The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 July 1970 — Page 1

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VOLI ME 97, NUMBER 6

Population Count Released By ’7O Census The preliminary population figures for the places listed below were announced today by District Manager, William L. Stewart who supervised the taking of the 1970 Census Population and Housing in this area. The Census Bureau will commence in the fall of 1970 to publish official population figures for all ages in the United States; states, counties, towns, and villages. The District Manager expressed his own and the Census Bueaus' thanks to the resident; of the area, to officials, the newspapers, and the broadcasting stations for their cooperaton in taking the Census ’7O here. Place 1970 1960 South Bend 122.797 132,445 Mishawaka 36,012 33,361 St. Joe Co. 213.243 238,014 Elkhart 42,439 40,274 Goshen 14.619 13,718 Elkhart Co. 124.688 106,790 LaPorte 21.932 21,157 Michigan City 38,950 36 653 LaPorte Co. 104,344 95.111 Portage 18.943 1 1,822 Valparaiso 19.550 15,227 Porter Co. 85.807 60,279 Plymouth 7.515 7.558 Marshall Co. 34.609 32,443 Summer Recreation Schedule The second half of the Walkerton Summer Recreation program will begin on Monday, July 6. Starting this week the following schedule will be used. Monday: Swimming at Culver. Students must be 10 years old and have a permission slip from parents to go. Bring 25 cents for entrance to the beach. The school bus leaves Urey School at 11:45 am.. Tyner at 12:00 noon and returns to Tyner at 2:45 p.m. and Urey at 3 p.m. Tuesday: 9:00 to 10:30 a m. at Urey School, golf lessons for anyone interested. Bung your own putter and a practice ball. 10:30-12:00: Tennis lessons for anyone interested. You may bring your own racket but not required. Wednesday: Swimming at Culver. Sune instruction as for Monday. Thursday: 11:00 to 1 00 Recreation at Urey for 7th grade thru high school. 1:00 to 3:00 Recreation at Urey for Ist grade thru 6th. Friday: Same as Thursday. Taxation Gs Dogs The Indiana Statute provides that the Township Trustee shall make diligent inquiry of each person or taxpayer as to the number of dogs owned, harbored, or kept by such person. Such persons owning or harboring a dog or dogs shall pay to the Township Trustee the amount required by law. and upon payment there of the Township Trustee shall issue a tag to the owner of the dog and such tag must be attached securely to the collar of the dog. Persons who do not purchase a tag for their dog or dugs are violating the laws and such persons who fail to comply with the law. their names will be turned over to the County Auditor and such amount and penalties will be added to their personal Taxes. This is your final notice. Claude E. Houser Lincoln Township Trustee

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MARQUEZ — STEELE Miss Susan Elaine Steele and Ernesto Marquez were united in marriage on Saturday during a 2:30 p.m. ceremony in the United Methodist Church, North Liberty with Rev. Anthony Letko and Rev. Thomas Frost performing the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Steele, 110 S Maple Street, North Liberty. The groom is the son of Mrs. Leopoldo Marquez, Durango, Mexico and the late Mr. Marquez. Miss Nancy Jeanne Steele, North Liberty, served as the bride's maid of honor. The attendants were Miss Carol Steele, North Liberty; Miss Karen Steele. Mishawaka, and Miss Coco Garcia. Anthony, New Mexico. Light blue, dark blue and white formed the color setting of the wedding. The bridegroom's best man was Louis Miguel. Garcia, Anthony, New Mexico, Richard Max Steele, North Liberty; Don Mikel, South Bend, and Roger Nelson, Lagrange, were ushers. A reception in the church hall followed the ceremony. Mrs. Marquez graduated from North Liberty High School and DePauw University, where she affiliated with Delta Zeta, national social sorority. A member of SERTOMA, Mr. Marquez graduated from Durango High School and the University of Durango Music School, After July 4 the couple will be at home in Durango. ON DEAN’S LIST Ann Eileen Zumbaugh, 123 Clark Street, was one of the 320 full-time students attending Indiana University at South Bend who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester, according to Dr. Albert J. Beutler, Assistant Dean. To qualify for the Dean’s List a student must carry at least 12 hours of courses and achieve a 3.3 grade average or better. Riad Uie Clasjifiad Acta

