The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 October 1985 — Page 2

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - OCTOBER 10,1985

Appointments For Project SAFE At Clerk’s Office The sign-up list for appointments for applicants under 65 years of age is hanging in the clerk-treasurer’s Office, in Walkerton. At this time, the appointments will be Monday and Tuesday, October 21 and 22. Anyone who cannot make an appointment at these times, please call the clerk-treasurer’s office to schedule an appointment. Verification of income — and this means official verification — either a letter from employer stating howmuch a person makes, or check stubs, etc., — electric and gas bills and social security cards are the items needed to apply for Project SAFE. Please have these items with you when you come to your appointment. We will take phone calls to sign you up for your appointment. Project SAFE money will not be applied to any bills until after January 1, 1986. The financial guidelines for applicants under 65 are: No. In Household Income 1 $ 6,563 2 8,813 3 11.063 4 13,313 5 15,563 6 17,813 Add $2,250 for each additional family member. If there are family members over 18 years of age, their income counts on the Project SAFE application, and verification needs to be brought with you at the time of application. R.E.A.L. SERVICES NUTRITION PROGRAM N. L. United Methodist Church Rhone 656-3353 the day prior for reservations. And STARKE COUNTY NUTRITION PROGRAM Koontz Lake Conservation Gub Phone 586-2376 for reservations. OCTOBER 14 - 18 MONDAY Cranberry juice Chicken ala king Swiss style vegetables Biscuit Butterscotch pudding Milk, tea, coffee TUESDAY Orange juice Minestroni soup Shaved ham on whole wheat bun Plums Oatmeal cookie Milk, tea, coffee WEDNESDAY Pineapple juice Pepper steak Mashed potatoes and gravy Cole slawDinner roll and margarine Frosted cherry birthday cake Milk, tea. coffee THURSDAY Pear nectar Stuffed cabbage roll Mixed vegetables Cottage cheese with chives Pumpernickel bread and margarine Fruit cocktail Milk, tea, coffee FRIDAY Apricot juice Fish sticks with tartar sauce Macaroni and cheese Brussels sprouts Whole wheat bread and margarine Orange Milk. tea. coffee SENIOR CITIZEN BOWLING NEWS The Senior Bowlers, supported by six spectators, really got into their game this week, as there were several averages improved during the Wednesday meet. The ladies had 14 bowlers enjoying their afternoon of fun and exercise. Ann Labno rolled the high ser-

ies with a 410 total. She also took high handicap game honors with a nice 223. Helen Bowman improved her average with her high scratch game of 160. The 12 gents were treated to a fine exhibition of bowling as Harold Schweder again came through with a fine 567 series to top the group. Harold just keeps on improving that average. The high scratch game was rolled by Roman Brehm with a 261. That also gave him the high handicap game of 311. (That shows you what handicapping can do in a ”300 possible" game!) The averages for the men are beginning to show that there are some very consistent bowlers enjoying ther afternoon with us. Come on out next Wednesday, all you 60 and “better” bowlers, and enjoy some good fellowship and exercise with us. LINCOLN TOWNSHIP HOMEMAKERS CLUB MEETS The October meeting of the Lincoln Township Homemakers Extension Club was held at the Community Building, Walkerton, on October 1, with 21 members answering roll call with what their favorite apple is or recipe. The meeting was opened with the salute to the flag and the repeating of the club creed. The song of the month, “Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree” and “He” and “America” were sung with Lois Sherland at the piano and Helen Pogodzinski leading us in singing. Cards were signed for the sick members and birthday cards including one to Mrs. Etta Mae Milner, who will be 101 on October 19. Cards were also sent to Nellie Smith and Ila Lute for their birthdays. The minutes and treasurer's reports were heard. Ne dr a Smith was voted to be treasurer and she also told us some pointers for the elderly on ways to prevent falls and accidents. Interesting happenings in October and a short history of John Greenleaf Whittier were heard. Cancer sewing will be on Wednesday, October 16. Ann Jackson gave a report on our senators and representatives. Martha Mull read the inscription on the Statue of Liberty and Pat Cowger gave a report on some of the dates and happenings in South Bend. Reservations to the cancer tea are to be in by October 15. Bingo was played with everyone winning a small prize. Laura Malstaff and Martha Mull were the hostesses for the day. The November committee will be Nora Hahn and Alta Williams. The meeting closed with the club prayer. Women’s Club Enjoys Breakfast Meeting On Friday, October 4, the Wo men's Community Club met in the Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church. Breakfast was served by the Presbyterian Women’s Association. In keeping with the special project for this year, “The Prevention Os Child Abuse”, president Alice Walker read an article written by Spencer Free entitled “The Human Touch”. Guest speaker, Elizabeth Grieger Weigand, told of a program she helped put together to teach children how to protect themselves from strangers, which is being used in schools and on television. In her biography, Ms. Weigand told of her work as a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs. For her work in the sacred music field she received an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul 11. During the presentation of some of her compositions she was accompanied in song by our own Mildred Casey. Hostesses Lucille Dipert. Esther

Smith, Dorothy Walsh, Olive Mankowski and Caroline Danielewski did a beautiful job on table decorations. The October meeting will be at the Community Building, regular time, with sack lunch, to work with the creative arts department making holiday treats.

