The Independent-News, Volume 89, Number 38, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 23 September 1965 — Page 1

Volume 89; Number 38

NEW COMPANY COMING TO WALKERTON

Shamrocks Roll To Third Win Over Three Oaks |North Liberty's Shamrocks rolled to their third straight win of the 1965 season and extended their winning streak to 11 over the past two seasons as they invaded Michigan Friday night to come home with a stunning 39-0 victory over Three Oaks. Again Gail Ross was a big offensive gun as be tallied three more touchdowns, making his total seven in three games this year. Also outstanding for the Shamrocks as has been the case over the past tw'o seasons, was their defense. This makes the third straight shutout for the Shamrocks and in three games their opponents haven't totaled 100 yards on the ground In tact, only 25 yards was gained by the Oakers in the contest as the defense forced them to punt six times and recovered three tumbles. Statistic* N. L. T. O. First downs 13 5 Rushing yardage 315 12 passing yardage 14 13 Passey attempted 3 2 Passes completed 2 2 Passes intercepted by 0 0 Punts 0 ® Punting average 0 28 Fumbles tost 2 3 Yards penalised 30 20 Gail Rosa scored two touchdowns in the opening quarter to get the Shamrocks off to a fast start. This booted the Shamrocks to a 13-0 lead as one of the two extra points was good. After the scores, with the tough defense holding the Oakers in check, the two teams fought the rest of the half without a score as the Shamrocks couldn't sustain a drive for further scoring. The second half turned the game into a rout as the Shamrocks, even though using reserves very freely. tallied three more times with Ross, Hari Shafer and Clarence Fields crossing the goal line. Another seven points were added in the fourth period making the final score read 39-0 as three of the extra points were good in this game. North Liberty 13 019 7 39 Three Oaks 0 0 0 0-0 North Liberty: Touchdowns Gail Ross 3 <l9. 9 and 37 yard runs); Hari Shafer (3-yard rum; Clarence Fields (3-yard rum; Jim Hurt 111-yard run); extra points, Shuler (rum; Mike Summerfield (rum; Kent Naragon kick. Shamrocks Face Strong Opponent Friday Nij^ht North Liberty's Shamrocks, with three rtraight wins this season and 11 over the past two seasons, will take on one of their strongest opponents Friday night as they travel to New Carlisle for a 7:30 game agains the Tigers. New Carlisle the past several years, has been one of the stronger teams in this area under the caliber of city school competition. This season the Tigers have lost two of their three starts, but have some very good ball players and the battle prom toes to be a big one for both teams. Slow down after dark! Be a Defensive Driver

Chamber Plans , “Panel" For October Meeting The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce laid plans for a special meeting for their October date as another night meeting will be held The meeting will be held at the Walkerton Community Building on Thursday. October 14. beginning at 7:00 pm. with dinner^ Following the dinner and a short business session, it to planned to have a panel and a moderator to handle questions about Walkerton. Included on this panel arc representatives from the following groups in Walkerton; The Town Board, the Polk-Llncoln-Johnson School; the Industrial Fund Committee; the Retail Merchants Association, and the Walkerton Ministerial Association. A’l of th me groups have been contacted about having a representative, but who will be on the panel will not be known for a week or two. It is hoped that this meeting will be very well attended as it promises to be one of interest to anyone interested in Walkerton. The Chamber members are urged to bring a guest if they know of someone who would like to attend. The charge will be $1 50 for the dinner which will be served by Heil's Restaurant. Reservations will be available at a later date, but all are urged now to plan to attend this meeting on Thursday, October 14. At tne meeting or. Thursday, several matters of business were disposed of after the luncheon. James Capek was named to serve on the decorations committee, replacing Mahlon Jacob who has served for almost two years R N. LaFeber was named as chairman of this committee, and the third member is John Zenon. The annual Halloween and Christmas programs for the youth of the area were mentioned and Rev. David Filer has agreed to art as chairman of this group The Halloween Party will be held on Saturday. October 30. due to Halloween falling on Sunday The parade will again form at the Post Office parking lot and proceed through the business district to the elementary school where the judging will lie done. All groups and organizations are asked to participate in this project again both through he p and donations. An organizational meeting will be held on Monday. September 27. at 7:30 pm. at the Town Council room. The n* minuting committee was named for the purpo e of nominating a nine man board for next year Dr Bryce Rohrer was named as chairman with Errol Van Buskirk. Ray Chapman and Pearl Wooley nl«c on the committee. They will place in nomination the nine names at the October meeting and it will be held open until November when names can be place*! in nomination from the floor E’ection will be held in N »- vernber so the boar*! will have time to elect the officers and organize before taking over January 1. 1966. The Chamber voted to pay their State Chamber of Commerce dues am! a letter of thanks was read from Linda Daube. the student the Chamber sent tn the summer hand clinic A letter from the 4-H advtoed the Chamber of the Award Night and the group decided to support this program, but due to lack of Information.

