The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 7 November 1979 — Page 11
North Webster News
Wee Webster Workers elect Judy Ferverda president
Elections of new officers and the addition of five new members highlighted the last meeting of the Wee Webster Workers 4-H Club which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ferverda, club leaders. The officers elected for the coming year are as follows: Golden Aprils learn about 'Charcoal' Members of Golden April Club met October 30 in the home of Diane Long. Group singing was led by Lorwell Coffing. Gail Martin presented devotions. Halloween safety was discussed as the health and safety lesson. The garden remarks, given by Mrs. Coffing, concerned fall plants and planting bulbs for next spring. Mrs. Long gave the cultural arts report, “Charcoal as Disinfectant.” Kathy Hamilton talked about voting in the upcoming elections as the citizenship lesson. During the business session the ladies voted to make donations to the mental health association and to persons needing medical attention. Plans were discussed for the Christmas bazaar; making minor changes in the club constitution, and exchanging new secret sister names. The lesson. “Floral Arrangements With Dried Flowers" was given by Gloria Brubaker. Members were asked to take a white elephant item and a snack for refreshments to the November *27 meeting. Mrs. Brubaker will be hostess.
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President — Judy Ferverda Vice-president — Keith Cole Secretary-Treasurer — Amy Ferverda Health and Safety — Jeff Young Recreation — Amy Swope Song Leader — Karri Henwood The new officers will be attending a training session on November 1 at Warsaw. The five new members of the club are Keith Cole, Jeff Young, Anita Swope, Steven and Karri Henwood. Township achievement night will be held on November 5, at the North Webster School Cafeteria beginning at 6 p.m. with a carryin dinner. Tippecanoe Twp. Advisory Board to meet Nov. 13 The Tippecanoe Township Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting the second Tuesday of November in the North Webster Fire Station. The meeting, to be held November 13, will be open to the public and all residents of Tippecanoe Township are invited to attend. Richard D. Mitchell is trustee of Tippecanoe Township. Marilynn Brower hostess for the Theta Sigmas Marilynn Brower was hostess for the recent social evening held by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. She showed colored slides of her trip to South America. During the short business session it was announced that there will be 36 booths at the November 3 North Webster Community Christmas Bazaar. Mary Stackhouse will be hostess for the November 13 meetings.
/McCormick's Creek oldest Indiana State Park
John McCormick, Sr., came to Indiana from Virginia in 1816. He settled on land that is now McCormick’s Creek State Park in Owen County, near Spencer. In 1916 McCormick’s Creek became Indiana’s first state park. Over the years the original land grant of 1,492 acres has been enlarged until at the present time it contains about 2,000 acres. Canyon Inn at McCormick’s Creek is open year around and can accomodate 200 guests. The Inn is built around an old farm house that stood on the property. Early geologists often referred to the canyon through which McCormick’s Creek flows as. “Indiana’s Grand Canyon.” In some places the mile long canyon is 100 feet deep. It was formed in post-glacial times by underground drainage into what is now the White River. The limestone that is so plentiful throughout the area was formed three million years ago. An enjoyable vacation can be spent at any of the Inns in Indiana State Parks and McCormick’s Creek is no exception. The park offers miles of interesting hiking trails, camping, swimming, horse back and buggy rides, tennis, volleyball, basket•ball, handball, shuffleboard, broom hockey, badminton, racquet ball, table tennis, billiards, picnic areas, playground areas, a Naturalist service, recreation center and nature programs. There are also plenty of places to, “Just sit down and be comfortable.” Os special interest is the park’s splendid nature center with displays that permit visitor participation. A chat with Gary Kopp, a Naturalist with the Indiana Department of Conservation, proved most informative concerning the park and its facilities. He was on duty at the Nature Center the day of this reporter’s visit and seemed glad to answer endless questions asked by children and adults enjoying the displays. A glass case contianing a six foot long boa constrictor brought the question, “What is a tropical snake doing in Indiana?” Gary explained that the snake (named Linus) was on loan from the Indianapolis Zoo. It was very gentle and because of its large size and temperment made a fine display for children to study and enjoy. Gary noted, with a laugh, that he had a rather embarrasing experience some years ago while giving a nature talk to a group of junior high students. He was still in college at the time and somebody asked him how to tell
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A HAY ride was.enjoyed on November 2 by senior high youth from North Webster Church of God. BEAUTICIANS 80881 Doll and Sandy Thomas celebrated Halloween in fine fettle by working all day wearing facial make up and hair styles that would make their beauty college instructors turn blue. Customers walking into the shop were certainly doing a doubletake. This reporter thought it was a novel idea and that Bobbi and Sandy should be for putting a chuckle in everyone’s day. A GIRL Scout Investiture Service will be held tomorrow night (November 8) at Camelot Hall. REV. AND Mrs. Henry McCray, North Webster Church of God, spent last week in Kansas City. Rev. McCray served as Music Director for the Central City Ministers Convention held last week in Kansas City. A ROLLER skating party is being planned for November 11. Those attending will be voungsters in Sunday School classes, grades one through six at North Webster United Methodist Church.
