The Independent-News, Volume 99, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 July 1972 — Page 1

VOLUME 99; NUMBER 5

United Telephone Announces Change In Co. Name Stockholders of United Utilities, Inc., approved a proposal to change the Company’s name to United Telecommunications, Inc., at the firm’s annual meeting on May 25, 1972. ihe change was effective with the close of business on June 2, 1972. Paul H. Henson, chairman and president of the Kansas City based holding company said, “Some stockholders may feel that the name change might signal a change in corporate orientation and direction. We are basically a telephone operating system, and that is what we will continue to be.’’ United Telephone System currently operates in excess of 2.5 million telephones. United Telephone Company of Indiana, Inc., is a member of United Telephone System. TREASURE HUNT AT LIBRARY Every reader from 7 thru 14 are welcome to join our treasure hunt at the Walkerton Public Library beginning on Wednesday, July 12 at 1:30 for five Wednesday afternoons. We are tracking down exciting books and on August 9 the treasure will be found. All attending will get to share it. You all come and see. ANNUAL PICNIC TO BE HELD The - Philethea Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Brook Bowers in Johnson Township on Road 104, Thursday, July 13, for the annual picnic. A carry-in dinner will be served at 12:30. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP TO PICNIC MONDAY The Senior Fellowship will meet at the Illinois Street Building of the United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m., to leave for Bendix Woods Park where they will enjoy a picnic. □ D M A K B 1 A < E S C .Q Knieger-Grayckowski Miss Charlene Krueger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Krueger, of North Liberty, and Mr. Robert Grayckowski, son of Mr. Grayckowski, of 1111 Huey St., South Bend, w'ere united in marriage by Rev. Robert Taylor at the Milbum Church of Christ in Mishawaka on Saturday, June 24, at 2:00 p.m. The bridesmaid was Mrs. Nancy Tragarz and the best man was Glen Mesceros. The couple will reside in South Bend. Miller-O'Brien Arlene Miller, Koontz Lake, and Denis O’Brien, Lakeville, were united in marriage on June 30. Officiating was Rev. H. Weber, of the Unted Methodist Church. Lakeville. Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. John Ullery and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Weakly. The couple will reside in Lakeville. Janie: “Mother, we learned at Sunday School that we came from dust and go back to dust. Is that true?” Mother: "Yes, darling, anything you learn at Sunday School is true.” Janie: “Well, I just looked under my bed and somebody is either coming or going.” Don’t need it — why keep it — use our classified ads!

WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1972

ENGAGED m - * ss aMHMt A September 30 wedding is planned by Miss Beverly Welch and Donald Lee Norton. The engagement is announced by the parents of the bride-elect, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Welch, 410 Illinois Street, Walkerton. The prospective nnaegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Norton, Rankert Road, North Liberty. Miss Welch is a graduate of John Glenn High School and a student at Purdue University. Mr. Norton is also a graduate of John Glenn High School and is employed at Corl Corp., Bremen. TO ATTEND SCHOOL IN LONDON How does school this summer sound? Does school in London, England sound any better? That’s what Carol Taylor will be doing from July 2 through August 26. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orra Taylor, route 1, Walkerton, Indiana. Carol will be part of a group of college students affiliated with the American Institute for foreign study. For six weeks they will be attending Birbeck College, in London. While there, they will be studying British Literature. Carol will receive college credit from Purdue University for this study. During this time there will also be week end trips to Stratford-On-Avon and Edinbergh, Scotland. After the study portion of the trip, there will be an additional two week period of travel. From England they will take a ferry across the English Channel to France and then a bus on to Paris. After spending four days there, the group will spend another four days in Geneva, Switzerland. Then it’s off for a two day visit in Florence, Italy. To complete the trip there is a four day stay in Rome. Then back to the states and school again, but this time it’s Purdue where Carol is a junior. New Minister To Fill Pulpit On Sunday, July 2, the members of the First United Presbyterian Church of Walkerton, heard and accepted a candidate for their pulpit vacancy. He is Robert C. Bowman, of Council Bluffs, lowa. His wife's name is Helen and they have three married children. It will be about the first of September when Rev. Bowman will assume his pastoral duties at the Presbyterian Church. Helgid of fruatatlon: the hippie who discovered ne was going ban

Three Accept A hlelic Giants To Ancilla Bill Flaughcr, Curt Pletcher and Mike Norris, former John Glenn and Walkerton High School athletes, have accepted athletic grant-in-aids to attend Ancilla College next fall and become members of AncilWs intercollegiate basketball team. 1 Bill Faugher, 64” center, shot over 40 per cent from the field and won the best free throw av1 erage award. The John Glenn sharp shooter was also the most 1 improved player of the 1972 team, the second leading rebounder and named to an All Bi-County tournament team. jB '■ SIT ‘ a '- Jh aHSaMM - Jr 1 . ■ ■ t"* / i . 1 Bar jit RWW : A O Srl s Curt Pletcher, a u'n ’ four-year varsity letter winner, was the re--0 cipient of the best defense award in each of his four years. AccordI- ing to John Hans, Glenn baskete ball coach, “Curt is a consistent I threat offensively and a very dcn termined, aggressive and steady y competitor." Pletcher was also o active in school activities including holding the office of president s of the student government. ' ’ i 7^.' - KBI i ° ~ V- 4* ' i '' 1 E 7 '' i I »- ■ « ♦ / HI ■ Mm [J : । llw fl finHH ™Maaß 11 e Mike Norns attended Greene High School of South Bend for three years before moving to k Walkerton. He graduated from g Walkerton High School in 1966. Norris is a transfer student from Bethel College, where he partici-

