The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 48, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 December 1980 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., December 17, 1980

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North Webster News By MARY LEE WILLMAN

The tree will

be retired

After carefully considering all viewpoints it’s been decided there is no way that miserable looking top half of an artificial Barbee Ladies study I John Barbee, Ladies Christian Service met December 8 at Barbee Community Church. Orpha Foster led the Bible study of First John. Election of officers was held. The new officers Virginia Lakness — president Pat Angel — vice president Joan Kilmer — treasurer Sharon Petgen — secretary A Christmas party and gift exchange was enjoyed. Salad, punch and coffee was served. The ladies meet the second Monday of each month at the church. Country Neighbors hove party Members and invited guests of Country Neighbors Club enjoyed a Christmas dinner party on December 5 at a Nappanee restaurant. Following dinner the group adjourned to the home of Jori Webster. Secret pal Christmas gifts were exchanged. Games and cards were played. Ann Teeple will be hostess for the January meeting.

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*. Christmas tree is going to be put up in this house again. It should be retired with dignity and honor after serving almost 20 years. It started off as a six foot, long needled tree, deep green in color and standing straight and tall. Last year we put up only its top half and that was bent, faded and limp. Originally the branches were color coded at the tip so it could be assembled properly. The colors are worn off and our daughter is the only one who can remember how it goes together. She now has her own home and it’s a bit much to expect her to make a special trip home in December to supervise putting up the Christmas tree. The tree survived an untold number of upsets before we wised up enough to tie it to the wall. The cat uses the ornaments as punching bags and climbs its branches trying to get at the red velvet bird on top. We’ve noticedshe never bothers with unbreakable decorations. Only the kind that shatter with a nifty popping sound. Last year I called our son (who also has his own home) and asked if he would like to come over and help put up the Christmas tree. He laughed so hard he could hardly talk. A couple of years ago, when we decided the top half of the tree was the only part worth putting up, our daughter brought home a friend to help with the project. The friend was an art student and knew just how a Christmas tree should look. I might as well admit right here and now that they are no longer friends.

We fed the red faced, perspiring friend with homemade cookies and hot chocolate as the tree limbs 9 were adjusted, readjusted and shaped. Finally, after a couple of hours, the poor soul collapsed into a chair on the far side of the room. There stood the tree looking like it has been mugged, its branches pointing toward the ceiling in a gesture of surrender. My husband built a nice wooden box to store the tree in. Now the neighbors are talking. A box large enough to hold all the parts of a six-foot artificial Christmas tree looks remarkably like a coffin. It takes at least two people to carry the box from the garage to the house and we always bring it across the yard at night. Maybe the neighbors have a point. Yule dinner for sorority A social hour, at the home of Marian Breyer, preceded the Christmas dinner party held December 6 by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. The Chinese style dinner was served at the home of Karen Parr. Approximately 30 members and invited , guests attended. There was group singing of Christmas carols. A poinsettia plant was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Rocco Fuscetto. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rhoades, received a Christmas candle. Entertainment was provided by Mrs. Fuscetto who played the guitar and sang. WCTU gives gifts to veterans Anna Bowers Chapter Women’s Christian Temperance Union met recently at the home of Rhoda Mock. Roll call was answered with, “A Christmas Thought.” Eva Lock reported on the last meeting. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Betty Barrett. Pledge to the American and Christian flags were repeated in unison. Devotions were given by Mary Wilcoxson. She read from Galatians 5:22-26. Her topic was,

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THERE WILL be a candlelight service at 7 p.m. December 24, at North Webster Church of God. — o— SINGLE PARENTS are planning a mini-retreat at Oakwood Park on January 31.

“Abundant Peace.” She also gave a reading entitled, “What Will It Be Like The Day After Christmas?” Gifts were brought for veterans at the Fort Wayne Veterans Hospital. The location of the January meeting is to be announced. ( The closing prayer was led by Mrs. Lock. J Pythians welcome new member Lucille Burson was welcomed < as a new member during the December 8 meeting of North i

