The Mail-Journal, Volume 3, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 3 December 1964 — Page 9

Santa Featured At - Silver Thimble Party One of the first lovely Christmas parties of the season was held Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, at Rubie's Party Home in Milford when forty members of the Silver Thimble club met for their annual dinner party. The tables at which the members found their places were beautifully appointed in the season's colors, with the theme of “Santa Claus” being carried out in the favors marking each place. They were marshmallow Santas seated on a graham cracker and candy cane sleigh. The

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large table from which a ham dinner was served buffet style was lighted with large red candles and centered with a floral arrangement of Christmas red mums and white pompons. The servings of pie were topped with miniature Santas on which were keywords later used in the distribution of gifts. All sang the doxology before the dinner. During a short business session conducted by the president, Mrs. Harlan Beer, after the dinner, plans were announced by Mrs. Robert Kaiser, chairman of the Christmas project committee. Fruit baskets ‘ will be prepared for the shut-ins and

given on the evening of December 21 when the club members and their husbands will go caroling. Mrs. Richard Kaiser, devotional leader for the year, directed the group in serious thoughts on “Christmas Time is Here Again” and what it should r..ean to each one followed by all singing “Joy To the World”. Hie committee in charge of arrangements, Mrs. Harlan Beer of r 1 'Nappanee, Mrs. Otto Beer, Jr., New Paris, Mrs. Glenn Price, and Mrs. Jack Rechkemmer, both of Milford, arranged and presented the program. Two Christmas songs were sung by the group after which each member

if the committee gave an appropriate rending. The dub had many interesting and worthwhile projects during the year which were summarized in poetical style by Mrs. Ajrthur Haab of 1 Goshen and Mrs. Andrew Kammerer 1 of Leesburg and read by Miss Tillie < Graff of Goshen. 1 Mrs. Rechkemmer read the poem, ’ “The Night Before Christmas”, and '■ the person holding the keyword sup- ' plied it in the proper place and approached the Christmas tree where ' she received a gift from her secret x h

Milford American Legion Auxiliary Holds Christmas Meeting The December meeting of the Milford American Legion Auxiliary was preceded by a potluck supper Tuesday. Dec. 1. There were 34 members present. The hall was beautifully decorated for the holiday season by the social committee. Candles were on each table and a lighted Christmas tree was the centerpiece on the table for gifts. The regular business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Harold Freeman. Mrs. William Leemon and Mrs. Freeman reported on the second district meeting they attended with Mrs. Wade Mishler on November 18 at Earl Park. It was reported that the Veterans’ day program was well attended and the door prizes were won by William Burgett, Hugh Snyder, and Wade Mishler. Song of the month and hymn of the month, “Joy To the World”, and “Silent Night” were sung by the members. Mrs. Leon Newman reported that | Wawasee Village Hdwe. PLUMBING AND HEATING PHONE:SYRACUSE 457-3011 :

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I the Junior Auxiliary uas completed its project for the annual Christmas dinner. They formed Christmas trees out of Reader’s Digests and spray-painted them for centerpieces on the tables. Their Christmas party will be held on December 14. They will meet at the hall at 6:30 to go caroling before their party. Knightstown home chairman, Mrs. Harry Haab, reported she has sent the organization’s two-year-old child a present for Christmas and received an acknowledgement for it from the director of the home. The chorus members will meet for the last meeting of the year on December 8. There will be no more meetings until after January. All members are welcome to come and sing. -- Christmas Baskets Mrs. Robert Geiger has asked that all persons wishing to hdp again this year with the Christmas baskets for . the sick and needy contact her at her home. Anoyne wishing to doante food can take it to her home across from the grade school or deliver it to the fire station on Monday, Dec. 21. All persons wishing to help are asked to be at the fire station at 9a. m. on h— 1 STORE BULKY WINTER GARMENTS WITH US I We Have Pick-Up Stations At I North Webster Launderette II And Dry Cleaning Jot’Em Down Store, Barbee Lakes E 4 B SHOE STORE Pierceton WARSAW DRY CLEANERS I AND SHIRT LAUNDRY Across from the courthouse Warsaw, Ind.

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i Monday. i The Past Presidents will have their ; Christmas party next Wednesday night, Dec. 9, at Foo and Faye’s at 7p. m. Each member is asked to , bring a gift for the women veterans ' at the Veterans’ hospital. Articles 1 needed are aprons, rag dolls, place- S mate, hotpads, and handkerchiefs. 1 . There will be a gift exchange. i Mrs. Russell Ruch reported that Gerrit VanKeppel of DeMotte will give a one hour program at the com- , munity building on Monday, Dec. 21, ■ from 7:30 until 8:30. He will show slides on the comparison of our ’ ‘country and those of Soviet Russia. [ Hungary, Poland, Budapest, and j farms near these areas. This will be an interesting program and all resi- 1 1 dents in the community are urged to j I attend. • The annual Christmas dinner for • the Legion and Auxiliary and their I families will be on December 12 at i the fire station. 5 At the close of the evening Mrs. 1 William Burgett read, “The Night > Before Christmas" and each mem i ber received a gift as the verses were read. Others on the social com mittee were Mrs. Stanley Scott, Mrs. Leon Newman. Mrs. Pattie Sanders, Mrs. Jerry Whetten, and Mrs. Dan Levemier. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hire and daughter Brenda Kay of Elkhart I and Mrs. Clo, Hire of Syracuse, i spent Thanksgiving day at the home ot Millard Hire, Syracuse lake.

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Syracuse Locals Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kitson, Mrs. John Fleming, Miss Gertrude Fleming and Mrs. Rebecca Kitson, Syracuse, visited with Mrs. David Lindstrom, formally of Syracuse, at Warren on the afternoon of Thanksgiving. Mr. a< Mrs. Larry Ryman and Tammy of r 1 Nappanee spent last Wednesday night with Mrs. Ryman’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Gilbert of r 1 Syracuse. They were Thanksgiving day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Osbun of Sand Lake, near Albion. Other guests at the Osbun home were Mr. and Mrs. Ralleigh Halsey and family and Mike Mynhier, all of Kimmril, Mr. and Mrs. John Halsey and sons of Albion and Rev. Blake of Big Lake. Larry E. Rensberger of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rensberger and daughter, Rondalin and Cynthis of Shawano, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Jess Lairmer of Niles, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hildelbrandt and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mullins and daughter. Pat and son Tom Jr., all of Syracuse, were Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jay G. Renslx'rger of near Wilmot. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bushong, Syracuse, had as their Thanksginng guests. Mr. and Mrs. Landis Pressi ler and Mrs. Nellie Clouse of Fort I Wavne. Mr. and Mrs George Bushong and family. Mr. and Mrs. Avon I Bushong and family and Mr. and , Mrs. Jon Bushong and family. | WEDDING CAKES Beautifully decorated ; Delicious to eat Reasonably priced 'Unique Bake Shop Downtown Warsaw LAKE LINE CABINETS Custom Kitchens - : Built-In Appliances Custom Cabinets of all Types Unfinished Furniture Armstrong Tile & Linoleum BEAMER & SON Hwy. 13, 1 mile North of North Webster IPhone: 834-1861 —