The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 24, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 July 1987 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., July 29,1987
North Webster News
■ BY MARY LEE WILLMAN %. . Readers living in the Nordi Webster area are I . encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column. § '
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Silas Perry is early settler An early Tippecanoe Township settler named Silas Perry lived on the southeast corner of the jog in the road, located on CR 650E, a short distance north of Old Road 30. A jog of this sort indicates one is crossing a township line. In laying out maps on flat paper with roads running straight north and south, it was necessary to make roads jog slightly to compensate for the curve of the earth’s surface. Perry raised carp in a small pond near his house. He had his own forge, was a skilled farmer, raised fruit and kept bees. When carp were first found in nearby lakes, some local residents blamed Perry's carp pond. An interesting bit of folklore tells that Perry wore dentures which did not fit well. He decided to make himself some new teeth using hot beeswax as the mold. The whole procedure was a disaster. The hot wax burned his mouth, got stuck in his beard and made a real mess. I nformation for this article was provided by Kip Sullivan's History Book of North Webster. Survival in the 'good old days' Dentists were infrequent circuit riders in early times. Their main function was pulling teeth as opposed to the preventative dental care people receive today. “Uncle Ike” Kuhn used to tell local youngsters about having an appointment with a traveling dentist who had tied up his horse at the school yard in North Webster. They agreed on the terms and Ike lay down in the grass with the dentist astride his chest, armed with a “turnkey” for twisting out the aching tooth. All went well, but the terms were singular. If the tooth came out okay, Ike was to tell the dentist where he had hidden a bottle of whiskey in the
weeds nearby. If the attempted extraction were unsuccessful, Ike was to kill the dentist. Even allowing for some exaggeration, surviving in the “good old days” was not for the faint of heart. Information for this article was provided by Kip Sullivans' History Book of North Webster. Homemakers enjoy carry-in dinner Lois Harris was hostess for the recent meeting and carry-in dinner of the Pierceton Extension Homemakers. There were 25 persons in attendance. Joy McGarvey asked the blessing before the meal was served. Guests present were Diane Kamberg, Evelyn Bennett and Nettie Bennett. Pledges to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison, and group singing was enjoyed. Ruth Menzie presided during the business session. Esther Miller gave the meditation reading from Luke 21:1-4 and Luke 30:45-47. Doris Kubacki, citizenship leader, gave the history of the American flag with changes and additions made over the years. The health and safety lesson was presented by Esther English. She reported on an article entitled “The Most Often Asked Cancer Questions, According to the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Prevention Survey. ” Margaret Wolter, Mrs. Menzie and Helen Crouch reported on highlights of the Home and Family Conference held at Purdue University in June. Mrs. Crouch also reported on the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers' 10th annual fashion show.
It happened in North Webster. . .
10 YEARS AGO, JULY 27,1977 The July 20 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers club was held in the home of Kay Wilson and Lucille Hobell, Sechrist Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Scoville, Barbee Lake, have just returned home from a trip to Elizabeth Town, Ky. While there they attended the wedding of their nephew, Von Allen Harshman, held last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Junior Adkins and daughters, Dunkirk, spent
Finalize plans for Barbee Days The monthly dinner meeting of Barbee Conservation Club was held July 21 at the Barbee Conservation Club Building with approximately 50 persons in attendance. Harold Henry led as the pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Wahneta Gebhart gave the invocation and read a poem. Sharol Stewart read minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer’s report was given by Henry. A carry-in supper was served. Hosts for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Troy Ousley and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Conner. Gene.and Peggy Rinehold announced the recent ice cream social was well attended. The summer money-
It Happened in
King Arthur's Town
