The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 February 1977 — Page 4

KFHRLARY 10. 1977 — THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

Miss Peterson Installed As Worthy Advisor Miss Nancy Peterson. Grand Representative to Illinois, daughter ot Mr and Mrs John Peterson, rural route Ph mouth, was installed as Worthy Advisor when Assembly No. M. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, held their installation of officers on Saturday. February 5 in the Masonic Temple. The Fast backdrop held her selected motto "It Takes Both Rain and Sunshine to Make a Rainbow on a large hand painted placard. Her shadow box in front of the East Dias was in blue and white with the words "Love" in darker blue colors and a large candle of her symbol Holls Hobby Doll and a carnation. The west wall held her watchwords "Love and Service.” Each station and pedestal held a ceremac individually decorated Holly Hobby Doll, made by Miss Peterson. Mrs. Florence Erickson. Mother Advisor, greeted the guests and introduced Mrs. Bruce Henry , past mother advisor, as the installing officer, who in turn introduced her assistants, Miss Kelly Hall, past W A.. Marshall; Miss Jerry Carlson. past W.A.. Chaplain; Mrs. Gary Clark, past W.A.. Recorder; Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst. organistsoloist; and John Peterson. Obligation. These officers were escorted to their stations by William Morris. Russell Lawrence. Al Drews and Dan Denaut. Each officer earned a blue tipped white carnation as they entered the assembly room. Nancy was given her obligation by her father as she knelt at the altar. She stood

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behind the altar as the soloist sang "If." She was escorted to the blast by her brother. Richey Peterson She was introduced and given grand honors after which Mrs Henry pinned a corsage from her assembly on her lovely blue gown. Two nephews. Rusty and Ryan Peterson, presented her with her gas el and a blue tipped white carnation plus a kiss. Other officers installed were: Worthy Associate Advisor, Mashellc Pavey; Chanty. Tammy Whittebcrry; Hope, Tammy Stull; Recorder. Cindy Kunkle; Treasurer. Connie Clark; Chaplain, Terri Bealor; Drill Leader. Kathy Eddinger; Assistant Drill Leader. Leslie Kepcha. Also. Love. Tara Bridwell; Religion. Annette Peterson; Nature. Sherri Hall; Fidelity, l.inda Chapman; Service. Jean Scott; Confidential Observer, Dana Denaut; Outer Observer. Tracy Kissinger; Musician. Sherri Klinedinst; Soloist, Doreen Kepcha; Choir Director. Terri Hillman; Prompter. Crystal Clemons; Hoosier Promise. Monique Pavey; and Jewel Keeper. Jody Carlson. Several not present will be installed at the first meeting of the new term. Mrs. Erickson was again installed as Mother Advisor, excorted to the Fast, introduced and given grand honors. The newly appointed Rainbow Board was escorted to the west and installed. They arc Mrs. Lcßoy Whitaker, chairwoman; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lawrence. Mrs. Orville Klinedinst. Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst. Mrs. Charles Peterson. Mrs. John Peterson. Mrs. Newton Williams, Mrs. Jasper Elkin. Mrs. Bryce Rohrer, Mrs. Florence Erickson, Mother Advisor; Mrs. Lewie Reed, cx-of-ficio; and Kenneth Klinedinst. exofficio. Miss Peterson ask the marshall to escort her parents behind the altar for their introduction followed by the soloist singing “You'll Never Know.” Nancy presented them a gift as they arrived in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Drews were taken to the altar, introduced as a life long friend of Nancy's, and the soloist sang in their behalf. "I Believe In Miracles.” Nancy presented them a gift of love and appreciation when they arrived at the East. She introduced her family and close friends and told what she had chosen for her motto; colors, light blue and white; flower, white carnation with blue tips; and her song. "If', along with her symbol, the Holly Hobby Doll.

