The Independent-News, Volume 89, Number 9, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 February 1965 — Page 1

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THREE AWAIT HEARING ON MARCH Ist

Shamrocks Top Lakeville 60-58 In Real Thriller A rally was needed in the last period to overcome a lead that Lakeville had gained for the only time in the entiie ball game to give the Shamrocks an exciting win Friday night by a 60-58 wore. The Shamrocks moved to the lead after a couple of baskets were traded and led all the way into the fourth quarter before Lakeville gained their only lead at 50-46. Jody Koselak paced the rally that dropped the Trojans and boosted the North Liberty record to 10-9 with this win. The scoring was never real fast in the game that found both teams hitting in the first minute. Porter opened the game with a lay in but Riddle's jumper tied it at 2-2. Jackson hit for the Shamrocks but Kaebler put a jumper in before back-to-back baskets by * I Hostetler and Porter moved the Shamrocks ahead 8-4 Each team got three more baskets in the quarter before Jackson hit three . points in the last few seconds to boost the lead to 17-10 as the quarter ended. Riddle cut this lead with a basket and free throw as the sec- ‘ and period opened, but laikeviilc never pulled within more than four points lichen a late rally by North Liberty boosted them ahead safely by halftime. With 2:41 to 1 play in the half. It was 23-19 when the rally started Fraser hit a pair of one pointers and shortly after. Hostetler matched this Porter’s lay in made it 29-19 before Hansen scored for the Trojans Porter hit another ba k< t and two foul shots for a 12 pitn’ lead and I-andgrebe and Fl r traded two points b< fore half . k< '-ping the Shamrocks on ti p 35-23 latkevUlr ('ut*> Margin Tlie second half was different Hostetler opened the coring at 7:25 with a jumper The next three minutes were all LikevHlc as five straight baskets went like this Kaelber. Landgrebr and Han. sen all hit jumpers before Wiegands hit a lay tn Wiegands then added a jumper to trim the lead to 37-33 before Hostetler finally broke the string with a jumper Porter added one point and Hansen came back with two free throws Fraser hit another free shot and -Hostetler a jumper from the foul lane for an eight point spread, but Ijundgrehe tossed one tn for Lakeville A free throw was scored by Hostetler but laindgrebo hit two one-point-ers before Hostetler again scored on a jumner Riddle made a rebound shot and then a free throw leaving the Shamrocks tn front by four. 46-42, with a quarter to play. The Trojans then got their only lead of the night as Wiegands and Hansen tied the score with jumpers In the first minute of the last period At 6 03, Hansen broke the tie with a jumper and then Kaelber pushed the lead to 50-46 with another airborne shot At 5 11. Koselak broke the spell and hit a jumper He then ti«d the score an even minute later on a lay in Peterson tossed in a set shot from the side, giving the Shamrocks the lend again with 3'20 showing on the (Continued on Page 12»

Judge Obermilkr To Speak At St. Vat ricks Monday William J. ObattniUer, the "spanking judge,” is re-scheduled to speak to the people of this community on Monday, March 1. at 8:30 pm. in the St- Patrick School Halt The judge was to speak here al an earlier date but was unable ot come because of unforseen circumstances. Obermiiler, City Judge of Whiting, earned national f.une for hu approach to disciplining juvenile offenders. The public, especially the Walkettun ITA, and the North Liberty PTA, is cordially invited to hear this outstanding speaker whose topic will be "A Judge L><>ks at Parents ’. The St Patrick Women's Club will sponsor the program and will hold a short business meeting preceding the program at 7.30 in a school classroom. Ticket Plan IF The Walk* 'on High St ho 4 has ann<'ince<l ticket pl in f r Saturday IF they are a Thui day n.i hl winner nt Plymouth In ca-e of i win, tickets wall be - ”id at the high school principal s <• •• ill d. y Friday but mu t brelum'd that night Tickets will tc m**! f« r both sessions anti will cost $1 00 Athletic Boosters To Meet Wed, The Walkerton Athletic Boosters will hold a very Important meeting <>n Wednesday night, March 3. at the High School library at 8 30 pm The Booklets are p anning a Fish Fry’ at the Walkerton High School Saturday March 27. and plans must be completed for this event. REWARDS INCREASED Tn this b^’ie of our paper, appears a Ha. ufied advertmemcni from which you will n te that the Koontz I^ke Association has inctea ed the reward it is offering for t..r anest and conviction of the vandals and tha ves who broke into three homes at the lake tecen tly A 'qHikrsman for the A- - said that they are determined to slop these unlawful acts and feel sure that so n. r or later someone who has information will be tempted by the reward to come forward with the «!* ired information He also stated that other mean® of det.Ction Wiil be used to apprehend the culprits

