The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 10, Milford, Kosciusko County, 31 March 1976 — Page 6

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., March 31,1976

A HEARTY SOUP FOR A HUNGRY MAN The brothy smell of this homemade so'up is calculated to arouse the appetite; its hearty goodness will satisfy it. The secret of its flavor is a generous measure of the original Worcestershire sauce. HEARTY MEATBALL AND BEAN SOUP 1 pound ground lean beef 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs 3 tablespoons catsup 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon salt Original Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons oil 2 beef bouillon cubes 2 cups boiling water 1 cup carrots cut into 1/2-inch thick slices 1 can (1 lb.) baked beans in tomato sauce * 1 package (9 oa.) frozen cut green beans 1/3 cup alphabet or other noodles In a medium bowl lightly combine beef, bread crumbs, catsup, egg. salt and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Shape into about 18 meatballs. In a large skillet heat oil; brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside. In a medium saucepan dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Add carrots; simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, browned meatballs, baked beans, green beans and noodles. Bring to the boiling point. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Serve hot with crisp Italian bread and green salad, if desired Yield: 6 portions.

Spices add fragrant aura to menu, life

By SUSAN DELIGHT Copley New* Service Use has a fragrant aura for Mrs. Edith Metcalfe de Plata during most of her waking hours. One has only to walk into her laboratory —a reconverted garage in her Encinitas. Calif., home — to realize the extent of that fragrance Mrs. Plata is owner of a condiment business and spends most of her days in * her laboratory mixing and blending pungent and heady spices and herbs which add spice to many dishes “1 am the business," she said. "I experiment, mix and market my mixes Sometimes my son helps me and occasionally I call in a Mixer ‘ I sell the compounds to wholesalers and through a mail order business. ‘ When experimenting with a new food seasoning. 1 mix. smell, formulate, then test it through cooking with it "If it pleases me, I submit it to a board of tasters " The life of the flavors of herbs depends on the expeftness with which they are

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crushed or ground, according to Mrs Plata A powder grind exposes all the essences to the atmosphere and the delicacy of an herb is lost forever.” she declared Herbs respond only to gentleness, spices to compassion. chilis to understanding. and all the other seasonings to a knowing and loving hand ” Dishes perfected by Mrs. Plata to complement condiments include ones which follow MEXICAN RICE 1 cup rice (uncooked) 3 tablespoons sesame oil 2 cups chicken broth (or water £nd 2 bouillon cubes) 1 tablespoon Mexican rice condiment 4 cup tomatoes (chopped) 4 cup poblano chili (chopped) or jalapeno chili 4 cup onion (chopped) ... Saute rice in sesame oil until brownish. Add the chicken troth, condiment, tomatoes, chili and onion and simmer 20

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minutes. When cooked, set in warm place for one-half hour. Served garnished (if desired) with grated Cheddar cheese, chopped black olives, pimien to strips and parsley. \ Serves four to six. CHILI CON CARNE . 1 pound ground beef (or your choice of meats) 2 tablespoons oil (or lard) Contents of 1 packet of chili con came mix 1 cup tomato sauce 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup water and 1 bouillon cube 1 to 2 cups pinto beans (cooked) Saute the ground beef in the oil. Add seasoning mix, tomato sauce and chicken broth. Simmer five minutes. Add beans. Mrs Plata suggests serving the chili con came with hard rolls and bowls of chopped onions, chopped cilantro, grated cheese and jalapeu/peppers Hex Grange officers meet Present for Hex Grange meeting on Tuesday. March 23, were 13 officers s The group decided to give a monetary donation to the fairfield Future Farmers of America for a recent program they presented to the Grange members. It was announced that anyone wishing to assist the men in retopping the tables in the Grange hall should contact the executive committee. Also the members are planning to meet the evening of April 8 to clean the hall. The Nicolai families and Roger Siuder furnished the program of games and a snack table. The Stan Nicolai and Sam Bushong. Sr., families will provide the refreshments for the Easter program on April 13. The Hex Grange members will serve a steak supper open to the public on April 10. 3-9 p m in the Grange hall. Columbians visit Ruthmere Museums Members of the Columbian Reading Circle of Milford and two guests. Mrs. Floyd Yoder and Mrs Bruce Bultemeier, traveled to Elkhart Monday evening, March 29. for a guided tour of Ruthmere, a house museum. This mansion was originally built in 1908 for Albert R. Beardsley, one of the early organizers of Miles Laboratories, Inc In 1969 it was bought by the Andrew Hubble Beardsley Foundation. The ornate decorations have been painstakingly restored to their original grandeur and it has been furnished by some of the original beautiful furniture. supplemented by other pieces .of comparable quality of the same era It has been opened to the public as a house museum since September 8. 1973 The next meeting will be April 26 m the home of Mrs Herbert Baumgartner. Mrs. Joseph Gerenscer will be in charge of the program

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.J** SYRACUSE OFFICERS — Shown above are members of the Syracuse chapter 283. Order of the Eastern Star, who have been chosen to serve as officers of the chapter for the new year. Seated are Mrs. James (Vera) Kitson, Ruth; and Mrs. Arthur (Peggy) Mabie, warder. Standing are Mrs. Anita Shumaker. Electa; Mrs. Mildred Corson, Martha; Mathew Solomon, chaplain; Mrs. Everett (Prim) Dunn, secretary; Mrs. Mathew (Elvina) Solomon, conductress; Mrs. Ciair (Arlene) Mohler, associate matron; Rebecca Kitson, worthy matron; Larry Haviland, associate patron: Clair Mohler, worthy patron: Mrs, Robert (Lots) Murray, Adah; Everett Dunn, treasurer; Mrs. Terry (Reta Lou McLeod, marshal; Mrs. Keith (Marian) Smallwood, associate conductress: Mrs. Larry (Sandy) Haviland, organist; and Mrs. Charmaine Egoff. sentinel.

