The Independent-News, Volume 96, Number 51, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 14 May 1970 — Page 1

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VOLUME 96, NUMBER 51

Methodists To Consecreate New Building Dr. Donald F. McMahan, superintendent of the South Bend District of the United Methodist Churches, will deliver the sermon at the consecration of the new Walkerton United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 17. Title of his message will be ‘God’s Polaroid People.’ according to the Rev. Harold E. Williams, pastor of the church. Dr. McMahan received his A. B. degree from Indiana University, B. D. degree from Garrett Theological School and D. D. degree from Evansville College. He has served local Methodist churches for 24 years and was Lebanon district superintendent for five years. He has been a trustee on the Indianapolis Methodist Hospital Board, DePauw University, Evansville College and Ohio Methodist Theological School. Ho has also served as director of Indiana M» thodist Children’s Home and the Wesley Manor Home for Senior Adults. The consecration service marks the second week of special events for members of the Walkerton church. Last Sunday 600 people attended morning worship services in the new structure. Some 400 visited the church for a vesper service and open house during the afternoon. "COMMUNITY ULENDAR Thursday, May 14 12:00 noon The Chamber of Commerce will meet at Heil s Dining Room. 8:00 p.m. -- The John Glenn High School Band Concert at the auditorium with guest artist Gerald Franks Friday, Muy 15 12:30 p.m. Luncheon for tho Woman's Community Club at the Walkerton Community Building. Installation of officers will be held. 2:00 p.m. — Tri Kappa Senior Girls and their Mothers Tea at the Walkerton Elementary School Gymnasium. Saturday, May 16 Dixie Walkers Square Danc< at the Walkerton Elemental y S' hool Gym. bunday. May 17 11:00 a.m. Consecration Services at the new United Methodist Church. Walkerton Monday, May 18 North Liberty American Legion will meet. North Liberty Rainbow will meet. The Liberty Homemakers will meet. Wednemlay, May 20 Johnson Township Home Demonstration Club will meet. 6:30 pm. United Methodist Church Mother-Daughter Banquet at the Walkerton Elementary School. Thursday, May 21 Johnson Township Sportmen Club will meet. NOTICE The North Liberty ClerkTreas. office will be closed May ICth to May 25th 1970. NOTICE Don’t forget t» attend the United Vacation Bible School this summer! Juns 8-19. 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m

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Robert Stockwell is the parade Chairman for the Summer Festival parade and is still receiving and accepting entries. They may be sent to him for any entry at 506 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton. Alumni Set Fer June 13 In Walkerton The Walkerton Alumni Association will have their annual banquet and dance on Saturday, June 13, in the dining commons of the John Glenn High School. Deloyce Cripe is acting as president this year and meetings among officers and interested persons have set the plans. Reservation forms will be in the mail in the near future and it is hoped that all Walkerton Alumni members will respond very quickly to the requests for reservations. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

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WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, MAY 11, 1970

4-H Horse Show At Festival All 4-H members of Lincoln township Comrads 4-H club and their pearents are asked to be present at a special meeting at 8 p.m. May 19 at Harold C. Urey Middle school for the purpose of each chib member and parent to receive their assignment for the public horse show Sunday, June 7. This is the third year the 4-H club has staged the horse and pony show at Place Park at Walkerton. According to the large number of entries each year, the show has been classified an A-l show and is now an annual affair. Don Wray is general ch irman assisted by Harry Malstaff. Bernard Westhues and Lynn Pearish. Mrs. Judy Wiktorowski is secretary and Bill Rhodes, treasurer. Mrs. Paula Patterson has obtained sponsors for the < lasses.

garden tractor pull for the Summer Festival Completing plans are left to right: Daryl Bowers.

Jim Reinholt has been selected for the judge this year, James Boomhower, ringmaster, Mike Michele, announcer and Henry Collins, timer. James Patterson and Leon Verhaege are in charge of admissions. Edgar Wiktorowski, parking, Mrs. Wiktorowski. entry booth; Leland Welch and Deloyce Cripe, gate. Mrs. James Capek will conduct the food stand again this year and needs all the mothers to take a turn throughout the day. BAKING CONTEST There will be five divisions; angel food, butter, dark chocolate. box', misc. The cakes must be frosted and on a disposable plate or cardboard. All ages are invited to enter the contest but you must fill out an entry blank. Cakes must be at the bank by 230 EDT on Thurs lay. June 1. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Tho cakes will bo taf fled at 7:00 EDT that evening.

Joe VanWanzeele. Leon VerhTghe, David Boise and John Smith.

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Mrs. Christensen Chosen President Os Tri Kappa Mrs. Carl Christensen was elected president of the Walkerton Tri Kappa chapter at the meeting Thursday in the home of Mrs. Errol Van Buskirk Other new officers include Mrs. VanBuskirk, vice-president, and Miss Mary Ann Frame, assistant treasurer. Officers continuing in their present posts are Mrs. Robert Stockwell, recording secretary; Mis. William Carter, corresponding secretary; and Mis. Lowell Hartsough, treasurer. Mrs. Van Buskirk, antique show chairman, announced that the show will be held during the Walkerton Summer Festival from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Saturday, June 6, and from noon until 6 pin. Sunday, June 7 in the Urey Middle School. Refreshments will be served from the snack bar. Tickets are available from chapter members or at the door with proceeds going to the scholarship fund. Mrs. Lloyd Thomas reminded members of the tea honoring Jolin Glenn limn School senior girls and their mothers. Tho event is slated at 2 p.m May 15 in the Walkerton Elementary School. Members of the tea committee are Mrs. Thomas, chairman; Mis. Van Buskirk, Mrs Robert Bauss, Mis. William Carter, Mrs. James Capek. Mrs. James Keeling, Mrs. Hal Muncie, Mrs Ernest Brovoid and Mrs. Don Wray. Three members will represent the chapter at Province Ten convention May 11 at the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Notre Dame. They are Mrs. Russell Hartsough, president; Mis. Christensen, presi-dent-elect; and Mrs. Bryce Rohrer, public relations chairman for Province Ten. Mrs. Richard Bodine of Mishawaka, Province Ten Officer, will pres.de at the convention. Theme lor the event is "My Fair Lady." Following the meeting pledge service was held lor Mis. Alvin Boise and Mis Ray Holmquist. who were unable to attend pledging last month. The next meeting will be initiation service at 6:3U pan. Jane 11 in the Presbyteiian Church. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Van Buskirk, Mrs Stockwell and Alts. John 1 ‘attei son Garden Tractor Pull Set For Summer Festival The Garden Tractor Pull, an interest!! ami a 11 received put ot the Walkviton Summer Festival. is sched iled ;ain this you io!- s.st irdav imimdiately following the pa !■ The time is officially set is I 30 pm. with weigh-in bemnmn., at 10 00 to 11:30 am. at the B 1. Holser and Co. elevator. The entry tee is $3 00 and an entiv form for your convenience is included in this issue ot the Independent for easy entry (HIMBER MELTING The W ,1k rt :i Chamber of Commerce will meet tod iy (Thursday I at noun at Heil’s Restaurant for ti.e! May meeting A cham < i pr >gt .m is um >'mi ed fi an the originally planned program. L\ nn Thompson, Metropolitan Insurance Consultant Manami', workme out oi South Bend will be the spt iker talking on life insui un e mnuities and s^urities Me Thompson trains insurance r«i« aultanU