The Mail-Journal, Volume 5, Number 51, Milford, Kosciusko County, 24 January 1968 — Page 13

North Webster News

MRS. EARL (MARGUERITE) BLACK

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MR. and MRS. GERRY HARTER

Miss Jean Menzie Becomes Bride Os Gerry Lee Harter January 13

Miss Jean Menzie became the bride of Gerry Lee Harter Saturday evening, Jan. 13, at 7:30 o’clock in the North Webster Methodist church. Parents of the bride are Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Menzie of North Webster. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Harter of r 1 Pierceton. White snapdragons and blue tipped carnations decorated the church altar. Blue candles and white bows marked the pews. Rev. Don Clark, pastor of the church, read the double ring ceremony in the presence of 125 guests. Mrs. David Nulf played traditional wedding music. White Taffeta Gown The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of white

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taffeta, a lace empire bodice, long tapering sleeves and an A-line skirt. It featured a detachable chapel length train. Her short veil of silk illusion fell from a lace heart-shaped headpiece. She carried a white Bible and blue carnations with blue streamers. Her twin sister, Mrs. Rex Reid of r 1 Pierceton, was matron of honor. Her gown was a blue velvet bodice and faille A-line skirt with a back panel giving interest. A blue velvet bow held her veil. White carnations tipped blue and blue streamers were her flowers. Jay Knisley of r 1 Larwill served as best man. Ushers were Ted Keener and Rex Reid of Pierceton. The bride’s mother wore a navy knit two

PHONE 834-21 M piece dress. Mrs. Harter wore a three piece knit costume in avocado green. Both mothers wore corsages of white roses with silver ribbons. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church social room. The serving table had white candles and blue flowers on either side of the four tiered wedding cake. It too had blue roses. Blue and silver streamers trimmed the gift tables. Serving were Mrs. Dave Anderson, Mrs. Russ Kann and Miss Sue LaFollett, all of North Webster. The bride is a graduate of North Webster high school and Ravenscroft Beauty school in Fort Wayne. She is employed at the Nestle Beauty shop. The bridegroom is employed at Weatherhead at Syracuse. He is a graduate of Pierceton high school and served four years in the air force. The couple will reside at Barbee lake. —NW— Mrs. Lester White Entertains Efficient Homemakers Mrs. Lester White was hostess to the Efficient Homemakers club on Thursday, Jan. 18. Co-hostess was Mrs. James Greiner. Pledges were led by Mrs. Ira Nine. Song of the month “The More We Get Together” was reviewed by Mrs. Dave Stockey and she led in the singing. Fire drills with family was used for health and safety by Mrs. Jack Lewallen. Reports were given by Mrs. Norbert Niles. President Mrs. “Bud” Lantz invited Don Arnold to give a talk on the new Wawasee high school being constructed. Information was given about an art instruction course to be available to homemakers. Dues were discussed. How much I weighed when I married was the answer to roll call. Jello dessert, cookies, nuts and coffee were served by Mrs. White and cohostess. —NW— General Meeting Os Women’s Society The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its general meeting Tuesday evening, Jan. 16, in the church. President Mrs. Arden Rider presided. Reports were by Mrs. Bob Bostick and Mrs. Robert Ritchie. The program “Whither We Go From Here” was by Rev. Clark. Discussion groups formed and talked of the problems facing the church today. A group summary was presented. Assorted cookies and coffee were served by Mrs. David Nulf, Mrs. Harvey Boyer and Mrs. Jay Boyer.

N. Webster Senior Named To Teen Fashion Board Susan Brown, a senior at North Webster high school and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Guy, has been awarded a certificate of honor and membership in McCall’s teen fashion board for outstanding achievement in sewing and clothing class work during the present school year. Through her accomplishments she has met all standards for membership in this national honorary organization. Her nomination was made by her home economics teacher, Mrs. Sarah Perry. —NW— Chain O’ Lakes Club Meets At Reiff Home Recently The January meeting of the Chain O’ Lakes 4-H chib was held at the Robert Reiff home. There were 18 members present to repeat the U. S. flag and 4-H pledges, led by Jeff Rhodes and Ray Hathaway. Steve Johnson used a poem, “God Bless Our Friendship”, for devotions. Marilynn Reiff installed the 1968 officers. Ralph Reiff gave a geology demonstration “What are You Going to do With Those Rocks 9 ”. Dale Mabie gave a health and safety tip on sliding. Ron Cody led group Singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”. Refreshments of hot chocolate and cookies were served by Marilynn and Mark Reiff, after which the group went sledding. The next meeting will be held at Robin Goodyear’s home Monday, Feb. 12, after school.

