The Independent-News, Volume 90, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 February 1966 — Page 1

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Shamrocks Hand New Carlisle A 70-60 Loss Friday North Liberty topped New Carlisle in the Shamrocks fir. t action since winning the Bi-County Tourney as the team they beat in a squeaker in the semi-final game fell by a final score of 7060. Despite the closeness of the game most of the way, it seemed certain that the game was under control. A big splurge by Joe Ginzer in the final quarter opened the margin to a comfortable total as the Shamrocks tossed in 25 in the final period, 11 by Ginzer in a spread of two and a half minutes. /The Tigers jumped to an early lead as Scales and Manuszak hit ba kets with the latter being a three-point play for a 5-0 lead. The Shamrocks got on the boaid with 5:37 showing on the clock but New Carlisle came back with baskets by Moftitt and Golden for a 9-2 lead with the quarter over half gone. Scott hit a jumper with 2:37 remaining and after a free throw by Golden. Scott hit again. Mlekodaj hit a pair of free throws and then a lay-in to tie the score as the Shamrocks finally were opening up to the game. The first quarter ended 12-12 a Manuszak hit a rebound and Mlekodaj two more free throw’s just before the period ended. The game stayed exceptionally tight throughout the second quarter but a brief 5-point splurge In the middle of the stanza pushed the S Siam rocks to a 28-25 half time lead. From here on out, the lead never changed again, but some real clo e calls were made as the Tigers continued to push and hustle to catch up. Moffitt opened the period with a free throw, but Scott hit a jumper. Palm tossed in a one-hander, but Fraser and Knepp hit back-to-back for a 34 to 28 lead. Manuszak added two from the foul line and after Koselak hit a free throw. Moffitt tossed in a jumper Scott hit again, but Manuszak and Golden hit lay-ins. cutting the lead to one, 37-36. Scott hit again from under but this was matched by Manuszak before the Shamrocks again opened a small lead as Koselak hit from out front and Scott added a free throw A free throw by Palm wa 4 followed by a rebound shot by Knepp and after a technical on the New f'irlisle coach. Mlekodaj's free shot made it 15-39 as the quarter ended. Ginzer Gets Hot The Tiger- twe <lt the lea l to three points but with ' 21 to play in the game, Ginz» r got hot for the Shamrocks He first hit four straight foul shots and then a lav-m. After Manuszak hit a jumper, Ginzer then add'd ' more charity shots and another lay-in Mambzak tos e I in another jumper anil after Scott hit a lay-in. Ginzer tallied again from the foul line giving the Shamrocks a 64 51 lead with 2 18 to plav. Manuszak continued to hi’, but the Shamrocks were out of reach by this time as they moved to the 70 60 win Mannazak lilt* 28 Manuszak hit 28 for the Tigers to top all -corers as he hit a dozen baskets and four free throws Scott topped the winners with 18 and Mlekodaj added 15. Box Score North Liberty h f P Scot t 8 2 2 Fraser 2 0 0 Mlekodaj 4 7 2 Kano 1 0 3 Baughman 0 0 o Knopn 5 2 2 Hudak 0 0°

PLJ Board Holds Public Meeting On New School The Polk - Lincoln - John-on Board of School Trustets held a public meeting Wednesday evening, January 26. in Um Tyner gymnasium to explain to interested patrons the progress made to date concerning the corporation's new John Glenn High School. Information was presented which explained procedures fol site purchase, e lucational . pecifications, curriculum development, purposes of the building corporation. school finance, and re ponsibilities of th-* architects. Following the presentation^, the floor was open to questions. Dr. Merle Strom, educational consultant for the architect . was chair man of the meeting and directed questions fibm the 250 patrons to the various con ultants. Participants for th* program were Carroll Zartman. school board president: Ray Chapman, chairman of the building corporation; Harold Muncie and Rolla Baumgartner, high «chool principals. Miss Mary Ellen Hission, school librarian, Jarnos Foley, architect. Dr. W M. Barr, financial consultant. Lloyd Wampler, school attorney, and Dr. Max Hobbs, superintendent Members nf the building corporation and board of education were pro-ent. School patrons who have additional questions concerning the school program or the new building program are urged to contact the superintendent's office for clarification. Phone numbers are Walkerton 586-3186 or 5863188. 6th & 7th Graders To Give Operetta In Walkerton The 6th and 7th grades of the Walkerton Elementary School are now rehearsing for the presentation of the operetta. "Tom Sawyer'' which will be given on Friday, March 25th. in the Elementary School gym. The operetta is under the direction of Curtis Sylvester and Mrs. George Robinson. Mary Boise will be the accompanist for the group. cast for the musical is as follows: Tom Sawyer - Jack Hiler Joe Harper - Don Shock Huck Einn - Rick Benson Aunt Polly • Marla Daube Amy Lawrence - Diane Gjemre Becky Thatch‘r - Lynn Stanko Injun Jos - Jim Veikhr Widow Douglas - Shen Lute Muff Potter - Mike Amchng Jim - David Ludwig Dr RHin-on - Greg Steffen Per Rog r • • Billy Curt! Al : -d T triple - Tom Stark R v Walters - Charles High Judge That, her - Mark Grove. Gia ic - Kathy Pugsley < ■ Diane Stephenson Susie - Becky Clabaugh Mary - Kathy Bus ie Pa rd • Tom Hiler Billv Fincher - David T ter Johnny Miller - Jim Lute Sid - Jim Hartsough Reader - Margaret Bitting Ginzer 2 7 0 Hurt 0 0 Koselak 2 4 Ort 0 0 0 Totals 24 22 15 Nr* Carlisle Moffitt 5 2 5 Man usa k 12 4 2 Niespodzany 0 0 1 Palm 2 2 4 Scales 1 2 3 Golden 3 4 5 Totals 23 14 20 North Liberty 12 28 4 1 7C New Carli Ie 12 25 39 60

