The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 October 1988 — Page 8
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., October 5,1988
North Webster news
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Quilting bees were a social event in pioneer times
In pioneer times quilting bees were important social events. Women of the community would be invited to spend the day at someone’s home to help stitch a quilt together. There would be a lot of good food, good gossip, sharing of the latest news and the day might end with a square dance in the evening. Even with all the festivities, every effort was made to have the quilt completed by supper time. Since there was room for only about four to eight women to work around a quilting frame at one time, they took turns. By working in shifts the quilting, once started, never stopped until the quilt was finished. Youngsters were given the job of keeping needles threaded. Experienced quilters could often put as many as 18-20 stitches per inch of material. Stephen Foster, in 1850, wrote a song entitled “Aunt Dinah’s Quilting Party.” Susan B. Anthony first proposed - women’s Sorority members plan for bazaar Jodi Sauter was hostess for the September 27 carry-in supper and social evening of Theta Sigma Chapter of Psi lota Xi Sorority. Guests present were Laura Ziegler and Veronica Brown. A rush party is planned for October 25. The 12th annual Christmas Bazaar, to be sponsored by this group, is scheduled for November 5, in Camelot Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All proceeds will go to charity and philantrophic projects.
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right to vote at a quilting bee. The joy of getting together to create something beautiful and useful helped establish a strong and loving bond between friends and neighbore. A quilt is more than just a bed covering. Quilts make a statement. They are personal, expressive, artistic and time consuming. They can keep one warm, decorate a home, earn one money, keep one’s hands busy
Secret pals revealed
Patty Herron called the roll when Lakeland Quilt Club members met on September 26 in the home of Wahneta Gebhart. The business session was opened by Wilma Plotner. Betty Topping, Lancastershire, England, was a guest. Secret pal names were revealed and new names drawn. It was noted that Ann Beamer is undergoing tests in Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. Miriam Mason and Jessie Wainscott have both been released from the hospital following surgery and are now recuperating at home. Mrs. Gebhart and Mrs. Plotner attended the LaPaz Quilt Show on September 22. Several members of the Lakeland Club attended the Mennonite Quilt Sale on September 23 and 24. An updated report was given of the Indiana Quilt Registry Project scheduled for October 15. Marjorie Fowler displayed a set of ceramic salt and pepper shakers. Mrs. Topping showed a quilted panel that will be made into a tote bag. Ruth Dunker displayed a completed Christmas
and display one’s talents. Some people collect quilts as a hobby while others create quilts as a hobby. Every quilt, new or old, has a story to tell. Sometimes the story must be spoken; sometimes it can be seen by looking at the quilt. But, the story should always be shared. Quilts are a national treasure that brings into full view America’s most precious treasure — her people.
tree skirt, and Kathleen Naegele showed a completed baby quilt. Marianne Watson displayed a “turnabout” doll in a blanket, and Ellyn Barcus showed a quilted, padded photo album cover. Lunch was prepared and served by Mrs. Gebhart and the assistant hostesses, Mrs. Dunker and Mrs. Plotner. The afternoon was spent learning to do tandem quilting. The tandem quilting lesson was taught by Mrs. Dunker.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to: Ruth Ray and Herb Dunker, Oct. 1; Jeff Boyer, Dorothea Kurth, Elza Ball, Violet Shrieder, Willie Signorelli, Joni Snider and John Miller, Oct. 2; Evelyn Cripe, Dorothy Dye and Erma Kintner, Oct. 3; Brent White, Marilyn Thrasher, Jill Shock and Gary Tom, Oct. 4; Michelle Katsanis, Oct. 6; Tom Reiff, Sean Shanahan, Gaynelle Daly, Ray Penn and Ray Rupprecht, Oct. 7; Charles Stiffler, Annette Mock, Carol Hoffman, Britney Jo Snider and Audim Culver, Oct. 8; Maude Yontz, Oct. 9; Lori Hickman, Kamphune Nalongsaka, Connie Thompson and Barbara Halbleib, Oct. 10; Eileen Keppen, Jean Wiseman and William Kiser, Oct. 11; Valeria Merkey, Oct. 12; Denise Vanator, Matt Wagoner, Ralph Marchand and Ruth Boyer, Oct. 13; Peg Welsh and Joe Shock, Oct. 15; Rex Lindemood and Madelyn Mort, Oct. 16; Violet Wolf and Judy Wagner, Oct. 17; Galen Haney, Oct. 18; Sarah Waldrop, Mabie Shawver, Clara Dye and Paul
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CELEBRATES 90TH BIRTHDAY — Mrs. A. L. (Eva) McKee of North Webster recently celebrated her 90th birthday at a family dinner at her granddaughter’s, Susan and Paul Gilchrist, in Indianapolis. Those in attendance were her daughter and son-in-law, Eve and Phil Payne and Sherry Payne, North Webster; Steve and Heather Payne, Fort Wayne; Cathy Keisler, Fort Wayne; her niece, Kathryn and Bud Harvey, Anderson; Sandy Payne, Bloomington; and Mike Berry, Indianapolis. Mrs. McKee formerly resided in Anderson and moved to North Webster in 1964.
