The Independent-News, Volume 87, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 18 July 1963 — Page 4

-THE INDITHNDI NT NEWS— .July IS, 1963

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New Law Aimed At AU "Drag Racing"

It has been r lea cd by the Indxtna Traffic Safety Foun^Xfation. 1m... ih.it a new law will soon be passed that will make a specific violation tor two or more vehn les to engage in a speed contest on any public highway. Further int rpretatiun of this law means that even the very common dragging away fronf a stop liglu in a city or town is unlawful/^ This new law by coincidence follows by only a couple of weeks, the story that recently broke where two young men . were drag racing on Indiana 110, south of Culver. This race must have been a dilly. The two drivers, both in their early twenties, suffered heavily from this bit of a thrill after one of the most dangerous rides ; they could have taken, especially wh m the police took up i die chase. ' Speeds in this chase were re- ♦ ported by the state troopers as reaching as high as 135 miles per hhur. The two vehicles cross- | ed U.S. 31 north of Rochester at speeds up to almost H»0 ; miles an hour. - \\'hiW' nr nor you ar ■ familiar with Indiana tin or even whether or not this would have been a top notch mad. which 4 it isn't, this kind of <peed is

Play To Win Or Play To Learn

Being one who enjoys reading the daily comics in the newspapers. I was moved by the current subject going on in one of the features in the South Bend Tribune. This is in Mickey Finn and the subject of Little League ball that they are now in the middle of through this means. The thought behind it is. "Is • the emphasis put too much on « winning or just to let the boys have fun 0 ” This is a good question Everyone knows that Little League baseball is now a very big thing 'Some disgusting ’ spectad -s have been made on 2 these diamonds . . . more by adults than by the players involved. Everyone likes to win. However. in the boys the age of the current programs, from seven on up. is winning the most mi-

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ei.mph'tely unheard of on a public road. Maybe on a race tiack oi drag strip, ' ut not on a public road. The danger involved cannot be malized. What would the . topping distance be at speeds such as tins? What would the < han- e of avoiding a collision be if a <ar should have been headed toward them when they wore side by side? What high risk of accident is involved in just a car traveling at this speed? You can only imagine the answers. The two were arrested, fined the maximum by a jusetice under the circumstances, sentenced to six months in jaii and their licenses were suspended for five years. This type of punishment may be necessary to control traffic and if that Ls what it takes, wo need more of it The alarming figure of 40,000 plus traffic deaths last year makes one shudder. Safe driving is everyone’s job . . . even a passenger. as they have a deluded responsibility to the driver of a car in which they am riding. Laws are made to prevent acidents. not to assess punishment and fines after they arc violated.

portant thing? Winning is fun ... in some cases necessary. Pros must win or else. In high school and college circles a lot of pressure can be put on a team and especially the coaches if they don't produce. Winning is pul high on the list. But at the age of seven, eight and nine, is winning the most important thing? No, definitely not. These boys are learning habits and developing character as well as displaying ballplaying taints. Some of these traits could follow them throughout their lives. Helping the hoy and teaching him the spirit of competition is up to the coaches and parents. I^d the hoys play ball and let them have fun. They can be guided in more ways than one at this young age.

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Joint Installation Seats New Officers For Legion Post 189 And Auxiliary

Nearly 100 persons were present at the newly remodeled and decorated club rooms oi the American Legion Post Home for the joint installation of the officers of the la'gion and of its Auxilary Saturday night. Richard Verkier presented each oi the kom s with a carnation as they arrived. Ri l.ar I Verkier was installed as Commander for a i '»nd ai of th? Legion. and Mrs. John Groves wo 1 ' installed as president of the Auxiliary m Walkerton. The Nappant e msVillwg team, headed by I). D. Hosshr, past (Third Instrict Chaplain and commander elect of Nappanee installed the men. Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein was the installing o!ht er Voice of the People As President of the Walkerton Ministerial Association which represents the Pilgrim Holiness, Methodist. Presbyterian, Koontz Lake United Missionary and Tyner and Walkerton E. U. B. churches. I feel there needs to be a clarification of the current "Revival'' now in progress at the Elementary School auditorium. It is entitled "Walkerton Crusade For Christ" which can lead one to think that this crusade is sponsored by the local community. This is not so. To my knowledge. not one chma h has been approached to participate in this revival Due to the fact that this iwival comes to us from the surrounding communities. it should be entitled. "Crusade for Christ in Walkerton." It does remain my prayer that the Ixird may make good use of this revival by calling men out of sin into life with Christ, and I do encourage a good response on the part of Walkerton Rev. David D. Owen ‘Voice’’ Articles Must Be Signed The columns submitted to us as a voire of the paople, must be ignri We will n the reason merits it withhold a name, but milbt ktio who wrote the article An at tr!<- was wrttn this pas’ week and nt to us unsigned. If the writer would like to hive it publishe I, plca.se contact ua About the sanK*. ;

