The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 46, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 December 1970 — Page 6

TH£ MAIL-JOURNAL— Wed, Dec. 16, 1970

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Diamond Anniversary Observed By Kosciusko Chapter 160 OES

Kosciusko Chapter 16P. Order ol the Eastern Star, celebrated its 75th anniversary on Wed nesday. Dec 9, with guests present from Bremen, Warsaw, Bristol, Goshen. Mishawaka. Mentone. Leesburg, Nappanee and Plymouth. Special guests for the evening were Mrs Ray Oberly, past grand matron of the Indiana grand chapter and Mr. Oberly; Mrs Charles Tucker, district deputy of district 20; Mrs. Devon Hossler, grand representative; Harold Gray, grand committee appointee; and Mrs. Ray Walters, wife of a past grand patron A reception was held in the social room at 7:30 p.m. where decorations carried out the OES colors and a Christmas theme. Cookies, nuts, mints, punch and coffee were served by the star

w BETROTHED — Announcement is being made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Betty ML Weimer to Robert K. Bowen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bowen of r 1 Claypool. Miss Weimer is a native of the North Webster community and is in the real estate and insurance business in that area. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude J. Weimer. Mr. Bowen is a building contractor from the Silver Lake community. No wedding date has been set. Gift Exchange Highlights £ Meeting A carry in dinner and gift exchange highlighted the December 10 meeting of Barbee Community church Women's Christian Service group During the meeting, held at the Barbee Conservation club building. Christmas Carols were sung and Bible scripture, per taming to the birth of Christ, was read Election of officers was held with the following elected Mrs.- Hershel Welker president Mrs T A Reynolds • vicepresident Mrs Lawrence Gaston - secretary’ Mrs Frank Golden • treasurer

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points — Mrs. W. W. Free. Mrs. Leonard Kline, Mrs. Robert Beer. Mrs. William Burgett and Mrs. Doral McFarren — with associate conductress Mrs. D. G. Seely serving as chairman of the committee. At 8:30 in the chapter room which was decorated in the Eastern Star colors with white roses and small lights, worthy matron Mrs. Ted Brooks extended a welcome to all present and asked all to join in singing old and new songs. Mrs. C. D Barnes accompanied at the organ. Past grand matron, Mrs. Oberly, read the history’ of the chapter. A musical program followed. It was presented by the Wawasee high school barbershop quartet and the girls’ sextet under the direction of Miss Connie Geiger.

County Extension Service Hews By ANN HANCOCK Goodies For Holidays Many failures in sugar cookery are due to the homemakers lack of knowledge concerning principles of sugar cookery. The sugar -and liquid are heated to create a superaturated solution The sugar will not dissolve in the liquid until heat is applied In heating, the sugar crystals are dissolved If one crystal is left undissplved. it can cause a chain reaction and result in grainy candy One important utensil for successful candy making is the thermometer Many homemakers do not use thermometers and have very smooth candy, but it is more dependable to rely on fact rather than personal judgment If you use a thermometer it is wise to check it for accuracy. Test it by emerging it in boiling water If it doesn't register 212 degrees, add or subtract the same number of degrees to the temperature given in the recipe Heat the candy until the sugar dissolves and all crystals from the sides of the pan are removed Then place the thermometer in the pan The bulb of the thermometer should be completely covered by the mixture. Candy should be cooled to 110 degrees before beating, if the candy is disturbed before it cools large crystals will form and cause a grainy product. Once beating is started don't stop until ready to pour Let the phone ring if you have to. they can call you back but your candy can t wait. Good luck on your holiday goodies’ Divinity Fudge 24 cups sugar, 1 cup boiling water, 4 cup light com syrup, 2 egg whites. 1 teaspoon vanilla Mix sugar, syrup, and boiling water in a pan Cook to hard ball or until it forms a thread when dropped from a spoon Beat egg white and pour cooked mixture over them and stir constantly. Continue beating until it begins to look dull and stiff Add vanilla and nuts if desired. Pour into a deep pan or drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper BROWNIE TROOP HAS PARTY Brownie Troop 222 of Milford had their Christmas party Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert O’Blenis at Milford Carols were sung and gifts were exchanged

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HOLIDAY CLIMAX — Creamy cheesecake, given a Christmasy air with festive decorations of nuts and candied fruits, will make elegant climax to holiday repast.

