The Mail-Journal, Volume 26, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 December 1987 — Page 9

id m■JP x I Jwjr lit SNOWMOBILE ON THE LOOSE — After being rearended at the intersection of Emeline Street and SR 15 in Milford, a snowmobile bounced from a pick-up truck driven by Doreen Ruch. She was in the process of making a left hand turn off of SR 15 on to Emeline Street when her vehicle was hit by one being driven by Gerald R. Hoover. Both vehicles were headed south at the time of impact. The accident occurred at 12:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, and damage was estimated at up to $4,000 for both vehicles and the snowmobile. In the top photo, damage to the Hoover vehicle is apparent, while the bottom photo shows Milford Police Officer Aaron Rovenstine assisting Doug Ruch, as he places the snowmobile back in the truck. (Photos by Carla Gaff)

It happened ... in North Webster

10 YEARS AGO, DEC. 28,1977 Mama Hollar was hostess for the Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club Christmas party, held December 15. Gloria Miller assisted the hostess. Alice Bemish played the organ for group singing of Christmas carols. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Cindrichs were hosts at a Christmas party for Chit Chat Extension Homemakers Club members and their husbands. The party was held recently at the Cindrichs home. Lakeland Snowmobile Club Christmas party was held recently at Camelot Hall, North Webster. A carry-in supper was Emily Thomas to appear in /Who's Who' North Webster resident Emily Thomas has received word that she has been selected to appear in the 1988-89 21st Edition of “Who’s Who in the Midwest. ” Candidates are nominated from colleagues and advisors in various fields of endeavor. Each candidate is then subjected to a double-screening process, whereas a board of advisors then determines those biographies who have “demonstrated accomplishment and contributed significantly to the betterment of contemporary society.” A distinction limited to four persons in 10,000, “Who’s Who in the Midwest” is considered a recognition of outstanding achievement. The board of advisors for this year s edition includes the following: Steven C. Beering, president, Purdue University; Gwendolyn Brooks, poet ; Thomas J. Clifford, president, University of North Dakota; George A. Drake, president, Grinnell College; Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, CSC, president, University of Notre Dame; Roger H. Hull, president, Beloit College; Helmut Jahn, architect Murphy/Jahn); Martin G. Massengale, chancellor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Rev. John P. Raynor, SJ, president, Marquette University; Irving Shain, chancellor, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Richard H. Stanley, president, Stanley Consultants, Inc.; Charles E. Stoltz, president and chief executive officer, Dubuque Packing Co.; Maria Tailchief, artistic director, Chicago City Ballet; Evan H. Turner, director, Cleveland Museum of Art; Barbara S. Uehling, chancellor, University of MissouriColumbia; and Marc F. Wilson, director, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. In addition, Mrs. Thomas’ biography is presently being considered for inclusion in the 16th Edition of “Who’s Who of American Women.” ' She is the daughter of Dester and Joann Bell of North Webster and resides with her husband, » Daryl, and daughters, Mandy and Schaya in North Webster.

served with ham and beans as the main dish. The ham and beans were prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Greg Long. The Junior High Youth Fellowship at North Webster United Methodist Church met recently for a Christmas Party, organization, and planning. Newly elected officers are: Jennifer Steele — president, Glen Wilkey — vice president, Greg Henderson — secretary, Kim Farriss — treasurer. Counselors for the .group are Jeanette Keim and Diana Steele. Miss Sharon Lellewlyn, Nanty Gio, Pa., spent last Wednesday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Willman and family. 20 YEARS AGO, DEC. 27,1967 Mrs. Ira Nine was hostess to the Efficient Homemaker’s club this past week. Mrs. Norbert Niles was the co-hostess. Outgoing president, Mrs. Lester White installed the new officers. They are: President — Mrs. “Bud” Lantz, vice president — Mrs. Ira Nine, Secretary — Mrs. Dave Stookey, Treasurer — Mrs. George Sliger. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Willard of Syracuse, N.Y., stopped overnight with the Paul Baughers last week. Mrs. Willard is the twin sister of Mrs. Baugher. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Hardin, Judy and Steve were with the Hardin’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Chestnut, and children at Griffith for Christmas day. Vaughn Hinesley and wife spent Christmas Eve with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Hinesley. Christmas day was spent with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Shodda, at Fort Wayne. Jim Bransford, wife, and son of Buchanan, Mich., were guests of his parents, the Paul Bransfords, Christmas. Other guests were Mrs. Woodrow Bransford of Rochester and sister from Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Snoke and z Nancy and Walter Corbin were Christmas day guests of the Snokes’ son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Ballenbacher and children at Saint Joseph, Mich.

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30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2,1958 Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett and sons spent Christmas Day in Boswell visiting Joe’s family, the Hollis Barretts. Mr. and Mrs. David Krull and family, of Columbia City, Rev. and Mrs. Richard Kistler and family, of Bippus, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Morehead and family all spent Christmas Eve with Mrs. Rachel Morehead. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Baker and family, of Kimmell, Larry Reed, of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Koher, Mr. and Mrs. John Baugher and family, and Mary Baugher took Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beezley. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Henwood, Mr. and Mrs. Verland Bockman, Mr. and Mrs. John Wong and family of Elkhart, Paul Allen Beezley and Miss Jill Largen, of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Likens, of Madison, Wisconsin, called on Mrs. Bertha Likens Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Garl Penrod and family and Miss Ilene Kline made a pleasure trip to Marion Thursday afternoon. Glenda Penrod and Ilene and Kathy Kline accompanied Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Miller to Chicago Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Likens, of Kendallville, Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Likens, of Pierceton, and Mrs. Bertha Likens were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Francis “Bus” Likens. Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Kline, and Mr. and Mrs. Orva Miller and daughter were Christmas Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ormel Kline and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Lear enjoyed Christmas Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Kaufman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Kaufman drove to Huntington Wednesday to spend the day with Mrs. Kaufman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mock and Ada Klink spent the weekend in Detroit, Michigan, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Connie Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Teghtmeyer and family are spending two weeks in Florida.

