The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 17, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 April 1985 — Page 11

North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN

Zelma Kile entertains WCTU April 16 Zelma Kile entertained members of Lakeland Chapter WCTU at her home on April 16. Vera Morehouse presided during the business session. Theme for the day was, “Serving Conviction” with the Bible text taken from II Corinthians, 16:17. A “minute” prayer was given by each member. Roll call was responded to with comments or facts about drugs, alcohol and tobacco abuse. It was noted that Betty Barrett and Mrs. Morehouse will be taking temperance information and educational material to the North Webster school library this week. Mrs. Barrett gave the closing prayer. The time and place of the May meeting is to be announced. Conservation club to hold ham/bean supper The April 16 meeting and carry-in supper of Barbee Conservation Club was held at Barbee Conservation Club building with 35 persons present. Tables were decorated with Easter baskets and fresh carnations. Members of the supper committee were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Allen, chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Maule; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Friddle; Mr. and Mrs. Curt Jorden; and Wahneta Gebhart. Geneva Harris asked the blessing before the meal was ’ served. „ Gene Pettit, president, opened the business session. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Maxine Gaston played the piano for group singing. Rhonda Ousley read the minutes from the April 1 board of directors meeting. Harold Henry gave the treasurer’s report. It was announced that all aluminum cans for the club project must be turned in by May 31. A letter was read from Frank and Mamie Golden, former Barbee Lake residents, who now reside at Valparaiso. Golden is a past president of the conservation club. Other reports were given by Mrs. Gaston, membership; Bob Goodyear, trustee; and Roger Allen, Lake’s Council. It was noted that a ham and bean supper is scheduled for April 27 and May 4 will be cleanup day at the club house. Army band to march in festival parade The Army National Guard Band from Indianapolis will be marching in this year’s Mermaid Festival parade on June 29. According to Earl Roberts, general

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chairman of the festival, the band was last here to perform in the parade about four years ago. It is hoped that there will be more local entries this year. Entries are now being accepted for the parade in the following categories: Commercial, walking units, organizational, antique cars and color guards. This year all bands will be judged from the reviewing stand during the parade which starts at 4 p.m. There will be no band contest preceding the afternoon parade like there has been in previous years. Booth spaces are still available for rent in the merchants’ building at the festival grounds. The Cutie Parade is scheduled for June 26 and advanced registration is necessary to participate. To register for or enter any event or activity or for further information concerning the festival, call 834-4316, 834-4302 or write to: Box 11 North Webster, Ind. 46555. Tippecanoe club has carry-in Hostesses for the April 17 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Club were Ruth Dunker, Lois Feazel, Ida Hart, and Wilma Conner. The group met in the fellowship room at North Webster Church of God. Betty Hinton, president, opened the meeting by reading a poem entitled “Memory Bank.” The poem was provided by Virginia Perry. Several members were welcomed home from Florida. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Mrs. Dunker asked the blessing before the meal was served. Tables were decorated with ceramic bunnies, colorful Easter eggs and crocheted chickens. Pat Friddle was a guest. Roll call was responded to with quotes or phrases using the word, “time.” A letter from Valeria Merkey was read by Mrs. Hinton. Maxine Gaston played the piano for group singing of, “April Showers.” Pledges to the American and Christian flags were repeated in unison. Minutes of the March meeting were read by Mrs. Perry and Geneva Belcher gave the treasurer’s report. Jo Henry reported on the Easter charity project. It was noted that 10 club members will be going on the county bus trip to Michigan in May. The lesson, “Cooking for two” was given by Mrs. Hart. Reports were given by Catherine Bause on the district meeting which was held recently at South Bend; Mary Lee Willman, citizenship; and Ruth Mickley, “Our international water crisis.” Mrs. Mickley’s presentation was followed by group discussion. The membership voted to make donations to the North Webster EMS and public library. A re-

quest was made for volunteers to help at Grace Village, Winona Lake. Several members received anniversary and birthday gifts from their secret pals. Happy birthday was sung to Harriett Williamson, Harriett Hidy, June Miller, and Estaleen Harney. Lady Lions welcome new members North Webster Lady Lions met April 18 at North Webster United

