The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 June 1976 — Page 3

i North Webster j I By MARY LEE WILLMAN | I R. 1 Leesburg ; | I

Barbee Busy Bees club holds cook-out May 21

Barbee Busy Bees* Home Extension club members met May 21 in the home of Mrs. Strawd Marvin. A cook-out and covered<iish supper was served. Charolette Richards read devotions entitled “Are All The Children In” and “Try Smiling ” It was announced that the club has been named as an honor club The honor club certificate was on display. Garden remarks were given by Karleen Richards. She discussed "Night Blooming Cerus.”

Efficient Homemakers meet in the Lantz home

Shirley Lantz was hostess for the recent meeting of Efficient Homemakers Home Extension club She was assisted by Mary Nine Mrs Nine, the club nominee for the “Jane Award.’ was presented with a rose The lesson. "Coping With Stress." was given by Rhea Evans Devotions ’ were read by Hannah Payne

Lifetime memberships are presented by the auxiliary

The North Webster American Legion Auxiliary has presented lifetime memberships to Lillian Barker. Edith Kisterson and Erm al Venator The presentation was made during Che mother daughter * Beta Psi has May 25 meeting Members of Beta Psi chapter of Lambda Chi Omega sorority met May 25 at Camelot Hall. North Webster It was announced that the group has donated SI,OOO to the new Kosciusko Community hospital The money will be used to purchase furniture for the out- 71 patient room A dedication plaque recognizing the gift has been placed in the out patient room Plans were made and committee assignments made for the upcoming national con vention The North Webster chapter will be co-hosts with the Warsaw chapter for the convention which will be held June 25. 26 and 27 at Warsaw Refreshments were served by Barbara Fiddler and Wilma Mitchell The June meeting will be held the third Tuesday of the month jufevra Haney and Pat Strombeck -'''will serve refreshments Pythian Sisters plan for friends Imogene Menzie presided dunng the May 24 meeting of, North Webster Pythian Plans made for “Friendship Night" to be held June 14 A salad bar will be served A letter was read from Mrs Mary Rensberger Mrs Menzie served refresh ments of coffee and cookies

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Mrs. Richards read the health and safety lesson, cultural arts and citizenship reports. She discussed “Over The Counter Drugs" and “Hoosier Bicentennial Events " An auction of “Something For Mother s Day” was held. Molly Richards served as auctioneer Members are asked to prepare their favorite dish and take it to the June meeting were it will be put up for auction. Mrs. Jesse Clark will be hostess for the June meeting

A carry-in salad supper was served An auction of white elephant items was held. Betty Lewallen acted as auctioneer. Members of the ways and means committee distributed items for the club money making project The door prize was presented to Betty Lou Shock The June meeting will be held at the home of Hannah Payne Installation of officers is planned

banquet held recently in the Legion hall EZach lady was given a silver colored, metal, lifetime membership card The award is given in recognition of outstanding ser rice to. and participation in. Legion sponsored activities and community projects This is the first time women shave been presented with lifetime memberships at the North Webster Legion post. PEO Sisterhood has convention at Lafayette The 53d annual state convention of Indiana state Chapter of PEO Sisterhood was held recently at Purdue university. Mrs. B. C. Williams. Shelbyville, was installed as the new slate president Mrs Ernest Fawcett. Kokomo, is the retiring president Theme for this year's con vention was "Ye Shall Be Like A Tree ” Guest speakers were Dr A Howard - Lindquist, Northminister church. Indianapolis, Gwen Frostic of Michigan, an artist. writer and naturalist; and Miss Bok Joo Jhong. Seoul. South Korea, a student at Indiana university and a recipient of «the PEO International Peace scholarship. Members of Kosciusko county Chapter DA of PEO Sisterhood who attended the convention are: Mrs Herbert George. North Webster; Mrs Jack Clark and Mrs Lois Allen. Syracuse; Mrs Sam Dungan. Lake Tippecanoe; Mrs Ruth Boyer. Leesburg; Mrs Milo Lightfoot. Ruth Luithly and Mrs Milton Holmgram, all of Warsaw

