The Mail-Journal, Volume 18, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 29 July 1981 — Page 7
Community Corner
Royal wedding brings thoughts of Wi customs, traditions, superstitions *
By MARY LEE WILLMAN With the wedding of Britain’s Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer scheduled for this week the world is buzzing with excitement. Royal weddings are always ablaze with fairy tale-like splendor and elegance There is much tradition, many customs and sometimes super stition involved in planning today's wedding The white gown and veil represent purity. On her wedding day a young woman is supposed to wear the very best she for her father) can afford That's why bridal gowns are made of silk, satin and lace, and decorated with pearls, sequins and mother of pearl. The wedding day truly belongs to the bride She is the center of attention; decides what-color of flowers and ribbons shall be used
* if I>■ C : I R I BUSY WEEK! — Two people very much in evidence during the 1981 Kosciusko < ounty Fair will be Pal Rathbun. Kosciusko County Extension Homemaker: and Victor Virgil. Kosciusko (.ounty Extension Agent. Agriculture Both agents provide guidance during the fair week to the many, many area residents involved in the fair. tPhotobv Vicki Hyde-Mickey»
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for decorations; picks and chooses the people for the wedding party and even tells them what to wear. The wedding ring symbolizes a perfect circle of unbroken love. Rice thrown at the couple is supposed to ensure a fruitful marriage. According to folklore a wedding should only be performed when the hands of the clock are rising and the moon is on the increase.
The best time is considered to be the third, fourth or 21st of June, on a Wednesday afternoon. If you can’t be married in June the months of October and December are considered next best. Never get married in May. Preference for the June wedding can be traced to ancient Rome and the worship of Jupiter's wife, Juno She was
patroness of the young and goddess of marriage. The custom of afternoon marriages goes back to 17th century England. Clergymen refused to perform morning weddings because too often the bridegroom showed up straight from working in the fields and was a -dirty mess or he was not yet sobered up from the former night's bachelor party. Wedding ceremonies were not performed in churches until after the year 1400. A couple could be married in front of the church door or on the porch White wedding gowns weren't worn until the late 18th century. Before that gowns of gold, green ■and purple were considered proper. Every girl knows the old rhyme. "Something old, something new. something borrowed, something blue and a penny in the shoe.” Today brides wear a fancy blue garter The "blue" is symbolic of heaven and true love. The "borrowed" object should be made of precious metal to ensure riches Something "old" brings best results when it has belonged to a happily married woman. Os course something "new” will most certainly be the wedding dress The penny should be worn in the left shoe The wedding ring is placed on the fourth finger of the left hand because: ancient Romans believed that finger was the most protected. Egyptians thought a blood vessel ran from that finger straight tojhe heart. Christian tradition-holds that the thumb and first two fingers represent the Father. Son and Holy Ghost The fourth finger stands" for the state of Holy matrimony as ordained by God The custom of rice and orange blossoms at weddings comes from the Romans and old shoes from Anglo-Saxon times. Carrying, the bride over the threshold is also a tradition of Roman origin It was believed she was most suseptable to spells and the evil-eye at that moment in her hfe. A clever bride will hide a small laurel leaf in her hair It is symbolic of the Roman crown of victory’.
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Debra Lechlitner, R.R. Shipley exchange wedding vows July 18
Mr. and Mrs. Roger R. Shipley are at home at Dewart Lake following a wedding trip to Sandusky, Ohio and Niagara Falls, N.Y. Miss Debra Ann Lechlitner of r 1 Milford and Roger R. Shipley of r 5 Syracuse were married at 5 o’clock in the afternoon on Saturday, July 18, in the Christian Church of Milford by Carl Shearer, pastor of the church The new Mrs. Shipley is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E Lechlitner of r 1 box 191 Milford. Her husband is the son of Richard F. Shipley. Sr . of r 1 Cromwell. The altar for the double-ring ceremony was decorated with four globe candela bras with pink and white mums and a unity candle with pink and white silk roses and baby’s breath. Pink bows marked the pews. Richard Fehnel was organist and Dale Mikel was soloist Their selections included. “Evergreen,” “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” "To God be the Glory." "We’ve Only Just Begun.” and "The Lord’s Prayer,” the last three being solos Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white quiana knit gown with white silk Venise lace It featured a queen Ann neckline with a blouson waisteline and full bishop sleeves trimmed with matching lace The full skirt was trimmed in lace and flowed into chapel length. Her veil was fingertip and was of silk illusion trimmed in matching lace She carried a colonial bouquet of silk stephonitis. pink roses, pink forget-me-nots and baby’s breath Mrs Michael Miller of 307 W. Section St., Milford, served as matron of honor She wore a gown of crepe de sheen in pink It featured spaghetti straps with a matching knee-length jacket. She wore flowers in her hair and carried a single pink silk rose with greenery and white ribbon streamers Miss Sherrill Wise of Milford and Mrs Neil Beck of r 2 Etna Green were bridesmaids They wore gowns identical to the matron of honor's and carried single pink silk roses with greenery and white ribbon streamers. Amanda Shipley of Bonnell Hts No. 15, Ligonier, was flower Local students make DePauw's Dean's List Two area students attending DePauw University in Greencastle have earned academic distinction on the dean's list. Placed on the dean’s list are Richard P. Steele, a freshman, son of Rev. and Mrs. Paul E. Steele, r 3 box 52A Syracuse, and Steven W. Hoffer, a junior, son of Mrs. Janet Hoffer. 109 N. Tamarack St., Warsaw, and Douglas Hoffer, 1823. Rosemont Drive, Warsaw. These students have achieved as least a 3.5 (A-) or better grade average out of a possible 4.0 during the second semester. During the second semester. 438 of DePauw’s undergraduates, or only 18 per cent of the student body, won dean’s list distinction. Announcement of the scholastic honors was made by Dr. Dodge Johnson, provost of the private liberal arts university.
