The Mail-Journal, Volume 8, Number 45, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 December 1971 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Dec. 8, 1971

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The Merriam Christian Chapel at Merriam was the setting for the November 27 wedding uniting in marriage Miss Shirley Ann Johnson of 424 E Boston street, Syracuse, and Patrick Vernon Gillem, also of Syracuse, now serving with the U.S. Navy. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs Donald Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Gillem, all of Syracuse. Pastor David Haifley of Grace Bible church. Syracuse, officiated for the 2 o'clock double ring ceremony in the presence of 150 guests. Assisting pastor. Haifley was Rev. Joseph Arnett. Phillip Graff of Milford, cousin of the bride, sang "O’ Perfect Love." Given In Marriage The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of bonded lace, empire style with scoop neckline. Her veil of tulle was caught to a tiara of lilies, and she carried a bouquet of daises entwined with ivy atop a

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white Bible. Miss Dordthy Haifley of Syracuse served as maid of honor. Miss Kathleen Johnson, sister of the bride, and Miss Christine Graff of Milford, cousin of the bride, were bridesmaids. The attendants gowns were all styled identically and were of yellow bonded lace with matting mesh headpieces caught to white satin bows. They carried daisy bouquets. Abigail Graff of Syracuse and cousin of the bride was flower girl Lowell Johnson erf Syracuse, brother of the bride, was ringbearer. Michael Gordon of Syracuse was best man Ushers were Ted Gillem, Syracuse, brother of the bridegroom, and Don Johnson, Syracuse, brother of the bride. The mother of the bride was attired in a blue suit and hat with beige accessories. Mrs. Gillem chose to wear a tan print with beige accessories. Both mothers had orchid corsages. Reception A wedding reception followed at Grace Bible church northeast of Syracuse with Kathleen Haifley, Linda Nyikos and Dawn Graff in charge. Shannon Gillem, sister of the bridegroom, was in charge of the guest book. Following a brief wedding trip, the couple returned to the bridegroom’s service base in Mississippi where he is an airman with the U.S. Navy. Both young people are graduates of the Syracuse Christian school northeast of Syracuse. PRICE FAMILIES CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY The Charles and Clara Price families had their annual Holiday dinner at the Fire station in Milford Sunday, Dec. 5. There were 82 present. This year’s hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price of Elkhart and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Price of Milford. Those present were from Elkhart, Milford, Leesburg, Syracuse, Goshen, Noblesville, Warsaw, Nappanee, and Bluffton, Ind.

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Busy Homemakers Hold Christmas Party December 1 The Busy Homemakers club of Milford enjoyed a Christmas party and dinner at the home of Mrs. Glen Treesh on December 1. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs. Carmelene Lessee, were seated at a long table in the dining room. The centerpiece was Santa, his sleigh and eight reindeers. Nut cups were miniature sleighs and placecards were small potted flowers, to be used for recipe holders. After dinner president Mrs. Vernon May opened the program with the history of the hymn “Silent Night." It was then sung in unison. The Christmas story from Saint Luke was read by Mrs. Stanley Scott. A poem “Christmas is Caring" was read by Mrs. Belle Hollar. "The Best is Yet to Be” was also read by Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Treesh led in singing “Jingle Bells” and Mrs. Scott was Santa for the gifts which had been placed around the Christmas tree. Installation During a candlelight installation service the 1972 officers were installed by Mrs. Treesh as follows: President — Mrs. Vernon May Vice president — Mrs. William Motts Secretary — Mrs. Irene Hollar Treasurer — Mrs. Russell Hollar, Jr. Names were drawn for 1972 secret pals. During business meeting the club voted to give a donation to the Cardinal Learning Center. Mrs. May ask members to bring a sample of hand work to the meeting on January 5 at her home. Serving on the Christmas committee were Mrs. Belle Hollar, Mrs. Scott and Mrs. May. To Give Recital On New Organ E. Richard Wissmueller will give a recital on the new Rogers organ in Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Goshen, this Thursday evening, Dec. 9, at eight o’clock. Mr. Wissmueller comes to the community well qualified, having been former musical director of the Bach Society of Central California, and soloist at the annual Bach Festival in Cannel. He is a graduate of the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and did post graduate work at the Guilmant Organ School in New York, the University of Berlin and the Paris Conservatoire. During World War II he was appointed by the army to give daily broadcasts on the world’s largest organ in the Convention Hall at Atlantic City. At present, Wissmueller makes his home in Mount Clemens, Mich., and is organist at Saint Mark's United Methodist Church in Detroit. Also on Thursday evening’s program the Saint John Singers, under the direction of Rose Marie Weaver, will perform a Bach cantata. The program is open to the public. Admission is free. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McDonald of Nappanee entertained Wednesday noon for a potluck dinner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Gaushorn. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greenwait, Mrs. Eulah McLaughlin all of Etna Green, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford. A gift exchange was enjoyed in the afternoon.

