Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 41, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 October 1990 — Page 7

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Exchange memories

Shipmates keep memories alive

By Rebecca Babcock Staff Writer A quilt depicting four ships that held the name the U.S.S. Vincennes hangs in Borkholder Dutch Village, on County Road lOl.Nappanec. As a tribute to the men who served on the ships, Ann Ferguson, from Alabama, handcrafted the quilt, which is now in the possession of Joseph Mayall, of Elkhart. Ferguson’s husband had served on the U.S.S. Vincennes (CA-44). Recently, Mrs. Virginia Osbum, North Webster, and Joseph Mayall, Elkhart, met in Nappanee to admire the quilt and remember the histories of the ships that played vital roles in the American naval force. The first ship named after the city of Vincennes was the Sloop of War U.S.S. Vincennes. It served from 1826 until 1867. On May 21, 1936, the U.S.S. Vincennes (CA-44) was christened in Quincy, Massachusetts, by Mrs. Osbum, whose father was mayor of

Club notes

FEDERATED CLUBS The Federated Clubs of the' Nappanee and Wakarusa area will hold their annual fall meeting on Tuesday, October 23 at the First Church of God, CR 54 & 7 east of Nappanee. Nappanee Home Echos is in charge of registration, beginning at 1 lam. Luncheon will be served at 12noon by the ladies of the church. Reservations should be turned in to Wavclenc Yoder 773-7062, Wilma Hess 862-2646 or Pauline Stahly 773-4417 by October 19. The luncheon will cost $4. Better Homes club will be in charge of the Mixers. Each club is to furnish a door prize and dues are $3. Devotions will be given by the Turkey Creek Home Demonstration Club. The Waka Domestics Club is in charge of the decorations and the Cable Stitch Club is in charge of nominating. Beverly Culp is taking charge of group singing. The program will be given by Sister Virginia of the Adult Basic Education Center in Elkhart. Since the literacy program is one of the projects of the Home Extension Association on the state level and in the counties, we are certain everyone will enjoy hearing her speak on the work she has done in this field. TOPS 425 Tops #425 held its meeting on Monday, October 8, at the First Church of God. Twenty-seven members weighed in with a loss of 22 pounds. The best loser for the week was Barbara Miller. Inspiration was given by Dorothy Anglemyer. Co-leader Lois Miller read a letter from Alice Freed, area captain, about AIM, to be fyeld at Warsaw on October 29. The chapter welcomed Janet Teghtmeyer as anew member. Ladies Auxiliary The Ladies Auxiliary Third District President Virginia Seabourne of LaPorte was guest of honor when the Auxiliary 6638 met last Wednesday evening in the Post Home. The meeting opening at 8:00p.m., according to the ritual, by President Sharon Pate. Eleven members were present. Roll call of officers found Junior Vice President Bernice Hollar and Carol Lanning, Trustee, absent. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer’s report was read and General Orders from the Department. Bills were read and handed to Trustces for approval. The guest, Virginia, was escorted into the meeting by Conductress Nannabell Null and Color Bearers Mae Miller and Carolyn Weber. Reports were given by the appointed chairman. Carolyn Weber reported on the trip to the VFW National Home at Eaton Rapids, Michigan, on Sunday, September 30. The local Auxiliary Sisters baked 102 dozen

Above, Joseph Mayall and Virginia Osburn stand next to the quilt that honors the sailors who served on each U.S.S. Vincennes. Mrs. Osburn christened two of the ships, and Mayall served on the U.S.S. Vincennes (CL-64). The quilt hangs in Borkholder Dutch Village, Nappanee. (AN photo by Rebecca Babcock)

Vincennes at the time. The CA-44 was one of the four ships sunk at the battle of Guadalcanal, where about 1,000 lives were lost. After the CA-44’s demise, anew U.S.S. Vincennes (CL-64) was commissioned. Again, Mrs. Osbum was selected to christen the ship. Joseph Mayall. an Elkhart resident, was present at the ceremony, also held in Massachusetts, and consequently served on the ship during the war. Mayall noted that the ship had received 14 battle stars. Soon after the end of the war, the ship was “put in mothballs,” according to Mrs. Osbum. A third U.S.S. Vincennes (CG-49) was recently commissioned and later christened by the wife of Vice President Dan Quayle. Mrs. Osbum attended the ceremony for the CL-64. An interesting comparison between the first two ships and the

cookies to donate to the home. Six members made the trip on Sunday. The President reported that she had presented 102 Americanism coloring books, 102 Pledge of Alle6iance pencils to the students at the >nion Center School and also 12 teacher packets. Literature was distributed on Fire Prevention and Drug Abuse. The Auxiliary voted to donate S2O to the hospital chairman for games and puzzles for the Riley Children’s Hospital. Announcement was made for the Steak Fry on Friday, October 12. Also, a report on the Auxiliary’s ell members was noted. All present were asked to give a silent prayer for young men serving in the East. Anyone wishing to send cards can send them to the following address: Operation Brave Heart, c/o Operation Desert Shield, APO, New York 09848-0006. At the close of the meeting, the Third District President inspected the Auxiliary. All books were found to be in good working order. The meeting closed with the closing prayer. Refreshments of cookies and coffee were served. Current Club meeting scheduled The Current Club will meet on Tuesday, October 16, at the Presbyterian Church at 10:45p.m. to go to Wolcottville for lunch at the Country Squire Restaurant. Afterwards, the club will tour the Gene Stratton Porter Home at Rome City. Please call 773-3026 if you cannot go.

