The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 15 July 1987 — Page 15
North Webster News
Putting up ice —
A necessary and important event
A discussion about putting up ice is a “cool" topic for a hot July day. In the days before electric refrigerators, putting up ice was a necessary and important event. Every lake had an ice house especially constructed for storing ice. Ice houses were usually made of concrete blocks, had steep pitched roofs, and had no back or side doors. There was a vertical row of doors up the front of the building
seaquicentennial 1837-1987
Each neighborhood had crews of men skilled at getting ice off the lakes and into storage. The ideal time “to make ice” was
History of Adam Shock family
Adam Shock was born in Pennsylvania in 1765, about 15 years after his parents arrived from Germany. On gaining maturity, he followed the Ohio River to Cincinnati, went overland to settle in Montgomery County, Ohio, where he married and raised 12 children. He died in 1840. His first child was Jacob Shock 11789-1869) who left Ohio for Elkhart County but settled in Kosciusko County in 1852. Nine of his 11 children had large families. His third child was John Shock <lßls-1901), who married Sarah Cornish (1812-1882). Their sixth child was Henry Shock who was born in 1850 and married Elizabeth Auer. Their second
Club forms committee
The July 1 meeting of Tippy Lee Club was held at the Lions Community Building, Leesburg, with Claudia Archer, Joan Archer, and Juanita Allen as hostesses. Guests present were Rachael Heare of Florida and Beth McKinn. Irene Robison read a poem entitled “Beauty in the Mud.” * A video teaching cassette was shown by Claudia Archer depicting how to make eight loop bows and ribbon roses. Mary Strong led group singing of "You’re A Grand Old Flag” and reported on the Purdue conference. Minutes of the June meeting were read by Claudia Archer. Rosemary
Homemakers plan family night
Goodwill Extension Homemakers met July 8 at the House of Friendship with Kathryn Jehnsen presiding. Edith Watkins read a poem entitled. “America Is.” Hostess for the meeting was Judy Henwood. Carlyn Cox reported on the Purdue conference, gardening
New member welcomed to dub
Joyce Phaneuf was hostess for the July 6 annual picnic meeting of Charm and Chatter Club. Corrinne Staples served as assistant hostess. Guests present were Dorothy Gregory and Abbey Abrams.
It Happened in
King Arthur's Town
NORTH WEBSTER Sesquicentennial fishing contest started Memorial Day and will continue till Labor Day. Fish must be caught in Webster Lake, the Barbee Chain of Lakes or Tippecanoe Chain of Lakes. Categories are: largest fish of any species, largest large mouth bass and largest crappie. Weigh- , in stations are location at the Tackle Box and Fisherman’s Cove, BILL BOCKMAN and Bene Silvius were married July 3 at the home of John Bockman, Sechrist Lake. —o— LYDIA CIRCLE members are
BY MARY LEE WILLMAN
Readers living in the Norih Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column.
when it was hard and clear and about eight inches thick. Workmen earned 15 cents an hour or $1.50 a day for cutting and storing the ice. An ice plow looked like a small, horse-drawn, hand-held field plow. In place of the plow shear there was a series of hook-shaped cutting tools of graduatedjdepth. The ice plow was pulled by one horse wearing "can’t slip” shoes. The horse that was chosen for the job had to have a reputation as steady and unexcitable. Thick cuts were made into the ice five or six inches deep and two feet apart. A marker extended from the side of the plow. It made right angle scratches on the ice to indicate where the next cut was to be. An open channel was cut to shore a little wider than the ice blocks. A heavy steel spud was
child was Eli Shock (1887-1975) who married Osee Kiser. They raised five boys and four girls, all of whom attended a one-room school located north of North Webster called the “Africa” school. J Several generations of Shocks are known to have married young, raised large families, stayed on the land, paid close attention to the schools, and died still married to their original spouses. All-in all. they were solid, upstanding citizens of the community. The descendants of of Eli and Osee Shock who still live at North
Sellers gave the treasurer’s report. A card of appreciation was read by Pat Long. Donna Zartman modeled a dress she had made that won a blue ribbon at the county fashion show. Jan Barger gave the gardening report, "Don’t pick green beans in the rain or they will be rusty.”e The group voted to form an emergency committee with Juanita Allen and Mrs. Barger as co-chairmen. The committee will provide food for funeral dinners and assist club members during family emergencies. Plans were finalized for Leesburg Lakes Festival Days
and cultural arts. Betty Jo Roberts discussed the declining standard of living for single mothers and children. The group voted to cancel the annual picnic and August meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September. A carry-in supper and family night
Isa bell Sheidler was welcomed as a new member. Susie Ward gave a “History of the Liberty Bell.” Ruth Mickley led group singing. Roll cal) response was "What I did on the Fourth of July.” A donation was
in charge of the UMW Christmas in July luncheon and program held July 14 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Stephen Gubi presented a program entitled, “Magic With A Message.” MARCIE WILLMAN, Columbus, Ohio, spent the Fourth of July weekend visiting at the home of her cousin, Peggy Willman, Barbee Lake. ITEMS ARE needed for the North Webster Sesquicentennial time capsule. Call Mrs. Calvin Parckard if you have something to contribute.
