The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 February 1984 — Page 7
Community Corner
Tales of the unsung outhouse
By M. LYNNGRAY Guest Feature Writer “Mom, of paper,” resounds through the upstairs and wafts to the lower levels of the house. An answering shout from the kitchen assures that an extra roll can be found in the cabinet, under the sink, behind the bowl cleaner. In years gone by, the yelling would have been more to the tune of “Who used up all the pages and didn’t bring out any more?” There wouldn’t have been an answering reply, as no one in the
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kitchen would have heard the complaint raised from the small, often unpainted, dismally located, but all important outhouse that had an atmosphere all its own. In our area, as well as most others throughout the nation, the once common site of a picturesque privy screened by grape vines or trailing five leaf poison ivy, has nearly disappeared from the landscape. I had the dubious honor to experience the old-fashioned outhouse first hand on my grandparents Ridinger Lake farm when I was younger.
Located at some distance from the house and downhill, as well as down wind, from it, the small structure stood near the garden gate. Once painted white, the only thing that remained of its prior ‘elegance’ was faint peeling strips of color along the edge of each horizontal board that comprised the buildings’ construction. Traditionally, the outhouse had a half-moon cut-out that let in fresh outdoor air, and vented the not-so-fresh indoor air outward. Grapevines had over the years grown along the fence row and twined their way through the half moon and various knot holes in the siding. Swinging the lopsided door inward on squeeky hinges, the user had his, or her, choice of stool height. The back wall of the building had a boxed-in bench running its length. In the top of this bench were cut several holes, and a portion of the bench had been built lower to accommodate the youngsters of the family. In place of toilet paper, the pages of newspapers, or magazines were used. Due Jo the expense and shortage of paper supplies, the old-timers used what was at hand, and often this proved to be corn husks and cobs. Todays’ family member has only to travel the length of a hall to reach the shining porcelain fixtures that are every modern bathrooms furnishings. Older members of the community can probably remember the seemingly endless trek to the ‘necessary’ in even the coldest, snowiest winter evenings directed only by a coal oil lantern held high, its warm glow casting a moving yellow circle of light on the snow. The outhouse patron also had to be on the look-out for mischevious neighborhood kids who developed a nasty habit of peeking through the knot holes, throwing rocks at the structure, or worse yet, ganging together and shoving the outhouse over, user and all. So, next time you go into your handy local john — don’t take it for granted. Lock your door for privacy. Luxuriate in scents of pine or lavendar, and enjoy the knowledge that there are no splinters, the flushing mechanism has a pretty good record, and the only magazines are those for your reading enjoyment.
Leadership program explained to Kiwanis
Rev. Richard Maurer, pastor of the Winona Free Methodist Church and president of the leadership academy for Kosciusko County, described the nature of the training program for the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland on Monday, Feb. 6. Presidentelect Roger Miller is presently enrolled in the training program. Rev. Maurer explained the purpose of the leadership academy is to train young leaders in the community. There are 21 leadership academies in Indiana and it is recommended the enrollment be approximately 25. Presently, there are 27 in the Kosciusko County Leadership Academy. The speaker pointed out that the training program extends through 15 sessions with an enrollment fee which is paid by employers, sponsors or the individual. Activities for the participants include: becoming familiar with county history, functions of government officials, understanding political parties' organization and leaders, economy and business in the community, educational opportunities, health care services, media, the role of churches and crime and law enforcement. ELach participant develops a project which is presented to the entire group. In other business, Jon Roberts reported that the following North Webster students were winners in
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LCB WINNERS — Milford’s branch of the Lake City Bank recently honored six winners in special grand opening drawings. Pictured above are the six winners with bank employees. From left to right in front are Mary Kesler; Julia Salazar; and Maria Lozano, LCB clerk. In back are Bobbi Schopf, LCB clerk; Greg Foltz, Marti Thompson, Barb Corbin and Marion Acton. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)
Officers elected by Eastern Star
