The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 9, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 March 1972 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL— Wed., Mar. 29, 1972

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Syracuse OES Has Installation

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Haviland were installed as worthy matron and worthy patron of Syracuse Chapter No. 283, Order of the Eastern Star, last Friday evening at the masonic temple with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gingerich, present worthy patron and matron presiding. Mrs. Clem Lisor presented the prelude for the installation services followed by call to order by Mr Gingerich. Mrs. Gingerich gave the welcome and, installing officers were Miss Lindal Caldwell, Mrs. Robert Murray, Mrs. Gingerich and Mrs. Lisor Mrs. Peter Savage was installing soloist. Mrs. Haviland gave the address and installation was followed by a reception in the dining room. Other 1972-1973 officers in-

Home Ec Conference To Be Held In June

By MRS. ANN HANCOOK Area Extension Agent Homemakers Conference offers the homemakers of Indiana an opportunity to spend three days to learn about new products and interesting topics irrthe field of homemaking “Creative Living for Today's Woman" is the topic of the June 14. 15. and 16 conference to be held at Purdue university. Consumerism is taking the spotlight at the summer’s conference A Food and Drug Administration hearing is scheduled concerning a current food issue of interest to consumers This will be the first hearing of its kind to be held outside Washington D C Other topics of interest to con burners include: "The f anned pood on Grocery Shelves." The Detergent Dilemma" and “Buying Upholstered Furniture " The field of homemaking is constantly changing and sessions will be held to discuss some of the more controversial issues. "Alcoholism and the Family" and "A Look at the Abortion Issue" are two of these sessions One change that is sure to affect all aspects of homemaking is adopting the metric system All arguments pro and con will be discussed at a session on the metric system Homemaker conference is for all homemakers in the state of Indiana Housing is available at the 4mion building or the residence halls All reservations IrSteamatic IF has the IF key... to unlock the bonds of static electricity in your carpets and get the dirt out, all the way down’ Call Wise Furniture NAPPANEE 773 3171 STEAMATIC ..... , w . gets the dirt out. all the way down

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[Just dropping in to ask if you’re ready for Easter? We have a stunning new spring collection for you to choose from! Dresses — Ensembles — Pant Suits — Coats Accessory Items: H Purses — Gloves — Scarfs — Shells — Jewelry t | t Berkshire hosiery sale now in progress. A conven * ent l®y awa y charge plan makes it easy S to shop now-when selections are best. ll atclf for our Special After Easter '1 -Die House || vIrS? Across || -XW. — L Ike Street ”

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stalled were: Mrs. Keith Smallwood — associate matron Keith Smallwood — associate patron Mrs. Rebecca Kitson — secretary Mrs. Joe Thornburg — treasurer Mrs. Clair Mohler — conductress Mrs. Patrick Bornman — associate conductress Mrs. Frank Bates — chaplain , Mrs. William Hess — marshal Mrs. Byron Grubb — organist Mrs Robert Murray — Adah Mrs. Richard Brown — Ruth Mrs. Lowell Ensinger — Esther Mrs. Charles Richardson — Martha Mrs. Clem Lisor — Electa Mrs Herman Broekers — warder Herman Broekers — sentinel.

must be in by May 19. Registration can be made for one day only. Special programs are held each evening for the enjoyment of those attending. The Indiana Extension Homemaker - chorus festival will be held on Wednesday night in the music hall. The state wide chorus is under the direction of Al Stuart. Thursday evening the Hamilton County Theater Guild will present the play "The Plaza Suite ” For more information and registration material contact the county extension office, courthouse, Warsaw. Dates To Remember March 29 — Table Top Cookery 1 and 7 pm , women’s building. Warsaw fairgrounds. April 4 — "Hair Care and Wigs ”—1 and 7 p m.. R.E.M.C., South Buffalo street, Warsaw.. April 19 — Spring achievement, 7:30 p.m., Shrine building. Warsaw fairgrounds .... I A ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Mr. and Mrs. Lyal H. Harman, Etna Green, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Mary, to Gary Ansel Hoggs, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Boggs. Columbia City. Miss Harman is a graduate of Triton high school and is a senior at Parkview Methodist school of nursing in Fort Wayne. Her fiance is a graduate of Pierceton high school and is a senior at Grace college, Winona Lake, majoring in mathematics. The couple will exchange marriage vows June 18 in the Etna Green United Methodist church. Mr and Mrs Robert Topper. Milford, had a week end guest from Logansport, Mrs Francis Pillman who is a sister-in-law to Mrs Topper

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SWEET AND SOUR — Sweet blends with sour in this kraut and frankfurter combination flavored with bouillon and studded with pimento. Serve with buttery mashed potatoes.

