The Independent-News, Volume 115, Number 41, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 8 March 1990 — Page 4

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HOW ABOUT THE SERVICE? The news of another Postal increase, the largest ever for first class mail, certainly isn’t good news to the public and especially businesses who depend so much on the mail. The Postal Service estimates record losses this year, despite the fact that over the past ten years since the Postal Service was reorganized to show a profit, five years finished in the black and five years in the red. An increase in postage is inevitable. However, such a large increase as 20 percent in first class and no one knows what the other classes will do, is frightening. Are we going to be given a 20 percent increase in efficiency and service as well? As a business who depends on the Postal Service so much, this increase could be the kiss of death for such as us. Ihe second class mailers a few years ago got a shocking raise in rates that forced us to raise our subscription prices a dollar a year just to cover the additional postage. Can we ask subscribers to dig again for a couple more dollars to satisfy the increase that will come? Can third class mailers afford the increases they will probably receive? Many can . . . but also many will not be able to. As far as mailing the newspaper, we haven’t found service to be improving. If anything it has slipped in some areas. It takes longer to get out of town papers to their destinations despite the pre-sort procedures we follow. Just last month an example of what we call bad service was very obvious. On February 14 we received four changes of address from the Walkerton Post Office at their usual charge of 30' each. It is not the money that hurts, even though over the course of a year it really adds up, but the changes of address we received on February 14 had a yellow sticker on each of them dated January 30. It was the January 25 issue of the paper that they were changing the address of, not the most recent one. We wondered what happened to the next two issues but were given no concrete answer except they were having trouble in South Bend with their equipment. We have subscribers from out of town tell us of the delays in receiving the paper that seem unreal. For people in neighboring LaPorte, they receive the paper which is always mailed Wednesday afternoon, sometimes as late as until the following Tuesday. Even papers as far away as Florida get there before that, even though they now take a day longer than in the past. A recent couple of articles in “The South Bend Tribune’’ told of the weekend mail of South Bend being taken to Fort Wayne to be sorted because of more modern equipment. A related complaint in Action Line later told it took an extra day, or two days, for this mail to be delivered in South Bend from where it was mailed. True, these are isolated incidents, but also true is the fact that many more could be told if known. It seems the more modern the Postal Service gets and the more automated, things don’t improve on the same level if at all. A postal increase may be necessary, but also certainly service must merit it and there is no provisions this will happen. Even though the increase will not take place until early next year, the procedures to be followed haven’t been approved, but one can plan on an increase eventually, whether it be 20 percent or whatever. Now let’s make the service match with an increase in this department also. R^REMEMBER^S

1985 Walkerton's sixth grade basketball team defeated Triton and North Liberty to win the la Ville Tourney championship. The young Falcons closed out the season with an impressive 12 0 record for their second consecutive undefeated season. The top five scorers for the Falcons this year were Stacy Hardesty. Ricky O’Con nor. Jimmy Seiders. Kevin Winger and Brandon Nonham. On March 16. 1985. North Liberty and Walkerton will convert to digital switching equipment for telephone service When this happens, seven digits will be required for dialing all local calls. 1975 The Thespian Society of John Glenn High Schtxvl will present "I Never Saw Another Butterfly", on Thursday and Saturday, with curtain time at 8:00 pm. each even ing. Appearing in the play will be Jill Northam. Ijiura Caner. Sue Rush, John Sheaks, Tom Hall,

Jeanne Klingerman, Dave Stooks, Tony Hajicek, Diane Shaffer, Kathy Kersh. Ken Rohrer. Lisa Schmehz. Sandy Lemen along with several young children from Walkerton Elementary and Urey Middle schools. At the market whole fryers were selling for 45 cents a pound; cut up fryers at 49 cents a pound; chicken parts (breasts, legs and thighs) for 49 cents a pound; chicken livers at 79 cents a pound; boiled ham at SI 89 a pound; smoked polish sausage at 89 cents a pound; a dozen small eggs at 49 cents; a two pound package of Velveeta cheese for SI 49; lettuce at 38 cents a head; 10 pounds of Idaho potatoes at 88 cents; tomatoes at 38 cents a pound: Banquet pot pies at four for SI.00; 16 ounce carton of coffee rich for 29 cents; six eight ounce cans of tomato sauce by Contadina for SI 00; two eight ounce bottles of 7 Seas salad dressings for 89 cents; a 12 envelope package of ( arnation hot cocoa mix for 89

