The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 42, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 December 1987 — Page 14

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 2,1987

North Webster News

... items taken from The Pierceton Press

The following items about the North Webster area, provided by Ruth Shepherd, are from copies of the Pierceton Press, dated June 7, 1951, and April 17, 1952. Ruth found the newspapers when she moved into the home where she now lives. From the June 7, 1951, issues: Pvt. Wendell Bryant spent a two week furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant of route two Pierceton. Mr. and Mrs. Bryant took Pvt. S Bryant to Columbus, Ohio, last Thursday where he boarded the train for Camp Kilmer, N.J. From there he will be sent overseas to Europe. Miss Mary Bryant and Mrs. Edna Steury of Berne accompanied the Bryants to Columbus. On the return trip, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Byerly in Lima, Ohio, and with Mr and Mrs. Bill Bryant in Decatur. (Wendell Bryant served as principal at North Webster School for many years.) Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vanator, of North Webster, are the parents of a daughter born May 29 at the Goshen Hospital Sidney Spencer, of Kimmell, has been signed up to be the basketball coach at North Webster High School next year, taking the place of Joe Gerard, who resigned last week because of a salary cut. Joe, who is himself a North Webster High School product, has fathered the Webster Trojans in winning seasons for the past six years. He was a star himself and at Michigan State earned the name of “Jumpin Joe.” A price list for food dated 1901: Eggs, 12 cents per dozen; lard, five cents per pound; live chickens, four cents a pound; and turkeys, seven cents a pound. The new address which has been received from Jack D. Boyer, formerly of near Barbee Lake, now in advanced maintenance training in Aviation

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BY MARY LEE WILLMAN Readers tying in the North Webster area are encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column.

Mechanics, is as follows: PFC Jack D. Boyer, 3357th. Student Training Sqd., Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, 111. He has been in training both at Lackland and Sheppard Air Force Bases in Texas since his enlistment last Sept. 5. Mr and Mrs. Carl Zirkle and children of Red Key came to their Sawmill Lake cottage Sunday evening to spend a few days. (This reporter and her family moved in next door to the Zirkles in 1969. The Zirkle children are now grandparents.) Used car prizes in 1951: 1950 Pontiac Chieftain, 2 dr., 8, radio, heater, hydromatic, one owner, like new . $1,795; 1950 Ford custom 8 sedan, radio, heater, one owner, low mileage . . . $1,495; 1948 Plymouth, 2 dr. deluxe, very nice . . . $975; 1948 Nash 600,2 dr« nice. . . $795; 1940 Hudson, 2 dr. very good . . . $175. April 17,1952 From the April 17, 1952, issue: Mrs. William Brandenburg, North Webster, spent several days visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Willard and family.

Dale Shock inducted into Hall of Fame

Dale Shock, formerly of near North Webster, was inducted into the Western New Mexico University Hall of Fame during prehomecoming ceremonies held October 31. He graduated from New Mexico Teachers College in 1933. In 1963, the name of the school was changed to Western New Mexico University. Shock was captain of the basketball team his first three years in college. New Mexico sports writers selected him as their All State College forward for the same three years. He was a playing coach his senior year and coached the

Mr. and Mrs. Bud Lawson, son Rex and Mrs. Ametta Hudson, attended the fish fry at Etna Green on Friday evening. Several members of Pierceton American Legion Post 258 Ladies Auxiliary were guests of the North Webster American Legion Auxiliary unit Tuesday evening of last week. Those attending were: Mrs. Claude Fritz, Mrs. Sylvan Stump, Sr., Mrs. Hazel Cook, Mrs. Robert Neer, Mrs. Ralph Brower, JMrs. Rufus Miner, Mrs. T. Gradeless, Mrs. John Arnold, Mrs. Herman Wolfe, Mrs. Charles Sweethelmer, Mrs. Roy Russell, Mrs. Charles Menzie, and Mrs. Bruce Meckemson. Miss Mary McKenna, Misses Nell and Katherine Galvin, Miss Loretta Dahm and Quinlan McKenna attended a lecture in Fort Wayne Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy VanCuren spent Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bibler. Howard Bibler and daughter Linda, were also callers.

basketball team for one year following his graduation. Shock lettered four years in basketball and one year in football. He was voted the most popular man on campus his sophomore year. He was a member of the Blue Key and during his senior year served as student body president and athletic reporter for the college yearbook. In 1935, Shock joined the faculty at Cliff High School where he taught and coached for 52 years until his retirement. At the present time, he still does some substitute teaching.

