The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 36, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 February 1977 — Page 13

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Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cover returned home on February 2 from a two week vacation spent in Florida. They stayed a couple of days in Sebring where Wayne and Dr. V. B. Wolfe played golf one day. They also made stops at Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Disney World, Daytona Beach and called on Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hostetter at LeHigh Acres. While in and around Sebring they attended a get together of Walkerton area poeple spending the winter in Florida for an evening of fun. Saturday evening Mrs. Laßeine Plank and Mrs. Vi Rothschild will serve as hostesses for the Koontz Lake Conservation Club carry-in dinner at the club house which has been well attended in the past Saturday's despite the cold and snow. A fellowship hour will follow the meal. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hostetter returned on Thursday. February 3. from a month stay in Florida at LeHigh Acres. They visited his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hostetter and most of the remainder of the time was spent in Orlando and the surrounding area. On their return trip home they was spent in the return trip they stopped in Muncie to visit her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Craigmile and were snow bound there for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Urbin and Mrs. Bertha Urbin were in Wakarusa on Sunday to spend the day with Dr. and Mrs. John Guttman and two daughters. Cindy and Amy. This was also in celebration of Bertha's birthday. Mrs. Fayette Dunn received word of the death of her brother, Mr. Foster (Butch) Bessler, of Santa Anna. California. He was the only brother Mrs. Dunn had and there were seven girls but Mrs. Dunn and one sister in South Bend are all that is left. Mr. Bessler was born in LaPaz on January 19. 1898, and spent most of his life in LaPaz and South Bend areas. He died of a heart attack and services were held along with bunal in West Minister Memorial Park. California. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beaty and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Skinner were in I-a Porte one afternoon last week to visit with Mr. Art McKesson and Mr. Charles Finch who are both residents of the Fountainview Terrace Nursing Home. Mr and Mrs. Wendell Jacob, of Angola. Indiana, were here on Sunday to spend the day with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Jacob. Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hunt were Mr. and Mrs. Philip Waldron. Sr., and Mr. and Mrs Rudolph Elder. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mercer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ullery were in Fort Wayne on Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Kiracofe and family. Ihe Ullery's brought their grandson. Scan, home with them to spend two weeks w hile his parents arc in Florida. Students home over the week end from Bast State University were Patti Reese. Donna Moore. Liz Krick, Bob Cole. Harold Hostetler and Joni Germaine Miss Michelle McDaniel, of South Bend, was a Saturday and Sunday guest of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Solmos. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Larry McDaniel came to spend the day with a birthday dinner enjoyed in honor of Larry's birthday. Michelle returned home with her parents Billie Rackley is a surgical patient in the LaPortc Hospital and is expected to be released this week Don't want it? Why keep it! I sc a classified ad — just $1.25.

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WEDDING PARTY DINNER HELD DESPITE WEATHER Mr. and Mrs. Roy Savage, Bow, New Hampshire, were hosts for the wedding party dinner at the Holiday Inn, Plymouth, on January 28 for Jill Carbiener and Jeff Savage, of Valparaiso, being the honored guests. Also attending were her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Carbiener and Gina; Rosmond Diggs. Missoula, Montana; Jon Bormct, of Iowa; Steve Wiktorowsdi. Walkerton; Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Pletcher, Plymouth; Bruce Gustapon, John Schum, Frank Kacykowski, Vike Randall, all of Valparaiso. The bride's parents living between LaPaz and Teegarden, were snowbound so they walked in the blizzard carrying all their belongings where Foster Davenport and his wife were waiting in a fourwheel drive truck, who took them safely to Plymouth for the happy occasion. Many thanks to the wonderful neighbors from the Carbieners. NOTICE The Oregon Township Senior Citizens will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday. February 17 at 12:00 noon, C.S.T., at the Koontz Lake Conservation Club House. Bring something for the pot luck dinner and your own table setting. Walkerton Police Report The police activity report for the month of January. 1977. by the Walkerton Police Department was submitted to the town board as follows: 7 property damage accidents I personal injury accident 2 traffic arrests 24 warnings 15 parking violations 2 traffic complaints I fire detail 8 funeral details 6 attempts to locate 20 messages delivered 61 assistance to motorists 20 motor checks 4 business irregularities 27 miscellaneous complaints 31 miscellaneous services 16 special details 15 assistance to other departments 3 dog complaints 1 dog bite complaint 2 lost articles 3 salesman permits 1 gun registered 1 gun permit issued I larceny 2 burglaries 5 disorderly conduct complaints 5 family complaints 5 illness complaints 3’68 miles patrolled Woman’s Club Holds Arts & Crafts Show An arts and crafts display featuring "show and tell," bv the contribution members of the Walkerton Woman's Community Club, was the focal point of the club meeting held on Friday, February 4. at the Community Building Shown were attractive glazed ceramic and white stone ware in plaques, candle holders, figurines, vases and jewelry boxes. Bright colored glass beads and pearls fashioned into necklaces, pendants and ming trees were exhibited as were vartious sized bottles, trimmed in beads for use in the bath