Youth banquet held at Barbee Community Church

Approximately 43 young people and 21 adults attended the youth banquet held recently at Barbee Community church. Certificates of recognition were presented to those completing the youth sponsored selfim prove mejfFoqurse Tables were decorated with candles, floral arrangements and place cards. A Bicentennial centerpiece of clothes pin dolls, dressed in early American costumes, highlighted the speaker's table. The centerpiece was made by Mrs. Norman Lakness. The invocation was given by Roy Foster. Rev. Dewight Ritenour. youth pastor, welcomed everyone and extended special comments of appreciation to all those who helped make the program a success Vocal and instrumental music was presented by Rev and Mrs. Al Buhler and family Rev Buhler was guest speaker His message topic was "100 per cent Christian.” Rev Bryce Foster, pastor of the Barbee church gave special recognition to those who participated. assisted with and completed the self-improvement study course Diplomas were distributed by the class teachers: Herbert Searer. boy’s class, ages five to 10; Rev. Bryce Foster, boy’s class, ages 10 and up; Deborah Searer, girl’s class for ages 10 and up; and Joyce Searer, girl’s class for ages 10 and under. The meal was prepared and served by the Ladies Christian Service. Adults in attendance were Rev. and Mrs.’Foster. Rev. and Mrs. Ritenour. Sue Hasse. Mrs. S. Gladieux. Miss K Alvey. Terry Ritenour. Steve Angel and Mr. and Mrs Don LeCount. Mr. LeCount gave the benediction Gold Star Mothers are honored Gold Star Mothers were honored during the motherdaughter banquet held recently by North Webster American Legion Auxiliary. The two Gold Star Mothers present. Edith Kisterson and Eva Lock, were each presented with a potted plant. A carry-in dinner was served. Music was provided by the youth singing group from North Webster United Methodist church. Ermal Vanator was in charge of the program .Mrs Marie Kroh gave a reading entitled “What Grandmothers Are For.” A skit about mothers was presented by Mrs. Dale Creemans and Virginia Grimes. Jill Rief read a poem about mothers Potted plants were presented to. The youngest mother present, the mother with the most children and the oldest mother present Bemishes entertain Friends Mrs Howard Bemish. Sr and Mrs Howard Bemish. Jr were hosts for the recent meeting of Backwater Friends home extension dub Dixie Likens, vice president, was m charge of the meeting She presented Midge Black with a certificate of recognition for placing second in the home extension sponsored poetry contest. Roll call response was to “Name a Famous Woman In History.” The cultural arts lesson was given by Gloria Miller She discussed the Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley The lesson "The Psychology of Dieting" was presented by Carol Rhoades The achievement night report was given by Phyllis Bennett. A picnic is planned for the June meeting .Nina Sutton will be hostess.

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BOYS AGES 1® AND UP — Shown here are the older boys who completed the self-improvement course held recently at Barbee Community church. They are holding their certificates of recognition. Pictured, left to right, in the front row are Chuck Cotton. Harry Heche and Donald Searer. In the second row are Tony Miller. David Searer and Brian Collins. In the third row are John Adams. Dan McNeal. Donald LeCount instructor. Pastor Bryce Foster and Victor Searer. Class members who completed the course but were unable to be present for the picture are Brian Rosbrugh, Rusty Waugh, Jim McNeil and Steve Stucko.

* Vi ’ kilnß GIRLS 1® AND UP — Members of the girls class for ages 10 and up ’who received certificates for completing the Youth sponsored self improvement course held recently at Barbee Community church are shown here. In the front row, left to right, are Lisa Hasse, Lonie Bond and Stacey Freel. In the second row are Tracy Dragoo, Stacy Miller. SherryMerriman and Connie Wright. In the third row are Tonja Ritenour, instructor Deborah Searer and Renee McNeal. Those unable to be present for the picture are Leann Stotts. Deanna Collins and Sandy Jones.

BOYS FIVE TO 1® — Certificate award winners who completed the self improvement course for boys ages five to 10 held recently at Barbee Community church are left to right, Randy Wright. Steve Stigel. Rodney Critten, Brad Brindel, Tom Cotton, Bert Hall and Herbert Searer. instructor. Those who also completed the course but were unable to be present for the picture are Robin Stucko, Johnny McNeil. Scott Barker and Marty Bixler.

■ t A GIRLS 1® AND UNDER — Joyce Searer served as instructor for the self improvement course for girls ages 1® and under held recently al Barbee Community church. Pictured, left to right. Kim Heche. Amy Baney. Barbara Wright. Tammy McGinnis. Shelly- Miller and Deanne Ritenour. Mrs. Searer is in back.

BATTLE BEGINS A major land, air and sea battle began in the Solomon Islands Ort. 26. 1942, pitting Allied forces against the Japanese.

