The Independent-News, Volume 117, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 October 1991 — Page 9

“Bridge Os Blood” In Readers Theatre Word of Life presents the “Bridge of Blood" in readers theatre drama at the Old Lakeville School Auditorium, 601 North Michigan, in Lakeville. This performance will be for one night only on Thursday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. Through music, and drama, the events of the lives of Jim Elliot and his four-men missionary team are told. This drama, based on the true life and martyrdom of these men opens with widow, Elisabeth Elliot, recounting the events which lead to the calling of husband, Jim, and the team to Ecuador in South America. Years of preparation, seeking God’s direction, fervent prayer and complete abandon for the cause of Christ culminates in joyous contact with the feared Auca Indians. Written by David H. Robey, and based on the events portrayed in the book “Two for Missions” this play is presented in Readers Theatre style drama. With the “focus” in the audience, there is a feeling of being part of the story. Performers are not dependent upon costuming, setting or props. "Bridge of Blood” is cast with the new Word of Life group, the Impact Singers, who are graduates of Word of Life Bible Institute, located in upstate New York. These students come from all over America. Founded in 1970, Word of Life Bible Institute offers a one year college curriculum designed to establish young men and women in the Bible. All tickets for this performance are free and can be ordered by calling 219-784-8505 or 1-800-835-6429 or writing to: Tickets, Word of Life, Box 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870. Please enclose a selfaddressed, stamped envelope with ticket orders. Don't miss this exciting presentation. Order tickets today! A free-will offering will be taken.

WALKERTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 189 Saturday, Oct. 5 HAM, BEANS & CORNBREAD Cooked By BUI Ettinger HOT DOGS - RAFFLES Ml Dey NOTRE DAME NIGHT GAME 10:00 p.m. — On Big Screen TV — Munchies EUCHRE Every Wednesday 7:00 p.m BINGO Every Friday 7:00 p.m. EARLY BIRO 6:30 P.M. SBOO.OO JACKPOT 56 Draws

GFWC WOMEN’S CLUB MEETS IN WALKERTON The GFWC Walkerton Woman’s Community Cub met on Friday, September 20. President Barbara Simpson welcomed the 29 members in attendance. Hostesses were vice-president Carol Knop, Ann Stolarz, Lucille Dickson, Dorothea Brenner and Ruth Bobbe. For devotions Gen England read a poetical prayer entitled “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord!" President Simpson informed the ladies that AARP will conduct a forum, “Building A Better Health Care System — America’s Challenge Os The 1990’5", October 16 at the Notre Dame Continuing Education Center, South Bend, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Keynote speaker will be Horace Deets, Executive Director of the 31 million member AARP. A fee of $7.50 will be charged for those wishing to eat lunch at the forum. Make checks payable to University of Notre Dame. If you choose to eat at the campus cafeteria, then no fee will be required. Registration is needed whether you plan to eat or not. Reservations must be in by October 1. Next president Simpson reminded the ladies that the 81st annual convention of the GFWC/IFC Thirteenth District Federation of Clubs will be held at the Michigan City Holiday Inn October 19. The luncheon fee will be $6.30 and there will be a registration fee of SI.OO. All reservations must be in by October 16. Registration will take place 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. The September birthday of Crystal Lawrence was acknowledged. Mildred Nolcheff, social service chairman, reminded the members to bring scissors and pens for making Halloween and Thanksgiving favors for Miller's Mem Manor at our next meeting the 4th of October. For our program, Alice Walker sang "School Days, School Days, Dear Old Golden Rule Days!" Then she distributed drawings and crayons and conducted a coloring contest. President Barbara Simpson, vice-president Carol Knop, secretary Mildred McKesson and treasurer Ruth Rusch were the

