The Independent-News, Volume 107, Number 29, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 24 December 1981 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - DECEMBER 24, 1981

EDITORIALS

CHRISTMAS IS FOR ALL At this happy and festive season, many think of Christmas as being a holiday for the children. Certainly both the true and commercial meanings of Christmas are very centered around the children, but Christmas truly is a holiday for all people. One of the hardest things to realize, having never had to go through the situation, would be a Christmas away from family and home. Over the years for many reasons, many people are cast in this situation and it just seems that Christmas without the loved ones, family and friends, would certainly be a different holiday altogether. Christmas has to be a family holiday more than any other holiday or occasion of the year. There will be a lot of people right in our own communities as well as all over the nation and even in foreign nations, that will not enjoy the Christmas holidays with their own families and friends. Many are left alone over the years and have no family to enjoy Christmas with. What a feeling of joy and happiness it must be for them to have someone in some small way or another, give them even the slightest amount of time and consideration at Christmas to help make the season a little brighter. We would like to take just a moment to wish each and every reader and their families and friends, a most Joyous and Merry Christmas and hope that each and everyone has the opportunity to spend at least a small part of the Christmas holiday period with family and loved ones. This in itself has to be a gift worth as much as any that can be wrapped and put under a tree or sent from one point to another at this time of year. Christmas is for all people and getting all people involved in Christmas is something that we all can share in. A family Christmas has to be the happiest of feelings at this festive time of the year. fME MBErJW WHEN... (Taken From The Files Os The Independent-News)

1971 Ihe John Peterson cantata "Lose Transcending” will be presented at 8:00 p.m. C.S.T. at the Kixmtz lake Missionary Church Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend A live Nativity Scene to help enrich these memorable days, commemorating Christ’s birth is being planned bv the Beaver Creek Wesleyan Church. North Liberty. It will be presented from Sundav through Christmas eve, 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. Newly elected members of the board of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce are Ed Walz, Roy Desimone and Wayne Burch. Also serving are Dr Robert Fenstermacher. Ray Chapman. Mahlon Jacob. Leo Mahoney. Lam Hiler and Bob Aw aid. For Christmas dinner whole hams were selling for 59 cents a pound; canned hams as follows, 3 pounds, 53.49; 5 pounds, $4.59; and 10 pounds. $8.95; Cool Whip at 49 cents for a nine ounce carton; strawberries at two 16 ounce boxes for SI.00; whipping cream at 33 cents for a half pint; Blue Bonnet margarine at four pounds for SI .00; eight ounces of cream cheese for 33 cents; lettuce at 39 cents a head; cranberries at 33 cents for a pound cello bag; oranges at six for 49 cents; and 25 pounds of flour for SI .99. 1961 Ihe petition circulation in Oregon I ownship to be released from the Starke County Committee’s jurisdiction in the school reorganization program is ready to be presented to the Starke Counts committee I his w ill be done at a meeting of the counts committee on Saturday Surplus commodities will be dis tnbutcd at the Walkerton Flemcn tars School Saturdas to those who hast signed for this and hase their identification cards in Lincoln I ownship. St Joseph C ounts. Ihe Walkerton Salvation Army committee is in need of clothing that can be delivered to those in need in Lincoln I ownship Ans clothing that is outgrown or no

longer needed for other reasons, will be appreciated. 1951 Enjoy a Christmas ham at only 61 cents a pound; extra fancy fresh oysters at 95 cents a pint; English walnuts at 45 cents a pound; mixed nuts at 45 cents a pound; navel oranges at 69 cents a dozen; pitted dates at two pounds for 55 cents; candied sugars at two pounds for 25 cents; ice cream toppings at two tins for 35 cents; cake mix at 33 cents; and an eight pound bag of grapefruit for 59 cents. Ihe Board of Trustees of the Tow n of Walkerton decided against vacating Virginia Street in the 100 block at their regular meeting Monday evening. A turbulent public hearing on the matter was held. Directors of the Chamber of Commerce include Glenn Trost. Lester Bierly, Wayne Cover. Arthur DeMyer. A. G. Hunt. A. F. Williams. G. R Hartung. Karl Schmidt and Nelson Walz. Christmas greetings were sent through the Independent■ New s by Hocker Transfer Service. United Telephone Co.. Sam Baker. Solmos Pontiac. Williams Supply Co., Elinor’s Beauty Shoppe. Welco Restaurant. Mart’s Market. Gates ( hevrolet Sales, Rensberger's Market. Baker A Burch Standard Service. Air Products. Hershberger’s. Jacksons Barber Shop. Walz Gift Shop, Davey's Jewelry, Irost Shell Service. Hunt’s Eixxf Shop. Quality Dairy. Haag Orchard. Walkerton Livestock Co.. Ophnger’s. Doll’s Service Station. Frank C Kramer. William’s Standard Service. lambert Buick Sales. Leßoys. Dad A Lad s. Nusbaum Funeral Home, Town of Walkerton. Studio Dress Shop. Huhnke Service Station. Huffstettcr’s Restaurant. Globe C lothiers. Wills Drug Store. Mueller s I pholstcring Co.. Expert ( k aners. Walkerton Oil ( 0.. Hous er s Hardward. Gordon s Gamble Store ( harks () Hiler A Son, Inc., Sester s Steak House. Farmers State Bank of Wyatt. Ihe Laundrv Basket Peterson’s Refrigeration Hazels Beauty Shop, Adelle's, Marv s Pastries. Bill s Auto Hospi tai. Retd Electric. Mel's Feed

