The Independent-News, Volume 96, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 September 1969 — Page 13

George Matz To Be Honored On 80th Birthday w, V' - & % » /• JKt, if- r -isiSslSi A -I*' ; K J- »W ' > ^>lK JL w< ■ Open House, honoring a very genial gentleman, George A. Matz, RR. 1, Walkerton, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday wiH be held Sunday aternoon September 21 at his home on Road 6, from 2 to 5 p m. Mr. Matz was born in Polk township, Marshall County September 21, 1889, the son of Andrew and Sarah (Culp) Matz Two brothers, Milo and Charles Matz have passed on, he has a sister Mrs. Lydia Keck of Teegarden. He was married to Dottie Skiles in 1911 who passed away Oct. 1962. They moved to Teegarden following their marriage. To this union was born 5 children, Leßoy Matzos Molipe, III; Mrs. Hiram (Esther) Peer, South Bend and Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein, Walkerton. A daughter Mrs. George (Goldie) Simmons of Elkhart died in 1959 and a son Harold died in early childhood. In 1907 he r>wn"d and operated his own threshing machine, moving from farm to farm during the threshing season. He was also head sawyer in a saw mill in this area in 1916. In 1928 Mr. and Mrs. Matz purchased the present farm he still resides on Here he gave his all to farming and in 1962 he retired but having sold the acrerage he shall remain in his home for his lifetime, full of memories of u happy wedded life and being independent of his children, except for their love. H« is an active member <>f the First Brethem Church at Teegarden, seldom does he miss church services. In 1961 the Matz's celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with Open House in their country home. He has 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchil-dren. The friendly air about this

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gvntleman who always looks neat und ready to converse with friends each trip to town, who is very proud of his "kids”, who ■look after his welfare real good. He does his own cooking and once in a while he lets his daughter, Mr.-, Klopfenstien come out and clean house. His health is good, he drives his car. s o outside of being lonely he reallv cnjovs life. ‘ J ' In his younger days he u.-ed to love to fi ,h but that is n < moi h" hist likes to vi.it and talk to people. His wit is well known t all who know him. The Op n House is bein - ■ ’ r nd by Mrs. KI p . nstie * ‘ ( Mr Peer-. Friend md rr la' v ■ire imiti d to t ». . n 1 and visa him a H .ppy Bnthday Mr. Mat z ha hi- ra ho tu n I to Wit 'A an- in , j ; , v , allowed ta turn the dial Satu: day m aming. S- pt. mber 20th i hvmn will 1) dedicate | to him < a that radio stati n L-tween 10:30 ;in d 11 0() ( m. ] [j. fav , ~| t(> )lunn is "How Givut Thou Art.” St. Pats Womens Club Holds Silver Tea The St. Patrick Women's Club met on Wednesday, Sept 10 in the school hall. A large number of members were present along with several guests from the Walkerton area. President, Mrs. Michael Kochnowski open d the business meeting. New club officers were introduced to the group, they are: President, Ms i Charles Vancza; Vice-President, Mrs. Jerry Groves; Secretary, Mrs. Richard Kwierun; and Treasurer, Mrs. John Cowger. Mrs Frank Sailer will be room mother chairman for the coming year and any volunteer interested in being a room mother was a-iked to contact Mrs. Sailer. Progress on the style show, "Travel in Fashion”, to be held on October 9th was announced Any club memb- r interested in donating a door prize for the style show may contact Mrs. Helen Quebbeman or a club of‘icer. Mrs. Kochnowski then introduced the teachers of St Patrick School in whose honor the Silver T' a was being held: Mrs Leo Chapman, a lay teacher. Sister Euthemia, Sister Clementina school principal, and Sister Florian, convent housekeeper. Also introduced as guests wer- the Missionary Sisters of St Theresa of the Little Flower who are from Mexico, and Sisters from Ancilla Domini. The meeting was adjourned. Entertainment was provided by a group of girls from the Ancilla Domini Glee Club, and gamer were played with prizes awarded to the lucky winners before refreshments were served from the silver tea table.