used to separate the ice blocks and they were floated, pushed, and pulled up on shore near the ice house. The ice house was prepared by covering the dirt floor with a thick layer of sawdust. Ice cakes were stacked and covered with a foot or more of sawdust. The next summer, ice was sold for 20 cents per 100 weight or 30 cents per 100 weight if delivered. Most ice boxes required 50 pounds of ice at one time or onefourth of a 24x30 inch block. A pan had to be placed under the icebox to catch dripping water from the melted ice. In lake cottages, a funnel through the floor under the ice box sufficed. Portions of the information for this article are from Kip Sullivan's history book of North Webster.
Webster are: Irene Ferverda, Betty Ganger, and Pauline White. Clara Shock Dye lives at Leesburg and a brother. Dale, lives at Cliff, N.M. Four brothers are deceased: Elvin, Pearl, John, and Lester. According to family records, as of 1979 there are 24 grandchildren. 65 greatgrandchildren (62 still living), 42 great-great grandchildren; and three great-great-great grandchildren. Most of the Shock descendants still live in Indiana or surrounding states (Portions of the information for this article are from Kip Sullivan's history book of North Webster).
being held July 24 and 25. Tables will be set up on the porch at the home of Dorothy Dye to display books, crafts, and baked goods. Members of the planning committee are Claudia Archer, Marilyn Hartman, Mrs. Zartman, and Katie Shively. There will be no August meeting. A theater-dinner party is planned for September. Katie Shively and Mrs. Allen were presented with gifts. The hostesses served refreshments of raw vegetables and crackers with dill dip, chopped beef and sour cream dip, and pineappleonion in cream cheese dip.
activities are being planned. Club program books were distributed. Mrs. Jehnsen asked for volunteers to work at the county fair. Mrs. Henwood served refreshments of crackers, dip, lemonade, and black cherry punch.
made to the “Best of Fair" awards program. Members volunteered to be lesson leaders for the coming year. Mrs. Ward will be hostess for the August meeting.
RON AND Carolyn Patty will present a concert on August 2 at North Webster Church of God. They will be appearing at both morning worship services. MR. AND Mrs. Dave Boesenberg are the parents of a daughter born June 29. The little girl has been named Gloria Christie and weighed seven pounds, one ounce. The Boesenbergs have four other children, Al, Ben, Forrest and Evelyn. TILL NEXT week...
