The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 1, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 January 1964 — Page 1

Volume 88; Number I

NEW TOWN BOARDS ARE INDUCTED

All New Board Members For N. Liberty With the start of the new year, 1964. three new board members will serve North Liberty for four year terms. In a ceremony on January 1. at 12:00 noon, the new member* will be sworn in at North Liberty. They are Merrill D. Whitmer. Jean R. Clark and Gene L Carbicner. Carl M. Esk- < ridge will begin his fourth fouryear term as clerk-treasurer. AU are Republic ana. Set era! new appointments have been made in other jobs as well They are: John Gouker. water superintendent, replacing L< she Hazelbaker who is retiring. Ralph Zent town marshal Morris Whitaker and James Hiatt, deputy marshals Richard Boncwitz town attorney t Harry Tank, of N<w Road, was awarded the garbage disposal contract for 1964. X-Ray Machine In St. Joe County Your lungs are a most important part of your body so you should know as much about them as possible. Une way of getting inside information is through a chest X-ray whieh will be available to you January 7 through the 16 when the Tuberculosis League conducts Its first X-ray suney of the New Year. Tuesday, Jan. 7, National Milk Company. 921 Louise Street, 9:00 am. to 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm. to 4:30 p.m. Wednoday, Jan. 8, Kreamo Bakery. 1910 Lincolnway West. 9:00 a m to 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Fire Station, South Bend, 1000 Lincolnway East 9:30 am. to 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 pm. Friday, Jan. 10. Fire Station. Mishawaka. City Hall. Church Street. 1:00 to 5:00 pm . 6 on to 9:00 p.m. , Saturday. Jan. 11, Fire Station. Mishawaka City Hall. Church St. 9:00 to 11:30 am , 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13. Th.- Laurel Cluh. 1002 Thomas Street 1:00 to 5:00 p m.. 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14. Fire Station, South Bend. 4302 Western Ave . 9:0<» am to 12:00 noun. 1:00 pm. to 4:30 pm. Wednesday. Jan. 15 Fire Station. South Bend. 202 F. Wayne St. 9:00 a m to 12:00 noon. 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan 16. Fire Station. South Bend. 202 E Wayne St . 9:00 to 11:00 a m All locations are open to the public. Farm Bureau To Hold Tax School Jan. 6 The Tax and Legislative Department of the Indiana Farm Bureau Inc., will conduct their biennial tax school, which is dealgncd to assist farmers with problems that occur In filing their Federal Income Tax Returns. The first district school will be held at the Hamlet Lutheran Church on Monday January 6. 1961 from 9 30 am. to 2 30 pm Central Standard Time All farmer * are cor Wally Invite I to attend this meeting

WALKERTON. INDIANA

List 1963 Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery There were 44 burials in the Walkerton Cemetery during 196.3, according to Raymond Beagles, past secretary, and John E. Wathen. present secretary of the Association. They are listed according to the month in which they occured. January— John E. Stahly Grace Koontz Laura Hornbeck Georgia Mane Garrett February— Clarence A. Spence Peter Gunnarsor. Charles Cnj>e Sr. Mary Arndt Martha Bagenl Ira Joe Millard March— Erma M Durkee John A Baker April - Floyd Nixon Kimberly Kose.ak Irma Clark Clarence D. Tuttle Gustavus Kerchaert Helen Mlciek MayEarl Dillon Grace Coil Florence K. Rogers Josephine Campbell Olive C. Peraonette June — Lloyd W. Taylor Ollie Sheaks Ethel Siebert Robert H Heidorn JulyWilliam F. Cook Lillian Scarbrough Jack Dallas Day John Michael Piotrowirz August— Merlin P. Morris September— Virgil Wolfcnbargcr Infant Wolfenbarger Edna Layman October - Aaron D. Winner Barbara Ann Coldebcrg Martha Ruth Ford November— Charles L. Tiede Lucille B. Gresaley Beniamin IL Hostetler December— Claude Morris George Hildebrand Joseph Laßadic The board members of the Cemetery Association are Marvin Stahly, Charles Cripe Jr. Arthur Zigler. Linder Srhmcltz, and John E. Wathen The board meets the second Monday evening of each month, and anyone interested is welcome to attend these me< tmg - John E. Wathen, Secretary Coke Hi-Fi Dance Saturday At Youth Building Saturday night, January 4, a Hi-Fi Dance will be held at the Walkerton Youth Building This Coca-Cola party will feature records as spun by Joe Kelly of WSBT-TV. South Bend. One of the highlights of the evening will be the drawing of those present for a now Hi-Fi set. The dance will be held at the* Walkerton Youth Building from 8:30 to 11:00 pm. and free cokes will be given to those present There Is no admission charge All Teen Agers arc Invited to attend Errol Vnn Buskirk is in charge of th* chaperones fur th< month