Last items from Angel's diary

In observance of the North Webster Sesquicentennial year, excerpts from Jasper Angel’s 1889 diary have been published each month. This will be the last of this series, which our readers tell us they have found educational as well as interesting. aeacauicencenrkial 1837-1987 Dec. 1 — Planted crabapple and transplanted apple trees. Fixed cellar for winter, salted my meat in a.m. Worked and arranged for stabling all of my stock. Coldest day yet. Dec. 2 — Made firewood and put handle in my new axe. L. Sechrist here to buy chickens. Took $5.70 worth. Took two bushels of buckwheat to Yohn’s mill. Weather bordering on the horrible. Dec. 3 — Went to Warsaw after school books and to settle election expenses. Too cold for thawing.

Lady Lions to hold qif t exchanae

* i North Webster Lady Lions met i November 19 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Sylvia Richards, president, called the meeting to order and led as pledge to the American flag was repeated in union. There were 20 persons in attendance. Joyce Packard was recognized for all her time and hard work in promoting and organizing the North Webster SAsquicentennial time capsule project* The capsule was buried November 7 and will Rural Neighbors learn about buying antiques Anna Stump was hostess for the recent meeting of Rural Neighbors Club. Guests present were Lynda Scoles, California, and Darla McCammon. The meditation entitled “Be Strong” was read by Doris Ann Slaymaker. It was announced that several club members have volunteers to help with the community Thanksgiving dinner being held at Warsaw. Roll call response was “What I took to the Christmas bazaar.” Judy Shepherd gave an autobiography of James Whitcomb Riley. She noted that a sign painted by Riley for a Warsaw clothing store is hanging in the public library. A program was given by Richard Oxenrider from Gas Lights Antiques Store, Pierceton. He evaluated and told about antiques brought by club members. It was announced that the next meeting is planned for the Wednesday after Christmas at the home of Alice Mertuz.

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Dec. 4 — Went to Webster in morning with J. Miller, thence to Ben Yohn’s, thence to see N. Reche, thence to Ellen Stamers, thence home. Two of Wyland’s boys here for school books. Thawed a little. Dec. 6 — Office day in Webster. Wife and Anna came down in buggy in the evening. Got pair of felt boots for boy and Anna a pair of shoes. Thawed considerable. Dec. 7 — Attended church at Tippecanoe Church house. Took dinner with Dan Mocks, then went to the J. Fancil’s funeral at Mock’s comers. Stopped at B. Snokes on the way back. Wife and I went to evening church at Tippecanoe house. Bright day. Dec. 8 — D. Hamman, William Jarrett and Leslie Miller here. Went to School #4 to see about stove and to visit school. Went to Webster after recess. Wife jrisited brother Bill. Fair weather. Dec. 9 — Rigged a saw for business. Sawed some wood in the forenoon. Bro. Bill, Ed Kirkendall and Joe Grindle and I went over to the Swihart place to

be dug up in the year 2037. A program was given by Emma Fritz. She showed her collection of decorated eggs and gave a history of the art of egg decorating. It was announced that Santa Claus will be at the Counting House Bank on December 5. There will be a karate demonstration and the Lady Lions will have a table featuring memo mitts, canned plants, and homemade cheese balls. All proceeds from the event will go to the North Webster Community Christmas charity project. Volunteers from the group will be helping to wrap gifts for the