North Webster Church of God elect officers *

Election results of the annual business meeting at North Webster Church of God have been announced. Those elected are: Bill Eberly and Wayne Halbleib — three years, board of trustees Cheryl Leedy — one year, business assembly secretary Dolores Black — treasurer of general fund Phyllis Abbett — financial recording secretary; Leroy Rapp and Vernon Zurcher — church council Doug Bowser — Sunday school superintendent Bill Crane — assistant Sunday school superintendent Louise Clayton — secretary of the Sunday School Eldonna Warren — treasurer of the Sunday School Lori Sliger, Inez Caywood and Galen Haney — board of Christian education Joe Reynolds — head usher Roberta Ferverda — benevolence Evelyn Cripe and Joan Wagoner —two years, special occasions Pauline White, three years; Bob Likens, three years; Hope Rapp, three years, Orlie Black, two years, and Fran Bowser, one year — missions committee Marge Hickman — missions treasurer Linden Boggs and Randy Hickman; three years; Donna Robbins, two years; and Susan Miller, one year — music committee Harriett White, Mv?. Bowser and Bud Stabler —two years,

THERE WILL be an Old Time Children’s Christmas program at 7 p.m., this evening (Wednesday) at North Webster Church of God. Theme for the program is ‘‘Christmas Gifts.” —o — HAZEIETTE FURGUSON has been admitted to Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City, where she is scheduled to undergo surgery. — O'AN ALL church carol sing is being held December 21 at North Webster Church of God. — o— THE FIRST Christmas card was created in England on December 9,1842. — o — A FAMILY Christmas Eve service will be held at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at North Webster United Methodist Church. — o — ANYONE INTERESTED in the 3D program. Diet, Discipline and Discipleship, should call the office at North Webster Church of God. A new class will be starting after Januairy 1. — o — YOUTH FROM North Webster Church of the Brethren are planning to go Christmas caroling on December 21. — 0 — THE MEN of North Webster Church of God will meet at 7 p.m. December 18. - MR. AND jars. Ellis Koher will be hosts fsr*the North Webster United Methodist Church Adult Bible Class carry-in dinner on December 30. A QUAKER Service and Year End parties are planned for December 31 at North Webster Church of God. — O'CHARLES DICKENS, “A Christmas Carol” was published December 17,1843. — o— A NEW Year’s Eve party will be held December 31 at North Webster Church of the Brethren.

Webster Pythian Sisters. Refreshments were served by Thelma McCorkle and Linda McCorkle. Election of officers was held. New officers are: Thelma McCorkle — past chief Joann Moore — most excellent chief Jeanette Bockman — excellent senior Romayne Shock — excellent junior Lucille White — manager Alice Kissinger — secretary Ethel Engle — treasurer Effie Vanator — protector Pat Kuhn — guard Imogene Menzie — installing officer Georgia Cormican — trustee number two

nominating committee Vera Zurcher, Walt Corbin and Chuck Dye - audit committee Lois Conkling, Irene Ferverda, Pearl Baugher, Betty iGreider, Mr. and Mrs. Les White', Mr. and Mrs. Roswell Robbins Marian Signorelli and Mrs. Hickman — senior citizens committee.

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Mrs. Shock — trustee number three Catherine Bause — staff captain Mrs. McCorkle — Grand Temple representative; Mrs. Kissinger — alternate Grand Temple representative Mrs. Moore — delegate to the district convention Mrs. Bockman — alternate delegate to the district convention. Installation of officers is scheduled for January 12. Past Chiefs have party A sit-down Christmas dinner party was held December 10 at the home of Catherine Bause by North Webster Past Chiefs of the Pythian Sisters. Tables were decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. The dining room featured a Christmas tree and decorative candles. Following dinner the business session was called to order by Jeanette Bockman. Corinne Staples served as secretary pro tern. The group voted to retain their present slate of officers for another year. Members were reminded that the Past Chiefs will serve a salad

bar at the January 12 Pythian Sisters meeting. The January Past Chiefs meeting will be held, at the home of Myrtle Greisinger with Romayne Shock assisting. Dues were payed. A gift exchange was enjoyed. New secret sister names for the coming year were drawn. It was reported that Mary Baugher is a patient at Kosciusko Community Hospital; Hazelette Furguson is a patient at Whitley County Hospital, Columbia City and Ermal Vanator is a patient at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Mrs. Bause entertained the group by playing Christnfas music on the organ. Euchre was played with Lucille White placing high and Ethel Engle placing low. Alice Kissinger received the door prize.

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Goodwill Club • has yule party - Mrs. Bernard Roberts was hostess for the December 10 meeting and Christmas party of Goodwill Home Extension Club. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Devotions were given by Mrs. Fredrick Butt. She read “Six Charming Myths of Christmas. ” There was a short business meeting. The homemakers photo contest was discussed. Mrs. Butt led group singing of Christmas carols. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Plates of fruit, candy and cookies were made up for 17 shutins. Mrs. Butt will be hostess for the January meeting.