The Mail-Journal, Volume 11, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 27 February 1974 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL —Wed.. Feb. 27,1974

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Crystal Justus, Randall Haughey n wed in Saint Frances of Assisi

The first wedding ceremony performed in the new Saint Francis of Assisi church in Newman Center at Bali State university, Muncie, was that of Miss Crystal Suzanne Justus and Randall Martin Haughey. The bnde is the daughter of Mrs Brooks R Kirchoff of r 4Syracuse and Robert Justus of r 1 Cromwell Her husband is the son d Mr and Mrs Rodney M Haughey of 2204 Twitkmgham Dr. Muncie. The double ring ceremony was performed by Father Bates, pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi, in the presence of 145 guests at 1 o'clock on the afternoon of February 16. Floral baskets of white and ’ pink carnations with baby’s breath bedecked the church 'Organ music provided by George Camelius of Indianapolis In Ivory Crepe Given in marriage by her father, the bnde chose a floorlength. peasant styled gown of ivory crepe, trimmed with pink and burgundy braid and small pink pearl buttons She carried a bouquet of pink and white carnations and baby's breath with ivory ribbon streamers. Mrs Ron Resur of Indianapolis was matron of honor She wore a floor-length gown of beige crepe with burgundy trim and carried a bouquet of pink carnations and baby's breath Miss Judy Engle of Indianapolis. college roommate of 5 the bnde, served as bridesmaid Her gown was of pink crepe and her bouquet was identical to the matron of honor's Roger Haughey served his brother as best man Groomsman Twilighters club meets in Benson home Mrs Warren Benson of Syracuse was hostess for the Wednesday night meeting of the Twilighters Bunco club with Mrs Charles Searfoss assisting High for the evening went to Mrs Donald Niles; low and door prize. Mrs Robert Moser; and travel Mrs. Gerald Bitner Mrs Tim Darr received birthday gifts from the club and secret pal Anniversary gifts went to Mrs Bill Cobum. Mrs Warren Benson. Mrs. Philip Stneby and Mrs Niles During the social hour, strawberry cream cheese cake was served to the 11 members and three guests, Mrs Nelson Kistler. Mrs Norman Robie and Mrs Paul Stouder The March meeting will be in the home of Mrs Bitner with Mrs Delbert Whitehead assisting and a white elephant gift exchange will be held. ■I- X 1 . ' Ebenezer Ladies meet Thursday Mrs Mabel Hontz of Cromwell was hostess for the Thursday meeting of the Ebenezer Ladies Aid group with 20 members ’’’•spending to roll call Mrs. Thenes Doll presided for the business meeting in the absence of the president. Mrs Hontz and Mrs Alma Archer had charge of devotions Mrs Melburn ' Rapp of Syracuse was a guest The March meeting will be with Mrs Rov Wilkinson Refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour with Mrs Archer assist

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was Kenneth Cornelius of Indianapolis Ushers were Mike Maxwell of Muncie, James Bonner of Anderson and Rusty Haughey. brother of the bridegroom The bride s mother wore a floor igth suit of burgundy velvet. The bridegroom’s mother wore a floor-length gown of grey wool. Both were pink carnation corsages with baby's breath. Reception At Center A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at Newman Center. Guests were served by the Misses Julie Heil. Mary Rager and Linda Reid After the reception Mr and Mrs. Rodney Haughey entertained at their home on Twickingham Drive for the bnde and bn degroom, for members of the wedding party and guests. Out of state friends attending the ceremony included Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Kratzer and daughters of Jones. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs Victor Piirto, Mr. and Mrs Barry Hilliard of Toronto, Ontario. Mr and Mrs Armas Wiita and Mrs Reino Ylinen of Sudbury. Ontario, Canada. Following a wedding trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, the couple is residing in Muncie The bride is a graduate of Wawasee high school with the class of 1971. She attended Ball State university and is presently employed at the Merchants National Bank in Muncie The bridegroom is a graduate of Muncie Central high school with the class of 1970. He attended Ball Slate university and is employed in Muncie Plans completed for week end Plans have been completed for the Missionary Retreat week end at the Syracuse Church of God. Jini and Barbara Hibschman, recently returned from the Philippines, will be speakers at the first two services scheduled for Friday and Saturday. Rev Darrell Pritchard, president of the general conference of Churches of God, will speak Sunday morning and Rev. Walter C Burcham, pastor of the Syracuse church, will give the sermon for the 7.30 p.m regular evangelist service Also scheduled is a 7 a.m. breakfast for men and boys of the church with Jim Hibschman as speaker Mrs Hibschman will give the program for the 2 p.m. tea Satuniay. at the church, for the women and girls of the church. Leave for service duty in Okinawa Sergeant and Mrs. Allen (Gene) Smith and two daughters left this month for Okinawa where he z will be stationed for two years. They had a short visit here with their parents the Bob Smiths and Earl Byrers. of Syracuse and Etna Green, respectively, and other relatives prior to the departure. Their address is: Sgt. and Mrs. A. E. Smith SSAW 303-52-4095 18 OMS Box 13129 .APO San Francisco. Cal 96239

