The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 July 1989 — Page 11
North Webster news
Carol Downing attends reunion of Leslie Bell Singers in Canada
Carol Downing, Barbee Lake, attended the Leslie Bell Singers, International annual reunion held recently at Toronto, Canada. Carol, a former member of the Leslie Bell Singers, hadn’t seen or heard from some members of the group for 33 years. The all-female a cappella choir was organized in 1939 by Dr. Leslie Bell, a professor of music at the University of Toronto. All the music had to be sung from
It happened ... in North Webster
10 YEARS AGO, JULY 4. 1979 Linda Stookey led group singing for the June meeting of Efficient Homemakers Club. The ladies met recently in the home of Betty Lou Shock. She was assisted by Evelyn Bowser. Gail Martin was hostess for the June 26 meeting of Golden April Extension Homemakers Club. Pauline Gunkel was hostess for the June 27 meeting of Tippecanoe Township Hobby Club. Kathleen Weghorst demonstrated how to make button and bead necklaces. The Warner Southern Singers presented a program of music on July 1 following the evening worship service at North Webster Church of God. On Father’s Day, members of Efficient Homemakers Club and their husbands attended Worship in the Round at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse, Warsaw. Shirley Smith, Ruth Boyer and Mary Lee Willman were Friday luncheon guests in the home of Virginia Miner and Wilma Scott, Warsaw.
Motorcycle hits rear of moped, no injuries
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Department investigated the following accidents in the Lakeland area over the past week. Kerry A. Amburgy, 17, 298E Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, complained of pain to her lower leg following a two-vehicle accident Friday, June 30. at 9:55 p.m., on CR 100E north of CR 350 N. Daniel Coon, 22, r 1 box 194 C, Leesburg, was traveling north on his 1977 Honda Gold Wing motorcycle when he hit the rear of Amburgy's 1988 Honda Elite moped. Amburgy was knocked off her motor scooter. Coon was not in-
From the Syracuse Police Log — Pontoon stranded in lake
From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal with: TUESDAY. JUNE 27 A garage service was called for the owners of a vehicle that was having mechanical troubles at the railroad tracks on SR 13. An officer went check on the problem before asking that a mechanic come to the location. The mechanic stated it would be at least one-half hour before getting to that location The dispatcher informed a caller where a person had been taken by the emergency medical service after the caller requested said information WEDNESDAY. JUNE 28 A conservation officer was called to the bridge on Pickwick Road after a person reported a vehicle possibly dumping a substance into the water The conservation officer reported the operator of the vehicle was pumping water, not dumping No report was made by the police following a property damage accident on South Hun tington Street. Damage was minor. THURSDAY. JUNE 29 A report of a low flying
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.
memory. The group toured Canada and the United States, traveling 400 to 500 miles per day and performing evening concerts before packed houses. During the reunion, the choir gave two command performances in observance of the 100th anniversary celebration of Parkdale Collegiate, Toronto. The event was shown on Canadian television. Carol started classical singing
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Bowser, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Keppen and Rayetta Clayton returned home on June 22 from a two week mission work trip to Guatamala. Devotions were given by Mrs. Rufus Miner during the June 27 meeting of Rural Neighbors Extension Homemakers Club. Her topic was "Part of God's Plan.” The ladies met in the home of Mrs. Fred Breyer. 20 YEARS AGO, JULY 2, 1969 The first school of Christian Missions of North Indiana Conference, bringing together parts of three former conference opened Sunday evening, June 22, at Epworth Forest. Several youth from the Church of God are taking part in the choir this week at Winona Lake Youth for Christ Convention. There will be meetings each evening in the Billy Sunday Tabernacle. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Himebaugh returned Wednesday from visiting relatives in the east. In Maryland they visited their nephew and family the
jured, but charges are pending. Damage to Coon’s motorcycle was up to SI,OOO and up to SI,OOO to the moped being driven by Amburgy, registered to Audi Bean, 298 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Lillian B. Spurting, 81, r 2 box 419, Syracuse, complained of pain to her neck following a twovehicle accident Sunday, July 2, at 10:24 am., on SR 13 just north of Epworth Forest Road. Spurting was driving a. 1973 Ford Maverick north on SR 13 when it struck a westbound 1983 Buick Park Avenue. The Buick was driven by Bryce C. Yale, 84, 601 Candlewood Dr., Marion.
