The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 1, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 January 1973 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Jan. 31,1973

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Francis Dentons residing in Syracuse after recent marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Francis Denton are residing at 174 North Shore Drive, Syracuse, after their December 26 marriage. Miss Soniamar Amado of Porto Alegre, Brazil, South America and Francis Denton of Syracuse were wed in a 7 o’clock ceremony in the Syracuse Church of the Brethren on December 26. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Jack Farrell, pastor of the church, and Rev. Florrent Toinac of Winona Lake. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alcides Amado of Porto Alegre and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Eva Simison of 113 W. Portland street, Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Mario Rinald and Mrs. Carroll Denton provided music for the ceremony. Given in marriage by Emerson Ward of Warsaw, the bride appeared in a floor-length gown of white satin. It was fashioned with shepherdess sleeves and an Aline skirt highlighted with a satin flounce at the hemline. Cluny lace formed the empire bodice and dutchess collar. A cap of matching lace held her laceedged veil which extended into a chapel-length train. She carried a corsage of two orchids with streamers on a white Bible. Miss Sue Toirac of Winona Lake and Miss Kimna Doub of Silver Lake served as the bride’s how* attendants. Their gowns were identical to the bride’s in shades of mint green. Their headdresses were mint green bows. Each carried a bouquet of white carnations tinted with mint green. Serving the bridegroom were Don Stangland of Avilla and Carroll Denton of Goshen. Ushers were Harold Denton of Kimmell and Jerry Hapner of Syracuse. The mothers’ corsages were white carnations edged in mint green. Following a trip to Mamouth Cave in Kentucky the couple is at their new home in Syracuse. The bride is a graduate of Vera Cruz high school, Yazigi school of foreign language in Porto Alegre, Brazil; and Warsaw Community high school. Her husband is a teacher and coach for the Central Noble schools in Albion.He is a

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graduate of Syracuse high school and received his BS from Grace college at Winona Lake and his MS from Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. Pythian Sisters install officers Members of Loyal Temple 130, Pythian Sisters, Syracuse, met at the scout .cabin last Wednesday for the regular meeting and installation of officers. Plans were for the upcoming convention. Miss Florence Moore was installing officer, assisted by Mrs. Lee Poyser and Mrs. Herbert Blue. Officers installed were: Most excellent chief — Mrs. Poyser Excellent senior — Mrs. Catherine Babcock Excellent junior — Mrs. Zerola Zook Manager — Mrs. Chester Stiffler Secretary — Mrs. Byron Grubb Treasurer — Miss Moore Protector — Mrs. Artie Long Guard — Mrs. Walter Edwards Past chief — Mrs. Harry Gingerich Musician — Mrs. Blue Assistant musician — Mrs. Orlie Brown Mrs. Long, Mrs. Marguerite Forrest and Mrs. W. C. Miller. Mrs. Babcock is temple mother. Luncheon was served by Mrs. Blue and Miss Moore. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on April 25. Auxiliary meets Tuesday evening American Legion Auxiliary, Wawasee Unit 223, Syracuse, met on Tuesday evening, Jan. 23, in the Legion hall. Due to stormy weather and slippery walks, only nine members attended. Routine business was taken care of and auxiliary loaned hospital equipment for home use was carefully checked. The next meeting will be on February 27. Honored on 80th birthday Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr., of Syracuse, entertained recently for the 80th birthday anniversary of the former’s mother, Mrs. William T. Jones of Franklin. Others in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Jones and family, Syracuse, Miss Kathy Jones of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Fagot of Tinley Park, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Young and John Young, Milford.

