The Independent-News, Volume 120, Number 50, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 April 1995 — Page 5

<ory Pulluiam Vins Local *oster Contest r f/W ® -S < * k aF r ♦ * "Tb t ▼ e c ” ‘ Rw ■ - *® b • ftMHT w«m »-**.*>F I I* ._ . * ^CtWMMWwiiWMI II ... . Mrs. Pickerell’s third grade class iirticipated in the Weekly Reader (Save The Earth” poster quilt. r ver 10,000 quilt squares were imed in. This quilt will be on isplay in Washington, D.C. on Earth Day,” April 22, 1995. ; Korey Pulluaim won the class iintest. He transferred his poster • jto a 12”xl2” fabric square. I his quilt square was then mailed i» Nashville, Tennessee to be jwed onto the large quilt. Childen from all over the world partipated in this activity. i NOTICE 1 If a tornado is sighted in the 'alkerton area the siren will be Wn for one (1) minute, off ore ! ) minute, on one (1) minute, off ne (1) minute and on one (1) linute. This will be repeated very hour until the all clear is iven. There will be no all clear lown. r E-Z STUMP , REMOVAL REASONABLE RATES — dill Ellinger 586-2167 Walkerton FULLY INSURED

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Historical Society To Have ‘‘Victory In Europe” Display “Remembering V-E Day, 1945,” an exhibit of loaned items from area residents will open May 1 at the Professional Officenter, 612 Roosevelt Road by the Walkerton Historical Society. Mr. Richard Parker, CPA. has offered the use of his business window for the display. During the World War 11 war years, music was played and sung quite frequently to bolster the morale of both the military and the civilians at home. Song sheets of the era will be displayed. Several local veterans, having served in the European Theatre of war, have collected memorabilia of German helmet, bayonet, medals, German, French and Belguim paper money bills, etc., which is being loaned for this exhibit. Servicemen either mailed or personally gave to family members, items for their war placements. Some of these have, also, been loaned. War ration stamps, certificates, war-time cook book are but a few other items to be seen. The United States Armed Forces newspaper, “The Stars & Stripes" was received by many service men and women, giving the young men and women the latest war news. One local veteran has loaned a copy of the paper telling of D-Day invasion and concludes with a group picture of this local man and others, holding a copy of “The Stars & Sripes” with VICTORY as the headline banner. This is a partial list of artifacts that will be shown for the two week period. Perhaps the public can take a few minutes to observe, reminisce, and say a special “Thank I JOHNSON INS. AGENCY DON R JOHNSON Curtitled Injurincu Ccunsulor DONNA L. RAUSCH DIANE JOHNSON We Sell Service Along With Our Product Call (219)586-2580 Koontz Lake I

You” to all who served in the military (and those who did not return) and for those at home who also sacrificed in order to achieve “Victory in Europe.” ELIN JOHNSON NAMED ALL-AMERICAN SCHOLAR The United States Achievement Academy announced today that Elin Johnson has been named an All-American Scholar. The USAA has established the All-American Scholar Award Program to offer deserved recognition to superior students who excel in the academic disciplines. The AllAmerican Scholars must earn a 3.3, or higher, grade point average. Only scholars selected by a school instuctor, counselor, or other qualified sponsor are accepted. These scholars are also eligible for other awards given by the USAA. Elin, who attends OregonDavis School was nominated for this national award by Kathy Frazier, counselor. Elin will appear in the All-Amer-ican Scholar Yearbook, which is published annually. “Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America’s history. Certainly, winners of the All-Am-erican Scholar Awards should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement,” said Dr. George Stevens, Executive Director of the United States Achievement Academy. The Academy selects All-Ameri-can Scholars upon the exclusive recommendation by teachers, coaches, counselors and other qualified sponsors. Once awarded, the students may be recognized by the USAA for other honors. Elin is the daughter of Don and Diane Johnson. i BRIDAL SHOWER A bridal shower was held on April 23 in honor of Pamela Peeples Hayes. The shower was held at the Tracy United Methodist Church. Fifty-two guests attended with Brad Hartsell and Randy Johnson at the guest book. A special poem was read by Randy to his aunt Pam before she was presented her corsage. Before opening the many lovely gifts, Brad Hansell choose and sang to Pam “I Swear", and then presented her with a bouquet of flowers. A buffet luncheon was served with the servers being Jessica, Juliann and Jill Houston. The shower was given by Sandy Hartsell, Lisa Johnson. Deana Kennedy and Judy Rush. It was a very special afternoon and a good time was enjoyed by all. NURSERY SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW BEING ACCEPTED Registration is being held at the Walkerton United Methodist Church for nursery school classes for next year. Classes are available for 3 year olds and 4 and 5 year olds. Children must be 3by June Ist and 4by June Ist. Classes run 9:00 till 11:30 and 12:30 till 3:00. The 3 year olds attend class on Tuesday and Thursdays and the 4 and 5 year olds attend class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Casses are filling fast. The Church is located at 1000 Georgia Street. For more information call the church office at 586-3534 from 8:30 till 12:30. The typewriter was invented in 1867. CENTURY 21 SAVOIE & ASSOCIATES Named to C-21 Top 21 Sales Assoc tor North W Central Indiana ’MjMI F Member 1993 oua । y Service Award Winning ■ ICyJM Office Lilt With Me Bucauu Buyurt f BUY FROM BRIAN 1 But 936-7622 Home 586-7022

