The Mail-Journal, Volume 17, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 December 1980 — Page 13

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THE WHOLE SCHOOL HELPS — Junior Linda Borntrager and senior Lisa Schmucker do some touch-up work on oneof the wise men figures in the life-size nativity scene on the lawn of Fairfield High School. School clubs, organizations and classes worked together on the project. The nativity scene took three weeks to complete. The figures are made of paper mache and chicken wire. (Photo by Terri Chilcote)

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North Webster News By MARY LEE WILL.MAN

Welcome Wagon Club elects new officers

Ladies attending the December 11 meeting of Welcome Wagon Club of the Lakes introduced themselves and told how they would be spending Christmas. The meeting was held at North Webster United Methodist Church. It was reported that the quilting group had its Christmas party for December 15. It was a sack lunch. Club activities during the past six months wefe reviewed by Marian Steedman, president. The group voted to make a Car kills deer near Milford Milford Town Marshal David Hobbs was called to a car-deer accident at 1:30 a.m. on Monday when a 1974 Volkswagen bus operated by Norman Swartzendruber, CR 34 Goshen, struck and killed a deer as the animal crossed SR 15 at the Large Animal Clinic. Damage was listed at S4OO to the vehicle. Leesburg woman injured in crash Debra Varney, 24, r 2 Leesburg, complained of pain in her collarbone and was cut on her eye following a single-car mishap at 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. The accident occurred on CR 300 W, three miles west of Leesburg. Varney was a passenger in an auto operated by Michael D. Wright, 21, r 1 Mentone, who suffered a cut lip and a.contusion on his chest. Kosciusko County Patrolman Michael Hobbs reported Wright’s 1975 auto went left of center, slid 66 feet, seven inches and struck a large tree. The damage was estimated at $1,500 to the auto.

donation >to the Methodist Church. New officers were elected. They are: Sixta Hoover — president Lucy White — vice president. Sue Smith — secretarytreasurer. The program, “A Touch Os Magic” was presented by Sue Lozier. She demonstrated gift wrapping for holidays and special occasions. Guests present were Susie Williams, Sharon Martin and Marie Mock. Sue Smith will be in charge of the program for the January meeting. It will' be held the second Thursday in January, 10 a.m. at North Webster United Methodist Church. Snowmobile Club makes Christmas baskets for needy There were approximately 80 persons present for the Lakeland Snowmobile Club Christmas party. It was held recently at Camelot Hall. A carry-in supper was served. Canned goods were brought to ' make up food baskets for three needy families. Santa Claus n\?de an appearance and brought gifts for the children. During the short business meeting it was announced that the board of directors meeting is scheduled for January 5. The next regular club meeting will be held January 12. The snowmobile club is a family organization. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.

Rural Neighbors have gift exchange A gift exchange was enjoyed during the December 17 Christmas dinner party of Rural Neighbors Club. Members met at a local restaurant. Individual favors of small Christmas wreaths highlighted each place setting. Games were played. Guests present were Betty David, Dorothy Maners and Mrs. Joe Frush. Co-chairmen of the planning committee were Mary Beth Camden and Doris Slay maker. Homemakers learn names of secret pals Efficient Homemakers met December 18 at the home of Della Helvey. Cindy Heckaman assisted the hostess. Members wrote poems to help in guessing secret pal names. A gift exchange was held and secret pal names revealed. New secret pal names were drawn. Refreshments were served from a table decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Tippy club has yule dinner Catherine Bause was hostess for the December 17 Christmas party of Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers Club. She was assisted by Ruth Dunker, Clar Brodrick. Betty Hinton and June Miller. A sit-down dinner was prepared by Mrs. Bause for the 25 ladies in attendance. ■ Individual favors of angel Christmas tree ornaments highlighted each place setting. There was a lighted Christmas tree in the dining room and large, decorated felt stockings adorned the fireplace. Devotions entitled, “Lights Os Christmas” were given by Mrs. Hinton. She led the group in Prayer. A box of gifts and paper goods was prepared for a needy family. Greeting cards were signed for Sadie Reynolds, Mildred Brady and Maime Golden. Gifts were brought for a cheer basket for Martha Kussmaul. The birthday of Helen Wichern was recognized. Letters from Mrs. Kussmaul and Mrs. Hinton were read by June Miller. Mrs. Bause read a letter from Harriet Hidy.

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A short business meeting was conducted by Ruth Dunker, president. • It was decided that more cook books should be ordered in January. A report was given of Christmas bazaar proceeds. Lucille Hobell played the piano for group singing of Christmas carols. Games were played. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Mrs. Bause played Christmas music on the organ. Guests present were Mae Grodrian, Edna Dillon, Kokomo, and Audrey Stuart. Quilting Club finishes yule projects Finished Christmas projects were displayed and patterns shared at the December 15 meeting of Quilting Club of the Lakes. The event was held at the home of Norma Moser. Members brought pre-cut material and completed the .lesson project. It was taught by Wanita Gebhart. She showed how to make a star pattern, pieced pot holder. Sack lunches and holiday snacks were served at noon. lvalue Turner will teach trapunto (or Italian) quilting at the next meeting. Those welcomed as new members were Esther Black, Lucille Hobell, Dot Kurth and Jessie Wainscott. Mrs. Moser will be hostess for the January 12 meeting.

