The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 April 1978 — Page 8

APRIL 27, 1978 — THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

May Day Is “Save The Children" Day Ma\ Dav belongs to children Governor Bowen made it official when he declared Max I Saxe the Children Day "8. In the proclamation the Governor called upon the people ot Indiana to “join in a celebration ot children, svmbolizing the bond that holds all people together . . . love and concern for children." He urged that in each community and city of Indiana children observe special ceremonies to improve their communities “ I hev max want to plant a tree, start a garden, create a plaxground or have a festival." he said. Initiated by Saxe the Children, the international child assistance agency headquartered in Westport. Connecticut, festivities haxe been intentional!} planned throughout the L’nited States and abroad to coincide with Max Dax. The purpose is to focus public concern on the needs of poor children, their families and communities throughout the xxorld. and to serve as an annual occasion for rededication to serving the needs of children every where. In schools throughout the L’nited Slates children will compose letters ** >s*sXx*sX> >4 >4 X 4 >7

**3*>u*>s*>a*>a**u*>cj>4a*<*6**-j**j*^j**ii*ia*46**s*<jA*a>4s4*6>*u**a**ci**a*>j*<ia*46#rfJs*46*>6*i6dx* Ki £5 x? STATE OF INDIANA g ** EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT INDIANAPOLIS p I _ rrsmma™ t K* To All To Whom These Presents May Come, Greeting: &»* K< WHEREAS. let us celebrate our children wherever thev are on this small Ki planet. Let us set aside Mav 1 as the dav when we. the extended ^3 family of the world, promise each other that the dav is not too far yTf distant when all ot our children, everywhere, will have a chance to play and learn and dance and love, unfettered bv hunger and K* debilitating disease; and Jg 77? WHEREAS. for centuries, in all societies. May 1 was a dav tor rejoicing in the **3 coming ot spring. It was a festival tor children. In recent years, it has come to signify ideology and military might. Now it is time to Kx give Mav 1 back to our children; k? J 3 77^ THEREFORE, I. Otis R. Bowen, Governor ot the State of Indiana, do herebv iln proclaim Mav 1. 1978. as K? Ki SAVE THE CHILDREN DAY i”? I? & I call upon the people of Indiana to join in this celebration ot children. I ask that this celebration symbolize the bond that holds Ki ail people together - love and concern tor children. Jt3 7^ Kx 7*7 1 uge that, in each town and citv ot Indiana, children be encouraged to plan special events to improve their communities. I hev mav want to plant a tree, start a garden, create a playground fix* Ki or stage a spring festival. *3 Ki y* **? 1 he purpose of Save the Children Dav is to demonstrate that. together with our children, we can better the lives of all children. fi** K* whether in big citv ghettos or remote villages overseas. Above all. ^3 Ki Mav 1 shall be the dav we show our children in special wavs that ,ur ovr * or ! hem is extended to the poorest children on earth " ce ^ us cnfUf famdv fi^x k* u-** IN EESTLMONY WHEREOF. 1. have hereunto ^3 ' ct mv hand and caused to be affixed, the great >rai >t ’he State of Indiana, at the Capitol, in 4 ’his Oth fas >t Xpni i** AAraW HgSjf Jg r? •» 7*5 ' —j Ota g Bowen. M.D. Ki " vPf wyQ Governor of Indiana fik* **□ K? ^Aar^VC^F 7?s / X'l^^«ctetarv/sf/tate P** AZ JPf 7T? a I

to world leaders asking for new efforts toward world peace, formal priKlamations of the day will be issued bx governors and mayors of states and major cities in the I nited States On American Indian reservations, such as at the Hopi in Arizona and the Zia and Jemez Pueblos in New Mexico, children will plant trees and undertake clean-up projects. A xacant lot in Bedford-Stuxve-sant Brooklyn will be transformed into a vegetable and flower garden bx schtxil children, their teachers and parents and a volunteer group of Saxe the Children headquarters staff members. In the 1 ~ countries where Saxe the Children maintains field offices there will be observances appropriate to each participating countrx s traditions and cultures. Saxe the Children works in 230 communities in the l’nited States, helping people in Appalachia, inner cities, the rural south and among the American Indians and Chicanos. Ihe 46-year-old organization also assists children and their families in 203 areas overseas—in Bangladesh. Cameroon. Colombia, the Dominican Republic. Greece. Guatemala. Honduras. India. Indonesia. Israel. Italy, Korea, Lebanon. Mexico. Tunisia Upper Volta and Yemen. May Dav is for children. It always has been. Legen tells us that all societies have celebrated y-r y,/ y/ y«r y./ ^4 y.< y 4 y,/ >