helicopter in the area was thought to have been employees checking high tension wire poles in the area. A check was made with the state police and county sheriff’s department on the matter, however. The dispatcher received a report from a person who reported seeing a vehicle, possibly a red Nova, driving south on Darkless Drive with no headlights on. The officer checked the area and reported he was unable to locate the vehicle matching that description or any vehicle being operated without headlights. FRIDAY, JUNE 30 Kosciusko County requested a Syracuse officer go to Waco Drive, south of Syracuse and investigate a property damage accident. Kids, apparently fighting on South Huntington Street, took off from the area before police arrived: A call was received from a person requesting an officer on South Huntington Street where kids were fighting. Five minutes later the officer reported the kids had taken off. SATURDAY. JULY 1 No radio contact could be made With a conservation officer after the county dispatcher radioed Syracuse that there, were some skiers inside the bouys in the
lessons at age 10. She joined the Bell Singers in the fall of 1952 and had to learn 30 songs in a month. For about five years she was the featured soloist at the Canadian National Exhibition and a member of a barber-shop quartet. A soloist and featured singer with the Bell Choir, Carol was also a member of the Gino Silvi Singers, appeared weekly on the Cross Canada Hit Parade TV show, and made recordings. The recordings made with the Gino
Harry Segins, Mr. and Mrs. Jorge Sola and daughter, in Arlington, Va. Mrs. Roger Bollenbacher and children Donna, David and Dan from Benton Harbor, Mich., were guests of Mrs. Bollenbacher's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Snoke for three days. Dan Rinker of North Webster, soloist, and “Your Folk” of Etna
Golf clubs, stereo, cactus, eyeglasses among items stolen
Syracuse Police were notified of a number of thefts and vandalisms last week. Police also investigated a number of accidents. John Auer, Syracuse, reported the theft of his 1987 Pontiac Grand Am at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, July 1. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of his
Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to $2,500 each. Further information on the accident was not available. A Warsaw teen was not injured when he fell asleep while driving early Monday, June 26. The accident occurred at 1:50 a. m., on SR 15 north of Levi Lee Road. Ruben Reyna, 16,715 N. Park Ave., Warsaw, was driving a 1985 Renault south on SR 15 when he fell asleep. The car went off the road and struck a Northern Indiana Public Service Company utility pole. Damage to the car was estimated up to $2,500. No damage was reported to the pole.
Johnson Bay area. A caller was asked to try and notify the street/water department after calling the dispatcher. The caller reported that the water on Baltimore Street is milky looking. SUNDAY. JULY 2 A propane gas leak was taken care of after a business was notified. The dispatcher received a call from a resident on CR 1100 N that he had a propane leak. The caller was given the telephone number for Blue Flame. The same person called back 29 minutes later and reported that the leak was worse. The fire chief went to the location after the dispatcher could not contact Milford. The dispatcher also notified Blue Flame through the emergency telephone number. When the fire chief arrived he reported that the valve on the tank was off and was told that an employee with Blue Flame was enroute to that location. The sheriff's department notified Syracuse of a stranded pontoon boat in the middle of the lake. Three minutes after the Lake Patrol officer was notified he reported not seeing a pontoon, but continued looking- Later he reported having the pontoon close the Johnson's Bay.
Silvi group are still played on radio in Canada. She has received two scholarships, 38 gold, silver and bronze medals in voice competition, and three conductors’ awards. She has also appeared on the G.E. Showtime TV program, done overseas broadcasts and commercial jingles, and was conductor of the Coyaliers, an adult
Lakeland Quilt Club meets near Benton
The June 26 meeting of Lakeland Quilt Club was held at the “Meeting Barn,” owned by Mr. and Mrs. Don Parcell, near Benton. Wanetta Jones was hostess for the day. Members of the Puzzle Quilters Club, New Paris, were guests. Wilma Plotner gave the opening introductions. Jessie Wainscott called the roll and gave the treasurer’s report. Club pins, with a Dresden plate logo in shades of blue and dusty pink displaying the club name, were distributed. Additional pins are to be sold for fund raising. The upcoming club trip to In-
Green, a trio with guitar accompaniment composed of Luke Bechnell, Janet Kitchen and Lou Ahn Anglin, walked off with top honors in the single and group divisions of the talent contest completed Thursday night at North Webster. Mrs George Weber and daughter of Findlay, Ohio, were guests last week of Rev. and Mrs.
