The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 38, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 October 1968 — Page 10

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Oct. 23, 1968,

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North Webster By MRS. MARGUERITE BLACK

Harvest Homecoming

At Church Os The Brethren Harvest Homecoming was celebrated with a special program and carry in dinner Sunday, Oct. 20, at the North Webster Church of the Brethren. Rev Dennis Brown gave the morning message, Carl Kiser and daughter sang at that service. Glen Whitehead led the noon time prayer. Carla Kiser sang a solo in the afternoon meeting. Jack and Lila McCray, missionaries from India, presented slides and talked on their experiences in India. Mrs. McCray wore the Indian blouse and sari and explained it. They had articles made by the Indians of interest to the congregation. They are waiting now for thfeir visa to come through so they can return to India. The McCrays are formerly from Yuba City, Calif., where she has been a pastor of a church. In the mission field they are not ministers, but work as business missionaries. Present for the occasion were Rev. and Mrs. Lester Young, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Whitehead and others from the North Winona Church of the Brethren. Friends came from Kendallville, Goshen, South Bend, Warsaw and North Winona. —NW— Paul Ashby Speaks On Pari Mutuel Gambling Paul Ashby, a United Methodist layman from Kendallville, spoke Thursday night on parimutuel gambling at the Church of the Brethren. He cleared up the myths of the said advantages by those in favor of the gambling. There will be a referendum on the ballot concerning this at election time. —NW— Rev. Brown Attends Conference At Manchester College Rev. Dennis Brown attended a church leaders’ conference several days this week at Manchester college. —NW— Window Decorating Contest — Halloween Parade North Webster Lions club is sponsoring a window decorating contest Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 22 and 23, for grades seven and eight. It is under the direction of the art teacher, Mrs. Dean Coverstone. Judges for the work are Mrs. Joy Warner, Warren Angel and Mrs. William Kitson. . On Saturday night there will be a Halloween parade form in the center of town and masked, costumed, attired people of all ages are welcome to march in it. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and go to the school house where there will be judges to select the winners. Prizes will be given in three classes — grade, high school and adults. There will be various forms of booths and entertainment in the gym. Gene Berghom is chairman of this event. Jim Turner will be the MC. —NW—KYLER, Carole Lucille A daughter, Carole Lucille, was bom on Sunday, Sept. 29, to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Kyler, Franklin hospital, Franklin, Pa. The baby was premature and Weighed only five pounds. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mr§. Rodney Daven-

North Webster Lumber Company WINTER HOURS NOVEMBER THRU MARCH Daily -• 780 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday--7:30 to 12 Noon FALL LUMBER SALE Ends October 26th LAST DAY FOR SPECIAL RE-ORDERS

port, r 1 Warsaw. The paternal grand oarents are Garth and Hazel Kyler, r 1 Larwill. Greatgrandparents are Mrs. Wilma Thomas of Warsaw and Mrs. Phoebe Snyder, Fort Wayne. The Lynn Kylers were former residents of the Larwill community. This is the first child for the couple. -NWWSCS Sign Charter Tuesday United Methodist church women heard the history of the Evangelical United Brethren church and the history of the Methodist church Tuesday night at the charter meeting. Prayer and singing preceded the meditations, “Bread of Life”, by Mrs. Arden Rider, president. Mrs. Max Simpson, Mrs. Jon Dippsrt, Mrs. James Greiner, and Mrs. Ira Nine explained the symbols of bread. The Bread of Life was symbolized by a loaf of bread placed on th? altar. Mrs. Robert Roose presented the first ingredient—flour. Flour is grain ground and refined. Our lives must be ground and refined to fulfill God’s purpose. The second ingredient—milk, was pre-, sented by Mrs. R. L. Snoke. Milk or water is added to flour to change the character of it in the making process. We must add the “water of life” to our lives. Salt—the third ingredient is for seasoning. This was presented by Mrs. Dan Watson. She reminded us of the verse, “You are the salt of the earth”. The fourth ingredient — yeast, was presented by Mrs. Charles Turner. Yeast is like the Holy Spirit working in individuals. Pledged in unison was the “Purpose of the Women’s Society of Christian Service”. A litany of purpose was read. Signing of the new charter was done by twos. Members then met in the dining room where they celebrated with an Agape love feast. Candlelighted tables formed a circle. Small crackers, dates, cheese, grapes and fruit juice were served after the confession of faith. The group sang two numbers and closed with a prayer of Thanksgiving. There were 55 present. —NW— Mrs. Ralph Bennett Hosts Backwater Friends Mrs. Ralph Bennett was hostess Thursday night to the Backwater Friends home ee club. Mrs. Norman Rhodes, president, opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and the club creed. Meditations were by Mrs. R. L. Snoke. She used first Psalms. She had the health and safety lesson—a questionnaire on “Cancer Checkups”. “My most unforgetable character” was response to roll call. It brought a variety of answers. Marilyn Reiff showed slides and told of her tour this past summer in five countries. She was in Argentina and saw the famous polo horses raised there, farms in Uraguay and the big government buildings in the city, coffee plantations in Brazil, museums and cities of Peru and Buenos Aires. A baby llama was one of the strange animals to encounter. A beautiful alpaca cape, a hat of alpaca, silver spoons, fine silver jewelry, wood dishes, an alligator billfold, and a topaz ring were among the treasurers she brought back. Members asked questions after the film. Marilyn was one of a group of 4-H club members to go on the “People to People” tour. The hostess served blueberry pie and ice cream, tea and coffee to 22 memebrs.

