The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 November 1972 — Page 7

j North Webster j I By CORRINE STAPLES j Phone: 834-2608_ j

Duane VanCurens Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Duane VanCuren celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with open house program at the Shrine building at the county fair grounds in Warsaw. Many friends and relatives attended with every good wish and enjoyed entertainment by the talented children of the couple. Son, Wayne played guitar ac-

Backwater Friends Have Christmas Workshop Thursday Mrs. Basil Miller, assisted by Mrs. Arden Rider entertained the Backwater Friends Home Extension club in her home last Thursday night. Mrs. Doug Bowser, vice president opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and the club creed. History of the song of the month, “When The Lights Go On Again AU Over The World” was recounted by Mrs. Orva Miller. Meditations given by Mrs. Rider was'entitled, “A Thanksgiving Litany” and she chose “Good Attitudes Toward Good Health” as the subject of her health and safety remarks. Mrs. Don Morts garden pointers concerned instructions on the growth and care of chrysanthemums. Members gave “secret pal gift suggestions” in answer to roll ’ call. The business session included reports by the secretary, the treasurer, and the fall luncheon which Mrs. Norman Rhodes attended. A collection was taken for the purchase of Christmas gifts for two Fort Wayne State school mental patients. Letters from Cardinal Center and the Red Cross asking for help and donations were read. Mrs. Doug Bowser gave the lesson on “Consumer Complaints.” She stressed how, when and where to complain and

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compartment as he sang several numbers along with Dale Jones of North Webster. The couples’ daughter Linda, Mrs. Danny Darr, and Mr. Van Curen’s niece Barbara Ring of Franklin sang several selections with guitar accompaniment played by Barbara. Mrs. VanCuren’s niece, Debbie Vee of South Bend also entertained.

members participated by airing some of their own complaints and discussing the best means of reporting them.’ In closing the meeting, Mrs. Orva Miller led the Club Prayer Song and the president, Mrs. Robert Rhodes led the collect. A Christmas workshop was then held with each member showing her gift, decoration etc., and explaining it’s composition and use. Mrs. Doug Bowser won the door prize. The hostesses served sandwiches, cranberry dessert, nutcups, candy, tea and coffee to the 16 members, three guests and two children present. Mrs. Robert Roose, Mrs. BUI Charlton and the hostess’ daughter, Vicki Bryant and her two children were guests. —NW— Pythian Sisters Hold Informal Meeting Monday Due to poor weather conditions and the conflict of interest occasioned by the Red Cross First Aid class meeting the same night, members of Lakeview Temple Pythian Sisters held an informal meeting last Monday night. Mrs. Dale (Janet) Coy was welcomed after a long illness and hospitalization. Mrs. C. J. (Imogene) Menzie was appointed treasurer pro tern due to Mrs. Russell (Ethel) Engle’s absence as a result of recent surgery.

Refreshments provided by Mrs. Georgia Cormican included sandwiches, cookies and coffee. Mrs. Cormican is enrolled in the first aid class and was unable to be present for the entire meeting. -NW'Mother's Meeting' Well Attended The “Mother’s Meeting” held at the United Methodist church last week was a very successful and worthwhUe effort as reported by Mrs. Harold E. Hammaker who is in charge of the nursery school. She estimated 15 to 17 mothers attended. A film, with sound track, on “Discipline and Self Control” was followed up with discussions of individual discipline problems as weU as on a general basis. Babysitting was provided so that the mothers who attended the meeting at 7:30 last Monday night were free to participate in the sponge painting class before viewing the film. The painting made by each mother was then displayed along with her child’s painting for each child to see the following day. Immediate future plans include this weeks program relating to Thanksgiving with a story of an Indian boy presenting a boy from the eary settlers encampment a gift which is found to be pop-corn. The corn will then be popped in a large kettle out of doors. This project was planned for Tuesday and Wednesday and hopes are riding high that the weatherman cooperates. -NWFrom The Kiwanis Newsletter Dan Gehres, president of the Circle K-club at Manchester college, presented a program which began with slides and remarks about the Circle K Convention in Denver, Colo. He mentioned that the club at Manchester college is co-ed, with 20 female and 15 male members. Dan told of the activities of the club, stating that one of their tasks is helping the Kiwanis club in door to door pop-corn sales. One interesting fact revealed that the club recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and during that time they have won the district governors trophy six times. He stated there are 12 active Circle K clubs in Indiana. The Nappanee club, led by lieutenant governor Dave

