The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 59, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 February 1987 — Page 15

North Webster News

BY MARY LEE WILLMAN

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Founding of Unifed Methodist Church

The North Webster United Methodist Church was founded in 1840 when George Warner and Thomas Warner started a study group which met in a log cabin near present day Webster Lake. The log cabin was also used as a school house. s«n»<iviic®ritennial 1837-1987 * Rev. Samuel Young was circuit rider for the district which included 12 churches. Since Rev. Young could not preach at 12 churches each week, Sunday services were usually conducted by lay preachers, A few of the early lay preachers were Earl Himes, Carl Bockman, Leander Yoder and Berniece Baugher. Lay preachers helped conduct services during the first 30 years of the church’s existence. A small frame structure was erected in 1862 on the site of the present church building. In 1874, a parsonage was built next door to the church. It was located on the site of the former “Kings Exchange” thrift shop. Rev. John Pattee was pastor of the church at the time the parsonage was built. Pastors of the church from 1840 until 1900 were Rev. Young, J. W. Bradshaw, A. C. Gerard, W. B. Graham, A. G. McCarter, Rev. Pattee, P. S. Cook, R. S. Reed, M. H. Smith, T. C. Neal, J. M. Rush and W. J. Gamble. Rev. O. Rex Lindemood is presently serving as pastor of the church. The church building has been remodeled and expanded over the years to its present site. A new church parsonage was built« in 1972. It was considered a great occasion on June 24, 1951, when the education wing was dedicated. Guest speaker for the day was Dr. John W. Holland, pastor of the WLS Little Brown Church of the Air radio program, Rev. J. A. Leatherman was pastor of the church from 1943 until 1946. The following is an excerpt from a letter written by Rev. Leatherman to a member of the North Webster congregation. “Being a young preacher fresh out of seminary, I was literally scared at the prospect of other ministers hearing me preach. Perhaps it was a good thing, however, to be cured of this early in my ministry, because one Sunday at North Webster we counted seventeen ministers in the congregation and six of them were District Superintendents! They were coming to Epworth Forest or Lake Wawasee for vacations, etc., but on that particular Sunday when still another District Superintendent and former pastor walked into the congregation had there been a trap door behind the pujpit I would have suddenly andfnysteriously disappeared!” Valentine theme for Snowmobile club Lakeland Snowmobile Club members met February 3 at North Webster School with 35 persons in attendance. A carry-in supper was served with Mr. and Mrs. Dan Reese as hosts. Tables were decorated in keeping with a Valentine theme. Sherri Mock, Snow Queen contest candidate, gave a report on fund-raising projects. It was announced the North Webster Boy Scouts would be sponsoring a pancake breakfast on February 7 at Camelot Hall. Plans were finalized for the Winter Carnival which was to be held February 7-8 at Dixie Haven. Many activities were to be held at North Webster and Camelot Hall; alternate site for snowmobile races would be the Trojan Track. A nominating committee was named. Those serving on the committee are Mike Klinger, Frank Stone and Larry Barrett. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hilton will be hosts for the March 3 meeting, carry-in supper and business session to be held at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The snowmobile club is a family organization. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Bowen in Wagon Wheel orchestra Derek Bowen. 17 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bowen, was asked to be a percussionist with the Wagon Wheel orchestra

for the December 13 and 14,1986, productions of “Godspell” held at Wagon Wheel Playhouse, Warsaw. - Bowen, a junior student at Wawasee High School, is a member of the Varsity Singers and a percussionist with the Wawasee High School Band. He has studied under Tom Littlefield, Syracuse, and is presently a student of Larry Ford, Fort Wayne. Bowen has attended seminars at the Percussion Center, Fort Wayne, which were conducted by Neil Pearp, Kenny Aranoff and the Concord Blue Devils. He recently spent three days auditioning and receiving instruction with “Star of Indiana” at Bloomington. He has participated in recitals sponsored by Ford. Bowen was asked to play with the Wagon Wheel orchestra after being recommended by the Percussion Center. He is presently studying the marimba and after only 10 months of instruction, is playing with four mallets. He is percussionist with the Mill Street Band, a musical group that plays engagements throughout Indiana and Ohio. Club meets in Metcalf home Charm and Chatter Club members met February 2 at the home of Lunetta Metcalf. Dot Baumle was assistant hostess. Corrinne Staples presided during the business session. Pledges to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison. Helen Kline read the meditation. Ruth Mickley led the group singing of “Heart of My Heart.” Roll call response was “Things admired about Washington and Lincoln.” New officers were elected: Lois Blaugh, president; Mrs. Staples, vice president; Colleen Bryant, secretary; and Mrs. Baumle, treasurer. The lesson, “Disguising Figure Faults,” and the garden report were given by Mrs. Metcalf. Mrs. Kline presented the health and safety lesson and the cultural arts report. Mrs. Staples reported on the President’s Council meeting. The door prize was won by Mrs.,Staples. Refreshments of fruit cake and ice cream were served by Mrs. Metcalf and Mrs. Baumle. Mrs. Bryant will be hostess for the March meeting. Sullivan presents program on ducks Y The January 27 meeting of Barbee Conservation Club was held at Barbee Conservation Club Building with 54 persons present. A carry-in supper was served. Tables were decorated with duck decoys. Members of the dinner committee were Edna Lawson, chairman; Mr. and Mrs. Phil Crawford; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Banning; and Larry Banning. Wahneta Gebhart give the invocation. Following dinner, a program of colored slides on “Ducks’.’ was presented by Conservation Officer John Sullivan. A questions and answer session followed his presentation. President Roger Allen presided during the business session. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Sharol Stewart read minutes of the January 4 board of director’s e Harold Henry gave the r’s report. Walls gave the trustee’s report. Waldo Bostel reported on the Lakes Council and the membership report was presented by Maxine Gaston. A carry-in supper and auction are planned for the February 17 meeting. Schedule no meetings in March/April Vicki Guy was a guest at the February 2 meeting of the North Webster Ladies Auxiliary. The meeting was held at the fire station. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Lavern SturgiM.

