The Independent-News, Volume 114, Number 10, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 August 1988 — Page 4

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS — AUGUST 4, 1988

EDITORIALS

MORE THAN CONVERSATION The weather we have encountered this summer certainly has developed into more than just conversation. The very high temperatures, the extended dry periods, the drought conditions that especially affect the farmers, and the extended heat and high humidity that is hard on everyone, is more than just a conversation piece. In fact, this weather can be life-threatening to young and old alike. It also takes a definite toll on animals, from pets to domestic farm animals. The weather is something one must know how to contend with and must use common sense and precautions to avoid problems. It is no secret people with respiratory problems have an extremely hard time in the very hot and humid weather. This affects the very young and elderly especially hard, but anyone who has any problems along this line, regardless of age, can be affected. In some cases, others have to assume some of the responsibility for these people if they are for one reason or another not able to take care of themselves. The drought conditions have been the topic of news for many weeks now and is a problem that we very probably will feel the pinch of more in the future than at present. However, for those deriving their living from farming or raising of various food products, even including livestock and poultry, the need is now for something to be done. There is no question that some help will be forthcoming from the government, perhaps the best thing being this is an election year and such action may be needed by many of those seeking re-election to office as they have an obligation and the power to do something where the challengers do not. At any rate, this makes the drought conditions partially a political item as well. We would encourage everyone to not over do it in this weather. Common sense and knowledge of what to do if a problem does arise is important to all, but prevention can easily outdo the cure in cases such as this. Be careful, this is a serious situation, not just a topic of conversation. W WHEN...

1983 The John Glenn varsity cheerleaders recently returned from a National Cheerleaders Association workshop where they received top recognition as the best cheerleader squad at the camp, which was held at Ball State University, and attracted over 275 cheerleaders from a five-state area. Members of the John Glenn squad are Rose Roberts. Deb Thompson, Darla Lowry, Dee Holmgren, Katie Hershberger and Kim Stull. They are sponsored by Pam Pearish. Denise Borrelli, Walkerton, a physical therapy student at Indiana University, is a recipient of the LaPorte Hospital’., critical occupations scholarship/loan program in which 51,500 will be awarded to Borrelli. 1973 At the market a five pound canned ham was selling for $6.79 and an eight pound canned ham for $9.98; five pound box of beef patties for $1.09 a pound; ring bologna at 89 cents for a 12 ounce package; barbecued chicken at 99 cents a pound; franks at 79 cents for a 12 ounce package; 18 ounce box of Wheaties for 49 cents; three ounce jar of instant tea for 59 cents; five pound bag of flour for 65 cents; a gallon of one percent milk for 79 cents; a two pound bag of french fries for 44 cents; a half gallon of sherbet for 55 cents; tomatoes at 39 cents a pound; cantaloupe at 59 cents; carrots at two pounds for 49 cents; nectarines at 49 cents a pound as well as plums. The policy of thi^ paper was printed on the front’ page of the July 26 issue stating the deadline for news and classifieds to be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. 1968 Maybe this will make you feel cooler. The Indiana Christmas Tree Growers held their summer meeting at Stuntz Pine Forest on Friday and Saturday with 150 in attendance. The Orville Easterday Post 189

and Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting to honor the Girls and Boys Staters. Speaking will be Elaine Fitzgerald, Greg Hartsell, Craig DeMyer, Larry Mueller and Jay Peterson on their experiences at Girls and Boys State. Farm Safety Week is being observed July 21-27 with this being the 25th anniversary year. 1963 Queen and King of Lincoln Township 4-H Club are Miss Barbara Lidy and Richard Ruby. 4-H leaders are Janice Helm and Harold Matteson. It has been released by the Indiana Traffic Safety Foundation, Inc., that a new law will soon be passed that will make a specific violation for two or more vehicles to engage in a speed contest on any public highway. Furhter interpretation of this law means that even the very common dragging from a stop light in a city or town is unlawful. Saturday is the day there is supposed to be a 77 percent eclipse of the sun as it will hide behind the moon for a lenght of time in the afternoon. Warning has been extended by about every agency connected with sight and the eyes to be very careful and not look at the sun during the eclipse. 1958 Organization of a disaster relief committee in Liberty Township was begun on Wednesday night at a meeting. R. E. Littleton, township disaster chairman for the St. Joseph County Chapter of American Red Cross, announced that C. E. (Ted) Hevel will serve as chairman of the Liberty Twp. Committee. Parking rules will be enforced in the Town of North Liberty on all streets with the exception of the 100 block of N. Main Street. Paralell parking with the right wheels paralell to the curb or curb line will be on Main Street. 1953 The North Liberty Fire Depart-

