The Independent-News, Volume 89, Number 27, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 July 1965 — Page 4

— THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — JULY S. 1965

Chest X-Ray Machine Here

The St. Joseph County IB Leaguo is bringing the X-Ray machine to \\ alkerton on Thursday. JuV I ’’- Tl, e continual absence of the machine from Walkerton ha s been answers I with this visit. It is hoped that the people of this area will make this visit more than average for the equipment, as it ha been at hast four years since the machine has been in Walkerton. This X-Ray of the chest, is a big step In boating TH. Early diagnosis of this disease as well as many olhrrs. is the important

Sidewalk Days In Walkerton

Fun and Bargains Galore. That is what'e in store for shoppers in Walkerton this Friday and Saturuay, as the annual “Sidewalk Days" will be held by the local merchants. Shopping in the sun as well as

They Are Not Play Things

Motorcycles, and motor sco 4ers are not play things. Evidently some aren't convinced of this fact the way they jockey them around. In the area the past few weeks, several injuries have been attributed to these types of transportation. It is just lucky that none have been more serious although doctor's attention had to be giv n several of these injuries. Also lax in this respect, is the regard for traffic regulations. These motorized m ans of transportation must follow the same traffic laws that cars are

Behind The Scenes

Th- Fourth of July is over and some woi derful programs were enjoyed by very large crowds in the area Both Walkerton and Nor Ji Liberty < njoyd fine crowds f ir the celebration of Ind p.-ndence Day. This day of tun is made possible only bx som< hard work I y several individuals. Tae cooperation and efforts such as this often go unnoticed and unthanxed. In Walkerton a combined effort by the American Legion. Chamb r of Commerce and Lions Chib make this possible. The Walkerton Fire Department takes care of the setting off the fireworks. The program is self-supporting thru the monex raised by the carnival and though the refreshment

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thing to successful treatment. Tile machine visit is paid for by the Christmas Seals purchased at Christmas time. This is your money that makes it possible and you are the one to profit by its visit in this area. Plan now to have your chest X-Ray taken on Thursday, July 15. when the machine xvnll be at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Illinois Strict in the heart of Walk.-rton. You are the one that can benefit most by your visit to the mobile unit on this d^y,

the many business places, can ba fun and save a lot o: money on the specials as the gay atmosphere takes oxer for two days. Plan to come "uptown" and enjoy the Sidexvalk Days la Walkerton.

governed by. They are not to be ridden in th parks, on sidexvalks and any other places that cars are forbidden. Those xchicles are capable of inflicting as s rious an injury as other motor vehicles. It is true that the driver is the one who should regulate their use of thes? vehicles, but also, a parent letting a child drive one, must also shoulder some of the responsibility of the vehicl-s. Remember, they arc not toys and should be treated xvith respect, both for the saf<<y < f the driver as well as others.

stand. In North Liberty, a committee works xviin the tire De- ! partm nt to plan and make the ’ activities go. The program is • financed largelv by the nivr- * chants who contribute t > the 1 program by their donations. < Without this, the program would • not be a success. i Many thanks and words of appneiation should be extended to these people who make such programs possible. The job they do is for you to enjoy, but behind the scenes is a lot of civic pride on the part of those who bring it to you. A big “Thank You" is extended to all who help make these annual programs a success in our towns.

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gCIENCEkW Topics itn At _ x < - Honey bo s in the southern and southwestern U. S. are go.ng through a trying time. Thousands of honey bee colonies hax'e died during the past txxo years. No expianata n f< r the myst. riotis opidemic has been found, says th< Department of Agriculture and unless ai rested, it could have serious effects not only on thv beekeeping industry, but also on the production of crops that depend on honey bee pollination. Smallpox, an extreme rarity in the U.S. because of oTectix'e x'accination procedures, still is a significant health problem in many parts of the world, reports the American Medical Association. Even in this country, booster shots are required every 3-5 years to maintain immunity, and too many people neglect to get the shots. For this reason, the level of immunity in the U.S.A, is dropping steadily, and the Association recommends that you ask your doctor about booster shots. A balcony scene enacted daily in Chicago । may never excite Shakespeare buffs but it’s still one of the hottest acts in thj city. The performers are three flame-cutting machines turning out precision cut steel parts on a balcony built by a metal-working company during World War II wh«i space and building materials were at a premium. The machines. designed by National Cylinder Gas, Chicago, operate high above the production floor on a continuous rail more than 134 feet long, one of the longest in the xvorld. / Aviation weather is the the title of a n<rw weather manual publishel jointly by the Federal Aviatidn Agency and the U. S. Weather Bureau. The 300-page illustrated book reviews weather fundamentals for pilots and explains services provided by the weather bureau. The manual may be purchased from tho U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. I Europe has the slow’est-grow-ing population of any major region in the world. Its numbers increase by only 0 8 per cent a year, while the *World as a whole has a 11 per ernt growth rate. Australia, Now Zealand and ad-

jacant islands making up the “Oceania" area of the globe arc growing lastest, with a 2.5 per cvnt rate, according to the population reference bureau. m Sticking your nose in other people's business can be profitable as the University of Texas reports that annual billings of tho 2,300 consulting firms in the U.S. exceed SI billion, a business-like increase over the S6OO million reported by 2,000 such concerns ten years ago. , SHORT-CHANGED A man xvouldn't mind so much having his income taxed if he xvasn't already taxed to stay within his income.

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