The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 39, Milford, Kosciusko County, 11 November 1987 — Page 12
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., November 11,1987
North Webster News
The Lost River isn't lost anymore
The Lost River isn’t lost any more, at least as far as this reporter and her hubby are concerned After spending a week roaming around southern Indiana, we have come to appreciate our Hoosier state more than ever Indiana is a beautiful, interesting and historically significant area of America. We stayed at the inn in Spring Mill State Park near Mitchell. Hubby had written to the US Department of Agriculture Forest Service for geological survey topographic maps They showed dirt roads, trails, country churches, cemeteries, and towns so small (or extinct) that there were no identifying signs, and sometimes no houses or buildings. It all started with a book on the coffee table at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller, Irish Lake, inis reporter’s mother was visiting the Millers and noticed the book, ‘Rivers of Indiana.” The Millers graciously let Mother take the book home to read. She was so fascinated with its contents she bought Hubby a copy for his birthday Hubby read the book from cover to cover and announced, ‘‘l’ve always heard that Indiana has a Lost River. This book tells about it and we are going to find it.” When Hubby makes a declaration in that tone of voice, this reporter knows to haul out the suitcase and start packing. On Monday, we found a place, using our maps, where the Lost River surfaces in Orange County, south and west of Mitchell. It looked more like a ditch than a river. We hadn’t followed the stream very far when it went underground again. We drove to Orangeville, one of those above mentioned places that almost isn’t there, to see the “Orangeville Rise of the Lost River.” The Orangeville Rise is an area under a rocky cliff where the stream suddenly surfaces and forms a pond. The water in the pond was a strange green color. We could hear water gurgling but only a few drops were splashing down the far side of the cliff, not enough to make the sound we were hearing. Our continued pursuit of the Lost River led us through portions of the Hoosier National Forest on two separate days. The fall colors were breathtaking. We noticed how steep the river banks were and concluded the Lost River must be a raging torrent at certain times of the year. The Hoosier National Forest is full of interesting places. We passed a log cabin that had a sign out front which read, “Beware of pet wolf.” There are no numbered or identifying road signs through the area. We were EXTENDED COVERAGE fww? d ° n Kfr * ARNOLD A recent survey showed that seat belt use is way up, especially in those states where it is legally required. There's been a dramatic change from earlier figures. In the nationwide survey, 55 percent of the people questioned said they used seat belts all the time, up from 41 percent at the end of 1985 and 27 percent the year before. Did you know that three out of four accidents happen within 25 miles of home? And that 80 percent of serious injuries and deaths from auto accidents occur in cars going 40 miles per hour or slower? That's why seat belts need to be worn all the time. Statistics tell the story: You are likely to be in an auto crash once every five years; one of 14 crashes will be serious; and an unbelted driver or passenger is twice as likely to die or be seriously injured. Another must is a safety seat for your youngster; every state requires it. Make sure that the seat is anchored properly, and use the seat belt, too. Buckle up, drive safely, and check out your auto insurance protection at: ( 1 NAU. AM AROSE MMerd Insurance Center Milford, Indiana Z'W'X (219)451-9441
BY MARY LEE WILLMAN . . . Readers living ,n the Norh Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column
able to find our way around by locating country churches that were listed on our maps. Often we would come across a tiny church and realize we weren't where we thought we were. It was somewhat of an adventure to say the least. We visited Hindostan Falls on the east fork of the White River The falls consists of large, flat’ slabs of rock protruding up from the riverbed causing a series of low, wide waterfalls. It was a beautiful, peaceful place with only the soft roar of the falls to compete with the sounds of insects and rustling leaves. Spring Mill In 1814, Samuel Jackson, Jr., a Canadian, purchased the valley where Spring Mill State Park is now located. In 1817. Jackson sold the property to Thomas and Cuthbert Bullitt. Louisville. Ky The Bullitt brothers built the three-story limestone mill that is still operating in the park Buhrstones for the mill were brought by ship from France, then transported to Indiana by flatboat and oxen. A community sprang up around the mill. The Louisville to Terre Haute stagecoach made regular stops at the village’s tavern. Hugh and Thomas Hamer purchased the property in 1832 Dur ing the following years, business boomed. Besides a tavern, to house travelers the village had a grist mill, private homes, store, aopthecary shop, shoemaker, carpenter, blacksmith, weaver, distillery, leather shop, meeting house, etc. Louisville was the main market where lumber, grain, pork, flour and whiskey were sold. A boat yard was built near the village on the White River. It was there that flatboats were constructed that took goods all the way to New Orleans. The village of Spring Mill has been restored and the grist mill is operational. We spent two pleasant afternoons roaming through the village, taking pictures and watching costumed park employees who were busy working at tasks that were common to every day life in the mid-1800s
