The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 21, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 June 1973 — Page 8

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 20,1973

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IL MR. AND MRS. LARRY D. MAST

Debra Wuthrich and Larry Mast wed Saturday in Bethel church

The wedding of Debra Marie Wuthrich and Larry Dean Mast took place on Saturday evening, June 16, at 7 o’clock in the Bethel Church of the Brethren at Milford. The couple’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Wuthrich and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Mast, all of r 2 Milford. Rev. J. Duane Beals, pastor of the church, officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of 175 guests. The altar was decorated with yellow daisies, aqua tipped carnations, white mums and baby’s breath with greenery entwined on the nine taper circular candelabras. A matching bouquet stood on the organ. Miss Cindy Kinney of Milford served as organist. She accompanied Miss Becky Replogle of Milford as she sang, “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Miss Kinney’s Organ selections included “Somewhere my Love,” “If” and the traditional wedding march. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a floorlength white nylon organza gown which featured beautiful reembroidered lace accenting the high heckline, bodice, empire waist and front of the A-line skirt. A ruffle at the hemline fell into a chapel-length train. Her sleeves were very full to the elbow with long cuffs which were also trimmed in lace. Her' delicate nylon tulle netting veil fell to

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elbow-length and was held by a Camelot cap with a seed pearl crown. The bridal bouquet was & cascading nosegay of yellow roses, white mums, aqua tinted daisies, baby’s breath and greenery. Diane Wuthrich served her sister as maid of honor. Her floorlength gown of aqua chiffon featured lace and rosette accents similar to that of the trim on the bride’s gown. The gown featured lace on the stand-up collar, bodice and waistline. Tiny bows also accented the waistline. The skirt was gathered softly at the sides and back of the skirt. The sleeves were long and sheer with band cuffs. She wore a white picture hat of nylon straw trimmed with aqua ribbon. Her bouquet was a nosegay of yellow daisies* white mums and aqua tinted carnations. Mrs. Dennis Replogle, Mrs. Bruce Hunsberger and Miss Kay Sorensen, all of the Milford area, served as bridesmaids. They wore gowns and hats indentical to the maid of honor’s. They also carried like bouquets. Melissa Snider, r 1 New Paris, cousin of the bride and Karin W’uthrich, niece of the bride, served as flower girls/ Their dresses were of aqua taffeta with white lace trim. They featured empire waists and short sleeves. The girls too had white picture hats. They carried natural straw flower baskets with doua ribbons.

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The tapers were lit by Doug Wuthrich,.brother of the bride and Troy Snider, cousin of the bride, r 1 New Paris. The attendants walked down the aisle in couples where pews had been marked with white bows. Mike Mast served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Dennis Replogle, Bruce Hunsberger and Donal Rumfelt, all from Milford. , Ushering were Tom Sorensen; Steve Yoder, cousin of the bride; and Ladoit Hollar. All are from Milford. The bride’s mother chose a pink double knit floor-length gown and had a corsage of tiny pink rosebuds. The bridegroom’s mother wore an aqua blue floorlength gown with a corsage of tiny yellow rosebuds. Both wore white accessories. Reception Follows Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wuthrich served as hosts for his sister and new brother-in-law’s reception which followed. The four-tier cake featured wedding bells topped with aqua roses cascading. The serving table was skirted in white ruffled taffeta with a back drop of aqua and white streamers while the gift table was skirted with white and aqua nylon net. Wedding bells placed from the ceiling added to the decor. Betty Soreriien of Milford, cousin of the bride, attended the guest book. Serving were the bride’s aunts, Mrs. Elmer Sorensen and Mrs. Floyd Yoder of r 1 Milford and Mrs. Larry Snider of r 1 New Paris; and the bridegroom’s aunt, Mrs. Paul Miller of Grabill. Helping with the gifts were Susan Yoder, cousin of the bride, Milford, Cindy Maggart, Cromwell; and Donna Arnott, Nappanee. Following a camping trip in Northern Indiana the couple will make their home on r 2 Milford. The bridegroom is a 1969 graduate of Wawasee high school and is employed by the Kosciusko county REMC. The new Mrs. Mast is a 1973 graduate of Wawasee high school. Senior Citizens celebrate first anniversary Members of the Milford senior citizens organization held their first anniversary meeting on Sunday, June 10, at the fire station with a carry-in dinner being held at 1 p.m. A total of 60 persons including a delegation from Nappanee was present for the event. O. A. Lambert of Syracuse provided entertainment for the afternoon. Mrs. Homer Burke also told the senior citizens about life in Nigeria, Africa. The Burkes are retired and live at Waubee Lake. They formerly served in the mission fields in Nigeria. The next meeting will be on July 8 at the fire station with a 1 p.m. carry-in dinner. Shady Ladies Bunco club held Mrs. Danny Jones \as the hostess for the Thursday, .June 14, meeting of the Shady Ladies Bunco club, held at the home of Mrs. Dennis Bjella. Prizes were given to Mrs. Dennis Bjella, high; Mrs. Kenneth Elson, bunco; Mrs. Joe Hapner, low; and Mrs. Hugh Dunithan, travel. Mrs. Kenneth Elson, Mrs. Lloyd Kammerdeiner and Mrs. Tom Stiver received birthday gifts from secret pals. Anniversaries were celebrated by Mrs. Alan Gerber and Mrs. Tom Robinson. A carry-in supper will precede the next meeting, to be held at the home of Mrs. Hugh Dunithan.

