The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 November 1982 — Page 12
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., November 17,1982
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North Webster News LEEWILLMAN
Lakeland Women's Club has busy schedule Lucy White, vice president, opened the November H meeting of Lakeland Women’s Club held at North Webster United Methodist Church Guests present were Beverly Marsh and Dorothy Howard It was announced that the bridge lessons are now complete and the group will be playing each Wednesday The treasurer s report was given by Pat Merchant An "antique outing" and luncheon was enjoyed November 3 at Warsaw. Another outing is being planned for next spring Fran Willert noted that the book to be reviewed on January 21 will be "Covenant." Kathy Gilmore reported on the Christmas bazaar and Sandy Sawyer gave an update on the bowling team A program about "Candy Making" was given by Mrs Sawyer A carry-in luncheon is planned for December 9 Those attending are asked to take a covered dish, their own table service and an item for a gift exchange Refreshments of pumpkin spice cake and coffee were served by Bev Smith Quilting club members enter area show Roll call was answered by 18 members and one guest on November 8 when the Lakeland Quilting Club met at the home (jf Miriam Mason Edith Ehler, Kuhn Lake, was the guest Several members had entries in the Quilt Show at Columbia City Ribbons were won by Pam Kennedy for her Dresden plate baby quilt and Ruth Dunker for her Medallion quilt Estaleen Harney and Mrs Dunker reported on entries to represent Indiana in the State Block Quilt being made in Hawaii. Members were reminded of area quilt show dates. Interest was expressed m another trip to quilt shops in the Goshen area It was noted that varied, creative styling of selected fabrics was being used in Dresden plate blocks for the Quilt Magazine contest Dons Paulus displayed a series of sampler blocks she is completing fora quilt Mrs Ehler displayed a red and green calico print, pieced basket quilt top She will adopt quilting designs suggested by club members
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LYDIA CIRCLE members met November 9 at the home of Letha ’ Koher Verna Lmdemood gave the lesson THERE ARE still <ntr 100 books, of all kinds, for sale at North Webster Tippecanoe Township Library. The money will be used to support the library. PSI IOTA Xi Poinsettia sale will end December 2 All proceeds go to chanty REV. CHARLES Taylor of Morris Chapel will be preaching at the 7 p.m.. Thanksgiving eve community church service. It
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Mrs. Dunker will teach a lesson on Seminole Patchwork at the next meeting. In January Mrs. Kennedy will demonstrate how to make a sewing basket. For the December 13 meeting members will take quilted Christmas tree ornaments for a gift exchange, and a copy of their favorite cookie recipes. Pythian Sisters plan for convention Jeanette Bockman, excellent senior, was in charge of the November 8 Pythian Sisters meeting held at the North Webster temple. It was reported the recent beef and noodle dinner was well attended. Marie Hursey is chairman of pocket calendar sales Alice Kissinger requested that plans be made for the spring convention to be held at North Webster Reports were made pertaining to members who are ill or have illness in their families Following the meeting apple pie and coffee was served by Mrs Hursey and Georgia Cormican 5 new books at library There are five new books now available at North Webster Tippecanoe Township public library according to Dean McFadden, librarian They are: the biography of Joni Eareckson; “Faith Despite The KGB ” by H Hermann Hartfeld. dealing with the persecution of Christians in Russia; "Life Sentence.” the story of Charles Colson's prison ministry; “Hear The Children Crying.” by Dale Evans Rogers, a book about child abuse and the autobiography of Agatha Christie The three most popular mystery writers, according to local books circulated, are Agatha Christie. Alfred Hitchcock and Earl StanleyGardner Westerns are also verypopular There are plans to soon increase the number of western books in the library » Goodwill club hears history of Papakeechie Group singing was led by Mane
will be held at North Webster I nitedJVlethodist Church. GIRL SCOUT calendars are now available Proceeds go to support the scouting program —ciIN THE hospital: Harriett Williamson. Park view. Fort Wayne; Agnes Douthitt. Phil Danner. John Koontz and Merritt Tenny. Goshen Hospital. Goshen; Pat Dean. Elkhart General. Lucille Fightmaster. Saint Vincents Hospital, Indianapolis. SUE MITCHELL recently gave first aid instructions to Junior Girl Scout troop 63 She also took them on a tour of the Webster EMS unit The girls were in-
Tom on November 10 when members of Goodwill Club met at the House Os Friendship. Mrs. Bernard Roberts gave several short readings. Mrs, John Detwiler told the history of Lake Papakeechie. The health and safety lesson was given by Carlyn Cox. Roll call response was "What Being Thankful Means.” Mrs. Eldon Watkins presented the lesson “Tips For Coupon Clippers” A Christmas party is planned for December 8 at the House Os Friendship A carry-in dinner will be served. Plates of Christmas gift food will be made up for the elderly and shut-ins. Refreshments of cider and donuts were served by Mrs. Everrett Darr and Elsie Lee. Psi lota Xi is selling poinsettias, The North Webster Christmas bazaar, sponsored by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority, was a huge success. The announcement was made November 9 when sorority members met at the home of Marian Breyer Betty Richcreek was bazaar chairman CathyWhite was food chairman for the event It was noted the poinsettia sale will end December 2. AU funds raised will go to charity. Carol Wagner, ways and means chairman, is in charge of the project. Poinsettias may be ordered by calling 834-2455. A committee was named to plan the December 3 Christmas party to be held at a Warsaw restaurant Committee members are Karen Parr, Mrs Wagner, Mrs Breyer. Linda Hoy. Mary Waltz and Kathy Gilmore The next meeting is planned for the second Tuesday in January. It will be a social Sechrist 65s plan dinner Refreshments of bundt cake and ice cream were served by Joan Moore, assistant hostess, on November 10 when members of Sechrist Sixty Five Club met at the home of Lynn Atwood. Group singing was lead byJulia Badskey Roll call response was "What Being Thankful Means ” A reading entitled “Thoughts From The Heart” was given by Marian Breyer The ladies voted to make a donation to the North Webster Community Christmas Fund The lesson "Tips For Coupon
