The Independent-News, Volume 91, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 May 1966 — Page 1

Volume Bl; Number 49

Walkerton Names 1966 Valedictorian And Salntatorian MMMMMEr * / I J ■ Walter Johnson, son of Mr. and Miu. Walter M. Johnson, has been named valedictorian of the Walkerton senior cl». During his four years in school, Wally participated in football, track and basketball. He ateo is in the National Honor Society, delegate to Boy’s Stale last summer, student council reprcsentiati-e, active in Hi-Y, took part in the school play and performed in the bend. Wally is a member of the First Presbyterian church. Next year Wally plans to attend Indiana University. ill < 1 / I IB / I W 1 \ g '* * • eOW-'mBF —.-» ' . T -"*- - Tfj'Wi I n^‘ Tim Gardner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gardner, was named salutatorian of the Walkerton senior claew. While at Walkerton, Tim took part in football, basketball and crons-country. He i the prexidmt of the student council, a member of the National Honor Society, active in Hi-Y. delegate to Boy’s State last summer, on school paper rta'f. a f nalist in the Latin State content and a member of the United Methodist Church. Tim has been accepted and plans to attend Indiana University next flail. Fl Maa «MB am ana Fl MARRIAGES 0 “■ •“ “• 0 Lowry - Ur yd In a Saturday morning ceremony at St. Patrick’s Church, Mrs. lone Lowry became the bride of Charles Lloyd. Mrs. Lowry is tho daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Hrbacek of Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin, and Mr. Lloyd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles ••Cripe Jr. The couple uhs attended by Mrs. Carl Christensen and Jack Emigh. After a brief trip into Illinois and Michigan, they are now at home at 202 Hickory St., Walkerton.

N. L. Kindergarten Visits Walkerton Public Library During National Library Week, the kindergarten classy O s the North Liberty Elementary School, taught by Mrs. David Eiler, visited the Walkerton Public Library. Also, on the r tour of Walkerton was visit to the IndependentN^ws to see the addition to their building, and to the new site of Jacob’s Drug Store. 0 — — — — F) DEATHS ———— — — Q Mrs. 01-ve Hlvely Mrs. Olive Hlvely, 84, of Rt. 3, North Liberty, died about 6 a.m. Sunday in the Teegarden Nursing Home, Teegarden. after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 23 1881, in LaPaz, and had lived in North Liberty for four years, moving there from Walkerton. She was married on June 22, 1902, in LaPaz to Edward M. Hwely, who died is 1961. Surviving are a son, George, of North liberty; a daughter, Mrs. Dona R. Wise, of South Bend: six grandchildren: a brother, George E. Waner, of South Bend; and a sister, Mrs. Ada Hepler of Plymouth. Funeral serv.ces ufere held Tuerday in the Palmer Funeral Home. North Überty with Rev. Curtis Benson, pastor of St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was in Fair Cemetery. Heapert A. Gould Hespert A. Gould, 96, of 807 S. 6th St., died at 1 a.m. today in the home of hie daughter, Mrs. T. R Fehr, Morton, 111., with whom he had lived for the last few months. Bam in Walkerton on June 13, 1869, he had lived in South Bend most of his life. He married Elizabeth Cook in 1896 in LaPorte. She preceded him in death. Mr. Gould was a retired farmer. He is survived by four other daughters, Mrs. Ruth Rearick and Mrs Eleanor Peffley, both of South Bend, Mrs. Mary Shoemaker of Tucson. Aria, and Mrs. Lillian Chappell of Palmetto, Calif.; a son, Andrew, of Herlong, Calif.; ten grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday in the Holbs Funeral Home, South Bend, with the Rev. Roy Katayama, pastor of River Park Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Walkerton cemetery. Robert L. Garner Robert L. Gamer age 82. of Wanatah, passed away May 4 at Porter Memorial hospital in Valparaiso where he ulis admitted Wednesday morning. He was bom in Warsaw, Missouri August 16. 1884. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. Robert Rauen of North Liberty and Mrs. Dean Crane of Wanatah: two sons. Virgil of Wanatah and Elmer of Granger; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren Burial was Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Wetsjohn funeral home at Wanatah. Interment was in the Hanna cemetery. Infant Lambka The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. James Lambka. of Rt. 1, North Liberty, was dead at birth at 1 a.m. Monday in St Joseph hospital. Graveside rites urre held at 10:30 a m Tuesday in the Prairie St. Cemetery, Elkhart.

