The Independent-News, Volume 92, Number 17, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 29 September 1966 — Page 1

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Volume 92, Number 17

BREAK GROUND FOR BANK BUILDING

Tuesday Is Date For Lecture In Walkerton Have you marked your caleni ir, Tuesday. October 4, 1966, for Ihe Musical and Lecture on Indina, to be held at 8 p.m. in the Elementary School? Professor Thomas Clark of the Indiana University History Deirtment will talk on Indiana and choral group of area voices, un-

Rcberi King Family 6th Week End Trip Winners In Local Promotion

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Mr. and Mrs Robert King and three children will be making their way to one of the six cities available for the Albert-Pick free week end trip. The Kings were winners of the sixth week of the promotion sponsored by the local merchant* and this newspaper. Their registration placed at Lee’s Jewelry was drawn out as the lucky winners. The Kings, with two of their three children shown here, Alan.

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Mr. and Mrs. Lewis keew, of r, >ute 1. Mill Creek, were the winn, rs of the fifth weekly Albert- • ick free week end trip last week b ut were unable to be reached in 11 me for publication last week. The couple is pictured here as ’hey received their information of ’he trip in the Independent-News office. The Reeses have a decision to make as Mrs. Reese would like to v »*it Chicago, and Mr. Reese

der the direction of Mrs, David Lawrence, Walkerton, will present a program of Indiana songs. Ths evening program is free to all, made possible through the legacy to the community, by Miss Anna Belle Tracy, in memory of he.- father, the late Stephen Prince Tracy, founder of the Walkerton Public Library. The program each year is sponsored bv the Walkert* n Librarian. Mrs. Elsie Johnson, and the Board members.

16, Scott, 11, and George, 18, not available at the time of the picture, will have that decision of where to go, but anywhere are assured of a fun-filled week end. Four more winners will be named in this promotion which has been highly accepted by the public and merchants as well. Don’t delay, get your name in one of the 16 businesses making this trip possible. A new winner is drawn every Monday.

would like to travel to Louisville. Whichever direction they go, a good time is assured through the cooperation of the merchants participating in this ten-week plan. Mrs. Reese had registered at the Walkerton Skelgas. The Reeses want to thank the merchants who made this possible. Everyone is eligible, just fill out the blank in any of the 16 participating stores. A new winner is drawn every week.

WALKERTON. INDIANA SEPTEMBER 29, 1966

PU SCHOOL BOARD NEWS The Polk-Lncoln-Johnson Board of School Trustees met in regular session in the office of the Superintendent of Schools. Walkerton, Indiana, September 26, 1966. The meeting was called to order by the president, minutes were read, claims issued and proper warrants were drawn. The superintendent gave a transportation report concerning all bus routes and the State Police inspection which was held at the Walkerton Elementary School Friday. September 23, 1966. Dr. Hobbs reported that the transportation program and buses are generally in excellent condition. A report was given concerning equipment stolen at the Tyner school during the summer months. State police have investigated and losses turned over to the insurance company. A report was presented the board of education from Robert Call from the State Board of Accounts office. The stale is reporting that the school records are in very good condition with only minor adjustments to be made. The board discussed the possibility of an evening adult education program and advised the superintendent to investigate the needs in the community. There was an additional appropriation from the Cumulative Building Fund for Soil Exploration. SB2B 00. and architect fees of $23,385.00 The board agreed to purchase a land parcel from Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Williams. The attainment of this parcel completes the needed land for the right-of-way from U. S. 6 to the new school site. Tables were purchased for the new kindergarten room and rugs for foyers in various buildings are to be obtained. A calculator was also purchased for the administrative office. There was also a building corporation meeting with James Foley, school architect, present to discuss final working drawings of the new John Glenn High School. Each phase of the working drawings was discussed in detail. The working drawings wen* approved by the Building Corporation and the Board of School Trustees on the agreement that changes advocited by the boards be included into the pl ms. It appears at this time that it will take approximately five weeks to revise the drawings and obtain approval fmm various state agencies. Proj.rt.d d.d< f i receiving contract bids is November 15. The date for sale <>f bonds is projected as January 15. 1967. An\ delay of the progress thru (he architect s office, the various state agencies, other than a rem< nstrance, would of course extend all progress dates. NOTICE Dr Byler, who recently took over th* practice of O. Walter Calvin M. D. in North Liberty, is now residing in North Liberty, and may be reached by calling 656-8171 during office hours or 656-3155 after hours. 3t0!6 NOTICE The North Liberty Band Boosters are sponsoring a car wash on Saturday. October Ist. at the Standard Station and at the Del^anghe "66" Service Station in North Liberty starting at 9:00 a. m. Cars will be $1.25 and those with white walls will be $1.50. a . ■ - - ■» । ■i—e *i The habit of striking back when adversity hits you is sure to be a winning policy.

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Wayne R. Burch, vice-president of the Farmers State Bank of Wyatt, and manager of the Walkerton Branch, is being observed turning over the first shovel of dirt for the new bank building located at the corner of Illinois and Van Buren Streets. Ground was broken Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Also pictured from left to right are: Branson Hiatt, pres-

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Moments later the earth mov- rapi ilv the tHst way ;n p.epaiing ing had changed from shovel to the Im 1 for the start of the bulldozer as the work progressed bull iin ;.

Const ruction is under way for a new modem bank building at the comer of Vanßuren and Illinois Streets in Walkerton to serve the customers of Walkerti n Branch of the Faimerx State Bank of Wyatt. Constant growth of the bank s business in the Walkert- n-Ko ntz Like and surrounding area, necessitated the move in location to the new site where greatly enlarged quarters could be provided, along with a drive-in-window and increased parking facilities. New quarters will provide room for seven teller stations, spacious lobby area, officers area, two private offices and enlarged vault to allow for additional safe deposit boxes. Plans call for installation of an Armstrong Luminaire ceiling system and carpeting in all areas. Harry H. Verkier Construction Company of South Bind, is the general contractor, and William A. Wilcockson of Plymouth, the architect.

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ident of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce: Paul Jones. Teller; Louis Gerber. Chairman of the Board: R N. 'Nick" LaFeber, president of the Walkerton Industrial Fund Committee; William Wilcoxson. Architect of Plymouth; and Harlan Lusk, representative of the Harry Verkier Construction Firm, the general contractor for the new building.

Falccns Hnst LaLumiere Ewn though the sea*. n will just reach the halfwa\ p tit Friday ni ’ht J >hn G’t nn’> Fa! ’ns will play their Hnal home game of the miis n as the LaLumiaoe squad of LiP« rte countv will visit. The Falc< ns will still be seeking their first win in the battle, having dropped their first th re- games. Game *w is 7 30. Shamrocks Play At Knox Friday The North Liberty Shamrock* will travel to Knox for a game with the Redskins Friday m»ht. Game time is scheduled for S:#o p.m. Knox has a much improved team this year and should jm>vide another fine opponent with expectations of another real guud game. Obey the t affic lows