The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 9 May 1973 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 9,1973

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sw | jl si NEW OFFICERS — Newly elected officers of the Syracuse chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, Kappa Omicron’s, are shown above. From left are vice president, Mrs. William Cox; recording secretary, Mrs. Gary Webb; president, Mrs. Steve Solina; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Steve Crow; and treasurer, Mrs. David Johnson.

Beto Sigmas hold anniversary party

The Syracuse chapter of Beta Sigma Phi celebrated the 42d anniversary of the organization’s founding, with a banquet April 30 at South Shore Golf club. The first chapter of the sorority was formed 42 years ago in Abilene, Kan. There are how approximately 10,500 chapters and 250,000 members in the United States, Canada, 23-foreign countries and territories. In addition to the banquet, traditional ceremonies were observed. The history of the chapter was reviewed and new members received their first welcome to membership. Mrs. Steve Crow was chairman of the Founder’s Day banquet. Other members taking part in the program were Mrs. William Cox, Mrs. Richard Keim, Mrs. Dennis

‘Country Life’ theme for Sorosis club

The Sorosis club of Milford met at the Methodist church to start out on its spring party. It was 6 p.m. on Monday, May 7. The ladies were all expectant as plans had been kept secret. A drive through the countryside took them to the farm home of Mrs. Eldon J. Miller, r 2 Milford, where they were guests at a big family-style chicken,, dinner. The “Doxology” was sung as prayer before the club “dug in.” In attendance were 19 members and their guests — Mrs. Royce Fuller, Mrs. Robert Laudeman, Mrs. Paul Markley, Mrs. John Mrs. Leamon Wemple and Mrs. Don Wolferman. Driving through the country in the opposite direction took them to the art studio of Barbara Markley, where that versatile lady gave a talk on the many sorts of art she can do. She has so many paintings, even the ceiling

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Bjella and Mrs. John Brewer. Mrs. Steve Solina was selected for the honor of presenting a special message from the sorority’s president of international headquarters in Kansas City. Awards were given to outgoing officers, president Mrs. Keim, vice president Mrs. Robert Hasse, recording secretary Mrs. Tom Hoover, corresponding secretary Mrs. Michael Kern, and treasurer Mrs. Bjella. New officers installed for the ensuing year were: President — Mrs. Solina Vice president — Mrs. Cox Recording secretary — Mrs. Gary Webb Corresponding secretary — Mrs. Crow Treasurer — Mrs. David Johnson

is covered with them. It was an evening to remember until the club meets on September 10 in the home of Mrs. Paul Brembeck, new president. Thursday sewing club has spring party May 3 The Thursday evening sewing club of Milford had its annual spring party May 3 at a restaurant near Middlebury. Dinner was served family style to the 14 members and one guest, Mrs. Crist Miller of Middlebury. The door prize was won by Mrs. Gale Chapman. The evening was spent playing games. The committee for the event was Mrs. R. E. Slabaugh, Mrs. Kenneth Miller and Mrs. Joe Sunthimer.