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A candlelight ceremony on Friday evening, Oct. 29, at 6:30 o’clock united in marriage Miss Cherri Lynette Edgar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Edgar of r 4 Syracuse, and David James Byrd, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Byrd of r 2 Syracuse, at the Syracuse Church of God. Rev. Walter Burcham performed the double ring ceremony and Mrs. Ralph Bushong provided organ music throughout the ceremony. Two fern planters and three candelabra plus yellow and bronze pompons graced the alter of the church. The aisle was decorated with yellow and bronze ribbons and wheat. Ivory Silk Organza The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a flare gown of ivory silk organza trimmed with Venice lace. The highnecked gown featured quarter length transparent sleeves with appliques. Her appliqued skirt, Empire style, was bonded in Venice lace as was her chapel

WRC Holds Yule Dinner Meeting The W.M.S. of the First Brethren Church of Milford held their Christmas meeting Thur sday evening, Dec. 2d at the parsonage with Mrs. Jerald Radcliff as hostess. The business session was conducted by the president, Mrs. Paul Mathews. Reports from various committees were heard and a committee named to* supervise the distribution of fruit plates to shut-ins during the holiday season. The annual gifts of money for Christmas at the Brethren home in Flora were received. Mrs. Ronald Brown had charge of the program "A Christmas

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length train. The matching headpiece of silk organza flowers was edged with pearls holding the three-tiers of silk illusion and she carried a cascade of flowers. Mrs. Michael Smith attended as matron of honor in an empire gown of dark brown velvet with a bronze and ivory stripe skirt. The headpiece waAf ivory caught to yellow and brdnre daisies and she carried one long-stemmed Australian daisy in bronze. Charles Bontrager served as best man. Rick Edgar and Richard Plickerd were ushers. The mother of the bride chose a Hue, orange and brown stripe dress with beige accessories and die mother of the bridegroom was attired in a brown ensemble. Their corsages were daisies in fall colors. During the ceremony, the couple united in lighting of one candle. A reception followed at the church for 100 guests. Following a brief honeymoon, the couple is residing in Syracuse.

Adventure.” Those who assisted her were, Mrs. Kermit Jessop, Mrs. Glenn Bixler, Mrs. Herbert Felkner, Mrs. Mathew’s, Mrs. Radcliff, and Miss Connie Geiger, who was the accompanist for the evening During the social hour which followed a tasty Christmas pudding was enjoyed by the 25 members and guests who were present. The January meeting will be held in the Jessop home Thursday, Jan. 6. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. John Scarbeary of Syracuse are temporarily hosting their son and daughter-in-law, the Don Scarbearys of ElCajon, Calif. While in California, Don and Sue visited with former Syracuseans, the Tom McClintics and Wallace Scotts.

