The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 February 1983 — Page 14
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 2,1983
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North Webster News LEE WILLMAN
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HOUSE GUESTS AT THE WILLMAN HOME — Teddy is the light colored cat on the left. Tabby is the dark tiger kitty. They are litter mates and will be one-year-old the last day of March.
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It is rather difficult these days to find a place to sit down in this reporter’s house Every chair seems to be occupied by a cat. What this reporter was thinking of when she agreed to look after her mother’s two kittens for the next couple of months I can’t imagine. With the two kittens and our three cats, we are riding herd on five critters. One motion toward the cat food and it’s like feeding time at the zoo. We gave up calling “Here kitty-kitty’’ because it only caused confusion. No one seemed quite sure who “Kitty-kitty” was. Either they all came or none of them showed up. Last Sunday hubby requested his favorite dessert for dinner. I should have known not to leave anything with whipped topping uncovered for even a couple of minutes. There stood the happiest little cat you ever saw. He had so much whipped topping on his face it was dripping off his whiskers and chin. He looked like he was lathered up for a shave. No, we didn’t kill him. That is one of the strange things abut
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BOUQUETS TO Mr. and Mrs. Don Harris who celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on February 1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Jeremy Likens and Jeanne Hamilton, Feb. 3: Michelle Boyer and Phyllis Matz. Feb. 4: Mike McCray and Maxine Scott, Feb. 5; Matthew Miller and Tom Katsanis, Feb. 6; JoAnn McCoy. Feb. 7: Joe Reynolds, Jr.. Billy 1 Signorelli and Warren Braman. Feb. 8: Kris Butt. D. J. Green and Dave Doll, Feb. 11; Jamey Conkling. Feb. 12: kory Green. Feb. 15: Lynn Musselman. Todd Niles and Doug Bowser, Jr.. Feb. IS: Jeff Atwood. Feb. 17; Geneva Belcher, Feb. 18; Juanita Miller. Inez Caywood. Jim Thompson, Elizabeth Crane and Rosemary Stapleton. Feb. 19; Esther Hen wood. Joshua Lundy and Diane Likens, Feb. 21; Troy Boyer, George Hickman, Bob Miller and Jaimee Smith, Feb. 22; Michelle Wagoner. Sharon Whittlesey and Rex Lawson. Feb. 23; Rosie White. Feb. 15; Andrew Katsanis. Feb. 26: Norma Boyer and Kay Wilson, Feb. 27: Kaye Wilson, Feb. 28 and Irene Ferverda, Feb. 29. JUNIOR AND Senior High youth from North Webster United Methodist Church have v scheduled a retreat pt Camp Adventure on February 12. Cross country skiing is planned. WHILE YOUR youngsters are enjoying the story hour at 10:30 a.m. next Saturday at North Webster Tippecanoe Township Public Library, check out the new books that have been added to the shelves: “Goodbye Jeanette” by Harold Robbins; “Esther.” ’a Biblical novel by Gini Andres and “Girl Os The Sea Os Cortez” by Peter Benchley.
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being owned by a cat. Althoug the thought may often cross your mind, for some reason you never actually carry out the threat. When it comes to going out doors two will, two can’t and one won’t. Mother doesn’t let her kittens out at all. Our oldest cat (who is 16) refuses to go out unless the temperature is at least 90 degrees. The other two cats tolerate the confusion as long as possible then race to the back door, hang on the knob and moan until someone comes to let them out. They settle their nerves by threatening each other or chasing the neighbor ’s dog. Since all five of them are bored with teasing each other they have turned their attention to this reporter. A favorite trick is to roll all the pens and pencils onto the floor and push them under the sofa. Potatoes and onions from the utility room have been found all over the house. One day I made the mistake of opening a can of tuna for lunch. I’ll never do that again except behind locked doors. A person could get hurt
Sue Shock was kind enough to review the following library books for this column: “Spellbinder” by Harold Robbins: “We follow the rise of Preacher, a Viet Nam veteran and survivor of the ’6os Califomia style. As the leader of a commune we see his charisma and power influence men and women as they deal in drugs to support their group. Through all the drugs and sex we are expected to believe that he is only doing God’s work; that he has a deep abiding faith and wants only to serve God and mankind. “With the help of a Texas billionaire <A Moral Majority character) we see him rise from celebrity to evangelical ‘Superstar. His electronic ministry amasses millions as they launch a media blitz to sell the word of God. “Preacher seems to be a composite of every television evangelist and he leaves the feeling that it is all a fantastic hoax, a scam that is profitable beyond belief.” Add a Black Panther-type best friend, a discontented wife and a few lovely young female followers and you have typical “Robbins fare.” “Mistral’s Daughter” by Judith Krantz: If you haven’t tired of novels about fantastically beautiful, fabulously wealthy and successful women here is another one for you. Judith Krantz’s latest effort spans three generations of such women, all loving and loved, at various times, by, the great and tempestuous artist, Julien Mistral. Two of them are his mistresses and one his illegitimate daughter. The author throws in a wife and a daughter just to keep it interesting.