APRIL 27, 1995 — THE INDEPENDENT NEWS -

Glenn Golf News The Glenn golf team placed second in a three-way match held at Beechwood in LaPorte. Marian shot a team total of 157 to Glenn's 183 and New Prairie's 193. Chick Linski shot a one under 35 for medalist honors. Scores for Glenn were 42 for Brian Lyle, Landon Wiegand 45, T. J. Jackson 48, Nathan Cripe 48 and Rocky Plummer 49. For the junior varsity match New Prairie defeated Glenn 222 to 230. Scores for Glenn are as follows: Tom Popovic 55, Nathan Downey 57, Jake McPhail, Chris Linback and Ryan Schmeltz all shot 59's. The freshmen and sophomores placed 10th out of 19 teams in the LaVille Tourney at Spring-O-Mint. T. J. Jackson was low for Glenn with an 88 placing him 11th out of 95 golfers in the tourney. The varsity record is now 2 and 1 and will play North Wood, Bremen, Knox, North Judson and Jimtown this week along with the Marshall County Tournament Saturday at Culver. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NEWS WALKERTON On Monday Harold Schweder was on board to welcome everyone while Hazel gave some jokes and short stories to entertain us. A woman got into a taxi. The driver shot out into traffic, cutting in and out, changing lanes quickly and making hair-raising turns. The woman said, “Be careful, please, 1 have ten children at home.” The cabbie said, “You have ten children and you're telling me to be careful!” Tuesday Helen Verkier read us an Ann Landers column which was very good. Then Betty Clapper read two short stories. We all said The Lord’s Prayer before the meal. Wednesday Morris Searfoss read some stories that were given him by Marge Tracy. Everyone repeated the Lord’s Prayer before the meal.

& WALKERTON AMERICAN LEGION POST 189 407 Indiana 586-2001 Walkerton MONDAY NIGHTS PINOCHLE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ... EUCHRE FRIDAY NIGHTS BINGO Friday, April 28 FISH FRY 5:00 - 8 00 PERCH OR POLLOCK - ALL YOU CARE TO EAT Saturday, April 29 HAM & BEAN SOUP AND CORNBREAD Cooked In An Big Iron Kettle In Front Os Post Home FREE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Start Serving At 2:00 p.m. CLUB OPENS AT 10:00 A.M. ON SATURDAYS OPEN SUNDAY Sunday, April 30 Open At 12 00 Noon

On Thursday forty-five people were here to enjoy hearing Verl Haag and Florence Seeking play their instruments and sing for us. This was our birthday party. Those celebrating birthdays were Lois Cover, Millie Daniels, Gerald Kerr and Harold Schweder. Elinore Leming gave the prayer before the meal. On Friday we welcomed Millie and Fred Daniels (both looking well) back from Florida. Millie led the singing with Pauline Klopfenstein playing the piano for our regular sing-a-long. Coming up on Wednesday, May 10, Florence Seekings and Sam Madonna; Thursday, May 11, Maxine Worthington and Vi Wolff gang to be here; andd Wednesday. May 31, Vi Wolff and Maxine Worthington and gang will be back to entertain us.

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I would like to thank the Walkerton Fire Department for responding so quickly at 3:00 a.m. on April 23rd to the electrical fire in my home. Praise the Lord it was not that serious. Judy Zahm The first U.S Navy ship to capture a foreign warship was the Constellation in the undeclared war between France and the ’ United States in 1799. Only the male cardinal bird is red, the female is brown. HESTERS CABIN BED & BREAKFAST " WhteJK Peaceful Night Or Weekend In Our 1830 Restored Log House , (Reservations Only) 71880 St. Rd. 23, Walkerton

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