The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 6, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 July 1984 — Page 4

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THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - JULY 12, 1984

EDITORIALS

ANOTHER GREAT JOB! Another 4th of July has come and gone ... all but the memories of another most enjoyable time. The celebrations in both Walkerton and North Liberty were great successes. A very large and enthusiastic crowd viewed the closing fireworks displays and were very complimentary of the results. A big “thank you” is directed to those individuals who put so much time and effort in these programs. Their work is too often taken for granted, faults found if anything doesn’t completely satisfy, and very seldom do the plaudits for the efforts and the appreciation everyone should extend reach the responsible parties as they should. We would like to extend the appreciation of those who cannot do it themselves for another great job for everyone’s pleasure. It is hard work carrying out such a program and doing it from year to year doesn’t come any easier. It is the dedication of those few who do give of their time and efforts that makes the 4th of July the fun celebration it is. Thank you again, and continued success in the years to come by you and those who will help in future programs. BAD JUDGEMENT Not all things that are seen during the celebrations are always the best and we witnessed one incident Wednesday night in Walkerton we felt was of bad choosing. Almost at the culmination of the fireworks display, with a crowd of well over 10,000 people about ready to head home at the conclusion of the fireworks, did a hay ride show up in the middle of town. Before the tractor drawn wagon load of people had left the area, the traffic was at its heaviest. We know hay rides are fun and certainly a great entertainment on a warm summer night. However, they also do have a very definite danger also, and there have been cases of tragedy in our area in past years of accidents happening while on hay rides. The choosing of the 4th of July and the coming into Walkerton near the end of the fireworks and during the tremendous traffic jam that resulted, was in our feeling, in poor taste. We do not know who was involved. We do know the lighting on the tractor and wagon was not adequate and the some 15 to 20 people on the wagon had to be exposed to more unsafe conditions than should be the case on such a happy event. We are glad we heard of no bad results, but do think that better judgement of time and location could be shown in planning such as this, and that it will be in the future. WHEN... jMsg

1974 Steve Daube, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Daube. Rural Route 3. Walkerton. LaPorte County, was among 36 Indiana 4-H club members who have compiled outstanding records and were named on Tuesday. July 2. as a state achievement winner at the soth annual Round-Up at Purdue University. Steve received the recognition in conservation. The Summer’s Traveling Recreation Program of St. Joseph County Park and Recreation Department will hold an outdoor adventure series at Place Park. Walkerton, on July 10 and 11 and July 24 and 25. Ilie series is open to all ages. On July 4th at 2:00 p m., everyone is to nng a bell for the celebration of our country’s birthday and to let freedom nng throughout the land. At the market pork steak was selling for ^9 cents a pound; rolled pork roast at 89 cents a pound; spare ribs at 89 cents a pound; bulk pork sausage at "9 cents a pound; spare ribs at 89 cents a pound; bulk pirk sausage at "9 cents a pound; stuffed sausage at 89 cents a pound; wieners at 59 cents for a 12 ounce package; kidnes bean salad at 7 9 cents a pound; slicing bologna at 99 cents a pound; two eight ounce Swanson entrees of either chicken, meat loaf, turkey, fish and chips, for $1.00; dutch apple pie at $1 49 each; three blueberrs muffins at 49 cents; a 16 ounce package of fig newtons for 69 cents; three ounce jar of Lipton instant tea for 89 cents; three pounds of tomatoes for $1.00; plums at three pounds for $1.00; and a gallon of one percent milk for 99 cents 1969

The WTiispering Pines Golf Course opened officially on Saturday. June 28. at their location on State Road 4. 3H miles west of North Liberty. The 18-hole public course is owned by John Bellinger and Barney Lonzo. A new ordinance on parking passed by the Walkerton Town Council at a recent meeting is now tn effect in the downtown business district. There will be one-hour parking in the bOO and ”00 blocks of Roosevelt Road during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. At the market center cut pork chops were selling for 89 cents a pound; spare ribs at '9 cents a pound; canned ham sale, five pound ham at $4.49 and a 10 pound ham at $8.90; franks at 69 cents a pound; potato salad at 39 cents a pound; shoestring potatoes at “9 cents; a tw o pound box of Velveeta cheese for 99 cents; a gallon of ice cream for 89 cents; three ounce jar of instant Nestea at 99 cents; bananas at 10 cents a pound; six ears of sweet corn for 49 cents; and tomatoes at 29 cents a pound. 1959 North Liberty’s economic situation will take a big step forward when plans of the Wells Aluminum Corp and the North Liberty Development Association are completed within the next three or four months. These plans call for the erection of a large new manufacturing plant on South Main Street in North Libert) Another special event is on tap for the Little League this Saturday. July 4th All rookies tn the league wd be divided into two teams for this event. The game will be played on the Park Field instead of

