The Independent-News, Volume 111, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 12 December 1985 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT-NEWS - DECEMBER 12, IMS

| EDITORIALS

JUST WHAT IS NEWS? Several things have come up recently that makes one wonder “just what is the news that people want to hear?” It has long been known, and almost sadly so, that bad news attracks most of the attention and grabs the headlines over the good news and often overlooked events that happen. A situation recently in our area reflects this attitude which we would like to comment on at this time. At a recent Walkerton Town Board meeting, trustee Arthur Heemer made quite a statement to members of the press for sensational headlines and a story that appeared after an earlier meeting that certainly attracted attention by all. The entire situation, perhaps was a mistake on more than one part, but it certainly was the type of story that once again gave the Town of Walkerton another black eye. This concerned stories appearing in daily newspapers concerning a prostitution ring in Walkerton. In a sense we were glad to see Mr. Heemer come out with his feelings, but also, must have a little compassion for the stories that were printed in the respect that often it is hard to distinguish just what is being said and discussed at the time. Perhaps the use of the hypothetical phrases should never have been made, but they were and the statements were taken out of context and reported. Hence the headings and stories which made it appear that a prostitution ring was present in Walkerton. This is the main reason we have taken the stand that we will print the minutes of the meetings of the governmental groups. We know that some of the officials involved certainly have been and can be misquoted rather easily and do not feel we want to speculate on what they mean regardless of what they are saying. That will continue to be our policy and we must apologize if certain statements made and matters discussed at such meetings do not appear in our columns as they are not always written up in the official minutes. Sensationalism might sell newspapers . . . but it doesn’t always tell the whole truth. As readers you must admit, a sensational heading catches the eye much quicker than the other type of stories. That is human nature. We sincerely hope that future stories of this nature are not necessary concerning our area and that the smaller communities might once again be remembered more for their accomplishments than for their misdoings. TO SEE AND BE SEEN Having to travel considerably at both dusk and dawn and in the darker hours, plus recent weeks when visibility is often maned by fog and other conditions that makes it extra hard to see, it is almost frightening the number of vehicles one meets that drive in such conditions without lights. Add to this the numerous vehicles on the road with one light out and you have an added danger that is completely unnecessary. Often these vehicles one meets can see in the light conditions as they are . . . but they are forgetting they hardly can be seen. It is just as important for safety reasons, to be seen as to see. Just why this escapes some minds one will never know, but certainly a safe driving tip for this time of year as well as all year long, if there is any doubt, turn on those lights, you need to see . . . but also need to be seen. WHEN...

1975 A series of "Singspirations” are being held in various churches of the Greater Walkerton area. The second in the series will be held on Sunday, December 7, at the United Methodist Church. The Greater Walkerton Area Bicentennial Committee and the choir directors are sponsoring these programs, which are in part, a fund raising project, so that next June “1 Love America”, a musical written by John W. Peterson and Don Wyrtzen will be presented by the combined choirs of the area churches. The United State Land and Water Conservation Fund approved a $600,000 grant to the development of the Indiana Potato Creek State Park Recreation Area which has been given by the bureau of outdoor recreation of the U S Department of Interior. The grant is the first stage of a multi million dollar project to develop the facilities in the southwestern part of St. Joseph County, outside of North Liberty. The Walkerton Area Bicenten-

nial Committee’s appropriately designed notes and stationery are now on sale. Twenty-five notes and envelopes are selling for $1.50. 1970 United Telephone Company of Indiana announced today that their request of the Public Service Commission of Indiana of increased rates on long distance calls within Indiana was approved. The higher rates are the result of the request. 1965 Branson Hiatt was elected by the board of directors of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce to serve as the new president for 1966. Santa Claus will be in North Liberty on Saturday at the fire station for his annual visit. He will be indoors at the station to give treats to the kiddies. Tremendous values because everything is marked down for a SIOO,OOO inventory clearance at the Walkerton Lumber and Coal Company. 1966 The telephone exchange at Walkerton will be converted to

