Walkerton Independent, Volume 82, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 September 1959 — Page 1

Walkerton Independent

Volume 82; Number 11

C. of C. OPENS FALL SEASON THURSDAY

Tracker Dies Os Injuries In LaPoHe Hospital Trucker Ralph A. Disher, 59, of Milford, who was involved in the accident one mile east of Walker-; ton Salm day, August 29, died of his injuries in the Holy Family hospital Sunday. Disher’s truck 1 rolled over twice as he was attempting to right it after momentarily running off the highway on ' the curve just past the St. JosephMarshall County line. The empty milk truck he was driving flipped over on the highway. He had been in the hospital since the accident. Hospital officials reported his condition as im-j proving last week. He was born near Ema Green Jan. 1. 1900, had lived in the Milford community 20 years and, had been proprietor of the Milford ( Case for 13 years. He wag a machinist by trade and had also worked as a sub-; stitute mail carrier. He was commander of American Legion Post 226, Milford, and a member of the First Brethren Church, Milford, Barracks 83, ■ World War I Veterans and the' Bendix Drum and Bugle Corps.; South Bend. Survivors include his wife, Irene' Mcewen Disher, whom he married Nov. 16, 1916; two sons, both in the Army, Ralph Jr. in Germany and Paul. Rantoul, III.; five grandchiWwtt—and two great-grandchil-! dren; and four brothers, Vivan, i Lloyd and Floyd, all of Syracuse, O. .T., Kansas City, Mo., and Columbus, of Ft. Wayne. Services were held in the First Brethren Church at 2:30 p. m. Wed-' nesday,, Rev. Woodrow’ Tmmel,, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Milford cemetery. Police News I Three boys. Larry Lawson, Walkerton; Jack Day. route 2, Walkerton; and Prentis Minnix, route 2. Plymouth, were taken in by the Walkerton Police on com-, plaints of disorderly conduct at the Dance Hall on Saturday night. Their attitude and actions were very vulgar, causing the complaint to be signed against them. Minnix.! being 18, will come before the Jus-' tice of the Peace this week end' and the other two boys were! turned over to the Juvenile author-! ities. I Jack, Bierly, route 3, Walkerton, was arrested for improper mufflers, on his car. He paid a fine of Si.oo and costs of $17.75 in the court of the justice of the peace. A window’ ..pecker from the migrant camp was spotted in the 400 block of Roosevelt Road on Aug-i ust 29 in the early morning hours.! He was sighted but not identified or apprehended. John Noyer route 1. Walkerton, reported that a trader belonging to' him had been stolen. He took a trailer of junk to the dump and left the trailer Saturday night because'of a flat tire. On returning for it Sunday it was gone. It was sighted being pulled away and the police are trying to find the car and driver. Mrs. Frank Dunn, reported that on Thursday evening, a package was taken from her car while, parked beside the Presbyterian Church. The package contained a 1 new dress and a chicken. There are no suspects at present. _ _ I HARD WAY The world must owe everyone a living—some people even go to jail trying to prove it.

Kramer Home Hosts Community Club The first meeting of the 1959-60 । season of the Woman's Community 1 Club was held at the lake residence; ■of Mrs. Frank Kramer. This c ub is the oldest Civic Club in the com-j munity and is beginning its thirty-1 < ighth year of activity. Tin* object lof The organization is for cultural and philanthropic development of its members, according to its constitution. Membership is unlimited [and includes many from Koontz Lake as well as Walkerton. Mrs. ■ Charles Worrell, who was the first[ president and served from 1921 to [ 1925, is still one of the most active, and enthusiastic members. ; After a carry-in dinner, served at 12:30 o’clock on the beautilu!! terrace overlooking the lake. Mis. | .1. F. Spencer, president, called the! business session to order and wel- ' corned members and guests to the ■ return of activities after the sum-! mor vacation. There were thirty-six, ■ members and six guests present, iGuests introduced were Mrs. Ell Peterson. Mrs. Kemp Tunis. Mrs. I !Roy Helm, Mrs. William Carter,! Mrs. Bryce Rohrer and Mrs. Har-[ 'land Landcaster. Seven applications !for menfbership were read. Mrs. Gus Verkier, chairman of the program committee, reviewed the program for the coming sea- i ■ son. There will be a. book review given at the next meeting, Septemoer 18th, by Mrs. B. F. Leiser who is a county officer. She has chosen ito review “Batchelor’s Children” i which is a humorous story and Mrs. Leiser adds special wit and humor of her.own in presenting it. October 2nd there will be a representative from the Good Will Industries to tell of the important work beiing done by this organization and how our community can take a 'more active ^art. The October 18th I meeting promises to be most inter- । esting when Mrs. Frank Kramer [will give a. program on “Historical Places in Indiana’’ and has chosen the story of Frances Slocum. Mrs. Forest Stuck. County Chairman of music, will present a musical program, “Legend of an Indian Boy” on November 6th. The club will sew for the St. Joseph Cancer Society on November 20th, January 22nd, and April 15th. These meetings !start at ten o'clock and each mem[ber brings her own sack lunch. As has been the practice the past few : years, there will be but one meetling during the month of December. I Christmas dinner and gift ex- ! change will be held December 11th. ■ and hostesses will be the club officers. There will be a safety forum led by Mrs. Elmer Hartke January Bth. A skit will be given February sth by a group from South Bend who are active, in the work of “Family Service of St. Joseph County.” February 19th Mrs. Stanley O’Hair, a county officer, w.ll ; tell how older women can be of 'service in their communities. Her topic will be “Keeping Young Gracefully.” Two programs on gardening are scheduled; a movie. "Roses For America” and “The Relaxed Wife" will be given March 3rd and on May 6th Mrs. Ray Wolfram of South Bend, a former resident and club member, will present a program entitled “My Garden." The annual Benedict's Frolic will be held March 18th at which . time A. H. Rearick, of South Bend, will give a travel talk said pictures on Spain. Italy and Greece. Rev. [Opal Pence, minister of the Bliss- ' ville Chui ch and a very popular 'speaker will present "Talking — [When, Where and What’’ on April Ist. May 20th there will be two films shown, “Alaska" and “Fibers and Civilization” which will be of

