The Mail-Journal, Volume 10, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 December 1973 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed., Dec. 19,1973

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United Methodist Women hold yule party Dec. 13

Members of the United Methodist Women of the Milford UM church met in the Fellowship room of the church on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, to enjoy an evening of carol singing, a program of the Christmas story, portrayed in narration, scripture and poetry, and lots of warm fellowship and merriment. The committee for the evening was composed of Mrs. Richard Felkner and Mrs. Robert Ruch who served refreshments from a beautifully decorated buffet table, and Mrs. Vern Stutzman, Mrs. Ralph Karstedt, and Mrs. Robert Brown who presented the program. During the business meeting a

Wednesday club holds Christmas party - meeting

Members of the Wednesday Afternoon club at Syracuse met last week at the home of Mrs. Ralph Clingaman for a meeting and Christmas party. Mrs. Ralph Thornburg, Sr., an associate member was in attendance, as • was Mrs. Ray Buhrt, who was welcomed as a new member. Mrs. Ernest Bushong entertained with a book review of “Home for Christmas” by Lloyd Douglas. Following the review, Betty Lawson was introduced to the

'Old Fashioned Christmas' is theme for CRC

An “Old-Fashioned Christmas” was the theme of the Columbian Reading Circle of Milford’s Christmas party held on Monday, Dec. 10, at a North Webster restaurant. The tables were beautifully decorated with candles and ATTENTION: Your New Fuller Brush Agent In The Milford Area Is Mary Helene Levernier Phone: 658-4021 102 N. Main St. CLOSED Christmas Day TUESDAY. DEC. 25 ► 4 OPEN WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26 For Your Shopping Convenience

Hours: Friday & Saturday — Dec. 21*22 9 to 9 Monday, December 24 9 to 12 Brammer Furniture Wawasee Village X W? W ■ w B |H jrq* V Christmas r Fill this season with laughter, good will and song. Warm thanks from us, to all. Winnie And Taceile Winnie The Pooh Styling Salon Syracuse

letter was read from Libby Lippencott who resides at the United Methodist home at Warren. Libbie wished every one present a “Merry Christmas” and thanked everyone who remembered her with a greeting card. At the close of the evening Mrs. Keith Lindzy presented Mrs. Vern Stutzman, the president, with a gift from the ladies in honor of the Stutzmans’ 25th wedding anniversary which was celebrated at an open house on December 16. Mrs. Donna Tyler was a guest for the evening. The next meeting will be held on January 10 with the place to be announced at a later date.

club as a guest and she accompanied members on her accordion for singing of Christmas carols. She later favored the group with more accordion selections. A social hour followed with refreshments and visitation. In addition to Mrs. Clingaman, the committee on arrangements included Mrs. Bushong, Mrs. Fred Clark, Miss Katharine Rothenberger, Mrs. Stan Emerick, Mrs. John Sudlow and Mrs. E. L. Fosbrink.

greenery and decoupage prints on easels for the evening. After dinner the game “Angels” was played with prizes going to John Replogle and Mrs. Dean Cousins. Mrs. Elmer Sorensen was chairman of the event. Mrs. Leemon .hostess to Past Presidents The Past Presidents Parley of Legion Auxiliary Unit 226, Milford, met with Mrs. Martha Leemon Wednesday evening. Fifteen members were present to enjoy her new home in Milford and the delicious salad bar during refreshment time. Mrs. Leemon has returned to Milford after living in Goshen for a number of years. Business Meeting During the business session Mrs. Robert Rassi read the minutes of the previous meeting in October. Reports on service men who are patients at the Indiana Soldiers Home were given and motion made and passed for a collection be taken to be sent to the home. The patients may select gifts from these gifts to send to their loved ones at home. Two veterans from Milford are receiving treatment at the home at the present time. December 20th is the date set to deliver fruit plates and baskets to local shut-ins and needy families. Mrs. Herbert Felkner will entertain the Parley members at the next meeting to be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13. LAKELAND LOCAL Mrs. Herbert Baumgartner of Milford was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilder Burnside at Walkerton.

