The Mail-Journal, Volume 9, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 December 1972 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Dec. 20,1972

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Round Table ladies hold Yule party

Wreath covered cloths and napkins graced the dining tables for the Christmas dinner party last week of the Ladies of the Round Table of Syracuse at the Country New Paris. ■* The head table was centered with a large poinsettia which was later awarded as a door prize to Mrs. David Spray. The side table contained red and green candles surrounded with hemlock. Miss Karel Hollingsworth opened the evening with a thought on Christmas followed by grace by Mrs. Milton Brice. Santa Arrives Following the meal, other thoughts on Christmas were given and ‘Santa Karel’ delivered special packages to each member. These coincided with a poem by Mrs. James Nelson on

Syracuse OES has Christmas dinner meeting The Syracuse Eastern Star held its Christmas party Wednesday evening. A carry-in dinner preceded the meeting. Gifts were exchanged. The hall was decorated in the Christmas theme with each person receiving a Christmas bell. Christmas gifts were presented to the worthy matron and patron, Mr. and Mrs. Clem Lisor. Kappa Omicrons finalize plans for holiday party The Kappa Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Syracuse met December 7 in the home of Mrs. John Brewer with response to roll call by Mrs. Richard Keim on “What does Christmas mean to you?” Plans were finalized for the sorority Christmas party for husbands and wives. A discussion was held on Christmas caroling, fixing holiday boxes for the elderly in the area, and project [dans. The meeting was adjourned with the Mizpah and pledge training was given by Mrs. Robert Hasse. Mrs. Jerry Eagon gave the evening program entitled, “Understanding Love” and “Love and Marriage.” Also in attendance were Mrs. Gary Webb, Mrs. Steve Crow, Mrs. Dennis Bjella, Mrs. Steven Solina, Mrs. Michael Kern, Mrs. Tom Hoover, Mrs. Don LeCount and Mrs. David Johnson. Twilighters Bunco club has party Members of the Twilighters Bunco club at Syracuse held their Christmas dinner and gift exchange last Wednesday night at Foo & Faye’s. Guests were Mrs. Norman Robie and Mrs. Richard Plikerd. Secret pal names for the year were revealed and new names drawn. Mrs. Plikerd received the door prize. A white elephant gift exchange will be held at the January meeting in the home of Mrs. Bill Cobum.

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special needs of each member. Mrs. Robert Hamman and Mrs. Carl Penn received Christmas towels in the games on Christmas words. Secret pal gifts were distributed and in keeping with the spirit, each member contributed to the federation’s mental health project, collecting a total of $13.50. Members on the party committee were Miss Hollingsworth, Mrs. Hamman, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. John Naab and Mrs. Michael Neff. Miss Darla Dahl, adopted daughter of the club, was a guest of the 15 members in attendance. The next meeting will be on January 8 at the home of Mrs. Milton Brice at which time new officers will be elected and Mrs. Vernon Beckman will give the program, “Keys to Federation.”

ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Mr. and Mrs. James E. Payton of r 2 Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Anna Arlic, to David Ray Reel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reel of r 1 Warrenton, Mo. Miss Arlic is a graduate of Wawasee high school and is employed at Switches, Inc. at Goshen. Her fiance attended Warren county area number 3 school, Warrenton, Mo., and served six years with the armed services. He is employed at Excel Rubber Co. at Goshen. January 27 has been set as the wedding date. Ebenezer ladies hold Yule meeting Twelve members of the Ebenezer Ladies Aid of the Syracuse area met last week at the Hex Grange Hall northeast of Syracuse for their annual Christmas carry-in dinner. Tables were appropriately decorated in the holiday theme. Mrs. Flora Buffenbarger and Mrs. Melbem Rapp were guests. President Mrs. Calvin Beck opened the meeting followed by devotions by Mrs. Roy Wilkinson. Christmas carols were sung prior to a gift exchange with Mrs. Theries Doll in charge. Mrs. Buffenbarger gave a reading. The January meeting will be with Mrs. Vernon Fawley. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. Dave Brown, Miss Anna Buchtel, Mrs. Bernita Ruple and Mrs. Roy Miller. Guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Buhrt of Milford were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buhrt of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Waldbeser of Milford, Lana Buhrt of r 1 Syracuse and Ross Deatsman.

