The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 3 December 1970 — Page 1

VOLUME 97. NUMBER 29

Falcons Top Cougars In Beal Thriller The first game at home this season for the John Glenn Falcons was one that will be remembered for some time as a combination of events happened that all resulted in a 65-64 win for Glenn of New Prairie. A super performance by sophomore Bruce Dayhuff a shoot-out in the final period that would make the boys at Dodge City envious, and one of the most bizare free throw shooting incidents all put together made the exciting first win for the Falcons. The r.imax of the game left little to be desired in the way of excitment as Dayhuff and the Cougars’ Bill Coddens put on a shooting display second to none. The Falcons had a 44-43 lead as the fourth quarter began and in this period Dayhuff hit 15 points and Coddens 12 as neither one knew enough to miss to keep the fans on their feet until the end. Le idlng 59-53 with less than two and a half minutes remaining, on the tremendous offensive display by Dayhuff Coddens really tightened things up. First it was a three point play by L irry Shead on a 17 footer on which Curt Pletcher committed his fifth foul of the contest, but things didn't seem bad when Dayhuff came right back with a 14 footer This came with 2:02 remaining" and just 12 seconds later Coddens had the cords dancing with that picture left hander out of the corner. Eight seconds is a'i that had passed as Glenn was called for a violation bringing the ball in to give Coddens one more chance from the corner A swishing basket nude it 61-60 in a hurry. Dayhuff again came right back with a 10 footer as the clock showed 1:29 but once more that looper from the corner off the left hand of Coddens made it a scant one point lead with 40 seconds remaining to be played. The act.on was frantic, but the <ool Dayhuff stuck in a 21 foot shot from the top of the circle with 16 seconds left and it only took < oddens nine a-conds to put another of his bombs in the bottom of the net. This ended the scor.ng, but New Pr une did almost get another chance as they for an instant had their hands on the ball on an interception but a clobbering of Fred Casteel gale h.m a free throw at the end whi< h moved the ball to the safe end of the court and the time ran out The wind set of circumstances that really gave the crowd some motivation, just how depended on which side of the gym you sat on, came late in the third period. The Falcons had trailed all the way to this point being down 18-12 at the end of one jx riod and 35-28 at halftime. New Prairie had dominated play in the first half and appeared to have things under control However, as so often happens they went f at in the third period and the Falcons had come to life. Dayhuff hit the first two field goals in the second half and a free throw’ by John Harness cut the lead to two I^ew Plumback put in a single free throw but Dayhuff tr.mmed it to one with ° t.p in. Plumback scored on a rebound lay in to open the lend to three once more, but sing!free thorws by Casteel md Bi ad Gillies but Bribe N.k.son i t one of two for the Cougars A rebound lav in by Dave Bott off tied the ganit for the first time and set up the strange happenings that were to follow On a missed New Prarie shot a t>H (continued on back page)

Chamber Again Plans Christmas Decorating Prizes The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce wi.l aga.n sponsor a Christmas Decorating Contest for all people with a Walkerton address. As has been the case in the past, 10 cash prizes will be presented to those judged best by a team of judges This contest has been carried on for a number of years to encourage residents of the area to decorate anp put the Christmas spirit into the holiday season As has been the format for some time, categories will be fol lowed as far as possible. but the judges will have the final say as to prize winners depending upon the number of displays and the appeal of each. Basically, the categories are; religious, outdoor trees, satas, windows and general. Usually more prizes are awarded for the general category due to more fal ing in this category. Judging will be done on Saturday and S inday. De comber 19 and 20 in order for the winners to be announced be fore Christmas so everyone can share in the beauty of the displays There will also be ar. honorary award to the business place with the best d.sp.ay. A blank is included in this week's issue and will bo avail able until the judging to be filled out by anyone wishing their dispay to be judged. This is particularly important in the rural area complete with adress and instructions on location to assure your display of being judged. Chamber^ To Elect Officers Next Thursday The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, December 10. at the Dining Room of Heil's Restaurant for their regular monthy meeting. The important mutter of business is the election of officers for the coming year A nine member board will lie selected at this time with a nominating commit t< <>f R< ,- Harold Willi huh Art DeMy.-r and Newt Williams puttng a slate up at this time The opportunity of nominations from the floor will also be given for any further auge tions The luncheon wi l begin at 12 noon with the business meeting immediately foliowig Each and r ary member should mike an effort to attend this important meeting. Reservations should bo made with the telephone committee as soon a possible SHAMR<MKS HAVE TWO GAMES THIS MEEK EM) The North Lberty Sh unroi ka will have two games this w» « k end with the basketball team hosting ttie Jimtown J mmies on Friday night, an 1 on Saturday the Shamrocks will travel to Akron The Jimtown gam* will be a Northern State Conference cash. Come out and support your team FAMON'S TO HOST CM \ S\TI RDAY The John Glenn Falcons w.ll host the basketball team from C liver Military A ademy on S iturdav evening, December 5 Tie* B team g ime will begin at 6 45 with the varsity game to follow NOTICE Those want.ng the s ime license plate number held pre viouslv mud reserve number by I>eceniber 18 1970 W tlker tan License Branch

