Walkerton Independent, Volume 51, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 December 1925 — Page 1

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CHURCHES Will GIVE OIHISIMAS PROGRAMS InteHSting Exercises Planned In Honor of Greatest Day Observed by Christian People. The local churches are making extended preparations for their observance of Christmas. Programs have been planned in keeping with, the occasion and rehearsals are be- ! ing held getting ready for the event 1 The United Brethren, the Methodist and the Presbyterian churches are all holding their exercises on next Sunday evening, Dec. 20, leaving Christmas Eve open for the; Community Christmas tree exercises. • The Presbyterian program which will be given at 7:00 o’clock, will consist of Special music by the orchestra, Christmas anthems by the choir, exercise and drills by the 1 smaller classes of Sunday school children. The following musical numbers will be given: “Yuletide”, March, Orchestra. “Christmas Chimes,” Orchestra. Hymn, “Joy to the World,” Choir and Congregation. Prayer, Dr. J. B. Fleming. Anthem, ‘Shine Star of Glory,” Choir. “Beneath the Holly,” •Christmas Medley, Orchestra. Solo, “The Glorious Song of Old.” Mrs. Olive Chaney. Solo, “The Holy City,” 1 Mr. W. R. McClaflin. Hymn, "Christmas Carol”, Choir and Congregation. Anthem, “There Were Shepherds,” Choir. “The Conqueror,” March, Orches- . tra. A union service of the Sunday school and preaching hour will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday morning, following which the Sunday school treat will be given out. In the evening at 7:30 the following program will be given: Orchestra. Voluntary and Choir, “Silent Night.” Congregation, “Joy to the World.” Prayer. Welcome, Jeanette Shultz. Primary Song. — Recitation, Wanda Reynolds. •"Recitation, Bobby Stull. Girls’ Quartette, by the Fults-Ake Sisters. Recitation. Leveta Fisher. Solo. Miss Frances Venen. Duet, Louise and Mary Cripe. Recitation, Gail Reynolds. Recitation, Bobby Clark. Christmas Carol, Choir. Candle Song, Mrs. Leslie’s Class. Solo, C. M. Finch. Primary Quartette. Recitation, Bernette Casey. Vocal duet, Mr. and Mrs. Rhea Wright. Recitation, Dorothy Kelver. Xylophine Solo, Beatrice Fults. Male Quartette, by the RobisonMechling brothers. Cam.p Fire Scene. Chorus. Solo. Mrs. 8. P. Sears. Offering. Recitation, Hariett Capes. Star Exercise. Congregation and Chorus, “All , Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Benediction. Orchestra. TEEGARDEN Mr. and Mrs. Vern Aldrich of South Bend spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Thomas Hornsby. Mrs. Perry Wilson went to Columbia City on Wednesday of last week to visit a few days with her son, Roscoe, and family. Joe and Sam Bowers and Jim Rensberger who are employed at Chesterton by the Peabody Lumber Co., of Bourbon, were at home over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murble Maxson and son, Dale, called on Mr. and Mrs. Millard Lemert and daughter, LaUna, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bolenbaugh and daughters entertained company Sunday. Oren Maxson and son, Russell, i took dinner with Murble Maxson and family Saturday. Jolin Rensberger returned home t Sunday with his new bride. John Aldrich was in Plymouth j Wednesday on business. I Mr. and Mrs. Murble Maxson and son. Dale, and Joe Bowers motored ■ to Bourbon Saturday evening. Mrs. Tom Nicholson is quite ill at this writing. Jim Foster called on Tom Horns- ■ by Sunday forenoon. Bryan Lemert of Bremen spent Sunday at home. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Wilson and ; daughter, Illa Dean, spent a revdays last week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam GrenerL PUBLIC SALE On Saturday, Dec. 19. at 11 o’clock I • ce, 1 1-2 miles north and *4 mile east of Teegarden; l’i miles west of Pine Creek church, T will sell 9 cows, 3 horses, 4 hogs, farm- ' ing implements, etc. Samuel Grenert. On Tuesday, Dee. 22, at 10 o’clock, at my place 1 miles east of Teecarden on the Wm. Hildebrand farm, I will sell 11 cows. 3 horses. 5 hogs, feed, grain and farming implements. A. M. Drake. On Tuesday, Dec. 22. on the John Beck farm. 1 mile north of North Liberty, at 10:30. I will sell 4 cows. 2 horses, Buick car. farming implements, and some household goods. . /ohn H- Johnson, Adm. a

