The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 35, Milford, Kosciusko County, 26 September 1973 — Page 4

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., Sept. 26,1973

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Mrs. Paul Wilkinson is Carefree 'Mom of the year'

The Carefree Mother’s club of the Lakeland area met in the home of Mrs. Max Evans on September 12 at 7:30 p.m. Hostess for the evening was Mrs. Tom Holderread. Mrs. Paul (Sue Ellen) Wilkinson was named as member of the year. She and her husband reside at Dewart Lake with their twin sons who are six and a year old daughter. Mrs. Wilkinson was presented with a corsage of fall flowers and a charm. New officers were elected during the evening. They are as follows: President — Mrs. Wilkinson Vice president — Mrs. Holderread Secretary-treasurer — Mrs., Evans The club will meet at the Holiday Inn in Warsaw for its October 10 dinner meeting. A surprise birthday party was held at the close of the evening to honor Mrs. Evans. Birthdav

Merry Jaynes club of Milford observes 60th anniversary

Mrs. Harry Martin entertained the Merry Jayne club of Milford at a 1 o’clock anniversary luncheon on Friday at a Nappanee resturant. A social time of picture viewing, reminiscing and contests followed. Sixty years ago a group of young ladies met at the Milford home of the late Mrs. Fred Scott Rosa Lee Pletcher initiated into Allpha Nu society Forty members of Alpha Nu chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society of women educators, met Saturday, Sept. 22, for a breakfast meeting at Culver Inn, Culver. Hostesses were Mrs. Lloyd Moseng, Mrs. Ray Manis, Mrs. Terry Mishler and Miss Mary Esther Henning, all from Culver. President Mrs. Richard Ditmer, Syracuse, conducted an initiation ceremony for Rosa Lee Pletcher, a third grade teacher from Syracuse elementary school. Miss Mary K. Shoup, Warsaw, introduced Dr. P. C. Gordon of Fort Wayne who reviewed retirement facilities and services offered by The Towne House, a retirement village in Fort Wayne. Retirement, a beautiful word for most people, often calls for a change in housing. This organization was defined as a new standard of retirement living, one which has earned nationwide attention and respect. During the business meeting president Ditmer presided. Other 1973-74 officers are: First vice president — Miss Dorothy Van Cleve, Warsaw Second vice president — Mrs. Leroy Herstien, Bremen Recording secretary — Mrs. Milton Brice, Syracuse Corresponding secretary — Mrs. James Wysong, Plymouth Treasurer — Miss Mary E. Henning, Culver Parliamentarian — Miss Mary Ellen Hission, Walkerton LAKELAND LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bray and young son Lonnie have moved into their newly built home on Kilmer Drive at Waubee Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bice of Milford attended the Notre Dame football game Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Bice were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mitchell of South Bend.

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MRS. PAUL WILKINSON cake, ice cream, punch, coffee, candy and nuts were served. The door prize was won by Mrs. Wilkinson.

for the purpose of forming a sewing club. Since then the Merry Jaynes have met every two weeks on Friday night until this spring when they decided to meet in the afternoon. The four charter members of the club are Mrs. Martin, Mrs. William Barkley, Mrs. Harold Manor, all of Milford; and Mrs. Donald Dubbs of Warsaw. Fellowship class meets in home of Helen Richcreek The Fellowship class of the Syracuse Church of God met Tuesday, Sept. 18, at the Helen Richcreek home. Faith Burcham led in prayer. Phyllis Nine led devotions, reading 1 Corinthians 13 and made appropriate comments concerning God’s love. Reports were given and furnishings for the classroom in the new building were discussed. The meeting was dismissed with prayer by Wilmer Frederick. The next meeting will be at the home of Donald Nine. Election of officers will be the main business. Dr. Shank ♦ speaks to Senior Moms The Senior Mothers club met Monday evening at the Calvary United Methodist church with Mrs. Deloss Smith as hostess and Mrs. Glen Whitmer and Mrs. Bob Plank assisting. There were 19 members and three guests present. The program for the evening was given by Dr. Wendel Shank who showed slides of his mission to Lima, Peru, South America. The next meeting will be held October 15 at the home of Mrs. Floyd Gingerich. Blanch Mason honored on 80th birthday A surprise birthday reception for over 100 guests and relatives was given by Mrs. Morris (Velma) Parker, r 1 Syracuse, Sunday, Sept. 23, at a Syracuse restaurant in honor of her mother, Mrs. Blanch Mason. Mrs. Mason celebrated her 80th birthday. Bill Barner entertained guests with the traditional birthday song and other selections during the afternoon. Highlighting the party was a five-tier birthday cake.

