The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 12, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 August 1970 — Page 1

VOLUME 97, NUMBER 12

Cycle Hit* Locomotive And Kills Youth James Alan Brown, 19, of 25352 Martindale Road. North Liberty, was killed instantly at the Ginger Hill crossing of the Penn-Central railroad on Indiana 23, about six miles west of South Bend. He was killed about 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9 when the motorcycle he was riding slammed into the train at an estimated speed of 50 miles per hour. The youth hit the second engine of the train and the motorcycle was dragged 200 feet north down the tracks and caught on fire. The body was found about 30 feet from the crossing. The train was traveling at an estimated speed of 45 miles per hour. Brown suffered a broken neck, crushed chest and other multiple injuries. The engineer of the train. W. P. Mobbs, of Kankakee. Illinois, told Deputy Rowe that he saw the youth heading west toward the crossing. Mobbs said Brow n was riding downhill and was crouched down towards the front of the cycle as if to cut down wind friction Rowe said the youth apparently did not see the train until he was about 100 feet from the tracks when he applied his brakes but was unable to stop. Officers said the crossing is marked by a flashing red light signal which was operaitng at the time of the accident. According to Rowe, approaching trains are not visible from the road until motorists are 100 feet from the tracks. The track runs through the bottom of a valley with hills to the north and south blocking view of appoaching trains. The deputy said a ripped hose was the only damage to the train engine. Brown was an employee of the South Bend City Club. Born on June 20, 1951 in South Bend, he had been a resident of Greene Twp since 1963 He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Brown; a brother, William E . two sisters. Miss Sandra Ann Brown and Miss Kristine _ Ann Brown, all at home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Brown of South Bend; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ludelia Elbe!. of South Bend Services were conducted at 2 p m. Wednesday at the Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church by Rev. Carl Ricks, pastor. Burial was in Sumption Prairie Cemetery. Brown was a 1970 graduate of North Liberty High School, where he had been a drummer with the band for four years. He was a member of the Musicians Local 27S A F. M , the National Assn, of Rudiment al Drummers, and had enrolled in the Indiana University school ot music for the fall term. Memorial contributions may be made to the IUSB School of Music Scholarship Fund. The North Liberty DeMolay. of which he was a past counselor, held memorial services at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the A M. Funeral Hume. NOTICE The Tynm lOOF Lodge i, having a Fish Fry on Friday, August 21 from 5 to 8 p m in the Tyner School Gymnasium. t2A2O ■ NOTICE The office of the Clerk Treasurer of the Town of North Liberty will Im* closed the week ot August 17, 1970

Registration For JG High School Monday, August 24, Seniors; August 25, Juniors; August 26, Sophomores and on August 27 the Freshmen will ^register for school at John Glenn. Registration will be from 8 am. to 5 p.m. each day. When registering you will pick up your class schedule, student handbook, book rental cost and insurance forms. High school students will report on Friday morning. August 28 for a brief schedule run of their classes from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a m. High school book fees will be sl.lO per credit. Junior League Standings F.nal Scores & Standings Minor Scores Royals 3 Cubs 2 Pilots 2 Astros 1 Expos 13 As 7 Minor Standings (Pilots were the league champions and they were coached by Lynn Stull and Rex Stull. W L T I*TS Pilots 9 3 0 18 Royals 7 4 1 15 Astros 7 5 0 14 As 6 5 1 13 Expos 5 7 0 10 Cubs 4 8 0 8 Cardinals 3 9 0 6 Major Scores Mets 5 Twins 3 Major Standings The Reds were the major league champions and they were coached by Bob Wagner and Wid Bealor. W L T PTS Reds 7 3 2 16 Giants 5 3 4 14 Mets 6 6 0 12 Angels 3 5 4 10 Twins 3 7 2 8 Junior League players will leave Monday. August 17th at 9:00 am. from Urey Schoolparking area' to attend the Cubs and San Diego bailgame in Wrigley Field, Chicago. Coaches will help surpervise the boys. Seat Belts Do Save Lives

JAYCEES ELECT NEW OFFICERS HbBK IB y

Shown in the picture from left to right: Dave McKesson. Frank Earner. Jim Martin. Don Ludwig and Dick Awald. The Walkerton Jaycees install-

WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, A! GUST 13, 1970

PLJ Schools Set Payment Os Book Fees The offices at the Tyner Elementary, Walkerton Elementary and Urey Middle School will be 1 open from 9to 4 starting August 17 to accept the book rental fees. Book rental fees are as fol--1 lows: Kindergarten, $4.00; and Grades 1-5, $10.00; and Grades 6-8, $11.50. CHAMBER TO MEET TODAY AT HEIL’S , Dean Bolerjack will be the speaker for the August Chamber of Commerce meeting at Heil's Restaurant today (Thursday). Mr. Bolerjack, a endidate for the office of sheriff of St. Joseph County, will speak on some of his previous work which has covered many fields from law enforcement to a school ■ teacher. The meeting is scheduled to start at 12:00 noon with the luncheon at that time. Anyone who didn't make a reservation should contact the secretary. Bob Urbin, at once. A good turnout is desired to hear the program. THANK-YOU I wish to thank all the players, coaches, parents, and everyone who helped support the Walkerton Junior Baseball League this past season. Special thanks to the Walkerton Jaycees for as- ‘ sisting with the umpiring, and to the Laizures' and Wolfenbarger's for operating the concession ' stand. If we all have helped one boy to grow in character and citizenship A summer of 1 fun Worthwhile. Mr. Richard Kickbush I. O. O. F. The district meeting of the I Odd Fellows was held at Mishawaka Tuesday evening, August I 12. Amil Schultz was elected l president over this district, which includes South Bend, Mishawaka, Elkhart. Goshen and Walkerton. The Walkerton lodge also brought the traveling gavel bat k to Walker ton.

