The Independent-News, Volume 97, Number 33, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 December 1970 — Page 2

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— THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS — DEC EMBER 31. 1970

I AM THE I ;un here but once past. I <in never < >me again Now w I you use my precious minutes? In each hour of my three hundred and sixty fAe days you h c sixty mnH< s It rom.uns for you to f. I them with sixty se mds of hope, hon sty, hue. endeavor, pat.rm c and trust in G i and yo ir fc I’w min 1 stretch bef< re you unused. • hout bh m sh. unT '.led E eh day a m w leaf in your ‘B >k of Life On it you will pl p your imprint If you write w.th firm steady Ft i ikes the pages wi.l be a joy to look upon If your pen falte's. if uncert > nty and doubt Fh mid mar the pages, it will be a day a year to remember with sorrow. So let us we’comc the New Year. I/*t us welcome the opp »rt’inity that it provides. But, at- Uie same time. let us be th nkfui f >r the experiences of 1! 70. We aie n 4 starting from ii mheie or from nothing, wc h. , tinugs that nod doing in thg year ahead The year 1971 comes bright and ft<sh to a world th it is a ustomed to change It is

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1965 Legion and Aux i ary Give 28 11 skets S. veial tons of food, toys and C.otumg were prepared and distributed to needy families m the are i foi Chistmas week by the Au. rican legion and Auxiliary ar. xdmg to Mis. Emery Flaugher chairman Twenty-eight families received baskets at a cost in ish of $205 26 plus many donati ms which included 400 pounds of potatoes, two bushels of apple- canned goods. candy toys and clothing. Welh Signs Comb nation Plan. On December 21 1965. local 194 UAW and Wels Aluminum Corp., of North Liberty, signed and established a combinotion aei rance and pension plan for tiie hourly rated employees. 1960 Town Granted Water Kate Increase.

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NEW YEAR mm part of a century which has iv> irded anl w.ll yet rt cord great s ientific achievements. Il close- out a decide which spawned toth economic and social changes. We can gu« s perhaps what this New Year will bring l>‘t us hope that it brings peace among nations hr ithei hood among men. a sound economy, a natk iril pruspcr.ty. and increasing nat.on.il putroitism. It is m ich to hope for but it is worth the wishing The course of events internationally, nationally anl within the community. w..l h ive some blaring on the conduct of our individual lives during 1971. In a personal mw me New Year offers a new and precious handful of time We are rich in our possession of it We have time for doing. Time for thinking. We haw time to consider the lessons of yesterday to evaluate the problems of today. We can use this time to defeat age fear disillusionment and the decay of too little understand.ng We have time to do our part, to work for a better world in which to live.

An Associated Press story released Saturday, revealed that the Town of Walkerton had been granted their water rate increase by the PubLc Service Commission of Indiana. This word, however. has not been received by the Walkerton Town Board, clerk-treasurer or town attorney. It stated in the wire service story that the minimum charge of $6 00 per month had been authorized and Chat the $268,000. 00 water department bond issue could be acted upon. Central Control Center Working Smoothly. In the brief time the Central Control Center has been in operation in Walkerton, it has proved a wry valuable asset to the community. Sped in answering fire calls has been very valuable on two occasions. The 24-hour job has been handled very satisfactorily by the four local men serving in tins capacity. (•rand Opening. The new co.n-operated laun-

