The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 8, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 27 July 1978 — Page 4

JULY 27, 1978 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

REMEMBER THE 4-H’ers ( ounty fair time is here again. This means lots of fun for thousands of people, young and old. but it also means a great deal more to many others who are the real reasons behind the county fairs — the members of the 4-H Clubs around America. As is the case in many things in recent years, the commercialism of many events rather overshadows the true meanings of the various events. Often this is not only very justified, but necessary as such projects as the county fairs without the midways, the side-show attractions and the various other booths where anything from food and refreshments to household supplies and implements can be purchased. These various attractions help pay the way and certainly help draw the people to the fairs that really support the 4-H program and give the 4-H’ers a chance to display their talents and projects to all. 4-H still means as much as every but over the years a lot less attention has been given to the 4-H program simply through the changing way of life. At one time, when transportation and other events weren't so plentiful and more home-life was the way of life of the younger set, the 4-H programs really flourished. Especially true in the more rural areas of the counties and states. The decline in participation by numbers has done nothing to indicate a decline in skills and talents of those who are still actively engaged in the programs and ‘‘fair time” is show time for these young ones all over the land. If and when you attend the local fair or fairs in the area, plan to take a little time to go through the many display areas and see the work of the leaders of tomorrow as the 4-H’ers have long been appropriately called. They are still taking the time from other things to be active in these programs, to improve both their minds and their talents and they are becoming a more diminishing bred in the stepped-up pace we live today. FINALLY! Finally! It seems like it has been forever, but really it is just the effects of the last two winters, but U. S. 6 (Roosevelt Road) through the business area of Walkerton, has been in prettv bad condition until the State came through this week and added another surface to the rock-and-roll two block section. The omitted section when the road was resurfaced two years ago. was supposedly by-passed at that time because the crown of the road was so much higher than the curb lines and sidewalks. Word was that it would eventually be stripped and then resurfaced to keep the crown lower. However, even though this wasn't done, the adding of a layer was most necessarv after the past two ravaging w inters which left same gaping holes in the road. Patch helped, but no way was patching going to eliminate the problem. The top surfaces were that pitted. At least for a while you should be able to drive through the business area on a smooth surface again and only hope that mother nature and the highway get along better in the winters to come. It is indeed, a welcome addition.

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1973 The book rental for the upcoming school year were announced by the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Board with the kindergarten paying $6.00; grades one through five, $16.50; grades six, seven and eight, $20.00 and grades nine through 12. $21.00 pius fees. Craig DeMyer, third baseman for the Indiana Central Greyhound baseball team led the team with most runs, 21; most hits, 30; most doubles, 7 and tied for first in triples with 3. In addition he tied for first in rbi's with 19 and led the regular team members with a batting average of .448 and he was named to the All-Conference Team and to the NCAA Mideast Regional All Tourney Team. 1963 The 3^th annual St. Joseph County 4-H Fair will open on Tuesday, July 30, and will continue each day and night until Saturday, August 3. The big five day event is held at the St. Joseph County Fairgrounds at the corner of Ironwood and Jackson Roads just south of the city. Twelve Walkerton school musicians are among the 102 select high school musicians accepted in Indiana State College's 1963 Summer Band Chnic-Workshop running July 20 through August 8. Students are Patsy Brown, Susan Brown, Robert Dewhirts. Laura Divine, Virginia Gilmer, Terry Keck, George King, Terry Mayfield, Jackie Scarbrough, David Scott and Kent Schweder.