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BABY DUCKS HATCHING — Baby mallard ducks are pictured hatching in their nest on a pontoon boat owned by the Phil Esenwein family, Barbee Lake. The mother duck built her nest from carpet ravelings under a ladder on the boat. The eggs started to hatch on the afternoon of July 8. Youngsters and adults from around the neighborhood gathered to watch the happy event. According to Esenwein, “Our pontoon boat has been beached for about six weeks because we didn't want to disturb the nest.” A pan of water was placed on the boat and the newly hatched babies got right into the water and started swimming and splashing around. (Photo by Tom Willman)
Requests approved by North Webster board
North Webster Town Board Members approved ail requests brought before them last Wednesday evening at their regular monthly meeting. • The ordinance establishing a loading zone area in front of Sue s Creation, Washington Street, was approved as amended at the June meeting. No parking will be allowed in that area from 8 a m. to6p.m. Paul W. and Genevieve M. Mueller's request to vacate a portion of Lot 12 in the El-Ray Park Addition, was granted'. The Muellers received approval to vacate a portion of a street or easement, which was adjacent to their property, in October. This request was a continuation of the original request as a portion of the area was omitted. The board gave its approval for a lease to be signed between the North Webster Park Department
It happened . . . in JNorth Webster
10 YEARS AGO. JULY 13. 1977 The "inside-Out" singers from Gulf Coast College will be special guests on July 29 at North Webster Church of God. Rev. and Mrs. Dwight Ritenour and daughters Cindy. Tonya and Deann, Barbee Lake, have moved to Sebring, Fla. Mrs. Francis Shutt. Lake Alford, Fla., was a recent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gee, r 1 Warsaw. Karen Williams. Bowling Green, Ky., spent last week visiting in the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pinkerton, r 1 Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Robin Antrim, Denver, Colo., were recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. White, Barbee Lake. Marian Breyer was recently installed as president of the United Methodist Women’s Association at North Webster United Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Helvey have just returned home from a vacation trip to Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zirkle and family, Dunkirk, spent the fourth of July week end visiting with Mrs. Amber Zirkle, Barbee Lake. Tom Hiatt, Sechrist Lake, spent the fourth of July week end visiting with friends in Illinois.
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and John Rayburn on the leasing of the park pavilion for the Waterfront Restaurant. A new contract with Northern Indiana Public Service was signed Wednesday evening. This contract will allow NIPSCO to erect additional street lights when requested by the town board. North Webster Deputy Marshal Jim Felkner requested permission to drive one of the town squad cars to Plainfield on Friday, July 17. This would be the graduation of acting „town marshal Jerry Craig The board granted permission for the occasion. Board members established August 24 and 31 as budget hearing dates. Budget workshops will be announced at a later date The town board will meet on August 12, at 7 p.m., in the town hall for their next regular monthly meeting.
Week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Brane, r 1 Warsaw, were T. L. Sellers and sons, Marion. 20 YEARS AGO. JULY 12. 1967 Close neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Redding on their 58th wedding anniversary Thursday evening at the Lesh residence. When the Reddings arrived at the Lesh home they found a room filled with guests Mr. and Mrs. Dan Watson of Sechrist lake returned last week from a trip in the east. They were in Boston, Westaction, Mass., L. 1.. New London and Old Saybrook, Conn. Driving to Canada they visited Expo '67 for three days before coming home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Longenecker and children are in Michigan. The family will vacation while he trains with the national air guard. Gerald Weikel and family are enjoying a short vacation in Michigan at this time Mr. and Mrs. Marion (Bud) Lantz and children have just arrived home from Indiana university where he took workshop for a week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Barefoot called on Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Black Friday evening.
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ONE OF OLDEST BIGNESSES — Bockman’s White Front Grocery at North Webster is one of the oldest business establishments in Tippecanoe Township. A huckster wagon from the store went out through Epworth Forest during the early years of the church camp. Pictured from the left are Amsy Hamman. Carl Bockman. and Ira Rothenberger. Rothenberger was also the local undertaker. (Photo submitted by Virginia Bockman)
1937 BASKETBALL TEAM — Shown is the North Webster High School basketball team of 1937. Ray Teeple is pictured kneeling with the basketball. In the row behind him. left to right, are Kermit Rothenberger. Forest Mock. Joe Seniff. Gilford Bennett. Joe Gerard, and Ray Bockman. In the back row are Glen Whitehead, principal; Glen White; Joe Stoner; Junior Truex; Loraine Stainky; Gene Reiff; and Ed Schlet. coach. (Photo submitted by Helen Staley)
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