The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 August 1964 — Page 4

Keep The 4-H In The Fair

Starting a week ago. the various county fairs began popping up around the area as the main attraction takes place for many 4-Her's of Indiana that participate in this wonderful project. Ttie 4-H work not only occupies the time of the participants in worthwhile events, but teaches them much in the lines that they may pursue throughout their lives. The work of the 4-H clubs is fabulous. The appreciation of . t this fact often goes unnoticed, but to complete a 4-H project takes many hours and patience of a young person’s time, but it

JUST A COINCIDENCE?

* » A slip of paper which was of interest was given to us recently * end we thought you would be interested ni reading the odd facts that truly are stranger • than fiction. This concerned two great presidents who both met their end by an assassin's bullet. “Both these Presidents, Kennedy and Lincoln, were concerned with the issue of the Civil Rights. Lincoln was elected in 1860, Kennedy in 1960 Both were slain on Fridays in the presence of their wives. Their successors,, both named Johnson, were Southerners, were Democrats, and previously served in the United States Senate.

Voice of the People I feel It mandatory that I answer the malicious and unwarranted attacks on myself and all the merchants that were falsely accused in this column last week of stopping the sewer project. The person making these accusations has a good memory to remember back when my brother was a town board member. Maybe this same person can remember back when my brother was a town board member. Maybe this Same person can remember back H little further when the original sewer was put in and each property owner within the city limits was assessed and paid for this sewer. Unfortunately, the part of town she lives in was not within the limits at that time and neither was it assessed for the sewer. Now this person wants all the people that paid for their sewer, to help her pay for hers. Well, lady. . . you have every right to demand this . . not that ft is fair, but only because the town board sometime in the past, unwittingly accepted the Iy>nzo Addition into the city without first requiring them to put in their own sewer and water as most anv city requires a sub-divi-Bion to do. As to starting an accumulative fund back at this time, the board in numerous occasions tried to do this but it was Hot until 1957 that the state would permit monev to be rai°ed by this method according to the word of a long time board member. Tn contacting the businessmen concerning this nroiect contrary to your accusation, not one objected to putting in new sewers, a disposal and new storm sewers The one and ontv thing anv 1 f Us are concerned about i to It done when the money can be rai c ed in a fair and emutable w •• without working an extreme hard«hip on anyone.

is time spent in buying dividends for the future. Much of this work is displayed at the Fairs, not all of it of course, as the number competing in the projects is too numerous for all to display. The work that is shown, is available for all to view at the annual fair and the time taken to view the displays is a credit to the many 4-Her’s of the country’. If you visit the fairs of the area, take time to visit the displays as well as the midways and other attractions thought in to make the fair a more entertaining place for all.

Andrew Johnson was horn in 1808. 'Lyndon B. Johnson was born in 1908. Booth was born in 1839, Oswald, 1939. Both Booth and Oswald were Southerners, favoring unpopular ideas. Both Booth and Oswald were slain before their trials could be held. Both President’s wives lost children through death while residing in the White House. v Lincoln’s secretary, whose name was Kennedy, advised him not to go to the theatre that night. Kennedy’s secretary, whose name was Lincoln, advised him not to go to Dallas that day.”

If the person reprimanding the merchants would walk to her own front door and look up and down the street, she will see many homes where the good people are striving to make a living and raise their families. Certainly, they can raise their families, they cannot afford to pay exhorbitant sewer rates proposed any more than the young families anywhere else in town . . . and how about the older folks who live on pensions and have already paid for a sewer once . . . are they expected to pay this ridiculous cost again? If so, where are they to get the money to do it? Now about the cost. I am asked if I think it will cost less if we wait. I most certainly do! According to the engineer at the meeting held concerning this project. the cost of this type of construction can be expected to go up about 2 per cent per year so the actual cost could go up. But what about all the interest if we borrow $3(10,000.00 to $330,000.00 and pay it back over 30 years? The amount of interest alone is staggering, where if we started raising the money now and banking it. we would he drawing interest rather than paying interest. In the South Bend Tribune of August 2. 1964. it explains how Mishawaka is going to start an accumulative fund by increasing property tax for the same purpose. Regardless of how the money is raised locally, you can rest assured the merchants will— as they always have pay their share, and probably more too. As to the business men worryirfg about the welfare of the peop'e, (on both sides of the track) we most certainly do, for their welfare and good will determines whether our businesses thrive or fail, and very few people (on either side of the tracks) have your attitude of I'm going elsewhere to do my trading but what can the town do for me?” Roy Wlicox

