The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 December 1987 — Page 22
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., December 16,1987
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W YEARS AGO, DEC. 14,1977 Barbee Hoosier club members met for their annual Christmas party on December 7, at Barbee Conservation club building. The meting opened with everyone repeating “The Lord’s Prayer” in unison. Sechrist Sixty-Five Extension Homemaker Club Christmas party was held December 7 in the home of Dixie Pryor, North Webster. Caroline Emmert and Jeanette Wood assisted the hostess. Rev. and Mrs. Brice Casey and family will be moving to North Webster the last of December. Rev. Casey will serve as pastor at North Webster Church of God. The Caseys are presently living at Greenville, Tenn. Before moving to Greenville, Rev. Casey was assigned as Missionary-Pastor of Aina Haina Church of God, Honolulu, Hawaii. Barbee Ladies Christian Service met December 8 in the fellowship room at Barbee Community church. Sue Hasse played the piano for group singing. ■ f 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 13,1967 It was learned here recently that J. B. Hoy purchased a 50 percent interest in an unusual enterprise. It is the only one of its kind in the United States outside one in the mountains 125 miles North of New York city. A safe and modern underground microfilm storage depository. The Miriam circle met Tuesday night with Mrs. Robert Ritchie, chairman. Mrs. Dan Watson
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opened the meeting with a p em, “A Christmas Sky”. “The Lord’s Prayer” was prayed in unison. Reports were given by Mrs. David Nulf. Donations were taken for Esther Hall, a home for working girls sponsored by Methodist churches. President Marilyn Reiff opened the December meeting of the Chain O Lakes 4-H club. Hosts were Jeff and Jerry Rhodes. Ron Cody led the pledge to the U.S. flag. Pledges to the 4-H flag was led by Jane Fawley. Steve Coverstone read a poem “A Christmas Prayer” for devotions. Health and safety leader Jeff Rhodes gave “Tipes on Winter Safety”. 30 YEARS AGO, DEC. 19,1957 Mrs. Clarence Lewallen, Miss Margaret Shoemaker, and Mrs. Betty Dome of Sidney, were guests Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orva Miller. The Hustler’s Class of the North Webster Church of God met recently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Ferverda. The North Webster Methodist church will have a Christmas play Sunday night, 22 December, by Mrs. Locke’s Sunday school class. There will also be recitations and songs. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and the public is invited. Three members were initiated into the North Webster Pythian Sisters Monday night. Mrs. Hal Minear, Mrs. Robert Bosstick, and Sally Overman. The Hi Neighbors club had a Christmas party Thursday with a beautifully trimmed tree and Santa Claus with gifts for the children. A potluck dinner was enjoyed at noon, with a birthday cake for those who had birthdays during the past three months. 50 YEARS AGO, DEC. 17, 1937 Coach Ed Schlecht’s No. Webster high school cage quintet successfully repelled the invasion of Larwill by turning back the visitors on the short end of a 50 to 28 count. The score was the largest rolled up by a Kosciusko county team this year. Webster took the lead in the initial period and, led by Forest Mock, almost scored at will. The win was North Webster’s fourth in seven starts and ended a three-game losing streak. North Webster’s local fight to unincorporate the town was apparently stalemated last Monday when a petition being circulated on the move failed to produce the required number of signers. About 40 persons signed the petition which is far short of the number of sponsors of the unincorporation movement expected and needed to call an election. The town was incorporated last summer following a special election, and a town board was appointed.
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NORTH WEBSTER HAS NUTRITION SITE — The first nutrition site day in North Webster was held Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Church of the Brethren on SR 13. “The purpose of the program is to give resources for enriching adult living to people over 60 years of age, in this a meal and social involvement is offered,” explained coordinator Norma Roose. In the top photo. Mrs. Roose is serving coffee to a number of North Webster residents enjoying the program. In the bottom photo, volunteers Corinne Staples and Dorothy Spicer are preparing plates. Mrs. Roose noted, "Volunteers may be of any age and a small donation for the meal is appreciated although not required. "(Photos by Carla Gaff)
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CHRISTMAS TOUR — Cheryl Merchant treated her North Webster Boy Scout pack to a Christmas tour of The Papers Incorporated printing plant in Milford recently and the boys participated by asking a number of questions. In the photo front row left are, Troy Hendricks, John Merchant and Cheryl Merchant. Back row from left, William Darr, Kenny Lawrance. Lester Mast, Jonathon Kern, Brian Mast and Jacen Hendricks.
