St. Patricks Woman’s Club. SUNDAY, JUNE 9 OPEN CLASS HORSE AND PONY SHOW AT PLACE PARK, Lincoln Twp. 4-H Club Don Wray chan man. 22 classes in halter and contesting trophy and pay back a percentage and award ribbons. High point ti phy foi adult and for youth. SI.OO ticket. Lunch Stand at Horse Show. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m at Place Park, American Legion Auxilary. Mrs. Robert Wardman, chairman. Industrial Display, William Zimmerman m charge for industry display. Girl Scouts camp site at up town lot with camp craft, Barbara Steinke. FFA, McDonald Farm display, Leon Verhaeghe, chm. Sidewalk Case, Rainbow Girls in front of the Masonic , Temple. Indian Camp. Up town parking lot, demonstrate basket weaving. Real Indians from Michigan

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