The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 32, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 September 1987 — Page 12

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., September 23,1987

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North Webster News

Lakeland 'caves' provided storage

Most the choice waterfront home sites on Tippecanoe Township lakes were purchased as private property 50 or 60 years ago. People owning acreage on the lakes today had the right grandparents. Almost no one could have foreseen the coming demand for waterfront building sites. TsJortti 1837-1987 Before cars or roads around the lakes were very dependable, the water was used to keep people in contact with the outside world. In the early days, the larger lakes — Wawasee, Tippecanoe and Webster — had many summer residents who rarely used cars or buggies for getting provisions or supplies. Grocery stores in nearby towns would deliver right to one’s pier or boat landing. It was not unusual for mail to be picked up and delivered on the same trip. Many summer homes were almost out of contact with each utlier except for the fact that the same water washed up to every front door. Most early Lakeland farm houses and many houses in the villages had a “cave.” It was (and still is) near the back door. A cave can be identified by a mound of sod-covered soil, with cement blocks at one end and a slanted door leading down steps to a regular vertical door that opens into the cave. The cave itself was as small as Bxlo feet or could be built as large as needed. The ceiling was made of heavy planks or poured concrete. The

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walls were made of field stones or cement blocks. Shelves were built on at least two walls and were supported by poles driven into the dirt floor. The dirt that was thrown out of the original hole was mounded over the top and made wonderful insulation. Some of the caves had a small vent to let a little air circulate from below. Few old houses had basements and the cave was a very important place to store canned goods or anything that needed protection from freezing winter weather or cool storage in summer. Barrels of apples, potatoes, pears and other fruit gave the place a distinctive fragrance. Some light would filter in through the doorway, but was usually furnished by a lantern. People who lived near the lakes sometimes used their cave, during the summer, as a place to keep turtles. The turtles were caught in traps and it was very convenient to let them run loose on the cave floor until one was required for a meal. The turtles needed no food, but every couple of days it was wise to throw a bucket of water over them to let them soak it up. You can imagine the tense moments that took place when the cave door was pushed open and a hundred different hisses greeted the intruder who wanted to pick up a turtle for dinner. Some of the more daring residents kept their illegal fishnet hidden in the cave. Mail order firms sold flavoring and bottling equipment for root beer pop and other soft drinks. The cave was a storage place for this activity as well as the prohibition-inspired custom of making “home brew.” Everyone had a tale to tell of the doors be-

ing blown off a cave during an explosion of home brew. As electric refrigerators and freezers became popular, the homes were built with basements. The cave was relegated to just a lump in the backyard. For many years, it was a very important part of survival in rural Kosciusko County. Information for this article was provided by Kip Sullivan's history book of North Webster. Charm and Chatter Club meets in Badskey home Ruby Badskey was hostess for the September 7 meeting of the Charm and Chatter Club, with Olive Locke serving as assistant hostess. Vergie Jernigan read the meditation “Warm Thy Heart with Thy Love.” Corinne Staples opened the business meeting. Mrs. Locke and Joyce Phaneuf led group singing. Reports were given pertaining to the Fall Luncheon, Camp Elko and the county fair. Mrs. Jernigan told how to plant fall bulbs and how to use bonemeal. Mary Schang discussed the use of “belt boosters” for auto safety. The cultural arts report was given by Mrs. Phaneuf. She told about Varner Chance and his developing the Epworth Forest Choir School and Sounds of Hope international singing group. During the citizenship lesson, Mrs. Locke gave a history of Plain Township. Marjorie Warner was presented a gift. Mrs. Jernigan will be hostess for the October meeting. Time will be spent working on favors for hospital trays. Club members hear convention report Tables were decorated with bouquets of fresh fall flowers for the September 16 carry-in dinner/meeting of the Tippecanoe Township Club. There were 34 persons in attendance. Guests present were Carol Downing, Carolyn Gephart and Peggy Young. Hostesses for the day were Clar Brodrick, Jo Henry and Dorothy Thornburg. Maxine Gaston played the piano for the group’s singing of “School Days.” “Happy Birthday” was sung to Virginia Perry. Pledges to the American and Christian flags and the club creed were repeated in unison. Roll call response was “A school day memory.” Helen Wichern read minutes of the August meeting, and Catherine Bause gave the treasurer’s report. Members of the calling committee were recognized. Wilma Conner reported on lessons and programs for the coming year. Valeria Merkey gave the citizenship report about the founding of Tippecanoe Township. The topic of the cultural arts lesson, given by Virginia Perry, was “Lew Wallace.” Jeannie Hamilton discussed health and safety. She gave tips for family safety during a house fire. A report of the National Homemakers Convention, held August 30 through September 2 in Indianapolis, was given by Betty Hinton, Mrs. Wichern, Clar Brodrick, Dorothy Thornburg and Dot Kurth. May Grodrian announced a crafts meeting will be held September 24 in her home. Hospital tray favors will be made. Those attending should bring a sack lunch. Methods of lap

