The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 7, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 July 1970 — Page 1

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VOLUME 97, NUMBER 7

Walkerton Town Board News The Board of Trustees of the Town of Walkerton convened in regular session Tuesday, even’lng, July 7th, with full membership in attendance. hollowing acceptance of minutes of previous meetings and authorizing payment ol claims presented, the Board accepted the foilowing Police activities i eport for June as follows: 1 personal injury and 9 property damage accioents investigated; 10 tiaa\c complaints; 16 traffic arrests; 29 traffic warnings; 12 parking tickets; 1 funeral detail; 20 assists to motorists; 20 assists to other departments; 18 cars inspected; 19 miscellaneous complaints; 21 business irregularities; 3 stolen bicycles recovered; 5 lost articles reported and recoveied; 3 lost children reported and found; 4 dog complaints; 1 dog bite reported; 4 animals disposed; 13 juvenile complaints; 3 juvenile arrests; 1 run away reported; 4 vandalisms; 5 di., uderly conduct complaints; 5 larcenies; 4 warrants served; 7 illness compunnts; 1 tornado warning; 3 criminal arrests. Richard Kickbush, Director of Activities of the Little League Park discussed matters of maintenance at the park in need of attention, namely, repair of fencing; bleachers; additional fill dirt on diamonds; electric service to a concession stand, a new sign indicating that persons in excess of 12 years of age are barred from using the ball field at all times; with Board agreeing to correct reported conditions. Mr. Kickbush reported that 165 boys art presently participating in little league play. Roy Wilcox of Wilcox, Incormatiers pertaining to the concern s intentions in regards of erection of a supermaket in the 300 block, Michigan Street, on a tract of ground abutting the Norfolk and Western Railroad. An easement in forthcoming from the Norfolk and Western RR in order that a sewer line can be laid under the railroad right of way to a sewer main on the opposite side of track to service the new commercial area. Resolution was adopted that Police Department dispose of all dogs roaming at large that are not tagged and that dog's with tags be confined or controlled at all times by their respective owners or face loss or confinement of their pets. Proposal to construct a municipal dog kennel was again renewed and as yet and undesignated area of the Municipal dump as site for the proposed construction of the kennel. Utility department is to be contacted in regards to the running of a necessary water line to service the proposed con■truction. Board is to view the area and select a possible suitable location for the proposed kennel. Further consideration wan given to proposed annexation of an area south of Walkerton to the corporate limits. Attorney DeVere D. Goheen presented a rough draft of ordinance of annexation and outlined on a Lincoln Township map the area proposed to be annexed. Final draft to be submitted for Board's consideration at next meeting and at which time a date for pub hearing will .ne set for notification to all interested persons by legal publications as required by statute. Preliminary discussion was heard in regards to town's 1971 tax budget with further detailed work to be done st next session First pubtcation of the budget

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Miss Patricia Snyder was crowned the Ist Fourth of July Queen during the festivities held at the North Liberty Park. Miss Snyder was selected as queen from these five finalists. They are left to right. Miss Dian Burkholder. Miss Merita Bergland. Miss Snyder, Miss Christine Snyder, and Miss Laurie Kaser. The contest was sponsored by the Zeta Pi Chapter of Tri Kappa and the five finalists rode on the Tri Kappa float entry. School Board Officers Elected The Polk Lincoln Johnson School Board held an election of officers recently with the following as a result. Dr. William I). Carter, President; Albert F. Place, Vice-pre sident; Earl I). Smith, Secretary; Denalow W. Doll. Assistant Secretary; Caroll E; Zartman, member and Mrs. C. E. Shank. Treasurer. CHAMBER TO MEET TODAY AT HEIL’S The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce meeting for July will be held today (Thursday) at Heil's Dining Room at noon. The program will be presented by the City Planners Associates and should be of interest to everyone in Walkerton. Anyone that didn't make a reservation with the calling committee, please contact the secretary, Bob Urbin. at once. Roy DeSimone will be in charge of the meeting. PAPER DRIVE Walkerton Cub Scout Pack 393 will hold a paper and ahmiinunm drive Saturday, July 11. Phone 586-3601 or 586-2468 for ■ collection. Jy9 NOTICE The Walkerton Odd Fellows Lodge will be host to the District 3 meeting on July 13 nt 8 p.m All lodges of the district are urged to attend. 2tJy9 Trying to keep up with the Joneses is a go<Ml way of letting the budget down ts required by not later than Thursday. August 13th.

WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1970

□ Q OBIT U A R I E S □ e Vernon W. (Sam) Smith Vernon W. (Sam) Smith, 57, of 3003 Osborne Road, North Liberty, died at 5 p m. Tuesday at the residence of a neighbor after suffering an apparent heart attack while installing a porch swing. He was employed by the Wells Aluminum Corporation and was born January 26, 1913 in Liberty Township; he had lived here all his life. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. Nellie Smith, of North Liberty; a son, Dennis Smith of South Bend; a daughter. Miss Nancy Smith, also of South Bend, and two grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Brethren Church, North Liberty. Rev. Kent Bennett officiated and burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. Mr. Smith was a member of Local 194, UAW-CIO. and North Liberty Lodge 266. F&AM. The lodge held memorial services at the funeral home Thursday. John C. ('lark John Cameron Clark, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Clark, route 1. Hamlet, died Wednesday. July 1 at 9:10 p.m at the Starke Memorial hospital, Knox, eight hours after birth. Surviving are his parentsgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clark, Hamlet, Dale Newcomer and and Mrs Louise Newcomer, both of Walkerton; great-grand-parents. Mrs. Isabelle Clark LaPorte. .Mr. and Mrs. W W. Henselmann, route 1, Hamlet, Mr and Mrs Weller. Walkerton and Mrs. Ruth Keb. North Liberty. Funeral services were Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hemlet, the Rev. Harold Williams officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery. SENIOR FELLOWSHIP PICNIC The Senior Fellowship of the United Methodist Church will have a picnic at the Hubbard Hill Museum on Road 19 near Elkhart, on Wednesday. July 13. Cars will meet at the Illinois Street building at 10 o’clock Picnic dinner at 12 noon. Admission to the Museum will be fifty cents Anyone who cares to Join us will be welcome.

