The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 14, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 September 1977 — Page 2

SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 - THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

Community Club Begins New Season Excerpts from the poems of several authors written about Beauty were read by Mrs. Robert Bowman. president, as she greeted members of the Women’s Community Club at the first meeting of their new year Friday, September 3. Mrs. Bowman was. among other things, referring to the beauty of Stunt? Pine Forest where the meeting was held. An especial effort will be made this year according to Miss Dorothea Brenner, chairman of the membership committee, to interest women in the work of the federated clubs. Mrs. Bowman reported that she had recently attended the IFC State Convention in Indianapolis and that one of the speakers there had said “The impact of power of all women banded together is limitless." It is this feeling of accomplishment that should give impetus to all members to seek out and interest women in the community and have them become involved; the state, and the nation will benefit as will the community. Notes of appreciation were read from Tom Scanlon. Carla Cline and Barbara Rundle for the nurses’ scholarships they had received during the summer. Cindy Matusiak will receive her scholarship later this fall. The club year book for 1977-78 was reviewed by Mrs. William Dickson, vice-president. It was indicated that informative and interesting dealing with many facets of living have been planned. The budget was presented and approved. Some of the projects will include Latin American Fellowship, Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum project, IFC Headquarters, student loan, music clinic scholarship. art scholarship, nurses' scholarships. RN Nursing Home - Teegarden. and several others. Guests introduced were Mildred Freeman. Norman, Oklahoma; Ada Felix, Lehigh Acres. Florida; and Marge Carl. Koontz Lake: Ethel Hudelmyer, an honorary member, now residing at Miller’s MerryManor. was welcomed as was regular member Cal Newell, who. due to illness, had been absent from the club for sometime. It was announced the District Meeting will be held October 2b. at the Holiday Inn, Plymouth, details will be provided later. Looking forward, the Art Scholarship contest will be held March 12. at North Liberty, more on this to come. Birthday greetings were sung to Alta Bowers, Leona Gordon, Elizabeth Michalski. Cal Newell. Selma Pry. Virginia Waldron and Bertha Williams. The luncheon table which featured a gourmet dish of every member was beautiful and served as a fitting opening for the season. Baskets of colorful fall flowers and several baskets with flowers of the dub s colors green and white were used on the tables. Hostesses for this meeting were Kathryn Kramer, Marjorie Clarke. Evely n Fr< yck, Anne Patricia Grav and Helen Hunter To Celebrate 100th Birthday rhe family of Mrs. Louise Daniels. of Decatur. Michigan, will be celebrating her HXhh birthda\ at the home of her son. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Daniels, in Decatur, on Sat urday and Sunday. September 10 and 11 Mrs. Daniels is a very interesting and vivacious person. She was born in Denmark and came to this country in her infancy. Following her marriage to Marius Daniels she resided in lowa and in North Dakota. Some 24 years ago when

Verne and Doris (Cochran) Daniels operated and owned the Y-Go-By Restaurant at Koontz Lake, they moved his parents to a home in Mishawaka. Mr. Daniels passed away ten years later but Mrs. Daniels remained there until her son sold the restaurant and moved to Decatur. “Grandma Great.” as she was affectionately called by her grandkids in this area, willingly moved with her son to the state of Michigan. Since that time she has spent months in Florida with the son and a daughter, Mrs. Bolenbaugh. According to Mrs. Walter Pickavet, Walkerton, Mrs. Daniels’ granddaughter, a crammed week end is scheduled, filled with much family love. Family and friends will start moving in on September 9 from Idaho, Michigan. Indiana, you name it and up pops another state. Reservations for some 40 family members at a popular dining room near Decatur is planned for Saturday with cake and punch to be served in the Verne Daniels home afterwards. Sunday a carry-in dinner and farewell party will be held until another year. Besides Verne, Mrs. Daniels has two daughters, Mrs. Verna Driessen. of Coeur D Alene, Idaho, who will be attending with her family, and Mrs. Katherine Bolenbaugh, of Marcellus, Michigan, and her family will be in attendance. A son, Lester, is deceased, but his widow, Margaret, of Terre Haute, and her family, will also be present. Mrs. Daniels is very proud of her nine grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and one great-great grandson, Adam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hellinga, of LaPorte. MOMENTS AT MILLER’S MERRY MANOR, WALKERTON Our circus was such a success! Thanks to so many kind people: Warner Gark for providing our tent; Mr. Gouker, North Liberty fire chief, for loaning us the Bozo tank, that was the biggest hit of the day. Our administrator, Mrs. John Tallmadge, one of the owners, Mr. Jim Miller, and one of our aides. Candy Dollahan, took turns getting dunked. Our residents gleefully threw balls as did employees. Thanks you all for being such good sports. Thanks too, to our wonderful volunteers, Vicky Baughman, Mary Jo Golubski, Amy Wardman. Polly Klopfenstein, Sandy and Greg Fasset, and all the staff who pitched in and helped. Thanks also to Mr. and Mrs. Cook from the Kankakee Valley Kennel Club w ho brough many breeds of dogs for all to admire and pet. Mr. Greg Matt and companion, of Knox, for being clowns and bringing calliope music and Mrs. Judy Hillman for being our female clown. To my son John and my husband, for bringing in one of our ponies for all the kids to enjoy riding. Everyone enjoyed our picnic dinner with ice cream for a finale. Every Friday afternoon Mrs. Wentz, of North Liberty, teaches our ever growing Bible Class. September b and 20 our dear friends from the North Liberty Church of Christ share devotions and hymns w ith us. On Wednesday, September 7, by popular request, the “Star Shine" dance band will play for our pleasure to celebrate the birthdays of Zada Cicotte, Lilly Hayter and Maude Carbiener at TOO p.m. On Ihursday. September 15. at 2:00 p.m . we will have a wine tasting parts with a history of wine being given. On Wednesday. September 21. at 2 00 p.m.. we will be entertained with hillbilly music, a group of retired persons from Mishawaka will put on a mock wedding. Then on Saturday, September 24, at 2:00 p.m., Mr. and Mrs. Powley, of Michigan City, will entertain on the banjo. Tuesday. September 27 we will show the movie “Santiagos Ark." Thursday. September 29, at 7:00

