The Independent-News, Volume 98, Number 21, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 28 October 1971 — Page 1

\OLUME 9H; NUMBER 21

TOW BOARD The priority list from the In. : ana Stearins Pollution Control Board lists Walkerton 130th nong 146 communities seeking I to help finance such a pro. ct. Walkerton also was near ,e bottom of the list in 1970. ilkerton town officials reported ie town board has been seeking ite and federal grants for the ; ist two years. Preliminary plans arc drafted by representatives of Clyde Will■ms and Associates, South Bend . ngineers, but no final plans ivc been made, due to the cost. Walkerton, Linton and Sheri. : in were cited Tuesday, October 19 for failure to comply with wastewater treatment orders by the Indiana Stream Pollution •oard. The three towns were I.lmed as the board Issued final rders and referred them to the ttorney general's office for leal enforcement. Wayne Cover, Clerk-Treasurer idvised the board that funds from the state auditor had been received in the amount of $21.•23.73 as distributed from the Indiana Local Road and Street Acount. It was stated that the riginal request to the state was for $24,000 and this amount was • proved by the Arterial Road •nd S.reet Board. However, the b dance is not avilable to the town until accumulated credits <:e bu It up ami will perhaps be recived in 1972. In order to use this acquired fund, a hearing of additional appropriation is required locally and then tefore the State Tax Board. Mr. Cover was instructed to prepare and publish notice of the local hearing for Wednesday evening, Nov. ember 3. Bids for the proposed street improvement project on Georgia Street were reviewed. The town can not enter into a offical contract for proposed improvement until they have cleared the appropriations locally and through the State Tax Board. Bids were re-quested in two parts, from U.S. Road 6 to Van Buren and from Van Buren to the coperate limits of Walkerton. Bids received and on file are McMahon-O'Connor Cun truction Company, $5,920 and $27,680 Reith-R ley Cns ructi in Company $8,590 and $31,210; Bluminous Mit erial Company. $6442 and $32,425. Representativ< s of the McMahon-O'Connor Company will be requested to at.end the next mee.ing of the board to discuss proposd projects and detirmine what can be done this year in the event a contract is approved. Due to the amount of funds, die board indicated the first phase of the project would undoubtedley Le elimated at this time in order to stay within the s ale's three-fourth allotment and the town’s required one-fourth share. In other bu aness the board adopted a resolution designating trick or treat mght for Saturday evening. October 30 between the hours of 6 and 9. T-uytees. C.E D 11, G W Ochs K.E. Huffstetter acompanied by Superrn endent of Utilities, K.L Knepper will attend the meeting at Bremen on October 30 for area municiplaties engaged in operating electric utilities. LEAF PICKUP The Walkerton Jaycees are holding a leaf pick-up on the next three Saturdays, October 16. 23 and 30, from the hours ->f 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 pm. Leaves must be in bags and placed along side of the stree'c to be picked-up. The Jaycees will also he selling trash bags door to door during the leaf pick-up. Contact any Jaycee for bags or call 5862724 after 4:00 p.m. any day.

Two Named For DAR । Scholarship Judy Huffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Huffman, of Tyner, and Lynn Nukala, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Nukaki, of Walkerton, were selected by the John Glenn High School faculty as candidates for the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships. Judy and Lynn were cnosen on their citizenship, leadership and knowledge of governmental and current event topics. These girls will tike a competitive test wr.h those from other high schools in the county in which they live on November 1. SCHOOL BOARD The Board of School Trustees of the PLT School Corporation met in regular session on Tuesday October 19 at 7 p.m. in the idministration building. All members and Superintendent were present. Mr. Donald Schwing was also in attendance. A brief report on the ISBAIAPSS Convention was given by the Superintendent, Dr. Edward Powell. He also gave a brief report on a cooperative in-ser-vice project which is being estatJished by him. which will encompass fourteen school corporations which are included in our association and will be housed at Ancilla Domini College, Donaldson. A report on me average daily attendance for the 1971-72 school year as it will be used to formulate the budget for 1972, was given to the Board by the Superintendent. P-L-J'g average daily attendance went up five from 1195 to 1200 although our total enrollment went down from 1295 to 1272. It was also .ndicatid that our percent of attendance during the 20 day period used to formulate this data was 97 > 2 p-r cent. Eleven out of fmrteen buses passed inspection that was given by the Stale Police Department. Os the 3 remain'ng Luses, one remans to Le fixed and the other 2 should be inspected and improved shortly. A I rief report was given to the Trustee, concering the modeling that needs to be done at the Walkerton Elementary School because of damage done by ra n during the recent roofing project. The Board of Trustees was informed that this work on the ceilings and floors should start in the early part of November. Mrs. Lucille Gardner was unanimously nominated to a four year term on the L.brary Board in Walkerton. Th • Superintendent was asked to apply for a non-food item from the Division of School Lunch, Department of Tublic Instrucion, far an appl cation, and if accepted 75 per cent of the coat of the new (Lshwasher at the Walkerton Elementary School facUity will be paid by the Division of School Lunch and the remaining 25 percent ly he school corpora ion. It was with sincere regret the Board of School Trustees agreed 1 » accept the res gnat ion of Mr, Jes-e Litchfield, custodian at the Tyner Elementary School, effective December 14. The Tyner gym will be rented to Ancilla Domini College for b isketl all and games as they see fit. A contract will be drawn up. The board was r m nded that there will be a hearing on Novemler 2 at 8:00 p.m. in the adm nistration build ng concerning the addit.on.il appnopriati >n r?. ques ed in the amount of $6 000

