The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 32, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 4 January 1990 — Page 4

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A DECADE OF FREEDOM? Could it be possible the decade of the 1990’s could be the decade of freedom? Much has happened this past year to awaken the world to the fact that radical transformation has happened in Eastern Europe. Can and will this trend continue and expand to the third world? In the past year. Poland has elected a non-communist prime minister, and Hungary’s ruling party has dropped the “communist” label. The East German Government has opened the Berlin Wall and placed former dictator Erich Honecker under arrest. In Czechoslovakia. Prague Spring leader Alexander Dubeck made a triumphant return, as Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev echoed his 1968 call for “socialism with a human face.” The Czechoslovak regime purged most of the rulers installed in the bloody 1968 Soviet invasion, and then joined its Warsaw Pact allies in condemning the invasion. Gorbachev has met with the pope and established diplomatic relations with the Vatican, declaring that religion is a benevolent force in society. He’s also had words of praise for the achievements of capitalism, though he’s quick to deny that he’s abandoned socialism. Free elections have already been held in Poland, and are promised in Hungary, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, and even Bulgaria. A year ago, the Iron Curtain was still a formidable barrier; today, virtually every country in Europe is either democratic or moving in that direction. All this is cause for celebration. The West has won the Cold War, it seems, and without firing a shot. Communist states in Europe are falling like dominoes. But the job is not done. Let’s not forget such as South Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Angola, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Grenada. All these countries fell to the communists during the 19705, and all remain communist today except Granada, which was liberated by American troops six years ago. It appears the battle has been won in Eastern Europe, the major points of communism for many years. Maybe during the coming years, further strides in the third world countries will see this continued trend and the 1990’s will be able to be known for the peace that has been gained. It is a goal that if achieved, will be a great stride forward for world-wide peace. Rf^EMEMBEH^S WHEN... JZJ

1985 The North Liberty Middle School hosted their second annual "th and Sih grade Holidav Basketball Tournex on December 15. The final game was played with all the excitement tourneys are made for as North Liberty claimed their first tournex championship b\ the score of 41 to 54. The residents of Miller’s Merry Manor enjoyed their annual Christmas Party with their families on Saturdax Approximately 300 residents and guests joined in the festivities. 1975 The John Glenn B-Team won the Winamac Invitational Tourney title of Saturdax afternoon with an exciting come from behind 44-43 victory over Winamac. Members of the team include B. Gerber. Kaser. Johnson. Cole. Pearish. Groves, Michalski and Bacewic. The North Libertx Shamrocks made their annual appearance tn the South Bend School Corp. Holidax Tourney. They were beaten bx the St Joseph Indians bx a score of M 55 At the market pork steak was selling for ’’9 cents a pound; rolled boneless pork roast at KM cents a pound bulk pork sausage at "’M cents a pound, stuffed sausage at KM cents a pound; bacon at $1 IM a pound, slicing bologna at KM cents a [>>und. dutch loaf at SI .29 a pound; a [sound of butler at 69 cents, one pound box of saltine <rackers for IM cents, a two pound can of Maxwell House coffee f«*r Si 69. three loaves of w hue bread for KM cents; a half gallon of ice cream for 69 cents; 10 pounds of Michigan pota toes f<»r bM cents; and carrots at IM cents a pound bag 1970 At the Walkerton Town Board meet mg it was noted that due to

weather conditions and slowness of material deliveries, the erection of the fire station on Washington Street has been quite inactive in recent weeks. The contractor is quite hopeful that construction will get underway shortly. Also the board authorized the contract renewal for Walter C. Pickax et for the ensuing year permitting his useage of the municipal dump for disposal of his garbage and rubbish col lections from the Koontz Lake area. At the market stuffed sausage was selling for bM cents a pound; bulk pork sausage at 4M cents a pound; fresh picnic pork roast at 39 cents a pound; rib steaks at 99 cents a pound; short ribs of beef at 49 cents a pound; bacon at bM cents a pound; cooked corned beef at 99 cents for a half pound; (wo heads of lettuce for 39 cents; Idaho potatoes a< 10 pounds for 89 cents; temple oranges at 49 cents a dozen; two pound can of Folger’s coffee at $1 39; six loaves of white bread for $1.00; a gallon of one percent milk for ’’M cents; and a pound box of crackers for 2" cents. 1965 The Tyner I O O F lodge is organizing a benefit fish frx for the Joseph Scon familv More details wtil follow later. Walkerton will host a four lean’ B Unirnex this Saturdax wnh two sessions being held w nh two games eac h session The learns in addition to Walkerton are Wanaah, Monicrcx and Star City Ihe MYI of the North Liberty Methodist Church has started its annual dnxe for the Goodwill industries through the month of Januarv A modern Indiana drainage law mas be enacted bx the 1965 Indiana General Assemblx Jhe |9tA Indi-

