Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 19, Number 18, DeMotte, Jasper County, 1 April 1949 — TEFFT [ARTICLE]

TEFFT

Twenty men helped construct a sidewalk from Tefft’s main street to the Methodist church door. With the hedge this makes a beautiful setting. The kitchen of the church basement was furnished with much needed cupboard space. The W.S.C.S. furnishes funds for such, some of the labor on sidewalk being donated. Fifteen W.S.C.S. ladies served an appetizing dinner to the men. The Wheatfield G.A.A. demonstrated at a athletic program and art exhibit, little folks dance, and tumbling exercises, on Tuesday night, March 29th. Mr. and Mrs. John Tilton have moved into their new home on East Newhouses St., in Wheatfield. Nancy Stalbaum spent Thursday night with her friend and classmate, Celia Mae Jasperson. Mrs. Irene Mauck of Chicago spent Sunday at her country home. Henry Mauck took his wife to Chicago on Monday, where she is employed. Maggie Van Gorkum accompanied them, to visit her mother. She returned home with Henry on .Monday afternoon. The Wheatfield Lions club and Band Mothers wish to thank all who in any manner helped make the Home Talent Show held on March 25th the real success it was. Everyone enjoyed the good program and admired the way it was planned and worked out. Look for something good where Lions Roar. The school gym and balcony was packed. After the “Welcome Address” by Lions Club President Howard Postma, Bob Kerns in his able manner acted as Master of Ceremonies. Mrs. Howard Postma enacted a clever reading that pleased all, Aria Deerbefg sang two numbers, Arelia Plaga, Jensen sisters and Katherine Seegars provided musical numbers, Robbin Trio, Juanita and Ireva .in a duet and Carol in a solo favored with several numbers and then Betty Gargionne and Buddy Cummings of San Pierre sang solos. There was plenty of other talent from Kouts, Francesville and DeMotte. The little folks, Jerry Hershman, Robert Sculley and others did their part, too. Everyone participating received a prize although there were three higher prizes. The “Four Hayseeds” and Kankakee \ alley Swamp Rats were both exceptionally good.

Hillis Jeffers was on hand with his' electric popcorn popper to furnish lunch. It was really a grand affair. Harry Nelson is secretary, vice presidents are Gerald Rainsford, Julian Fulaytor and Floyd Clark. Richard Clawson of Hammond spent the week-end with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Watts are parents of Stephen Mark, horn March 17th, weight 8 lbs., 1- oz. Mrs. Watts is the former T olanda Mae Keene. She and 1 r family live in Portland, OreRon. Mrs. Irene Zabrdac entertained at a,plastic party on Friday evening. Mrs. Glenn George and family and Mrs. DeVere Ames and family, all of Rensselaer, and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jasperson drove to' the home of Mr. and Mrs. ■’ 'lm Robbins near Roselawn and ■ rprised them by congratulating ‘Hem on their 31st wedding anversary. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins ■ reived nice gifts. A delicious ( -operative dinner was served to eleven persons, including the host and hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Robns foromerly lived here. Mrs. 1 mge is the. former Cora Marie Ro. bins and Mrs. Ames the former Vivian Lora Robbins. ' The Tefft Senior play entitled 'i io! Promise Me’’ will be preented on April 7th and Bth in lent school. The Wheatfield Junior play will he presented April sth and 6th.

It is entitled “Kitty Kearney from Killarney.” Be sure to attend both of these plays. They are screams. The Jasperson family. attended a Genuine Pfiester Hybrid Seed Corn Dealers Banquet in Valparaiso on Thursday evening at 7:15 at Mrs. Johnson’s restaurant. Allen Fendig was removed by Todd ambulance to the Indianapolis Veterans hospital last week. Frank Whitaker and son, Bradley have returned from an Arizona vacation with , a real coat of tan. John Tilton, manager of the Wheatfield Lumber Co., Bill Nuss and Lou Jensen carpenters attended the Lumbermen’s Banquet held in Knox recently. All lumber yards connected with the Knox company were represented. It was a real feed with chicken, pie and more coffee. These suppers are annual affairs. This one was held at Bass Lake, with Don Strader as master of ceremonies. Relatives have received cards from Attorney John R. Jeffers, who is in Washington, D.C., on business. John has offices in Chicago and Calumet City, however he practices law in Indiana too. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hallier visited Mrs. Myrtle Abbott, nee McColly, recently in Porter Memorial , Hospital where Mrs. Abbott I underwent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Byrd and family of Rensselaer were Sunday guests in the home of relatives. Also dinner guests in the Bob Tillema home. ~Sunday callers in the Wm. Jeffers home were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jeffers of Delphi, Jimmy Eddy of Francesville, Mr. and Mrs. John Mercer of Kokomo, Mrs. Mercer is Mr. Jeffers neice, I Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jeffers and I son of LaCrosse, Mr. and Mrs. | Chas. Jasperson and Mr. and Mrs. j Wm. Ro wen and Susan of Val- , paraiso. t The Happy Pozen Club met with Mrs. George Davis. Prizes were won by' Mrs. Donald Jones, Mrs. Louise Deerburg and Betty Becker. •v. • * i Mr. and Mrs. Ben Isherwood of i Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. John I Ladd on Saturday. I Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mack of Hammond drove to Tefft on Wedl nesday where they picked up Belle Reddin and drove on to Michigan ; City to visit Mrs. Eunice Stonefbraker. Mrs. J. W. Davis and son Jim were business visitors in Michigan City on Wednesday also where Jim visited Dr. Hackett, the foot specialist. Mr. and Mrs. I Jasperson were in Michigan City on Wednesday too when Mrs. Jas1 person had a check-up as she is ■ periodically required to do under | doctor’s orders because of her condition.