home when it was stolen. Stolen with the car were golf clubs, shoes, and a cooler. The items, which were in the car, are valued at $440. Todd Line, Syracuse, reported that a stereo system was torn from the dash of his 1979 Toyota pickup. The truck was parked in an alley behind his home and was locked. The theft was reported at 10:30 am., Saturday, July 1. Value of the stereo and equipment was estimated up to SSOO. Damage to the dash of the truck was set at S2OO. The theft of a four to five-foot tall cactus was reported to police by Craig Eby, Syracuse, at 1:15 p.m., Sunday, July 2. Eby told police that the potted cactus was taken from the front porch of his mother's home at 406 North Harrison Street the evening of July 1. The cactus was carried 75 feet from the home, dumped out of the pot and carried off. Eye glasses were reported stolen from Lakeside Park by Kevin Black, Syracuse, on Saturday, July 1. Black notified police atß:22p.m. William Orr, Waterloo, reported to police a boat cover was either lost or stolen on Saturday, July 1. Orr told police the cover was placed in the bottom of his 1989 Rinker Capata boat with a pole on top of the cover. Orr was stopped south of the Sailßoat Place by a motorist who stated the cover had blown out of the boat. Orr and his wife searched the area but could not locate the cover. The cover is valued at SSOO. Debra Geisleman, Syracuse, notified police Friday, June 30, that someone had removed an Albino female ferrett from its cage at her home. The theft occurred between 6 a.m. and 12 noon on Friday. The value of the animal is estimated up to SBO. A thief or thieves entered a locked vehicle and stole stereo equipment from a 1979 Oldsmobile owned by Jason J. Freel, Syracuse. Free reported the theft Wednesday, June 29. The stereo and equipment is valued at $1,300. Lynn Krull, Goshen, notified police on Sunday. July 2, that an object thrown from another vehicle broke the left rear window on his vehicle. Krull stated he was traveling south on SR 13 in his 1985 GMC Jimmy when occupants of a northbound vehicle threw something out of the vehicle. The object struck the window. breaking it. The amount of damage was not available. Accidents Investigated A driver was arrested for operating a vehicle on an expired driver's license following an accident Sunday, July 2, at 7:54 p.m., near Louies Bar and Grill. Dale R LeCount, 37. Warsaw, was
choral group formed specifically to perform at rallies and conventions. Carol’s last two professional appearances wereTh 1964. She had singing and acting parts in ■J the TV production of "Scrooge,” ’and toured across Canada with the GE Dealers Industrial Tour. While the "GE show was in Montreal, Carol had to sing the entire performance in French.
dianapolis was discussed. Ellyn Barcus inquired about renting a video tape showing the first-place winning quilts from the 1986 Liberty Quilt Show. Mrs. Wainscott noted that a box of assorted quilt fabrics, some already cut for piecing, has been donated to the club. Mrs. Jones announced that the fund-raising project sponsored by Heartland Quilt Club, Elkhart, has been a huge success. All proceeds were donated to the Loveway Home, Elkhart. Rita Slankard read a humorous letter entitled “Kentucky Mom to Kentucky Son.” Elizabeth Garber,
Lewis Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roose, Mr., and Jayma Kay, Dick Roose and his fiancee Miss Melinda Watson were Sunday afternoon guests of the Robert Roose family Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pearson of Mitchell, S.D., spent two days last week visiting Mr and Mrs. George Staples.
cited for the violation, after the 1981 Chevrolet truck he was driving struck a sign owned by Richard Losee, Syracuse. LeCount told police he was going to Louie's Bar and Grill to get something to eat when the truck hit the sign. Damage to the truck, owned by County Wide Seafood District, Inc., Warsaw, was under S2OO and under S2OO to the sign. Todd J. Guiff, 19, Mentone, was cited for operating a vehicle without financial responsibility following a two-vehicle accident Tuesday, June 27, at 4:40 p.m. The accident was at West Chicago Street and SR 13. Guiff was driving a 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo when it struck a 1988 Ford EXP driven by Amy E. Moist, 20, Goshen. Guiff was turning west onto Chicago Street from SR 13 and did not see the Moist vehicle. An unidentified car at the stop sign blocked the view of both drivers from seeing the other. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO to Guiff s car and up to $2,500 to Moist's car. Driver inattention was the cause of a two-vehicle accident Sunday, July 2, at 11:28 p.m., at Palm Drive, west of South Koko Drive. Dale R. Rhodes, 26, Syracuse, had left McDonald’s Restaurant in his 1981 Buick Skylark. As he was driving east on Palm Drive, eating a sandwich, his vehicle went off the road and hit the rear of a parked 1985 Ford Mustang. The owner of the Mustang, John A. Richards, Spencerville, was not in the vehicle at the time of the accident. Damage to both vehicles was estimated up to $2,500 each. A 1974 American Motors Ambassador struck a 1971 Oldsmobile in a backing accident Saturday, July 1,, at 11:44 a m. The accident was in the parking lot at Kale Island Bait Shop. Lavern Myers, 59, Goshen, was the driver of the Ambassador. The Oldsmobile is registered to John G. Hamilton, Fort Wayne. There was no damage to Myers' vehicle and up to SI,OOO to Hamilton's car. Police were called to investigate a car/deer accident Friday, June 30, at 11:51 a.m., on SR 13 north of Waco Drive. Norb Schaefer, 59, Indianapolis, was traveling north on SR 13 in his 1988 Jaguar XJ6 when a doe ran out from the west side of the road into the path of his vehicle. Damage was estimated up to SI,OOO to the Jaguar. Driver inattention and improper turning was the cause of a one-vehicle accident Thursday, June 29, at 1:45 p.m., at Henry Street and South Huntington Street. Glenace L. Kerfin, 66, Venice, Fla., was traveling north on Huntington Street in her 1985 Cadillac Seville. She noticed another vehicle approaching fast from behind her and quickly made a right turn to avoid being hit. When she made the turn, her vehicle struck a stop sign. Damage was listed at under S2OO to the sign and vehicle.