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No Mail Deliveries On Christmas Day If Postmaster General New has his I way about it, Christmas Day this year is going to be the biggest and I the best for all the employees of the ■ postal service and especially for the ever-faithful letter carriers. He has issued orders to postmasters throughout the countrj- that their offices will be closed all day Christmas except for the dispatch of special delivery letters and parcels and special handling of letters and . parcel. In order that the vast army of . carriers and clerks may enjoy Uhrist- । mas Day to the fullest extent with their families and friends, the cooperation of every man, 'woman and child in the United States will be necessary. Independent-News Co. Installs New Press The Independent-News Co., has in- । stalled a new automatic printing press in their Walkerton shop, to take care of the increasing jib work. । The press is a 27x39 Babcock Opti- ! mus and is equipped with a new type Dexter suction pile feeder which will automatically feed the paper in to the press. The feeder can be loaded with 4000 pounds of paper and when once in operation, the press will con- ; tinue to run and print without the services of an operator, save as adjustments are needed to keep everything working smoothly. It will be particularly valuable on long runs of 20 to 50 thousand impressions, as the work can be done more accurately, faster and with a great sav- ' ing of labor. The nc unit will be ready for operation ai. r Christmas and the pubI lie may feel free to come in and inI spect it when it is in operotiou MARRIAGES. McCabe-Studley. Miss Arlene Studley, daughter nf Mr. and Mrs. George Studley and Mr. Reuland McCabe, son of Chas. McCabe, were quietly married at South Bend. Saturday afterneon. Rev. i Albert E. Monger, pastor of the First Methodist church, officiating. Mrs. McCabe Is a Junior in the local high school, from which Mr. McCabe was graduated in 192 3. They i will make their home in Walkerton for the present. Card Os Thanks We desire to extend our most sin- : cere thanks to the Ladles’ Aid so--1 ciety of the Progressive Brethren church of Teegarden for the beauti- । ful quilt presented to us. Friends in need are friends indeed, as all our beds burned in our recent fire. Wishing all good luck and prosperity. Mr. md Mrs. Willis C. Divine. LOCAL NOTES Fruits and Nuts at SHIRLEY’S. Ginger Snaps, 2 lbs. for 25c. Walkerton Cash Market. Mr. and Mrs. Frank George of Rolling Prairie spent Sunday with Ed Lampson ^nd family. California Prunes, special for Saturday, 2 pounds, 2 7c. Walkerton ' Cash Market. Harry Parker left Monday on a trip to the large jobbing houses of central and southern Indiana in the interests of the Walkerton Ladder and Manufacturing Co. Dr. M. S. Denaut and V. Hardenbrook attended the monthly dinner of the Knife and Fork club at South Bend Tuesday evening. Speakers were Wm. R. Hopkins, city manager of Cleveland, 0., and Strickland Gillilan, humorist. Rhea Wright has installed the following radios in the past few days: Atwater Kent sets to H. W. Gohn. George Studley, Clarence Walter; Fada Neutrodyne to Melvin Gardner, Crosley to John Carden, and a Radiola 3-A to Pete Sheneman. Savoy Pancake flour, none better, per pkg., lCc. Walkerton Cash Market.. The Otterbein Guild of the United ' Brethren church met at the home of i Miss Bertha Ward Monday evening, I Dec. 14. The following program was 1 । given, “Joy to the World.” Bible 1 ■ Study. “The Prophecy and its Fulfill- I ment,” by Mabk McDaniel; "The Light of the Bethlehem Star,” by Lois ; Coy; “Magic Christmas Tree,” by , Bertha Ward; talk by Rev. Albright. । Following the meeting a dainty ■ lunch was served and after lunch i each drew numbers for the grab bag. i , Many beautiful Christmas presents i were exchanged. A. C. & N. W. empty box car on the N. Y. C. railroad caught fire i Monday evening at about 7 o’clock and was completely destroyed. The . car was in a freight train standing on the side track at the Liberty 1 road crossing north of town. It was i pulled up to the water tank but the men were unable to get the water : snout down. The car was then placed ■ on a side track and left to burn ; down to the trucks. T.vo theories are , advanced as to the cause of the fire, one that it was set fire by a “bum” ■ stealing a ride an 1 the other, that i it caught from tiying sparks, as four i trains passed the car while in Walkerton. Fig Newtons, 2 lbs. for 25c at the Walkerton Cash Market. Parlor Car Service! Well hatd Busss! Three trips daily from Walkerton to South B«nd. Special trips solicited, day or night tri'ns. Ask the driver. Ride the Motor wav. BREMEN-SOUTH REND MOTOR BUS CO. 3twndl7

WALKERTON, INDIANA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1925.

