The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 15, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 September 1976 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 102? NUMBER 15

Second Degree Murder Conviction Gets Sentence For Lance Roy

A second degree murder charge carrying a 15 to 25 year prison term was handed down by Judge John W. Montgomery in the St. Joseph Circuit Court. South Bend, on Monday, September 13, to Lance Roy, 17, of Evansville, for the April 23, 1975 death of Miss Blanche Jackson, a retired school teacher, 29294 Quinn Road, North Liberty. Roy was convicted on August 11. He stated he wants to appeal the case. Miss Jackson was found dead in her rural North Liberty farm home by her sister, Mrs. Dorothy Manaus. Miss Jackson was found on A NIGHT TO REMEMBER A night of music can be yours to remember on Thursday, September 23, 8:00 p.m., at the John Glenn auditorium. A benefit concert sponsored by the Mission Commission and the United Methodist Youth Fellowship of the Walkerton United Methodist Church will feature that night Sharon Klinedinst. soprano soloist, and Roger Kronk, ornctist, in a program of music ranging from classical to popular selections. * 'i Mrs. Klinedinst is a well known -oculist in the Walkerton area. She has taught in the Polk-Lincoln-lohnson School Corporation eight vears. Many piano students have 'iperienced her talent in piano during her fifteen years of teaching private piano lessons. Sharon revived her B.S. in education from Indiana State University and her Masters degree in Secondary Eduation from Indiana University ''outh Bend. I I K Roger Kronk began playing the “met professionally at 15 years of •*gc. Graduated from Walkerton

the floor near the door with her coat on in the 16-room home which had been ransacked. Police said that a struggle evidently had taken place between the intruder and Miss Jackson because a table and a lamp in the living room had been overturned. The rear door had been forced open at the isolated home. Miss Jackson's 1971 model automobile apparently had been taken by the intruder and was later recovered in downtown Walkerton by police. Miss Jackson had taught in the area for 46 years in the middle elementary grades retiring in 1969. High School in 1953, enlisted in the Marine Corps and played in the U.S. Marine Band, based in California, for three years. He also played in the Studio Band for Radio and TV at Paramount Studios in Hollywood. While on the west coast, he worked with name bands such ad Kid Ory, Teddy Buckner and in New Orleans with Al Hirt. Roger is presently playing locally with two bands of his own, the R. K. Sound and Little Roger’s Dixieland Giants. He also plays with name bands that come to the area such as Eddie Howard, Jerry Van Dyke. Russ Morgan and with name show that come to the Notre Dame ACC. Mark September 23 on your calendar! Tickets are available at the United Methodist Church, from members of the UMYF and other members of the church. Proceeds from the concert go to the Indiana Children’s Home. FORMER RESIDENT ON SHIP IN COLUSION Seaman Apprentice John Bussie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norris Bussie. formerly of Walkerton. Beaver Dam. Wisconsin, was reported aboard the U.S. Navy Frigate Voge when it collided with a Russian nuclear powered submarine on August 28. The Voge was off the coast of Lebanon from April to June and in July served as an escort for amphibious ships near Crete and Cyprus. screened the carrier American from submarines and searched for submarines near Sicily, after a maintenance stop in Naples. Italy, early last month, the Voge was scheduled for more escort and search duty, and was due in Toulon. France, for the first two weeks of September. Ibiza. Spain at the end of this month and due back in its home port. Florida, on October 25. The Voge. according to the Navy announcement, had a damaged propellor and was towed to Suda Bay. Crete, following the collision in the lonian Sea, an area of the Mediterranean Sea between southern Italy and western Greece. It was reported that the 5,600 ton sub ran into the stern of the 3,400 ton Voge The sub had damage to her conning tower but injuries were unknown. One American sailor was reported to have a broken arm. PUBUC MEETING The Town Board of Walkerton will hold a special public meeting on Thursday. September 16 at 7 00 p.m. in the town hall when representatives of the Clyde E. Williams firm will discuss the progress on the sewage, water treatment and waste disposal systems.

WALKERTON, INDIANA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1976

Franzen Bros. Circus Here This Saturday Yes, that’s right, the Franzen Bros. Circus will be having tw'o shows under the big top on Saturday, September 18. 6:00 and 8:00 p.m., in Place Park being presented by the Walkerton Lions Club, rain or shine. The Franzen Bros. Circus is a one ring and many thrills, clowns, and performing animals. The shows last 90 minutes. Advance sale tickets benefit the Walkerton Lions Club. The Lions hope that everyone will attend. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Lions members as well as at Doll’s Texaco Service, Dave & Ray’s Supermarket. Hook Drugs and the Independent-News Co., in Walkerton; Guy Rizek Plumbing and Heating, in North Liberty; and at Koontz Lake Paint and Hardware, Koontz Lake. Tickets are selling for $1.25 for children. 14 and under, and $1.75 for adults. At the gate tickets will sell for $1.75 for children, 14 and under, and $2.25 for adults. Buy your tickets early and help the Walkerton Lions. Set Benefit October 2 For Snodgrass Family There will be a benefit for Mr. and Mrs. James Snodgrass and daughter on Saturday evening. October 2, from 7:00 p.m. on at the Johnson Township Community Building. The Snodgrass family lost their mobile home and all furnishings recently by fire. Any donations of money, household necessities or canned goods will be welcome. CARRY-IN DINNER TO BE HELD BY BAP WOMEN Mrs. Martha Mull and her hostess committee of the Business and Professional Women’s Gub. Walkerton, have announced that the club will meet on Thursday evening, September 16, with a carry-in dinner at 7:00 p.m. in the Walkerton Community Building. The dinner will start the new year with the new president. Mrs. William Elkin, and her officers presiding. NOTICE Chicken supper at the Tracy United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, September 25 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes fried chicken, potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade noodles, relishes and pie. Adults. $3.75; children under 12. $1.75 and pre-schoolers free. Everyone is welcome. 2t523 NOTICE Ma Bloomfields Chili Supper will be held on Friday, October I at the John Glenn High School cafeteria from 4:30 p.m. until half time of the John Glenn vs. North Liberty football game. Chili dinner only, all you can eat, $1.50 or chili dog, drink and dessert, SI.OO. Shop at home and Save!

