The Independent-News, Volume 88, Number 42, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 October 1964 — Page 1

Volume 88; Number 4?

WALKERTON C. OF C. PLANS ACTIVITIES

Shamrocks Remp To Fifth Win 34-0 As Howe Military Falls Saturday

North Liberty’s Shamrocks, with a very stout defense again turning in a very fine job, rolled to an easy win over Howe Military Academy Saturday afternoon on Howe’s field. The win was the fifth for Jack Lowe's team against one loss, and their fourth in a row after dropping the second game of the season to Jun town, - 14 First downs 1 298 Rushing yardage 37 73 Passing yardage 0 11 Passes attempted 6 6 Passes completed 0 1 Passes intercepted 0 0 Punts 4 0 Punting average 35 0 Fumbles lost S 60 Yards penalized 35 Added to the strong defense was a potent running attack that found the Shamrocks rushing for a total of 298 yards with another 73 in the air for a total of 271. Meanwhile, they were holding the Howe offense to a mere 37 on the ground and none in the air as six passes were attempted and none completed with one being intercepted by the alert Shamrock defense. Howe is winiess to rork defense. Howe is winless to date this year. The ShawoclML..W &U the points they needed early as Jack Jackson streaked 58 yards for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage in the game.

Bolling Prairie Tops Indians 13-7 In Football Thriller Friday Night

Walkerton’s Indians dropped their fifth game of the season Friday night ns Rolling Prairie used two long runs from scrimmage to top the Indians 13-7 in a real football thriller. In this game, Walkerton gained yardage rather well, but was unable to sustain a drive, losing the ball to Rolling Prairie several times that could have easily won the ballgame for them. Their lone touchdown came on an intercepted lateral pass in the final quarter while on defense. Walkerton Statistic* R. Prairie 8 First downs 10 165 Rushing 270 39 Passing 0 7 Passes attempted 2 3 Passes completed 0 1 Intercepted by 0 4 Punts 3 26 Avg yards 31 1 Fumbles lost 2 25 Penalties 20 The Bulldogs scored first as the teams exchanged the ball a couple of times before a penalty hurt Walkerton On fourth and seven. Rolling Prairie kicked to the Indians from their own 43 yard line but an over eager lineman was offside for the Indians and the play was run over With Just two yanks to go. the Bulldogs made the yardage moving to the Walkerton 49. On the second play after the first down, Al Zarr cut between tack I" and end and angled for the sidelines and ran the whole way for the score This was in the first quarter. The two teams each gave up the ball before the Indiana began to put on a serious threat. Twice Terry Lute, moving from an end

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This was just the beginning as they almost ran at will, combined with the fine passing of sophomore quarterback. Jim Hurt. Another first period score was achieved as Hurt moved the team down field late in the quarter with a 27 yard pass to Jackson and Clarence Fields' 20 yard run completing the drive. Both extra points were good and the Shamrocks led 14-0 by the end of th« quarter. North Liberty pushed across touchdowns in each of the last three quarters as well as Fields scored two more on runs of two and four yards. The other score came on a pass from Hurt to Ron Porter. The extra points were scored by Summerfield on a run; Shafer, run; Hurt, nin; and Porter on a pass from Hurt. Tonight the Shamrocks host North Judson at School Field and this game will have the Shamrocks facing their toughest hurdle left on the schedule. N. Liberty Statistic's H»we M. North Liberty II 6 77 31 Howe Military 0 0 0 0 0 North Liberty: Jackson. 58 yard run North Liberty: Fields 3. 2. 4 and 20 yard runs North Liberty: Porter, 4 yard pass from Hurt Exta points: Porter, pass from Hurt: Shafer, run; Summerfield, run; Hurt run.

around play, tossed long passes down field that hit receivers in the open, only to have them drop the ball inside the ten yard line. Those breaks cost the Indians dearly as they had the opportunity to take charge of the game in the first half. Tommy Klineinst intercepted a pass in Rolling Prairie territory but the halftime came before the Indians could get a play underway. Th* second half hadn't been underway very long when Tom Wheatbrook broke loose in the very same pattern that had scored the fust TD for the Bulldogs and he went 57 yards for the score. This time the extra point was kicked by (Hen Swanson and the Bulldogs I<ml 13-0. The Indians continued to move the brill fairly well until in Bulldog territory, and twice they penetrated within the 25 yard line before looing the ball on downs once and a fumble once. In the last period, the Bulldogs again had the ball on the Walkerton 25 when a Bulldog back was hit for a loss and tried to lateral out of the situation Gary (’lark proved Johnny on the spot as he raced m to grab the lateral which almost looked as if it were intended for him. He raced 70 yards ahead of everyone for the Indians' Tl> This happened with 7:10 left in the game and Terry Lute then passed to Klinedinst for tire extra point. The Indians then tried a onesided kick and it was successful as they took over on their own 48 following a five yard penalty. They moved to the Bulldog 29 where a fourth down play fell two yards short of the necessary

ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Price of 1101 Bisnaga St., Casa Grande, Arizona, formerly of North Liberty. announce the engagement of their daughter. Janet Ruth, to Douglas McDonald, Tucson Highway. Casa Grande. The bride-elect, a 1963 graduate of Casa Grande Union High School, attended Durham Business College in Phoenix, and is now an employee of Pacific Finance Ilians. Her fiame, also a 1963 graduate of Casa Grande Union High School .is a sophomore at Arize- a State University He is majoring in architecture. No date has been set for the wedding. Indian BTeam Hosts Greene Varsity Friday Walkerton's B team will host the Greene Twp. varsity in a game at the Walkerton park on Friday night. This will be an odd twist as the game will be Greene's first homecoming, despite the fact that it is held at Walkerton. Greene is in their first year of varsity football and have a 2-3 record to date playing a mixed schedule of varsity and B teams. The Indians will be hurting manpower wise for this game as the local team is now rather small due to several boys quitting and several minor injuries. The varsity has a game Saturday and only a very limited number of boys will he available for Friday night. Game time is 7:30 at Wakerton's park. NORTH LIBERTY FOOTBALL BOOSTERS The North Liberty Football Boosters will hold their regular meeting at the high school at 8:00 pm Monday night, October 19. yardage and the Bulldogs took over to control the ball the rest of the game It was a g<xx| game which had snow falling occasionally luring the contest Neither team could feel that they hadn t played a good game as the action was hard and thrilling for the fans who turned out to see the action. The Scoring Rolling Prairie: Al Zarr, 19 yard run; kick failed Rolling Prairie: Tom Wheatbrook, 57 yard run; Glen Swanson, kick Walkerton: Gary Clark 70 yard run with intercepted lateral; Tt>m Khnedinst, pass from Terry Lute Rolling Prairie 6 0 7 0 13 Walkerton 0 0 0 7— 7

P.T.A.ToSee Slides Os The Holy Land John Bing air in. I’. T. A. program chairman for Wakerton. announces that the gamzation has been fortunate r securing the films of the rccen’ trip taken by Mr. and Mrs. l.'onard Beaty. Mr. Beaty will show and narrate for the slides at th' regular meeting this Thursday, October 16. The meeting will be held at the high school this month in an effort to draw the parents of the high school students as well as “those of the grade school. In addition to the slides, there will be a brief talk by Mr. Keine, the guidance counsellor. Thore will be open house in the rooms. An executive meeting will be held in the library at 7 p.m . All committee chairmen are asked to attend by Mrs. Stasko, ITA president. Refreshments will be served by first and third grade mothers under the direction of Mrs Capes, hospitality chairman. There will b 0 a fdm room for the children with Mrs Phil Waldron handling the arrangements. Final arrangements will be discussed for PT A participation in the homecoming parade and festivities. Shamrocks Host North Judson At School Field An interesting football game should develop Thursday night at South Bend’s School Field as the North Liberty Shamrocks with a 5-1 record, meet a strong and fast North Judson team The Blue Jays have a returning backfield this year but a basically new line from their very successful team of last season. They feature a good scrambling quarterback in Jerry Risner and a speedy halfback, Bill Dolegal, who is one of the leading scorers in this area. Stopping their speed will be necessary to get win number six in this game. Indians Battle Jimtown At Elkhart Field Saturday afternoon th.- Walkerton Indians will haw their hands full again as they travel to Elkhart’s Junior High North Side field for a football game with Jim town’s Jimmies The Jimtown crew, after losing every game last year, have come back strong with only one player lost from last year's team and have won four games this year Included in their wins is a 22-0 win over the very strong North Liberty t<'am The Indians will t>e seeking their second win of th* year with three games to play on Die nine game schedule Cemeterv Board Meets Oct. 19 The annual meeting of the W Ikerton Woodlawn Cemetery Association Inc will be he’d < n October 19, at 7:30 pm at the Community Building for the purpose of electing two new board members Also any other business that may come up will be transacted at this meeting AU lot owners are urged to attend John Wathen, secretary Rome men find that a little credit is a dangerous thing

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Halloween Party Plans Now ln v Progress Fhe Walkerton Chamber of Commerce n.et Thursday noon with a small crowd at Heil's dining room. Several matters of importance were discussed as the Chamber continues to strive to improve our town through their efforts. Plans for the Halloween party for the children of the community were discussed as the annual parade and judging of costumes will take place on Saturday. October 31. Richard Brice is general chairman and will contact all the cooperating organizations for the completing of plans. The committee which has been working all year on new* decorations for the Town, especially at Christmas, reported that decorations that have been considered would cost around SISOO. This would dress up the business area with use of colored lights already present It was not known if the financing could be worked out for this year or not, but they are moving ahead to acquire all the information possible. It is hoped that arrangements can still be made for this year. The committee on the homecoming float, headed by John Zenon and Mahlon Jacob, have added Newt Williams and Pear! Wooley to their list but expect to need additional help at the last minute. Denslow Doll and I^ee Welch were appointed to take charge of the large plastic sheet that will be utilized in the park this winter to hold water fo r a portable ice skating rink This will be ready for use of the people early this winter. A report was given to the group on the plans the T >wn Board has set up for the disposal of rubbish and other waste articles at th*’ town dump This action has been stressed by the Chamber of Commerce, and everyone will profit by the controls put on dumpJohn Wathen gave a brief report on the Walkerton Credit Bureau and work has begun on signing vp the eligible Chamber o' Commerce members for this st .-vice It is o- « that will profit the merchants greatly and is ojen only to Chamber of Commerce members It is p'anned at present that the next meeting will be held at Plas Steel in their new building for a tour of their facilities. More information will be giwn on this as it develops, but is a meeting that every Chamber member will want to attend It i- tentatively p’anned for November 12th if plaits work out for the convenienw of all concerned. N. L. Woman’s Chib To Meet Friday The North Liberty Women’s Club will meet Friday. October 16 at 7:30 pm in the home of Mrs Harvev P.echtel Devotions will b- given bv Mrs. E P M« Daniel Mrs Stanley O’Hair of < »uth Berul who is the President ’ Joseph Countv Feder o nos W mien’s Clubs will talk to • U-» accomplishment! and duties of a club that belongs tn the federation. Roll call yoi"” favorite poem. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. H'Hrv Mangus and Mrs E P. M :Da" el