The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 52, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 December 1985 — Page 17
North Webster News
Christmas program is highlight of homemakers dub A program of Christmas poetry, readings, and group singing of Christmas carols highlighted the recent meeting of Sunshine Extension Homemakers Club. It was held at an area restaurant with Barbara Williamson, Lucy Dockery, and Glennis Gregory as hostesses. Each member received a Christmas tree ornament favor. * Naomi Tuttle, president, conducted a short business meeting. Items were brought for the Beaman Home at Warsaw. It was announced that there will be no meetings in January or February. The group voted to make a contribution to the local mental health association. Donna Hively will be hostess for the March meeting. Santa Claus was guest for Pythian Sisters Catherine Bause entertained the Past Chiefs and Pythian Sisters at a sit down dinner served at her home on December 19. Santa Claus made ah appearance. Guests drew candy canes with the names of those present attached. Christmas exchange gifts were selected and presented to be person whose name was drawn. * Election of officers was held with the present officers being retained in office for another year. Jeanette Bockman is president
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THE ANNUAL Christmas luncheon and gift exchange of Lakeland Women’s Club was held recently at an area restaurant. Leia Ledyard, retiring president, was presented with a potted plant by Jane Nave, incoming president. Pat Merchant was hostess for the occasion. BOUQUETS TO Russell and The legend of A Christmas Carol The famous story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim first gladdened the hearts of its readers in 1843. Charles Dickens had been engrossed in another long story when he'stopped for a “Breather” and started the famous story. Just like he had fallen under the spell of his longer story, Dickens concentrated on this new classic. Everyone who has laughed at Mr. and Mrs. Fezziwig and cried for Tiny Tim, did just as Dickens did as he put these people into his story. Dickens would walk the black streets of london many nights after households were asleep, putting the story together. “A Christmas Carol” hit the stands just a few days before Christmas and on that day 6,000 copies were completely sold out.
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and Corrinne Staples, secretarytreasurer. Euchre was played and Mrs. Bause played a selection of Christmas songs on the organ. Backwater Friends reveal secret pals Norma Roose played Christmas carols on the organ when members of Backwater Friends Club met on December 19 at the home of Alice Bemish, Jr. Alice Bemish, Sr., was assistanthostess. Sara Rhoades led group singing of Christmas carols and conducted a game called, “The Match Game.” There were 22 members and two guests in attendance. Guests were Jody Moser and Denise Bemish. Roll call response was, “The strangest gift given at Christmas.” Devotions were given by Mrs. Bemish, Sr., entitled, “What Would The Gift Be Without The Giver.” A gift exchange was enjoyed with secret pal names being revealed and new names drawn. Elizabeth Leach was presented with an ivy plant and Esther Rider received a butterfly plaque. Food and gifts were taken to the meeting to fill baskets for a needy family and a nursing home patient. Refreshments of fruit cake, banana bread, finger jello, crackers, cheese, relish, meatballs, and bread chunks with dip were served by the hostesses. The January meeting will be held at the home of Nancy Corbin with Dorothy Snoke assisting.
Ruth Mickley who observed their 60th wedding anniversary on December 22. GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the kind and beautiful people in the Lakeland area.” THE GO-GETTER Bible class from North Webster Church of God is planning a New Year’s Eve party on December 31 in the church fellowship hall. All services and meetings of Bible Christian Church are now being held at the church parsonage on Armstrong Road. For further information call Rev. Dean McFadden at 834-4939 or 834-7122. REV. AND Mrs. Steve Fouts and family, North Webster Church of God, were hosts for a Christmas open house held at the parsonage on December 20. NEW BOOKS, adult nonfiction: “Scenic Wonders Os America,” “Marvels And Mysteries Os Our Animal World,” “America’s Fascinating Indian Heritage,” "Great Cases Os Scotland Yard,” “Wide World Atlas,” “These United States,” all by Readers
BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
New members introduced Lakeland Snowmobile Club members met December 13 at the North Webster School cafeteria with more than 50 persons {resent. The party room was decorated by Sharon Barrett. The children sang Christmas songs while they waited for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to make an appearance. A donation was made to the North Webster Church charity and a request was made for volunteers to help wrap gifts for the charity. Updated plans for the Winter Carnival were announced. Bruce Dellinger is chairman of the poker run and Larry Reed and Dick Mitchell are co-chairmen for the races. Club trips to Honor, Mich., are planned for January and February. New members were introduced. They are Mr. and Mrs. Steve DePlanty, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rapp, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brandon. The next regular meeting is scheduled for January 7 at the school cafeteria. Party held Barbee Conservation Club Christmas party was held December 17 at Barbee Conservation Club building with 56 persons in attendance. Hosts for the evening were 1985 club officers
Digest; "Yes We Can,” by Wally Frost; “Christian Biopolitics,” by Kenneth Cauthen; "Splendors Os The Past,” by National Geographic; “Outdoor Structures,” by Time Life; and the "Soviet Juggernaut,” by Earl Ziemke. Adult fiction: “Dream West,” by David Nevin. OOPS! THE children’s story and craft hour at North Webster Public Library is held at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday morning, not on Wednesday morning, as reported in this column last week. Volunteers are needed to read stories to the children. MERRY CHRISTMAS. Have a safe and happy holiday. TILL NEXT week. . .