North Liberty Town Board News The North Liberty Town Board met in regular session last week with the lone bid for the city police car disposal opened and the buyer, James Fortner, Lakeville, bid SSOO. The board also announced that David Hathaway , 21, Lakeville, has begun his duties as deputy marshal for the town. H? will receive an annual salary of $6,000. He will serve a one year probationary period during which time he will attend the Police Academy training school. A completed application has been sent to the Indiana Highway Department requesting for funds for the town street paving project. A request was made by Mrs. Ronald Albert for a four-way stop sign at the intersection of South Main and Rupel Streets. An investigation will be held. Also a request made by Mrs. Jerry Griffin and Bert Rudynski for the board to take action regarding a condemned single story dwelling located at 107 S. Stewart Street owned by Nelson Saylor, Fish Lake. The building was condemned in 1969. The main at the north end of the town will be flushed due to a complaint heard by Mrs. Howard Perkins on the drinking water. Also the board agreed that an overgrowth of weeds on the North Liberty American Legion Post Home site will be checked and if necessary the problem will be taken care of. The cost of sewer tap-ins has been reduced to S2O to the existing lines as stated previous to encourage residents along the lines to utilize the service. A new sidewalk has been laid at the M. L. Bell residence. 314 Liberty Street, using monies from a town improvement fund provided by Dr. Martin Lushbough. Dr. Lushbough has earmarked SI,OOO annually for city sidewalk projects with the furnishing of material and plaques for the walks and the recipient to provide the labor. Applications for sidewalk installations may be made through the Community State Bank. Anyone within the city limits may make request for application under the project. The board purchased a calculator for the sewage treatment plant. The next meeting will be on October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the town hall. JOINT INSPECTION The Walkerton Chapter and the New Carlisle Chapter of the Eastern Star will meet with the North Liberty Chapter on Monday evening, September 20 for joint inspection by Sally Woodward, of Cambridge City. Worthy Grand Matron of the Indiana Grand Chapter. Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Woodward will be in charge of the evening which will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner, by reservation only, followed by the baby dedication at 7:00 p.m. and inspection of the ritualistic work at 7:30p.m. Walkerton Chapter officers will do the initiary work. Members from all three chapters are urged to attend. BIRTH Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Hiler. route I, Walkerton, are the parents of a daughter born on Thursday. September 9 in Memorial Hospital. South Bend.

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Punt, Pass And Kick Contest Set For Saturday The Walkerton Jaycees are sponsoring the Punt. Pass and Kick Contest set for Saturday. September 18 at the John Glenn High School football field, at 9.00 a m The competition is open to boys and girls ages six to 13. W'inners will advance up through the zone, district and area divisions to the national finals. Prizes will be awarded. FALCONS TO HOST LA VILLE IN KEY NSC GAME The John Glenn Falcons will try to bounce back after a stinging defeat Friday night at Fairfield as they host the LaVille Lancers at Glenn Field on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The game will be a very key one for the Falcons if they are to keep any hopes of a conference crown alive. They are 2-1 for the young season, but 0-1 in conference play. LaVille. after a solid spanking by Plymouth in their season opener, has bounced back with two convincing wins, 16-2 over Bremen and a 43-0 pasting of the young Cub er Community High School team. The Northen State Conference battle will either keep the Falcons hopes alive for a chance for the title or dash them completely. Announce JG Homecoming Activities The John Glenn Football Homecoming activities are being announced by general chairman of the affair, Jill Northam, of the Student Council. The John Glenn Falcons will host the Triton Trojans on Friday evening, September 24. at 7:30 p.m. The Homecoming parade will be held on Thursday evening, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. with floats, football team, and the band starting at the Urey Middle School down Van Buren to Georgia Street, out to John Glenn High School with a pep session around a huge bonfire. At halftime of the football game the Homecoming queen and king will be crowned. Following the game a dance will be held in the school until 12:00 midnight with music by Madison Zane, of Indianapolis. Price of admission to the dance is set at $3.50 per couple and $3.00 for singles. JOHNSON TOWNSHIP REUNION SEPTEMBER 26 The .18th annual Johnson Township Reunion will be held on Sun day, September 26 at the Com mu n itv Building A pot luck dinner will be held at 12:30. Bring your own table service. All present and former residents of the township and teachers of former schools are welcome. If you have any pictures or momentos bring them. Come and enjoy the day. As early as 100 BC. the Romans were oyster lovers, establishing oyster beds to safeguard a reliable source of supply! "Good things, when short, are twice as good.”