The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 November 1989 — Page 13
North Webster news
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■ Thanksgiving, launch date for Christmas
It used to be that Thanksgiving was a special day for giving thanks. Now it is the launch date for the commercial Christmas season. Many places have parades and bring Santa Claus into town riding on a fire engine. As a child, this reporter was told that Santa rode in a sleigh pulled by eight tiny reindeer. Why did he decide to switch to a fire truck? Santa’s mode of transportation is probably of no importance to most children, just as long as he gets there somehow. My friend. Sue, seemed to have problems with Santa. Someone had given her children a large Santa Claus candle that they adored. She confessed to me that after Christmas she stored the candle in the attic with the other decorations. During the summer, Santa was reduced to a puddle of melted wax by the heat. She spent two days trying to cope with five sobbing youngsters who insisted that she had done it on purpose. One day I told Sue that I had received a very interesting phone call from a man who was Santa for about two months out of the Homemakers donate to charities Tippecanoe Township Extension Homemakers met Nov. 15 at North Webster Church of God with 27 persons present. Ethel Merritt, Bluffton, was a guest. Wilma Conner, president, gave the welcome and roll call response was “A Thanksgiving Experience." Mrs. Conner led as a poem entitled “Home’’ was read in unison. A carry-in luncheon was served at noon with turkey and dressing as the main dish. Hostesses for the day were Betty Hinton, Sally Yates, Ida Hart and Peggy Rinehold. Tables were decorated in keeping with a Thanksgiving theme. Maxine Gaston played the piano and Carolyn Gephart led group singing of “Happy Birthday" and “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow.” Mrs. Gaston read a poem, “My Favorite Season.” Mrs. Hinton reminded members of the county rummage sale scheduled for March. May Grodrian gave the treasurer's report and Mrs. Gaston read correspondence and minutes of the October meeting. The group voted to make donations to the North Webster Community Christmas Charity Fund and Kosciusko County Home Health Care Services. Virginia Perry gave a history of lace. She told the origin of different types of lace and how to tell the difference between hand- , made and machine-made lace. Catherine Bause told about the importance of potassium in the diet. June Miller explained how to defend yourself against assault and Margaret Gephart presented facts about the life of Jean Straton Porter. Hobby Club will be held Nov. 20 in the home of Mrs. Hart. A Christmas party and gift exchange are planned for the December meeting. Members are asked to bring a Christmas tree ornament to be put up for auction. Pauline White entertains club Pauline White entertained members of Efficient Homemakers Club at her home on Nov. 16. A Thanksgiving buffet supper of low fat, low calorie and low cholestrol food was served. Guests present were Joan Younce, county extension agent, and Carol Baker, president of the Kosciusko County Extension Homemakers. Mrs. White gave a reading entitled “The Visitor.” Shelly Judy told how to pot begonia leaves. The lesson, “What to Know Prior to an Emergency,” was presented by Jill Shock. Alice Long explained how ties with friends and family can keep you healthy. Mrs. Baker reported on the fall luncheon. A letter was read requesting volunteer help at Lakeland Loving Care Center. Betty Lewallen was presented with the door prize. Mrs. White interviewed Mrs. Younce and Mrs. Baker concerning their personal interests, job-related activities and responsibilities. The cultural arts report was given by Norma Sliger: She gave a history and told procedures used in etching glass. A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned for December in the home of Phyllis Matz
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.
year. She looked perplexed for a minute and then asked, “What is he the rest of the year, a giant troll?” Another time, Sue was asked to participate in a Christmas promotion. She was to go to a local mall at 7 p.m. on a certain day and have her picture taken sitting on Santa’s lap. She met the photographer at the newspaper office at the appointed time and they went to the mall. Sue said she thought Santa looked a bit surprised when she walked up and said, “Hi, I’m Sue,” and sat down on his lap for the picture. Next morning, the mall manager called the newspaper office and said he and Santa had waited till 9 p.m. the night before and he wanted to know why Sue and the photographer didn’t show up. You guessed it, they went to the wrong mall. Santa has been known to ha ve a few problems of his own. Now and then a Santa impersonator is arrested for taking a sack full of goodies out of a house instead of bringing it in. It is a sad commentary on our society that one of Santa’s more recent problems.
It Happened in —
King Arthur's Town
THE NOV. 16 meeting of North Webster Lady Lions was cancelled due to the weather. —o— MR. AND Mrs. Roger Coldren were hosts for an open house held at their home on Nov. 18 for members of North Webster United Methodist Church Come-Join-Us Sunday School Class. —o— TIME TO start thinking about Christmas shopping. —o— THE PHONE number to call to make daily dinner reservations at North Webster Senior Citizens’ Nutrition Site is 834-1193.
