The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 September 1976 — Page 7

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

Barbee youth enjoy ride on Winona Queen Barbee Community church youth group enjoyed a surprise outing held September 3. The 72 young people were transported by bus to the Winona Lake park. They toured Winona Lake on the “Winona Queen” and received a “Christian Challenge” from Capt. Byers of the "Winona Queen ” Refreshments of cookies and punch were served at the park Adult sponsors in attendance were Rev. Bryce Foster, pastor of the Barbee church; Mr and Mrs. Herb Searer, Don LeCount, Miss Debra Searer, Jeff Hamman and Steve Angel. Women's membership tea to be held on September 21 A Women’s membership tea will be held September 21, at 7:30 p.m., in the sanctuary of North Webster United Methodist church. Mrs. Jewel Helms. Emmaus church. Kokomo, will be the guest speaker. She is the mother

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of five grown children, a member of the general board of Global Ministries, lay member to the annual conference, a member of the World Methodist council and attended the World Conference in 1966 and 1971. She had also served as chairperson of legislative groups at church conferences. She is the mother of John Pruett, director of Epworth Forest. WCTU plans for county meeting North Webster Anna Bowers Chapter of WCTU met September 7 at North Webster Church of the Brethren Mrs. Mary Wilcoxson. president, was in charge of the meeting. > The group sang “Consecration.” Prayer was led by Eva Lock, Mrs. Mabie Eberhardt and Mrs. Wilcoxson. Pledges to the ; Christian. American and Temperance flags were repeated in unison. Oma Likens gave devotions entitled “Gods' Will.” ShC read from Psalms 37 Minutes of the last meeting

were read by Mrs. Lock. BettyBarrett gave the treasurer’s report. The state WCTU meeting was discussed. It is to be held at Cambridge City later this month Guests present were Mrs. Eberhardt and Esther Tutwiler. Winona Lake. The county meeting will be held October 7 at North Webster Church of the Brethren. The morning session will start at 9:30 a.m. A carry-in dinner will be served at noon. A guest speaker is scheduled for the 1 p.m. session. Mrs. Barrett gave the closing prayer. Promotion Sunday held at UM church x, A “Promotion Sunday” program was held September 12 in the sanctuary of North Webster United Methodist church. Award Bibles were provided by Marie Horn. Promotion books were given to children going into new classes Ann Wilkey was in charge of the program Miriam circle has meeting Members of Miriam circle from North Webster United Methodist church met September 13 in the church fellowship room. The program was presented by Mrs Dana Beeman and Mrs Tom List from the Cardinal Center. Warsaw. Mrs. Agnes Dauthitt was chairman for the evening Tippy Township club has party A party was provided on September 9, for patients at a local nursing home by members of Tippecanoe Township home extension club. Mrs. Lucille Hobell played the piano for group singing. Refreshments of cookies and punch were served. Barbee church members enjoy canoe trip A group from Barbee Community church and their guests participated in a 20 mile canoe trip down the Tippecanoe River on September 6. The canoes were launched at Oswego. It took eight hours to travel the 20 miles from Oswego to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan

Boggs, west of Warsaw, w here a picnic supper was served. Those making the trip were Mr. and Mrs. Boggs, Mr. and Mrs. Don LeCount. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Hamman, Tom Hiatt, Tony Sellers, Sam Willman, John Adams, Sandy Jones, Jom Willman and Carolyn Johnson. CUB SCOUT ROUND-UP The North Webster Cub Scout round-up and regular pack meeting will be Thursday. Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Camelot Hall. Boys eight, nine and 10 are encouraged to attend. For further information call Mrs. Kurt Schacht of Leesburg. COMMUNITY NEWS Recent visitors in the home of Mrs S. G Boyer. Leesburg, were Mrs. Pauline Castello, Kokomo, Mr. and Mrs C. D. Smith, Carmel; T. L. Sellers and son, Marion; Peggy Willman, Winona Lake; and Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Willman and son, Barbee Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williamson and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Davis and family, Barbee Lake, spent the Labor Day week end camping near Kendallville North Webster Girl Scout Troops will be organizing, holding regular meetings, and planning activities, starting the last of September. Young people from North Webster Church of God will attend the Youth Convention being held next week end at Anderson A Sunday school hayride is being planned at North Webster United Methodist church The event will be held September 17. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Reynolds. Leesburg, spent last week end visiting relatives in Michigan Mrs. Mildred Wilson was hostess for the September 14 meeting of Lydia circle from North Webster United Methodist church. —NW—COMPLETES BASIC TRAINING — Diane K. Rucker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoffel of Syracuse, recently completed basic military training school at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Diane inten s to take further training in aviation mechanics. She and her husband are presently stationed at Sheppard AFB in Texas. Her address is as follows: AB Diane K. Rucker 308-60-9703 PSC 2 274 Sheppard .AFB Texas 76311 Firemen’s picnic honors past members The Syracuse Firemen held their annual family picnic at the Syracuse city park Sunday. Sept 12. Charter . members of the Syracuse fire department Nelson Auer and Everett Miner were honored guests at the picnic as being firemen of years back. Other guests present for the day were two past fire chiefs, Bill Hess and Tom Strickler Also Jim Tranter, Tom Kitch, Harlan Gardiner and family, Steve Yoder and family, and Faye Wong, her mother-in-law Mrs. Wong, and her nephew. David, who just arrived in the US from Hong Kong The group of over 85 people enjoyed a feast of roasted pig and many carried in dishes Activities during the afternoon were games and rides on Mr Gardiner’s wagon driven by a matched team of horses and in Larry Weaver’s Model T.

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Pinkertons entertain for Waubee Grange

Waubee Grange met Friday evening. Sept. 10, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton. The new officers were installed for the coming year by Ray Bray. Women’s activity chairman Ruth Miller reported that she had sent her report to the state chairman, Dorothy Shireman. The ladies will furnish two gifts for the bazaar gift table to help the state chairman with expenses of the state committee The Grange will continue with its project of adopting a patient at Fort Wayne state school this year

Early table settings displayed in library

The Bicentennial display in the Syracuse library this month consists of early table settings, somethings dating back to the early 1700's. Many of the pieces are from Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kramef’s collection and are items actually used in the home of Mrs. Kramer’s grandparents. Os unusual interest is the lovely master salt which is sandwich glass, made of flint Mrs. Ridings hostess for Past Matrons The Past Matron club Syracuse Chapter 283. Order of the Eastern Star, met in the home of Mrs. Jack Ridings. Mrs. Maude Jackson served as a co-hostess. Members enjoyed a dessert and coffee. Carrying out the theme of school days the response to roll call was showing a photograph of early school days and sharing an experience during that time. Mrs. Rebecca Kitson, worthy matron, announced her schedule for coming meetings during the business meeting. Thank you acknowledgements were read from the Deloss Weaver family and Mildred Corson. Mizpah benediction was said at the close of the meeting. Games were played by the 18 members and one guest. Mrs. Galen Cooper Simon, past grand elect and past district deputy of Indiana Grand chapter. Winners of the games received prizes of potted plants, they were Mrs. Simon, Mrs. Harry Gingericn and Margaret Freeman. Mrs. Mildred Corson won the door prize.. Open house for retiring artist couple Art students of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stevens of Middlebury, who taught art for several years in Syracuse, are encouraged to attend the couple's retirement open house on Sunday. Sept. 19. from 2-5 p.m. in the Elkhart Art League building. The students are asked to take one of their own paintings. The Martins launched many Syracuse area artists. Among the residents who have taken lessons under the couple are Ken Harkless, Leonard Barnhart, Betty Appenzeller, Marilyn Moore, Ginny Kramer, Mary Bushong. Mayme Long, Jackie Kuilema and Jean Miller. Robert L. Starke placed on probation Robert L. Starke, 57, of Milford was placed on probation for a period of one year with permission to drive only to and from work by Judge Donald Peterson in the Goshen division of Elkhart county court Wednesday. Set. 8. He was charged with driving while under the influence of intoxicating beverages and was fined $57.

