The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 May 1972 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., May 10, 1972

FEBRUARY WEDDING PLANNED — Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bricker of 251 E. Indiana. Nappanee. announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra, to Michael Mathews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mathews of r 1 Milford. Miss Bricker is a senior at North Wood high school. Her fiance is a graduate of Wawasee high school and is employed by Fairmont. A February wedding is planned. WSCS Mother And Daughter Banquet At North Webster Church The WSCS of the North Webster United Methodist church will hold its annual Mother and Daughter Banquet Tuesday, May 16, at the Epworth Forest Cafeteria at 6 p.m Following the dinner, a program will be held at the church at 8 p.m., featuring Flo Price, a performing gospel singing artist Along with singing for church meetings and conferences, she has several records out, has appeared on radio and television shows and been in five movies She was chosen best female vocalist in 1962 and 1970. Receives First Communion Father Eugene Zimmerman gave the first communion Sunday morning to eight-year-old Grace Lauridsen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lauridsen of r 1 Cromwell.

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County GOP Women To Have Dinner The Kosciusko County Republican Women’s club will meet at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, Shrine building fairgrounds. Spring carry in dinner will precede the candidates-elect giving from five to fifteen minutes of their views and plans for their respective offices. Welcome all newly elected precinct committeemen and your appointed vicecocnmitteewoman. along with the delegates to the state convention in June. County Republican women will hold an election and installation of new officers for 1972-1973. Mrs. E. Maxie Alexander, president of the organization, stated anyone whom is interested is welcome to attend the dinner and meeting. Pythian Sisters Hold May Meeting Pythian Sisters Loyal Temple 130 at Syracuse met in regular session on May 3 with most excellent chief Mrs. Lee Poyser presiding. During the business session. Mrs. Catherine Babcock was installed as excellent senior and Mrs. Chester Stiffler as excellent manager. A Moteher’s Day Rift was presented to Temple Mother Mrs. Stiffler and the charter draped for 30 days for past supreme chief Fannie Gordon. A Mother’s Day program was given by Mrs. Herbert Blue and Mrs. Harry Gingerich. An auction sale was held following the meeting with proceeds going to the cancer fund. Homemakers Meet With Mrs. Hollar The Busy Homemakers club of Milford met in the home of Mrs. Harvey Hollar for the May meeting. The meeting opened in regular form. Meditations were given by Mrs. Irene Hollar and Mrs. Vernon May gave a reading. Mrs. Lucille Charlton gave the garden remarks The roll call was answered with "Your Wonderful Mother'' by 11 members Mrs Frank Charlton gave the lesson on "How To Make Burger Stew and Beef Casserole.’’ Mrs. Russell Hollar, Jr., won the door prize Mrs. Harvey Hollar and Mrs. Irene Hollar served refreshments. The next meeting will be June 7 in the home of Mrs. Forest George. Past Matrons Hold Meeting The Past Matron club of Syracuse Chapter 283 Order of the Eastern Star was entertained at the home of Mrs. Jack Stoelting on South Lake street, with Mrs. Melbum Rapp as cohostess, Tuesday evening, May 2. Sixteen members were present and one guest, Mrs Marceil Groves, past matron of Parker chapter. The new president, Mrs. Robert Murray, presided. After a short business meeting, contract was played and prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Bushong, Mrs Rebecca Kitson and Mrs Irene Gerard. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses The initiation will be held on June 20 at the home of Mrs. Everett Dunn in North Webster.

Women's Corner

Legion Auxiliary Studies Africa Unit 226 of American Legion Auxiliary met Tuesday evening, May 2, at the Legion home in Milford with Mrs. Noble Fisher presiding at the business meeting. Mrs. Dorothy Williams was present to give a talk on her various visits to the African continent. Mrs. Williams has spent a great deal of time in Ghana and Denya at her profession of teaching. She was attractively dressed in the fashion of Kenya, in keeping with her subject which she discussed in interesting detail. During the business meeting the following announcements were made: Several books have been placed in the Milford public library by the unit: the state convention will be held at French Lick on August 4, 5 and 6 with the unit’s out going president and incoming secretary planning to attend. Poppy Window Poppy chairman Mrs. William Leemon announced the poppy poster winners whose posters will be on display in the poppy window to be arranged at Lavon's in downtown Milford. Poppy days will be May 19 and 20 when poppies made by disabled veterans will be sold by auxiliary members. Various chairmen were appointed to decorate the cars and trucks for the Memorial Day parade and a car will be provided for Gold Star Mothers. New Officers The nominating committee presented the following slate of officers for the incoming year: President — Mrs. Oliver Replogle Vice president — Mrs. John Hare Secretary — Mrs. Russell Ruch Treasurer — Mrs. Paul Mathews Historian — Mrs. Dean Baker, Mrs. Harry- Haab and Mrs. Dean Dowty The committee for June is Mrs. Bill Leemon, Mrs. Philip Hahn, Mrs. Paul Mathews and Mrs Edith Baumgartner. Eastern Star In April Meeting Members of Kosciusko chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star met in the Milford Masonic temple last Wednesday night. Worthy matron and patron Mr. and Mrs Robert Brooks presided. A multi-colored May pole with doves was found in the east. The west and other areas of the hall were decorated with spring flowers. Mrs. Brooks gave comments on “Mothers’’ and read an appropriate poem. Mrs. William Little, chairman of the ways and means committee. reported on the election dinners which were served on Tuesday. The worthy matron and Mrs Ted Brooks gave reports on the recent grand chapter sessions they attended. They also commented on the cancer program which Mrs. Ted Brooks is chairman. This year instead of asking for money they are asking each Eastern Star member to have a physical check up Refreshments were served in the dining room following the meeting by Mr. and Mrs. William Bess, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kline and Mrs. W. W. Free.