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Willadean Duncan read the treasurer’s report. A group voted to have money - making projects during the Winter Carnival which was held February 7 and 8 at North Webster. It was decided there will be no regular monthly meetings during March and April. Refreshments of punch and cookies were served by Mrs. Sturgill. Cindy Despot new ass't. librarian r The North Webster Friends of the Library met February 4 at the library with Betty Clark presiding. Imogene Palmer read minutes of the January meeting. Cindy Despot, the new assistant librarian, was introduced. Members brought cookies which were to be sold at the Lady Lions concession stand during the Winter Carnival. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. on March 4, at the library. Elect new officers Barbara Goodpaster was hostess for the February social evening and brief business meeting of Sechrist Sixty Five Club. Ann Engle was presented with a jar of pepper jelly. A slate of new officers was approved. They are Mrs. Engle, president; Midge Allen, vice president; Mrs. Goodpaster, secretary; and Janet Allen, treasurer. Mrs. Goodpaster served refreshments of lemon square cookies. The location of the March meeting is to be announced. Tippy Lee Club meets e Jan Barger presided during the opening of the February 4 meeting of Tippy Lee Club. Claudia Archer read a poem. The meeting was held at the home of Janet Kinney with Peg Campbell as assistant hostess. Donna Zartman was a guest. Group singing was led by Veva Shepherd. Pledges to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison, It was noted that Valentine favors have been made for hospital trays. Projects were discussed for the Dyrer House. Marilyn Hartman gave the lesson “Physical Fitness at Home.” Fredonna Custer discussed the Indiana General Assembly during the cultural arts report. Cheryl Criswell presented the citizenship lesson; her topic was “Coins.” Mrs. Shepherd told the value of using wood ashes in gardening and Mrs. Barger gave the health and safety report about “Winter Safety.” Marilyn Hartman and Joan Archer were presented with gifts. Mrs. Kinney and Mrs. Campbell served refreshments of chocolate dessert with candy hearts. Pat Long will be hostess for the March meeting. Two minor accidents in Milford last week There were two minor accidents in Milford last Wednesday, Feb. 4. The first one occurred at 11:10 a.m. on SR 15 by the large animal clinic. A semi driven by Terry G. Hovey of Minonk, 111., owned by Martin Brower Co., slowed for a vehicle turning into the clinic. The semi was struck from behind by Emory Herschberger, Amboy, driving a 1986 Ford stock truck. Damage was listed at SSOO to the semi and $4,000 to the truck and trailer. No citations were issued. At 5 p.m., David E. Gingerich, 317 E. Williams, Milford, driver of a 1981 Dodge, was eastbound on Williams and struck a 1981 Oldsmobile driven by David L. Collier, 314 E. William, as he was backing out of his drive. A passenger in Collier’s car, Martin L. Casey, 16, complained of neck pain. He was taken to Goshen Hospital for a checkup by his mother.

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Shown in the photo above as they posed with their horse and buggy are William and Mary (Huber) Kuhn. William Kuhn was born July 25. 1865. near Barbee Lake to John II and Sarah ( Kindle) Kuhn and married Mary Ann Huber on February 7.1889. William was a farmer and thresher by occupation. In his day. he was a Very important cog in the threshing ring process in Tippecanoe Township. The

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THE UMW Valentine dinner party is planned for February 16 at Warsaw. Tickets may be purchased at the church office. —o— N$W BOOKS: Adult nonfiction: “To Taine A Land,” by Louis L’Atnour; “Comrades In Arms,” by Alan Boatman; and ‘‘Moby Dick,” by Herman Melville. Adult non-fiction: “Tough Faith for Tender Hearted People,” by Robert H. Schuller; “Man in Black,” by Johnny Cash; “Portrait of an Election,” by Elizabeth Drew; “What Color Is Your Parachute?,” by Richard Nelson Bolles; “The Expressmen,” by David Nevin; and “The Commandos,” by Russell Miller. Juvenile fiction: “Huckleberry Finn,” by Samuel L. Clemens: and Juvenile non-fiction: “Rose Lane Wilder: Her Story,” byRose Lane Wilder and Roger Lea Macßride. JUNIOR AND senior high youth from North Webster Church of God are planning a ski trip for February 28 through March 1. The group will leave for Michigan on the evening of February 27. Skiing is planned for all day Saturday. Church ser-

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Sesquicentennial Memories

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REMEMBER THAT special person on Valentine's Day, February 14. .—o— TILL NEXT week. . .

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farmers pooled their work during the threshing days, but Kuhn ran the steam engine and the threshing machine. William and Mary were the parents of two children, Ernie, who was married Elvp Stocker; and a baby girl who died at birth. Mary Kuhn died in 1940 and William died in 1945. Both are buried in Mock's Cemetery northeast of North Webster

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