The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 8, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 March 1981 — Page 13

North Webster News ByMARY

North Webster Library receives special book

The North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library has recently received a book of special interest to the area. The book, donated by the author, Elisabeth Hamilton Friermood, is an autobiographyj entitled, “Frier and Elisabeth”. The inscription “In memory ot one-time resident, Etta Hale Hamilton, a Hoosier who deeply appreciated her North Webster neighbors”, refers to the author's mother In the book she tells the story of her life sh Marion where her father. Burr Hamilton, was the fire chief. 9 Elisabeth Friermood attended Northwestern University, later becoming children s librarian and story teller at the Marion Library. After her marriage to Harold Friermood she wrote many popular children’s books for Doubleday Press, all with Hoosier backgrounds Elisabeth and her husband. ‘Frier’, had an interesting life He was National Director of Y.M.C.A. Physical Education and Sports Fner was influential in getting volleyball, a YMCAinvented game, placed on the Olympic's program They traveled extensively and met manv famous athletes, authors, coaches, educators, librarians and ordinary lovable folk The author's brother. Tom Hamilton, attended DePau w University and become president of New York State

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University. Later he went to Honolulu as president of the University of Hawaii. There is a Thomas Hale Hamilton Library there, dedicated in 1970. In it hangs an oil portrait of Tom Hamilton. In relating the circumstances of her mother’s death the Author writes."Two days before we were to leave for Toms installation as President of N.Y.U. Etta's neighbor, a nurse (Evelyn Mock), called to say that Etta had been taken to the hospital a mild heart attack She, had not wanted them to notify Tom or me, but requested that I go to the inauguration and give her a full . report. I called her doctor and he advised me not to come to Indiana right then, that I’d be needed more when she returned from the hospital So it was with a heavy heart that I went to Albany, N.Y < “Tw'o weeks later, the evening of November 15. 1959, Tom and I met in New York city and took the train west to Indiana. Our Etta had died that morning “In her little house in the village of North Webster (across from the Telephone Co.) we spent the next four days reminiscing about her ; all the good things she had given us, her behef in hard work toward worthy goals, her firm hand with discipline, and the sense of humor she instilled in us. making it easy for us to laugh at ourselves "

This 'took along with many other interesting books can be found at the North Webster Library. There is no charge for a card if you live in Tippecanoe Township. The public may call the library to find out hours. Connie Crawford • ■ new president of Golden Aprils Members of Golden April Clubmet recently in the home of Nancy Barker. Kaylon Brown assisted the hostess. Devotions were given by Mrs. Brown. Her topic was. “Faith Is .The Key To Heaven." Carol Robbins discussed gun safety. It was announced that the bake sale proceeds were donated to Jan Rager. A donation was also made to 4-H member Doug Baker who is planning a trip,overseas. The lesson, “New Sewing Tips" was presented by Mrs. Robbins New officers were nominated. They are: Connie Crawford — president Jane Demske — vice president Gail Martin — secretary Mrs Robbins — treasurer Gloria Brubaker — song leader Pam Meyers — garden leader Mrs. Barker — health and safety Marlene Baker — citizenship Mrs. Brown — cultural arts. The new officers will be installed at the June meeting. Paula Adkins was a guest. Mrs. Demske will be hostess for the March meeting. Corrine Staples new president of Charm, Chatter Carrie Switzer led group singing of “When Irish Eyes ? Are Smiling” during the opening of the March 2 meeting of Charm And Chatter Club. . The meeting was held at the home of Marjorie Warner with Laverne Clutter assisting. Devotions were given by Carol Ritchie. She read three poems. Lunetta Metcalf read . a selection from a book of prize winning essays. It pertained to pot pies andd other foods peculiar to specific areas. It was noted that Christine Hunt, Helen Cline and Kathy Lock, daughter of Olive Lock, have been ill. The club constitution was read and corrections suggested. It will be corrected and voted on at a 1 later meeting Mrs Clutter gave the lesson. “New Sewing Tips.”