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Busy Bees meet with Mrs. Ahrns The Busy Bee club met February 20 in the home of Mrs. Don Ahrns at Milford. The meeting was opened in the usual form by Mrs. Delbert Money heffer. A poem. '’May this be your Love. - ' was read by Mrs. Raph Miller Many interesting subjects were discussed during roll call. Mrs. Cletus Myers of Syracuse gave the lesson on making flowers and decorations from plastic egg cartons. Mrs. Myers also demonstrated the delicate art of decorating eggs, putting miniature scenes in eggs and other interesting decorations. Mrs Doral McFarren won a contest prize and Mrs. Cleve Shuder won the door prize. A cherry dessert was served by the hostess at the close of the meeting Leesburg club meets Wednesday The Leesburg Homemakers club met in the home of Mrs. Virl Groce, Leesburg. She was assisted by Mrs. Max Anglin After the usual opening of the club Mrs. Groce gave devotions and read a poem. The song of the month, “I Believe" was sung by the group The safety lesson was given by Mrs. Anglin who told of different kinds of poisons in flowers. Mrs. John Lursen gave the garden report, urging members to purchase seeds earlier. Mrs Anglin gave the citizenship report and stressed empty flag poles. Roll call was answered by 16 members and was on housecleaning short cuts. Mrs. Howard Smith, vice president, led a talk about programs for next year. The lesson was given by Mrs. Levere Vana tor. She talked about living alone and said women live longer than men. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Dale Morehouse and Mrs Lur sen. Salad, coffee and mints were served. The next meeting will be March 20 in the home of Mrs Charles Smoker with Hazel Kline serving as co-hostess. Tippy Lee club meets The Tippy Lee club met in the home of Mrs. Hal Strong Wednesday night. There were 13 members present and one guest, Mrs. Raymond Alfer Mrs. Norman Metzger gave the lesson on ‘‘Cholesterol." New officers for the coming year will be as follows: President — Mrs. Max Shively Vice president — Mrs. Norman Metzger

Secretary — Mrs. John Flory Treasurer — Mrs. Paul Germany

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as my good friends. It’s been a lovely 35 years I've had in Milford.” Mrs. Charles (Dorothea) Kerlin was the first recipient of the coveted award in 1971. and Carl Duncan received the award in 1972. Both were present at the banquet Harold Young was last year's recipient. MAD president Arch Baumgartper was in charge of the meeting. He introduced the following officers: John Perry — vice president and president-elect Mrs. Darrell (Evelyn) Om — secretary John Clay — treasurer He told a brief history’ of MAD. from its organization January 31. 1970. and paid tribute to its first three presidents: C. J. (‘‘Chuck”) Myers. Paul Brembeck, and John B. Augsburger He read a list of accomplishments of the group in its four-year history. Other guests who were introduced were: Maurice Beer. Van Bqren township trustee; Maynard Hochstetler, district manager for the United Telephone Co.; Ross Sittier, vice president of the First National Bank of Warsaw; Mrs. Max (Mary) Duncan, Columbian Reading Circle president; Mrs. Paul (Maxine) Brembeck, Sorosis club president; and Mrs. Bill (Ann) Troup. Silver Thimble club president.

Intermediate Mothers hold annual Sweetheart dinner

The Intermediate Mothers club at Syracuse met last week in the Kale Island home of Mrs. Robert Searfoss with 27 in attendance. All husbands were invited for the carry-in dinner and evening event Dr. Kennedy of Goshen hospital was guest speaker for the

Louis Firestones honored on 35th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Firestone were surprised at a dinner Sunday at an area restaurant by their children in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary . Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Firestone of Fort Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Firestone of Mishawaka, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lundy of North Webster, Mr and Mrs. Brian Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Firestone, all of Syracuse and David who lives FOR RECORDER — Ruth S. Hoppus. will be a candidate for the Republican nomination for Kosciusko county recorder in the spring election. Born and educated in Warsaw and a 1938 graduate of Warsaw high school, she is married to Robert Mowrey Hoppus. She has been employed as a deputy in the recorder's office for the past 15 years with an additional seven years experience in abstraction. She resides at 1303 West Oriole drive in Melody Acres. Warsaw. Life would be simple if everyone was unselfish.

