The Independent-News, Volume 113, Number 26, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 26 November 1987 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - NOVEMBER 26. 1987

EDITORIALS

THANKSGIVING 1987 As we pause and take a break from our regular routines for Thanksgiving, do we really stop and think of the many reasons we have to be thankful? Regardless of the ups and downs in everyone’s lives now or in recent times, realistically almost everyone can find things for which to be thankful. The year 1987 is no exception. Living in America, we still enjoy freedom. It is true we have armed forces around the world, often in places we may feel have little or no bearing on our lives, but still we remain a free country not at war with any foes. That is something many cannot say and certainly something for which we can be very thankful. The same forefathers that on the first Thanksgiving Day had reasons to be thankful, down through time to those that set the foundation for our country as we know it today, all have had to endure hardships and adversities. These people really knew the meaning of being thankful. In today’s times, we often take too much of this for granted. Yes, we say we are thankful for the many blessings bestowed on us, but in most cases we have not had to endure the hardships, trial and tribulation that those before our time had to endure to give and assure us the life we have today. Thanksgiving is a family day. When familie get together, whether large or small, one really has only to look around and see something for which to be thankful. Health and happiness in a family is one of the greatest assets anyone can have and this can be seen at Thanksgiving time right on through Christmas ... a period of time that almost all families will be together at one time or another. True, Thanksgiving and Christmas have become too closely associated. Thanksgiving parades and the Thanksgiving holiday period is the big kick-off for Christmas. In fact, Christmas has been much on the minds of retailers and merchandisers for some time now and Thanksgiving often gets lost in the shuffle. Regardless of your plans and activities this Thanksgiving, take a little time this holiday period and realize just how fortunate you are and the many things you have for which to be thankful. We hope each and every one of you have a happy and joyful Thanksgiving 1987. MME WHEN ■.

1982 The Newly elected directors of the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce have been named. They are Kenny Chapman. Thomas Boyd and Roy Wilcox. They will serve along with the other directors. Ron Fox. Ray Chapman. Jack Wardman. Roy DeSimone. John Natali and Ruth Knowlton. Police officer Carl Sobieralski will speak to the W'alkerton Lions Club at its regular meeting Monday evening. November 22. at 6:30 p.m. at the Amenan Legion Home He will demonstrate the Breathalizer and discuss the problem of drunk drivers. The John Glenn varsity and junior varsity basketball teams for both boys and girls, will open their seasons this coming week The boys will host South Central on Friday night at the high school gym with the B-team action beginning at 7:00 p.m. The girls will open their season, also at home, on Tuesday. November 23. with Mishawaka. 1972 Bruce Dayhuff opened the 197273 basketball season with an outstanding performance against the Culver Military Academy team as he, for the second year in a row, almost single handed topped the Eagles in the opening game for the two teams. The 43 points of DayhufTs came on 15 field goals and 13 of 19 from the foul line John Harness had 16 second half points and finished the night with a total of 18. The final score of the game was 76-72. At the market chuck roasts were selling for 49 cents a pound; chuck steak at 69 cents a pound; swiss steak at 89 cents a pound; boiling beef at 59 cents a pound, two pound can of Hills Bros coffee for 51.49; a gallon of ice cream for

cents; nine cans of Campbell’s tomato soup for $1.00; 38 ounce bottle of Crisco oil for 89 cents; bananas at 9 cents a pound; and a five pound bag of oranges for 59 cents. 1952 The muck land fires which have been burning steadily since last week have aroused the entire community. Especially true of the people living southeast of Walkerton. several of them who have seen their own lands and property threatened by the fire. The burning started last Wednesday at the northeast end of Koontz Lake, in that section known as the “Old Huckleberry Marsh”, in Marshall County, covering more than 150 acres. Most of the land burned belonged to the Mullet and Jesse Schroeder farms. Water is now being pumped from Koontz Lake to the fire by pumpers. Enjoy the traditional turkey dinner on Thanksgiving at Welco Restaurant for only $1.50 per plate. 1942 The Walkerton trailer camp was opened Monday when 210 standard trailers, about one-third of the total of 651 trailers located in Walkerton, were thrown open for occupancy by the Federal Housing Authority. The trailers are completely furnished except for the dishes, silverware and linens. Three families applied for trailers on Monday and three more on Tuesday. The Belleville Bakery , operated in North Liberty by the firm of Carrol! and McPhee, closed Sunday for the duration. George F. Carke, Walkerton farmer, qualified for a Purdue Gold Medal at the state muck crop show. at Albion, last week He proudly produced 470.28 bushels of Chippewa potatoes per acre this year

and his record was exceeded only bv two men in the Purdue Potato C uh. Residents of West York will vote on November 24 to cast their vote for Committeemen with a nine member board to be elected for a term of six months. 1937 The Walkerton Chamber of Commerce has planted 175 trees along Road 6 at the west entrance to town as a hedge to hide the unsightly appearance of the city dump grounds to the cemetery. A meeting of all taxpayers in Lincoln Township has been called for Monday evening. November 22. at 7:00 o’clock at the school house, by townships trustee Robert W. Corle. on the advice of county recorder. Glen Thompson, to protest the action of the State Tax Board in increasing the township tax rate to $2.69, the highest rate set for any township in the county. The Orville Easterday Post American Legion was honored last week when F. S. Leßoy was appointed to membership on the state educational activities committee by state commander Rhodes.

