The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 11, Milford, Kosciusko County, 28 March 1984 — Page 14

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 28,1984

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North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN

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PRESIDENTS — Lady Lions 1983 President Susanne Parker is shown above with 1984 President Susie Williams at the organization’s first anniversary night celebration. The event took place in the North Webster United Methodist Church.

St B NEW OFFICERS — New officers of the North Webster Lady Uons were installed recently. They are shown above. From left are Sue Mitchell, vice president; Susie Williams, president: Sue Ward, treasurer, dressed as a clown as part of the evening’s entertainment; and Susan Handel, secretary.

Lady Lions observe first anniversary

The first anniversary, observance of the reorganized North Webster Lady Lions club was held March 15 in the North Webster United Methodist Church. Susanne Parker, retiring president, was presented with a corsage Pledge to the American Flag was repeated in unison. Deanne Overmeyer led the group in prayer. Entertainment was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ward, who were dressed as clowns They sang. ' Happy Anniversary" to the Lady Lions They also presented balloon bouquets to Mrs parker. Joan Wagner. Hilda Stone and Susie

Conservation club hears talk on fishing in area

The March 20 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club was called to order by Gene Pettit. There were 31 members and two guests. Professor and Mrs. John Davis, Grace College, present for the carry-in supper and business session held at Barbee Conservation Club building The invocation was givin by Marge Penrod Mr and Mrs. John Weyler were chairmen of the dinner committee. They were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boze and Wahneta Gebhart. Professor Davis gave a talk about fishing in the lakes area. Rhonda Ousley reported on the March 5 board of directors meeting. Harold Henry gave the treasurer s report and Bill Grodrian gave the trustee’s report. Roger Allen explained recent activities of the Lakes Council Association. The 1984 Mermaid Festival was discussed. The membership voted to make a donation to the Heart Fund. Funds from February money

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There were 21 members who received yellow and purple roses for perfect attendance during the past year. New officers were installed by Mrs. parker. The group voted to donate two new hymnals to North Webster United Methodist Church. Door prizes were presented to Susan Handel and Mrs. parker. Refreshments of finger food, nuts, mints and punch were served by Mrs. Overmeyer and Mrs. Wagner. Mrs. Parker baked the anniversary cake. A brown bag-white elephant auction is planned for April. Decorations will be worked on for the Mermaid Festival Queen’s committee

making activities will go toward installing a ramp for the handicapped at the front door of the club house. It was announced that: Edna Lawson and Joan Pettit observed their birthdays in March; Ruth Bostel is in Saint Vincent’s Hospital. Indianapolis; and Rex Nave is in KCH. A ham, bean and corn bread supper is planned for March 31 from 4 till 7 p m. and breakfast will be served at the club house on Easter morning from 6 till 11 am. Flowers topic for Backwater Friends club Esther Rider was hostess for the recent March meeting of Backwater Friends Club with Mildred Gray as assistant hostess.