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NORTH WEBSTER HIGH SCHOOL — Pictured in this photo are the students and teachers of .North Webster High School, 1935-36. Seated on the floor, left to right, are Marvin Kuhn, Lowell Truex, Charles Roose, Richard Baker, Clifford Rothenberger, Donald Hiner, Verland Bockman, Morris Garber, Ralph Bennett, James Parker, Howard Kiser and Richard Kuhn. Second row: Glen Whitehead (teacher), Edward Schlecht (teacher), Joseph Starkey (teacher), Glen White, Harold Greider, V'iola Whitehead (teacher), Hazel Snyder (teacher), Frances Wallace (teacher), Marvoline Hostetler (teacher), Letha Penn, Evelyn Rhodes, Mary White, Evelyn Smith, Ruby Reiff, Hazel Mock and Marjorie Tenney Third row: Virginia Stoner, Joyce Miller, Henry Whelan, Carl Banning, Vernon Fawley, Betty Jeanne Veach, Betty Morehead, Doris Vanator, Bessie Cole, Marcella Mock, Cleo Crouch, Mildred Miller, Helen Ramsey, Peggy Beezley, Helen Smith, Sadie Miller. Hannah Wilkson and Phyllis Rothenberger Fourth row: Marjorie Angie, Charline Neibert, Clara Rose White, Wilma Troxel, Ireta Mock, lone Swaim, Ledru Gray. John Reasoner, Thomas Mock. Eugene Baugher. LaXern Line, Charles Gruber, Ronald Hanimon f Lorraine Steinke, Doris Richwine,

quilting were reviewed by Mrs. Thornburg, Mabie Gee and Mrs. Conner It was noted 13 members of the club attended Homemaker Camp Elco, held September 14-15, at Camp Mack, Waubee Lake. Mrs. Perry won the camp’s “spelling bee ” A Halloween costume party is planned for the October meeting. Webster Lake Assoc, holds last meeting The final meeting of the season for the Webster Lake Association was held at 9 am., September 12, at Dixie Haven. A membership drive is scheduled for 1988 A fall newsletter will be sent to members outlining and discussing water weed control, water quality, association membership and declining membership Social activities are being plann ed for next summer. Howard Zigler is 1987-88 president of the Webster Lake Association. The next association meeting will be held the second Saturday in May of 1988. The ex act time and location is to be announced. Conservation club plans clean-up day Roger Allen led as the pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison by the Barbee Conservation Club members on September 15 in the Barbee Con servation Club Building. There were 75 persons present for the monthly carry-in supper and business session. Maxine Gaston played the piano for a “sing-a-long.” The invocation was given by Wahneta Gebhart. Members of the supper committee were Mr and Mrs. Jack Maule, Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Runyon and Marilyn Nulf. Sharol Stewart gave the secretary’s report, and the treasurer’s report was given by Harold Henry. Mrs. Gebhart also gave a reading. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Janacek reported on the recent club-sponsored hog roast. A work and clean-up day is scheduled for October 3, starting at 8 a m. It was also noted the summer