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Beto Sigma Phi hosts mothers The KappAOmicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Thursday, May 3, at the Saint Martin de Porres church, south of Syracuse. There were 16 members and 17 guests present for the occasion. Members of the club honored their mothers with a salad bar. The table was decorated with yellow roses that the members later presented to their guests. A business meeting was held with president Mrs. C. Salina bringing the meeting to order. The question of the evening was “how do you feel about the new four per cent sales tax?” Committees elected for the coming year are: Social, Mrs. S. Loser; ways and means, Mrs. V. Brown; service, Mrs. A. Berkey; membership, Mrs. T. Cox; publicity, Mrs. C. Heckaman; calling, Mrs. S. Keim; librarian, Mrs. N. Webb; and program, Mrs. S. Freel. Each member read a poem concerning Mother’s Day to close the meeting. Past matrons meet at Syracuse to honor Grand Esther The Past Matrons club of Syracuse chapter 283 Order of the Eastern Star was entertained at the home of Mrs. Irene Gerard Tuesday, May 1. Mrs. Everett Dunn was co-hostess and the guest of honor was Mrs. Clem Lisor. Mrs. Lisor who is a member of the club was recently installed as Grand Esther during the 99th session of the Indiana Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star which was held at Indianapolis. Twenty-two members and guests, Mrs. Cecil Groves, past matron Parker chapter, Mrs. Mildren Corson, past matron Decatur chapter, Mrs. Maude Jackson, past matron, Fort Wayne chapter, Mrs. Keith Smallwood, worthy matron Syracuse chapter, were present. Guests were seated at tables arranged in the living room. Candelabra, white candles and wheat were used as decorations. The white used represented Mrs. Lisor’s color. A white and green color scheme was also used when the dessert was served. The centerpiece, a white and green topiary tree, was presented to Mrs. Lisor as a gift from the hostess. The club presented Mrs. Lisor with a gold inscribed white Bible which was presented by Mrs. Robert Murray, president. Mrs. Murray also expressed the best wishes of all members for a happy year as well as their appreciation for the honor bestowed upon one of the club’s members. A social hour was enjoyed and contact played. Prizes were won by Mrs. Arnold Pfingst and Mrs. Carrie Rapp. Mrs. Harvey Hollar entertains club Busy Homemakers club of Milford met May 2 with Mrs. Harvey Hollar. Mrs. Ralph Tusing was co-hostess. The president, Mrs. Frank Charlton, opened the meeting in the usual form. For meditations Mrs. Ralph Tusing read a poem, “My Mother” and Mrs. Harvey Hollar read a poem, “What is a Family.” Eleven members answered roll call by giving a fond memory of

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Weaver, Harrison vows said in Wallace Street church

Miss Barbara Weaver of Indianapolis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Weaver of North Webster, and James Harrison of Indianapolis were united in marriage April 14 in the Wallace Street Presbyterian church, Indianapolis. Rev. Douglas Barnes, pastor of the church, performed the double ring ceremony at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison, 326 N. Gladstone avenue, Indianapolis. Given In Marriage The bride, given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of white nylon eyelet with long sleeves, high neckline and empire waist styling. She wore a white and turquoise widebrimmed picture hat and carried a white carnation on a white Bible.

Syracuse- Wawasee Garden club has May meeting

The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden club met for its May meeting in the home of Mrs. Harry Appenzeller. She was assisted by Mrs. D. C. Robbins. Sixteen members and two guests, Mrs. W. DeFord Hite and Mrs. Bill Appenzeller, were present. Mrs. Appenzeller presented the program and slides were shown from the national council. The their mother. Health and safety lesson on many kinds of arthritis aids to relieve pain were given by Mrs. Irene Hollar and were discussed. The garden lesson was given by Mrs. Vernon May as she stressed spraying broad leaf weeds. She also said this is the time to trim flowering shrubs. Mrs. Ralph Tusing gave an interesting lesson on meats and substitutes of nutritive values are milk, eggs, noodles, macaroni, potatoes, butter and peanutbutter. During the social hour a greeting card was signed to be mailed to Mrs. Rhea Miller in Elkhart. The door prize was won by Mrs. A. D. Wilson. Refreshments were served by the hostess and cohostess. The next meeting will be June 6 in the home of Mrs. A. D. Wilson.

Mrs. David Harrison, sister-in-law of the bridegroom, Indianapolis, served as matron of honor ip a long-sleeved turquoise chiffon gown with white bodice and empire styling. Her flowers were white carnations tipped turquoise. David Harrison of Indianapolis served his brother as best man. The bride’s mother chose to wear for the wedding, a red and white knit suit. Mother of the bridegroom was attired in blue. Both mothers had white carnation corsages, tipped in turquoise. Following a wedding trip to Las Vegas, Nev., the couple is at home at 6970 Rodebaugh road, Indianapolis. Mrs. Harrison is employed with Blue Cross-Blue Shield at Indianapolis and her husband is a high school teacher at Pike high school, Indianapolis.