Marna Hollar hosts 25th Backwater Friends dinner

For the 25th consecutive year Marna Hollar was hostess for the December 18 meeting of Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club. Gloria Miller served as co-hostesses. Mrs. Hollar’s home was elaborately decorated in keeping with the Christmas season. Phyllis Bennett gave a reading entitled, “If God Should Go On Strike.” It was reported that Dee Vanator is on the sick list. Useable items were brought for a gift box for a needy person.

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THAT NICE cool weather some folks were wishing for last July has finally arrived.

Wed., December 24,1980 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Barbee Conservation Club has carry-in for Christmas

Dorothy Thornburg gave the invocation to open the Decemßer 16 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club. It was held at Barbee Conservation Club building. / A carry-in supper was served. Tables were decorated with colorful arrangements of Christmas symbols. Each place setting featured individual favors of evergreen and candy canes. A large styrofoam cone on the serving table was covered with a swirl arrangement of snacks and relishes. Decorations were created by Dolores Weyler. A program of vocal and piano music was given by Mr. and Mrs. Dan Conkling. They presented “Come On Ring Those Bells”, “Jesus I Heard You Had A Big House”, “Is He Fair” and a medley of familiar hymns. They closed with, “The Christmas Song.” Edna Lawson read a report of the Board of Directors meeting. Newly appointed committees are: Ruth Bostel, Mrs. Thornburg and Bob Steiner, housing; Mrs. Thornburg, chaplin Ruth Dunker. reporter; Allen Hart, county council representative; Ervin Scoville, alternate; Elsie Steiner, Mrs. Bostel and Dolores Weyler, year book. The treasurer s report was given by Harold Henry. It was announced that a donation has been made to the WOWO Penny Pitch. Waldo Bostel, retiring

Mrs. Howard Beamish, Jr., played Christmas music on the organ. Dorothy Snoke was welcomed aS a new member. The door prize was presented to MrSHoward Beamish, Sr. A secret pal gift exchange was enjoyed. Each lady tried to guess the name of her secret pal before opening her gift. The ladies brought holiday snacks. Refreshments were served by the hostess and cohostess. The January meeting will be at the home of Fran Bowser.

REV. A. C. Underwood has been dismissed from Wishard Memorial Hospital. Indianapolis, and is now recuperating at home. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Raymond Dillon, Kokomo, were recent overnight guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arby Gunkel, Lake Tippecanoe. -oWILMA ELLIS has moved to Alfran Nursing Home, Columbia City, from Saint Josephs Hospital, Fort Wayne. . -oDON’T FORGET to put out food for the birds' —o— IN THE hospital — Hazelett Furguson, Whitley County, Hospital, Columbia City and Kathy Locke, Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. —o— REFRESHMENTS WILL be served in the fellowship room following the 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service at North Webster United Methodist Church. —o— MERRY ( HRISTMAS! —o— TILL NEXT week...

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president, reviewed club accomplishmehts and expressed appreciation for help provided by the Board of Directors, officers and members. Bostel presented keys to the cldb buildings to incoming president, Frank Moser. \ Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan\ and and Mrs. Bill Grodrian were welcomed as new members. It was announced that club clean up days are scheduled for May 2 and October 3. Summer money making activities will run from June 19 to August 21. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Wilson, Kokomo, were guests. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Members of the dinner committee were Mr. and Mrs. Arby Gunkel, Mr. and Mrs.’ Birnie Beamer and Mr. and Mrs. John Weyler. Hosts for the January 13 meeting will be Deanna Overmeyer, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Dunker and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gebhart. Messengers have carry-in A carry-in dinner was served at noon on December 7 by members of the Messengers Sunday School class at North Webster Church of the Brethren. Eva Lock was * chairman for the event. Prayer was led by Rev. Paul Shreider. “Happy Birthday" was sung to Howard Kiser. The business session was called to order by D’Maris Miller. Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were read by Mrs. Lock. Joe Barrett read the Christmas Story from the second chapter of Saint Luke. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Kiser led the closing Prayer. 65'$ hold carry-in Dixie Pryor was hostess for the recent carry-in Christmas dinner party and social evening of Sechrist Sixty Five Extension Homemakers Club. The hostess was assisted by Jeanette Shidler, Jan Moser and Julia Badskey. ' Members were presented with red and white silk poinsettia blossoms as individual favors. A gift exchange was held and secret pal names revealed.. New secret pal names were drawn. Lynn AtwoOd will be hostess for the January meeting. Mrs. Shidler will give a lesson on, “Housing Facts.”

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