The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 30, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 December 1980 — Page 7

A TRIP EAST FOR THE HOLIDAY IS ENJOYED Mrs. Mamie Hahn. Mrs. Nora Hahn. Mrs. Esther Kaufman. Mrs. Uma Daube and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith, all of Walkerton, returned on Friday evening from a tour east. Leaving La Porte early on Mondav morning going east through Ohio to New Stanton where the group entered the Pennsylvania Turnpike and spent the night at Breezewood. The next morning they continued along the turnpike and turned south into the City of Brotherly Love". Philadelphia. Then a drive to the area of Constitution Square and a visit to Independence Hall and to see the liberty Bell. This area is historic, which they enjoyed. A visit to the .emeterv where Ben Franklin is buried and a short drive to the home of Betsy Ross. They then drove northeast to New Jersey on the turnpike and spent the next two nights near Times Square just off Broadway at the Taft Hotel. I'he next morning a short walk was taken to board a city bus for a tour of the United Nations. After lunch the tour continued to Lower Manhatten and a visit to Fifth \vcune, Greenwich Village, the Bowery. Chinatown and to Battery Park where they boarded the Cir- . leline Boat to the Statue of Liberty and then they went to the Empire State Building. Returning to the hotel later in the evening, they then went to Radio City Music Hall to sec the Rockcttes but this was cancelled for various reasons. Mrs. Daube called her granddaughter. Mrs. Richard M<x>rs. of Long Is land, near Huntington. Mrs. Moors came and picked up Mrs. Daube and Mrs. Kaufman and after they rode for an hour and a half through the evening traffic, they saw Mrs. Daube's new greatgranddaughter just two weeks old. The next morning they watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Dav Parade. which was only a block from the hotel. After the parade they assembled and left New York for 1 hanksgiving dinner in New Jersey which was planned in advance and a wonderful meal it was. After dinner they went to Lewisburg. Pennsylvania, and spent the night. In this area several of our more famous people have resided over the years and also is the Federal Penitentiary and Bucknell University is located at Lewisburg. Leaving Lewisburg they continued west along Interstate 80 thru the Allegheny mountains and a view of Three Mile Island and the four towers in the distance Con

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tinuing on Interstate 76 to Akron and then on Interstate 71 near Mansfield, they returned to Indiana and home in the late evening. It was a most enjoyable and interesting trip. MARRIED Margaret K. Safar and James P. Thomas were united in marriage during a two o'clock ceremony on Saturday . November H. at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church with Rev David I. Robertson officiating. Mrs. Linda Hunt. Plymouth, was the organist and Mr. Arthur D. M. Hecmer. Walkerton, brother-in-law of the bride, was the soloist. The bride is the daughter of Anton Safar. Walkerton, and the late Helen (Petak) Safar. The groom is the son of Gerald Thomas. Pls mouth, and the late Pauline (Suter) 1 homas. Matron of honor was Mrs Sue Creech. South Bend, and the flower girl was Miss Antonia Hecmer. niece of the bride.'Walkerton The bride carried a bouquet of silk flowers made bv the groom's aunt. Mrs. Mable Heflick. Plymouth. Serving as best man for his brother was Ronald Ihomas. Plymouth. Ushers were Rusts Rulapaugh. Plymouth, and James Creech. South Bend The wedding reception followed in the Church Fellowship Hall. A wedding trip to central Florida. the Orlando area, was taken and the couple is at home in Plymouth. The bride is a graduate of Walkerton High School and she attended Bethel College for one year. She is presently employed at Wagner Industries. Plymouth. The groom is a Plymouth High School graduate and a Marion College. Manon. Indiana, graduate. He is presently employ ed at Young Door Company. Ply mouth. SURVEYS NEED TO BE RETURNED Residents in the Tyler-Harrison Street Area. Everyone in vour area received an income survey in the mail This survey needs to be completed in order to apply for a new grant for that area. Please see to it that vou complete the form and mail it in. otherwise you and vour neighbors will not have a chance to be helped with a new grant. Sell It I brought I he Classifieds Make Someone Happy With A Happy Ad

JOHN GLENN DRAMA CLUB TO PRESENT

“THE LARK” DECEMBER 3, 4 & 6 I’ pp ! j BP Ijg *’a if Mra ' L ft —— * - ■■ **• jS* —«■« % .4— , __ .e- I s ■ • - . I.— r Aw . - 11 4 % Members of the John Glenn High School Drama Club are shown during some last minute research on the life of Joan of Arc for their upcoming production of "The Lark", which will be presented on the evenings of December 3, 4 and 6 at the John Glenn High School auditorium. Pictured from left to right are: Mike Elkin, Diena Pletcher and Doug Campbell, and standing are James Godwin and Cary Zartman. — photo by Julie Cline