It happened . . . in North Webster
10 YEARS AGO, NOV. 21, 1979 Members of Backwater Friends Extension Homemakers Club met Nov. 15 in the home of Mildred Gray. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Howard Bemish Sr. A Bible for attendance was presented to Tim Keim on Nov. 11 at North Webster United Methodist Church. Crosses were presented to Michael Mattix, Al Boesenberg, Jennifer Mattix, and Adam Hunt. Orpha Foster has returned home after spending a week at Fort Myers, Fla. Cindi Heckaman was hostess for the Nov. 15 meeting of Efficient Homemakers Club. Phyllis Matz served as assistant hostess. The Nov. 14 meeting of Goodwill Club was held in the House of Friendship with Mrs. Ray Darr as hostess.
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especially in larger cities, is being mugged. This reporter was present the day Santa made an appearance at a children's Christmas party and lost his pants. There he stood saying, “Ho, ho, ho,” unaware of what had happened because of all the pillows tied around his middle. He couldn’t see his feet, and he didn’t feel the drawstring in his pants break. He had very skinny legs and was wearing green and white striped boxer shorts. Only when one little boy started to yell, “That’s my Daddy,” did Santa stop trying to "Ho. ho,” over the screams of laughter long enough to realize there was a problem. Let’s hope future generations won’t become confused about Thanksgiving and Christmas. We don’t want turkeys wearing red suits and Santa wearing turkeyfeather coats. We don’t need Santa surrounded by securityguards, wearing a gun or carrying a container of mace for protection. We don't need the holidays so commercialized that their true meaning is lost in a scramble of advertising hype and a grab for consumer dollars.
DON'T FORGET to feed the birds now. that cold, snowy weather seems to be here to stay. —o— FOOLER THE Cat has resigned himself to the fact that the warm, sunny days of summer are gone for awhile. It was the shocking experience of stepping out the back door and into the snow on Nov. 16 that convinced him. He has now turned his full attention to staying in the house and aggravating this reporter. —o— HAVE A wonderful Thanksgiving. —o— TILL NEXT week . . .
Reynolds, Rev. Henry McCray. Mark Coy, Lyle Haney, Kent Butcher, Mike Coy, Tony Casey, David Coy, Todd Reiff, Deb Carey, Ronda Black and Raetta Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Churchill will be hosts for the North Webster United Methodist Church Adult Bible class meeting
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Quilted items from bazaars shown
Lakeland Quilt Club members met Nov. 13 at North Webster Community Building. Eleanor Bates, chairman, presided. Jessie Wainscott called the roll and read the treasurer’s report. Jinny Lough and Helen Hoy were welcomed as associate members Ann Beamer and daughter, Fort Wayne, were guests. A note of appreciation from the Beaman Home was read. It concerned a comforter the group recently made and donated to the home. During the business session, a donation was made to the North Webster Community Building fund project. Directions for making a folded star pattern Christmas ornament were distributed. Mrs. Bates and Ruth Dunker were hostesses for the day. They served a noon luncheon of tuna salad and zucchini cake. Members displayed finished trapunto quilted Christmas ornaments. Mrs. Lough showed a crazy quilt pattern pillow and tote bag made from antique fabrics with unique embroidery. Wanetta Jones modeled a muslin skirt with miniature design quilted border. Quilted items, recently purchased at Christmas bazaars, were shown. Mrs. Wainscott brought completed, quilted, muslin candlewick blocks. The blocks were arranged in order and will be joined together with lace strips. Members helped Mrs. Senior Citizens hold dinner Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Caywood were guests at the recent meeting of North Webster Church of God Senior Citizens held in the North Webster Church of God. A carry-in dinner was served at noon. There were 40 persons present. Tables were decorated in keeping with the fall season. Mary Ellen Haney was dinner chairman. She was assisted byHelen Hoy and Judy Bell. Dorothy Snoke gave devotions Following dinner, table games were played. Mrs. Johnson hosts WCTU Eva Lock read a poem entitled "The Pumpkin Patch” on Nov. 14 when Lakeland WCTU members met in the home of Evelyn Johnson. Mabie Kistler, vice president, presided. Johnson gave devotions. HeYtfiempAvas "Light of Joy." reading from Psalm 27:1. Roll call was answered with each member sharing something of interest to WCTU. Mrs. Lock read minutes of the October meeting. Betty Barrett gave the treasurer’s report. The lesson about marijuana was presented by Mrs. Barrett. Mrs. Kistler gave the closing prayer. Christmas gifts will be brought to the December meeting to be taken to the Veteran’s Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Wainscott quilt the blocks and will also help with the quilt top assembly. Miriam Mason was working on a maple leaf patter quilt. The maple leaves are being edged with buttonhole stitch embroidery. Rita Slankard and Wilma Plotner displayed miniature "Secret Chairs” they had made