Wednesday Club Hears Book Reviews Mrs. Virgil Bobeck was hostess last week to 19 members of the Wednesday Afternoon club at Syracuse. President Mrs. Fitzhugh Turner opened the meeting in regular form and reports were heard. A thank you note was read from Mrs. Nelson Miles, now recuperating at her home from a broken hip and an invitation extended to club members to attend the 50th wedding anniversary open house at Saint Andrew’s United Methodist church between the hours of 2 and 5 on December 19. It was voted to give donations to the Cardinal Learning Center at Warsaw and Bashor Home, Goshen. Mrs. Turner reported on restoration work being done in the burned forest in the state of Washington. Program The afternoon program was presented by Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, Mrs. Vem Brinkman and Mrs. Dean Pittman on reviews for books for giving. Mrs. Thornburg told of the first bode of Norman Rockwell, artist and illustrator, on his life including information on his first Post cover painted in 1916. His first five paintings sold for $75. His stories, mostly told by illustrations, were started as a young school boy. A review was given on Lucy Winchester, whose author, Christmas Carole Kauffman, was born in Elkhart, and contents are 90 per cent true. Mrs. Brinkman gave highlights of Commerative Stamps by Henry S. Bloomgarden giving history of 68 different stamps. She also reported on the book “America We Love” by Lorraine Day and “Passion of the Mind” by Irving Stone. Mrs. Pittman presented reviews of books for children starting at early age through teens. Several were All by Herself, I’d Rather Stay With You, Me Too, and Manners. Nominating Mrs. Peter Blue, Mrs. Fred Clark and Mrs. Bobeck were appointed to a nominating committee for ensuing club officers. The Christmas meeting on December 15 will be with Mrs. Ralph Clingaman at Ogden Island with a gift exchange to be held. Refreshments were served during the social hour. O.E.S. Holds Called Meeting The Syracuse chapter of Order of Eastern Star held a called meeting on November 30 for the purpose of initiation. New members are Mrs. Orville Vanderßeyden, Mrs. Jack Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Ensinger. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gingerich presided in the east. Guests were Ira Smyrl of LaPorte, associate grand patron of Indiana grand chapter; Mrs. M. Grove of Salem; and Mrs. William J. Hess of the Coos Bay, Ore., chapter. Decorations were by Mrs. Joe Thornburg and refreshments by Mrs. Robert Murray, Mrs. Larry Haviland and Mrs. Gingerich. The December 8 stated meeting will be the official visit of Mrs. Carl (Phyllis) Reiner, (fistrict deputy of district 20, and will include a carry-in dinner at the 6:30 hour. A gift exchange will follow the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller of r 1 Milford visited with Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hartter of South Bend Sunday afternoon and evening.

COUPLE OBSERVES 56TH ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Forest Kern of North Webster were honored Saturday night by their four sons and wives with a dinner at Foo & Faye’s south of Syracuse in observance of their 56th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Kern were united in marriage on December 4,1915 at Saint Joseph, Mich. The couple has four sons, William of Syracuse; Philip, North Webster; Tom of Goshen; and Jerry, Syracuse.

Silver Thimble Christmas Party Monday 11)6 Silver Thimble club of the Milford Apostolic Christian church enjoyed a Christmas party at a Warsaw restaurant Monday evening. Hie tables were decorated for the holiday season. At each place was a red or white candle made of a wash cloth and bar of soap. On the head table was an open, Bible. Each member also received a booklet with carols which were sung. Following dinner gifts were drawn from under a Christmas tree. At the close of the evening punch, cookies and candy were served. The party committee was Mrs. Phil Campbell, Mrs. Don Hoover, Mrs. Oliver Haab, Mrs. Howard Beer, Mrs. Carlton Beer, Mrs. 1 Philip Beer, Mrs. Harlan Beer and Mrs. Frank J. Beer. OES Has Christmas Meeting Kosciusko chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star held its stated meeting December 1 with Mr. and Mrs. Silas Howard, Jr., worthy matron and worthy patron presiding in the east. The worthy matron read two poems relating to Christmas. A memorial service for Mrs. Ella Fuller was given by Mrs. Robert Ruch, marshal; Mrs. D. G. Seely and Mrs. Robert Beer, conductresses; and Mrs. Lester Parcell, chaplin. After the meeting refreshments of date cake and coffee were served by the social committee, Mr. and Mrs.-Ray Bray, chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gansert and Mrs. Howard Haab, at tables decorated for Christmas. Santa Clauses for the evening were Silas Howard, Jr., Robert Brooks and Robert Ruch. They distributed the gifts. The officers presented gifts to the worthy matron and worthy patron and each officer found a gift from the worthy matron and patron at her place at the table. The next meeting will be a called meeting on Friday evening when Kosciusko chapter will host worthy matrons and worthy patrons of district 20. DAVIDSENS PURCHASE BAILEY HOME Mr. and Mrs. John Davidsen of r 2 Milford, have purchased the home of Eldridge Bailey. Mr. Bailey has built a new home in Beer Addition and will be moving soon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Neff and Mr. and Mrs. John Gardner Sr., all of Milford, attended a flower show Sunday in the Elkhart area.

Palace Os Sweets To Locate At Syracuse Another Palace of Sweets is in the offering for the Lakeland area according to an announcement from Gene Berghorn of North Webster and owner of a Palace of Sweets in that town. Berghorn has leased the Main street building in Syracuse formerly housing Eugene Wright’s pool hall with plans to renovate the interior starting the first of the year and be open for business around the middle of April. Plans call for a Cape Cod exp terior with a 1900 to 1920 interior theme.

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