The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 13, Milford, Kosciusko County, 20 April 1977 — Page 7

Club news

Memory lane is theme for Wednesday club During a meeting of the Syracuse Wednesday Afternoon Club last week in the home of Mr*. Ray Buhrt, members went “Strolling Down Memory Lane" with Miss Katharine Rothenberger and Mrs. J. M. Rapp as guides During a brief business Session, Mr Stan Emerick announced the upcoming meeting of the Indiana Federation of Clubs ond introduced Miss Sadie Dawson of Devon, England, who is currently a house guest of Miss Rothenberger Fans Embers In presenting her part of the afternoon program. ‘Leaves from My Mother’s Notebook", Miss Rothenberger fanned embers of the past so effectively they seemed to glow in living color for all who had known her mother, the late Mrs J. W I Rothenberger <nee Myrtle I Bushong). one of the Wednesday club's earliest and liveliest members, as well as an exemplar of community spirit Mental Milestone Mrs Rapp, in discussing her topic of ‘‘Leaves from the Club

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Scrapbook", marked many a mental milestone dear to the heart of every member She also unraveled several tangled recollections and skillfully put the pageant of past years into proper perspective. Her nostalgic nudges were as gratifying as they were regaling Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Vem Brinkman, and featured a special lagniappe, attractive ringbax favors which Mrs Brinkman had recycled and decorated for the occasion. Sorosis club holds style show The-Milford Sorosis Club held a style show Monday. April 11. in the fellowship hall of the Apostolic Christian Church There were 57 members and guests present Styles from casual pant suits to evening dresses, in a variety of pleasing colors and designs, were Miller introduced each outfit as they were paraded before the audience Tammy Miller filled in as a model when one of the ladies became ill Punch and cookies were served at the show from a table set with spnng flowers and candles The

next Sorosis meeting will be a spring party at the M & M Restaurant in North Webster on May 2. Mrs. Mock hosts club The Home Art Club of Milford met in the home of Mrs. Dale Mock, with 14 members present Dessert, coffee and tea was served by co-host ess Mrs Paul Cor many. Mrs William Faddy won the napkin prize President Mrs Earl Negley called the meeting to order byleading the pledge to the flag, club creed, and the song of the month. “Juanita ’’ She also talked on meditation and gave "The Wonders of a Quiet Room ” The health and safety lesson was given by Mrs Fadely. followed by a discussion of what to do in an emergency. Garden remarks were presented by Mrs. Donald Holt. Mrs Cormany presented the lesson on "Food Facts and Fiction ’’ Mrs Ed Jonasch told of the “Use and Abuse of Vitamins." Roll call was answered with a favorite rainy day project. The club agreed to meet May 17. with Charlene Woolson. Milford

Busy Homemakers entertained by Mrs. Pinkerton Members of the Milford Busy Homemakers Club met April 13 in the home of Mrs. Glen Pinkerton. Mrs. William Motts served as co-host ess. The meeting was opened in usual form and Mrs. Ralph Tusing gave the meditation on "Hardships.” The garden lesson was on “What are Yeasts?’ and “Plants for Gifts." given by Mrs. Vernon May During the business meeting a donation was made to the Milford ambulance fund. Mrs. Pinkerton gave the lesson on making hanging flower baskets and decoupage pictures Cake and punch was served to nine members and four guests — Dorothy McKibben. Donna Hollar, Caroline Wilson and Dora lee Pinkerton The next meeting will be at Irene Hollar's on May 4. OES holds first seasonal meeting Syracuse Chapter No. 283, Order of the Eastern Star, met last Wednesday evening for the first meeting of the 1977 season. Worthy Matron Arlene Mohler opened the meeting with a reading on the meaning of Easter Following a short business meeting, the worthy matron read a poem entitled. "April’' and then announced committee appointments for the erisuing year. Worthy Patron Larry Haviland conducted the obligation service with all officers participating. Grand Chapter Event All members of the Syracuse chapter were urged to attend the Indiana Grand Chapter event on April 27 in Indianapolis to serve as escorts for Suzanne Lisor of Syracuse, forthcoming worthy grand matron of the Indiana Grand Chapter. All planning to be attend should contact the worthy matron to reserve the necessary seats. Mildred Corson was honored for her birthday and Marian Smallwood for her anniversary. Refreshments were served. The next stated meeting will be on May 11. Mrs. Williams tells Bethel Women about books The Women’s Fellowship of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Milford heard an inspirational and entertaining talk by Dorothy Williams, at their regular meeting in the church fellowship room last Thursday evening. Mrs. Williams talked on "being able to handle what is hung on our peg." She introduced and reintroduced several books She sighted four women as examples for the group, one Jael, from Bible times; also, Sarah Winnemucca, a brave Indian lady from the forming years of America’s west and Susan Livingston from revolutionary times, both from Margaret Truman’s book “Women of Courage." Her last woman of courage was “Grandma Wang" from China who had terrific courage and compassion for others when the Japanese were taking over China. These women were all given hard tasks to accomplish and did them with courage She also had three inspirational books along with her which she encouraged the 20 women present to get acquainted with She dared them to spend just five minutes a day with one of these books and see if their lives were changed One of the new books she encouraged those present to read was "Roots.” In the business meeting, which preceded the program, it was decided to send a quilt block with something about the church and state on it and send it to the annual convention. These blocks are put together and quilted and the quilt auc boned off each year for a worthy Sue Price and Marguerite Burke was put in charge of the block. President Maryann Dowty announced several members were attending the Northern Indiana District Spring Rally for Women in the Blue River Church near Columbia City on Tuesday. The prayer chain was explained to the group as many had missed the explanation when it was first formed. It was announced the motherdaughter banquet would be a salad bar on .May 12. The women decided to hold a rummage sale on the week end of August 26 and 27. Members of the hostess committee for the evening were Bettv Bultemeier and Debbie Mast

