The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 7, Milford, Kosciusko County, 30 March 1988 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., March 30,1988

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North Webster news

■ 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. Basking inbalmy breezes and sunshine

When you’ve been in Florida for a couple of weeks during the winter, you can get some strange looks from people as you head back north. There you are, in a heavy coat, wearing gloves and a muffler and your face is sunburned. As far as this reporter is concerned, it is worth the “funny” looks to be able to bask in balmy breezes and sunshine for a few days. The weather was almost picture perfect while we were on the south gulf coast. Temperatures were in the mid-80s with only two days of light rain. We visited many friends we hadn’t seen for a year or more. Sometimes it seems that most of the population of Indiana heads south for the winter. There were Hoosier license plates everywhere. One morning as we were parking our car at the beach, a woman walked up and asked where we lived in Kosciusko County. She introduced herself and said she had noticed our car plates. She was the former Capra Mock from the Syracuse-North Webster area. She has been living in Florida for the past eight years. She had many questions and we brought her up to date on all the changes

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and growth taking place in the Lakeland area. A Saturday was spent touring two huge flea markets, trying to resist overbuying on bargains. On three different days, Hubby walked for miles along the beach trying to get some good pictures of pelicans. Evidently, a school of fish had moved in close to shore and the sea birds gathered by the hundreds to put on quite a show. The pelicans would fly over, circle, and then start diving into the water after fish. They are not petite birds and when they hit the water it remindecfethis reporter of humans doing cannon ball diving. Sea gulls would follow the pelicans into the water arid sometimes even stand on top of the big bird’s head while trying to grab a morsel of fish. A trip to Collier-Seminole State Park in the edge of the Everglades gave us a look at the “real” Florida. It was a wild, primitive, beautiful place and the mosquitoes were awful. In fact, the brochure given to us at the gate when we entered suggested no overnight camping during the summer season because of biting insects. Hubby went for a walk on a nature trail while this reporter

and Grandmother sat by a waterway coming in from the ocean. Fish were jumping everywhere we looked. We were hoping to see a Manatee. According to the brochure, the park also has black bear, panthers, and crocodiles. We were not hoping to see a crocodile and wouldn’t have been too thrilled to encounter a bear or panther. After leaving the park, we stopped at a Seminole Indian craft shop. It was located just outside of the village where the Seminoles still live in thatch roofed “chickees.” Many Floridians have chickees built in their yards to be used as covered patios. An Indian woman was seated at a sewing machine making beautifully pieced, brightly colored material and clothing. This reporter was quite smitten with the Randwoven grass baskets. The craftsmanship was outstanding; something we don’t often see today in a world where many i things are made by machine. At Gainesville, Fla., some friends took us to see the Devil’s Millhopper State Geological Site. The park has a huge sinkhole that was formed when a cavern roof collapsed. The bowl-shaped cavi-

ty is 500 feet in diameter and 120 feet deep. Some plants and animals found in the sinkhole are also found in deep ravines of the Appalachian Mountains and exist in only a few locations as far south as Florida. Fossil shark’s teeth and marine shells have been found in the rock walls of the sinkhole. We toured a wild animal park, ate key lime pie, looked for shells at the beach, enjoyed fresh citrus fruit, went shopping, and in general had a wonderful time. By the way, did I remember to mention that we got sunburned? Homemakers to hold anniversary party in April Betty Ganger opened the March 17 meeting of-Efficient Homemakers held at the home of Alice Long. Roll call response was “Places I Have Lived From Birth Until Now.” Minutes of the February meeting were read by Pauline White and Jill Shock gave the treasurer’s report. Connie Hawkins reported on the “Each One Bring One” program. Mrs. White led group singing. Mrs. Long read a poem entitled, “Honoring Saint Pat” and gave a reading, “A Little Bit Os Shamrock.” Mrs. Ganger gave the lesson, “Fruits and Vegetables.” Myrtle Likens discussed frozen and canned vegetables. Mrs. Long read about the family of Eli and Osee Shock from the Kosciusko County history book 1836-1986. Phyllis Matz gave a short biography of author Charles Major. The health and safety report was presented by Judy Clayton. She told about

Lady Lions install new club officers

North Webster Lady Lions met March 17 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Roll call response was “Something Lucky For Me.” Lou Ann Hilton was inducted as a new member. She was presented with a yellow rose and a Lady Lions pin. New officers were installed during a candlelight ceremony by retiring officers. The new officers are: Sue Ann Mitchell and Joyce Packard, co-presidents; Joyce