On the evenings of December 3. 4 and 6. members of the John Glenn High SchixM Drama Club will present their production of "Ihe lark", the modern classic by French dramatist Jean Anouilh, in the internationally acclaimed adaptation by Pulitzer Prize-win-ning Lillian Hellman This outstanding Broadway hit was reviewed by critic John (hap man in the New York Daily News as ''a beautiful, beautiful play ". Ihe famous story of the simple farm girl who became the inspired warrior known as Joan of Arc has been splendidly realized by divorcing the drama from the confinements of time, sequence, and space so that the plav can move backward or forward without interruption. It begins with Joan’s trial and her talc of the voices which prompted her one day to set forth and save France from the English. As she tells listeners of what she heard and what she did. her story cames alive. Appearing in the leading role of Juan will be John Glenn junior. Diena Pletcher, who considers the role one of the most challenging and rewarding characterizations she has undertaken Following her memorable portrayals in the Drama Club’s pnxluctions of "The I fleet Os Gamma Rays On Man In I he Moon Marigolds". "Ondine". and "Scapino", she is considered by main to be one of the most talented and versatile young actresses in the area. Others tn the cast include Mike Elkin, as the politically cynical Earl of Warwick; Doug Campbell, as the deeply religious but ineffcctural Bishop Cauchon; James Godwin, as the worthless Dauphin, Charles; Can Zartman. as the cold Inquisitor from Spain; and Grant Wal moth, as the worldly Robert De Beaudncourt Additional performers include Dan Slocombe, Max Ochs, Tim Hanson, Larry Corbett, John M<x»re. Shcm Klinedmst. lisa Zartman, Dan Huffstetter, Dawn Carlson, Dawn Pletcher. Jack Hurford, Katie Hershberger. Mark Udy. lim Legge. Kent Up church. Mark Cummins. Doug Davis. Doug Anderson. Cindy Hawk and Glenda Paulsen Assisting John Glenn drama di rector Robert Mulligan in super vising the production will be stu deni directors Marina Kickhush and John Small, stage manager. Lisa /artman; art director, Cary Zartman; and lighting director.

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Rich Cole. Costume supervision is being handled by Jen Mend. A large number of other John Glenn students are busily engaged on several committees and crews. ( urtain time on all three nights will be at 8:00 p.m. (SI. in the John Glenn High School auditor ium. Tickets will be on sale at the d<x»r for S 2 50 for adults and 51.”5 for children. POST 189 LEGION AND AUXILIARY UNIT CHRISTMAS DINNER Members of American Legion Post and and Auxiliary Unit 189 will gather for their annual ( hristmas dinner for the children (borrow one it you no longer have a small one at home), Sunday. December 7. at 1:00 p.m. at the Post Home. You are asked to bring covered dishes, table service and a gift for your child with its name on it. Santa Claus has let it be know n that he will be able to greet the children later in the day Entertainment will be enjoyed bv the children with Mrs Lee (hap man and Mrs Douglas Brovoid in

TIME TO JOIN We would like to thank all those who have joined in support of the WPLJ Ambulance Service The ambulance service is the only community agency that is not supported by your tax dollars. A reminder that 1980 memberships will soon expire and 1981 memberships will go into effect January 1. J — MEMBERSHIP FORM - J I Clip Out And Mail In i • WALKERTON. POLK. LINCOLN, JOHNSON J AMBULANCE SERVICE ! 1981 MEMBERSHIP ! ■ (Cost $25 00) 1 I ■ a i ■ Name • I I j Address J I I । a I Return to: WALKERTON CLERK TREASURER I 510 Roosevelt Roed, Walkerton, Indiana 46574 ।

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charge. Fill vour baskets, gather the children and come and enjoy the aftermxm with the seasonal spirit. CHRISTMAS PARTY SET FOR DECEMBER 6 Ihe annual (hristmas Parts given bv Walkerton Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges for their members, families and friends, will be Saturday . December 6. A car rv in supper will being the evening at 630 pm. I here will be a gift exchange later with a 51.50 gift exchange for adults. Parents are asked to bring their own children’s gifts Santa Claus might visit THANKS I want to thank all of our friends and neighbors for the beautiful cards and prayers and a special thanks to Pastor Ford and the people of the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, of LaPorte. Thank you and God bless vou all Nina Scott and Family Sell It Ihrough I he ( lassifieds

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