The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 December 1987 — Page 14

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 9,1987

North Webster News

BY MARY LEE WILLMAN Readers living in the North Webster area are A tl encouraged to call their news items to Mary Lee f Willman at 834-4544 for publication in this column. - w 'l

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While researching information for historical articles, this reporter came across two old plot maps showing property ownership in Tippecanoe Township. It is possible that one of the maps could be dated about 1879 Comparison suggests the other map may have been printed about 40 years later, during the 19205. This distinction can be made because of names being spelled differently and the addition of resort areas on the lakes. It has been interesting to note the custom of using initials and abbreviations instead of full first names in records dating before the 19305. This often makes research difficult and sometimes frustrating One map shows the area where Epworth Forest is now located as belonging to Jno Kline. The other map shows the same area as being owned by John Kline. Ephriam Muirheid is designated as the building of Boydston Mill on the south side of what is now Webster Lake. A. Muirheid and Jos. Muirheid are listed as land owners on one of the maps. On the other map. the name is written as “Morehead” which is the accepted spelling today by the descendents of Ephriam.

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Other names on the maps indicate that descendents of many settlers chose to stay and still reside in Tippecanoe Township: Henry, Luther, and Milp Strombeck, Will Bockman, John Angell, Elias Hammon. F. T. Richcreek, W. H„ A. B. and Thomas Warner, L. A. Stoner, Wm. Dorsey, Chas. Daniels, P. S. and M. A. Vanator, Dan Kuhn, Sophia Kiser. Chas. Baugher, I. and Ben Johnson. C Willard. David Kiser, B. Yohn, Elizabeth Willis, Fred Black, S. W. Garber, H. Snoke, H Greider, Sam Swihart, many members of the Mock family and many other names too numerous to mention. Some names mentioned in, Jasper Angel’s diary of 1889 were: S. Swihart, J. Hamman, Wm. Hoffman, D. Garber, E. Miller, Prentiss, D. Rothenberger. John Kline, Reub Guy, Grindle, J. Baugher, J. Burkett. B. Yohn, Wm. Fidler. L. E. and H. Upson, Frank Morehead. Isaiah Mock, Roy Rawlson. John Bockman, George arid Ira Mock. Goble, Perry, Wes Weimer, 0. E. Little, A. Pontuis, Albert Stocker, Jarrett and L. Sechrist. The above mentioned people were active and very much involved in every day life in Tippecanoe Township during

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One day last summer this reporter received a telephone call from George Riddle of New York City. He was calling from his home/to say he had “roots" in the Lakeland area, is a MailJournal subscriber and had been reading the historical articles each week. He was tracing his family tree and was hoping this reporter could supply some information he needed. We had a delightful conversation, the information was supplied, and he is now corresponding with other “history buffs” in Tippecanoe Township. Our sesquicentennial year is drawing to a close but that does not mean the historical articles will be discontinued. There are many interesting facts and stories yet to explore and tales to be told. We are still interested in old photographs, letters, ditries, antidotes, word-of-mouth folk stories, personal experiences, etc. Tippdcanoe Township has a riteh and interesting history. Most of it has never been written or recorded and is being lost to time. This reporter hopes to do what she can to help preserve our heritage for future generations.

Conservation Club Auxiliary holds Christmas party Members of the Hoosier Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met December 2 at a local restaurant for their annual Christmas party. Edna Lawson was hostess. Tables were decorated with individual favors of miniature Christmas stockings and candy canes. Roll call response was “ A Christmas memory.” During the short business session, plans for a money making project were finalized. Donations were made to: North Webster

North Webster FOL meets

North Webster Friends of the Library met December 2 at North Webster United Methodist Church with Betty Clark presiding. Minutes of the November meeting were read by Imogene Palmer. Ruth Dunker gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Clark reminded members of the FOL table that will the Syracuse PTO bazaar on December 5 at Syracuse school. Colleen Coy, librarian, asked for volunteers to help type library

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STORY HOUR programs at the library: December 16, “Flannel Board,” “Tiggy and the Giant Wave " December 22, “Bedtime