Community Building Board Elects Officers Due to a holiday conflict, the July meeting of the Community Building Board met June 27 for a business and officer election meeting. The board voted to purchase four new tables and fifty new metal folding chairs. Dishes were purchased to be used by groups using the building. Insurance was discussed and purchased tor 19721973. New officers elected are: Mrs. Barbara Blair, president; Mrs. Sue Weaver, vice-president; James Campbell, treasurer; and Mrs. Betty Wharton, secretary. Retiring officers were Mrs. Jene Campbell, president; Harold McGwin, vice-president and Dan Roser, treasurer. The next scheduled meeting is September 5, 7:30 p.m. SIMMER FESTIVAL REPORT DISBURSEMENTS: Parade: Prize money for bands $400.00 Trophies & ribbons 213.77 Postage 45.20 Clow’n 10.00 Lunch for judges 9.83 Total $678.80 Decorations: Street banners on poles 40.62 Store banners 146.24 Across street banners 35.58 Total $222.44 Entertainment: Alles Family 125.00 Coffee House 50.00 Total $175.00 Kiddies Day: Prizes for games 22.69 Total 22.69 Insurance: Total Insurance 150.00 Barbershop Roaring 20’s Show Valleyaires 100.00 David Bell 20.00 Tickets 8.00 Total 128.00 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS: $1,376.93 RECEIPTS Chamber of Commerce $300.00 Barber Shop Roaring 20’s Show 247.00 Kiddies Rides 194.00 Sale of Banners 180.00 Booth Rentals & Donations 478.38 Total $1,399.38 Balance $22.45 CHOIR ENJOYS PICNIC On June 28, members of the Chancel Choir, First United Presbyterian Church, Walkerton, and their immediate families, held their annual picnic. Hosting the group were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Burch of Koontz Lake. Main events included boating, swimming, surfing and shuffleboard competition. And. because the Harold Eddinger family is moving to St. Louis within a month, choir member Evelyn Eddinger was given special recognition by the group. On behalf of the choir Mrs. Nelson Walz, church organist, presented Evelyn with a gift of jewelry, an expression of appreciation for contributions as a choir member and regret at losing her. A potluck supper at twilight ended a most satisfying day. Mechanic to ^r owner; “Put it tn’s way. If your car were a horse, it would have tn be shot." pated in intercollegiate basketball. Pletcher and Flaugher were members of the 1972 Falcon squad that won the Winamac Holiday Tourney and the Bi-County tourney.

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New Books At Public Library New books on the shelves of the Walkerton Public Library are listed as follows: The Senator — Drew Pearson A Chance To Sit Down — Meredith Daneman Strange Exile — Laura Saunders A Princess Os Mars — Edgar Burroughs My Name Is Asher Lev —. Chaim Potok The Betsy — Hei old Robbing The Assassin — Evelyn Anthony The House of the Sphinx —■ Louise Bergstrom Nurse Paige's Triumph — Teresa Holloway But Not tor Love — Ruth McCarthy Monday The Rabbi Took Off — Harry’ Kemekman The Affair At Royalties — George Baxt Captains And The Kings — Taylor Caldwell Romance Os The Moss Agate — Florence Kerigan The Goddess Abides — Pearl Buck Under The Purple Skies — Virginia Smiley Down Under Nurse — Ethel Bangert Basketball Lingo — Zander Hollander Auto Repair Manual — John Milton The Hiding Place — John Sherrill An American Death — Gerold Flank The Godfather Papers — Mario Ruzo Six Presidents To Many — Bill Lawerence Brian Piccolo — Jeannie Morris The Moon’s Balloon — David Niven Tracy and Hepburn — Garson Kanin Academy Awards — Robert Osborne Pint Size Fun — Betsy Pflug ou and the Law — Reader Digest Capone — John Kobler The Family — Ed Sanders Horton Hears A Who — Dr. Seuss Who Ever Heard Os A Tiger In A Tree — John Mclnnes A Child Garden of Verses • Louis Stevenson I Don t I Do — Leland Jacobs Surprise For Perky Pup — MayJustus Horton Hatches An Egg — Dr. Suess I Want To Be A Basketball Player — Eugene Baker The Tale oi Mr. Jeremy Fisher — Beatrix Poter The Tale Os Johnny TownMouse — Beatrix Potter The Tailor Os Gloucester — Beatrix Potter The Tale Os Pigling Bland — Beatrix Potter The Roly Poly Pudding — Beatrix Potter Watch for further details on the Treasure Chest Reading Club. Be a Pirate!

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We would like to thank all otrr friends and neighbors for the many- cards and flowers also the Medical Clinic for their fine service. Frances and Paul Hartman Use Common Wtiej Driving