The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 11 August 1977 — Page 7

WALKERTON Mrs. Mabel Sheneman, of Lebanon, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Powers, of LaPorte, were Sunday afternoon callers in the home of their uncle and aunt, Mrs. and Mrs. Leonard Beaty. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Riebe and granddaughters Tina and Anita Riebe, of Kissimmee, Florida, were here visiting in Grovertown for the month of July. Tina and Anita visited their other grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Dipert. Mr. Riebe and wife vi^te^l with her sister. Mrs. Layman Bennett. Mrs. Earl Cumerford. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, came to visit and then left with the Riebes for a visit with them in Florida. They plan to visit Disney World while Mrs. Cumerford is there. Mrs. Louis Andcfson. of Koontz Lake, entertained former buyers management personnel of the George Wyman Co. at a buffet luncheon. Guests were the Mesdames M. Campbell, M. Wood, D. Britton. B. Randall, D. Easterday, E. Sisk. D. Teeter, E. Bognar, j. Butters. B. Berryman and L. Fallow filed. Mrs. Rachel Barthel, of LaPorte, was a Sunday night and Monday guest of Mrs. Esther Kaufman Mrs. Edith Garner and daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Greibill, of Rochester, Indiana, were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Ada Miller. Mrs. Garner was the wife of the Rev. Garner who was minister here for so long in the United Brethren Church. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Slater, of Tampa. Florida, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clell Fouts for several days this week. Mr. Slater was an auctioneer here and many

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people will remember him although they have been gone from here for 20 years. AUXILIARY MEETS The American Legion Auxiliary meeting of Orville Easterday Unit 189 was held on Thursday evening, August 4in the post home. President Amybelle Wardman opened the meeting and welcomed those present. Mrs. Ethel Fields protemmed as Chaplain for the evening. Membership chairman, Laura Brovoid, reported on the membership for the new Auxiliary year. The Unit is slightly ahead of last year in the race to meet the membership quota of 219. The Unit Treasurer, Pauline Klopfenstein issued a check for $l5O to Denise Lowry, the 1977 recipient of the Unit Scholarship Gift. Miss Lowry, a graduate of John Glenn will enroll this month at Purdue University to pursue a career m construction engineering. Iheresa Auman, Communications chairman, gave a report on her chairmanship. The report included the “Do's and Don'ts” of introducing the Unit to the Community and the news media. The foreign country under studv this year by the National American Legion Auxiliary will be Peru. Special reports and handicraft items will be stressed during the year regarding Peru. To promote international relations the American Legion Auxiliary “adopts” a different foreign country each year, and each local Unit is asked to devote time to studying the country and its relations to the United States. Mrs. Leola Schultz gave a report on the Department Convention which she attended at French Lick from July 28 thru the 31. It was announced that among the Department officers elected was treasurer

Arlene Hicks of New Carlisle. Mrs. Hicks has served for many years in the Third District of which Walkerton is a part. Included in the Americanism report given by Mrs. Wardman was a study of William Henry Harrison and Herbert Hoover, past presidents of the United States who have birthdays during the month of August. The Americanism report also included a short sketch on Sacajawea, the American Indian woman w ho served as a guide with the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805. Sacajawea was from Wind River, Wyoming. After being taken captive by the Mandan Indians and taken to Bismarck, South Dakota, she there married a Frenchman and become a guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. The American Legion Auxiliary included the American Indian in their monthly reports. The American Indian played a leading role in our fight for freedom and what we know in 1977 as Americanism. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Wardman reminded the ladies that the 1977-1978 Auxiliary dues are due now. Any member wishing to pay her dues may do so by contacting membership chairman Laura Chapman Brovoid or one of the Auxiliary board members. Following the meeting Mrs. Marcia Rushton was the winner of the Veterans Craft Raffle. The hand woven rug was made by a disabled veteran from Lakeville. The Auxiliary Unit takes pride in helping the disabled veteran and his family. Anyone wishing to purchase the hand made articles may contact Unit chairman Mrs. Maxine Schmeltz. UNCOLN TWP. HOMEMAKERS CLUB MEET The Lincoln Township Homemakers Extension Club met on Tuesday, August 1 at the club house at 12:00 noon for a pot luck

In the U.S around 55,000 persons are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for powci mower injuries M.ny of the victims lose fingers, toes and other body membi r some even die Many are hurt by objects hurled by the machines, overturns. runovers, and falls from ride-on-equipment by extra riders Electric lawn mowers require sjX'cial attention and insit hi into their u e Such equ'pment, relying on electrical current, can not only cut you but also deal a lethal electric shock if you accidently nip the cord or work on wet ground with a faulty unit. Electric mowers should display the Underwriters Laboratories <UL> listed Mark, indicating that the design has been tested by UL. and found to be acceptably free from electric shock, fire and accident related hazards Here are some special safety tips applicable specifically to electric lawn mowers • Read the owner's manual thoroughly noting all safety and operating instructions Learn the controls well enough to act instantly in an emergency and how to stop the machine quickly • An electric-powered mower should have a ground wire as a standard part of the machine, unless it is double insulated. • Don't use in wet or damp locations Never use in the rain If mower is known to be electrically defective, don’t use until properly repaired or replaced • Avoid unintentional starting Be sure the switch is off when plugging in • Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use. before servicing, when changing accessories, such as blades, etc • Store idle mower indoors when not in use in dry loca-

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dinner. There were 22 members present with four guests. Sandra Decker, Angie and Kimberly Ruby and Kip Decker. A white elephant sale was held after the business meeting. The new club year books were passed out and dues were paid. Martha Mull was the auctioneer for our sale and many articles were sold. Martha Mull, Nellie Smith and Anna Steele served on this committee. Cancer sewing will be next Wednesday. Also it was voted to have

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tion away from children. • Use only with heavy-dul\ extension cords suitable for outdoors use The UL Lutx 1 will indicate for outdoor use only If the machine i grounded via a three-prong plug, the extension must be the three-wire grounded type Using an adapter improperly grounded could set you up foi a severe shock • Don't abuse power coni - keep from heat, oil and sharp edges When cord has cuts, cracks or breaks in insulation, replace it • Be very careful not to run over the cord or entangle it in the blades Start mowing grass nearest to electrical outlet and gradually move out • For battery operated mowers, be sure only to replace battery with identical battery tsee owner's manual for type and manufacturer • Battery operated mowers should have two-motion switches to prevent accidental starting • All self-propelled mowers should have a momentarycontact switch or a dead-man-control for disengaging the propelling drive when unattended Other general safe opera-

our Harvest dinner on October 22 at 6:00 p.m. The next meeting will be on September 6 with Lois Shetland. Nora Hahn and Nina Bellinger as the committee. RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE I he Walkerton Order of Eastern Star's annual rummage sale will be held on Friday and Saturday. August 19 and 20 with a bake sale featured on Saturday only from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Roosevelt Road. Walkerton.

Gen points for walk-behind mower. c Shu off mower before clearing machine of debris • disconnect electric • Mow in daylight hours, unless there is good artificial light • Shut of! mower <disconnect power on an electric* before moving from one level to another • Be certain of footing and balance, especially on an incline. and don t work on a damp or slippery surface Wear sturdy shoes, steel-toed if possible • Check regularly for dangerous and worn parts • Don't leave mower unattended while running • Don't allow children or |xt> in mowing area • Keep hands and fret away from moving parts and cutting area • Never make wheel height adjustments with motor running • Keep protective guards in place and working order • A self-propelled reel mowers should not ojjerate in reverse • Lawn should be cleared of all objects prior to each mowing, to avoid flying object in juries