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D. Hisner-G. Spry Vows Said May 6 At Woodburn Church

Miss Deborah Ann Hisner of r 7 Fort Wayne became the bride of Gary J. Spry, 112 East Boston street, Syracuse, in a lovely 2 o’clock ceremony on Saturday, May 6, in the Woodburn United Methodist church. Rev. Thomas Capin, pastor of the church, officiated for the double ring ceremony before an altar graced with vases of apricot gladolias and large white mums. White pew bows were used. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Parnell Hisner of r 7 Fort Wayne and Mrs. Paul Spry of 112 East Boston street, Syracuse and the late Mr. Spry. Mrs. William Mull provided appropriate nuptial selections including, "Theme from Love Story,” "A Time For Us” and "We've Only Just Begun.” Given in Marriage The bride given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of white crepe adorned with Venice lace and pearls. The gown was styled with high rise neckline, long full sleeves and an attached chapel train. Her cathedral length veil of the total look was attached to a headpiece of crepe petals and pearls. She carried a cascade arrangement of Frenched white carnations and baby’s breath with white narrow streamers and loveknots accenting the arrangement. Miss Beverly Hisner of Fort Wayne served as maid of honor in

Silver Thimble Mother-Daughter Banquet Held Members of the Silver Thimble club of the Apostolic Christian church of Milford held their annual mother-daughter banquet at the church last Saturday evening. Some 60 persons were in attendance. The welcome was given by Mrs. John Hurd with a catered dinner following in the church’s dining room. The tables were set with yellow place mats, napkins and candles. Colorful May baskets were found at each place. Joseph Beer, Robert Hoerr, Frank Beer, Jr., Ned Speicher, Tom Speicher, Glenn Price, Jr,, Philip Beer and Brad Wuthrich presented a musical program. Geraniums given to Mrs. Earl Kammerer, Mrs. Lewis Speicher, Mrs. Sadie Weitz, Mrs. Emma Furrer, Mrs. David Pulver and Kathy Beer, j Special guests for the evening included Mrs. Weitz, Mrs. Andrew Beer and Miss Trella Caris. The committee for the evening was composed of Mrs. John Hurd, Mrs. Frank J. Beer, Mrs. Levi Beer, Mrs. Earl Kammerer, Mrs. Richard Hunsberger, Mrs. Philip Campbell and Miss Priscilla Haab. t Mrs. Mary Belle Hollar of Milford had Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gawthrop of Etna Green and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gawthrop and family of Benton.

a gown of apricot chiffon and Venice lace with satin trim. Lace encircled the empire waistline and high stand collar. The cuffs of the Bishop sleeves were satin. Her profile band of Venice lace and velvet loops headdress was caught to a shoulder length veil of imported illusion and she carried a colonial bouquet of caress sweetheart roses and Frenched white carnations with long streamers identically colored to her gown. Mrs. Steve Collins of 625 North Huntington street, Syracuse, and Miss Marsha Hisner, Fort Wayne, were bridesmaids. They wore gowns and headdresses identical to the maid of honor, as were their flowers.A reception followed in the church fellowship hall with Miss Connie Hoeppner, Miss Rhonda Copenhaver, Miss Brenda Hoeppner and Mrs. James Anderson in charge. Miss Kam Hilgemann served as recorder. Syracuseans Following a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will make residence at Syracuse. The bride graduated from Woodlan high school and the Wayne University of Cosmetology. She is employed at Berniece’s Beauty Salon, Syracuse. Her husband graduated from Syracuse high school and served four years in the air force. He is employed at The Weatherhead Company.