I ' By A. B. CHAPIN I " - I QUAT WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS £vE when the Sunday School had thei p- / — ' Christmas tree ekercises . and ( LYDIA HALE. \ , V R ^TER. NEARLY ALL THE 'PRESENTS HAD PLEASE STFP L F bEEN Given OUT — And YOUft. HEAUT EaOu/Z rvn X _ WAS BEGINNING-TO SINK TecAusE YOU \ FORWART? / r HADnt received asing-le thing- -—and s , Finally the Sl/Peßintendant Reached f '■ beautiful BkfjjoLl which YOU HAD MOT EVEN “Dared to hope Focl — ’ V -‘X %- And CALLED OUT YOUfl. MAME — Oh-ch - NEUER, will THAT DAT £ ’ r—7-^— J — —*v-- M Sg. rOCASTOO— ■ XT— - ————— -■' -- * ———— ——2^—_. " —

INTERESTING NOIES FROM OUR SCHOOL Elementary Grades Will Present, Christmas Program Wednesday Afternoon in Gymnasium. The public is cordially invited to attend the program which will be | given on next Wednesday afternoon | beginning at 1:30 in the school gym- । nasium. Pupils from all of the ele- ‘ mentary grades will participate. An ' afternoon date was selected so that j no conflict could occur with other । : programs being arranged by outside of school organizations. There will be no admission charge. Marjorie Baker and Henry Freeman returned to scnool this week, alter an extended absence due to whooping cough. The first, fourth and fifth grades t eport visitors lor last week as t»oi-I lows: Mrs. Yerrick, Mrs. LaFeber i Mrs. Heil, Mrs. Weller, Mrs. Diamond, and Mrs. Shultz. We are glad to have our patrons visit school. The boys and girls in the elemen- ‘ tary grades are showing a marked tn- I terest in the Leunes Work, Drill and Test Tablets. We are glad to report that a large per cent of our pupils are making higher scores in these tests than the grade standard. The local business firm of W. F. > LaFeber & Son on Monday of this j ' week presented the local schools with five half gross boxes of good pencils. | These pencils have been distributed to pupils in all rooms and in this i column we wish to thank Mr. La- j Feber and son lor this remembrance. ; How many magazines do you read? I This question the senior class of the high school would like to ask of you. I When you re-subscnbe or change i magazines remember the senior class. I । Thru Mr. W. A. Lake (whom many 'of our readers personally know) of j Plymouth, Ind., the senior class can I provide a renewal or new subscrip- : tion to any magazine published at a ; low rate. i Miss Opal Lawrence of the junior ' class in high school was awarded a ; prize for having made the best poster ; j reflecting the Christmas spirit and | calling attention to the Christmas j Seals sale. The contest was sponsored ; by Miss Venen and many excellent । posters were submitted. Howard Arnold withdrew from the ’ seventh grade last Friday. He now ! lives in Marshall county and will attend the Tyner schools. i Holiday vacation will begin on Wednesday evening, Dec. 23, and continue until Monday’ morning. Jan. 4. . Christmas Program At Community Club A Christmas Gift exchange wall be !the feature of the social hour at the Woman’s Community club this week, Friday afternoon. The pro- , gram will comprise readings bv Mrs. i Maye Grigsby and Mrs. Anna Marsh, i | with music under the direction of I । Mrs. Nettie Lidecker. The members; । will give Christmas quotations in j j response to roll call. Mrs. Bertha Shultz, chairman of the Community I Welfare department, is in charge of ' the day's program and also of the ! arrangements for the Communitv । Christmas Tree, special notice of which is given elsewhere in this issue of the Independent. Try a pound of Old Reliable coffee. guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded, at Walkerton Cash Market.