New officers were elected. They are: Corrine Staples — president Dorothy Baumlee — vice president Mrs. Switzer — secretary Susie Ward — treasurer Colleen Bryant received the door prize.* Dorothy Snoke and Eleanor Leinsetter were welcomed as nrwmembers. Virginia Osburn explained how to plant flower and garden seeds indooro for transplanting at a later time. A special lesson on how to make burlap flowers will be given at the April meeting by Vergie Jemigan. Mrs. Switzer will be hostess for the April meeting. 'New Sewing Tips' for Sedirist 65 Club The lesson,. “New Sewing Tips," was given by Laura Custer during the March 4 meeting of Sechrist Sixty-Five Extension Homemakers Club. The ladies met in the home of Janet Allen with Dixie Pryor assisting the hostess. Devotions were given by Norma Boyer. Roll call response was, "My Favorite House Plants. ” Mrs. Pryor led group singing of “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.”

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BROWNIE TROOP 101 recently participated in four field trips. They toured Lambs . Bakery. The Flower Shop, Pizza Hut and the kitchen at McDonald’s. Troop leaders are Judy Wagner and Margaret Rockenbaugh. -O'NORTH WEBSTER American Legion Birthday party is planned for 7 p.m. May 14. A dance will be held following supper. —o— MEMBERS OF Esther Circle met at 9:30, this morning (Wednesday) at the home of Frances Davis. —o—- — IN THE hospital: Rev. Ross Richey, Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Fort Meyers, Fla. -o- » THE PIERCETON EMS fish fry is scheduled for March 21. AU funds raised wUI go to support the EMS. —o— VICKIE CASEY, daughter of Rev. and Mrs Brice Casey, has been awarded the status of academic distinction at Warner Southern College, Lake Wales. Fla. Vickie wiU graduate from Warner Southern on May 22. She is majoring in early childhood and elementary education. She has traveled extensively as a member of the college chorus. Reformation Singers Harvest Ensemble and Warner Southern Singers —o— THOSE WHO helped with the plans for th* March C Work! Day of Prayer were Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mrs. William Brown and Mrs. Robert Reiff. Morris Chapel Church; Eva Lock. North Webster Church of the Brethren; Janet Coy. North Webster Church of God; and Carrie Switxer, North Webster United Methodist Church. The community service was held at Morris Chapel Ch inch —O—GIRL SCOUT Sunday was observed on March 8. - o— BOUQUETS TO Joe Shively who Is retiring after many years at Peeples State Bank. Leesburg. MAY 19 is the date chosen for the North Webster American Legion Mother-Daughter banquet. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Tom WUman have returned heme from a twoweek vacation trip to Florida. They visited with Leona Stimson, Naples. Fla., farmer Barbee resident; Cloe Burns and Jean McNabb, who are vacationing at Fort Meyers, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith of Fort Meyers and Tipton; Rev. tosac 5 ufthour Mods in Hnmtmwi apart atthemmorv

Mrs. Allen gave a history report on, “Early Wawasee Days.” The door prize was presented to Mrs. Boyer. Mrs. Pryor discussed cultural arts and Mrs. Custer read garden remarks. The lesson, “New Sewing Tips” was given by Mrs. Custer. Early garden planning and planting theme Early garden planning and planting was discussed by Phyllis Bennett during the recent meeting of Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club. The ladies met at the home of Mrs. Howard Bemish, Jr. She was assisted by Mrs. Howard Bemish, Sr Group singing was led by Mrs. Bemish. Jr. Mrs. Bemish, Sr., read the meditation. Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurers’ report were given by Esther Rider. Mrs. Bemish, Sr., read a history of Papakeechie Lake. Elizabeth Leach and Fran Bowser are in charge of planning the club anniversary party. It is scheduled for April. The health'and safety lesson was given by Mrs. Rider. She explained about high blood pressure and hypertension.