president of the New Paris group, made several announcements. Wahneta Gebhart showed a completed quilt done in shades of pastel green and orchid, and photographs from - the Sauder’s Village, Ohio, quilt show. Miho Nishikawa, New Paris, displayed a “Broken Dishes” pattern quilt that took five years to complete It was done in black and shades of red, orange and gold. She also shared three quilting books from Japan. Laverda Krull showed a jacket with a patchwork heart on the back. It was designed like a, jacket seen recently at the Chicago Quilt Show. Susie Knetp displayed four appliqued and pieced wall hangings. LaVeta Neff asked for suggestions on how to design a qui" using antique, ten patch, postage stamp blocks. Beverly Maresh and Mrs. Slankard showed stuffed rabbits
It Happened in — King Arthur's Town
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; Barbie Signorelli and Judy White, July 4; Lester Wright, July 5; Shirley Smith, July 6; Richard Hinton, Pam Slaven, Melissa Wagoner, 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 Smith, July 18; Allen Hart, Lyle Haney, Tracy Tom, Jeanne Salisbury and Dennis Richcreek, July 19; Jean Dungan, July 20; Jimmy Hall and Rachele Wright, July 21; Scott Mickley, July 22; Cliff Corden, Pat Friddle and Lisa Wagoner, July 23; Pam Unruh, Bobby Jo Henwood, Lucas Baker and Frances Shoj-ey, 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, July 27; David Penn and Esther Neth, July 28; Rita Slankard, July 29; Karri Henwood and Bob Cripe, July 30; Liberli Wagoner, Paul Thornburg, Anna Marie Pritchett and Jerry Helvey, July 31.
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made with patchwork bodies. A luncheon was enjoyed at noon. Mrs. Jones served sevenlayer salad and a blueberry dessert. The rest of the day was spent working on individual projects. A carry-in supper, with invited guests, is scheduled for 6 p.m., July 10, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Plotner. Rural Neighbors install officers Mary Beth Camden was hostess for the June 28 meeting of Rural Neighbors Club. New officers were installed by Louise Nichols. They are: Julia Frush, president; Doris Ann Slaymaker, vice president; Judy Shepherd, secretary; Mary B. Camden, treasurer; and Kathy Kolby, assistant treasurer. Minutes of
BOUQUETS TO Paul and . Mildred Willman, Marion, longtime summer residents of Barbee Lake, who celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on June 19. NORTH WEBSTER United Methodist Church Women’s Circles will hold a “Christmas in July” salad extravaganza on July 18 at 6 p.m. AN ICE cream social is planned by Barbee Conservation Club for July 15. THE FUTURE of the old Mock School Building will be discussed on July 14 during a potluck supper to be held at 6 p.m. at the school. The dinner is being sponsored by Hi Neighbors Club. All neighbors living in the area of the old school are invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and table service. Suggestions and ideas are needed to help stop the historic school from being taken
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the last meeting were read by Eunice Knotts. Mrs. Slaymaker gave the treasurer’s report. Mrs. Nichols presided during a question-and-answer session about the Extension Homemakers’ program. Mrs. Frush and Mrs. Slaymaker reported on their recent trip to the Purdue Conference. Mrs. Slaymaker also reported on her participation in the County Extension Homemakers’ Fashion Show held recently at Warsaw. During the health and safety lesson, Amy Stump shared tips on visiting foreign countries. Mary L. Camden gave the citizenship lesson. Mrs. Shepherd discussed “Living Wills.” Mrs. Frush and Mrs. Kolby are working on the club’s county fair display, and hope to have it finished by July 10. A picnic is planned for the July meeting. It will be held at a restored log cabin.
over by the State. YOUNGSTERS, AGES five and six, from North Webster United Methodist Church, will go on an overnight retreat on July 19-20 at Epworth Forest. There will be swimming, crafts, games, story time, and much more. STEVE AND Debbie Clarke, Lake Wales, Fla., will be moving to North Webster the first week in August. Steve has accepted the position of associate pastor of music and worship at North Webster Church of God. NORTH WEBSTER Church of God Vacation Bible School poster contest winners are Emily Neff, Curtis Farrell, Jessice Neff, Kristina Crane, Russell Johnson, Sharada Nethaway and Josh Lundy. TILL NEXT week...
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