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mW fßOHi*'*** - A * «> K ** DELIGHTFUL SPOT — McCormick’s Creek Falls is only one of the many natural delights of McCormick’s Creek State Park and during “high waters,” the white water rushes over the limestone that was formed three million years ago. In the space of 100,000 years, geologists say. the falls will have moved a whole mile.
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the difference between the boy snakes and girl snakes. That incident convinced him of the importance of “Knowing what you’re talking about.” Along with other naturalists on the staff at McCormick’s Creek Gary takes his turn presenting the delightful color slide shows and nature lectures that are offered each evening at the Nature Center. Many of the parks building improvements were made in the
The party will be held at Columbia City. ON OCTOBER 31 the Rural Neighbors club anniversary dinner party was held at the One 4 Hundred Center, Mishawaka. After dinner everyone went shopping. PAT KYLE will lead the study on human rights. It will be held at 7 p.m., November 11, in the fellowship room at North Webster United Methodist Church, WOULD YOU believe -a North Webster businessman says he has a very talented dog who is learning to play the piano? IN THE hospital — Dorothy Brittain, Parkview, Fort Wayne, and James Jenning, KCH. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Arvilla Lawshe, November 4; Carol Clark, November 9: Della Helvey, November 30; Pauline Gunkle, November 18; Goldie Hunnicutt, November 16; Sadie Reynolds, November 16; Dorothy Thornburg, November 4; .Tom Willman, November 4; Deborah Searer, November 25; Lois Gee, November 7; Joan Kilmer, November 8; Alesia Kiser, November 14 and Steve Sellers, November 14.
1930’s by the Civil Conservation Corps. The CCC group constructed the park's fire tower, old stone bridge and shelter houses. The present swimming pool, nature center and campgrounds were added in the 19705. Indiana State Parks offer everyone a chance to see parts of “Original America”, to come in contact with nature, or to just enjoy becoming better acquainted with our Hoosier State.
NOTHING LIKE a day in the city to point up the advantages of living in a small community — Too much noise, congestion and traffic; armed security people in public places; a feeling of constantly being rushed and, “There is no place like home!” - NW— Deadline for seeded wheat report Nov. 10 The final reporting date for 1980 seeded wheat is November 10 for northern Indiana farmers who are Federal Crop Insurance policyholders. Any ' acreage reported after that date, which may have suffered previous damage, could result in no insurance protection. Forms for reporting acreage and planting dates have been mailed to each policyholder. Policyholders may also call the County Office to report or ask for assistance in filling out the form. Conservation Club meets Thursday The Turkey Creek Conservation Club will holds its November meeting and program Thursday evening, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse on 13A, one mile north of the State Fish Hatchery. - Topics of discussion will include local hunting, fishing, trapping and environmental concerns.
I IXI I 1 ■■Ck Ir • NORTH WEBSTER VOTE — Voting was considered “heavy” at North Webster Tuesday when townspeople had a Republican-Democratic choice at the polls for the first time in 20 years. Voting at Camelot Hall when this photo was taken were Bill DeWitt, Katherine and Carl White and Elsie Elsenrath. At the table are sheriffs Nellie Hamman and John Koontz. At 10:45 a.m. 125 had cast their ballots
Republicans returned at North Webster Tuesday
The Republicans and Democra ts of North Webster ran neck and neck in a close election race Tuesday, Nov. 6. but the Republicans emerged the victors when the last ballot was counted. After the first election in 20 years. North Webster will again have a Republican town board. Incumbents returning to office for another four-year term are: Gregory A. Smith, First Ward trustee. 178 votes; Howard S. Bemish, Second Ward trustee and town board president, 189 votes; Lucy E. Fribley, Third Ward trustee, 181 votes; and Evalee M". Payne, clerktreasurer, 179 votes. According to Election Inspector Virginia Osburn, 356 residents voted, a 58.6 per cent voter turnout. Eight ballots were invalid because they were mutilatixi or incorrectly marked. “I think the amount of (voter) turnout is a definite compliment to the community,” stated Howard A. Bemish. The town board president also said he plans to continue the same format the board has used in the past and urges the townspeople to attend the board meetings the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. of every month at the town hall. “We, as a board, would like to thank the people for their help and solicit their support in the future. ~” he stated. Bemish and his wife, Alice, have lived in North Webster for 14 years. He is director of purchasing at Da-Lite Screen in Warsaw. Returning Clerk-Treasurer Evalee Payne stated, “I am pleased (to be re-elected). I feel like the citizens of the town approve of the progress that has been made during the last several years. I will continue to do my job to the best of my ability and thank the people for their vote of confidence.” Mrs. Payne and her husband, Philip, have lived in North Webster for 22 years. She is employed at Metcalf and Payne in North Webster. Lucy E. Fribley was re-elected trustee for the Third Ward. She and her husband, W. Earl, have lived in North Webster for over 12 years “I’m happy to be reelected. I hope I can continue to serve the community to the best of my ability,” she stated. Mrs. Fribley is a teller at the Lakeland Branch of Lake City Bank in North Webster. “It is gratifying to know there is enough interest in local government to necessitate an election. I’m extremely pleased to see a 58.6 per cent eligible voter turnout for a town election
HELL WHICH DISTURBS YOU MOST? A soul lost in hell — or a scratch on your new car? Your missing the worship service — or missing a day's work? A sermon 20 minutes too long — or a lunch a half hour late? A church not growing — or a garden not growing? Your Bible being unopened — or your newspaper unread? Your contribution decreasing — or your income decreasing? Your children late for Bible School — or late for school? The church work being neglected — or your own work being neglected? Missing a good Bible lesson — or missing your favorite TV program? Low attendance at worship — or low attendance at the club meeting?
