The Independent-News, Volume 108, Number 4, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 1 July 1982 — Page 1

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS

VOLUME 108; NUMBER 4

MISS INDIANA TO CROWN FESTIVAL QUEEN Pamela Sue Carlberg, of Bourbon. until last weekend the reigning Miss Indiana, will be in Place Park. Walkerton, to crown the 1982 Walkerton Festival Queen, on Saturday evening following the Festi.al Parade. Hot Air Balloon Ascension Added To 4th Festival At 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. July 4. a hot air ballon ascension will be held by the Leach family, of South Bend. I he hot air balloon will be taking If and landing in Place Park until 'OO p.m. NAME WINNERS AT JG BASKETBALL CAMP The award winners of the 1982 John Glenn basketball camp are as follows: Fourth Grade — Steve Rhodes, free throws; and Jason Rizek. hustle. Fifth Grade — Scott Beagles, free throws; and Marc Adkins, hustle. Sixth Grade — Willie Hostrawser. free throws; and Jeff Patrick, hustle. Seventh Grade — Wes Pavey, free throws; and Kraig Perkins, hustle. Eighth Grade — Teresa Northam. free throws; and Shawn Groves, hustle. SALAD BAR SET FOR SATURDAY, JULY 10 The Tracy United Methodist Church will be holding a salad bar on Saturday. July 10, featuring assorted salads, homemade chicken and muniles. baked beans, rolls and beverage included for $2.50 for adults; children 6-10. $1.50; and pre-schoolers, free.

OBITUARIES |

WAYNE LEROY COVER Wayne Leroy Cover. 71, of 70S Illinois Street, Walkerton, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 29. at the Osteopathic Hospi'al. South Bend, following a brief illness. He was Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Walkerton for 41 wars until his retirement in 1975. He was born to Walter A. and I lizabcth (Anderson) Cover on Deember 24. 1910, in Teegarden. He married Lois D. Wilcox on April 21. 1934. in South Bend, who survives. Surviving along with his wife arc a daughter. Mrs. John (Judy) McGovern, of Walkerton; a son. Dan Cover, of Hobart; six grandhildren; and two sisters. Mrs. Herbert (Alta) Rcnsbergcr, of South Bend, and Mrs. John (Emma) Bessler. of Escondido, Calif. \ brother preceded him in death. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. July 2. at the Walkerton United Methodist Church with Rev. Chester A. Mayflower, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Woodawn Cemetery. Walkerton. Friends may call at the Nus-baum-Elkin Funeral Home from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. "n Thursday and from 9:00 to 11:00 am. on Friday. Also from 12:00 "wn until the time of the service at the church. He was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church, the Walkerton Masonic Lodge 619 F & AM. and the St. loseph Valley Scottish Rite.

WALKERTON, INDIANA

LIST ACTIVITIES FOR 4TH IN WALKERTON The Walkerton Area Fourth of July Committee, Inc., has released the following activities for the upcoming Festival that will begin on Wednesday, June 30 and run through Sunday, July 4. OMK ACTIVITIES THURSDAY, JULY 1 10:00 a.m. — Children’s Parade. The children will line up at the Presbyterian Church parking lot and assemble for the parade. The parade will travel along Van Buren Street to Place Park where the judging will take place. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded. 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. — Kiddies Day prices at Carnival. 1:30 p.m. — Second Annual Pie Eating Contest. This will take place on the west lawn of Urey Middle School, adjacent to Place Park. Added this year is a toddlers class with the toddlers feeding their mothers. There will also be a 7th and Bth grade division this year. 6:00 p.m. — Carnival begins and closes at 11:00 p.m. 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. — Women’s Softball League Tournament. 7:00 p.m. — Bingo will be played sponsored by the Walkerton Area Fourth of July Committee. 8:00 p.m. — Walkerton Festival Beauty Pageant to be held at the Lions Youth Building, Washington Street. FRIDAY, JULY 2 6*oo p.m. — Carnival open until 11:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. — Annual Children’s Relay Races. This will also take place on the west lawn of Urey School and it will be the boys versus the girls. 6:30 & 8:00 p.m. — Women’s Softball League Tournament continues. 7:00 p.m. — Bingo will be played sponsored by the Walkerton Area Fourth of July Committee. 7:00 p.m. — Annual Talent Show, Preliminary Competition. SATURDAY, JULY 3 9:00 a.m. — Firemen’s Waterball Competition for children, open competition. 10:00 a.m. — WNDU Helicopter rides until dark. 11:00 a.m. — Firemen’s W'aterball Competition for children with area merchants sponsoring teams for the competition. 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. — Annual Antique Car Show, along Park Avenue. 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. — Annual Tri Kappa Art Show at Urey School gymnasium. 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m. — Annual Tri Kappa Craft Show, west lawn of Urey School. 12:00 noon — Women’s Softball League Championship Game. 1:00 p.m. — Carnival opens and will close at 11:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. — Annual Children’s Olympic Competition. This is also to be held on the west lawn of Urey Middle School. Five events for boys and girls are scheduled with ribbons to be awarded. 6:00 p.m. — Walkerton Festival Parade. Line-up at John Glenn High School. 7:30 p.m. (following parade) — Parade Entry Awards, Walkerton Festival Queen Finals, Talent Show Final Competition and Stage Concert by “Sounds Os Joy”. 8:00 p.m. — Bingo will be played sponsored by the Walkerton Area 4th of July Committee. SUNDAY, JULY 4 12:00 noon — Annual All-Star Baseball Game of the Walkerton Little League. 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. —- Annual Tri Kappa Art Show at Urey School gymnasium. 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. — Annual Tri Kappa Craft Show, west lawn of Urey School. 1:00 p.m. — Carnival opens and will close at midnight. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. — Stage Concert with “Country Rock Edition”. 4:00 p.m. — First Annual Garden Tractor Pull, local residents only, please. 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. — Stage Performance by the Dixie Walkers Square Dancers and Band. 9:00 p.m. — Flag Ceremony with soloists. 9:15 p.m. — Annual Fireworks Display. All activities will take place at Place Park unless otherwise indicated. Enjoy The Festivities In Walkerton

THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1982

J. G. Tennis Tournament To Begin Monday The John Glenn summer tennis tournament will begin on Monday. July 5, with the singles tourney at the John Glenn tennis courts, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing on Tuesday. July 6. The finals will be held on Wednesday, July 7, in the morning. Trophies w ill be awarded to boys and girls winners in the following classes: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-16; and 17-18. Players should register with Mr. Kickbush at John Glenn from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, this week. WALKERTON 4TH OF JULY INFORMATION Ihe Garden Tractor Pull will take place at the east end of Park Avenue beginning at 4:00 p.m. The garden tractors may have various size tires, but engine modifications will not be allowed. The tractors will be arranged by horsepower in the various classes. There is no age limit for contestants, who will be required to move a loaded wagon over a specified distance. The fastest time wins in each class Trophies will be awarded for first and second place, and ribbons for placing third and fourth. Please make the following corrections to previously published schedules: Friday, July 2 — The Carnival will open at 6:00 p.m. not 1:00 p.m. The Waterball Team Competition scheduled for 11:00 a.m. will feature merchant sponsored teams. The children will not be involved. Ihe children’s waterball competition will take place as scheduled at 9:00 a.m. The Tri Kappa Craft Show will take place in the Urey gymnasium instead of the west law n. Festival Parade Information — The parade information booth will be set up in front of John Glenn High School at 4:30 p.m. Parade entries should check in at the booth upon arrival to receive their numbers and their parade positions. All entries should be in position no later than 5:45 so that we may start the parade on time. Feslhal Parking Restrictions The following parking restrictions will be in effect during Walkerton Festival activities. V ; olators will be ticketed, towed and impounded. June 30th thru July 4 — Park Avenue and Adams Street from Ohio Street to Park Avenue will be closed. Washington Street from Ohio to U. S. 6 will be posted for No Parking on the east side. July 4 - 12:00 Noon — Washington Street from Ohio to U. S. 6 will be closed. No parking east side from State Road 23 to Ohio Street. July 4 - 5:30 p.m. — Virginia Street from Industrial Park Drive to Sunset w ill be closed to west-bound traffic. Industrial Park Drive will be closed at Virginia. All organizations with raffle drawings scheduled for the Fourth, call Steve Crane at 586-3951 to schedule your announcements on stage No raffle announcements will be made after 8:00 p.m.

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North Liberty Parade Set For Monday, July 5 The North Liberty Parade will start the July Sth activities off at 2:00 p.m. There will be a hot air balloon and activities at the Park at 4:00 p.m., with plenty of go<xi food and refreshments also. There will be a children’s parade along with the regular parade, no children on motorcycles will be allowed, only bicycles, wagons or other non-motorized vehicles. Children line up at Railroad Street and 23. The fireworks at the park start at dusk. Theresa Reeder Chosen As N. L. July 4th Queen Theresa Reeder, of 64509 State Road 23. North liberty, has been chosen as the 1982 July 4th Queen, at North Liberty. Miss Reeder is the daughter of Mrs. Gilbert Pittman, of North Liberty. She is a 1982 graduate of John Glenn High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society, a cheerleader for three years, played volleyball and softball for two years, a member of the student council for four years, class officer for two years and prom queen. Joint Installation Os Legion Officers Held Saturday Joint installation ceremonies for the new ly elected officers of Orsille Easterday Post and Unit 189 were held Saturday evening. June 20, at the Post Home. Donald Ludwig was installed as Commander of the Post, and Mrs. Robert Wardman as President of the Unit. Mrs. Edward Klopfenstein. Past President of the Unit, was the Installing Officer assisted by Mrs. Linda Bridwell, also a Past President. Others installed were: Mrs. Charles Hill. Vice-President; Mrs. Theresa Auman, Secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Turner. Treasurer; Mrs. Robert Pugsles, Treasurer; Mrs. lee Chapman. Chaplain; and Mrs. Linder Schmeltz and Mrs James Van Vactor, Sergeants-At-Arms. Elected to the Executive Board were Mrs Klopfenstein, Mrs. Walter Shores and Mrs. James O'Neal The Installing Ritual Team of Nappanee installed the Post Officers in an impressive ceremony Installed were First Vice-President, der, Linder Schmeltz; Second ViceCommander, John Nylander; Adjutant, David Amor; Finance Officer, Michael Amor; Service Officer. Charles Hill; Chaplain, Thomas Osowski; Historian, Fred R Porter; and Sergeant-At-Arms. Terry Wolf. Refreshments and dancing followed the installation. ANNUAL MEETING OF K. L. CONSERVATION CLUB The Koontz lake Conservation Club will hold its annual meeting on Sunday. July 11, at 2:00 p.m. at the conservation club.