The Independent-News, Volume 105, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 December 1979 — Page 3

Mrs. Charles Shogren. of Koontz Lake, came home last week from a ten day visit in Pecatonica. Illinois, with her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Larson. The birthday of Mr. Joseph Lowry was celebrated Friday night with a birthday cake and ice cream served to Mr. and Mrs. Phil Brant and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wiegand and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roman Brehm will serve as hosts for the Koontz Lake Conservation Club dinner on Saturday evening at the club house. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Knowlton were in South Bend on Sunday afternoon to visit with their daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDonnell. Mrs. Bertha Urbin and her sister. Mrs. Ruth Hughes, of South Bend, were in Rochester on Saturday to visit with their sister, Mrs. Anna Allen who is a patient at the Canterbury Nursing Home. Mrs. Viola Barden and daughter, Christine and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rough and family were in Muskegon. Michigan, over the week end visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Larry Barden and family. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Onika. of Koontz Lake. Mr. Albert Brenner and Miss Dorothea Brenner attended the Scottish Rite Chorus Christmas party on Monday night of this week given at the South Bend Shrine Club. A surprise birthday dinner was given for Mrs. Dale Ullery on Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Houser. Other guests besides the Houser family included Mr. Dale Ullery, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mercer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fisher, of North Liberty and David Flaugher.

ATTEND CONVENTION The State Farm Bureau Convention combined with the Co-Op this year recently was held on December 2. 3 and 4 in Indianapolis, had the following from Johnson Township attending: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hesters. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knowlton. Mrs. Esther Kaufman and Mrs. Alma Daube. The group went by bus and returned home on Monday night. HONORED AT SHOWER Sue Rush was honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower on Sunday afternoon. December 2. at the home of Mrs. Carl Dreessen. Fifteen guests were present with each guest bringing their favorite recipe for Sue. Prize winners of the shower Does ywu accouiitißg system give yoa complete, current and accurate control information? RON REED Problem Solver Solations For Any Boainess ProMem Call 1-784-8232 l too ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ DR. ELLIOTT FRASH J J OPTOMETRIST < • 413 Michigan St., Walkerton * * I J* 9:00 • 5:30 Thursdays o ’ Call 586-3722 For Appointment* ' o . a!6-800 ; Wnkarton, bid—< - Phons Friday, Saturday, Sunday December 7, 8 4 9 “Skatetown” Rated "PG" Shows At 7:00 & 8 50 p.m. ;

games were Mrs. Tom Hayes. Mrs. Joseph Malstaff, Mrs. Harry Mal staff and Mrs. Robert Legge. Refreshments, featuring salads, were served. Sue will become the bride of Bill Groves on December 29th. CELEBRATES 77th BIRTHDAY Charles Whitmer, of North Liberty. celebrated his 77th birthday with a pot luck dinner on Sunday, December 2, at the home of his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Garwood, in LaPorte. Those present were Mrs. Charles Whitmer. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Whitmer, of Wabash. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Halter. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Halter and BJ. and Kimber ly. of Rolling Prairie. Brian, David, Mike and Diane Garwood, of LaPorte. Sunday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Price, of North Liberty. Birthday cake and ice cream was enjoyed. Two Elected To Chamber Board Thursday Jo Hershberger and Kenny Chapman were elected to the board of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce at the November 29 meeting. They succeed Verda Karn and Craig De Myer who have served for three years. A donation of $1,000.00 will be made to the Stephanie Bellinger fund. This contribution will be made in the name of the Walkerton Retail Merchants to the local

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Volunteer Fire Department, which is conducting the fund-raising drive. At this meeting plans were finalized for the Chamber Christmas party, December 15, at the Walkerton AmericauJlegion. SCOUT NEWS Park 293 met recently, Den 1 presented the opening. After announcement the following awards were presented. Bobcat awards to John Prickert, Kent Ramsby, Michael Prout, Craig Reed, Aaron Cripe. Danny Hiler and Scott Allen. Those boys achieving the rank of Wolf are Kelly Drews. Tony Knowlton. Tom Barden. Christ Christensen and Charles Vardcman. Citizenship and athletic pins were earned by these Webelos, Kirk Rice. Tom Clifton, Joe Walker, Tim Clifton and Ronnie Truhler. Following the presentation of awards a skit was performed by Den 4 members, the theme being, "Kinghts of Yore”. On Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., at the Youth Building, there will be a Christmas party for the Cub Scouts and Webelos and their families. A visit from Santa is expected. The boys and leaders would like to thank all those who supported our bake sale and candle sale. Your support made it a real success. GIRL SCOUT NEWS Girl Scout Troop 81 is currently busy making macrame Christmas decorations and ceramic Christmas gifts. During their last meeting and Christmas party on December 17, they will receive the proficiency badges they have earned this fall. The girls have also finished making and dressing apple head dolls. There will be a display of several of these dolls at the Koontz

i THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - DECEMBER *, 1979

' Lake Library. W.M.S. MEETS The Walkerton Wesleyan W.M. S. held their meeting on Monday, December 3, with the lesson topic entitled. "The Star Still Shines.” 1 his was a Christmas story through song and scriptures with a specific focus on Jesus Christ as the star. There were 14 present and all enjoyed a real nice carry-in dinner. SENIOR BOWLING NEWS On November 28. Sally Barna did it again with a 175 game and ended up with a 479 scries. Anne Jack-

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son and Helen Bowman had games of 161. Stan Labno also had a 479 scries with a 179 game. Roman Brehm had a 172 game while Stan Gryb ; was next high with a 161 game. The similarity in scores was a bit un- ( usual. We all want to wish Helen Smith a speedy recovery and hope to see । her with us soon. SNIPE HUNT Many a man who thought he had a fortune in the bag found himself holding the sack.