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MC Augsburger later introduced town board president Dr. T. A. Miller, who spoke briefly, then introduced Mrs. Joe (Bessie) Sunthimer. a town board member. Milford United Methodist church minister Ralph Karstedt gave the invocation prior to the dinner. Hear Jay Gould Jay Gould, WOWO radio station farm director and lecturer, was the speaker of the evening, talking on the subject: “This Is A New Ball Game.” Gould, a 73-year-old perennial to farm radio listeners throughout the midwest, brought a lesson in this country's development to his listeners, laced with homelies and earthy philosophy, that proved him an effective and entertaining after dinner speaker. Gould said in his 73 years on this earth he has seen many changes He said he saw electricity come into the home, indoor plumbing, radio, TV, the phonograph, the internal combustion engine, and eventually farm chemicals and the use of fossil fuel. While much development stagnated in the 1930’5, he said. World War II brought along another burst of inventiveness in the country. He cited airplane travel, and eventually jet travel. ‘‘Then we developed insecticides to help the farmer and split the

evening. He showed slides and narrated on his 1969 visit to Russia. Assisting the hostess for the evening were Mrs. Roy Miller, Mrs. Feri Rhoades and Mrs. Roy Gow. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Avon Bushong.

at home. The couple has another daughter. Mrs. George Yerger of Plainfield, Pa., who was unable to attend. Brothers and sisters of the couple joined the immediate family later in the afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lundy. They are Mr. antj/Mrs Lawrence Firestone, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hibschman, all of Syracuse; and Mr. ana Mrs. Tom Franks of Wawaka. Carefree Moms meet February 13 The Carefree Mothers club met in the home of Mrs. Max Evans on February 13 at 7:30 p.m. The business meeting was opened by, club president Mrs. Paul Wilkinson. A short discussion regarding the coming annual auction was held. The remainder of the evening was spent visiting Refreshments of strawberry cheese cake, nuts, mints, punch and coffee were served. Mrs Pat Meek won the door prize, which was a plant and floral arrangement in keeping with Valentine’s day.

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atom, and brought into use many of these changes brought into being in the first 40 years of the century." He said our own inventiveness has brought us an overproduction in the 1960’5. Then we began to export our technology, our brains, our know-how. and we eventually made competitors out of those we helped. He said there are now worldwide shortages in many fields, particularly food. He said the American non-farmer is beginning to realize how important the farmer is and how interdependent they are on each other. ‘‘Farm produce offers us a challenge to correct our balance of payments with other countries.” he said. Hails Small Towns Speaker Gould held his audience with relevant and irrelevant witticisms, and did not sit down until he put in a strong plug for rural America — particularly the small town. He said, ‘‘We’re making a great mistake in not trying to sell our young folks on the advantages of our home com munities.” He added. "No facet of our society can go farther to saving this country than the small community. For those fortunate enough to live in small towns, the challenge is greater than ever before to face up to solving the problems of our country.” Area residents elected to OES offices Sunday Two area persons were elected to Eastern Star offices in the presiding matrons and patrons organization of district 20 (Elkhart, Saint Joseph, Marshall and Kosciusko counties) at a meeting held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dwayne Pavey at Walkerton on Sunday. Keith Smallwood, worthy patron of the Syracuse chapter, was elected to serve the group as president and Mrs. D. G. Seely, worthy matron of the Kosciusko chapter at Milford, was elected to sene as secretary. Mrs. Sherry Okley of Osceola was elected as treasurer of the organization. Concerned Citizens Drug committee has meeting The monthly meeting of the Concerned Citizens Drug committee at Syracuse met Monday night at the high school and plans were made for the program on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Wawasee high school, room 300. Evening services resume at Zion Chapel church Evening services are now resuming at Zion Chapel United Brethren church south of Syracuse, at the 7 o’clock hour. Pastor of the church is Chester Reed. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Avery, Tammy, Trisha and Tracy of r 1 Milford, Dorothy Kuhn and Roger Kuhn of r 1 Cromwell and Dave Beismeyer of North Webster were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Nyce and Vicki of r 1 Milford. The occasion was Vicki’s birthday. Nelson Morehouse of Syracuse was an evening caller in the Nyce home.

Good News Sensations sing for visiting matrons and patrons

The Good News Sensations of the Milford Christian church provided music for the visiting matrons and patrons of district 20. Order of the Eastern Star, Friday night at Milford. The teenage singing group was directed by Mrs. Eldon Wilson and sang several gospel numbers. The group closed its part of the program with a solo by Miss Becky Replogle. Miss Replogle sang. ‘‘God Bless America,” in keeping with the patriotic theme chosen for the night. Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Seely, worthy matron and patron of Kosciusko chapter 161), OES, Milford, presided during the evening and welcomed all who braved the wind and ice storm which hit the area on Friday afternoon. Among the guests were a number of matrons and patrons from district 20 (Elkhart, Marshall, Saint Joseph and Kosciusko counties) and district deputy Mrs. John Ladd and Mr. Ladd of Warsaw. Also present were Grand Representatives Audry- Wilson of Lakeville, Francis Marshall of Mentone and Marie Goodwin of South Bend and their husbands. Mrs. Seely welcomed all present and gave several comments on George Washington who was born on February 22. Her closing prayer was written by Washington. Decorations in the chapter room followed the worthy matron’s theme with reds, whites and blues being used throughout the room. The walls were decorated with pictures of both Washington and Lincoln, whose birthday also occurs in Feb-

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