ment was called about 4 o’clock on the morning of July 30, to help put out a fire in the Crumstown School. There were a total of four departments on the scene. Lightning struck wires leading into the building and oddly enough there was no fire. The only damage was the melting of the conduit containing the wires. In spite of the general opinion held locally that a cutback in production is likely to occur within the not too distant future at the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant, following the signing of the Armistice in the Korean War this week, plant manager, Eric W. Peterson said that immediate cutbacks are “unlikely”. 1943 Improvement of U. S. 31, at the old Michigan Road, between Plymouth and Argos, should be completed within the next 30 days. Similar improvements of the highway are also being made north of Plymouth. Tonight at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Pet and Puppet Show at Place Park. Bring your favorite pet, dressed up if you like and compete for prizes. The USO puppet class will present a play outdoors at the park and there will be some races also. Civilians will get eight out of 10 pounds of butter produced in the year which began July 1, the War Food Administration has announced. The new wheat crop is being harvested in this locality, most of it by the combine method. The quality is no up to standard, most of it grading No. 3. The price is $1.50 per bushel. 1938 A very pleasant event Sunday was the first reunion of the graduating class of 1900 of the Walkerton High School at the home of Miss Sadie Wolfenbarger. The class consisted of six members, three girls and three boys. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Smith, of LaPorte; Miss Beatrice Steele, North Liberty; Mr. and Mrs. Byron Ruple and Miss Elsie Steele. Lawrence Reinhardt, of Logansport, was absent. Ray Kaufman, of near Walkerton, lost five cows Monday night when lightning struck his silo and killed the cows which were near. Death claimed the life of William J. Wenner, aged 67, well known operator of a threshing machine for many years, when his car was struck by a westbound B & O train Friday at a crossing one-half mile west of Teegarden, a half-mile south of his home. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE “My Trip’’ It’s another hot dayh, and so it will be a quick trip through the business area. My bike and I went into Mahoney's for a quote on a trade-in. We’ve bought our cars for many years here and I knew that they would give me a great deal and they did. For 500 Walkerton Bucks and my bike they would give me a trade-in of SSOO. (I talked them up from $450.) You boys haven’t received your cinnamon rolls yet. Biking along, I pass the office of Dr. Wisnieski and the NusbaumElkin Funeral Home. We’re very fortunate to have these places in a town of our size. The traffic is getting a little congested and I pull my bike onto the sidewalk. 1 better get off and push my bike because after I pass the Shady Lanes Bowling Alley, the police station is right around the corner and considering my luck with them, 1 probably would end up in jail. (Maybe it has air conditioning.) Heading across the street, I fill up my tires at D. & M. Service Station. Across the tracks is the Walkerton Shopping Plaza. Wilcox Grocery, Ist Source Bank, The Brass Lion Clothing Store, Sunshine Holiday Laundry, Small’s In-

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surance Agency and Century Twenty-One, calls this area home. Across the street is Holland Plumbing and Heating. Continuing on I pass Huhnke’s Tire and Gas Service. Stopping off at the Dairy Queen I am reminded that there are many animals in the area that need lots of water on these hot days. Next door is Hook’s Drugs and further on there is George’s Truck Repair and the Teachers Credit Union. I’m ending this trip at the Walkerton Livestock Barn. Maybe I can get a good price at the Monday Night Auction. Are you counting the many places of business that you can spend your Walkerton Bucks? Water your pets, buy raffle tickets and Buy Walkerton! Sincerely, Nedra Williams STUNTZ FAMILY GETOGETHER The Ervin Stuntz family gathered Saturday evening at the Stuntz & Hochstetler Pine Forest social room in honor of Ervin Stuntz, who will be 88 on Thursday, August 4, and also to help his son Hayward, and his wife Ernestine Stuntz, celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary. They are all of Plymouth. All four of Mr. Stuntz’s children were present, Howard and June Stuntz, of Bremen; Elenora and Robert Stuntz, of North Judson, Hayward and Ernestine Stuntz, of Plymouth; and Maryin and Wyman Hochstet-

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ler, of Walkerton. Others present were Mrs. Clara Stuntz, of Plymouth; Gary, Janet and Tara Stuntz, of Bremen; Glen, Cathy, Shanna and Shelby Stuntz and friend, of Bremen; Sherry and Angie Fulton, of Upland, California; Ginger and Christopher Riley, of Newport, Virginia; Bonnie and Larry Bollenbacher, of Bremen; Todd and Jill Stuntz, of Plymouth; Keith Soales and friend, of LaPorte; Jane Vanderbosch, of Edwardsburg, Michigan; Angie Soals, of Plymouth, Quinn Hostetler and friend Carlene Salyer, Tim and Della Egger and children Bobby, Brandon and Jared, of Walkerton; and Gladys Sheneman, of North Liberty. A Special surprise guest to all who came, was Arley Judy, of Buchanan, Michigan, and his guest Lenna, of Osceola. Arley attended the wedding of Erwin and Cecil almost 67 years ago. This was the first time in 13 years all but one of Ervin’s grandchildren were home at the same time. Three of his great-grandchildren were unable to attend. Also present were Athur and Delys Bold, Caloundra, Australia, who are friends of the Stuntz and Hochstetlers and are visiting them here for a few weeks. It was also Delys birthday. A wiener roast, along with homemade ice cream and a huge birthday cake was enjoyed by all present.