WALKERTON, INDIANA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1971

Halloween Party And Costume Judging Saturday The Walkertn Jaycees are sponsoring the annual Halloween Parade and Costume judging on Saturday, October 30, in Walkerton. The parade will start promptly .at 6:30 p.m. from the Fire Deprrtment on Washington S.reet and proceed down Washington to Urey Middle School where the judging of costumes will begin al 6:45. Prizes will be awarded to the scariest, most imaginative, cut-st and most realistic costumes. There will be a total of 96 cash prizes given away to the children in costumes. Follow.ng the judging, apple cider, cookes and apples will Le served for refreshments. The program should be over by 7:30 to give the kids tune for trick or treating. Trick Or Treat Night Set For Saturday Night The town of Walkerton has set the anual Trick or Treat Night for Satu-day evening. October 30 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. NOTICE CHANGE IN DATE The John Glenn - South Bend Clay football game scheduled for Friday, November 5. has been changed to Wednesday, November 3 because of Teacher's Institute. HALLOWEEN TEEN DANCE The Walkerton Jaycees are sponsoring a Halloween Teen Dance. Friday. October 29. from 8:00 pm. to 11:00 p.m. at the You-h Building. The “Evil Ways” band will provide! the music. Donation $1.25 a person or $2.00 per couple. BIRTHDAY CALENDAR WORK BEGINS One? again the Walkerton Lions are going house to home in Walkerton and the surrounding area get .ng names for the Lions birthday cal ndar. If you have not been contacted yet and would like to have your names pl iced on the cahndar, contact any of the Walkerton Lions or you can call the following Lions for spec tic areasi: Walkerton. Jack Tied*', phone 586-3177; rural routes, O. C. White, phone 586-3598; Koontz Like area, Hal Muncie, phone 586-2575. The cost is 25c per name and 50 cents pm- calendir. Lions are urged to complete their territories by the first week of November. LINCOLN TOWNSHIP 4-H ADVISORY BOARD ELECTS OFFICERS The Lincln Town/h p 4-H Advisory Board met at the Community Build-ng Tuesday, October 19 The officers remain the same as l.uU year. Mrs. Harry Mal staff was appointed general club leader, ov»raeeing the members gene il club meetings and working with the 4-H menders. The board needs an advanced S wing Adult Leader and also would Ike a per.-on in erested in be ng co-ordinator. Pie ise contact Mra. Ed Lazarek if you are interested needed to complete the JGHS project.

