The Independent-News, Volume 91, Number 47, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 April 1966 — Page 1

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Choose Bays Stale Representative For North Liberty Neil Baughman arw] Albert Mroczkiewicz have, been chosen to represent North Liberty High School at Boys State this year Boys State is a school of government and practical politic^ designed to give actual experience in the problems of self gov eminent. It is an annual event sponsored by the American Legion of Indiana. The North Lib erty representatives are sponsored by the Edward Sousley Poet. The boys are chosen by thf faculty. I * •» L. - ' . -« Nell Baughman is the son of Mr. and Mr?. Robert Baughman of 24633 Stanton Roau, North (Continued on page 16)

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Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stahly, of •06 IHinois Street, Walkerton, will oteerve their 50th wedding anniversary May 1, 1966. They were married in Nappanee. Indiana on February 3. 1916. Mr Stahly has been a farmer all his life and the cowpie lived in the Walkerton vicinity for the test <6 years. From IMI to 1946 he was araeeiated with the Waßcerton Supply Co. They were the parents of six children, three of alhom are ttvmg; Mra Fred Spier and Gknn. of Walkerton; and Mra-Doradd Blew of Dear- .

ENGAGED IB . y --£• - <■■ 4 Mr. and Mrs. Branson Hiatt, 802 Ohio Street. Walker on, announce the engagement of their daughter, Marilyn Jean, tn Charles Edwin Sher and He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gale Sh; Hand of 715 Virginia S.reet, Walkerton Mss Hiatt is a graduate of the Walkerton High School and is now attending Ball State University. Muncie, I nd-ana. Mr, Sherland also is a graduate of Walkerton High School and is attending Indiana Barber College, IndiananoMs, Ind. A late summer uMding 4s being planned. RUMMAGE SALE The Samaritan Class of the First Brethren Qhunch is having a rummage sale April 30 at Hevel’s Insurance Office.

bom. Michigan. The deceased are Haorld C„ John D.. and Marvin Jr. There are also 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchil-dren. Because of opend-ng the winter in Florida, open house for the couple will be held Sunday afternoon. May L 1966. from 2 to 5 o’clock at the Mothodist Church, comer of IMinoia and Van Buren Sta, Walkerton. No invitations have been ioaued, but all friends and relatives are invited to attend. .

WALKERTON. (NOLANA APRIL 28, 1966

Fite Dept. Puts N. Liberty Waiting Svsem In Effect Having just experienced another tornado warning. the North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department put our tornado warning signal in use. This continue to be the warning signal in us whenever there is a funnel spotted in this vicinity. This mean everyone should be prepared to take immediate shelter. They would like to ask the people in the community not to call on the fire phone seeking information about the weather conditions. In case a tornado would hit th ► is the only communication wi would have for getting help, provided the phones are not out. We u(ou d like very much to be able to have our trucks radio equipped so when there was a tornado in our vicinity, we could dispatch a truck to each comer of the township. Then if he p is needed, we would be able to get help in any part of the township in minutes. As it is now. all trucks are in the station and should it be h t, u|e can do nothing. Anyone wi hing more information on our warning system, contact one of your local firemen. Remember the warning signal, fire siren will be sounded one minute. off one minute, on one minute, off one minute, and on one minute. When we have the all clear, there will be one long blast Please remember jf you heai- the warning signal, turn on your radio or TV for complete information and be pi ©pared to take immediate shelter. Liberty Tvt>. Volunteer Fire Dept. Members To Register Pre-Schoolers For Wa’kerton The annual Walkerton Elementary School registration for kindergarten and first grade children will be held Monday, May 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This includes aU children elig tie for kindergarten and eligible for first grade, who have not been attending kindergarten thi« current year. Children entering the kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31, 1966, and first grade children must be six yeans of age on or before Augurt 31, 1966. Eligibility also includesre Hence in either Po k. Lincolh or Johnson Townships. Birth certificates are to be brought at this time to complete registration records. CAR WASH A BAKE SALE The North Liberty Bai id Boosters are having a car uhsh at Snyder’s Standard Station and DeLanghe’s 66 Saturday, April 30. 8:30 ajn. Bake Sale at Community State Hank beginning at 9 a.m. Your patronage will be appreciated. LIBERTY TWP. H. D. CLUB TO HAVE ALL DAY MEETING The Liberty Town hip Hone Demonstration Club will meet all day Thursday, May 5. with Mm. James Payton, 29351 Rankert Road. . O-jr Classifieds .- Only .75c.

ENGAGED Mr. and Hrs, rJJarl L. smith, Route 3, Walkerton, announce the forthcoming marriage of their daugh er, Sharo.i Kay, to Damon Straup. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Straup. 55178 Mom Road. S^uth Beni. Mis; Sntth L a 1934 graduate < f tlie Walkerton High School and will graduate from the two year secretarial program at Bill Sa to University. Mr. Straup graduated from South Bend Cen ral High School and to employed by the Lakeland Distributer of Dean's Milk. A June warding Is being planned. STAR CLUB TO MEET The Star Neighborhood Home Demonstration Club will meet in the home of Virginia Balsbangh April 28th at 7:30 p.m. a O T I C >. North Ub rty Water Consumers, fire hydrants will be flushed Thursday afternoon and evening. April 28.

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Mr. and Mr.. Cloyd Smith, 706 Ohio St., will celebrate their 50th wedding annivosary Sunday. May 1, at the Walkerton Community Building. Hosting the event u|U be the couples family who will receive guests freer? 2 to 4 p.m. They were married May 3, 1916, in the Methodist parsonage with Rev. H J. Hangrave officiating here in Walkerton. The Smiths have three children, a son and two daughters. They are Ralph, hia wife and son. of Fish Lake; Mra. Dale (Vada) Stull and three children; and Mrs

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Every Voier Is Urged Ta Vole Tuesday Tuesday. May 3. is Primary Election Day All < f Indiana will be going to the polls to cl nose the candidates from the respective parties that w 11 represent that party in the fall election. At stake is everything from school boards to representatives in Washington. Voting is your privilege and this right to help choose should mean much to you. In Walkerton and North Liberty. three voting places ufiU be open for a new 13-hour period. This change is to give everyone a chance to vote as many times the primary- electon falls behind due to the tremendous number of candidates that are running and the fault of the pe pie to know before they enter the booth just who they are to select. The polls wall be open from 6:00 to 7:00 local time for your convenience. Voting Places In Walkerton, the first precinct will vote at the build ng at 301 Michigan S.reet. (Indiana 23) formerly a garage. Precinct two vill vote at the Community Building a‘. the corner of Ohio and Washington Sts. Precinct three will vote at the council room of the Town Hall building with entrance through the police aepartment. In North L berty Precinct one will vote at MM Community Bu Idirg, comer of Main and Harrison S:reetn. Precinct two v/!l vote at the American Legion Hall, 309 South Reed Street Precinct three wll vote at Russ’ Garage. 104 E Center St. School Board Electi««, , In Polk Township, Marsel County; Lincoln Township, # SL Joseph County; and Johnson (Conrinued cis page 16)

Warner tl\a» Ciark and three children. The Sr iths also have six great-grandchildren. Mrs Smith is the former Nellie Hahn ulio cwme to Walkerton in 1913 from Illinois. She met hot husband here who can •* to Walkerton in 1908 frm Fort Wayne, They have lived in their present home for forty years. Mr. Smith is a retired school custodian erf 21 years, and prior to that WM a Studebaker errployee. All friends and relatives are cordially >nvited No other invitations have been issued.