women's corner

Busy Bees have yule dinner party The Busy Bee club of Milford had its Christmas dinner party at the home of Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer last Wednesday. A ham smorgasbord was enjoyed. During the social hour the ladies enjoyed singing Christmas carols with Mrs. Don Ahrns at the piano. The committee, Mrs. Moneyheffer, Mrs. Ralph Miller and Mrs. Erma Chambers, read several Christmas recitations. A Christmas exchange was enjoyed. The ladies found their new secret sisters’ names in small silver bells prepared by president Mrs. Doral McFarren. Mrs. Caroline Butrick gave several comments since she is in the process of moving to Elkhart. There was an election of officers held with the following results: President — Mrs. Herman Miller Vice president — Mrs. Delbert Moneyheffer Secretary-treasurer — Mrs. Don Ahms Goodwill club holds annual Christmas party Seventeen members of the Goodwill Extension Homemakers club at Syracuse met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Fred Butt for their annual Christmas party. Mrs. Elmo Shock gave grace for the bountiful pot luck dinner. Following dinner, president Mrs. Everett Darr, presided for a brief business meeting at which time members were reminded dues were due at this time. Mrs. Robert Busch gave meditations reading the Christmas story from the Bible and a Christmas poem written by her mother. During the afternoon, a number of Christmas plates were prepared and delivered to shut-ins of the area. Prior to adjournment with the club prayer song, members held a gift exchange. TO TEXAS AND MEXICO — Pearl Avalos, who has been working in Milford for the past five years, will be leaving December 19 for Texas and Mexico on missionary work. She will be in Weslaco, Texas, before going to Mexico to teach and minister to the Spanish people. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kern HI, Mr. and Mrs. Leßoy Sweatland, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Knisley, all of Syracuse were in Fort Wayne Saturday night for a well-planned surprise birthday party honoring Mrs. Knisley and Mr. Kern. Both have December birthdays.

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December 8 wedding unites Mindy Rogers, Michael Byrd

Miss Mindy Jeanne Rogers, daughter of Mrs. Jean W. Rogers of r 4 Syracuse, became the bride of Michael E. Byrd, in a lovely 2:30 o’clock service on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8, in Calvary United Methodist church south of Syracuse. Rev. Ross D. Cook, pastor of the church, officiated for the double ring ceremony in the presence of 75 guests. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie 0. Byrd of 713 South 4th street, Syracuse. Christmas greenery, lighted candelabrums and a floral arrangement bedecked lhe wedding setting. Mrs. Robert Jones provided appropriate organ selections. J The Bride Given in marriage by her cousin, Richard O. Kidder of Elkhart, the bride appeared in a “Total Look” gown of white polyester organza over taffeta featuring rows of venice lace flowers and appliques on the gown front and back presenting an apron effect. Venice lace flowers also accented the empire waist, square neckline and bishop sleeves of the gown. One single row of Venice lace enhanced the gown bottom. Her two-tiered mantilla of English illusion was highlighted by Venice lace edging. She carried an arrangement of red roses, daisies and baby’s breath caught to a white satin ribbon. Attendants Miss Susan Snowberger of r 1 Ligonier served as maid of honor in a gown of medium blue polyester with antique lacing accents. Her flowers were identical to the bride only in a smaller arrangement. The bridegroom’s best man was Michael Smith of Syracuse. Ushers were Arnold Johnson of Syracuse and Dale Mabie New Paris. A reception immediately followed in the church parlor with ladies of the church in charge. Miss Robin Dust of Syracuse {resided at the punch bowl and Miss Jan Davis Syracuse was at the guest book. Following a brief wedding trip, the couple is residing at 101 Vi E.

Main street, Syracuse. The bride attended Wawasee high school and is employed with Ligonier Rubber Co. A graduate of Wawasee high school, the bridegroom is an employee of Sea Nymph at Syracuse. t W ’I ■ ■ ■k. MB PLAN JUNE WEDDING — The engagement of Susan Marie Ball to Robert Stouder is announced by her parent’s Mrs. Sandra Ball, North Webster and Solomon Ball, Syracuse. The bridegroom-elect is the son of Mrs. Mabie Stouder, Syracuse and the late Robert Stouder. A June wedding is being planned. KNISLEYS HOLD CHRISTMAS DINNER Mrs. John Knisley of New Paris was hostess at a Christmas dinner Sunday in the Foraker Community hall. Her seven sons and two daughters and families and guests were in attendance with 57 participating in the carry-in dinner. From Syracuse were the Ralph Knisley, Kenneth Johnson, James Mench, Robert Byrd, Jerry Byrd, Glen Knisley, Kenneth Knisley and Donald Knisley families.

