The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 June 1976 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 102; NUMBER 2

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The State of Indiana flag will fly over Mt. Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills June 26-27, according to the National Park Service. Major General F. Ahner, Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, will represent his state in ceremonies at Mt. Rushmore. “The Indiana flag which flies over the memorial will be presented to Maj. Gen. Ahner during our evening lighting ceremony," said Rushmore Superintendent Harvey Wickware. Programs both days will recognize Indiana in the 1976 Davs of Honor commemoration developed by the National Park Service to fulfill Rushmore’s role as a national Bicentennial focal point. The State of Indiana flag also will be displayed at Mt. Rushmore throughout the summer in an Avenue of Flags established for the Bicentennial. South Dakota Gov. Richard Kneip has extended an invitation, on behalf of the people of his state, for any Indiana resident who may be traveling west to participate in Indiana days at Mt. Rushmore. The Mt. Rushmore Days of Honor program began May 21 and continues through September 8, with each state and territory in the Nation receiving homage at the Shrine of Democracy. Located on a 6,000-foot-high granite mountain, the Shrine of Democracy was carved by Gutzon Borglum as a monumental summation of the American Republic. Borglum chose four Presidents (Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt) as symbols of the growth of the United States. The portrait bust of each is 60 feet high. Rushmore's unique attribute of being a memorial for the whole nation, rather than just on section, led to its national Bicentennial designation by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission in 1971. BAKE SALE The Koontz Lake Firemen's Auxiliary will hold a Bake Sale on Saturday, June 19, from 9:00 a.m. at the Koontz Lake Fire Station. UONETTES TO MEET The Koontz Lake Lionettes will meet on Monday, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Acil Hunter. It has been estimated that if a man, in proportion to his weight, could jump as high as a flea, he could jump over a tall building with ease!

Rev. Bowman To Retire June 27 The congregation of the First United Presbyterian Church of Walkerton, Indiana, granted Honorable Retirement to the Rev. Robert C. Bowman at its May 30 called congrecational meeting. The Presbytery of Wabash Valley concurred with his request at its June 8 meeting at the Ist Presbyterian Church in Valparaiso, Indiana. and gave him special recognition for his years in the Gospel ministry. The Rev. Mr. Bowman has served the local church nearly four years. His ministry in the United Presbyterian Church has spanned thirty-eight years in churches in Ohio at Ottawa, Upper Sandusky and Lancaster; Council Bluffs, lowa and then here at Walkerton. He and his wife, Helen, shall retire in their new home on Koontz Lake and at times serve the Presbytery. They have three married children, a son and two daughters. Ronald C. Bowman, of Spokane, Washington; Judie Holtz, of Menosha, Wisconsin and Roberta Marchese, of Parker, Colorado. They also have five granchildren. While in Walkerton he has served on the Chamber of Commerce and his latest assignment to serve as Chairman of the Bicentennial Religious Celebration of the community which takes place Sunday evening at the John Glenn stadium at 7:00 p.m. He has served on the Plymouth Ministenal Association and continues as sec-retary-treasurer of the Walkerton Ministerial Association. His wife, Helen, becomes president of the Women’s Community Cub this July An informal dinner will be given in his honor following the worship service on Sunday, June 27, his last Sunday in the pulpit before retiring. CHILI SUPPER The Koontz Lake Lions will sponsor a Chili Luncheon at their park pavilion on Saturday. June 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Adult tickets will be $1.25 and children under 12 will be 7 5 cents, l ion Albert Brenner is chairman of the affair. Proceeds will be used to screen in the pavilion.

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WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, JUNE 17, 1976

Limited Edition Os Bells Are Now Available A limited production of Walkerton area Bicentennial bells can be order at the Independent-News, Dad & Lad’s, Mrs. Garry Wolfenberger, Mrs. Robert Erdelyi or from Mrs. David Clark at the cost of $12.00 per bell. The bells were designed and manufactured by Hiler Industries and are made of cast bronze. The bell is a replica of the Liberty Bell and will be a collector’s item. A sample bell was shown by Mr. Larry Hiler at the Greater Walkerton Area Bicentennial Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 9 in the Community Building. It was noted that a limited edition of a similar bell, without the top brace and screw, was created by the late Charles O. Hiler in observance ot Walkerton's Centennial celeblration in 1956. Collectors are now offering $25 and more for the sourvenir from 20 years ago, more than five times its original price. This non-profit venture is solely to benefit the Walkerton Bicentennial observance July 1-4, including a big parade at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Other items for sale by the committee are hats, candles, flags and stationery. A run through of the Kiddies Day, July 1, was presented by program chairmen, Mrs. Robert Wardman. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Reed are chairmen of the Kiddies Day and the day will begin with a parade. Kiddies Parade line up will be at 11:30 a.m. on Jackson Street between Illinois and Michigan. The parade will begin at 12 noon on Illinois and Jackson to Van Buren, down to Ohio Street to Park Drive into Place Park. Judging will be held and prizes and trophies awarded. Theme of the parade is, “American Folk Lore," with three catagories, realistic, fictional and patriotic. Participation ribbons will be presented to each entry. Then at 1:00 p.m. the Official Opening of the Four-Day Celebration will be held on the steps of Urey Middle School. Balloons will be released and a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held by town board president, William Elkin and Bicentennial chairman, Francis Gindelbergcr. From 2:00 to5:00 p.m. games for the kiddies will be held at Place