At the market chicken breast, r legs or thighs were at 39 cents a pound; bacon at 39 cents a pound; i spare ribs at 45 cents a pound; cantaloupe at three for $1.00; 6 ounces of mustard at 10 cents; pork and beans at 2 25-ounce cans for 39 cents; five pound of sugar for 63 cents; tomatoes at 25 cents a pound and cauliflower at 25 cents a head. The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a tour to Chicago on Sunday, August 11, as a tribute to Tim Gardner, the Chicago White Sox batboy for the year. Although this will not be one of these occasions to shower him with gifts and so forth, the Chamber is doing this as a tribute to Tim. Plan on attending. 1958 The Walkerton High School band led by drum majorette Judy Wiktorowski, won first place in the Hanna Centennial parade last Saturday. First prize was a cash award of $30.00 along with $15.00 traveling expense for a total of $45.00. Faunt Leßoy. a Walkerton Merchant for 40 years, announces the opening of a new furniture store at 2009 11 Miami Street, in South Bend on Thursday, July 31, at 1:00 p.m. It's Fair Time Again! Yes, the 32nd St. Joseph County 4 H Fair is almost here as the official opening is slated for Tuesday, August 5. The fair will again be held in Playland Park, 16” 1 Lincolnway East, in south Bend. Miss Esther Cecrle. who is work-

ing as an assistant to Hazel Burnett on ‘‘Homemaker's lime.” on WSBT-TV this summer will have charge of the show while Mrs. Burnett is on vacation. During the week will be 4-H guests and one will be Bettv Grote, who will demonstrate Italian lasagna on August 7 and the 4-H Dress Revue will be on Tuesday evening at the fair in which Miss Cecrle will be the Mistress of Ceremony for the show. At the market ground chuck was 69 cents a pound; southern style sausage at 49 cents a pound; pork tenderettes at 69 cents a pound; beef roast at 59 cents a pound; bacon at 59 cents a pound; ice cream cake roll at 25 cents; lemonade at 2 full quarts tor 29 cents; french dressing at 2 regular bottles for 36 cents; Maxwell House coffee at 79 cents for a pound can; celery at 15 cents a stalk; Idaho bakers at 10 pounds for 59 cents and four tomatoes for 15 cents. 1948 Work has started this week on the construction of a new garage in Walkerton at the intersection of Road 6 and Adams Street. John Solmos, of North Liberty, is having the building erected and Leo Adams, of North Liberty, is in charge of the work. The building will house the Pontiac agency which Mr. Solmos will operate. The Quality Dairy , in Walkerton, announced new prices on milk and practically all dairy products will increase this week. Milk jumped from 18 cents to 19 cents a quart. Ralph Persinger, of the Ralph & Burl partnership, operators of the Gafill D-X filling station in Walkerton, sold his half interest Monday to Gerald McVaigh, who has taken over in his stead. The Child Day Care Building which was used as a nursery in West York, which was not sold in the recent disposal of houses, and which was not given to the Tow n of Walkerton along with the administration building, will be offered for sale as surplus government property. Haag's Orchard reports only about one-fourth peach crop with no green gage or German plums this year and very few pears. There will be only a few red apples also. A heavy rain when the Winesaps and Johnthans were in full bloom damaged the crop. Harry Ryan, who has operated the Ryan Delivery Service, serving the stores of Walkerton, has disposed of his interests to Melvin Alwine who took over this week. Also Mr. Ryan sold his milk route to James Silms who will continue the same. 1943 Tonight at 7:00 there will be a Pet and Puppet Show at Place Park. Bring your favorite pet. dressed up if you like and compete for a prize. The USO puppet class will present, a play outdoors at the park and there will also be some races. William Smith, a long-time resident of Walkerton, and recently retired from the train service on the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, a Democrat, has been named Justice-of-the-Peace for Walkerton and Lincoln Township. The new wheat crop is being harvested in this locality, most of it by the combine method. The quality is not up to standard, most of it grading No. 3. The price is $1.50 per bushel. The 1943 crop of peppermint oil is coming to market from Northern Indiana with most of it only fair in quality. The Children's Story Hour, which has been conducted by Mrs. Arthur Johnson, at Place Park, each Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon at three o'clock, has had to be discontinued for the present due to illness in the Johnson family. Six lots in the Simpson-Frost subdivision on the northwest side of Koontz Lake have been purchased by the Fire Council with a por tion of the receipts from the recent Fireman's Ball. The lots, all bordering on State Road 23, be-