NORTH WEBSTER Church of God Senior Citizens are planning a picnic on August 12 at Yellow Creek Lake. —o— FIRST PLACE winners in the North Webster Sesquicentennial Kiddie Tractor Pull held July 11 were Brandon Danner, Taylor Goon, (’arly Jacek and lan Simper. The event was sponsored by Barbee Conservation Club with Waldo Bostel as chairman. -ii-
last week vacationing at the home of Mrs. Amber Zirkle. Epworth Forest Choir School will be held again this year. It is scheduled for August 14 through 21 at Epworth Forest. More information may be obtained by calling the office at North Webster United Methodist Church. Revival services are being held this week at Barbee Community. Church, starting at 7 p.m each evening. Rev Ron Douglas, Tenn. Temple University, is the guest speaker. The public is in-
making project is also being well attended. Waldo Bostel was chairman for the kiddie tractor pull held July 11. First place winners in the tractor pull were Brandon Danner, Taylor Goon, Carly Janacek and lan Simper. Plans were finalized for Barbee Days to be held the weekend of August 8. A flea market, arts and crafts bazaar and food table will be featured at the club house from 9 a m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. The flotilla will form at 9:30 a m. on Saturday at the east end of Sechrist Lake. Edna Lawson is chairman for the fishing contest, Mike Janacek is chairman for the flotilla, and Norma Moser is chairman for the flea market and craft bazaar. It was noted the club house has been remodeled and covered with aluminum siding. New storm windows have been purchased
RICHARD OWEN will graduate August 7 from MidAmerican College of Funeral Services, Louisville, Ky. A reception will be held in his honor on August 9, from 2-5 p.m., in the North Webster Church of God Fellowship Hall. DURING THIS hot humid weather, take extra care to make ail pets have plenty of fresh cool water to drink and a shady, breezy place to stay.
vited to attend. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 26, 1967 The Efficient Homemakers club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Joe Shock. Song of the month “America” was reviewed by Mrs. Jerry Helvey. Devotions were by Mrs. Lewis Richcreek. “Tornado Warnings,” the health and safety remarks were given by Mrs. “Bus” Likens. Mr. and Mrs. Lester White and Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Ferverda left North Webstei on July 1 for a long trip to Alaska. Driving to Prince Rupert, Canada, they boarded a boat taking their car and camper along. It took only 36 hours to go to Jumeau, Alaska. Outstanding high school musicians from Kosciusko county will be participating in music camp at Ball State university this week. There they will work with teachers in the music director’s workshop. Attending are: Robin Kay Goodyear, Warsaw; Cynthia Jeanne Blue, Robert Blue and Robert Dean Coffin, all of r 1 Leesburg. Others are Christine Helen Caywood, John Corbin, Deborah Lynn Greiner, Barry Reasoner, Jimneta Reffert and Dan Conkling, all of North Webster. Rev. Herman Olsen of Burket and Mrs. Neba Smith, also of Burket, were married recently and are living in the North Webster community. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Overmyer were guests at the wedding Saturday evening of Miss Cheryl Pritts and James Hoppel, both of Kalamazoo Mich., in the First Baptist church. Mrs. Overmyer is a cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Himebaugh and children from Richmond spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Himebaugh. Other guests were Mrs. Barbara Shaffner and children.
Lakeland Kiwanis Annual CORNS; SAUSAGE ROAST Sat. August 1, 1987 11:00 A.M. Till 8:00 P.M. North Webster's Camelot Square Unnn OomtiM *2°°
apd will be installed early this fall. Barbee Conservation Club <is a family organization which meets the third Tuesday evening of each month. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Ida Hart hosts the Hobby club Tippecanoe Township Hobby Club members met July 23 in the home of Ida Hart, Sechrist Lake. Guests present were Jean Beuoy, Marion; Jonathan Blalock, Birmingham, Ala.; and Allene Cavanaugh, Hollywood, Fla. Mrs. Cavanaugh gave a demonstration of “wonderunder ” applique. Those in attendance were working on needlepoint, embroidered pillowcases, Christmas crafts, a toy holder and
JAIMEE SMITH has just returned home following several weeks vacationing at Litchfield Beach, S.C., and in Indianapolis. —o— BARBEE DAYS are scheduled for August 8. There will be a flotilla, fishing contest, flea market and arts and crafts —O'MR. AND Mrs. Joe are the parents of a daughter born
Mr. and Mrs. David Nulf returned recently from a vacation trip io Niagara Falls. Mr: and Mrs. Robert Black and children, Susan, Bill, Chris and Sally of Detroit spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Black. Both families attended a reunion at Ontario Sunday. 30 YEARS AGO, AUGUST 1, 1957 Thirteen members of the North Webster Wee Webster Woman Club met at the home of Mrs. Robert Likens for an outdoor picnic last Tuesday. Mrs. Likens served baked ham as the main