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For a new Christmas hanging, one might like to make a Victorian kissing ring. Form wire into two rings of the same size and bind packed moss or straw to the wire. Add evergreen sprigs, making sure the foliage is clipped neatly to prevent any contact with the candle. Pack a pad of moss about the size of a tennis ball to wire at the point where the hoops cross. Flatten this pad and wire the candle securely in place by winding a
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strong piece of wire in a spiral around the candle’s base. Spike the end into the wreath. Choose a candle which will burn down inside the candle’s center. Tie a few pieces of mistletoe with a ribbon; attach with wire underneath the decoration. Tie a bow at the top and hang with wire. It will be too heavy to hang to a light fixture. A real candle produces a fire hazard, but if one prefers a real one, use a fire-retardant spray for the evergreens.
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By MARY LEE WILLMAN
Snowmobile club Christmas party
The Lakeland Snowmobile Club’s annual Christmas party was held December 4 at Camelot Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Read were hosts for the carry-in dinner. There were 35 persons in attendance. Santa Claus made an appearance with gifts for all the children. Games were played and Christmas centerpieces were given away. It was decided the club will donate toys to the North Webster Community Christmas Charity. Two family snowmobile trips are planned for 1988. The first trip, at Honor, Mich., is scheduled for January 28-30. The trip to Houghton Lake, Mich., will be held February 11-13. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Rapp and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Shidler represented the Lakeland club at the Indiana State Snowmobile Association convention held November 13-15 at Fort Wayne. Applications for Winter Carnival Snow Queen contestants must be turned in by January 4. A bake sale is planned for December 19 and 20 at Read’s Castle for the Snow Queen candidates. Proceeds will be donated to charity and community projects. The Winter Carnival dinner-dance will be held January 15 at Camelot Hall. Type Past Chiefs enjoy grab bag exchange North Webster Past Chiefs Club met December 9 at the home of Catherine Bause for a Christmas buffet supper. Julia Reed, Nappanee, was a guest. A grab bag gift exchange was enjoyed. Mrs. Bause played several selections of holiday music on the organ. Marie Hursey, retiring president, presided during the short business session. New officers were nominated and elected. They are: Jeanette Bockman, president, and Corrinne Staples, secretary-treasurer. Euchre was played with Joan Moore placing high and Mrs. Reed low. Location of the January meeting is to be announced.
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NORTH WEBSTER school’s eighth grade basketball team defeated Columbia City Marshall with a 33-29 victory on December 10 at North Webster. North Webster: Thanh Tran, 11 points; Jamie Conkling, 11 points; Arron Sincroft and Eric Streby, four points each; and Jamie Stambaugh, three points. Columbia City Marshall: Curt Studebaker, 10 points; Chris Judd, 14 points; and Lance Carlisle and Joey Menchace, two points each. VOLUNTEERS ARE needed on December 17 to help wrap gifts for North Webster Community Christmas Charity. Those wishing to help should go to the basement area at North Webster Church of God, starting at 9 a.m. ON DECEMBER 20 at 5 p.m., the children at North Webster United Methodist Church will present a Christmas program entitled “The Toy That Didn’t Know Christmas.”