structed on how to call for help during an emergency Troop members are working toward their first aid —o— THE IMW will attend a } Thanksgiving program on November IK at North Webster School. ALL SIX North Webster Girl Scout Troops toured the Lakeland Snowmobile clubs "Haunted House’ on Oct 28 A GIRL Scout Investiture Service is scheduled for 7 p m., November 23. at North Webster I'nited Methodist Church. All troop members, parents, and sponsors are invited to attend. —o—if S HARD to say who was the most surprised one day last week when this reporter accidently folded the cat up in our recliner chair She was sleeping on the chair s extended foot rest The chair is dark colored and so is the cat 1 walked across the room looking back over mv shoulder to chat with a neighbor who had come to visit. When my knee came in contact with the extended foot rest i which was in the way of where I wanted to walk). 1 automatically (without looking* gave it a push to return it to its folded position under the chair. The cat let out a scream that caused me to give her my full attention There was one front leg protruding from between the foot rest and chair seat. The rest of the cat was dangling beneath the chair. Before I could do anything she fell to the floor under the chair Thank goodness she was all in one piece and unhurt. Os course she hasn’t let me forget what happened. I have a feeling it’s going to be a long winter. TILL NEXT week ..
Clippers” was presented by Mrs. Breyer. Dixie Pryor will be hostess for the Christmas party with Ann Engel and Mrs. Atwood assisting. A carry-in dinner and gift exchange was planned. Secret pal names will be revealed and new names drawn. Past Chiefs meet at Bockmans Phyllis Engel was a guest at the November 10 meeting of North Webster Past Chiefs Club held at the home of Jeanette Bockman. During the Sbjort business meeting permission was granted for coffee urns, belonging to the Pythian Sisters, to be used during an open house at Columbia City. Catherine Bause requested that the date of the Christmas dinner party, to be held at her home, be changed from December 8 to December 7. Following the business session euchre was played. Eloise Kreiss placed high and Mrs. Bause placed low Ethel Engel received the door prize. -NWMedlock joins Enterprise Oil and Gas J Gordon E. Medlock, Syracuse, is joining Enterprise Oil and Gas Corporation, an over-the-counter company (NASDAQ: ENTR) of Houston. Texas, as executive vice president, according to an announcement by Robert H. Gow. chief executive officer of Enterprise. Medlock will be primarily responsible for the company's acquisition program and for financing the development of its extensive oil properties and alternate fuel programs. “Medlock is joining the company to manage the security offerings and help assure the necessary financings for the company's many opportunities for growth and increased profits,” Gow said. Enterprise Oil and Gas Corp, was known as Lezak Energy Group. Inc., from the time it went public in May of 1981 until October 1 of this year. At that time, as previously announced, Lezak acquired Enterprise Oil and Gas Company. Inc., of Detroit, Mich , and the name changed to Enterprise. Enterprise Oil and Gas Company provides ap proximately $150,000,000 in sales for fiscal 1982 and has operated successfully for 54 years in Michigan and surrounding states. Medlock commented.' terprise is one of the most exciting growth opportunities I’ve seen in my 35 years in industry and finance. The firm I am leaving. Raffensperger. Hughes and Co., Inc., is one of the finest regional investment banking and securities firms in the nation and it was with great regret that I decided to resign to accept this position However, the op portunity to be associated closely with Bob Gow and to be a part of a corporate growth story of the magnitude I anticipate is too great not to become involved.” Medlock, a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Business, has been known for his 14 year tenure with Wheelabrator-Frye of Mishawaka in various sales management positions and for the past 12 years for his activities in public finance, corporate finance, investments and real estate development. W'hile his new position will involve financing and other responsibilities on a national basis. Medlock advises he is not leaving the Michiana area, and will operate and office in Syracuse
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Jacket stolen Kathy M. Beer, r 1 Milford, reported a boy’s nylon ski jacket was stolen from Bethany Church of the Brethren, on US 6, Wednesday evening, Nov. 10. Mrs. Beer reported the jacket, valued at S3O, was navy blue in color, size 14, and had the name of her son sewed inside. Elkhart County Sheriff’s officers investigated. • x One bid opened by state highway in Kosciusko County The Indiana Department of Highways opened sealed bids on one contract in Kosciusko County Tuesday, Nov. 16, at 10 a m. The bids were opened at an Indianapolis hotel. Official action will be taken on Thursday, Nov. 18. In Kosciusko County the bid was for the widening and relocation of access road at TriCounty Fish and Wildlife area (Spear Lake and Grieder Wood Nature Preserve*. This is one of 42 contracts open for bids. For further information contact the public information office at (317) 232-5115.
