The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 33, Milford, Kosciusko County, 13 September 1972 — Page 9

< fc v_ ' ■ It MR. AND MRS. G. MICHAEL MCLALLIN

Methodist Church Is Scene Os Ringler-McLallin Rites

The Calvary United Methodist church, Syracuse, was the scene of the wedding uniting Miss Dianne Elaine Ringler and navy petty officer 3rd class G. Michael McLallin. Rev. Ross Cook officiated at the double ring ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Ringler of r 1 Syracuse are parents of the bride. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McLallin of r 2 Ligonier. A basket of white gladiola, pink painted daisies and blue cornflowers graced the altar. Five branch candelabra was on both sides. Mrs. Harry Appenzeller of Syracuse played traditional nuptial music and also “A Time for Us”. Lyle Kell sang “I Love

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You Truly”, “O Promise Me” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. The bride was escorted down the aisle and given in marriage by her father. Her gown, which she made, was of white bridal satin trimmed with covered buttons and wide lace down the front and cuffs with lace going around the train. Her veil of silk illusion was held in place by a cluster of petals trimmed with French crystal beads. She carried a bouquet of a white orchid surrounded by white carnations, blue cornflowers and pink painted daisies with white ribbon streamers knotted with stephanotis on a white Bible which was carried by the bridegroom’s mother at her wedding. Her jewelry was diamond earrings, a gift of the

bridegroom. Attendants in Periwinkle Mrs. Rick Clingennan served as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Joan Felkner of Milford, Mrs. Joe Harris of Cromwell and Miss Pia McLallin, sister of , the bridegroom. Their gowns were of periwinkle voile. Self ruffles trimmed in narrow white lace were around the neck and long sleeves. They wore tiny blue and white flowers in their Gibson girl hairdos and carried white parasols draped with pink and white carnations and blue cornflowers. Peggy McLallin, sister of the bridegroom, was the flower girl and was dressed identical to the honor attendants. She carried a white wicker basket of flowers. Terry Maggart, cousin of the bride, was the ringbearer. John Hostetler and Jeff McLallin. cousins of the bridal couple, were acolytes. Michael Poyser of Cromwell was the best man. Groomsmen were Terry Bear and Marion Halsey, both of Cromwell, and Ben Glaser, Jr., of Ligonier. Douglas Ringler, brother of the bride, and Ken Hamman were ushers. The bride’s mother wore a mint green crepe floor length A-line dress styled with cape sleeves trimmed in narrow white lace. It was designed by the bride. Mrs. McLallin, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a beige crepe floor length dress with long sleeves which she designed herself. Both had corsages of white carnations, pink painted daisies and blue cornflowers with pink ribbon. Reception A reception for approximately 100 guests was held in the church fellowship hall. The four tiered wedding cake which featured a fountain with green water flowing through had four heart shaped cakes trimmed with white doves for the bottom layer. It was topped with a heart shaped arch surrounding a bride and bridegroom. White colonial candle holders with flowers in keeping with the theme were on each side of the cake. Serving were Donna Sachtel of Syracuse, Peggy Beer of Milford and Mrs. Ned Gardner of Michigan. Paula Routsong and Ann McLallin attended the gift table and Karen Maggart of North Webster attended the guest book. Following an eight day trip through the west, the newlyweds are now at home at 5173 Dailey Court, LeMesa, Calif. The new Mrs. McLallin is a 1970 graduate of Wawasee high school and Elkhart Beauty college. The bridegroom is a 1969 graduate of West Noble high school and is serving with the U.S. Navy in San Diego after a tour of duty in the Pacific and Viet Nam aboard the Destroyer Tender [U.S.S. Samuel Gompers.