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Wednesday club has book review At the regular meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon club at Syracuse, held on January 24,17 members and two associate members, Mrs. A. A. Pfingst and Mrs. James Kirkwood, were entertained by a book review presented by Mrs. Nelson Miles in her Syracuse Lake home. The book, “Mr. Audubon’s Lucy”, by Lucy Kennedy, portrayed the story of John James Audubon’s wife Lucy. To tell her story, Miss Kennedy searched through journals, letters, records and other writings of the Audubon family. In this outstanding novel, she presents a remarkable portrait of a valiant woman. The story opens as Lucy’s father, William Bakewell decides to leave Derbyshire, England, for America with Lucy at the age of 15. The book tells of her meeting, the courtship and marriage to the young Frenchman John James Audubon and the many trying trips made by the family over the years. Business During the business meeting conducted by president Miss Katharine Rothenberger, it was decided to write to the state senator and representative regarding the club opposition to the present Equal Rights amendment now being considered in the legislature. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Ernest Bushong and Mrs. George Kleopfer. The next meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Virgil Bobeck with Jtfrs. Dean Pittman assisting. jfl TO WED — A June wedding is being planned by Constance Plank and Tim Blue. Parents of the engaged couple are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Plank of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Blue, Leesburg. Both young people graduated from Wawasee high school with the class of 1972. She is employed with First National Bank of Warsaw and her fiance is attending Wheaton college in Illinois. Senior Citizens meet Thursday A carry-in dinner was enjoyed Thursday night for the monthly meeting of the Turkey Creek Senior Citizens in the meeting room at the fire station. Vice president Mrs. Valerie Hughes opened the meeting with the pledge to the flag after which “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mrs. B. W. Laine. Routine business followed and signing of cards to ill members. Mrs. Georgia Buster showed a certificate received from the Senior Citizens Association. W. Gantz read a poem and an article on a good school teacher. It’s discouraging to make a mistake, but it’s downright humiliating to find out you’re so unimportant nobody even noticed it.

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Carolyn Rapp, David Elliott vows said in Christian church

Carolyn Sue Rapp and David Elliott repeated their wedding vows in a 7:30 p.m. service Saturday, Jan. 6, in the Milford Christian church. The new Mrs. Elliott is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rapp of Milfad. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Betty Elliott of 413 John St., Syracuse and Paul Elliott of Richmond. Carl Shearer, pastor of the church, perfamed the double ring ceremony in the presence of 150 guests. The altar was decorated with poinsettias. The wedding candle for the candlelight ceremony was surrounded by greens and white mums. Connie Geiger served as aganist and provided traditional wedding music. Miss Janice Rapp, sister of the bride, sang “The Wedding Prayer.” In White Velvet Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white velvet. It featured a self train, empire waist and long puffed sleeves with wide cuffs. The bodice, sleeves and cuffs were trimmed with lace and pearls. It was designed and constructed by the bride and her mother. Her lace mantilla was edged in lace and was topped by a shoulder length blusher attached to a velvet covered cap. She carried pink roses and white mums accented with cranberry strawflowers. Mrs. Robert Johnson of Syracuse, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Miss Sally Beer of Milford was maid of honor. They wore floor-length gowns of pink velvet with empire waists. The cranberry bibs were outlined with white lace insertions. The gowns also featured wedding ring collars, long puffed sleeves and wide cuffs. Their headdresses were wide velvet bows with streamers that matched their dresses. Each carried a colonial bouquet of pink roses with cranberry and white mums. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Roger Kochersperger of Fort Wayne and Miss Janice Rapp of Milfad, sisters of the bride; and Miss Susan Elliott of Syracuse, sister of the bridegroom. Their gowns were identical to the maid and matron of honors with the colors being cranberry accented with pink. Each wore a wide bow with streamers to match the dress. They carried colonial bouquets with pink carnations and cranberry and white mums. Steve Elliott, brother of the bridegroom, Syracuse, served as best man. Ushers were Michael Elliott, brother of the bridegroom, Richmond and Steve Jones, Richmond. Groomsmen were Russell Mikel of Lafayette and Mark Workman of Syracuse. The bride’s mother wore a