The homemade bread contest was held with six loaves of bread being entered. First place went to Mrs. Glen Pinkerton, and second went to Lena Pinkerton. Both will be sent to the state session, October 23, 24 and 25. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Pinkerton read “I Love the Old Time Orchard,” and Mrs. Miller read the poem, “Labor Day in U.S.A.” Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting is scheduled for October 8, in the home of Mrs. Esther Charlton, Leesburg.

vaseline glass. The moustache cup belonged to her grandfather and was the one he used for every .day. He also had a pink lustre moustache cup and a saucer which was used onlyon Sunday. The two tined fork and knife with bone handles were made in the 18th century and have been passed down through several generations. Waubee Grange members attend Bremen meeting Several Waubee Grange members attended the meeting of the Bremen Grange Mondayevening, Sept. 13. Mr. and Mrs. WoodrowValentine, state master and wife, of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. Rose Dillon, state secretary and wife, were guests at the meeting to install the officers of the Bremen Grange and the Saint Martha's Pomona Grange 56. Valentine also awarded 25-year pins to Mrs. Ben Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Silvey and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruff, all of Bremen. Thirty members were present for the pot-luck supper before the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pinkerton and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller were present from Waubee. Round Table Ladies hold first meeting The Syracuse Ladies of the Round Table opened their club year with a salad and dessert dinner held in the social rooms of the Calvary United Methodist church. Mrs. Clayton Mock voiced prayer preceding the dinner served from Bicentennial decorated tables centered with geranium centerpieces. The group of ladies were welcomed by chairperson, Mrs. Robert Laudeman, who read the poem “September”. Mrs. Weldon Doughman introduced Mrs. Donald Scearce of Dewart Lake, who gave the program "Signers of the Declaration”. She highlighted the< signing of the declaration which took place August 2. Her colorful research into the backgrounds of the signers along with their patriotism, love and honor to their country gave insight into the founding of our country. In closing she asked that club members remember and respect these men for their sacrifice 200 years ago for this country. A total of 19 members were present, with the four following guests joining the group for the day: Mrs. Everett Miner, Mrs. Snow Evans. Mrs. Dale Spark lin and Mrs. Scearce. Committee members for the day’s program were Mrs. Laudeman. chairperson, Mrs. Steve Eldridge, Mrs. Ted Schoeff. Mrs John Van Lue and Mrs Mock The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Mock with hostesses Mrs. Vernon Beckman. Mrs. Harold Arnold and Mrs. Michael Neff.

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at NEW LAKE OFFICER — Mrs. Richard M. (Niki) Pawlicki, 412 Front street, Syracuse, is being congratulated by Jack Wells as the new secretary-treasurer of the Syracuse Lake Association. Mrs. Pawlicki replaces Mrs. Frank Putt who has held the position for several years. She was elected by the board of directors September 4 to serve with Wells, president; and LaMar Stoops, vice president Directors include Robert HechL Clair Mohler, James Butt Ernest Rogers. Gordon McCormick. Nelson Miles and Ralph Arnott.

Legion Auxiliary observes September as 'Music Month'

The American Legion Auxiliary unit 226 of Milford met in the Legion hal! on Tuesday, Sept. 7 president Marian R. Haab presided. After opening ceremonies, secretary- Inga Mathews called roll and 20 members and officers responded. Minutes of the last unit meeting were read and treasurer Mary Geller gave the treasurer’s report. Glennis Stump presented the results of the budget meeting held in her house in August. The budget was read and approved. The list of memberships paid was read by Mary Helene Levernier, who ehcouraged others to pay as soon as possible. “Music Month” is observed in September and music for the evening included the national anthem, hymn of the month, “Happy Birthday” and “America”. All members sang in unison. Chairman Ann Brooks sang a solo. “Take my Hands.” She was accompanied by Doris Darnell on the piano. Members of the evening's social committee were Elizabeth Steinke. Beulah Felkner, Eloise McCracken and Gertrude Ritter. Other announcements included the following: Thursday, Sept. 30, Junior Auxiliary members are to meet at the Legion hall after school. Susie Chupp and Joellen Free will lead the Juniors this coming year. The next regular Senior

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meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the. Legion hall at 7:30 p.m. The social committee for October 5 will be Maxine Pifer, Myrtle and Joan Felkner and Beatrice Ruch. A social hour followed the meeting. The Ezra Beers celebrate their 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Beer of Milford celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 14. Their seven children gave a dinner in their honor Sunday, Sept. 12, in the Apostolic Christian church’s fellowship hall. The couple’s children are Howard, Maurice, Carlton and Jesse, all of the Milford area; Mrs. Vernon (Viola) Leman of Eureka,, Ill.; Mrs. Harold (Kathryn) Emch of Hubbard, Ohio; and Mrs. Gerald (Eunice) Siechter of Craigville. They also have 46 grandchildren; and 28 great-gandchildren.

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