The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 40, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 March 1977 — Page 2

MARCH 10. 1077 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

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A “Come Share A Song" session will be held at 7:00 p.m. E.S.T. Sunday. March 13, at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church. A program of musical programs and participation open to all area residents. the event is one in a senes to help finance the upcoming appearance of John W Peterson. Peterson, one of America’s foremost composers of sacred music, will direct the Walkerton Area Communits Choir in the performance of his cantata. "Love and Kindness." May 17 at the John Glenn High School. Choirs participating include those from the Walkerton tinned Methodist Church. First United Presbyterian Church of Walkerton. Koontz Lake Missionary Church and North Libert) United Methodist Church. Peterson's music has received wide acceptance in churches throughout the country. He has authorized more than 1,200 hymns and gospel songs as well as 23 musicals and cantatas. His "I Lose America" (co-authored with Don Wyrtzcn) was presented by the Walkerton Area Community Choir as part of the bi-ccntennial celebration last June with Wyrtzcn serving as guest conductor. NORTH LIBERTY Mrs. Janel Hammakcr and Rox-

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an. of Leesburg, visited with Mrs. Effie Hammakcr and were luncheon guests on Saturday. Wanted — North Liberty correspondent. Call 586-3139 for details, ask for Sue Urbm. Effie Hammakcr entertained on Sunday with a birthday dinner party for her granddaughter. Chrisy Wcsolek. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wcsolek. Others attending were her sister. Cathy, and brother. Doug, all of Wakarusa; Mary Wcsolek and Charles VanderHagen. Mrs. Hammaker was surprised with a telephone call from her son Hal. of Madison. South Dakota, where he is plant manager of a mobile home company. NORTH ÜBERTY DRIFT-BREAKERS MEET Our meeting was held Wednesday. March 2at the Relax Inn We discussed the Appreciation Ban quet to be held March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Relax Inn. North Liberty. Your reservations and money should be paid no later than March 21 to chairwoman Mrs. Norma Patrick. This is a very big event and we hope everyone can come and enjoy the evening. Oh. by the way. we have some surprise entertainment. So do come and be surprised. A board meeting was held March 4 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knepp Wc discussed the

three big events for the summer. The 4th of July float, chairwoman. Mrs. Debbie Clark. The Corn and Sausage roast w ill be held at Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Knepp's country home July 23 and it sounds like we will be celebrating I co s birthdav the same day. The bike rally will be held at the Potato Creek Park sometime around August 19-21 and guess what wc will be celebrating at least two more Leo birthdays if not more. You will be given more details on these events later. Ihe ladies met March 7 at the home of Mrs Norma Patrick, the chairwoman for the banquet to start on the decorations Those who attended were Mrs. Cherly Schlarb, Mrs. Paula Alward. Mrs. Sandy Stahly. Mrs. Pat Orcutt. Mrs. Debbie Clark and Mrs. Dorothy Sailer. Wc will meet again March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Norma Patrick Club dues arc due to be paid to Mrs. Dorothy Sailer. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP GROUP MEETS The Senior Fellowship group met on Monday. March 7 in the Walkerton Community Building for their regular monthly dinner meeting and program, with 60 present. After the blessing and usual delicious dinner. Mr. John Muchowicz. president, introduced Rev. Clyde Morrell ion. of Walkerton, who gave an inspiring talk after which Mr. Lester Fox. REAL Services. South Bend, talked at length on the various things they arc doing to assist Senior Citizens in nutrition and also interesting activities and urg cd everyone to avail themselves of this service. A local resident. Wayne Hostatler. displayed a group of his orig inal bird pictures painted when he was confined at home for some weeks. They were especially beautiful and most life-like. Some of the subjects were of our local variety and others from Florida. He then delighted everyone with slides of wildlife in Indiana and Florida — some taken by him at dangerous heights. It was a most enjoyable program. Two young ladies. Beth Jimerson and Jan Hartsell, attended to offer their services in helping anyone with rides when necessary and other thoughtful kind things. Although working, they will arrange time to assist anyone in need. Thev can be reached bv calling Mr. TO HAPPY ADS Happy Birthday GRANDAD VERKLER GRANDSONS Randy and Scott GREAT GRANDSONS Brett Lee and Bryan Scott Happy 19th Birthday Robert And Charles LOVE Mom and Dad

Muchowicz or Mrs. Beaty. Another compliment for our dedicated young people! The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Shogrcn. of Koontz Lake. Elsie Elder had an interesting talk on various trips for spring and summer such as to the Grand Old Opry; Frankenmuth, the town with Christmas all year; and to Greenfield Village. There will be more on these activities later giving dates, etc. Wc would like to get a bus load for the trips selected and hope club members in the surrounding areas will also be interested. A schedule of time. etc., will appear in the paper soon. Plan on going to help forget our severe winter weather. April hostesses will be Helen Pogodzinski. Nellie Pfeiffer and Fanny Kearney. Mr. Muchowicz thanked the hostesses for the evening, Goldie Skinner, Emilic Harlozinski and Mary Jane Beaty for the lovely timely decorations and the planning necessary to make it a special occasion. LEGION AUXILIARY NEWS The American Legion Auxiliary of Unit 189 met in the Post Home for their regular meeting on Thursday, February 3. A memorial service was conducted by the chaplain. Mrs. Dixie Anspaugh in honor of departed mem bcr Hortense Moerman. Mrs. Mocrman had served the Unit as president during the years 1945 and 1946. The Unit charter will remain draped for the next thirty days in honor of this cheerful and devoted lady for the many years of service she had given to the American Legion and Auxiliary. Mrs. Linda Bridwell. Unit President. asked for help in decorating the tables for the Legion Birthday Party on Saturday. March 5. The Auxiliary was furnishing turkey for the dinner and Mrs. Marcia Rushton, Mrs. Amybcllc Wardman and Mrs. Bridwell had volunteered to i fix the meat, due to the lack of oven space in the post kitchen. Mrs. Wardman announced that the Unit had reached the membership goal of 219 and she presented i President Linda with a palque which had been given to the goal ■ Units at the Third District meeting. I Mrs. Wardman gave a further report on the District meeting. The • Unit voted to contribute to the Dis-

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trict Project of furnishing a room in the new residence hall at the Indi ana Veterans Home at Lafayette. Discussion was held concerning the continuance of the regular Fri day evening dinners. It was noted that the kitchen has remained open since the Board received the resig nation of Mrs. Dorothy Flaugher as cook. The Unit members have co operated fully as scheduled. An\ member can be contacted regard ing a banquet and the member should then turn the request over to the kitchen employees. A coni mittec was set up to interview prospective new kitchen employees and it was noted that the new hourlv wage agreed upon by the Unit could be adjusted according to i the experience and responsibilities of the new kitchen help. Mrs. Pauline Klopfenstein re minded the Unit of the Rock-A Thon at the Walkerton Nursing Home on March 17. The Unit vot cd to contribute to two hours of "Rocking towards the Ambulance Fund." Mrs. Wardman gave a report on the Nazi Party in the United States and it’s growth since World War II A special Americanism report was read on the C herokee Indian Chief Sequoia. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served by Mrs Rushton. First Application Relieves Itchy Skin Rash Alto Helpt Promote Heeling Medicated Zemo quickly relieves itching, irritated skin Then Zemo helps nature heal and clear red. scaly skin rashes externally caused For fast relief, get Zemo Ointment or I iquid WANTED Someone To Be Our NORTH ÜBERTY CORRESPONDENT For More Detail*, Contact SUSAN URBIN At The Independent* News Walkerton Phone 586-3139