Meat-Stretching Dishes Are Nutritious And Tasty

By SUSAN DELIGHT Copley News Service The high cost of meat is forcing homemakers into using a much higher percentage of “meat stretchers,” dishes which make a small amount of meat go a long way. Many of these meat-stretch-ing dishes offer good nutrition, as well as flavor. And they also can lend interesting variety to daily menus. The recipes which follow will assist in stretching the meat dollar. KRAUT AND FRANKFURTERS COUNTRY STYLE 34 cups undrained sauerkraut ‘ 4 cup sliced celery one-third sliced onion 4 cup butter or margarine —- 1 lb. frankfurters, cut in 4-inch slices 14 cups water 4 cup white vinegar 4 cup sugar 1 beef bouillon cube 4 tsp. salt 4 tsp. ginger 4 tsp. pepper 14 tbsps cornstarch Chopped canned pinuento or sauteed chopped fresh red pepper* optional) Drain kraut well and reserve 4 cup of the liquid; set aside. In large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon. In same pan brown frankfurters; remove Add 14 cups of water, vinegar, sugar, bouillon cube, seasonings and reserved kraut liquid Simmer, stirring, until sugar and bouillon cube dissolve. Bring to boil; stir in cornstarch blended in re-

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maining 4 cup water. Boil 4 minute, stirring. Add kraut and stir in franks, celery and onion. Heat to serving temperature. Serve garnished with pimiento. Makes four to six servings. TATOTACO CASSEROLE 4 servings prepared mashed potato flakes 1 tsp. chili seasoning mix. if desired 1 can (12 oz.) Mexicanstyle corn, drained 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 lb. ground beef 4 cup chopped oniori 1 pkg. (1 oz. ) chili seasoning mix Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded American cheese 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup corn chips, slightly crushed Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions, except reduce water to 1 cup. Stir in seasoning mix (use remaining mix in meat mixture), drained corn, and beaten egg. Spread in greased flat shallowpan or 14-quart casserole. Brown ground beef, add onion and cook about 5 minutes; drain if necessary. Stir in chili mix, salt and pepper. Spoon over potato "crust.'' Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over meat mixture; return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese slightly. Sprinkle tomatoes over cheese; sprinkle lettuce over tomatoes. Top with crushed corn chips. Serve with taco sauce or hot sauce Makes four servings. TIC-TAC-TOE BEAN BURGERS 1 lb. ground beef 1 egg. slightly beaten

one-third cup fine, dry bread crumbs 1 tbsp, prepared mustard 2 tbsps. prepared horseradish 4 tsp. salt 4 tsp. onion salt Generous dash pepper 1 can (16 oz.) home-style pork and beans American cheese spread in pressurized can Thoroughly mix all ingredients except beans and cheese. Divide into 4 mounds on waxed paper; flatten each into 5-inch circle. Turn up edge of meat to form 4-inch rim; remove from paper. Place in shallow baking dish. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Spoon off fat. Top with beans; bake 10 minutes more or until beans are hot. Garnish with cheese. Makes four servings. Shower Held For Kathy Richardson A miscellaneous shower was given by Rita Dowty of Milford for Kathy Richardson of Milford. The shower was given at the Dowty home on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Miss Richardson will be married April 1. Refreshments of lime punch and a cake made by Kathy were served. The cake was made from scratch without a receipe. isio O J q/Oy i \\3al V /s) Springtime l/s/of TDiamonds Means Love When you're in love, it's always spring. Seal this very special feeling with a diamond engagement ring that embraces a matching wide wedding band. And a twin band for him. In 14-karat white or yellow gold. by Byland Jewelers Os Syracuse Complete Jewelry Services

