The Independent-News, Volume 100, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 December 1973 — Page 1

HIU'ME 100; XI MBER 19

JGHS Band And Chorus Plans Christinas Concert The John Glenn High School band and chorus will present a Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 11 at 8:00 pm. in the and. itorium. A Christmas theme highlights the concert under the direction of Mrs Sheryl Kinger of the chorus with the opening numher "Its Christmas" and “Carol of the Bel Ls.” "Home for Christmas," a medley including "Let It Snow.” "I’ll Be Home For Christmas" and "Home for the Holi. days" will be presented in scenic form. ALso included will be "Come Christmas Morning,’* "Tiny Little Baby Boy” and "Softly the Stars Are Shining.’’ The chorus will ck.se with the well known chorus from Handel’s Messiah, "The Halk lujah (Thorns ” Accompanists will N* Jill Northam. Wanda Wringer and Mrs. Gene Sumers. As the curtain reopens the John Glenn symphonic band will salute th'' holiday season with leßoy Anderson's ever popuar "Sleigh Ride." Camille Saint-Saen’s "Al- !• luia." "March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland and "Winter Wonderland.” The officers of the PLJ Band Boosters led by Mrs. Edgar Cole, president, will present the senior band awards. As their finale, the symphonic wind ensemble returns to an arrangement of traditional Christmas Carols entitled, "A Christmas Festival.” SR. FELLOWSHIP GROFF TO MEET The Senior Fellowship Group will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 6:30 pm in the Walk, erton Community Building for their regular monthly carry-in dinncr.

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O-D Bad Weather Closing On Air By 7:00 a m. On winter days when ttj weather could result in the closing of schools in the Oregon. Davis system, ail patrons are adv sod to listen for the official notice in any of these radio stations: WK VI. Knox: WTCA. Plymouh; WMCB. Michigan City: or WLDI, La Pi rte. Offh ials will a’tempt to get the message on the radio by 7.00 am on days when the schools are to be closed. Scbxil officials point out that at other times fog might make driving hazardous that the bus drivers have been instructed to use their judgem nt in their own areas regarding the time for starting on their routes on foggy’ days. Therefore, when fog is present, one bus might be late while in. other bu< in another area might run at the regular time. School will not be closed because of fog, however. Oregon-Davis school officials agree that at present there has b en no defmate word from any. one about the possibility of ex. tended closing of school this win. ter because of the en< rgy crisis Dntil something defmate is brought to the attention of school < fficiaLs. school will continue as usual. Oregcn-Davis school personnel are attempting some energy con. servation measures. it was noted. Bus drivers have teen notified to observe 50 mile per hour speed limits Thermostats will lie tum<d bark slightly. so youngsters should come to school properly dressed Parents and students will he advise. 1 in the event of any major changes in the school program. Give a skeptic an inch — and be ll measure it.

North Liberty ChrLimas Concert Coming Tuesday The N irth Liberty band and chorus cf the high school will pr - ent th' ir annua] Christmas Concert on Tuesday evening. December 1 1 a* s.oo p.m. in the high 5.h.,1 rvm. The high school band, chorus, swine ch< ■> and senior girls cho. rus will p rform. Family idmi sion is set at $2.00 and sing’.' a Im.ssion is 50c. Tickets car L purchased at the dix r. Community Club Christmas Party December 14 The Woman’s Community Club will hold its annual carry-in Christmas party luncheon Ibc-m---her 14, at 12:2.0 pm. This yeardishes have ben assigned to members and those net bringing food, have or will contribute 75c. Every member is to bring table service for herself and guest. A musical program has been planned Mrs David Lawrence ; is entertainment chairman. Mrs. Clyde Billings, president ; of IFC and her Board have aga.n chose: tn give help t< the Musca--1 tatuck Chape] for the chillier Monies collected will go toward the purchase of an air conditioner > and cabin-try for the Center InI stead of a git! exchange this year I the club voted to personally cons tribute to this special Chrismas project for the Muscatatuck Childi rens CTiajrel on December 14 Roll call will be a favorite I Christmas carol. A community is like a ship; I every m ought to be prepared to take the helm.

