The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 11, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 August 1989 — Page 4

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- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - AUGUST 10, 1989

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IT’S FESTIVAL TIME AGAIN! This weekend, namely Friday and Saturday, is Potato Creek Festival time again in North Liberty. This event, now in its 13th year, has proven to be a very popular event with thousands of people from the area coming into North Liberty on these two days to share in the fun. Featuring music, entertainment and lots of food, plus booths by outside vendors, there truly is something for everyone at the Potato Creek Festival. Much of it has remained the same over the years, but when something isn’t broken, why fix it. Giving the people what they want is the thing that keeps bringing them back. It is true some changes have been and must be made. Some events have been dropped, others added over the years, but basically the main format of entertainment and food and fun for two days remains the same. For these two days, the business district of North Liberty will be hustling and bustling with activity as the many booths, local stores, local organizations and special groups brought into town to entertain will share the time of the many who will converge for the festival. Once again, this is living proof of what a small town can do, not an extensive program, but a simple one that the public likes and that actually takes a minimum of work by the local organizers. There is always work to be done, and lots of it, but for the return and satisfaction drawn from the festival by the many visitors, the work is really not that heavy on the local promotors. We encouarge everyone who enjoys any part of this festival to take a little time sometime during the two days, look over the entertainment and visit the North Liberty Potato Creek Festival, a now established feature this time of every year. ^CREMEMBER^fc i-W. WHEN...

1984 Playwrights David Stooks. originally from Walkerton, now residing in South Bend; and John Sarno, of Indianapolis, will have world premieres of their works presented in Phoenix Theatre’s 1984 Indiana New Plays Festival. August 2-11, downtown Indianapolis. A four alarm fire, believed of electrical origin, was discovered at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, in downtown Walkerton engulfing the Stook’s Burger Dairy Store and igniting Ridge Walkerton Automotive’s roof. Fire departments from Walkerton, North Liberty. Koontz Lake and Polk Township responded to the call. 1974 Students of the Polk-Lincoln-Johnson School Corp, will report to their respective schools at 8:15 a.m. on August 27 and will be dismissed at 11:00 a.m. The first full day of school will be on August 28. Book rentals will be accepted at the principal's offices starting August 19. Fees are as follows: Kindergarten. $6.00; grades 1-5, $16.50; grades 6-8, $20.00; and grades 9-12. $21.00, plus fees. On Saturday, July 27, the Youth group of the Koontz Lake Missionary Church held a Bike-A-Thon with 22 teens and adults sponsors traveling 15 miles around Koontz Lake and Walkerton area. The sponsors contributed $505 for the youth for a trip to Missouri to attend a convention. The Marshall County Fair is running to August 12 and the LaPorte County 4-H Fair, August 6-11. At the market pork steak was selling for 89 cents a pound; tenderettes for 99 cents a pound; rolled pork roast at 89 cents a pound; smoked sausage at $1.19 a pound; boiled ham at $1.79 a pound; sliced bologna at 99 cents for a 12 ounce package; pickle and pimento loaf, macaroni and cheese loaf or olive loaf at $1.09 a pound; tapioca pudding at 69 cents a pound; four cinnamon twist rolls for 69 cents; a 15 ounce glass of Musselman's applesauce at three for SI.OO, chunk light tuna at 49 cents a can; two large rolls of Scot

