The Independent-News, Volume 106, Number 44, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 9 April 1981 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - APRIL 9, IMI

EDITORIALS

IT COMES WITH IT There have been people move to our midwestern territory that say that we have no spring. We go right from bad weather to summer. This year certainly has to prove this theory wrong as the very pleasant temperatures and weather to date has let a lot of people enjoy “spring” through many factions. However, with the coming of spring one still has a lot of chance to see the results of winter. It is something that just comes with the changing of seasons even though the winter this year was rather mild without a lot of snowfall. But nevertheless, the dirt and trash that accumulates during the winter months is always noticeable in the springtime. Add to that the fact we haven’t had the normal rains to aid in cleaning this spring. Springtime is a great time, but also a time for cleaning and getting rid of several months of various leftovers from winter. Anyone with any pride in their place can see this and can easily clean up the ravages of winter this year to add to the great weather by having a clean and attractive surroundings this year. REPEAT THE POLICY Once again we want to take just a brief time to state our policy once again concerning “Voice of the People” articles. W hen these are submitted, we reserved the right to accept or reject any article, but more important, must know where the article comes from. We do not require a signature be put on the article if you so desire for one reason or another, but we must know who submits it or it will not be given consideration. Your cooperation in this matter would be appreciated if you have someting you want to share with us and others. A simple request to withhold the name can have that accomplished. WHEN... (Taken From The Files Os The Independent-News)

1971 The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an essay contest for all Junior High School and Senior High School students at John Glenn High School and the Harold C. Urey Middle School, Walkerton. The topic chosen for the essay contest will center on the Walkerton Chamber's theme: “Walkerton — A Nice Place To Live." The contest theme is entitled: “How Could We Make Walkerton An Even Nicer Place To Live?". First prize in the senior high division will be a $25.00 savings bond and first prize in the junior high division will be SIO.OO cash. The Urey Music Department will present two concerts in the John Glenn auditorium, one on April I and the other on May 11. The concert on April 1 was entitled. “Hallelujah. What A Savior", which is an Easter cantata. The After Prom Parts Committee will hold a public meeting on April 15 and urge all interested persons to attend, vour help is needed. 1966 Grand champion winners in each of the three divisions of the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corporation Science Fair Thursday night were Donna Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leßoy Smith, senior, with her subject. Alcohol and the Heartbeat; Kathy Cripe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DcLoycc Cope, and Janice Hartsough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hartsough, both ninth graders, a joint project. Hurricane Chamber and Anita Albertson, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Carl Albertson, sixth grade, for Base Math system and the computer entry. Word has been received that Hari Shafer, co-captain of the North Liberty Shamrocks and most valuable player for the undefeated football team this past year, has been selected to the 18th Annual Prep All American Squad for 1965. The selection was made after eval uation of information received from high school coaches from fifty states, sportswriters, sportscasters

and college scouts who cither coached these boys or observed them in action at close range. 1961 Judge F. Kenneth Dempsey granted a permanent injunction on Wednesday morning in Superior Court No. 2. South Bend, permanently enjoining Clement C. Fiwek. county treasurer of St. Joseph County, from the collection of assessments based on a "Supplemental report of appraisers" filed in the recorder’s office of the County on July 29. 1958, and also from sale of real estate described in a Tax Sale List on account of the Kankakee River. Pine and Potato Creek Drainage Association. At the market two heads of lettuce was selling for 29 cents; two 400 size boxes of Kleenex for 45 cents; two pounds of oleo for 33 cents: a package of four tomatoes for 19 cents; chuck roast at 49 cents a pound; ground beef at 49 cents a pound; swiss steak at 69 cents a pound; center cut pork chops at 69 cents a pound; pork loins at 53 cents a pound; a pound of bacon for 59 cents; and a gallon of milk at 69 cents. 1956 Broadcast Center, the new home of WSBT AND WSBT TV. the South Bend Tribune's radio and television station, will be open for public inspection Saturday and Sunday. April 14 and 15. Plans for the Festival of Music that is being presented to the public to raise funds for the boys baseball league are now underway. The Festival will be presented in the new high school gym at North Liberty on April 29. with curtain time set for 2:30 p.m.. William Fullmer has purchased the Nrwstand Building and Restaurant equipment from Homer Balsley and plans to reopen the restaurant in a couple of weeks, in North Liberty. 1951 Mr and Mrs Mayotte Arseneau will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary next Sunday in Lowell, their former home. They were married cm April 8. 1926

Robbers thought to be of "hxal origin" broke into the Air Products Corporation and the Harry Doll Sen ice Station this past week, with little “returns" for their efforts. The Town of Walkerton is building some much needed sidewalks on Illinois Street along its vacant lot which will doubtless be much appreciated by the people who have invasion to use it. 1946 I he Walkerton Oil Company has started excavation for an addition to their service station in Walkerton. The new part will have a45 foot frontage by 30 foot deep. The room will be used for display of Ford cars and trucks and offices. The Walkerton High School Band has been entered in the Northern Indiana contest and will go to Valparaiso on Saturday. April 13. for competition. The band conists of 31 persons. The Walkerton Fire Department has purchased a new double model resuscitator for use in restoring life to persons where respiration has failed. The double model will accomodate two persons at the same time. 1941 It's time, springtime and soon the cemetery sextons over the country will be busy getting the cemetaries in presentable shape for the summer. Postmaster A. L. Rogers has issued a comparitive statement of the gross business and stamp sales at the Walkerton Post Office as follows: June 30, 1939, to March 31, 1940. $8,876.75. June 30. 1940 to March 31. 1941. $9,571.73. a gain of $694.98. The Community Club will sponsor the third annual Easter Egg Hunt in Place Park on Easter Sunday morning. 1931 The Walkerton merchants, who arc conducting a big Easter Bargain Sale. Friday and Saturday of this week, have arranged for the people who attend the sale an unusual attraction. A free talking motion picture show will be presented at the Rialto Theatre at 3 o'clock on both Friday and Saturday afternoons. The picture to be shown is the story of the invention

