The Independent-News, Volume 100, Number 46, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 June 1974 — Page 8

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — JUNE 13, 1974

IN MEMO RU M * In memory of my Dad who passed away June 4, 1959, and to F. S. Ltßoy who wrote the poetry about him. Jennie Gillette SAM BAKER ] knew Sam Baker long ana well. "You never knew this man.” you say, "You surely have not been here long, For everyone around knows Sam,” He was not long on code or creed Or wordy dissertations long Just to impress these standing by— But known was he by kindly deeds — And friendliness, alas the kind Fat fading from the passing scene. The simple heartfelt kind that says “Come in. lay off your wraps — pull up a chair” The kind that sets another place Without the query "Can you stay ?” But simply saying in itself •I’m glad you're here to share our fare.’,’ x The p.geons, doves and other birds He fed unfailingly each year. Built nesting houses for their young. If birds could talk in Bible words They would arise and chirp with joy, • j was an hungered, and ye gave me meat.” Could these upward scaring visitants of earth Whose every fall is noted from on high Arise to meet the Angelic hosts. They surely would confess to them Sam Baker was our dearest friend, » Be sure to save a place for him. He had the last Fold Model "T”, A flat top tiuck bed free of sides So low and easy to surmount On this year after year he hauled The City's "mad, the merchants freight And then did hauling jobs galore. Sam never said "I haven't time It is too late — get someone else,” But gladly cranked his truck and said "I'll be right there” — and so he was. And of the ho? th of those he helped Thnoughtout the years, not one has said "Ycur pride to me seems rather high.” "Sam never charged enough,” was often said And some would add a coin or two But whether yes or no Sam treated one and all the same He hauled freight cargos — yes, by tons But many say he’s better known And loved by countless passengers he hauled. These people paid no fee, but rode for free. Hundreds and hundreds more — no one Will know the endless list. My kiddies rode it many times — Now grown. their babies proudly say, "I rode Sam's truck, the one my Mommy rode.” No mother ever faintly feared The safety of her child while in Sam’s care, so slowly moved he with H.s precious load around the town. The gas he bought for these alone No one will ever know — not even Sam. In Heaven Sam may have more friends Than some who make great splashes here And there upon the social scene. We know, my friend, whereof we speak For I have read and so have you, No doubt, from out God’s sacred word. "Suffer little children, and forbid Them not to come unto me; For of such is the kingdom of heaven." And as we think of Holy things We think of the beloved John, While captive on the Patmos Isle, Who sa:d. "I saw new heavens and a new earth.” We make told to say that what John saw In that ecstatic view Divine Was many self same qualities i Expressed — that those who knew Sam best Have seen him act them out ip life. Though Sam has quit his house of clay, The unfeigned goodness he expressed "Within h.s life will never die So dry those unavailing tears — Rejoice instead with those who dwell Where all tears have been washed away. Though passed from out this veil of tears Take heart! Sam Baker lives today! Yes, my friend, I knew Sam Baker long and well. (Independent, June 11, 19597 Gibson AIR SWEEP AIR-CONDTIONERS MANY SIZES IN STOCK Haag Refrigeration . S -.J—..»u £ Phone 586-2692 Z-W'S SERVICE THAT COl NTS Rural Rrw** ^** . Walkerton, Indiana 46571

HOED MEMORIAL SERVICES The annual Memorial Service for all branches of IOOF and Rebekah Lodges of the Third District of Indiana was held at the War Memorial in the Walkerton, Indiana Cemetery on June 9th. Mrs. William DePoy, District Deputy President of District No. 3, Rebekah Assembly of Indiana, was Acting Noble Grand and gave the opening address. The response was made by Acting Vice Grand. William Romine. Acting Chaplain, H. W. Rapp, led the prayer. The Color Guard of Canton No. 9, Patricarch Militant, and the Ladies Auxiliary Patri. arch Militant, all in uniform and led by Captain Earl Long, pre. sented the flag of our country, fallowed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag. The Chaplain SEETHE Walkerton, Indiana Friday, Saturday, Sunday June 14, J 5, 16 Weedy Allen and Diane Keaton In Sleeper Rated "PG” Shows at 7:15 and 8:50 Conning Next Week THE MECHANIC Rated "PG” AGONIZING PAIN FROM INGROWN TOENAIL? Get Outgro for • fast relief Why suffer the agony of ingrown toenail pain when Outgro can give you fast, temporary relief 7 Outgro toughens irritated skm, eases inflammation, reduces swelling without affecting the shape, growth or position of the nail Outgro gives you fast pain relief, and makes it easier to cut out the nail cut out the pam caused by ingrown toenaJ. Stop ingrown nail pain fast with Outgro. ~ "" ' "w if hl'''' I ■ ONE STEP WONT GET YOU THERE And One Alz Won’t Bring Succeae-You Must keep On Advertising Hayfever Time. Allerest Time. , I gfc i for relief of hayfever and upper respiratory Allerqier ■ - । - ^foa. 4 Pt nn. , - । T COP> i V <2 -4-— — - — —— J

then read the-23rd As Acting Past Noble Grand, Kenneth Martin, read the name of a branch of the Order, a mem. ber read the names of their deceased members and another member read a ulogy to these members. This procedure was followed until all branches of the Order. and all names of deceased had been named and eulogized. The Chaplain then gave the closing prayer, and the flag was retired with ceremony. The members then all returned to the Walkerton Lodge Hall where refreshments were served, and a fellowship hour was enjoyed as is usual with all Odd Fellows

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and Rebekahs. • . ' LAWN OF THE MONTH The Walkerton Chamber of Comerce awarded a gift certifi. cate to Mr. and Mr. Rudy Knaus for the lawn of the month recent. iy. A guest handed the hotel man. ager a bouquet of flowers and said: “It’s for the telephone girls.” “Thank you, sir, thank you. 1 know they will appreciate the compliment.” "Compliment!” roared the guest, "I thought they had all died.”