Special ceremonies usher in Special Olympics torch
j By DEE JAYNES Staff Writer Warsaw Mayor Jeff Plank, along with local civic officials, law enforcement officers and local Special Olympic athletes; will welcome the official International Special Olympics torch into Warsaw on Friday evening, July 31. The torch is expected to arrive at the courthouse lawn at approximately 5 p.m. Nearly 150 Special Olympians will be running with the torch on Friday, circling the Kosciusko County Courthouse in celebration of the Seventh International Special Olympic Summer Games, scheduled to begin August 2 in South Bend. The torch is being accompanied by police officers from California, Jamaica and Hawaii The torch and its entourage will rest overnight in Warsaw before resuming the journey to South Bend at 8 a.m. Saturday. ABC sportscaster Chris Schenkel is expected to be on hand to greet the torch runners, who along with nearly 30,000 other law enforcement officers, have carried the torch 27,000 miles across the United States en route to Notre Dame Stadium for the opening ceremonies August 2. The Warsaw Community Development Corporation (WCDC) has scheduled activities on the courthouse lawn before and after the local welcoming ceremony. According to Judy Prichard, WCDC director, the activities are planned for the entire family. Friday’s Special Olympics theme will begin with the weekly TGIF Lunch Fest on the courthouse lawn. Local Special Olympics athletes will provide a demonstration of athletic skills,
TRINITY LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) 4th & Martin In Ligonier Invites Yon To Worship Sunday + Church 9 A.M. Bible Classes 10:30 A.M.
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crocheting. A sack lunch was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Hart served a peach dessert. During the afternoon, time was spent'swimming and visiting. Club to hold August picnic Jan Bowser gave the meditation when the Hi Neighbors Club met July 23 in the home of Betty Jo Roberts. Mrs. Bowser read two poems, “County Fair” and “Save Room in Your Heart.” Plans were made for a club trip in September. The club picnic is scheduled for August in the home of Alice Long. Glendora Howard conducted a word game. Avelda Roberts was presented with a gift. Betty Jo Roberts served refreshments of “Mile High Strawberry Pie.”
July 7. The baby girl has been named Krista Rene. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Garfield Steedman recently returned home from a trip to Colorado Springs, Colo. While there, they attended the 73rd wedding anniversary celebration of Mrs. Steedman's parents. Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Matthew. TILL NEXT week. . .
dish. There was no business meeting due to the nature of the occasion. North Webster residents are pleased to note the installation of the long-awaited stop light at the intersection of Main and Washington Streets. The light was erected and put into operation Monday of this week. Onlookers commented on the fact that many motorists, who were aware that the light was put into operation, failed to stop at the red signal. Since North Webster has never had a stop light, it is expected to take several days for local residents to become fully aware of its presence.
beginning at noon on the east side of the courthouse lawn. Beginning at 4 p.m., the Cattlemen's Association will begin serving steak sandwiches on the courthouse lawn and the Kosciusko County Special Olympics Committee will offer hot dogs and Pepsi for sale from their newly-acquired trailer. The torch ceremonies at the east side of the courthouse will begin at 5 p.m., followed by an auction of tickets to the opening day ceremonies at the International Special Olympics Summer Games in South Bend. Prichard says any special torch run Tshirts remaining will also be auctioned, with all proceeds going to the Special Olympics. “Wild Country” will provide country music entertainment at 6 p.m. Children of all ages will enjoy the Disney classic, “Lady and the Tramp,” at 8 p.m. The movie, sponsored by First National Bank of Warsaw, Da-Lite Screen Company and Warner Amex Cable, will be shown in the parking lot west of the main branch of First National Bank of Warsaw. Free popcorn will be available for all moviegoers. Throughout the Prichard says, donations will be accepted for the Kosciusko County Special Olympics program. Further information on the torch run activities or purchasing torch run T-shirts may be obtained by calling Barry Van Dyck, 267-3271, or Judy Prichard, 267-6419. Trade bill House Democrats, calling the nation's slump in world commerce "obscene and not sustainable," unveiled major trade legislation and won unaccustomed praise from the Reagan administration.