WALKERTON, INDIAN A SEPTEMBER 10. 1959

MARRIED IN CHURCH CEREMONY

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Miljer _ South In a ceremony at 2:00 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Sept. sth, Miss Deanna Mae Miller became the bride of John Homer South Jr. Rev. Rice officiated at the double ring ceremony, before arrangements of baskets of white gladioli, palms and two seven branched candelabra.s flanking the altar of the first Presbyterian Church in Walk^ erton. White bows marked the pews where guests were ushered to their places by James Miller, Lynn Stull and Dwight Quigley, all of Walkerton. David Lerman. South Bend, served as best man. Mrs. Nelson Walz played organ music and accompanied the soloist, Leslie Jones, of Tracy, who sang "Because”, “Thee I Love’” and “The word’s Prayer.” The biide is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne MUler. 1303 Ohio St., Walkerton, and the groom is the son of John Homer South Sr. of South Bend. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of chantilly lace over white satin, the Sabrina neckline edged with sequins. The long tapered sleeves came to a point at the wrist. The full belled skirt fell great interest to all. Mrs. Ben Brede and Mrs. Clyde Walz will be in charge of plans for the anniversary observance June 2nd. The Style Show will be held this year on June 16th. This is an outstanding event of the year and is looked forward to eagerly by the women of the whole community. All meetings are held in the Community Building.

MRS. JOHN H. SOUTH JR

Softly into a. chapel train adorned with tiny velvet bows. A pearl tiara held in place the fingertip veil of silk illusion. She carried a cascade of white carnations on a white Bible. Mrs. Devon Skiles, of Walkerton, was the matron of honor and the bridesmaids were Misses Delores Barden, Ann Smith, and Myrna Holsinger, all of Walkerton. The attendants wore identical ballerina length gowns of ice blue nylon. They were styled with fitteJ bodices, full skirts and wide cum- ! merbunds of blue satin. The matron of honor’s dress was a deeper shade of blue. Their headpieces were sweetheart hats of lace. Each attendant carried bouqUets of modified colonials with streamers of blue ribbon. The bride graduated from Walkerton High School an I ! the groom from Riley High School in South Bend. After a wedding ' trip to Northern Michigan, they ' will reside at 1102 Ohio St., Wa’kerton. A reception was held at the : Walkerton Town Club following the ’ ceremony. j ‘ CORN PI TTING STARTED I' Several farmers in this vicinity I have begun picking corn at this ' early date. It has been tested for I 17 percent moisture. The long, dry, hot weather has caused the corn to mature early. Some farmers ex--1 pect to pick, and shell the corn without cribbing it to dry. ': The fellow who places a girl on a pedestal finds that she isn't putty in his hands. I , — . EQUIPPED The college grad has been taught marksmanship- now he is ready to . take aim at his goal in life.

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Dinner Meeting At Community Bldg. Thursday “Local Industiies” will be the [highlight of the first, meeting of I the fall season of the Chamber of | Commerce Thursday evening at the I Walkerton Community Building. 'After a summer vacation which found the Chamber active in a few । projects, it is once again time for jibe dinner meetings to commence. Robert Hiler is in charge of the September meeting and along with the remainder of the board of dl- [ rectors, this meeting was planhed |to feature the local industries [Walkerton has. This of course, conisists of Arrowhead Engineering. I Hiler & Sons Foundry,, Plas Steel, Pryro Electric and Hartsough Manufacturing Company. The purpose of this will be to have at least one of each company talk on the products and production of their company and just what type of work and operation they do. Also, after the talk, questions can be asked about the work and products. This should*offer much information about the local industries that have been operating in our town for the past few years at least. The meeting will again start at 6:30 with a dinner getting the proceedings under way. It is hoped that everyone will attend and be prompt, as the program will be an interesting one and one that will take time to properly discuss. Last minute reservations should be made with secretary Elliott Frash. The Board of Directors of the i Walkerton Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting of the fall [season and considerable discussion land planning was the highlight of I the meeting. With a turnout of all (but one member of the Board, a good meeting was enjoyed. One of the main topics of conversation was centered around the | possibilities of planning for a hospital for Walkerton, not necessarily immediately, but in the future. Considerable thought has been given this matter as it is felt that a hospital of 25 or so beds could be (kept in full time operation by servi jng this community and the sur- ■ rounding territory. Further discussion will follow an investigation of this matter by’ the board. The j Chamber of Commerce would also like to hear the views of the public on this matter. j The group also talked several other matters up considerably, but i action was put off on several issues until a later date. Plans were made however, for the next meeting which will be held Thursday evening at the Community Building. I The officers elected last year to [serve until the first of the year are: Jim Reed, president: Ray Chapman, vice-president; Elliott Frash, secretary: Kenny Miller, treasurer; James Capek. publicity, and Mahlon Jacob, membership. 1 The four directors are: Wayne Burch. Verle Zimmerman. Robert Hiler and Herbert Miller. NOTICE TO PARENTS The P. T. A. will meet for a car- | ry-in dinner at 6:30 p. m. Thurs[day, Sept. 17th. in the Methodist 1 Church basement instead of the Ihigh school gym because the gym i floor will be torn up at that time. All parents, teachers and children accompanied by parents, are cordially invited to come to this first P. T. A. meeting at which the ! teachers will be introduced. There .will be a short program. j Slow down and live! ~L JD