The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 June 1976 — Page 8

JUNE 17. 1976 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

GRADUATES Miss Chari Lynn Kidder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kidder, was honored with an open house on June 13th in recognition of her graduation from Indiana Academy, Cicero, Indiana. Chari, who has maintained a 4.0 grade average through high school, was the valedicatorian of the graduating class. She was awarded a scholarship to Andrews University where she will enroll in the School of Secretarial Arts in September. SENIOR CITIZENS ENJOY CENTENNIAL FILMS An evening of reminiscing about the past and planning for the future was enjoyed by 52 senior citizens when the group met Monday evening. June 7, at the Community Building in Walkerton. Hostesses Dorothy Walsh. Vai Szubryt and Helen Pogodzinski had tables decorated with spring flowers and lovely ceramic pieces. A bountiful dinner was served promptly at 6:00 p.m. after John Muchowicz asked

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the blessing. The pledge of allegiance to our flag was given. Fritz Skinner drew Nellie Pfeiffer’s name out of a hat to win the attendance prize. The secretary's report was read by Dorothy Walsh. Weltha Burnside read a touching anniversary prayer which was dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Waldron, Sr., whose golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Saturday, June 12. It was decided that because their next regular meeting would fall on the Fourth of July week end this meeting would be cancelled so that all could attend and enjoy all of the Bicentennial events in the Walkerton area that week end. Elsie Elder reminded them of the “1 Love America” musical at John Glenn High School next Saturday night and urged everyone to do themselves a favor and attend. John Muchowicz also told them that on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. the combined churches of Walkerton are planning an outdoor religious service including a skit to outline the part religion played in shaping our America. This service will be held in the John Glenn football field, but in case of inclement weather will be held indoors. Plans for a Senior Citizen entry in the Walkerton parade on Saturday, July 3, were discussed. To top off the evening Mr. Chuck Cripe was kind enough to show the colorful films taken at the Walkerton Centennial in August of 1956. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Verkier were in attendance and Gus got a rousing cheer when his famous bathtub scene was again brought before them. It was sad to see so many familiar faces which are no longer with us, but so very good to see the youngsters of that day who are grown now and pitching in to help make Walkerton the better place it is to live. Use the classified ads.

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GREENE TWP. UON CLUB STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL The Greene Townshiup Lions Club announced that their seventh Annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 19 at the Greene School. A special attraction at the Strawberry Festival is the Arts and Crafts show and sale from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Arts and Craft Show and Sale, represented by 60 dealers, will be an outstanding show in size, variety and quality. There will be something for sale at a reasonable price for everybody. The evening meal, served from 4:00 to8:00 p.m. will be a choice of roast beef, ham, polish sausage or hot dog sandwich, assorted side dishes, and seconds on strawberries. The advance price is $2.50 for adults and $1.25 for children, $2.75 and $1.50 at the door. All profits made from serving the evening meal will be used by the Lions Club for community projects to assist people in need. OES News The called meeting of the Walkerton Chapter 319 Order of Eastern Star was held Friday evening, June 11 having as their special guests, visiting Matrons and Patrons of District 20. Worthy Matron, Mrs. Pat Whitaker, greeted members and guests with a poem, “My Garden.” Mildred Smith, Warsaw, Past Grand Matron, was presented at the altar. The soloist, Mr. Fred Rowe, of Lakeville, sang, “1 Am Weak But Thou Art Strong,” as she was escorted to the East and given Grand Honors. Suzanne Lisor, Syracuse, Associate Grand Matron, was also escorted to the East and as she arrived in the West, Mr. Rowe sang, “I Believe In Miracles.” Mary Allen, Culver, District Deputy of District 20 was escorted to the East, as she arrived in the West, Mr. Rowe sang to her,

“No Man Is An Island.” The three guests seated in the East were each presented with a corsage from the chapter. Grand Chapter committee appointment, Frances Westzel, of Elkhart, and Grand Representative to Nevada, Valda Collier, Pierceton, were introduced along with 22 presiding Worthy Matrons and Patrons and any other members from their respective chapters. The soloist sang, “Impossible Drcam,” in their honor. District Deputy, Mary Allen, in her school marm ways greeted her children, “Bells of 76,” with the morning greeting, good morning children, and they responded with, good morning teacher, all was repeated until done to perfection. Mildred Smith reminscing of her past visits to Walkerton reminded the members they gave her, her first honorary membership before she became Worthy Grand Matron. Suzanne Lisor. Associate Grand Matron during her remarks, thanked the chapter for her invitation and corsage. Following the meeting all retired to the social room for refreshments and the program. The Kitchen Band, of Koontz Lake, with Mrs. Betty Griffin as mistress of ceremonies, gave a hilarious program of vocal and instrumental music. The instruments used are ones anyone could find in your kitchen with clever comments directed to many of those present. Hosting the social hour were Mr. and Mrs. Myron Mullet, Mr. and Mrs. John McCombs and Mrs. Anna Rose Heim. Chapters represented were from Mishawaka, South Bend, Argos, Lakeville, Warsaw, Plymouth, Milford, Bremen, Culver, Pierceton, Syracuse, Osceola, Bristol, Nappanee, New Carlisle and Chicago, Illinois. In Scotland, a grandfather is sometimes called a luckie dad.

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WALKERTON POLICE NEWS The Walkerton Police Depart ment activities report for the month of May, 1976 was presented and accepted by the Town Board as fol lows: 2 personal injury accidents in vestigated 9 property damage accidents in vestigated 9 traffic arrests 33 traffic warnings 12 parking violations 11 traffic complaints 6 fire details 5 funeral details 9 attempts to locate 27 messages delivered 28 motorists assisted 42 mescellaneous services 46 miscellaneous complaints 29 indentification numbers checked 20 special details 13 assists to other departments 13 business irregularities 16 juvenile complaints 3 vandalism cases 7 juvenile arrests 1 lost child located and returned 6 dog complaints 1 dog bite 4 lost articles reported. 3 recovered 3 stolen vechicles reported, 2 recovered 1 bicycle recovered 1 gun registered 1 gun permit issued 2 larcenies reported 1 attempt to break and enter 1 burglary 7 criminal arrests 7 permits to salesmen 6 illness complaints 2 tornado watches 3647 miles patrolled in car Some people believe that if your eyebrows grow together you will be very rich!