The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 16, Milford, Kosciusko County, 16 May 1973 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed.. May 16,1973

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Senior Citizens to honor month with dinner

The Turkey Creek Senior Citizens met at the Syracuse fire station in the meeting room Thursday evening for their regular May business meeting. Treasurer Mrs. Georgia Buster was In charge of the meeting. Reports were heard and a report on ill members were also given. Plans were made to celebrate senior citizens month with a dinner guest night, May 24. President Nixon proclaimed the month of May as senior citizens ImA ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Miller of Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan Kay, to Keith Hunsberger, son of Mrs. Richard Hunsberger and the late Mr. Hunsberger of Milford. Miss Miller is a graduate of Wawasee high school and International junior college of Fort Wayne. She is employed by Cutter Chevrolet in Syracuse. Her fiance graduated from Wawasee high school and is also employed' by Cutter Chevrolet. The wedding will take place June 29 at Grace Lutheran church, Syracuse. Columbians hold spring party Monday Members of the Columbian Reading Circle of Milford entertained their husbands at their annual spring party Monday evening at a restaurant in Mentone. Other guests were Miss Elaine Stichter, Miss Pam Kaiser, Mrs. R. E. Slabaugh and Mrs. Clayton Hollar. The welcome was given by Mrs. Roger Graff. After dinner, the group saw the slide program prepared by Arch Baumgartner after he and Mrs. Baumgartner returned from a tour through the South Pacific and the Orient. At the close of the party each lady was presented a potted plant. Mrs. Max Duncan was chairman for the party. She will serve as club president next year. LAKELAND LOCAL Mrs. Everett Butrick, Milford, had her sister, Mrs. Berla Smetzer, Elkhart, as her houseguest over the week end. They enjoyed Sunday dinner at a restaurant. The Butrick’s Monday night supper guests were Guy Fisher and Mrs. Inez Shively, Milford.

WEIGHT WATCHERS Now Meets At 7 p.m. Mondays Lakeland Youth Center

W Graduation suggestions offered here: p For that lucky girl graduate: Colored lingerie — Robes — Baby doll pajamas — Scuffs — Co- j I ordinates: Shorts — Knit tops — Slacks — Skirts — Umbrellas — Jewelry — Billfolds — Gloves — plus much, much more. We have pretty dresses for baccalaureate H S and graduation 51^ If in doubt, give her a gift certificate ] she House if fin from our house. Always fun to spend. Across H

month. A letter from the state organization of senior citizens on the coming governor’s council on aging and aged in Bloomington was also read. Following the business meeting Mother’s Day was observed by presenting carnation corsages to Mrs. Maude DaVault, oldest mother, and Mrs. Mabel Walton, youngest mother. This was followed by table games. Goodwill club meets May 9 The Goodwill Home Ec club of \ Syracuse held its regular jl meeting Wednesday evening, May 9. The meeting was opened by a pledge to the flag led, by Blanche Kline and the reading of the club creed led by Mrs.-Eldon Watkins. . Mrs. Everett Darr followed with the history of the song of the month, “That Old Gang of Mine.” Singing followed with Mrs. Sherman Deaton and Mrs. Fred Butt on the piano, and Mrs. Raymond Wilson leading. The club members joined in the singing of “America, the Beautiful,” “That Old Gang of Mine” and the “Home Demonstration Club Prayer song.” The evening’s music was ended with a meditation by Mrs. Fred Butt, “Bread of Life and Song of Yesterday.” A health and safety presentation was given by Mrs. Blanche Kline on danger areas in the home. Mrs. Harold Smith presented the lesson entitled “Cooking Bags and Wraps.” She prepared different fruits in cooking bags, which the club enjoyed for their refreshments. Food was also provided by Mrs. Eldon Watson and Mrs. Bernard Roberts. A roll call was taken, to which each responded with a Mother’s day verse. Next month marks the birthday of the club, and members plan to take a luncheon trip June 13. All members should meet at the House of Friendship to leave at 11 a.m. All other arrangements for the luncheon were left in the hands of the birthday dinner committee. Mrs. Roy Niles won the door prize. The meeting was ended with the club collect, which was repeated in unison. Women's Relief Corp. meets Monday evening Mrs. Agnes Stiffler was hostess Monday, May 7, for the regular May meeting of the John C. Adams No. 278 Women’s Relief Corp. President Mrs. Georgia Buster presided and reports were heard and correspondence read. A report on the ill members was also heard. Members will meet at the Pentecostal church for memorial Sunday service, May 27. At the present time plans are incomplete for Memorial Day. Members will be notified later on the parade and memorial services. Following the close of the meeting Mrs. Stiffler served refreshments. The next meeting will be on June 4 at the home of Mrs. Lee Poyser.