Ligonier News By ROSE CUNNINGHAM

Good Samaritans Hold Meeting Good Samaritans of the United Methodist church held their monthly meeting in the social rooms of the church. Mrs. Stacey Archer, vice president, was in charge of the business meeting. Members reported on the recent luncheon served to the West Noble teachers for the American State Bank. They also made plans for the rummage sale in September and the irr November. Mrs. Meril Grooms was chairman of the refreshment committee, fche evening was spent in making articles for the bazaar. Rotary Has Picnic The Ligonier Rotary club members entertained their ladies Monday evening at a picnic dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ulrey. Ruth Greene Ruth R. Greene, 77, former Ligonier resident, died Friday, Sept. 1, in Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Greene, daughter of Squire and Ann Robinson, lived for many years in Ligonier, moving to Tampa about 25 years ago. She was a member of Ligonier Eastern Star Lodge 325. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Ray Greene; a brother, Herbert Robinson, South Gate, Calif.; and a sister Mrs. Ike Weimer, Costa Mesa, Calif. Burial was in Oak Park cemetery at Ligonier. James McFarlin James Milton McFarlin, age 20, of Brenham, Texas, formerly of this area, was killed in an auto accident five miles north of Brenham, Saturday, August 26, when the car he was driving struck a bridge abutment. Among the survivors are his sisters, Mrs. Stella Fought and Mrs. Linda Gillespie, both of Ligonier. Perry Homemakers Meet Wednesday Perry Township Homemaker’s Extension club met Wednesday afternoon in the community room of the American State Bank. Hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Couts and Mrs. Opal Van Curen. Twenty members answered

roll-call to “The Work I Enjoy Doing Most”. Mrs. Ellsworth Peterson read the history of the song of the month, “Carolina In The Morning”. Members joined in the singing. Devotions were by Mrs. Altha Wallace. The club voted to donate money to the Red Cross to help with ditty bags for sawicemen. COMMUNITY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Gary Badorek are now residing at Dominion Apartments, Fort Wayne. Gary was recently discharged from the U.S. Air Force and is resuming his studies at Indiana-Purdue Regional Center in that city .He is also employed by Colonial Mortgage. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Mazelin of Bluffton, former residents of Ligonier, spent Labor Day visiting friends in this area. Mrs. Owen Fought underwent surgery last week at Parkview hospital, Fort Wayne. She is recovering satisfactorily. Mrs. Helen Simmons and Mrs. Fred Cunningham spent Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miller at Wakarusa. Miss Dianne Sperry left this week for Muncie where she is enrolled as a freshman at Ball State university. Mr. and Mrs. Darold McDonald have sold their home on South Main St. to Mr. and Mrs. Terry Elijah who are now residing in Fort Wayne. The United Methodist W.S.C.S. had as their guest speaker Mrs. Joe Schermerhorn of Wawaka at their first meeting of the fall season, September 12. The group met at 6:30 p.m. at the church on 4th and Martin Sts. for a potluck supper. LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gray left Friday for their Florida home after spending four months at Lake Papakeechie. They visited relatives in Petoskey, South Bend and Mishawaka. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Good of Milford spent two xj’eeks visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Weldy and family of Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Kenneth Stump has returned to her family in Germany where her husband is stationed, following a 10-day stay at Syracuse due to the death of her father, Eston Clayton.

William C. Burgett, Milford, Takes Debra Kelly As Bride

William C. Burgett of Milford took Debra E. Kelly rtf 902 S. Birch St., Santa Ana, Calif., as his bride in a single ring ceremony at the Milford Christian church at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 9. The church was decorated with bronze and yellow mums with an open Bible centered before the altar. Carl Shearer, pastor of the church, officiated at the ceremony which was attended by 75 persons. The bridegroom is the son of Mr, and Mrs. William G. Burgett of west Emeline street, Milford. His bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas N. Kelly of 902 S. Birch, Santa Ana, Calif. Traditional wedding songs were played by organist Mrs. Dennis Wuthrich, sister of the bridegroom. She also played an organ solo entitled “Our Wedding Prayer” during the ceremony. The bride-to-be walked down the aisle on the arm of her future father-in-law. She chose a light blue street-length dress accented with silver. Her veil of silk illusion was caught to a head-