and Mrs. Dewight Ritenour and Margaret Welker, Sebring. Fla., former North Webster residents; and Ruth Boyer, Bonita Springs, Fla • -x>MARIAN BREYER was hostess for the March 19 meeting of Miriam Circle. —o— A BOWLING Party is planned for March 15 by'young adults at North Webster United Methodist Church —o— THE GULF Coast Bible College Choir will present a program at 7 p.m., March 19, at North Webster Church of God. —o— MR. AND MRS Bill Eberly observed their golden wedding anniversary on March 1. —o— BOUQUETS TO Rhonda Black, delegate and Susap Payne, alternate, to the 1981 Girls* State. Both girls are junior students at Wawasee High School. They were selected by North Webster American Legion auxiliary. —o— HAPY BIRTHDAY to: Sandy Koenigshof and Jill Atwood, March 2; Jody Culver, March 3; Bonnie Christner and Bill King, March 4; Michelle Wall and Tim White, March 5; Karen Lilly and Howard Koenigshof. March 7; Lee Haney and Mark Rich, March 8; Greg Hickman and Roger Miller, March 11; Mary Jane Thompson, Margaurite Filer and Ann Tram, March 12; Deb Minear and Tamie Crane, Joan Wagoner and Richard Heche, March 13; Micheal Heckaman, March 14; Linden Boggs. March 15; Everett Mauerer and Bill Konstantopoulos. March 16; Glen Kuhn, Charle Scott, March 17; Joe 'Gray, March 18; Donna Robbins and Bill Martindale, March 20; Deveri Bowser, Derek Bowser and Lucille Baker, .March 21. Bev Carey. March 22: Jim Harris, Becky New, Harry Heche and Carroll Eiter. March 23; Hope Rapp. Charlie Baker and Edna Lawson, March 24; Rollin Christner. Prim Dunn and David Whittlesey, March 25; Ngoc Tram, Mel Zurcher. Judy Spencer, Burton Butt and Steve White, March 26; Myrtle Likens, Bart Bowser and Christina Kakish, March 27; Chris Cnnkling, Angie Rich and Gerald Mabie, March 38; Kermit Funderburg and Jenny Brandenberg, March 29; Francie Black, Evelyn Baker and Louis King. March 30. POPPY DAYS are scheduled for May 15 and 14. PEGGY MATTIX and Linda Hoy are directors for vacation Bihie School to be held June 1-5 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Classes are for children ages three through grade six. Theme for the school is, “Jesus, Your Word Lives In Me ” —O’LYDIA CIRCLE members met March 19 la the basement at North Webster United Methodisy Church. TILL NEXT week...

