The Independent-News, Volume 101, Number 45, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 15 April 1976 — Page 12

APRIL 15, 1976 - THE INDEPENDENT NEWS

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photo by Michael Pearish The brook babbles over the quaint country-side northwest of Walkerton, the peacefulness of a spring day. CARDS THANKS Upon mv retirement as Suh Mail Carrier from the U. S. Post Office ot Walkerton. Indiana, this letter iin ms humble way) is dedicated to the following, who have been an inspiration to work with, a pleasure beyond words because each and evers one of you are dedicated to the job of working and carrying mail in our community of Walkerton. Robert Aw aid and family (postmaster) Chuck Cripe Jr. and family. My first boss who taught me all angles of being a carrier. Mrs. Polly Klopfenstein and family who was my crutch on many problems. Robert Lute and family Donna Lindsley and family Ken Gillies and family Stanles Betz and family Louis Houser and family Rick Rubs and family Dick Cline and family Ohs er Rhodes and family Marie Anderson and fanuls Res a Klinedinst and family Don Wolfcnbarger and family Ms rls n Bella and family Shirley Klinedinst and family Mars Elaugher and family Pat ( owger and family To all the patrons on all the routes that I had the privilege to serve, a special thanks for all the cards and gifts of all the past Christmases. I appreciated every one. To my husband who kept ms car trouble free and my children for being patient on late meals. I love sou all and sou v» ill be remembered in ms night Is prayers The unexpected surprise to get a call ami be presented with a cake, caffee, beautiful cards and a priceless painting done by Mrs Willie Moeller and Richard Knowlton for making the frame. I lose you all from the bottom of ms heart Harriett .1 Klinedinst and family Forest Sr. Forest Jr. Linda I he ( übs (joodw ill I urn Day was held April 3. 19’’6. Cubs from Walkerton, Koontz Lake and Gro-

vertown collected nearly 1,000 bags of reparable items for the handicapped. We wish to thank all the people for their kind donations and the yellow truck company for their help. Each cub and his family donated at least five bags for the drive. The boys had less than four hours to collect and deliver their bags. They did a wonderful job and deserve a pat on the back. 7 hank you. Boys I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbors for their cards and other acts of kindness shown to me while I was in the hospital and recuperating at home. Robert E. Ogle Thank you Ginny Bealor for your kind assistance during the sudden illness of my mother, downtown Walkerton. It was very much appreciated. Bernice Peterson I do sincerely thank all of you who were so kind to me during my recent illness. Your visits, gifts, cards, thoughts and prayers have meant a great deal to me and will never be forgotten. May God bless you all. Sharon Klinedinst I would like to thank everyone for the cards, letters and other acts of kindness shown during my recent time of bereavement. Marsha Petersen I want to thank so many people that remembered me while I was in the hospital. Thank you for the flowers, the many cards I received and for a letter that an eight year old boy wrote to me. Jay Allan Spriggs. Most of all for the prayers that were offered in my behalf. God bless all of you. Mrs. Fed Bellinger Walnut Road To the many true friends who were so comforting at the time of the death of my husband. Newton Williams, and for those concerned when I was hospitalized, all I can sav is "Thanks.“ Each day lam assured of the love of friends who make mv days more bearable. Mrs Newton (Retta) Williams Wc wish to express our appreciation to the Walkerton Fire Department for their qua k response to our fire. Mr and Mrs. Id Lazarck

JOHN GLENN BASEBALL TEAM NOW 4-2 The John Glenn Falcons opened their 1976 baseball season last week with a flurry of action, plaving five games and coming out with a 3-2 record. Bob Young is the coach of the baseball team, submitting this report of the first week's action. After defeating Divine Heart 6-0 on no-hit pitching by Kaser. Jaske. Heim and Minter, the Falcons traveled to Mishawaka Thursday afternoon. The final score was 9-2. Mishawaka, though only three Cavemen runs were earned as the Falcons collected an unbelieveable 19 errors. The line score for this game was: Glenn 200 000 0 — 2 8 19 Mishawaka 200 421 x — 9 9 2 Glenn: Dave Minter. Jim Nunley (6) and Bruce Tinkey; Mishawaka: Bud LaPlace and Chuck Alexander Friday afternoon the Falcons entertained ninth ranked Plymouth (pre-season poll) and were three outs from an early season upset. Going into the top of the seventh inning. Glenn was leading 2-1, when errors once again plaqued the Falcons, allowing runners into scoring position. Plymouth went on to tie the score in the seventh, then won the game in the eighth on sophomore third baseman Ed Kelso's solo home run. Kelso's shot was the only earned run of the game. The line score on this game was: Plymouth 000 100 11 — 3 5 4 Glenn 000 020 00 — 2 5 6 Plymouth: Joe Clinton, Ramon Salizar (4). Hess (8) and Ned Rudd; Glenn: Barry Heim, Terry Kaser (7) and Bruce Tinkey. Having a 1-2 record. John Glenn concluded the week by taking a double header from Culver Military Academy on Saturday at C.M.A. In the first game. Len Jaske collected 15 strikeouts and a 4-1 decision. Barry Heim had a single and double for the only Falcon with more than one hit. Four others, Ken 801/e. Jeff Stratford. Jaske and Jim Nunley each had singles. The final game of the week ended in five innings, as the Falcons had surmounted a 12-2 lead, forcing the game's conclusion via the 10 run rule. C.M.A. pitching had its trouble finding the strike zone as 12 Glenn hitters were walked. Terry Kaser gained his second victory of the season, while Glenn ended the first week of baseball with a 3-2 record. The line scores of the ( .M.A. games is: Glenn 001 003 0 — 4 6 I C.M.A. (XX) 001 o—l 2 1

