The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 14, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 April 1986 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. April 2.1986
North Webster News BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
Pythian Sisters meet March 24 North Webster Pythian Sisters met March 24 at the Lakeside Temple. Committees were appointed for the May 8 convention to be held at North Webster. Decorating committee will be Thelma Burger, Margaret Kiser, Mary Alice Cremeens and Catherine Bause. The food committee will be Corrinne Staples, chairman, Marie Hursey, Annabelle Ryan and Mrs. Bause. Georgia Cormican read correspondence pertaining to the convention from Marcella Misener, District Deputy Grand Chief from Elkhart and Opal Adams, Grand Chief from Freemont. It was announced that the North Webster Lions Club has asked for use of the hall on the fourth Thursday of the month. The hall will be cleaned on April 19. All members are encouraged to help. It was noted that draping of the Charter for Frank Troxel has been postponed until April 14. Mrs. Bause received the traveling gift which was brought by Jeanette Beckman. Ethel Engel has been released from the hospital and is now recouperating at home. Quilt Club • has luncheon Elinor Bates, Lake Wawasee, was hostess for the March 24 meeting of Lakeland Quilt Club.
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Bruce Mehlop, M.A. Administrator Kay Noble, R.N.,C. Director of Nursing Lynn Reynolds Director of Support Services Kathy Jenkins, R.N..C. Director of Resident Care Services Julie Steele Social Service Director Deb Fitzsimmons Activity Director Carolyn Barrus Food Service Supervisor Kathy Rhodes, R.N..C. Director of Staff Development Linda Carter „ Laundry/Housekeeping Supervisoi Marty Courtney Bookkeeping Supervisor Betty Parker, Administrative Assistant Norm Helfers Chaplin Please welcome Deb Pass back fro* LP.H. school and trish her lock oo i the State Boards in April.
Ann Beamer opened the business session. Jessie Wainscott called the roll. She read a poem entitled, “Mama’s Patchwork Quilt.” A buffet salad luncheon was served in honor of Estaleen Harney who will soon be moving to Elwood. She was presented with a book from the club, a painting done by Helen Wichern and several other gifts. Ruth Dunker read a poem entitled, “Snowbound.” Pam Kennedy reported on the Beaman Home and listed items they need. She also showed pictures of Laura Ashley fabrics made into a quilt fashioned from the drawings of children. The recent trip to Rochester was reported on by Wahneta Gebhart, Mrs. Kennedy and Rita Slankard. A noon luncheon was enjoyed and five shops visited. Nancy Ann Twekler donated two patterns to the club. Mrs. Gebhart read a letter from CROP requesting another quilt for the annual auction. Mrs. Dunker read a letter from Scottsdale Mall announcing a quilt show in October. The club’s Colonial Candlewick quilt will be on display at the show. The group will be attending a quilt show on April 19 and 20 at Valparaiso. Mrs. Beamer displayed a blue and while floral quilt she is working on and a completed log cabin pattern quilt in shades of brown. Mary Ann Watson showed two quilted pillows done in a cat motif. Mrs. Kennedy displayed two country design towel holders and a section of the quilt being made at the First Presbyterian Church, Warsaw. There have been 24 finished col-
Congratulations Shirley Fishbaugh 2nd Annual Al J (Ur tsss?* Old Timer s Day borne of our residents will really be in To Benefit The K Kosciusko Community YMCA Jackie McCarthy from the "Y". Thanks Sponsored By Jackie, for keeping us fit! , U U The travelogue this month took us to InlllCr S WCITy WSfIOF Japan for a close look at their country and And wo*u°dn t IhaHje wTndZrfd? anywhere ' A re a Merchants & Service Organizations Our Irish O'Bingo on St. Patrick's Day Cafw/fal/ Mav was a pleasant break from our regular OdlUlUUj, Ina J JIU Bingo. We had all green cards, prizes, and 10'00 A M ‘6’oo P.M. even gave everyone an Irish name. " * ’
