The Mail-Journal, Volume 21, Number 40, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 October 1984 — Page 18
THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., October 17,1984
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North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
FOTL seeks suggestions on fund raising North Webster Friends of the Library met Oct. 3 at the library. Periodicals are now available at the facility and children’s books are needed. Donations of these items are always welcome. Helen Wichem reported that she had written to Bill Larimore. Plymouth, asking for advice and suggestions on procedures for fund raising for the library. Larimore is to be in contact with Dean McFadden, local librarian, in the near future. Fund raising ideas were discussed. The group is looking for new members and membership is open, to anyone who is interested in the library. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:30 am, Nov 7, at the library. Theta Sigmas plan for bazaar. Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met for their regular monthly business meeting on Oct 9 at the home of Linda Hoy with 17 members present Betty Richcreek, treasurer, read the end of the year report and the 1984-85 budget was proposed
It happened in
King Arthur's Town
ON OCT 12 the following letter section, he was in pretty good was received by this column from shape, for a 13-y ear-old Bassett Mr and Mrs Joe Miller. Irish Hound.* Lake: When it became apparent that Mrs. Willman. Thpr was ill. Bill and his wife. Maxine. (after many phone calls > Thought you might like to know contacted Thor’s Uncle George that Thor died He is the dog who Wiegand for help With the had the birthday party in June relentless aid of many neighbors, that you wrote about in The Mail Uncle George, his son, George Journal We are sending this card Jr., ahd Thor’s Grandma. Joan to family and friends who would Wiegand, rushed him to the want to know of his passing animal hospital for treatment He died approximately two hours Thank you for your interest, later He was not ill long and he Mrs. Joe Miller did not suffer We wish we could have been with him. but we know "He was born in Cincinnati, he was well cared for in his final Ohio We adopted him when he moments was about six weeks old He immediately made friends with all Many of us will think of Thor, of our neighbors at Sechrist Lake, w hen the Good Humor Man especially Charlie Perry, who comes down the road. We will imbecame a special friend of agine Thor running out to get his Thor's favorite ice cream sandwich. Others will remember him when Before he was three, in 1974. we they cook steaks and have to moved to our present home on throw away the bones. We will Irish I.rfke. Again, Thor introduc- always think of him when we go ed himself around the for a pontoon boat ride. The front and it wasn’t loflg deck will seem empty. before he became known as the /"Neighborhood mascot.” during He good long life and we his ninth birthday party, his good loved him dearly He was a true friends. Bill Steen, dubbed him. pal and we will miss him. as we "King of Sunrise Drive." Bill know many of you will, too always cared for Thor when we were gone, and was great com- Here's to Thor. May he rest in pany for him when we were at peace. Thor turned 13 this past sum- IN HONOR of October being mer, and. feeling that this was an "adopt a dog month” and in accomplishment for a Bassett memory of Thor the Bassett Hound, we decided to thrpw him a Hound this column salutes all birthday party It was a success faithful and beloved pooches It even made the news in The everywhere Mail-Journal —o— On Oct. 6. 1954, Bill was caring NEW BOOKS at the library, for Thor, as we were away for the Adult non-fiction: “Ten Great weekend. It began as a normal Mysteries" and “A Treasury Os day for Thor. He ate a healthy Great Mysteries.” both by breakfast and started throughout Inward Haycraft: "Past Imthe neighborhood for his daily perfect an Autobiography.” by "rounds. than a little Collins: "The American thritis. and an occasional ear iri-V Dream," by John McCaffery:
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Knit tops, imprinted with the sorority logo and a yellow rose, were presented to those present. Publicity fliers for the Community Christmas bazaar were also distributed. Plans for the bazaar were finalized. It was noted that the door will be open until 6 p.m. this year which is one hour longer than previous years. The event will be held at Camelot Hall. Refreshments of pumpkin or cherry-pineapple crisp, halloween candy, and cider were served from a table decorated in keeping with fall and a Halloween theme. Initiation is scheduled for Oct. 30 at the home of Marilynn Brower, Larwill. Pythian inspection Oct. 22 North Webster Past Chiefs and Pythian Sisters held a combined meeting on Oct. 10 at the Pythian Hall The charter was draped in memory of Mary Fink. Time was spent practicing for a formal inspection scheduled for Oct 22 Another staff practice is planned for Oct 17. Marcella Meisner: District Deputy Grand Chief from Elkhart, will be the inspecting officer. Alice Kissinger, secretary, read a letter from Meisner requesting that the hymns. "Have Thine Own Way Lord" be used for the alter song and "Evening Prayer" be used for the closing
Refreshments of sloppy joe sandwiches and white cake were served by Corrinne Staples and Joan Moore. Seniors hold fall colors tour The annual fall color tour for North Webster Senior citizens was held Oct. 10 with 37 persons attending. Following a delay, caused by heavy fog, the bus left North Webster Church of God shortly after 9 a.m. for Archbold, Ohio. The bus was driven by Paula Miller. The group ate lunch and then toured Sauder Farm and Craft Village at Archbold. They saw craftsmen working in the cooper's shop, glass blowers, spinners and weavers, quilters, etc. and toured old homes, buildings, museums and businesses. Plans for the trip and arrangements were made by Dorothy Snoke. president of the Senior Citizens. Lakeland Women's Club elects officers The Oct 11 meeting of Lakeland Women’s Club was opened by Leia Ledyard who led members in prayer and then read the poem. "Make It Radiant.” The group met at North Webster United Methodist Church. Roll was called by Pat Mer-
"Women Os The Bible," by Goodwill Publishers. Adult fiction: “Crescent City,” by Belva Plain; “Strong Medicine,” by Arthur Hailey; “A God Against The Gods." by Allen Drury; "And The Ladies Os The Club," by Helen Hooven Santmyer A lot of craft magazines, of special interest to women, are now available at the library in the newly organized periodicals section. r IN THE hospital: Lester Towers. Goshen General Hospital, Goshen; Forest Richards. KCH; Hershul Bell and Rev e Bob Wilburn, Parkview. Fort Wayne; Charles Presley, VA Hospital, Marion —o— NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Circle meetings; Lydia Circle. Oct. 9. at the home of Wilma Walters; Ruby Badskey, hostess for the Oct. 10 meeting of Esther Circle. Rebekah Circle members met in fellowship Hail on Oct. 10. —o— ACCORDING TO Barb Sledge, general chairman, the North Webster School Fall Carnival, sponsored by the PTFO, was a huge success Over $2,000 will go to the school for teaching aids and needed equipment. GRANDMOTHER SAYS"Why does the IRS feel it must project an image of criminal search and retribution so that the most conscientiously honest person feels nervous about an audit or investigation? Why do political candidates not only try to destroy each other’s reputation, but reach back into past history and deep into families to find and exploit some unfortunate incident? 3 sworn in as members of state bar Three new area attorneys were sworn in by the Indiana State Supreme Court as members of the Indiana Bar on Friday, Oct. 12. in Indianapolis. The newest members of the Kosciusko County Bar Association are Brad Tandy, Jay Rigdon, and Randy Girod. All three attorneys areemployed in Warsaw. Tandy is a graduate of Indiana University Law School in Bloomington, and is associated with Rasor, Harris, Lemon and Reed Rigdon, also a graduate of Indiana University Law School in Bloomington, is associated with Rockhill, Kennedy, Pinnick, Bent, and Pequignot. Girod graduated from Indiana University Law School in Indianapolis. He is associated with Valentine and Lavender. Keep cakes fresher To keep cakes fresher longer store them is the vegetable or fruit drawer of the refrigerator.
chant, secretary. Jane Nave gave the treasurer’s report. A new slate of officers was presented and approved. They are: Mrs. Ledyard — president Mrs. Nave — vice president Dorothy Mills — secretary Shirley Gardner — treasurer Plans were discussed for programs during the next year. A program was given by Allen Tehan of Syracuse Precision. His topic was “What to ask for when having your car serviced. ” Following the program and business session refreshments of cake and cider punch were served by Louise Shaner. Women's Fellowship works on items for bazaar Items for the North Webster Community Christmas Bazaar were worked on when the Women’s Fellowship from North Webster Church of the Brethren met Oct. 9 in the church fellowship hall. Judy Paton gave devotions. She read, "Learn To Make Your Work Easier.” by Norman Vincent Peal. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Prayer was led by Jeff Salesburg before the meal was served. Following dinner Eva Lock presided during the business session. Guests present were Janelle Salesburg and Jeff Salesburg. Betty Barrett gave the closing prayer.
