The Independent-News, Volume 98, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 2 September 1971 — Page 1

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School Opening At North Liberty Next Tuesday The North Liberty Schools will (pen Tuesday, September 7 with ; n Orientation period that will 1 st for one hour from 8:15 to 9:15. Two new teachers have been fdded to the North Liberty staff. Mrs. Carol Jajakowski will teach Girl's Physical Ed in both high school and elementary and J nnes Bonham will teach Inu istrial Arts, his schedule also includes classes from both the senior and Junior high school. Regular classes will begin on Wednesday, September 8. Hot 1 meh will be served beginning the same day. Teachers are engaged in an Orientation program this week, which began this Monday for : -w teachers, with ail returning - whers reporting Wednesday, September 1. School Lunch Program At PLJ Schools The Polk - Linioln - Johnson School Corporation announced re < ntly a free and reduced price meh policy for all PLJ School Corp, children unable to pay the : 11 price for meals. Local school officials have ad epted the following family size nd income scale to assist them determining eligibilty. F unilies whose total income Is within the range of SI4OO SB,OBO are eligible for the nth program, according to the mber of children enrolled in : e schools. Qualifying Aimilieq or those tiering from unusual circummces or handicaps are urged t apply for free or reduced ; a • lunches. They may do so filling in the application ■ms sent home in letters to ] rents. Additional copies are tilable at the principal’s office each school. Applications ty be submitted anydme dur--4 the school year. The form 1 elf is simple to complete and • iu?4t information needed to c termine economic need based the income and number of ; ’ sons in the family and any ■u ual circumstances or hardips which affect the family's ::ality to pay for school lunches. ‘ ne information provided on the : pplication will be confidential *■ nd will be used only for the 1' rpose of determining eligibility. C'nder the provisions of the I Jicy the P-L-J School Corp., ' H review applications and c termine eligibility. If a par- ’ t is dissatisfed wi.h the ruling °f the the local uffioal, he may r ike a request either orally or writing for a hearing to apI ‘1 the decision. Dr. Edward Powell, whose address is 506 Roosevelt Rd., Walkerton, has ■ n designated as the Hearing trial. Hearing procedures e outlined in the policy. I'he policy also provides that •te will be no identication of discrimination against any ‘dent unable to pay the fuil ' s t of a luch. A complete copy of the policy °n file in each school and in office of the Superintendent Schools. Walkerton, where it ’X be reviewed by any inter. e d patron. NOTICE Libor Day, Sept. 6th the T tlkerton Jaycees are going to ‘ii a “rest stop’’ for tired ' -orist passing through Walk- *' on.

One Car Crash Takes Life Os Sam Bonifacius Samuel O. Bonifacius., 19 route 2, Walkerton, was killed on County Road 101 two miles east of the LaPorte-St. Joseph County, line early Saturday morning in a one-car crash sometime aftermidnight when he lost control of his auto which was traveling at a high rate of speed. The cur was a 1970 Chevrolet Nova which skidded 211 feet before leaving the road and striking a tree in a wooded .section alongside the roadway. After striking the tree, the car rolled over throwing the teenager from the car. The Deputy Coroner, Dr. Edward Shelley, pronounced the youth dead at the scene. He said the boy had died of compound fractures of the skull and multiple frac.ures of the body. The accident was discovered by a motorist on his way to work at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Bonifacius was employed by Pine Crenk Lumber Company. He was born on April 4. 1952 in South Bend and had been a lifelong resident of the Walkerton area. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bonifacius of Walkerton; his maternal grandmother. Mrs. Gladys Tener, Walkerton; his step grandfather. Ora Gaut North Liberty; two brothers. Robert of Mantecea, California and Donald of Bremen; and a sister, Mrs. Rex (Sandra) Saill of Walkerton. Services were held at 2:00 p. m. Tuesday in the United Methodist Church, Walkerton, with Rev. Clyde Wake officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. □ - —D OBITU A R 1 E S □ 0 Willard i’orier I Ince Willard Porter Place. 61, 1210 Eighth Ave., Irwin. Pennsylvania, died in Jeannette District Memorial Hospital on Mondiy evening, August 23. The coroner’s office listed the dea h as a traffic fatality. Place and William J. Stutzman. 31, Irwin, were involved in a collision on July 27 at 6:36 p.m. on Paintertown Road north of Reed St., one-fourth mile north of Irwin. Place was treated at Jeanette District Memorial Hospital and released. The next day he was admitted and undertwent surgery. The coroner’s! office said death was caused by a blood clot, which was induced by shock or injury. Place had had a history of a heart condition. He was president and board chairman of Porter Place Associates Inc., which he founded two years ago. The firm marketed a device to prevent collisions of traveling overhead cranes and other equipment. Place was born on November 7, 1906 in Walkerton, Indiana, a son of the late Willard and Claire Ellsworth Pkace. Surviving are his wife, Leona J. Gustafson Place, whom he married June 6, 1928; a daughter. Mrs. Gregory (Joani Liprando, Irwin; four grandthildren; three brothers. Ellsworth, Pueblo, Colo.; Wilbur, MiPorte. Ind.; Elbert, Walkerton, Ind.; one sister. Mrs. Claire Geyer, Indianapolis, Ind. Services were held in the Vincent V. Rodgers Funeral Home. Irwin, on Thursday at 3 p.m. with Rev. Larry Dunster and Rev. Samuel Strohm. his pastors, officiating. Interment followed at Irwin Cemetery. J.K. COTTON DIES