room or boudoir. Knitted and crotcheted rugs in bright patterns caught the eye of the viewer as did a small colorful hcxiked mat. A wreath made from the trimmings of old hats bought at an auction proved very interesting. Other object of interest were small stained glass picture hangings, pin cushions made from jar coverts, framed bird pictures. Christmas ornament drum majors in colorful dress, crotcheted afghans and kitchen terry cloth hanging towels. To heighten the display a 100 year old knitted white shawl was shown. After a busy morning devoted to making 100 Valentine and Easter favors for the RN Nursing Home patients, the members enjoyed home made vegetable soup provided by the hostesses. Mrs. William Michalski, social service chairman, was in charge of the work program. Twenty bright yellow terry cloth bibs had previously been made for Easter presentation to the patients at RN in Teegarden. In opening the brief business meeting Mrs. Robert Bowman, president, read the "Ten Cannotments," written by Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Paul Green was elected to membership in the club. It was reported that several members had joined the Goodwill Auxiliary which is an IFC project. Mrs. Bowman reminded members of the entertainment program scheduled for the Walkerton Nursing Home on February 18 at 1:30 p.m. All members were asked to provide gifts of their own choosing for this party. The hostesses will be Mrs. Philip Waldron, Mrs. Milo Slick, Mrs. Bess Turnbull, Mrs. Ethel Hudelmyer. Mrs. Paul Hartman and Miss Adelaide Millard. Hostesses for today’s meeting were Mrs. Rudolph Elder, Mrs. Wilder Burnside and Mrs. Grover Oplinger. they were assisted by Mrs. Thomas Walsh. Huffstetter Is Navy Recruiter NAVY RECRUITER - Communications Technician Second Class Michael D Huffstetter. 28. has been assigned by the Navy Recruiting District Indianapolis as a recruiter for the district's South Bend recruiting station at 109 E. LaSalle Street His primary responsibility will be for the Plymouth area, where he will man a part-time office at 310 N Michigan several days a week. Huffstetter is a naval reservist who returns to active duty after a 3'j-year break to obtain his master's degree in telecommunications from Indiana University at Bloomington. He is the son of Klnneth F. Huffstetter. of Walkerton, and the husband of the former Brenda Shoemaker, of North Liberty. WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS Ilie regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Walker-