automatic dial operation on Sunday, December 18. at 1:01 am. It was also made known that at the time of the dial conversion all Walkerton telephones would be joined to the nationwide Direct Distance Dialing network. The Methodist Church of Walkerton was the scene of the beautiful impressive ceremony of the receiving of the charter for a new Epsilon Chi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa on Thursday, December 1, at 7:30 p.m. President of the chapter is Mrs. Marjorie Eiler. Robert Ellis, manager of Bob’s Bargain Bam, has announced that he is moving into a new location and now is at 702 Roosevelt Road, Walkerton. He has had his business in Walkerton for two years and four months at 303 Roosevelt Road. 1955 Certainly one of the finest creations of architecture the town of North Liberty has seen for some years is the newly erected high school, just back of the present Liberty Township School. Lawrence Albright is the top adult five acre com winner in the St. Joseph County contest with 152 bushels per acre. Dick Hershberger, Walkerton, a junior at DePauw University, has been awarded a major letter in cross country for 1955. 1950 The churches of Walkerton have been planning a number of special events for the next few days in observance of the Savior’s birthday. Plan on attending and enjoying the spirit of Christmas. The following stores will remain open until 9 o’cl.ock in the evening next week for the convenience of the Christmas shoppers. They are Dad & Lad’s, Globe Clothiers, Gambles Store, Hershberger’s, Studio Dress Shop, Chaney’s Drug Store and Wills Drug Store. Santa Gaus is coming to Walkerton on Saturday afternoon to be on the streets of town from 3 to 4 o’clock. He will be anxious to meet and greet all the little boys and girls. 1945 Paul Pratt, of Delano, Illinois, has purchased an interest in the B. I. Holser & Company elevator, in Walkerton, and has been made manager of the same. A youth center, the continuation of the work done by the USO club under the direction of Miss Ann Blissenbach, will be continued without interuption, according to the decision of a group of interested persons who have been considering the matter for several weeks. All men interested in taking part in a big community fox hunt Sunday, will meet at Flaugher’s store or at the Cochran filling station, 3 miles east of town, on Road 6, at one o’clock for the sporting event. 1935 A. S. Blaine, receiver for the closed State Bank of Walkerton, may not have enough whiskers to look like Santa Gaus, but he’s going to do a pretty good job of impersonating some of His goodness next Monday when he begins to hand out dividend checks to those who have accounts in the bank when it closed. A ten percent dividend will be paid out and amount to about $18,000.00. BOWLING NEWS Wednenday Night Men’s Liberty Lanes R & A Carpet 13 3 Wabash Tavern 12 4 Sons of the Amer. Legion 10 6 Liberty Lanes 8 8 Walk. American Legion 8 8 American Door 7 9 Hamilton Wrecker 6 10 Liberty Lions 6 10 Fair OU Co. 5 11 Rick’s Goodyear 5 11 High team series: R & A Carpet 2654, Liberty Lanes 2558, Hamilton Wrecker 2511.

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High team game: R & A Carpet 956, Liberty Lanes 899, Hamilton Wrecker 870. High individual series: D. C. Martin 586, John Singleton 581, Jon Smith 576. High individual game: D. C. Martin 226, Don Garrett 223, Jon Smith 223, John Singleton 221. Tuesday Night Ladiea liberty Iwm UAW Local 194 40 16 Brad’s Pro Shop 36 20 Liberty Lanes 35% 21% American Door 32 24 Farmers State Bank 29 27 EV Controls 21 35 Avon 20% 35% High team series: Liberty Lanes 1965, Farmers State Bank 1955, American Door 1931. High team game: Liberty Lanes 726, American Door 679, Brad’s Pro Shop 655. High individual series: Tanya Brockman 462, Darlene Bell 651, Manda King 441. High individual game: Emily Naplea 178, Jackie Schwartz 174, Manda King 174. Monday Night Men’s Liberty Lanes Community State Bank 33% 18% Rudd Olds/Cadillac 32 20 Swan Lake Golf Gub 30 22 Lakeside Inn 30 22 Wil-lene Farm 28 24 O'Connor Electric Ser. 27 25 Crum stow n Tavern 24 28 C & B Optical 22 30 Cole Mine 20% 31% Whitmer Farms 13 39 High team game handicap: Community State Bank 2834, Swan Lake Golf Gub 2742, Rudd Olds/Cadillac 2729. High team game handicap: Community State Bank 969, 966, Whitmer Farms 958. High individual series: John South 673, Bill Doan 614, D. C. Martin 605, Keith Shirley 600. High individual game: John South 244, 236, Keith Shirley 232, 209, Bill Doan 221,209. Monday Nite Ladles Walkerton Lanes Hi-De-Ho 43 13 Mer-ConTool 36% 19% Allen’s Furniture 36 20 Huhnke’s Service 34% 21% TV Center 24% 31% R& A Carpet 21 35 Kline’s TV 17 39 Myrna’s Studio 15% 40% High team series: Huhnke’s Service 2268, Hi-De-Ho 2209, MerCon Tool 1934. High team game: Huhnke’s Service 780, Hi-De-Ho 750, Myrna’s Studio 689. High individual series: Eileen Gark 530, Carleen Mann 522, Linda Relos4B3. High individual game: Carleen Mann 195, Elaine Williams 186, Eileen Gark 182. Friday Morning Coflee Leagwe Walkerton Lanes Ray’s Radiator Service 39 25 DuraGean Carpet 36 28 Just Sew 35% 28% Miller’s Merry Manor 35 29 Beaver Realty 33% 30% Ray’s Super Valu 28% 36% Mouse's Barber Shop 26 38 Johnson's Dairy Farm 22% 41% High team series: Beaver Realty 1762, Ray’s Raditor Service 1612, Johnson’s Dairy Farm 1606. High team game: Beaver Realty

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