WALKERTON. INDIANA, THURSDAY’, SEPTEMBER 2, 1971

John Glenn Football Schedule Tho John Glenn BVlcons football schedule is as follows tor the coming season. September 10 - Fairfield, home, conference game. 17 - LaVille, there, conference game. 24 - Triton, there. October 1 . North Liberty, home, conference game. 8 - New Prairie, there, conference game, 15 - South -Central, home. 22 - Knox, home. 29 - Jim.own, home, conference game. November 5 - South Bend Clay, home. Member of the 1971 John Glenn Falcon football team are as follows. Seniors - Brad Gillies, end; Steve Engle, halfback, Joe Jaske, fullback; Al Northam halfback and Curt Pletcher, end. Juniors - Gary Anspaugh end; Fred Casteel, halfback; Mike Davis, center- ackle; John ll irness, quarterback; Noel Heim, tackle; Scott King, tackle; Jeff Jacob, guard; Bill Payton, halfback; John Verkier, guard and Carl Williams, end. Sophmores - Kim Bussie. halfback; Mike Daube, tackle; Steve Daube, halfback; Harvey Elkin, end; Greg Gillies, quarterback; Gene Hocke.t, tackle; Randy Lichtenberger, center; Jim Mechling, halfback; Jerry Moore, halfback; Jim St epi o, guard and Bob Wilson halfback. Returning lettermen ire Jaske, Northam. Aspaugh. Harness, Heim, Ja'ob. King and Verkier. The coaching staff consists of Gil Fujawa, head coach; assistants, Bob Young and John Williams, NORTH LIBERTY TO PLAY IN JAMBOREE The North Liberty Shamrock football team will parti, ipate in the South Bend Community Schools Jamboree to be held at School Field on Friday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the school or from members of the band. The football colach is Chris Clark. IN FLORIDA Wo nd has been ^received of the sudden death of J. R. Cot,on, St. Petersburg, Florida, and a former resident of Walkerton, on Wednesd ly. August 25. He will be remembered by his old friends of Walkerton. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Guy Mu<.chler. Mrs. Steven Biases Mrs. Anna K. Biases, 59, of 25800 Riley Rd.. North Liberty, died unexpectedly at 11:40 p.m. Monday in her residence. She was born March 17, 1912 in Hungary, and lived in St. Joseph County most! of her lifetime. On May 10, 1942, in South Bend, she was married to S.even G. Biasics. who survives, along with her father, Joseph Komves of South Bend; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Christiansen of Walkerton, two grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Sipotz of Walkerton and Mrs. Mary Baele of South Bend | Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in Sacred Heart Church, U.S. 31, with Rev. Anthony Molnar, pastor. officiating. Burial was in Mt. Calvary Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery. Harden Memoral Ch ipel, Lakeville was in charge of arrangements.