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BOUQUETS TO all the brave souls who turned out in the rain and chilly temperatures to help make this year’s Lions Club sponsored Easter egg hunt a success. FRIENDS OF The Library will meet May 1 at 10:30 a.m., at North Webster Church of the Brethren. The public is welcome and invited to attend. MEMBERS OF North Webster Church of the Brethren, who attended the Northern Women’s Rally held recently at Nappanee, were Katheryn Jhensen, Violet Shrieder, Doris Dorsey, Viola Richcreek, Betty Barrett, and Eva Lock. Guest speaker for the rally was Pat Hellman of North Manchester. % NEW BOOKS, juvenile nonfiction: “The Look-It-Up Book of Presidents,” by Wyatt Blassingame. Adult nonfiction: “Good Morning Merry Sunshine,” by Bob Greene; “Once Upon A Time,” by Gloria Vanderbilt, and “The Ranchers,” by Ogden Tariner. Adult fiction: “See You Later Alligator,” by William F. Buckley; "A Creed For The Third Millennium,” by Colleen McCullough, and “Family Album,” by Danielle Steel. MEMBERSHIP IN the North Webster Firemen Ladies’ Auxiliary is now open to any woman in the community who is interested in working on projects to help support the volunteer fire department. Call Mrs. Jay Duncan for further information. —o— HAPPY MAY Day! —O’STARTING MAY 1, fines for overdue library books will be five cents each instead of two cents each per day. . MINI-MISSIONS Sunday will be observed on April 28 at North

Methodist Church. Charlene Atkinson and Annette Blosser were welcomed as new members. Minutes of the March meeting were read by Teresa Richcreek. Information was presented pertaining to the Kosciusko County Meals on Wheels program. Requests for programs and activities for the coming year are to be brought to the May meeting. Gifts were presented to Hilda Stone and Sylvia Richards. The ladies voted to support the annual Boy Scout cake auction scheduled for April 25 at Camelot Hall.

Webster Church of God. THE KOSCIUSKO County Humane Shelter is in need of an electric washer and dryer, bath towels, recyclable aluminum, legal size file cabinets and volunteers to help exercise and bathe the animals. If you have items to donate or would like to volunteer, call 267-3008 or 834-4240. REX AND Verna Lindemood entertained members of the 45 Plus Sunday School class from North Webster United Methodist Church on April 20 at their home. A potluck supper was enjoyed. THERE WERE 18 members of Golden April Club who attended the group’s annual anniversary dinner party held April 16 at Fort Wayne. JOAN MOORE was hostess for the recent meeting of Sechrist Sixty Five Club. Sue Wamsley gave a demonstration and lesson on counted cross stitch embroidery. Rhonda Brown gave devotions. Mrs. Moore served refreshments of mandarin orange salad. THIS YEAR’S annual Boy Scout cake auction is being held April 25 at Camelot Hall. 0 0 808 Williamson, Hannah Payne and Opal Bodibaugh are now residing at Miller’s Merry Manor. A PROGRAM entitled, “A few of my favorite things — dolls” will be presented on May 5 by Bonita Ellis of Elkhart during the North Webster United Methodist Church Mother-Daughter Banquet. It will be held at 5 p.m. at North Webster School. A carry-in supper will be served. —o— GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “Statistics tell us that one-fourth of the homes in America now

Joyce Packard distributed six by six inch squares of material to be used in creating a segment for, “The Ribbon” for peace project. Each member is to complete one small block depicting what she would miss most should her world be destroyed by nuclear war. The completed blocks must be returned to Mrs. Packard by May 1. Refreshments of strawberry cake and punch were served by Sue Mitchell and Mrs. Packard. Members urged to take their mothers or an adopted friend to the May meeting.

have two or more bathrooms. It wasn’t that long ago that any sort of indoor plumbing was considered a luxury. Maybe we need to give some serious thought to our priorities.” THE CAT is rejoicing in all the sunshine and warm temperatures. All winter we couldn’t get her to go outdoors. Now we can’t get her to come into the house. She will even willingly submit to us giving her fur a good brushing every day provided we go out on the back porch to do it. There were two days last week when she refused to eat until I took her food dish out to the back porch. It never occurred to this reporter’that a cat might like to have a picnic. TILL NEXT week . .. Out buildings bum; damage set at $125 Deb Hunnley notified Syracuse Fire Department on Thursday, April 19, at 3:59 p.m. of a building fire on CR 52 in Elkhart County near CR 31. When Syracuse Firemen arrived they found a dog house and a storage building on fire. Officials report burning trash started the two buildings on fire. Damage was estimated at $25. Cash dividend declared by FN Bancorp The Board of Directors of FN Bancorp, the parent company of First National Bank of Warsaw, has declared a cash dividend of 72 cents per share to shareholders of record April 9, payable April 26. After the recently approved four for one stock split, the cash divident will be equivalent to 18 cents per share, based on 571,928 shares outstanding. The first quarter 1985 earnings of $482,000 may be compared to first quarter 1984 earnings of $355,000, an increase of 35 percent. The increase in income is attributable to several factors, including the October purchase of the Pierceton State Bank, which increased the asset base and also resulted in some efficiencies of scale. A market in FN Bancorp’s common stock is made by Roney & Company (219) 293-7585.

LCB announces promotions

Lake City Bank board of directors have announced two recent promotions. Al Disbro has been promoted to vice president. Disbro began his employment at Lake City Bank in 1972 and has been manager of the Winona Lake office since Oct. 1, 1980. Prior to that time he was the manager of the Silver Lake office. A. . ■ J , r fa f I AL DISBRO He is a member of the Winona Lake Development Committee and the Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church. He and his wife, Jo, who is a member of the Town Board, reside in Winona Lake.