MB Residents Maurice DePoy — 4-2-98 Floyd Kling- 4-8-09 George Bright — 4-18-26 Bernice Hannon - 4-20-10 ir Employees Ethel Prater- 4-3 Andrea Beno— 4-11 Deb Holloway- 4-12 Lillian Lozier — 4-18 Linda Marsh — 4-20 Kathy Jenkins- 4-22 Betty Pertins- 4-26 Betty Hite- 4-27
onial candlewick blocks turned in for the club quilt. The final six blocks are to be completed by April 14. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miriam Mason, Webster Lake. Sorority holds talent night Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority met March 25 at the home of Karen Parr for a talent night. There were 26 persons present. Finger foods were served before the talent presentations. / Skits were presented by Norma Eisaman and Judy Parsons who dressed up like rabbits and handed out candy to the music of, “Here Comes Peter Cottontail;” Marian -Breyer and Mrs. Parr portrayed, “Pathetic Cats” with
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A MINI-MISSIONS convention is planned for April 6 at North Webster Church of God. Dr. Gilbert Wagoner from Ecuador will be the guest speaker. MR. AND Mrs. Bernard Roberts were honored guests at a surprise party hosted by their children on March 26. The party was in recognition of the couple’s 48th wedding anniversary. VISIT YOUR local library during National Library Week which will be observed April 6 thru April 11. —o— GRANDMOTHER SAYS, “We are all farmers. If we sow unkindness and gossip we will reap a crop of unkindness and gossip. If we sow joy and kindness we will reap joy and kindness. Each of us
JOHN HERTZLER - Group Sales Our Canadian neighbors are giving a party this year. If you are thinking of going line up reservations as soon as possible EXPO 86 will toke place in Vancouver. British Columbia beginning on May 2 It will continue to run for six months until October 13. This world exposition will have Man in Motion. Man in Touch” as its theme. There will be eighty exhibits on transportation and communications. Purchase tickets for the top events as early as possible Ticket prices will probably escalate as the May 2 opening day neors Money saving op tions include three-day passes lower-priced tickets for children 6.12 (children under 6 admitted free), and senior citizens and special group rates, f This sounds like a sensational vacation for the whole family to enjoy. Stop in and talk to us ot the ABC TRAVEL SPECIALISTS (269-6771. 269 1415 or 1 800 342 5221) about your trip plans. We will be hoppy to efficiently take care of everything for you. Just pack and have a good time. We ore located at 1301 N Detroit Street and the Holiday Inn. Monday thru Friday 9-5:30 and Saturday 9-1. Most major credit cards are accepted HINT: In January 1956, the Canadian dollar hit a record low against the U.S. dollar —an unparalleled bargain for .$. travelers.
I HELP WANTED Join Our "Volunteer Family " j J Volunteer openings for the following positions:] I 1. A.M. Coffee Host/Hostess I j 2. Mail Delivery t | 3. Ice Cream Vendor t ] Families, friends and relatives are invited to | | apply. For more information on amount of ( I time involved and days needed, please con- t tact Deb Fitzsimmons or Bev Jewson at 267- J 8196. | ! CONGRATULATIONS TO GLADYS BOICE MR RESIDENT OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL Dm Seat 15. IBM a Elkhart, IN, she was we of seven cteMreo. She reaeabers her faanly aod going to Saoday Scheel every Saoday. A special lady esed te coae over and take thea to the part every week. She says they bad a "good yooth.” Gladys graduated free Elkhart High School a IBIS. Theo taagH school at Osceola tor one year. AN throogh her He she has played tennis (artN 3 years ago!), and wm the Ekhart fhyapiomhip after gradoatiM froa Kgh School. to IBID she earned Ralph Boice (after a six week coatship) aod then raised owe sm Randy. Together they owned the Strand Theater and later the Boice Theater in the Boice Rodding m Center Street Daring this tone taOies” caae to be! Their pHosophy of showing pictnres was that they’d never ran anything they’d be ashamed of their aaister going to see. Gladys enjoys playing the piaM and visiting with her aany friends and visitors. We love yon Gladys, and are prood to have yM as a pat nf onrfanjy-