money-making projects are finished and were successful. Get-well cards were signed for Jim Brown and Amanda Ousley. It was announced a Halloween costume party is being planned for October 20 at the clubhouse. Those who do not come in costume will be fined. Barbee Conservation Club is a family organization, and guests and prospective members are always welcome Lakeland WCTU meets Sept. 14 Members of the Lakeland WCTU met September 14 in the home of Mary Wilcoxon, chapter president. Mrs. Wilcoxson presided during the business session. Eva Lock read minutes of the August meeting, and Betty Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Wilcoxson gave devotions. Her theme was “Rise Up Joyful,” reading from Psalm 100: 1-5. Roll call was answered with items of interest to WCTU. It was announced the WCTU county meeting is scheduled for September 29 in Warsaw. Guest speaker will be Mrs. William Stong, Rossville Evelyn Johnson gave the closing prayer. The next meeting will be held October 12 in the home of Mrs. Johnson. Church holds picnic on church lawn The North Webster Church of the Brethren held an all-church picnic and weiner roast on September 13 on the church lawn. There were 40 persons in attendance. Following the meal, group enjoyed singing around the bonfire. The group adjourned to the church were Paul Shrieder gave devotions, reading Psalm 121. Shrieder introduced Joan McManus, a kindergarten teacher from Fort Wayne. She gave a program entitled “Joy, Spot and Patience.” Her program was followed by group singing of “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made. ” Emery Kintner gave the closing prayer. Members of the party planning committee were Mr. and Mrs. Syd Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shrieder and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett. Auxiliary plans special party on October 20 The North Webster American Legion Auxiliary met September 15 in the new Legion Hall, located on SR 13S. It was noted Sue Heath and Billie Shuman attended the State Legion Convention held in late August in MerriMville. Mrs. Shuman gave the convention report. Projects for the coming year at the veterans’ facilities in Lafayette and Fort Wayne were planned. The auxiliary will have a booth at the North Webster

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June Baker, Evelyn Hickman, Olive Thorn, Opal Kuhn. Iva Jean Willard and Demaris Black Fifth row: Harriet Neibert, Delta Reyme, Mayzel Kline, Neva Likens. Alberta Banning, George Rodibaugh, Irene Beezley. Gus Mabie, Oren Thorn. Forrest Mock. Leo Ulery, Gene Reiff, Edward Riley, Lavon Greider, Ray Teeple, Earl Smith, John Baugher, Junior Bockman and William Metcalf Sixth row: Cecil Mae Culver, Mary Wagoner. Eleanor Tenney, Marjorie Stoner, Kermit Rothenberger, Dale Shambeck, Ruby Roose, Emmajean Thorn, Helen Miller, Viola Scott, Joe Gerard, Carl White, Howard Wright. Junior Truex, Ralph Donald Wagoner, Edward Shroufe, Dean Grimes, Robert Miller, Max Miller and Ray Bockman Top row: Elnora Gilbert, Edith Tom, Annabell Bennett. Kathryn Warner, Dorothy Penn, Robert Bowlby, Robert Gaskill, Janet Earll, Lorraine Kuhn, Alice Fidler, Lafern Ritter, Robert Laird, Joe Seniff, Ormel Kline. Robert Willard, Robert Reasoner. Glen Poppenfoose, Francis Shear, Joe Stoner, Junior Himes. Gordon Rhodes and Arthur Baugher (Photo furnished by Martha Rhodes. Warsaw).

Community Christmas Bazaar, scheduled for November at Camlet Hall. A party is being planned for October 20 pertaining to the worldwide observance of Christmas. Alice Long gives lesson on cheese Pauline Ottinger was hostess for the September 17 meeting of the Efficient Homemakers Club. Guests present were Mary Young, Maxine Lactovitch and Marie Blackman. Mrs. Ottinger read two poems entitled “God Bless America” and “Pray for

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MR. AND Mrs. Clark Davis will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on September 27 in the North Webster Church of God Fellowship Hall. —o— THE NORTH Webster United Methodist Church UMW Membership Tea was held September 22. REMEMBER AUTUMN officially starts today, September 23. AN OPPORTUNITY for citizens of Kosciusko County to reaffirm their commitment to the Constitution of the United States was provided on September 20 by the Kosciusko County Historical Society. Costumed delegates to the Constitutional Convention were present at the old jail (now

Swimming program for youngsters

Everything is going swimmingly as the Warsaw Child Care Center and the YMCA begin their joint program to teach youngster to swim. There are over 75 children that are enrolled at the Warsaw Community Services Child Care Center and they have opted to take swimming lessons once a week at the YMCA. These children, aged two years old through kindergarten, are being given individual attention in the water according to their needs. By segmenting the classes into different age groups, and taking them on different days, there is sufficient adult coverage both in the water and in the locker rooms. Jean DeVries, director of the Child Care Center, initiated the contact with Pat Burkey, aquatic director of the YMCA, when no swim instructor for the center could be located over the summer months. Working together, a program was developed where the “Y” pool and instructors would

