The Independent-News, Volume 103, Number 25, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 November 1977 — Page 9

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS The Walkerton Town Board met in regular session on Monday evening, November 21, with all board members present. The minutes of the special meeting of November 14 were read and approved as presented. Gaims 587 through bls were approved also. The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce was represented by Ed Walz in regards to the forming of an Economic Development Commission. After a discussion, a motion was made by 0. C. White, seconded by Jack Rizek, to form such a commission. Walz recommended the following names to serve on the Commission. Craig DeMyer, Ray Chapman, Regg Williams and Roy DeSimone. The Chamber agreed to assume the expense of the legal service to draw up such a resolution. The Area Planning Commission was represented at the meeting by Dan Denaut to report on the work plans of the Commission. A motion by White, seconded by Rizek, was carried giving permission to contract Hughes Associates, Planning Consultants, to work on Phase 1 which would be sufficient to prepare the Community Development pre-application, which is necessary to apply for federal funding. The Cyde E. Williams and Associates firm was represented to update the board on PL 92500 Step I Grant and necessary ammendments needed to meet the revised State requirements for the sewage

Large Truck Load New Tool Auction Everything Guaranteed and sold to the highest bidder The auction w ay is the fairway LaPaz Community Building LAPAZ, INDIANA Monday, November 28 6:30 P.M. The Largest Auction Os Its Kind Even To Be Held In This Area Name brands include: Ingersoll Rand; Chicago Pneumatic; Rodac; Cummings; Anchor Hocking; Lux; Marflow; Upland Forge; Channellock; Black A Decker; Herbrand; McGraw Edison; Manning Bowman; Wen; Miller Falls . . . and many, many more. Air impact wrenches. 3/8", */i”, Y«", 1"; electric impact wrenchesi’/j” power pulls; jig saws; hand power saws 7‘/j", 7‘/«”; orbital sanders; belt type sanders; elec, drills (all sizes); air power chisels; drills and sanders; disk grinders 4 butters; Dench vises (large & small); bench grinders; large assortment of socket sets, sizes '4, 38. 'A. ; hydraulic jacks; floor jacks; routers, tool boxes (all sizes); air drills; air hoses; reciprocal saws; extension cords (several lengths and gauges); screwdriver sets; adjustable wrenches; channel lock wrenches; carpenter's tools; metric socket sets; nutbreaker sets; hedge trimming tools; metric wrenches, open end, box end; impact sockets, ' **". 1"; plumbing tools; fire extinguishers; tap and die sets, standard and metric; torque wrenches; hex easy outs; pipe wrenches; ’Asocket ratchets; Channeltock tools; alien wrenches; drop cords; hand tools (hammer, pliers, etc); universal socket sets; cable power pulls; hacksaws; measurement tapes; rope; jumper cables; open and boxed end wrench sets. 17 pcs. up to l'/j". 14 pcs. sets. II pcs. sets; trouble lights; roll around tool boxes, yard lights; mechanics hand soap; portable type air compressor; truck tarps; electrical tape; shop push brooms, all sizes; battery chargers; TV antennas; yard bells; knife sets; oil lamps; small appliances; wall clocks; glassware; transistor radios; watches, men’s and women’s; fishing poles 4 reels; hacksaw blades; sabre saw blades; bow saws; electric drill hammers; cutlery sets; zip guns; duct tape; bolts and nuts. Plus many items too numerous to mention, something at this sale for everyone — Continuous pnzes given away Terms of Sale: Cash or Checks With Proper I.D. Not Responsible For Accidents or Property After Sold Auctioneer’s Note: The above can be inspected one hour prior to sale time Auctioneer: COSTELLO BROS.. INC.. Rt. 2. Plymouth, ind. J Tool Auctions, Inc. Office Phone 317-SAMOLS - Otterbeta, Indiana

treatment system. A motion by White, seconded by Michael Corbett. approved the contract for 77-8 memorandum which was signed. Officer Morris Whitaker reported to the board that the police department now has the walkietalkies in use and the mobile radio unit has not been picked up and installed. He also submitted several names of persons willing to train to serve as extra part-time police. The board stated that there is now a one hour parking limit on both sides of Illinois Street between Roosevelt Road and the Norfolk & Western Railroad. This coincides with the downtown parking restrictions. Thanksgiving Theme & Dinner Meeting Enjoyed Thanksgiving came a bit early this year when the Walkerton Business and Professional Women’s Club held their dinner meeting November 17 at the American Legion dining hail for a typical turkey dinner served by the Auxiliary to more than 60 members and guests. The table decor was in keeping with the season. Sue Shields gave the table blessing President Virginia Easterday welcomed the large attendance and introduced Irene Whitteberry, who read an appropriate message of importance at this time of year. “Understanding and Forgiving." Guests introduced were Sandy Easterday, Susie Reed and Mrs. Kenny King.

Committee reports revealed a monetary gift was given to the Walkerton Chapter 319, Order of the Eastern Star, in memory of Jacie Radmacher. Men’s socks were donated to Beatty Memorial Hospital Florence reported on the Chamber of Commerce meeting. During the portion of the ways and means efforts, headed by Sue Shields, Patty Kock will have ham for a few meals. Birthdays honored were Betty Wolfenbarger. Mrs. Easterday. Alice Walker and Sally Nelson. Mrs. Wolfenbarger received the birthday prize. Sharon Baker received the door prize which was an unusual doll. "Little Red Riding Hood". Darlene Beaver demonstrated the doll before it was presented to Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Beaver was on the committee for the evening. Karen Johnson, chair lady for the evening, presented Mrs. Beverly Rundle, of Koontz Lake, who gave a demonstration of Macrame work and displayed many of her finished products. She started from string and finished with a hanging planter which was received by Selma Pry. Mrs Rundly has classes and sells her products on order. Assisting Mrs. Johnson on her committee were Mrs. Beaver, Mrs. Whitteberry, June Baker, Vcrice Walz, Patty Koch, Elsie Nicholas, Dorothy Knowlton, Jan Hostetter and Carolyn Kelly. Happy Ads make for happy faces

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BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Donald Weaver, Walkerton, are the parents of a daughter born on Monday, November 21 at the Bremen Community Hospital. A daughter was born on Saturday. November 19 to Mr. and Mrs. James Hendricks, Walkerton, at Parkview Hospital. Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Terry M. Rose are the parents of a 10 pound and two ounce boy born on November 17. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rose, North Liberty, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Britt, of Tuscaloosa. Alabama. He has been named Michael Patrick. IN MEMORIUM In loving memory of our husband. father and grandfather, Chester Thayer, who was called from us one year ago. November 23. This month comes to us with deep regret It brings a day we will never forget You were taken away without a gixxlbye But memories of you will never die. Sadly missed by all. Mrs. Chester Thayer and family Happy Ads Make Happy Faces' Obes the 55 m.p.h. Speed limit!

ENGAGED vj| * w \ Miss Cindy Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Peterson. Route 2. Walkerton, announce the engagement of their daughter to Ray Gemons. son of Mrs. Louise Gemons. Walkerton and Fred Komon. of Missouri. I he bride elect w ill graduate in January from John Glenn High School. Her fiance is employed at Leisure Time. Nappanee. A November 2” wedding is planned. The Bible still outsells ans book published, and whether you believe it or not. it is still being read