The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 18, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 7 October 1976 — Page 15

PORCH SALE — Saturday and Sunday. Tires, clothing, dishes, jewelry, books, drapes, curtains, pictures, miscellaneous. 909 Van Buren St.. Walkerton. o7p BABY SIH ING — My house, small children. Monday thru Friday. Reasonable rates. Phone 5863412. Walkerton. o7p REAL ESTATE 5 acres, zoned business on old 31 South. $12,500.00. 3 year old tri-level. West 6th Road 100 x 300 lot. I 7 acres, zoned business, new U.S. 30 West. 100 x 300 residential lot. close to tow n. 125 x 250 lot Tyner, residential. 26 x 56 house, comer lot. 2 car garage attached, used as a church, needs reassembling. Lake of Woods home. 3 bedrooms. family room, fireplace, gas heat, carpeting, built-in kitchen. Priced at $27,000.00. Nice, remodeled Walkerton home, near schools. 4 bedroom gas heated home. | closed porch. 2 car garage near park. Walkerton. 4 bedroom Tyner home, full basement, closed porch, open stairway, 1 */j baths. 4 acres, no buildings, near Grovertown. 3 year old 3 bedroom, fully carpeted, all electric home, fenced yard. 4 bedrooms, hardwood floors, full basement, fireplace. 20 x 26 garage, close up town Argos, see this one. 2 large bedrooms, basement, gas heat, garage, mid teens. Plymouth. New, 3 bedroom conventional built home, full basement, garage. carpeting, 1 •/> baths, Plymouth schools. 1 acre, 2 mobile homes. 26 x 32 garage, has spring fed stream, and well, no buildings. Plymouth school area. Roush Real Estate Closed Thursdays PLYMOUTH, INDIANA GARAGE SALE — Baby clothes; man and woman's clothes; Christmas tree ornaments; tricycles; pans; misc. 803 Monroe St., Walkerton. Saturday and Sunday, October 9 and 10. 10-4. o7p MARTHA CIRCLE MEETS The Martha Circle of the Presbyterian Church met in the living room of the Church on Monday evening, October 4. with 10 members and two guests present. Mrs. Harold Eddinger opened the meeting by reading Psalm 96 and Luke 27 11 Roll call was answered by maklnK» Halloween mask. Mrs. Ruby Snyder, secretary, read the minutes. Mrs. Gene Gerber gave the meditation of the Least Coin Mrs Ida May Watkins told about the ( oral Ridge Presbyterian Church in fort Lauderdale. Florida, and •bout the minister. Dr D James Kennedy. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Lucille Ward Sturgeon it the largest freshwater fish and can weight 2,250 pounds. Some cicadas live underground for 17 years, then emerge for a few weeks of sunshine before dying.

■*• ' 4 ~| -4 H ■ United Methodist Church Walkerton William E. Hughes, Minister Mrs. James Haney, Superintendent of Study Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst Mrs. Kenneth Klinedinst, Chancel Choir Director Mrs. David Lawrence, Organist Carl Steinke, Head Usher WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 7:00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 7 7:00 p.m.. Agape Prayer Group. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 9:15 a.m., Sunday School for all ages. 10:30 a.m., Worship. Rev. Ralph Jones is the guest speaker. 3:00 p.m.. South Bend District Youth Conference. MONDAY. OCTOBER II 1:00 p.m., Hope Fellowship, hostess. Eula Northam. TUESDAY. OCTOBER 12 7:30 p.m., Ruth Fellowship, hostess. Mars Jane Beats . WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 13 ":00 p.m.. Chancel Choir rehearsal. First United Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Mrs. Robert Ross, Christian Education Chairman Mrs. Durand Johnson. Sunday School Superintendent THURSDAY. OCTOBER 7 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir practice. Lois Ross, director; Vcrice Walz, organist. SUNDAY. OCTOBER 10 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Church Service. 6:30 p.m.. Mariners' Club meeting in the Fellowship Hall. MONDAY. OCTOBER II 7:30 p.m.. Deacons' meeting in the Church living room. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 13 10:00 a.m., Mary Circle meeting at the Church. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 14 7:30 p.m., Chancel Choir practice. Lois Ross, director; Verice Walz, organist. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 16 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.. Fellowship Club fall chicken fry supper and bazaar in the Fellowship Hall. "Whosoever will, may come.” NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT STATE OF INDIANA. ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, ss: IN THE ST. JOSEPH PROBATE COURT, IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT H. BAUMAN. De ceased. ESTATE NO 28791 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Personal Representative of the above captioned Estate, has presented and filed: A Final Account in final settlement of said Estate and Petition to Settle and Allow Account. Petition asking for Approval of Distribution made. Petition for Discharge. and that the same shall be heard in the court room of said Court on the 3 day of November. |9 7 6. All persons entitled to share in final distribution of said Estate are notified to appear in C ourt on said date and make proof of heirship or claim to anv part of said Estate and show cause whv such account should not be approved. William R Bauman Personal Representative W Joseph Doran Clerk of the above captioned C ourt Crumpacker. Mays. Searer. Oberfell A Helling Attorney for Estate Suite 600. 224 W. Jefferson Blvd South Bend. IN. 46601. 2t014 The fastest speed at which a giant tortoise can crawl is about five yards a minute.