WALKERTON. INDIANA SEPTEMBER 23, 1965

/ Graduates From Practical Nursing School In S. Bend a <-'TRir W® M» ■ ” ■*l ■ ■ Miss Shirley Ann Whitmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J< hn Whitmer. Rural Route 1. North liberty, was one of 22 participating in the graduate n exercises scheduled by the South Bend School of Practical Nursing on Sunday. September 19, in the Lulu V. Cline School, 1534 W. Sample Street. A reception for the 22 graduates followed the ceremonies. Mise Whitmer will be employe*! at the Walkerton Nursing Home after September 27. Committee To Plan Halloween Party Monday Hie committee for the annual Halloween and Christmas Parties will hold their organizational meeting on Monday. September 27. at the Town Council Room in Walkerton. All clubs and organizations are asked to have a member present to serve on the committee and help with the plansj Rev David Filer will act as chatFT man for the Chamber of Commerce, who annually organize this committee. It is important that representation be good at this meeting. Lions To Host Lad>s And PIJ Faculty The Walkerton Lions Club will have as their guests at the September meeting, the Ladies of the group and the Polk Lincoln-John-son school faculty. This annual program has always developed into a warm one for the Lions and their ladies as well as the faculty The meeting will begin with dinner at 7:00 pm. at the American Legion meeting room. All members are urge I to attend the method was left open at this time. Dr Rohrer reported on the Recreational project now underway to make available much more recreation for the youth of our area R. N I^aF'eber reported on the Industrial Fun I Committee's activities including the fact that a new brochure is being printed and will be available in the very near future. These will l>e offered for sale to the public at $1 50 at Jacob Drug Store. Farmers State Brink. Doll's Service Station, and the Independent-News Co., as well as from any member of the lnditftnal Fund board.