towels at 89 cents; Spam. 12 ounces for 89 cents; an 18 ounce jar of Smuckers strawberry preserves at 79 cents; Valsic sweet butter chip pickles, 16 ounce jar for 49 cents; 12 ounce box of Keebler vanilla wafers at 49 cents; three pack of Pringles for 88 cents; three ounce jar of Lipton instant tea at 89 cents; eight 16 ounce bottles of Pepsi for 88 cents; 20 pounds of Michigan potatoes for $1.69; watermelon at 99 cents and up; a pint of blueberries at 49 cents; plums and peaches at three pounds for $1.00; lettuce at 29 cents a head; a gallon of ice milk for $1.09; and three cans of lemonade for 89 cents. 1969 Gilbert Fujawa, of South Bend, has been named head football coach at John Glenn High School, announced by Dr. Robert Hanni, superintendent of the Polk-Lin-coln-Johnson School Corp. He replaces Lou Kollias, who resigned to accept a similar position at Concord High School. At the market chuck roast was selling for 59 cents a pound; swiss steak at 79 cents a pound; family steak at 99 cents a pound; boiling beef at 59 cents pound; fun franks at 69 cents a pound; old fashioned or onion loaf at 99 cents a pound; 10 ounce beef steakettes at 79 cents; a 24 ounce bag of mixed vegetables for 33 cents; a half gallon of sherbet at 49 cents; three pound can of Folger’s coffee for $1.79; two pounds of Flavorkist sandwich cookies for 49 cents; blueberry or strawberry pie filling at 39 cents a can; 3 20-ounce Welch's grape jelly or jam for $1.00; Miracle Whip at 79 cents for a 48 ounce jar; three 303 size cans of Stokkely’s asparagus for $1.00; a pound of oleo for 15 cents; peaches at five pounds for 69 cents; and white seedless grapes at 29 cents a pound. 1959 The North Liberty High School band won first place in their division in the contest at Friendship Gardens, Michigan City, last Satureday. They were entered in the concert band division. They received a gold and white trophy and the honor of entering the contests at the Chicagoland Music Festival at Soldier Field. August 22.

The Little League closed last Saturday and all the boys arc anxiously waiting for the evening when the awards will be presented. The final league standings find the Cubs as champions. Jerry Gorby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gorby, North Liberty, has been named the Champion Strawberry Grower of St. Joseph County. A 40 to 60 percent decrease in the number of school corporations probably will result from the passage of the School Corporation Reorganization Act by the 1959 Indiana General Assembly, says J. B. Kohlmeyere. Purdue University agriculture extension specialist in state and local government. The reogranization law outlines procedures for establishing larger school corporations. It became effective with the promulgation of the 1959 laws July 20. 1944 A straw stack on the Wilder Cox farm north of Walkerton burned Monday afternoon resulting in the loss of about 300 to 400 bales of straw. Fire caught from the baler which is operated by a gasoline engine and pulled by a tractor. The baler was pulled away from the stack and little damage resulted to it. The Walkerton Roll Os Honor has been enlarged to care for an additional 120 names. To date there are 300 names on the Roll which have completely filled the space. The Mothers Gub. sponsors of the project, have several more names to be added at once. For the second time in its production history, the Kingsbury Ordnance Plant will open its gates to the public for inspection on Sunday, August 20. Grant Steele, who has been a teacher in the Walkerton Schools for the past 17 years, has accepted a position as manager of the Castleman Coal Company, South Bend. 1939 The Walkerton United Brcthem church is receiving a new roof this week. An attractive asphalt shingle is being used which is fireproof, and being applied over the old wood shingles. A. J. Kennedy, in company with formen from neighboring towns, is in Evansville, Indiana several days this week attending the annual convention of the Indiana Firemen’s Association. The Walkerton W. Gentry 3 ring circus and animal show will exhibit at the west side ball park in Walkerton on Wednesday. August 9. This vear the show- is greatly enlarged, carrying over 100 people, 70 wild and domestic animals, along with the best circus talent money can buy. The monster tent seating over 300 people, will be pitched at the ball park. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE "Smile” Sis for sunshine. Mis for merriment. lis for illuminating. Lis for love. And Eis for enthusiasm. What do these letters spell? SMILE! Isn't it nice to go into a store and be greeted by an honest smile? An honest smile is one that covers the whole face, including eyes, not just the mouth. There are several stores in the area that have clerks with a smile. I'm going to pick a clerk, or shop owner each week and give them a Walkerton Dollar, based on their ‘‘sincerity smile”. Maybe someone else will give me a name, so everybody give a big smile to all your customers! The Great Pumpkin-Fall Festival is falling into place. Reservations for booths are coming in. and if you need an application just give me a call. 586-3627. Stuntz & Hochstetler and Skysports Unlimited have donated to the flag fund. Thank you! We will have a limited number of Pumpkin Sweatshirts available this fall. Even one for Linda Relot. We didn't forget you!

