Walkerton Independent, Volume 86, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 June 1962 — Page 5

Social Evening And Dinner Honors Father A. Letko A dinner and soccial evening planned by the St. Patrick’a Womens' CNb and the Holy Name Booiety took place recently as part of the celebration of their pastor’s stiver jubilee. The Rev. Anthony Letko was honored by his parish in the basement rooms ©f the school ajid was attended by more than 250 persons. John Boimos. North Liberty, was maMer of ceremonies. Organ music was played throughout the evening by Arno Gnmert, Elkhart. Mr. Solmoa gave a talk about their priest’s many and varied activities and presented him with a watch and a cash gift from the parish. Responding graciously, Rev. Letko accepted the watch and the cash gift for his personal use, and thanked everyone present. Seated at the head table with Rev. Letko were Rev*. Herman Shoudel, Fish Lake; Rev. Joseph Horvath. South Bend; the honor guest's two brothers, the Rev Louis Letko, Hammond. and Charles Letko. Munster, and his Sister, Mrs. Agnes Blocher. Munster. Also Mr. and Mrs Ora Harder and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Truhler. Mrs. Joseph Spinsky served as general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Albert Van Wanzeele, Mrs. Robert Hiler, Mrs. Joseph Quebbeman, Mrs. Mayotte Arseneau and Mrs. John Powell. On Tuesday, May 22. nearly 200 persons attended r high mass hero at which the priest marked his silver jubilee. After the service, Rev. Letko entertained everyone at breakfast in the school hall. Tables were decorated with silver and the head table was centered with an ar. rangement of red gladioli. Breakfast rolls which were served with fruit juice and coffee had been baked by the priest's brother. Charles Letko, a chef at the Palmer House. Chicago. Also in his honor was the annual talent show put on by the school children when a “This Is Your Life’’ was done in pageant form with acts and talent between acts. All 14 priests from the three dioceses covering the nori hern half of Indiana observed their silver .sacerdotal jubilees at the Mass < f Thanksgiving in South Bend. The program was attendp 7x& - 1 ja —* Your Finance Headquarter# Up To SSOO 24 Mos. General Financing Any Amount - 86 M r». Automobile RUrniture Appliances Power Mourn Boat*. EUn [CENTRAL CREDIT CORPORATION 418 Rooteveh Wolkartoa Rkmm M4*3ltt

ed by the bishops of the three sees. Members of the class, ordained on May 22, 19.37, by the late Archbishop John F. Noll, in Fort Wayne, were officers of the Mass of Thanksgiving offer, ed in St. Stephen Church Rev. Father Letko. one of (hr most popular and widely known Catholic Priests in the area, was bom in Hammond on Jan. 27. 1911, to John and Anna (TaveD Letko He attended Hammond parochial schools. Columbia College at Dubuque, ]owa and St. Meinard Seminary. He served assistant pastorates at St. Joseph. Elwood; St Joseph. Mishawaka; and All Saints, Hammond, before being named pastor of St Patrick's in Walkerton on Sept. 1, 1947. The following year he sought to hold services for the resort people, spending Sunday at Fish Lake, and for a number of years the masses were celebrated out of doors. In 195.3 Rev Letko began working on a church structure He did most of the work himself, directing the rest. The attractive California redwood chapel was dedicated in 1955. The Rev. Father Letko continued to serve there as a priest until Rev. Herman Schoudel was installed in 1958. The energetic priest also built the new addition on the convent in Walkerton. supervised the building of St. Patrick School as well as the remodeling of the rectory and improving the church When he came to Wakerton, it

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is reported there were 21 families on the register. The parish has increased by now to more than 170 families. He has more than 175 converts and validated nearly 100 marriages since he has been in Walkerton He is loved for his friendly manner and known for his fabulous memory, knowing all the school children and each parishioner by name. Lincoln Twp. Home Demonstration Club The Lincoln Townsnip Home Demonstration Club met Tuesday, June sth, at the Walkerton Town Chib The business meeting was led by president, Bertha Daube. The song of the month. “Sweet and Low," was sung and Happy Wedding Anniversary to Mrs. George Seitz. Twenty-four members answered roll call. Cancer bandages will be sewed June 12th at the club house. Mrs. Cloyd Smith gave a short talk on varicose veins, explaining the cause and care <of them. । The club is Invited to Johnson Township’s Salad Bar June 20. We are asked to be there by 12:30. Mrs. Firk, of the St. Joseph County Cancer Society, gave us a talk pertaining to the seven warning signs of cancer. She stated that 85 per cent of all cancer could be cured if medical attention was given in time. She then showed pictures of the

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uterine cancel - cell lest, Delicious refreshments Were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Mayotte Arseneau, Mrs. Dean Knowlton, Mrs. Joseph Spinsky and Mrs. Howard Crumback Sev era I ladies received gifts as door prizes. Set Date For O.E.S. Rummage Sale A date was named for the rummage sale held annually by the Walkerton Chapter O E S. at their regular meeting Tuesday evening. Saturday, June 23rd, a collection of clothes, furniture, odds and ends will be for sale at the public park uptown on Ro<> e. velt Road During the meeting Tuesday evening, a memorial ceremony was give.n with Mrs. Edward Petersen, Worthy Matron, presiding. She was assisted by the Star Points, the chaplain and Mrs. Eugene Skinner, pro-tern soloist for the evening, singing "Beyond \he Sunset ”, The next meeting, June 19th. will be initiatory work. This will close the

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chapter meetings for the sumtm r with the exception <»f Inspection to be held here August 10th. Birthdays honored were the q of Mr . William Steinwald, Mi :. Florence Olsen and Mrs Fraims Holland. Fresh garden flowei s decorated the tables in the dining room when- sandwiches and coffee were reived by Mrs. Jatm s Vei kier, Mrs. Richard Verkler, Mrs. Jo Campbell, Mis. El 0 Johnson and Mr. Gus Verkier. PRESBYTERI \N SR. HIGH The ITesbyteiia.n S' ior High group met Sunday, June .3. it tiie home of Mr. and Mrs. Rii 1.ard Kunkle Betty lb'd gave tho lesson and Bertha W ilts wa-, fn charge of refreshments. Next week the glutip vs 1 meet at the Presbyeterian Chur< it at 5:30. Dave Skinner is m charge of the lesson and Pet Brown has the refreshments. If you want a closet walk w.*h your Lord, come ior worship, fellowship and fun with u.-> at our next meeting Shop in Walkerton! _— —1

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