Syracuse-Wawasee Journal, Volume 52, Number 22, Syracuse, Kosciusko County, 2 April 1959 — Page 3

SYRACUSE-WAWASEE JOURNAL Thursday 2 April 1959-

Install Mrs. Douglas Yoder As Worthy Matron Os 0. E. S.

Mrs. Douglas Yoder was installed as worthy matron of the Syracuse chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in ceremonies conducted in the chapter room Wednesday evening 25 March. Installation was open to the public and followed the regular stated meeting. The business session was brief after which there was a short program for the retiring matron and patron, Mrs. Gerald CTamar and Mr. Cramar. Under the direction of Associate Matron Betty Yoder, the officers presented a short skit and each one cave a small gift to Worthy Matron Evelyn Cramar. A gift from the officers was presented to Worthy Patron Gerald Cramar by Associate Patron Douglas Yoder. At the close of the regular meeting, all officers returned to their stations. The Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron were escorted to the altar where they signed the Bible. Chapter gifts were presented to them. The past matron’s pin was presented to Mrs. Cramar by Past Matron Miriam Ridings A gift was given on behalf of tHe chapter by past Matron Helen Hilburt to Mr. Cramar who had completed his secorid year as patron. Members serving during installation ceremonies that followed were Evelyn Cramar. installing matron: Miriam Ridings. installing marshall: Esther Stoelting. installing chaplain: Hazel Veltman. installing orJonah Club Fish Fry Sponsored By SYRACUSE LIONS CLUB FRIDAY, APRIL 3 S to M p.m. Ht<h Hebcol Adults $1.35 Children 75c Hire Electric AND APPLIANCES . Electrical Contracting Residential & Commercial Wiring Phone 242-J For Your Spring Decorating Needs ★ ★ ★ Wall Paper. Matching Fabrics Trimz Waverley Schumacher Imperial Many others * * * Paints: Spred Satin Wall Charm Enamel to Match Arvan Texture Floor Covering: , Armstrong Maj te Carpets * w WILKERSON PAINT & WALL PAPER 613 South Huntington Street Syracuse Phone 203

ganist; and Francis Spencer, installing soloist. - Star points Juanita Thornburg as Adah: Hattie Cripe. Ruth: Nancy Motts, Esther: Waneta Meredith. Martha; and Mabel Arnold, Electra; Eva Rarig warder and Tim Motts, sentinel. For her theme, the Worthy Matron chose "loyalty/’ Her colors are pink and white, and her flower the pink rose. Her motto is "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Officers Installed with Mr. and Mrs. Yoder included Dr. O. C, Stoelting. assoc, patron; Mrs. Jack Stoelting. assoc, matron; Prim Dunn, secretary; Bertha Meek, treasurer: Geneva Cripe, conductress: Ellabelle Carr, assoc, cond.: Rebecca Kitson. chaplain; Martha Koble. marshall: Louise Byland, organist:. Forming an aisle for the new worthy matron as she was escorted to her station were her mother. Mrs. Lillian Lemen of Indianapolis and her daughters. Shirley and Sally. The Yoders three sons. Doug. Jr.. John and Charles, formed the aisle for their father as he was escorted to the east. Appropriate music was included in the program, flowers were presented by the children. Guests of the Yoders besides Mrs. Lemen. were his cousins. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Yoder of Syracuse. Other guests included Joe Estep, worthy patron of the Milford Chapter, and his wife, conductress at Milford. Pink roses on silver stars were used for decorating the chapter room and the pink and silver theme was carried out in the dining room where refreshments of pink punch and dainty cookies weje served. Mrs John Fisher was chairman of the committee which included Mrs. George Bushong. Mrs Frank Reh'rer. Mrs. Floyd Gingerich. Mrs. Dale Duckwall, and Mrs Evelyn Maxine Smith. - — Camp Fire Girls NE-WA -TAH-NAHS We took a Tree Census in Mrs. Clark’s' yard and then had an Easter Egg Hunt. When we went inside Carol Hostetler called the meeting to order. Judy Stucky read the minutes and called roll. We discussed our part in the Arbor Day celebration and then Mrs. Clark checked Carol's memory book Refreshments of cokes an‘d cupcakes were served bv Jane Stoelting and Carol Hostetler. Scribe: Bobby Stiver STAACI/SCENE . . . Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sharp and family had as dinner guests Easter Sunday Mrs. Adallne Diehl and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Diehl and family, all of Leesburg and community. Mrs. O. C. Bast of Warsaw and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bishop and family of R R 3. Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mr*. Randall Grounds and son, Pat. of South Bend, were week end guests of Mrs Charlotte McSweeney Mr. and Mrs. Roy Muscari of Wheaton. 111. were ’ week end guests of Mrs Ella Unrue. Terry Frushour. son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frushour. was home from Purrue for the week end and Easter vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hilburt arrived home last week from Florida where thev spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stucky and Mr. and Mrs Lewis Immel end daughter. Mary Barb, were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs James Stucky. Mr and Mrs. Philip Strieby and family spent Easter Sunday in Fort Wayne with her mother. M’-’; Gladys Case Mr. and Mrs Ted Method were the Easter weekend guests of Mrs. Method's mother. Mrs Nora Sollna and family at St. Albans. West Virginia