Salvation Army Drive Begins in Walkerton The Salvation Army Kettle Drive in Walkerton will begin this Saturday, December \ with the kettes manned by the Chamh r cf Commerce on the corners of Roosevelt and Illinois Streets and Illinois and Van Buren St reets. The following Saturdays the kettles will be manned by th- Walkerton Lions Club and the 15 and Walkerton American Legion Post D 9 on the 22. The local committee, which has this once a year drive as thenonly fund raising, is asking the public for help in finding those who may need some assistance at this- holiday tune. Simply drop a line to the Salvation Army Committee. Walkerton, explain, the situation and the members of the family (how many and the agesi and the committee will take it from there. Your help may bring to light some family unknown by the committee members. Last year, a balance of $459 17 started the Christmas season. A total of 602.16 was collected in the kettles and personal deposit, and disbursements included a total of $327.JH) in Christmas letters for merchandise; $105.00 in checks to individuals and $27 26 for transit aid during the year. This left a balance of $6Ol 17 to date, due to a lesser payout this past year. PHILATHEA CLASS TO MEET The Philathea Class of the L’nited Methodist Church. Walkerton, will meet at the church on Geor- > gia Street on Thursday, December 13 for the annual Christmas dinner and gift exrhange. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. i It is easier to do than to worry.

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j COMMUNITY LCALENDAR Thursday. Dr^mber 6 7:00 p.m. Epsilon Chi Chapter of Tn Kappa to meet. 8:00 p.m. - The Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. North Liberty wrestlers to travel to Jimtown for a conference match. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Mason, ic Loige to meet. Friday, December 7 6:30 p.m. — The North Liberty Shamrocks will travel to Jimtown for basketball games, this being a Northern State Conference bat. tie. Saturday, December 8 Paper drive by the Walkerton Cub Scouts. 9 00 am. — PTO bake sale at Wiln x Supermarket. 10:30 - 11:30 am — Stoiy hour at the Walkerton Pi. he Library 6:30 pm — Walkerton Mason, ic Lodge and OES Christmas Par. ty with carry-in dinner and a visit from Santa. 6:30 pm. — The North Liberty Shamrocks will host Akron in basketball. 6:30 pm. — The John Glenn Falcons will travel to Bremen for basketball games. St. Joseph high school wrest, ling tourney with North Liberty participating. Tuewday. December 11 12:00 noon — Oregon Twp. Home Ec. Christmas Party and luncheon at the home of Mrs, Beryl Brown, this is CST. 23 Club Christmas party al Schon s in Plymouth. Walkerton Lions Board to meet 8.00 p.m. — JGHS Band and Chorus Christmas concert at the auditorium. VOO pm North Liberty high school Kind and chorus Christmas concert. Wednesday, December 12 6 30 pm. — Senior Citizens to meet m the W dkei’ >n Common, ity Bnl hng with a carry-m in. : f.e Thurxdn. DeeemlwT 13 N I’h L l»*rtv \\!e.-’l ’< * v - Fairfu I P KI ER DRI\ E « \1 I KD\\ Tie Wilke” r. Cu! S - w hold a pa { >er ’• ve . S tt-. ' v 1 8 Have i l< t the curb 1 ■ PTO B\hi slip De • u ber g from f‘(» i m. ’"- W - ■imnrket there <- t.i a Kike s.ile with Lie p eeti, going mt » e :; t : * the ft ■ e f ’ : ‘‘ rr ' ir v h vMs tn en ibie '‘-’I u! .. uraWe tQ piy tor either h .t b-eiKrn.st ~r m>lk Therefore u- are asking ~ r ' na’i ms >f bakery g » fr m A . > 1' . e aB of t- • PIJ Schnnl svsten; r^ • > the much ne.vied nu > k ‘ i • .• • • mat ■ 6 13 r 5 m’. 3214. OKFgOX TOWNSHIP < I » B I'\RTY . n v w1! b M •> ~ r r „ Tuesd iv. P-syn i; lt she bm * Mrs Rervl R- b . . A $1 00 grab big will K- h‘ld ■ Th« In !e;vm lent N-ws "