Walkerton Independent, Volume 86, Number 19, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 10 May 1962 — Page 3

IE-D-I- T-O-R-I -A-L | Talking about the Primary Election now is like locking the bam after the horse has been Stolen. However, a situation frose in this year's primary that should be called to the attention of the voters and is one that will have to be corrected in years to come. This concerns the use of a voting machine. Tli s year’s election had a lot •f candidates on the tickets in fit. Joseph County, especially in tome of the races. The Democratic slate had more than the Republican, but persons voting - both parties were guilty of this as much as the other. Voting was very slow. Many persons were behind the Curtain making their choices for over five minutes. Many others fame close to this time. This way strictly because of unpreparednefis on the voters part before going to the polls. When a voter gets behind the curtain, there was a long list of names to select from in many races. Many of these names are new to the voter as they haven't given much thought to their selections before going to the polls. A complete list of the candidatea waa listed in the Metropolitan papers for the county office* Ixical papers carried the local candidates for the various townships. In fact, in Sunday’s South Bend Tribune, a thumb. Kail sketch of the candidates was given. With a little time at home these can be studied. A small piece of paper can list the candidates you choose and once behind the curtain, the matter of pushing down the proper levers can move fast as one can spot the names, all arranged according Walkerton Independent Robert E. Urbln, Editor PUBLISHER Independent-News Cn WALKERTON, INDIANA Publication Time: Thunday of each week. Second ria«w» Postage paid at Walkerton. Indiana Mubscriptir n raten; R 2.50 per year for each paper in Indiana; out-of-**ate •utwriptloM, S 3 Wl.

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to the office and in alphabetical order. This is not a time-consum-ing task. However, the person who does not know these candidates may have 40 or 5A names suddenly before them, in many cases, they do not even know who is running for what office This is where the delay comes in. For instance, this delay was long enough that many persons stood in line well over half an hour despite the fact that the line in front of them consisted of only fifteen persons. Many waited much longer than that. What is worse, often a voter would come, get discouraged al the line ahead and leave, some who never returned to cast then ballots. The voting machine is an accurate way to vote. Also, the tabulation of votes on a machine is easy and fast. Take for example the conflicts and confusion that came from some of the counties in past elections that never had machines. Elkhart for instance, never did decide a may* or's race a few years ago and the term was split This is due to the inaccurate paper ballots. Everyone should vote that is eligible, but courtesy of knowing how to vote and who you want to vote makes it that much easier for all concerned. Tri Kappa Entertains Senior Girls The Epsilon Chi Chapter of Tn Kappa entertained the girls of the Senior Class and their mothers Wednesday afternoon, May 2. at the Town Club At 2:30 o’clock the girls arrived with their class sponsors. Mrs. Ralph Bewley and Miss Janiece Heim and Joined the mothers for a delightful after noon. The room.o were attractive?, decorated with rose covered trellises, potted plants, decorated trees and a fountain. Pictures were taken of each girl with her mother and presented to each in a decorated folder. Clever corsages of graduating girls with name cards were pinned on each girl a.-» she entered and old fa hioned ladies were pinned on the mothers. Mrs Emmet Filer wel coined the guests, after which Mrs. Opal Pence gave a talk in keeping with the theme. Music wndeiua rsshf ye >e was furnished by MLs Connie Murphy of LaPaA. The refrcshmex^ table was cov-

ered with a white cloth fringed in black. A bouque of vari-col-ored flowers was the centerpiece Mrs. Filer poured from a silvei coffee service and Mrs. A. F Dailey served at the punch bowl Salad, wafer:’, nuts and mints were served. General chairman was Mrs. Arthur Schmeltz, assisted by Mrs. Robert Gardner. Mrs. Robert Bauss, Mrs. Raymond Powers and Mrs. Wayne Burch. Regular Meeting The Tri Kappa met for theii regular meeting Thursday night May 3rd, at the home of Mrs. Robert Bam« of Koontz Lake. Sixteen members answered roll call. Reports were given by the officers and special chairmen. Plans were made to attend Province Convention May 17. which is to be held at Michigan City Eight members are planning to attend. Flection of officers for the new year was as follows: pres dent. Mrs. Arthur Schmeltz; vice president, Mrs. Don Wray; treasurer, Mrs. Stanley Orcutt; corresponding secretary, Mrs. A F. Dailey; recording secretary. Mrs. Denslow Doll.

Nou...be(iuliful buying days during Chery's GOLDEN SALES JUBILEE! _Ar * * J jag 'f IU . J

Spring’s a-waMing; So why wait any longer to * satisfy that new-car urge of yours? Especially : when your ( hevrob r dealer has such beautiful buys busting out all o'er the plan. Like in i fourteen Jet-smooth Chevrolets. Or eleven ; now-size ( hevy II models. Or a whole crew j of frisky (on airs. So come on in and pick and j choose to your heart's content at your • ( horolet dealer’s One-Stop Shopping (\ntcr. • „ . A NEW CHEVY II NOVA STATION WAGON | Space and spice in a m w kind of saver, i And it’s just one of three new ('hevy II | Wagons. Very parkable. Very packable, too. ‘ Has a load floor that’s over 9 ft. long with ; Second seat and tailgate down. •'IIIIIIIOIHHHHIpHnnHHMHIIIHOHKHOn'OOIUtnitIIUIO.MIitIO';., J — | NEW BEL AIR 4-DOOR SEDAN This ? popular priced Jet-smoothio rides like a i family room on wheels. Got a mammoth i cave of a trunk, too, with bumper-level | loading and a handy deep well for bulky 5 jtems. Plus a choice of six or Y 3 skedaddle. ]

&’e tic new Ckwoht, Ufiuu II and CoYvair al ywr local author hcd ('l r rol^ I.' It ’s —• Powell-Mann Chev. Co., Inc. Phone 586-3149 Walkerton, Ind.

May 10, 1962— WALKERTON INDEPENDENT -

Lovely refreshments were served by the hoslesnea, Mis, Ix»U an I Mrs. Bauss.

Thank You I Would Like To Express My Thanks To \ll The Voters Who Supported Mu In Primary Election Tuesday. Yom* Confidence In Mu, Expressed By Your Vote, Was indued Gratifying And Although Defeated I Ecel No Dispair. My Congratulation Go To All. Thu Winning Candidates And May Thu “Bust Man Win” In Thu l all. John E. Wathen

NEW DIPALA SPORT COI PE It c ‘'lk’l V ’ >n It < o'O 1 rt: /• ' it re (//, .. A st. • 1 top • ■ e crisi) contours of a cm'. . • ' . ( aik i up to Bely by I imer hr.*- jh m' luxury and riding comfort that .. . i .p • . v\-ry-thing you expect in <m c i >,e car—except the expense. A C’ " ■ « Z^TN NEW ( ORVAIR MONZA ( I I B COVI’E The trim sportster tna’ started B ;cket seat brigade. Here's rear eng.ne scan.per wedded to the road with t< nae ous traction and quicksilver reflexes. And this oi.c’s a3 easy to own as it is to drive. tltwt't'twtffttt. ............. ..I. ........ - V 10110* NEW IMPALA fi PASSENGER STATION WAGON Chevrolet wagoning at its most elegant. Wist up to a whopping 97.5 cu. ft. of cargo space —including a compartment in the floor where you can stow golf clubs and other valuables out of sight.

No man can win the battle of life unless he follows tin- trail < f self-discipline.

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