cents; eight 16 ounce bottles of RC or Diet Rite Cola for 99 cents; and 200 count boxes of Puffs facial tissue for 89 cents. 1970 The American Legion and Legion Auxiliary of Post 189, w ill play host to the American Legion Department Commander. Robert C. Ayers and his wife for the Legion's 51st birthday partv. on Saturday evening. March 7. at the Orville Easterday Post Home. Announcement was made in the February 26th issue of the change in name of the Capck's Barber Shop to Chuck's Barber Shop. Walkerton, as of March Ist. The shop is operated by Charles Sherland and James Capek. At the market blade cut chuck roast was selling for 59 cents a pound; center cut chuck roast at 69 cents a pound; round bone roast at 89 cents a pound; chuck steaks at 79 certs a pound; boiling beef at 59 cents a pound; smoked sausage at 89 cents a pound; bacon at 79 cents a pound; a 10 inch rhubarb pic for 89 cents; a pound carton of cottage cheese for 29 cents; yogurt at 19 cents a carton; lettuce at 19 cents a head; five 36 count pink grapefruit for 59 cents; your choice of cukes, green onions, green peppers or red radishes at two for 29 cents; three 32 ounce Orc Ida hash browns for $1.00; 16 ounce Booth breaded ocean perch for 45 cents; three cans of light tuna for $1.00; 18 ounce Planter's peanut butter for 49 cents; and the family size container of Quik for 69 cents. 1965 In this issue of our paper, appears a classified advertisement from which you will note that the Koontz Lake Association has increased the reward it is offering for the arrest and conviction of the vandals and thieves who broke into three homes at the lake recently. The Walkerton Retail Merchants are having a March of Values Sale during the weekend of March 5 and 6, so dash in for buys that are long on value. 1960 The Golden Anniversary Chicken Pic Supper of the Walkerton Methodist Church will be held on Wednesday. March 2. at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kime, of North Liberty, appeared on Channel 5. "Truth or Consequences” program with Bob Barker, Monday. 1955 The North Liberty Chamber has voted on and selected a winning slogan for the town and community. The slogan was selected by means of secret balloting at the dinner meeting on Monday. Mrs. Earl Hill's slogan of "Not What We Give. But What We Share.” was chosen. The two runners-up slogans were "We're On The Go — Watch Us Grow,” and "A Better Place To Live." At the market round steak was selling for 55 cents a pound; rolled beef roast at 29 cents a pound; three pounds of hamburger for 98 cents; swiss steak at 39 cents a pound; quart size of Corox bleach for 19 cents; three pound package of Quaker Oats for 37 cents; and four Florida grapefruit for 15 cents. 1950 Fire completely destroyed the North Liberty Elevator early Tuesday morning entailing a loss that will run close to SBO,OOO. The fire was discovered about 4 o’clock by William (Red) Hocker, who resides nearby and had just returned from his night work. He was attracted by a sound that seemed like an explosion, which caused him to look towards the elevator and seeing flames in the office he gave the alarm. The sleet storm which struck northern Indiana last week has been estimated by the telephone and telegraph companies to be the

worst in 35 years. 1945 A gigantic religious pageant, celebrating the resurection of the world's Savior will be enacted at Place Park, Walkerton, on Easter Sunday. April I. in a communitywide Sunrise Service. The event is sponsored by the Walkerton Chamber of Commerce. Thieves, who appear to operate on the "professional" scale, broke into the elevators at Walkerton and North Liberty recently, obtaining a small amount of money at each stop. About $35.00 was taken from the Holser evevator in Walkerton and at North Liberty the robbers got about $14.00 in small change, but what angered Dave Crutchfield, the manager, most, was to find paper of all descriptions from all over the office, scattered over the floor, requiring considerable time to sort and replace in the proper places. Carl Ernsberger is the new street commissioner for the Town of Walkerton, replacing Lewie Osborne. who resigned. 1940 Mav we suggest that the biggest and most important event this week in Mainstreet, not only of North Liberty and Walkerton, but of all the Mainstreets in St. Joseph county, is the announcement of one of Walkerton's Mainstreeters and a former Mainstreetcr of North Liberty. Claude E. Houser, that he expects to be a candidate for the nomination of the office of Sheriff of St. Joseph county, subject to the Republican primary w ishes. Miss Betty Barney, of Walkerton was in Indianapolis Saturday to compete against Indiana’s best young musicians between the ages of 16 and 25. for a place on the AllAmerican youth orchestra.

