The Mail-Journal, Volume 13, Number 22, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 June 1976 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., June 23,1976

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Sharron Lantz and Alan Faris united in marriage recently

In a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Harlan Steffen, 100 guests were present to witness Sharron Lynn Lantz of Syracuse and Alan Boyd Faris repeat their wedding vows. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Claire McKay of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs Boyd Faris of Osakis. Minn , are the parents of the bridegroom The service took place in the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel The altar was beautifully decorated with roses and floral bouquets from the garden of the bride s mother Twilla Bornman played organ selections by Beethoven and Mendelssohn The bride, given tn marriage by her two sons. Lance Allan and Joshua David Lantz, selected a light blue flow-length dress with a lace bodice and long sleeves trimmed with ivory antique lace She carried a bouquet of roses and baby’s breath The bride s mother wore a long dress of pastel patchwork design The bridegroom’s mother selected a pastel blue and green

Kr* 41 f S&IyX V ®R« ' ?'Z£akSC sSSIi z T WAI W&'SaW KSSwik ««8k»& :&SHh&w CELEBRATE 50TM ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Allan Dierks, r 2 Milford, will observe their 50th anniversary on June 30. in 1926. on June 30. they were married in Saint Bavo’s church in Mishawaka. The Dierks have two daughters, Mrs. James Yahne of Goshen and Mrs. Robert Nordin of Milford. They have seven grandchildren. Mr. Dierks is a retired Studebaker employee. .An open bouse will be held June 27 in the home of Mrs. Robert Nordin. r 2 Milford, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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long dress. Both mothers wore corsages of baby roses and iris. Mrs Ramsey Mason of Western Spring. 111., was the maid of honor Ed Staph of Rensselaer was the bridegroom s best man Reception A brief reception was held after the ceremony in the Wawasee Lakeside Chapel fellowship hall. The wedding party, family and friends adjourned to the home of the newly married couple. The bridegroom s sisters. Mrs. Gary Lee of North Dakota and Miss Janet Faris of Minneapolis, Minn., served at the reception. Miss Julie Brandon of Syracuse served at the punch bowl. After a wedding trip to Minnesota. the couple returned to 103 Cherokee Rd., Syracuse, where they will reside Mrs. Faris is a graduate of Indiana university school of music and has a teachers’ certificate The bridegroom attended Indiana university and is employed by United Telephone Company.

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Mrs. Moser Hosts Twilighters club The Twilighters Bunco club met June 16 with Mrs. Robert Moser of Millersburg as hostess and Mrs. Tim Darr as cohostess. Eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Gerald Bitner, were present. Mrs. Stanley Grimes was high, Mrs. Delbert Whitehead was low and travel. Mrs. Phillip Strieby won the door prize. Anniversary gifts were received by Mrs. Gene Kitson and Mrs. James Mench from their secret pals. The July hostess will be Mrs. Stanley Grimes. Two are on dean's list at Butler INDIANAPOLIS - Two students from the Lakeland area have been named to the dean's list at Butler university for the second semester of the 1975-76 year. A grade average of at least a "B” is required. They are: Tom A. Speicher, r 2 Milford and Connie M. Christner, r 2 Syracuse Mermaid Festival talent show winners The Mermaid Festival talent show was held Monday evening. June 21, in North Webster. The contest had two entry categories, elementary and junior high. Winners of the elementary category were as follows: First place — The Holmes Children; Scott, Craig/Rodney and Beth, children of Rev. and Mrs. Allen Holmes of Cromwell Second place — The Johnston Sisters, Angie and Michele of Syracuse Third place — Liz Waltz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Waltz of Syracuse. Winners of the junior high category were as follows: First place — Debbie Bell of Milford Second place — The Sunshine Girls, Julie Schafer and Brenda Iden of North Webster Third place — Teresa Ogdon of Syracuse Tuesday night's competition was small groups, three or less, high school age or older. The winners are as follows: First place — Scott Allen of Elkhart, marimba solo Second place — Pia McLallin of Ligonier, vocal solo Third place — Sharon Rapp and Marylow Miller of Pierceton, vocal duet Elkhart Township Homemakers enjoy carry-in dinner The Elkhart Township Homemakers Extension club met at the I and M building in Kendallville Tuesday, June 15. A carry-in dinner was enjoyed. Edna Whitacre, president, conducted the business session. Maude Knppner gave devotions. Plans were made to attend officers training June 21. There is always a good exchange of ideas at each meeting. The July meeting will be in the home of Vera Butler on July 20. The hostess will furnish meat and each guest is to take a salad, vegetable or dessert Dinner will be at 12:30 p m If anyone needs transportation they can call Edna Whitacre or Agnes Mawhorter