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GETTING PREPARED ■ Know how to got emergency weather intormahon In your community and know what it means KI K- n ir a.— raGDOnGI WGESwWf CWsVICw vKXTwOO meana condtttons are right lor tomedoea to , form — A "tornado warning" meana a tornado has been sighted. take cover — Moet communities use atrena or homa to warn of a tornado sighting. know what your system is and what It meana ■ Plan and practice what your family wfl do in caae of a tornado — Have a prearranged piece m your home (basement It you have one or In intenor room or under stairway If you don’t) to go for shelter — M you’re in a mobile home, get out if a shatter la wattablr go to it if not. ba in a ditch or other depression — W you're in a car. get out Ue m a drtch or other tow area ■ Bo sure you have the right fund of mauranco and enough of It to cover aft damage a tornado could do — Mako an Inventory of everything in your house and keep I in a safe piece away from homo (Ike a sate deposit box) It wftl be a greet help In speeding payment for your losses

of the Reaper. Father John Kubacki, pastor of St. Patrick's Church. Walkerton, and his brother. Frank Kubacki, of Memphis. Tenn., have purchased a tract of land, approximately three lots, from Charles Folsom, located at the corner of Liberty Highway, now State Road 23. and Avenue H, where they propose to erect a new filling station. The new station will be known as the Conoco filling station and will handle Conoco gas and oil. products of the Continental Oil Company. An oil stove on the back porch of the Henry Calvin home in Walkerton. was responsible for the fire there Monday morning around nine o’clock. The porch was burned away and considerable damage was done to the kitchen, but the home was saved. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Handgun Controls Our President lies wounded, felled by a bullet fired from a “Saturdav Night Special”. This favorite weapon of the assassin was easily obtained at a Dallas pawnshop. In all but one of the eleven assassinations of Presidents or Presidential candidates, the assassin used a handgun. Presidents Lincoln, Garfield and McKinley were slain. Candidate Robert Kennedy was killed. Governor George Wallace is crippled. In September 1975 alone. President Ford's life was threatened twice by assassins wielding handguns. Now President Reagan has been shot. Must we bury another President before Congress acts to pass an effective national handgun control law? Together we can make the Congress act now to control handguns. Join w ith us today. N. T. "Pete” Shields. Chairman Handgun Control, Inc. 810 18th Street. N W Washington. D.C. 20006

TORNADOS [ If one struck, would you K know what to do? GJ Tornados respect no geographic boundaries Over ' the last five years 4.245 tornados have touched down m 46 different states While they can occur anytime March through August are considered the danger months State Farm Fre and Casualty a major home insurer offers the fottowmg suggestions to help you get ready tor the coming tornado season

IF IT HAPPENS ■ Cooperate fully with law enforcement and disaster service officials Check your local news media lor instructions and information on emergency services avaftabie ■ Notify your insurance agent of your toss as soon aa possible He can advise you what to do next ■ Stay with your property to guard against vandalism or looting until law enforcement agencies organize protection — Protect against additional damage board up broken windows or holes in the walls or roof, cover or otherwise protect furnishings from further damage by ram or wind If necessary, have utilities turned off to pre vent damage from explosion or fire ■ Don’t be rushed mto signing repair con tracts Fly-by-night repairmen often prey on tornado victims Be sure you know with whom you're dealing Your insurance agent or ad juster should be able to help or ask your Better Busmess Bureau or friends or relatives to recommend someone ■ Keep receipts for ail repairs and additional Irving expenses Most homeowners insurance contracts will reimburse these costs casualty tosses exceeding SIOO that aren t reimbursed are generally tax deductible

Hard To Replace A person I know very well and have worked with has recently been laid off because of her physical problems. She has worked at this business for 16 years and she has enjoyed every minute of it. I have had problems working with her. but to see how man\ working hours she has put in is tre mendous. The week before being laid off she put in 64 hours. Employees who work with her haven’t even done half of what sin has done to please her bosses from cleaning floors to wiping dowi walls. All I can say is it will really b> hard to replace her. Ann Searfoss is one special boss to me. A Co-Worker A man hopes that his lean years are behind him, a woman, that her are ahead. Little ads that bring big smiles — "Our Happy Ads”! When you tell a man that he too smart to fall for flattery, he flattered. 55] SAVES LIVES £ it works! Since 1974 the year the 55MPH speed limit began it s been the biggest factor in reducing highway deaths by more than 36.000 KBR * Mxmx 0| t.anvpo'mo''