The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 34, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 20 August 1964 — Page 4

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Clearing A Conscience

An interesting letter was given to us by R, N. "Nick" LaFeber recently. It was received by Nick from an anonymous person concerning an incident that occured during one of his many years in business in Walkerton. We will take the privilege of quoting this letter: “Dear Mr. I^aFeber. I suppose you will think this letter very odd. but it has been on my heart for sometime. This is something that happened a long time ago. I don’t remem- ' ber how old I was at the time, but your store was still on Main Street in Walkerton. I stole a package of gum from your store. I was reading Saturday in my Bible and it said, if some-

Migrant Workers Program Is Concluded A six week program to provide Classes in crafts, sewing, spoi ts and health education for the Migrant workers at the Heinz Pickle factory camp in Walkerton, were concluded last week. More than 124 persons attended the program acccording to Mrs. Maxine Wood who was in charge. R. N. LaFeber was the local chairman of the Migrant Ministry committee, sponsored bv the Ministerial Association. He was responsible for collecting funds to support the program and also more than 2000 articles of wearing apparel and household articles that were distributed throughout the camp. Each morning. Tuesday to Friday. Mrs. Wood conducted classes in crafts and told Bible stories and led games and singing for all the youngsters who remain at the camp throughout the day. They range in ace from six months to 11 years. They made paper machet vases, stick craft picture frames and photo albums, plastic lanyard key rings, plaster of paris wall plaques and not holders, besides coloring and painting. They

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one steals something from another man. he should restore it double. I have asked God to forgive me of this past sin and He has. I truly hope you will too. Now I am restoring what I stole, double. I don’t feel it is necessary for me to tell you my name, because you don’t know me. but you do know my parents. I would not want you to think they steal things as I once did from you. I pray that Jesus will give you the kindness to forgive me whom you cannot know of my name. I know Jesus will give me a stronger victory since I have told you about what I did. God bless and keep you for evermore.”

were also instructed in first aid and good health habits. A health clinic was conducted one day when the local doctors donated their time to administer shots and immunization series. The County Health nurse from South Bend assisted and also was present several times to teach better health. Also assisting with the day programs were Mrs. Fred Schultz who baked and furnished cookies each week for the youngsters; Mrs. Walter Johnson, Mrs. Margaret Herald, Mrs. Eugene Hewitt, Mrs. James Ridenour, Mrs. Norris Bussie, Miss Diana Stephenson and Wally Johnson. Each Wednesday and Friday evening a series of sewing instructions were given when the women and young girls made dirndl skirts, blouses, tiny hats, pillow slips, table cloths, curtains, dresses. aprons and novelty dish cloths. The County Agents from the Purdue Extension office came out the first two weeks to show how to select and measure for a pattern for correct fit and to cut out a garment. They were Mrs. Esther Singer and Miss Sara Sue Naragon The local Better Homes Demonstration Club provided two workers each session and others from the community assisted They were Mrs. Harry Malstaff,

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Mrs. Howard Clingenpcel, Miss Bonnie Clingenpeel. Miss Theresa Schmeltz, Mrs. Bernard Westhues, Mrs. Opal Bullinger, Mrs. Harry Collins and Mrs. Robert Gardner. One evening Mrs. W<x>d was assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Dailey who conducted a tour of the schools in Walkerton including St. PatricKS. Each Sunday evening the local ministers have conducted services to give inspirational talks. Religious films were shown. Also films on westerns, comedy and travelogues were shown on Wednesday evenings. George King. Walkerton FFA president, was present to operate the movie projector each evening. Ministers taking part were Rev. David Owen. Rev. Kaye Casterline. Rev. Paul Ixnicks, Rev. David Eiler and Rev. Father Peter Meade. R. N. LaFeber organized regular scheduled baseball games for the men and boys who played Sunday afternoon and evenings in the surrounding areas. Two dances were given, the last of_ which cakes were sent in by the church women and Mr. I^aFeber furnished ice cream, candy bats and bubble gum. Each Friday evening following the sewing classes. volleyball games were conducted for the youth at the camp. Assisting Mrs. Woods were Rachel Mullet, Pat and Sue Brown and Larry Wood. One morning last week. Mrs. Woods treated youngsters to a wiener roast for lunch and served cup cakes. Mrs. Woods appeared on the I aPorte radio show. Bob Coffeen, for a personal interview last Thursday on WLOI She told of her work here, which involves so many not even mentioned, sm h as sewing machines donated and loaned, sewing supplies donated, women sending in cakes and goodics. also clothing. Mrs. Woods explains that each family was to receive a blanket from’ the County Council of Churches Miss Helen Weber the representative, has been at the camp program several times, bringing clothing and also a heal»h kit for each child Thev included soap, washcloth, towel, tooth brush and tooth paste and a comb Mrs Woods also reports that thr” the local drive, each child and young person rc< ewed at least one toy or piece of jewelry The afe t investment for anv person i time and money .-pent for a good education.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Olive Buckmaster has filed, with the St. Joseph County Board of Zoning Appeals her petition to make variance of use of the following described real estate in St. Joseph County. Indiana, to wit: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of section twenty-four (24) Township thirty-five (35) North, range one (11 West, that lies North of the right-of-way of the New York Railroad Company (Formerly CN.I.&S. Railroad), excepting a part heretofore conveyed, containing 5.125 acres. Al! that part of the Southwest Quarter ( Q i of section 24, and of the Southeast Quarter ( 1 , ) of the Northeast Quarter ( Q ) of Section twenty-three (23). Township thir-ty-five (35) North, range one (1) West, which is bounded on the Southwest side by the right-of-way of the New York Central Railroad on the North by the North line of said Southwest

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Quarter ( > 4 ) of the Northwest Quarter (Q) of section twentyfour (24), on the West by the highway known as the old South Bend and Winamac Road and on the South by lands owned by the late Bert I. Holser, being land formerly owned by the Standard Oil Company, containing 26.8 acres located on the East side of Willow Road approximately 500’ South of Tyler Road, by continuing to park a house trailer thereon to be equipped with modern sanitary conveniences, and to be occupied by Mr, and Mrs. Robert I>ee Smith. A public hearing will be held on said petition by said County Board of Zoning Appeals in the Courthouse at South Bend, Indiana, on September 2, 1964, at 2:00 P. M„ at which time all interested parties will be heard. ST JOSEPH COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Mary E. Shaw Mullins Executive Secretary lta2o