The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 24, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 16 November 1978 — Page 4

NOVEMBER 16. 1978 — THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

EDITORIALS

A SURE SIGN OF THE SEASON One sure sign that fall is rapidls leaving us and that winter cannot he too far away, is noted very strongly in Indiana, the start ot the Indiana High School basketball season. At one time this used to get underway Nov ember first and any team that did not play football was playing basketball the first Tuesday. Friday or Saturday after the first. Nowadays the start has been mosed back slightly, hut action did get underwas last week lor teams that do not have football programs as a sery limited schedule was plaved around the state. Bs this week end or sometime next week, the teams will be in full swing and will really get down to business as all. but a sers few. will hase some action in bs the I hanksgis mg holiday week end. hxalls. the John Glenn Falcons will open at home this Fridas night. The North Liberty Shamrocks will also open at home, but their initial game will be nest Wednesday night and. ironically, they both/will host South Central in their initial starts. Indiana has long had a reputation of being one of the greatest if not the greatest state for high school basketball. In recent years this sport has really gained popularity all os er the country and there are areas now that certainly would challenge Indiana for its enthusiasm and participation in basketball. However. Indiana is still one of just two states that doesn’t break a basketball state championship into classes and that is being pushed hard by mans schools around the state presently, something that eventualls will come in the Hoosier State. But for at least another sear, it will be ail the names in one hat come the first of March as the some 400 teams will battle it out for the title of champion of Indiana, avers coveted crown. Last year's state tourney had a lot of the luster taken from it due to postponements of many sectionals, all regionals. semi-states and state finals, with the crown not being put on the winners head until well into April. At ans rate, the favorite sport for years, especially in the rural areas, is reads to start again and in Indiana where once Indiana was king of basketball, basketball will again be king of Indiana for four months as the “Hoosier Hysteria'' gets underway. The local picture will be another of rebuilding for the John Glenn Falcons who really had their share of success in the early to middle 70’s, onls to have that coveted sectional title escape them. They will be scrambling back from a 3-17 record last year and despite having a bunch of boss vers willing to work hard, the line of talent that Glenn enjoyed for so mans years, just isn't present. Add to that a senior class that three sears ago looked like it could really be an outstanding leader for a team, has suffered severely through injuries that has seen three different players undergo knee surgery, all loosing some effectiveness and a lot of playing time, coupled with other drawbacks that just hasn't let them develop like most thought they would. North Liberty, on the other hand, has had a run of “down" years and even though the record last year didn’t come up to expectations, the Shamrocks had a sophomore dominated team and will have a lot of returning experience and anxious players to return them to a more regular winning tradition. The Liberty strong years were in the late 50's and earlv bO's when they also were blessed with a run of talent and success. Both schools will have new leadership this season. Glenn will have a former varsity coach and assistant at John Adams the past three years, Jim Waller, leading the Falcons. He knows what is on the line this year and is accepting the challenge to put Glenn back on the winning side again. Waller played his high school ball at Tyner and is basically “returning home”. North Liberty will be led by Glen Keel, who has piled up some good records with the Shamrocks B-Teams in recent years. He will be undertaking his first varsity season and is looking forward to this along with his players as they feel that the nudeous of a winner is present. Good luck to both Glenn and North Liberty this season as you head into the new season. * Glenn is featured in “The Independent-News" this week and North Liberty will be featured in next week’s edition. ^^REMEMBER^^ (lAKEN FROM THE FILES OF THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS)

1973 The North Liberty drama club will be presenting the play. “Our Town' this Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Season tickets for basketball go on sale next week at North Liberty High School with adults at $9.00 and students at $6.75. Basketball begins on November 2" for the Shamrocks. I he Walkerton Area Junior Miss Pageant is set for November 29 and December 1 in the John Glenn High School auditorium at 7:30 p m. each evening. The basketball season opens on Wednesday for the John Glenn Falcons when they will travel to Soutn Central. A retirement dinner was held by the Walkerton Volunteer Firemen for Charles ( ripe, Jr., retiring after 45 years of service; A. J Kennedy for 45 years of service and Raymond Beagles after 35 years of service 1963 Ihe State Highway Department has issued a parking restriction for

North Liberty that is in effect presently concerning the parking on State Road 4. No parking at any time on the north side of State Road 4. Center Street, from State Road 23 to a point 400 feet east of Henry Street, a distance of approximately 1600 feet. The Farmers State Bank of Wyatt. Walkerton Branch, mailed out 208 Christmas Club checks to the members of the club for the years 1963. The total amount sent was $23,129. Ihe American Legion Auxiliary of Walkerton was seated on the event of their 30th birthday Sunday when the American Legion staged a dinner party in their honor at the (x>st home. Last Wednesday an apparently successful kidney transplant from one brother to another was performed in Indianapolis at the Indiana Medical (. enter I his involved David and Darwin Stombaugh, twin sons of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Stombaugh, 1212 A Ohio Street. Walkerton Ihe operation was the first of its kind in Indiana