Shari Miller Honored At Birthday Party Shari Anne Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Miller of Dewart Lake, was honored at a birthday party Saturday. Guests helping her celebrate her 10th birthday were Pat Greene, Beth Berk, Teri Rink, Tracy Groves, Angie Hostetler. Sherrill Wise, Marla Wolferman, all of Milford, Marie and Laurie Keller of Dowagiac, Mich., and her two sisters, Sheli and Shawana. !

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life Os A Wife' Is Program Mrs. Glen Morehead of Warsaw, a former Milford resident, presented the program “The Life of a Wife” at the annual motherdaughter banquet Thursday night at the Milford Christian church. Prior to the salad bar which was served by the men of the church, the ladies met in the sanctuary where the church’s senior girls — Cynthia Bucher, Lydia Shearer and Linda Orn — received corsages from their mothers, Mrs. Wayne Bucher, Mrs. Carl Shearer and Mrs. Darrell Orn. Mrs. John Replogle gave the welcome to mothers and Mrs. Fred Shepard gave the response. Mrs. Richard Mikel, president of the women’s organization of the church, read several announcements and gave the prayer before the meal. Bouquets of spring flowers were given to Mrs. Ralph Wall for having the most pennies; Mrs. Wayne Pope for traveling the most miles, Mrs. Mary Huber for having the oldest daughter present; and Mrs. Amos Orn for having the most grandchildren. Garden Club Has Lesson On Peonies The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden club, at its May meeting, heard a program on peonies presented by Mrs. Max Brower and Mrs. R. C. Tytler acted as auctioneer at a plant auction. Mrs. Fred Johnson was hostess for the meeting assisted by Mrs. Peter Blue. Mrs. Ralph Clingaman, Mrs. Ernest Bushong, Mrs. Harry Appenzeller, Mrs. Don Robbins and Mrs. Tytler attended the flower show judge school held at Indianapolis and Mrs. Appenzeller, local flower show chairman, announced the theme to be used will be, “Tune of the Blooms.” Mrs. Bushong will entertain for the June 6 meeting. JUNE BRIDE — Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Gans of 112 North Mill street, Syracuse, announce the engagement of their daughter, Victoria Jean, to Thomas Allen Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Patterson, 313 W. Carroll street. Syracuse. The bride-elect is a student at Wawasee high school. Her fiance is a graduate of Wawasee high school and employed at Vega Homes, Syracuse. A June 17 wedding is being planned. On Wedding Trip To Daytona Beach Mr. and Mrs. Bill Appenzeller of Syracuse are honeymooning at Daytona Beach. Fla., for two weeks following their wedding last week end.

Mrs. Milton Brice Presents Round Table Program

When the Ladies of the Round Table met for the April 24 meeting at the Syracuse elementary learning resource center, Mrs. Milton Brice presented the program on ecology and conservation. The pledge to the American flag and the club collect led by club president Mrs. Clarence Schoeff, opened the meeting. Mrs. Brice and Mrs. John Naab reported on the rewarding experience as a result of reading for Darla Dahl for her health assignments. They felt they learned as much from the experience, as Darla, and encouraged members to take advantage of the opportunity if Darla needed more help. . Historians Mrs. Clayton Mock and Mrs. Naab reported plans were progressing and information was being accumulated for the 50th anniversary observance next year. Miss Karel Hollingsworth announced the spring party will be at 6:30 at the B and B in Nappanee on May 8. Program Mrs. Brice called attention to the many posters, pictures, book jackets and bulletin boards in the LRC focused on ecology, environment and conservation. Displayed on a table were many examples of magazines, pamphlets and books on these subjects available for research and pleasure by the students of Syracuse elementary school. Some of the books are so new they had not been circulated through the LRC. Mrs. Brice noted that even the weekly paper used by the kindergarten children exposes them to environment and conservation.

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A few enticing book titles were “Who Really Killed Cock Robin?”, “The Last Free Bird,” and “The Wump World.” Mrs. Brice read aloud the latter one for the members which presented much “food for thought.” To climax her program, Mrs. Brice showed two films from General Federation America is Doing About Conservation” and “Youth Can Save the Land.” Most of the elementary and junior high students in the corporation have had opportunity to view and be challenged by these two very fine and up-to-date cokjr .films. The 16 members and one associate member present adjourned to the Front street home of Mrs. Carl Penn for refreshments of cake, ice cream, mints and coffee or tea. During tW social hour, a “cheer-up” card was signed for Mrs. Harold Arnold >vho is confined with a broken ankle. The final meeting of the club year will be the May 8 spring party. Democrat Women To Meet May 16 - Members of the Kosciusko county Democrat Women’s organization will meet Tuesdaj** May 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the home of Mrs. Stuart Stokes at 428 W. Perry St , Warsaw. An election of officers will be held. f . . Mrs. Enos Hollar of Milford had a Monday morning caller of Mrs. Ernest Hollar.