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Sorority meets at Brown home The Beta Sigma Phi sorority, Kappa Omicron Chapter, held its September meeting last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Roger Brown. Roll call was answered by responding to two questions: 1. Who would you like to see win the tennis match, Billie Jean King or Bobby Riggs?, and 2. What do you think of the Spiro Agnew situation? The sorority decided to have a hay ride this Saturday, with members and their husbands to meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Eagon at 7 p.m. Pizza will be served after the hay ride. Mrs. Dennis Bjella presented a program on skin care and the proper use of cosmetics, and refreshments were served by Mrs. David Johnson. The next meeting will be October 4 at the home of Mrs. Steve Crow. Mrs. John Lurson entertains for Leesburg club Mrs. John Lursen of Warsaw entertained the Leesburg Homemakers club last Wednesday evening. Assisting the hostess was Mrs. Josephine Hopkins. The meeting was opened in the usual form by president Mrs. Everett Tom, Jr. The song of the ‘month, “Once in Love with Amy,” was discussed. Devotions and the garden report on roses in the winter were given by the hostess. Mrs. Max Anglin who had taken a trip to the Far East talked on acupuncture for the health lesson. Dennis Bailey was present and gave a report on insurance. The main subject of his talk was “No fault insurance.” An announcement was made on the fall luncheon to be held at the Shrine building in Warsaw on October 31. The 18 members present answered roll call by telling the first school they attended. The door prize was won by Mrs. Donald Boggs and Mrs. Emra Stookey. Refreshments were salads, homemade rolls, nuts, mints and coffee and tea. The next meeting will be on October 17 in the home of Mrs. Harold McKibben. Ebenezer Ladies meet Sept. 20 The Ebenezer Ladies Aid met Thursday, Sept. 20, in the home of Mrs. Hazel Ebert. There were 16 members and two guests present. The guests were: Mrs. Garford Henry and Mrs. Carrie Rapp. Mrs Izel Beck, president, opened the meeting with a poem. Mrs. Ruth Smith used Psalm 8 and 148 for devotions. The afternoon was spent socially with refreshments being served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Smith. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Bitner. Columbians see slides of Holy Land Monday Members of the Columbia Reading circle of Milford met Monday night in the home of Mrs. Robert Hurd and saw slides of the Holy Land as presented by Mrs. Lester Young of Winona Lake. Mrs. Young was introduced by Mrs. Elmer Sorenson. Mrs. Max Duncan presided at the meeting. Mr Betty Tobin was re-instated as a member. Mrs. Dean Cousins was appointed as treasurer for the year. The next meeting will be Oc- * tober 8 in the home of Mrs. Harry Dale Doty. LAKELAND LOCAL Mrs. Irene Hollar of Milford was a Sunday afternoon guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Auer, Sr. also of Milford.

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Sue Blackwell, Ted Shuttleworth wed August 4 in Ligonier church

The wedding of Miss Sue Ann Blackwell and Ted Shuttleworth took place at 3:30 o’clock on the afternoon of August 4 in the Ligonier Presbyterian church. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Blackwell of 402 W. Jay, Ligonier and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Shuttleworth of, Greenville, Ohio. ~ Rev. Lenord Phelps officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of 100 guests. The altar was decorated with candlelabra, white mums and blue daisies. Miss Helen Kelly served as organist and Earl Lauder played a baritone horn solo of “I’ll Walk With God.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a beautiful designer gown of candlelight and white combination satin sata peau and English net which was enhanced with reembroidered Alencon lace on the high neckline. The gown featured the traditional long sleeves and redingote of lace complimented the attached chapel train. Her headpiece was a Camelot of lace motifs that held her bridal veil of fingertip-length. She carried one white rose bud with white streamers. Mrs. Phillip Blackwell of Wabash served as matron of honor. She wore a gown of light blue knit crepe with seed pearls around the neck and bodice. She carried a yellow rose bud with Hue and yellow streamers. Miss Lisa Webb and Miss Jenny Fish, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Donna Blackwell of Morehead, Ky., and Miss Sue Shuttleworth of Greenville, Ohio, served as bridesmaids. They wore light blue knit crepe gowns with seed pearls around the neck and bodice. Each carried one yellow rose bud with blue satin streamers. Kevin Smith of Louisville, Ky., served as best man. Ushers were Gary Omer of Dayton, Ohio; Steve McGriff of Greensville, Ohio; Phillip Blackwell of Wabash; David Blackwell of Grisson air force base; and Mark of Ligonier.