Quilt club members visit Shipshewana shops

Jessie Wainscott was hostess for the November 23 meeting of Lakeland Quilt Club. Wilma Plotner called the meeting to order and Mrs. Wainscott called the roll. Sandy Slankard from California was a guest. Reports were given by 13 members who participated in the recent club tour of Shipshewana craft shops. Mrs. Plotner reported on Christmas and quilt displays at the Century Center. Marianne Watson gave a reading entitled “Most of what I needed to know about life I learned in kindergarten.” Members were reminded that the lace baby quilt, made as a club project, will be on display at the Syracuse school on December 5. A sack lunch was served at noon. The afternoon was spent working on individual projects.

look at timber. Agreed to let them have a patch for wood. Killed a rabbit. Dec. 10 — A. W. Bothel and F. Hall here in the morning. Went with them to show where to clear for the wood. Spent the afternoon blazing timber. A most delightful day. Dec. 12 — Went to Webster looking after corn. Did not buy any. Hauled straw on potato holes, two loads from Swihart barn. Wife helped me. Dec. 15 — Visited Aunt Anna Guy. J. Whitehead there. Wife and Sam Miller went over to Burketts in the evening. Weather cold but otherwise fine for Sunday. Dec. 16 — Went to Ligonier. Bought ton of coal for Hess school heaters. Delivered it to the schools and bought 15 bushels of com of J. Kline. Wife has sick headache. Snowed nearly all day but melted nearly as fast as it fell. (The above was taken from Kip Sullivan’s history book of North Webster.)

Christmas charity on December 17 at 9 a.m. in the basement at North Webster Church of God. This year, the Lady Lions will again buy socks for the Christmas baskets and prepare packages filled with personal grooming aids. Lynn Runyon and Joyce Phanuef were presented with gifts. A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned for December 3 at a local restaurant with officers as hosts. The officers are Mrs. Richards, president; Teresa Richcreek, vice president; Janet Brandon, secretary; and Jan Deßolf, treasurer.

Ellyn Barcus demonstrated how to make small decorative boxes from Christmas cards. Mrs. Plotner displayed a Victorian-style Christmas tree skirt of unbleached muslin. It was quilted in the Grandmother’s Fan pattern featuring shades of blue, burgandy and soft rose with Idee. Ann Beamer showed a finished quilt and a pieced poinsettia Christmas tree skirt. Mrs. Wainscott displayed 18 completed candlewick blocks she has made for a quilt top. A Christmas tree skirt, done in a baby block pattern to look like wrapped gifts under a tree, was displayed by Ruth Dunker. Kathleen Neagley showed a terry towel with knit top and Mrs. Barcus modeled a . quilted, street-length dress skirt. A carry-in dinner and Christmas gift exchange is planned for December 14 at the home of Mrs. Plotner. There will also be an exchange of handmade Christmas ornaments. Legion Auxiliary to hold party North Webster American Legion Auxiliary met November 17 at the Legion Hall on road 13 south of North Webster. Billie Schuman reported that the auxiliary now has a membership of 370. A contribution was made to the North Webster Christmas charity fund. It was decided that the auxiliary will again prepare food for the Super Bowl game party in January. Robin Jones reported on the recent Christmas bazaar. A Christmas party is planned I for 6 p.m., December 15, at the i Legion hall with a carry-in sup- , per of salads and desserts. There will be no gift exchange. Allergy bracelets i Mothers, it would be wise to get l allergy bracelets for school-age children who have outstanding allergies — especially from 1 medications and insect stings.

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LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ll'? 1 AUTOMOBILES — Roger CoL dren, left, owner of Roger’s Auto Center, described some of developments in present day automobiles for Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday morning, Nov. 30. Assisted by Jack Maule, club president, right, he is showing a computer testing device for fuel injection engines. Coldren pointed out the government required auto makers to install pollution control systems on cars in 1975. Beginning in 1981, computer systems were introduced in cars and this involved the use of computer modules and computer processors. Since the introduction of computer systems, there have been additional functions in cars for these devices. Among the added functions are control timing, increased gas mileage, temperature sensors, brake systems, fuel injection engines and level ride. He advised proper procedure and caution in jump starting computerized cars. During the club business session. President Maule presented a check for SSOO to Richard Long for the North Webster Charities. It Happened in — King Arthur's .Town

