The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 25 December 1980 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 25, IMO

EDITORIALS ——————————————————

NOT THE BEST . . . BUT BETTER THAN MOST As we approach December 31 and the end of 1980 and a fresh new start for 1981, we must reflect back a little at the passing year. 1980 was certainly not the best year we can remember in America . . . but it also wa .ot the worst. Several key things will be remembered about 1980, things that we, as individuals, had very little say over. It is several of these things that will long be remembered. 1980 will be remembered as the year of the hostages. It is true that the hostages in Iran were taken captive in November of 1979, but the entire year of 1980 found these now 52 Americans still prisoners. Also, it was in the middle of 1980 that the aborted rescue attempt of the hostages led to the death of eight volunteers due to the rescue attempt of the hostages, an attempt that we again had no control over even as did those who planned the ill-fated mission. Closer to home, 1980 will be remembered as a year of recession and economic bad times. Prime interest rates twice reached or surpassed the 20 per cent mark, buying fell off sharply and with it of course business for retail stores, business in industry, new building business and certainly the automotive business suffered like few other industries. This of course had direct effects on our area as Indiana and the surrounding area is heavily geared to the automotive industry. The energy situation did little to improve. It is true that consumption of energy has dropped, but not the related prices and we are still and always will be aware of this when we pull up to the gas pumps, pay fuel bills, etc. This has caused, not really hardships, but inconveniences to many American people and being as spoiled as we a re, this is not readily accepted. All of this reached the people to the extent that a big housecleaning politically resulted in the 1980 general election. The leaders of the past few years paid the price. The public displayed their dissatisfaction with recent times and acted to make some changes. The effects of these changes might not be known for some time, but at least the display of the people was obvious in its meaning. We can go on negatively on many counts . . . but still . . . most of us wouldn’t trade this life of ours with anyone in the world. Bad times will be remembered and they will be talked about, acted upon, etc., but the good things we have all around us are taken for granted. A lot of positive things continue our way day in and day out and we simply overlook them. We do not really realize how lucky we are and how well we have it. W'e continue to basically do what we want to do and live the way we want to live. Very little has been changed because of 1980. And one of the greatest assets of all is the right for the people to make a change such as the public did in the election of 1980. A lot of countries and the people within never have this type of opportunity. Many people in a lot of countries have no say over their government and they take the way of life that is given to them and that is it. 1980 may not have been the best in the U.S.A., but 1980 wasn’t the worst by any means. We need a little more positive thinking and greatfulness for what we have and what we can have to really realize how fortunate we are. (Taken From The Files Os The Independent-News)

1975 A special Town Board meeting was held last Thursday in North Liberty with the main topic being the annexation of nine acres of land, with an ordinance being published in this paper. The land is west of town and the town is obligated to annex the nine acres on which the new waste water treatment plant is located to receive federal funding from the Environment Protection Agency I he K<x»ntz Lake Lions Club presented an electrical vibrator engraver to Mrs Nadine Keiper. Koontz Lake librarian recently. I he engraver will be issued to library card holders in the same manner as a book is circulated and it is to be used by individuals to identify their possessions such as televisions, stereos, antiques and other valuables Tile Reverend Clyde D Wake, pastor of the Walkerton United Methodist (hurih since 197 J. and his wife Edna, will be mining to Sullivan. Indiana, where Rev. Wake will assume the leadership of the Sullivan First United Methodist

Church of the Terre Haute District. The Liberty Township Trustee and Advisory Board will have a public meeting on December 27. at 1:00 p m. to discuss the possibility of acquiring an ambulance to be operated by volunteers for the township. The local ambulance service will be out on January 1. 1978. The Salvation Armv drive in Walkerton has ended with the Walkerton American Legion members manning the kettles last Saturday collecting $205.27 and with the previous two Saturdays collections the total raised for 19*^5 is $561.76. 1970 There will be a (hristmas Eve Service at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday evening at the United Methodist (hunh. Walkerton What better wav to celebrate the birth of our I ord than bv attending this service. The Salvation Armv Kettle Drive in Walkerton the past three weeks netted a total of $4 7 9 20 The members of the ('hamber of ( ommenc. Walkerton Lions (Tub and the Amcruan Ixgion Pi»st 189.

