The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 August 1977 — Page 5

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Teens stitching up new school clothes

By SUE BENNETT The sewing machine at the Brian Wall residence, r 3 Syracuse, is busy these days with three young ladies constructing clothing to go back to school. Twins Janet and Judy, 15 and their sister Stacy, 13, will make their clothes for school, with one exception — jeans. The twins began sewing in 4-H five years ago, and Stacy will be sewing a 4H project for the fourth year. Janet liked sewing and needed

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GARMENTS IN PROGRESS —Judy, left, stitches up some pieces on the sewing machine, while sister Janet, right, cuts out pattern pieces.

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school clothes, so she began making her clothes and was joined by Judy. “That and they're hard to fit,” said their mother The twins were underweight as infants and when they grew, they were tall and thin for a long time. Mrs. Wall said. Clothes were hard to fit from the beginning, so she began making the girls' clothes. The degree of difficulty in making a garment depends, Janet says on what item it is.

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“There are some patterns that are and some that aren’t.” she said. Blouses and other items aren’t as difficult to assemble as jackets, the twins say, which are tricky to set in the sleeves And lining the jackets aren’t hard, except for a cuff lining. When they get disgusted with the way progress is going on a garment, the twins will ask for their mother’s assistance. The girls scan favorite teenage magazines for the popular styles.

then select the patterns accordingly. Some of the patterns have styles which are more current than what is available in some stores. Janet said. After school begins and the girls see what everyone else is wearing, the sewing continues. The older girls have found the interest to sew by classmates not too strong. Stacy explained that junior high students are more interested because they are required to take home economics which includes sewing. At school. Janet said some people will ask if the giWs made an item or whether their mother did. By making their clothes, the WaU girls help out the clothing budget. Mrs. Wall said since all the girls are about the same size, there are no hand-me-downs to use. Janet said the cost of making a garment is a fraction of what it would cost commerically “You get more clothes for what you would buying them,” she commented. And if the twins want to look alike they make a special outfit, something hard to buy two of in a store. Mrs. Wall added. The Wall girls have the time to sew their clothes, because their activities are limited somewhat. Mrs. WaU explained the girls choose a limited number of activities to participate in and the remainder of the away from school time is spent together as a family.

Clothing that is needed for school is bought by the family. But items the girls, just want, but don’t need, are budgeted from their babysitting money. The purchased jeans. Mrs Wall says

are hard to fit properly. “We make more pieces, so we can make a variety of things to wear.” Janet said. However, the individual tastes of the girls vary. Janet doesn’t wear dresses a lot. but has a few. She sews up darts, vests and jackets. Judy prefers to live in pants. Mostly

Chicago Motor survey shows people driving greater distances

The Chicago Motor Club-AAA’s summer travel survey continues to show more people driving longer distances on their vacations this year, despite government warnings concerning energy problems. The survey, began last May 9 at the motor club’s main office travel center, indicates the majority of people taking motoring trips this year are driving longer distances than they did last year. Also, the survey shows that the majority of those polled are not driving smaller, gas-saving cars. According to the motor club survey, the western portion of the United States continues to be the most popular travel summer destination, far outdistancing other sections of the nation. Here are the complete survey results, through August 19:

Waubee Lake Association has afternoon of fellowship

Members of the Waubee Lake .Association and families living on Waubee Lake met for an afternoon of fellowship at Camp Mack on Sunday afternoon. After the potluck meal, there was a program of slides and

COMMITTEE MEMBERS — Shown above are members of the committee who planned the annual Tippecanoe Property Owners annual dinner-dance held last Saturday. Some 200 members and guests attended the event. Seated, from left, are Louise Weaver, Anna Marie Pritchett and Miriam Terry. Standing are Ruth Lawrence and Norma Barton.