New officers installed for Syracuse OES Approximately 75 members and guests of Syracuse Chapter No. 283 Order of the Eastern Star gathered in the chapter room on March 27 to observe installation ceremonies for the 1976-1977 officers The room was appropriately decorated in a Bicentennial theme, the worthy matron's motto "In God We Trust” in the east and her emblem the Liberty Bell against a background of red and white on blue net. Past matron Mrs. Larry Haviland welcomed the guests aud latroduced the installing matron, Mrs. Clem Lisor, grand conductress of the Indiana Grand chapter: past patron Clem Lisor. installing patron; district deputy Ava Stiver, installing marshal; past matron Ethel Walters, installing chaplain; past matron Alys Stevens, installing organist; and Mrs. Jeffery Housouer. installing soloist. Past matron Rebecca Kitson was installed as worthy matron for the ensuing year, Clair Mohler, worthy patron also the remaining corps of officers. Rhonda Housouer sang “He Touched Me”, “How Great Thou Art”? “His Eye is on the Sparrow” and .the "Lord’s Prayer”.

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■■■■■■■■l I A s Or'." w I Ik INSTALLING OFFICERS — Installing officers who served the Syracuse chapter. Order of The Eastern Star, last Friday night, are shown above. From left are Mrs. Jeffery (Rhonda) Housouer, soloist: Ava Stiver, installing marshal; Mrs. Clem (Suzanne) Lisor. installing matron; worthy matron Rebecca Kitson; worthy patron Clair Mohler; Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Walters, installing chaplain; Mrs. Alys Stevens, installing organist; and Clem Lisor, installing patron.

Following the Mizpah Benediction all guests retired to the dining room. The past matrons of Syracuse chapter hosted a reception for the new officers. Guests were present from Milford, Nappanee. Goshen, Fort Wayne. North Manchester, Warsaw, Middletown and Santa Barbara. Calif.

TALKS RESUMED On Jan. 2,1973, the United States and North Vietnam resinned their cease-fire talks in Paris. HORSE MASTER Sir George Villiers, James I’s new favorite, was appointed Master of the Horse on Jan. 3, 1616.

Widgawa sponsoring one-day seminar

The Widgawa Chapter of National Secretaries Association is sponsoring a one-day seminar at Warsaw Community senior high school. East Smith street in Warsaw on April 24. The seminar, “Communication Primary Mothers hold March meeting nights Thirteen members of the Primary Mothers club at Syracuse responded to roll call for the March 1 meeting in the home of Mrs. Terry McLeod. Mrs. Phil Keim was a guest and Mrs. Robert Carlson was welcomed as a new member. Plans were made for an Easter egg hunt for children of members at 1:30 on the afternoon of April 17. Mrs. James Tranter is chairman of the hunt, assisted by Mrs. Jerry deSomer. Mrs. Carlson, and Mrs. Jerry Kirkdorfer. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Douglas Schmahl and Mrs. Leroy Sweatland. Cancer Program Mrs. Dannette Rosner of the cancer society, presented the evening program on March 15 at the home of Mrs. Steve Smith. “Cancer and the Personal You” was the topic of Mrs. Rosner’s program. Co-hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Kirkdorfer and Mrs. George Vitaniemi. There were 13 members and two guests present. During the business meeting, a donation was made to the youth center and to the Camp Fire Girls for funding needed. Mrs. deSomer will be hostess for the April 5 meeting with Mrs. Rick Baker and w Mrs. Tranter assisting. Members were reminded to bring the Easter egg Legg containers to this meeting. LAKELAND LOCAL Mr. and Mrs. Levi Chupp returned Sunday from two weeks visit with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ron (Pam) Leßlanc of Revere, Mass. The Leßlanc’s recently became the parents of their first child a daughter. Heather Renee.

KOSCIUSKO COUNTY DEMOCRAT WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION. Presents “Spirit Os Fashions” ’76 Style Show By Fee s His-N-Her Shoppe BUFFET DINNER TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 1976 6:30 P.M. Location: Camelot Hall, SR 13, North Webster Donation: $3.50

in Business ’, is a Clay Hardesty presentation which can be applied to almost any type business or position and has proven informative and beneficial to both men and women. Beginning at 8 am., rolls and coffee will be served then the program will start at 9 o’clock and adjourn at 3 pm. Luncheon will be served and is included in the total cost. There is ample parking area behind the school. Mail reservations to Mrs. Corliss Ousley, r 3 box 429 Warsaw, Ind. 46589. Reservations must be in by April 14. Contact Mrs. Ousley for cost and additional information. CARVAJAL-GAY SET DATE — Mr. and Mrs. Juan M. Carvajal of Milford are announcing the coming wedding of their daughter. Prajedes Kelly Carvajal to Carl L. Gay. son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Steele of Syracuse. The date has been set for May 12, at the home of the parents of the bride-to-be with a reception following the ceremony. The bride-to-be is a 1973 graduate of Wawasee high school and is attending Goshen college. Her fiance is a 1971 graduate of Elkhart Central high school and is attending Ivy Tech in Fort Wayne. He is presently employed at Wawasee Electronics in Syracuse.

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