.■ I / \ - * kJvV " m x - # a* jSI a. WSi He M t * < : w9k V W V ] 1 FxWyig ky fl 1 1 WHS . f ■ I FALL AT NORTH WEBSTER — Fall and Its multi-colored rural scenes, has been the topic of the art department of the North Webster elementary and junior high schools. A capstone of the department has been a large fall water color which hangs in the hall of the elementary school. . - Shown here looking at the painting are art teacher, Mrs. Dean Coverstone, and Carmen Bryant, Denise Bemish and Charles Kruger. On Tuesday and Wednesday of this week about 100 North Webster seventh and eighth grade students will paint store windows in North Webster as part of a Lions club-sponsored project to curb vandalism. They will be working in the uptown area from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday and in the shopping center from 2 to 4 on Wednesday.

Homemakers Club Meets With Mrs. Hannah Payne The Efficient Homemakers club was entertained Thursday night in the home of Mrs. Hannah Payne at North Webster. Mrs. George Sliger was the co-hostess. A favorite quick supper menu was the answer to roll call. Meditations were by Mrs. Dave Stookey, Mrs. Jerry Helvey gave the song of the month and led in singing. Uses of soybeans as a meat substitute was the garden remarks by Mrs. DeVerl Bowser. Secretary and treasurer reports were made by Mrs. Norbert Niles and Mrs. Sliger. It was voted to give a donation to the mental health program. The lesson, “Christmas Workshop”, was given by, Mrs. Ira Nine and Mrs. Harold Gaskill. They showed many beautiful articles that can be made for the Christmas season. Mrs. Nine showed how to make a “decoupage”. It is the process of mounting pictures on an irregular piece of wood, using a coat of varnish to finish it. Large Christmas cards or calendar pictures can be used in this way. Mrs. Payne served chicken salad, warm bread, tea and coffee to 20 members and guests, Mrs. John Weeks and Cheryl (Ganger) Leedy.

APPRECIATION DAY AT EDD’S FEED SERVICE 415 EAST WINONA, WARSAW It's time for our annual OX ROAST and AUCTION On this day you can buy at your own prices and eat all the barbecue beef you can. AUCTION We have hog feeders, cattle feeders, combination pressure fountains, waterers, 30 water tanks, one 4% ton bulk bin, fence and posts, farrowing crates, gates—wood and steel, thousands of feet of fence panels. We also have saddles, bridles and pony carts and harness. Log chains, vises—6” and 4”, sledge hammers, axes, 7 saw, electric sanders and drills— L %” —plain reversible, 3/8 variable speed and the only Ewe Lambing crates around. Gun racks, skillets, kerosene lamps, serving trays, watch sets, cutlery sets and many other items all going to the highest bidder. We will not have time to auction Western boots, but they will be 25 per cent off for one day. We also sell lined and unlined boots Men—Women —and children. Come down and join us at 10 o’clock, Wednesday, Oct. 30. ALL WELCOME Edd and Tom KENT FEEDS Auctioneer - Clerk Romaine Sherman Peoples State Bank