vocal music by Mrs. Breyer; Cyndee Hoile wrote and recited a poem about talent; Laura Custer read a poem recognizing the brave, seven deceased American astronauts; Stephanie Esenwein presented a humorous comedy about drinking coffee; Donna Yargosz read a poem in Spanish and translated it into English; Diana Walker did a “take off” on Edith Ann as done by Lily Tomlin; Sally Doll and Beth Winnebald dressed as Psi lota Xi twins and sang a song dedicated to the sorority. They then led group singing of the song. The closing skit was called, “Ladies Night In.” Cyndie Heckaman gave a humorous narration while Deb Jaress, Jan Brindle and Nancy Vanator modeled comical bedtime outfits. The outfits were provided “secretly” by husbands and children from the closets of Theta
plant a crop every day with the words we speak and the deeds we do. If you are getting a bad harvest you probably have no one to blame but yourself.” BE KIND to Animals Week will be observed in May. —o— A MUSICAL entitled, “Don’t Give Up” will be presented on June 1 by the Junior Choir at North Webster Church of God. —o— APRIL 12 is scheduled as, “clean up day” at North Webster Church. THE DATE for Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority spring fashion show has been changed from April 28 to May 13. It will be held at Camelot Hall.
Sigma Chapter members. It was announced that the date of the style show has been changed from April 28 to May 13 at Camelot Hall. A business meeting is scheduled for April 8 at the home of Mrs. Eisaman. PEO has display Membership participation in a display and discussion of hobbies highlighted the March 24 meeting of Chapter DA of the PEO Sisterhood held at the home of Nancy Ferverda. There were 16 persons present. Maxine Becker was a guest. Della Helvey was in charge of the program. Those participating in the display and discussion were Carol Clark and Joy Carlson, quilting; Mary Derry and Anna Marie Pritchett, knitting; Mrs. Helvey, collecting or-
All proceeds go to charity or philanthropic projects. HAPPY APRIL birthday to: Glenn Whitehead, 1; Kim Buhrt, Hiram Ferverda, Dianna Brown and Thaddeus Dußois, 2; Darrel Wright, Darlene Wright, Danielle Wright, Mike Zurcher, Ralph Kiser and Madonna Peters, 3; Ed Clayton, Junior Keppen, Jennifer Boyer and Salty Nalongsakda, 5; Elizabeth Leach and Janell Salisbury, 6, Molly Richards and Harriet Hidy, 7; June Miller, 8; Jeanette Bockman, Erma Beezler and Frank Golden (age 94) 9; Roy Caywood and Anna Heche, 10; Wilma Conner, 11; Julie Deßois, Brian Likens, Worley Shawver and Robbie Paton, 13; Nick Maurer and Travis Reiff, 14; Kathy Beer, Don Watson, 15; Harry E. Heche 111, 16; Brian Warren, 17; Tim Butt, Donna Rich, Betty Greider and Rachel Waites, 18; Doug Bowser, Sr., Gary Culver and Harriett Williamson, 19; Eva Mabie and David Bowerman, 20; Eldonna Warren, 21; Evelyn Bowser, 22; Monaca Gray and Harold Mickley, 23; Jan Lundy, 24; Estaleen Harney, 25; Mary Jo Barton, 28; Nathan Scherer, Rhonda Hartup, 29; Sid Markley and Lee Jordan, 30. —o— THE CAT got the tip of her tail caught in the storm door. This reporter, who was trying to prevent the kitten from running out, slammed the door shut a fraction of a section too soon. 1 know it must have hurt but 1 wasn’t aware cats knew such words. Every time I tried to look at her tail to see if it was broken she would sit down on it and growl. It was only after 1 got down on my knees and apologized that she allowed me to look at her tail. It wasn’t broken but her disposition certainly was badly bent. —o— TILL NEXT week. . .