weace / I It's the greatest gift of all. On (Tja this special holiday, may you all enjoy the warmth and love that Christmas brings. We thank you for your support.
and their spouses: Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pettit, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henry, and Mr. and Mrs. Troy Ousley. A program of gospel music and Christmas carols was presented by The Counters quartet. A carry-in supper was served. Tables were decorated with assorted Christmas candles. Santa Claus made an appearance and presented each person with an orange and a gift. Hie invocation was given by Marjorie Penrod. Gene Pettit called the short business session to order. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. A donation was made to the North Webster Christmas charity. Hold party Efficient Homemakers met December 19 at the home of Cyndi Heckaman for a Christmas party and carry-in supper of finger foods with meatballs, stuffed mushrooms, and potato soup as the main dish. Serving tables were colorfully decorated in keeping with the Christmas holiday season. Alice Long presided during the short business meeting. Members expressed their feelings about the proposal to charge admission at the Kosciusko County Fair. A gift exchange was enjoyed and games played. Penny Hollis received the traveling tote bag. Jill Shock will be hostess for the January meeting. » New members were welcomed. They are Marilee Clingaman, Martha Todd, and Karen Fouts. WCTU wraps gifts recently Evelyn Johnson was hostess for the recent meeting of Lakeland Women’s Christian Temperence Union. She gave devotions entitled, “Strength In Peace” reading from Luke 2:8 through 14 and closing with prayer. Roll tall was answered with Christmas readings. Vera Morehouse, vice president, presided during the business session. Eva Lock read minutes of the November meeting and Betty Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. Gifts were wrapped for patients at the Veterans Hospital, Fort Wayne, and were delivered by Mrs. Lock and Mrs. Barrett. Mrs. Johnson served
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refreshments of tea and cookies. Mrs. Morehouse gave the dosing prayer. The next meeting is scheduled for April 1986, the time and place to be announced. Ornament exchange shared by members Golden April Club members met December 17 at the home of Pam Kistler. Gifts were wrapped for a needy family. A carry-in dinner was enjoyed later. Games were played for white elephant items. A secret'sister gift exchange was enjoyed with secret sister names being revealed and new names drawn. There was also a Christmas ornament exchange and a Christmas cookie exchange for those who wished to participate. Tippecanoe Club holds gift change Tippecanoe Township Club members met December 18 at North Webster Church of God with 22 members and one guest, Cara Belcher, present. Hostesses for the day were Betty Hinton, Ida Hart, Mary Lee Willman, and Pat Friddle. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. Tables were decorated with red and green dinnerware, a variety of Christmas candles, figurines, centerpieces, and dishes of candy. Individual favors of candy filled miniature sleighs that were at each place setting. Mrs. Hinton opened the meeting by reading the poems, “The Gift,” and “Christmas Spirit.” Maxine Gaston played the piano for group singing of, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.” Roll call response was, “What I would really like for Christmas.” Minutes of the November meeting were read by Valeria Merkey, secretary pro tern. May Grodrain gave the treasurer’s report. Items were brought for charity baskets. A card of appreciation was signed for Allene Cavanaugh, Hollywood, Fla., for her gift to the club. Dues were paid. It was noted that volunteers are needed at KCH and to help wrap gifts for the North Webster Christmas charity. A poem entitled, “Christmas
Magic” was read by Mrs. Willman and Ruth Boyer read the Christmas story from the Bible. Ruth Mickley told about little known Christmas customs from around the world. Mrs. Gaston played the piano for group sing-
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ing of Christmas carols. A gift exchange was enjoyed. Members brought Christmas ornaments and decorated a small Christmas tree. Following the meeting, the ornaments were auctioned off with Mrs. Willman
serving as auctioneer. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Helen Wichern and Mrs. Gaston. The birthday cake, designed and decorated to look like an open song book, was baked by Estaleen Harney.
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