Walkerton, manned the kettles this vear. The winners of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorating Contest have been an nounced bv the panel of judges as follows Religious category, first prize, Frank Atkisson. Koontz lake. Santa category. Daniel Aw aid. Route 3. first prize. Out door tree category. Harold Schwed er 904 Virginia Street. Walkerton. In the window division, Paul Bode man. Koontz lake, first General category. Forest Lehman. Route I. first First place winners each receive SIO.OO for their efforts Five dollar prizes went to Bill Rhodes. Route 2; David McKesson. 32" Hu k<»r\. William Clark. Koontz lake. John Zenon. 202 (lark; and Ico Savoie. 128 ( lark At the market loin end pork roasts were selling for 69 cents a pound; bacon at 49 cents a pound; spare ribs at 69 cents a pound; five pound canned hams at $4 59; first cut pork chops at 7 9 cents a pound; a gallon of homogenized milk at 83 cents; a half pint of whipping cream at .39 cents; six carmel nut rolls for 49 cents; three pound can of Hills Bros, coffee at $2.19; lettuce at 29 cents each and five pound bag of pink grapefruit for 59 cents 1965 It was moved and seconded to have Bosworth’s Home Shop. Inc., of Plymouth. to decorate the super intendent’s office. There will be a band blast on Sunday afternoon, at The Attic. U. S 6 and 31. in LaPaz from 3:00 to 6: 00 p m Sam M Shobert. president of Plas Steel Products, Inc., Walker ton. was the lucky winner of the grand prize held during the Field and Stream Magazine "Treasurer Chest Reception" at the annual meeting held tn Florida recently. The formation of the Northern State Conference, an athletic conference that involves both North Liberty and John Glenn, has been formed by representatives of five high schools. There is hope and expectations that more schools will join in the future as an eight team conference is desired if at all possible. The five schools in the conference are North Liberty. John Glenn. LaVille. Jimtown and New Prairie. On December 21. 1965. the local 194 UAW and Wells Aluminum Corp., of North Liberty. signed and established a combination severance and pension plan for the hourly rated employees. 1960 Walkerton Lodge No. 619 F & AM will hold its annual installation of officers in a public ceremony at the local temple on Friday. Elective officers to be installed are John Wathen. Worshipful Master; Warner D. Clark. Senior Warden; Marvin Williams. Junior Warden; C Wayne Dipert. treasurer; and Harry C. Doll, secretary. A committee in charge of the Decorating Contest has been appointed by the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce president. Ray Chapman. and the three-man group is completing plans for this year’s contest. Keep your lights on because the fellows mav be around An Associated Press story released Saturday revealed that the J ow n of Walkerton had been granted their water rate increase by the Public Service Commission of Indiana. This word, however, has not been received bv the clerk-treas-urer. town board or the town attorney. it stated in the wire service story that the minimum charg' of $6.00 per month had been authorized and that the $268.000 00 water department bond issue could be acted upon. In the brief time the Central Con trol ( enter has been in operation here in Walkerton, it has proved a very valuable asset to the commun it\ Speed in answering fire calls has been very valuable on two occasions The 24 hour job has been handled very satisfactorily by the four hKal men serving in this

capacity. The new coin operated laundry at the location of 103 West (enter. North Liberty, will hold a grand opening on January 2 from 9:(X) to 9:00. 1955 Milo Cool, president of the North libcrtv ( hamber of Commerce, received word this week from the North Pole that jolly ol’ St. Nicholas is planning a visit to North Libcrtv on Saturday. I iberty Township is nearer to attaining its goal in the Christmas Seal drive than anv other township tn the county. Liberty Township is $66.00 short of their goal of $9(X).00. I he local community is lagging behind in its giving to the Salvation Arms Kettle Drive according to led Hcvcl. chairman The local committee plans to spend $129.00 for ( hristmas baskets for the needs folks hence they still need $44.35. Shell American Petroelum Co. distributors of Shell Products in Northwestern Indiana will become the Shell American Division of Shell Oil Company on December 31 The laPaz Bowling Association is holding their annual tourney this week and January 8 There arc 32 teams from LaPaz. Tyner. Plymouth. Bremen. Lakeville and Walkerton competing for the prize money and trophies. 1950 All the service stations in Walk erton will dose at noon on Christmas Das to allow proprietors and attendants to enjoy the festivities of the das with their families Dr Bernard F Vodnoy has purchased the Sundeen home at the corner of Michigan and Van Buren Streets. Walkerton, and will convert it into an office and one apartment. James W Phelps, a granduate of North I iberts High School, was among 600 students completing degree requirements this week at the Uni versus of Denser Bishop Fred L. Dennis, formerly of Indianapolis, but now of Day ton, Ohio, and Bishop of the Central District of the Evangelical United Brethren C hurch, will speak at the Walkerton E U B. Church on Sunday. December 31. on the occasion of re-dedication of the church, which has undergone extensive repairs and is now in condition to serve the community. Everett Rookstool. 18. of Claypool. has been selected as one of 12 sectional champions in the 1950 National 4 H Dairy Achievement program. At the market lettuce was selling for 15 cents a head; a box of tomatoes for 29 cents; red grapes at 18 cents a pound; a pound of bananas at 17 cents; sausage at 53 cents a pound; a pound of bologna at 39 cents; wienies at 47 cents a pound and Kraft Velvecta cheese at 84 cents for a two pound box VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Commended For Good Work The Polk Lincoln Johnson School Board anil Mr. Harold Muncie, superintendent of schools, should be commended for the excellent work they have done on the PolkI imxMn John son-Liberty Township merger. Not only did they hold informative meetings prior to their decision to merge, but they caused straw polls to be conducted in each area to obtain the attitudes and opinions of the general public concerned It was approached with a great deal of study and fairness I ach member of the board was able to vote the dictates of his Township Whether you agree or disagree with their final action, it is the best for us all to get behind them 100 percent now, because the next few weeks and months will probably be some of the most difficult they will experience. They need the supl>ort of everyone in all four town ships to pull this merger together