FOL to have craft demonstration
Betty Clark presided during the November 4 meeting of North Webster Friends of the Library held at North Webster United Methodist Church. Minutes of the October meeting were read by Imogene Palmer; Ruth Dunker gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Clark announced that the FOL was unable to secure table space at the North Webster Com-18J7-1987
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One afternoon, we drove from the park to the nearby village of Tunnelton. A large railroad tunnel (over a mile long) runs through Lawrence County from Tunnelton to Fort Ritner. It was built in 1857 and curves in the middle so no daylight shows through from one end to the other. There are many folk tales and legends told about ghosts, murders and mysterious floating lantern lights in and around the tunnel. It is true that a railroad watchman was killed in the tunnel at one time There are also tales of Confederate soldiers and prison work gang members being killed and buried in and on top of the tunnel. There have been many reports, even in recent years, of the strange floating light that moves back and forth through the tunnel accompanied by low moaning sounds. We parked by the railroad track and Hubby walked up on the trestle to take a picture. While we don’t believe the stories to be factual, for some reason we weren't interested in pursuing the matter further and drove back to the inn. Many leisurely hours were enjoyed taking pictures of rugged scenery and fall colors in the park. Wednesday afternoon was spent trying to find someplace to buy canned persimmon pulp. Everyone we asked was sure it could be purchased but no one was quite sure where. Finally, in downtown Mitchell we found a small establishment that sold ice cream, homemade candy and crafts. It had three cans of persimmon pulp on a shelf with the crocheted items. On Thursday morning, we attended a program about turtles given by a park naturalist at the nature center. This reporter discovered, with a sigh of relief, that what she thought were snake eggs were really turtle eggs. I struck up a conversation with a 4 woman sitting next to us and discovered it was Marian Rantz, Ridinger Lake, now retired from the Pierceton Press and ‘the PAPER.’ It really is a small world.
munity Christmas bazaar on November 7 but will have a table display on that day at another location in North Webster. Colleen Coy. librarian, and Thomas Quigly are to select a time when Peggy Ballard from the Fort Wayne library can meet with the FOL. They will discuss possible plans for a book service to shut-ins in Tippecanoe Township and surrounding areas. Mrs. Coy announced that Beverly Wingst, Larwill, will be at the library on November 18 to demonstrate crafts Registration is required and a registration fee
Snowmobile Club holds 'Thanksgiving Feast'
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Eddy were hosts for the Lakeland Snowmobile Club’s Halloween party and wiener roast held recently at their home near North Webster. Games were played in keeping with a Halloween theme. Ticket sales promotion ideas for the Winter Carnival, being held January 16 and 17, were discussed. A dinner dance is planned and a snowmobile will be given away. All proceeds from the Winter Carnival will go toward establishing public snowmobile trails in Kosciusko County. On November 2, the group’s annual “Thanksgiving Feast” was held at the North Webster school cafeteria. A carry-in supper was Tippy Lee Club to donate canned goods Canned goods for a needy family was brought to the November 4 meeting of Tippy Lee Club held at the home of Joan Archer. Mardi Hammack was a guest. Time was spent pricing and tagging items for the county bazaar. Peg Campbell gave devotions entitled, “This God Gives To Me." Mary Strong led group singing of “We Gather Together.” Roll call response was “What I would like for Christmas.” Jan Barger announced that cookies are needed for the Leesburg Candeleria to be held in December The club will be donating books to the Salvation Army Janet Kinney and Mrs. Campbell were nominated to purchase Christmas gifts for two mental health patients. Irene Robinson, Juanita Allen, and Mrs. Campbell reported on the county bus trip to Frankenmuth, Mich. Minutes of the October meeting were read by Claudia Archer. Rosemary Sellers gave the treasurer’s report. «. Christmas workshop lessons were taught by Claudia Archer, ‘‘How to make grapevine wreaths” and Pat Long, “How to make lace star ornaments.” Mrs. Barger told how to make potpourri during the gardening lesson. Veva Shepherd gave the health and safety report. Her topic was “Your body, your health.” Joan Archer presented information about Plain Township. Cheryl Criswell gave the cultural arts report: A carry-in Christmas dinner and gift exchange is planned for December 2 at the home of Mrs Allen. Refreshments of pumpkin surprise dessert, nuts, and mints were served by Joan Archer and Mrs. Barger, the assistant hostess.