Park. There are five age groups and they are 2-4 years old; 5-7 years old; 8-10 years old; 11-13 years old and 14-17 years old. Prizes will be awarded. At 7:30 p.m. the Crowning Ceremony will be held at the basketball court of Place Park. To be crowned will be Miss and Master Bicentennial (age 3-7); Prince and Princes (age 8-12) and King and Queen (age 13-18). The crowns are being made by the patients at the Walkerton Nursing Home and the flowers are being donated by The Posy Parlor. Walkerton. An entry blank is elsewhere in the paper and contestants will be drawn from a hat to determine the winners. Ending the evening there will be a youth dance on the basketball court, Place Park, at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Bowman, religious chairman, reminded the group in attendance of the Community Religious Service on Sunday evening, June 27, in the John Glenn stadium. July 3 the Walkerton American Legion and Auxiliary will have a historical display at the Post Home on Indiana Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Also on July 3 is the parade at 7:00 p.m. The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce has provided for the Valleyaires to perform prior to the parade and then for a concert following in the downtown area. The parade route is from John Glenn High School up Georgia to Van Buren and on to Urey Middle School. MEN’S SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL This year's softball league is by far and away the best league Walkerton has ever had. The competition and the quality of play makes these games as exciting to watch as the professional teams. This week will end round one of the three rounds each team plays, and at the end of four weeks of play the standings are as follows: Jim's Barber Shop 5 0 Ed’s Falcon Inn 4 1 American Door # 1 4 2 Hanna 4 2 Walt and Suzies 4 3 Dbu'sßar 2 3 Northern Indiana Tool 2 5 American Door #2 2 5 Pizza Bow l 0 6 NOTICE A special P L-J Band Boosters meeting has been called for Mon Day, June 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Stuntz's Pine Forest. Also if anyone is willing to work at the carnival, please contact Hattie Verkier at 586-2302 or Curtis Peacock at 936-6376.

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Community Religious Service Sunday, June 27 I he area churches w ill be having a Bicentennial Religious Communitv Service on Sundav. June 27 at :00 p.m. at the John Glenn stadium. Walkerton, under the direction ot Rev. Robert C. Bowman. coordinator. I he W’alkerton American Legion Post 189 color guard will begin the evening of worship followed bv the invocation bv Rev. Bowman A portion of “1 Love America. ' will be presented under the direction of Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst "Ears To Hear." voices of the past, will be done by Rev. William Hughes. Rev. Anthonv Letko. Rev. Lloyd George. John Zenon and Joan Schmeltz. The message will be delivered bv Rev. Dr. Robert Ross entitled, “The Role of Religion in America. " Dr. Ross is a certified psychologist and an ordained clergy man. He is director of two family counseling centers; the Michiana Counseling Center in South Bend and the Metropolitan Counseling Center of Gary. He is founder and director ol the Kingsdale Heritage Schools ol America, Inc., and has served a* professor of psychology and religion at Bethel College, and he is included in the publication. "Indiana Lives," the Hoosier Who’s Who. “My Country 'Tis of Thee.” will be sung followed by the benediction. The organ to be used is through the courtesy of Dye Music Center. Inc., Scottsdale Mall and PowersThrom is donating a truck to secure the organ. Also Mrs. Richard Kickbush secured the flatbed truck for dias for the service. LIBRARY HOURS CHANGED The Walkerton Public Library hours have been changed. The usual Tuesday evening opening has been changed to Fridays with the Library closing at 8:00 p.m. The Library opens at 9:jo a m. and closes at 5:30 p.m. daily except for Fridays when they will close at 8:00 p.m. beginning July 9. Also the Library will be closed on July 1 and 2 in the afternoons. Hours these two days will be from 9:30 am.tol2 00 noon The Li brary will also be closed all day on July 3. Come into the Library and use our copying machine — ISc per copy. TO PERFORM IN AREA PARADES The John Glenn High School band will perform in the following parades in the area. They will be at Bremen on June .10 at 7:00 p.m.; at North Judson on July 3 at 2:00 p.m.; in Walkerton on July 3 at 7:00 p.m.; July 4 at Place Park at 7:00 p.m. they will perform during the program and on July 5 they will bv at North Liberty in the parade set for 2:00 p.m. BIBLE SCHOOL The Pine Creek Church of the Brethren, corner of Pine and Stanton Roads, extends an invitation to all children ot the community to attend Daily Vacation Bible School, ages three thru eighth grade. The time is 8:30 • 11:30 a.m. June 21 through 25.