All-American Red Heads In Walkerton Monday The All-American Red Heads are coming to John Glenn High School on Monday, November 1. The game will be between the PLJ Faculty and the Red Heads. The game is to begin at 8:00 p.m. and is sponsored by the Walkerton Lions Club. To Collect Christmas Gills For Mentally 11l Share the Christmas spirit with the patients in the Indiana alate mental hospitals such as Beaty Memorial. Westville. ”... make this Christmas a merry one by giving your gifts, your time your love.” Plea e—No used gift or gifts in gre ak ible containers. Plast.c squeeze bottles preferred. G f.s suggestions for him include perman nt pre s shirt.., washable trousers; house slippers; washable sweaters or sweat shirts; b' Its; suspenders; T-shirts undershirts and sh >rts; caps with earflaps; pajamas; handkerchief and jackets. Al-o shaving lotion hair oil. ect, Gift suggestions for her include washable dre s es; permanent press Houses and skirts; lingerie; girdles, underwear; panty how; h-and lotion; washable sweaters; cosmetics; slacks; compacts; scarves; perfume and colognes; shampoo; bath powder; house slippers; and bath robes. Gifts for him or her include billfolds; gloves; mittens; rainwear; cartons of cigarettes; stationery; stamps; instant coffee; playing cards; deodorants; parlor games; art supplies; to>thpaste; denture cream; mouthwash; combs and bru. hes. Tri Kappa News North Liberty's Tri Kapa held its monthly meeting October 13 in the home of Mrs. Robert Louchs. The -president Mrs. Jerry Knepp, introduced Mr. Howard B. Morris and Mr. Floyd Logan from Indiana University, INirdue University Med al Center of Riley Hispitil, Indimapolis. Mr. M trris spoke of the re-h ibditiative procedure and equipment a. the hospital. He informed the sorority of the hospital operat on and .he work that Tri K tppa is doing there. He expressed gra, itude for Tn Kappa's financial contribution an J the ‘Art Cart” project. Upon the recomendation of the ways and means commit.e, it was accepted that a Bake Sal be held at the Community Sia e Bank on November 20th. Pr »- ceeds will be added to the Charity fund. Mrs. Charles Creech and Mrs. Travis Holmes will be cochairman of the sale. Membt rsi volun ee. s to work, bake pies, or contribute to purchase iti ms f<r the Community Build ng Fish Supper Novemter 13. Volunteers for the United Funds reported they were distributing forms to all places of bus ness in North Liberty. The ‘x-holar-hip conmutte w II [ pr« jnre a t.d le of scholarship , informa'ion to display at the school durmng American Educaton Week, October 24-30. The meeting was adjou-ned and refreshments were served by the hostesses. Heigl.- of 'notation: the hip pe who discove.eo ne was g.-:ng bald.

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PLJ Roosters Chili Supper Wednesday, Nov. 3 The PLJ Athletic Bosters are sponsoring a chili supper preceding the South Bend Clay . John Glenn football game, W dnesday, November 3. serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the John Glenn High School. Price is SI.OO for adults; 50 cents for children 10 and under. All you can eat and your patronage will be appreciated. Come on out and get warm d up before the game. TO ATTEND FALL SEMIN \R Dr. Elliott Frash will be attending the Fall Elucational Seminar of Optometrists in Bloomington, Indiana on Thursdap. October 28. His office will be closed on this date. “COMMUNITYCALENDAR Thursday, Oclolmt 28 7:00 p.m. — Bus ne-s and Professional Wunun to meet at He.ls. Walkerton American Legion U> meet. Friday. October 2« 7:30 p.m. North Lberty Shamrocks will play LaVille at LaVille. This u, a share game and a conference game. 7:30 p.m. — John Glenn FaL cons will take on the Jimtown Jimmies in football at the Glenn field. This is a c-inference game. 8:00 pm. — You h Dance at Walkerton Youth Building sp nsored by the Jaycees. Saturday, October 30 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tnck or Tn it night in Walkerton. 9:00 p.m. Jaycee Hallow.en Pa^y at Lirry Dill's. Sunday, (h-tobt-r 31 Halloween. Mondajf, Non. miter L 6:30 pm. - Senior Fellow, ship. Nor-h Liberty Rainbow to meet. Walkerton DeMolay to meet. Tut -d i\ Novcihlm t 2 Election Day. 23 Home Demon tration Cluti to meet. \4rtlwsday, Xoimikr 3 Liberty-Lmcoln Farm Bureau to meet. Jolly Jills to meet. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. — PLJ Athletic Boosters Chili Supper at the John Gki.n Hgh Schu al. Thur day, November 4 8:00 pm. Ep do n Chi chap, ter of Tri Kappa to meet. North Liberty Masons to mret. Laberty Home Dem on.ration Club to meet. WSCS TO MEET F ru.t, \ egetables and Peo. pie" h the title of the film which will highlight the met .mg of the general meeting of the Walkerton United Method st Chunh VISITS Wednesday evening, November 1. The meeting will tv held in the Fellowship room of the church at 8:00 pm. Following the film, women of the soe.ety will present a sk.t "The Horn of Plenty.' Spec-aj muse has been arranged as a part of the ertt e rta inmen t. The Revelatun Fellowship group will host the so ial hour. NOTICE The Ma'kerton Javcees will sponsor a t <n Halloween p urty io" the kid-t on Saturday. October 30. S.e next week s paper for de.ails