ana legislature mandated the Indiand Water Resources Study Committee to study and draft a modern drainage law to fit today's rural and urban drainage problems, and to replace existing drainage laws. 1960 Walter Heil was elected president of the new Town Council at their opening session on New Year’s Dav, bx members of the five-man board. He will serve this position for the four year term with the other four men elected to this position by the voters of Walkerton in the November election. Rex. Jerry L. Rice, pastor of the Walkerton Presbyterian Church, recently announced his resignation io the congregation. He has been called to active duly as a Ist Lieutenant Chaplain in the U. S. Air Force. He served the Walkerton church for three years. The Central Credit Corporation will open their new office in Walkerton this Saturdax . The Walkerton Indians have won eight games and will face Argos and St. Joe at home on Friday and Tuesdav. respect ivclv. 1955 The North Liberty Chamber Os Commerce and the people of the town and community extend congratulations to the family of Logan Alfred Correll, the first baby born in our township in 1955. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Correll. Statistics for the first ten games of the season find John Singleton, of North Liberty, top scorer by a wide margin with a total of 183 points. Earl W. Leslie. 71. retired last Fridas as the first trick operator at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad lower. Walkerton, after 54 years of railroading. 1950 Plans have been made by the local post American Legion and the Box Scouts to cooperate in the national campaign. "Tide of Toss” whereby toys will be collected from American children and sent to the children in Europe. Flburt Place. Johnson Township, received the Purdue Distinguished Agriculture Award at the University’s annual association meeting at Lafavette. on December 30. The Walkerton High School bands hase planned their annual Wimer Concert for Thursday. Janurary 12. at 8:00 p.m.. in the high school gym. The bands are under the direction of William Hawthorne. 1945 The new Walkerton Locker Plant which has been in the process of const ruction for several months will open for business next Monday, according to Lewis Bennett. of LaPorte. In charge of the management of the local plant will be Howard Sexton, who has been employed in the LaPorte plant. There will be 570 lockers. The plant was located where Haney’s is todax. A disastrous fire, thought to haxe started from a careless smoker. completely destroyed the Hass Millwork plant on West Sample Street. South Bend. Wednesday night. Damages were estimated at around $60,000. The Belcville lumber Company, which lies adjacent to the Hass Millworks, was saved from the fire by the work of the South Bend fire department. The contract fin- the new nursery school to be liKated in West York has been let to the James I. Barnes Construction Company, of Culver and work was started last w eck. There were a total of 48 bunals in the community in ihe year 1944, according to the records of Howard Paul, cemetery sexton. Walkerton. 1940 Mr Harold C. Chaney was elected president of the City Council at the organization meeting in the council rooms at the city hall. Mondax evening, He replaces Joseph 1 Fitzgerald, who served ihe town f<»r mans years in a very tapable manner Rov Hostetler was elected vice president of the

Town Board and other members are Lester Bierly. Dr. V.B. Wolfe and Frank Lewi*-. Wayne Cover is the secretary-treasurer. Foster Rcarick was reappointed city electrician and water superintendent. Jesse Wolfenbarger and Clarence Tuttle were reappointed on the police force and Roy Sheneman was retained as city attorney. The new post office, located in the State Bank of Walkerton building, recently purchased by Vern Hardenbrook. is the delight of practically all persons concerned. The room has been redecorated and equipped with new fixtures which gives a very nice, neat appearance. North Liberty convened en masse at New Carlisle last Friday night to watch the vain attempt of the Tigers to hall the Shamrock sircak of victories, w hich now stand at thirteen straight. A homing pigeon can fly at a speed of up to 60 miles an hour over a distance of 75 miles Support the March of Dimes ■—hi nairn roiwiwioiiiiMiMM North Liberty John and Janice Hunt and son. Phillip Wozny from Greenville. Kentucky were guests of Janice’s mother. Aletha Croy, over the Christmas holidays. Christmas day the Croy family met at Dick and Evelyn Croy’s for their family get together. A carry-in dinner and gift exchange was enjoyed. There w ere 30 family members present. Robert and Roxanne Croy, daughters Kay and Sarah and son. Doug, of Plymouth and Dennis and Linda Croy and son. Joshua of Koontz Lake were New Years dax guests of Aletha Croy. Everyone enjoyed birthday cake and ice cream to celebrate Kay's 15th birthday. Rev. Steve Connor and family, minister of the United Methodist Church in North Liberty moved to Fort Wayne last week where he will be ministering at the Aldersfate United Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Anthony and Patricia Dowell of Pamona. California have been here over the holidays visiting in the home of her mother. Joan Carter and other relatives. Ruth Cullar entertained Martha McCrosky and Francis Slattery last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Kronk were dinner quests Sunday of Gladys Sheneman. Her great grandson. Brandon Stull spent New Years night with her. Kurt Hunt of Indianapolis spent the holidays with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Miller. Dorothy is improving everyday from her hip surgery, after haxmg the misfortune of falling at her Christmas party. The Millers were guests of Gary and Madelyn Nelson on New Years dax. Francis Slattery entertained the following at her sister’s Martha McCrosky. New Years afternoon. Those present were Pearl Newcomb. lx a Pommert. Mae McDaniel and Gladys Sheneman. I ovelx refreshments were served. Many arc enjoying sledding, skiing, ice fishing, and entertaining friends and relatives in the lovely cabins and watching the deer in Potato Creek Park. I also heard from Alfred and Vera Ammos Michigan City and Mrs. Walter Strope of Bolivar. Tennessee, telling me how much they enjox getting the Independent News and reading the North Liberix news. Her husband. Walt.