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Community Christmas Charity fund, North Webster EMS, North Webster Friends of the Library, and North Webster Fire Department. Following dinner, a Christmas gift exchange was enjoyed. The gifts were distributed by Robin Werstler. Alice Bemish was presented with a special gift. Christmas games were played. The auxiliary will have no regular monthly meetings during January and February. \ Homemakers hold party and carry-in * Juanita Allen was hostess for the December 2 Christmas party

cards and record card pockets for library books. Betty Hinton, Helen Wichern, Marian Steedman and Marty Crawford volunteered to do the typing. It was announced that representatives from the North Webster FOL and representatives from other libraries around the area will be meeting with Peggy Ballard of the Fort Wayne library. Purpose of the meeting is to help develop library reading extension and outreach programs for senior citizens.

Story Hour,” bedtime snack! 7-8 p.m., ages one-four with parent and teddy; December 23, a visit from Mrs. Santa Claus.

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and carry-in dinner of Tippy Lee Extension Homemakers Club. Assistant hostesses were Joann Archer, Jan Barger, Peg Campbell and Janet Kinney. Individual favors of wooden mitten Christmas tree ornaments with family names were at each place setting. Roll call response was “A Christmas tradition.” Mrs. Kinney gave the meditation. She read a poem entitled, “The Cross In My Pocket.” A Christinas gift exchange was enjoyed. Food items were brought for a needy family. A Christmas gift was purchased for a mental health patient. Dorothy Dye will be hostess for the January meeting.

Mrs. Steedman showed pictures of chairs that match existing library furniture and 12 new chairs were ordered. A donation was made to the North Webster United Methodist Church for use of the meeting room. The next meeting is scheduled for 9 am., January 6, at North Webster United Methodist Church. The FOL is a community organization and visitors and prospective members are always welcome.

Several new large print books are now available at the library. “Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stores,” by Agatha Christie; “Time Flies,” by Bill Cosby; “The Silk Vendetta,” by Victoria Holt; and “Murder in Georgetown,” by Margaret Truman. —O'ITEMS AND donations for North Webster Community Christmas Charity may be taken to the trustee’s office before December 17. SECHRIST SIXTY Five Club

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The Town of North Webster will be holding a dedication and open house at its new sewage treatment plant this Friday, Dec. 9, from 4-5 p.m. Town officials and the engineer for the project will be present. Construction was started on the plant in August of 1976. The emergency medical service fund-raising drive in North Webster has raised approximately $7,000 in cash and pledges so far reports Jerry Richardson, cocaptain of the North Webster EMS unit and chairman of the drive. The drive is being held to raise $20,000 for needed new coronary and intensive care equipment and to update equipment JF EXTENDED P | COVERAGE By / DON ARNOLD Supplemental space heaters offer warmth where you want it — but they can be a fire hazard if not used properly. Here's how you can protect yourself: Shop carefully. Choose a heater that's been approved by a recognized testing laboratory such as Underwriters' Laboratories. Look for one with tip-over protection. Read the instructions carefully on use, care and maintenance — and then follow them to the letter. Inspect and clean the heater as required. Use the right fuel: the proper grade of kerosene in a kerosene heater, only wood in a wood stove. The wrong fuel won't work and may explode. Be sure the supplemental heater is properly distanced from flammable materials. Be sure installation and venting conform to building and fire codes. Your safety is our concern. Make us your insurance headquarters at. . . f Y HALL AM AROSE \ Milford Insurance Center Milford, Indiana (219)611-9461 Q-JrljA

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EXPLAINS SENIOR CITIZENS’ PROGRAM — Norma Roose, right, director of the Council on Aged and Aging in Kosciusko County, described the plans of this program for aged 60 and over for North Webster during the meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday morning, Dec. 7. Shown with Mrs. Roose is Roger Coldren, Lakeland Kiwanis program chairman. The speaker pointed out that theprogram for the elderly is part of Real Services funded partially by the federal government. In Kosciusko County, the program is already in operation in Warsaw, Syracuse, Pierceton and Mentone. This senior citizen program will begin in North Webster on Thursday noon, Dec. 10, in the North Webster Church of the Brethren. The program will be open Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nutritious dinners will be served at noon. There is no charge for the meals, but a voluntary suggested donation may be made to help defray the cost of the food. As the program gets underway, social functions, programs and trips may be arranged. Reservations for the meals need to be made 24 hours in advance.