The bride’s mother wore a light blue banion dress of streetlength. It featured long, fitted sleeves. The bridegroom’s mother wore a blue dress with white accessories. Both wore

corsages of red roses and white mums. Reception Follows A reception followed in the social room of the church. Cake and punch were served. The couple is now residing in Versailles, Ohio. The bride teaches third grade at Bradford elementary school and the bridegroom is a band director at Bradford high school. Mrs. Schrock entertains for Baptist ladies The Wawasee Heights Baptist church . ladies missionary meeting was held Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Clemens A. Schrock at Milford. During the evening a shower was held for Miss Carlla Kiser, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kiser of r 1 Warsaw. Miss Kiser, a former employee of ChoreTime, will be leaving this fall Toulouse, France, sis a missionary with the society for Europe’s Evangelization. She plans to be working with teenagers and children in the field of music. It is also possible she will be traveling with a Gospel singing group in France. During the evening Miss Kiser favored the ladies with two Gospel songs. Indian Lore is program for society The Kosciusko County Historical society will feature a program on Indian Lore, public records, museum work and family history Monday, Oct. 1. Ronald Sharp, society president, stated the meeting will be held in the women’s hiuilding at the Kosciusko county fairgrounds Warsaw at 7:30 p.m. All persons are invited to attend.

J Cold Weather Warm-Ups. You’ll find | fl our coats so easy to get wrapped up in. fl Pant Coats — Plaid and Corduroy boot coats — Battle Jackets — m Capes — Street length styles In:

Mrs. Frank Charlton entertains for the Homemakers club The Busy Homemakers club of Milford held its September meeting in the home of Mrs. Frank Charlton. Mrs. Forrest George was co-hostess. Vice president Mrs. Russell Hollar opened the meeting with “America the Beautiful.” The usual opening followed with Mrs. Elmer Rassi leading the pledge and Mrs. Alfred Wilson leading the creed. For meditations Mrs. George read, “a Hole in Life’s Stream.” The garden lesson on time to prune shrubs, seperate annuals and plant bulbs was given by Mrs. Vernon May. Health and safety remarks were given by Mrs. Irene Hollar on travelling main roads, fast driving and improper passing as* causes of most accidents. An election of officers was held with the 1973 officers being reelected for 1974. Mrs. Frank Charlton gave the lesson on dairy products. She stressed the importance of milk and milk products in comparison with other foods, their value and care. Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. George served refreshments to 11 members and one guest, Miss Janice Huffman. The October meeting will be in the home of Mrs. Ralph Tusing. Mrs. Alfred Wilson won the door prize.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED — Mr. and Mrs. Gail V. Geiger of 309 N. East street Milford, announce the engagement of their daughter, Connie, to David A. Holik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Holik, 2630 21st street, Niles, Mich. The bride-elect is a 1971 graduate of Wawasee high school and is presently employed by the Raison Purina Co., Milford, as a secretary. David is a 1971 graduate of Brandywine high school in Niles and is currently employed by Simplicity Pattern Co., in Niles. A December 15 wedding is being planned at the First Brethern church in Milford. Dried flower demonstration is program The Primary Mothers club met Monday, Sept. 24, at the home of Mrs. Tom Leonard with 16 members and three guests, Mrs. Jay Price, Mrs. Lowell Hill and Mrs. John Rose present. Mrs. Gale Chapman from the Wawasee Garden club was the speaker for the evening. She gave a demonstration on arranging dried flowers. The next meeting will be held October 8 at the home of Mrs. Don Yeargain.

