The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 23, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 13 November 1980 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 106; NUMBER 23

Public Meeting Tonight On School Merger The Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Board has called for the second public meeting on the possible merger with Liberty Township for this evening, Thursday. November 13. at 7:30 p.m. A presentation will be given by the board on the information released in last week’s edition of ‘The Independent-News’’ and a time will be set for questions and comments concerning this financial report. This report was prepared strictly for studying different proposals and estimates of what they would cost and the effect on tax rates. On Saturday, November IS, this issued will be the subject of a vote" by the people of the school district. There will be three voting places, the Tyner Eire Station for patrons in Polk Township; the John Glenn High School, for patrons of Lincoln Township; and the Johnson fownship Community Building, for the people in Johnson Township. These places w ill be open from 9:00 am. to 2:00 p.m. and this is an expression of opinion on how the people feel about the possible merger. The public will be asked whether or not they favor the merger and it the answer is "yes" they will then be asked to choose one of the four plans they prefer. This is not a mandate vote, but an expression of opinion that the PU School Board will consider to understand the feelings of the public

The Independent-News Annual lUcg DAYS OP - 3 BIG DAYS Thursday, Friday & Saturday NOVEMBER 13 ■ 15 Clio The Coupons Os These Merchants On Pages 2 & 12

Powers Ford-Mercury Sales Jim’s Market (Formerly Community IGA Grocery) Farmers State Bank Os Wyatt WYATT-WALKERTON Kabelin True Value Hardware Alien’s Furniture & Carpet Haaa Orchard & Refrigeration

Clip The Coupons In These Individual Ads On Page 10 Clapper’s Burger Dairy Store Teacher’s Credit Union

NEW FIRM COMING TO WALKERTON HL I 1 a.-: hB W B 31 ® ~ It i -/ B **^z^moIBB^BHBBI

Arco Industries < orporation will simhi be in Walkerton. A Michigan based manufacturing firm, will occupy the former Wormaid Corp, building, owned by Doug Stooks. Jr., left, and Russell Stooks, right. Robert Ferguson, center, is president of Arco. The Birmingham. Michigan firm in this very important matter. The decision itself, will be made at a later date by the five-man school board.

WALKERTON, INDIANA 46574 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1960

who manufactures rubber and vinyl automotive parts for the new front wheel drive American cars, plans to be in operation here the first of the year. The plant will first only employ five persons and by the end of two years as many as 50 could be employed. The $650,000 Industrial Revenue Bond will be used to purchase the Wormaid building in the Industrial Park, along with the installation of equipment. They arc being fi-

Ray’s Supermarket The Brass Lion First Bank And Trust Karn TV & Appliance The Independent-News Liberty Lanes Her Place Liberty Bell Community State Bank

photo by Michael Pearish nanced by Pacesetter Bank & Trust. Niles. Michigan. The Walkerton Economic Developmentcommission paved the way for Arco Industries to come to Walkerton. Serving on the Commission are Roy DeSimone, chairman; Ray Chapman, secretarytreasurer; and Regg Williams, vice-president. Happy Ads Onlv SI .00

Eleanor s Posy Parlor J&J Restaurant Dad & Lad’s Hook’s Drugs Liberty Auto Supply The Partridge Shop Jacob Drugs Fair Oil Company Community Drugs

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J.G. Fall Sports Banquet Monday Night On Monday, November 17, at 6:30 p.m., John Glenn High School will be holding the annual fall sports banquet in the high school cafeteria. Athletes participating in football, girls vollevball, crosscountry, and tennis will be honor ed. As usual, the banquet will begin with a pot luck meal in the cafeteria. Families are asked to bring a meat or casserole dish and a salad or dessert dish. Families must also provide their own table service. Milk and coffee will be prov ided. At the conclusion of the meal, evervone will move into the auditorium for the presentation ot aw ards. Evervone is invited to attend. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC AT HOOK’S The Walkerton EMl’s will hold a free blood pressure clinic at Hook’s Drugs. State Road 23 North, Walkerton, from 10:00 a m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday. November 15. ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS If vour mailing address is different than the address on your paper, please notify the subscription department by calling 586 3139. Thank you Sell It Ihrough The ( lassifieds Drive Safelv