The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 July 1983 — Page 6
THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Jnly 13,1983
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North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
Lakeland trivia
A few historical facts and trivia about the Lakeland area follows: Sawmill Lake, in the Barbee chain of lakes, was granted to the State of Indiana by an act of congress in September 1850. Millard Filmore was president of the United States at that time. Benjamin Yohn purchased land on Sawmill Lake in June of 1858. In 1918 there were 39 lots made available for sale by Charles and Jessie Weimer. The platt was known as Weimers Lake View Park. The first cottage was built on the lake in 1916 by L. E. Perry of Huntington. Henry Ossem was an Indian trader and one of the first white men in Kosciusko County. He lived near Bone Prairie which is north east of Leesburg. A religious cult known as, “Millerites” was established at Oswego in the early 1840 s. The group had a large following. Their leader decided the world was coming to an end on June 8, 1843. When nothing developed on that date but a bad thunderstorm Dr. Miller’s followers became and the group was dissolved. Oswego was founded about 1837. The village prospered until residents were struck with “Gold Fever” and headed west in 1849 to cash in on the “Gold Rush.” Oswego Baptist Church was organized in 1837. One of the town’s most important businesses was a tannery started in 1840 by A. M. Cowan. Tippecanoe Township was organized in march of 1838. It was originally part of Plain Township. Lakes in the township are a source of the Tippecanoe River. The first cabin was built by Ephriam Muirhead in 1834. The first school classes were taught in 1838 in an old abandon- ' ed cabin. The first recorded marriage took place in 1840 between Rev. Samuel K. Young and Amelia A. Warner. Young preached his first sermon at North Webster in 1840 in a delapadated shanty. In the mid-1800s Henry Kline purchased S6O worth of goods and started trading for herbs, bark and roots with the citizens of the town of North Webster. He took the roots, bark and herbs to Fort Wayne where they were traded for more merchandise. In a few years, Kline had built his enterprise ipto a flourishing general merchandise store. The first post office in North Webster was an empty flour barrel located at Boydston Mill. Pierceton was platted in December 8852 and a general Tippy Lee Club has swim party A swim party was enjoyed on July 6 by members of Tippy Lee dub. It was held at the home of Pam Florey with Isabelle Shidler as assistant hostess. The meditation was provided by Jan Barger. It was a poem entitled “Mother Chopped Wood.” Roll call response was “A Fun Fourth Os July.” It was answered by club members and two guests, Mary England and Janet Kinny. Plans were made for a theater party, Christmas bazaar project and to do babysitting at the county fair. Dorothy Dye showed colored slides of her trip to Hawaii. Door prizes were presented to Irene Robison and Mary Strong. Mrs. Strong and Juanita Allen were named as co-chairmen of a committee to plan the groups anniversary dinner party in September. There will be no August meeting due to conflicting dates with the county fair. jffillyStore: all "” 11 Pickwick Place XI - “ 1 Uptown Syracuse n Dr*** Fabric* Linan* QF v 4 Yarn * Knitting Supplies ft*r TW Drapery Home Furnishing* <ooooooooooooooooooooo*
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store was opened in house by John Chapman. Fire destroyed eight businesses and two bouses in August of 1878. A volunteer fire company was organized two years earlier in August of 1876 and equipped with a hand-pumped engine, 400 feet of hose and 12 fire extinguishers and 35 volunteers. Cisterns and wells furnished water for fire fighting. Dutchtown, a crossroads community located a short distance southwest of the Barbee Lakes, was named for Dutch settlers who lived at the crossroads and worked at a nearby sawmill. A school and grocery store were built. The school was abandoned in 1925 and the grocery store burned in 1940. The Dutchtown church was built in 