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Christian women hold Yule party The women of the Milford Christian church held their annual secret pal Christmas party in the church fellowship hall recently. Mrs. Richard Mikel, president, gave her farewell remarks and a special Christmas program using the birth of Christ was presented by Mrs. Paul Lechlitner, Mrs. Stan Price, Mrs. Jack Hunsberger and Mrs. Mikel. The ladies were asked to join in singing carols and special music was presented by The Soul Seekers, a vocal group from the church composed of Kim and Kerrie Augsburger, Christy and Sherry/Myers, Rita Curtis and Roxanne Auer. During the evening Mrs. W. W. Free presided over the installation of officers for 1973. The new officers are as follows: President — Mrs. Jim White First vice — Mrs. Kenneth Cannon Second vice — Mrs. Marvin Rapp Secretary — Mrs. Elaine Hall Treasurer — Mrs. Stan Custer The theme for the new year will be “The Rainbow in your Life — Look upon the rainbow and praise Him that made it.” Christmas gifts were exchanged and secret pals for the past year revealed. New pals were drawn for 1973. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. The hall was gaily decorated with a Christmas tree and lifesize manger scene. Candles bedecked the tables and each lady found a tree decoration at her place. Busy Homemakers hold Christmas party at Treeshes The Busy Homemakers club of Milford held its Christmas dinner in the home of Mrs. Glen Treesh on Emeline street. After the meeting was opened Mrs. William Motts read a Christmas story from the Bible and a reading by Mrs. Ralph Tusing. Mrs. Treesh presented a Christmas card town and the little white church was presented by Mrs. Freda Hollar. Mrs. Motts closed with an article on the three wise men. New officers were installed for the coming year and members were presented their club books far 1973. Christmas gifts were exchanged. Crusaders have Yule party Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bushong of Syracuse were hosts for Crusaders class of the Syracuse Church of God Friday night for a carry-in dinner and Christmas party. Seventeen members were in attendance. President Ralph Bushong presided for a brief business meeting at which time it was voted to change the meeting night of the class to the third Friday of each month. The remainder of the evening was spent socially and in singing of Christmas carols. Senior Mothers enjoy Christmas salad bar Mrs. George Myers of Syracuse was hostess Monday night to 18 members of the Senior Mothers dub at Syracuse at which time a salad bar was enjoyed. Members remembered Mrs. Eloise Method, who has been ill for some time, with a Christmas gift. Mrs. John Walker read the Christmas Story followed by a gift exchange and singing of carols. The next meeting will be on January 15 at Wawasee Prep for a visitor night and Arch Baumgartner of Milford will show slides of his last trip abroad. I THE TRUTH | THAT I HEALS j WSBT 960 K. C. South Bend “Where Is Bethlehem?” Sunday 9:15 a.m. Thiiwtek't Christian Science program

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Grace Lutheran church at Syracuse was the setting for the November 25 wedding uniting in marriage Miss Dianne Lee VanLue of Syracuse and Stephen E. Elliott, also of Syracuse. Rev. David Mueller, pastor of the church, officiated for the double ring ceremony at 2 o’clock in the afternoon in the presence of 80 guests. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. John R. VanLue of Syracuse; Mrs. Betty Elliott, 413 John street, Syracuse; and Paul Elliott of Richmond. Mrs. David Mueller served as organist and Dan VanLue, brother of the bride, sang “The Wedding Prayer.” Arrangements of large pompon mums in fall colors were used at the altar, flanked with tall candelabra. Fall colored bows bedecked the church pew ends. Radiant Bride The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of satin peau de soie with reembroidered Alencon lace and French beading. Her train was chapel length and the finger tip length veil was caught to a Juliette cap trimmed with French beading. Yellow roses and white mums composed her bouquet arrangement. Attendants Mrs. Darrell Campbell of Syracuse served as matron of honor in a gown of spruce green