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of dress is optional. Dance music will be provided by the High Rollers band. Discussion was held pertaining to club efforts to have a snowmobile trail system developed in Kosciusko County. Numerous volunteers would be required and many responsibilities need to be considered before such a project can be started. At the present time, maps are being made showing existing snowmobile trails now open in the county. The Lakeland Snowmobile Club is a family organization. Guests and prospective members are always welcome. Nancy Corbin hostess for club Nancy Corbin was hostess for Charm and Chatter Club’s December 7 carry-in dinner, Christmas party and gift exchange. Members of the hostess committee were Ruby Badskey, Virginia Osburn and Dorothy Snoke. There were 19 persons in attendance. Mrs. Snoke gave the meditation, “Give of Ourselves to Others.” Lois Blaugh presided during the short business session. Mrs. Corbin played the piano for group singing of Christmas carols. Dorothy Baumle will be hostess for the January meeting. Bell chime players presents program There were 35 persons in attendance for the December 9 Christmas party of North Webster Church of God Senior Citizens held in the church fellowship room. Paula Miller gave devotions. Her topic was “The Light.” She read several scriptures pertaining to light. Members of the dinner committee were Mrs. Miller, Dorothy Snoke, and Dorothy Mabie. Burge Munson dressed up like Santa Claus and handed out Christmas gifts. Norma Roose explained the REAL program and told about hot meals for senior citizens be-
NORTH WEBSTER Winter Carnival is planned for January 16 and 17, 1988, and is being sponsored by Lakeland Snowmobile Club. Applications for Snow Queen contestants must be in by January 4. A dinner dance will be held at Camelot Hall January 16. Dress is optional and dance music will be provided by the High Rollers band. THERE WERE 24 persons in attendance for the December 7 Christmas party of Monroe Hilltoppers Club. Carrol Sue Hawkins was party chairman. A program was presented by Mrs. Lester Young, pianist, and Jean Messmore, vocal soloist. VIRGINIA OSBURN entertained members of Esther Circle at her home on December 9. NORTH WEBSTER Church of God’s third annual Candlelight
* - pi fl ' 'rJ * Mi I ' * j-€fl |?| fl PRESENTS NIPSCO PROGRAM — James Manhart, center, district manager of the Warsaw office of Northern Indiana Public Service Company, was guest speaker for Kiwanis Club of Lakeland, North Webster, on Monday morning, Dec. 14. Pictured on left is Roger Coldren, program chairman, and on the right is Dennis Yoder, Bremen, lieutenant governor of the Land of Lakes Division. Manhart used a film, “This Is NIPSCO,” to show the developments of the company. NIPSCO started in Fort Wayne in 1853. The district manager described NIPSCO as a "people company" with people serving people. To do this, NIPSCO must show commitment, a sense of creativity and make investments to keep up with progress in the utility industry. He pointed out that NIPSCO has asked for an 11.2 percent increase in gas rates. If this increase is granted by the Indiana Public Service Commission, NIPSCO customers would still be paying the lowest gas rate in the state. The company is also taking steps to cut manpower costs. He gave the closing of the Syracuse office as an example of this.
ing served at noon during the week at North Webster Church of the Brethren. A program was presented by the “Chimes Os Joy” bell chime players from Grace Village, Winona Lake, under the direction of Charolette Winters. Christmas dinner held for association Barbee Lakes Property Owners Association’s Christmas dinner was held December 5 at Grassy Creek Hideaway. Tables were decorated with candy filled red and green net pouches, fresh fruit trays wrapped with red and green netting and a glass and floral Christmas decoration loaned for the occasion by Kathy Warner. There were 33 members in attendance. Brief reports were given concerning recently purchased wetlands, the county grid numbering system, and possible future lake enhancement programs. A Christmas program, in story and song, was presented by the choral group, Evidence, from Lakeland Christian Academy, Winona Lake, under the direction Aif Brett Deardorff. Barbee Lakes Property Owners Board of Directors will not meet again until March 19, 1988. Women's Club holds party Lakeland Women’s Club’s annual Christmas party was held December 10 at an area restaurant. Christmas cards were signed for Sue Ann Perry and Maude Oliver. Mrs. Oliver is the group’s adopted nursing home resident and will also be presented with a Christmas gift. A donation was made to the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Public Library for the purchase of two chairs. A note of appreciation was read from Betty Clark, president of the North Webster Friends of the Library. It pertained to a donation the club made recently to help support the library. Possible programs for the coming year were discussed. Special community interests of the Lakeland Women’s Club are the North Webster EMS, North Webster Friends of the Library, and North Webster Community Christmas Charity.
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and Carols Celebration will be held at 7 p.m., December 23. HOLIDAY HOURS were announced during the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Library Board’s annual Christmas luncheon held December 10 at a local restaurant. The facility will close at noon on December 23 and remain closed through December 26. Regular hours will be observed December 29, 30, and 31. The library will be closed New Year’s Day. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Miriam Circle members enjoyed a carry-in dinner on December 14 at Wesley Hall. Prayer pal names were revealed. \ILL NEXT week...