The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 August 1986 — Page 9

Summer

Norma Barton is honored by property owners

By TONI PARRISH The Lake Tippecanoe PropertyOwners Association held its annual lake party Friday night, Aug. 15, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. A buffet-style dinner was served and entertainment was provided by the Vice Brothers. The guest of honor was Mrs. Miles (Norma) Barton, who has been a summer resident of the lake for 50 years. She is a graduate of Shortridge High School and Saint Mary’s of Notre Dame and holds AB and MA degrees from Butler University, which enabled her. to teach English and science to junior high school students in Indianapolis. She belongs to the Women s Department Garden Club and has been president for four years, earning a Master’s Life Membership of Flower Show Judges of the National Council of State Garden Clubs and is president of the Indiana Judges Club. In 1971 she was Indiana American Mother of the Year and served as president of that organization for eight years. Norma has also participated and judged in seven World Olymzpic Games and five PanAmerican Games. In 1973 she organized the Federated Club of Indianapolis and has been its president since that time. She has been treasurer of the Indiana Federation of Clubs and served on many state committees, including the International Affairs, Latin American Scholarship, and Olympics. Presently, she is Seventh District President of the Indiana Federation of Clubs.

Noble County sesquicentennial

Noble County is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. However, many people don’t realize that the first settlement in Noble County was located near Stone’s Tavern. This settlement was called Perry’s Prairie. Richard Stone was a member of this settlement and built Stone's Tavern to serve as an overnight lodge for weary travelers. Later it would be used to hold the first county election poll and to jail horse thieves. Stone’s Tavern was restored by a group of interested citizens who formed the Stone’s Trace Historical Society. They are now in the process of restoring a 115-year-old -house located on the grounds of Stone’s Tavern. Stone’s *Trace Historical Society started a pioneer crafts festival in order to pay for the restoration and preservation of these historical sights and more importantly to educate people

Johnny Appleseed festival

The 12th annual Johnny Appleseed Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday. Sept. 20 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The festival is located adjacent to Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. Hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to the festival grounds each year to celebrate the pioneer spirit of John Chapman, better known as “Johnny Appleseed. ” There is no admission charge to the festival, which prides itself on being a truly family-oriented event. It is unique in that it offers a glimpse into an era gone by. All participants dress in the costumes of the period and all crafts, foods, booths, games,

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The widow of DDS Miles Barton, Norma is the mother of two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Brenda) Walsh and Mrs. Gene (Linda Ann) Newcombe, and has two grandchildren Aside from her interest in sports, nature conservation, and garden clubs, Nonna spends her summers at Tippecanoe Lake, where she is very active in the Owners Association, having been very involved in the preservation of the wetlands. A standing ovation greeted the lake resident before her speech about the history of Tippecanoe Lake and Phyllis Yoder, president of the Lake Tippecanoe Women’s Association, presented her with a crystal fish. According to Norma, the lake was formed by the Wisconsin Glacier and named by the Potawatomi Indians. In 1820 the first white man came to the area, while the first two houses could be found on the lake in 1896. The arrival of George Paton Sr. came in 1904, when six houses were on the lake, and in 1909 the first motor boat could be seen, followed by the Johnson boat in 1923. Norma added, there were 300 cottages on the lake in 1936, which may have prompted the need for the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association in 1944. The by-laws of the organization included: 1— Benefit for all; 2 — Safety for all, and 3t— Sanitation on the lake. In 1945 48 sewers emptied into Tippecanoe lake, in 1946 five sewers were present, while 1947 saw the demise of sewers expell-

about the lifestyles and trades of their founding fathers. This year, on September 6 and 7, the 13th annual Pioneer Crafts Festival will be held on the grounds of Stone’s Tavern Museums. Visitors to this event will have a chance to learn how Noble County settlers lived. The air will be filled with sounds of pioneer music and the smell of numerous campfires. Some of these campfires will be coming from the encampment of the 21st Indiana Light Artillery. Their camp will show how soldiers lived. Skilled craftsmen from Indiana and surrounding states will be demonstrating their trades. Among these are potters Gene and Julie Downer; William Beck demonstrating the age-old art of calligraphy; Ronda Wynne displaying dried flowers and other country items and the

