The Independent-News, Volume 98, Number 51, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 May 1972 — Page 3

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Mr. and Mrs. John Bickel called on Mrs. Carrie Hawblitzel on Sunday evening. Robbie O’Connor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O’Connor, Osborne Rd., was admitted to the Memorial Hospital on Saturday after being injured in a farm accident at her home. She has had surgery. LPJG Larry Strope and wife, June, who are stationed in the navy in Spain and has been spending a couple of weeks in Chicago due to the sudden death in the family, her mother. They were guests Sunday of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Strope and others present were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Strope, South Bend. Rhonda Dill was honored with a pajama party for her 10th birthday. Those attending were Nina and Elbe Hotanquest, Mary and Kathy Wukovits, Laurie Spier, Anne Rudynski, Sarah Blair and Kristine Cassidy Mrs. Alma Marker of Mishawaka, Mrs. Laura Ruff, North Liberty, Mrs. Dorthy Ruff of Tyner, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Miller of Mill Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lempke of LaPotte and Mrs. Fred Grose of Bremen were dinner guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Ruff in Bremen. Miss Chari and Miss Cindy Kidder have been attending camp at Timber Ridge, Spencer, Indiana and they also visited the Mammoth Cave in Kentucky recently, Mrs. Orville Peterson and Mary Ann spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Peterson and ftrnity in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. and Mra. Durwood Clark entertained the following guests at a dinner Sunday; Miss Lawane Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Clark, North Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Chirk, West Lafayette, Ind., and Mr. John Harig, Chicago. The occasion was in honor of their daughter Lawane’s graduation from Bethel College. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fults, of Bremen, and Mis. Gertrude Sheneman, North Liberty.

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Mrs. Harold Stuver of Niles, Mich., spent last Wednesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sheneman. Sunday evening visitors of the Shenemans were Rev. and Mrs. A. P. Wenger. Mr. ana Mrs. Russell Clark spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Clark and family in Walkerton. John Sheneman attended the Masonic State Convention in Indianapolis last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. John Crothers has returned home from Wabash after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parkenson there. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Naragon of Walkerton were Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Parsons and Brian of Niles spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Edith Steele. A daughter was born on May 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Knowlton of St. Road 23. North Liberty in the Osteopathic Hospital, South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Neal, Walnut Creek, California, were week end guest of,Mrs. Fred DeCoudres. Mrs. Neal is a cousin of Mrs. DeCoudres. Mrs. Garnett Chamberland of Dewitt, % Illinois, Mrs. Kathy Enders of LaPaz and Mrs. Lodema Houser of North Liberty were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Sterling Amm. Supper guests on Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sheneman wwe Mr. and Mm. Chester Thayer of LaPaz, Mrs. Edna Knepp and Mrs. Martha McKrosky of North Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Partons, West Maple Ave., entertained guests at a 6 o'clock dinner last Thursday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sheneman, Mr. and Mrs. George Henry,Mr. and Mrs Richard Wentz, Rev. and Mrs. Tom Jones and son Aaron and Mrs. J. C. Milner of Walkerton. An enjoyable evening was spent by all. Use Common Sense When Driving

Ntmed Head Basketball Coach At Manchester Walter D. Johnson son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Johnson, 603 Van Buren Street, Walkerton, lias recently been named head basketball coach at Manchester High School, North Mannhester, Indiana succeeding Kar) Merritt. Wally is a graduate of Walkerton High School where he earned nine varsity letters; four in football, two in basketball and three in track, before graduating as valedictorian in 1966. Johnson played football under Dan Ransberger and John Bingaman and basketball under James Ridenour. He was St. Joseph County champ in shot put in 1965 Northern States Conference Champ in 1966 and Delphi Relays champ in 1965 and 1966. Wally set a school and conference record of 52 feet in 1966 at a conference meet. Wally attended Indiana University in Bloomington where he graduated in 1970 with an A.B. in mathematics and a minor in physical education. He has taught in the Manchester Community Schools the past tw’o years, in the areas of algebra and geometry. He was first varsity assistant in football the past two years and freshman basketball coach and assistant track coach while also serving as junior varsity baseball coach in 1971. Johnson’s basketball coaching record includes a 7-0 record in 1971 while winning the Wabash County Freshman Tournament. His 1972 Frosh team was 8-8, los* ing the county tourney in overfor 13-14 two year record. OverHis two freshmen reserve teams compiled a 5-8 and 8-6 record* for a 3-14 two year record. Overall frosh record A and B teams reads 28-31. Johnson agreed to a two-year contract and will continue hi* duties as football and track assistant, but will relinquish baseball duties attended Notre Dame University and begin work on his matters degree ni mathematiee. COUNTY UNE CLUB MEETS The County Line Club met in the home of Mrs. Edna Wolfe, Walkerton, on Monday evening. May 15. “Hard Times’’ were back again as all arrived in their worst apparal. One lady even brought her own refreshments, a pickle and certs, in case the hostess could not serve anything. Mrs. Wolfe was assisted by Mrs.

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Erville Keracher. Nineteen members enjoyed the hilarious evening. The door prize went to Mrs. Phillip Waldron, Jr. and Mrs. Earl Taylor. The highlight of the evening was the exchange of beautifully wrapped packages e'ach one brought with them that only cost a quarter. Delicious refreshments were served to the surprise of many. Following many hard times stories were told and all departed with a thankful thought and joy of living today. BETTER HOMES CLUB MEETS Mrs. Branson Hiatt presided over the Better Homes Extension Club meeting held Monday evening, May 22, at the Walkerton Comunity Building. The song of the month was “America’’. Fifteen members answered roll call, what is needed most in our country. Improved roads better representation of county government were the most of the answers given. Mrs. Hiatt reported in the Spring Fling, held in the Baptist Church on Ironwood Road. Mrs. Howard Ciingenpeel was named a county w’inner in the coat divi- *•*'> in the county style show. WiO compete in the State stjie show at Indianapolis in

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August and Mrs. Hiatt was second place winner in separate Mrs. Albert Ray displayed ti cake stands to be given as pi >z« in the cake baking contest to !. held dining the Summer Festiv June 1 and all entry blanks ai to be in by May 30. Mrs. Roy Freeman and Mt Wade Hostetler are going to tl Homemakers Conference, Jun. 1 16 to be held at I/urdue Unive Sity, Roger Stull Mrs. Howard C! ingenpeel gax the lesson in garnishes and cent< pieces. Garnishing food not on) gives it eye appeal, but enhanc< ones appetite as well. She mat several different types of ga.nis) es, plus showed us how to die. up salads, which later were use as the refreshments. Mrs. Hiatt was appointed serve on a state education ar recruitment committee for tl coming year. The purpose of tl committee is to encourage gir in the home economics field. Hostesses for the evening wei Mrs. Chngenpeel and Mrs. Wayi Cover. Don’t need it — why keep it - use our classified ads! Big buys in th e Ciassifiedo!

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