The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 16, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 21 September 1978 — Page 4

SEPTEMBER 21, 1978 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

REGISTERATION There is still time for deputy registration for people to vote in this fall's election. In addition to the deputy registration, registering to vote at the courthouse in each county will continue for a short while also. This fall's election is not an election that will generate a lot of excitement as no presidential battle or senate seats are being sought in the 1978 fall election. Os course the house seat for each congressional district is up for grabs as it is every two years. Also this year is county office elections to fill most of the county posts for another four years. Evervone is encouraged to vote and more people should take advantage of this privilege. Only when one doesn’t have this privilege is it really missed. Too many take off-year elections and primaries for granted and the turnout for last spring's primary was very poor. In fact it had to be a big financial drain on the election officials as the rules and requirements for holding an election are set despite the fact that maybe only 20 or 25 per cent of the eligible voters take advantage of their right to vote. It won't be long until we will be hearing a lot more about the local county elections and the House of Representatives seats of the various districts. Also of great importance is the seating of the Indiana Legislature for the House seats at stake there. With this again not being an election with a governor's seat and most state offices contested, the emphasis just isn't there. However, the 1978 elections could be very important for all of us. We are approaching the time when various measures of great importance will be coming before our lawmakers, taxes as usual, topping the list. And if you are not registered, now is the time to take care of this responsibility and get ready to be an active part in selecting your local and state legislators and county offices. Your voice can make a difference now. not later. biW WHEN... iMfl (TAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS) 1 •

1973 The Urey Middle School Panthers football team opened their season on Tuesday, September 11 at Wakarusa with a 6-0 victory. The John Glenn Falcons played some good football and the defense came up with the big plays when needed in the second half to account for their first win of the year Friday night 21-15 over Fairfield. Jimtown’s Jimmies invaded the Jackson Field Friday night for a big Northern State Conference encounter agains the Shamrocks of North Liberty and in the battle of the undefeated teams. Jimtown came out on top to once again hold command of the conference with a 14-0 victory. Steve Cole is the new pastor of the First Brethren Church, North Liberty. At the market fresh picnic pork ; roast was 69 cents a pound; pork , tenderettes at $1.19 a pound;

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stuffed sausage at 99 cents a pound, bacon at $1.29 a pound; braunschweiger at 59 cents for an 8 ounce tube; ground beef patties at $1.19 a pound; pineapple juice at 39 cents for a 46 ounce can; Hills Brothers instant coffee at $1.09 for a 10 ounce jar; Folgers coffee at $1.49 for a two pound can; 25 trash can liners at 99 cents; potatoes at 88 cents for 10 pounds; apples at 4 pounds for 78 cents; lettuce at 20 cents a head and mushrooms at 78 cents a pound. 1963 Adult education classes will again be offered at the Walkerton High School. The Walkerton High School is asking cooperation from all fans at the Walkerton home football games played in the park. Several things are expected of the crowd. One, if seats in the bleachers aren't available and you must stand along the sidelines, please remain far enough

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■ The nation's governors may have succeeded in winning a battle that is important to the well-being of the citizens of our states. The final outcome won't be known for a few months but information obtained at the recent meeting of the National Governors’ Association was quite promising. That wasn’t the case last year when the Defense Department announced that it was studying a fullscale reorganization of the National Guard. Initially, most of the options its study team was pursuing represented an outright disaster as far as the states were concerned. The defense planners completely ignored the “public protection’’ mission of the National Guard and focused exclusively on tailoring it to mobilization for combat. The two missions are equally important but the plans for organizing the Guard for combat would have had a very serious impact upon its ability to respond to disasters and other local emergencies Hoosiers are well aware of the importance of the National Guard In recent years, these citizen-sol-diers have responded to tornadoes, major blizzards and the coal strike. During the weather disasters, their actions helped save lives and restore normal conditions During

from the field not to hamper the vision of others or possibly interfer with the play. Second, cooperated with those wearing official ribbons at the game. They have their job to do and your cooperation will aid everyone. Class officers at Walkerton are as follows: Seniors, Frank Farner, Dick Tener, Janet Gilmer. Sharon Savoie, Sharon Smith, Regg Williams and Carol Mann; Juniors. Jim Drake. Bob Lute. Virginia Wray, David McKesson, Terry Lute, and Carolyn Bedford; Sophomores, Dave Scott, Donna Smith. Sherri Wireman, Ann Clark, Larry Schmeltz, George King and Nancy Williams; Freshmen, Ross Divine, Phillip Patrick, Terry Stull, Margie Lee, Larry Sheaks, Wanda Awald, David Dutcher and in the Eighth Grade. John Stasko, Tom Mellin, Joanne Williams and Roy Johnson. 1958 A fire started by an unknown cause, swept through the Kingsford Heights school early Wednesday morning, completely leveling the school and forcing the community into emergency action. The fire spread rapidly through the building leaving only a few sections of the walls standing as the blaze was battled by fire departments from Kingsford Heights, Kingsbury Ordnance Plant, Uniuon Twp., Union Mills and LaPorte. The 400 students and 12 full time teachers will be placed in temporary locations after a meeting on Wednesday afternoon completes the plans. A no parking sign zone has been established on Market Street in front of the grade school at North Liberty due to past congestion on this street and the danger of some of the students being struck by a passing car, it was decided to prohibit all parking at all times at this location. Open bow ling at 35 cents per line at Liberty Lanes. Markets have flour 25 pound bag at $1.89; frozen perch, pound package 35 cents; gelatin, three for 35 cents; crisco, 3 pound tin for 84 cents; cake mix, two for 53 cents; potatoes. 25 pounds for 69 cents; carrots. 10 cents; and instant cos-