Kosciusko Chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star, Milford, held its slated meeting Wednesday, Feb. 1, with Bernice Longfellow, worthy matron, and Walter Ritter, wothy patron, presiding. Mrs. Longfellow opened the meeting by reading a poem, “To You My Valentine,” giving a welcome to all present. During the business meeting an election of officers was held. Elected were: Worthy matron — Betty Scott Worthy patron — Joe O. Estep Associate matron — Linda Greene Associate patron — Charles Greene Secretary — Elsie Free Treasurer — Julia Reed Conductress — Dorothy Howard Associate conductress — Anna Estep Ann and Bob Heaton of the North Vernon Chapter, now residents of rural Milford, were given honorary memberships in Kosciusko Chapter. These were presented by Julia Reed with the worthy matron reading a poem entitled "People We Know.” “Happy Birthday” was sung to the worthy patron and the worthy matron read a poem, “Move to Adjourn” in his honor. The chapter room was decorated with the Valentine theme. The theme was also car-
the Hot Shot Contest held Feb. 4: Second Grade — Eric Conkling, first; Jason Ray, second; Chris Lung, third Third — Jason Lambert, first; Minh Tran, second; Jamey Clevenger, third Fourth — Kevin Lundy, first; Thanh Tran, second; Aaron Sincroft, third Fifth — Jason Mickley, first; Jason Hollar, second; Chad Brower, third Sixth — Chris Conkling, first; Tim Lilly, second; Chad Hoffert, third Seventh — Matt Dick, first; Jeff Carey, second; Pete Bonner, third Eighth — Darin Atwood, first; Wendy Lung, second; Basil Bonner, third. All first-place winners will compete in a Hot Shot Shoot-off at the Syracuse Junior* High School gymnasium on Feb. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Nutrition Site offers readings A Kosciusko County nurse will be present at the Nutrition Site, Scout Cabin, Syracuse, Thursday for free blood pressure readings beginning at 11:15 a.m. A dinner will follow. Also at the Nutrition Site will be a movie presented by Rosalyn Jones, Syracuse librarian, on Tuesday, Feb. 21. The program time is 11:15 a.m.,and a dinner will follow. Everyone is encouraged to attend by making reservations one day in advance by calling 457-2631.
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ried out in the social room. The social committee for the evening, Marge Coy and D. G. and Jeri Seely, served cake, nuts, candy, coffee and tea. , The next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. with yearly reports to be given.
PLAN MARCH WEDDING — John and Lois Baer, 2891 S. 200 East, Kokomo, announce the engagement of their daughter, Lorinda Baer, 3165 Pleasant Run Apts., Lafayette, to Mark Sorensen, 3182 Eagles Way Drive Apt., Lafayette. He is the son of Eldon and Nola Sorensen, Milford. Miss Baer is a 1977 Taylor High School graduate who received her teaching degree from Indiana State University. She is a special education teacher at Tecumseh Junior High in Lafayette. Sorensen is a 1974 Wawasee High School graduate and cum laude graduate of Johnson Bible College, Knoxville. Tenn. He is employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. A March 24 wedding date is planned and the couple will reside in Lafayette.
. LOUISA'S • LETTER Dear Louisa, ’
1 have been very much worried about a neighbor of mine. She and her husband both work but she has to leave at eight and her husband doesn’t leave until nine. They have a darling little, two-year-old child and the father leaves her alone in the house while he goes for the maid. This usually takes only about fifteen minutes but it worries me very much. So many terrible things could happen to a child in fifteen minutes. Please publish this letter so that they may see it > and realize the chances they are taking. Neighbor-Tenn. Answer: 1 agree with you. that small children should not be left home alone in a
Leesburg Homemakers met Jan. 18 Mrs. Morris Hoffman was hostess to the Leesburg Homemakers Club on Jan. 18 in her home where Betty Hetler was assist hostess. . President Jean Alberts opened the meeting and the group repeated the pledge to the flag and the home ec creed. “Ring Out the Old, Ring in the New” was the song of the month and 14 members responded to roll call. The president gave reports before Mary Smoker presented the lesson on “Consolidation of Families.” Dessert and coffee were refreshments served by the hostess with the next meeting scheduled for Feb. 15 in the home of Annabelle Anglin. Family injured A Leesburg family sustained injuries in a two-car collision at CR 900 N and CR 850E on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 12:45 p.m. Michael A. Plew, 35, 201 East Prairie St., Leesburg, driver of one vehicle, complained of neck pain to his elbow, lower arm and hand. His wife, Jan, 32, a passenger, complained of chest pain and their six-year-old son, Gabriel, had contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis area. Kosciusko County Police report a car driven by Rick A. Frantz, 20, r 2 Pierceton, came around the intersection’s comer too fast and slid into the Plew auto. Frantz was cited for driving to the left of center on a two-way roadway. The Plews were treated and released at Kosciusko Community Hospital. No damage estimates on the vehicles was given.