Honor Society Inducts 13 At North Liberty The sth annual induction of the J. W. Gentry Chapter of the National Honor Society was held at the North Liberty High School on Friday, Dec. 20. at 10:30 am The platform was appropriately decorated with blue and gold and the large keyston" emblem of the society. Ln the center of the table stood a single lighted taper. Terry Fraser, president of the Honor Society, acted as the master of ceremonies. After appropriate introductory remarks, he introduced the four student speakers who spoke on the four objectives of the society: Scholarship. Sheryl Beron; Character, Runaid Davis; leadership, Wayne Goodling; Service. Janet McEndarfer. A J. Taylor Introduced the main speaker. Richard J Pfcil. pre id.nt of the Koontz-Wagner Electric Co.. South Bend. Mr. Pfcil, a graduate of both Michigan Sinti' and Indiana University. spoke on "Success”, what if is and how to achieve it He asked the students to rcm.-mbes that success is acquired by effort plus a little lu< k He urged them to decide early what they wished to do with their life; to get acquainted with their talents and abilities; not only to be in a hurry to get somewhere. but to know where they arc going. He urged them to depend upon themselves and not to seek false protection and security; he said. “The government does not create wealth, it only gives back what it has taken from us in taxes and revenues." He warned the students that success was not necessarily found In college or any other place but within one's self. It is up to us to make life worth living. Mr. Holmgren explained the requirements for becoming a member of the Honor Society and introduced the Inductees. There were four seniors, Carole Bats-k-er, Joan Eberly, Evelyn Ross, and Sandia Shade; five juniors. Jams Clark, Suzanne Ovvrmyer, Penny Summers, Bruce Vernon, and James Wicks; four sophomores: Hope Buell, Joyce McCormick. Margaret Mangus and Nancy Mangus. The pledge was administered 1 by Terry Fraser. Dr. Jaroine, Superintendent of the South Bend 1 Community Schools, then presented the members with pins 1 and membership cards. Each m--1 ductee then proceeded to light his candle from the burning taper and placed it in the candelabra Dr. Jardine then congratulated the new members and their parents. After the processional, tea w • served to the Honor Society, their parents and guests. Mrs Ann Russ presided at the tea. Among the parents and guests present were: Harry Oglesby, Mrs. Lowell Ross, Mrs Lyle M. - Connick, Mrs. James Wicks. Mrs Robert Clark, Mr. and Mis Don Eberly, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Shade. Mr and Mrs. Robert Overmy er, Mr. and Mrs John Summers, MK and Mrs. Paul Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. John Mangus, Mr and Mrs. Paul Mangus, and Dr. and Mr; Martin Lushbaugh. Wealth may not bring happiness, but many people think it would be n pleasant kind of mi • ery.

JAM ARY 2. 1961^.