Decision Due In Remonstrance Os Sewage Plan A decision is due in the next lew days on the hearing of the remonstrance filed against the Town of North Liberty concerning the Sewage Plans undertaken by the Town Board. Judge E Spencer Walton presided at the hearing which lasted almost two days and is to meet with the att< rneys for both sides before basing a decision on this matter Witnesses for both the 54 persons filing the petition of remonstrance against the town and those appearing for the t< wn, delivered testimony on Thursday and Friday of last week concerning the legality of several of the points in consideration in this matter. Witnesses for both the 51 persons filing the petition of remonstrance against the town and those appearing for the town deliverer! testimony on Thursday and Friday of last week concerning the legality of several of the points in consideration in this matter. This decision will decid® whether several changes have to be made in various parts of the plans. North Libertv Rainbow To Install Officers Miss Linda Fisher will be installed as Worthy Advtoor of the North Liberty Assembly 52. Order of Rainbow for Girls, in a public instaillation ceremony at 8:00 p m. Saturday in the Masonic Temple. Miss Fisher to the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold P. Fisher. Mrs. Marie Olson, mother advtoor, will preside and the installing officer* will be Miss Patricia ) Howell, worthy advisor; Miss Marhne I’lbncht. marshal; Miss Bernita Kennedy, chaplain; Mrs Barbara Woo ls, recorder; Mrs Becky Burch, soloist; Mrs. Diana Hollinger. musician. others being installed are the Misses Sheryl Bauman, worthy associate advisor; June WoPe, Charity: Kathie Nelson. Hope; Betty Joan Vlbncht. Faith; Pat Snyder, drill leader; Marlene Al bright. Chaplain; San<tra Fi c her, Love; Lynn Bauman, religion. Patsy Walters, nature; Mertia Bergland, immortality: Debbie Fields, fidelity; Kathy Zook, patriotism; Pam Franklin, service; Janne Wagner. Confidential Observer; Linda Knepp, outer observer; Kathie Shupert. prompter; Jackie Kurzhal. Rose lecturer; Samira Brown, historian; Marlene Vlbricht, musician; Hoosier Ptv»mise, Sharon Shaffer and Kathie Springman, jewel keeper Following the installation ceremony will be a reception in the social room of the Temple Tatr Dav This Saturday Inf: Walk eHon Tag Day. sponsored by the Athletic Boosters Club of the Walkerton Schools, will be held in downtown Walkerton, Saturday, September 25. 1965 Solicitations will be conducted by the tows of the Athletic department of the Walkerton High School Participation by the public will be greatly appreciated

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PNH Machine Co. To Locate Irt-m Walkerton The PNH Machine Co . owned by C. Edward Hi er. of Mishawaka, is planning a new building to move their business into in Walkerton The new plant, a 50’ x 80' Star all steel building, will be erecte-Km-t east of the Hiler Foundr^v' at the east edge of Walkert<m on VS ^^Crection of the building is scheduled to take place around the 17th of October. M^ather permitting. Shortly after completion, the company will be in operation in this location. Hiler, a nephew of Orrin and Robert Hiler. of the Charles O Hiler Foundry’, has been in production machine work for three years in Mi hawaka in a small plant The new structure will be approximate!v four times larger than the present fa< ilities He antiiepates a good ii’cresse in work and emp'oyment from hi- present capacities 'Die < ompanv specializes in prohntmn machine work and presently supplies most of the machine work t<> the Hder Foundry as well as several other companic- in this area Hiler started this business} witn a partner three years ago but has been sola owner for the past year. Name Chairmen For Christmas,^/ Seal Drives William Thomas Hamilton, of South Bend general chairman foe the 1965 Christmas Seal Campaign has named Mrs. Robert Hiler of Walkerton as chairman for Lincoln Township and Mr. and Mrs Kent Palmer will again serve as chairman for Liberty Townships Last \Tar with Mrs Arthur Benson as chairman, the Christmas Seal total in Lincoln Township was $1.027 18. and tn North Liberty and Liberty Township s63s 50 was collected During the past year, a successful X-Rav survey was conductrd in Walkerton by the League assisted by local workers with a total of 166 persons being X Raved nine of whom were referred for further examination with large X Rays. A nurse from the Tuberculoato League is stiU following these cases a> four have not as yet com’ 1 te ! th-' examination recommended Tuberculin testing in the schools is also scheduled for October sth. Indian* Visit LaSal’e At (lav Fie’d The Walkerton Indians, losers of their fir-t three games of the • ea''on. will take on a very strong opponent this w’eek end as they travel to ('lav Field to play LaSalle one of the two new South Bend schools The game will begin at 7 39 on Friday night. I-a-Salle. although having no seniors, has students from the Central an t Wa hinet 'n districts and just began n’tv Inst week end However the boys have had experience I” Junior highs and at the two ■ -htmls prior to this season. Flear Puff A large cotton powder puff, kept in the flour container, b handy for dusting flour on rolling pins and pastry boards.