ISM E PAPEK HWIA NEXT WEEK. I>o the fact that Christmas comes on Friday this year and we want all our patrons to n>ceive the paper before that day. we will issue our three papers, the Lakeville Standard. North Liberty News and Walk<.rt<»^.^ndependent on Wednesday of next week, Dec. 23. All correspondents and others having copy for that issue will please get it into the Walkerton ' office a day earlier than usual. Your cooperation will be greatly । appreciated. Independent-News Co. HIGH SCHOOL FIVE HAS SUCCESSFUL WEEK END Defeats New Carlisle and Union .Mills. Girls Lose Both Games. Ijtkeiille Next. Another successful series of basket ball games was played by the local high school five Friday and Saturday evenings, when the combined teams won three out of the five games played at New Carlisle and Union Mills. The regulars won both । of their games, the girls lost both lof theirs, while the reserves wen over Union Mills. The girls team lost a hard game to New Carlisle on Friday evening, 112-11. A changed lineup started Lawrence and Nusbaum at forward, j Winner and Casey at Center and the I Griffin sisters at guard. Johnson and I Shirley later played the forward positions. Lawrence was responsible for 2 free throws out of 7 attempts, Shirley 3 free throws out of 10 i trials and 1 field goal and Johnson, ; 2 field goals. On Saturday night they did not fare so well, Shirley making 2 free attempts and 1 goal from the floor. Score 12-4. Capt. Bierley’s regulars found the New Carlisle Tigers thirsty for blood, but they were able to successfully | outwit them by a score of 28-22. The end of the first half found Coach McClaflin’s team trailing a 12 to 9 count. Just what ha/ppened during the intermission is not known, but the locals came back with renewed energy, piling up a score of 20 to 10 during that period. Capt. Bierley carried off the scoring honors with six field goals and two free shots out of 4 attempts. Nusbaum ranked second with four goals and 1 free shot. Lawrence and Cripe also scored. Ci nt. York was high point man for New Carlisle, with 4 baskets. In the Union Mills tilt on Saturday evening the locals had things' very much their own way. With the ' score of 20 to 2 in their favor at the half, the usual agressiveness of the team was lacking in the second period when Union out-pointed the Mac men 13 to 7. Cripe was high point man for the locals with 5 field goals during the first half. Nusbaum was credited with 4 field goals and 1 from the free line. Lawrence tossed j one from the free line. The Walkerton Reserves won over ' Union Mills 10-7. Scoring honors were divided between Cline and Vermillion. with 2 'baskets each. Place | got one. On Saturday evening the Mae men 1 and girls go to Lakeville for the sec- । end clash of the two teams this sea- ■ son. Christmas Suggestions Lingerie, stamped art goods, kimonas. bath robes, scarfs, silk and wool, baby goods, 'powder puffs in fancy boxes. Come in and see them. Walkerton Hat Shop. pr