Groff-Zimmer wedding is held in Bremen church

Mrs. Carol Zimmer of South Bend and Albert Graff of Milford exchanged wedding vows in the Community Gosepl church three miles north of Bremen on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 9, at 3:30 o’clock. Rev. Robert Hueni, pastor, officiated at the ceremony.

Chairman at Ball State Victoria Little of Milford, is suite chairman of Delta Gamma social sorority at Ball State university. Fall rush activities end for the 13 sororities at Ball State with

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velvet, empire styled, with a scoop neckline and baby doll sleeves, all trimmed in white lace. Her flowers were mums in fall colors. Bridesmaids were Miss Ann Gindleburger of South Bend, cousin of the bride, and Miss Susan Elliott, Syracuse, sister of the bridegroom. They were attired in forest green velvet gowns styled similar to the matron of honor with identical bouquets of flowers. Susie Kerr of Grove City, Ohio, served as flower girl in a gown of spruce green velvet. David Kerr of Grove City was ring bearer. Both are cousins of the bride. Dave Elliott of Syracuse served his brother as best man. Michael Elliott, Richmond, brother of the bridegroom, and Dave VanLue, brother of the bride, Syracuse, were groomsmen and ushers. The bride’s mother selected a gown of orange knit and mother of the bridegroom chose to wear pink. A reception followed in the church parlors. Following a wedding trip to Brown county, the couple is at home at 107% Benton street, Syracuse. A graduate of Wawasee high school, the bride is a sophomore at Indiana university, South Bend. Also a Wawasee high graduate, the bridegroom is assistant manager of Klink’s Market, Syracuse.

The bride chose pink for her wedding dress. The couple was attended by the bridegroom’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Kasbaum of Goshen. The new Mr. and Mrs. Graff are residing near Milford.

pledge night on Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, when the new pledges are introduced to campus. 1 Miss Little, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice correction, is the the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy G. Little, Milford.

Mrs. Fred Butt hostess for Goodwill club Mrs. Fred Butt of Syracuse was hostess last week to 15 members of the Goodwill Extension Homemakers club with Mrs. Thurlow Mock assisting. Following a bountiful carry-in dinner, Mrs. Everett Darr gqve meditations on “The Birth of Jesus” with a notation “Time, as he grows older, teaches many lessons.” Mrs. Darr also spoke on junk in the attic which may be valuable. Christmas carols were sung with Mrs. Butt at the piano. They were led by Mrs. Raymond Wilson. Mrs. Harold Smith received the door prize. Following a gift exchange, holiday plates were prepared for 17 shut-ins in the area, and later delivered. The January meeting will be in the Darr home. Mrs. Custer entertains for holidays Mrs. Lillian Custer of Leesburg entertained the following people at dinner on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Dierks, Kris, Joie and Debbie of Sidney ; Mr. and Mrs. Myrtus Dierks, Julie and Eric of Irish Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Myrtus Custer, Pam and Sue and Randy Ransbottom of Claypool; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Henrickson of Irish Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Custer, Jon, Terri and George of r 1 Milford; and Mrs. Schatzr Cooper and Susan and Billy of Mishawaka; Also, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dierks, Betty and Lynn of r 1 North Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Dierks and Todd of Liberty Mills; Frank Collins of Marion and Danny Townand of Sidney. Busy Bees Christmas party held The Busy Bee club met Friday, Dec. 15, in the hone of Mrs. Don Ahms for their annual Christmas dinner party. After the meal Mrs. Mervin Mishler held a short meeting. She complimented her officers and committees on their assistance during the past year. Mrs. Ralph Miller conducted an impressive candle lighting ceremony for the installation of the 1973 officers. The new officers are: President — Mrs. Doral McFarren Vice president — Mrs. Everett Buttrick Secretary — Mrs. Don Ahms Treasurer — Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer For the program the following short stories were read: “A Child is Born” and “A Tradition is bam” by Mrs. Mishler; “Legend of the Christmas Tree” and “The Ageless Magic” by Mrs. Moneyheffer; “The Spirit of Christmas” and “Is There a Santa Claus” by Mrs. Ahms. After the stories the club members gathered around the organ and sang Christmas carols. They were accompanied by Mrs. Ahms. A secret pal Christmas exchange was enjoyed by all. New secret pal names were received with the names being concealed in Busy Bee beehives.