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ton was held on Monday, February 7, with O. C White presiding in absence of the president Trustees Gladys Prentis and Michael Cor bett were also present. Minutes of the January 17 and 31 meetings were read and approved as read Claims to date through 73 were read and authorized for payment. Letters and other correspondence were reviewed, financial reports distributed and a discussion held about the status of the town. No action was taken on these discussions. A resolution. *2-1977, was offer ed by Prentis as follows: WHEREAS, there is now a short age in the General Fund of Town of Walkerton, and WHEREAS, said General Fund will not receive adequate funds until Spring distribution of proper ty taxes is received, and WHEREAS, there is an unappropriated balance of 18919.58 in the Cumulative Captial Improvement Fund of I ow n of Walkerton NOW, therefore, be it resolved that said unappropriated balance of $18919.58 in the Cumulative C apital Improvement Lund of town of Walkerton be loaned to the General Fund of said I own. with repayment to be made not later than Decern her 31. 19’7. Said action is effective of this resolution as authorized by IC 19-11-2. Signed this ’th dav of Februarv. 1977. Attest: Thomas E. Frame. Clerk-Treasurer Fire chief. C harles Baker, report ed that the department made one fire call in January, using 22 man hours. He reported that two 14 fexit roof ladders were broken and should be replaced. He also re ported that all trucks should be safety inspected and serviced this month. Authorization was given for purchase of new ladders and for necessary truck expenses. Baker also reported that townships have ordered 250 f<x>t of 1 1 ; inch hose for their trucks. Marvin Williams discussed prob lems with frozen water lines, street plowing, etc. The Board expressed their appreciation for the extra efforts by the men. All streets in town were kept open and very few water customers remain out of service. Patrolman Kunkle requested a crystal be installed in mobile radios to enable the police to talk direct to the county units. He also reported that the extension mike for the blue car is not working. Ihe board authorized the clerk treasurer to contack Motorola. Inc., to install the needed crystal and make the repairs. In response to a state directive that each town appoint an Occupational Safetv representative to act as liaison with his department and the Indiana Division of labor IOSHA. Michael Corbett was ap pointed to the post Ihe police report for Januarv was received and accepted bv the board The board expressed their desire that the United Telephone Com pany place some pav phones in Walkerton that would be accessible anytime A request will be made to the extent to the United lelc phone Companv for such service SERVICE NOTES SAN ANIONIO - Airman Kellv .1 Bussie, son of Mr and Mrs Orlow J Bussie of 602 Van Buren. Walkerton. Ind., has graduated at lackland AFB. lexas. from Air Force basic training Ihe airman, who studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special insink (ion in human relations, is remaining at I ackland for specialized training in the secuntv police field Airman Bussie is a 19’6 gradu ate of John Glenn High School His wife. Cheryl, is the daughter of

Mr and Mrs Cliff Gullikson. of 809 Park St . Yankton, S. D CARDS THANKS SA We would extend our thanks to the manv friends and relatives for the thoughtful cards, floral offer ings, memorial contributions and ftxxl brought in at the time of the death of our loved one Also thanks and appreciation to the Walkerton Clinic, Rev Hughes. Mr Elkins. Order of the Eastern Star, ladies of the United Methodist Church an<l the Johnson Iwp Home Demonstration Club I he Family of Martha Elizabeth Steinke We would like to thank our friends, neighbors and Pastor and Mrs. Shcllv for their acts of kind ness to the members of the Baptist Church for the nice dinner thev prepared for all the familv Erie Bias Herman Adkins BOWLING NEWS Suburban league Pizza Race 16 4 Jim's Head Shop 14 6 Dad A Lad's 12 8 Dave A Ray's 10 10 Baker's Standard 10 10 Precision Pallet ’ 13 Johnson s Insurance 6 14 Merger's Beverage House 5 15 High team series Jim’s Head Shop 2601. Dad A Lad's 2516. Pizza Place 2513 High team game Jim's Head Shop 981, Dave A Ray’s 908. Johnson's Insurance B’o. High individual senes handicap Herb Kleeberg 659. Don Daube 653. Lynn Stull 645 High individual game handicap Don Daube 266. Don Johnson 255, Bill Ross 242. Harold Schweder 242 Friday Morning Coffee league Tri-Chern 51 33 Collins Construction 50'i 33'i Pizza Bowl Lanes 50 14 The Inn 39'j 44' j 1 ruckstops of America 39 45 Stuntz Pine Forest 39 45 Kcxintz Lake Hardware 35 49 Avon l? .’ High team scries Collins (on strut tion I(»l6. Pizza Bowl lanes 1586. I ri ( hem 15’9 High team game ( olhns (on struct ion 568. I rink st ops of \mtri < a 565. I ri ( hem 54 I High individual series (arol Aitken 509. Donna Wcmhl 45 I |h nt Hvnslcv 41 5 High individual game ( arol \it ken I’9. I’s Donn Wood |6A Sin Kring |66. honorable mention Bet tv Schrader IM WMwton iMtaaa - Hume 6M-S3F Fridav, Saturday Sundae I vbruarv II • 13 The cast of the decade. The western adventure of lifetime. PG -StComing februarv 17-23 KING KONG