WALKERTON, INDIANA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1970

National Civil Defense Day December 7 National Civil Defense Day, December 7. Pearl Harbor Day will be observed nationwide by the American legion Auxiliary. At the December 3 meeting at 8:00 pm., the American legion Auxiliary of Orville Easterday Post 189, wil. have a guest speaker Mr Donald H Germann. Mr. Donald H. Germann is the Director of St. Joseph County Civil Defense and he will speak on the emergencies of today and how to be prepared when such emergencies arise. A film will be shown on living in a she.ter and demonstrations on emergency first-aid. The public is invited Are you ready for Any emergency? Urey Teacher Accident Victim On 31 By Pass Cw .Micheal Edward Schwab, 40, Koontz Lake was killed on the 31 bypass around Kokomo after h»- coll.ded with another vechide stopped for a stoplight. He died on the wav to Indianapolis Meth dist Hospital from severe head injuries. He was born on May 3. 1930 in New York City New York He graduated from John Cairo.l University, 1950 52; Bellarmine C > lege, Louisville. Kentucky. 1952-5.', 57; University ot Louisvil e 1958 with a B A. degree .in 1 a.so attended Western Kentucky Un versify He ha 1 taught at Mdlersburg Kentucky in 1957 56; Owansbm » Kentucky. 1959 .52; Munfordville, Kentu* ky. 1962-61. Elkton Kentucky. 1964-67 an 1 came to Wilkerton in 1967 making 15 years of te u hing exper jence. At Walkerton Mr Schwab taught at the Urey Middle School in the Jr High French department and was in charge of the student bussing for Urey. He is survived by three aunts. Mrs Evelyn Smith and Mrs. Elonzo King both of I»ui>ville. Kentucky ana another aunt Mis John Barfie d ,n Anderson. Indiana The Bosse Funeral Home. 1355 El is in Avenue. Louisville Ken tucky. is m charge of the arrangements. Friends and relatives called at the funeral home on Tuesday Funeral services were at 930 am. Wednesday. December 2. n the St. James C itho ic Church Bardstown Road Edens.de. Louisville. Kentucky Employment agency mamager: "There's a job open in Florida, but ran you pa k lemons '"’ Applicant: “Eoy can U Ive been married five times LOST TIME The fellow who leans over backward to do others favors will never go ve y far forw ird