theme used was “Beauty of Flower Arrangements.” This was narrated by Mrs. Karl Schortemeier. The national convention was reported on by Mrs. R. C. Tytler. The convention was held in Fort Wayne and seven of the club’s members attended. Mrs. Ernest Bushong will have the June meeting at her home. Mrs. Claude Waldorf retires Mrs. Claude Waldorf, the former Henrietta Checchio of Milford, retired April 30 after 15 years’ service in the nuclear weapons program at Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque, N.M. Sandia is an Atomic Energy Commission prime contractor and a subsidiary of Western Electric engaged primarily in research and development on the ordnance 'phases of nuclear weapons design. It operates laboratories in Albuquerque and in Livermore, Calif. Mrs. Waldorf is a member of Sandia’s electronic department. Her sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard Brunjes, is a Milford resident. She and her husband, who is also a Sandia retiree, live at 6820 Kelley, NE, Albuquerque.

'May' is topic for Milford OES meeting The month of ‘May’ with all of its important holidays was the topic used by worthy matron Mrs. D. G. Seely for the stated meeting of Kosciusko chapter 160, Order of the Eastern Star, Milford, last Wednesday night. The decorations in the chapter room followed the holidays with a cross representing Memorial Day in the east and Mother’s Day depicted in the west. A display on the Indianapolis 500 race track was found in the entrance way and items used by mother during her career at home were found at the entrance to the temple. For her opening thoughts Mrs. Seely read a poem, “May” which had been written by Henry Beer. Reports on grand chapter held in Indianapolis the last week in April were given by Mr. and Mrs. Seely and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Brooks. Mrs. Seely announced the following meeting dates for the chapter: November 30 — Reception for Mrs. Robert Brooks, grand page December 5 — District deputy’s visit to chapter December 12 — Practice at Leesburg for inspection with Leesburg and Bourbon January 3 — Inspection at Leesburg February 22 — Visiting matrons and patrons night Mrs. Seely gave a reading on wives and mothers and presented gifts to Mrs. Bobby Richardson, the youngest mother, Mrs. Stanley Scott, woman with most grandchildren; Mrs. Robert Brooks, who had a picture of her mother; and to Mrs. Robert Beer, the newest mother. At the close of the meeting a memorial service was held. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bess and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brooks served refreshments in the fellowship hall following the meeting. Decorations were in keeping with a spring garden setting with bird bath, small ceramic animals and toadstools found amongst the flowers. Sandwiches, potato chips, cookies, coffee, tea and milk were served. SEPTEMBER WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elam of r 4 Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Ann, to Harold D. Yoder, son of Mrs. Mabel L. Yoder of r 4 Goshen and Alvin J. Yoder of LaGrange. Miss Elam is a 1971 graduate of Wawasee high school and is presently attending the Whitewater School of Nursing at Richmond. Her fiance is a 1969 graduate of Fairfield high school and is employed by Burger Dairy at Goshen. September 22 is the date set for the wedding.

Mother-daughter banquet at First Brethren church

The First Brethren church of Milford held its mother and daughter program on Thursday evening with a salad bar for 54 members and guests. Devotions and prayer were given by Mrs. Robert Rassi. Mrs. Paul Mathews gave the welcome to the daughter with Miss Jane By K J >4 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. William Barth of r 1 Milford announced the engagement of their daughter, Kathy Ann, to Larry Vanlaningham of r 1 Milford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Vanlaningham, Gusher, Utah. ’ Kathy is a student of Wawasee high school and her fiance is a graduate of Milford high school. Mr. Vanlaningham is employed by Barth, Inc., Milford. An August wedding is being planned.

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Mathews giving the response to the “Chrisitian Mother.” Mrs. Jerald Radcliff sang two numbers. She was accompanied by Mrs. Darwin Darnell at the piano. Mrs. Ronald Brown gave a slide program on her visit to the Scandinavian countries. Liverpool Rum club meets Tuesday The Fascination Place Liverpool Rum club met at the home of Mrs. Jack Maresh Tuesday, May 8. The next meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. Dan Marquardt on May 22. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dewart of Milford have returned from a three week vacation. They visited their sons and family; Mr. and Mrs. Randall Dewart of Hickory, N. C., and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dewart of Louisville, Ky.

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