passed away in the fall, but says she is getting along, only that her eye sight is failing. Osborn Fisher is now recuperating at the home of his son. Tom and family. Last Saturday, he attended the memorial service for Paul Ncidlinger in LaPorte and also visited his brother. Elude, and another brother, Jim. in their homes in LaPorte. Harold Steele of Michigan Citv. a former North Liberty resident, is a patient in the LaPorte Hospital suffering from a heart attack. His room number is 3224. Edna Steele is also a patient in the LaPorte Hospital and her room number is 3232. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Balslcy of Lakeland, Florida, returned home Wednesday after spending the holidays here. While here, his brother Bob and his wife. Donnabelle. had open house for them and then on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Creech joined them at Bob's. And then on Tuessdav. Bryon and Connie Christianson also of Lakeland, stopped in to visit and enjoyed supper with them. Christy Balslcv was also a guest from Greenville. South Carolina. Manx of you remember Esther Smith, she now lives in South Bend. She just returned home from Mayo Ginic. Rochester. Minnesota, Also remember Ray Hclsius. who is recovering from surgery in Florida, and Roy Ward, who is having tests for a heart problem while in Florida. Remember to visit the Treasure Chest Ocarance Sale, from January 2 through January 13. as exerything will be half price and they always have a lot of good buys at anytime of the year. At the North Liberty Chamber of Commerce meeting on December 19. they decided to give prizes to the two best decorated homes in North Liberty. Winners were Vaughn and Barb Eastburn. 109 Fast Mill Street and 2nd went to Larry and Joyce Lemert. 111 N. Lafavette Street. Congratulations to both of you. and I'm sure Kenneth and Martha Lemert of Mission, Texas, will be reallysurprised when they sec their son's name in the paper. The George Henry family of New Road all came home on Wednesday for their Christmas and gift exchange. Rev. Brian Henry and family returned to Kenosha. Wisconsin on Friday. Visitors Christmas Day evening of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Balsley were pan of the Heston Crew, namely Mr. and Mrs. John Everis of Michigan City and Scott Johnson of Gailsburg. Michigan. Evelyn Stevenson repons that she had a very happy birthday on the 27th with so many calls, cards, gifis and neighbors and relatives dropping in all to help her celebrate her 88th birthday. We all wish you well. Evelyn. I just had a beautiful red bird come and eat at my bird feeder, the first one 1 have seen this winter. Manx of you remember Herbcn and Irene McEndafer. They will be celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary on the 7th of January and then Irene will be celebrating her 80ih birthdax on the Bth of January. So please remember these North Liberty friends. Their address is 1904 Canterbury Lane M 10. Sun City Center, Florida 33573. I heard from Birdie Bulla and she tells me it is cold down in Florida too now and from what I an’ told the fruit and xegetables haxe all frozen, which is sad news. She tells me so many North liberty people get the Independent News down ihere and read the North Itbcnx news and would I let then’ know, they are planning the second annual North Liberty area get together at the Choice Restaurant, Sebring. Florida on Feburary 4th at 10:30 a.n»., Sundav in the meeting room. corner of Fairmont and Higl wax 27. Hosted bx Marge and Dale Trobaugh and Birdie and Russ Bulla Sounds like fun. guess we'll all come Ha Ha.