1898 from timbers donated by local residents. r- The Dreiser brothers, Theodore and Paul, lived in Kosciusko County for several years as teenagers. Paul was a song writer and composed the song “On The Banks Os The Wabash,” which is the Indiana state song. Theodore was an author. The academy award winning movie “A Place In The Sun” was based on his novel “American Tragedy.” Hoosier Club Auxiliary has carry-in Members of the Hoosier Club Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met July 6 at Barbee Conservation Club building. Ethel Elston was in charge of the business meeting. Pledge to the American Flag was repeated in unison. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Alice Bemish. Edna Lawson gave the treasurer’s report. It was noted that a new cabinet top has been installed on the north side of the club house kitchen. Personal notes from members and a friendship card were sent to Bertha Royer. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Tables were decorated with minature wishing wells and bouquets of fresh flowers. Before the meal was served the Lord’s Prayer was repeated in unison. Members of the dinner committee were Dot Kurth and Sadie Reynolds. The afternoon was spent playing games and visiting. New books at library New books at the library are 8s follows: Adult non-fiction: “Blue Highways A Journey Into America,” by William Least heat Moon; “The World Book Year S
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ALL U.M.W. Circles will meet at 11 am., July 19, at North Webster united Methodist Church. Individual circle meetings will be followed by a luncheon and program. Guests are welcome and reservations are necessary. 1 THE NORTH Webster-Tip-pecanoe Township Public Library has books for sale. The books are extras, text books, etc. They are ie cents each or 12 for a dollar. The books have to go to make room on the shelves for new selections and more widely read copies. MR. AND Mrs. Roy (Helen Anderson) Watts were guests of honor at a recefJHon held July 7 at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A. C. Underwood, Epworth Forest.
Book,” years 1964-190 and 1974 and 1975; “The World Book Science Annual,” years 1966-190 and 1971-1975; “Trial By Ordeal,” by Caryl ChfmnMi; “The Business Os Shaw Business,” by Gail Plummer; “Turning Point,” by Philip Dunaway; “Democracy In The Fifty States,” Charles Press, ed.; “Profiles In Courage,” by John F. Kennedy; “History As You Heard It” by Lowell Thomas; “The Courting Os Susie ftrown," by Erskine Caldwell; “Calculated Risk,” by Mark W. Clark; “The Unfair Sex,” by Nina Farewell. Adult fiction: “Maggie Now,” by Betty Smith; “Christine,” by Stephen King; “Ascent Into Hell,” by Andrew Greeley; “Son And Heir,” by Edith P. Begner; “East End General,” by Frank G. Slaughter; “A Second-hand Life,” by Charles Jackson; “The Scapegoat,” by Daphne DuMaurier; “The Portugese Escape,” by Ann Bridge; “Celia Garth” and “Jubilee Trad,” by Gwen Bristow; “The Singer Not The Song,” by Audrey Erskine Lindop. Juvenile fiction: “Theirs Is The Kingdom,” by Jack M. MacLeod. Tammy Wise hostess for Hilltoppers Tammy Wise was hostess for the July 6 meeting of Monroe Hilltoppers. Frances Faurote played the piano for group singing. Anna May Smith served as assistant hostess. Roll Call response was, “What I Want To Do On The Club’s August Night Out.” Members of the “Night Out” party committee are Marcia Smith, Mrs. Wise and Betty Cotton. Pledges to the American and Christian Flags were repeated in unison. Mrs. Wise, Dodie Kreger and Cindy Slater were named to a committee to plan the club’s county fair exhibit. Devotions were given by Mrs. Wise. She read two poems. A lesson entitled “The Story Os Quilts” was given by Leonis Wise. Mrs. Cotton explained how to start early tomatoes. The external use of Vitamin E was discussed by Bertha Haywood. Thelma Beery gave the citizenship report. During the business session the group voted against having a craft demonstration. The honor and standard sheet and chib projects were evaluated. An outing is planned for August. Refreshments of cake, jello, fresh fruit salad, nuts, candy, tea and lemonade were served by the hostesses.
