The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 July 1988 — Page 9

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W YEARS AGO, JULY 5,1978 Mrs. Herbert Bent, Mrs. Clyde Metzger and Mrs. Philip Spear were hostesses for the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Ladies Bridge Club which met at the club on June 28. Mrs. William Johnson received the door prize. Bridge winners were Mrs. ~ Stanley L. Carr, Mrs. Leon Summy, Mrs. Loretta Davis, Mrs. Forest Kendall, Mrs. WilliamFiedeke, Mrs. Samuel Dungan' Mrs. Parker Phend, Mrs. James Waddle, Mrs. Eugene Paul aTid Mrs. Arthur DeWispeleare. Beta Psi Chapter of Lambda Chie Omega sorority members met June 27 at Camelot Hall.

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Libby Wilson was a guest at the June 28 meeting of the Lakeland Quilt Club held in the home of Miriam Mason. Roll call was by Patty Herron. Letters were read from Marguerite Wiebusch of the State Quilt Registry Board and Estaleen Harney, Elwood. aPlans for the local State Quilt Registry day were discussed and finalized. It was announced that 51 quilts, .from the Miss Liberty Quilt contest, will be on display from July 31 through Sept. 25 at the Cord-Dusenburg Museum, Auburn. This is the only time the traveling display of exceptional quilts can be seen in Indiana.

It happened in King Arthur's Town

URGENT! INFORMATION is needed about the Old Warner School building that has been purchased by Wawasee School Corp. After checking into available records it has been found that many facts and statements are inaccurate. If you can help, please call or write Paula Markley, 834-4229, 301 N. Main, P.O. Box 254, North Webster, 46555. -oA CHRISTMAS in July salad bar is being planned for the 19th by North Webster United Methodist Church UMW Circles. —o— NORTH WEBSTER Church of God Senior Citizens are planning a trip to Yellow Creek Lake on July 9. —o—'THE AZUSA University Chancel Singers will present a program at 7 p.m., July 8, at North Webster Church of God. —o— A “LOVE” theme hand-quilted banner, made by Wahneta Gebhart, was dedicated on June 26 at . North Webster United Methodist Church. Mrs. Gebhart made the banner to be displayed in the church sanctuary. The banner’s cross stitch center was done by Pat Friddle. —o— HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Neil Wright and Ruth Mickley, July. 1; Mitchell Miller and Abbie Piper, July 2; Mark Coy, Joshua Unruh and Forrest Miller, July 3; BarLori Dixon is governor's intern Governor Joe Frank Harris anrecently that Lori Dixon of Syracuse is interning with the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in Athens, Ga. , Dixon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lemoine Keim and attends the University of Georgia pursuing a graduate degree in historic preservation. The Governor’s Intern Program provides an opportunity for outstanding college students to gain firsthand experience by working in an agency for one academic term. - ■’ Stinger supply ended The Reagan administration is ending its supply of Stinger antiaircraft missiles to the Afghan resistance in anticipation of a peace settlement in Afghanistan, according to U.S. sources.

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Plans were discussed for the upcoming convention. Election of officers will take place at the next meeting. The July meeting will be held at the South Shore Golf Club. Ed Clayton of r 1 North’ s Webster, a member of the Wawasee Chapter, of the FFA was named State St ajr'' Agribusinessman June 15, at the state convention in West Lafayette. He was chosen from a group of nine competing secions stars after being selected from 24 district winners. Clayton, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Clayton, also served as chapter president of his high school’s Future Farmer’s of America Association. Ed does

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.

Mrs. Wiebusch will be guest speaker at the July 25 meeting of the Lakeland club. She will give a slide presentation and details about the State Quilt Registry. Women from quilt clubs at New Paris and Topeka will be guests. Wilma Porter displayed a wooden doll bed, painted blue, §ftd quilt fabric purchased at Shipshewana. Kathleen Naegely showed a baby quilt. Marianne Watson and Mrs. Herron were working on candlewick quilt’ blocks. Ann Beamer showed a blue, baby quilt with teddy bears. Ellyn Barcus displayed an antique cross stitch quilt. Roberta Sowers was finishing an appli-

bie Signorelli and Judy White, July 4; Lester _Wright, July 5; Shirley Smith, July 6; Richard Hinton, Pam Salven, Melissa Matts, Chris Waldrop, Edythe Clapper, and Kim Richcreek, July 7; Sam Wug, Marie Tom, Hubert Wolfe, Jack Wiseman, and Billy Martin, July 8; Bill Zirkle, July 9; Jamey LeAnn Harris, July 10; Sandy Adams, July 12; Annette Hall, Stanley Hamman, Cecile Likens, Fantasia Wagoner and Sarah Neal, July 13; Beth Buhrt and Jane Cassell, July 15; Eldon Clayton and Emily Matz, July 16; John Shock and Kim Wiseman, July 18; Allen Hart, Lyle Han6y, Tracy Tom, Jeanpe Salisbury and Dennis Richcreek, July 19; Jean Dungan, July 10; Jimmy Hall and Rachele Wright, July 21; Scott Mickley, July 22; Cliff Corden, Pat Friddle and Lisa

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work in all phases of agriculture and hopes to manage his own farm some day. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 3,1968 The regular June meeting of the Chain-O-Lakes 4-H club was entertained by Jeff and Jerry A noon weiner roast started the affair. A business meeting and demonstrations followed. The president,, John Rhodes, called the meeting to order, Jerry Rhodes, led the pledge to the United States Flag, with Jane Fawley leading the pledge to the 4-H flag. Mrs. Bert Anson entertained at supper on Thursday, Mrs. Ralph

qued quilt block done in a flower garden pattern. Ruth Dunker showed a Christmas ornament. Marjorie Fowler reported that a prize winning float in the Mermaid Festival Parade featured a square dance -theme with quilts. It was announced that the ‘‘Love” theme quilted wall hanging, made by Wahneta Gebhart, was dedicated on June 26 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Rita Slankard will be hostess for a carry-in supper on July 11 for club members and guests. Those attending are asked to bring items for ah auction.