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Officers of the Syracuse Chapter No. 283. Order of the Eastern Star, are shown here following installation ceremonies in the chapter room Wednesday 25 March. First row L to r. are Mrs. Bertha Meek, treasurer; Mrs. Louise Byland, organist; Mrs. Jack Carr, associate conductress: Mrs. Waneta Meredith, Martha: Mrs. Rebecca Kitson, chaplain; Mrs. Eva Rarig, warder. Middle row: Mrs. Harold Arnold, Electa; Mrs. Juaneta Thornburg. Adah; Mrs. Hattie Cripe. Ruth; Mrs. Keith Cripe, conductress; Mrs. J. J. Koble,

In United States Service New Addresses A 3c Ned A. Nolan. AF 23014288. 3913 th ABRON. APO 127, New York. New York. Pfc. Byron P. Connolly, 1844985. Stud. Co. School, Batt. Class 8-59. Mar. Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California. ARLISS HAMMAN WITH "OPEDATION BIG LAND” . Arliss D. Hamman, hospital corpsman third class. USN. son of Mr. and Mrs. Jamee Hamman of 206 N Huntington st., Syracuse Indiana, landed with the Ist Marine Brigade on the beaches of Camp Pendleton in Southern California on 1 April marking the start of "Operation Big Land”, a coordinated sur-face-air amphibious assault exercise. The Hawaii-based Marines left Kaneohe In mld-March on amphibious ships returning from the Western Pacific. A short time will be spent at Camp Penleton for field exercises before the beginning of "Big Land.” Additional Marines from Pendleton and the 3rd Marine Air Wing at El Toro. California, will Join about 5.000 Navy men and 25 ships in the exercise, designed to improve their professional skills in the conduct of amphibious warfare in the atomic age. "Big Land” will get underway with a bombardment of San Clemente Island by the fire support .unit. A mock invasion of Camp Pendleton will be carried out to recapture an "Aggressor” offshore island for the purpose of establishing a base to hinder further enemy operations. An assault hellcopter aircraft carrier will heli-lift fully equipped Marines to the shore employing the ‘‘Vertical Envelopment” version of assault landing. On the completion of "Big Land.” 10 April the 5.500 members of the Brigade will again take part in field exercises before returning to Hawaii during the last week of April. ,SyrocasSc»»e\ . . Rev. and Mrs. Cart Gable had as week end guests two of their daughters and families. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nletz of Toledo and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wagenknecht of PeterjMUrg. Michigan.

marshall: Mrs. Tim Motts Esther: Mrs. E. O. Dunn, secretary. Back row: Tim Motts, sentinel; Mrs. Jack Stoelting, associate matron: Mrs. Douglas Yoder, Worthy Matron: Douglas Yoder. Associate Patron: Dr. O. C. Stoelting, association patron. —Courtesy‘ Perc Bartlett Photos BOYD'S Plumbing & Heating All types of: ✓ PLUMBING ✓ HOT WATER HEATINB ✓ WARM AIR HEATINB ✓ PUMP SERVICE BOYD EVEREST Phone 494 New Paris, loti.

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