house at any time. In the case you speak of, the man may be in a wreck as it doesn’t take more than fifteen minutes for some careless person to run into his car. Worse than that the house might catch on fire from a .faulty circuit or furnace, the child might have a fall or smother playing with something she shouldn't. In fact there are so many things that could happen that it is foolish to a chance. Suggest to your friend that he bundle the child up and take her with him if there is no other way for someone to be with her until the maid gets there. Louisa Address: Louisa, Bo* 532, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115 Vehicles collide, damages set at $1,200 Kosciusko County Police investigated a two-vehicle collision at Pickwick and Warner Roads east of Syracuse, at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1. Involved in the mishap were Michael A. Carey, 28, South Whitley and Cynthia L. Wells, 27, r 3 Syracuse. Officials estimated damage at less than S2OO to Carey’s auto and up to SI,OOO to the Wells* vehicle.
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CALENDAR Week Os February 8 To February 15 WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., Syracuse Church of the Brethren Goodwill Club 1:30 p.m. — House of Friendship North Webster Town Board 7 p.m., in the town hall Syracuse Fire Department, Fire Drill 7 p.m., at the fire station Eagles Auxiliary Meeting Aerie 3760 7 p.m., in Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous . 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Al-Anon 9:30 a.m.. Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Welcome Wagon 10 a.m., in North Webster United Methodist Church North Webster Lions Club 7 p.m., Fire Station, North Webster Turkey Creek Conservation Club 7:30 p.m., in The Clubhouse Kappa Omicron Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 7:30 p.m., VFW Syracuse • 8 p.m., Lakeside 1342 post, Syracuse FRIDAY Milford Kiwanis 6:45 a.m., Milford Community Building Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Alcoholics Anonymous 8 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse SATURDAY Wawasee Kiwanis 1 l | M ; 4 ■■ I 7 a.m., Gropp’s, Syracuse \ \ // Milfor Area Development Council, Inc--y. 9 a.m., in Milford Community Building Milford Emergency Medical Service 11 a.m., in Milford Community Building VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Syracuse 1 p.m. SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous 10 a.m., North Webster Fire Station Milford Senior Citizens Carry-in Dinner 1 p.m., Milford Community Building MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis lia.m., Church of God meeting room, North Webster TOPS 4:30 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church Syracuse Retail Merchants 6 p.m., Das Keller, Syracuse F.O.E. Men’s Meeting Aerie 3670 7 p.m., Lakeland Eagles, 404 Sycamore St., Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m.. United Methodist Church, Milford Federated Women’s Club, Ladies Os The Round Table 7:30p.m. Columbian Reading 7:30 p.m. American Legion. Milford 8:00p.m. TUESDAY Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary | 12 noon. Beacon Restaurant I Home Arts Club . 1:30 p.m. Syracuse Business and Professional Women’s Club 6:30p.m. ' Lakeland School Board 7 p.m., in administration building Christian Motorcycle Association 7 p.m., in Porterhouse Restaurant, Milford Syracuse Coin Club 7 p.m., in Lakeland Youth Center Syracuse Park Board 7:15 p.m., in Syracuse Town Hall, open to the public Sugar ’N Spice ’Bl Club 7:30 p.m. Milford Town Board 7:30 p.m., in Milford Town Hall Lakeland Art Association 7:30 p.m., in Cardinal Center, Warsaw Milford masons 7:30 pm., in Masonic Lodge Aloteen 7:30 p.m., Church of God, Syracuse WEDNESDAY Ladies Aid 7 a.m., in Syracuse Church of the Brethren Syracuse PTO 12 ndon, Syracuse Elementary library, Syracuse Elementary and Junior High Syracuse Lions Club 6:3op.m.,inMaxwelton /WmgQ Twilighters Bunco Club 7:30 p.m. qgSgSp Lutheran Church Women 7:30 p.m., Syracuse Grace Lutheran Church Psi lota XI 7:30 p.m. ,C^3O C pST ,y in*Wawasee Episcopal Center, All Saints Episcopal Church, south shore of Lake Wawasee, one-half mile east of South Shore Golf Club on Vernon Road Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., in Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw 7:30 p.m., in St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse RAMnWa I INSVffD INTERIOR • EXTERIOR FMI ESTIMATES I RESIDENTIAL — COMMERCIAL | 457-2313 Mfy WwtaMNftfr
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