Salvation Army Drive To Begin In Walkerton The Walkerton Salvation Army committee has announced that the 1970 drive will begin this year in Wa kerton on Saturday, December 5. and will again con. tmue the following two Saturdays prior to Christmas. Onto again, the three local organizations the Chamber of Commerce, The Lions Club and The Ameri can Legion will man the kettles at two locations. They will be at the corner of Roosevelt Ro id and Illinois Street and at the corner of Illinois and Van Buren Streets The kettles will be out from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. The local committee has this drive as their only fund raising throughout the year This money Is used loe illy thorughout the year and especia.ly at Christmas time. Th- 1 committee also would like to ask the cooperat on of the public in helping to locate fami ies that are in need or have suffered some hardship to help at Christmas time. Simply drop a letter in the mail to the Sal vatlon Army, Post Office box DI Wa.kerton. All replies wil] receive careful attention by the committee and any background given will be appreciated. These will remain strictly confidential. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Thursd y. December 3 7:30 p in Epsilon Chi chapter of Tri Kappa will hold a dinner meeting in the LuForte Holiday Inn in observance of their 10th anniversary. |OO pm. The Amer.can legion Auxiliary will meet at the Post Home in Walkerton John Glenn wrestlers will v.g it North Liberty for a meet North Liberty Home Demonstr ition Club will meet. North L.berty M isons will meet, Irmay, December I North Liberty Shamrocks w.ll host the Jimtown Junm.es in basketball. Sat unlay, Decemlter 5 Sußai.on Anny Kettle Drivbegins m Walkerton. 6 1 » John G < nn F.il< ons will host the Culver Mi.itary Academy in basketb ill. North Lberty Shamrock- w.ll travel to Akron foi basketball. Monday, December 7 Winter c mcert at JGHS A i ditorium 6.00 pm Senior Fellowship pot luck supper it th.' L.n .s St Building of the Un.tel Methodist Church. Tlie Un y 7th and sth grad' b isketba wHi host North LL erty it 3 45 Rainbow for Girls will m. et in Walkerton F.i on Freshmen basketball it North l.ibertv, G.rl Scout Troop 333 will mee’ after school in the Youth Building. TurMlay l)e<-. miter 8 12 00 Noon The Oregon Town-hip Home E< Group will have their Christmas party at the home of Mrs F.oyd Brown North Liberty OKS wi 1 meet Wednes.J y, \a\emlM*r 9 Johns..ri Township H rue Dem onstr ition Club will meet Thursday. Deem I,er IO 12 (H) Noon The Chamber of C immeree w.ll meet m Walkerton Knights of Colambus w I! meet 6th grade from Urey w.ll host Kn >x tn basketball it 4 4 5 Use Our U.xssifieJ Ada

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Town hoard News The Board of Trustees of the Town of Wa.kerton convened in regular session Tuesday evening, December t with full member ship responding. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and claims were presented and following review, were authorized payable from the respective funds. The Police activities report for November was accepted as follows: 7 property damage accidents investigated; 8 traffic arrests; 24 warning tickets; 9 parking violations; 2 traffic com plaints; 6 funeral details; 3 fire details; 1.5 special details; 12 as--Bits to motorists; 10 attempts to locate; 7 messages delivered; 2 automobile inspections; 19 a» sists to other departments; 14 business irregularities; 24 miscellaneous complants; 4 lost chldren located; 9 lost articles reported with 6 recoveries; 9 dog complaints; 9 dogs d.sposed; 4 family comp.aints; 3 disorderly conduct complants; 4 juvenile ’■omplaints; 7 vandalisms; 8 juvemle arre ts; 6 supeoneas served; 4 cars impounded: 1 burgu laiiy report; l larcen.es; 1 stolen bicycle recovered; 5 illness complaints. Ihe Board was informed that the hearing on their Town's 1971 tax budget wou.d be conducted by representatives of the Indiana State Tax Board at the CountyCity Build.ng m South Bend on lliuisday afternoon, December 3 Notice wa- received from the Ind.an i Stream Po.lution Control Board that , hearing was slated for the Town of W ilkerton for Tuesday. December 8 before a representative of their board in Indianapolis and in formed the Town Board that representation from the Board would also be heard if they de sued to attend the meeting and present information in regards to local matters and information. A report was given in regards o progress m ad ,. by the PujJve Department m the curtai.ini, of unauthorized dump iseage ot abandoned .. ■ . tne Industrial Park Police De putment wa> instructed to contact sever II C led u 10. dents «>nd request <le in up r ;.f t r in 4 debris m ..nd at > md the 1 burn ing barrells along p.blic ikeys 1 rice quotat.ons 1 >r 1 new Pa ne sign over the department entrance d >r w -re . ith ■ lz ,d pro cured for pr. sentation to the Board A not. < for rr.s< ition with utility tub, ma lings wl9 aiithorzed picp.uej staling regulatons and ad\i>e m in.ng weekly garbage and rubbish co. ections as provided by the tow n s Sanitation department. A d scu.Hs.on wis nls > held with several local citizen- concerning their objections to 1 dog kennel located m i residential area and were given adv e by Town Attorney I' D. Gunmen as to legal steps they and perhaps their concerned neighbors may pursue in their endeavor to cor rect rep irte 4.v undes.red conditions A request for an ipproxlm it* 80 rod extension ot' the rural e'evtric lines wa- referred to the Utility Superintendent K L Knepper with request to provide the Board with pproximate cost uid estimated electrical eonsumpt.on by the prospective eustofer prior to m iking 1 decision on the m ittcr "I don't want to scare you" Die third g-a ier told hs teacher. "But my daddy says that if I don't get better grades somebody is going to get spanked."* Drive Carefully!