girl and Tony McMahan of 6633 Alexander. Hammond, was ringbearer. Jeff Spitler of r 3 Syracuse was best man Groomsmen were Todd Hardy of rural Syracuse and Tim Harris. Dennis Lechlitner of r 1 Milford and Rex Shipley of Bonnell Hts. No. 15, Ligonier, were ushers and candle lighters. All men in the wedding party were dressed in light sliver ashley tuxedos with pink rose boutonnieres The mother of the bride wore a grey silesta knit dress featuring an empire waistline trimmed with seed pearls. The neckline was also trimmed in seed pearls. The dress featured an attached chiffon cape. Her corsage was of pink and white silk roses. Reception Follows A reception followed the wedding. It was held in the Apostolic Christian Fellowship Hall in Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mikel served as host and hostess. A light buffet with cake and punch were served to 300 persons with Mrs. Brian Wall in charge of serving. Servers were Miss Tammy McCulloch, Miss Linda Shock and Miss Jan Miller. Tables were decorated with pink carnations in rose bowls with greenery and pink and white candles. Pink roses and greenery were at the reception and serving tables. The bride is a bookkeeper at The Papers Incorporated, Milford. She is a 1981 graduate of Wawasee High School. The bridegroom is an exterminator for Ace Pest Control He is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School.
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10-year reunion for class of'7l The Wawasee High School class of 1971 held its 10-year reunion on Saturday in Warsaw. Os the 153 graduated members, only 60 attended; with guests, the total attending was 106. Class president Dave Cory, Indianapolis, welcomed everyone. The members present decided to hold a 15-year reunion. Master of ceremonies. Joe Baumgartner, Nappanee, gave door prizes to several of the members present, some of which were the member who changed the most, Mary (Davenport) Hurley, Warsaw; traveling the longest distance. April (Schacht) Kossuth. Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and the most gray hair, Sally (Miller) Johnson, North Webster. Dave Baumgartner. Syracuse, entertained the group with a slide presentation of pictures from their high school years. Pictures were also shown of some of the members’ families. The committee for the occasion was composed of Chris (Caywood) Waldrop. Syracuse; Pam (Kaiser) .Polk, Leesburg; Joe and Dave Baumgartner; Eldonna (Clayton) Warren. North Webster; and Sue (Miller) Kraft. Syracuse. Dinner honors 9 2 birthdays A carry-in birthday dinner was held for Rita Laughlin, North Webster, and Wava Laughlin, 83, Syracuse, on July 26 in Mr. and Mrs. Merl D. Laughlin’s home, r 3 Syracuse. Attending the dinner were Glenn and Samantha Laughlin. North Webster; Mr. and Mrs Robert Wiles. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Schlabach and sons, Mr. and Mrs. George Keck, Mr. and Mrs. James Walton and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Laughlin, and Lillian Laßell. all of Syracuse. Other guests were Mrs. Francis Trimmer, Vern Sloan, Mr. and Richard Trimmer and children? Mrs. Richard Wenger and children, Gary Wiles and daughters and Donna Kyle and daughters. Goshen; and Randy Ketick and Vicky Miller, Elkhart Evening guests were Karen Page and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Myers and Morris McKibben, all of Syracuse. Judy Ferverda honored with bridal shower Mrs. Rex Hathaway and daughters Lynn. Beth and Laurie hosted a bridal shower for Judy Ferverda Tuesday evening, July 21. Coming from North Webster, Leesburg and Warsaw, 28 guests attended. Several games were played and refreshments were served. Miss Ferverda was assisted at the gift table by her sister, Amy. and cousins Lynn, Beth and Laurie Miss Ferverda is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ferverda of North Webster She will become the bride of Rick Timmons of Leesburg on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Wed., July 29,1981 — THE MAIL-JOURNAL
