The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 26, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 August 1989 — Page 12

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 9,1989

North Webster news

SMMB BY MARY LEE WILLMAN ■ ' ’ eac^ers 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. A WFJII a/ “

Hoosier Auxiliary plans Christmas party

The Hoosier Auxiliary of Barbee Conservation Club met Aug. 2 with 23 members and one guest present. The guest was Elsie Stiener. The meeting was held at Barbee Conservation Club Building. "Happy Birthday" was sung to: May Grodrian, Jessie Wainscott and Deloris Weyler. "Happy Anniversary" was sung to: Dick and Miriam Mason. 51 years; Jim and Wilma Conner. 43 years; and Bob and Carol Downing, 16 years. Pat Friddle presided during the business session. Pledge to the American flag was repeated in unison. Roll call response was "How many grandchildren and great-grandchildren do you have?" Minutes of the July meeting were not read due to the absence of Carol Werstler, secretary. Mrs. Grodrian gave the treasurer’s report. Helen Wichern served as secretary pro tern. She read notes of appreciation from Kathy Warner and Alice Bemish. Goldie Hunnicutt was welcomed back following a leave of absence. Mrs Grodrian and Mrs. Conner responded to Edna Lawson's request for volunteers to help with the Friday night fund raisers. Dot Kurth was presented

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QUEEN OF LAKES — The scholarships were recently awarded to the winners of the North Webster Mermaid Festival's Queen of the Lakes contest winners. Pictured, left to right, are Mermaid Festival committee member Richard Long, Elizabeth Vandelene. Muncie. 1989 "Queen of Lakes;” Stephanie Hall, Bourbon, second runner-up: and John Cripe, festival committee member. Not pictured was first runner-up Heidi Young of Milford. AH three winners won scholarships. Vandelene won a SSOO scholarship. Hall won a S2OO scholarship and Young won a S3OO scholarship. Also. $250 was presented to the North Webster School for first place in the junior high band competition. The aw ard was presented to Richard Long, principal. (Photo by Ron Schwartz. Jr. >

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with a gift. Mrs. Conner gave the flower fund report. The group voted to reimburse the Conservation Club for Hoosier Club expenses at the club house. It was decided that the club Chirstmas party would be held Dec. 6. Mrs. Friddle announced that a craft show would be held at the club house on Aug. 12. and a hog roast is scheduled for Aug. 26. A carry-in luncheon was served at noon with Southern fried

Friends of the Library discuss future projects

North Webster Friends of the Library met Aug. 2 at the library with Betty Hinton presiding. Mrs. Hinton also served as secretary pro tern due to the absence of Avis Miller. Marty Crawford, treasurer, reported that the FOL bake sale booth did well at the Christmas in July bazaar held recently at Camelot Hall. It was announced that the library is in need of a 16

chicken as the main dish. Tables were decorated with bouquets of "Old Fashioned Golden Glow." provided by Mrs Kurth. The "Lord's Prayer" was repeated in unison. Hostesses for the dinner were Margaret Welker, Mrs. Kurth and Pauline Gunkle. During the afternoon, games were played. Hostesses for the September meeting will be Miriam Mason, Helen Norwood and Maxine Gaston.

millimeter film projector. Any individual or organization interested in donating or wishing to help with the purchase of a projector is welcome to do so. Discussion was held pertaining to future projects at the library. It was noted that the FOL recently purchased a large number of new children's books. FOL members are still working as library volunteers during the week.

It Happened In — King Arthur's Town

10 YEARS AGO, AUG. 8,1979 Ruth Boyer spent last Sunday . yisiting with Pauline Castello, Kokomo. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walker and family, Indianapolis were: Jean McNaab and Peggy Willman, Warsaw. Shirley Smith, Jaimee Smith and Sam Willman and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Willman, Leesburg and Valarie Riggs, Carson City. Nev. Amy Smith and Lyn Stackhouse spent last week at Junior High Camp Adventure. Laura Hull and Kim Heche were at Girl Scout Camp last week. Valarie Riggs, Carson City, Nev., has returned home after spending a month visiting with her aunt. Mrs. Jean McNabb, r 1 Warsaw. She also visited with her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Kay White. Barbee Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lindemood spent July 27 visiting with Eva Nysewander, Olivia Brown and Blance Orr at the Methodist Home. Warren. They also visited with Charles Turner and Arthur Alexander at the VA Hospital, Marion. Diane Miller, Elkhart, spent last week end visiting at the home of Orpah Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hider and son, Jamie John, Manisteque, Mich., were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Hider's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heche ana family, North Webster. Women of North

Webster Lake Association to learn about boat excise tax

Boat owners will be especially interested in the Webster Lake Conversation Association’s August meeting to be held Saturday. Aug. 12, at 8 a m. at Camelot Hall, North Webster. The new boat excise tax will be on the agenda, with the presentation by the Tippecanoe Township Assessor. Sue Mitchell. Some of the questions Mrs. Mitchell will answer are: Why did our state representative. Dave Wolkins, so vehemently oppose this boat excise tax’ 5 Why did the "Lake Michigan districts” lobby and