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Primary Moms Hold President's Meeting Recently Members of the Primary Mothers club d Syracuse held their organizational meeting in the home of president, Mrs. Lowell Ensinger recently. A total of 11 members and four guests, Mrs. Larry Jor es, Mrs. Bruce Mills, Mrs. Jim Owens and Mrs. Doug Schmahl, all of the Syracuse area, were present. A pot luck dinner was held prior to the opening of the meeting. A white elephant sale was held and ideas for club projects to raise money for the nursery school sponsored by the dub were discussed. The next meeting will be an open house at the nursery school. CRC President's Party Held In Graff Home Mrs. Roger Graff, new president of the Columbian Reading Circle, was hostess to the annual president’s party on Monday evening, Sept. 11, at her home. Mrs. Larry laney won a prize for naming the most states in three minutes. Winners in a dice and number cmtest were Mrs. Lowell Barkey, Mrs. Ron Baumgartner Mrs. Donald Ahrns, and Mrs. Elmer Sorensen. The hostess served dessert, coffee, punch, nuts and mints. There were a total of 19 members {resent. Mrs. Arnold Rich was a guest. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Elmer Sorensen on September 25. Senior Mc thers Resume Meetings The Syracuse Senior Mothers dub met Monday night at the home of Mrs. Nancy Bailey with Mrs. Noble Blocker giving table grace prior to a bountiful pot luck supper. Mrs. John Walker opened the meeting at which time plans were discussed for a project night and changes were made in the program boot for the ensuing year. During the evening, members told of interesting trips taken during the jaast summer and placed on the sick list were Mrs. John LeCount, Mrs. George Myers, Mrs. Ruth Cobbum, and Mrs. Eloise Method. Twdve menbers responded to roll. Mrs. Bei tha Witmer will be hostess for tie next meeting of the dub.

piece of white satin. She carried a bouquet of white mums, yellow daisies and light blue flowers. Mrs. Patty Davis of Milford, aunt of the bridegroom, served as matron of he nor. She wore a pink linen frock with a pink lace overlay coat. Her corsage was of white carnations. Dwight J. Custer was the best man. Ushers were Dennis Wuthrich of Milford and Grant Geiger of New Paris. Miss Margaret Clark of Plymouth attended the guest book. Mrs. Burgett wore a turquoise dress of linen and lace. Her corsage was of white carnations. Reception Follows A reception was held following the ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Burgett. Yellow and white decorations tilled the home’s dining room and the guests were served cake, punch, nut:; and mints by Mrs. Oliver Sloan of Cannonsburg, Ky., and Mirs. Harry Schultz of Milford. The bridegroom is a member of the United States Marine Corps. The couple will reside in Milford.

Wed., Sept. 13.1972—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

I NEW PLEDGES — New pledges of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Kappa Omicron chapter, Syracuse, are, l-r, Mrs. Gary Webb, Mrs. Steve Crow, Mrs. Don LeCount, Mrs. William Cox, Mrs. David Johnson, and Mrs. David Heckaman. Not pictured was a transfer, Mrs. Jerry Eagon. " •’

Dote To Be Set For Rock Trial Following Insanity Plea

A plea of not guilty by reason of insanity was entered in Elkhart Superior court Thursday for Mrs. Shirley M. Rock, 24, of New Paris, in the death of her husband, David E. Rock, 26, last May 25. The plea was entered by Mrs. Rock’s attorney, Robert J. Hepler of Goshen, arid the court will set the date for the jury trial as requested by Hepler. Mrs. Rock, held in the county jail without bond since June 8 when she voluntarily gave herself up to authorities, accompanied by her lawyer to court on Thursday before Superior court Judge Charles E. Hughes. She was indicted previously for first degree murder by a superior court grand jury following a twohour deliberation, accused of poisoning her husband with an ant poison. Mrs. Rock was examined previously by two doctors before the Thursday hearing and found competent to stand trial on testimony of Dr. M. E. Mishkin and Dr. Olan D. Fear, following a request by Hepler July 13 that she be examined for competence to understand the charges and ability to assist counsel. Mr.' Rock died in Elkhart hospital on May 25 following his admission three days earlier due to illness and had been scheduled for a tonsillectomy, however, attending physicians postponed the surgery due to his poor condition.

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f Due to unsure causes* of the death, an autopsy was ordered and Elkhart county coroner Dr. Frederick Bigler reported death was due to arsenic poisoning and Mrs. Rock reportedly admitted putting the substance into his drinks. Church Picnic Held Sunday The annual Sunday School picnic of the Syracuse Church of God was held Sunday at SmithWalbridge camp near Syracuse and attended by approximately 80 persons. During the afternoon, a welcome back shower was given for Pastor and Mrs. Walter C. Burcham. Miss Trella Caris of Milford had Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Martin of Milford.

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