HAPPY DECEMBER birthdays to: Leroy Rapp and Eva Belcher, 1; Nicholas Baker and Caroline Robbins, 2; Ouyen Tran, 3; Liesl Boggs, Helen Wichern, Katie Krontz, and Don Hollis, 4; Kimberly Miller, 5; Mike Coy, Sue Hasse, and Vikki Evilsizor, 6; Wilma Mock, Darlene Jackson, and Howard Kiser, 7; Margaret Gephart and Winona M. Turpin, 8; Beth Boggs, Kim Lundy, George Lung, Dave Carey, Harold Henry, and Margaret Welker, 9; Glen Teal, 10; Boun Qudomsak and Kyle Lundy, 12; Kevin Butcher, Jean Johnson, and Keith Waites, 13; JoAnn Clayton, 14; Betty Ganger, Janet Hamman, and Eleanor Price, 15; Les White, Greg White, and William Hudson, 16; Jerri Young, Monica Jemigan, and Florence Shock, 17, Jim Hoile, 18; Natalie Mickley and Ruth Blake, 19; Russell Mickley, Mark Riddle, and Patti Katsanis, 20; Calvin Packard, 21; Roxann Rensberger, Tiffany Cox, and Clarissa Dußois, 22; Stephanie Katsanis and Leon White, 23; Gary Hill and Brooks Sumpter, 24; Mabie Gee, Merlin Cassell, and George Mann, 25; Jay Howenstine, 26; Homer Graber, Beverly Wall, and Dorothy Mabie, 27; Dolores Black and Billy J. Rensberger, 28; Judy Minnick, Charlie Towriss, and Maxine Gaston, 29; Dawn McCoy, 30; and Tammy Tom, 31. MR. AND Mrs. Fred Beyers have just returned home following a three-week vacation to Colorado and Wyoming where they went sightseeing and visited with friends. While they were at a 100,000-acre cattle ranch near Delta, Colo., Mrs. Beyers helped cook for the ranch hands. Temperatures were in the 70s when they were at Sun Dance, Wyo. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Naomi Circle members and Lydia Circle members will meet December 8. A NUTRITION center for senior citizens will open December 10 at North Webster Church of the Brethren. A hot meal will be served at noon, Monday through Friday, to anyone 60 years of age or older. There will be fellowship, entertainment and programs. Volunteers are needed to help serve the meals, etc. Reservations may be made after December 7 by calling 834-7000 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. NORTH WEBSTER Friends of

the Library will have their 1930 s “Mosiac Geese in Flight” pattern quilt on display at Syracuse school on December 5. HI NEIGHBORS Club met recently at the home of Hilda Mock. Avelda Butt gave the meditation. Mary Mock was assistant hostess. THE YOUTH choir at North Webster Church of God will present a musical on December 13 at 6 p.m. The program is entitled ‘ Rejoice In Jesus.” The public is invited to attend. MR. AND Mrs. Jerry Brandon spent Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Miller, Indianapolis. VOLUNTEERS ARE needed to help wrap gifts for North Webster Community Christmas charity. If you would like to help, be at North Webster Church of God, in the basement area, starting at 9 am., December 17. MR. AND Mrs. Ralph Swank, Macy, spent November 23 visiting at the home of Sadie Reynolds, Barbee Lake. NORTH WEBSTER Church of God senior citizens will meet December 9. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. A CHILDREN’S party is planned for December 13 at North Webster United Methodist Church. A carry-in supper will be served. Theme for the event is “Stockings And Stars.” A program will be presented by the puppeteers from Bourbon United Methodist Church. ON DECEMBER 5, Santa Claus will be at the Counting House Bank, North Webster. There will be a karate demonstration. North Webster Lady Lions will have a table display with canned plants, homemade cheese balls and memo mitts. All proceeds will be donated to the North Webster Christmas charity. TILL NEXT week. . . Handy boxes Know anyone who collects stamps or matchboxes? Try to keep a box in a convenient place during the year to place these items as they’re collected — ready to be used as stocking gifts for next Christmas. One might also want to ask a friend or an office worker to save any foreign or unusual American stamps which might be found on letters or packages. ’

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