will be charge. Mrs. Wingst will teach adult classes on how to make com husk dolls, wheat weaving, and spiced ornaments at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p m. She will also give a crafts demonstration during the Children’s Store Hour at the library on the morning of November 18. Call 834-7122 to register. The group voted to use memorial gifts to purchase chairs for the library study tables and other needed equipment. Brass plaques will be on each item giving the donor or recipient’s name. For more information about memorial or recognition gifts, call 834-2173 or 594-5601. At the present time, the library is in need of a film projector and copy machine. The next Friends of the Library meeting is scheduled for 9 am., December 2, at North Webster United Methodist Church.
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served. The turkey and dressing was prepared by Joyce Packard, Mary Fidler and Joyce Read. Mike Klinger was in charge of table service. It was announced that Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rapp, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shidler, and Klinger will be attending the Indiana Snowmobile Association Convention on November 13-15 at Fort Wayne. Larry Read was named as general chairman for this year’s Winter Carnival. Joyce Read is chairman of the Snow Queen Contest. Frank Stone is in charge of planning club trips for 1987-88. A Christmas party will be held December 4 at North Webster school cafeteria. Santa will be present with gifts for the children. The Snowmobile Club is a family organization. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. WCTU meets Evelyn Johnson was hostess for the November 2 meeting of Lakeland WCTU. Billy Rensberger was a guest. Vera Morehouse, vice president, called the meeting to order and presided during the business session. Betty Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. Eva Lock read minutes of the October •meeting. Mrs. Johnson gave devotions. Her topic was “Rise Up and Build,” reading from Luke 14:23. A carry-in Christmas dinner is planned for December 7 at the home of Zelma Kyle. Those attending are asked to bring a Christmas poem or reading. Gifts will be brought for patients at the VA Hospital, Fort Wayne. Election of officers held by auxiliary * The Hoosier Club Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met November 4 at Barbee Conservation Club building with 21 persons in attendance. Hazel Roby was a guest. Hostesses for the day were Joan Pettit and Ruth Bostel. A carry-in dinner with turkey and dressing as the main dish was served at noon. Tables were decorated with pumpkins, gourds, and autumn colored crepe paper. Election of officers was held. The new officers are: Pat Friddle, president; Wahneta Gebhart, vice president; Maxine Gaston, secretary; Edna Lawson, treasurer; and Carol Werstler and Helen Wichem, directors. Carol Downing and Peggy Rinehold were named to the telephone committee. The group voted to purchase ■four large baking pans for the clubhouse kitchen. A Christmas dinner party and gift exchange is planned with Mrs. Lawson as chairman. Club members share recipes Holiday recipes were shared when Charm and Chatter Club members met on November 2 at the home of Lois Blaugh. Maxine Niles was a guest. Virginia Osburn gave a reading. She compared the celebration of the first Thanksgiving with the way we observe Thanksgiving today. A lesson about cheese was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Baumle. They showed a film about cheese making. Mrs. Blaugh reported that tray favors, made by club members, have
been delivered to Kosciusko Com- i munity Hospital, y ] I The group voted to make a donation to the Mental Health Association to help with the pur- t chase of Christmas gifts. It was i announced that Mrs. Osburn, Isabelle Shiedler, Helen Kline ( and LaVerne Clutter have I
ft ■ I Mr?"'Wl 1 / 111 ? K OlMw W KB I g TIME CAPSULE BURIAL — Residents of North Webster buried a time capsule Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4:30 p.m. in celebration of the town’s sesquecentennial. The capsule, which was buried in from of the EMS building, contained such items as a can of Pepsi, bottom of wine, and the names of the students in the North Webster school. Speakers for the occasion were Rev. O. Rex Lindemood, United Methodist Church, shown in the back with the hat on; Rev. Steve Fouts, North Webster Church of God; and Bob Goebel, mayor-elect during the week of sesquecentennial festivities, shown kneeling in the front row on the right. Ed Clayton, president of the North Webster Chamber of Commerce, served as master of ceremonies. He is shown in the second row, third from the left. < Photo by Make Weinstein >