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Don’t Let Thieves Spoil Your Vacation Many vacations wifi be spoiled by the theft of valuable items this year such as cameras, fishing tackle, portable radios, golf clubs, sun glasses, binoculars and clothing. Vacationers often make a thief s job easy. They walk out of a hotel room and leave the door unlocked. They go for a soft drink at the beach, leaving a camera unattended, or they leave a transistor radio in the glove compartment with the car unlocked. An energetic thief will not be stopped by a locked car. Take the case of one crook who specialized in beaches and resorts at State parks. He worked the South in winter and the North in the summer, cruising around in a station wagon full of luggage. As he toured a park, he spotted cameras and binoculars just begging to be stolen. He - obliged, and for years, reaped a handsome profit. Another Ingenious thief would sidle up to a car carrying a load of souvenirs. Balancing his armload of souvenirs on one hip, as though fumbling for his key, he would screen himself from passerby as he jimmied open a window. Then he would help himself. What should you do to protect your valuables while on a trip? The first rule is: Never display equipment more than Is necessary. If you must leave possessions in a car, lock them in the glove compartment or wrap them In a piece of clothing. Avoid parking your car in remote spots such as side streets. If you have a dog with you, leave him in the car. A barking dog creates too much attention. If you mu.< leave things in the car, lock them in the trunk. Just locking the car doors is not a certainty against theft. At best a locked car only makes it inconvenient for an enterprising thief. Even a clumsy crook can pry a vent open. Don’t leave things in plain sight in hotel or motel rooms. Put them in a drawer or in a closet. Try to <4tore valuables in a hotel or motel safe. If you have your camera with you at mealtime, put it between your feet while you eat. Never let a camera hang on a strap behind vou while walking. A quirk slice of the strap and you’ve lost a camera.

GUN OIL In a pinch, the dip stick your car will provide enough to keep gun from rusting or r< working another day.

This 4-H Operator Uses: F^T SAFETY RULES L r DRIVING SKILLS Kj MECHANICAL KNOW-HOW J f Sr The 4 H Tractor program has trained well over a million youths to drive safely, handle the big machines and keep them In worting order year around. The project is planned and supervised by the Cooperative Extension Service. In this state and 3*l othem. educational aids and awards are provided by the American (Hi Foundation. With today’s big investments in farm equipment, it is viM that tiactors are adequately maintained and put to maximum use, points out 4H Club leaders. A breakdown could mean financial loss on crops. There is always plenty to do in this project, even far the beginner. The program is divided into four section*. The Srst year participation acquaints the member with th* tractor and •afe rale* for operation. Second year member* learn to operate th* tractor tM what R takes to keep it going. Car* battery, spark plugs, oenlm* system and tire* is taught. Operating eoats, inclmfing fuel n* lubrication also ar* studied. “Improving Your Skill*” is the title of th* third mH. Thi* emphasizes highway safety, power take-off, brakw, power tranonussion, winter car* and ownership coat*. The fourth year and advanced unit goes Into detail on machinery care such as servicing and maintaining tillage planters, harvesters and sprayers. By the time 4 HP er* have completed the fourth year, they usually have assumed responsibility for not only the farm tractors, but other machinery as welt Over the years thousands of young 4-H farmer* have been recognized in various ways for doing a superior job. The program sponsor this year again will provide an expense paid trip to the National 4-H Club Congress ,in Chicago for the state winner. College scholarships worth SSOO each will be awarded to the top 12 members across the nation. They will be designated by the Extension Service.

ZIP A pinch of graphite on you oil zippers keeps them working smoothly in all kinds of weathe: