The Independent-News, Volume 92, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 December 1966 — Page 1

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Falcons Fall To Bremen Team On Free Throws 74-65 John Glenn a Falcons dropped their second game of the season .Friday night to a g<xd Bremen team in a game that was decided by free throws. Outshooting the Lions from the floor, Bremen’s success from the line made the difference as they connected on 32 free shots in all compared to 19 for the Falcons. The Falcons hit 23 baskets to the Lions 21 in the 74-65 loss. In all, 29 personals were whistled on Glenn while Bremen had 17 personals and one technical called on them in a game that featured very inconsistent officiating. Jack Ross opened the Storing with a free throw, but this was just the start of a lot of early whistle blowing. Larry Kipfer hit four straight and Mike Jones another as all the first fouls called were two shot violations. Greg Amor tossed in the game’s first basket with a little over a minute gone, only to have Jones toss in one from the comer right after. Amor came back with a shot from the outside, but Frank Gilmer hit a single free shot as the Inthans had committed four in less than two minutes From here in the first half. Bremen was on one-and-ones which aided their cause considerably. Jerry Sheaks tossed in a basket and Mike Westhues came through with two charity shots to give the Falcons the lead 9-8 with less than three minutes gone. Once again it was one-pointers for Bremen, as they had two by Frank Gilmer, two by Kipfer and aingtetree throws by Gilmer and Jack Fore for a 14-9 lead on only one basket and twelve free throws. Amor hit a single free shot and Jim Smith put in a lay-in following a nice move. However, Bremen’s two fine forwards, Gilmer and Jones, hit back-to-back baskets before Smith and the Lions had a 18-12 lead. Westhues hit a single point and Amor a basket before Smith put the Falcons back in the lead with four straight free throws. Jones hit another jumper for the Lions with ten seconds left to give them a 20-19 lead as the quarter ended. The Falcons came back real well as the second period got undef way as It took Amor just three seconds to get a lay-In following the tip off play. Steve Peterson then hit a jumper and Sheaks one from 18 feet to make it 25-20 after 1:04 had elapsed. John Swank hit from under for Bremen on which he was fouled, but missed the free throw. Kipfer hit one free throw and then hit his first basket of the game to knot the score at 25-25 all. Kipfer pushed Bremen ahead again with a free throw as the Faiccons now had both of their starting guards in foul trouble with personal fouls. Westhues hit a basket, but Bremen regained the lead again on baskets by Jones and Swank and a free throw by Kipfer. Amor and Westhues hit back-to-back from under and Westhues added one of two free throws, making the score 32-82. The Lions got a big three-point play here from Jones, but Sheaks hit again from the outride. Westhues hit a free throw, making it 35-35 with :59 left in the half but Jones tossed in one from each comer and Anglin a short jumper from the baseline for a 41-35 lead at halftime. f Jonas opened the second half toe the Lions with a basket after only nine seconds, but Rom hit a lay-in for the Falcons. Westhues added a free throw only to have Fore get a three point play under Bremen’s basket. Westhues connected from the floor, but a (Continued on page

Keith Davis Suffers Heart Attack Keith Davis, principal of the North Libert}' High School, is hospitalized in Columbia City, Indiana, following a heart attack last Wednesday. Davis was working on a school evaluation by the North Central Conference when the attack came. He is in Linville Memorial Hospital in Columbia City, but is not having visitors. Cards and letters may be sent to the hospital where he will be for at least another week. He is then expected to rest at his cottage for a period of a couple of months before being able to return to work. In his absence, Dr. James Dekker is temporarily handling the responsibilities of Mr. Davis at the High School. Walkerton Lions Change Date Os Christmas Party The Walkerton Lions Club has changed dates for their annual Christmas Party. The party will be held next Tuesday, December 13, with dinner starting at 7:00 p.m. in the American Legion Dining Room. The previous date had been announced as Wednesday. All members of the club are urged to come to the party, but those who can’t should cancel their reservations with the calling committee chairman they report to and this should be done by Sunday evening. Dinner will be 31.50 per person. Salvation Army ’ Drive Begins In Walkerton The committee for the Salvation Army in the Walkerton area has announced that the annual Kettle Fund Drive will begin this Saturday with the 1966 drive running for three consecutive Saturdays. Two kettles will be manned this year, one at the corner of Roosevelt Road and Illinois Street, and one at the corner of Illinois and Van Buren Streets. This Is the only means the local committee has for raising funds which do so much good in the community. Each year a considerable amount of aid is given locally and this also finances any costs and needs that arise during the remainder of the year. This Saturday, the kettles will be manned by Walkerton Chamber of Commerce. They will be on the comers from 9:00 a m. until 6:00 p.m. and any contributions anyone will give is greatly appreciated. The giving of a little can mean so much for those who receive aid when needed and also makes Christmas much brighter for many families In the area. On Saturday, December 17, the Walkerton Lions Club will take charge of the kettles, and on Saturday, December 24, it will be the American Legion Post 189 in charge of the detail. North Liberty Lions To Hold Ladies’ Night Dec. 12 The December meeting of the North Liberty Lions will be a dinner meeting, with the ladies as guests of the Lion members. The dinner will be held at Dudeck’s Country Restaurant in North Liberty at 7 p.m. on Monday, December 12. Miss Judy Hatt, a senior at North Liberty High School, who spent bud. school year tn Japan, will speak and show some at her pictures of her year's experience in Japan. A necessity Is a luxury you can buy oa the installment plan.

WALKBBTON, INDIANA DECEMBER 8, 1966

Skinner Family Receives Awards Post Hnmonsly The first Viet Nam war casualty from the town of Walkerton, was honored here Friday when his parents were presented his post humously awarded medals and overseas bars from the U. S. Marine Corps Casualty Call Officer. Capt. David Kindt, South Bend. The Purple Heart, the National Defense Medal and the Vietnamese Medal for Lance Cpl. David Lee Skinner, along wlthh his overseas bars, were presented to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Skinner, in ceremonies at their home Friday night. Prayer service was offered by their pastor, the Rev. David Owen, and representatives from the American Legion. Chaplain Richard Verkier and past commander, reported that their son would be given an honorary membership in the local Post 189 here. There were some 20 close relatives and friends present. They were honoring a 19-ycar-old Walkerton soldier and former Walkerton High School track star who was killed on October 17 while serving his second tour of duty in Viet Nam with the Marine Corps. According to a personal letter to the family from Lance Cpl. Skinner’s commanding officer. 2nd Lt. Virgil J. Heap. U. S. Marines, he had suffered multiple fragment wounds to the body from an anti personnel mine near Da Nang which was concealed in the sand. Lance Cpl. Skinner was on the front lines conducting a re-supply mission and while he was unloading cargo from the rear of his otter tank he operated, he stepped on the hidden mine. He was critically wounded by the exploding mine and after being treated by a corpsman, was immediately evacuated by helicopter to the Naval Hospital at Dnnnang and died at 2:45 p.m. A 1964 graduate of Walkerton High School. he held the St. Joseph County record in the two mile cross country event in track with a time of nine minutes and 36 seconds. He also was an outstanding football player during his last two years of high school, and had served as master councilor of Walkerton Chapter. Order of DeMolay for Boys. He was active in his Youth Group of the Presbyterian Church here. Lance Cpl. Skinner arrived on September 20 in Viet Nam for his second tour of duty and w’as an otter tank operator in the Headquarters and Service Company, Third Motor Transport Battalion, Third Marines Division. He previously served an eight month tour of duty In Viet Nam, and had served overseas assignments fourteen months since joining the Marine Corps in July, 1964. The family has received letters of condolance from the President and Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as from the Major General. U. S. Marine Corps Commander, W. B. Kyle. Also from Wallace M. Greene Jr.. General IT. S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and another from Washington, D. C.. from Colonel W. E. Abblitt, U.S. Marine Corps, head personal affairs. Lance Cpl. Skinner was born Dec. 13, 1946, in LaPorte. Surviving, in addition to his parents, are a sister. Sue. and two brothers. Rodney and Kurt, at home. Also his grandparents, Mr and Mra Marshall Skinner. Cumberland. Mich., and two other brothers, Ricky Pearish of Quantico. Va., and Michael Pearish. Walkerton, and another sister. Mrs. Linda Bridwell. Walkerton. Attend Church Bunday

ENGAGED Mr. and Mra. Lee Kepcha, of Argos, formerly of Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Lee, to Donald Bruce Sherwood, son of Mr. an J Mrs. Lee Sherwood, route 5, Plymouth. Miss Kepcha is a senior at Argos High School and Mrs. Sherwood is a senior at Plymouth High School. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Kepcha of Walkerton. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Hermina Berger, formerly of Walkerton, now residing in Argos. Decorate For Christmas And Contest The. Walkerton Chamber of Commerce would like to remind everyone with a Walkerton address of the annual Christmas Decorating Contest and for people to plan towards this as they prepare for Christmas. Again this year, ten cash prizes will be given to the people as well as the roving plaque for the business voted the best decorated. The categories again are: religious. trees, windows, santas and general or grand display. The date of judging will be announced next week, but time Is growing near for everyone to plan and get ready for this project. The committee in charge of details for the Chamber consists of Nick LaFeber, Grover Oplinger, Ray Chapman, Irvin Stuntz and Bob Ur bin. A blank form is displayed in this issue for anyone who wants to be judged to be sure and fill out, especially for those of the corporate limits of Walkerton. This assures everyone that their displays will be viewed by the judges and not be missed, due to not being known. Chamber Meeting This Noon At Heil’s Restaurant The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce December meeting will be held at Hell's Restaurant today (Thursday! at noon, This will be the final meeting of the 1966 officers and in addition to some carry-over business, some plans for 1967 will be announced at this time, along with the introduction of the new officers. NORTH LIBERTY BAND BOOSTERS The regular meeting of the North Liberty Band Boosters wall be held Monday, Dec. 12, at 7 30 in the school cafeteria. Charles Wesley, brother of John Wesley, wrote the words to “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' in 1739. In hi# find version the carol began, ‘Hark how all the welkin rings.” according to World Book Encyclopedia.

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Shamrocks Down LaCrosse Friday By 85-63 Score North Liberty's Shamrocks got off to a slow start Friday night but finally got moving to pour on the coal as they blasted LaCrosse 85-63 in a free scoring effort. The Shamrocks had the services of Steve Mlekodaj for the first time this season after he had been sidelined with a back injury. His return was welcome and he was < ne of the big cogs in the offense in this, his first game. The win gave the Shamrocks a 3-0 record at that time. LaCrosse got the jump in this game as Krueger opened the scoring with a shot from out front. Gunnels and Lawrence added free throws making 4-0 before LaMarr Wesolek hit the Shamrocks' first basket. Joe Ginzer added a free throw and Wesolek gave the Shamrocks the lead with a shot from out front. Jim Fraser hit a free shot and the score was 6-4 before LaCrosse came back with a tying basket by Gunnels from underneath. Mlekodaj then hit his first points of the year in a layin and Ginzer matched this. Gunnels hit two and Lawrence one from the foul line but Wesolek camo back with a free throw of his own. Krueger hit from outside and Gunnel added two more points to again change the lead. Wesolek tied the score wdth a free throw and the LaCrosse team took a lead that held until well into the second quarter when Lawrence hit four free throws in three different times at the line. This gave LaCrosse a 16-12 lead as the first period ended. _ j Rinkenberger opened the next period with a free throvu aad Kerry Kane got the first basket of the night on a tip Im An outside shot by Krueger and a lay* in by Rinkenberger opened ths lead to 19-14 before Kane hit again from underneath. Single* ton tossed one in from the side and Kane hit a jumper and then addled a free throw. Lawrence hit two more charity shots but Mlekodaj pegged in a jumper as the pace of action anH scoring was really picking up. Gunnels tossed in a one hander and Mlekodaj earn** right back with a layin. After ftmkenberper hit from outside to again give LaCrosse a six point lead. 29-23. the Shamrocks hit a little streak of their own to tighten the game considerably. Neil Baughman hit a jumper and was fouled and added the free throw for a three point play. Mlekodaj worked free for another lay-in and Fraser's jumper with 2 46 left in the half put the Shamrocks ahead 30-29. Lawrence. with his hard driving, was fouled and tied the score again with one of two free throws, but Chris Anderson hit from the side. Lawrence tied the score with a lay-in but Mlekodaj pushed the Shamrocks ahead again with two from the 15 foot stripe Rinkenberger matched this with two of his own and Baughman scored on a tip in with just five seconds left to give the Shamroeks the lead 36-34 at halftime. Shamrocks Take Oarre The second half was a different story. It was all North Liberty. Gunnels hit the first basket to once again tie the score, but Kane hit a jumper that started the Shamrock machine in motion. Mlekodaj hit from under on a rebound shot and after Singlet on tossed in a jumper for LaCrosse, Wesolek hnd G inser hit baek-to-back Gunnels added another basket but Mlekodaj worked free for a lay-in. Lawrence put in a single point on the home team's total and Ginzer and Wesolek hit jumpers after Mlekodaj’s three (Con'inued o» page 16)