The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 May 1976 — Page 3

Children To Fete Parents On 50th Anniversary i -I k L £ iKw i H ■M|V W &</ < i

The children of Mr. and Mrs. Orris T. Farrar, route 2. Walkerton. are hosting an open house in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, May 9 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Building. The Farrars were married on March 15, 1926, in Elkhart, by Rev. Fribley. They have lived 44 years at their route 2. Walkerton address. Mr. Farrar is a retired farmer. They have two children. Mrs. Ann Reed, of Sumava Resorts, Indiana, and Robert, of Walkerton. They also have eight grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited. No invitations will be sent. SUMMER WORK APPLICATIONS Application for the summer work program provided by the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (C.E.T.A.) for St. Joseph County students, ages 14-21, will take place at John Glenn High School Wednesday, May 12, from 10:45 a.m. to3:00 p.m. Those people who are interested

ENROLLMENT FORM NORTH LIBERTY CHURCH OF CHRIST DAY SCHOOL Child's Name Parents' Names Address City Phone Date of Birth Church Affiliation • Schedule in which you wish to enroll your child (circle one): Two Day Three Day Doctor Phone • Before completing this portion of the form, please call 656-4632 any week day morning 2tml3 Greater Walkerton Area JULY 3, 7:00 p.m. Bicentennial Parade ENTRY Name Address Phone Float Marching Unit Equistnans Band Antique Cars Novelties Other SEND ENTRY FORM BY JUNE 12 To: JAMES PATTERSON 71771 Spruce Road. Route I Walkerton. Indiana 46574

must have their social security number, a legal birth certificate (not the hospital certificate) and a parent with tax statement or payroll stub from May to May in order to be eligible for employment. Young people who are 18-21 and not employed may also come and need only their social security number, legal birth certificate and a tax statement or payroll stub from May to May. Any young people in Marshall County between the ages of 14 and 21 who are interested in the C.E.T.A. program may go to the court house in Plymouth any day after school and make application for the summer work program. You will need the same three items with you as listed for St. Joseph County residents. You have a case of triskaidekaphobia if the number 13 makes you uneasy! Be a defensive driver — always! Happy Ads bring happy feelings.

ENGAGED w A The engagement of Miss Norma Whitteberry. 20265 Darden Road. South Bend, to Mr. Douglas Sweeny. South Bend, has been announced by Mrs. Charlene Whitteberry. rural route 1, Walkerton, and Gene Whitteberry, 506 Georgia Street. Walkerton, parents. Mr. Harry Sweeny, South Bend, is the groom's father. Miss Whitteberry is a graduate of Plymouth High School. Mr. Sweeny is a graduate of a mechanic school in South Bend and is employed by the Ferree Furniture Ex press of Hammond, Indiana. July 7, 1976, has been selected for their wedding to take place in the Marriage House Chapel, South Bend. JOHNSON TWP. CLUB MEETS Twenty-three members and a guest. Master John Dreesscn 111. attended the Johnson Township Extension Homemakers Club Wed-

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Speedway Opens for Practice

The powerful, open-wheel, open-cockpit race cars of the United States Auto Club's championship division will begin daily practice sessions at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Saturday in preparation for the 60th annual “500" on May 30 Although some veterans may delay their appearance on the track for a day or two, several of them have indicated they are ready for the official opening at 11 o’clock and they probably will be joined by a few of the “rookies" anxious to get started on the required 100-milc famil larization runs at a speed of 160 miles an hour. Among the newcomers this year, without previous experience* at Indianapolis, is the first woman driver ever entered in the famous International event here She is Janet Guthrie of New York, N.Y. Seventy one cars form the 1976 entry list—ten more than last year—and six former win ners are included among the 33 veteran drivers already assigned to the varied array of equip ment Thirty one of the cars are Eagles, but 14 other makes also are among the contenders; and seven different types of engines will lx* used Newest of the power plants are the V-8 Cosworths in one of the Penske cars and two of the Vel’s Parnellt Jones entries.

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - MAY 6. 1976

nesday. April 21 at the Community building. Miss Ethel Bierlv, president, op cned the meeting with a poem entitled, "Sing Along." Ihe song of the month was led bv Mrs. Harold Knowlton. During the business session a donation was made to the Tina Eskridge IFYE fund. Announcements were made of the style show on April 26 and the 4 H Girls Club mother s tea on May 11 at 7:00, Iwo lessons were given. ’’Sewing for the Home." a special inter est lesson given by Mrs. Leroy Smith on making drapes, bed dust uffles and pillows. Mrs. Brooke Bowers and Mrs. Knowlton gave the lesson on nutrition up-date and

Coming To North Liberty FRONTIER DAYS May 10th — 15th See The Big Parade Os Horses Down Main Street Saturday, May 15 — 1:30 - 2:30 Open Till 8:00 p.m. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. Bikes — Sweepers — Small Appliances MARKED DOWN ALL WEEK LIBERTY BELL 135 N. Main — North Liberty Open 8:» To CM

Driver Tom Snava of the Pan»k» Racing foam, who was involved in a spectacular crash on tha No. 2 turn last year, talks with Crew Chief Jim McGee about his chances of winning the 60th annual Indianapolis "S 00 on May 30.

Time trials to determine start mg positions in the 33 car Race Day lineup behind the turbo charged V 6 Buick pace car will be held on the week ends of May IM6 and May 22 23 The Speedway's magnificent

told to be more cautious about fixids we eat and their nutritional value. Ihe hirthdav song was sung to Mrs. Hubert Hembree Plans for the election meals were made. Flection of officers resulted in Mrs. Brooke Bowers, president; Mrs. Harry Malstaff. vice presi dent; Mrs. Harrv Steinke, secretary; Mrs. C harles Daube. treasur er; Mrs. Esther Kaugman. report er; Mis. Martha Mull, health and safetv and Mrs. Hburt Plan . citizenship. Attendance awards were rewiv cd by M. s 1 d Vanderheof. Mrs. .lon Smith and Mrs Kaufman Refreshments were served b. Mrs. Marion Robison, Mrs (.evil Bowersand Mrs. Hembree

new Hall of Fame museum will be upen from 9am until 6pm on all practice and time trial days with a nominal admission charge of $1 for adults Visitors under 16 years of age will be admitted free.