Peace. Norma Sliger and Myrtle Likens were named as co chairpersons of the r-ards and flower committee. A jar of apple butter and two paintings, by Mary Sullivan, were put up for auction as a money-making project. Lois Royer was presented with a gift. Alice Long gave the lesson, “Cheese-adding Calcium.” She showed an educational film entitled “The Art of Cheesemaking.” Mrs. Long provided six different types of cheese for members to taste and identify. The topic of the gardening report, given by Mrs. Likens, was

the County Museum) on the corner of Main and Indiana Streets, Warsaw, from 1-4 p.m„ to help with the celebration. The signed document will be placed in a time capsule at the museum. ON SEPTEMBER 27, starting at 6 p.m., the film, “The Prodigal, will be shown in the North Webster Church of God. The film was created by the producers of “Joni” and “The Hiding Place.” —o— A NORTH Webster Community Men’s Choir is being organized. For more information, call the office at North Webster United Methodist Church. A CHURCH of the Brethren AllYouth State Convention was held September 11-13 at Camp Mack, Lake Waubee. Those from North Webster who attended were Tam-

be available during the school term. Parents were notified early in the summer to allow for family discussion and to permit budgeting for the slight additional fee. KABS, a division of Cardinal Center, is being used to Car strikes rear of second vehicle Driver inattention contributed to a two-car collision at noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at the intersection of SR 13 and East Access Road in Syracuse. Timothy E. Swango, 17, Milford, was attempting a right hand turn onto SR 13 when he struck the right rear of a 1983 Chevrolet Lebaron, which was turning left onto East Access Road. The Lebaron, driven by Donald C» Stoliker, 45,Syracuse, suffered up to SI,OOO in damages while the Swango vehicle, a 1979 Mercury Cougar owned by Ivan Avery of Milford, sustained S2OO in damages. No injuries were reported in the incident. Marine faces court martial A Marine staff sergeant who once commanded U.S. Embassy guards in Moscow will be courtmartialed for alleged improper contacts with Soviet women, the Defense Department said.

“How to Catch a Mole.” Judy Clayton discussed glaucoma and eye safety during the health and safety lesson Mrs Long read a short history of the founding of Tippecanoe Township. Mrs. Ottinger told about Edward Eggelston during the cultural arts report. Eggelston was a famous author who wrote the book, “Hoosier Schoolmaster. ’ ’ Connie Hawkins will be hostess for the October meeting. Due to conflicting dates with the county the November meeting will be held one week early, November 12, in the home of Pauline White.

my Tom, Angie Tom, Brandy Wagoner, Fantasia Wagoner, Jill Haney, Jennifer Darr. David Penn, Brian Rose and Tom Simpson. Youth leaders from North Webster who attended were Mr. and Mrs. John Wagoner and r rie Tom. -oMR. AND Mrs. Kent (Michelle) Badskey, North Webster, are the parents of their first child, a daughter, born August 30. The little girl has been named Erin Rena and weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wall, North Webster. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Badskey, North Webster. Paternal greatgrandmother is Ruby Badskey, also of North Webster. —o— TILL NEXT week. .

transport the children from the Child Care Center on North Park to the YMCA. The first classes began the week of September 14. Burkey stated, “Every single success a kid has polishes his self-image a little brighter.” Physical success promotes selfconfidehce and allows a child to do better in all areas of his or her life. DeVries is excited about the program and gratified by the response from the parents. It is a unique program in the community, and, if the first week is any indication, it will be a successful one. Glaucoma: Silent and blinding Almost one million Americans have lost some degree of eyesight to glaucoma. This eye disease causes no pain or symptoms in its early stages, so people are not aware they have it. Slowly, but surely, it destroys their vision. Untreated, it leads to blindness. However, a short, simple test with a tonometer helps detect glaucoma in its early stages. Today, glaucoma can be treated with medication and surgery, if necessary. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness recommends that people over 35 have their eyes examined every two years. ’