Store. Bussie s Marathon Service Station, George J Nassef. M l) . Walkerton Skelgas Service. B I Holser A Co.. C ardinal Bus Co.. Plv mouth Fertilizer ( 0., Dick's Radio Service. Oplinger's Green house. Gardner s I arm Equip ment. J B Williams A Son, and Stunt/ Pine I orest. 1931 A large, enthusiasts group of World War veterans met at the Public I ibrarv on Tuesdav evening and formed a hxal post of the American I egion. Ihe banks of St. Joseph Countv will make a slight charge for cashing c hecks for non depositors and also a monthlv charge for checking accounts. Ihe Farmers and Merchants State Bank of North I ibertv was the scene of a hold-up and robberv Monday afternoon, when nearlv S3.(MM) in silver and currency was taken bv two bandits shortiv after noon. EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS WEAVING SERIES TO BE HELI) IN JANUARY Ihe Extension Homemakers of St. Joseph Countv are sponsoring a series of four lessons on weaving to be held on successive Wednesdays. January 6. 13. 20 and 27. 1982. Classes will be held in the Esther Singer Building at the 4 H Fairgrounds from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The instructor will be Becky Stevens who teaches weaving at the Art Center. South Bend Basicweaving techniques will be taught on simple, homemade hxims. Heaw cardboard for hxims will be provided, as well as carpet warp, techniques will include plain weave, basket weave, tapestrv, soumak and Ghoirdes knots A small project suitable for a wall hanging or pillow will be completed. I here will be a charge of SB.OO tor the series and there will be no refunds it vou miss one class Ilie classes are limited to 25 people so the first 25 to register will be the onlv ones accepted Reservations will not be accepted without payment. ( ail the Extern sion office at 284-9(4)4 for more information. Or It A by pranas Assist Lord, make me an instrument of your peace . . . Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light, Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much Seek to he consoled as to console. To be understood. as to understand; To he loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; Il is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born 1 o eternal life

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Weekly Update From Congressman JOHN HILER

In the closing hours of this vears session of Congress, the House of Representatives approved the Agriculture and Food Act of 1981. known as the Farm Bill. It reauthorizes several major farm programs for an additional four vears. providing the basis for commodity . price and farm income sup poris; domestic and foreign fixxl assistance; agricultural rescan h; and soil and water conservation programs. It will cost an esti mated $1 1 billion over the four-vear period But this Farm Bill, bv virtue of its ( lose 205 to 203 vote of approv al. was not popular. Consumer oriented groups opposed it because it included controversial sugar, peanut and dairv provisions. Mam farm groups also opposed it, claim mg that farmers weren't protected from inflation. Even the Reagan Administration was not successful in restructuring or abolishing sonic programs, as it had hoped Farmers arc suffering tixlav for manv of (he same reasons blue-col-lar and white-collar workers are suffering. Inflation and high in terest rales have fueled soaring production costs Even though output per man hour on farms is increasing nearlv twice as fast as in industrv. net farm income dropped more (han $lO billion last vear Farm production costs are three times higher todav than thev were in H^O. President Reagan made his program lor economic recovery the cornerstone of his farm program Ihe program attacks what 1 believe are the root causes of our economic problems — excessive federal spending growth rates, high and confiscatory tax rates, and overregulation. Ihe House originally approved a four vear Farm Bill costing slb.6 billion, which I opposed for being far in excess of the budget we approved earlier this vear. It also

HOLIDAY SURPRISES 1 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 2 cup sifted confectioners sugar I cup quick or old fashioned 1-1 2 teaspoons vanilla oats, uncooked 2 cups all-purpose flour Candied cherries, pecan halves, dates Beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy; blend in sanilla Add combined flour and salt to butter mixture, mix well Stir in oats. Shape to form l-tnch ball around cut candied cherries pecan halves or dates Place on ungreased cookie sheet Bake in preheated moderate oven (35()°b I 15 minutes While warm, sprinkle additional confectioners sugar generously over cookies Makes about 4 dozen cookies

would not have helped us get a handle on the inflation and interest rati problems we re trving to con trol. Since iongrcssional approval of ihe first Farm Bill in 1938. its fundamental aims have remained the same: Provide for abundant supplies of food and Tiber at rca sonable costs to consumers, at th< same lime assuring farmers a fair return on their financial invest mi nt. I here is substantial evi dcncc that these goals arc being met lodav's farmer produces enough food and fiber for 68 peo plc, compared to 45 just over Id vears ago. Agriculture and Agri business are our Nation’s largest industries, accounting for 20 per cent of all gixxis and serviced pro duevd. employing 23 million Amer leans. Agricultural exports in creased to s4^ billion this vear up from $" billion in |9’o — which helps reduce our balance of tradt deficit Our agricultural svstem the envy of everyone, is the mos’ efficient and productive tn the world. Ihe measure we approved mav not have been the best bill, but it was the best possible legislation at this time. Had we not approved it we would have reverted to the 194 m Farm Bill It not onlv would be far hx> expensive, but would not meet the needs of todav's farmers It is verv unhkelv that defeat of tins bill would have led to a better one. considering the interests of th< bill's congressional opponents While the final bill d<x-s not limit the sugar and peanut programs as much as the original House passed version, it docs go a wavs towards reducing their costs I joined with a majontv of mv colleagues in support of the final bill. If vou have anv questions or comments, or would like more de tailed information on the Farm Bill please write Congressman John Hiler. House of Representatives Washington. 1) C 20515.