The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 December 1979 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., December 26,1979

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Community Corner

Eve Payne — North Webster's busy woman

By TERRI “Everybody’s life has stages and right now I’m in a<very busy stage,” stated Eve / Payne of North Webster in describing her busy life. Mrs. Payne works fulltime as secretary for Metcalf and Payne Heating and Plumbing where her husband, Phil, is coowner. She has also been recently re-elected North Webster’s clerktreasurer in addition to managing a household with four children ranging in ages from 19 to seven. What’s her secret? “Organization. No secret about it. I’ve also got a new microwave oven and it’s the greatest thing God ever put on earth! she quipped. Mrs. Payne credits her family for pitching in and doing their share. “My children have learned to do a lot of things around the house. It has helped them to be independent,” she explained. She regrets she doesn’t have more time to spend on herself but says she will have plenty of time for that when she retires. She doesn’t feel her children have suffered any because of her active life, but, instead, have benefited by learning to do things for themselves and being independent. She claims her 16-year-old daughter could manage an entire household herself if she had to. “Mother lives in town, right behind the school. I couldn’t have done it without her. It’s been fortunate, because the kids have developed a close relationship with their grandmother. I never knew my grandparents.” Mrs. Payne stated. What Mrs. Payne likes most about her job is meeting the public. She believes a woman gains self-confidence and a sense of worthiness by working outside the home, but she loses the time to do some of the creative things she would like to do at home such as trying new recipes or crocheting. She also doesn’t have as much time to spend with her family as she would like. When asked if she ever considers quitting her job and becoming a full-time homemaker, she answered, “Sure. You get very frustrated with all the things you know need to be done in the office and at home and at the town hall. There’s never enough hours in the day and you feel like quitting it all and staying home to be a housewife. But I wouldn't really be happy doing that. ” Mrs. Payne has served as clerk-treasurer for the town of North Webster for five years and has recently been elected to another four-year term. She first took office in 1974 when she was appointed to fill the vacancy left by Dave Berger. She sought public office “because 1 wanted to help my town.” She has never kept track of how many hours a week she puts in for the town, stating some weeks she works more hours than other weeks. The clerk-treasurer pointed out she has more and more bookkeeping chores because of increased regulations imposed on town boards by the state. Every two years, she attends a two-day clerk-treasurers’ school in Indianapolis sponsored by the State Board of. Accounts and urges every clerk-treasurer to attend. At the school, clerktreasurers learn new methods and new laws they must work within. Mrs. Payne supports the women’s movement as long as it isn’t carried too far. “I think if a woman feels her niche is a

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TODAY'S WORKING WOMAN — Eve Payne of North Webster takes a minute from her busy schedule to flash a smile for The MailJournal photographer. Mrs. Payne works full-time as secretary for Metcalf and Payne Heating and Plumbing and is clerk-treasurer for the town of North Webster.

telephone repairman out on a pole, she should be able to do that. If they have the ability to do so, they should be paid equally. Not all women are made to stay at home.. .A woman needs to realize her own potential whatever that is," expressed Mrs. Payne. When asked what profession

LOUISA’S LETTER @s|gjgi

Dear Louisa. We have just finished with the Christmas celebrations and 1 am completely worn out. Why have we people in America made a nightmare out of what should be a joyous happy time with a gathering of the family around a good dinner and simple gifts for the children? When 1 was a child we made simple gifts for our parents such as pin cushions, etc., and had lots of fun doing this and keeping it a secret. We were delighted on Christmas morning to take down our stockings which held fruit-some of which was only available at Christmas time -candies, nuts and perhaps a doll and book. But now children want expensive things and fruit means nothing to them as they have it the year round. The adults are just as demanding for they look disgruntled if the

Auxiliary has Christmas party

The Wawasee American Legion Auxiliary Unit 223 met Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, in the post home for their Christmas gift exchange. President Ann Schrock , presided at theyear-end business meeting. Chaplain Rowena Brewer reported a get-well card was sent ’to Mary Drake and a congratulatory card on the birth of a son was sent to Amy Matherly, a member who resides in South Bend. Susart Myrick, local secretary.

she would choose if she could be anything she wanted, barring all obstacles, she answered, "From the time I was a little girl. I've wanted to be a dancer. I’ve always wanted to dance with Fred Astaire. I love to dance. " And Eve Payne’s busy life certainly seems to keep her dancing.

gift they get is not as nice as the one they give. What can we do about such a situation? Exhausted--Va. Answer. 1 think the following letter is worth considering: Dear Louisa, Our family is very large and the Christmas season had become so confusing that during the past year our family met and drew names so that each one of us would have one gift to buy and we stipulated the amount that should be spent. We had dinner with my mother-in-law as usual on Christmas Day and she cooked the turkey but each of us brought a casserole, a salad or dessert. In this way we had a very happy day and it was not too hard on any member of the family. H.R.-Minn.

is a first-time grandmother. It was also reported that 35-year member, Blanche Kline, 212 Benton Street, recently suffered a bad fail and is recuperating at her home and would appreciate cards from her friends. She is the oldest member and at present is the Auxiliary Americanism chairman. Thank you letters were read from Veteran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne and Girl’s School for our recent donations to them. Reports were made on gifts sent to Lafayette home and to boys at Knightstown Home. Margaret Nichols reported the Auxiliary has a membership of 167. She was appointed permanent publicity chairman for 1980 replacing Lois Brown. Following the business meeting, 12 holiday food trays were made up for the World War I veterans and other shut-ins.