The lesson, “Microwave Cooking” was demonstrated by Mrs. Bemish, Jr. and Mrs. Bemish, Sr. They prepared meat loaf, baked potatoes, cupcakes and popcorn. The food they prepared was served as refreshments. A quilted pot holder was presented to Edith Hoffert. Mrs. Leach will be hostess for the March meeting. Election of officers is planned. Efficient Homemakers elect officers Devotions were given by Norma Sliger at the recent meeting of Efficient Homemakers Club. She read from the 13th chapter of Corinthians. The ladies met at the home of Alice Long with Mrs. Sliger assisting the hostess. Pledge to the American flag and the club creed were repeated in unison. The club constitution was read . by Vera Zurcher. president. Linda Stookey led group singing. Della Helvey presented 10 rules for safety . The citizenship report was given by Hanna Payne. A donation was made to the Doug Baker fund. Election of officers was held. New officers are. Alice Long — president Mrs. Helvey — vice president Pauline White — secretary Japet Minton — assistant secretary Betty Gangor — treasurer ' , Vera Zurcher — assistant treasurer Mrs. Stookey — song leader. .The lesson, “New Sewing Tips” was given by Mrs. Helvey. Mrs. Sullivan told, about her trip to Columbia and South America. , ■ A request was made for cancer society volunteers. Discussion was held pertaining to the club charter, using the women's building for one meeting a year and the Purdue Homemakers Conference. Betty Lewallen will be hostess for the next meeting. Sunshine Club meets in home of B. Kirkpatrick Bessie Kirikpatrick was hostess for the recent meeting of Sunshine Extension Homemakers Club. Lorraine Engleberth served as assistant hostess. The lesson, “New Sewing Tips Notions And Short Cuts” was given by Genevee Spence. Mrs. Engleberth presented devotion. Her topic was. “Friends” Sally Whitacre was a guest. Barbara Williamson will be hostess for the March meeting. Mary Beth Camden president of Rural Neighbors Eunice Knotts was welcomed as a new member during the recent meeting of Rural Neighbors Club held at the home of Mary Hull. Mrs. Jerry Frush. president, was in charge of the business session The group voted to support Doug Baker and the extension homemaker's extension homemaker’s membership drive was discussed. Amy Stump presented a lesson entitled. “How To Cook When You Hate To Cook.” A lesson was also given by Mrs. Frush. Her topic was, “New Sewing Tips.” Election of officers was held. The new officers are: Man Beth Camden - president Mrs Frush - vice president Doris Slaymaker - secretary Mrs. John T. Camden — treasurer Guests present were Dorothy Maners and Brenda Frush. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Stump. Jori Webster to head Country Neighbors clubs Elect ion of officers was held during the recent meeting of Country Neighbors Extension Homemakers Chib. Paula Tom was hostess for the event. The new officers are: Jori Webster — president Sally Bailey — vice president Jean Marshall —secretary Mrs. Tom — treasurer. A trip to Nappanee, to hear a program on consumer awareness, is being planned for late April. • Mrs. Marshall received a birthday gift from her secret pal. The lesson and demonstration of crocheting was presented by Anita Davidson. Mrs. Marshall will be hostess for the next meeting.

Wed., March 11,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

RHONDA BLACK

Rhonda Black chosen Webster's Girls' Stater

The 1981 Girls’ State delegate and alternate have been selected by members of Herbert Kuhn Post 253, American Legion Auxiliary. North Webster. Rhonda Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Black and a junior student at Wawasee High School, has been chosen as delegate. She is president of the junior class, an honor roll student, a member, of the National Honor Society, F.G.A. and F.E.A. Her hobbies include ice skating, water sports and volleyball. Rhonda plans to attend college. Girls’ State alternate delegate is Susan Payne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Payne. Susan is a junior student at Wawasee High School and has been a cheerleader for three Rhoda Mock hostess for WCTU Members of Anna Bowers * Chapter of Women’s Christian Temperance Union met March 3 at the home of Rhoda Mock. Betty Barrett served as president pro tern due to the absence of Mary Wilcoxson. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Eva Lock. The treasurers report was given by Mrs. Barrett. 0 Mrs. Barrett gave devotions. She read from Romans 8.14-17. She also gave readings from, “Guide Posts" and “Our Daily Bread.” The closing prayer was led by Mrs. Lock. The time and location of the April meeting is to be announced. PLAN OCTOBER WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jemigan announce the engagement of their daughter. Stephanie Kay, to Jeffrey A. Surfus. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Surfus. Butler. The bride-elect is a 1977 graduate of Wawasee High School. She is a.senior student at Bail State University. Muncie, where she is majoring in English. The bridegroom-elect graduated from Eastside High School in 1977. He is a senior student majoring in natural resources at Ball State University. An October wedding is being planned. Cassells entertain Messengers Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Cassell were hosts for the recent meeting of North Webster Church of the Brethren Messengers* Sunday School class A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Cassell led the group in prayer. D’Maris Miller, president, was in charge of the business session. The opening prayer was given by Howard Kiser Minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer’s report were presented by Eva Lock. Devotions were given by Cassell. He read from the second chapter of Hebrews and closed with prayer. Guests present were Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Custer, Mr. and Mrs. Hart Russell. Mr. and Mrs.