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■■ I ■/a I 1 w 188 IM MRS. KEITH KOCH

Miss Stieglitz, Keith Koch say vows in garden ceremony

Miss Cynthia Sue Stieglitz and Keith Alan Koch exchanged wedding vows in a double ring ceremony held June 10 in the Honeywell Gardens at Wabash. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph G. Stieglitz of r 1 North Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Koch of r 1 Urbana are parents of the bridegroom. The new Mrs. Koch is a 1972 graduate of Northfield high school and is a sophomore at Manchester college. Her husband is also a 1972 Northfield graduate and is self employed. Rev. Robert Lundy officiated at the*services. Music was provided by the Tom Gustin group from Peru. Silk Organza The bride selected a gown of white silk organza and imported Venise lace. The lace appliqued empire bodice was fashioned with a scooped neckline and short sleeves. The lace appliqued Aline skirt, detailed with garlands of lace and lace at the hemline, swept into a chapel-length train. A white French braid picture hat with matching Venise lace completed her ensemble. She carried a dozen peach colored roses mixed with lillies-of-the-valley. Miss Kathy Stieglitz served hfi& sister as maid of honor. Miss Rita Flack, Urbana, was bridesmaid. They wore gowns in party voile and white Venise lace. The high rise bodices, marked with lace, were fashioned with a scooped neckline with a double lace edged flounce. The gored skirts were floor-length. They wore party peach picture hats and each carried a basket of peach colored carnations, baby’s breath and white daisies. Theresa Koch, niece of the bridegroom, carried the bride’s train as she walked acrpss the—bridge. Ed Koch served his brother as best man. Larry Koch, another brother, was groomsman. Ushers were Tom and Joe Stieglitz, brothers of the bride; and Harley Chalk of Syracuse. Approximately 250 persons

attended the reception which followed. Miss Tami Klopenstein of Leesburg, cousin of the bride, registered the guests. Serving were Mrs. Floyd Walter; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Derikson; Mrs. Dan Mosier of Muncie, cousin of the bride; Debbie Stutzman, North Webster, cousin of the bride; Beth Neal of LaFontaine and Jo Ella Noonan of Vicksburg, Mich., both nieces of the bridegroom. After a wedding trip to Disney World in Florida, the couple will reside in apartment one, 302 Walnut street, North Manchester. The rehearsal dinner was held at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. Nancy Bailey, R. Justus, Sr. married June 8 Nancy Helm Bailey of Enchanted Hills, Cromwell, was united in marriage, Friday, June 8, with Robert Justus, Sr., also of Cromwell. Mrs. Justus is the daughter of Mrs. R. B. Helm of Toledo, Ohio, and Mr. Justus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Justus of Cromwell. They were married at the Faith Lutheran church in Flora, 111., by Rev. John Klinkerman. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gallaway of Flora attended the couple. After taking a honeymoon trip to Indianapolis and Lafayette, the couple is now residing in the bride’s home in Enchanted Hills. 54th anniversary by Dr. and Mrs. Strohm Dr. and Mrs. George Strohm of Oakwood Park, Syracuse, celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary June 18. They also celebrated Dr. Strohm’s 75th birthday Sunday, June 17.

