The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 48, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 May 1981 — Page 3

4-H NEWS The next general meeting for the 1 ineoln Tow nship Comrades will be on Thursday, May 14. at 7:00 p.m., in the Walkerton Community Budding. Project hooks may be picked up at this meeting. A demonstration will be given on photography. COUNTY LINE CLUB MEETS The County Line Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Bernard Rudecki on Monday evening with Mrs. Fred Daniels, assisting hostess. Seventeen members enjoyed the evening. Mrs. Philip Waldron, Jr., president. conducted the business meeting. A nice gift of two dozen fresh eggs each were given to two ladies winning the door prizes, and they were Mrs. Waldron and Mrs. Herald Hostetler. Jr. A good old fashioned spelling bee was quite a contest with Mrs. Waldron again winning and the runner-ups were Elsie Elder and Mrs. Dorothy Walsh. Delicious refreshments were served. The birthday of the month was Mrs. Daniels and just after refreshments were served another door prize was given and it went to Mrs. Ed Pogod/inski. Next month's meeting will be at Mrs. Calvin Kronk's home. TOPS CLUB MEETS IOPS In 999 meets on Thursday mornings at the Walkerton Presbyterian Church, at 9:00 a.m. Brenda Calhoon was announced as queen of the month for April. Our new president. Ann Scarfoss. is holding the weight loss record of

WE'LL GIVE YOU A YEAR'S WORTH OF SAFEKEEPING FOR YOUR VALUABLES AT NO COST.

DEPOSIT SI,OOO IN A WALKERTON FIRST BANK 30-MONTH TREASURY CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT AND WE LL GIVE YOU A SAFE DEPOSIT BOX FOR A YEAR, AT NO COST.

First Bank YOU DESERVE FIRST-RATE TREATMENT. " Full Service Bank/Member F.D.I.C. Deposits Insured Up To SIOO,OOO By F.D.LC Substantial Interest Penalty Required For Early Withdrawal

over 4b pounds lost in less than a war. Byrdie Scarfoss won the challenge game for the week and Ann Scarfoss won our Faster basket game and was presented with a blooming tulip plant. Anyone wishing to Take Off Pounds Sensible is welcome call 586-3907. WALKERTON BUSINESS WOMEN CLUB MEETS Ihe Walkerton Business Women s ( lub held their April meeting at the Walkerton 1.0.0 F. Lodge Hall. Forty-one members and one guest enjoyed the delicious dinner served hv the Rebekah Lodge. Ihe dining room was decorated in an Easter motif. President Pauline Baughman greeted the members and guest with a poem. “Afternoon With Grandmother". It was announced that at the May meeting the Woman of the Year would he honored. Noreen Divine, scholarship chair man, announced the recipient of the scholarship would be announced at graduation. Ihe members voted to increase the amount of the scholarship to S2(X).(X) per year. Helen Heymig won the birthday prize. Others celebrating birthdavs in April were Vylet Baker. Ruth Knowlton and Donna fennison. As each member arrived for the evening a color ribbon was pinned on them. Ruth Ullcrv, Irene Whittcberrv. Marge Buswell and Alice Walker were green ribbons and won the little planters that decorated the tables. Noreen Divine picked the only gold ribbon and she won the door prize, a mum plant. Ihe guest speaker. Mrs. Bernie

A First Bank safe deposit box is a sound way to take better care of all your valuable papers. Stock certificates. Deeds. And irreplaceable keepsakes. We’ll provide one free for opening a First Bank 30-Month Treasury Certificate of Deposit worth SI,OOO. You’ll earn interest at 11.75%, compounded daily for an annual effective yield of 12.466%. Our free Safe Deposit Box offer is good until June 3, 1981, or while the supply lasts. So stop in soon. It’s a safe and sound way to take care of your valuables and put your money to work.

(Shirley) Junge, of Plymouth, spoke on the subject of how to cope with everyday lite when almost complete blindness exists. Mrs. lunge has seven to eight percent of her v ision, is married and has three children. With her she had different items that help her each day. including her braille, tape recorder and several books. She gave a very enjoyable lecture and everyone attending, including this reporter, advises everyone who is able to listen to her and watch how she enjoys lite to the fullest extent, to please do so. Ihe next meeting will be in May and the place and date to be announced later. I hose responsible for a lovely evening were Merle Dixon, chairman; assisted by Alice Sheaks. Jean Cole, Vylet Baker, Pearl Wooley, Ruth Knowlton and Rhonda Drake. SENIOR CITIZENS BOWLING NEWS On Wednesday, April 29, the handicap games went to Emil Vische with a 221 and Lucille Dipert with a 205. Emil also had a 521 series and a 190 game. Bud Weiman had a 493 series and a 194 game. Andy Anderson had a 488 series and a 185 game. Dick Crane had a I"8 and Chuck Joyce had a 177. Ihe senior bowlers want to extend their best wishes for a speedy recovery to both Anne and Ray Jackson. W'e want you both back with us in September. We are all glad to hear Gerry Dorneker is recuperating. Look for the final standings in next week's Independent-News.

SERVICE NEWS. ARMY X AIR FORCE HOMEI OWN NE WS — Army Pvt. John I . Cotton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E, Cotton, of Rural Route 1. Walkerton, Ind., recently completed One Station Unit Training (OSUT)at the U. S. Army Infantry School. Fort Benning. Ga. OSUT is a 12-week perioed which combines basic combat training

ACTIVITY APPLICATION FORM 4TH OF JULY, 1981 (Deadline Is May 21) Organization Name Type Os Activity To Be Held Activity Chairman & Phone Number Where Do You Desire To Hold Activity Any Helpfull Comments For The Committee Mall To: GRACE CLAPPER Or Bring To Committee Meeting, 3rd Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall, Walkerton

J&J RESTAURANT Downtown Walkerton FRIDAY, MAY 8 PERCH CATFISH TROUT (New Item) SMELT WHITING 5 OZ. STEAK Your Choice Only $2.95 Choice Os Potato (Including Baked) And A Complete Salad Bar SATURDAY, MAY 9 BROASTED CHICKEN And A Complete Line Os STEAKS At An Affordable Price Also New Items On Our Salad Bar SUNDAY, MAY 10 REMEMBER MOTHER On Her Special Day By Treating Her At The J&J Where Lunch Includes A Variety Os Free Desserts Where Prices Are Kept Reasonable And Service Is Maintained With The Customer In Miod^jx ON MOTHER’S DAY This Service Includes A CARNATION For Every Lady 47 - I —J

MAY 7, 1981 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS -

and advanced individual training. The training included weapons qualififeations, squad tactics, patrolling. landmine warfare, field communications and combat opera tions. This qualifies the soldier as a light-weapons infantryman and as an indirect fire crew man. Soldiers were taught to perform any of the duties in a rifle or mortar squad. The majority isn't necessarily right.

3