the dangers of radon gas. An anniversary dinner party is scheduled for April. Members of the planning committee are Mrs. Ganger, Martha Todd, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Shock. Mrs. Long served refreshments Os chicken salad and ham salad sandwiches, gelatin dessert, cheese puffs, sugared nuts, cookies and candy. Alice Bemish plays comb at club meeting Backwater Friends Club met March 17 at the home of Dorothy Streby with Marge Karst as assistant hostess. Diane Karst was a guest. Alice Bemish played the comb and led group singing of “I’m Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover.” Mrs. Karst gave two readings. The lesson, “Feeling Good About Being A Senior Citizen” was presented by Norma Roose. She stressed staying active, being interested in life, and don’t think about growing old. Nancy Corbin and Edith Hoffert are cochairmen for the club anniversary dinner to be held in April at Quaker Haven, Dewart Lake. Reports were given by: Mrs. Hoffert, citizenship, Spink Hotel on Lake Wawasee; Mrs. Karst, cultural arts, Tri County Choir and Band Booster’s basketball game; Marlene Charlton, health and safety, tornado safety and “quack” medicine; and Dorothy Snoke, gardening, time to repot house plants. Mrs. Streby and Mrs. Karst served refreshments of cold cuts, relish tray, and homemade raspberry and apple pie.

Phaneuf, .vice president; Caroline Gray, secretary; and Jane Deßolf, treasurer. Sylvia Richards presented a potted plant to each retiring committee chairman: Hilda Stone, calling committee; Mrs. Gray, name tags; Ruth Dunker, chaplain; Mrs. Mitchell, welfare; and Deanne Overmeyer, advertising. Mrs. Richards also presented a corsage to each outgoing officer. Janet Brandon presented roses to 16 members for perfect attendance. They are: Mrs: Mitchell, Mrs. Overmeyer, Mrs. Brandon, Mrs. Packard, Mrs. Richards, Teresa Richcreek, Lynn Runyon, Mrs. Stone, Marilyn Thrasher, Sue Williams, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Dunker, Mrs. Deßolf, Mrs. Phaneuf, Charlotte Hubbart, and Katie Barrett. Mrs. Richcreek presented Mrs. Richards, outgoing president, with a gift and a yellow rose. Money making projects were discussed. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Phaneuf and Mrs. Brandon. A decorated cake was served in observance of the group’s fifth anniversary. In fashion Certain fashion trends will be seen in 1988. As for color, neutrals include off-white, bone, ivory, taupe, medium and creamy browns. Pale, soft pastels are quite good. Deeper shades are combined with pastels. In fabrics, stretch is important for knits. Luxury blends of cotton, wool, silk, linen and synthetics are available. Washable silk can be found in many shops. Skirts range from straight and form fitting to full-flared circles.

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v- pm I Jlp /fl ,: Mw / mm ’ /mg; SWEARING IN — North Webster Clerk-Treasurer Peg Lawrance swears in Craig Bale as North Webster’s new Deputy Marshal on Thursday, March 24. Bale, 23, has lived in North Webster for three years and has worked as a marine mechanic. Bale attended Vincennes University for one year, where he focused his studies on law enforcement. He said, “This is what I originally started school for and wanted to do. The opportunity was available here and it worked out.” The town board also voted at the meeting to grant third shift dispatcher Amber Lautzenheiser full pay status, moving her up to permanent full-time from the mandatory 90-day probationary period. (Photoby Nevin Dulabaum)

King Arthur's Town

OOPS! IN the March 23 issue of The Mail-Journal, Sam Lundy’s telephone number was printed incorrectly in an announcement of North Webster Youth League sign-up days. Sam’s correct number is 834-2578. Youth League sign-up days are March 25 and March 29 from 6-8 p.m. in the foyer at North Webster Elementary School or on April 16 from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the school. Late registration will be available for out of town residents only. —o— ARTHUR GAUNT will be preaching during the April 10 Sunday morning worship service at North Webster Church of God. —o— CARLA EASTLUND, director of North Webster Day Care, has

It happened ... in Nort

10 YEARS AGO, MARCH 29,1978 Support for a public library for North Webster and Tippecanoe township is being sought by Mrs. Suzanne Shock, library aid at North Webster Junior High School. Tippecanoe Township Hobby Club members met March 24 in the home of Mrs. Russell Mickley, Barbee Lake. Eggs were colored for patients at the Warsaw Nursing Home. They were placed on artificial grass in a child’s red and yellow wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow was highlighted with pastel colored ribbons and featured a stuffed white lamb abd stuffed pastel green bunny rabbit, both with pink ears. Senior High Youth from North Webster Church of God are making plans for fund raising projects to support a summer missions work camp. Already on the schedule is a work trip to Hipe Hill Children’s Home in Kentucky to help build a shed barn. Fran Bowser was hostess for the March 16 meeting of Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club. Elizabeth Leach assisted the hostess. Ron Fishbaugh, North Webster, has donated a collection of program year books, dating from 1948-1976, to Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers club. The books were found in a home purchased by Fishbaugh from the estate of the late Lillian Barker. Frank (Red) Kurth, Barbee Lake, has been named to the Indiana Track, Field and Cross Country Hall of Fame. Kurth served as athletic director and coach at Hobart High School from 1940 until his retirement in 1973. 20 YEARS AGO, MARCH 27,1968 Mr. and Mrs. Homer Graber are the new owners of “Alson’s” in North Webster, having purchased the interest of Mr. and Mrs. John Rowland of Leesburg from them on March 11. The Grabers intend to operate the business much as it was when