COOKING CORNER

Successful Meal Should Have Complimenting Dishes

By SUSAN DELIGHT Copley New* Service The entree should be the • menu star for the holiday repast. But the supporting cast is very important to the finished production. No star alone can succeed without the support of cast members. Therefore, give the accompaniments to the holiday meal the same careful consideration given to the entree star. Accompaniments important to the holiday meal are the vegetables, salads and desserts. A suggestion for each of these categories is featured in recipes which follow. Creamy Cheesecake 4 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened. 4 cup sugar, 1 package lemon flavor whipped dessert mix*, 4 tsp. grated lemon rind*. 1 cup fine graham cracker crumbs. 2 tbsps sugar, 4 cup softened butter •Or use vanilla flavor whipped dessert mix and increase grated lemon rind to 1 teaspoon Combine cream cheese and 4 cup sugar: blend well. Prepare dessert mix as directed on package Blend into cream cheese mixture with lemon rind. Combine graham cracker

Initiate And Install Junior Auxiliary Officers

Initiation and installation services? were held at the Dec* ember meeting of the SyracuseWawasee Junior Auxiliary Unit 223 with Mrs. Betty Dust, Mrs. Tim Darr. Mrs. Matt Solomon. Mrs. Max Ganshorn, Mrs. Wallace Huffer and Miss Cindy Huffer as installing officers Those initiated were Carla and Diane Darr, Tina and Nina Huffer, Cindy-Solomon. Marjorie and Lorna Trammel. Robin Dust and Jennifer Kline. Mrs. Leonard Kline was a guest and her daughter Jennifer is tne ursi granddaughter of a legionairre to be signed under the new auxiliary ruling

crumbs with 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix in butter. Firmly press crumb mixture on bottom and up sides of an 8-inch spring-form pan or 10-inch pie pan. Spoon cheese mixture into prepared pan. Garnish with nuts and candied fruits, if desired. Chill until firm — at least 3 hours. Makes about 5 cups or about 8 servings. Holiday Salado Rubanc Red Layers: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 2 (8 oz.) or I (15 oz.) can tomato sauce with tomato bits, 1 (1 lb.) can whole berry* cranberry sauce, 4 cup chopped pecans, 4 cup Port White Layer: 1 envelope unflavored gelatin, 1 cup ginger ale. 1(8 oz.) package cream cheese, 4 cup dairy sour cream. 1 tbsp, lemon juice. Red Layers: Sprinkle gelatin on tomato sauce with tomato bits to soften. Place over low heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat and blend in cranberry sauce, nuts and wine Pour 14 cups in bottom of 'S-cup mold Chill until set. Set aside remainder but do not refrigerate. W*hite Layer: Sprinkle gelatin on 4 cup ginger ale to soften. Place over low heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved Remove from heat.

Officers installed in an impressive ceremony were: President — rum irammel Secretary — Marjorie Trammel Chaplain — Nina Huffer Historian — Robin Dust Color bearers — Tina Huffer and Carla Darr Sgt-at-arms Diane Darr Debbie Wolferman. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Wolferman of r 1 Milford will be home Friday for a two-week Christmas vacation Debbie is a freshman at Ball State university in Muncie.

Beat together cream cheese and sour cream; blend in gelatin mixture, remaining 4 cup ginger ale and lemon juice. Pour gently over chilled and set red layer in mold; chill until set. Pour on remaining red layer mixture. Chill several hours or overnight. Unmold on salad greens Garnish as desired with cream cheese blended with sour cream. Makes 10 to 12 servings. Baked Acorn Squash 3 medium-sized acorn squash, salad oil, 4 cup chopped green pepper, 4 cup chopped fresh onion, 3 tbsps. butter or margarine, salt and pepper. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and stringy portions. Brush cut surfaces with salad oil. Arrange, cut side down, in baking pan. Bake in 400-degree oven 30 minutes, or until tender. Saute green pepper and onion in butter or margarine until lightly browned. Remove from heat Scoop squash from shells reserving 4 shells. Mash squash; beat in onion mixture and drippings Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pile mixture into reserved shells. Bake 15 minutes longer or until thoroughly heated. Makes four servings.