WALKERTON, INDIANA FEBRUARY 3, 1966

Speaker Planned For Public Meeting At Legion Hall "Wnat is America ', a patriotic program prepared by Curtis Sylvester, a Walkerton teacher, will be given Thur day, Feb. 3 at the Post Home. He has been honored as an outstanding participant m the field of speech as he was recently voted into the International Platform As ociation. He will conclude his program with a reading "I Am the Nation.” The program will begin with the introduction of the eight Girls State candidates. They are: Marjean Cole. Margie Elder, Lin la Keck. Elaine Knowlton, Margie Lee, Jennie Safar, Collette Weller, and Barbara Wilson. Two delegates and two alternates will be voted upon to attend Girls State next June. IThis will be by written ballot and will be announced after the program. Hostesses are MQL» Charles Minter. Mrs. Richard Ker h. Mrs. Cl’ff Ward. Mrs. Robert Lute. Mrs. Martin Mellin. Mrs. Arlene Miller, Mrs. Eugene Moerman, Mrs. John Moms. Mrs. Gus Morris and Mrs. D. Morrison. N. L OES To Elect Officers The North Liberty Chapter 290 OES, will hold election of officer during the stated meeting in the Masonic Temple at 8:00 pm Fobniary 8 Mrs. James Wolfe that all past Ruths of the chapter will be honored on Tuesday Wor’hv Matron, has announced evening, February 22. Chamber To Meet Thursday At Colonial The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will have their regular February meeting Thursday, February 10. at the Colonial Re taurar.' The meeting will begin with lunch at noon. The 1966 membership drive is still continuing with many answering their letters, but still many have neglected to do thi for this year Plea e get your dues in to the secretary, Bob Urhin. as soon as possible Shamrocks Meet Stremr Wakarusa Team Fridav North l iberty continued th Hr winning ways la t week end with a pair of victories and will have onlv one game thl-^ week end Friday nt Wakarusa The Indians have a very strong team thin season, losing onlv twice under the direction of Ted Wesn’ek. former Shamrock star The Shamrocks have won 15 nnd Inst one this season, wi’h the last eight game-; all victories. R%KF. SALE SATURDAY North Liberty MYF Bake Sale Satuednv Feb 5 9:30 am. at the North Liberty Community Bank