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“Amending The By-Laws” Proposal to the John Glenn School Board to show the responsibility that the people of the John Glenn School District so righteously deserve by amending the bylaws of the John Glenn School Corporation that will guarantee the following: North Liberty and Walkerton will always have an elementary school, consisting of Grades K through 5, in their respective communities. Concerned Parent

CHURCH NEWS)

United Methodist Church 1000 Georgia Street Walkerton, Indiana 46574 Pastor Marilvn Gebert THURSDAY, MARCH 8 9:30 a.m., Bible Study at the Church. 1:00 p.m.. Newcomers Group Workshop with Karen Lyndon. 7:00 p.m.. Lenten Bible Study at the Church. 7:15 p.m.. Agape Praver Group. SUNDAY, MARCH 11 8:30 a.m.. Early Worship. 9:15 a m.. Sunday School. 10:30 a m.. Late Worship; sermon: "The Curse Is Lifted”; text: Genesis 3. Galatians 3. Nursery available during Sunday School and Late Worship. Jr. Church available during the late Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Lenten Service with Sharon and Sherry Klinedinst. MONDAY. MARCH 12 1:00 p.m., Hope Circle, with Diana Hostetler. 4:00 p.m., Visitation Team meeting 7:00 p m.. Walkerton Community Choir practice. 7:00 p.m., UMW Executive Board meeting.

WEDNESDAY. MARCH 14 6:00 p.m.. Jr. Choir practice. 7:00 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. Presbyterian Church 512 Georgia Street Walkerton. Indiana Rev. Richard Reynolds Pastor SUNDAY. MARACH 11 9:30 a.m., Sunday School. 10:30 a m.. Worship Service — Andrew Mac Kay Betts. Lay Pastor of Wabash Valley Presbytery, guest speaker. 12:00 n<x>n. Fellowship club and Mariners dinner. THURSDAY. MARCH 13 9:00 a m —4:00 p.m., Y.W.C.A. Self-sufficiency progam. For information. call 586-3301. Walkerton, or 233-9491, South Bend. Ask for Marilvn Brvan. WEDNESDAY. MARCH 14 10:00 am.. Mary Circle. 7:00 p.m., Session meeting. " Whosoever will, may come.” Koontz lake Missionary Church Pastor. Greg Bent Ie 586 2267 All times arc Central Standard Lime. SUNDAY. MARCH 11 8:00 a.m. C.S.T.. Family Worship Hour I, Pastor Greg preaching. Childrens church - preschool thru K. Jr. Church - grades 14. 9:10 a.m. C.S.T.. Sunday School. 10:10 a.m., C.S.T.. Family Wor ship Hour 11. Pastor Greg preaching. 6:00 C.S.T.. Family Fellowship Hour. Film series begins. "Crea tion/Evolution. The Origin of the Universe.” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 6:00 p.m.. C.S.T., Adult Bible Study • Revelation. Pastor Guy. Adult Bible Study • James, Pastor Greg. Missionary Cadets ■ 4 years thru 6th grade. St. John’s Lutheran Church Rilev & Pine Roads 24955 Riley Road The Rev. Bert Pauluhn 656-4744 or 656-3475 THURSDAY. MARCH 8 7:30 p.m.. Stewardship and Finance. SUNDAY. MARCH 11 9:30 am.. Sunday School and Confirmation. 10:30 am., Worship ’’ 00 p.m.. Council meets. TUESDAY. MARCH 13 7:30 p.m.. URC Far West Cluster WEDNESDAY. MARCH 14 ":30 p.m.. Lenten Service. "We love, because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19. Pine Creek Church Os The Brethren Pine Ac Stanton Roads North Liberty. Indiana THURSDAY. MARCH 8 8:30 a m.. Exercise Group 3:45 p.m.. Caring System Committee. SUNDAY. MARCH 11 9:00 a.m.. Sunday School. 10:00 a m.. Worship Service and Children’s Church. 2:00 p.m.. Cantata Rehearsal. North Liberty Church Os Christ 65225 State Road 23 North Liberty. Indiana Charles J. Richmond. Minister Timothy S. Siew art. Associate Minister SUNDAY 9:30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 p.m.. Morning Worship. 7:30 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:30 p.m,. Youth Meetings 4th • 12th grades. WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m.. Family Bible Study. Here’s a kitchen clean-up hint: To nd your cutting board of onion, garlic or fish smell, cut a lime or lemon in two and rub the surface with the cut side of the fruit You can also make a paste of baking soda and water and apply generously. Rinse