Season Tickets On Sale At John Glenn Season Tickets go on sale Fri. day, Sept. 3, 1971 at John Glenn High School. John Glenn has 13 home games this year; 5 in football and 8 in basketball. The Combination Foo’.ball & Basketball Season Ticket for Adults is $ll.OO. Students $8.00; Elementary (Grades 1-5) $3.00. A Foo.ball Season Ticket is $5.00 for Adults and $4.00 fur Students. A Basketball Season Ticket is $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Students. Single session tickets are $1.25 at the gate or door for adults, SI.OO for students, and 50c for Elementary. Season ticket holders will have first choice for tourney ti kets when they become available. NOTICE Anyone wishing to oe regist ered to vote in the fall election in the town of North Liberty please contact Dale J. Nelson. 656-8587 S 2 NOTICE Walkerton and North Liberty Post Offices will be closed all day, Monday, September 6 in observance of Labor Day. No deliveries of mail will be made. NOTICE 18 year olds may register anytime at the Trus ees office, 300 Illinois Street, Walkerton. BAC K TO SCHOOL DANCE The Walkerton Jaycees are ^Sponsoring a ‘‘Baek to School Dance" Friday, September 3 from 7:30 to 10:30 at the tennis courts. "Godspeed" from LaPorte will provide the entertainment. NOTICE The Philathea Class of the United Methodist Church, Walkerton will meet on Thursday September 9 a' 2 pm. at the home of Mrs. Charles Belliner. route 2, Walkerton. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Dean Knowlton and Mrs. Vern Johnson. NOTICE What happened to the rose ibui^hes on our sons grave at Woodlawn cemetery? Were they stolen or deliberately destroyed? How could you stoop so low ? Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ray SENIOR FELLOWSHIP NOTICE The Senior Fellowship will not meet on September 6 because of the Labor Day holiday, but will meet the following Monday, Sept 13. OES CHICKEN BARBEQUE Walkerton Chapter No. 319 Order of the Eastern Star are sponsoring a Chicken Barbeque at the Masonic Temple Monday. Sept. 6 frim 1 to 5 p.m. Bung your weekend guests and relax before you send them on then way home. □ q II O S PITA L NoT E S O-- □ ADMITTED TO E STREET DIVISION. LAPORTE William Buchtel, North Liberty. ADMITTED TO PINE LAKE DIVISION. LAPORTE Mis. Mary Jane Rush and Lloyd H. Dankert both of Walkerton.

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Candidates J Chosen For Town Election The Republican and Democrat: parties choose at caucus last week, the candidates for the 1971 Town Election. Tuesday, November 2. will be election day to fill the five council posts aa well as the Clerk - Treasurer’a office. Those cho.-en by wards are: First Ward - Walt Heil Republican; Kenneth Huffstetter, Democrat. Second Ward - Dmiel Denaut, Republican; Carl Dill, Democrat. Third Ward - Paul Jones, Republican; George Ochs, Democr it. Fourth Ward - Amos Hunt, Republican; Ray Nusbaum, Dem. ocrat. Fifth Ward - Burdell Williams, Republican; Douglas Biker, Dem. ocrat. Clerk-Treasurer - Wayne Cov. er, Republican; Mrs. Ralph Jack, son. Democrat. Os the 12 candidates, five are seeking re-election to their posts, those being: Huffstettr, Dill, Nubaum, Ochs and Cover. North Judson Only Team To Score In Jamboree The North Judson Blue Jaya were the only team to score in the New Prairie Jamboree held on Friday evening. The North Judson squad scored with 4:44 left on the clock in the fourth quarter against the John Glenn Falcons to make it 7-0. Craig Brown hit Eldon Jack, son for a 38 yard .-core and Jim Mutzak booted the extra point to comple e the scoring. The Falcons open their season on Friday September 10 again t Fairfield here in Walkerton on the Falcon field. Thu is also a Northern States Con. ference game. Come on out and cheer for the Falcon>, they need youi sup. port. COMMUNITY CALENDAR ThurMlay, S pfeniiMT 2 North Libei ty Masons will meet. Liberty Han * Demonstration Club will meet. Walkerton Masonic Lodge to meet. Friday, September 3 Woman’s Community Club to meet. 7:00 p.m. South Bend Community School Jamboree aC School Field. Sunday, September 5 Tyner I OOF Chicken Fry at the Blueberry Festival. Plyomuth, Monday, S*q»tend>er 6 Labor Day. Walkerton DeMolay to meet. Tyner IOOF Chicken Fry at the Blueberry Festival, Ply. mouth. Tuesday, November 7 NoTih Liberty Schools officially open. Walkerton OES to meet. 23 Home Demonstration Club to meet. Wedne.day, September 8 » North Liberty Tri Kappa to meet. Thursday. September 9 • 2:00 p m. Philathea Claso of the United Methodist Chorea will meet at the home of Charles Bellinger. 8 00 p m. Epsilon Ctu ahaju ter of Tri Kappa will m«et. Walkerton American Legtoa meet. Drive Care-uMyf i