The Independent-News, Volume 104, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 November 1978 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 104; NUMBER 26

WALKERTON TOWN BOARD NEWS Ihe Walkerton Town Board met in special session on Monday, November 27, with the following members present. William Elkin, 0. C. White, Gladys Prentis and Jack Rizek. The minutes of the November 6 meeting were read by the clerk and approved as presented. The subject came up concerning meeting with Clyde E. Williams Associates on the sewer project and Elkin reported that he and the town attorney, Devere Goheen, had not met with the firm due to the Thanksgiving holiday. However, they are to meet with them yet this month. The clerk-treasurer reported that two representatives from this firm had been in before Thanksgiving to obtain data on industrial water usage by local plants. Police chief Lewis Whitaker presented two quotations for proper lighting on the new police car. One was for a light bar for $657.80 and the other for two Whelen customized sealed beam strob lights for $330.00 Rizek made a motion to purchase the light bar but the motion was rejected. White stated he liked the idea of an unmarked car as a means of getting better results and made a motion to purchase the two strob lights. This motion was second by Prentis and passed by the board. The police chief also reported to the board that he and a representative of the Board of Health have been working on cleaning up certain properties in Walkerton and the results to date have been very good. The proposed plans for a subdivision, Rolling Meadows, was presented to the board by Roy DeSimone. The plans had previously been approved by the Planning Commission. The board gave the plans their tentative approval. The subdivision control ordinance was presented to the board. This ordinance had also been previously accepted by the Planning Commission and the board adopted the subdivision control ordinance effective forthwith as presented. Ihe clerk-treasurer gave a financial report for the vear through the end of October The main concern has been the general fund and a resolution was passed to transfer some appropriations within the general fund to help solve the financial problem for this year It was stated that with these transfers the general fund would stabilize for the rest of this vear. ST. PATRICK WOMEN’S CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY The St. Patrick Women’s Club annual Christmas party will be held on Thursday, December 14. at the Plymouth Holiday Inn. The bus will leave the school parking lot at 6:00 p.m. Cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 7:00 p.m.. $7.00 per person. and a $2.00 grab bag will be held. Call the following hostesses for reservations, Carol Powers, Harriet Muchowicz. Joyce Legge or Judy Rush. NOTICE A free blood pressure clinic will be held on Thursday, November 30, at the Koontz Lake Conservation Club house from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Bazaar This Friday - Saturday In Walkerton Don’t forget the annual Walkerton Tri Kappa Christmas Bazaar, "Kappa Karousel," from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, December 1, and from 9:00 a m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2 in the former Knights of Columbus building (next to Jacob’s parking lot) in Walkerton. Guests will be served Christmas cookies and coffee. The bazaar will include Christmas decorations and gifts for people of all ages as well as books, plants and baked goods. All proceeds go toward scholarships for local youths. Mrs. Lloyd Thomas is general chairman. MAKE SURE HOLIDAY GIFTS ARRIVE SAFE AND SOUND Some last-minute packaging pointers to make sure "your Christmas gifts enjoy a safe trip to their destination" were issued today bv Postmaster Robert Awald. "Poor-ly-wrapped packages may be turned back to the sender at the post office". Postmaster Awald said. "And the window clerk will point out the deficiencies and suggest how they may be corrected.’’ But to make sure the parcels are properly wrapped in the first place to avoid delay and inconvenience, here are some suggestions: The best protection is a fiberboard container with enough cushioning inside to keep the contents from shifting and to protect them from bumps. Usually, if the box is strong enough, an outer wrapper isn’t needed. If you do use a wrapper, it should be at least as strong as a grocery bag. Cord or string are not recommended. Best for closing and reinforcing the parcel is self-sticking filament-reinforced tape. As an added precaution, include both destination and return addresses inside the parcel. Make sure the address on the outside is legible and complete with ZIP Code, and that there is sufficient postage. Packages with easily broken con tents should be marked Fragile; foods should be marked Perishable. CHRISTMAS CONCERT The North Liberty High School music department will present their annual Christmas Concert, "Holiday Harmons", on Thursday, December 7 at ”30 p.m. in the High School gym. Some of the selections to be performed include the "Nutcracker Suite". "O Holv Night" and "Christmas Fanfare". Tickets for the concert will be available at the door. Failure is no excuse to quit —the future always remains. (HRiSTMkS 1571 i

Walkerton, Indiana THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1978

OBITUARIES ^^x AMOS G. (BUD) HUNT Amos G. (Bud) Hunt. 70. of 600 Illinois Street, Walkerton, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on Friday, November 24, at the Beaver Dam. Wisconsin. Community Hospital following an extended illness. He was born on February 11, 1908. in Hammond, and had lived in the Walkerton area for the past 31 years, coming from Lansing, Illinois. On August 9. 1930. he married Eva (Mickey) Emerson, who survives. He was a retired retail merchant and operated Bud’s Package Store for six years before retiring. Also surviving are four grandchildren and two great-grandchild-ren. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge 619, Free & Accepted Masons. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the First United Presbyterian Church. Walkerton, with Rev. David Barnett, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Walkerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Presbyterian Church. Walkerton. i MRS. FRANKIE WILLIS Services for Mrs. Frankie Willis, 87, who died at 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday. November 22, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Walkerton, were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at the A. M. Manuel Funeral Home. North Liberty. Rev. Mark Hostetler, of the Grace Baptist Church. South Bend, officiated. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. North Liberty. She was born on August 27, 1891, in Millerstown, Kentucky, and had lived in North Liberty since 1941, coming from Reynolds, Indiana. She was retired from Wells Aluminum Corp, where she had worked 23 years Her husband, Alfred, preceded her in death in 1967. Surviving are a son, William, of Fish Lake; four daughters. Mrs. Helen Smith and Mrs. Berneda Jones, both of North Liberty. Mrs Hannah Cooper, of South Bend and Mrs. Hansel Lawson, of Phoenix, Arizona; IK grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. EDWARD J. FILIP Edward John Filip, 37, of Grovertown, died on November 15. in Monteca, California. He was born on March 21. 1941. in LaPorte. He is survived by three sons, Edward, George and John, all of Grovertown; and a daughter. Pamela, of Grovertown; one brother. Damon, of California; and a sister. Mrs. Betty Bonificias, of California. Memorial services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet, with Rev. Phillip Emerson, officiating. Interment of ashes was at Fletcher Cemetery. DELTA M. LONG Funeral services for Mrs. Delta M Long. 73. of 905 Harrison Street, Walkerton, who died at ”32 p.m. Monday at home after an extended illness, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. November 29. at the Walkerton United Methodist Church Rev. William E. Hughes, pastor, officiated. Internment of ashes will be at Woodlawn Ceme-