\ *7 SUSAN PAYNE

years. She is a member of the band, choir and swim team. She enjoys reading and is planning to attend college. UM church elects officers Church officers for 1981 have been selected at North Webster United Methodist Church. They are Dean Hartle, lay leader; Laurie Smith, associate lay leader; Hartle and Howard Locke, lay speakers; George Switzer, lay member to annual conference; Carrie Switzer, reserve lay member; Hartle, administrative board chairman; Steve McNutt, administrative board vice-chairman; Bob Ritchie, chairman, council on ministries; Linda Hoy education chairman; lvalue Turner, mission chairman; Dick Mason, evangelism chairman; Dave Stookey, social concerns, health and welfare; Sheila Bowen and Gloria Shipley, co-chairmen of worship music; Phil Fidler and Bob Bause, head ushers; Mrs. Smith, banner chairman; Barbara Hunt, acolyte chairman; Mrs. Switzer and Vera Gillen, altar guild; Ritchie, tape chairman and Mrs. Switzer, flowers and card chairman. Others are Greg Smith, - ecumenical affairs chairman; David Bosenberg, church school superintendent ; Locke, literature secretary; Linda Stookey and Karen Parr, children’s coordinators; Mr. and Mrs. David White, Youth Coordinators; Mr.’ and Mrs. Ralph Walker, adult coordinators; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Keim, family coordinators; Marian Breyer, secretary >of enlistment; Mrs. Gillen, recording secretary; Dixie Pryor, campus and higher education; Mrs. Gillen, financial secretary; Sharon Martin, assistant financial secretary; Ron Richey, treasurer; Wayne Gillen, assistant treasurer; Mrs. Gillen membership secretary. Memebers of the Pastor-Parish committee are: Hartle, advisory board chairman and acting Lay Leader; Switzer, Lay member to annual conference; Mrs.- Keim and Jim Weaver, 1981; Margaret Kiser and Carol Ritchie, 1982; Smith, and Becky Ertel 1983. Those serving on the finance committee are: Virginia Osburn, finance and stewardship chairman; Mr. ahd Mrs. Wayne Gillen; Hartle, Locke, Wanda Luke, B Ritchie, Mrs. Osburn, Dick Shipley, Smith. Switzer, Dan Watson, Weaver, R. Richey, George Davis, Boesenberg and Dave Hilberry. Betty McNair was named as librarian. Members of the nominating committee are: Ritchie, and Hurtle, 1981; Watson and Mary Stackhouse. 1982; Peggy Mattix and Bessie Hoover, 1983. The new trustees are: Bause. Shipley and Keim. 1981; Carl Wagoner, Roger McNair and LaMar Clouse, 1982; Fidler, Nelda Bone and Don Hoover, 1983. Communion stewards: Mrs Kiser, Mrs. Turner, Mrs. Keim, Mrs. Martin, Helen Kline, Hester Hunt, Wanda Luke, Helen Richards and Barbara Fidler. Gillen will be in charge of the publicity staff and John Locke will be the youth representative. Young adult representatives are: Tim Hunt, Boesenberg, McNutt and Mike Engle. Members of the administrative board at large are: Hazel Bogue, Kathy Bodkin, Daphne Hartup, Loren Burch, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Miller, Mr. • and Mrs. Dick Mason, Mrs. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Churchill, Davis, Engle, Minnette Hartle, Hilberry, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hoover. Mr. and Mrs. Keim, Cheryl King, Mrs. Kline, Duane Leedy, Mr. and Mrs. Locke, Mrs. Osburn, Forrest Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schneider, Shipley, Larry Stackhouse, Mrs. Switzer, * Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. Weaver, Mrs. White, Mildred Watson, Eva Mattix and Ton Waalewyn. Mary Beth Locke is secretary of the administrative board and Carol Ritchie is president of the United MehtodistWomen.

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