members' Christmas dinner party and gift exchange was held December 2 at an area restaurant. Secret pal names were revealed and new names drawn. —o— A MUSICAL, “Rejoice In Jesus,” will be presented by the youth at North Webster Church of God at 6 p.m., December 13. —O’KEVIN BUTCHER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Butcher, Lake Tippecanoe, and Jean Carpenter were married November 28 at

presently in use. On October 26, the Natural Resources Commission of Indiana prepared a new rule for the Barbee Chain of Lakes to control the speed of watercraft and specify areas where skiing is permitted. This action was requested through petitions from the Barbee Cottage Owners Association after last summer, when boaters and skiers assumed that a watercraft regulation adopted for the four bodies of water that make up the West Lakes area in Noble County would also apply to the Barbee Lakes. North Webster Pythian Sisters met November 28. Imogene Menzie was in charge of the short business session. Items were prepared for the upcoming Community Christmas Bazaar. Election of officers will be held in December. Mrs. Lloyd Miner was hostess for the November 30 meeting of Rural Neighbors Extension Homemakers Club. Mrs. John T. Camden opened the meeting by leading group singing and the pledge to the American flag. The health and safety lesson was given by Miss Amy Stump. Mrs. John B. Camden presented the citizenship report. 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 6,1967 A special Christmas program will be featured at the December meeting of the PTO. It will be Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, 7:30 in the school gymnasium. James Turner will conduct community singing, the high school band will perform, the junior high band and the dance band will play. Songs by the high school chorus at the junior chorus will be presented. Elementary band of fifth and sixth grade will be a part of the program. This is an evening of music. The public is invited. No admittance charge. The November meeting of the Chain 0 Lakes 4-H club was held

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Colorado, Springs, Colo. A “YULE Like It Party” and Christmas gift exchange is planned by the Come-Join-Us Sunday school class at North Webster United Methodist Church. It will be held December 27 at Wesley Hall. Reservations are needed. —o— A LADIES Christmas program and luncheon will be held December 15 at North Webster Methodist Church. —O'TILL NEXT week. . .

at the home of Roberta and Vince Rhodes. Vice president John Rhodes led the meeting. There were 20 members present. Pledges to the U.S. flag and the 4-H flag were led by Diane Johnson and Roberta Rhodes. Rev. William Davis was the speaker at the Methodist Missionary Rally held in the high school auditorium at Goshen on December 4 at 7:30. Rev. Davis has been a lifetime missionary in the Congo. Goshen college choir presented a concert as part of the program. Attending from North Webster were Rev. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roose, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner, Mrs. Lucy Fribley and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Hunt. Mrs. Jerry Vandersaul and small daughter were guests Sunday of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Lundy. 30 YEARS AGO, DEC. 12,1957 High and grade school students enjoyed an unexpected vacation from classes one afternoon recently due to a breakdown in the furnace causing insufficient heat in the classrooms. Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Wright are now living at 703 Emmett St., Kissimmee, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Don Mock and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Gordy are also staying the winter months in Kissimmee. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hart are in St. Petersburg. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ormel Kline and family were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Halsey and family of Albion. Mr. and Mrs. Orva Miller and daughter spent Sunday afternoon in Warsaw visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sid Bryant and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Plew made a business trip to Sturgis Michigan, Friday. A turkey dinner was greatly enjoyed Monday night by 21 members of the North Webster Charm ‘N Chatter Club. Howard’s restaurant near Syracuse was the scene of the gala event which featured a visit from Santa Claus, and a Christmas tree with all the trimmings. Mrs. Vincent Abrams, dressed as Santa Claus, distributed gifts as secret pals were revealed.