ed their new officers for the coming 1970-71. during a dinner meeting at Heils Restaurant. Frank Earner, past president, installed Don Ludwig as president; Frank Earner as internal

Registration Schedule For Kindergarten The first day of school for the Kindergarten students will be Monday, August 31st, 1970. All rural students will come at 9:00 a.m. to obtain information regarding the school year. Students living within the city limits of Walkerton will come at 1:00 p.m. to receive similiar information. Parents or an adult must accompany the student on the first day. The first complete day for the kindergarten students will be Tuesday, September 1, 1970. JAYCEES ATTEND TRAINING SCHOOL Walkerton Jaycee members, Larry Dill, Chet Bigler, Dave McKesson, Dick Awald and Don Ludwig attended Jaycee Leadership training school at Terre Haute, August Bth and 9th. During the two days of sessions the Walkerton Jaycees learned about leadership in local chapters and the function and activities of the Indiana Java res. Special speakers were U. S. Senator Birch Bayh; Asst Attorney General of the U. S. William D. Ruckelshous and Ron Au, U. S. Jaycee Vice President from Hawaii. On their way home the group enjoyed a tour through the famous covered bridges and the beautiful cornfields of Rockville, Indiana in Parke County. NOTICE The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will hold their next meeting at the Koontz Like home of Elizabeth and Bill Michalski on Thursday, August 20 at 12:00 C. D. T. Bring a covered dish and your own table service. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. NOTICE W itch for restaurant opening soon at the corner of Indiana 23 north and route 6. 2tA2O The secret of success is the ability to deliver the goodsr-

vice president; Jim M irtin Jr . as externa! vice president and Dick Aw ad as secretary and treasurer The board of directors will be Dave McKesson. Dave Knowlton and Lenord Northam.

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Liberty, Lincoln 4 H Fair Results Needlecraft Township champion — Lynn Warner, As — Dawn Pearish, Lynn Warner, Robin Davis. B's— Laura Kay Malstaff, Denise Groves. General Crafts Township champion —- Laura Kay Malstaff, Cathy Lidy. A's— Laura Kay Malstaff, Cathy Lidy. » B's— Mary Ann Freeman. Basic Crafts Township champions — Mark Malstaff, Diane Rush. As — Mark Malstaff, Diane Rush, Laura Kay Malstaff. Bs — Susan Rush, Donna Rush. Ceramics Township champion — Dawn Pearish. As — Dawn Pearish. Karol Cripe, Craig Houser, Donna Rush, Diane Rush, Robin Davis. B's Laura Kay Malstaff, Judy Zahrn, Susan Rush. C's— Nancy Hiatt Fine Arts Township champion Daren Capek. A s — Loren Capek. Home Furnishings Grand Champion Div. II —, Peggy Norton. • Township champion Peggy Norton, Mary Ann Freeman. Cathy Lidy. A's— Peggy Norton, Cathy Lidy, Sheri Farrar, Lennie Smith, Mary Ann Freeman. Bs — Nancy Hiatt. Photography County grand champion, State • Fair Entry, Div. V — Mark Malstaff i A s Mark Malstaff. B s Lowell Warner, Lennid Smith. C s — Terry Roush Woodworking C's Lowell Warner, Frank Sailer. Flowers County grand champions and State Fair entry Craig Houser, A's Craig Houser. Donna Rusli Cs Diane Rush S<»l Conservation A's Craig Houser. Poultry Champion poultry science D;v. 1 Craig Houser. Barbecue - A's— Craig Houser. Electric Cs Terry Hamon, Lowell Warner. Rabbits Grand Champion Limy doe and state fair entry Rui Rhodes. A s Bill Rhodes. Lynn Warner. Bs Dale Downey. I MTED METHODIST < Hl R< II GOLF O( TING The first mnual United Methodist Church Golf Open is to be pl i.ved this coming Monday, August 1 ,th it the Whispering I’mes Golt Courst which is lo- < it. d west of North Liberty on Route I. Tee tme has been scheduled at 5 00 pm. so that dmost everyone ~m make it. The match will be placed over nine holt's of the t use and theie will be a pi. ice for the par-shooter and the duffer. Tlune who desire t p' ( y m ■ e than nine should begin earlier n the ifternoon. There will be an enttv fee of SI.OO. to cover the expense of tot! and tropin Then' will aL - be prizes tor the closest shot on one ot the par tiire. s ami a p ittmg contest All members and triends ot the Church are cordially invited to participate. To enter \ out self in this golf out . mg just submit your name tQ Glenn Jacob or call the churclX office (586-3534