[CHURCH NEWS]

United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana Rev. Marilyn Gebert, Minister THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 9:00 a.m., Visitation Team meeting. 7:15 p.m.. Miller’s Merry Manor. SUNDAY. AUGUST 13 8:30 a.m.. Rally Day. potluck breakfast. No early worship. 9:15 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Late Worship, sermon, “Wrestling With God, The Stranger In The Night”; text, Genesis 32:22-32. Pine Creek Church Os The Brethren Corner Pine And Stanton Roads Wayne Gerber, Pastor THURSDAY. AUGUST 10 3:30 p.m.. Caring System Committee Meeting. 6:00 p.m., Youth Meeting. Video “Why Wait?”. SATURDAY. AUGUST 12 8:00 a.m.. Men’s Work Day. SUNDAY. AUGUST 13 8:30 a.m.. Service at Potato Creek Park by Christian Comrades. 9:00 a.m., Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.. Worship Service and Children's Church. 6:00 p.m., Bible Study. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds. Pastor SUNDAY, AUGUST 13 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Worship Service. “Whosoever will, may come.” North Liberty Church Os ChrUi 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana Charles J. Richmond. Minister Timothy S. Stewart. Associate Minister SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m., Jr.-Sr. Youth Group. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m.. Family Bible Study, youth to 12th grade. THURSDAY 8:00 p.m.. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 805 Tyler Street Walkerton. Indiana MASSES Saturday. 5:30 p.m. E.S.T. Sunday. 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. CONFESSIONS Saturday, 4:30 t05:15 p.m. "The Star Spangled Banner,’ when it was first pubishod, boro the title 'The Defense of Fort McHenry.’ With the removal of the Walkerton elevator, a lot of memories are recalled. Progress is necessary, and we still have our memories and 1 am sure that the Walkerton Historical Society would like to you to share them with the group. Just call Amy Wardman to join the Society. Business people with Walkerton Dollars to be turned in should call Myrna Daube. The are roads are ridiculously bad. especially the rural ones. We need to remember to drive a bit more courteously, including me, sharing the good parts (though few in number) with our fellow drivers. I will dose and go out selling raffle tickets and looking for a smile. Sincerely, Nedra Williams

St. John’s Lutheran Church Riley & Pine Roads 24955 Riley Road The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 FRIDAY. AUGUST 11 7:00 p.m.. Volunteer Night at Shelter for Homeless. SUNDAY. AUGUST 13 9:00 a.m.. Confirmation. 9:00 a.m., Christian Education. 10:00 a.m.. Worship. 11:15 a.m.. Choir rehearsal. 7:00 p.m.. Council meets. MONDAY, AUGUST 14 7:15 p.m.. Worship at Miller’s Merry Manor. TUESDAY. AUGUST 15 2:30 p.m., Wittkopf. 7:30 p.m., WELCA meeting. "We love, because He first loved us." 1 John 4:19. First Babtist Church 407 W. Elm Street North Liberty. Indiana 656-4537 SUNDAY. AUGUST 13 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship, musical concert. Faith Baptist Bible College. 6:30 p.m.. Evening Worship, film "John Hus". WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 16 7:30 p.m.. Evening Worship. Everyone welcome. Beaver Creek Wesleyan Church 66027 Redwood Road North Liberty SUNDAY 9:30 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m.. Church Service. 7:00 p.m.. Evening Serivce. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m.. Prayer Service. Hamlet Church Os God Ellis Martin, Pastor SUNDAY 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a.m., Sunday Service. 6:00 p.m., Sunday Evening Service. All times are Central Standard Time. Walkerton Wesleyan Church Corner Os Illinois And Van Buren Pastor, Bud Fugate Assistant, Daryl Bowers SUNDAY MORNING 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.. Morning Services. SUNDAY EVENING 6:00 p.m., Evening Service. WEDNESDAY 7:00 p.m., Wednesday Service. People believe if you hang a string of onions in your house, you will be healthy. Nurturing . Sustaining .. Helping.. .Growing We re right around the corner or just a phone call away. Making a difference every day. a SHARING IS CARING rw contact Ml m row ana » arw Dw Army ZWaioomtMtf Amw Wrona MOW JWaay 07044