p.m., our good friends, the "Harmonicas", will sing up a storm. The ministers who will hold church every Monday night will be Rev. Hodson, Rev. Hughes, Rev. Moreillon and Rev. McWhirter. We had a busy happy summer, now we will be resuming our bowling league every Wednesday afternoon. Again we'd like to ask for any used jewelry, bath powder, hankies, or what not for our bingo prizes. Our residents really love that game. Now with fall the Presbyterian ladies will give an hour of music and devotions at 11:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month. We want to thank our good friend Mrs. Frank Johnson for so faithfully playing our piano several times a week. He can really make it dance! We’ve so enjoyed his visits. We’ll be sorry to see him return to his home in Cincinnati in September. ANNIVERSARY FOR WALKERTON RESTAURANT Mrs. Alice Sheaks who has managed Welco, her own drive-in in Walkerton and served in several capacities in several eating places in the area, including Plymouth’s Holiday Inn, had an anniversary, Saturday, September 3, for seven years as owner and manager of the Al-N-Dor restaurant. It was September 8. 1970, when she offered her talent and service to the Walkerton residents, and to Koontz Lake as well as many out of towners who have been returning, not only for the good food but the friendly atmosphere. So this September 3, 1977, Alice baked that she might share her appreciation for their loyalty. Several regulars and employees learning of her anniversary started signing a card, purchased a gift and corsage and presented all to her, tears were shed — So Alice Sheaks had a real good anniversary with surprise plants and notes from friends. Walkerton is and should be proud to have a restaurant available for family dining plus organ music Friday and Saturday nights by Harold Sheaks. If you didn’t know about the anniversary. drop in and say Hi to Alice, she will appreciate your visit. Walkerton Public Library News The following new books have been added to the shelves during August at the Walkerton Public Librarv. ADULT BOOK LIST Hold Me Up A Little Longer. Lord — Marjorie Holmes Making Chocolates — Alex Leaver Capital Punishment: Right or Wrong? — David Miller Complete Antiques Price List — Ralph Kovel Suicide - Social and Historical study — Henry Fcdden Ross Peterson New Edgar Cayce — Allen Spraggett How To Turn Your Idea Into A Million Dollars — Don Krackle Auto Repair Book — John Doyle Home Repair Book — James Bright Amnesty: The Debate — H. Lauther Gun Control — Pro and Con — John Greely Right-To-Work Laws: Pro and Con — H. Lauther Nuclear Energy: Safe or Sorry? — John Greeley History Os Furniture — Sir Frances Watson Old West Series - The Canadians — Time Life Books Foliage House Plants — TimeLife Books Running The Gix>d Race — Anita Bryant Mana — Eugenia Price Salesmanca Drum — Dorothy Eden Emergency Care And Transportation Os The Sick And Injured

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CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gordon, who were married on September 4, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, were honored Sunday, August 28 at a reception in the Fellowhsip Hall of the First United Presbyterian Church of Walkerton. The occasion was for their 40th wedding anniversary. Their three children and families, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Gordon and children Kim and Kevin, of Indianapolis; Miss Phyllis Gordon, of New York State; and Mrs. Norma Venturella and children Lynette and Michelle, from Harvey, Illinois; gave the reception for their parents. After the reception relatives and friends from out-of-town were served a buffet supper at the home of the Gordons, route 4. Koontz Lake where the couple now reside. The word nickel comes from a German word for “imp" because of the trouble it gave chemists in early times.

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SCHOOL MENU Walkerton Elementary School SEPTEMBER 12 - 16 MONDAY Ravioli Buttered corn Bread and butter Rice krispie Milk TUESDAY Beans with ham Corn bread Cottage cheese Pears Milk WEDNESDAY Pizza burger Buttered mixed vegetables Peaches Milk THURSDAY Johnny marzetti Buttered spinach Jelly sandwich Peanut butter cookie Milk FRIDAY Grilled cheese sandwich Buttered peas and carrots Mixed fruit Milk