All offices of State Bank of Syracuse will close at Noon. April 1 GOOD FRIDAY The bank will be open Saturday, April 2 — from 9 a.m. until 12 Noon. State Bank of m ■ Syracuse m Syracuse Warsaw Columbia City AMrflhlSt PO Box 122 Syracuse, Indiana 46567 hr. Member FOIC

been released from the hospital and is now recouperating at home. She suffered a broken ankle while taking the children to school during a snow storm. —o—- — WEBSTER United Methodist Church adult Bible class will meet March 29 at the home of Helen Kline with Avis Brown as co-hostess. —o— MAUNDY THURSDAY communion and foot washing services are scheduled for 7 p.m., March 31, at North Webster Church of God. —o— IT IS really embarrassing when your cat gets caught flat footed with frog juice on his upper lip. Fooler the cat was checking out the neighborhood (or so

owned by Alson and Maxine Cole who sold the business to Grabers and Rowlands last October. The Efficient Homemakers club met Thursday evening in the home of Mrs. Mary Raver at North Webster. Mrs. Dave Stookey was assistant hostess. “The first thing I notice about a person,” was the answer to roll call. Health and safety was concerning falls in the home given by Mrs. Jack Lewallen. Mrs. Ledru Gray was hostess to the Backwater Friends club on Thursday evening March 21. Roberta Rhodes, a 4-H member gave a demonstration on how to arrange flowers. John Rhodes gave a demonstration on Entomology. He is also a 4-H member. Mrs. Norman Rhodes led the pledge to the flag and the club creed. A Pinewood Derby was held on Sunday afternoon in the school cafeteria. Each boy participating used a block of pine and with his father’s help had carved out a small car to rave. Scout Pack 26 sponsored the event. Mrs. Ronnie Pearson of Kansas City, Mo., and two daughters visited her husband’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Pearson, last week. She and the children left for their home Monday morning. Jap Pearson spent a week recently in Frankfort visiting his three sisters and a brother who was there from California. Art students with Mrs. Jay Warner, teacher, attended the art show at the South Bend Art Center Friday. There were 51 in the group. 30 YEARS AGO, MARCH 27,1958 The 13th annual Mermaid Festival will be held in North Webster the week of June 23-28, Arnold Culver, President of the North Webster Lions Club announced Saturday. Members of the North Webster Room 4-U 4-H club received their Honor Charter at a meeting Monday evening. Mrs. Joe Shock entertained several young ladies Saturday afternoon at a birthday party

we thought) when a friend spotted him carrying something large in his mouth. She called Fooler and he came running and dropped a large bullfrog at her feet. The frog had evidently just come out of hibernation and was lethargic. The cat didn’t seem interested in harming the poor confused frog in any way; he only wanted someone to play with. BEWARE — IT is time for April Fool’s Day. —o— THE FOURTH annual North Webster Elementary School talent show is scheduled for April 30. The event is being sponsored by the PTO. Watch for more information and announcements. —o— TILL NEXT week. . .

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honoring hew daughter Marsha Lou. Those present were Kathy Whitacre, Jean and Joan Menzie, Peggy and Nancy Stump, Jenilee Lundy, Melinda Watson, Marilyn Copeland and Melody Jo Shock. The afternoon eas spent playing games and hunting Easter eggs with refreshments ending the festivities. A series of pre-Easter services will be held in the North Webster community churches beginning with the March 30 Sunday night service at the Church of God. Mr. and Mrs. John Resoner of Barbee Lake are parents of a new son born Monday evening at the Whitley County hospital in Columbia City. The baby has been named Eric Raymond and weighed 9 lbs. 6 oz. at birth. Also a daughter was born Sunday evening at the Murphy Medical Center in Warsaw to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barrett, of near Barbee Lake. The baby weighed 8 lbs. and has been named Holly Jean. Mrs. Barrett is the former Betty Morehead. The Ormel Kline and J.L. Kline families had dinner Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Kline of South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Orva Miller and daughter enjoyed Saturday evening supper at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J.L. Kline. > 50 YEARS AGO, MARCH 25,1938 Callers at Andrew Miller’s Sunday afternoon wee Paul Baugher and Robert Miller. Mrs. Lulu Arnet, Marie Freese and boy friend, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Richcreek enjoyed supper Sunday evening in the Andrew Miller home. John Gilbert spent the week end in Elkhart with his daughter, Mrs. Ezra Arnet. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller called in the Charles Richcreek home Sunday. Graham Tyler is sawing lumber this week. Mrs. Andrew Miller spent Wednesday with Mrs. Ed Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Wright visited his parents east of Cromwell, Sunday. Mrs. Howard Mock called on Mrs. L.N. House, Saturday. Mrs. G. Yoder was a Syracuse caller, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Starner and family visited with the. latter’s father, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L.N. House called on Mr. and Mrs. Greely Yoder, oij Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Godsell called on Mr. and Mrs. Greely Yoder, Sunday. Ed Robinson was in Leesburg, Saturday, on business.