The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 2, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 June 1977 — Page 4

JUNE 16, 1977 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

WALKERTON

A meeting of two aunts and six cousins was enjoyed in Valparaiso Mondav with a noon luncheon. Those present were an aunt. Mrs. Fayette Dunn, and the other aunt. Mrs. Roscoe Dunnuck. of South Bend. The cousins were Mrs. John Adams, of Washington. D.C.. Mrs. Grant Keller, of Litchfield. Minnesota. Mrs. Bob Kinney, of South Bend. Mrs. Dennis Dunn. Lafayette. Mrs. James Rtxike, Chicage. and Mrs Bob Gore, of Crete. Illinois. It was a day of fun and they plan on meeting again for more enjoyment. Mrs. Christine Shirley, of Biaderburg, Maryland, is here for a visit with Mrs. Ada Miller and friends around Walkerton. Sunday her son. Arthur, and grandson Bill, will arrive for a visit with relatives and friends and then all three will leave for a visit to Franklin. Indiana, where they lived for many years. Lloyd Smith is in the Osteopathic Hospital for tests. Mrs. Helen Smith, local librarian. received a certificate for li-

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By the time Alan Shepard became I America's "First Spaceman" . • . We had already established banking policies U Os which were "Out of this World"! ' u , / When Alan Shepard s space capsule soared off the launching pad at Cape Canaveral, the “race for space” . was born. At this same time, the American State Bank was attaining celestial heights in the banking community of -' ' Starke County by providing its residents with all the comprehensive banking services of the times. , All of us have come a long way since Sheppard’s historic 15 minute flight. In our 50th banking year, we are Zru \ continuing to provide our customers with the latest in banking techniques. In addition to all the other conveniences । which make us a Full Service Bank, we are offering “NO CHARGE” Checking for the ultimate in customer /'a iV A satisfaction. ^<o ITo celebrate our 50th Anniversary, we are offering to our customers copies of the front page of the South Bend X y " J Tribune depicting America’s First Space Flight or 11 other historic events. > \ 'Vdl d/f I Illi? xj Simply deposit $250.00 into a new or existing Checking Account and these prints are available to you absolutely jT i v• Wil FREE! \ /'S' f Each print is authentic in size, date and detail and is suitable for framing in any room of your home. X 'lil/K 8 $° not sto P in 8000 an d have one of our staff explain the infinite benefits attached to an American State Wx (o' ' a Bank Checking Account. It’s service like “NO CHARGE” Checking that has made us Starke County’s largest AXjnKX % \ ZzX Xv financial institution 1 American zrx enr State Bank (50) $ "■* P^MF****** bank where Mm future is today. J - North Judson and Koontz Lake

brarians recently. This is the first time a librarian from Walkerton has received this honor. Laura Carter, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Carter. Route 1, Walkerton, has been selected to work as youth ministries coordinator of the Christian Service Council at Wheaton College for 1977-78. Bill Payton. son of Mr. and Mrs. James Payton. formerly of WalkeHon, now of Texas, received his B.A. degree in arts and letters at Michigan State University on June 11 during graduation ceremonies. Bill graduated with honors, majoring in English. He was the student council representative of his class. Attending from Walkerton were Paula Payton and James Malecki; Mrs. A. D. Puff. Bruce and Janell, of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Payton, of Euless. Texas. He plans to visit his parents and spend the summer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Mr. Rick Larimore, of Chatsworth. California, is spending nine days at Koontz Lake with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Rich-

ard Dipert. Mr. Norman Beagles entered St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, on Monday for further treatment after the accident in which he and Leonard Northam were severly burned by electrical wiring. Northam is still in the Fort Wayne Hospital. Miss Tammy Hellinga, of Middlebury. spent the week here with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Beagles. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hellinga and Tom spent the week end with her parents and Tammy before all returned to their home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Kuklinski spent the week end in Allendale, Michigan, and on Friday evening they attended the graduation exercises for their granddaughters, Kelly and Kathy Versluis. Mr. and Mrs. John Pearson and Sarah, of Beaver Dam. Wisconsin, spent the week here with her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hunt. Miss Christine Bussie will arrive on Thursday for a couple of days visit, then leave for Tuscon. Arizona, to her home. Mrs. Bonnie Smith, of LaPaz; Mr. and Mrs. John Newland and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newland and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Newland in Kouts, on Sunday. This was a picnic at the New - lands cottage on the lake at LaGrange. Indiana. Mrs. Herman Henry entertained the Friendly Neighbors Home Economics Club, of Starke County, in her home on Thursday with a luncheon at noon. Seven members were present for the enjoyable day. Mrs. Margaret LaMaitre, of Muncie, was in Walkerton last week to attend the funeral services I^^] Walkerton, Indiana - Phona 586-3237 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 17, 18, 19 Walt Disney’s The Littliest Horse Thieves And The Many Adventures Os Winnie The Pooh Show Begins At 7:00 p.m. Coming Next Week FREAKY FRIDAY

of Lee (Bunny) Shaffer. While here she also attended the Walkerton Alumni Banquet. She will be remembered as Margaret Godfrey, a teacher in the local schools for several years and a 1920 graduate of Walkerton. Mr. Donald Heffner, of Washington, D.C., spent most of last week here with his grandmother, Mrs. M. Lange, of the 76 Apartments. He came to visit his mother, Mrs. Rose Heffner, who is a resident of Miller's Merry Manor, Walkerton. The descendents of B, F. and Susan Thompson held their reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Skinner. Members came from Joliet and LaGrange, Illinois: Muskegon. Michigan; Indianapolis, South Bend and Walkerton. There were 43 present and the afternoon was spent playing bingo, volleyball and croquet with also a hay ride which furnished entertainment for everyone. Herald Hostetler was elected president for another year and Mrs. Viola Barden secretary-treasurer. The next reunion will be held on the second Sunday in June at the same place. Mrs. Evelyn Collins, of Meadow Grove. Nebraska, and Mrs. Betty Bouse Winkley, of Omaha, Nebraska. spent a week with Mrs.

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■ Winkley's parents, Mr . and Mrs. M. L. Bouse and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Winkley will soon be moving back to the Chicago area. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner attended the high school alumni on Saturday evening which was held at the Holiday Inn, in LaPorte. This was the Hanna Alumni, of which Mr. Gardner was president this year. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Erdelyi and family were hosts Sunday at their home for a cookout for their CB Radio Club from South Bend and Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Quigley and Michelle, of Wheatfield. Indiana, came on Saturday to help Mr. and Mrs. Richard Anderson, Jr., celebrate their wedding anniversary. A dinner was held in the evening. On Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and Johanna were guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Clark and family and this was honoring Vince and Rod Clark's birthdays. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Klinedinst called on Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Decker, in Mishawaka on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Viola Rothschild and Mrs. Laßine Plank will be serving as hosts for the Koontz Lake Conservation Club dinner Saturday evening with the ususal social hour