Suedes— Leathers — Fun Furs (long hairs are "in") Wool Knits — Nylon Quilted — Camel — Pile Trims Also: Hats — Scarfs — Gloves — Purses It’s time to lay away for a chilly day. (And don’t forget ' Grandma’s Attic for the last clothes of summer.)

Debra Plank weds Robert Hobbs in double ring ceremony Sept. 8

Miss Debra Plank became the bride of Robert Hobbs in a double ring ceremony held at 2:30 o’clock on the afternoon of September 8. The ceremony took place in the New Salem Church of the Brethren in the presence of 75 guests. Rev. Chad Woodburn, pastor of the church, officiated. Mr. and Mrs. John Plank of r 2 Leesburg are parents of the bride. Parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hobbs of 314 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. White glads and blue and yellow pompons decorated the church. Mrs. Everett Tom of Leesburg served as organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a gown of white satin covered with lace. Her chapel length veil was of white illusion and Alencon lace. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and baby’s breath. Mrs. Allen Drabenstott of Warsaw served as matron of honor. She wore a gown of blue velvet trimmed in white. Her bouquet was of daisy pompons tinted blue and yellow. * Miss Sonia Giant, niece of the bride, Leesburg, served as

Nigerian student is speaker for United Methodist Women /

The United Methodist Women of the Saint Andrew’s church of Syracuse met September 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the church parlor and heard Vincent Ozor from Lagos, Nigeria. Mrs. George Bushong introduced Ozor, a senior studying at Goshen college. Ozor spoke of the inter-relationship of concern, relationship and neieds with the center being people. He was used to seeing people in the church witnessing for Christ and carrying a Bible to church; he quoted many passages from memory giving the chapter and verse where the words were found. He stressed the fact that the Bible helps to give people much self-assurance.

Pomona Grange meets Sept. 20 The St-Mar-Kos Pomona Grange met at New Tamerack on Thursday, Sept. 20. A pot luck supper was enjoyed before the meeting was opened by master Authur Heckerman. The women’s activities chairman, Mrs. Herman Miller of Milford, reported on crafts which will be judged at the next meeting. A donation was given to the Jesse Newsman scholarship fund and reports of the activities of the subordinate granges — Bremen, New Tamerack, and Waubee. An election of officers was held with Mrs. Miller being elected as lecturer and Herman Miller being elected gatekeeper. Mrs. Richard Heyde, also of the Waubee Grange, was elected Ceres and Mrs. Glen Pinkerton

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bridesmaid. Her gown was in blue and was trimmed in white. She carried a lace covered Bible. Lynn Bruce of Claypool was best man. The usher was Dave Shaw of Warsaw. The brides’s mother wore a fl-ess of navy and white while the bridegroom’s mother wore a purple flowered frock with white trim. Both wore white daisy corsages which were tipped in blue. Reception Follows A reception followed in the church social rooms. The cake was trimmed in yellow and blue and was served by Mrs. John Bickel of Goshen, aunt of the bride; Mrs. Wanda Nolan of Leesburg, sister of the bride;, Mrs. Phil Larimer of Millersburg, sister of the bride; and Miss Georgina Morehouse of Milford. The couple is residing at 221 N. Columbia St., in Warsaw. The bride attended Warsaw high school and is employed at Blue Bell’s in Warsaw. Her husband attended Warsaw high school and works at Gearing Industries in Etna Green.

A friend who attended tha meeting with him, Asukwo J.’ Udo, also a student from Nigeria, has written a book entitled/’The Mbiabet Chieftaincy” telling of life in his own village. The two friends live 300 miles apart in Nigeria he can not understand each other when each speaks his native language. Their common language is English. In the future, Ozor intends to go back to Nigeria and enter the radio ministry. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Robert Fisher, UMW president. She read “Influence” by Philip Brooks. The Mary Circle was in charge of the refreshments and social hour.

was elected to the executive committee for three years with Richard Heyde being elected to the committee for one year. The grange will meet quarterly with two called meetings in May and October for the WAC judging. The next meeting will be October 11 and will be a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. in the Bremen Grange hall.

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