SANTA CLANS COMING TO WALKERTON SOON Jolly Oki Man Will Visit .Municipal Christmas Tree on ("hristuias Eve. Big Time Planned. Say, all you kiddies- have you been good, as good as you can be? If you have, you may see Santa Claus in a few days for the Jolly old fellow has sent word to the Independent that he is on his way here now. He left the north pole a few days ago driving his reindeer sleigh and will be in Walkerton on Christmas eve. He said he wanted t* see that great big Christmas tree that the Walkerton Community club was putting up. with all it bright lights, ’lneverything. He said he had lots and lots of candy and pop corn balls for the children in Walkerton if they had been good little boys and girls, and he wants to see you all standing ’round the tree, singing Christmas carols when he comes. Said he'd be here bout 7:30 o’clock if the old reindeers didn’t get scared at something and upset him some place. He wants to see your pa’s and ma’s, uncles and aunts, and granddad and grandmother, too. So have the whole family there on time. The arrangements are in charge of Mrs. Albert Shultz and Mrs. Frank Ryder, who have been busy for some weeks in advance making necessary plans for the Community Christmas tree and the iprogram. The tree will be placed on the Nickle Plate commons, near the band stand and arrangements have been made with Marshal Brinley to light it. The school children and parents are asked to gather at the tree at 7:30 o’clock to join in the singing of Christmas Carols and to be present when Santa arrives. There will be candy and pop corn for all children at the tree. The band will also play. Mrs. Shultz is requesting that all families having tree decorations to please loan them to the committee for use on the big tree. These will be returned immediatelv after the j celebration if some meatber of the ! family will remain at the tree for them. Families having used cloth-1 ing that they no longer care for, are I asked to send it to Mrs. Ryder, who ' is in charge of that part of the celebration. This clothing will be distributed to needy families. Mrs. Shultz and Mrs. Ryder have as assisting committees the folio ving: Pop corn. Mr.s. Frank Dunn. Mrs. Ellsworth Hisev, Mrs. Herman Bellinger. Mrs. R. D. Marsh. Mrs. 1 Clarence ITudelmyer and Mrs. Gus Kerchaert.; Candy. Mrs. Kerchaert. Mrs. Corle, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. Jesse j , Jackson, and Miss Jeanette Bell; I Tree. Mrs. Link Grigsby. Mrs. Elzy Smith. Mrs. Claude Stull. Mrs. Clai'e Sellers. Mrs. C. E. Houser, Mrs. B. T. Holser. Mn. Acta B. Ross and 1 Mrs. Austin Yerrick. Following the exercises, branches of the Christmas tree will be offered | for sale for private home use to anv i one desiring a small tree or table t decoration. Although the money left i over from the Hallowe’en frolic is I being used for the Community tree, it is thought that ’ome additional । funds will be required and the sale ; of the tree will help. Stores Close Xmas. The following Walkerton stores ’ will be closed all day Friday. Christ- i mas: H. W. Gohn. W. F. LaFeber & Son, A. L. Dupler, Rearick & Divine. ! Gus Reiss & Co.. Globe Clothiers. Frater Hardware. Houser Hardware. The Walkerton Cash Market and the Lawrence Market will close at 9 a. m.. Berry Jewelrv store will be open until 10 a. m.. and Carter Drug store , will be open until 12:00 noon.