It goes way beyond trying to find an honest, dependable, wise and good person for political office." —o— THE CAT is holding her own pretty well considering Halloween shares the month of October with. “Adopt A Dog Month." Since he is a black cat she takes Halloween quite seriously. Years ago we gave up trying to figure out any thing she does during October. So far this month she has tried to talk to this reporter’s mother on the phone, has fallen off the table twice, and the typewriter once, and spends her nights on top of a tall old corner cupboard which only misses touching the ceiling by about four or five inches. —o— THE THETA Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi sorority sponsored North Webster Community Christmas bazaar is scheduled for Nov. 3 at Camelot Hall. Proceeds will go to charity and philantropic projects. TILL NEXT week -NW-Glo-in-the-Dark Costumes* Computer Kid « * H 4 z These are Seasonal and were ordered before the fire so take 25% off. 1 yard panel makes a costume. Just cut it out and sew up. Complete instructions on each panel. Glo'in-Darit Panels $5.99 la. Other Panels 54.991e. • (Cartoin da«o>ls d ttw co«tum« ar« printed in special color tha Glows-in.rhe-Dark The glowmg effect will begin to weaken alter a short time but conbe "re-charged" instantly •a a Ml glow when esposed fa any light source Will not rubbff and is fast to machine washing and drying.) CHI MyStore gB Pickwick Place MIM UPTOWN SYRACUSE
Goodwill Club has lesson on stress Kathryn Jehnsen was hostess for the Oct. 10 meeting of Goodwill Club. Carlyn Cox read the poem, “Thank God For Little Things.” Mrs. Jehnsen gave a lesson pertaining to stress. She also gave the garden report. Her topic was “Bringing Dead Soil BackTo Life.” Mrs. Cox discussed facts about Christopher Columbus. Lois Detwiler will be hostess for the November meeting. Refreshments of cider and donuts were served by Mrs. Jehnsen. Lakeland WCTU meets at Kile home Lakeland WCTU met Oct. 8 at the home of Zelma Kile with Vera Morehouse, vice president, presiding. She reported on the Sept. 25 county meeting held at Warsaw. were given by Evelyn Johnson. She read from John 21:9-12. Here theme was “Little Deeds Os Kindness.” She also gave a reading by Charles
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Swindle. Betty Barrett discussed, “Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.” The meeting closed with group prayer. Mrs. Kile will also be hostess for the November meeting.
Furnace inspection scams increase with fall weather
With frigid fall temperatures here, many Hoosiers are already turning on their furnaces and preparing to call a company to check their heating systems. Attorney General Linley Pearson warns that while most companies do their job well, there are some that are looking to put your heating dollar into their wallet. Pearson’s consumer division sued and received more than $37,000 in refunds for consumers in several Indiana communities from one Indianapolis/Lafayette heating and air conditioning company that scared older Hoosiers into spending up to SIB,OOO in furnace and pipe repairs that weren’t needed. The attorney general offers these tips to avoid ripoffs when a company or individual checks your furnace: 1. Have any claim that your furnace is beyond repair confirmed by a qualified heating engineer.
Shriners sponsor Free Mini Clinic
Once again, the Shriners are having a Free Mini Clinic at the Masonic Temple, Main and Marion Streets, South Bend. The clinic will take place on October 24 from 12:30 until 4:30 p.m. Local physicians will examine children ages one month to 18 years of age to determine if they can be helped at the Chicago
2. Have a competant, local serviceman service your furnace on a regular basis. 3. Don’t sign any contracts or other documents until you have read and fully understand their contents. 4. If there is a guarantee or warranty, get it in writing. 5. Don’t let anyone begin work on your furnace until you have satisfied yourself on his reputation and reliability. 6. Don’t do business with anybody using high pressure sales tactics. 7. If a solicitor claims to be a building inspector or health official, ask for identification and call the city building inspector’s office or health department if you have any doubts. 8. Be wary of “energy-saving" devices. They usually won’t save any energy or money for you.
Shrine Hospital. If they can, it will all be done free — no charge to anyone. Everything at the hospital is done without charge, no one is rejected because of sex, color, or religion. They specialize in helping children afflicted with cerebral palsey, curvature of the spine, brittle bone disease, juvenile arthritis, club feet, missing limbs, dwarfism, cleft palate, and spinal cord injuries. Call the South Bend Shrine Club, 234-4085, for additional information. Augsburger reappointed to commission Governor Robert D. Orr has reappointed State Senator John B. Augsburger (R-Syracuse) to the Indiana Film Commission. Augsburger and 17 other individuals from around the state have to serve on the panel. “This 18-member commission is responsible for promoting the state of Indiana as a location for movies, commercials, television shows, and other video projects," Augsburgersaid. Each appointee will serve a term lasting one year. Augsburger has been a member of the film commission since 1982.