The frontiersman., 1958-01-23
Banquet Marks Cllartering of Local Key CIu,


 dents attended the recognition banquet of the Palmer Kiwaf1is Club and Palmer Key Club held in Elks hall this past Saturday evening. Present were members of both organizations and their guests. Prior to the banquet 2 social hour was held during which time those attending be- came acquainted through a get acquainted game.
 The Rev. Bertram Rutan, pas for of the United Protestant Church and Kiwanian, was the speaker. He chose Service With "a Smile" as his topic and brought thought from his listeners. He pointed out the purpose of the Xii wanis Club is found in three words: Dedicated Community Ser vice. How to acquire an awareness of the meaning and motivation be- hind community service so that 1t will not be an initial, enthus- iastic embracing of impressive ob- iectives without adequate follow through, but continuing effort 10 fulfill them, is problem, the speaker pointed out.
 %sWe cannot easily awaken the nation to the importance of uff- derstanding mental illness, one et uur 1858 objectives, but if 1t mak- szs it easier for one afflicted fam fly to be more fully acepcted Tn our society, if it educates a few people with emotional problems to find help before they becomc mentally i'll, it is significant ser vice. In terms of world problems ri may not seem like much of a contribution to struggle for ade- auuate safety controls at the raii- road crossing for our school chill xiren, but if it saves one leg or one life we have certainly accom- Dlished something worthwhile.
 But our service must also be slncere as club we will do well to probe beneath the surface to determine the actual motives behind our actions. Occasionally we may discover that our service Is not so much for others as for ourselves: for the feeling of self Importance or self-satisfactIon that it creates, for the recognition pIGprestige that comes our way.
 aOur service must be spiritual. This spiritual element is basical- iy recognition that we can best STA our place, responsibilities and goals concerning man when we see our place responsibilities and goals concerning God.
 With these elements of ade- fuuate service in mind, I turn to ttre title: Service with Smile"
 the smile I speak of comes 10 d man who is at peace with himself because he has accepted his responsibilities in life and who knows that his community, his country and his world will be a little better because of what he has done"
 Joint installation of officers in The two organizations followed the presentation of the Key Club Charter by George Crowther. Of fieers inducted were as follows:
 Kiwanis Club; Dr. C. c. Bailey. president, Charles Marsh, vice anx.sident; Cliff Marcus, secretary .sand Glen McNeese, treasurer. Di- present were James Will, son, John Weisenberger. Jack Maze, Rev. Rutan and Ed Smith.
 Key Club officers inducted were: Micky Leek, president; Merry Nelson, vice president; and Larry Lucas. treasurer. Roy Felix. secretary. was unable to attend.
 New members inducted into 4he Kiwanis Club were Leslie Klebesadel, Max Clements, Don Parks and Wilson Woods.
 Kiwanis president, pr. Bailey introduced new committee chair vnen and made attendance awards. Receiving an eight-year perfect attendance tab was Ed Smith. Absent, but to receive a similar tab, was Cy Brewer. A four-year tab went to George Crowther and a fwo-year tab to Jack Maze. Dne-year pins presented to Charles Marsh, Cliff Marcus and H. P. Gazaway.
 Among special guests at the banquet were Bill Waldon, preSi- dent of the Anchorage Kiwanis Club and Mrs. Waldon.
 Ed Smith served as toastmaster flor the banquet and James Huf- 4zaNy forponr f Cy01rprr01. A 1a cSya~