Goodwill Club Has December Party A Christmas party and carry-in dinner for the Goodwill Extension Homemakers club was held last Wednesday at the House of Friendship with 19 members, six guests and two children, in attendance. Group singing of the doxology preceded the meal. During the afternoon, secret pals were revealed and gifts presented Also, a club auction was held. Christmas carols sung and Christmas plates arranged and delivered for community shutins.

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Past Presidents Hold Christmas Party Wednesday A North Webster restaurant was the setting chosen for the annual Christmas party of the past presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary unit 226 Milford on December 9. Fourteen ladies enjoyed dinner admidst holiday decorations. A short business session followed with a gift exchange topping the evening’s entertainment. The committee in charge of the evening was Mrs, Ralph Berkeypileand Mrs. Dale Stump. The next regular meeting of the past presidents will be held with Mrs. Wade Mishler in February. Tippy Home Ec Club Has Christmas Dinner A Christmas dinner and gift exchange were enjoyed by members of Tippecanoe Township Home Extension club when the group met December 9 at a local restaurant. Mrs. Rex Lawson was in charge of arrangments for the party. She was assisted by Mrs. Bud Lawson. Newly elected officers, for the coming year were installed by Mrs. Hazelette Ferguson. They are: Mrs. Thomas A. Willman - president Mrs. T. A. Reynolds - vicepresident Mrs. Russell Mickley - secretary Mrs. Lillian Barker - treasurer. Leesburg Homemakers Meet Wednesday The Leesburg Homemakers met with Mrs. Herschel Albert last Wednesday for their Christmas supper. Tables were set in the Christmas theme. Mrs. .Albert was assisted byMrs. Mabie Krause. Mrs. Mary Smoker and Mrs. Hazel Kline. Devotions for the evening were given by Mrs: Cora Gull. Mrs. Gene Albert, president, held a short business meeting. Leaders for the 1971 lessons were appointed. A social evening was spent with the highlight being the Christmas gift exchange.

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» . * s — / I I BHF 59TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bitner of Syracuse will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday. Dec. 20. by repeating their marriage vows in the Calvary • United Methodist Church at Syracuse. Rev. K. E. Robinson will officiate. Mr. Bitner married the former Elva Vorhis on December 22. 1920 and the couple has four children. They are: Mrs. Gaylord (Evelyn) Jones and Gerald Bitner, both. of Syracuse; Mrs. Clair (Phyllis) Archer of Cromwell and Mrs. Raymond (Fredonna) Custer of Milford. The Bitners also have 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A reception dinner will be hosted by their children at a North Webster restaurant.

Past Matrons And Patrons Hold Christmas Party Mr. and Mrs. Joe O. Estep entertained the past matrons and past patrons, their husbands and wives, of Kosciusko chapter 160, OES. Milford, on Sunday, Dec. 13. At 5 o'clock a bountiful carry-in dinner was served to Mr. and Mrs. John Davidsen, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kizer. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fisher. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Barnes. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baumgartner. Mrs. Stan Scott. Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner, Mrs. Harry Schultz, Mrs. Don Cecil and Mrs Robert Reed. Gaily wrapped Christmas gifts were exchanged after which Dud’s bridge was played with prizes going to Mrs. Kizer. Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner. Wilbur Baumgartner and Paul Kizer. The next meeting will be in April when initiation will be held for this year’s matron. TRINITY CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY Mrs. Jack Vanderford entertained 11-members and three guests, Mrs. Ray D Jones. Mrs. Gene Thompson and Mrs.

Raymond Wilson, for the Thursday night Christmas party of the Trinity Circle of Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church. A dessert course was served at tables decorated in the Christmas theme. Chairman Mrs. Vern Brinkman conducted the business meeting and also gave the afternoon program. A gift exchange concluded the festivities. Mrs. J6e Rapp and Mrs. Merton Meredith will be hostesses for the next meeting on February 4.

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