Medical History and can only be performed in cases of bodies accepting foreign organs, such being the case of identical twins. 1958 Now John. Mel and Kenny may find it necessary to travel to the bleak outposts of Northern Michigan and Southern Canada in quest of rich delicious venison each fall but Mrs. Frank Gin/er has stated that it reallv isn't necessary. She and her son and Mrs. Louisa Peddycord saw two deer as near to home as the Walker Wolfe farm on Road 4 last Saturday evening around 6 o'clock. Walter Keizer, local carpenter, has accepted a position with the Church of the Brethren in Puerto Rico as engineer inspector for a new hospital. This much needed hospital will be constructed in the central mountain area of Puerto Rico. Markets have three pounds of ground beef at $1.39; bacon at 49 cents a pound; smoked picnics at 43 cents a pound; spare ribs at 49 cents a pound; fryers each 89 cents; sweet potatoes at two pounds for 49 cents; red cabbage at 19 cents a head; minced meat at 25 cents for a 17 ounce jar; 25 pounds of potatoes at 65 cents; and fresh oysters at 99 cents a pint. 1948 Rev. Clyde Myers, recently called to the Walkerton Presbyterian Church, gave his first sermon here last Sunday before a very appreciative audience. The church had been without a pastor since the resignation of Rev. R. C. Hartmen last spring. Local residents are invited to hear Fred Thomas, baritone and star of NBC Broadway and Hollywood at the high school gym next Monday. November 22. Mr. Thomas will stop off in Walkerton for this concert, which has been arranged between city concerts. The cost is 35 cents for students and 75 cents for adults. Markets have T-bone steak at 69 cents a pound; sirloin at 71 cents a pound; choice roasts at 59 cents a pound; swiss steak at 65 cents a pound; pork chops at 59 cents a pound; lard at 25 cents a pound; onions at 51.99 for 40 pounds; potatoes 15 pounds for 99 cents; grapefruit at 25 cents for three; and Jonathan apples at 25 cents for three pounds. 1943 The Walkerton Indians let out a war whoop as they beat off the invading Shamrocks and carried the prize of winning the first game of the season on the floor of their new gym. Robert Anderson, farmer, southwest of Walkerton, had his hand taken off in a cornpicker last forenoon while working on his farm. The War Bond Queen contest ends Saturday. Honor Veterans At Miller’s Merry Manor By Florence Peek Our first big party of the fallwinter season was on November 9 when we celebrated Veteran’s Day. Those men in our home who were honored as Veterans were Arthur McKesson. Zell O’Connor. Floyd Bellinger and Arthur Peek. Amy Wardman of the American Legion Auxiliary had planned a program that was very interesting and enjoyable. Polly was here too to keep the singing going. We express our appreciation to them for their efforts in making it an evening to remember. One of our residents. Lucille Thompson, was taken to the hospital for observation. We prav for a speedy recovery from her aliments. All of us had w aited anxiously for the arrival ot Betty Adkin s baby, so when Joseph Jr arrived we were pleased when Betty brought him to our home so we could peek at him. April has a very sweet baby

brother. We’ll be watching his progress. Betty. On the morning of November 12. Dolores Duenez came to work all bubbly and eager to show us her engagement ring. She and Ralph Pearish plan a wedding for October 1979. Best wishes to Dee and Ralph from all of us. To those friends and relatives who visit our home often we call attention to the “Praying Hands" a hooked panel now hanging on the w all of our lounge. It is the work of Helen Murphy, our food service supervisor. Our November birthday party was held Sunday. November 12 to honor Iva Freeman. Grace Good, and Bernice Pickard. We were entertained by the organtina music of John Sienicki. Very lively music it is. with many polkas. Many feet were tapping in time with him. A new resident has joined us. Mrs. Addie Hanson, of North Liberty . Wc hope she will feel at home soon, as she is already well liked by us. Many hours are being spent by several of our members working on crafts, making articles to put on sale at our bazaar to be held November 30. Betty and Mary Jo have found something for the men to do. They are sanding pieces of wtxxl for toy trucks. Wc wish to express our thanks to Mr. Charles Briggs, of Rural Route 4. Walkerton. for cutting these shapes for us. On November 6 our church service was conducted by Rev. Hughes and members of the Methixisit Church congregation. On November 13 members of the Wesleyan Church conducted services. Mildred McKesson led the singing. Mrs. Calbert played the piano, a Thanksgiving poem was read by Mrs. Shores, Mildred sang a solo and Mr. Calbert led the meeting. W'e thank the many members of their congregation who attended. DRIFT-BREAKERS MEET The Drift-Breakers had their meeting on Tuesday. November 7, at the clubhouse in North Liberty with a discussion held on some of the coming events. The Progressive Dinner will be on Saturday. December 9. More details will follow after the ladies meet at Mrs. Don Stahley s home. The First trip planned by the club will be on January 5. 6 and 7 with Joyce Knepp in charge. The most important event is this coming week end when we are to re-build the bridge behind Harold Snyders this Saturday and Sunday. November 18 and 19. beginning at 12:(X) noon. This is an important bridge on our

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