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PI J School Board Conducts Surveys Within System The Polk - Uncoln - Johns >n school board met with Dr. Aaron Lindsley of Purdue University Dr William Barr of Indi.ma University, and Supt -ek» t. Max E H<»l>bs of Indiana University, appearing before the board. Proposed before the board were surveys in five areas for the district These five areas are as follows: 1 Work in evaluating of buildings by Dr. landsley of Purdue University. 2 Population trends by D r William Wilkerson of Indiana University. 3 Finance program by Dr W’11am Barr of Indiana University I Evaluation of transportation by Dr William Medly; of Indiana University. 5 Evaluation of curriculum by Max E Hobbs of Indiana University. The surveys will be started on immediately and the reports will be given to the board on the At ril 15th meeting The resignation of Francis Koine was accepted by the board duo to his ill health. Paul Jones was re-elected to a four-year term to the Walker’ n Public Library Board as of Mar h Ist Other routine matters were taken care of at this meeting Wisconsin Band To Appear At N. U School Tuesday, March 2. 2 20 pm the Wisconsin State University “Pioneer Band” of Plattcvilb , Wisconsin. will present a concert a* th- North Liberty High Scho 1 gym The eighty puce band is j < • nting this con* es as part of an annual spring t< ir Members of the high school band will be asked to sit in on two of th< numbers, which Mr P -rter. t!v k» al band director, will conduct Wd' am B Fietz* dir. <tm "f t) Pioneer Band ha-- ’nted th c the general pubh* is c rdially invited to attend the program and there Will be no admission charge □ — ~ - O MAKKLUIES D □ Thibodeaux - Enid* rger Mrs. Ruth Thibodeaux, Rt 1. Walkerton, announces the marriage of her daughter, Rita to Pfc Jerry Emsbcrger, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Ernsberger, Rt 1, Walkerton, on Sun-Lav Feb ~ in Dillon, South Carolina The Rev Sara Moffitt performed the double ring ceremony m her home Attendant* were Pfr Rotiney Miller. and Pfc Harold Quag e friends and buddies of the groom The bride graduated from Tyn *r High School in 1964 Pte Erns berger gradu.itrd from Tyner High School in 1963 and enlisted in the Army June 7 1963 He i' with the 82nd A iris me Paratrooper DiviMon stationed at Fort Bragg. North Carolina The couple are presently residing m Fayette North Carolina I GIRL MOUT CHILI Kt PPFR Homemade chill or vegetable soup, s.tlad. coffee or milk, cake i or pie Donation adults 7 r »-; chil- • drrn 6-12. sOe; pre-schoolers free Sat unlay Frb 27 serving from 5 to 8 p m at Walkerton Methid. I < hurch