t Scheduled Events: !• Antique & Classic Car Show • Antique Sale & Flea Market • Arts And Crafts Sale • Demonstrations From The t Past r • Benchpress Contest ) • "McMiller's Farm” ( • Home Cooked Food ) • Children's Gomes & Prizes | •A 3 Minute Shopping Spree 1 At Woodie's Super Market • A Quilt, And • A 1 Year Family Membership At The YMCA To Be Raffled • Merry Manor, Inc. P.O. Box 377 Warsaw, IN 46580 (219) 267-8196 BRUCE MEHLHOP, M.A. Administrator Admissions Office Noon Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 Sat. 8:30-4:30 Other Times By Appointment
namental turtles; Ruth Boyer, oil and acrylic paintings; Martha Scearce, writing a book about her childhood for her grandchildren ; Mrs. Ferverda, community volunteer work; Lynn Corbett, making stained glass decorative items; Lois Blaugh, candlewicking; Mrs. Becker, Sharon Burris and Lois Allen, counted cross stitch needlework; Nellie Fletcher, collecting vases, Virginia Lightfoot, travel; and Shirley Bricker, playing golf. Mrs. Corbett, president, presided during the business session. A report was given of the BIL dinner party held March 22 at an area restaurant. Following the dinner party, the group adjourned to the home of Mrs. Bricker for a time of fellowship. Club takes trip down memory kme A “Nostalgic trip down memory lane” was enjoyed on March 26 by members of Rural Neighbors Club when the group met at the home of Gail Biltz. Mary Marcus, cultural arts chairman, was attired in an old fashioned dress complete with bonnet. Members brought antiques and old photographs that were shared and discussed. Mary Hull read a poem and Eunice Knotts led group singing. Doris Ann Slay maker reported on
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10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 31. 1976 ABC sportscaster Chris Schenkel, president of the International Palace of Sports youth foundation, has announced that two-time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin of Ohio State university has been selected the foundation’s fourth annual “King of Sports.” As “King of Sports” his name will be linked with a world-wide “King of Sports” youth career awards program designed to inspire young people to better citizenship and higher achievement. The youth program is jointly sponsored by the foundation and Kiwanis International. The foundation plans to crown Griffin “King of Sports" during JOINS LCB STAFF — Gail D. Law has joined Lake City Bank as an adjuster, according to Steven L. Creighton, senior vice president. Law is a graduate of Triton High School and Manchester College and has eight years of financial institution experience. He and his wife. Cindy, who teaches school at Akron, are the parents of three children and reside in Mentone.
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"Owr lord bos written tho promiso of the rosorrocttoo, not In books otono, hot hi every foot Im (urimmrioo ** Morfin briber _____ \ Yoe Are Invited To Worship IK' 'MW With Us Tins Sunday 8:50 a.m. — Sunday School Opening Assembly Wlp 9:ooa.m.—Sunday School Classes For All ft »ll| Ages W® A ■■' O 10:00 a.m. — Sunday Morning Worship IwWB! 7:00 p.m. — Sunday Evening Service - mMF 7:00 p.m. — Wednesday Evening Bible Study v ** Fred Walls For All Ages Dole Kuhns Associate Minister Minister TRANSPORTATION provided for Sondey Montags. Cott 651-9151 or 658-9241. MILFORD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - Spring Brook - April 7-11. CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MILFORD Fourth And Henry Streets 658-9151 Milford
the recent president’s council meeting. The group voted to make a donation to the 4-H Center at Lafayette. The lesson, “Marketing crafts for profit” was given by Mrs. Slaymaker. Other reports were presented by Amy Stump, health and safety; Mrs. Marcus, cultural arts; Mary L. Camden, citizenship; and Mrs. Slaymaker, gardening. Refreshments of mint cake and green vegetable gelatin was served by Mrs. Biltz. Mrs. Slaymaker will be hostess for the April meeting. Tray favors for nursing home patients will be made. Hi Neighbors to hold party Roberta Ferverda, assistant hostess, read two poems entitled, “He Walked Where All Men Walk” and “What Is Easter?” when members of Hi Neighbors Club met on March 27 at the home of Alice Long. Edelva Butt led group singing of songs about “Smiles” with Evelyn Bowser at the piano. Roll call response was, “My favorite hobby.” The lesson was given\by Betty Jo Roberts. She reported on her recent trip to Washington, D C., and discussed problems in agriculture.