CARRY-IN DINNER AND PROGRAM ENJOYED On Monday, October 4. the Senior Fellowship Group met at 6 o'clock in the Walkerton Community Building for their regular carryin dinner and special evening of entertainment. The new president. John Muchowicz. welcomed everyone and thanked Elsie Elder for her conscientious work on behalf of the club the last two years, which included a very interesting float in the Bicentennial parade. The program for the evening was given by the exceptional Cummins Family of South Bend. After our usual excellent dinner. Reverend Destcr Cummins, his wife Barbara and their four children entertained us with piano duets, singing and a variety of musical arrangements. They certainly put a song in our hearts! The attendance prize was won by Mrs. Fern Kemp. Guests were Mrs. Eva Lemert and Mr. John Sherrill, of Plymouth and Mrs. Hazel Flowers. Mrs. Philip Waldron reminded everyone that on Monday, October 11. flu shots would be given in North Liberty at the REAL Services Center and she suggested everyone get this protection. Mr. Muchowicz said anvone needing transportation were to meet at the Community Building at 12 noon and rides would be arranged. Hostesses for the evening were Dorothy Walsh. Helen Pogtxizinski with many other ladies assisting with the necessary pitcher work. Mrs. Esther Kaufman will againbe sending cards to those who are ill or hospitalized and should be informed so it will be taken care of immediately. Please get in touch with her should anyone need the cheery assurance we send. Hostesses for the Monday. November 1 meeting will be Weltha Burnside. Emihe Harlozinski and Fern Kemp. This will be a fun evening with a Halloween Hard l imes Party planned, so members come dressed for such an occasion. Following the business the meeting adjourned, everyone visited with the delightful Cummins family and expressed their appreciation of the program. Reverened Cummins gave the closing prayer and thanked everyone for an evening of friendship and fellowship.

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HOWARD T. DECKER Howard T Decker. 67, of 911 Tyler Street. Walkerton, died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday. October 2 in the LaPorte Hospital after a sixmonth illness. He was born December 5, 1908. in Starke County and had lived in Walkerton the past 11 years coming from East Chicago. He was married to Helen Marcile Ruby, who survives, along with three sons. Charles Decker. Walkerton, Frederick Decker, of Traveler's Rest. South Carolina, and Jack Decker, of Wenatchee. Washington; two daughters. Miss Beverly Decker, of Merrillville, and Mrs. Sandra Hayden, of Niles; 10 grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Lila Marshall, of Mishawaka and Mrs. Ethel Berger, of Florence. Oregon. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday. October 5. at the Nusbaum Elkin Funeral Home. Walkerton. Bunal followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. Mr. Decker was a retired car penter for the Inland Steel C orporation of East Gary. He was a life member of the East Chicago Moose Lodge 1256 and was retired from the Lake County Deputy Sheriff's Association. "We cannot be ju»t if we are not kmdhearted ” Vauvenarguat

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - OCTOBER 7 1976

BOWLING NEWS Walkerton

Suburban la-ague Johnson's Insurance lb'/j 3' 2 Dad & Lad's 14 6 Pizza Place 14 6 Baker’s Standard II 9 Mercer's Walkerton 8 12 Dave A Ray’s 6 14 Jim’s Head Shop 5 1 2 14‘/ 2 Precision Pallet 5 15 High team scries: Baker’s Standard 243". Jim's Head Shop 2411. Dad A Lad's 2408. High team game: Baker's Standard 880, Johnson's Insurance 858, Dave A Rav's 829. High individual series handicap: Robert Nebelung 678. Larry Nebelung 65". Roy Freeman 636. High individual game handicap: Lloyd Stephenson 246. Don Johnson 245, l arry Nebelung 239. Friday Morning Coffee la-ague Collins Construction 19 5 Tri-Chem 14'i 9' 2 Truckstops of America 14 10 Koontz l ake Hardware 14 10 Pizza Bow I Lanes 10 14 Avon 9 15 Stuntz Pine Forest 8 16 I he Inn 7'j 16' 2 High team series: Pizza Bowl Lancs 1661, Collins Construction 1591, 1 ri-Chem 1584 High team game: Pizza Bowl Lanes 578, 577, Tri-Chem 565. Avon 547. High individual scries: Donna Wixxl 45". Carol Aitken 45". Jean Beem 454, Etta Milhce 444. High individual game: Jean Beam 175. Debbie Hardesty I "2. Etta Milhce 166; Honorable men tion: Sue Kring 162. Wednesday Night Ladies JATDrywall 14 6 TV Center 12 8 Savoie Construction 12 8 Pizza Bowl Lanes 10 10 American Door 9 II Kingsbury Locker 9 II Precision Pallet 7 13 Beaver Realty 7 13 High team series: American Door 2165, TV Center 2122, Savoie Construction 2119. High team game: Savoie Con struction 795. American Door ’’67, TV Center 744. High individual series: Wilodene Hensley 495. Juanita Bouse 479, Betty Flynn 478. High individual game: Carleen Mann 217, Wilodene Hensley 210. Dons Barden 198. Walkerton Kings A Queens Jokers 14 6 Lucky Four 12 8 Alley Cats 12 8 Farmers 10 10 Twinkle Toes 10 10 Lucky Strikes 9 11 Hot Shots 9 11 Impossibles 4 16 High team series: Jokers 1916, Luckv Strikes 1858. Aliev Cats 182" High team game: Jokers 69", Luckv Strikes 64". 647. High individual series men Rus sell Bierly 595. Robert Wardman 533. Dick Eby 519 High individual game men Rus sell Bierly 221. 211. Dick Eby 20". High individual series women Louise Whitmer 509. Brenda Halt er 495. Ruby Stratton 4"3 High individual game women Rubv Stratton 207, Dons Sihmeltz 201. Louise Whitmer 193. Munday Night ladies Beaver Realty 15 I Mini Shop 12 4 Reed's Rental 10 6 Huhnkc's Service 9 Reflections Beautv Salon 8 8 Walkerton Bodv Shop 5 II Northern Indiana Tool 3 13 DeSimone. Inc. 2 14 High team series Huhnkc's Service 223 b. Mini Shop 20.18. Walkerton B<xly Shop 2029 High team game Huhnkc's Service 771. Mini Shop "18. Beaver Realty 693. High individual senes: Linda Huhnke 50". Carleen Mann 504. Debbie Holland 480. Pearl Frailey 480 High individual game Elsie Nicholas 190, Linda Huhnke 189, Debbie Holland 184

