The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 2, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 January 1986 — Page 12

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., January 8,1986

North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN

new resident

There is a new cat at this reporter’s house. She arrived the Friday after Christmas and was brought by a friend who told us the female kitten was a stray and was being taken to the animal shelter if a home couldn’t be found. Margie, that is what we named her, is a beautiful, dark tiger kitty with large gold-green eyes and long hair. You couldn’t ask for a pet with a sweeter temperament and disposition. The friend said she thought Margie was about five months old. Stoker, our other cat who will

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be 17 years old about the first of March, hissed half-heartedly and grumped a bit at the new kitty but they soon came to a friendly understanding Very early on Saturday morning, Margie made a flying leap into the middle of the bed and punched this reporter right in the nose. From then on she romped and played and kept us highly entertained. We had forgotten how “busy” a kitten can be. All our family stopped by to pet and admire Margie. She purred, snuggled, and in general made a

fantastic impression on all visitors. The next Thursday, this reporter decided it was time for Margie to visit the veterinarian for shots, a check up, and an estimate as to when she should be spayed. We adore kittens but don’t really need any extras. The vet pronounced Margie in good health and while checking her over suddenly announced, “This cat is a male and he is about six months old.” I could barely catch my breath for a few seconds and then demanded proof. There was the proof. I started to laugh and continued to do so off and on for most of the day. My first thought was that we certainly couldn’t call a boy cat “Margie.” I thought it over for a minute and had the name on the vet’s records changed to “Fooler.” I came home, called my sister and the two of us roared with laughter. This reporter could almost always identify the gender of a kitten even shortly after birth. The friend who gave us the cat is considered to be

It Happened in -

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SCHOOL HAS started again. Watch for youngsters crossing slippery streets. GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “I’m not so sure elected government representatives who vote against

somewhat of an expert on such matters. When Hubby came home, I informed his about what had happened and that “Margie” was now being called “Fooler.” He didn’t care for the name “Fooler” and he has been calling him “Skeeter.” Fortunately the cat comes when you call “Here, kitty kitty.” The cat isn’t having an identity crisis but his humans are. So far this morning, Fooler has managed to push everything off this reporter’s desk onttfthe floor or into the wastebasket. One of his favorite pastimes is knocking pen and pencils to the floor and then hiding them under the rocking settee. It’s obvious Stoker thinks we’re getting exactly what we deserve for allowing another cat into the house. She watches with a disgusted smirk on her face while we pick up magazines, straighten pillows, flower pots, and crawl around on our hands and knees looking for things. It’s going to be an interesting year. I’ll keep you informed. l

what is good for the country in favor of their own political gain shouldn’t be tried for treason.” JAIMEE SMITH has returned home after spending a week

It happened ... in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, JAN. 7,1976 The residents of North Webster and Tippecanoe township have a tremendously big heart when it comes to taking care of their own people. This became abundantly evident when the last dollars were counted in a drive to raise $20,000 for a new community emergency ambulance at year’s end. The fund-raising community, headed by Tom Reiff and Richard Mitchell announced October 1 that it would be necessary to raise $20,000 for a new ambulance and necessary equipment. They had until the end of the year to raise the money. On Wednesday, Dec. 31, when the final money count was made, the total figure tallied up to a whopping $26,504.78! And they still expect more money to come in. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hart, r 1 Leesburg, spent Christmas visiting with relatives in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Willman and family spent Christmas eve in Marion visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Willman and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Willman and sons. Christmas day was spent at In-

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visiting with friends and relatives at Indianapolis. SANDY KOENIGSHOF, a student at Ball State University, Muncie, spent the Christmas holidays visiting at the home of her parents; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Koenigshof, Big Barbee Lake. TILL NEXT week. . . No injuries as car hits post Victory L. Howey, r 1 Milford, escaped injury at 6:15 a.m. last Friday when the 1976 Chevrolet he was driving north on CR 300E hit ice, spun, went off the road and hit a corner post on the Robert Buhrt property. Milford Marshal David Hobbs estimated SI,OOO damages to the car.