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MR. AND MRS. JOSEPH MARTIN

Weaver-Martin rites said in Saint Patrick's church

Saint Patrick’s Roman Catholic church in Ligonier was the scene of the afternoon wedding of KathyWeaver. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Weaver of Syracuse and Joseph Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Martin of Syracuse. Vows were said at the altar decorated with daisies and mums. Father MacDonald conducted the double ring ceremony Selections played by Mrs. Robert Miller included “Love Story ”, “A Time for Us” and the “Wedding March”. Gow n Trimmed with Lace and Pearls The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor-length gown of white satin and organza with scalloped neckline. The gown was trimmed with lace and white pearls. Her veil was also trimmed with lace and pearls. She carried a bouquet of daisies Her maid of honor. Connie Weaver of Syracuse, wore a blue gown with a yellow daisy print and a white, wide brimmed hat

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ESA installation and pledging ceremony held

Eleven state officers, 15 members from the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of North Manchester and 13 members of Gamma Sigma Chapter of Syracuse met recently in a restaurant at Wabash Following a delicious meal an impressive jewel pin ceremony began the evening’s festivities. The jewel pin is presented to each chapter member signifying full membership into the Epsilon

adorned with a yellow ribbon coming to a bow in the back. She carried a long stemmed yellow rose. Other bride attendants were Mrs. Michael Clark of Albion, Donna and Judy Weaver, both of Syracuse. The attendant’s gowns were the same as the maid of honor's and they carried a long stemmed yellow rose. The best man was James Martin of Chicago. The groomsmen were John Peters, Jr., of Syracuse. Thomas Sheridan of Chicago and Jack Weaver of Syracuse Reception A sit dow n dinner was served at the Turkey Creek Conservation club after the ceremony at 4 p.m. The bride and bridegroom are both graduates of Wawasee high school. She is employed at the State Bank of Syracuse and he is the manager of Car Parts Depot. The couple took a trip to Michigan and is now residing in Syracuse.

Sigma Alpha Sorority. Those receiving the pin were: Mrs. Don Storey. Mrs Bob Heady, Mrs. Garry Eyer, Mrs. Fred Hapner, Mrs Rex Yentes. Mrs Alan Zerkel, Mrs. John R. Cripe, Mrs. Jim Johnson and Mrs. Gene Myers. Presiding as installing officer was Mrs. Joe Caplinger, state president of ESA. Mrs. Don Storey was later installed as president of the Syracuse chapter along with the other elected officers which included Mrs. Heady — vice-president Mrs Ever — secretary Mrs Hapner — treasurer Mrs Yentes — educational director Mrs Zerkel — Parliamentarian Mrs. Tom Thornburg, Mrs. Steve Elliott, Mrs. Bob Ahms and Mrs. Wade Logan were received into the chapter as pledges Mrs. Storey presided for the pledging

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ceremony. A check, made out to Camp Riley, a state philanthropic project, was presented to Peggy McCulldugh, president of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of North Manchester, by Mrs. HajSner. The check was given in appreciation to Mrs. McCulldugh and her chapter members for their efforts in starting the Syracuse chapter, which was chartered in December 1975. A ceremonial bowl and candelabra were presented by Mrs. McCulldugh to the Syracuse chapter. Epsilon Sigma Alpha is an international sorority of women who have joined together foi* the express purposes of education, service and association. Nanci Fick is graduate Nanci Louise Fick, daughter of Nathaniel Crow and Margaret Fick, graduated from George Washington university on May 9. She was on the dean’s list during the spring semester. MISS WARSAW’ — Linda Bradbury has been chosen by the Prairie View rest home in Warsaw as “Miss Warsaw” in the “Queen of Lakes” contest. She is 18 and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Bradbury of Warsaw. Linda has blonde hair and blue eyes. She is five feet, six inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She is a freshman at Indiana university. Linda was on the high school drill team, the “Tigerettes.” the year book staff and the student council. Loucks graduates from Purdue Brenda Loucks, r 1 New Paris, graduated from Purdue university, West Lafayette, May 16. She received a bachelor of humanities degree. The commencement was the 124th held at the university. DON’T BELIEVE IT The Highway Users Federation for Safety and Mobility says to ignore the claims of tire salesmen that .radial tires eliminate the need for snow tires in bad weather. Radials can’t perform in deep snow, the Federation warns.

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MR. AND MRS. STANLEY HARPER

Miss Bucher, Stanley Harper wed at Dewart Lake home

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