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COUNTED CROSS stitch Christmas ornaments were made by members of Sechrist Sixty Five Club when the group met November 4 at the home of Laura Custer. Plans were made for a Christmas dinner party and gift exchange. The time and location of the party is to be announced. NORTH WEBSTER Community Thanksgiving service will be held at 7 p.m., November 25, at North Webster United Methodist Church. MR. AND Mrs. Phil Whiteman were hosts for a carry-in dinner held November 4 at their home. Those attending were from New Life Christian Church and World Outreach Bible study groups at Leesburg, Syracuse, North Webster, and Pierceton. BEVERLY WINGST, Larwill, will be demonstrating how to make corn busk dolls, spiced ornaments and wheat weaving on November 18 at North WebsterTippecanoe Township Public Library. Adult classes will be taught at noon, 1:38 p.m. and 3 p.m. Registration is required and there will be a registration fee. Call 834-7122 during regular business hoars for more information or to register. NORTH WEBSTER United
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volunteered to work at the Homemaker’s Christinas havaar being held this month at Warsaw. A group discussion pertaining to the improvement of seat belts was led by Mary Schang. Vergie Jernigan told how to plant winter gardens. Mrs. Baumle discussed the upcoming election. Joyce
Methodist Church Miriam Circle members met November 9 at the home of Irene Gamer. Linnaea Everill gave the program. She told about her mission trip to Ecuador. NEW MEMBERS of the youth council at North Webster Church of God are: Lee Haney, Tamie Crane. Jeff Boyer and Jane Moore, senior high; Thanh Tran, Heather Waldrop, Meghan Boggs and Jamie Conkling, junior high. THE CAT has taken to
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IB YEARS AGO, NOV. 2,1977 Mary Guiff, president, called to order the October 25 meeting of Golden April Extension Homemakers Club. The meeting was held at the home of Marlane Baker. Beta Pi Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega Sorority members met October 25 at Camelot Hall, North Webster. Shirley Fiddler was in charge of the meeting. 20 YEARS AGO, NOV. 1,1967 Winners of the Halloween window painting contest at North
Phaneuf reported on “The Life and Times of Cole Porter.” Refreshments of cheese, crackers, and fresh fruit cup were served by Mrs. Blaugh and Mrs. Clutter, assistant hostess. A carry-in supper and grab bag Christmas gift exchange is planned for December atJhe-home of Nancy Corbin. /’
“pouting” when he doesn’t get his way. We noticed this a few weeks ago. He wanted out and was being ignored. The next thing we knew he had crawled under a throw rug in the kitchen with only his tail sticking out. This started happening all over the house. The cat would voice a demand. If there wasn’t a quick response, he would crawl under the nearest throw rug and stay for awhile. Did this behavior cause him to get his way? No, it mostly caused him to get stepped on. TILL NEXT week. . .
Webster have been named as follows: First — Lynn Gray; Second — Michael Hardin; Third Vickey Mock. Each received a trophy. There will be no election in North Webster this year — all current town board members and town clerk-treasurer will retain their posts. Serving in North Webster is clerk-treasurer John Reasoner; James White, first ward; Paul Royer, second ward; and James Greiner, third ward. 30 YEARS AGO. NOV. 7,1957 Chairmen for various committees of the North Webster Band Booster Club were appointed recently by president Dan Watson. Mrs. Glenn Bechtold is to lead the membership drive; Mrs. Harry Dickinson, projects chairman; Mrs. Richard Baker, publicity; and Mrs. Ray Bockman, social chairman. Forty young people from North Webster and several surrounding communities braved the cold weather Saturday night for what was probably the last hayride of the season. The venture was the beginning of a Halloween party for the Hi C club which just recently formed a branch club at North Webster.
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