Wagoner, July 23; Pam Unruh, Bobbi Jo Henwood, Lucas Baker, and Frances Schorey, July 24; Dora Maurer, Brenda Adams, and Stacy Neterer, July 25; J. Lloyd Kiser and Florence Van Meter, July 26; Cindy Lundy and Nancy Vanator, Jufy 27; David Penn, July 28; Rita Slankard, July 29; Karri Henwood and Bob Cripe, July 30; Paul Thornburg, Liberli Wagoner, Anna Marie Pritchett and Jerry Helvey, July 31. —o— THE CAT spent those days when the thermometer was hovering in the 100 s and high 90s snoozing in front ofithe air conditioner. Why do they call them “dumb animals?” —o—- —. TILL NEXT week ...

Greer and Mrs. Phillip Lewis and children of Kokomo, and Mrs. Verland Smith and children of Muncie. The supper was to honor Mrs. Lewis, teacher in the school of missions at Epworth Forest. Rev. and Mrs. John Weeks attended the party Friday evening, June 28, at the Murat Temple, Indianapolis, for Bishop and Mrs. Raines. Present also were John Brademas, Birch Bayh, Mayor Richard Lugar of Indianapolis and church leaders. Bishop Raines and his wife have served the church for 20 years. They will retire and move to Florida soon, a new bishop will be selected in August. 30 YEARS AGO, JULY 3,1958 Governor Handley officiated at the crowning ceremonies of the Queen of Lakes Contest. The new Queen of Lakes is Miss Myra Hatter of Roanoke, in second place was Miss Betsy Boyle of Dallas, Texas, competing as Miss Ridinger Lake for the Pierceton Commerical Club. Miss Christine Sellers of Pierceton received third place honors. Mermaid Festival Officials announced this week that the 13th annual Mermaid Festival concluded at North Webster Saturday night was the most successful yet staged. Officials estimated that 100,000 persons visited the city. Mrs. Glen Vanator recently entertained eighteen members of the North Webster Backwater Friends. An interesting discussion of faith was given by Mrs. Keith Smith during the devotions. Roll call was answered by relating how I met my husband. Janet Riley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kline of Syracuse and Linda Larsen of North Webster who attended Girls State last week in Bloomington were elected to party office. Miss Riley was named secretary of the Justice County Federalists Party organization and Miss Larsen, treasurer of the Democracy County Federalist party group. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, girls from all over- the state learn about government by filling offices in every'level of the government structure.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ENDS — There were 150 in attendance for the closing program of the combined Vacation Bible School on Friday, July 1, at which Milford United Methodist children and other children of the community joined with First Brethren Church children for a week of Bible study and fellowship.

June 4-H Round-up at Purdue

By KARENS. LOWRY 4-Hand Youth Extension Agent

On June 27-29, 18 4-H members from Kosciusko County attended this year’s 4-H Round-up at Purdue University. This event caters to 14 and 15 year old 4-H members, offering inspirational speakers, fellowship and career exploration. Five Kosciusko county members were honored on Jurife, 27 for" having their 4-H achieve- < ment record books selected to the state honor groups in their categories. Receiving special

recognition for their 4-H club work, were Lisa Kaiser, r 2, Milford, for national 4-H achievement; M. B. Tusing, ’ r 2, Leesburg, for 4-H dairy achievement; Dawn Burch, r 1, Mentone, for food preparation achievement; Andi Stroup, r 5, Warsaw, for 4-H forestry and 4-H wildlife achievement; and Rebecca VanSchepen, Warsaw, for 4-H entomology achievement. Dawn Burch was selected to represent Indiana in the food preparation 4-H record book achievement in November at National Club Congress. Two Kosciusko County volunteer 4-H leaders were

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Judy Tinkel, coordinator of the VBS, reported that there were 31 helpers, five visiting crusaders, and an average attendance of 85 children each day. The offering of $156.25 collected during the week will go to aid orphans in India. S'

recognized at 4-H Round-up on June 29 for their years of service to 4-H. Mary Smoker was recognized for 35 years of 4-H service and Linda Stroup was recognized for 20 years of service. July 4-H events in Kosciusko County include a July 7 cake decorating workshop at 7 p.m. in the Home and Family Arts Building at the fairgrounds; a Ju-

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ly 8 mini-day camp at 9:30 a.m. aty--i Kelly Park in Warsaw; a Julyrl/ ) consumer meats tour at 8:30 a.m. > at Marsh Supermarket in War- / saw; a July 9 4-H beef barn fix-up at 8 a.m. at the fairgrounds; a July 14-H Lamb Club meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the fairgrounds; a July 12 4-H Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Justice Building lounge; and a July 13-14 4-H garden judging.

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