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Leesburg Homemakers have carry-in The Leesburg Homemakers Club met Wednesday night. Dec. 19. in the home of Mrs. Chet Albert of Clunette. Assisting the hostess for the evening were cohostesses Mrs. Max Anglin and Kathy Harvey. Mrs. Dea Groce gave the grace before the 18 members sat down to the carry-in dinner. The tables were decorated with favors, which each member was given. Following the meal. President Mrs. Jack Hettier led a short business meeting. Devotions were read by Kathy Haney and Louise Miller gave the secretary's report while Mrs. Fred Kuhn gave the treasurer's report. Cultural Arts was given by Mrs. Leo Anglin and the song of the month. “Silent Night" was sung by all members present Following the business meeting a gift exchange was held between the members. The next meeting will be January 16 in the home of Mrs. Leo Anglin.

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PLANS JUNE WEDDING — Ta meta Kae Demmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hemmer; 617 East Fort Wayne Street. Warsaw, will become the bride of Tharon Curtis Smith. Jr., son of Mr. Tharon Smith. Cromwell and Mrs. Linda L. Emely. Ligonier, on June 21. The bride-elect is a senior at Warsaw Community High School and is employed by Zimmer USA. Her fiance is a graduate of West Noble High School and is currently employed with Commodore Homes. The couple is planning to be married in the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. < Area AAA meetings The following is a listing of the Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the area SUNDAY 9 am. — Breakfast with meeting to follow at 10 a.m. — North Webster Fire Station MONDAY 8 p.m. — Open speaker meeting. North Webster Methodist Church TUESDAY 7:30 p.m. — Closed meeting, Lutheran Church, SR 19 Nappanee WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Warsaw 7:30p.m. — Closed meeting, St. Martin dePorres, SR 13, Syracuse THURSDAY 7:30p.m. — Closed meeting, Bowen Center, Warsaw FRIDAY 7:30 p.m. — Open meeting, St. Martin dePorres Church. SR 13, Syracuse 8 p.m. — Open speaker meeting, St. Andrew’s- United Methodist Church, SR 13 Syracuse SATURDAY 7:30 p.m. — Open speaker meeting, Bowen Center. Warsaw

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Ker elected treasurer of ADA, Indiana Charles A. Ker of Warsaw was elected treasurer of the American Diabetes Association, Indiana Affiliate, at the annual | meeting of the association held in I Indianapolis. Mr. Ker has been very actively involved with the Kosciusko County Chapter serving as president for two years. He serves On the affiliate board of directors as well as the fund raising and membership committees. Mr. Ker was Warsaw Man of the Year-Warsaw Chamber of Commerce in 1975 and continues to be active in many local organizations such as United Fund' Rotary, North Central Indiana Lung Association and Jaycees. Also honored at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was Charles Blankenship who the 1979 Volunteer Award for his dedicated service to the Kosciusko County Chapter.

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CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bohnstedt who were married for 25 years on Christmas Eve celebrated their anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 22. The couple went to a local restaurant with their children for a family dinner. Those children attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bohnstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Adkins. Dan Bohnstedt and Sharon Bohnstedt.

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PLAN JUNE WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert E. Baumle, r 1 Leesburg, announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Lynn, to Gary Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Williamson. r 4 Warsaw. The couple is planning a June 21 wedding in the Atwood United Methodist Church. The bride-to-be is a 1979 graduate of Wawasee High School and her fiance is a 197 X graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is employed at Williamson Farms.

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MARRIED IN OCTOBER — The marriage of Linda Sue Rager and Steven Mall Warner took place on October 21. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rager, r 1 box 4198. North Webster and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Warner. Jr., r 7 Whispering Pines. Warsaw. The wedding ceremony took place in the Calvary Baptist Church of Oswego. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Dale Parker. Attendants included Lisa Bixler, sister of the bride, as matron of honor with Kim Long serving as bridesmaid. John Wagner was the best man and Craig Schang. groomsman. Heather Wetzel, niece of the bridegroom and Daniel Taylor, nephew of the bridegroom were flowergirl and ringbearer. Alan Bixler and Bob Bachtel served as ushers. The bride's dress was made by D'Mars Miller of North Webster. Colors accenting the wedding were yellow , orange and brow n. Special music was done by Wes Wagner and Joel Popenfoose. The organist for the wedding was Julie Rhodes. The reception immediately followed in the church basement. The new Mrs. Warner is a 1977 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is employed at Peoples State Bankin Leesburg. Her husband is a 1974 graduate of Warsaw Community High School and is employed with Owens-Illinois. America's first successful daily newspaper, the Pennsylvania Packet & General Advertiser, began publication Sept. 21, 1784.

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