The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 July 1970 — Page 4

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— THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — JI LY 2, 1970

INDEPENDENCE DAY; 1970

* Independence Day, 1970. From that famous occurance in 1776 when the United States of America was free from foreign rule, we have moved on to the outstanding country in the world. Yet. this prestige could be more harmful than not. ' Why must we get involved in such as the Viet Nam conflict? This doesn't directly effect us. Because of our position. we evidently must guard against what we feel is wrong, th it being Communism, wheree' o r it may be trying to spread After two great World Wars, peace still wasn't present around the world. It probably

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1965 Towns Plan (■ala Ith ( elebration S inday will be the big fun d m W 1e: i n I t the annual 4t) ”f July Celebration. This d i<>n to cei< bi ate this d y V . m id" due to some contracts th ' \ re signed last year without >■ ference to the calend ir and so • e show will go on Sunday! T bdloon ascension and paracl i t > drop with a gigantic firew ’ <s display along with Drago an usements will provide plenty of ntertainment for all. Forth Liberty Fourth of July Celebration will be held on Monti July 5, with a big day of activities planned again for eveiyone to enjoy. The parade f' ‘ nm. will open the festivities then to the park for activities ano fireworks in the evening. PI-J Seeks Architect For New School ) 1 rsuant to recommendations Os Purdue survey, the PolkLi com-Johnson School Board h, n-en making every effort to Sect re services of a school architect. H Throws No-llitter For Red Sox '. e Walkerton Red Sox adVa eed to within a half game of fiist place in the Mishawaka A L ngue Monday night as John Haas pitched a no-hitter for a 1-j win over Milliken's Bar. Hms was in command all night as ne continually overpowered th nitters. He struck out 16,

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never will be. but to tell those men of the armed forces in Viet Nam that we are free comes as a joke. Whatever the situation in the world. July 4th is a day to remember. After struggling foi years, our country was free. Since that time, many more countries have been freed from their controlling powers, but none has shown the rise and prosperity that the United tSates has. Even though we are faced with policing such as we are. this is still the greatest land in the world in which to live in and this should be remembered on the great American Holiday, Independence Dav.

tin ye grounded out and two were out on tlie base p iths after walking. Hans also scored the only r n ot tin- game in the third innnw iftcr la singled, moved to second on a hunt hit and scored on Sonny Cripe's single to right field. 19G0 Lincolnettes Win In Judging Contest The Lincoln Township girl's 4-H club has really been busy Barbara Lidy won first place in the crafts division and Myrlynn Dixon won second alternate to the district contest on July 7. Sandra Schmeltz and Sue Clark placed first out of 35 girls and boys in the demonstration contest. Newly Formed Home Demonstration Club The newly formed Home Demonstration Club will meet Monday night and answer the roll call to the name that they would like to have as the club name. Market Report Hamburger and hot dog buns, pkg. 25; frozen lemonade, 12 oz. 17; orange juice, 10 oz. 29; Canadian bacon, 6 oz. pkg. 59; half 'n half, pint 29; ice cream, gal, 99; center cut pork chops, lb. 69; folgers coffee lb. 69; chuck roast Ih. 45; butter, lb. 69; smoked sausage, lb. 59; swiss steak, lb. 59; fryers, each 2 to 2L lb. avg. each 89. 1955

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Ball Game, Boxing and Firework:* Only Events Rains which came Monday afternoon and evening and the high winds which accompanied them spoiled the annual 4th of July Celebration in North Liberty for the first time as far as local promoters could remember. Appears With George Gobel Roland Hockett was a member of the two choirs- from Laporte who went to Cleveland, Ohio last week to sing at the Kiwanis International Convention. One of the highlights of the convention was the personal appearance of George Gobel. Market Report Sirloin, lb. 49; beef roast, lb. '39; hamburger, 3 lbs. 98; cube steak, lb, 69: swiss steak lb. 55; t-bone lb. 55; ana spare ribs, lb. 39. 1950 Plan Lite Saving Classes U I i-h Lake Life sr mg cl ss-s will I e given at F. h L ks this summer I y the Water Safety Comnatte" of Laporte County Ch ipter of the lad Cross. To Ojim New ( leaning Plant C. W. Havens of Gary and Ko " . L i has leased a pu t of the budding now occupied by Hartung Shoe Repair and will install equipment for operating ;■ cleaning plant. Produces 5 lb. Broilers In 1? Weeks Broilers, weighing 5.1 pounds each at 12 weeks of age, won the 1930 Indiana Chicken-Of-To-morrow contest for Vern Steckley. Kendallville hatcherman. Forty-nine Hoosier poultrymen competed this year; the top five will represent the state at the regional contest in Chicago for S6OO in cash awards. Historical Patriotic Calendar July 1 (1847) — First adhesive U. S. postage stamp. Franklin sc; Washington 10c. July 1 (1863) — Battle of Gettysberg brought U. S. victory. July 1 (1966) — Medicare, hospital aid to persons over 65, went into effect. July 2 (1862) — Bugle call "Taps” composed in Civil War. The music called "Taps” was composed by Gen. Daniel Butterfield, Utica, New- York, businessman who headed Union Army Third Brigade battling on Virginia peninsula to capture Confedeiate capitol. Richmond. Butterfield thought the bugle call Extinguish Lights” too formal. He wrote taps score on an envelope. Gave it to Buglar Oliver

