The Independent-News, Volume 102, Number 49, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 May 1977 — Page 4

MAY 12. 1977 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

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,T Out of this World"! The historic 1938 War of the Worlds” radio program started a whole new era of realism in the radio broadcasting industry At this time, the American State Bank was broadcasting to the residents of Starke County all the comprehensive banking services of the times. All of us have come a long way since 1938. In our 50th banking year, we are continuing to provide our customers with the latest in banking techniques. In addition to all the other conveniences which make us a Full Service Hank, we are offering NO CHARGE * Checking for the ultimate in customer satisfaction. To celebrate our 5(Xh Anniversary, we are offering to our customers copies of the front page of the .South Bend Tribune depicting Orson Welles' Famous Radio Broadcast or 11 other historic events. Simply deposit 1250 00 into a new or existing Checking Account and these prints are available to you absolutely FREE! Each print is authentic in size, date and detail and is.suitable for framing in any room of your home So why not slop in soon and have one of our staff explain the infinite benefits attached to an American Slate Hank Checking Account It's services like "NO CHARGE" Checking that has made us Starke County's largest financial institution American Stateßank (SO) ...a pr<»er«Mhra bank where the future Is today. V J North Judson and Koontz Lake

"Hesitaters” Urged To Apply A special appeal to Housing Allowance "hesitaters” will be conducted over a four week period which began on Sunday. May 8. Charles F. Lennon. Jr., director of the Housing Allowance Office. Inc., said these "hesitaters” number at least 7,000 homeowners and renters in St. Joseph County. Over 19,000 applications have been received. Already enrolled in the program are about 8,800 residents. The more reluctant ones, according to Lennon, include some who may never have heard of the program (new residents, for instance) and others who know of the program but who have not responded to the two years of outreach efforts conducted here to date. "We are particularly anxious to communicate with those who have seen participation as a compromising of their sense of pride.” said Lennon. "We want a chance to make it clear to them that their participation can add to their sense of pride and of achievement rather than detract from it.” Lennon pointed out that people who are taking part in the program actually are contributing to the community’s well-being when they take better care of their homes. "One decaying home could mean the start of a decaying neighborhood.” Lennon said he felt that participating local residents will have reason to be proud of their contribution. The four-week advertising effort will be mostly concentrated in television and newspaper advertising. Lennon said $20,000 is budgeted, but it will be under-expanded if applications are received at a satisfactory level in the first two weeks

ATTENTION: LITTLE LEAGUERS Anv parent of a Walkerton Little Leaguer wishing to have their child's picture taken this year must fill out the blank below and mail to: MICHAEL PEARISH P. O. Box IS3 Walkerton, Indiana 46574 NAME ADDRESS PHONE NAME OF TEAM Parent’s Signature Upon Ordering Os Pictures, Pavment In Full Must Be Made. Btjl6

of the four-week span. Currently about 4.700 renters and homeowners are receiving an average of $72 a month in allowance payments to help with costs of housing. That amounts to about $340,000 a month, or $4 million per year, of additional housing money for the local economy. TOWN BOARD NEWS At the tow n board meeting of the Town of North Liberty, Wednesday evening. May 4. the purchase of five acres of land next to the North Liberty Park was taken under advisement. The land is owned by the Edward Sousley American Legion Post 365. The land could be used as an expansion to the park. It was announced that on Saturday, May 14, the North Liberty Lions Club will be spending the day at the park hanging the swings, setting up the tables and benches and tuck pointing the brick and retaining wall. Also work in the Potato Creek will be done. A third shelter will be constructed on the east side of the Creek. If anyone is interested in helping just come to the park on Saturday. In other business it was told that the Federal Grant from the Housing and Urban Development for the installation of storm sewer systems south of tow n was not granted. The estimated cost of the work is $60,000. Board member Bill Limerick will be examing other avenues with the St. Joseph County Plan Commission. Board president Richard Hanley reported that the house on South Stewart Street, owned by Gene Clark, has been demolished and the land has been leveled and filled in. Also action is being taken by the St. Joseph County Health Department against the con demned house also on South Stewart owned by Frank Sailor.