Glenn: Len Jaske and Rob Moore; C.M.A.: Blankenship and Whalen. Glenn 245 01 — 12 5 2 C.M.A. 000 20 — 2 3 2 Glenn: Terry Kaser. Dave Minter (5) and Bruce Tinkey; C.M.A. Guide. Hassett (3). and Lewis, Burns (3). On Tuesday, April 13. Glenn’s baseball team upped their record to 4-2 with a 7-3 victory over Gene Reese’s Culver Community squad. Barry Heim went all the way for the victory, allowing only one earned run. while striking out eight. Bob Cole and Len Jaske led the offensive attack with 3 for 4 and 2 for 3 performances from the plate respectively. Ihe line score: Culver (XX) 102 0 — 3 3 7 Glenn 041 002 x —7 6 2 Culver: R. Beaver. Masters (6) and D. Griselman; Glenn: Barry Heim and Rob Moore. Glenn's next games will be this Saturday in a double header with South Bend Adams at Glenn. Free Blood Pressure Check Set For April 20 v Z ' -SW’. * w A Z w A free blood pressure check for Koontz Lake area residents will be held Tuesday. April 20. from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p m.. CST at the Lions Memorial Park. Koontz Lake. Ihe test will be performed by Mrs. Leona Sabel, R.N., qualified medical personnel from the Starke

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The advanced woods class of John Glenn High School's Industrial Arts Department is presently building a 10 ft. by 12 ft. storage building. The students have gained practical construction expert-

County Health Department, Knox. Ihe test will take only a few minutes and a written report will be given immediately. The clinic is sponsored by the Koontz Lake Lionettes.

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Suburban League Dad A Lad's 35 21 Dave & Ray’s 34 22 Pizza Place 31‘/j 24'/a Mercer’s - Lakeville 30*/a 25'/i Jim’s Barber Shop 29 27 Baker's Standard 28‘Z 27‘/j Mercer's - Walkerton 22‘/j 33'/a Precision Pallet 13 43 High team series: Jim's Barber Shop 2518. Dave & Ray's 2429, Dad & Lad's 2365. High team game: Jim's Barber Shop 861, 843. Baker's Standard Service 842. High individual scries handicap: Danny Barden 694, Ed Klopfenstein 626. Don Daube 625. High individual game handicap: Danny Barden 249. Marvin Bouse 243. Bill Ochs 240. Friday Morning Coffee League Avon (H. Flaugher) 37 23 Steve’s Crane Service 35‘/i 24'/j M & S Electric 35'/j 24 Vi Walkerton Body Shop 31'/i 28'/i Pizza Bowl Lanes 31 29 Tri-Chem(B. Halter) 28 32 Mobilizer Med. Prod. 21'/i 38*/j Collins Construction 20 40 High team series: Steve’s Crane Service 1968, Walkerton Body Shop 1935, Avon 19.34. High team game: Avon 690, Steve's Crane Service 685, 684. Walkerton Body Shop 668. High individual series: Sheila McNeal 460. Etta Millice 442, Rita Johnson 439. Monday Night Men's Powers-Throm Ford BO'/j 47*/j Lanes Case 77*/j 50‘/> Whitmer Lumber Co. 76 52 Community Grocery 73 55 Rizek's Plbg. A Htg. 70 58 Community State Bank 62‘/j 65'/j Shamrock Inn 58 70 V.F.W. 1954 55 73 Big C Lumber 48 80 Gene's Sunoco 39’/i ^BB'/j

encc by building a useable structure. When it is completed, the building will be sold for the cost of ma terials. If you arc interested, call Kirby Stoltc at John Glenn High School.