JASON LOCKE, Michael Mattix and Tracy Waalewyn spent last week at Camp Lakewood. IN THE hospital - Mary Poulson, Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne; Martha Lesh and Tim Alspaugh, Parkview, Fort Wayne; Wilma Cramer, Saint Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne. CORRINNE STAPLES will be hostess for the August meeting of Charm and Chatter Club. The July meeting has been cancelled due to conflicting dates. FRED CLARK has been released from Goshen Hospital and is now recouperating at home. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Adult Bible Class picnic is planned for July 26. DON’T MISS the “Cabin In The Cotton” quilt show bemg held this week end at Clarksville. BOUQUETS TO Steve Badskey wno itii last weti tor nhmh togmery, Ala., where he will he minister of music and sisgles at Aldersgate United Methodist
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ML mB ' F 4 ■kl WELCOME NEW DOCTOR — A brand new family physician was welcnmed intn the North Webster cemmuaity Sunday at his new medical office in the Warner Addition, located in the northwest section of the community. Dr. Michael R. Williams officially opened his practice in North Webster on Monday of this week and will he affiliated with the Koscinsko Community Hospital. A number of North Webster people turned out on Sunday to welcome the new doctor and his family. In the above photo from left are North Webster dentist Dr. Arden Walgamuth. Phß Payne, Michael Lewallen, Dr. Wilburns holding three-year-old daughter Christine, Richard Long, Mrs. (Patty) Williams, Robert Merchant, and serving at the refreshment table are Cheryl Merchant and Sheryl Eastiund.
From the Syracuse Police log
Subjects knock on bedroom window
July 6 4:41 a.m. — Subject advised of an accident at local business 11:05 a m. — Subject on station reference to give a donation to EMS 12:13 p.m. — Subject reported bumped another car 1:07 p.m. -- Subject request information on moped Jufy I 9:15 a.m. -- Subject fell from wheelchair and needs assistance 12:43 p.m. — Subject advises of kid selling magazines, was suspicious 1:28 p.m. — Subject reported
Lifeline in operation at Kosciusko Community Hospital
Lifeline, a personal emergency response system for home use, began operation at Kosciusko Community Hospital on April 1. Designed for elderly or disabled persons who are often alone and yet wish to remain independent, the system has had seven subscribers during the first three months of operation. The current capacity of the system is twentyfive. At the push of a button, help is available 24 hours a day for the Lifeline subscriber. A small, wireless “help” unit is carried in a pocket or clipped to clothing. When the subscriber needs help, he pushes the “help” button, which activates the home unit at-
Church. Steve is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Badskey, North Webster. THE PROPOSED North Webster town park, to be located at Dixie Haven on Webster Lake, has met with an enthusiastic response from the residents of Tippecanoe Township. The site is already equipped with rest rooms, showers and snack bar facilities suitable for handicapped persons as well as the general public. A fine swimming beach can be developed at the site with a minimum of difficulty. The area also offers other factors that would make it a more than suitable location for a town park. A MEMBERSHIP book is being pubfished by Barbee Property Owners association. Only those who are paid-up members of the association by July IS will be included in the book. The property owners annual meeting will be held at 4:» p.m., July IS, at the Lions Club building. North Webster. A carry-in supper will be served. Those attending should take a covered dish and their own table service. New officers and a board of directors will be elected. For more informatioa call 594-5613 or 594-5662. TILL NEXT week...
someone stole checkbook out of purse 7:25 p.m. — Received at least 10 calls regarding magazine salesmen. Ran them out of town 8:49 p.m. — Party advised the kids are shooting fire crackers in Wawasee Heights July 8 1:03a.m. — Subject reports two boys in Volkswagen knocked on his daughter’s bedroom window 5:23 a.m. — Received two calls in reference to power out on Pickwick Road area. Called NIPSCo, they advised they are changing regulators and power
tached to the telephone. The home unit automatically dials KCH where the switchboard operator will: 1. Immediately try to reach the subscriber by telephone to learn what help is needed. 2. Send a pre-selected friend, neighbor or relative if unable to contact the subscriber by telephone. After arriving at the subscriber's home, the hospital is notified by the responder by resetting the home unit. The hospital will then call to determine if further assistance is needed. If medical help is needed, the responder will then have an ambulance sent to the home. Another special feature of Lifeline is a timer which automatically resets each time the subscriber uses the telephone. After 12 or 24 hours, if the phone has not been used, and if not manually re-set, an emergency signal is sent. Lifeline goes into effect even if the subscriber is unconscious or
Gregory files for permit
Coy Gregory, r 1 Leesburg, has applied for a Department of the Army permit to establish a fastland in a wetland area, according to the UK Army Corps of Engineers. The proposal was partially constructed without authorization Booked at jail Cart L. Pace, 44, r 1 North Webster, was booked at the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of battery. He was released on his own recognizance. Leesburg man's vehicle goes off road Edward L. Roberts, 19, r 2 Leesburg, was traveling north on CR 650 West near High Street east of Atwood when he missed the curve and his vehicle went off the road.