entertainment and costumes are those of the 1800 s. Festival “delectables” are available throughout the festival area and entertainment is varied enough for all wants and needs. Musical entertainment is continuous and free, with clog dancers stepping high, singers performing to the accompaniment of old-fashioned dulcimer music and fife and drum corps parading through the grounds. A stage is also set up for theatrical performances based on Johnny Appleseed, his life and times. The festival is a cooperative effort of the Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department, Settlers, Theta Theta Chapter of Psi lota Xi and Lincoln National Life Insurance Corporation.

ing into the lake, largely due to the efforts of the property owners association. Tippecanoe was, and is now. a clean lake. Norma warned those present that fertilizers that are put onto lake lawns end up in the lake when it rains, while she added, “There is only one way to get rid of the weeds in the lake — pulling them out, that the way to get them out of your swimming area.’’ She also reminded propertyowners of the flyover of the Huey “heelycopters” scheduled for the next morning (Saturday), prompting people to listen and “if you don’t like the noise write to the mayor and your congressman.’’ The committee for the annual party included: Myra Bumb, Marie Kempher, Alice Long, Anna Pressel, Vicky Strickland, Mary Waltz, and Phyllis Yoder, while co-hostesses were Sally Doll and Vicky Johnson. Fishing Contest Winners Fishing trophies for the annual fishing contest were awarded by Lester Lennon. In the category of northern pike there was a threeway tie, with Gerald Carr, Jim Long, and Rick Orbin all landing fishes 12 pounds and 40 inches long. Special awards given included: Jake Furbee, nine pound, four ounce dogfish; Dick Shoemaker, 10-inch bluegill; Mark Reagin, two pound, four ounce bass, and Vai Jean Fallis, who caught a walleye that measured 21 inches and weighed five pounds, once ounce. Several door prizes, donated by area merchants, were awarded

beautiful crab of china painting being presented by Idabelle Byer. The Vogie family will play a double role in the festival. First they demonstrate hand-crafted toys enjoyed by pioneer children. They also join many other talented artists on the stage as they play a variety of pioneer instruments. Not only do musicians take to

■ r v-* IHIM DO YOU KNOW THIS COUPLE? — The original photograph of this couple belongs to Dora Schuder of Goshen. The photo was a possession of her parents, Alice Coy and Mahlon Schuder of Milford. It is believed the couple lived in Kosciusko County. Persons who can aid the Kosciusko County Historical Society in identifying this couple are asked to contact Caroline Fawley, 594-2822.

Why? Why be logical and reasonable, when it is a great deal easier and ever so much fun to be emotional and prejudiced? — Journal, Atlanta.

num x... ' ' b ? I I a lU? < * ■V 1 m 1 n i'V llllsß i ■ B LAKE HISTORIAN — Norma Barton relaxes at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club before giving a speech about the history of the lake Friday, Aug. 15, during the Lake Tippecanoe Property Owners Association annual lake party. The 50-year summer resident of the lake was guest of honor during the affair, being recognized for her efforts toward the conservation of Indiana's deepest natural lake.

the stage but dancers will be present also. The Grassy Creek Cloggers are always a favorite. On Sunday morning a worship service will be conducted by Rev. James Noble of the First Church of God in Mishawaka The Stone’s Tavern Museums are located south of Ligonier at the junction of US 33 and SR 5. The hours will be from 10 a m to

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Leave light on If your home isn't airconditioned and you've had several days of rain, leave a small light burning in the closet to keep it dry. Convalescense The period of convalescense is more trying and discouraging than the illness so recently experienced. You cannot get strong again unless you build yourself with food at frequent intervals. As you improve, begin exercise in moderation. You can lie on the bed and tense and relax your arms and legs. That massages your muscles and brings fresh blood to rebuild the tissues. As soon as you are able, start taking short walks. Breathe deeply as you go along. The sunshine, the green trees, the beauty of God’s own great outdoors, bring healing to the body.

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