Members of the hostess committee for the evening were Bettv Bultemeier and Debbie Mast

Hold annual birthday dinner The Goodwill Extension Homemakers Club. Syracuse, met last Wednesday. April 13, in the M & M Restaurant for their annual birthday dinner Several readings were given. The first, on bird frolic, was given by Mrs. Raymond Wilson. A reading on contentment was also given A map contest was then held. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs Eldred Mabie and Mrs. Raymond Wilson. A total of 15 members and two guests attended. Decorations were set with a violet and yellow theme. All present received a Swedish ivoryplant. Mrs. Robert Busch conducted a short business meeting at the dinner Mrs. R. Dahlstrom entertains for UM Women Thursday The Milford unit of the United Methodist Women met April 14 in the home of Mrs. Richard Dahlstrom with Mrs. Esther Markley assisting. Mrs. James Longfellow and Mrs Robert Brown, with the aid of Mrs. T. A. Miller, led in the lesson. “The Worlds of Women. " Everyone present participated in this thought provoking devotional of prayer and self denial. Various scriptures were read concerning women's work as were contemporary words on this subject. Litany, hymns and Wesley's covenant were read or sung by the ladies, following guides handed out at the beginning of the service. During this period an offering was taken. It will go to Women of Global Ministries. This will be divided equally between the United States needs and overseas action for development. Following the lesson. President Mrs. Dean Cousins, called the business meeting to order. A reminder was made of the bake sale which will be held at Doll’s Decorating Cei er this coming Saturday. April 23 from 8:30 a.m. until everything is sold. Cream . puffs and fresh donuts will be specialty items. Banquet May 12 The annual mother-daughter banquet will be held on May 12 in the fellowship room of the church at 6.30 p.m. Again this year, a carry-in salad bar is planned. The program is being planned to be of interest to persons of all ages The annual district Day Apart will be April 28 at Oakwood Park with a choice of attending either the day session which is from 9:30 to 2:30 or the evening session which is from 5:30 until 9 p.m. A meal will be furnished at noon for a small charge or ladies may take a sack lunch. Reservations are needed if ladies wish to eat in the cafeteria The speaker will be Susan Roush, who is a minister as is her husband Those ladies needing a ride should contact Mrs Robert Brown or Mrs Cousins. Babysitting is available. The annual new and used rummage sale will be Saturday. May 14, at the fire station from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Mrs T. A Miller announced the cook book has been sent to the publishers and should be received sometime in May. Those present were told to put a penny in their mission bank for every flower blooming in their yard. Following the meeting refreshments were served Glen Pinkertons entertain for Waubee Grange Waubee Grange members met with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Pinkerton Friday evening A pot luck supper was held with Master Raymond Pinkerton presiding over the business Donations were given to the Jesse Newsman Memorial Fund Women’s Activities Chairwoman Ruth Miller reported on the projects in dress sewing and needlework. New classes will be stuffed toys and craft items of pajama bags, handbags, curler caddies, animals, etc. Also to be judged are crocheted pillows, crewel wall hanging or picture. The state program will be fudge candy and tote bags. Gifts and cards w ere sent to the Grange's adopt-a-patient at the state hospital in Fort Wayne. A donation was also given to the Easter Seal Fund. Mrs. Alma Ketrmg was remembered with a card signed by all present. Lecturer Mrs Lulu Felkner read poems on “Mother s Day" and "If Stones Could but Speak ” Mrs, Ray Bray presented a

