The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 August 1964 — Page 1

Volume 88; Number 32

BREAK GROUND FOR HARTSOUGH PLANT

Name Lincoln Township 4-H King And Queen jUF IMF Ms* ''e B me xo*’/ y >;'• W?wmWMr*^- ’ -* Miss Theresa Schmeltz and Don Swanson have been named Lincoln Township 4-H Queen and King by leaders. Jane Patterson and Tom Welch. They both will appear in the St. Joseph County Fair opening ceremonies Tuesday night when the county winners will be crowned. Miss Schmeltz. 17. is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Linder Schmeltz. A 1964 graduate of the Walkerton High School. she has accumulated 27 project years in 4-H during the eight years she has been a member. She is also the outstanding Junior 'Leader for this year. Theresa was county grand champion in foods 7 in 1963 and dairy council in 1961. and was State Fair entry’ in foods 7 in 1963; participated in the district electric demonstration in 1963. county judging contest four years, and county dress review three years: attended junior leader conference at Ball State and Purdue 4-H round up. She has had projects in dairy council 8 years: foods, 7 years; clothing 4 years: baking, 1 year: home furnishing, 1 year, and junior leader, 5 years. 'Jf Swanson is the 16 year old son of Don Swanson, Walkerton, and Mrs. Kay Swanson. Wabash. He has 21 project years to his credit in the past seven years. He won reserve grand champion in hereford beef in 1959. and placed second in class in horse and pony in 1960 and 1962 and first in class in hogs in 1962. He was named outstanding junior leader last year. His projects ate: beef. 6 yrs.; horse and pony, 4: entomology, hogs, wild life and electric.

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ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gaddis, 603 Adams Street, Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter. Patricia Ruth, to Dennis A. Burlingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Burlingham Sr., Rt. 1, Hamlet. Miss Gaddis is a 1963 graduate of Walkerton High School and is employed by Associates Investment Company in South Bend. Mr. Burlingham is a 1962 graduate of Union Township High School and is employed by the B & O Railroad in Walkerton. A fall wedding is planned. NOTICE The new telephone number for the Office of Clerk-Treasurer of the Town of North Liberty, Indiana. is 656-4447. The office will be closed the week of August 10. 1964. Carl M Eskridge Clerk-Treasurer a6 each one year; photography. 2; tractor maintenance, 2: and junior leader, 3 years. He will be a senior this fall. The young people will be honored locally at the Lincoln Twp. 4-H Achievement banquet on Saturday. August 29, at the high school. ।

AUGUST 6, 1964

Funds Needed Tc Purchase Building In North Liberty The North 'Liberty Community Bunding Association met oh Monday evening. August 3. There was a discussion on the progress ot the incoming contributions for the purchase of the Masonic Hall for a community building. Future plans tor the program were also discussed. It was reported that although Xpiile a number of contributions have been, and are still, coming in, they are not sufficient as yet to make a final commitment for the purchase of the Masonic Hall as our community building. The Association felt that many interested people who are planning to contribute toward this worthwhile project have not done so as yet, and urges that anyone desiring to contribute do so now. All initiial contributions for the purchase of the community building, should be sent to the Community State Bank, North Liberty, by August 12. Chamber To Meet Thursday Noon, August 13 'Hie Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will meet next Thursday, August 13, for their regular monthly meeting. Two very important items will be discussed at this noon luncheon at Heil’s Dining Room. Every businessman and interested member is urged to attend and hear the discussion on the two important items. They will also be invited to join In the discussion on the matters or anything that may come before the group. Reservations for the luncheon should be made as soon as possible with Bob Urbin. Nick LaFeber or Errol Van Buskirk. Luncheon will be served at noon and the meeting usually lasts around an hour. Try and attend this important meeting

ENGAGED ■Lt. : * s Vl* ■ ■ Wj John R. Nylander, 120 Shamrock St., Walkerton, announces the engagement of his daughter, Joan Kay, to James H. Haney, son of Mrs. ILouise Haney. 1408-A Ohio St., Walkerton. Miss Nylander is a 1963 graduate of Walkerton High School, and is attending South Bend Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. Mr. Haney is also a graduate of the Walkerton High School. The wedding will take place at the Walkerton Methodist Church September 19, 1964. Band Concerts End This Friday This week ends our Summer Band program. Our final concert will be this Friday. August 7th at 7:00 pm. on the high school lawn. Following is the program: National Emblem Field of Color Battle Brigade , Golden Glory Round and Round Carnival of Roses El Capitan Amparito Roca Diamond Jubilee Marching the Blues Seventy-six Trombones Hey. CLook Me Over Pennsylvania Polka Blue Tango

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x Construction To Nv. Start At Once Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon for the new 114’ x 60’ home of Hartsough Manufacturing Co., and work on the new building started immediately. Inking part in the ceremony is owner Russell Hartsough, turning the first shovel of dirt, and members of his. staff, Industrial Fund Committee members, and Al Drews, general contractor for the building. / Pictured behind Hartsough, left to right, are; William Bouse, plant manager for Hartsough Manufacturing Co.; Drews, of Drews. Inc., South Bend; R. N. LaFeber, president of the Industrial Fund Committee; Dens’ow Doll, secretary of the same group; Wayne Burch, treasurer of the Industrial Fund: Mahlon Jacob; Mrs. Francis Gindelberger, secretary of Hartsough Manufacturing Co.; and Branson Hiatt. Ray Nu baum. the sixth member of the Industrial Fund Committee was absent when the picture was taken. The new building will house the operation of manufacturing pre-fabricated automated poulry ho’ - ’'ntsourh was a pioneer in thi- field and seras the midwest from his Walkerton plant. The plant is on the southern end >f the Walkerton Industrial Park and w<? have offices facing T’nderw'od Fa "1 It is expected to be completed for operation by December. Extra Garden Food For Camp The Lions of Walkerton would like to thank the peop’e who made the extra food donations for the Crippled Child’en’s camp at Twin Lakes near Plymouth, such a success last week. Several bushels of fresh garden vegetables were taken to the camp for the children to enjoy, due to the generosity of the area people. The camp wiH be open for three more weeks and the 'Lions will be transporting food down there each week. Over 100 children spend their time at this camp for the handicapped, and the fresh vegetables taken to them by the Lions gives them a much more balanced diet. This week food will be taken again on Saturday and anyone with extra food in their gardens should contact the FFA president. George King, or Lions Denslow Doll or Harry Mechling for pickup from your home for delivery to the camp. Last week beans, sweet corn and pickles were donated for these children. noth e Auction next door to Pa’mers Furniture has been cancelled. Watch the paper for future announcement. notice I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by anyone but myself. Robert H Anderson 3ta2op Symnphonette for Band Dixieland Jamboree Rockin’. Rhythm Tr inr’" B i nd ol ' gy