spring as the season of new growth and hope, embodied in the love of children. In ancient Rome children gathered flowers from the hillsides and danced. People believe that Maypole dances originated there. In northern Europe, families gathered saplings with leafx tops for their maypoles. In Italy boys serenade their sweethearts while in Switzerland, thex plant pine trees under their sweethearts’ windows. In France the spiritual aspects of spring are observed. The month of Max is sacred to the Virgin Mary and young girls, chosen as Max queens, lead processions in her honor. In Buddhist countries temples are festooned with flickering lights in paper lanterns. In Japan there is a feast of flags when children fix paper kites made in the shape of fish. In Israel boys and girls, wearing crowns of floxvers, plant trees and celebrate with dancing, songs and games. In the United States children leaxe flower-filled Max baskets on the dixirsteps of their neighbors. And our American Indian children perform special ritual dances and rites of Spring. ENJOY VACATION MORE: MAKE PLANS FOR MAIL When vou vacation aw ax from home, you can enjoy it more if you y'/y<tf y<<y</y'/ **«

make certain that you leave — including your mail delivery — in good order. To help do so. Postmaster R. R. Aw aid offered these mailing tips: You can have your mail kept safely for your return by asking a friend or neighbor to check your mailbox every dax and hold your mail. Or you can request the post office to hold it. for up to 30 days. You can also arrange for mail to follow vou, for up to 90 days, while you are away. Inform the post office to forward your mail for a specified time, then to hold it for your return. If you should move while on vacation and wish to haxe vour mail forwarded, leaxe instructions to forward vour mail to vour new address. When vou return home, promptlx notify the post office to resume vour regular home delivery. You max not be near a post office while traveling, so it’s a good idea to bux enough stamps in advance. Unless vou can get to a post office, deposit your mail in collection boxes in business districts. They have more frequent and later pickups. Use sufficient postage. If you are traveling abroad, your letter, cards and parcels back to the U. S. will require the postage stamps of the country from which you mail. Finally, Postmaster Aw aid suggested writing or typing the names, addresses and zip codes of friends and relatives and vour own home address and zip code on envelopes or labels before you leave home. This saves time and helps keep addressing legible and accurate. STARKE COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM Koontz Lake MAY I - 5 For reservations call 586-2376. ((. losed I ues.. Mav 2 for Elections) MONDAY Grapefruit juice pepper steak Augratin potatoes Cole slaw Pear half Twist roll and margarine Milk. tea. coffee

KNOW YOUR VEGETABLE INSECTS? I ... J. • I v K» /‘ a * * \ / \ 1 Adult w I his oduli msec tis ahni>st one loin th inch iunq ■ and reddish oranqe. with six hi. K k spots on each n wmq cover Ihe adult does most o! its damage to ts favorite tood plant aspaiagus when the H shoots are very small It atfai ks buds and tips. H 1 ausmq si a' i coloration Du offsprir ■ teed inside the het ues ot this h»od plant (. ontrol ot adults mav he neiess.ny. say Purdue University » extensu m entonv >logists What is the name ot this ■ insect' 1 STOPTED GRASPASUA TEEBLE Rrarranqt’ fhrM* and form ihr namr ( hp and Save lot Inset t Identifu ati<>n S| A I earning at I insure Series of the ( oop»'ralive 1 xtension Servx.

WEDNESDAY Tomato juice Cream of mushroom meatloaf Mashed potatoes Mixed vegetables Fresh fruit Roll and margarine Milk. tea. coffee THURSDAY Pineapple juice Veal steak with castino sauce Mashed potatoes ( hopped spinach Wheatgerm bread with margarine Milk. tea. coffee FRIDAY V 8 juice Swiss steak jardiniere Bnx'coli Straw berry shortcake Bread and margarine Milk. tea. coffee NOTICE Ihe Polk I incoln-Johnson Band BiMisters will hold their annual Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, April 28. and Saturday. April 29. at the old K of C Building next to Jacob's Parking Lot in Walkerton. Ihe hours are S:(X) a.m. to 6:(K) p.m. each dav. with the Bake Sale to be held on Saturday only. Mr. Edward Klopfenstein is the general chairman of the event. He wishes to remind all Band parents from Urey and John Glenn to bring donated items for the sale to the K of ( Building anv time on Thursdav. April 2~. Baked items may be brought on Saturday morning. April 29. Any band parent wishing to help anv of the three days may call 586-213" evenings. NOTICE I will not be responsible for any debts other than my own. Dennis O'Connor 609 W. Maple North Liberty , Ind. 3ta27p BTpl Sid'/ ? The great magician Harry Houdini's real name was Ehrich Weiss.