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Nancy Kesler, Rex A. Brock wed at Milford on April 28

The wedding of Nancy Jean Kesler and Rex Allen Brock took place at 2 o’clock on the afternoon of April 28 in the Bethel Church of the Brethren at Milford. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donn Kesler of r 2 Milford. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brock of r 2 Bourbon. Rev. J. Duane Beals, pastor of the church, officiated at the service in the presence of 200 guests. Miss Cindy Brock of Plymouth and Wayne Klepinger, of Bunker Hill provided music for the double ring ceremony!. Given in marriage "by her father, the bride selected a gown of white organza and imported Venice lace. The lace paneled empire bodice was fashioned with a scalloped lace edge scoop neckline and long bishop sleeves. The A-line floor-length skirt was detailed with lace in an apron effect. Her waist-length mantilla was caught as a toque. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and white carnations. Mrs. Myrval Miller of Columbia City served as matron of honor. She wore a mint green floor-length gown with short sleeves. Her bouquet was a nosegay of daisies in pastel colors.. Miss Linda Kesler of Washington, D. C., and Miss Diane Kesler of r 2 Milford, served their sister as bridesmaids. They wore gowns and carried bouquets identical to the matron of honor’s. Max Brock of Rushville served as best man. Groomsmen were Arzil Brock of Bourbon and Arthur Brock of Plymouth. Ushers were Phillip Angle of Milford and Larry Staley of Warsaw. The bride’s mother wore a light blue dress while the bridegroom’s mother chose pink and white for her dress. Each wore a corsage of carnations and

pink rosebuds. A reception followed the ceremony in the church’s fellowship hall. Serving were Mrs. Warren Angle of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Phillip Angle of Milford and Mrs. Roy Miller of Bunker Hill. Miss Ruth Angle of Milford, Mrs. Eileen Foyurtz of South Bend and Mrs. James Orn of Fort Wayne were in charge of the gifts. Following a wedding trip to southern Indiana the couple is at home in the Merrywood mobile home park at Warsaw. The bride is employed at R. R. Donnelley and Sons at Warsaw and the bridegroom is employed by the soil conservation service at Winona Lake. Mrs. Johnson entertains for Home Arts club Members of the Home Arts Extension club met May 8 in the home of Mrs. Fred Johnson, r 1 Syracuse, for their May meeting. Mrs. Charles Schell was cohostess. A dessert luncheon was served at 1:30 p.m. to the 10 members. Mrs. Don Holt acted as president for the meeting which opened in usual form. A record of the song of the month, “That Old Gang of Mine,” was played. Meditations, “Crowding God out of our Lives,” were given by Mrs. Schell. The lesson on inexpensive ideas to change the decor was given by Mrs. Katherine Naegele. She told members to use their own personalities in their home decorations. A penny march was taken and get well cards were sent to Mae Hoover and Margaret Stack. The meeting closed with the collect. The next meeting will be June 12 in the home of Mrs. Charlene Wollson in Milford.

Annual art exhibit set at Wawasee High school May 27

The annual Stevens art exhibit will be held May 27 at Wawasee high school, Syracuse. The exhibit is open to exhibitors in present and former classes of Martin and Margi Stevens. Entry cards, fee and work are due at the high school between 9 and 11 a.m. on the day of the show. Doors will open to the public at 2 p.m. Presentation of awards will be at 4:30 p.m. Exhibits will remain until 5 p.m. when work must be removed. Mrs. Phend f honored by fellow teachers The teachers of the Milford elementary school and their spouses honored Mrs. Parker (Violet) Phend at a Mentone restaurant Friday evening, May 41, upon the occasion of her retirement from teaching. Mrs. Phend has been with the local schools since 1956. The party was a “Charlie Brown Testimonial” with Ann “Lucy” Watts acting as mistress of ceremonies. A “Teacher’s Lament” was given by Myra “Peppermint Patti” Gunden and Robert “Linus” Arhns. Annabelle “Snoopy” Anglin was Red Baron’s Opponent and Lura “Marcie” Hoover conducted a “Sit and Sketch” art lesson in the Phend manner. 1 Dick “Schroeder” Fehnel presided at the piano throughout the evening. A gift was presented to Mrs. Phend from her colleagues by head man “Charlie Brown,” better known at the Milford elementary school as principal Lewis Sr4mmel. The secretarial duties of the evening were handled by Eudora “Woodstock” Hurd. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Acton and Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger represented the Milford junior high school at the affair which was attended by 37 persons. Bessie Sunthimer, who retired last year, was a special guest for the evening, as were substitute teachers who have worked with Mrs. Phend.