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will be off 30 minutes r 1:18 p.m. -- Subject reports a car is blocking his driveway 11:36 p.m. — Subject reports two subjects in small vehicle just stole gas from their cars, headed towards town from East Shore Drive, Chinese Gardens July 9 7:20 a.m. — Subject reports motorists needs assistance 2:17 p.m. — Ambulance requested on Steele Drive, reference subject hit by car 4:27 p.m. — Subject reference gas sifening last night, Kosciusko County handled
unable to push the button. The Lifeline unit is rented from KCH for a monthly rental fee. Lifeline requires a private telephone line, and if there are two telephones in the home, an adapter may be required. The telephone company will charge a one-time-only fee to install the adapter. All installation fees are paid directly to the telephone company. KCH staff and volunteers have formed a Lifeline Task Force to insure the smooth operation of the program. Adrian Farmer, administrative assistant, is the Task Force director. Other Task Force members are: Nancy VanKovering, RN, discharge planner; Nancy Ferverda, KCH - auxiliary; Jane Howey, marketing director and Sue Smith, switchboard operator. For more information about the Lifeline program or the monthly rental cost, contact Kosciusko Community Hospital or one of the Task Force members.
from the Department of the Army. The property is located west of Stanton Lake, along Cripplegate Road in Leesburg. Originally begun between 1954 and 1956, the area is adjacent to land landscaped for two house trailers which are now being used. Gregory’s proposal would be to complete converting the wetland fill area into a fastland by placing topsoil, and then landscaping in the same manner as his connecting land area. No structures are planned. Milford man charged Douglas Kaiser, 24,309 S. Main St., Milford, was charged with driving while intoxicated and was booked in Elkhart County jail to await arraignment in Goshen City Court. Kaiser was riding a motorcycle the wrong-way in a one-way alley in Goshen early Sunday morning.
USDA announces guidelines for 1984 wheat program
Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block today announced general guidelines concerning the provisions of the 1994 wheat program. The program provisions are tentative but will likely fan within these guidelines: — An acreage reduction requirement of between 0 and 39 percent. — An additional land diversion of between » and 25 per cent with a payment-in-kind compensation for farmers who divert additional land. — An in-kind compensation of between 70 and 0 per cent of program yield. “These points should provide wheat farmers general guidance for planning purposes,” Block said. “We had hoped to announce the 1994 wheat program in more detail, but it is impossible to finalize the provisions until Congress completes its consideration of target price freeze legislation that has been requested by the Administration since January. Without a target price freeze, the tentative program provisions I announced today would be subject to change.” The Senate Committee on
5:24 p.m. — Lost black Lab in the Highland View Gardens 9:28 p.m. — Subject reference wife threatened in Elkhart County. Advised contact Elkhart police Joly !• 1:54 a.m. — Local business request assistance to remove two male 5:16 a.m. — Subject on station advise of street signs down and damaged at Carroll and Huntington 7:30 a.m. — Subject on station found construction sign in his yard. Notified July 11 9:26 a.m. — Subject reference theft of money, business outside city limits. Advised to call Kosciusko County, gave toll free number 10:0 am. — Local business needs a title check 1 11:18 a m. — Subject reports boat is operating inside buoys near Runaway Bay 11:30 a.m. — Subject found brown schnauzer in vicinity of CR 43