□ □ MARRIAGES □ - □ KLINEDINST — KLINGERMAN Miss Debra Klingerman and Larry J. Klinedinst were united in marriage during a 2 p.m. ceremony in the Tyner United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 20. Rev. Norris King solemnized the double-ring ceremony Mrs. Norman Klinedinst played the nuptial music. Attending the couple were Miss Vicki Klinedinst and Thomas Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Klingerman, Tyner, are the parents of the bride and Mr. and Mrs Forest W. Klinedinst. 806 Van Buren Street. Walkerton are the parents of the bridegroom. Approximately 125 guests attended the reception following the ceremony in the church social rooms. The bride's chosen colors of yellow and green were carried out in the decorations at the reception. Tri Kappa Initiate Three New Members > On June 28 in the First Brethren Church the Zeta Pi Chapter of Tri Kappa initiated three new members. The new members are Mrs. Clarence Heim, Mrs. Robert Loucks and Mrs. William Moon. Following the ceremony another ceremony was held installing the new officers for the year beginning July 1. Mrs, Paul Williams. Jr. acted as installing officer and installed Mrs. Clyde Steele as president, Mrs. Jerry Knepp as vice-presi-dent, Mrs. Charles Creech as corresponding secretary, Mrs. Travis Hobnes as recording secretary, and Mrs. John Peddycord as treasurer. A reception was held tn the home of Mrs. Roger Cripe honoring the new members. The colors of pink and white were carried on the serving table that was centered with a bouquet of white carnations, baby’s breath, and pink sweet-peas. Co hostesses were Mrs. Paul Williams. Jr. and Mrs. Richard Zook. REGRETS The thirst for knowledge has one great advantage it leaves no sign of a hangover.

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4th Os July Contest Winners Are Listed The Fourth of July contests for the younger generation was held in the morning at Place Park in Walkerton with a large attendance. Winners of the contests are listed below. Six years old and under in the Penny Hunt; first. Tracy Kissinger; second. Tommy Turner and third, Flora Blau. Balloon Bust; first, Tommy Turner; second, Jill Savoie and thud, Jeff South. 30 Yard Dash; first Tracy Kissinger; second, Jeff South and third. Tommy Turner. Tricycle Race; first. Kelly Babb; secund, Danny Huffstetter and third, Mike Klinedinst. In the Shoe Scramble; first. Tracy Kissinger; second. David Leßere and thud, Tommy Turner. In the seven to nine year olds Penny Hunt; first, Matt Cotton; second, Ann Huffstetter and third Delia Huffstetter. Balloon Bust; first, Richard Dutterer; second, John Fry and third, Gerald Hahn. Cracker and Whistle contest; fust. Matt Cotton; second. Richard Dutterer and third. Linda Chapman. Soft Bail Throw; fust, Edn.ond Leeney; second, John Fry and third, Ron-« aid Laßere. Shoe Scrambles first, Edmund Leeney; second. Matt Cotton and third, Shawn Bridwell. In the ten to twelve year old contests the Bubble Guin Blow winners are first, Kathy Fouts; second. Debbie Dutterer and third, Sandra Lament 50 Yard Dash; first, Joani Germaine; second, Mark Michalski and third. Keith Fry. Tire Race; first Keith Fry; second. Terry Roush and third, Dennie Cripe. Sack Race; first, Karen White; second, Keith Fry and third, Debbie Dutterer. Egg Throw; first. Paul Groves and Mark Michalski; second place, Mike Jacobson and John Cotton and third place, Terry Kaser and Barry Heim. In the 13 year olds and on up to high schood in the Bubble Gum Blow Contest first place went tq Jerry Cotton; second, Jan Crsaswhite and third, Jim Baugh. Tire Race; first, Randy Schmeltz; second. Jerry Cotton and third Dusty Fry. In the Sack Race: first. Wayne Buswell; secund, Roger Schmeltz and third, Maurina Crosswhite. In the Bicycle race; first. Dusty Fry; second, Wayne Busweil and third, Steve Tarlton. In the Egg Throw; first, Roger Schmeltz and Rancty Schmeltz; second, Bill Babb and third Terry Turner and Jeiry Cotton. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursday, July 9 12 noon — The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will medt at Heil's Restaurant for th® July luneehon meeting. Monday, July 18 6:00 p.m. The Patrician Club will meet at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The North Liberty American Legion Auxiliary will meet North Liberty DeMolay wtll meet. The North Liberty Lions Club will meet. 3ueauay, July 14 1 00 p.m. The Oregon Township Home Demonstration Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Glenn MacArthur The North Liberty Order of Eastern Star will meet. Wednesday, July 15 The Johnson Township Home Demonstration Club will meet. Thursday, July 16 The Johnson Township Sport®* men Club will meet.