The Independent-News, Volume 89, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 6 May 1965 — Page 4
— THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — MAY 6. 1965
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The End Os An American Tradition
Recently a story appeared in the South Bend Tribune from Dr. How, the St. Joseph County Health Director. This stor ( y eonvemed the new ruling that made carry-in*suppers of the various sorts unlawful. This is strictly because of health reasons, but was brought to the attention of the public through Dr. Ho^’s office during the recent temado dean-vp operations. At this time, emergency feeding stations were set up for the victims and many workers who heli>ed with the clearing in the various places. Dr. How stated that his office supervis <1 this operation at Wyatt and Lakeville, but the conditions certainly wee unsatisfactory. The tact that cany-in dinners are listed as unlawful by a regulation that wa- put into effe t last year by the State Health Unit, may mean the end of something that has been an American custom almost since people lived here. Especially in the smaller communities through churches and other organiza. tions. and family picnics and reunions. this type of meal is standard procedure. And it might be added, usually as tasty as anyone could expect. However, a continual spread of disease is credited to such eating f met ions and this is the reason for the law. Several examples were mentioned where
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food poisoning or disease was spread through such festivities. This seems to include the organization's functions where the food is prepared in any means other than that approved by the state, which would limit it to places carrying restaurant licen. ses where the facilities for storage as well as preparation of the food would have to be approved. A strict enforc .ment of this c<Vd seriously change the style of living to an extent of the areas such as ours. Where would the church s, clubs and organizations be without this type of meal. Many are used for money raising as well as those just used for get-togeth rs. This would al\ be eliminated. It would be a shame to think of these type dinners as a thing of the past, and they probably won’t bo until more pressure is put on the enforcement of the hw. At present, no arrests oi fines are being made, but Dr. How stated that the education of this law is hoped to eliminate this type of planning in the future. It appears that another phase of mod rn living (which probably would be much safer foi all from a health standpoint) is on its way out as the changing times take away another fond method of living and especially one of vanishing family life.
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Voice of the People One Step From Eternity On Sunday, April 11. 1965, an unfamiliar sound and echo or rear was coming from the west and slightly south. The sound might be compared to a hundred or more dive bombers and many of the old steam locomotives pulling in or out of the union depots in Chicago or St. Paul. I had p)anne»d to milk my cows, but decided not to make any uncalled moves until this sound was past; but its intensity did increase each minute. For seme reason I had planned since the April, 1956, wind (next door) to alfways have my new manure spreader in the dairy’ section with baled hay in it. I knew if in the house, I could be in my coal bin in the basement (concrete top). But I worked in the bam several hours each day and knew these beams could crush anything if they fell. I heard the neighbors' houses go, then my 300 evergreens and maples west of the buildings, so I knew that instant I had better kneel between the wheels on the south side of my spreader (4 wheels on rubber) and when the bam was crushed like a glass window in an instant, I was tht re 18" from death. A beam did hit the spreader. I made three or four steps south just in tme to see the clpud of dust, buildings of my own (seven in all i and all my neighbor's gone. I turned to see my badly shakeh home, semi-roofless, but my wife June, who was in the kdehen, was not seriously injured, but in shock. She said. “Are you (well? What happened"" I might sa 1 v I planted my windbreak in 1939 and 1940. It saved my place in 1956 and might have saved my life in 1965. So T can say thank God I am living. The next house basement ceiling is to ba of reinforced concrete. Joseph Holm 5-CFNT WINSTON OHUHC HILI. COMMEMORATIVE STAMP A 5-qent United States Postage Stamp, honoring Sir Winston Churchill, will be first placed on sale on May 13, 1965. through the Fulton, Missouri, Post Office. TTP TO MOTORISTS Drive to avoid accidents- - manv motorists push the law of averages too far when it comes to taking chances.
Use Your Public Library This is the week after National Library Week. Librarians all over the country are relaxing now that the annual drive for recognition is over fur another year. Bik the Walkerton Public Library at 510 Roosevelt Street is still open. The librarian is still on the job and as willing as ever to sene patrons. The book collection is still growing. Pt op’e are still finding information. relaxation, entertainment and inspiration on the shelves of the library. How about you ? Have you given your library another thought this week? Have you considered how much the library does for you, your family and your town? If you are a parent, you’ve probably supported your schools through the PT A Your garden dub may take on projects to
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beautify the city. Maybe you do volunteer work in your local hospital. Chances are you belong to a social club that sponsors philanthropic projects. Did you ever think that your library might need tills kind at support, too? It's as much an educational institution as tha schools are. It provides reading material to hospitals and shutins. It should be a place at civic pride and responsibility. Talk to your librarian. Find out what you can do to help bring ever-improving library service tc your community. Above all, taka advantage of all the services your library offers. You pay for your library witM your tax dollar It's up to you M make sure you’re getting youg moneys (worth. Strive to do favors for otheW —you can always build stronggf friendahipa that way.