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The Stevens are well known teachers in the Syracuse, Elkhart, Goshen and Three Rivers, Mich., areas. Five gold engraved medals will be awarded in the categories of portrait, still life, flower studies, landscape and drawing. There will be a grand prize with ribbons for first, second, third and honorable mention in each category. Popular awards will be selected by ballot of guests and student visitors. Busy bees meet Wednesday The Barbee Busy Bees Home Demonstration club met Wednesday, May 9, at the home of Mrs. Arden Leiter. Homemaking likes and dislikes were discussed for the lesson. Also discussed were homemaking tips and these were given by each member. The club constitution was read and approved. Refreshments of coffee and cake were served following the meeting. The door prize was won by Mrs. David Melton. The next meeting will be June 13 in the home of Mrs. S. E. Marvin. Pomona Grange meets at Bremen The St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange met last Thursday evening at the Bremen hall with master Arthur Heckerman presiding. The meeting opened in regular form with reports being given by the women’s activities chairman and the subordinate Granges, Each of- the Granges participated in the lecturer’s program. A special piano solo, “Melody of Spring,” was given by Mrs. Otho BonDurant. Readings, “A Mother,” and “Sayings of Mothers,” were given by Mrs. Clem Beehler. Mrs. Ben Thompson conducted a contest on scrambled words from “On Spring.” “The Lord’s Prayer” was given as a reading by Mrs. Heckerman. The Bremen Grange sang, “He Lives.” Each mother was presented a corsage. Mrs. Herman Miller gave a

Syracuse Church of God * honors mothers Sunday

The mothers ot the -Syracuse Church of God were honored during the Sunday morning worship service. Oliver Hibschman gave the invocation. Several short poems were then read by Rev. Wilmer Fredericks including a "Tribute to Mother,” “Mother’s Privilege,” “Mother, Name of Ages” and “Mother. Dear,” which was written by Rev. Frederick’s daughter, now Mrs. Carroll Koble, when she was a child. Mothers were recognized by Jack Elam. He presented two plants to Mrs. Merritt Lung, the oldest mother present and to Mrs. Byrd, the youngest mother. Pastor Burcham read Han-

quiz on pins and needles and read, “The Neighbors,” and “A Thought for Mother’s Day.” Winners of the dress judging contest were announced as follows: Class A (Adults) blue ribbons judged, 90 points or over, Bertha Hummell of Bremen, two dresses; Reta Jacque, New Tamerack; and Mrs. Herman Miller, Waubee; Class B (age 12-17) — Wanda Freeland, New Tamerack; Class C (adults sewing for a person under 18) — Esther Snyder, Bremen; Faye Rands, Bremen, Bernice Kern, New Tamerack; Winners will go to state judging at Lafayette’s fairgrounds on May 18 and 19. At Church The Pomona group attended “go to church Sunday” at Hepton Community church on May 6 with 14 present. After church they went to an area restaurant for dinner and spent the afternoon socially. The next Pomona meeting will be at Milford in the fire station at 8 p.m. on June 14.

Benefit Card Party Wednesday, May 23, 1973 8:00 p.m. South Shore Country Club Donations: $1 Prizes And Refreshments Sponsored By Syracuse Business And ■ Professional Women’s Organization

nah’s Prayer, from I Samuel 2, six before giving the pastoral prayer. The offertory, an organ and piano duet by Mrs. Rolling Christner and Mrs. Ralph Bushong, was “Mother’s'Prayers Have Followed Me.” Special songs were sung by Marlene Overfelt, daughter of Mrs. Peggy Overfelt and Rev. Walter Williams. - Pastor Burcham’s sermon was entitled "How do you get a man out of a boy?” At the close of the service each mother was presented with a small plant. The planning committee for the service consisted of Richard Coy, chairman, Carroll Koble, Jack Elam and Ralph Bushong.

Bethany Homemakers meet in Benton home Members of the Bethany Homemakers met this week in the home of Mrs. Ellis Eby of near Benton. Mrs. James Kitson and Mrs. Harold Whitehead served as co-hostesses for the pot luck dinner and the meeting which followed. Mrs. Zerola Zook gave the devotional thoughts for the day. Mrs. Herbert Blue, president, opened the meeting in the usual form. The song of the month, “Old Gang of Mine” was sung by those present. A total of 16 members and one guest, Mary Brown of Syracuse, answered roll call by giving a new product they have used recently. Mrs. Whitehead gave the health reiparks and Mrs. Hazel Kline gave garden remarks. Mrs. Eby gave the lesson on “Food For Life.” Mrs. Eby also led a quiz game. An announcement was made on the homemakers conference at Purdue in June. The mother-daughter party will beheld Friday night, May 18, at Sunny Side park in New Paris.