[New Salem, | By MRS. HERB MOREHOUSE | Helping Hands meet with Mrs. John Plank The Helping Hands met in the home of Mrs. John Plank with Miss Donna Moser as co-hostess. Mrs Max Shively led in devotions, reading Psalm 40; a poem, "Thank You God;” and led in prayer Mrs. Gerald Dausman conducted the business meeting and the election of new officers was held. A white elephant sale was held

with proceeds going to missions. The auctioneer was John Plank. Miss Moser served snacks, sandwiches, relishes, ice tea and coffee to Mrs Ray Ferverda. Mrs. Lydia Morehouse, Mrs. Albert Mathews. Mrs. Carl Lehman, Mrs. Vere Wildman, Mrs. Wayne Teeple, Mrs. Max Shively. Mrs. Gerald Dausman, Mrs Dan Smith. Mrs. Frank Johnson. Mrs. Elmer Rapp. Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Mrs. Edwin Meek, Mrs. Herbert Morehouse. Dan Smith and Mr. and Mrs. John Plank. Pam Teeple is honored at shower Miss Pam Teeple of Columbus. Ohio, was honored Saturday evening with a bridal shower held in the fellowship hall. A love story was written for Miss Teeple by each lady writing a sentence. It was later read to the 40 guests. Pastel colors, which Miss Teeple is using in her wedding, were carried out in decorating the gift table and serving table. Streamers and bells and tapers, small bridal dolls, small bride and bridegrooms and rhododendron flowers graced the fellowship hall. Mrs. Thomas Maze assisted Miss Teeple in opening her gifts. Pastel colored refrigerator cakes, lime punch, coffee, nuts and mints were served by the hostesses. The committee of arrangements was Mrs Max Shively. Mrs. Gerald Dausman. Mrs. Edwin Meek and Mrs. Glen Morehouse Miss Teeple and Jeff Carrol will be united in marriage in Columbus. Ohio, on June 26. Sunday services from Thessalonians “Ninety nine” was sung by a sextet composed of Lorraine Meek. Vicki Kreider, Cindy Kammerer am’ Tack Teeple, Jim Coon and Doug Rader on SundayMr. Teeple accompanied on the banjo. Pastor Chad Woodburn’s message, “Assurance of Salvation,” was taken from I Thessalonians 1:5-10. Double baby shower held on Wednesday A double baby showei was held Wednesday evening in the church fellowship hall for Sarah Elizabeth, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Wesley Kilmer and for Mrs. Dan Smith of Warsaw. The gift table was decorated in yellow and green with an umbrella and a large doll centering the table A game was played with prizes going to Mrs. Albert Marhews and Mrs. Vere Wildman. Gifts of baby Sarah will be sent to the Kilmers. Mrs. Smith was assisted in opening her gifts by Miss Georgina Morehouse and Miss Elaine Kilmer. Yellow and green streamers and tapers decorated the serving table. Lime punch, pistachio cake and mints were served to Mrs. Ray Ferverda. Mrs. John Plank. Mrs. Max Shively. Mrs. Vere Wildman, Mrs. Robert Hurd, Mrs. Dale Mock. Mrs. Wayne Teeple, Mrs. Orvil Kilmer, Miss Donna Moser. Mrs. Jon Dewart and daughter. Mrs. Glen Morehouse, Mrs Albert Mathews and Mrs. Herbert Morehouse. Georgina Morehouse and Elaine Kilmer were hostesses. Vacation Bible school to be held Vacation Bible school will be held at the New Salem church from June 7-18 from 7 to 9 p m. The Bible school program will be held on Sunday evening. June 20. at 7:30 p.m The school will include classes from age four through adults. To enroll contact Mrs Edwin Meek at Syracuse or Pastor Chad Woodburn at Milford COMMUNITY NEWS -Mrs. Chad Woodburn and Heather were called last week to Philadelphia, Pa., due to the serious illness of Mrs. Woodburn's grandfather Danny Borem is spending a two-week furlough with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Borem and family at Leesburg Danny was stationed in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. John Plank of Leesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mishler and Mr and Mrs. Orvil Miller, all of Middlebury, spent the Memorial holidays mushroom hunting in Michigan Mr and Mrs. Vere Wildman and Robie spent the week end mushroom hunting in Michigan Mrs. Francis Wildman of Tuscon. Ari*., arrived Saturday evening to spend a few months with her family Rev and Mrs. Howard Kreider spent a couple days with Rev. Kreider’s sister. Mrs Ida Mae Kiska. of Grand Rapids. Mich Mrs. Earl Kammerer was dismissed Monday from Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw after undergoing major surgery-. Mr and Mrs. Kenny Mathews, Cary, Brent and Scott were Memorial day dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Mathews.