Saint Francis Xavier Parish Dedication And Open House The date of April 16 has been set for dedication of the new church building at Saint Francis Xavier parish in Pierceton. Bishop Joseph Crowley, auxiliary- Bishop of the Fort Wayne-South Bend diocese, will officiate at the dedication and act as celebrant of the dedicatory mass at 4 p.m. Fr. Eugene Zimmerman is pastor of the church. . 1 An open house program will also be conducted on that day to which the community is invited. Times of the open house will be 12 noon to 3 p.m., with Mrs. Leo Commiskey as chair-lady of the event assisted by Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mrs. Jeanne Baker and Mrs. Joan Staley anij ladies of the parish. A reception will be held for the Bishop and visiting clergy with the parishioners in the church basement hall immediately following dedication ceremonies. The new church building is of colonial style and will seat 200 persons. It replaces the old church structure which stood for 107-years to serve the community. Tomorrow Homemakers Has Meeting Connie Hoopingarner opened the March meeting of the Tomorrow Homemakers 4-H club held recently in the Syracuse school cafeteria. American and 4-H pledges were led by Robyn Watkins and Jan Lawson. Recreation was conducted by Lisa Napier and Janet Weaver and Robyn Watkins led in group singing. Becky Busch gave a demonstration on decorating a lampshade. Other demonstrations included making tuna and chip casseYole by Janet Weaver and fun with tube paint by Tomi Sue Morehouse. Project requirements were explained by Becky Busch who also presented a lesson cm home furnishings and displayed some of her projects of previous years. Plans are being made to participate in the 4-H candy sale and the Share-the-Fun contest.

MttßvUMkof Looks are civilized for f Spring and Easter. / ggjT ' A Suits, ensembles, coats and capes are here, in easy \ x , below-the-knee lengths. Pantyhose / it 99‘ / IM XL R I SMm -r/i JUST ARRIVED — New Easter Dresses, Pant Suits, Beautiful Spring Blouses, Hot Pants, Spring Purses and Blouses. LaPetite Shoppe Uptown Syracuse

Milford OES Installation Held

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks were installed as worthy matron and patron of Kosciusko .chapter 160, Order of the Eastern Star Saturday night in the Milford Masonic temple. Mrs. Marion Stackhouse of Westfield, a former Milford resident, served as installing matron. Mrs. Ted Brooks was installing marshal, Mrs. W. W. Free was installing chaplain, Mrs. C. D. Barnes was installing organist and Mrs. Richard Felkner was installing soloist. Red rose trees and an archway with miniature lights and red roses were found in the east. A birdhouse with dogwood and a bouquet of red carnations was in the west with spring flowers found throughout the chapter room. Other officers installed were: Associate matron and patron — Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely Secretary — Mrs. Robert Reed Treasure- — Mrs. Stanley Scott

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MRS. BECKY SPRADLIN

Mrs. Spradlin Honored On 85th Birthday Mrs. Becky Spradlin, who makes her home with a daughter, Mrs. Kelvin (Wanda) Stoner of r 4 Syracuse, was guest of honor at

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Conductress — Mrs. Robert Beer Associate conductress — Mrs. Joe O. Estep Chaplain — Mrs. Lester Parcell Marshal — Joe O. Estep ’ Organist — Mrs. Warren Fisher Esther - Mrs. Bill Little Martha — Mrs. Bobby Richardson Electa — Mrs. Leonard Kline Warder — Mrs. Doral Farren Sentinel — William Perry The stations of Adah and Ruth, will be filled by Mrs. Ted Brooks and Mrs. W. W. Free. They will be installed during the April 5 meeting. < The dining room was decorated with red roses. Refreshments of cake topped with red rose buds, punch and coffee were served by Mrs. T. A. Miller, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Bessie Sunthimer and Mrs. Clifford Wolf.

a family carry-in dinner Sunday in the Stoner home in observance of her 85th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Spradlin has 11 living children. 45 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and three, great-great-grandchildren. Sons attending the Sunday event were Clifford Spradlin and family of Kimmell and Jodie Spradlin and family of Middlebury. The two daughters attending were Mrs. Stoner and Mrs. Lawrence (Eva) Steven and family of Warsaw. Other family members attending were Mr. and James Smith and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Stetler and family, all of Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell of Bristol; Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Hensley, Ligonier; and Mr. and Mrs. Ban Spradlin and Mr. and Mrs. Ermon, Whitehead, all of Kimmell. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Waltz and Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Leatherman have returned to their homes on Lake Wawasee after a vacation in Lake Worth, Fla.