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THIRD GENERATION HELPING — Greg' Martin is a seventh grader at North Webster. When he has extra time, he helps in his dad’s shop in Cromwell. Greg’s dad, Dave Martin, operates a 15-state common carrier service, O. H. Hunt Line. Inc. Greg is a third generation Martin to be helping in the transportation business. His grandfather. O. W. Martin, was the founder of at least three truck lines. They all enjoy seeing Greg come to the shop. He cleans the shop and mows the lawn. He is pictured on a truck that has just been cleaned and serviced. (Photo by Keith Herrington)
Building destroyed by fire at Camp Adventure
A building approximately 50 xl2s’ which housed a kitchen, meeting room, and restrooms, received over SIOO,OOO in damage in a fire Sunday afternoon. The building, located at Camp Adventure on County Line Road near North Webster, was engulfed in flames by the time North Webster firemen arrived. According to North Webster Fire Chief Dave Biesemeyer, "We were fighting a losing battle before we even left the station. " The fire, which was reported by a caretaker, started around 4:05 p.m. Firefighters remained on the scene until 9 p.m. North Webster was assisted by departments from Larwill, Cromwell. Pierceton, and Syracuse. The cause of the fire is still
that were seven, si? and three inches tall. The chair seat, which was covered with calico print material, lifted to reveal a tiny teddy bear. The next monthly meeting will be held at North Webster Community Builfii ng. Mrs. Mason will be hostess for the Dec. 11 carry-in dinner and gift exchange.
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What really constitutes holiday traditions?
Even with the colorful, creative enhancements that always appear each holiday season, there seems to be a richness that can be achieved only with preserving certain memories of holidays past. Many of us have gravitated to the artificial trees which certainly have the advantage of being safe, being available for use quickly, and of course, do not drop the needles like the trees we remember from childhood. Regardless of the type of tree selected, real or artificial, decorating the tree itself can be done in so many different ways and most seem reflective of our parents’ and grandparents' trees. Each ornament could tell a story and has earned its place of distinction after years of faithful service. The poor old fruit cake has been rather battered in recent years. Johnny Carson immortalizes it each year with his wit but it truly has been given a "bum wrap." He is walking on sacred ground: a good fruit cake can be savored for weeks and create the holiday spirit each time it appears on that special serving plate that probably belonged to a very dear relative or friend. My grandmother's special recipe was unlike any I have ever tasted. Even as a child, I enjoyed those little chunks of dates, prunes, raisins, and nuts that I watched my grandmother cut up. not with a processor blender but with a little, sharp paring knife whose handle was worn to fit the contour of her busyhands. For years, 1 searched for her recipe and finally it appeared in an old quilt book that had been hiding in the bottom of a box of old quilt pieces. Momo made her cakes before Thanksgiving and wrapped them in cheese cloths soaked in rum. The last step usually brought snickers from her adoring audience. She said it wasn't entirely necessary but it
kept them “moist and fresh.” Memo’s recipe for “Crocked Fruit Cakes" may not make it to Neiman-Marcus but anyone wishing to add a tradition this holiday season, here it is: Memo's Crocked Fruit Cakes 1 package (12 oz.) chopped, ' pitted prunes 1 package (8 oz.) chopped, pitted dates 3 c. raisins 1 c. dry white wine 1 c. rum ''zC, (1 stick) oleo or butter c. white sugar < 2 c. corn syrup, light 3 eggs 2‘zC. flour (all purpose) 1 tsp. each: baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla U s e . chopped nuts (prefer pecans) Mix prunes and dates in bowl; stir in raisins, wine, and rum. Cover and put in cool place for 2 or 3 days (stir occasionally). Beat the oleo or butter, sugar, and syrup with electric mixer (med speed) until smooth. Add eggs, repeat mixing until smooth. Stir in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg and beat until just moistened. Stir in fruit mixture, vanilla, and nuts. Grease and flour and then bake in 6. 10-inch cheese crocks for 1 hour, 15 min. (or 2, 9x5x3-inch loaf pans for 1 hour, 45 min. or 2, 6-inch crocks for 2 hours, 15 min. or 4, 3-cup crocks for 1 hour, 30 min.) in 300 degree oven until toothpick comes out clean when testing the center of the cakes. Cool the baking crocks or pans on wire racks for 30 minutes, then loosen around the cake edges. Finish cooling the cakes on the racks. Wrap the fruit cakes ,in cheese clothes soaked in if Y. Well, there you have it! The tradition continues! B. Ann Thallemer, this week's guest feature writer, resides in Warsaw.
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