Quilting club shares ideas Isa Smith, Sechrist Lake and Deloris Wyler, Big Barbee Lake, were guests at the January 24 meeting of Lakeland Quilting Club held at the home of Miriam Mason. Pam Kennedy accepted patterns and items for the club newsletter which will include names of area shops and quilt shows as well as helpful hints and ideas pertaining to all phases of quilting, patchwork, applique and related handiwork. The book “Blocks and Borders” was displayed and reviewed. It was announced that 22 members submitted blocks for the quilt magazine contest. Participating members of the Lakeland club received notice that there were 978 blocks submitted nationally. Returned blocks were donated for a quilt to be made by the club. Patterns and directions for the lesson, “Stained Glass” were distributed. It will be taught in February by Carol Clark. Estaleen Harney reported on the first meeting of the Quilting Bees held recently at ther home. The next meeting will be at Rita Slankard’s home on Dewart Lake. Billie Gildersleeve modeled her black and white, herring bone strip vest. The back of the best featureed an appliqued house surrounded by “Log Cabin” piecing. Ruth Dunker showed a similar earth-thned vest, designed for her sister, with a machine quilted chintz butterfly in the center of the back. Leia Ledyard displayed a “Stained Glass” pillow top she had completed. It was done in shades of blue. Esther Black, the member who said, “I can never make a quilt.” showed her progress on her hand stitched, very colorful, “Attic Windows ”■ quilt. The group applauded her efforts. Ruth Hughes showed several old quilt tops found in an attic trunk belonging to her late uncle, Orin Crist of Warsaw. She displayed a “Grandmother’s Flower Garden” quilt made by hand, of one inch hexagons, and asked for ideas for completing it. The other two unfinished tops were Star patterns. She also
The narrative moves quickly from one generation to another, rushes through several years in just a few pages, then flashes back to fill in on intervening years as if the author forgot to tell something very crucial to the plot. Descriptive passages of the French countryside and an all too brief history of the Jews in France was an unexpected bonus. Slick, trite and predictable but destined to hit the best seller list. The book is readable and more entertaining than most television. “Second Heaven” by Judith Guest: Child abuse is a vastly complicated and heartbreaking subject. But don’t look for any real solutions here. This is not a psychology text and the subject is not covered in depth. Nor is Gale’s story a typical case history of an abused child. Rather “Second Heaven” is a very simple and forthright story of human beings caring about each other. It’s obvious right away that there will be a relationship between the newly divorced Cat Holzman and Michael, the lawyer who handled her divorce. The arrival of the savagely injured Gale on Cat’s doorstep one night is not too beliveable but it could happen. As the three lives come together we see their fears, weaknesses and strengths as the relationship grows from mutual support to love. A little too simplistic and highly predictable, we can’t help but be touched by the genuine caring of one person for another. Very fast reading and sugar coated. But, what’s wrong with an occasional happy ending? BOUQUETS TO Mr. and Mrs. Bus Likens who will observe their golden wedding anniversary on February 13. A reception is planned from 2 till 4 p.m. at North Webster Church of God. HAPPY GROUNDHOG Day I TILL NEXT week
displayed a family heirloom “Snow White” quilt embroidered 42 years ago for her son. She stated that her grandmother had helped with the quilting. Following a sack lunch members worked on various projects. Isa Smith received instruction on how to make a vest using the machine strip piecing method. Deloris Weyler showed her printed bird picture, which she is completing with the trapunto method of quilting. Homamakcrs in liama HIVW I 111 IIVIIIV of Phyllis Matz Members of Efficient Homemakers met recently at the home of Phyllis Matz with Mary Sullivan as assistant hostess. Violet Richcreek read two poems during the devotional period. The lesson, “Mending And Repairing Ready Made Clothing,” was presented by Judy Clayton. The February meeting will be held at the home of Vera Zurcher. Sesquicentenniol discussed by Country Neighbors Ideas for celebrating Leesburg’s sesquicentennial were discussed during the January 26 meeting of Country Neighbors Club. The ladies met at the home of Kay Tusing. A donation was made to the 4-H
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Foundation. Kathy Gawthrop was a guest. The health and safety report was given by Kathy Rogers, Beth Lamb discussed cultural arts and Sally Bailey presented garden remarks. Mrs. Tusing gave the lesson, “Housing and Home Furnishings for Energy Efficiency. ” The February meeting will be held at the home of Paula Tom. 'Budget Cooking' is lesson The lesson, “Budget Cooking,” was presented by Dorothy Snoke during the recent meeting of Backwater Friends held at the home of Fran Bowser. Sara Rhoades gave devotions. She read three poems by Edgar Guest, “Creation,” “Blessings” and “A Prayer.” Group singing was led by Mrs. Bowser. Plans were made for the upcoming election of officers. Mrs. Bowser reported on the club Christmas charity project. Roll call response was, “An old friend I would like to see again.' ’ Due to the resignation of Mayzill Miller, president. Marge Karst was appointed to serve in that position for the rest of the year. Several members received birthday or anniversary gifts from their secret pals. Lois Lundy received the door prize. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bowser and the co-host ess. Mrs. Rhoades. Edith Hoffert will be hostess for the February meeting.
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Good boots are a must according to Mrs. Greider. “You can get a very serious burn from just touching the muffler. It gets hot in a hurry and the longer the cycle runs the hotter it gets. ” CM the Alcan Highway there may be muddy areas and pot holes. In that case the cycles will have to be pushed through. Mrs. Greider wasn’t about to be bothered by the thought of a little mud. “We will probably do some laundry along the way, we will stop for lunch and stop every 100 miles or so for fuel, she said. ’ ’ Finalize plans for band concert Members of Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met January 25 at the home of Marian Breyer with Sally Doll as hostess. Plans were finalized for the February 9 concert to be held at
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