Mrs. Woolson heads WMS The Woman’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church of Milford met at the home of Mrs. Harry Phend Thursday evening, June 7. There were 14 members present. President Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger conducted the business meeting. She announced the Indiana district conference would be held the following week at Shipshewana. Mrs. Ronald Brown presented the slate of officers for the coming year. President — Mrs. Clayton Woolson Vice president — Mrs. Arlo Beiswanger Secretary — Mrs. Paul Mathews Assistant secretary — Mrs. Kermit Jessup Treasurer — Mrs. Ronald Brown Corresponding secretary — Mrs. Otto Wiggs Mrs. Phend was program chairman, she gave the scripture Mark 3:5 — Mark 11 — 15 and prayer. Mrs. Ronald Brown gave the Hymn “My Jesus, As Thou Wilt.” Mrs. Phend gave the topic “The Anger of Jesus” and Mrs. Woolson gave the topic on “Great Evangelist — Dwight L. Moody.” Mrs. James Stuckman lead the prayer circle. Closed with WMS benediction. Delicious frozen salad was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held - Thursday evening, July 5 at the home of Mrs. Burris Sharp with Mrs. Otto Wiggs, leader. The thank offering will be taken at this time. 0. C. Stoeltings celebrate their 60th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Stoelting of Dewart Lake celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, June 5, in the hospital. Mr. Stoelting was ill and Mrs. Stoelting went along, having what she called a “peculiar anniversary celebration.” Granddaughter of Syracuse residents is first runner-up Debra Jane Kern of Auburft, graddaughter of Mrs. Ruth Kern, r 1 Syracuse and Fred Baumgartner, also of r 1 Syracuse, was first runner-up in the Miss Northeast Indiana scholarship pageant. The pageant was held Thursday, June 14, at the DeKalb high school auditorium in Auburn. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kern, r 2 Auburn, Debra was sponsored by the Auburn Elks Lodge. The winner of a $350 scholarship to the college of her choice, she is a 1973 graduate of DeKalb high school. She plans to attend Indiana university in the fall and to study to become an airline stewardess. The contest winner was Sally Ann Thompson of Kendallville, a 19-year old sophomore at IU. Richard Bender receives degree 7 KALAMAZOO — Western Michigan university awarded 326 master’s degrees at the recent commencement exercises. In addition, there were 12 doctorates; 13 specialists (sixth year) degrees; and over 1,500 bachelor’s degrees. Richard S. Bender, r 1 Milford, received his master of arts degree. Bender is a teacher in the Milford schools.

■Fz I I / ■ J IB 1 HR ♦ Slllr W I ■ MR. AND MRS. PHILLIP GRAFF

Linda Nyikos, Phillip Graff wed in Grace Bible church

Grace Bible church in Syracuse was the setting for the Saturday afternoon, June 9, wedding of Phillip Graff and Linda Nyikos. Rev. David R. Haifley performed the ceremony uniting Mr. Graff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graff, Brooklyn street, Syracuse and Miss Nyikos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nyikos, 713 S. Huntington street, Syracuse. The bride’s chapel-length gown was made of ruffled silk-organza over taffeta, with re-embroidered lacet Her mantilla of net with matching lace was gathered to the Camelot headpiece of seed pearls and the same lace. Maid of honor was the bride’s sister, Vicky Nyikos. The three bridesmaids were Debra Nyikos, sister of the bride; Christine Graff, sister of the bridegroom; and Kathleen Haifley. They wore blue floor-length gowns with matching Camelot headpieces and carried baskets of flowers. Joanna Nyikos was the flower girl. She wore a matching gown. Dan Graff, brother of the bridegroom acted as best man. Ushers were Jim Graff, John Nyikos and Ted Gillem. The mother of the bride was dressed in aqua blue with white accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore beige with white

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accessories. Vern Gillem was the soloist and Dorothy Haifley, the organist. Christine Graff sang Ahe “Wedding Prayer” during the ceremony. •- After a wedding trip through northern Indiana, the new Mr. and Mrs. Graff are at home at 718 E. Pittsburg street, Syracuse. Teresa Musselman celebrates first birthday Teresa Lynn Musselman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Musselman of r 1 Milford, celebrated her first birthday on Father’s day, June 17. Those helping honor Teresa in addition to the parents were grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Reed, Dewart Lake and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Musselman, Milford; great-grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Reed of Milford and Mrs. Cecil Casper of South Bend; great-aunt, Miss Beverly Casper of South Bend. In the afternoon ice cream and cake was served to the above in addition to greaUaunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Casper, Bradenton, Fla.; and cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Casper, Lisa and Tab of Mishawaka.