Cage Teams Are Scheduled For Friday Action Both Walkerton and North Liberty's basketball teams will return to action Friday night as they both meet opponents on the road. Walkerton will travel to Madison for a game scheduled to start at 6:45 and North Liberty will play Middlebury on their home court at 7:00 pm. There will be transportation for the Walkerton students from the high school gym at 5:45 p m. Tils will allow plenty of time in case the roads are not good Friday night. There is no advance sale I ” of tickets for this game however, and they must be purchased at the door. Chamber To Meet Thursday In Walkerton The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will me.t Thursday, January 9, at 12 noon nt Heil's Dining Room. This will be the first meeting with the newly elected offeers and abo the kick off of the 1964 membership drive Plan now to attend. Reservations should be made with Bob Urbln. I । Community Club To Sew Friday For Cancer 1 Mrs. William Cowan and Mrs Grace Atwood will host the Cancer meeting of sewing of the Walkerton Women's Community 1 Club meeting. Friday. January 3. at the Town Club. The sewing session will convene at 10 a m. A sack lunch will be enjoyed at 12 noon. A short business meeting will be conducted at 2 pm. Any one having old clean sheets please bring them or cal! the president. Mrs. Edward Brooker. B Team In 4-Way Tourney The Walkeron B Team will play In a four team tourney Saturday at Medaryville as Monterey and Star City will join the Indians and host team for the meet Tun games will be played in the afternoon beginning at 1:00 pm. with a blind draw. The evening ‘ action will start al 6:45 with the consolation game and the chsm--1 pionship immediately afterwards 1 23 CLUB TO MEET TUESDAY, JANUARY TTII 1 The 23 Club will meet at 7 30 pm. on Tuesday, January 7th at the home of Joan Vernon A reminder is given to the member that they may bring guests to this meeting Dues will b»* due at this time along with the other business UNCOUN TWP. 11. D CLUB TO MEET JANUARY 7TH The Lincoln Township Home Demonstration Club will meet it the Walkerton Community But’ L ing Tuesday. January 7th at 1 30 pm New program books will be ready The committee will be Mrs Harry Collins. Mrs Floyd Bellinger. Mrs Cloyd Smith and Mrs Mamie May. Contentment with very little is a man's greatest asset. Re a slave to had thinking and you are on the ml to being a slave to bad habit.

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Two Carryovers On Walkerton Board Two Incumbent members and three new members will operate the Town of Walkerton for the next four years beginning on January I. 1964 The Board has four Republican members and one Democrat and the elerk-treasurrr is Wayne Cover, beginning his 31st year. The Board Members are: Walter Heil, Ward 1. present president of the board and a member from 1952 to 1955 and again from 1960 to date. David Mellin. Ward 2, present member who was appointed to the board about three years ago to fill a vacancy. George Ochs, Ward 3. newly elected member and the loi.e Democrat on the Board Leland Ft dlcy Ward 4, newly elected member • Bernard Burdell Williams, Ward 5, new ly elected member The members arc to be Inslnlled nt 12:00 noon on January 1, 1964. Madison Tops St. Joe County C.R.O.P. Drive Madison Township again led In • the 1963 Christian Rural Overseas Program canvass for funds and commodities amounting to >1,500 64, with Liberty Township , placing second with 11.244.98. Other townships raised the following amounts: Penn, $784.26; Union. $262 30; Green. $l4B 00; Portage >ll2 80; Lincoln $133.00; Olive, $49.00; and Warren $70.00. The total for the county was >4,244 98. Os the total amount raised. >1.247 00 came from 21 Friendship Acre projects. A gain of nearly >1.400 over 1962, due to additional Friendship Acres and the splendid response of county NFO members in donating 522 , bushels of shelled corn. County Director Willard E । Stump was assisted by Jimmy Geyer, Duane Freeman. Dor.a'd Eby. Louis Linebark. Arthur KHngemtan. Forest Stuck. Grant Steele. James Rogers and helpers as canvassers. Others assisting were Rev, Da’id Hudson. Lakeville Christian Church promotional director, Mrs 8 R Stebncr. Penn Twp secretary Robert Herbster, treasurer; I and Clifford O Nantz. executive , secretary of Si Joseph County Council of Churches as Publicity chairman. The women’s organizations c r i eleven neighboring churches workcd together to provide the kickoff dinner for the drive, held in Maple Grove Methodist Church on New R*>ad Jimmy Geyer was appointed a' I County Friendship Acre . hairman i for 1964 March 9th has been designated by the CROP committee M the time to plan for new • Frt’ndship Acre participants. Your county director wishes to take thi* <»pportumiy to than c everv one who had a part in makIng OU. year-. CROP £ best terr to aid an I feed t * many victims of warfare and nat- ( ural di-1 tern m our world EX-OFFKIO BOAS Technically father h head of the hou-e but it’s mother who gets the h*adaches.