The Independent-News, Volume 110, Number 13, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 30 August 1984 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 30, 1964

[editorials

LABOR DAY 1984 Monday, September 3, 1984, is Labor Day. This day, set aside years ago to honor labor, is unofficially the end of the summer season. Only on scattered occasions now is the true meaning of the day celebrated, but as times change, Labor Day has become a celebrated holiday to mark the unofficial end of the vacation season. This year Labor Day also marks another time, the real beginning of the campaigning for the November elections. With this being a presidential year, along with the other normal races for Senate, House of Representatives, State offices including that of Governor in Indiana this year, and most of the important state offices, this will really be the kick-off of the heavy campaigning season. There are many times we wish that the campaigining could be more curtailed, but certainly with the millions and millions of dollars being spent on many races, this will not be. It always seems just a little strange that so many millions in some cases, and thousands in others can be spent seeking an office that pays many, many times less than that for the one serving. Politics has become a big money game more so than a battle of the good candidates. This weekend will bring a lot more to us as well . . . and this also boils down to big money. It is not news we’re sure, that baseball fans in this general area are more than excited as the Chicago Cubs make their strongest play for a baseball title in many years. Despite the fact that last year the other Chicago team, the White Sox, were division winners, the 39 year drought of the Cubs has created added interest and of course this also brings controversary concerning the big bucks that sports are all about and the situation of the Cubs playing only daytime ball if they make the playoffs and world series. Once again the big dollars will do the talking and sentiment and tradition of the old, out-dated ball park may have to be put aside. It is a fact that the super salaries and spending on athletes would never come to pass if it wasn’t for the TV contracts and it still takes the dollars to make the operation go. Add to this, pro football as we all know it, the National Football League, also starts for real this weekend. It seems too quick, and certainly will be in hard competition with baseball, but again the almighty dollar dictates such as this. And of course schools are now in session. This is the real mark of the end of the summer vacation season as the kids head back to classes, both in secondary schools and the colleges and universities. And if you missed it, there was a college football game telecast Monday night and will be steady from now through New Years Day. Add to this, after Labor Day, another race begins ... the race of the television networks. The coming weeks will mark the end of the summer re-runs and the beginning of the battle for viewers as new shows will be introduced along with the old shows that have stood the test of time unfold their new plots in the battle of the networks. Combine this with the battle of the sports viewers and you have another yearly attraction that follows Labor Day each year. Labor Day marks a lot of things . . . and occasionally it is even remembered for the true meaning of the holiday, to pay tribute to the labor class of our country. me mbeS^ WHEN...

1974 The Koontz Lake Lions Club and the Ski Club of Koontz Lake is sponsoring the 4th annual Ski Show and ice cream social on Sunday, September 1. at the Anderson Hotel grounds. The social will begin at 12:00 noon and the water show at 2:30 p.m. The John Glenn Falcons football regular season will begin this Friday when they will host Bremen at p.m. The North Liberty Shamrocks football squad will travel to North Judson on Saturdav in their opener The St. Joseph County 4-H Coior Guard, including a girt from Waikerton. placed first in the state at the Indiana Slate Fair last week Laura Mal staff an Indiana flag bearer Lincoln Fwp.. was among the squad. At the market round steak was selling for $1 29 a pound; ground beef at 89 cents a pound; cube steak at $1 ”9 a pound, roiled rump roast at $1 49 a pound, beef shanks at ’9 cents a pound, smoked hams al 45 cents a pound; chunk boiogna at b 9 cents a pound, wieners at 59 cents for a 12 ounce package, celery cabbage or carrots at 29 cents each; chocolate low fat milk at 49 cents tor a half gallon, 32

ounce bottle of ketchup for o 9 cents; six 32 ounce bottles of CocaCola for $1.39; 32 ounce bottle of Gatorade for 39 cents; 12 ounce box or Ritz crackers for 59 cents; Banquet chicken at $1.69 for a 32 ounce box; a half gallon of sherbet for 59 cents; and blueberry muffins. three for 59 cents. 1999 The Palmer Funeral Home in North Liberty, was recently purchased by Mr. Audine M. Manuel, of South Bend, a year ago. and will now be known as the A. M. Manuel Funeral Home, as of September 1. A joint project of the Walkerton Jaycees and American Legion will raise funds for community services here. It is an Ox Roast to be prepared on an open ptt and ->erved at the post home on August 30 from 12:00 noon to 0:00 p.m The Jaycees have earmarked their proceeds for recreational equipment for the park and the Legion plans to put their share of the proceeds into their Christmas project to heip bus needed food at the hondav time for the many needv families n the area. At the market T bone steaks were selling fro $1 39 a pound: virioin at $1.29 a pound, a nine

