The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 50, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 May 1979 — Page 2

MAY 24, 1979 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

Annual Reports Given At Club Meeting Friday A carrv-in luncheon held Friday, May 18. signaled the last regular meeting of the season tor the Woman's Community Club. Mrs. Elizabeth Michalski gave the blessing Mrs. Robert Bou man. president, greeted members and friends with a clever poem. “What kind of a member are you’" Mrs. John McCombs gave devotions reading the 13th chapter of Ist Corinthians and then read from the works of the late Dr. Holland “God and Man Together.” Mrs. George Hillis, parlimentarlan. gave a report on her attendance at the 89th Convention of the IFC held on April 25 and 2b at Stouffer’s Indianapolis Inn. She said three important resolutions were read which concerned Free Enterprise. Olympics and HighwayMarkers. The IFC resolved to include the “Federation's Role in Our Enterprise Economy.” in its studs program as away of awakening its members and the public to the problems affecting the free enterprise system and to recommend to the state legislature that an interim study commission be established. It resolveed “that the IFC and their members give generously to the 1980 Olympic Fund." Clubs were to send all contributions directly to the IFC clearly marked for Olympics 1980. It also resolved “That the IFC commends the state legislature for the initiation of the reflecting highway markers and recommends continued support of the project to its completion." There has been a dramatic reduction of injuries and deaths on the highways due to the installation of reflecting markers. Two hundred one delegates were present and many reports of club accomplishments were read. Some of these included nurses scholarships. meals on wheels, contributions to Mental Health. CPR Training and many other projects. Mrs. Mary Bauer. Goodwill chairman, read an invitation to a phantom tea given by Goodwill. Members responded with a total of SIB.OO to be sent to the organization. Tom Scanlan, a recipient of a

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nurses scholarship, wrote of his gradutation and told he is now nursing at St. Joseph Hospital. South Bend. Mrs. Victor Schmidt and coworker Mrs. Arthur Onkia. reported that screening for 24 existing frames had been purchased by the club for the Community Building and they would be repaired by city employees. It was reported that the club's board had nominated Mrs. Michalski to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Ray Jackson, vice president and Miss Ethel Bierly had been nominated to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Dorothea Brenner, secretary. Cal Newell was made an honorary member. A press book was compiled by Bernice Lichtenbarger. historian, which displayed pictures and articles written by the publicity committee. Ruth Bobbe. Elsie Elder and Beatrice Seaholm, on club affairs. Mrs. Leonard Beaty suggested that the paper collections she. Mrs. Carl Stanley and Mr. Beaty had handled no longer be made since this gargantuan task was no longer profitable to the club because paper was so cheap. Annual reports were given by the following committee chairmen: Mrs. Jackson, vice president, programs; Mrs. Ward Aw aid, education; Mrs. Acil Hunter, art; Mrs. William Dickson, membership; Mrs. Victor Schmidt, public affairs; Miss Jane Keefe, treasurer, ways and means; Mrs. Basil Curl, social service; Mrs. Philip Waldron, blind goods; Mrs. Ralph Lichtenbarger. historian; Mrs. Gilbert Gordon, home life and Mrs. Allen Seaholm, publicity. In summation Mrs. Bowman, president, related the following accomplishments of the club. All programs were in compliance with the IFC suggestions. Two nurses scholarships were awarded. Anita Westhues, a John Glenn High School senior, won a second place award in the IFC sponsored art exhibit. A certificate of appreciation in recognition of 15 new members was given to the club by the IFC. Three new tables and paint for decorating the interior of the Community Building was purchased. Fifty gifts were sent to the Mental Health Organization. The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research pamphlets