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dry at the location of 103 West I . au r street. North Liberty. Will ho a a giand opening on Monday, J a aiy 2 Hum 9 am to 9 pm. lae business is known as the M>din Quick Wash. 1955 Sh< Il American Becomes Shell Oil Shed American PeUo.eum Co, d-slributors of Sned Products in Northwestern Indiana will become the Shell American Divis.yn of Shell Oil Company on December 31. Wamerton Bowlers In l/.Paz Tourney. The LaPaz Bowling Association is hold.ng their annual tourney this week and January 8. There are 32 teams from LaPaz. Tyner, P.vmouth Bremen. Lakeville and Wa kerton competing for the pr.ze money and trophies. On.y sl3 00 Short Os Goal On y $13.00 to come in and L.beity Township will have re ached its quota of S9OO 00 in the current TB Seal campaign 1950 ReDed cation Services At E. I . B Churc h. Bishop Fred L I> nrus formerly of Inaianupo.is, but now of Dayton Oho and Biship of the Central District oi the Evangelic il Unit 1 Brothen (’hunh, will sp' ik at the Walkerton E U. B. Cnnrrh yin day. D ember 31. on the c ■; sxn of if -dedication of the chirch uhnh has undergone extensive repairs and is now in cond.tion to serve the conimunty. Claypool Youth Wins Sectional Honors. Everrott Rookstool, 18, of C.aypool. Indiana has been selected as one of 12 sectional champ.ons in the 1950 National 4 H Dairy Achievement program Market Rr|»ort. Lettuce head 15; tomatoes, box 29; grapes. red lb. 18; bananas, lb. 17; sausage, lb. 53; bolonga lb 39; wem.es Jb. 47; and Kraft velveet cheese, 2 lb. 84. Main Street Gossip NEW YEARS — WHAT A DAY.’ Wlule you may raise a drink and s.ng "Auld Land Syne” when the clock snkes 12 on New Year's Eve, your Japanese countpart may sip col.i from America whhie s.ngmg "OLinjobi Umcdeto Goz.aim i,u” iHappy Birthday To You | fur the stroke of midn.ght nieims itY? everyone's birthday! Celebrating the first day of a new year an age-old custom. N<ar.y ah jieoplc.s have marked the oenung oi the year. However the time selected as New Years Day has xiiried widely I lie F.rst Day has been celebrated as ear.y as the autumnal equinox, about St>pUmber 21. an as late as the summer solstice about June 21 In m >st European countries dutnng the Middle Ages. March 25 was the beginning of the New Year And legend has it that El Cid, the gi<ut ht i a of Spanish liberation fiom the Moors, one’ won a great battle on New Year .> day giving his t.red horses generous gu ps of sherry the night before. The Ruas.an people long ago, gave the New Year a roaring welcome with a hundred cannon * hots at m.dmght In anc.cnt China people took a different approach to the First IXiy They cleaned house, paid debts anj closed their shops Then they sliot off their fueciackers and who can rxer i'Wgrt a New Year's m Chmntown of a big American city w.th its cool tul pr<>d«sMlon and fiery paper d agons hrtxithng good cheer t > «\•i \ one' N. u CKi , in o j fKin yj r . w V*ai - aa , tom for rvervtxxiy t. don new dr . t.^e three <l>^ oft it m « aha V j |t Us L . . j

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each d -or would hang red lobsters ci.rbs and srariet tangerines, standing for long life and happiness. Gyp.Cea in Spa.n used to marry on New Year’s Eve. The 18th century writer George Borrow teles us that a main, feature of the bridal ceremony was the feaaLng associated with it. Once the Gyp.^y couple took their vows guests ate and sang and d>n ed throughout tne night and day. Not to be outdone, Italians just cotui.der Jamuiry Ist as part iev« 1 until Twe.fth Night 12 days of their Yulet.dc festival, and so after Christmas, In Vive Ixi France, New Year'-. Day is so singular that adults let Christmas pas,-, by and exChungr promts on Jummry Ist. In America today. New Years festivities range from gala gatherings to cozy convivialty Regardless of the size of the party, men and women look their best on the occasion and radiate Bcent-Bational fragrances such Shulton’s Burley Cologne and after shave for men and Desert Flower for women. Both help make a splash am mg New Year's guests a.l over the country. John Ruskm noted 19th century English critic, once toasted tiie New Year in by saxing; "I cons.der just and tolerable the dunking of sherry from dawn to dusk . . . Happy New Year!" Tradition has it that in Scotland the first one in a house on New Yea is Day gets a big big bear hug. Why? Because he has brought the host good luck. Midnight Scot eelebrators carry Oakes and spiced ale to wish their host a good year. And the same to you! Historical Patriotic Calendar December 29 1845 Texas became twenty-eighth state to jom the Union. December 29 1932 Cnogress voted Indiqwndrm e lor the Pinlipines December 30, 1911 Sum Yat-Sen was elected first president of China. De.emeber 31. 1847, The fust US postage stamp was used December 31 BS9O Ellis Island immigration depot opened in New York Harbor December 31. HM6. President Truman proei umed officially. end of World Wai II hos tlhUcs January 1 New Year's Day. January 1 1942, The Unit rd Nations Declaration was signed January’ 1 1735 Pau! Revere was born. January 1 1752, — Betsy Ross was born January 2 1900 The United States announced an open door policy for China. January 3. 1942. Geueraliss mo Chiang Kai-Shek became head of all Alina! forces m (’h.n esc theati< oi w ir January 4 1923 The first < ham rad o broad art was trans mif'.i <1 l ■: ah - wp; \f. \ <>• k an 1 WN \C Boston J .nuar. 5 i><n 'n te !■[ L ■ i dnv< n in the Great N । ii : n Ru! .. d J e i U I': .d. m