Christmas trees, an American tradition
In America, the tradition of Christmas trees is as old as the nation itself. Folklore credits Hessian soldiers, who fought for the British in the American Revolutionary War, with introducing the Christmas tree to the colonists. Since then, choosing a Christmas tree; has become a family custom. For those interested in choosing their own Christmas trees the old-fashioned way. the 1982 Choose and Cut Christmas free Directory listing over 40
Christmas tree farms, is now available announces Lt. Governor John Mutz. The directory is published annually by the state commerce department’s Division of Agriculture.
Clunette Elevator has warehouse receipts
The Kansas City Commodity office has announced approval a&Clunette Elevator Company as a facility to issue warehouse receipts to farmers who will be eligible for Commodity Credit Corporation price support loans. Approved storage rates for the facility are 82.2 for wheat and corn, and 98.6 for soybeans. Clunette Elevator joins Leesburg Grain Elevator and Deatsman Gram Farms as approved facilities in Kosciusko County. The approval means that these facilities have entered into Attempted break-in Dorothy Thomas of Lakeland Laundry. SR 13S. reported on Tuesday, Nov. 16. an attempted breaking and entering at that business. The police were notified at 7:05 a m of a broken window at the business Nothing was found to be taken. Syracuse Police Officer Corky Wong investigated. Rear-end collision A rear-end collision at East Market and Lincoln Streets in Warsaw Friday evening. Nov 12, involved John C Abbott. 19, r 2 Leesburg. According to police Michael R Gunkel, 26. Fort Wayne, was eastbound on Market Street and braked for a car which did not look like it was going to stop at the intersection’s stop sign. The stopped Gunkel auto was struck by Abbot in the rear-end. Abbot was also eastbound on Market Street Damage was estimated at less than S2OO to Gunkel’s auto and up to sl,ooodamage to Abbots
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Huntington choir to Zion Chapel
Zion Chapel United Brethren Church, near Millersburg, will have a special program on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m. The Huntington College Concert Choir will be at the church to perform a concert.
Mutz serves as director of the Department of Commerce Approximately 750,000 trees are marketed in Indiana at Christmas and one-third of those trees are sold through choose and cut operations. "By purchasing directly from the farmer. Hoosier consumers can get Christmas trees that will stay fresh through the holiday season, and support the production of Christmas trees in Indiana,” said Lt. Governor Mutz. The selection process varies at Christmas tree farms. Some allow consumers to tag trees prior to the holiday season while others allow consumers to "choose” while the farmer
a uniform grain storage agreement with Commodity Credit Corporation. Farmers storing grain under a warehouse receipt in these facilities can pledge the grain for price support loans or CCC direct purchase at maturing of the loan or an approved purchase agreement.
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HUNTINGTON COLLEGE CHOIR
The choir, under the direction of David Bowden, will have about 42 voices. Lynn McCullough, a member of the Zion Chapel, is also a member of the choir and a senior at Huntington College. Rev. Don Ross has issued an
"cuts.” For a copy of the free Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Directory contact the Indiana Department of Commerce, Division of Agriculture. 440 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Ind., 46204 or call 317-232-8770.
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invitation to the public at attend this concert. Four businesses renew licenses Four local liquor permitholders received automatic renewal of their licenses by the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Board when the board met Wednesday morning. Nov. 10. Those licenses renewed include: American Legion, Syracuse, beer and wine retailer club; Fraternal Order of Eagles, Syracuse, liquor, beer and wine, retailer, club; Ronald and Sharon Thompson. Leesburg, beer and wine retailer; and Storey Enterprises, Inc., D. E. Storey, {resident, SR 13, Syracuse, beer retailer.