The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 5, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 July 1976 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 102; NUMBER 5

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The welcome to all was given by chairman of the Greater Walkerton Area American Bicentennial, Francis Gindelberger, and William Elkin, president of the Walkerton Town Board. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony the 1,000 balloons were released to fill the sky with the patriotic colors of red, white and blue. North Liberty 4th Parade Winners Listed The North Liberty Bicentennial parade held on Monday, July 5, list the following winners: Grand Prizes —Boston Tea Party, Hamlet Bicentennial Committee and the North Liberty United Methodist Church. Bands—First, North Liberty High School; second, Culver Wood craft Drum and Bugle Corp. Marching Units —First, Tuxedo Patrol; second. Culver Woodcraft Indian Dancers and third, Orville Easterday Post 189, Walkerton. Twirling Unit —First Carmon’s Cuties and second, Adelles Twtrlers. Commercial Floats —First, Community State Bank; second. R.N. Nursing Home and third. Laura's Greenhouse. Fraternal Float —First, Center Twp. Fire Department; second, North Liberty Church of Christ and third, Drift Breakers. Junior Fraternal Float—First, Cub Scouts Pack 241, North Liberty second, Maple Grove Sunday School, North Liberty and third, North Liberty Rainbow Assembly. Novelty—First, Red Easterday AMC General Bicentennial jeep and second, Don Eberly’s unit. Miscellaneous —First, Dawn Swihart; second. Keith Rininger 1976 Kenworth and third. Paul Williams antique com planter. Clowns —First, Dawn Birkebile; second, Hitching Post clowns and third, Earl Whilley, Hamlet, Uncle

— photo by Michael Pearish Sam. Antique Cars —First, Ken McCure, 1929 Ford fruit wagon; second, Roland Sheneman, 1925 Model T Ford and third, Bob Butts, 1934 Packard. Modified Car—Mikes Body Shop, corvet. Classic Car—Vern Mathew, 56 Continental. Horses —First, Jenny Lung, Cromwell, Indiana, as George Washington; second. Dianna Lundquist pony and cart and third, Forrest Shankwiler pony and antique covered wagon. A trophy was awarded to Ralph Zent for 18 years on the North Liberty Police Force. Beard And Mustache Winners The Beard and Mustache Contest winners in North Liberty are as follows: Longest Beard, Craig Waldren, Walkerton. Longest Mustache. Roland Sheneman, North Liberty. Best Groomed Beard, Dean Klopenstcin, South Bend. Best Groomed Mustache, Jim Whitmer. Greene Township. Grand Prize. Larry Alward. No. Liberty The 18 contestants participated in the contest sponsored by the Zeta Pi chapter of Iri Kappa. Our thanks to all who helped make the festivities at the park a little more fun. NOTICE The Philathea Class of the United Methodist Church will meet at the Koontz Lake home of Mrs. Myrtle Ross Mutchler on Thursday, July 8 for the annual picnic. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. The little ads that bring big results — Our classified ads!

WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, JULY 8, 1976

Parade Os Parades Viewed In Walkerton The July 3 parade of the Bicentennial celebration in Walkerton was a parade of parades under the keen direction of Jim and Paula Patterson. The judges results are as follows: Professional Floats—First place, Hamlet Bicentennial Community Float; second, LaPorte County Farm Bureau and third. United Telephone Company. Other Floats—First, Centre Township Fire Department; second, North Liberty United Methodist Church and third, Betsy Ross Club, Bourbon. Bands—First, North Liberty Band, second, Bremen High School Band and third, LaPorte High School Band. Marching Units —First, Michele Jackson, "Spirt of ’76"; second, Jodi’s Jubilee and third, Carmen’s Cuties. Horses—First, Polk Twp. 4-H Drill Team; second, Ray Yung and third, Outriders. Antique Cars —First, Robert Butts, 1934 Packard; second, Roland Sheneman. 1925 Model T Ford and third, Dick Markley, Model A Roadster. Miscellaneous —First, Walter Hiler’s Cannon Display; second, Menominee Muzzle Loaders and third, Lakeville Fire Department. NOTICE The Polk-Lincoln-Johnson Band Boosters will meet on Monday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the dining room of Montana Charlies.

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The Kiddies Parade kickcd-off the beginning of the Kiddies Day on Thursday, July 1, at 12:00 noon with many entries and spectators on hand. The parade was led by the Boy Scouts Pack 293 flag bearers and the Urey Middle School marching band under the direction of Mr. Dennis Bloomfield. The announcement of the win-

Carnival Leaves Walkerton . . . But Festivities Flourish

The Drago Amusements pulled up stakes on Thursday night and early Friday morning to the surprise of all residents when they were threatened by youths for the two nights prior. The town and area was in an uproar about the in cident, but due to the efforts of many of the different organizations and clubs pulling together and helping with the big celebration, all realized a most enjoyable time. Bicentennial Dress Winners The North Liberty Bicentennial Dress Contest was held at the North Liberty Park on Sunday, July 4, with the following winning entries announced: Most Original—Janet Stombaugh. North Liberty and honorable mention, Cindy Bare, North Liberty. Most Authentic—Ada Hazelbaker, North Liberty and honorable mention, Beverly Berkebile, Plymouth. Children—Boy, Kraig Perkins, North Liberty and Kim Perkins, North Liberty. Best Dressed Family—State Representative Richard Mangus and family, of Lakeville and honorable mention, Marsha Mlekodaj and daughters. There were 48 contestants participating. Our thanks to all who put in many hours of hard work on costumes. The contest was chaired by Mrs. Juanita Manuel and sponsored by

ners in the three categories were handled by Mr. Gail Malstaff presented to him by the panel of judges as follows: Realistic category, "Little House On The Prairie," with Paula Cook.’ Allen Rinkovsky, Anne Mane Crane, Carmen Crane and little Andrea Crane. The parents of the Crane children are Mr. and Mrs.

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The salute to the 200th birthday of our nation was a big success and many residents helped in making this one of the best 4th of July celebrations ever in Walkerton. We the editors of The Indepen-dent-News wish to take this opportunity to say thank you to all who helped in making the long 4th of July week end a most enjoyable one for all. the North Liberty 4th of July Committee. NOTICE The Koontz Lake Senior Citizens will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 15 at 12 o’clock at the beautiful Lions Memorial Park, one block west of road 23 at Cherokee. Bring your own picnic basket lunch. We senior citizens will celebrate our "Happy Birthday America," Bicentennial and dress in some old clothes of yesteryear or any kind of fashion past or present. All friends and neighbors come and enjoy a day of fun. fellowship, games and prizes. "Faith is hidden household capital." Goethe NOTICE The Oregon Extension Homemakers Club will meet at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, July 13 at the Koontz Lake Conservation Club. They will have installation of new officers and will be a carry-in diet lunch. Bring your own place setting and watch calories in your covered dish.

photo by Michael Pearish

Steve Crane The Patriotic category winner was Jeff Baker, dressed as Thomas Jefferson Jeff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker The Fictional category winner was John Johnson. Jr., dressed as Little Johnny Appleseed John is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson.