The Independent-News, Volume 92, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 September 1966 — Page 4

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— THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - Sept. 1, 1966

It Has Been Said Before!

Tt has been said, written and ' ut to the public in every way possible, but still it must be said again if < nly to save one more '■•laughter in the highways. You. the average individual, are the only person who can prevent Taffa accidents. Last year both Indiana and >ii' nation crashed their way to 'ew records in highway slaugh‘•■r Almost .'>o,ooo people lost ’ eir lives on the country's -bads and 150 U of these were in Indiana. As a result, the Naional Safety Council and every fate safety council has made mnu rolls ph as to use seal cits, have your car safety heck<d. and any other thing .hat can help curb accidents. This is all fin< and dandy and ■robably would eliminate a ■mall percentage of accidents e d fatalities in accidents where -••at belts could have been used. However, the real root of the •rouble is still the driver behind he wheel, and that is you. Jlr, and Mrs. Awiage Amerkan. rhe death toll for the Labor ay week end will probably ■ gyrucket once again and you u.d venule iiX V A 'i are the only ‘ing that cm make the disTence Whether you are taking trip of many miles or just mning in the ear to drive to ne grocery store, you have a

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YEAR OF 1965 sornadi Slides To Be Seen At FuHic Meeting Se't-T. n MeCartv. Radio TrafL’o ' and Education and Safety Director of the State Troopers at Dunes Park, will .-how his colored slides which he took dur ng the Palm Sunday ion.ado. The program will be tnowri for the public at a joint meeting of the American Legion tjud Auxiliary Thrusday, Septembci y. at the Post Home. {?<hoo4 Days Are Happy Days scnool starts next week and I ms means that once again many kids win return to classes in e’enivniary schools, junior highs, l»gn schools and colleges. Also ler many this will be the time Wnen ihtw don't return for the

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responsibility every time you get behind the wheel of a car. In an average five minute drive you can easily see several violations of traffic laws that could have resulted in an accident The percentage of accidents with traffic violate ns still outnumbers any other factor that causes accident.'. Safety of vehicles, alcohol, weather conditions, etc., none of these can match the number of accidents caused by that simple little exceeding of the speed limit, or passing in a no-passing zone, failing to stop at an intersection where a stop sign is, or any of the other violations that easily end in traffic fatalities. A car is a powerful machine and should be h indled as such. When you drive, you are in c nmiand of the number one kdler of all time in the United States. Treat this piece of machinery with respect and treat the other driver the same way. It might save an accident that isn't your faui , but you can be hurt just as had if the blame lies with someone else. Drive carefully, n>t only during the Labor Day week end. but always and be a part of the statistic you never hear of, the ones who drive without getting involved in an accident.

first time since they can remember. This can be from graduation last spring from high «chcx>l or college, or for sortie, jdst the time when they join the dropout lists of our country that has so many up in arms. 4-H’ers Treated To State Fair Trip Tuesday A bus load of Walkerton 4-H’ers were treated to a trip to the Indiana State Fair Tuesday. August 31. Mrs. Dale Patterson and Leon Verhaeghe, adult leaders, acc< mpanied the group as well as four adult chaperones. All 4-H members were eligible who had completed their projects this year and is an annual treat for the youngsters. YEAR OF 1946 Frost, Dry Weather Hurt Com

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and Soy Beans The outlook for a bumper crop of corn and soy beans for this section of Northern Indiana was dampened last week end by killing frosts on the low lands which have damaged the corn from 50 to 75 per cent according to estimates of Iwai farmers. Slight Increase In School Enrollment There was a slight increase of five students in the first day’s enrollment in the Walkerton school. This year’s first day count showed a total of 621 students. There are 375 in the first six grades and kindergarten, and 246 in the upper six grades. Os this number, there are 152 in the high school and 94 in the seventh and eighth grades. Parallel Parking In Business Block Workmen from the State Highway Department were in North Liberty Wednesday painting new parking directions in the main business block. These new directions call for parallel parking in this district. ••Blind” Corners Claim 65 Live* Attributing several serious rural automobile accidents this yuiUOUT tv "blind” intersections, Col. Austin R. kiuLlS, -state police superintendent, asserted landowners must remove growth in fence corners that obstruct motorists vision. YEAR OF 1941 Town of Tracy To Be Reborn The ghost town of Tracy, located inside the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant, wall be reborn, according to federal authorities who allowed a grant for the renovation of the old hamlet which was vacated by its populace last fall when the government began construction of the shell loading plant. Theatres Take l’p 1'.5.0. Collection All theatres of the country are engaged this week in taking up special collections from their patrons for the United Service Organization and Its work in the Army ants Navy camps. Lilierty 4-11 Girls Win Honors At Fair Liberty Township 4-H Club workers came in for their share of prizes at the State Fair at Indianapolis this week when five young ladies won prizes in their respective divisions. They are Mary Schrader, Esther Albright. Genevieve Liggett, Esther Collins. and Betty Sheneman. New Building Continues Several home owners in and near Walkerton have been rem< -deling their houses, making two or more apartments and providing some of the badly net*ded homes for defense workers who