News of The Churches Kindie the Christmas Fire Put on the Yuletide log and make ■ it crackle and sparkle. Hang up the holly and the mistletoe and the children’s stockings. It is Christmas because Christ is in the center of it. Christ came to this world to put; the spirit of Christmas into the hearts of men and women and children. Two thousand years ago the ; Angels sang, “Peace on earth and good will to men,” and the Wise men inquired, “Where is he that is born king of the Jews?” Warm and refresh yourself next Sunday at the Yuletide fire you help to kindle at the Presbyterian church. J. Budman Fleming, Minister. The 7 p. m. program will be by the Sunday school, the orchestra and the choir. The music, the sermon and | *he entire program of the day will have the touch and sparkle of Christina*. Help us kindle the Christmas fire. M“lhodi«t Episcopal 4 hurch F. J. Beisel, Pastor. For God so loved the wgirld, that ' be gave his only begotten Son, that i whosoever believeth in him should | not perish, but have everlasting Ute. — John 3:16. i For unto you is "born this day in the city of Daxid, x Sailor, which iChrist the Lord.—Luke 2:11. Glory to God in the highest, anO on earth peace, good will toward men. I uko 2:14 i *. combine 1 program fcr Sundav school and morning worship at 9:4 >. I C -rne. rhir. i•. ChrLtmas Sunday. Let ' -is get info the spirit of the occasion. Let us begin Christmas early and make it last late. Epworth League at 6:15. The Sunday school ipnogram in • honor of Christmas at 7:30. This 1 program wil be given by the entire school, primary department to the adult department, consisting of instrumental and vocal music, solos, duets quartets, Noy scout scene, and a star drill. United Brethren Chuivh J. C. Albright, Pastor. Junior Christian Endeavor at 8:45 a. m. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. Morning worship at 10:30 a. m. Evening wnrslrtp at 7:00 p. m. The Christmas program will be ; given at that time, the public is in 'vited. Bring a friend with you. Pilgrim Holiness Chnrch Sunday school at 9:30 to 10:30. Preaching service 10:45 to 12:00. Rev. Victor Wade, Pastor. O. E. S. Installs Officers The installation of officers of j Walkerton Chapter No. 319, O. E. S i was held "Wednesday night, W. Ray McDaniel acting as installing officer, and Lorena Rector as Marshal. The following were installed: Worthy Matron, Grace Reeder; Worthy Patron, Grover OplingerAssociate Matron, Kathryn Awald; Secretary, Lillie B. Tracy; Treasurer, Dollie I. Winner; Conductress. Zoa V. Wolfe; Associate Conductress, Maye Grigsby; Chaplain, Viola Faulkner; Marshal, Lorene Rector, Organlist, Addie Wolfe; Adah, Naomi Hinz; Ruth, Grace Parker; Esther, Dorothy Walz; Martha, Mary Place; Electa, Leone Finch; Warder, Clara Place, and Sentinel, Harry Parker. Xmas Seal Sales Going Over Big Total receipts reported from the sale of Health Bonds and Christmas Seals up to four o’clock on Tuesdav I evening of this week were $159.09. ! A number of organizations and individuals who hold in their possession Health bonds and Christmas Seals ; not made a report. If these people | will respond as generously as those already reported we should approach ; the sum of S2OO. Help Lincoln Town J ship and Walkerton make this good record. Honor Roll. In addition to the twelve names which were on the Honor Roll last ■ week as purchasers of one or more ; dollars in Christmas Seals we are pleased to include the following this week: Chamber of Commerce, one Health Bond; Farmers State Bank. i one Health Bond; Robert Corle. C. : R. Folsom, Independent-News Co., M. B. Slick. Mrs. O. V. Wolfe. State Bank of Walkerton, Health Bond. Have Yon Given For Near East Children The drve for funds for the Near • East Bible land orphans which was launched in Walkerton on Golden i , Rule Sunday remains i"en this week, according to C. M. Finch chairman of . the local drive. While the response has been very good in places, it is ‘ believed that there are many more : people in Walkerton and surrounding territory who want to have a small i part in helping care for these 35.<’00 ' fatherless, motherless and homeless children. In order to give these people a j chance to help in this practical dem- ' onstration of the Golden Rule as taught by the Christian religion, the ; time for giving has been extended i another week. If you want a part in this good work, ston at the Independent News Co., office and leave your gift. A full report will be made in the Independent next issue. Special reductions on Christmas candy to all school teachers and ' churches. wnld!7 The Philadelphia South Bend