came the property of the Koontz Lake Fire Department early this week, and it will be on this land that the housing for the proposed fire apparatus w ill be built. John Glenn Set Football Meeting For August 4 All prospective John Glenn High School football players should attend a meeting in the high school gvm at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, August 4. They should bring their physical slips and enough money to purchase or order football cleats. For further information, contact Coach John Hostrawser at 586-36"’ 7 . R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM North Liberty For reservation, call 656-3353 the dav prior. JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 MONDAY Apple juice Salisbury steak and gravy Parslied rice Lima beans with margarine Assorted cookies Bread and margarine Milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY Grapefruit juice Chopped pork Creamed corn Buttered parsley potatoes Whole wheat bread and margarine Fruit gelatin Milk. tea. coffee WEDNESDAY Tomato juice Beef Italian style Cheese w hipped potatoes Green beans Potato roll and margarine Fresh peach Milk, tea. coffee THURSDAY V 8 juice Hamburger Stroganoff and noodles Cole slaw Rye bread and margarine Strawberry shortcake Milk. tea. coffee FRIDAY Pienappie juice Veal steak with castino sauce Mashed potatoes Chopped spinach Apricots Wheatgerm bread and margarine Milk. tea. coffee STARKE COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM Koontz Lake Conservation Club For reservations call 586-2376 JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 MONDAY Apple juice Salisbury steak and gravy Parslied rice Lima beans with margarine Assorted cookies Bread and margarine Milk, tea. coffee TUESDAY Grapefruit juice Chopped pork Creamed corn Buttered parsley potatoes Whole wheat bread and margarine Fruit gelatin Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Tomato juice

ORDER OF EASTERN STAR CHAPTER 319 FLEA MARKET And bake sale SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 9:00 a.m. - ??? J^^ARK — DOWNTOWN WALKERTON

Beet Italian style Cheese whipped potatoes Green beans Potato roll and margarine Fresh peach Milk. tea. coffee THURSDAY V 8 juice Hamburger Stroganoff and noodles Cole slaw Rye bread and margarine Strawberry shortcake Milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY Pineapple juice Veal steak with castino sauce Mashed potatoes Chopped spinach Apricots Wheatgerm bread and margarine Milk. tea. coffee CHURCH SERVICE AT POTATO CREEK PARK A church service will be held at Shelter No. 4 in the Potato Creek Park on Sunday. July 30. at 8:30 a.m. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy these inspirational moments. The North Liberty Church of Christ will be conducting the services. Charles J. Richmond, minister, will be speaking. ANNUAL REUNION SET The 70th annual Bradley Reunion will be held at Centennial Park. Plymouth, Indiana, on August 13. NOTICE On August 3 the American Lung Association of North Central Indiana will present "How To Save A Choking Victim: The Heimlich Maneuver.” erroneously called the "Hug of Life” because it can break ribs or injure internal organs if administered with a hug. will be held at the North Liberty Community Building. REMINDER TO PIJ BAND STUDENTS The regular schedule of band classes will begin July 31. Also, the first high school band practice will be August 1, 7.00 - 9:00 p.m.. at John Glenn. ROBERT F. KENNEDY COMMEMORATIVE STAMP FOR 1979 ISSUANCE Postmaster General William F. Bolger announced recently that a commemorative postage stamp honoring the late United State Senator Robert F. Kennedy will be issued early next year. Senator Kennedy, elected from New York State in 1964 after serving as Attorney General of the United States, was selected for commemoration by virtue of the fact he exemplified the spirit of an important era in American life and was one of America's most prominent political figures in recent decades. Design of the stamp and date and place of issuance will be announced later. PICNIC SET The Plimpton Press picnic will be held on Sunday . August 13, at Fox Park's Jaycee Shelter. Come early. birng a well filled basket of food and your own table service. Dinner will be at 1 o'clock sharp Cold pop and beer will be on hand for you to enjoy. Humility is a strange thing, the minute you think you’ve got it you’ve lost it.