WALKERTON. INDIANA, THURSDAY. JULY 2, 1970

North Liberty 4th Os July Activities The town of North Liberty will be setting up for the approaching Fourth of July Celebration to begin with a Hog Roast at 11 a.m. at the North Liberty American Legion Post 365 Home. The Grand Parade begins at 2 p.m. on Main Street with bands, marching units and floats. Every year this parade gets bigger and better. Following the parade all activities will be nt Liberty Park There will be kiddie races, games, pony rides, concessions, a bozo tank, greased pole climb and a softball game. In the evening a fireworks display will be featured with a ram date set for July 5. The activities are planned by the merchants of North Liberty and the Volunteer Fire Department. Spend the 4th of July in North Liberty. Chamber To Meet July 9 At Heil’s The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, July 9, at Heil's Restaurant, for their regular monthly meeting. Roy DeSimone will be in charge of the meeting. The program chairmen for the month is Leo Mahoney. Reservations for the noon luncheon should be made early with the calling committee. The Chamber also has obligations to fulfill on the 4th of July in the refreshment stand. The calling committee will be contacting you for help. The bulk of the help is needed in late afternoon and early evening so please try to plan your day accordingly to help the Chamber in this effort.

Morning Events Planned For The 4th Os July The Summer Recreation Program will again have activities at the town park on the morning of the 4th of July. The program will start at 10:30 a.m. There will be events for both boys and girls four years 010 thru high school. All contestants should listen for the public address system to announce theii age group and event and then report to the inside of the UreyMiddle School track. There will be twenty events divided among the age groups with three places in each event Some of the events will be separated for boys and girls. First place, $1.50 ;second place, SI.OO and third place, $.50. Some of the events s< heduled are tricycle race for 4 to 6 year olds, bring your own tricycle; bicycle race for 13 year olds thru high school, bring your own bike; shoe scramble, softball throw, tire race, sack race, 50 yd. dash, peanut hunt, balloon bust, kangaroo race, egg throw, cracker and whistle, and bubble gum blow. Plan on joining in on the fun. HOLIDAY HOURS Window service for the Walkerton and North Liberty Post Offices will be curtailed at 12 noon Friday, July 3, 1970, due to executive order. The Walkerton and North Liberty Post Offices will be closed Saturday, July 4, 1970 in observance of Independence Day. No deliveries will be made. NOTICE The Walkerton Odd Fellows Ldge will be host to the District 3 meeting on July 13 at 8 p.m. All lodges of the district are urged to attend. 2tJy9

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Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Van Dierendonck, Route 2, Walkerton, will, celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at 10 o'clock (CDTi inass and special blessing at St. Anthony's Church, Fish Lake, July 12th. The couple's children will be hosts at an open house in the church hall from 1:30 to 4 p in. to which all friends and relatives are invited. The couple were married in South Bend on June 23, 1920 and moved to the Fish Lake area the folowing year where Mr Van Dierendonck has been engaged m

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Walkerton j Fourth Os July Celebration Set Walkerton has scheduled a five-day celebration that will come to a dim ix on Saturday, July 4th. There are many events planned for the five da ya for people of all ages, including rides and concessions presented by the Midway Amusements. Walkerton's Pl ice Park will be the site of the rides and concessions. The celebration is the efforts of three working organizations in Walkerton, the American Legion Post 189, the Chamber of Commerce and the Walkerton Lions Club. Also these three organizations take different shifts on the food booth down at the park on the 4th. On the morning of the fourth games will be supervised for the younsters and in the afternoon the ball diamond will be the scene for much activity. The Little League All Star Gime will be first on the agenda followed by adult teams battling it out. The Dixie Walkers Square Dance Club will put on a fine show for every one's enjoyment followed by the retiring of the Colors by the American Legion at twilight. Later evening entertainment will consist of an hour of fu« and music by Webb Foley md his company of Grand Ole Opry folks. L ast but not least is the grand and large display of fireworks put on by the Walkerton Volunteer Fire Department. Plan on enjoying the above activities for this year's holiday in Walkerton. COST-PLUS Men may learn a great deal by studying the racing forms, but the tuition comes high.

farming since that time. The celebration was delayed because they have been waiting arrival home of their son James from the Netherlands where he has been teaching in an international school. They also have 5 other children. Mrs. Lawrence Herteges and Maurice Van Dierendonck of LaPorte; Mrs. Charlee Wilhelm and Albert Dierendonck of Indianapolis; and George of Fish Lake. They hive 19 grandchildren. The couple requests that no gifts be brought No invitations hM® been sent.