Stalnaker, will present the program for the November 20 meeting. A film on the theme, ‘Share Your Life,” will be shown. Chris Koher, Jr., gave a report on the recent travelogue, stating the largest number of “walk in” soles in the history of this project has been experienced uss year. There are still several of these presentations to be made and it is hoped that the goal of completely filling the auditorium before the series comes to an end may be realized. The chemical and bacteriological survey of Lakes Tippecanoe and Webster, made during the summer bf 1972, is available for review. Anyone interested in this report may contact local president, Jerry Badskey. A membership development committee meeting was held at home of chairman Ralph Akers Friday night. Guests included an inter-club from the North Manchester club composed of Herb Underwood, Jim Finley, Chuck Bales, Don Spitler and Stewart Haley. Dave Everts introduced his guest Ron Owens who works for a firm in Fort Wayne and has recently moved to this area. Also present was Jean Norton, a distaff member of the Manchester Circle K club. The local club presented a program on drugs November 20 at Nappanee. They will present a similar program at Warsaw, Thursday, Nov. 30, at noon. These meetings, as usual, afford an excellent opportunity for attendance make-up. -NW— Beta Psi Sorority's National Inspection Members of the Beta Psi chapter, Lamda Chi Omega sorority met at a local restaurant recently for their annual national inspection dinner with Gladys Beaver, the inspector. A gold pin, engraved with her initials was ; , given to Mrs. Beaver. Mrs. Danny (Nancy) Gray was initiated at this meeting. Tables were attractively decorated with a centerpiece of brown and yellow mums and glass nut cups containing candy in autumn colors and nuts. In addition to the 13 members, there were two guests present — Mrs. Beaver and Patroness, Mrs. C. B. (Stella) Piatt. During the business session,

discussion was conducted regarding plans for baskets to be prepared and delivered to needy families for Thanksgiving. Those giving canned goods were asked to take them to the home of Mrs. Aaron (Lynn) Hinesley. Announcement was made of the next meeting to be held November 28. This will be the anniversary dinner with Mrs. Burdette (Pat) Strombeck and Mrs. Doug Black hostesses and will be at the Hospitality Inn at Fort Wayne. —NW— Past Chiefs Meet At Menzies Mrs. C. J. Menzie was hostess for the November meeting of the Past Chiefs club. Due to the absence of both the president and vice president, Mrs. Stanley (Ermal) Vanator, secretary, conducted the short business meeting. Mrs. Frank Greene and Mrs. Russell Moore were welcomed back after hospitalizations recently. Members were invited to a buffet supper December 13 at the home of Mrs. Harry Bause for their Christmas party. The invitation was unanimously accepted. Winners of the games following the meeting were Mrs. Stanley Vanator, Mrs. Russell Moore and Mrs. Alva Griesinger. Mrs. Menzie served chicken sandwiches, pumpkin and pecan pie, candy, nuts and coffee to the eight members present. -NW— Lakeland Snowmobile Club Family Night An estimated 50 to 60 persons attended the annual familv.night chili supper held at the Conservation club house by the Lakeland Snowmobile club. Pie was served to climax the chili meal before the regular meeting was conducted by the president, Dennis Jones. Speaker of the evening was Richard Mitchell who spoke on “Snowmobile Safety.” — NW—ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURIES SATURDAY Mrs. Leonard (Effie) Vanator barely escaped serious burns Saturday night in an accident at the Legion Home when leakage in the steam table due to weakening in the welded edges broke through and hot water flooded the kitchen area just as she prepared to transfer food to the steam table. —NW—COMMUNITY NEWS The North Webster Volunteer Firemen and wives will hold their annual carry-in Christmas dinner, and gift exchange at the fire station December 3. A social period and program of games etc., will follow the dinner. Lady Lions will meet at the Foo & Faye Cantonese restaurant near Syracuse December 15 at 7 for their Christmas dinner and gift exchange. All Lion members wives are invited. Mrs. Alton Kruger is undergoing tests and observation at Whitley County hospital, Columbia City. Lady Lions and the North Webster Merchants will cosponsor Santa’s visit to North Webster December 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. The location for meeting Santa will be announced later. All children in the community are invited to visit with Jolly Old Saint Nick. Mrs. Russell Engel (Ethel) was released from Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne following surgery last week and is recovering satisfactorily at her home. Her daughter, Evelyn of Fort Wayne will be with her this week. A long awaited project undertaken by the North Webster United Methodist church is now realized. The carillons have been installed and local residents were pleasantly surprised and quite pleased as the beautiful tones of the bells pealed out the inspiring hymns Saturday night and Sunday morning. Watch for more on this subject later as the entire story is not available at this time. The people who smile often have more friends than the people who frown.