Jayshees Meet October 14 The Jayshees met in a local restaurant Monday evening, Oct. 14. Plans were made for a dance to be held at the Warsaw Armory on November 16. It will be open to the public. Two new members were taken in, Mrs. Keith Enyeart and Mrs. Sam Lundy. —NW—LADD, Jason Hugh Jason Hugh was born Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Whitley County hcspital to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ladd. The baby weighed six pounds, ounces. He has two sisters, Dena, four, and Nancy, two. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Hugh Barber of North Webster and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ladd of North Webster. A great-grandmother is Mrs. Pearl Hull of Fort Wayne. -NW—COMMUNITY NEWS Ben Mabie remains a patient at Goshen hospital. He has been there about two weeks. Pfc. and Mrs. Darwin Cataline of Findlay, Ohio, visited her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Thomas last week. Darwin will leave this week for Fort Lewis, Wash., then on to Viet Nam soon. Rev. and Mrs. Richard Rash

were in Indianapolis Saturday night where he gave a musical program. A missionary rally held at Decatur Wednesday for Church of God members was attended by Mrs. Richard Rash, Mrs. Donna Robbins, Mrs. Walter Pletcher, and Mrs. “Bus” Likens. Mrs. Bertha Berringer is walking about her room in the Goshen hospital. She underwent surgery for a broken hip some time ago. Mrs. Henry Miller was dismissed from Whitley County hospital on Thursday. She was recovering from burns. The adult Bible class of the United Methodist church met in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner on Tuesday for a luncheon. The trustees met Monday night in the United Methodist church to discuss a new entry to the church. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stump were supper guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moerchen Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John D. Watson of Parker spent last week at Epworth Forest in the Deal cottage. They had as their guests Thursday night Mr. Watson’s son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Watson.

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Rebecca Ann Gant - Michael Gilbert Wed In Double Ring Ceremony

A double ring ceremony at 1 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the United Methodist church of North Webster, joined Miss Rebecca Ann Gant and Michael Gilbert in marriage. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gant of North Webster, and parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gilbert of r 3 Syracuse. Befcre an altar of white gladioli, Rev. John Weeks, pastor of the

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church, received the vows in the presence of 40 guests. A medley of bridal selections was played by Mrs. David Nulf. Bride in Peau de Soie Gown The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in an empire gown of peau de soie. Lace and pearls trimmed the long pointed sleeves, the waist and sheath skirt. Her bouffant veil of silk illusion fell from lace petals edged

in pearls and topped with an organza bow. A nosegay of white roses, greenery, and ribbon formed the bridal bouquet. Miss Cindy Felts of Syracuse was maid of honor. Her gown was moss green velvet. Ribbon lace trimmed the empire bodice and elbcw length sleeves. The A-line skirt of crepe was a lighter shade of green. Her petal and bow headpiece was moss green velvet and matching green veil. Her flowers were white gladioli. Charles Elder of Edwardsburg. Mich., served as best man. Bob Quinn, Edwardsburg, was the usher. The bride’s mother wore a matching Kelly green coat and dress and a veil hat. Mrs. Gilbert, mother of the bridegroom, chose a light blue sheath dress. Both mothers wore white gladioli corsages. A reception was held in the American Legion hall following the ceremony. White gladioli decorated the tables. The serving table featured a three tiered wedding cake, nuts, mints and punch. These serving were Miss Lu Ann Meek, Syracuse, and Mrs. Charles Elder, Edwardsburg, Mich. Miss Mock had the guest book. > At Home in Elkhart Their wedding trip was to Niles, Mich. The couple is at home at. 219 West Marion St., Elkhart. The bride graduated from North Webster high school in 1968 and is employed as a secretary for E. G. Conns, Elkhart. The bridegroom, a 1966 graduate of high school in Edwardsburg, Mich., is a salesman for the Elkhart Supply Company, Elkhart. —NW— Mrs. William (Lois) Eberly entered Goshen hospital October 17 and underwent major surgery on Friday.