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Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds. Pastor SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 29 First Sunday of Advent. Community Food Pantry Sunday. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Worship Service. Communion. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 30 7:00 p.m.. Community Choir rehearsal at the United Methodist Church. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. E.S.T., Community Food Pantry at the Presbyterian Church. 6:30 p.m.. Weight Watchers meet in Fellowship Hall. p.m.. Deacons meet at Church. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2 "00 p.m.. Worship Committee meeting in the Church living room. “Whosoever will, may come." United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Thomas Bowman. Pastor THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 26 Thanksgiving Dav. SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 29 8:30 a.m.. Early Worship Service. 9:15 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:30 p.m.. Late Worship, sermon. “Half Os Life”; text. Mark 1:1-8. This is Pantrv Sundav. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 30 7:00 p.m., Walkerton Communitv Choir rehearsal. TUESDAY. DECEMBER 1 Church Conference. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2 6:00 p.m., Jr. Choir practice. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2 7:00 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. First Assembly Os God Michigan And Van Buren Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Lam McCormick. Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10 30 am., Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m., Youth Service. 7:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. TUESDAY 9:00 a.m.. Pray Meeting. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Bible Study. 7:00 p.m., Missionettes, Girls Club. Pine Creek Church Os The Brethren Comer Os Pine Jt Stanton Roads Dr. Wavnr Gerber. Pastor SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 29 9:00a m.. Sunday School. 10:00 am., Worship Service and Children's Church 2:30 pm., Service at Pilgrim

Manor. Plymouth. 6:00 p.m., Bible Study. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana 46554 Charles J. Richmond SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Bible School. 10:30 am., Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m., Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m., Senior Youth Group. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m.. Family Bible Study. 7:30 p.m., Youth Groups to 4th. THURSDAY 8:00 p.m.. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. St. John's Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads John D. Malzahn, Pastor 656-4744 or 656-3475 SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 29 9:30 a.m., Sunday Church School. 10:20 a.m.. Favorite Hymn Singing. 10:30 a.m., Service Os The Word. Special Congregational Meeting after worship. 3:00 p.m.. Organizational Meeting of the South Bend Conference. ELCA. at Redeemer Lutheran. Elkhart. 8:00 p.m., AAL meeting at the parsonage. SERVICE NOTES ARMY Ac AIR FORCE HOME TOWN NEWS — Airman Denny A Setnor. son of Larry G. Setnor, of Rural Route 2. and Ardene A. Bellinger. of 503 Virginia Street, both of Walkerton, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas. During the six weeks of training the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs and received special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the communitv college of the Air Force. He is a 198" graduate of John Glenn High School. ARMY & AIR FORCE HOMI TOWN NEWS — Pvt. Kenneth R Rose, son of Clifford and Nona Rose, of Rural Route 1. Griner town, has completed basn train ing 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. He is a 1987 graduate of OregonDavis High School. ARMY & AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Sgt. Rodney L. Back, son of Roger J. Back, of Rural Route 4. Walkerton, and Bonita J. Tracy, of Tyner, has been decorated with the Air Force Commendation Medal in Terre Haute. Indiana. The Air Force Commendation Medal is awarded to those individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the performance of their duties on behalf of the Air Force. Back is a recruiter with the 3550th Air Force Recruiting Squadron. He is a 1979 graduate of John Glenn High School.

ARMY & AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Airman Ist Class Damion T. Przygocki. son of Cynthia E. Jann and stepson of William L. Jann, of Rural Route 1. Walkerton. has graduated from the U. S. Air Force security police specialist course at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas. Graduates of the course studied systems security operations, tactics and weapons training and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. He is a 1987 graduate of John Glenn High School. September 24 (FHTNC) — Manne Lance Cpl. Cecil B. Mykinney, son of Shirley A. Pasher. of Rural Route 3, Walkerton, recently completed the Automotive Organizational Mechanics Course at Marine Corps Service Support Schools, Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. During the 16-week course, Mykinney was taught the technical knowledge and functional skills to efficiently perform inspections, diagnostic tests, adjustments, services and repairs to tactical motor transport equipment under garrison or field operating conditions. A 1979 graduate of OregonDavis High School, he joined the Marine Corps in January. 1980. October 15 (FHTNC) — NavyAirman Karen E. Gary-Humes, whose husband, Douglas, is the son of Floyd Humes, of 205 N. Williams. North Liberty, has completed an Aviation Structural Mechanic. Safety Equipment Course. During the nine week course at the Naval Air Technical Training Center. Millington. Tenn., GaryHumes was trained m the inspection. maintenance and repair of aircraft frames, exteriors, ejection. air circulation and pressurization systems. During classroom and practical application periods, she studied blueprint reading, corrosion control. metalworking, gaseous and liquid oxygen systems, ejection seats and canopies, and fire extinguishing systems. A 1985 graduate of South Central High School. Union Mills, she joined the Navy in August 1985. ARMY Ac AIR FORCE HOME TOWN NEWS — Pvt. Elizabeth A High, daughter of Charles P and Leigh High, of bOl Virginia St.. Walkerton, has completed basictraining at Fort Jackson. South Carolina 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. She is a 1987 graduate of John Glenn High School. Walkerton. LOCAL LIBRARY TO INCLUDE EVENING HOURS The Walkerton-Lincoln Twp. Library will be changing its hours. The new hours will include staying open one night a week, this being on Tuesdays. Before this many students and out of town workers did not have a chance to use the library . The new nightly hours will permit them to use the library. The library will remain open until 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays. The new hours will be as follows: Tuesday. 9:30 a m. to 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and closed on Sunday and Monday. Use your seat belts! Cargo floating on the water from a sinking ship is called flotsam, while the debris washed ashore is called wreck