pound canned ham for $7.99; wieners at 59 cents for a 12 ounce package; pickle and pimento, olive or macaroni loaf at 89 cents a pound; three gelatins for 27 cents; four cans of mushrooms for $1.00; buffet suppers at 89 cents each; a half gallon of ice cream for 59 cents; three cans of Hawaiian punch for 79 cents; and a half gallon of buttermilk for 39 cents. 1959 Candidates have been nominated by the Republican and Democrat parties for the office of town trustees to be voted on at the fall election. The Democrats met at the home of Harley Mangus last Friday and nominated Mr. Mangus for trustee of the first ward; Walter Taylor for the second ward and Richard Heim for the third ward in North Liberty. The Republicans nominated at the American Legion Hall on Tuesday, Benjamin Price for the first ward; Robert Balsley in the second ward and Paul Vernon for the third ward. Both parties nominated Carl Eskridge for the office of clerk-treasurer. All involved persons in a two boat crash that occured about 5:45 p.m. at Koontz Lake, about 200 feet from shore were unharmed. Beecher Anderson, South Bend, reported to the State Police that he had slowed down to pick up a water skier and was in the process of pulling him up, increasing speed considerably, when he rammed a boat owned and driven by Dan Duefel. Chicago. Duefel and his passenger in the boat yelled frantically at Anderson, but being unable to attract his attention, jumped from the boat into the water seconds before the crash. Anderson's 15-foot boat went over the top of the Duefel boat. Both boats were towed to the south shore of the lake. Duefel's boat was a total loss and Anderson’s boat was only slightly damaged. The Walkerton Laundry Basket, which has been owned and operated by Fleta Riebe for several years, has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Westhues, near Michigan City. The transaction was completed on August 13. The Westhues own and operate a farm near Michigan City and he is also employed by the Nickle Plate Railroad in the Michigan City offices and spends a couple of days a week at the Argos office. 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schme’tz were pleasantly surprised Sunday evening when their children. Wanda. Violet. Mrs. Earl Hardy. Ralph and Arthur entertained for them in honor of their 30th wedding anniversary. The Walkerton Motor Sales has recovered the pin bail alley into a garage and will be open for business soon. Omer Bail, manager. announces that he will give ’ complete automotive service. This is the first local conversion back to peace time operation. 1934 Everything is in readiness for the grand opening of the Miniature “Worlds Fair” to be held in the Clark Gardens on Friday evening. The stage is set. the bands are tuned up, the dancers are in good form and a gala night is in the offing. This is the fourth annual garden party to be given by the I Phiiathea Cass with Mrs. W J. I Leßoy chairman of the food committee. Her helpers have designi ed and made their costumes to represent the country tn which i they are serving food from. The supper will be served cafeteria style and will consist of Spanish chicken, chop suey. wieners and sauerkraut, potatoes, cottage cheese, saiad. watermelon, ice cream. French pastry, coffee, tea. • roils and butter. The program is i under Grace Goodwiliie and she states their will be varied and colorful, but most entertaining program for ail to view In case of ram. the affair will be held tn the church basement. NAOMI FELLOWSHIP MEETS The Naomi Fellowship of the