Miss Fenny Keim And Charles Lamb, Jr. Wed In North Webster Church Recently

The marriage of Miss Penny Keim and Charles Lamb, Jr., was recently solemnized in the North Webster Church of the Brethren with Rev. Ralph Wagoner of Syracuse officiating at the double ring ceremony. The altar was decorated with red poinsettias, palms and candelabra. Mrs. Marilyn Nulf served as organist and Mrs. Karl Hoover of Milford was vocalist. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amzie Keim of r 1 Pierceton. Parents of the bridegroom are Mrs. Louise Wise of Syracuse and Charles Lamb, Sr., of Goshen. Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a gown of ivory satin brocade fashioned with an empire bodice, scooped neckline, bell leeves, A-line skirt and a chapel length train. Pearl hearts on a satin irocade coronet held her veil of imported illusion. She carried a white Bible, topped with red roses.

Backwater Friends Meet With Mrs. Rider The Backwater Friends dub met Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Arden Rider. Co-hostess was Mrs. R. L. Snoke. Mrs. Bert Rhodes opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag and the dub creed. “Open Door” was the reading for meditations by Mrs. Gene Coverstone. Health and safety was how to prevent tooth decay' by Mrs. Bob Likens. Mrs. Cecil Paulus had garden hints on bulbs and evergreens. The constitution was read and bills were allowed. A report was given on the president’s council meeting. Forms were passed out to those interested in the art instruction course to be available to homemakers. Dues were paid and new books distributed. “Interior Decorating” was the lesson by Mrs. Bob Likens and Mrs. Earl Black. It is wise to have an overall plan before buying furniture, rugs and drapes. Size of family, way of life and where you live enter into the decision of what to buy. A few good pieces are better than more of cheap quality. Pictures of room arrangements and color schemes were passed around. A snow storm I remember was the answer to roll call. Date nut cake, candy, coffee and tea were served to 18 present by the hostess and her co-hosteSs. Mrs. Robert Roose won the door prize. Mrs. Archie Hoffert joined the group again after a two year’s absence in Winston Salem, N. C. -NW—COMMUNITY NEWS Miss Mary Jane Lesh returned Monday to her teaching job in Columbia City after an absence of several weeks. Miss Lesh was a patient in Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne, where she underwent surgery in December.

In Red and Green The bridal attendants, Miss Jean Gaerte, Pierceton, and Miss Cindy Wise, Syracuse, were attired in red and green velvet gowns, respectively. Each carried a single white poinsettia. Miss Shelley Breeden, Syracuse, served as flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by William Breeden, Syracuse, as best man, and Blaine Shock, North Webster, groomsman. The ushers were Jesse Hughes, Syracuse, and Charles Shaffer, Warsaw. Following the ceremony the cpuple greeted 100 guests at a reception held in the social room of the church. Mrs. Lamb is a graduate of North Webster high school and her husband was graduated from Syracuse high school. He is currently attending a diesel mechanic school at Nashville, Tenn. The couple is at home at 1201 Greenland Ave., Nashville, Tenn.