Shrieder, Oct. 19; Diep Tran, Oct. 20; Sandra Salven, Nancy Ferverda and Zelma Kile, Oct. 21; Pauline White and Blanche Kuhn, Oct. 22; Wanetta Cripps and Amanda Ousley, Oct. 23; Brad Leedy, Oct. 25; Lynn Black, Louise Clayton, Tammie Wagoner, Stan Stucko, Donna Stucko and Kay Harney, Oct. 26; Terry Reiff, Mary Fry, Diane Williams, Joyce Searer and Gary Wiseman, Oct. 27. Jarred Young and Allen Giant, Oct. 28; Beth Carey, Oct. 30; Gary Wiggs, Kristine Richcreek and Larry Barton, Oct. 31. —o—
It happened ... in North Webster
50 YEARS AGO, OCT. 7,1938 Mr. Garey Robison, Mrs. Clark Conley, Phillip Conley, Mr. Hickman and Mr. Tom Locias were callers Sunday in the An-
A CHILDREN’S story hour at North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Public Library for preschoolers ages three and four will be starting today, October 5, and end the last of December. It will be held from 10-11 a.m. each _. Wednesday ,morning. Space js. limited and' registration is required. Once the quota is filled, others wanting to register will be put on a waiting list. The second story hour series will start February 1 and end the last week of April. —o— TILL NEXT week. . .
drew Miller home. Mr. George Kregor and Mrs. George Burn visited Mr. Vern Strieby, Monday. Mrs. George Burn, Mr. David Dewart, spent Tuesday with Mrs. George Kregor. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert called on Mr. and Mrs. House Monday. The M.E. Ladies Aid held their monthly meeting with Mrs. L.N. House. After the business was attended a social hour with refreshments were enjoyed. The Home Economics club is meeting with Mrs. G. Yoder Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Richcreek spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Conley and sons and Mrs. Howard Conley of Beaver Dam were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Robison. Mrs. Ward Robison was Sunday evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. L.N. House.
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;3 ■ ■H|i f j a^< : - I? w k t?/ 4 ]f*K‘ w* 4K ' Rii 1 /jjHr WM l a'" Ur ■ nCTwtcjl |L vl CHANGING OF GUARD — Kerry Koontz of the North Webster American Legion presents a new American flag to members of the Wawasee High School marching band. The American Legion replaced the band’s old flag with a new one before last Friday’s homecoming football game at Wawasee. Other Legion members involved in the presentation include: Roger Cormican, Don Guard, Tim Hine, Bob Rose, and Dick Shock.
Seawall planned at Big Barbee Lakes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that Tom G. Porter, Larwill, has applied for permission to build a seawall at Big Barbee Lake in Kosciusko County. The applicant proposes to construct a concrete seawall approximately 135 feet in length along his lakefront property. Approximately 50 cubic feet of gravel would be placed on the landward side of the seawall and graded. Porter is responsible for obtaining a water quality certification or waiver from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the National Register of Historic Places has been consulted and it
By I JULIA CARLISLE THOMPSON Guest Feature Writer It was a spring-like day when a little raccoon decided to find a new home. He had been living in an apartment with a young man named Jim. The raccoon’s mother had been killed by a car, so Jim had taken the baby coon back to his apartment. He fed it with a straw and the little one began to grow. As she grew stronger, she became mischievous, tearing curtains and anything she could reach while standing on her hind legs. When she was about four weeks old, Jim took her to the woods behind his father’s house. He was hoping that she would adapt to her new surroundings. That evening we had a thunderstorm. The little coon was frightened, so she headed for a place of safety — that was our deck. We found her after the storm, huddled on the banister of our back porch. She was wet, hungry, and wanted some love. We got her a bowl of bread and milk, but didn’t pick her up as we were afraid that she might bite. We went back inside. Just before we went to bed, Ray went to unlock the shed and and let her go inside for shelter, but she was gone. The next morning Ray went to unlock the shed and get his mower. Peeking out of a big box in the attic was a little masked Spy ring FRANKFURT, WEST GERMANY — A former U.S. Army sergeant arrested in West Germany headed an international spy ring that sold NATO defense secrets to the Soviets at high prices for a decade, officials said.