Walkerton United Methodist Church met at the home of Alice Huhnke on Tuesday, August 21, with eight members present. Lois Shetland, chairperson, opened the meeting by reading “Peace Os Meditation’’, by Helen Steiner Rice and “Just For Today”. She also had the devotions and she read creators all help in daily living and it seems too far off the edge to return, which was a letter written to Dr. Peale, by Mary G. Snow, who read one of his books she had borrowed that helped her. She told herself every morning I’ll try to do better. She enlisted in the Army. She realized that God is ■ watching over her. She was stationed in Korea. She told Dr. Peale of her life change from his , book. The lesson was given by Alma Daube and she read “Our Weaknesses” from The Upper Room. Also I Corinthians, chapter 1:26-31. The love of change covers all our weakenesses then to make us strong. She also read from the Reader’s Digest. “A Little Home Work Time”. John Glonn Adult Educotlon Classes To Moot Tuesday Adult education classes will begin with an organizational meeting on Tuesday. September 4, at 7:00 p.m. in the John Glenn High School auditorium. Evening high school courses are open to anyone over 16 and not presently enrolled in high school at John Glenn High School. Counseling will be available for persons that need to transfer credit to another high school for graduation, or to earn sufficient evening classes for graduation from John Glenn High School. Interested persons may pre-reg-ister and get further information by calling Mr. Arnett or Mrs. Jackson at the high school, 586-3195. Fees are payable upon registration or at the first regular class meeting. Credit classes offered are: Business, SIO.OO, for 17 classes. English, SIO.OO, for 17 classes. Math. SIO.OO, for 17 classes. Social Studies, SIO.OO, for 17 classes. Non-cred it classes offered are: Advance Art — Watercolor (limit 12), $35.00, for 10 classes. Beginning Art (limit 20), $40.00, for 10 classes. Computers (limit 20), $25.00, for 10 classes. Adult recreation, $1.50 per night; Tuesday from 7:00 - 9:00 at North Liberty gym; and Thursday from 7;00 to 9:00 at John Glenn High School or Walkerton Elementary gym. Adult recreation classes will begin on September 18. VOTE! REGISTRATION You may register to vote in the fall election until September 22. 1984. Phone 586-3756 for an appointment. Change Visiting Policy At The LaPorte Hospital Visitor passes will no longer be required at LaPorte Hospital during the general visiting hours of 11:00 a. m. to 8:00 p.m. daily which began on Friday, August 16. Visitors are requested to obtain passes at the admitting office or the information desk if they need to visit a patient at other than the regular visiting hours. An inquiry will be made with the nursing staff before granting the pass to see if visiting is appropriate at that time. Patients, their familiy members or the physician mav request at admitting time that no visitors be allowed or request only family members be allowed to visit. The door of the patient's room will have a sign that indicates the restricted visiting The patient or family mav request a change in visiting pref-

erence at any time by asking the physician or charge nurse. Visitors will continue to use the main entrance and are encouraged to stop at the information desk to check the room number. It is advisable for visitors to check at the information desk on subsequent visits in case a change in room or visiting preference has been made. A spouse, parent, or significant other will be issued a Personal Privilege Pass at admitting time which that individual can use to visit at times other than the regular visiting hours. In another visiting policy change, children six years old will be able to visit hospitalized parents, grandparents, or brothers or sisters. The age limit for children was formerly 14 years old. Betty Rathbun, vice president, nursing administration, said it is important that the visiting policy change not affect the primary concern of the patient’s need for rest, treatment and privacy. “We feel family members are important to the healing of our patients, but we need their help in not overdoing a good thing,” she emphasized. The nursing staff has the responsibility of asking visitors to leave if the visit is interfering with necessary patient care, noted Mrs. Rathbun. Other visiting hours apply in certain areas. In the critical care unit visitors may come on the even number half hour (8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., etc.) and the obstetric unit hours are 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sibling visitation will continue to be arranged with the nursing staff for times between 12.30 and 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. Family members of surgical patients, either inpatient or outpatient, are asked to register at the third floor south information center. Volunteers at this desk can then let family members know when the surgery patient arrives in the recovery room and where the doctor wishes to talk with family. Visitors to the critical care unit should also register at the third floor south information center. Volunteers in that area serve as liaison between the nursing staff and visitors. Visitors to the Stress Center may go directly to the seventh floor north where the staff will monitor all visitors. Hospital visitors are asked to remember the patient’s need for rest and treatment and to abide by the guidelines of short visits, two visitors at a time and no smoking in the patient’s room. VANBURKIRK PROMOTED TO DIRECTOR Errol Vanßuskirk has been promoted to director of capital administration and kitchen products planning for Whirlpool Corporation. according to an announcement made by William D. Marohn. vice president, kitchen products group. In his new position, VanBuskirk will be responsible for capital and tooling administration on a corporate-wide basis and for dishwasher project planning. Vanßuskirk joined Whirpod’s LaPorte Division in 1968 as a tool and facility engineer. In 1973, he was promoted to manager, facility planning and development at the company’s St. Paul. Minn Division. In 1976. he moved to manager. manufacturing engineering there, and tn 19^8 to a position with similar responsibilities at the Laundry Products Group. St. Joseph. Mich. In 1983. he was promoted to director, manufacturing engineer and facility planning at Laundry Group, the position he held until his current promotion. Vanßuskirk and his wife. Betty, are the parents of three children and reside m St Joseph. Mich. Thev are former Walkerton residents.