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FOX FARMER — Ron Moser, program chairman for the noon meetingof the Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary Club, introduced his brother, Gerry, who spoke to the club about fox ranching. Gerry Moser is in this business southeast of North Webster. <

Moser stated the fox ranching techniques have progressed over the past 15 years and the new process turns out an excellent product, free of disease and excellent quality. The fox breeding industry started from two main strains, the Icelantic and the Red foxes. From these two strains it is now possible to get some 27 varieties of color.

He said the north central part of the United States has turned out to be one of the best in the world for fox breeding. Climate and other factors enter into this. It costs about SIOO per year to raise a fox to maturity and the pelts bring from S2OO to SSOO each. Fox breeding seems to be replacing mink in the United States. Many of the pelts are sold to the foreign market. Shown in the photo are Ron Moser, Gerry Moser and James Caskey, Rotary president. (Photo by Col. Joe Gray)

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10 YEARS AGO, APRIL 23,1975 Mrs. Charles Menzie was hostess for the April meeting of Sunshine home extension club. Mrs. William Engleberth, president, was in charge of the business session. Mrs. Richard Goins was hostess for the April 14 meeting of Miriam Circle of North Webster United Methodist Church. Mrs. Harvey Boyer read the devotions. Mrs. Thelma McCorkle was in charge of the April 14 meeting of North Webster Phythian Sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lawson and sons, Mark and David and Mrs. Marvin Lawson have just returned from a vacation trip to Arizona. A dinner party, in observance of the 20th anniversary of Backwater Friends home extension club was held April 17 at International Friendship House, Winona Lake. Mrs. Howard Bemish, Mrs. Carol Bergmeyer and Mrs. Fran Bowser served on the planning committee. Frank Golden was in charge of the business session for the April 15 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club. Approximately 135 students attended a roller skating party sponsored by North Webster Music Booster. 20 YEARS AGO, APRIL 21,1965 Mrs. Robert Bosstick and children returned home Sunday from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bosstick at Danville, Indiana. They went down on Wednesday and while there enjoyed the faster decoration in the Indianapolis stores.

I I ■F.. JEANNE THOMAS The LCB board of directors has also announced the promotion of Jeanne Thomas to assistant vice president. Thomas joined Lake City Bank in 1983 as manager of the North Webster office and has 16 years of financial institution experience. Currently she serves as treasurer of North Webster Chamber of Commerce. She and her two children reside on r 2 North Webster. Lemons Get more juice from lemons by warming them in the oven a few minutes before squeezing.

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Mr. and Mrs. Orva filler and Sally entertained the Reverened and Mrs. J. L. Kline with an Easter dinner at their home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rhodes are the parents of a son born about 9 o’clock Sunday night at the Goshen Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds, seven ounces and has been named James. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have three other children, Roberta, age nine, Vince, seven and Timmy two. The Modern .Heirs home demonstration club met last Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Fred Clark Jr. Meditations were given by Mrs. Steve Williams who read poetry relative to homemaking. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Swope of r 1 North Webster are the parents of a daughter born at 12:01 Thursday morning at the Whitley County Hospital. The little girl weighed seven pounds, two ounces and has been named Theresa Dian.

Kosciusko Development, Inc. ' reviews North Webster site

The site/building task force for the KDI had its first 1985 meeting at the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce office on Monday. The meeting was to discuss the first phase findings of the Cox site for an industrial park, review factors involved at a North Webster site, review options of locating a third industrial park site and deciding next steps. The New/Create task force met at the Chamber office on Tuesday for the purpose of discussing the planning and purpose of this task force and defining its projects.

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50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 25,1935 J. L. Kline and family took supper at the J. Garber home Monday evening. George and Lester White were on the streets of Warsaw Wednesday. Mrs. J. Garber and Mrs. Royal Kline visited Jessie Baugher Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. L. Kline called on Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Bigler and Mrs. George Tom afe visiting relatives in Fort Wayne this week. J. Garber and Royal Kline made a business trip to Milford Monday. Eston Kline and wife called at the J. Garber home Tuesday. Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn and daughter Eva and Gerald Priest made a trip to Fort Wayne Saturday. Mrs. J. L. Kline and family, visited Mrs. Stanley Morehead Friday. Mrs.. Isaiah Kuhn visited the Oswego School Friday.

Also discussed were the chief executive officer (CEO) letter campaign, the supplier letter campaign and the trade show. The Research/Promo task force will meet on Thursday, April 25, at the chamber office to discuss the purpose of this task force and its planned projects. Also reviewed will be the plans of recommended materials to be developed for mailings and promotions. This group will also ■review plans of materials to be developed for or by the Trade v Show task force.