judges. Prizes for first, second and third place winners were awarded. Even a booby prize was given, it was a fun activity, and many of the ladies displayed great artistic talent. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MEET The United Methodist Women met on Thursday evening at the church with Kay Seiders, president, welcoming everyone. Several prayer requests were given and then Mrs. Seiders gave a prayer. The minutes of the executive meeting on September 9 were read by the secretary, Mary Hahn. Treasurer, Cheryl Flaugher, gave her report. Mrs. Flaugher stated that she had sent in our last mission pledge for this year. It was decided to have an After Church Dinner on October 20 with chicken and noodles, ham loaf, green beans, vegetables and fruit salads, desserts, roll and drink for the menu. Cost will be $4.50 for adults and children 6-11, $2.00 and under 6, free. We hope all will plan to join us for some delicious food and fellowship. There will be a Missions Fair at the church on Sunday, October 6 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be eight different missions represented. You won’t want to miss this. The fair will show and explain some of the many places our mission dollars support. There will be a food booth also. On Tuesday, October 1, volunteers are needed to help pack school supplies to be sent to Ganta, Africa. Call Marian Chapman if you can go to South Bend with her to help. Devotions were given by Mildred Smith and she used scriptures from Galatians, Numbers, Exodus and John. She led us in singing with pastor Marilyn Gebert accompaning at the piano. All read together the eight beatitudes for friends of the disabled. Mrs. Chapman presented the program, "Women Differently Able" with her two helpers, Iva Clark and Linda Klinedinst. Mrs. Chapman had met the writer of the program, Miss Wright, in Texas, last winter and shared talking to her. She gets around with a motorized wheel chair. She was crippled from polio but she beams of her love for God. We want to blame God and wonder why he is punishing us but soon we learn all things work for good. Women with disabilities have many cares and burdens, but they also have many riches to share. The meeting closed with prayer. The Hope Circle served delicious refreshments. REAL SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON We are all saddened to hear about Martha Mull. Martha fell and broke her pelvis returning home from the site and is now a patient in the Michiana Community Hospital in South Bend. Hurry and get well, Martha! Dean Knowlton, another of our regulars is now in residence at the Walkerton Nursing Home. Cards will be appreciated. We held our September birthday party last week and each senior celebrating their birthday received one of Martha Mull’s hand crochet hangers. Our party was enjoyed by all and many stayed to play cards. Florence Seekings and Verie Haag played and sang for us and as always their program was great! Chairpersons for the week were Harold and Hazel Schweder, Virgil Gwin, Ervin Stuntz, Fred and Millie Daniels and Verice Walz. The Walkerton Medical Clinic will give free flu shots on Wednesday, October 2 and the free eye clinic will be held on October 9. Juice winners were Gale Mayfield and Virgil Gwin. Mr. Haag sent a bushel of apples and each diner received some, he also sent a big pumpkin and we drew names and Verice Walz was

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the winner. SERVICE NOTES Pvt. Dwight A. Niles has completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is the son of Delos O. and Mary C. Niles, of Rural Route 3, Walkerton. The private is a 1991 graduate of Oregon-Davis High School. Fleet Hometown News Center — Coast Guard Seaman Apprentice Gerald M. Rairdon, whose wife. Beth, is the daughter of Donald and Janet Knowlton of 27704 State Road 23. North Liberty, recently graudated from Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. During the course at Cape May, NJ, students are taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training leading toward qualification in one of the Coast Guard's 26 occupational fields. Studies also include first aid, seamanship, Coast Guard history and regulations, close order drill and damage control. A 1988 graduate of Indiana State University, Terre Haute, he joined the Coast Guard in June 1991. Local Naval Reservist Being Released From Adtve Duty Hospitalman Second Gass Gary E. Anspaugh was released from active duty in support of Operation Sheild/Desert Storm on August 30, 1991 and has returned to Walkerton. Hospitalman Second Cass Ans-

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paugh was recalled to active duty on February 7, 1991 to Naval Hospital Great Lakes in Great Lakes, Illinois. While on active duty, he was assigned to the supply/material management department. He was involved with doing inspections and handling missing, lost, stolen reports (MSLR). During this period of active duty, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and received of Appreciation from the commanding officer, Naval Hospital Great Lakes for his services as the Departmental Canvasser for the 1991 Saving Bond Campaign. As a Naval reservist, Hospitalman Second Gass Anspaugh is assigned to Naval Reserve Naval Hospital Great Lakes 413 unit at Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center South Bend, Indiana. The mission of the unit is to augment to Naval Hospital Great Lakes and provide support during times of peace and conflict. Hospitalman Second Gass Anspaugh was one of approximately 20,000 Naval Reservists recalled to active duty in support of Operation Desert Sheild Desert Storm. Drive 55 The first ship to pass through the Panama Canal was the Alex Lavalley on January 7, 1914 WEDDING STATIONERY Traditional & Contemporary Invitations COMPLETE SELECTION OF ACCESSORIES FOR WEDDING AND RECEPTION Independent-News 601 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton

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