has been determined that there are no properties currently listed on the register that would be directly affected by the proposed work. Copies of the public notice have been sent to the appropriate federal and state fish and wildlife services. Their views and comments are solicited in accordance with the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1956 and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended. Any person may request in writing, within the comment period specified in the notice, that a public hearing be held to consider the application. A request for a public hearing must
'Rascal'
face, yawning and stretching. Ray came in and told me to get some dog food and water. We tried fruits and vegetables, but she didn’t like them, i ... 1 We watched her eat-and wash her food. Then she crawled into her water bowl and tried to take a bath. It was really funny as half of her was in and the other half out. I then went and got a larger pan of water. We called Ray’s cousin, Larry, to find out what raccoons eat as he used to raise them. He said they eat dog food and just love marshmallows. I brought some tiny marshmallows out to her and she ate them out of our hands. As she ate, I felt her paws which were like little hands. They were black and soft as fine leather. She began to make herself at home, exploring every nook and cranny, looking for something to get into. She followed Ray everywhere. He was putting gas into the mower and she put her paws into
Area residents booked at jail
The following persons were booked in the Kosciusko County Jail this past week: Jeffrey Noel Reed, 31, r 2 box 559, Syracuse, was charged with non-sufficient funds/checks and released on SSOO bond. David Marion Cobbs, 38, r 1 box 20A, Syracuse, was charged with contempt of court and released on $350 bond. Charles Patrick Wahlgren, 19, 436 Dolan D.r, Syracuse, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication and released on $175 bond. Michael Dean Boren, 27, r 3 lot 3, Leesburg, was charged with
state the specific interest which might be damaged by issuance of the DA permit. Such written statement received in the Corps of Engineers office on or before Oct. 12,1988, will become part of the official record and will be considered in the determination. Any inquiries or comments should be addressed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 59, Louisville, Kentucky 40201-0059, to the attention of Ms. Carter, CEORL-OR-F. The decision of whether to issue a permit will be based on an evaluation of the probable impact, including cumulative impacts, of the proposed activity on the public interest.
the tank, so we had to clean them off. Then she tried to help me paint our deck. Oh, yes, we called her “Rascal” because She was intb everything. She would climb our walnut tree and lie in the branches with her eyes on the front door. When we came out, she climbed down and came begging for treats and playtime. Ray would rub her tummy, pet her and put her on his lap. She loved to get on his shoulders and bite his ears. As she got older, she bit a little harder* and she didn’t seem to know what “no” was. She also attacked my flowers and almost ruined them. On July 4, our neighbor’s dog killed our “Rascal.” We had her just six short weeks, but we have learned a lot about a wild creature. Not many people get that opportunity. We’D miss her. Guest feature writer Julia Carlisle Thompson resides in Milford.
driving while suspended and contempt of court. He was released on $225 bond. James Alan Kinney, 23, r 5 box 170, Syracuse, was arrested on a charge of driving while suspended, and released on $225 bond. John G. Shock, 29, r 1 box 191, North Webster, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $450 bond. William Robert McKinnon, 44, P.O. Box 217, Syracuse, was arrested on a charge of public intoxication and released on $175 bond. Michael Duane Gulley, 29, r 1 box 52, North Webster, was arrested on a charge of burglary/other forced entry and theft. Bond is to be set in superior court Dale Carl Wilson, 20, in care of Mike Hintzelman, Syracuse, was charged with failure to appear and released on $5,000 bond. Two Milford women unhurt in accident A two-vehicle mishap occurred at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, on Catherine Street at the railroad crossing in Milford. Jacqueline Bradley, 33, Milford, driving a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer, was eastbound and had stopped at the crossing. Brenda Vanover, 31, also of Milford, driving a 1986 Chevrolet, hit the back of the Bradley vehicle. Estimated damage to the Vanover car was oyer SI,OOO, with less than S2OO damage done to the Bradley vehicle. No one was injured. Marshal David Hobbs investigated the accident.