School Field in North Liberty. Russell Sheneman this week left the establishment which he had made highly successful for more than 25 years in North 1 iberty in favor of re-opening another well known garage whose dixirs recently closed. He re-opened Price Garage which he will manage for the Phillips 66 people. Dale Trobaugh who purchased the interest of Mr. Sheneman in Russ’ Garage on East Center, will continue operations of the garage under the same name which local car owners have learned to know so well. Mr. Sheneman will operate Price Garage under the new name of Sheneman’s Garage. 1944 Beginning July 10. 1944, specific dollars and cents prices will go into effect on 23 makes and about b.OOO models of passenger automobiles manufactured from 1937 through 1942. Cars older than 1937 models may not sell at higher than those established for the nearest comparable 1937 models. Those prices apply to sales between individuals and to sales to or by dealers. However, two types of ceiling prices are set for each model and body "wartype” an "as is” price and a "warrantey” price. All individuals who do not maintain repair services must sell at or below the "as is” prices. Dealers having repair services may sell at either the "as is” prices or at the "warranty” prices. Dealers and individual sellers may add certain maximum amounts for accessories. For example. SIOO for a heater; S3O for a radio. For each sale the buyer must jointly fill out a transfer certificate and the buyer must turn this in to his local war price and rationing board. The buyer cannot get his gasoline ration until he turns in the certificate. LaFeber's store in Walkerton is closing out their entire line of dry goods, notions, ladies' hose, blankets, etc., in preparation for the installation of a semi-super market which Mr. LaFeber hopes to have in operation sometime between July 15 and August 1. New fixtures will be placed and installations for added cold cabinets will be made. 1934 Lon Rogers has been appointed temporary postmaster in Walkerton and will take up his new duties on Sunday, July 1, relieving W. J. Leßoy. present postmaster. Rogers commission came from President Roosevelt. "In the matter of the exceptions to Lewis W. Gerber's final report, as receiver of the State Bank of Walkerton, after spending all day on June 13 and until 11 o'clock on Julv 22. an agreement wherein the former receiver. Gerger. would pay to the present receiver, Andrew S. Blaine, the sum of $3,000 was reached, which will dismiss the exceptions to the final report in this matter, as well as the claim for legal dismiss and any future claim for services for said Gerber, subject to approval of Judge Pyle. South Bend. Circuit Court, where the receivership of the bank is pending and subject to the approval of Judge Chipman. where the exceptions are pending in Marshall Circuit Court." DOTTIE WEST TO APPEAR AT LAPORTE FAIR Dottie W’est. popular country and western singing star, will headline the entertainment at the 1984 LaPone County Fair. August 6-11. according to Fair secretarymanager. John P. Daley. Ms. West, whose hits include "Are You Happy Baby* '. "Would You Hold It Against Me", "Paper Mansions" and vocals with Jim Reeves. Don Gibson and Kenny Rogers, will appear at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m at the fairgrounds grandstand stage on Saturday. August 11. Advanced season ticket sales for

