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the PAPER — Tuesday, June 16,1987
A ' Sidle of hdbna Senate Senator John B. AugsburQer , Committees R.R 4. Box 265 D 3 M Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs. Choirman • Syracuse. IN 46567 / Agriculture 6 Small Business J / Commerce & Consumer Affairs $ \ ' Interstate Cooperation i ' Legislalive Apportionment 6 Elections TO MY FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS OF NORTH Wtßbl tH , " . ■; On the 22nd of June you, the people of North Webster, will celebrate a very important milestone Y in your community’s development. The 1987 Sesquicentennial Celebration marks 150 years of growth and progress for a town which has, over the years, chronicled a rich history. .5 As a citizen who was bom and raised Ih the Lakeland area, I look back at the accomplishments of the townspeople with great pride. North Webster celebrated its 100th birthday when I was only two years old. Since that time, I have seen the town and its leaders achieve many progressive changes which have shaped North Webster into an even more wonderful place to live. I think it is the mix of okhand new, tradition blending with modem technology, that makes the ' ‘ town such a special place. Surrounded by dozens of lakes, North Webster is a place everyone would like to spend their summers and it is also known as one of the fastest growing snowmobile capitals in Indiana. Stable industry, an excellent school system and a top-notch community volunteer fire depart meni have helped to preserve North Webster’s friendly, small town ambiance while enabling its citizens to prosper in our ever-changing world. So as you embark on this birthday celebration I extend to you my hearty congratulations and wishes for success with this great event. May North Webster's next 150 years be as successful as the past. -k. - «. e SMcehely, , Jynn B. Augsburger /yState Senator , JBA:sh
Postal service started in Boydston's Mill in 1849
North Webster’s postal service started on June 14, 1849. Since then, a lot has changed. " The original site for the post office was Boydston’s Mill. The name later was changed to the North Webster Post Office on August 19,1879. Twenty-five residents of the North Webster area have served as Postmasters, dating back to 1848. Thomas G. Boydston was
.ft - a. ■* Up ™ , « POSTMASTER — Imogene Menzie has served as North Webster’s Postmaster longer than anyone in the local office history. Menzie took over the position in 1969 aiid has faithfully worked ever since. ■ I He (SHiie ®ackU Sux'l — Mid-Lakes Shopping fa' Center, North Webster — I Open 7 Days i "" i live Balt — Camping Supplies — Rods Reels — Guns — Ammunition Fishing And Hunting Licenses them 134-2011 North Wafetor, IN 3
the first postmaster, and Imogene Menzie serves the position today. The reason for establishing the post office at its original spot was because it was the most convenient spot for people togather. As the village of Webster became more populated, it was decided to move the post office into town. Eli Bechtel was appointed in 1862 to be the first postmaster at
the new location. He was appointed during the presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The location, however, failed because of another location known as Webster. Because of that, the post office returned to the original location. In the early days of the post office, it was required that postmasters pinpoint the location of their offices. In 1865, Benjamin Yohn responded and located the Boydston’s Mill office as being in the northwest quarter of section 14, 10 rods north of the Tippecanoe River. The nearest postal service, then, was in Oswego, nearly seven miles away. Syracuse’s post office was just less than nine miles away to the northwest, and Wilmot was five miles east. Back then, Warsaw was known as the ‘city town’ and was 12 miles southwest of Webster. In 1879, it was decided to name the post office North Webster, even though the village plat was still recorded Webster. John F. Bookman was appointed postmaster August 19, 1879, and the mail was no longer confused with that destined to Webster, Indiana. Jefferson Garber had a general store in the town, which was a good location for a post office. Because of that, he was appointed postmaster in 1908. He served longer than any other postmaster. Perhaps the best known postmaster was Earl Himes. He was a school teacher by trade, the Republican party chairman, Kosciusko County auditor, precinct committeeman, and , convention delegate.\All those' credentials supported his campaign as postmaster. Following Himes was Everett Smith in 1961. Smith stayed with the position for eight years before the present postmaster, Menzie, took over the post. She has no plans of giving up her position, either. The present post office is conveniently located one block south of the main street. Its services are much quicker than in earlier days, thanks to modern equipment and hard work.