are employed at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant. Petty Burglaries In Walkerton Some prowling burglar, or band of burglars, visited a number of Walkerton homes sometime Tuesday night and succeeded in carrying on their trade without molestation. Entries were made into the homes of Bruce Cripe, George Calhoon, Rev. Clarence Jackson, Del Pearish and Charles Snyder. YEAR OF 1916 Good Idea The South Bend Associated Charities are preparing a blacklist of men who refuse to work this summer in order that next winter they may not be the recipients of charity. Claim 70,000 A population of 70.000 is claimed by South Bi nd at the present time. Rain Coat Makers Strike New York, August 31 - Though thetr demands for a 15 per cent increase in wages and a 48-hour week are said to have been virtually granted, more than 4,000 raincoat makers went out on strike. Longest Beard In History The longest beard referred to in European history’ is that which adorned of John Mayo, painter to Emperor Coffdeg V. It is said of him, that though he was very tall, his beard was so long that he could tread upon it. Naturally he was very proud of his possesion, and took such great care of it that he usually went about with it carefully gathered up in festoons, the points of the hair being looped up and tied with ribbon to a buttonhole of his coat. But sometimes, by the express desire of the emperor, Mayo would untie his beard to its full length, whereupon his majesty would command the windows to be opened so that the beard would have full play. "The Emperor ', we are informed, “took great sport in watching the wind blow this long beard in the faces of his courtiers.” I Region News Commander Bill Flaugher and -nd Vice Commander John Peterson, were assisted by volunteers, Fred Porter and Fred Fttzke post officers. Mike Lloyd and Carlos Ki lly, who gave the Li-gmn Home a badly needed Paint job. It is a good feeling to know you can dep-nd on a determinod few to make the Post " n "‘ a little better place for hose who are and can rightfully ” "ng to the greatest of Natxmal organizations, which begins here at a post level. AH veterans should start some

serious thinking as to how veteran bills arc passed for your benefit and for the benefit of our country. Th< sc vets have been there and they know what free rights they have fought for and what thousan Is have died for. All veterans want is peace throughout the world. They know what it is to leave loved ones and jobs and to have four or five years of their lives interrupted for God and Country. In these troubled times, with our common enemy picking away ut us in Washington, we need every member we can get to lend weight to the voice of our National Commander when he goes to bat for our country. It is too bad too many people think that the American Legion only runs a bnr room. They do, only to keep their chin above water. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of our local community. To promote peace and good will on earth, to safeguard and transmit to prosperity the principals of justice, freedom and democracy, t<> consecrate and sanctify our comradship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. That is why we sponsor American Legion baseball, to help prevent delinquents. Tn be dedicated to the program of Girls and Boys State. That is why we sponsor our KnlghMtown Home. These are children of veterans who have died or those who have no one to take care of them. Incidentally, we have a Knightstown Home Day once in a year. These young people put on a talent show for visitors. They have drill squads and drum and bugle competition. Everyone is invited to attend the grand affair. It is like a carnival with all the kids on their best behavior and all Legionnaires of Indiana attending. The date is Sept. 11, 1966. Anyone interested in going, contact Commander Bill Flaugher, 586-2275. 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT The 4-H achievement night banquet will be held Wednesday, September 7, at 6:15 p.m in the grade school gym. 4-H Junior leaders and advisory board will furnish the meat, drink and rolls. Come, bring a covered dish, either vegetable, salad or dessert. Bring your own table senhee. NOT 1 C E Walkerton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will resume their meetings on Sept. 6 at 8 p. m. A special election will be held, NOTICE The office of Dr. B. L. Furst will be closed from Septi mbt i 3 thru Sept. 10 inclusive.