quiz using names of people in the community. Mrs. Miller read. “Prayer to live in the present,” with Mrs. Pinkerton giving a lesson on decoupage. The next meeting will be in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Miller on May 13. Paul Reith gives program for the Senior Citizens The Milford Senior Citizens met in the fire station on Sunday, April 17. with 42 members and guests present. The program was presented by Paul Reith of the First National Bank. He talked on the possibility of building apartments for retired people in the Milford area. Norma Roose entertained with singing. She accompanied herself on an autoharp. The invocation for the meal was by Rev. A. P. Wenger. Tables were decorated in a spring theme with jonquils and tulips as centerpieces. A poem "Easter" was read byEvelyn Orn. Edith Baumgartner was voted to represent the Milford Senior Citizens in the county queen contest. Gladys Coy reported 57 persons visited the Chatter Box for its open house She said the cake was donated by Mrs. Doral McFarren. The next meeting will be May 15 instead of May 8. since that is Mother’s Day. Junior Mothers discuss day care The Junior Mothers Club, Syracuse, met Monday night, April 18, in the home of Lucille Peffley. A total of 14 members attended A slide program was given by Mrs. Phil Frew on the Lakeland Day Care Center. Discussion concerning the center followed. Assistant hostesses for the evening were Vera Hall and Jean Owens. Women's Missionary Society to sew on Thursday, April 21 The Women’s Missionary Society of the First Brethren Church of Milford met in the home of Inez Beiswanger last Thursday. An all-day sewing meeting will be held in the church basement tomorrow (Thursday. April 21) from 9 a m until 4 p.m. Each person is to take a salad for the noon lunch. Charlene Woolson served as lesson leader and president Clarice Stump presided over the business session. Mrs. Woolson used as her text Matthew 28 and Romans 4:28 with her topic being, “His Resurrection Is Glorious." All joined in singing "In The Garden." “The Old Rugged Cross.” and repeated the W'MS benediction. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be the mother-daughter banquet with all ladies of the church invited to

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Wed., April 20,1977 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL

SCOUT AT WORK — Connie Engelberth. rural Pierceton, checks the insect population in a Kosciusko County corn field. Now a Purdue University student, the young woman worked one summer as a corn pest management scout. Connie is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Engelberth, r 2 Pierceton.

the Super Steer west of Goshen on May 5 at 6:30 p.m. The committee in charge of the banquet is Wilma Bixler. Kathryn Patterson and Clarice Stump. Lakeland Locals Mrs. Steven (Donna Ruch) Varner, former Milford resident, and her two children. Carla and Carlton, are visiting in the home of her mother and stepfather. Mr. and Mrs. James Longfellow at Warsaw. The Varners now make their home at Selfridge AFB near Detroit. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Mooney from San Diego. Caljf., spent the Easter heiiday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Enoch of Wawasee Name correction The name of Mrs. Stephen Truman appeared in the April 6 issue for the last meeting of the Wednesday Afternoon Club at Syracuse, and the correct name should have been Mrs. Stephen Freeman. The credit to the late Mrs. Freeman was in regard to a program presented by her in March of 1938 to club members on "The Nile” by E. Ludwig. Caple-Colvin wedding date August 27 Joni Caple and Neal Colvin have chosen August 27 for their wedding day in Saint John's the Baptist Catholic Church. Fort Wayne. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Caple, Syracuse. She graduated from Wawasee High School and

Lutheran Hospital School ot Radiological Technology. She is employed at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Her fiance, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Qplvin of 4421 Tacoma Avenue. Fort Wayne, is a graduate of Bishop Luers High School. He is also a graduate of Lutheran Hospital School of Radiological Technology and is employed at Lutheran Hospital. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT — Mrs. Peggy Coy of Syracuse and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Schwalm of Goshen are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and son. Colleen Coy and Wynn Schwalm. Miss Coy, daughter of the late Harry L. Coy, is a graduate of Wawasee High School and is employed by the State Bank of Syracuse. Mr.Schwalm is a graduate of Goshen High School and is employed by Goshen Auto Electric. No date has been set for the wedding. SYRACUSE MAN FINED IN GOSHEN Ronald I. Wise. 21, r 1 Syracuse, was fined In Goshen City Court recently for a traffic violation. j He was fined $lO for an expired registration on his car. and need help coping with/ your pregnancy? 1 Call BlßTNßieirr I I Collect At 422-1818 Or 288 7640 1

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