and Hands Up Checklist pamphlets were distributed. The club toured the Marshall-Starke Development Center. An outstanding ways and means program netted the club over SSOO. From the sale of Blind Goods the club sent $95.00 to that project. Social service workers made 300 favors and 14 bibs for a local nursing home. Stressed was highway safety, mental health and conservation. In her closing remarks. Mrs. Bowman recommended that every member drive 15 miles a week less and plan trips in advance. “Improved efficiency." she said, "is reallv up to us." Contributors to the birthdaybank were Ruth Bobbe. Caroline Danielewski and Beatrice Scaholm. Guests introduced were Rose Minter and Mrs. George Oderwald. Bright spring flowers from the gardens of the hostesses decorated the guest tables. The hostesses were Mrs. Michalski. Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. David Lawrence. Mrs. Harold Schrader and Mrs. Robert Thomas. Miss Keefe told the women that Madalyn Murray O'Hair, whose success in having Bible reading and prayer eliminated from our public schools is now attempting to have Sunday Worship Service and other religious programs eliminated from our airways. She urged every club woman to send a letter to the Federal Communications Commission. 1919 N. St. N.W., Washington. D.C., regarding Petition No. R.N. 2493. this could read: “Gentleman. I personally appreciate and wholeheartedly support the Sunday Worship Service, plus many other religious programs that are broadcast over radio and television. Many sick and elderly snut-ins depend on radio and television to fulfill their worship needs. 1 urge you to see that such programming continues. Signed.” Overseas Adventure For Local Student This summer. David Hartsough will be enjoying the opportunity of a lifetime by living and learning with a family in Japan. David, of South Bend. Indiana, has been accepted as an exchange student in the Youth For Understanding program, and is eagerly looking forward to the adventure of overseas living. Over 6,000 students a year enjoy the excitement and personal fulfillment of living, learning, and maturing in another country Youth For Understanding. Youth For Understanding is a non-profit international student exchange organization which has exchanged more than 55.000 students worldwide. Students aged 14 through 18 can particiapte in the program and live with a local family in one of 23 countries in Europe. Latin America, the Far East, or Africa for a summer or year. Scholarship monies and other financial aid are still available to qualified students who wish to live and study abroad, according to Youth For Understanding. Full and partial scholarships will be awarded to students with suitable personal and academic qualifications. Low-interest loan funds are also available through the organization. The experience comes at the unique time in life when students have the curiosity, flexibility, and openness of mind to gain maturity and perspective on another country and their own by participating personally in another culture. Youth For Understanding students become regular family members in their overseas country, participating in all facets of local life as no tourist can Typically, students gain an interest which lasts a lifetime, and provides an investment in their future which is unparalleled. Students or their parents inter-

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS Publication Number 261460 Robert E. Urbin, Editor Susan R. Urbln, Assistant Editor INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO., INC., Publisher 601-03 Roosevelt Road. Walkerton. Indiana 46574 Telephone (219) 586-3139 PUBLICATION TIME: Thursday of Each Week Second Class Postage Paid At Walkerton. Indiana 46574 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: 15c Per Copy; $4.00 Per Year (50c Extra If Mailed Out Os State) BALLOON LIFT AT RN HOME A *■ y “Up. up, and away in my beautiful, my beautiful balloon" was the theme of the day at the RN Home. May 13th marked the beginning day of Nursing Home Week and the RN residents decided to celebrate with a balloon lift. The balloons were imprinted with the sayings “Visit a nursing home resident" and “Love is ageless". Attached to each balloon was an inviatation to the finder to attend the Teegarden Old Fashion day on June 16th. The reverse side of the invitation read. "RSVP John Q. Resident. Rt. I, Walkerton. Ind. 46574. We are all hoping the finders wilLdrop us a line and come to be with us on the 16th of June for Teegarden's Old Fashion Day.

ested in information on this overseas living adventure with Youth For Understanding, or in hosting an exchange student from one of 24 countries, should contact Mr. and Mrs. Robert Judd. 65733 Redwood Road. North Liberty, Indiana 46554, 656-8562, for more information. Like David, they will be taking the first step toward a journey to a distant country, people, and faipily to create friendships that span the globe. MS ASSOCIATION MEETS Dr. Bernadette Merluzzi was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Association for Retarded Citizens of Marshall and Starke County on Tuesday evening. May 15. The group met at the Marshall-Starke Development Center in Plymouth. Dr. Merluzzi is the head of the Parent Information Center, and works for the Council for the Retarded in South Bend. Also as a guest was Henry Johnson, coordinator of a developmental program in North Carolina. Mr. Johnson was in South Bend to observe the Parent Advocacy program set up by the Council for the Retarded. Dr. Merluzzi outlined the servcies PIC offers. She stressed that it is an association for helping parents in whatever capacity they are needed. They listen, counsel, and direct parents to the proper facilities for their children. She believes that parents know a great deal about their children that professionals do not. “They live with them, they understand them, and they can be a lot of help to the teacher in planning a program for their child", Dr. Merluzzi said. Jean Rockwell was acting secretary for the meeting and will fill that office during the three month leave of absence of Sharon Overly, whom other business has called away. Mrs. Rockwell is vice president of ARC and was responsible for getting the guest speaker. Joan Joyce, treasurer, reported that the state and national dues of $2,342 had been paid for 1979. Executive expenses for $161.86 were approved for payment and a check for SIOO was sent to the Starke County Special Olympics chairman.

Club To Hold Luncheon At Morris Inn The Woman’s Community Gub will hold its annual luncheon party on June 1, at 1:00 p.m. at the Morris Inn. South Bend. The cost is $4.25 and paid reservations should be sent to Mrs. William Dickson. Route 5. Walkerton, no later than May 29. Anyone needing a ride should contact Mrs. Dickson at 586-3829. This will be recognition day for new members with each receiving a gift. Serving on the luncheon committee with Mrs. Dickson are Mrs. John McCombs and Mrs. Charles Shaffer. TWO PLACE IN SECTIONAL Two John Glenn track men placed tn the Sectional last Thursday at Penn but did not finish high enough for the right to compete in the regional. This was a first for a Glenn boy in track, to place in the sectional. Craig Ochs was sixth in the high jump and Don Smith was sixth tn the pole vault.

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