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CG-49, noted Mayall, is that there were about 1300 men each on the “44” and the “64”, but only about 320 men are required to crew the “49”, mainly due to the computerized equipment on the cruiser. The quilt came into MayaJl’s possession after a reunion in Vincennes. Shipmates of the “44” and “64” meet each year on August 9 to hold a memorial service, remembering those lost, and to reminisce about their seafaring days aboard the ships. In addition, a monument has been built in Vincennes exhibiting the pride the Vincennes citizens have in the ships named after their city. As shown on the quilt, the monument has four sides, each side detailing the particulars of one of the ships. If any former shipmates would like more information on the reunion in Vincennes, please contact Joseph Mayall, 23152 Rebecca Drive, Elkhart, IN 46517.

Rotary report...

Sheriff Randy Yahn was the speaker at last Wednesday’s Rotary Club meeting. He was introduced by Rick Jenkins. Sheriff Yahn gave the club a history of the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department since its beginning and told about the new minimum security facility that will soon open. At the end of his presentation, he played a recording of Central Communications assisting in the birth of a baby over the phone. This occurred one night before the meeting. The father was the only individual present with the mother as he waited for the emergency personnel to arrive. Nappanee Police Chief John Elliott was the club’s guest. Also visiting were Rotarians Don Kime and Dick Dinner from Syracuse and Dave Shadinger from South Bend. The profit from the concession trailer at the Apple Festival was about SBOO. Fresh Start classes Fresh Start, the smoking cessation program of the American Cancer Society, will be offered October 15, 17, 22 and 24 at Central High School. The program, a series of four one hour sessions will take participants through the steps of getting over ambivalence, strategies to quit, preparing to overcome obstacles and staying quit forever. The classes will be facilitated by John Ford, an ex-smoker and a Fresh Start graduate. There is no charge for the classes and all materials are furnished. To register for Fresh Start, or for additional information, call 262-0069

New event at NW The bed race was anew homecoming activity this year at North Wood, with the junior class winning top honors. In the top photo, seniors Lloyd Williams, Margaret Weirich, Tina Newcomer and Steph Rouch (in bed), give it their best shot. (AN photos by Sheri Bradway)

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New 'Circuit Rider'

At the October meeting of the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission, Kipp Normand, who has accepted a job opportunity in Indianapolis, introduced members to Nappanee’s new “Circuit Rider,” Todd Zeiger, South Bend. Zeiger reported that he is excited to be working in Nappanee, and that, as a youngster, he enjoyed the charm and older homes in this community. Wilson thanked Normand for his help in Nappanee. He was instrumental in helping the commission pass the ordinance giving Nappanee Market reports On Tuesday morning the following market prices were being quoted at Supersweet Feeds: shelled com $2.10, soybeans $5.96. At Farm Bureau Co-op: shelled com $2.10, new crop com $2.05, January com $2.13; soybeans $6.00; wheat $2.39.

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a “Neighborhood Historic Distric.” Zoning Administrator Robert Coppes told members that repair of the Madison and Hartman brick streets will be done yet this fall. An outside Firm familiar with brick repair will do the work. Mr. Coppes stressed that only patches of the streets will be repaired. Yuletide Walk Chairperson Donna Graff reported that, after contacting numerous homeowners,

The Nappanee Spinal Adjusting Center will be Saturday October 13. Normal hours, which are from 9-12:30 & 3-7, will resume Monday, Oct. 15.

Fun for Moms Moms were “blessed” with special washing chores following last week’s mud volleyball competition at North Wood. At top, freshman Todd Croy wrings water out of his clothes, while, at bottom, the competition continues, with the junior class winning top honors. (AN photos by Sheri Bradway)

she has been unable to get anyone to open their homes for a tour. Evelyn Clouse, Evelyn Culp and Ruth Trinkley will attend an upcoming preservation conference in Chesterton. Chairperson Bobbie Wilson and Donna Graff will attend a meeting at the Landmark office in South Bend. The commission’s next meeting will be held November 8, 4p.m., at the Nappanee Municipal Center, W. Lincoln St. The public is invited to attend.

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