the 31st annual Mermaid Festival in North Webster on Wednesday, June 23. Former King of Sports” so honored are Mark Spitz, O.J. Simpson and Hank Aaron. 20 YEARS AGO. MARCH 30, 1966 North Webster will host the county speech contest this year. The annual contest, which draws students from county and area schools, will be held on Friday afternoon at the Lakeland school A total of 218 projects were entered in the first North Webster elementary school science fair. The fair was held in the North Webster school Monday. School principal G. Wendell Bryant served as general chairman for the event. Temporary ribbons were awarded to first, second, third, fourth and honorable mention award winners. An awards ceremony will be held later and ribbons presented The fair had three divisions — first and second graders, third and fourth graders, and fifth and sixth graders. Categories were physical and biological science. 50 YEARS AGO, APRIL 2,1936 A musical contest was held at the Webster Gym Friday evening, March 27, in connection with the oratorical contest. The contestants were as follows: A mixed glee club, mixed quartet, boys glee club, girls glee club, trio and a soprano solo. A faculty trio also sang but were not in the contest. The trio, all sophomore girls, Irene Beezley, Ruby Roose, and Doris Richwine, who sang "The Green Cathedral” won the contest. These girls will go to Silver Lake, April 3, to give their share of the entertainment and to Etna Green, April 11, to enter the musical contest. Mrs. Anna Willard entertained her mother, Mrs. Mary Weigler, Sunday at dinner. Minnie Garber and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Strombeck called on several sick friends.
Plans were made for a birthday dinner party at a local restaurant on March 28. The party is in observance of the club’s organization in 1942. To host tour Jerry Rensberger, Loudonville, Ohio, formerly of North Webster, will be hosting a 12 day tour of England, Germany, Denmark and Holland starting June 27. Rensberger, who is the brother of Luella Mullins, Syracuse, is an instructor at the Mohican Outdoor School near Loudenville. The tour is designed for persons of all ages and will last 12 days. The group will be traveling on a special coach and cruise ships that offer extra services and eliminate much luggage handling. Included in the 12 day adventure will be a jaunt across the British Channel, seeing a Broadway show in London, dinner on an Amsterdam canal, a cruise on the Rhine River, a boat ride from Lubeck to Copenhagen and a cruise across the Baltic into the North Sea. There will also be Visits to Hamburg, northern Germany, Cologne and western Germany. Rensberger may be contacted by writing in care of: 136»i South Market Street, Loudonville, Ohio 44842.
Bud Strombeck and John Kuhn are hauling lime from Huntington. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nayer had as Sunday guests, Mrs. Elizabeth Nebiur and sons and Miss Josephine Neuer of Huntington. Tomorrow night, the county oratorical contest will be held at Silver Lake. Hanna Wilkinson a senior girl will represent North Webster in the contest. Named to dean's list John A. Hapner and John J. Wilkinson, both of Syracuse, have been named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. John Hapner, son of Jerry and Carolyn Hapner; and John Wilkinson, son of Paul and Sue Wilkinson, were among 408 undergraduate students who earned at least a 3.3 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale), according to Dr. Jess R. Lucas, vice president for student affairs. Rose-Hulman has an enrollment of 1,300 students. One out of four students ranked in the top three positions of his graduating high school class. One in 11 is the winner of a National Merit Scholarship and the median Rose-Hulman student ranked in the 95th percentile of his high school class. The college offers degrees in chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical engineering, chemistry, computer science, economies, mathematics, and physics. r Seek entries for Mermaid Festival * The North Webster Lions Club will hold its 41st annual Mermaid Festival from Monday, June 23 through Saturday, June 28, 1986. The Mermaid Festival parade will be held on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 4p.m. Entries are now being accepted for the Queen of the Lakes contest, amateur talent contest, cutie contest and parade and the Mermaid Festival parade. For more information and entry forms, call 834-4316 or write Mermaid Festival, P.O. Box 11, North Webster, Ind. 46555.