From the Syracuse Police Log — Beeping noise conies from house

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. AUG. 1 The dispatcher provided the telephone number and address of the state fire marshal’s office after a caller requested the infor mation. A report of a lost bicycle duffel bag was received by the dispatcher WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2 The owner of a house was called at work by his neighbor. The neighbor reported hearing a loud beeping noise coming from the house Syracuse’s humane officer does not make calls outside the town limits. This was the reply to a caller who wanted to know if the officer does make such calls for animals. North Webster board meeting is postponed This month s meeting of the North Webster Town Board has been postponed from Wednesday. Aug. 9, to Wednesday, Aug 16 The postponement was announc ed after Board President Myron Clark reported he was running into delays and wouldn’t be able to return from his vacation byAugust 9

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Webster Church of God are planning a Farmers Market. It will be held August 11 on the church lawn. 20 YEARS AGO, AUG. 6, 1969 North Webster ‘‘Ski Bees” captured their fourth consecutive state ski tournament victory on July 26 and 27 at Wolf Lake near Hammond. Clubs from all over Indiana engaged in the competition over the two day period. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Bowser and three children returned Thursday night from a vacation trip in Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Piper were hosts to a carry-in dinner Saturday at their home in Epworth Forest. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gale, Columbia City; the Floyd Stellers, Ligonier; Lura McLellan, Mr. and Mrs. Orvel McLellan, and Ethel Saltzgaber, all of Kimmell, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Flory, Hill Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Merril Stickel of Waubee Lake; and Mrs. Fred Phaneuf of Huntington. Mrs. Margaret Teghtmeyer of North Webster and Mrs. Merea Woodworth of Fort Wayne were supper guests Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Redding. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stump were supper guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Moerchen, Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Black at-

push for this new tax? Is it true that those who own 20-foot pontoons will be paying the same excise tax as those who own 20-foot luxury boats, complete with galley, bar. and sleeping for six? Exactly What will Indiana boatowners pay at the state license registration office,in Warsaw or Syracuse for 1990 boat excise taxes? At this meeting, Sue Mitchell will answer these and any other questions asked by individuals and businesses who are paid-up members of the Webster Lake . Conservation Association.

THURSDAY. AUG. 3 During the early morning hours an officer was requested at a home on Parkway Drive. The owner reported kids in a yard. When the officer arrived’ there was no one around. The dispatcher advised a caller to check with directory assistance. The caller requested the telephone number for the Clinton Township Fire Department. FRIDAY, AUG. 4 A Syracuse resident called the dispatcher to find out if a group soliciting funds were all right. The Indiana Highway Patrol or Indiana Fraternal Order of Police were soliciting funds for various programs. A check with the police chief found he knew nothing about the solicitation and encouraged persons to donate money to the local department. A scanner in a home kept police from answering a complaint about loud music. The dispatcher received a call of loud music from a nome on Harkless Drive, south of Macy's. The officer went to that area but reported he did not hear any music. It was then reported that the persons in the home may have a scanner. Five minutes later the officer drove back around that area and heard the music. He went to the home and told them to turn the music down SUNDAY. AUG. 6 One of the lake patrol officers reported finding a paddle boat The boat was taken to his home until the owner is located. A call of a boat in trouble, turned out to be a boat stuck in the weeds near the Frog Tavern.

tended the Antonides reunion at the Paul Antonides cottage, Kl-. inger Lake near Sturgis, Mich.,

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TOURNAMENT OF KNIGHTS WINNER — Darrin Conley, Warsaw, center, receives a 1500 scholarship from Mermaid Festival committee members Joan Rhodes and Emily Thomas. Coniey earned his scholarship by placing first in the festival's tournament of knights competition. Second place was won by Jim Juillerat, South Whitley. He won a S3OO scholarship. Third place went to Jeff Carey of Warsaw. He won a S2OO scholarship. Shown, from left to right, are Joan Rhodes. Darrin Conley and Emily Thomas. (Photo by Ron Schwartz, Jr.),

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WAWASEE SCHOLARSHIPS — Jeff Boyer of r 1. North Webster, was the winner of a SSOO Wawasee scholarship during the North Webster Mermaid Festival. Pictured, from left to right, are festival committee member Maurie Howe, Jeff Boyer, and committee member Nadine Cormican. Also receiving a scholarship was Tami Munson of Milford. ( Photo by Ron Schwartz, Jr.)

FW f RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP — Jack D. Jennings has been selected as the 1989-90 recipient of the Arthur A. Heuer Scholarship. sponsored by the Fort Wayne Chapter of .ASM International (formerly. American Society for Metals). This scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving engineering student majoring in metallurgy or materials science. Jennings is a 1987 graduate of Wawasee High School. He' is presently completing a summer internship in the metallurgical lab at Navistar’* Engineering and Technical Center. Fort Wayne. He will return to Purdue University in the fall beginning his junior year majoring in materials science engineering, alternating school sessions with work sessions at Inland Steel. East Chicago, through the Purdue Engineering Coop Program. Jennings is the son of Ken and Karen Jennings, r 2. box 397A. Syracuse.

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