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Pictured above is an artist s rendering of the first unit of the new United Methodist Church in Walkerton, which is now under construction across from the John Glenn High School. The completion date is scheduled for approximate!j- April 1, 1970. The Architectural firm of Mathews, Purucker. & Associates, Inc, South B“nd, Indiana, has successfully blended contemporary treatments into an overall traditional design The sweeping curve of the twin tower, with its unusual brick letters, and the use of strong color on the exterior of the offices and educational wing, compliment the traditional brick and expanses of vivid stained glass of the main structure. The unique custom designed altar and other chancel appointments form the focal point of the carpeted, brick and wood interior of the sanctuary. The first, unit will be aircnditioned and will provide a sanctuary with a seating capacity of approximately 350, lounge area, administrative space, multipurpose room, nursery, and choir room. The sanctuary is planned for multiple worship services and so designed that all persons become gathered as an entity and are not sharply divided in separate groups. The final plans call for the erection of an educational wing, which together with this first unit will function and symbolize, a congregation guthered in worship, in education, a fellowship and in Christian service. The general construction is being done by Harry H Verkier, Contractor, Inc., South Bend; the mechHnical work is by Strickler Plumbing X- Heating, Inc, South Ben-d; the Electrical work is bv Baughman Electical, Inc., Plymouth. Indiana: and the landsoiping and parking lot facilities by Rieth-Riley of South Bvnd. Walkerton Class Os 1936 Holds Annual Reunion By Helen Quebbeman The 1936 class of Walk rton High School was hosted by Mr. and Mrs Frank Atkisson at their Koontz Like home for their yearly reunion It was a potluck dinn r brought in by the <1 issmates. The husbands and wives who attended were Mr and Mrs Arthur Borden, Mr and Mrs Dal- Ulhery, Mr. ind Mrs Linder Schmeltz o’ Walkerton. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rugd* ■ of H imlet, Mr. ind Mrs Knnth Wilson of Michigan City. Mr. ind Mrs Robert Sticks of Donald-on Gu‘-ts o l ' the partv were Sticks ot Donalds a. Mr. and Mrs Weirder Whit -11 md th is daughter, of Plymouth The afternoon wa pent playing games and pir > w> awurded for the winners Tn group was also entrTtam-d by Mis. .Atkisson plaxinn 1 r ■ ■ ' a

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union. The invitation was accepted unanamously. Koontz Lake Library News By Nadine Keiper This is in the way of being a summer '69 progress report o? of the Koontz Luke Library. And it has been a very brisk summer. Wv're very pleased that the adult cumulation has risen and that more residents from the Grovertown and Hamhet area are using our library. Our story lady, Deane Marshal, drew quite a number of children to the story hour in spite of th* hot weather and other activities going on in the community. Fifty eight signed up for the Summer Reading Program and twenty six completed their quota and got their names on th" “bookworm”. 430 books wear read by the youngsters taking part in the reading club. On August 21 we had our Summer Reading Club party, to which the story hour tots were invited, at the Koontz Lake Fiivhouse. Mrs Jean Berendt of Knox played old folk songs from Laura Wilder’s stori s, on the guitar and everyone joined in the singing. Betwcm songs Mr/ Marshall entertained the children with tongue twisters and stories Popcorn and soft drinks wx^n dispensed to 45 children, after which the lihiurian gave "diplomas” to those who had finished their twelve books Circulation for the month of July reached a new high of 1042 books. On August 30. Mr. Oscar Smith, scoutmaster and attorney, of Knox, .and his sons, Michael and Gerry, Boy Scouts from Troop No. 13 cam*' with piint and brushes and painted the outside of the library building They did a beautiful job and the did a beautiful job and thv libr ary Is a clean, lovely white. now With irate wasps and hot •dectric wire* to contend with, the b >ys c rtrtinly earned their civic improvement badges and the sincere gratitude of our communitx New book this week Savag" Sleep/' ALiUm Biarrd; The Builders". Willi un Wool ■ U<; "Thv Doctor s Qui< k Incht Otf Diet”, Stillman ml Baker Tn Andromeda Striin', Michael Crichton; "A Loving Wil* Violet Weingarten: "Slaught.r---h -use Five", Kurt V nne urt, Jr; “Between Puent uni I'-n---ager”, Dr. H rim Ginott; and

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"Dona Flor and Her Two Hu--bands”, Amado. Charles Brenner Joins Vista In Salt Lake City Charles F. Brenner. Route 3 Box 263, Walkerton, Indiana, the 30n of Mr. an-d Mrs. William Brenner, is one of sixty-nirm VISTA trainees who were recently graduated from a VISTA training program at the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. As a Volunteer in Service to America, Charles will spend one year in Salt Lake City. Utah working with the Utah Migrant Council. His activities will include setting up educati n. health, housing and advoc icv planning program for the migrants, seasonal farm w,rkt is and resident Mexican-Amok ,ns in northern Utah; and facilitating the integration of the migrant str< am of drop-outs into the community. Charles attended Gi overtown High School, Grovertown. Indiana and graduated from Montana State Univ r.-ity with a Bachelor of Science degrte in Architecture He his done previous volunteer work with the Peace Corps in Gabon. W--t Africa. CLI B TO HEAR ( DIM A VICE PRESIDENT When Mrs Raymond Ha: ’, First Vice President, St Ji ph County Federation of Clubs ppears before th- Woman’s Community Club on Friday. September 19. she will revi w Everything But Money" by Sam D vinson The meeting will convene at 1:00 pm with the serving >f a dessert luncheon in the WlE<erton Community Building Roll Cull for the day will V 1 : "M\ Obligation to m\ Club" It is newr too late to learn, but too many people learn th it until it is too late. Fill Cracks And Holes Better Handles like putty. Hardens like wood. PLASTIC WOOD* The Genuine -Accept No Substitute.

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