OBITUARIES

BENNIE R. HOWARD Bennie R. Howard, 77, County Road 400 E,. U. S. 6, passed away at 6:33 a. m. on Tuesday, October 1, in the St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette, after an apparent heart attack. He was born on March 2, 1908, in Gypsy, Kentucky, and lived in Walkerton for several years. He was a construction worker for Labor International Union of North America 81, Valparaiso. Surviving are four daughters, Wanda Fuller and Judy Schultz, both of Walkerton, Barbara Barden, Plymouth, and Donna Stepp, Albion; a son, Clarence, Geveland, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Aggie Rice and Rose Creech, both of North Liberty. Services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday in the First Baptist Church, Walkerton, with Rev. D. O. Van Dyne and Pastor Richard Stepp officiating. Burial was in Westlawn Cemetery, North Liberty. The Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel, was in charge of the arrangements. HOWARD M. FOUTS Howard M. Fouts, 76, Rural Route 1, Box 347, Walkerton, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday, October 2, in St. Joseph Medical Center, South Bend, after a brief illness. He was a lifetime area resident and farmer. He was born on June 7, 1909, in South Bend, to Charles and Myrtle E. Hardy Fouts. He married Birdie Mae Parker on December 12, 1941, in Plymouth, who survives. Surviving along with his wife are a daughter, Kathy (Mrs. David) Thomas, South Bend; one step-son, William Cannell, Oakton, Virginia; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Helen Geyer, Edwardsburg, Michigan; and a brother, Clell Fouts, Walkerton. Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the Nusbaum-Elkin Funeral Home, Walkerton, with Rev. Thomas M. Bowman, pastor of the United Methodist Church, Walkerton, officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. ERNEST LEE BRIDWELL Ernest Lee Bridwell,. 46. of 817 W. Sth Street, Mishawaka, formerly of Walkerton, died at approximately 9:30 a.m., on Tuesday, October 1. as the result of a fall from a building he was working on. He was prounced dead at Memorial Hospital, in Michigan City about VA hours after the accident. He was a supervisor with A & J Erectors. He fell about 30 feet to the ground from a building at Mariner Drive and Ind. 212, Michigan City. He was born on February 18. 1939, in Jasonville and had lived in Mishawaka for two years. Surviving are his mother, Hazel Yeryar, Jasonville; six children, Tara W. Bridwell, Plymouth, Raina L. Bridwell. Mishawaka. Erin S. Bridwell, Florida, Shawn R. and Ernest L. Bridwell, 11, both of Texas; three sisters. Cornelia Giegler. New Buffalo, Michigan. Saundra Schilla. Michigan City, and Barbara Jean Engle, Alabama; and a stepbrother, Roger Barfell, California. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday in the Thal-lemar-Goethals Funeral Home, Mishawaka, with Rev. William Baker officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City. He was a U. S. Army

THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS Publication Number 261460 ROBERT E. URBIN, EDITOR SUSAN R. URBIN, ASSISTANT EDITOR INDEPENDENT-NEWS CO., INC., PUBLISHER 601-03 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton, Indiana 46574*1294 Telephone (219) 586-3139 PUBLICATION TIME: Thursday of Each Week Second Class Postage Paid At Walkerton, Indiana 46574 SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Is‘ Per Copy; $5.00 Per Year (SI.OO Extra If Mailed Out Os State) CROWN ROYALTY AT HOMECOMING MW TkcVR »» 11" ^MI BaH . ■I . M * The John Glenn Homecoming football game was held on Friday, September 27, with the crowning of the queen and king held at ceremonies during halftime. Pictured above is Tina Anderson, left, 1985 Homecoming Queen with Chuck Klockow, center, as King, with Darren Skiles, 1984 king, looking on.

veteran, a member of the Walkerton American Legion Post 189 and the 40 & 8 Gub of the American Legion. PLAN SHOPPING TRIP On Tuesday, November 5, an outlet shopping trip has been planned with the tour to include Fanny Mae, Factory Outlet, Georgia Nut Factory Outlet, JC Penny Catalog Outlet, Montgomery Ward Budget Store, Kitchen of Sara Lee and Sears Surplus Store. The bus will be leaving the Pres-

NEW HOURS At The TREASURE CHEST North Liberty OPEN 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY Saturdays 9:00 a.m. To 12:00 Noon CLOSED ON SUNDAYS ANO MONDAYS BINGO Every Friday Night Starting At 7:00 p.m. Must Be 18 Years Os Age To Be Admitted DANCING SATURDAY NIGHT “VIOLATION” From 9:00 p.m. -12:30 a m. WALKERTON AMERICAN LEGION

byterian Church, Georgia Street. Walkerton, from the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. sharp. The cost of the trip is $15.00. Reservations and money must be in by October 21. Please call Jean Lowry, at SB6-2247, or June Wiegand, at 586-3907. 2tolo FALCON 500 CLUB WINNERS The winning numbers drawn on Saturday for the Falcon 500 Gub were 407, 342 and 066.