Walkerton Independent, Volume 83, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 September 1960 — Page 3

O.E.S. Honors Past Matrons And Patrons The Past Matrons and Patrons cf Walkerton Order of Eastern Star were honored at the September 20th meeting. There were 25 past matrons present, two of which were visitors. Mrs. Grace Evans of Hammond and Mrs. Zola Stomm of Rose Croulx Chapter, South Betid. There were eleven past patrons present. Other guests were Mrs. W. Bowers and Mrs. J. Fogle of North Liberty Chapter. All were greeted with a lovely poem "Old Friends Are Wonderful" by our Worthy Matron. Mrs. David Mellin. After the regular business was tak< n care of, the chapter was put at case and a short skit given by the matron, associate matn n, conductress and Star points, after which the past matrons and patrons were each presented with a gift from the chapter, while Dr. Frash sang “Marching Along." Chapti r was then called back to order and our Worthy Patron said a few words and invited all to the dining room for refreshments served by Mrs D. Wc Ifenbarger and her committee Hospitality. Mrs. Glenn Stahly and A. J. Daniels. Vouchers for the past matrons and patrons were small gavels in the colors of the Star Points, and tied with ribbon. In closing, our Worthy Matron gave the poem. "In The Garden of Remembrance.’’ After the regular closing th* cfficers returned and all enjoyed a talk given by John White of the United Telephone Company, who told us many interesting things about the progress made by telephone companies since the first one installed in the Vatican in 1890 and in Laporte in 1892. He also said that coast to coast calls used to take two hours, whereas at present same can be made in a few minutes. He then demonstrated by calling Anchorage, Alaska, where Mrs. Dipert conversed with another O.E.S. member; to Honolulu whore Mrs Steinke talked to a Star member; to Pittsfi' 11. Mass., where Mrs Mellin and Mrs. Newton Williams talked witn Mrs Clyde Ricketts. Mrs Vern Johnson was then connected with Mrs. Marquis in Columbus. Miss., one of our members who also talked to her mother and sister Mrs. Walters and Mrs. Downey, respectively. The last call was made to Puerto Rico where Dr. Wolfe talked to John Parkhurst on Masonic subjects This end’ d a v«ry enlightening and enjovable program. All then adjourned t< the dining room. Annual Letter Writing Week October 2 - 8 The 23rd annual Letter Writing Week will be celebrat’d in Walkerton during the week of October 2 tc 8, it was announced today by Postmaster Arthur E Shirley. Postmaster Shirley noted that there has been a revival of personal letter writing during the last few years. "A letter remains the most economical, longest lasting and sincerest means of extending greetings, communicating aocial news and exchanging ideas,” the Postmaster said During Letter Writing Week. Postmaster Shirley suggested that individuals write at least two letters: one to a relative from whom you have not heard in a long time, and the second as a reply to a friend or relative who recently wrote to you He also urged correspondence tc people -n other countries as a means of promoting greater understanding among the people of different nations. The slogan nf this year’s event as indicated on more than banners is "Letters Art I.inks to Friendship ” The diplay materials "'ill apear on Post office bulletm boards and rural carrier v. hides «s well as in various schools and libraries

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