F. Roosevelt enunciated the Four Freedoms. PM INDEPENDENT BASKETBALL EEAGIE The I’LJ Independent Basketball League played three games on Wednesday. December 23 with the fo.lowing results. North Liberty Shamrocks won by a score of 77 to 69 over the team of Mahoney-Mann. The Teachers won over Jim s Barber Shop by a score of 7.5 to 62 and Dave & Ray's r^ore 82 points to Martin s Sunoco teams 62. Th- standings as of the 23rd are as so lows. Resident: Dave and Rays nave 5 w.ns and no losses; Teachers three wins and two kiwi's; M.ihoney-Mann, three wins and two losses and Martin Sunoco, one win and four losses. In the non-resident stand.ngs Dave and Ray's have four wins and one loss; Jim's Barber Shop, two wins and two losses; North Liberty Shamrocks, one w.n and throe kisses and C amnen ial Honing no wins and five losses.

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Suburban Dad & Lad's 37 19 Walk. Body Shop 35 21 Martans Standard 28 27 Jacob Drugs 28 28 Lloyd's Goober’s 23 33 No. 3 Roas 39*4 High team series and game: Widkerton Body Shop 2385, 837; Dad & Lad's 2378. 810; Jacob Drugs 2344, 796. High individual series A game: Wayne Cover 199 189. 188. 5«6; Tony Safar 199. 187, 562; Walter Sm.Ui 189, 510. Monday N ght (KG# Jim's Barber Shop 45*4 14 Community Bank 33 27 Savoies Construction 29 31 Ford Vending 27 33 Mi honey Mann 25*.. 34*4 Mike’s Pizza. 20 40 High team series and game: Jim s Barber Siiop 2545, 923; Ford Vending 2257 790; Mike’s Pizza 2211; Savoies Con 4 ruction 790 H.gh individual series & game: Chink Minter 579. 211; Jim Milhce 552. 210; Melvin McNeal 520. 220 Wa'k. Monday N'ght lautew Lou Ann’s Bty Shop 48 16 Bunny’s Bowling 35 29 Kains TV 35 29 R'gmi's Bty Shop 32 > 3 31»_. Iluhr.kes T.re Ser. 30L 33*^ Mike's Pizza 30 34 TonuuTa Corp 28 36 Jacob Drug 17 47 High team series and game: Huhnkes 2180. 762 744, Bunny's 2138. 801; Lou Anns 2125. II gh individual senes & game: Linda Huhnke 523, 196; Bonn.e ScJimeltz 505 187; Phyllis Hahn 486; Virg.ma McKesson 188. Walk Wednesday Night Indies Kmgsbury Locker 49 15 Ai N Dur Restaurant 42 22 Zel era OH Co. 40 24 Pas Steel 31 33 Beeline Fashions 30 34 Team No 8 26 38 Ikive A- Ray's 2.5 39 Team No. 7 13 51 II gh tram series and gam<Ki’ • ’ '.l \ 2167 787. 716. Team N 2K‘i. 7SI. Al N !X>r I!'".. H th md Id al Merit - A- game u . ■ a ,19 '.’l3 Ikue ' r ’» 1 176 M 11 > Lou Hiatt D7. I . c .r,.- 190