Estate Auction SYRACUSE, HUMANA Location: 207 E. Main Street, Syracuse, Indiana -1 block east of stoplight on St. Rd. 13. Watch for signs. Saturday, July 16,1983 Time: 11:00 A. M. ANTIQUES A COLLECTIBLES 2 wicker barrel chairs; old cherry dropleaf table w/drawers; oak dresser w/damaged mirror; Singer treadle sewing machine; wicker planter; oak china cabinet w/glass doors & 4 drawers; walnut dining table w/3 straight chairs & 1 arm chair w/matching buffet; oil lamps, some miniature; ABC plate; crocks; old toy- metal stove & iron; old metal potty seat; doll cradle; child's straight chair; clothes stomper; small wood table; old tire pressure gauge; Pinocchio & Donkey spoon & 1933 World’s Fair souvenir spoon; small sewing rocker; 6 glass pint milk bottles -1 Jones A Sons Dairy; library/sofa table; old pictures & frames HOUSEHOLD RCA 25“ color console TV; Whirlpool refrigerator; Whirlpool washer & elec, dryer; gold sofa & chair; 3 upholstered chairs; 5 pc. bedroom suite, Winston Chapel solid maple; 2 twin beds; upholstered rocker; chrome dinette table w/4 chairs; mahogany desk; table & floor lamps; TV trays; wood tray w/glass top; Ansonia mantel clock; metal double bed; 4 drawer dresser; wood record cabinet; wood toy chest; 4 shelf bookcase; hall tree; 20“ fan; window fan; wood fem stand; coffee table; night stand; service for 8 Windsor Ware dinnerware; service for 8 stainless steel silverware; misc. dishes & glassware; toaster; crockpot; blender; elec, scissors; elec, knife; elec, skillet; Little Mac cooker; 2 - 30-cup coffee makers; Coming ware; misc. pots & pans; Xmas decorations; linens; large group of silverplate silverware; wicker lap desk; iron skillets; graniteware; Hot Springs pottery bowl & pitcher; humidifier; small German -dock; wall clocks; child's small piano; Cool Vapor humidifier and many other misc. items too numerous to mention. MKCFt I AMFOMS Aluminum glider; metal porch furniture; lawn furniture; small slate; old golf clubs; grill; stepladder; garden tods; hand saws; level; hand tools; bird bath and misc. other items. AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: This is an exceptionally clean household - one you won't want to miss!!!* Terms: Cash or Check w/ID Lunch Not Responsible for Accidents Mildred Poyser Estate Lowell Poyser, Adm. Auctioneer Gerald ‘Jake* Bitner Syracuse, Indiana e Phone: 219-457-2341
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry approvedthe target price freeze legislation qa-June 2L The House Committee on Agriculture met on may 25 to consider the jegrsfation, but postponed further consideration. “Many fanners have already begun to prepare seedbeds and apply fertilizer far toe nprommfl crop.” Block said. “With these financial commitments being made, it is only reasonable that the Congress act juchciously so that we can announce all of the specificfrogram provisions as soon as possible. * Leesburg man in rear-end collision Seth W. McMillan, 17, Leesburg, was not injured when his auto rear-ended a car driven by Ollie J. Landrum, 41, r 3 Warsaw. The accident occurred Tuesday evening, July 5* on Center Street, Warsaw. Landrum was stopped at the traffic light at Center and Scott Streets, Warsaw, when McMillian’s auto struck the rear-end. Both vehicles were westbound on Center Street.
5:08 p.m. — Ambulance is needed at doctor’s office July 12 8:15 a m. — Complaint of subjects living in a houseboat west of Oakwood Park 10:26 a m. — Subject called to ten police “thanks” for their help in reference to power outage. 11:21 p.m. — Subject on station request an officer, reference vehicle hit a bag of trash. There was slight damage done to vehicle. 11:27 p.m. — Report of fire on E. Boston Street Timely tip If you live in an apartment and your laundry room is in the complex, but you don’t feel like waiting for your wash there and don’t want to make a lot of trips from your apartment to check on it, try this. Set your kitchen timer for the length that each cycle takes, and that will eliminate all the waiting and unnecessary trips.