A brother of Mrs. Earl Black, Dale Antonidas, his wife and daughter Linda of Howe were Sunday guests of the Blacks. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bransford and son Jeff of Buchanan, Midi., were guests Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bransford. John .Valentine is at his home convalesing from a spinal operation. The operation was on January 5 in Lutheran hospital, Fort Wayne. He came home by ambulance on January 13. He is able to be about the house and do reading. Miss Linda VanCuren is a patient in Goshen hospital. She had surgery there on December 28 and was discharged January 12. Because of complications she re-entered the hospital last Friday. Linda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane VanCuren. Christian Ladies Honor Baby With Shower Thursday Members of the Ladies Aid of the Milford Christian church honored Christine Elaine Baumgartner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Baumgartner of Milford, at a shower Thursday evening following the regular January meeting of the organization. The shower was held in the church fellowship hall with Mrs. Roger Graff, Mrs. John Yeater and Mrs. Ned Plum assisting. A large baby picture was included in decorations with each lady present signing the picture. The evening had begun with the regular business session held in the overflow room of the sanctuary. Mrs. Leon Tucker, president, opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. Robert Auer presented the secretary’s report and Mrs. Stan Custer the treasurer’s report. The budget for 1968 was also presented for approval. Mrs. Noble Fisher, Mrs. Victor Fuller, Mrs. Ray Evans, Mrs. Merril Rink and Bob Cullers were listed as being ill and members were reminded to remember -4hem. Mrs. Claude Hamilton gave the missions report. A round-up is being held in Garrett and continues this evening and tomorrow. Persons wishing to go may contact the minister. The men’s fellowship supper will be held at the church on February 5. Members were asked to turn in banks whether or not they had money in them. Banks are used more than one year. A news letter will be published twice each month with Mrs. Robert Spearman and Mrs. Charles Myers in charge. The ladies prayer coffees were also discussed. Mrs. Don Hall gave the evening’s devotions on “Today’s Gladness” from Psalms 100. The ladies then adjourned to the fellowship hall for the shower. Refreshments for .the evening were served by Mrs. Ralph Neff, Mrs. Carl Duncan and Mrs. Lawrence Fisher.

Wednesday, January 24, 1968

Milford Locals Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller left Friday morning for Biloxi, Miss., where they wifi visit their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Miller, and two daughters, Kimberly and Tamara. They will then go to various places in Florida where they will vacation during February and part of March. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Martin of North Manchester were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerlin. The following members of the First Brethren church have enrolled in the Northern Indiana Leadership Training school: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Huber, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bixler, Mrs. Warren Fisher, Jr., Mrs. Paul Mathews, Mrs. Gordon Rhodes, Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs. Charles Kerlin and Mrs. Elsie Templin. There will be seven meetings, one each week, and will be held in different churches in the district, Elkhart, South Bend, County Line, North Liberty, Goshen, New Paris and Nappanee. Sunday guests in the Roy Pinkerton home on r 3 Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Murray of Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Veeter of Anderson, and Mr. and Mrs. James Hummel and five daughters of Shoe Lake. Sunday afternoon guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rader of r 3 Syracuse were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pletcher of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marker of Wakarusa, and Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Seese of South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Corl of Milford visited Mr. Corl’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Steffe, on r 4 Warsaw, Sunday.

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IM I L F O R D Library Notes By Mrs. Dorothea Kerlin The book “The Song of Metamoris” by M. E. Anness has been placed in the library by the Eta Beta Pi Sorority in memory of Mrs. Arthur Baumgartner. It is a story about North American Indians, Tecumseh, and incidents of interest, with the setting around Metamora, Ind., in the southeastern part of the state. Other new adult books that have been added recently include: Taber, Gladys . . . Stillmeadow Calendar; a country woman’s journal. Shannon, Dell . . . Rain With Violence; a Luis Mendoza Mystery. Smith, D. L.. . . Goodly Heritage; the History of 150 years of Craft Freemasonry in Indiana. Complete, perceptive, narrative history, reveals the unique story, meaning, traditions and influence of Freemasonry. Carr, William H. A.. . . Perils; named and unnamed History of the North American Insurance Co., anecdote filled book which describes and analyses the past, present and future of insurance, the business that copes with the perils of man. Pope, Dudley z . . . Drumbeat, a rousing new sea adventure novel, about Lt. Lord Ramage. Wise, L. F. . . . Kings, Rulers and Statesmen, contains the most complete listing of rulers from 2637 B. C. to present day. Peale, Norman V.. . . Enthusiasm Makes the Difference. This book offers encouragement and common sense ideas for improving the many activities of your life.

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