Edith Hoffert explained how to select the proper color and size of flowers to compliment individual homes. Group singing was led by Lois Lundy. Roll call response was, “Who do you want a big smile from?” Hilda Garte was a guest. New officers were elected. They are: Marge Karst - president Sara Rhoades - vice president Carol Rhoades - secretary Gloria Miller - treasurer Sonja Creighton, from the Kosciusko County Civil Defense, presented a program about “Emergency Preparedness.” Carol Rhoades gave the health and safety lesson. Mrs. Garte received the door prize. The April 12 anniversary dinner party is being planned by Mrs. Rider, Elizabeth leach and Fran Bowser. New books New books at the library include: Adult non-fiction: “The Alaskans,” by Keith Wheeler; “Lee And His Generals.” by Captain William P. Snow; “The Guns Os August,” by Barbara W. Tuchman; “Stonehedge-A Closer Look,” by Bonnie Gaunt; “Loving God,” by Charles Colson; “The Encyclopedia of The American Automobile,” by Karl Ludvigsen; “Charles And Diana's First Royal Tour,” by David Levenson; “The Pocket Guide To Successful Photography,” by Bron Kowal; “Pro Football’s Great Moments,” by Jack Clary; “Crime And Youth,” by Peter Arnold; “Who Is That?,” by Warren B. Meyers; “Spotter’s Guide To Trees Os North America,” by Alan Mitchell; “Rod Serling’s Twilight Zone,” by Walter B. Gibson; “Destiny,” by Paul Aurandt; “A Thousand Days: John F. Kennedy In The White House,” by Arthur M. Schlessinger, Jr. Adult fiction: “The Cherokee Trail,” by Louis L’Amour; “The Work Os her Hands,” by Anne Knowles; "Bagthorpes V. The World,” by Helen Cresswell; “Death In Zanzibar,” by M. M. Kaye; “Lord Os The Dance,” by Andrew Greeley. Juvenile non-fiction: “Ancient Russia,” by Melvin C. Wren; “Disease Detectives,” by Melvin Berger; “Quest For Freedom,” by Paul Rink; “Eloquent Crusader; Ernestine Rose.” by Yuri Suhl; ‘‘You And Democracy,” by Dorothy Gordon; “Shaer of Afghanistan,” by Judith M. Spiegelman; “Medicine And Health Care In tomorrow’s World,” by Madelyn Wood; “From Football To Finance,” by Eric B. Roberts. Juvenile Fiction: “The White Nights Os St. Petersburg,” by Geoffrey Trease; “Operation Sippacik,” by Rumer Godden; "The Gruesome Green Witch,” by Patricia Coffin; "Frank Merriwel's Foes,” by Burt L. Standish; “Beyond The Bridge,” by Josef Carl Grund; “Slugger Sal’s Slump,” by Syd Hoff; “Two Green Bars,’’ by Boris Stankevich.

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NORTH WEBSTER Community Palm Sunday service will be held at 7 p.m. in the North Webster Church of God. -oNORTH WEBSTER Tippecanoe Township Public Library is in need of-books containing large print. -oWOMEN FROM North Webster United Methodist Church are attending a “Missions In March" program today (March 28) at 7:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Methodist Church. The program is being given by Mr. and Mrs. Art Howard, retired missionaries to India. —O'DELIVERY DATE is May 9 for geraniums being sold by Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. Proceeds from the anr .al event will go toward charity or philanthropic projects. , —o— SENIOR HIGH youth at North Webster Church of God are planning a “Get-Away” for the first day of April —o— ON MARCH 17 and 18 Brian Rose, Angie Tom, Brandie Wagner and Carri Henwood attended a Church of the Brethren Youth Rally held at /Beacon Heights Church, Fort / Wayne. They were accompanied by Ray Tom, Youth leader at North Webster Church of the Brethren. Greg Patton was main speaker for the event. I —o— I IN THE hospital/ - Ruth Bostel, Saint Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis; Rex Nave, KCH; Hasel Gaskill, Billing Hospital,

Salad bar luncheon for Tippecanoe Township Club

Tippecanoe Township club members met March 21 at Camelot Hall with 23 ladies present. Hostesses were Ida Hart, Mary Lee Willman and Betty Hinton, with Virginia Perry and Ruth Boyer assisting. Pictures of the hostess committee were taken by Mrs. Perry. Mrs. Hinton opened the meeting by reading the poems, “Spring” and “After Winter God Sends Spring.” A salad bar was served at noon. Tables were decorated in keeping with Saint Patrick’s Day. Prayer was led by Mrs. Hinton before the meal was served. Shamrock shaped cookie cutters, provided by Allene Cavanaugh, Hollywood, Fla., were received by 15 members. Roll call response was, “My favorite green thing.” Group singing was led by Catherine Bause. Pledges to the American and Christian Flags and the club creed were repeated in unison. Efficient Homemakers elect officers New officers were elected during the recent meeting of Efficient Homemakers club held at the home of Della Helvey. They are: Doris Wall - president Judy Clayton — vice president Penny Hollis — secretary Betty Ganger — treasurer Pauline White - song leader Phyllis Matz - garden leader Evelyn Bowser — health and safety Vera Zurcher — citizenship Norma Sliger — cultural arts Members of the nominating committee were Mrs. Wall and Mrs. Clayton. During roll call members were fined if they weren’t wearing something green. Betty Towriss was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. Clayton read two poems, “Irish Blessing” and “Written Remarks.” The lesson, “Food Os The Future” was presented by Mrs. Zurcher. Viola Richcreek discussed, “Beef Label Scams.” Mrs. Helvey told about the symbols on * the Indiana State Flag. Mrs. Clayton explained how to select flower bulbs. The club’s anniversary dinner party is planned for April. Members of the planning committee are: Mrs. Matz, Mrs. Wall, Betty Lewellen and Mrs. Ganger. Refreshments of beef, turkey, ham, cheese, crackers, green gelatin salad, pickles, olives, nuts and mints were served by Mrs. Helvey and the assistant hostess, Mrs. Ganger.