and make it work effectively. Let’s all give them that support. Art A loan Schmcltz I incoln Tow nship

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Suburban league UNAI FIRST HALF Falcon Inn 41 23 American Legion .38 26 Rav’s Supermarket 37 2? M. .1. Package Store .36 28 Nusbaum-Elkin 33 31 Lakeside Realty 28 .36 Stump Jumpers 23 41 Barden’s Construction 20 44 High team scries scratch: American Legion 2619. Falcon Inn 2578, I akeside Realty 2519. High team game scratch: American Legion 912. Nusbaum Flkin 884. M J. Package Store 883. High individual senes handicap Dick White 686 (643 scratch). Mor ris Scarfoss 665, Jed Kukla 65’’. High individual game handicap: led Kukla 2.5.3. Gene Rhodes 236. Roy Freeman 236 Walkerton Kings & Queens Tornados 43 17 Real People 36’ j 23* z > Jokers 35' j 24’4 Lucky Strikes 32 28 Alley Cats 26 34 Gutterdusters 25 35 His A Hers 22 .38 Lucky Four 21 .39 High team senes: Tornados 1951. Rial People 183'. Lucks Four 1822. High team game: Tornados 738. Rial People 685, Lucky Four 6.36. High individual senes men: Mel McNeil 55.3, Danny Calhoon 523, Dennis Johnson 520. High individual game men lk-n nis Johnson 233, Russ Bicrly 194. Mel McNeil 191. High individual scries women: Brenda Halter 521. Rita Johnson 516. Ching Seaman 471 High individual game women; Brenda Halter 196. Barb Barden 190. Betty Allen 188 Monday Night Indies Huhnke's Service 47‘/j 20* i Beaver Realty 39'6 28' 4 J A W Oli 37*4 .30'. Hidden Bu-Tcc Salon 37 31 Bob’s By The Lake 36’4 3l’/j Hi De Ho 32’4 35'4 Allen’s Furniture 28’6 39' j Walkerton Insulators 13 55 High team senes: J A W. Oil 2239. Bob’s By The Lake 2208. Huhnke's Service 2124. High team game: Bob’s B\ The Lake 815, J A W. Oil 796. Huhn ke’s Sers ice 754. High individual series Carlcen Mann 545. Janice White 494. Shirley Watson 49|. Donna Wood 491. High individual game: Rita Johnson 203. Mae Bowers 199. Janice White 198 Sunday Night Mixed Double* END OF FIRST HALF The Misfits 42 22 Gutter Dusters .39 25 Jokers 35 29 Alleycats 32 32 AILS 31’4 32'4 Youngsters 27’4 36'j Over The Hill Gang 25 39 Lakers 24 40 High team series: The Misfits I’Bs. Gutter Dusters 1745. Jokers I6KB High team game: The Misfits 639. Gutter Dusters 621. Jokers 590. High individual scries men ( hester Crum 555, Greg Zellers 495. Steven Morris 48'. High individual game men Chester ('rum 192. 191. Steve Mrris 191, Bo Strickland 189 High individual scries women Karen Moore 477, Sharon Zellers 438. Karen Johnson 429. High individual game women: Karen Mo»»rc 185, |7J, Karrn Johnson I'3, Sharon Zellers 167.