Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 41, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 14 October 2010 — Page 4

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Oct 8,1890 The Nappanee Dramatic Go. which is composed of 16 good looking young ladies, played to a crowded house last Wednesday evening at Vogelis Hall. The ladies did exceedingly well in drawing a large audience. John Wisler of Union Twp. died Oct 1, Med 89 years, 10 months, and 4 days. Bom in Bucks County, PA he wed Miss Sophia Stauffer on May 4, 1824. They moved to Elkhart County in 1849 and Union Township has always been his home. 100 Years Ago Oct 12,1910 The first annual reunion of the Pfeiffer Family was held at the home of George Pfeiffer 3 1/2 miles Northwest of Nappanee on Sunday, October 9th, with 43 present. 75 Years Ago Oct 10,1935 People of Nappanee were shocked Sunday evening when word was received of the death of Charles Mutschler at St. Joseph Hospital, South Bend, where he had undergone an operation earlier in the week. Mr. Mutschler and Miss Della Coppes were married in 1901 and she survives with 2 children, Mrs. R. (Helen) Chapman and Mrs. Fred (Isabel) Wambaugh of Elkhart, and 5 grandchildren. He came to Nappanee in 1896. All business houses in Nappanee will be closed Wednesday afternoon during funeral services at the First Presbyterian Church. 4 ■ ~ - 50 Years Ago Oct 13,1960 The 1959 Agriculture Census conducted in Elkhart last fall counted 2,166 farms and total lands in farms was 234,575 acres with average farm size of 108.2 acres. Average farm value (land and buildings) was $32,638. Average farmers age was 48.5 years. County history conies alive at Gathering at Five Medals Elkhart County Parks invites the public to step back in time at the second annual Gathering at Five Medals, a reenactment about the history of the Midwest from the 1660 s to 1815. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Oct. 24, at River Preserve County Park next to Benton Elementary School on County Road 31, Elkhart. More than 200 re-enactors will travel from seven Midwestern states to participate. Scheduled programs include fur traders visiting a Potawatomi village, matchlock and rifle firing demonstration, and cannon firing by costumed War of 1812 soldiers. Historic craft demonstrations, costumed interpreters, and visits to the re-enactors' camps will be ongoing. The' re-enactment location will be near the site of Chief Five Medals Village from the 1760 s to 1828. Five Medals was a prominent figure in negotiations between the Elkhart River Band of the Potawatomi and United States government. He signed the Treaty of Greenville in 1795 after the defeat of the Western Confederacy of Indian Nations in the Ohio Indian Wars. The village was destroyed in 1912 and 1913 by U.S. military, but the community was abandoned during both campaigns. Small groups of the Five Medals Band lived in Elkhart County until 1828. The Woodland Indian village at the re-enactment will pay tribute to the Elkhart River Band by showing examples of clothing, food, housing, and crafts practiced by the Potawatomi. Admission is $4 for adults, $2 for children. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Elkhart County Parks administration office, 211 W. Lincoln Ave., Goshen, and also at the gate at the time of the event.

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Keeping babies healthy Photo submitted Nappanee Noon Kiwanis member Peggy Tompos, left, presents a S3OO check for the Family Christian Development Center's Healthy Baby Program to Karen Stoltzfus, FCDC executive director. The Nappanee Noon Kiwanis is part of a global organization of volunteers whose mission is to change the world one child and one community at a time. The group meets every Tuesday at noon at Dal-Mar Banquet Center, 159 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee.

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weight loss and body shaping for both adults and students. Cost is S4O. Contact Wa-Nee Schools for more information. Grilled ribeye dinner is Oct 23 Nappanee United Methodist Church invites the public to its grilled ribeye steak dinner, including baked potato, tossed salad, Texas toast, and a beverage, served from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, in fellowship hall at the church, 310 E. Market St. Tickets are $lO in advance (availably, at the church, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, as well as at Antiques o the Square, Fales & Associates, Martin's Hardware, NAPA Auto Parts, Salem Insurance, and Clip & Curl in Wakarusa), or sl2 at the door. Advance tickets for kids under 10 are $4, or $5 at the door, for a hot dog, chips, applesauce and beverage. A dessert buffet also will be available. Free movie at West Park Pavilion Take your blankets, lawn

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chairs, family and friends to a special outdoor screening of a movie classic at Nappanee's West Park Pavilion at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Guests will be treated to the 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller featuring Grace Kelly and James Stewart, along with free refreshments while they last. For more information, including the movie title, call the Nappanee Public Library at 574-773-7919, or visit www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Help with seniors’ holiday baskets Area organizations and businesses are being encouraged to help collect and distribute food for Elkhart County seniors ages 60 and older. The Elkhart Airport has donated a hangar for packing holiday food boxes, and an estimated 1,600 boxes will be packed with food staples there. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 5 p.m., and 5 to 9 p.m., Nov. 2, 3, and 4, and on Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 to distribute boxes

and deliver food to clients unable to pick up their boxes. For information and to volunteer, or if you are a senior needing assistance, contact the Council on Aging at 574-295-1820. Help support the troops Nappanee American Legion Ladies Auxiliary invites any area resident with a relative, neighbor or friend in the military who would enjoy local support to submit contact informati6n to the American Legion post or to e-mail it to [email protected]. Elkhart General offering classes Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services is offering CPR recertification courses from 8 to 11 a.m. or noon to 3 p.m., Oct. 20 and 28 at the center, 2222 Rieth Boulevard. For information on fees and registration, call 574-523-3314 or 574-523-3291. The facility also is offering an advanced cardiac life

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support course from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Oct. 21 and 22, at the same location. This is a two-day course. Call 574-523-3127 or 574-523-3291 for more information. Butch Nine memorial is Nov. 3 The Nappanee Police Department invites the public to a memorial service for the late Sgt. Brant "Butch" Nine. The service will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the Nappanee Police Department, 301 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Genealogical group meets Oct 21 The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Elkhart County Public Library, where Nick Hoffman, curator of the Elkhart County Historical Museum, will update everyone on proposed improvements to the museum library to enhance research capabilities. All meetings are free and open to the public.