Wednesday club has musical program at Mrs. Fred Clark's

The beautifully decorated home of Mrs. Fred Clark in Syracuse was the scene of the annual Christmas party of the Wednesday Afternoon club. The 18 members and two guests, Mrs. Jack Clark and Mrs. Ray Buhrt, were entertained with a musical program presented by the hostess. The program, entitled “Joy to the World” was divided into five groups and opened with “The Story That Never Grows Old” by A. H. Akley and “Calm ’Neath the Sky” by Adam Geibel. The carol, “Oh Little Town of Bethlehem” preceded the playing and singing of “Adore and Be Still” by Charles Gounod. The mood of tinkling bells graced the third group while the Christ Child dominated the theme next with Mrs. Clark playing “Beautiful Field of the Angels” by Alfred Judson followed by “Would You Feel Lost in Bethlehem” by A. H. Akley. The program changed to a lighter air With entry of “Little Jack Frost” by Frances Terry and “There’ll Always be a Christmas” composed by Johnny Robba. “A Winter Frolic” by Ralph Federer filled the air and “The Christmas Tree Angel” by M. K. Jerome concluded the program. Members and guests found Christmas exchange gifts by matching pieces of Christmas cards. Homemade Christmas goodies were served by Mrs.

with every good J h w ' s h f° r a beaut '^ u * A WChristmas! And may we express our sincere joy B I|b * n serv ’ n 9 Y ou - Your patronage 17/ v, Jkfc,. Im > s appreciated. Milford Myrtle-Bea-Joan-Jean RAAIIfV SfllOll PHONE: 658-4341 ■rwwwuj hmivh YA MSI Eh c sfs the w Lz jBA happy time! WO/ send T 810 ° ur w * shes MBfrlk HV for a merry Kj™ season of j gatherings with families and friends. And it's the time to say thanks 1 4 for letting us serve you. 4VI B The pleasure has been ours. We look forward to X ▼ more Christmases with you. Earl, Nelson, Sid and Jim Sorg, Mrs. Lorene Sorg and Mrs. Mary Sorg, Wilbur Myers and Don Byers, and Vera, Thelma, Jerry, Sue, Mary Ellen, Louise, Virginia and Betty. Sorg Jewelers Goshen —Elkhart

Clark and her committee composed of Mrs. Ernest Bushong, Mrs. Peter Blue and Mrs. Wales Macy. During the business meeting, president Miss Katharine Rothenberger presented Mrs. R. E. Thornburg, Mrs. Nelson Miles, Mrs. A. A. Pfingst and Mrs. J. M. Rapp, with certificates of distinguished service from the General Federation of Women’s clubs. The next meeting will be January 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Syracuse Lake hone of Mrs. Ralph Thornburg. Legion auxiliary Christmas party held Saturday The Milford American Legion Auxiliary had its annual Christmas party Saturday night at the fire station. A pot luck supper with turkey and ham was served. Commander Bruce McClintic had arranged fa- stockings to be filled for the children in attendance and games were played following the meal. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Duncan of Milford entertained Sunday for their family Christmas dinner. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Max Duncan of Milford and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Battenfield and Donald of Indianapolis.