Tippy owners hold dinner-dance

The Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners held their annual dinnerdance last Saturday at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Over 200 members and guests attended the buffet dinner and dancing until after midnight. The dinner is an annual affair at which the members are introduced to their new president and officers for the coming year. This year George Cornelius, who was elected at the annual meeting in July, was unable to maintain his residence at the lake, due to pressing business, and had to resign. President Richard Lawrence, who has served for the last two years, was unanimously re-elected to serve for an additional year at the last directors meeting. He presented his plans for. the coming year to the membership He noted that the association has supported the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Association in their patrol of the lake, and that safety on the lake has been improved thereby. Marie Kempher. the vice president, was introduced and called for a women's auxiliary to be formed to assist in the Operation of the association. She disclosed that plans are being made for a house walk to be held next summer and requested that all interested women contact her and assist in formation of the group. It is planned that as soon as a number of women have indicated interest, a meeting will be held to establish the form of organization, and the goals to be accomplished Association director Sam Dungan acted as master of ceremonies and presented the trophies for the annual fishing contest. Lester Lennon, a

shirts and pants are being made by Stacy. Janet, speaking for her sisters, said she thinks they will continue to sew in the coming years. “I will definitely, cause I like to do it." Judy added. Stacy said she, too, believes she will continue to make her clothes.

Round trip length-under 500 miles — 162; 500-1,000 miles — 175; 1.000-1.500 miles — 196; 1.500-2.000 miles — 132; more than 2,000 miles — 158. Is this year’s trip longer or shorter than last year’s? — longer — 458; shorter — 268; no trip last year — 120. Tripdestinations? midwest — 146; east — 257; west — 326; south— 132. Type of vehicle used — recreational vehicle — 149; compact car — 242 ; standard car — 473. How many people going on trip? 1 or 2 — 396 ; 3 or 4 — 352 ; 5 to 9 — 126. Has President Carter’s energy proposal affected your vacation planning? Yes — 184; no — 700. If yes. how? — taking shorter trip — 109; buying a smaller car — 77; other 47.

discussion of the water quality of the lake. This was presented by Dean Jessup of the Tri-County Game Preserve and Carl H. Eisfelder, wetlands — wildlife biologist of the department of natural resources.

member living on Oswego Lake, was the major winner, accepting three trophies. One was for a 33 inch, 8 L « pound Northern, one for a five pound, 12 ounce large mouth bass and the third for a 13 l «” crappie. Ron Owens won for a 164” silver bass. John Foschaar for a nine inch bluegill and 12-year old Matt Gossage won a trophy for a 21” catfish. The committee included Ruth Lawrence, Norma Barton, Louise Weaver, Anna Marie Pritchett and Miriam Terry.

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I 1 W I fl I® fli Im im I fl fl fl fl M 1 H FINISHED PRODUCT — Stacy Wall displays a sundress she has made. FFA members busy in August

The Wawasee Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter, participated in a number of events during the month of August. The annual summer cookout was held at Oakwood Park. Members, guests and incoming vocational agriculture students were treated to a carry-in supper and hamburger barbecue. Many members also went on the state fair field trip which included Farmers Day. The tractor pull, horse and beef shows. Farmer's Day parade as well as the various exhibits were seen. Robert Hall, David Clayion. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Clayton and Mr. aqd Mrs. Randy Warren accompanied the members. Members of the Syracuse FF A also competed in the State Horticulture Judging Contest. This contest consists of identifying over 100 specimens of vegetables, flowers, fruits, nuts and ornamentals. A written quiz and a specimen grading procedure are also included The team finished seventh in the FFA division and Ed Clayton placed as the seventh high in-

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dividual in the contest. Other team members were Judy Wall, Judy Ferverda and Richard Leamons. Mr. and Mrs. Randy Warren trained the team. I Siding bums at Shoops home Exterior vinyl paneling on a house owned by David Shoops, 80 East Shore Drive Syracuse, caught on fire Saturday, Aug. 27, at 11:46 a m after some shrubs flamed up from some grass along the drive that was being burned. Syracuse firemen responded to the call. Shoops was burning the grass edge along the drive when some shrubs near the comer of his house caught on fire. The poly vinyl siding on the house then caught on fire. When firemen arrived, the fire had been put out. Firemen checked the house for fire and soaked the siding with water. They then returned to the sta’tiOn at 12:20 p.m A total of $375 —r damage was sustained.

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