FF.BRI ARY 25, 1965

Auxiliary Plans Birthday Party For Legion ku. .jk ! " I J The *.meiTcan L'gior Auxiliary will stage their annual birthday party for the member, of the American L'gion on the event of their 16th birthday on Saturday. March 6 Word has l>een receive,| that the new Commander of the Indiana Department of ’he American Ix’gion, Gilbert E “Gib Sheaks, 40 year old resident of Mitchell, Indiana, will be present Sheaks is a native of Mitchell where he graduates! from high school in 1942. He attended Like Forest College and is a member of the First Baptist Church of Mibhell. He is employed a maintenance foreman forth” I - high Portland Cement Co He is married, and with his wife and son reside at 1210 Oak St Mitchell. He has served in virtuall'. ov. ; y ripuity m Am-rican L gion off ces. indud’ng tlj .’ nt commander and finance ot!: ' r of P st 250 in Mitchell; in the Ninth District as S-rzeant at Arms, wee command’-r nv .nberA.tp cha<rman and c an •: He was a Depi:’m ’ Soa'i; n Vice Cmnman ler in 19*>8. he served a- at. mate i it onal exci utive committeenuin t r'»m 196063. and is a me nb« r of several National o>mn.ith r Sheaks is also a ■ mb” -of th ■ VFW: 40 et 8. Elks Mitcheil Rotary and the Fraten. il Order of Police Joseph Baidek, v commander. South Bern!, also plans to attwd The program will begin witn a oiorierative supper at 6 30 uith meat furnished Guests are asked to bung their own table service A program of local home taiert and a surpriae of festivities i* promised. N. L. Cemetery Board Holds Meeting The tHH’e. s of the North I. erty Burying Ground Asso<nation he!<t their annua’, meeting m the home of Fre«| DeCoudres Tuesday evening February 9 Al’ members were present Co d Weber waa elected as a member filling the vacancy caused by th. death of Clel( Rare Finances of the association are In good shape Lnder Williams was elected apre dent; Richard Whitmer vicepresident; am! Fred DeCoudrc - a-secretary-treaaurer. Use Your Turn Signals Alwav

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Robbery Charges Follow Arrest On Tuesday Three Walkerton men. Harold Bierly, 25 Jack Bierly, 23. both of route 3. and Larry Wi< kham, 19, 127 Clark Str>-<‘. are awaiting continuation of arraignment on Match 1 f<-r the Tuesday momng r bbery of the West Walkerton Tn • k St.:. Two of the three, H irold Bierly and Wickham, face charge^ of robisry by putting in fear, while Jack Bierly is fa< ing < ■.urges of being an a»x:essory before an<l after the robbery. Judge F. Kenneth Dempsey, of St Joseph Sih perior Court No. 2 heard the preliminary' hearing Tuesday afternoon. The Bierly brothers appeared with a lawyer and Wickham has had a public defender appointed for his case The rotibery took place Tuesday morning at about 2 00 a m. According to the Indiana State Police, the three went into the truck stop a few minutes before the robbery to use a rest room. After the attendant, William Helzer, 36. finished servicing a truck. Harold Bierly and Wickham re-entered the station and beat Helzer and took the money and checks A truck driver saw the two flee and tame to the aid of Helzer who telephoned the Walkerton police The description of the car was radioed to the State Police and trooper Lee Cole apprehended li.e tr o at Westville The three were taken to South B n I Wliere they are being held for t e March I hearing. Tnx>p-r Cole o arced the car and found a 30-30 rifle and $755. The trio a It itted throwing s* me papers aw ay that were taken from the <at. n S’ate Police divers were m t 1 h- mkakeo nv. r Tucmlay I- - f r the ch ■ksan ' paper ’ they said wer- thrown th re H- Uer w is tr de 1 by i Walk- - ceivcd m the beat 4 ird k> king. Pre-Kinder <:irten Pee*Htratim At Liberty School Tile week of Man h 1-5 is set as the pre-n >;i<r it n week for all children who u;U enter kindergarten next fall. To be eligible a child must be five years of age on or before October 1, 1965, and must have had the immunizamtns to enter school. The immunization requirements include: Vaccina ton for smallpox Thn shots for dipthena, pertussia and tetanus Three mjr lions .J poliomyelitis vto me or two or three doses of oral pohon vclitis vaccine as indicate*! by the family physician. Parents are to come to the elementary hool office to register the chill and are asked to bring along the birth certfirate to be recorded. Ail necessary medical papers will be passed out at this time Also any »hild not now in kimhrg if. 1 who will be m grade one n x’ fall, must have registration paj>er ompleted. If any questlot. a -all may be made to th« h 01. 6 >6 1731 \OT I C E Th- >' we ot I - \\ dter Dena it wi 1 c. J cuti! March 13.