The retiring Worthy Advisor. Miss Cindy Kunkle, relented her jewel to the new Worthy Advisor and received in return, the traveling past worthy advisor pin. Nancy escorted Cindy on the traditional memory walk through the top officers and through the color stations where she received oral quips from her sisters and charms for her bracelet. As Cindy knelt at the altar to sign the memory page in the Bible, the soloist sang "Let There Be Peace.” Nancy thanked Miss Teri Ann Kissinger and Jenny Erickson for attending at the guest book; Mrs. Whittebcrry for preparing the programs and to John Erickson for the clever designed program covers. He and his brother Kurt were in charge of chairs and the lights. She thanked the refreshment committee. Mrs. Orville Klinedinst and Mrs. Charles Peterson, and their servers. Kerry Skiles. Christy Rousch and Karen White, as well as all w ho helped make the evening one of beauty. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Drews. Grand Lecturer and Grand Deputy District 2b respectively. and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Whittebcrry. Grand Chairmen, were introduced as were Kenneth Klinedinst. Worshipful Master of Walkerton Lodge F & AM. Mrs. Lcßoy Whitaker. Worthy Matron of Chapter 319. Order of the Flastcrn Star. A reception followed the closing in the dining room where the tables were pretty with blue streamers and huge blue and white carnations and white glads and blue tapers and a decorated Holls Hobbs cake. Cake, punch, coffee, nuts and mints were served. O.E.S. NEWS The Walkerton Chapter No. 319. Order of the Eastern Star, met Tuesday evening, February 1. The Worthy Matron. Patricia Whitaker, greeted the officers and sidelincrs with a poem, "The Gift of Friendship.” Election of officers followed the business meeting. Mrs. Lewie Reed was elected Worthy Matron; Jasper Elkin. Worthy Patron; Mrs.

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Robert Hillman. Associate Matron; Alfred Drews. Associate Patron; Mrs. Gene Whittebcrry, Secretary; Mrs. Norman Pcrsonette, Treasurer; Mrs. Robert Pugsley. Conductress; and Mrs. Mary Bauer. Associate Conductress. Mrs. Reed announced installation of elected and appointed officers to be Saturday. March 5. Mrs. Russell Lawrence and Mrs. Newton Williams contributed to the birthday bank. A patriotic theme will be used for the next regular meeting. February IS. The charter was draped in loving memory of Sister Elizabeth Steinke. who expired recently. Mrs. Paul Jones and Mrs. Robert Wardman hosted the social hour. NIPSCO Scouring Country For Gas Suppliers "Every effort is being exerted to acquire additional natural gas supplies,” Dean H. Mitchell, chairman and chief executive officcrc of Northern Indiana Public Service Company, assured customers. "We are in daily contact with all of our five pipeline suppliers and are making calls to independent pipeline companies in an effort to secure more gas. All of our suppliers arc looking for emergencygas and will take any amount that is available from producers. "Earlier this week we were able to obtain a small amount of gas from a neighboring utility which helped assure service to our high priority customers. "We arc also presently negotiating with several petroleum companies for a substitute high BTC ethane propane gas which can be used in our system. If successful, the amount obtained will be small,” Mr. Mitchell stated, "but every little bit helps. "Other utility companies thruout the country are doing the same thing we are. so the competition for any available gas is fierce. Cost is not being considered." Mr. Mitchell said. "we will pay any re-

asonable amount for any emergency gas we can get." "We arc hopeful that Midwestern Gas Transmission Company, our second largest supplier, will be able to restore their unanticipated curtailment to us. If this should occur, it will help out supply situation particualarly since our storage reserves are so low. "Through contacts with our congressional offices in Washington, it would appear that President Carter’s natural gas bill will not help the gas supply situation in our area. "Essentially the bill provides for the allocation, among pipelines, of natural gas to areas where the high-priority needs of homes, hospitals and other human needs facilities are not being met. Since we arc able to supply these highpriority customers, it will not help NIPSCO." the utility chairman said. "Therefore, we can not rely on this bill to help over this emergency period but must continue to search for additional supplies through our normal sources. "In the meantime, while we arc doing everything possible to obtain additional supplies, all of our natural gas customers should continue to conserve in every way thev can so that we can get industry back in to production as quickly as possible.” MEETING CANCELLED The Senior Fellowship Club meeting and carry in dinner scheduled for February 7. was cancelled due to the driving conditions and cold weather. This was reported last week but did not appear in last week’s issue. It is optional for the February hostesses. Mary Jane Beaty. Goldie Skinner and Fayette Dunn, if they wish to take the March meeting or wait until a future date. General George A. Cutter, famous for hit left stand at the Little Big Horn, was a redhead.