Robert Greenwood Minister
MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH Fourth Ami HmryStrwW 6SB-91S1
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on a cold rainy day,” commented Gregory A. Smith of the First Ward. “I’m honored to be able to work for my community for an additional four years and I’m extremely pleased to be able to work for the same team. I would hope the community will continue to be interested in our work during the coming months and will participate through attendance at scheduled board meetings.” Arriving at the polls in Camelot Hall at 4 am., the Election Board worked until 9 p.m. counting ballots, tallying the returns.
These packaging tips can assure safe arrival of Christmas gifts
If the post office clerk tells you that your Christmas gift package won’t go, it’s because we want to be sure it will arrive at its destination safely, Milford Postmaster H. C. Colwell said. “Some customers get upset when their packages are so poorly wrapped that we can’t accept them for mailing, but we do it for their own protection,” Postmaster Colwell said. “Os course, our clerks point out the deficiences and explain how they can be corrected.” Postmaster Colwell explained that the problem of poor packaging is particularly troublesome during the Christmas mailing season when the mail volume rises dramatically. To avoid delays and assure safe arrival of Christmas gift packages, Postmaster Colwell offered these suggestions: Wrap each item individually with enough padding to prevent damage from shock and vibration. Separate wrapped items from outer package surfaces with padding or foamed plastic. Heavy items should be braced with fiberboard pads to prevent shifting and damage. Fiberboard containers are recommended for all items weighing more than 10 pounds. Paperboard containers are acceptable for up to 10 pounds. Rather than string or cord, use either Kraft paper tape, reinforced Kraft paper tape, or pressure sensitive filament tape. The latter is preferable for prevention of accidental opening. Postmaster Colwell said to put the name and address of the person to whom the package is being mailed and your own return address inside as well as outside the parcel. The outside address should be legible from 30
• Sunday School — 9:30 A.M. • Morning Worship Services — 10:30 A.M. (Services For All Ages, Nursery Through Adult) - • Sunday Evening Services At 7 P.M. • Family Night Bible Study And Wild West Program —7 P.M. Wednesday
sealing envelopes and delivering the results to the clerk-treasurer. Serving on the Election Board were: Virginia Osburn, inspector; Marge Link and Virginia Grimes.' judges; Edith Leap and Marianne Watson, clerks; and Nellie Hamman and John Koontz, sheriffs. The opposing Democratic candidates were: George D. Burns, First Ward, 170 votes; Gregory A. Evans, Second Ward, 155 votes; Jack R. Guy. Third Ward, 165 votes; and Corinne Staples for clerk-treasurer, 169 votes.
inches away. Always check to see that you have the proper address and ZIP Code. He also reminded mailers that the Postal Service no longer accepts letter mail that is less than 34 inches high or 5 inches long. In addition, First-Class mail that weighs one ounce or less and is more than 6-1 8 inches high or 11*2 inches long requires seven cents postage in addition to a 15-cent stamp. However, there is no oversize surcharge on firstclass mail weighing between one and two ounces. Postage is still 28 cents. Training program in Syracuse by Vasil Sekela. Vasil (Bill) Sekela held a series of advanced training programs for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Syracuse during the past week. Sekela is a traveling circuit minister from the Watchtower Society of New York. The activity scheduled was also designed to encourage more Bible understanding by people of all faiths in the community. Stoner cited following accident A Syracuse resident, Kelvin S. Stoner, 51, r 4 Syracuse, was cited by the Indiana State Police for following another car too closely. Stoner, traveling northbound, on SR 15 near the Waterford Mennonite Church, drove his 1976 Ford pickup truck into the rear end of an auto driven by Callahan Prater, Warsaw. The accident, which caused $2,600 damage, resulted in minor injuries to a child in the Prater vehicle.
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