the 1984 lair have gone on sale at selected locations in LaPorte County for $7.50, compared to regular season ticket prices of SIO.OO. The advanced ticket sales will continue through July 21. Locations where the tickets will be available include the First National Bank in LaPorte, the main bank and the north, east and west locations; the LaPorte Bank and Trust, main office and east and west side branches, as well as the branch in Union Mills; the LaPorte Savings Bank, the mayor’s office in LaPorte City Hall; the Tourism Bureau in Michigan City; the Chambers of Commerce in Michigan City and LaPorte; the Citizen’s Bank branch in Rolling Prairie; First Merchant’s Bank branch in Wanatah; Citizen’s Bank branch in Westville and the fair office. Entertainment events at the 1984 fair, in addition to the Dottie West Show, will be the Chicago Knockers mud wrestling matches on August 6; the annual Demolition Derby on Tuesday, August 7; two performances of the Joie Chitwood Auto Thrill Show on August 8; the Dave Rowland and Sugar musical variety show on Thursday, August 9) and Hubler’s International Circus on Friday, August 10. He mess racing will be featured every afternoon at 2:00 p.m. August 8-11. Grandstand entertainment has no general admission charge, although reserved box seats may be purchased at the fair office. HEADSTART PROGRAM SOON TO BE AVAILABLE IN MARSHALL & STARKE CO. The Marshall-Starke Development Center. Inc. has been awarded a federal grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services to operate a Headstart Program in Marshall and Starke Counties. The program will expand MSDC Children’s Services by providing preschool services to 93 additional children in the two counties. Project Headstart provides preschool children of low-income families with a comprehensive program to meet their educationair emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological needs. Two classrooms, composed of 18 children each will be located with each county. An additional 11-12 children from each county will be served through home based programming. MSDC hopes to increase the ability of these children to be successful in future school years. Nationally, Headstart serves over 400,000 children and their families each year. Preliminary start-up activities will begin immediately at MSDC. It is anticipated that children will be recruited in September so that full programming can begin by October 1. “SAILING THRU CHRISTMAS” The Epsilon Un chapter of the Culver Kappa Kappa Kappa will hold its biennial bazaar on Saturday. July 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The "Sailing Thru Christmas" bazaar will be held in the Eppley Auditorium on the campus of the Culver Academies in Culver. The bazaar will offer many booths containing a wide variety of handcrafted homemade goodies, books, puzzles, decorator items and Christmas decorations. Featured at the bazaar will be a lovely hand sewn and appliqued quilt in the Rose pattern. Tickets for the quilt can be purchased from any Tri Kappa member and will also be sold at the bazaar. The quilt will be given away at 2:00 p.m. the da> of the bazaar. A special attraction will be a luncheon to be held at the bazaar in the Eppley Auditorium Art Gallery. The luncheon will be served at 11:00 a.m Tickets for the luncheon may be purchased from Tri Kappa members. The Tri Kappa Sorority depends

on the proceeds from this bazaar to finance its many cultural, charitable and philanthropic endeavors. Come and join Tri Kappa Saturday, July 14, on the banks of lovely Maxinkuckee Lake in Culver. CANCER SUPPORT GROUP TO MEET "Friends Sharing Cancer”, a support group for cancer patients, their families and friends, meets monthly at LaPorte Hospital’s Health Quarters, 919 Lincolnway. The meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. The topic for the evening will be "Recognition of Our Own Mortality”. The Rev. Phillip Drake will be the guest speaker. This group provides information, education and opportunities to share feelings, attitudes and thoughts about cancer. New members are always welcome. There is no fee or pre-registration. Further information can be obtained from Health Quarters, 3262480. SERVICE NOTES ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Army Pvt. Greg S. Goff, son of Sandra K. and Gordon S. Goff, of 67254 State Road 23, North Liberty, has arrived for duty in Darmstadt, West Germany. Goff, a combat engineer with the 130th Engineer Brigade, was previously assigned at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Pvt. Robert D. Frame, son of Margaret A. Frame, of 116 Shamrock St., Walkerton, has completed basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. His wife, Tami, is the daughter of Wilbur Mathis, of 601 Scott Street, LaPorte. ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Nina D. Nelson, daughter of Celia Borton, of North Liberty, has been appointed a sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. The new non-commissioned officer completed training in management, in leadership, human relations and NCO responsibilities, before being award this status. Nelson is an administration specialist at Hill Air Force Base. Utah, with the 1954th Radar Evaluation Squadron. She is a 1979 graduate of North Liberty High School. June 13 (FHTNC) — Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Marvin R. Larrew, son of Marvin J. and Patricia A. Larrew, of Walkerton, is currently on an extended deployment to the Mediterranean and Indian Oceans He is a crew member aboard the guided missile destroyer USS William V. Pratt, homeported in Charleston, S. C. The ship recently made a port visit to Tela, Honduras. The William V. Pratt is 512 feet long and has a crew of over 400. Shop and Save in Walkerton! , Sergeants sentry* s ■ F lea 4 TtcX ColMf [Wfc ««»•«■* beta 1 _ -1