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Senior Mothers hold salad bar party Sixteen members of the Senior Mothers club at Syracuse held a salad bar Christmas party Monday night at the home of Mrs. John Walker. Co-hostesses for the evening were Mrs. H. A. Burson and Mrs. Jan Baumgartner. Christmas tree ornaments, handmade by Mrs. Walker, were presented each member. Gifts were exchanged and the evening spent socially. Mrs. Leonard Ramhart received a game prize. The next meeting will be January 14 at the home of Mrs. Barnhart. Kappa Omicron's hold meeting The Kappa Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Syracuse met Thursday night in the home of Mrs. David Johnson. Plans were made for the chapter to go Christmas caroling to shut-ins and take baskets filled with goodies to those less fortunate. Mrs. Jerry Eagon presented the evening program on dress is an art. The next meeting will be on January 3 at the home of Mrs. Jim Berkey. Births SNIDER, Benjamin James Mr. and Mrs. James Snider of Nappanee are the parents of their second son, Benjamin James, bom on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Elkhart hospital. He tipped the scales at six pounds, seven ounces, and was welcomed home by his brother, Jeffrey Scott, nearly two years of age. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Snider of Nappanee and Mrs. Dallas Kitson, r 4 Syracuse. Great-grandmothers are Mrs. Naomi Kitson of Syracuse, Mrs. Berdella Shireman of Akron and Mrs. Kline of Nappanee. KILIAN son Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Kilian of Milford are the parents of a son bom Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Elkhart hospital. SCHMUCKER daughter Mr. and Mrs. Homer Schmucker of r 2 Milford are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Elkhart hospital. GRAFF, Joseph Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Graff, 203 Vanßuren, Leesburg, are the parents of a son, Joseph Stanley, bom Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Goshen hospital at 10:24 a.m. Joseph tipped the scales at seven pounds, seven and three-fourths ounces and was inches long. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wechter of Huron, Ohio, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Graff of Syracuse. Maternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Rose E. Wechter of LaGrange, Ohio, and paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Dowing of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graff of Syracuse.

HEATH, Arnie Jo

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Heath pf 231 North Lake street, Syracuse, are parents of a six pound, two ounce daughter, Arnie Jo, born on Friday, Dec. 14, at Goshen hospital. Arnie Jo has a six-year-old sister, Cathy, and one grandfather, Wilson Heath of Dixon, Ohio.

New policies As of this date The Mail-Journal will publish one column engagement and two column wedding photos of area couples, brides-to-be and brides. Black and white glossy studio pictures are best for newspaper reproduction. Wedding photograph will not be accepted if they are more than old. A full wedding write up will be published if it is turned in prior to or one week following the wedding. Any report later than this will be cut on a space available basis.

MAUK. Cheri Marie Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mauk of Lafayette are the parents of their second daughter, Cheri Marie, bom on Sunday, Dec. 9, at Saint Elizabeth hospital there. She tipped the scales at seven pounds, 14 ounces, and has a two and onehalf year old sister, Jennifer. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Greer of Syracuse, and Harold Mauk and Mrs. Elizabeth Mauk, both of Milford. Greatgrandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Greer of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Mauk, Milford. TAYLOR, Brian Richard Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taylor of r 1 Syracuse are the parents of their first son, Brian Richard, born on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Goshen hospital. He tipped the scales at eight pounds, four ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smeltzer of Cromwell and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reiland, South Haven, Mich. Brian has three sisters, Marcia, eight; Teresa, seven; and Melissa, three and one-half years. PRICE, Cynthia Kay Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Price of Milford are the parents of a daughter, Cynthia Kay, born December 18 at the Goshen hospital. Cynthia was born at 9:10 p.m. and tipped the scales at eight pounds, 11 ounces. Cynthia was welcomed home by two brothers, Lee, five, and Mitch, four, and one sister, Marlene, one. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pippenger of Nappanee and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Price, Sr., of Milford.

Syracuse Library

By MRS. OSCAR BJELLA Pre-schoolers will be entertained with another puppet

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show this Friday, Dec. 21, in the children’s department of the library beginning at 12 o’clock noon instead of earlier 12:30 scheduled time. Mrs. John Rose, Mrs. John Roth and Mrs. Cheryl Penn will be in charge. Santa Claus will make a call at the library on Saturday, Dec. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. with a treat for the children. All ages are welcome. The children’s room has been loaned a pretty Christmas decoration by Mrs* R. C. Tytler featuring reindeer, sleigh and tiny people and animals. The adult department upstairs has been presented a lovely poinsettia from the local garden club.

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