Soap And Soft Water Simple Answer To Pollution By Detsrscr.fi

In answer to the question, "What can a housewife do to end pollution?" Glen Pratt, Federal Water Control Administration, said, "Stop using detergents with a high phosStop Pollution! phate concentration." The International Joint Commission on the Pollution of Lakes Erie, Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River, stated that detergent sources account for 70% of the phosphorous in municipal waz.es in the Unit--I States, and 50' > in Canada. Phosphates in laundering soaps and detergents have 1 een impliotted as water v il itants, since they stimulate the excessive growth of algae in our lakes and streams. Culligan, through its water conditioning dealers, is now ’^'•’•keting a phosphate free

Nortons. Taps was officially adopted in 1874. July 3 (1852) — San Francisco U. S. mint was established by Congress. July 3 (1898) — (J. S. Warships won battle of Santiago, Cuba. July 3 (189 U — Idaho Statehood Day (43rd to join Union.) July 4 (1854) — Texas voted for annexation to the U. S. Admitted December 29, 1845. July 4 (1946) - Philippines became independent nation. July 4 (1969) Northern Ohio storm killed at least 41 persons. July 4 (1970) Independence Day; U. S. Declaration of Independence adopted in 1776. The Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, was debating Thomas Jefferson's resolution calling for complete independence of our country from British control. People thronged the stvets arounu the Stale Hoast. waiting, discussing the i.-sue, watching. At 2 p.m , a door of the Slate Hous opened and a voice shouted, "It was passed.” The bellman in the belfry caught the signal. He rang the bell on th • rim of which were the words “i’roil aim Liberty Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof." Thus we declared our independence and that is what we celebrate throughout our land every July 4. July 6 (1928) — First alltalking motion picture show in New York City. July 7 (189si Hawaii annexed. July 7 (19.58) — President Eisenhower signed act admitting Alaska as 49th state. Main Street Gossip PRAYER FOR AMERICANS Thank you. O God, for the privilege of being an American citizen. May I always be worthy of this priceless gift. Teach me to be human with a human heart, as well as a human mind, so I never violate the sacred rights of my fellowmen. Help me to be c ilm without being cold, patient but not weak, strong but not arrogant. Deepen my love and reverance for our blessed land and her destiny as the haven for the oppressed and persecuted. Keep me alert so I can always cherish the great dreams oi our founders. Protect our republic and help me to be an example of justice and equality. May I always, through my work and service, merit the honor of being known as a good American citizen.

laundry soap for use in soft or softened water. This soap is not only phosphate free, but is also rapidly biodegradable. It breaks down naturally in three days, after disposal to waterways, as compared to about three weeks for the present lay synthetic laundry detergents. Laundering experts have long considered soap and softened water as a superior and economical cleaning combination, Thus, commercial and institutional laundries have used this combination for many years. They find that softened water provides excellent cleaning with less soap, and in addition, lengthens fabric life. Today, it is really easy to Step Pollution! oSgol

— MSG — DEDICATED TO THE AMERICAN CITIZEN I am thankful for the privilege of being an American citizen for the priceless gift of sovereignty. I am thankful for our blessed land served by men of God. governed by justice and law and not by godless, power-crazed tyrants. I am thankful for our noble legacy for the honor of responsibility, for the challenge of achievement and pride of accomplishment. I am thankful for primacy, sanctity, and prayer, as an American, I must be thankful for many more blessings — the list is long. _MS G — LEST WE FORGET American citizenship becomes meaningful only when our words are coupled with corresponding deeds, wla n our gratitude finds expression in the dischaige jf our responsibilities. Daily let us be thankful for the right and duty of cherishing the dreams of our Founders. May we become worthy instillments of f’’ii Citizen hip ■ 1 moie eloquent examples of our heiilage. S. L. Delz > President, Independent E I! of Chicago —MS G — Start off your holiday driving with a lang put your kids n the back sett and belt 'em! The Chi'ago Motor Club-AA A says buckling your children in their seat belts is the best w y to protect them in a car both long and short auto rides. The club points out that close to 6.000 youngsters are killed each year in motor vehicle accidents and many thousand more are injured. Parents are urged to follow these safety rules: Put children in the back siut at all times. This offerse pr >- tectiun from the instrument pmel, steering wheel and windshield in the event of a sudden stop. Teach youngsters to always use seat belts. Make a family rule and practice to buckle up before st u ting the i ar. Emphasize that the car is not a play-room. — Teach children that the driver must keep his eyes on the road. Help them to understand that driving is a f ill-time job. -— Once the children are securely belted, the driver should refrain from turning his head to look in the back seat. Give infants special care. Always place them in a car bed or bassinet. Avoid holding them in your arms as a passenger. So remember: put your kids in the back seat and belt 'em. You'll have a safe holiday and “Bring 'Em Back Alive!” — MSG —

have softene’ water j-. • a household uses. Modem • ■ . Stop Pollution! / softening appliances arc com. pact and automatic, and cm be quickly connected to the household water /apply to provide completely soLencd water wherever desired. By using softened wa‘ >• at.r Cullzm phosphate free > <•. < ry famiiv can J; in in i. ' t- at . or ~ pollubcn ara' . to ■ sh ”•? time, ci. oy many ways in wb ch j. > quality water con'rm. ■•> t » better living. Tn ha ’, it is u • contribution to their ci:. > ity and nation which c..n L a real pleasure. P' ’’plate fr^e laundry soap is .is nezr us > -ur CulhgaH Man.