Walkerton Drops Tyner On Free Throws By 58-48 Tyner’s Redskins, winners of only two this year, gave Walkerton all they wanted Tuesday night in the final game between these two schools who will be one next season. The game was tight all the way with the final margin of victory coming in the la t quar er as the In Hans ended up on top by ten, 58 48. Once again a big height advantage was not utilized effectively with the exception of Doug Lute - play undo the boards that counted for several baskets and many fouls. The scoring rtarted very -lowly as Mann got the first two points on a lay-in after just 14 second . Over two minutes passed before Norris hit a pair of free throws, and Tyner's fir-t point didn't come until 4:16 remained when Matz hit a free throw. Ross hit their first basket with 2:45 left and this made it 4-3 even though the game wasn't slow. Mann hit a 15-footer but Ro-s and Matz hit jumpers to put the Redmen ahead 7-6 latte tied it with a free throw, but Amor hit a pair for a 9-7 lead. Lute tied it again with a tip, but. Amor hit from under to give Tyner an 11-9 lead as the first quarter ended. Peterson and Amor each hit from the corner.-, as the second quarter got under way, but John>on tossed in a pair of free throws. Amor hit a lay-in but Mann scored from the right side. Smith tos ed a 15-footer in but Lute worked the baseline for a lay in. Mann Jut the next two ba kets with moving one-handers to tie the score at 19-19 Ro s then tossed in two in a row for a 23-19 margin but Westhues and Huff hit a free throw each and Westhues tied it with a basket from the right, side. Peterson matched Westhue’s basket on a imilar shot, but We-dhues got a rebound and put it back in to tie the score at 25-25 at halftime. Matz gave Tyner their last lead with a fre> throw as th* econd half started, but Norri second half started, but Nornpegged in hh only basket of the night with 6:57 showing on the clock to push the Indians ahead to -tay. Lute hit from the corner and then a rebound before Peterson tossed in a 18 footer We thues scored a lay-in and Amor s free throw made it 33-2'J before Lute hit five quick p inti for a nine point lead. Amor then h t from the foul lane ano again on a fa 1 break lay-in bu. Lute o:. •• ag.i n addtsl two, this tin :n u the foul line. Matz hit a 27 foo er and Ross a free throw to end tiie third period with Wa kert .. Icadi g 40-36. I'yner still wasn't through sot the night. Mann hit a pair of on« - pointers to tart th** la I {HTiod Matz tossed in another long oni from out front and a lay-m by R with 6 11 left in the gamcut the lead to two. 42 40 Gard ner g» ' the next four tor Walkerton, two on a 17 foot moving one-hander and then two free throws. Mann ackled two more and the lead was increased to 8 48-40, before Matz tossed in his third long one-hander Lute made a lav in and John followed with another. Lute hit a free thn-w and with 1:35 left a 53-42 lead was h hl From here on out, it was just a matter of time as both teams scored freely but the lead was too much for Tyner to overcome. Lute lilts *0 Lute topped all ■ corers with 20 points on seven ba kets and only six of 13 from the foul line Mann's 11 win the i> dy other

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PLJ Faculty To Visit Schools February 7 Monday, February 7, the Polk-Lmcoln-Johnson faculty will visit surrounding schools to observe teachers in their respective teaching areas. Such visitations are very worthy since the faculty will be exposed to 20 different schools' operational procedures and have the opportunity to compare their tear hing procedure with those of other educators. A.s a result of the visitations, our faculty will return with many new ideas that can be included in their teaching procedure Schools being visited will also benef't since many ideas from our own faculty will remain in their schools. In final analystthe visitation day will be an enriching experience for both the P-L-J faculty and the schools visited Our student body will receive the primary benefit nf a day off for -leeping and we hope a secondary benefit of a strengthened educational program. School systems tn be visited ar< the Bremen. Clinton-Hanna-Noble School 4. Con-ord Elkhart, TaPorto. Logan-port. Mishawaka. Nappanee. Penn. Plymouth, six schools in the South Bend area and Warsaw. Indians Travel To South Central This Friday Walkerton's Indians. now boa-ting a 7-7 season mark, will be on the road for the next few games with this Friday's game .scheduled for South Centra! The ** game will begin at 7:30. Walkerton time. BENEFIT CARD PARTY Sponsored by the Johnson Twp. Farm Bureau. Saturday. Feb 5. 8 pm EST. in the Johnson Twp. Community Building The card party will be a benefit for the March of Dime* and Heart Fund. Donations 50c. NORTH LIBERTY’ RAINBOW CANDY SALE Rainbow Girls of North Liberty will have their annual candy sale the month of February Contact any Rainbow girl if they do r >’ < ill < n you. hu.i.i ■. total in the double figur s Matz to'ised in 14 to pace lyn- r wi h amor and Ross right behind with 13 eu h Walk rton's 20 of 37 from the toul line, although very p>»r uas th* iif--6 rent ras Tyner suf 1 allowed Tyner to ou:s.'t< the I I ins from the floor by a 10-38 nut gm. In linn Reeirrvv'* Win A very Hose a- ex >.tir R Teun game preceded the varsity a t• ) tppy r-one teams played g“>l ba ketball even though the shooting was off. V i k > ended up victorii us by a slim 33-31 margin Box x^re Walkerton fg ft fta p Huff 112 3 Norrs 12 3 1 Westhues 3 17 2 Lute 7 6 13 2 Mann 5 4 5 2 John.-on 14 5 0 Gardner 12 2 0 Sheaks 0 0 0 2 Totals 19 20 37 12 Taner Amor 5 3 4 4 S. Peteraon 3 0 3 5 Smith 10 15 Ross 6 12 3 Ma’z 5 4 4 4 Norris 0 0 0 1 R Peterson 0 0 11 r . •••, ” ooni T ’al 20 8 15 24