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Concord U.M. Church Celebrates 125th Birthday

The Concord United Methodist church, located at county road 300 at Rookstool, will celebrate its 125th anniversary on December 10 with special services. Sunday school on that date will be held at 9:30 a.m. with worship at 10:30. A dinner will follow the morning service. The present pastor of the church, located southeast of Milford, is Rev. A. C. Underwood of North Webster. Rev. Underwood and his wife, Gail, retired from full-time ministry last May 31 and moved to Epworth Forest after completing eight years/flt the Saint Joseph United Memodist church at Fort Wayne. Former members and pastors will be among the special guests invited to the December 10 celebration. The morning service will include a program by The Music Committee quartet from Warsaw. The dinner will be a carry-in. Present trustees of the church are Guy Fisher, chairman; Willard Conn and Robert Laughlin. The 125th anniversary committee is composed of A. C. Underwood, Mrs. Fred Waldbeser, Paul Buhrt, Guy Fisher and Lloyd Dewart. Church History The area where the Concord United Methodist church was built 125 years ago was then known as “Little Turkey Creek Prairie.” The first township of the county was laid out June 29, 1836, six years before the first structure of the church. A Methodist Episcopal circuit rider was active in the area. It is accurately said that “The Methodists had a curcuit rider on every wagon train headed west.” One of these Methodist preachers came to the new township, Van Buren — then part of Chief Wa-Wa-See’s reservation was a part of the whole area. The original Concord church, built in 1847, was, and still is, on uhhl - CONCORD’S PASTOR — The current pastor of the Concord United Methodist church is A. C. Underwood. Underwood retired last May after 38 years in the ministry. He is a resident of Epworth Forest at North Webster. The pastor was born in Jasper county, Mo. He and his wife, Gail, were married on July 1, 1927. They have three children — Richard Arnold, Norman Cole and William Edward. He has served as host for tours of Europe, Israel, Egypt and Greece. Underwood has. attended Manchester college where he received his bachelor’s degree and Garrett Theological seminary. He has also attended seminars conducted by the American university and the board of ministerial training of the Methodist church. He is an ordained deacon and elder and has held pastorates at several churches in Indiana and Illinois. He has also held a number of responsiblities in the North Indiana Conference.

Wed., Nov. 22, 1972 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

.Ab THE CHURCH OF YESTERDAY

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the Northeast section 24, the first meeting house in the township. The original deed was made by Henry and Eliza Edgell, to the “trustees, M. E. church, August 15,1855.” This is recorded in book 15, pages 269-270, in the Kosciusko county court house at Warsaw. The present church has members whose families go back to the early times of the county: the Lloyd Dewarts, Mrs. Willard Conn, Guy Fisher and of course others of whom the church has no adequate record. The late Rev. O. P. Givens, pastor of the church (1904-1905) estimated the age of the church building in 1960 to be 106 years, making it about 118 years old in 1972. Before the re-modeling during the pastorate of Rev. Givens, there were two entrances, one for men and one for women. A high partition ran down the center of the sanctuary. In 1905, encouraged by the pastor, extensive repairs and remodeling were made. A Mr. Deeter made concrete blocks on the church grounds and a con-

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crete foundation was placed under the structure. A new roof was built and “a four inch thick cement veneer placed around the exterior” of the building. The cost of the entire project was $1,200. That same year Mr. Givens received $145 “salary” from the United Brethren church in Syracuse and $75 from Concord. Some time after the church was founded the Methodists turned the work over to the United Brethren church. Seven ministers have come out of the little church: Allen Richart, who nearly 100 years ago organized the Wooster church, seven miles east of Warsaw; O. L. Richart, son of Allen; H. H. Flory; M. M. Lacount; Emerald Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Jones, a longtime Concord member; Milo Ott; and William Jones, uncle of Emerald Jones. Everyone Invited All members, former members and friends of the church are cordially invited to the December 10 celebration.

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