Wed., June 2,1976 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

The Column A Sideshow Os Events In Milford

MANY MILFORD residents are back in town after spending the Memorial day holiday in Michigan hunting for mushrooms. Most found some but manyfound more raindrops than they did mushrooms! SPEAKING OF Memorial day . . . wasn’t that a great parade? The Legion and its auxiliary is to be complimented on the number of units that participated. MAD’s activities also went off with a bang with manypersons participating. The new activity to find the area's super sportsmen and women via an obstacle course proved popular with 168 participants. Ron Baumgartner was chairman and he was assisted by his wife Gloria and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisser in planning the event. Assisting with the actual competition on Memorial day were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bultemeier, Homer Miller, Nancy Cumberland, Rhonda Graff. Rick Graff. Ron Raber. Kimm Gardner and Sandy. Truex. The Weissers furnished all of the farm equipment used while the sports equipment was borrowed from the junior high school Speaking of the MAD day activities. Dennis Sharp, the organization’s president, was seen sporting necklace. His birthday was Monday and he said he was wearing it for his wife. BILL AND Ginny Bess and family are looking for the owners of a small, black, male dog with a white chin and paws. He is wearing a red collar. As we understand it the Bess kids have fallen in love with the dog but know since he has a collar he has an owner. Anyone missing a dog that matches this description should call the Bess home. DENNIS CORY, who is an instructor at the institute for the blind in Marburg. Germany, wrote his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Neal Cory of near Our Tow n, that he will be going to New Zealand in July to take a course in the use of the sonic guide. Milford Chapel to have Bible school The Milford Chapel will have a summer Bible school June 7-18. Classes will be from 9:00 to 11:30 am. week days for all ages. Anyone is welcome to attend The church will provide bus pick-up for those who need transportation. For further information and registration contact Jerome Zehr or Ben Shirk Involved in accident in heavy fog Syracuse police estimated damage to a 1976 AMC Pacer driven by Steven W. Behr, 35, Morristown, at 5:40 a.m. Sunday on South Huntington at railroad tracks The mishap occurred during heavy fog and wet roadway as Behr crossed the railroad tracks on Huntington. northbound. He also struck a stop sign and a street sign at the street crossing on Railroad avenue causing another $l5O in damages. Damage to his car was set at SSOO Fishing items stolen from boat Danny Jones of r 1 Hebron reported to Syracuse police early Sunday morning of leaving his boat in the water at Railroad park in Syracuse overnight. Upon returning to the boat, Jones found missing a Humming Bird fish finder, two rods and reels, two tackle boxes and another reel. Jones also said a finder had been taken from the rack on his boat and placed upside down.

He stated that the brochure he received showed the location on South Island at Mount Mitre which overlooks Milford Sound, where one of the recommended eating places is the Milford hotel! DON’T FORGET the alumni association’s banquet on Saturday. It’s at the junior high school at 5:30 p.m. with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. Maxine Robinson, former MHS teacher, will be the MC. MEMBERS OF THE Milford Christian church, promoting the Whale of a Day activity which will be held this coming Sunday, were happy their whale was made of waterproof material. They made it to the Syracuse parade on Sunday when the downpour came. The whale made it through the rain and was in excellent condition for the parade in Our Town on Monday. HAVE YOU noticed the flowers some of the merchants have in front of their stores. We think they are very attractive. We’ve also noticed trash barrels have been painted red. white and blue in honor of the Bicentennial.

WHALE OF A DAY June 6 Plan To Attend At The Milford Christian Church 1 ELDON WILSON Minister THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK "If the church neglects the children it is certain that the children will someday neglect the church ' We of the Milford Christian church are interested in teaching your children the Word of God this year in our Vacation Bible School Our buses will be running in the Milford Dewart lake North Webster. Nappanee and Syracuse areas Why not call now ond-enroll your children? VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 3 Year Olds Through Junior High June 8-l I And 15-18 — Busses running every Sunday in Milford, Dewart lake Syracuse and Nappanee areas — Bible school hour — 9 30 o m — Morning Worship Service — 10:30a.m. — Primary, beginner, junior and high school and college age worship services at 10 30 a m — Sunday evening services bf 7 p.m. — Family night Bible study. Wednesday at 7 p.m. MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Phone 658-9151 Or 658-4305

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