COMMUNITY CALENDAR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30 6:00 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to host Northern State Conference foe Fairfield. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to host LaVille. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 6:30 p.m. — North Liberty basketball teams to host Jimtown. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 11:00 am. — North Libertywrestlers to travel to St. Joseph. 2:00 p.m. — John Glenn basketball teams to host Bremen. 4:30 p.m. — Master Masons degree at Past Masters Banquet in Walkerton. TOO p.m. — North Liberty basketball teams to travel to Michigan Citv Marquette. MONDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:00 p.m. — Walkerton Senior Citizens Christmas party and dinner at the Community building. 6:30 p.m. — North Liberty girls basketball team to host South Central. P-L-J Band Boosters to meet. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 Lincoln Township Homemakers to meet. 4:00 p.m. — North Liberty freshman basketball team to host Clay. P-L-J School Board to meet. Walkerton Javcees to meet. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 5:00 p.m. — John Glenn girls basketball teams to travel to Fairfield. 5:30 p.m. — North Liberty girls basketbail team to travel to New Prairie. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 4:00 p.m. — North Liberty freshman basketball team to travel to Jackson. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn wrestlers to travel to Jimtown. 6:30 p.m. — John Glenn freshman basketball team to travel to Culver Military Academy. 7:30 p.m. — Christmas Concert at North Liberty High School gym 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Tri Kappas to meet. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton American Legion Auxiliary to meet. CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Walkerton area senior citizens will meet Monday evening. December 4, at the Community Building in Walkerton for their regular carry in dinner and Christmas par ty. Mr. Ervin Stuntz. president, is bringing a Christmas tree and guests are invited to bring an orna ment to help decorate it Mrs. Acil Hunter will narrate “A Christmas Story of the Other Wise Man" and musical accompaniment will be by Mr. Hunter. Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a covered dish of your choice and your own table service. tery, Walkerton. Mrs. Long had lived most of her in Walkerton, being born here on October 7, 1905 She is survived by a daughter. Mrs. Arietta Goff. Walkerton; three sons, Raymond, of Florida. Patrick E., of LaPorte. and Norman R., of Michigan City; 13 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a sister. Mrs Luella lambert, of North Liberty ; and two brothers, George Masterman, of South Bend, and Harry Master man. of Walkerton She had been employed as a tool and die maker

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Chamber Awards Dinner Set For December 13 The Chamber of Commerce Awards of the Year will be presented at the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce Dinner meeting Wednesday. December 13, 1978. The dinner will be held at the 1.0 OF. Lodge Hall, 615 Roosevelt Road at 7:00 p.m. The Rebekahs will of the Evening Star Rebekah Lodge will prepare the chicken and ham dinner with their delicious salad bar. Tickets are $4.00 each. Tick ets are available at Johnson Insurance Agency at Koontz Lake. Ray's Supermarket, and Karn TV and Appliance in Walkerton To Celebrate Anniversary With Open House An open house will be held in honor of Mr and Mrs. Lee Chapman s 35th wedding anniversary on Sunday, December 3, at the home of their son. Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Chapman, 50” Georgia Street. Walkerton, from 2:00 to 5:00 p m. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman have two children. Mrs. Laura Brovoid, of Plymouth, and Kenny, of Walkerton. The couple also have two grandchildren. Mrs. Chapman is the former Jane Haas. No invitations have been issued. LEGION & AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS PARTY SUNDAY Ihe Orville Easterday American Legion Post 189 and Auxiliary will be holding their annual Christmas Party on Sunday. December 3 at the post home with the pot luck dinner to begin at 1:00 p.m. The parts is open to members and their families. Bring a covered dish and your own table service as well as a small gift to be given to vour child by Santa. Ihe meat will be furnished by the Auxiliary. Area Teams Are Both Home This Week End Both the John Glenn Falcons and North Liberty Shamrocks will be at home tor basketball competition this week end with the Shamrocks also play ing one game on the road North Liberty will be seeking their first victory after one loss as they meet Northern State Confer ence foe. Jimtown. on Fndav night with action starting at r>:3o for the junior varsity teams On Saturday night, ” (X) p m will mark the start ing time for the first game as the Shamrocks travel to Michigan City Marquette. The John Glenn Falcons will have Friday off but will host the Bremen Lions on Saturday night with the first game set for 6:30 p.m. They also are seeking their first win of the young season K.L. LION ETTES TO MEET The Koontz Lake Lionettes will meet on Monday evening. December 7, at 7:00 pm. C.S.T.. at the home of Mrs. Viola Bregi Members are asked to bring a food contribution tor the I ions Club Christmas baskets