( Police Report The police report for the month of September submitted by the Walkerton Police Department to the Town Board reads as follows: 6 propertv damage accidents 7 traffic complaints 19 traffic arrests 44 traffic warnings 19 parking violations 16 messages delivered 2" assists to motorists 4 fire details 4 funeral details " attempts to locate 25 miscellaneous complaints 1" miscellaneous services 15 vehicles checked for Indiana titles 11 special details 8 business irregularities 21 assists to other departments 6 v andalism complaints 8 juvenile complaints I stolen bicycle reported, one recovered I lost article reported, one recovered 4 dog complaints 2 permits to salesmen issued six missing persons reported 6 located 2 larcenies reported I burglars reported 8 disorderly conduct complaints 1 2 family complaints 2 criminal arrests 2 illness complaints 28"4 miles patrolled bv car JG TENNIS NEWS Ihe John Glenn tennis team have been busy this season Matches have been plaved but results arc slow in reaching our office so here is what we have managed to atquire. Ihe team is coached bv Bruce Weaver. On September 9 the team was beaten in close matches with (he final score LaV'ille 3 and John Glenn 2. Individual results arc as follows. Mark Michalski iG) defeat cd Vugh. 6-3 and 6-0. Mike Snyder (L) defeated Jeff Steele. " 5. 6-7 and "-5. Jerry Johnson (G) defeated Ken Snyder 6 4 and 6 3 In doubles the team ol Dave Minter and Dave Stocks ((>) were out done bv John Isenberg and Kevin Schafer. 6 1. 3 6 and 6 4 Gordon Slack and John ( arter of I a Ville beat Dale Merkel anil Dave Fenstermacher 5- 7 . 6-1 and 6 3 I he team then plaved Culver ami New Prairie on the 13 and 14 but the next report is of the St Joe games on the 15 of September I he Falcons dropped a 4 I decision at South Bend which left the Falcon record at 4 3. In singles action St Joe won (hi top two matches which were John Frccmon over Mark Michalski " > and 6 4 and Chris Horan over John Steele 6-0 and 6 0 Jcrrv Johnson won his singles match bv defeating John Suddes "5 and 64 In the doubles St fix- won both matches * On September |6 flic team trav eled to lippecamx \ alley and came out on top with a 4 I vic tore Rusults were as follows. Maik Michalski (G) over I d Stanton t> I and 6 0; Jeff Steck (t.l ove r ( hris Kindig I n. ' 6 and " 6. Jcrrv lohn son iG) over ( arl Strohschcin 6 6-2 and 6 3 In doubles Dale Merkle and Dave f enste rmat her won 2 6. 6 4 and " 6 over Mike Porter and Kent Adams Ihe other doubles match pitted Dave Minter and Dave St<x»ks against Greg Kin dig and Jeff I at krone w ho lost their matches 2 6, n I and 6 4 to the 1Y team. September 20 tin Falcon tennis players went to Rexhcstcr to hand the Zebras a I 2 defeat Ihe singles matches were won bv Glenn and the doubles were lost Singles scores, Mark Michalski <(») over Dave Heyde 6 2 and 6 4. Jeff Steele (G) over Rob ( »x>k " 5 and 6-2 and Jcrrv Johnson (Gt over Larrv Brow n 6 I and 6 4 In (he doubles Minier and StixAs lost 6-0, I 6 and 6-0 and the team of Merkel and Fenstermacher lost 6 1 and 6 0 to the Zebras