Chicago. Recouperating at home: Irene Garner, Ruth Hamman and Buck Poulson. Hazlette Ferguson has been moved to the Columbia City Miller’s Merry Manor facility from the Columbia City Community Care center. —o— MINETTE HARTLE will host the April 2 meeting of Miriam Circle. —o— REV. AND Mrs. Dean McFadden were in Florida from March 6 through 13 where they attended a surprise 40th wedding anniversary party for his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Allan McFadden, Scottdale, Pa., who were visiting with Rev. and Mrs. Allan McFadden, Jr., Cara belle, Fla. The party was held March 9 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Taylor, Pensacola, Fla. Mrs. Taylor is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. McFadden, Sr. —o— GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “There is no way a person can please other people all of the time and still remain true to himself.’’ —o— COMING EVENTS at Barbee Conservation club: ham, bean and cornbread supper from 4 till 7 p.m., March 31, and Easter morning breakfast served from • till 11 a.m., at the chib house. Funds are needed to build a ramp for the handicapped at the building’s entrance and repafa* the parking lot. —o— BEWARE! APRIL 1 is also April Fool's day. —o— TILL NEXT week...

Anyone who wasn’t wearing green was fined. Minutes of the February meeting were read by Helen Wichern. May Grodrian gave the treasurer’s report. Notes from Deloris Wyler, Clar Brodrick and Maxene Gaston were read. Valeria Merkey baked the March birthday cake and Mrs. Boyer volunteered to bake the April birthday cake. Those having birthdays in March were: Marilyn Hamilton, Edna Lawson and Lucille Baker. Reports were given by Mrs. Hinton, program planning; Mrs. Hart, cards and flowers; Earlene Wright, the county homemakers trip to Ohio in May, and Pauline Gunkel, citizenship. Ruth Mickley explained how giving and receiving rings mark the outstanding events of our lives such as: weddings, graduations, lodge membership, engagements, birthdays, military service, etc. Jean hamilton told the importance of wearing seat belts. Mrs. Hart noted that special care needs to be taken to grow sugar peas in the vegetable garden. The seeds need to be soaked in water then covered with plastic after planting. The lesson, “Emergency Preparedness” was given by Ruth Dunker and Rita Slankard. They explained how to deal with power outages, fires, floods and storms. Following the business session a jewelry exchange was enjoyed with Harriett Williamson as chairman. The April meeting will be held at Camelot Hall with Mrs. Grodrian, Mrs. Hamilton and June Miller as hostesses. Donation is made by the Sunshine Club Members voted to make a donation to the 4-H Foundation at Lafayette on March 19 when Sunshine Extension Homemakers met in the home of Barbara Williamson with Lucy Dockery as assistant hostess. Naomi Tuttle, vice president, opened the business session. Mrs. Dockery read a poem, “He Loves You.” Roll call response was “A housecleaning tip.” * The group was reminded that the National Homemakers Conference will be held at Louisville, Ky. in August and Elizabeth Johston, exchange homemaker from Scotland, will be in Indiana from May 1 through June 12. Nominating committee members, Mrs. Williamson, Christine Anderson and Ruth Menzie, announced that club officers for 1984-85 will be:

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Sandy LeLone — president Betty Fosser - vice president Lorraine Engelberth — secretary-tr asurer Discussi was held pertaining to the club’s fair cert ficates that entitled the group to four votes at fair board meetings. Reports were given by: Mrs. Fosser, garden remarks; Mrs. LeLone, health and safety and cultural arts and Mrs. Tuttle, program planning. The lesson, “Emergency Preparedness” was presented by Mrs. Engelberth. Mrs. Menzie will be hostess for the April meeting. A club trip is being planned for June. Hi Neighbors learn about eggs Mary Ellen Haney entertained members of the Hi Neighbor club at her home on March 22 with Alice Long as assistant hostess. Evelyn Bowser gave a program about the production and use of eggs. It was announced that there were 26 persons present for the club’s 42nd anniversary party held March 7 at Goshen. Hilda Mock, Rosemary Sellers and Theda Davis were in charge of planning the event. There was a group discussion pertaining to gardening. Games were played. Denise Wiggs received the door prize. Betty Bush and Olive Bowser will be hostess for the April meeting. Mission • project completed Sewing and school kits for use in the missions field were completed on March 20 when the Women’s Fellowship met at North Webster Church of the Brethren. The kits will be taken to the April 10 Northern Indiana Rally being held at Union Center Church of the Brethren. Doris Dorsey gave devotions. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Time was spent sewing lap robes for shut-ins and nursing home patients. Mrs. Dorsey and Betty Barrett were hostesses for the day. Golden Aprils plan luncheon Plans were made to serve the County President’s Council luncheon in May, at Warsaw, when Golden April club members met March 19 in the home of Gloria Brubaker. It was announced that the group’s anniversary dinner party is planned for April at a Warsaw restaurant. The lesson “Gardening Update” was presented by Polly Adkins. Connie Crawford received the door prize.

fSK ■ BJr I r lpwl SMd 1 ill PRIMARY MOTHERS OFFICERS - Officers for 1984-1985 were elected at the Primary Mother’s club meeting Monday, March 19. The meeting was in the home of Nanci Feaster. Committee chairwomen were also appointed. Officers elected, shown above, are: Betty Lotter, treasurer; Cherie Martin, president; Nancy Luensmann, secretary; and Cindy Niles, vice president.

Primary Moms elect officers

Officers and comittee chairwomen for the 1984-1985 year were elected at the Primary Mother’s Club meeting Monday, March 19. The meeting was in the home of Nanci Feaster. Officers elected were: President — Cherie Martin Vice president - Cindy Niles Secretary — Nancy Luensmann Treasurer - Betty Lotter Committee chairwomen are: fund raising projects, Lou Firestone; publicity and scrapbook, Judy Kausal; door prizes and funny fines, Nanci Feaster; programs and by-laws, Renee Hursey, Louise Webster and Cindy Baumgartner. Other special Syracuse woman not injured Kathleen Day, 25, r 2 Syracuse, was not injured when her auto veered off the road and hit a tree. The mishap occurred at 3:30 a m. Sunday, March 25, two miles east of North Webster on Backwater Road, near Dogwood Drive. Damage was estimated up to $2,500 to the vehicle.

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committees such as parties and baskets at holidays were filled by the membership: Sylvia Gargett, Diane Grothaus, Cindy Mullins, Vicki Shreve, Liz White, Kim Evans, Teri Caldwell and Jane Pappas. Following the opening prayer, Liz White, read the minutes. The membership went over and corrected the by-laws. Refreshments were served to 14 members by Nancy Luensmann and Vicki Shreve. The next meeting will be a potluck in the home of Cindy Baumgartner on April 16. Room 4 You Club to go bowling Room 4 You 4-H club, met in the home of Pat Ross on Monday, March 19. President Pat Ross called the meeting to order and the group repeated the American and 4-H Pledges. New and old business was discussed. Next month on april 17, the group is going bowling. Lisa Long and Barbie Signorille made posters to get new members. The club has one new member, Amy Stidams. Pat Ross gave the demonstration on ceramics. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served. •