WALKERTON, INDIANA MAY 12, 19«

Public Meeting To Explain PLJ Building Plans There will be a public meeting at the Walkerton High School gymnasium on Tuesday evening, May 17, at 8:00 p.nv. to explain the corporation’s proposed building program. Mr. Foley, school architect, will be present to explain the building program Dr. Merle Stem of Ball State University will be present to answer questions concerning the education program, and Dr W. M. Barr of Indiana University will explain the plans for financing the building program. School officials will be present to answer any questions the public may have. PLJ Building Plans Progress The Polk - Lincoln - Johnson Board of School Trustees and School Building Corporation approved phase I of the preliminary drawings for the new John Glenn High School Tuesday evening, April 19, 1966. Their approval of the design and arrangement of teaching stations, permits the architects to proceed with the second phase cf the plans, develop ng departments and instructional areas within the school building. The building is designed for lexibility by not having weight bearing walls Any wall in the building will be movable should future educational needs demand such. The exterior of the building will be of contemporary design with brick veneer over cement blocks with aluminum trim. The building will have 23 teaching stations counting the auditorium and gymnasium. There will be no snXmming pool involved in the present building program. The budget for the building program was released by the architects Thursday, April 28 as follows: Total bldg, and site work 61,353,400 Fixed and loose equip. 170,000 Attorney fees, .mdse, and continguency 45,000 Site cost for 38 acres 29,800 Total project cost $1,598,200 The first draft of the preliminary plans are in the superintendent's office and are available for public viewing should anyone be interested. There will be a public meeting May 17 to explain the program. Tyner Pre-School Registration May 13th The annual Tyner Element ary’ School registration for first grade children will be held Friday. May 13 at 1:30 p.m in the school cafeteria. Parents of children who will be six years of age on or before August 31, 1966, are urged to attend with their child. Besides filling out registration cards, a program has been planned to acquaint the children with their teacher, the county nurse, and the school facilities. Refreshments will be served by the PTA. Please bring your child's birth certificate v|th you if he or she did not attend kindergarten. ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The John Glen Athletic Boosters Club will meet Thursday. May 12. in the Walkerton High School library at 8 pm.

N. L. E’ementary Teachers Attend Workshop On April 28, twelve of the staff members of the North Liberty Elementary School attended the reading work hop at Plymouth High School. The conference which was sponsored bv the Tippkee Council of the International Roading workshop at Plymouth High School. The cons rence which was sponsored by the Tippkee Council of the Internationa’ Reading A-sociation, was attended by more than two hundred teachers and administrators. Those attending from North Liberty übre Mrs. Co’e. Mrs Fraser, Mrs. Halt, Mi s Hay, Mrs. Houser, Miss Jackson, Mrs. Lane, Mrs. Bernice Mangum Mrs. Theis. Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Zook, librarian, and Mr. Neilson, principal. Cabaret Pop Concert Friday The North Liberty Bands w 11 present a cabaret style P p Concert this Friday evening. May 13. at 7:30 pjn. in the high school gym. This tvpe of concert with tables and refreshments is something new for our band, We're proud of t^e achievements of our bard this year and know you won’t want to mi so this exciting concert. You are in for a real treat. Admission 50c for adults. 35c for students. RUMMAGE SALE TO BE CONTINUED The K.C. Wives rummage and bake sale was a decided success. It has been set to continue with many new things scheduled to cbme in. See you 9 to 4 pm., K-C Hall, Saturday, May 14. OFFICE CLOSED Dr. B. L Furst's office will be closed from May 6 thru May 14 inclusive. Attend Church Sunday ^’r Classifieds - Only 75c.

Group Evaluates local High School •’ - - $ nr * lr Il 4pt Ai U 0 II

Walkerton High School, a member of the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges, was evaluated last week by a group of eleven educators from northern Indiana. The purpose of the three day visit utas to evaluate the total school program and to make notices of the strengths and weaknesses of the schooi-wtnKJture. At the conclusion of the visitation, a report will be written by the committee on their investigation. The men that comprise this

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Name Speaker For Walkerton Commencement • Dr. Raymonl F. Struck, director of athletics at Hanover College, will be the commencement speaker at Walkerton High School May 24, at 8:00 p.m. Dr. Struck, before coming to Hanover College, taught and coached at Wabash and Mishawaka High School-. After serving four years in the United States Navy during World War 11. Dr. S’ruck moved to Hanover College where he f erved as football coach and now athletic director for the past twenty years. He has become much In demand for his speaking ability at banquets, social gatherings and graduation exercises. Dr. Struck will speak to the seniors on the topic, “Let’s Take An Inventory.” PHILATHFA OLAFS The Philathea Ca« of the United Methodist Church wIH meet on Thursday. May 12, in the basement of the IlHnos Street Building at tvb o'clock. Hostesses for the afternoon are Mrs. Clara Belle Rogers, Mrs Jenn : e Kizer and Mrs. Mary Golhoffer. NOTICE Effective May 17. local haircut prices will be raised 25c.

team are: Suprrin’endent Ralph Harbison of Knox; Superintendent Edward See r. of Bremen: Principal Fred Jones, of Dyer Central; also Principal Floyd Lotxgenbaugh of Concord; assistant Principal Floyd Davis, of Griffith; Principal Myron Knauff. at Hebron; Principal Max Gandy, of Columbia City; Principal Donald Utter, of Remington; Principal Loren Jones, of L?o; Headmaster James Verchota. of Howe Military; and R T Ferrell, director of secondary education at South Bend.