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CHAMBER Os COMMERCE ADOPTS StOGAN Local Men Present Important Topics At Fine Meeting Last Thursday Night. “W’alkerton—Where Smiles and Business Meet.” How do you like it? Say it over again and think of its meaning. It’s the ner.v slogan for Walkerton, I adopted by the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting of its directors last Thursday evening. It was suggested by Ted Krause, whose home is two miles north east of Walkerton, and who is now a student in the Y. M. C. A. college at Chicago. In making the selection the board thought the appeal contained in this slogan, was particularly striking and if lived up to by Walkerton business men and members of the Chamber of Commerce particularly, it would tend to create a more friendly attitude between merchant and customer, between citizens of Walkerton and those of the surrounding Territory and those who pass thru our town or come to visit our lake during the summer time. The Chamber of Commerce hopes that the slogan adopted will find favor among Walkerton merchants and citizens and that every possible use will be made of it on printed advertising, letterheads, etc. The meeting was held at the AH Night Case.” last Thursday evening at 6:30 o’clock with 33 members in attendance. An excellent chicken pie dinner was served after which four members of the local bcd>' were introduce’ for short talks. Rev. J. Budman Fleming returned thanks. ■ The program which had been a^ range x d by Austin Yerrick. was openj ed by singing, “There's a Long, Long Trail A Winding,” and “Keep the Home Town Growing,” an original ‘ song, writen by Mrs. Austin Yerrick, and sung to the tune. “Keep ' the Home Fires Burning.” These i songs and especially the latter one, 'made a decided hit with the men who sang them with considerable vim and ; spirit. The first speaker introduced by the chairman, C. M. Finch, was W. A. , Endley, who spoke of the need for a Chamber of Commerce in Walkerton and outlined some of its activities. Mr. Endley stated that there never was a time in the history of Walkerton when there was greater need for such a body and never a time when the prospects of accomplishing real good for the town as ; now. He made a strong plea for the unqualifie J support of every member of the organization. . i C. E. Houser was next introduced. Mr. Houser gave a report of a load meeting held by the Chamber of Commerce of South Bend, some time ’ ago, which was attended by Gov. 1 Jackson and members of the state Highway commission. He said that the chances are good for two state highways to pass thru Walkerton within the next few years. One will be an east and west roaxi. leading from Ligonier, Ind., west thru Walkerton to Hammond and Chicago, the ether, a north and south route, connecting South Bend. Knox. Lafayette and Terre Haute. The third speaker was Rev. F. J. Beisel, who emphasized The need of moral principles in all business dealings. He spoke of honesty and fatr- ! ness in all transactions as being highly essential principles needed In ' every business that is bidding for success. For the last speaker of the e ening, Grover Oplinger was presented who made a very strong appe T on j the subject, “Selling Walkerton. Mr. ■ Oplinger pointed out the many points of advantage offered by the town to home seekers, sucn as good people, fine schools, excellent churches, fine railroad facilities, good streets, etc., ■ and then emphasized the importance .of advertising these features. This process must be started in the • ’amber of Commerce, said Mr. Oplinger, and then carried out to all t' e citizens of Walkerton, who. in turn must broadcast it where ever opportunity presents itself. ' The board of directors voted to 'purchase a $5.00 tuberculosis hea ’h bond of the local schools. I. U. Students Will Have 12 Day Vacation ; Bloomington, Ind., Dec. 16. —The St. Joseph county contingent at Indi- . ana University will leave here Tuesday, Dec. 22, for their Christmas vacation last’ng until Monday, Jan. 4. The county is represented at the - this t - j students, enrolment records show. St. Joseph county students, along ; v. ith students from every other county of the state, from 29 other states । and from 6 foreign countries, h ve i welled attendance at the Uni’ - rsity ■to another record-breaking figure, i The high mark this fall is .274 i students enrolled at Bloomin-fon. and 801 at Indianapolis. T * t ? 1 number of different students re istered during the past year at Bloor ugton, Indianapolis, and at the Win^ua Lake Biological Station was '■• 7. and this finre will be exceeded 'or the present year. St. Joseph County students r* -filtered at T. U. include the follow rg: Lakeville, Pearl C. Shafer North Liberty, Carl B. Comnton. Olive G Edison, Florence G. Pearse. Wayno G. Pippenger. Florence L. Wagoner, Carroll A. Whitmer. Walkerton. Darwin B. Apple. Regina A. Denaut, Walter M. Denaut, (dental school. Indianapolis); Camiel M. Malstaff._ Harry L Stanley I. Wolfe.