for the Women, assisted by Mrt». William Flalighi r. Third District treasurer as installyig chaplain, and Miss Theresa S- hmeltz and Mrs. William Zimmerman as installing Sgt.-at-Anns, all of Walkerton. Other Legion officers installed were Linder S-hmeltz. first vice commander; Charles Ruth, n • ond lee < <»mmand«r. Ciiarle- Wooley, i caplum, William Flaught r, adjutant; Willard Baker, fmuie. J.i. per Dill, service offnor; Casimir Sta ko, historian and John Nylander. Sgt -at-Arms. Installed with Mrs Groves as president was Mrs. A. J. Kennedy. first vice president; Mrs. Marvin Baker set ond vice president Mrs Ri< hard Verkier, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Robert Wardman, recording secretary, Mrs Harry Malstaff. treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Gillette, chaplain; Mrs Emery FJaugher, historian; Mrs. Linder iSchmeltz. Sgt.-at-Arms and Mrs. William Zlatos, assistant Sgt.-at-Arms. Distinguishe<l guests introduced were Joseph Bajdek. South Bend, incoming Third District Commander and Gilbert O'Dell, Redding, retiring Third District Commander. Commanders and guests were introduced from Argos, Nappanee, Redding. North Liberty. LaPaz. Lakeville and South Bend. Mr. Verkier acknowledged the beautiful bronze plaques, each with the name of all past commanders of the Post here displayed on a large walnut shield. It is a gift of the Auxiliary and was presented to the Legion last winter. He also presented a bronze oratorical medal to Miss Theresa Schmellz for winning the local oratorical contest this spring He introduced his wife and presented her with a gift. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of a lovely sunburst clock to the Post Home. It was purchased with the funds received from winning first place in the Poppy Window contest m the District, State and Nation by Mr. and Mrs, Newton Willnuus. creator of the window, and Mrs. Harry Malstaff. poppy chmrn an It was also announced that the poppy window display for 1963 has pla<<-d first in the District and again will be in the State competition next month. Poppy poster^ winners anpyun^ed were ]

Brenda Lenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lenz who placed first in Class II and will cympete in the state. Robert Kostin, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kostin, placed second in District Class I. Cheeks in the amount of $2 00 and $1 00 respectively will be mailed to them. Mr. Williams was then introduoed as "Mr. Poppy" and was presented engraved t uff links and Mrs Williams a duplicate of the winning National poppy picture. Mi . MalatalT also presented Commander Verki- r a framed copy of the picture to be hung up for p< rmam nt display. Following the installation of the women. Mrs. Groves was presented her gave! by Mrs. Klopfenstein. and Mrs. A. J. Kennedy was presented a jeweled past president's pin. Mrs. Kennedy presented all her officers a personal gift an<l the Auxiliary and Past Presidents Parley presented gifts to Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs, Groves. Mrs. Groves introduced her husband and thanked the Legion for making the joint installation possible. She announced the following chairmen for the year: Mm. Robert Wardman, Americanism and Legislation; Mrs. William Flaugher, child welfare; Mra. Emeryj Faugher. community service; Mrs. Sam Downey, Civil Defense and Pan American; Mrs. Mary Ellen Berry, constitution and by-laws, National Security; Mrs. Linder Schmeltz, education and scholarship; Mrs. Harry Malstaff, finance, poppy and publicity; Mrs Edward Klopfenstein, Girls State and music; Mm. Thomas Anspaugh, junior activities; Mrs. A J. Kennedy, membership and past president's parley; Mrs. Marvin Baker, radio and TV and ways and means; Mrs. I^awrence Pontius, rehabilitation; Mrs. Jennie Gillette, Gold Star Mothers; Mrs. Richard Verkier, veterans crafts; Mrs. Lee Chapman, Knightstown Home and Mrs. John Groves, merit system. Delicious fried chicken with chips and dip were served the guests. The floral centerpiece was awarded to Mrs John Nylander as the door prize. INDEPENDENCE Stand on your own two feet- no habit grows faster than that "t depending <m*others. Many motorists consider it a heavy burden just to be courtcoui.