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dianapolis visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lakness, Lake Tippecanoe, have returned home after spending the Christmas holidays visiting in Boston, Mass. Miss Donna Doty, a student at Butler university, Indianapolis, spent the Christmas holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Doty, Lake Tippecanoe. 20 YEARS AGO, JAN. 5,1966 Mr. and Mrs. Robin Antrim, residents of Denver, Colo., spent a 15 day Christmas vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. K. White. While here they also visited relatives in Columbus and Detroit, Mich. ■Mr. and Mrs. Donal Richards and Karleen were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Richards and family of Monticello. Christmas Day callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Marvin last Saturday night and Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Gleb and children, Miss Irene Marvin, Mrs. Ada Gleb and Arthur Gleb of Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hatcher and children of Dover; Mr. and Mrs. George Staples and son, Joe and Mrs. Vernon Yagel and son, Jimmie of North Webster. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pifer and family spent Christmas Eve with Mrs. John Pifer at Warsaw. Miss Shirley Pifer of Fort Wayne was also present. Mr. and Mr.s Dick Davis and daughter arrived a week ago Thursday night to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Whisler. They returned to their home at Oshkosh, Wis., last Monday. 50 YEARS AGO, JAN. 9,1936 New Year’s dinner guests in the Elmo Shock home were Mr. and Mrs. John Baker of Goshen and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Payne and three sons of Warsaw. Jonas Cripe and Elizabeth Shock enjoyed New Year’s dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Rothenberger. Mrs. Elmer Baugher and daughter and Mrs. Wallace Baugher and baby daughter, Sonya, visited Saturday afternoon in the Leander Yoder home near Kimmell. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Roberts assisted Mr. and Mrs. Sim Lewallen with butchering Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. George Rothenberger have arrived from Elcho, Wis., to spend the remainder of the winter with relatives. Richard Johnson spent Saturday with Joe Shock. Jonas Cripe and Elizabeth Shock spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lon Klingerman of Indian Village. Elmer Baugher and family and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuhn were Sunday dinner guests in the Elmo Shock home. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Shock and daughter Velma and Guy Ritter spent Sunday evening in the Fire in oven at Sleepy Owl The Syracuse Fire Department was called to Sleepy Owl restaurant at 5:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, after some greSse in the oven caught fire. Firemen were able to contain the fire to the oven with CO2 and pulled the stove heating element out of the oven and stayed at the scene until the oven had cooled down. Mike Calobrace is the owner of the building and no damage resulted in the fire. Near miss as train almost hits school bus A routine bus ride from Wawasee High School to Milford almost ran into misfortune as a train almost hit a school bus. On Dec. 5, about two weeks before Christmas vacation, a partially filled bus driven by Harry Doty crossed the railroad intersection at Emeline Street in Milford. A train passed shortly after the bus had crossed the railroad tracks. According to Roger Kryder, assistant superintendent for business, a filed report states that Doty failed to stop short of the railroad tracks and did not open the bus door to check for a train. It is also reported that he did not see the train while crossing the tracks. Kryder said Doty was suspended for two weeks without pay and will be on probation for the duration of the school year, meaning the driver will be closely watched. Also, the bus route has been slightly changed so the driver will be aided by electronic signals at a different crossing.

Jonas Cripe home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mock and three sons spent Sunday evening in the Elmo Shock home. Bernard Roberts called in the Jim Sharp home Sunday forenoon. Royal Kline made a trip to Syracuse Monday. Mr. and Mrs. James Rothenberger took Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. Garber Mrs. Less White called at the Geo. White home, Monday. Mrs. Royal Kline visited the Jas. Gilbert home, Monday. Albert Gilbert called at the J. L. Kline home, Sunday evening. J. Garber and Royal Kline made a trip to Warsaw, Monday. Mrs. Isaiah Kuhn and family visited Mrs. Phoebe Goppert, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lewallen took, dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Shock, Tuesday. Park Lantz called at the J. L. Kline home, Wednesday.

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APPOINTED TO MARKETING COUNCIL — Joe A. Kennedy, Decatur, Ala., son of Don and Carol Kennedy, Syracuse, has been appointed to the corporate marketing council of Sunoco. He is marketing/ product manager for Baker Industries. The Marketing council dictates marketing policy and procedures for the corporation. Kennedy is a 1975 graduate of Wawasee High School and a 1981 graduate of Ball State University. He is the youngest person assigned to the council and will be traveling to London, England, in February, to visit another division and explore possibilities of joint ventures between the two companies.