CALENDAR Week Os July 29 To August 5 — WEDNESDAY I ' Farmers’ Market 1 LJ/ 6:30-10a.m., Warsaw, fairgrounds U Weight Watchers 9 a.m., Lakeland Youth Center, Syracuse Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m., Saint Martin 'de Porres Catholic Church. Syracuse Al-Anon 7:30 p.m., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse THURSDAY Overeaters Anonymous 9:30 am., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse Al-Anon 9:30 am., Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse FRIDAY « Milford Kiwanis ‘j'UjS 6.45 am!. Milford Fire Station '.iWB • WSATURDAY Farmers’ Market 6:30-10a.m., Warsaw, fairgrounds Wawasee Kiwanis 7 a m.. Three Flags Drive-In. Syracuse SUNDAY Alcoholics Anonymous Open Meeting. 10 a.m.. North Webster Fire Station MONDAY Lakeland Kiwanis 7 a.m., Classic Restaurant, North Webster TOP 106 Syracuse 6:3opm, Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse Milford Lions 7 p.m., Harper's, Milford Sorosis Club 7:30p.m. TUESDAY 8V Senior Citiiens Golf League 'Jp r? 8:30a.m., Maxwelton Golf Course. Syracuse Syracuse-Wawasee Rotary 12 noon, Beacon Restaurant I Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club 7* 1/ 6 p.m. Potluck picnic, B. Robbin s home r-t Kosciusko County Photo Philes Camera Club, 7 p.m.. Kiwanis Room. Warsaw American Legion Auxiliary Ancil Geiger Unit 226,7:30 p.m . Milford WEDNESDAY Farmers’ Market 6:30-10a.m.. Warsaw, fairgrounds Weight Watchers / 9a m . Lakeland Youth Center. Syracuse! Syracuse Lions Club /// 6: 30 pm. Beacon Restaurant t Order of the Eastern Star 7:30 p. m , Milford Masonic Lodge Alcoholics Anonymous 7:30 p.m.. Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church. Syracuse Al-Anon . . .. L 7:30 p m . Saint Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Syracuse
Michelle Conn Searles weds Indianapolis man
Michelle Conn Searles and Clarke Rogers Kahlo were united in marriage in a candlelight double-ring ceremony June 12 in Indianapolis. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard B. Conn of Lake Tippecanoe. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Havens Kahlo of Indianapolis Dr. Richard Lancaster performed the ceremony at the Meridian Street United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Correction In the engagement report of Jane Ann Richardson and Stephen Edward Schrumpf, published in last week’s MailJournal, it was incorrectly listed that Schrumpf, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Schrumpf, r 4 box 3728 Syracuse, was an assistant corporation counsel with the city-council legal division of the City of Indianapolis. Schrumpf is an assistant corporation counsel with the citycounty legal division. Out spot! Windows splashed by a sprinkler sometimes have water spots that become hard to remove. Vinegar will help remove even the toughest water spots. Pressing matter To press polyester without getting shiny streaks, first press the garment inside out on a low setting. Next, turn the garment right side up and place an old piece of clean material over it and iron again.
The bride is a graduate of Indiana University and is employed by IBM. Kahlo is a graduate of Denison University and is a city planner for Indianapolis. After a wedding trip to Hilton Head, S.C., the couple resides in Indianapolis. Visit California Mrs. William Kerfin, 518 Front St., Syracuse and her two daughters, Billie Ganz, 126 North Shore Dr., Syracuse and Dianne Roberts, Goshen, spent last week visiting Mrs. Kerfin’s sister in Menlo Park, Calif. The three also visited all the well-known places in San Francisco and vicinity, enjoying all the fabulous seafood restaurants there. Mapes joins Kiwanis Club Kenneth Maple of Syracuse is the newest Wawasee Kiwanis member as of the Saturday meeting, July 25. He was sponsored by Kiwanian Larry DeWitt. In a ceremony held by Donald Denney, Maple was introduced to the regular membership by Terry McDonald. Maple and his wife, Gloria, have been Syracuse residents for three and onerhalf years. They have five children, Larry, Jackie, Shawn, Brenda and Tony. He is self-employed and operates the Maple Tire Company, located north on SR 13. , He has been assigned to the membership development committee as part of his service to the Wawasee Kiwanis Club.
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