Capitol Commentary Governor Otis R. Bowen

the coal strike, their presence, along with that of the State Police, brought an end to violence and enabled vitally-needed coal to move through southern Indiana. Call ups for emergencies have increased in recent years and probably will continue with the increasing number of accidents involving hazardous materials and the growing threat of terrorism. After an intensive effort launched by a committee of governors which I chair and a group of state adjutants general led by Indiana's chief military official. Major General Alfred F. Ahner, the Defense Department began retreating from its earlier position. In a report to the governors, a key Defense Department official acknowledged that the public protection role of the National Guard is, indeed, a vital one. He indicated that the study team's report will recommend that the current organizational structure of the Guard should be maintained if it is to be effective in carrying out this responsibility Government reorganization hassles often don't make exciting reading. But the outcome of this one could be important to many Hoosiers. As long as we have floods, blizzards and tornadoes, we will need the Guard

fee. 6 ounces for 99 cents. 1948 No “U” turn will be permitted on Roosevelt Road at any time at the three main street intersections in Walkerton, namely at Michigan. Illinois and Indiana Streets by action of the Walkerton tow n council Monday night. This regulation will be enforced in the efforts to promote greater safety in the streets of the town. Appropriate signs, giving notice of the new regulations, will be posted in a few days. A meeting of all parents of boys and girls taking instrumental music in the Walkerton School including parents of the beginners, will be held at the high school on September 28 for the purpose of forming a Band Parents’ Association. St. Patrick’s Women’s Club celebrated its first anniversary Wednesday evening in the recreational rooms of the church when they entertained 100 members and guests at a birthday party. Registrations for voting in the November election for all those who have not yet qualified for that great American privilege may be done locally in the Town Hall next week. Dr. Burton L. Furst, republican, was appointed a member of the Walkerton Lincoln Township School Board by the Town Council in order to fill the vacancy created by the recent resignation of Martin Mellin. Mauri Rose, Studebaker engineer of South Bend, world famed three time winner of the Indianapolis Speedway races, will be the headliner attraction at the annual Ladies Night of the Lions Club at the Anderson Hotel, Koontz Lake, on Tuesday evening. 1943 The public schools have been designated as registration sites for War Ration Book Four. North Liberty and Liberty Twp. reported a sale of $27,395 in Third ^ar Loan Bonds this morning after two weeks of earnest effort on the part of solicitors. The Senior Class at North Liberty has chosen its class play, “Lady Spitfire. ’’ by Katherine Kava-

naugh. It is a comedy taking place at a boarding school for girls. A surprise blackout was staged in St. Joseph County on Monday evening which found most folks not ready but willing. After some little delay most lights were out in time to prevent the supposed bombing which didn't materialize. I NEW SUPERVISOR Plymouth. Ind. — Paul E. Hurford, Donaldson, Indiana, has been promoted to Plymouth district plant supervisor /construction by United Telephone. Hurford is responsible for cable installation and crews in United's Argos, LaPaz, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Plymouth, and Walkerton exchanges that comprise the firm’s Plymouth district. Hurford joined United in 1963 as a line worker. He later received several promotions, including foreman of construction and testboard worker. Most recently, he was a cable splicer for United's Plymouth district. The son of Margaret and the late Earl Hurford, Paul graduated from Bourbon High School in 1962. He has successfully completed many United training courses relating to his new position. Hurford is married to the former Sharon Johnson, also of Donaldson, and they have two children, Dawn, 14, and Jeff, 11. Hurford is a member of the Moose Lodge and is active in Plymouth 10-12 baseball and junior baseball football. Did you hear about the cowboy who bought a dachsund because somebody told him to get a long little doggie. Indiana ranks fourth in the number of fishing licenses issued Only Michigan, Ohio and Minne sota exceed Indiana in this respect Ihe Hoosier state ranks fifth in hunting licenses. A total of ap proximately $25,000,000 was spent for fishing and hunting licenses throughout the U. S. during the 1941 42 fiscal year.