30 YEARS AGO, JAN. 2,1958

North Webster News

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

Looking forward to new beginnings

Here we go again. It is time to look forward to new beginnings and reflect, as a part of living learning, on the past 12 months. The year 1967 was a good one for this reporter and her family. We have been blest in too many ways toteD it all. One of the highlights of our year was Hubby’s parents being able to spend the summer with us. We helped them celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 19. We made many new friends and also had to bid a tearful farewell to others who either moved away or departed this life. But, the happy times far

Basket filled for needy family

A basket was filled with nonperishable food items for a needy family on December 17 when Efficient Homemakers Club met at the home of Judy Clayton. Doris WaD was assistant hostess. Betty Ganger presided and Pauline White led group singing of “All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth.” Games were played and Christmas gifts exchanged. Mrs. Clayton gave the meditation. She/ead the story of the Lilin « Qiuisi fruiffl Luke 11. obe also read an article entitled “The Christmas Poem. ” It was noted that club members Marie Blackman, Alice Long,

It Happened in - King Arthur's Town

NORTH WEBSTER Church of God senior citizens will meet January 13 in fellowship hall. A carry-in dinner wiD be served at noon. ARLENE SIMPSON, North Webster, was presented with the Friends Os The Library “Mosaic Geese In Flight” pattern quilt on December 19. JUNIOR HIGH youth from North Webster Church of God are planning to go tobogganing January 9 and sledding on January 17. SADIE REYNOLDS spent the Christmas holidays visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ted Reynolds and family, Columbia City. NORTH WEBSTERTippecanoe Township Public Library will be closed New Year’s Day. Regular library hours will be observed December 29, 30 and 31 and following New Year’s Day. THE LAST day to enter North Webster Winter Carnival Snow Queen contest is January 4. The Winter Carnival is scheduled for January 16 and 17 and is being sponsored by Lakeland Snowmobile Clnb. Call Mrs. Calvin Packard, Jeff Corn or Carlos Williams for further information. NORTH WEBSTER Church of God Sunday school class New Year’s parties: Go-Getter Class, fellowship hall; Searcher’s Class, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Matz; Clinton Butcher’s Class, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Butcher; Young Marrieds, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Slabaugh; and church

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outweigh the sad ones. Hubby spent most of his spare time last summer and fall helping our neighbors remodel and enlarge their house. He enjoyed every minute of it despite the sore muscles, mashed fingers, and imbedded splinters. Sot and daughter have both discovered they have a real talent for woodworking. Son is remodeling his house and daughter has made many decorative craft items for her house. Os course, this reporter spent last year “beating the bushes” for things of historical interest about the North Webster

Pauline Ottinger, Mrs. Ganger and Mrs. White helped wrap gifts for the North Webster Community Christmas Charity on December 17. Mrs. Ganger reported that the group has been asked to make hospital tray favors in 1968 and also to help prepare the Homemaker’s Newsletter for mailing. Refreshments of Swedish meatballs, cheese ball, crackers, relish tray, fudge, punch, and sugar cookies were served by Mrs. Cloytuh auu Mi’s. ’Vail. The January meeting will be held at the “Just For You” building located south of North Webster.

youth, all night party, starting at 8:30 p.m. at HIS House. HAPPY NEW Year from this reporter, Hobby and Fooler the cat. TILL NEXT year. . .

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community; a project that helped me meet many nice people. Although I said I would never do it again, I have made a few New Year’s resolutions. 1. Give more time and attention to the things that are really important. 2. Get organized and learn to say “no.” 3. Get rid of everything around the house that isn’t useful or needed. This resolution has the cat worried. He even pretended to be mousing yesterday evening. Homemakers reminisce Sunshine Extension Homemakers met recently at a local restaurant for their annual Christmas party. Sandy LeLone and Marian Rantz were cochairmen for the event. Time was spent reminiscing about past Christmases. In lieu of a gift exchange, items were brought for the Beaman Home. A short program was presented by a guest speaker from the home. There will be no regular monthly meetings during January and February. Secret pal names drawn Nancy Corbin was hostess for

the December 17 Christmas party of Backwater Friends Club. Dorothy Snoke, assistant hostess, read the meditation, “Legend Os The Candle. ” Tables were decorated with Christmas candle centerpieces. As guests arrived, they were served punch, cheese, crackers and party mix. Edith Hoffert and Mildred Gray played the part of Christmas elves. They put packages under the Christmas tree and assisted with the secret pal gift exchange.

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ingopthetfaner rfluentftis riri club officers and their spumes: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Friddte, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stewnrt, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henry. Maxine Gaston played the piano for group singing of Christmas cards. Sharoi Stewart led the dnldrmi in ringing several Christinas songs. Lloyd Nau presented a humorous ridt abont an overalls salesman, faata, played by Ness, made mi appearance with Christmas gifts for everyone. It was announced that T-shirts featuring the Conservation <3ob logo are now available in more sizes and colors.