floor-length dress of royal blue velvet. It was a basic dress accented with rhinestone buckle. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor-length gown of blue with collar and belt. They wore pink rose and white mum corsages. A reception followed in the church’s fellowship hall. The three tier cake was topped with miniature bride and bridegroom under a lighted archway. Cranberry punch and mints were also served. Miss Pam Kaiser, Miss Jill Clark, Miss Elaine Stichter and Mrs. Dan Beer served. Miss Karen Graff of Nicholasville, Ky., attended the guest book. Following a wedding trip to Schuss Mountain, Mich., the couple is at home on r 1 Syracuse. The bride is a 1971 graduate of Wawasee high school and from the Wayne university of cosmetology. She is employed at Berniece’s beauty salon in Syracuse. The bridegroom is also a 1971 graduate of Wawasee high school. He is a student of computer technology at Purdue university in Fort Wayne and will graduate in May of 1973. Wanda Lepper heads Noble county women An installation of officers was held recently for the Noble County Democrat Women’s club. The meeting was held in the Albion court house with Bonnie Wehmeyer serving as installing officer. Wanda Lepper will serve as president with the following officers serving with her: First vice president — LaVon Graft Second vice president — Mildred Miller Third vice president — Phyllis Burnworth Fourth vice president -? Naomi Molargik / Secretary — Delores-Smart Treasurer — Edith Coil Advisor — Barbara Weber Barbara Weber presented Bonnie Wehmeyer, out-going president, with a gift. The next meeting will be held February 20 at the American State bank in Ligonier.

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Turkey Creek Senior Citizens to meet Thursday The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens will hold the February dinner meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the fire station meeting room at Syracuse. WCS council meets Thursday The monthly meeting of the Women’s Christian Service council of the Syracuse Church of God met oh January 25 at the home of Mrs. Walter Burcham. President Mrs. George Yer ger opened the meeting with a poem entitled “Love.” Devotions were by Mrs. Jack Elam, followed by group singing. Guest speaker Mrs. Morris Hackworth of Churubusco talked on the Key 73 program. Mrs. Yerger presided for the business and committee reports with Mrs. Oliver Hibschman, chairman of the spiritual life committee, challenging members to find Bible verses beginning with each letter of the alphabet. She also encouraged attending the Wednesday night classes at the church entitled “You Can Witness with Confidence.” The meeting closed by joining hands and singing “Blessed Be the Tie,” and the closing prayer led by Mrs. Hibschman. Refreshments were served to the 13 members and seven guests in attendance. Missionary group meets Monday night The Women’s Missionary group of Wawasee Heights Baptist church met Monday evening in the Winona Lake home of Mrs. Nick Kozel. Reports were heard and books made for a missionary. Requests were made fa* items for the church nursery and the replacing of items for the missionary cupboard. Carefree Moms meet in the home of Mrs. Holderread The Carefree Mothers club of the Milford area met for their January guest night in the home of Mrs. Tom Holderread at Dewart Lake. The meeting was held on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Don Schlaback, president. Minutes were read and the treasury report was given by Mrs. Max Evans. After the business meeting everyone took her turn at telling her name and a little about her family. Games were played. A salad bar concluded the evening. Beverly McKinney is student teaching Beverly McKinney of Milford is currently student teaching at Abilene high school. She is teaching a political science class. Beverly is one of 60 students at Hardin-Simmons university in Abilene, Texas, who is student teaching in area schools. Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.

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Vicki Cramar, Randey Bloom to Germany after wedding

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dress was a velvet Dior bow with netting. She carried a nosegay of white carnations, red roses and holly with green streamers. Mrs. D. Douglas Aplin of Fort Wayne and Mrs. Dennis Ekstrom of Rockford served as tridesmaids. They were dressed identical to the matron of honor: Dennis R. Bloom, brother of the tridegroom, Platteville, Colo., served his brother as best man. Ushers were Larry Simon of Oscoda, Mich., Dennis Ekstrom, Steven Jacobson and Scott Johnson, all of Rockford. Hie bride’s mother wore a floor length gown of cranberry knit and the bridegroom’s mother wore a gown of mint green knit. Both wore corsages of cymbidium orchids. Miss Sue Bird was in charge of the guest book. Hie reception was held in the church parlor immediately after the ceremony. Serving were Mrs. Richard Sullivan, Miss Penny Haas, Mrs. Steven Jacobson, Mrs. Paul Gustasson, all of Rockfad. The bride is a graduate of Wawasee high school and International junior college in Fort Wayne. She is a member of the Order of the Eastern Star at Syracuse. The bridegroom is a graduate of Rockford high school and Rockville college in Rockford. He is presently serving with the United States Air Force. The couple left after the ceremony for a honeymoon in Michigan.