The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 December 1982 — Page 7

Community Comer

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By GAIL WIDMOYER John S. Vanderveer came to America from Holland in 1871 and eventually built the house on CR 400 W where his son. Merrill, was born and lived all but 27 years of his life The house is now occupied by Merrill and his wife. Ruth, who have enjoyed a happy life and a successful marriage together for nearly 45 years What's their secret’ "Being honest and not keeping anything from each other.” said the mother of three "Things have to be open."

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Besides an open relationship, the Vanderveers stressed the importance of teamwork in a marriage. The Vanderveers’ second and third children, twin sons, were born only two years after their daughter. Marsha. "Right at first, I had to cry." recalled Ruth. "AU 1 could think was ’how am I going to manage’’* ’’ But she managed with the help of her husband “There were many times when I was too tired and Merrill would get up at night for the boys’ feeding I couldn’t have done it all alone ”

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Raising Twins The Vandeveers’ twin sons, Lowell and Loyal, were not identical, "but when they would do things, they’d do them together, like walking and talking.” * Raising three children is not an easy task, as any mother will testify, but along with the trying times comes the good. “I remember one time when I sent the boys out to buy their first suits. They both came back with identical suits and coats — overcoats. The boys were not separated until after a nine-week training period for the Brethren Voluntary Service. One was sent to the west coast white; the other was assigned to the east coast. "I really felt for them.” said Ruth. . While the heartache is part of growing up, a great joy in raising children is watching what they do with their lives. Marcia married Jim Neuhouser and lives in Graybill where he teaches school parttime and sides houses. She is ahousewife, mother of four and enjoys playing the organ for their local congregation Lowell teaches sixth grade at Chandler Elementary School in Goshen and married Susie Steffen, another school teacher. Lowell also spent several years working with the blind and learned how to function without his eyesight, a lesson that helped him understand those he helped. Lowell returned to the Midwest to settle with his family, but Loyal remained on the east coast where he met his wife, Susie. The two live near Washington, D.C., in Alexandria, Va , with their two sons where he is an ordained minister at The Manor Church of the Brethren The Vanderveers were fortunate enough to spend two weeks with Loyal for Thanksgiving which was only the second time the families could join together for the holiday. Family Christmas The Loyal Vanderveers will not be able to return to Milford for the Christmas holiday, but the rest of the children and grandchildren will spend Christmas t with the Milford residents. "They’ll come after they have their Christmas and then we’ll have supper by candlelight on Christmas night and they’ll stayover. ' ‘ explained Ruth. As in most conversations, this one switched to the weather, a topic most people would like to avoid. The Vanderveers do not migrate to Florida like most people their age, they even seemed to enjoy thinking about snow. "When we get snowed in, it's sort of a vacation. We don't think of it as being pinned in.” The Vanderveers had and still have a close relationship which has blessed them in many ways and is visible by their peaceful contentment.

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Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout cabin at Crosson Park, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; and the Retired Tigers center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw. Meals for Older Americans is for persons 60 years or older and is a chance to meet new friends, enjoy hot. nutritional meals. The sites are opened several hours each day including noon for programs. Meals for Older Americans is not associated with Welfare but is for the promotion for Better health for the older population. Donations are accepted for the meals. The site directors request all persons planning on attending the meals to make reservations by 1 p.m. the day prior to attending. Phone 457-2631 for tranYule party for OES Kosciusko Chapter 160 Order of the Eastern Star officers, members and friends held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Milford Masonic Temple at 6 p.m. A carry-in dinner was served by Mrs. Lona Hamilton and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ritter. The stated meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. with Scerita Melendez, serving as worthy matron pro tem, and Walter Ritter, worthy patron, presiding A note was read from Worthy Matron Elsie Free who was ill, thanking all who helped and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. An informative report of the installation of David J. Miller of Elkhart as most worthy grand patron of General Grand Chapter, held in Anaheim, Calif., was given by Mr. and Mrs. Ritter and Bernice Longfellow. Charies Greene was presented his proficiency certificate by Worthy Patron Ritter. A memorial service for Marion Snyder was held with Greene, Linda Greene and Lois Anderson officiating. After the close of the meeting all returned to the dining room for refreshments and a gift exchange. The chapter room and (fining room were decorated in keeping with Christmas with lighted trees, green bows and candies The next stated meeting will be January 5.

sportation and reservations. December 9-15 THURSDAY - Vegetable cocktail juice, turkey a la king on biscuit, broccoli au gratin, peach half, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Pineapple juice, meat balls and gravy over fluffy rice, hot spiced beets, white bread with margarine, mixed fruit with bananas, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Pink grapefruit juide, smoked sausage links, seasoned green limas, pineapple rings, whole wheat bread with margarine, white birthday cake with r&-4dag, milk, tea and coffee V > TUESDAY — Orangey juice, ground beef, macaroni and tomato casserole, three bean salad, garlic toast, banana, milk, tea and coffee WEDNESDAY - Apricot Nectar, veal patty with mushroom gravy, mixed vetetables, tossed salad. Thousand Island dressing, honeycom bread with margarine, red apple, milk, tea and coffee The sweafshirt has become quite sophisticated as it has been fashioned to be teamed with bouncy flared skirts, pull-on pants and knee-baring culottes.

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Brethren WMS support missionaries The Women’s Missionary Society of the Milford First Brethren Church met at the home of Gladys Brown on December 2 for their monthly meeting where 17 members and two guests attended. The business session was called to order by Judy Tinkel, president, with a verse of scripture and a responsive call to worship of various carols. The group adopted a missionary family, Rev. and Mrs. Keith Hensley, for the upcoming year, and for Christmas sent them an afghan for personal use and a cash gift for Bible purchases for a new church in Hickory, N.C. A love gift was also taken for mission work in Krypton, Ky. Several letters were read from various missionaries and Christmas cards were signed by the group to be sent to two members in Florida and a belated birthday card was sent to Lu Felkner, the oldest member Members decided to make several Christmas plates and send them to residents of nursing homes and other shut-ins from the church. In other activities, a sewing day was set for January 13. Members will meet at the church at 9 a m to make lap robes and the sewing will end at noon with a salad bar lunch. Inge Mathews, leader, gave a devotional program on Christmas with a reading, pictures and group song singing. A time of fellowship closed the meeting with the hostess reading ‘‘The Night Before Christmas.” Sue Boyer honored at baby shower A baby shower was given for Sue Boyer on Wednesday evening, Dec. 1, in the fellowship room of Bethel Church of the Brethren. Among guests present were Mrs. Clifford Boyer, Jr., Mrs. Orville Lockwood and Mrs. Robin (Joann) Boyer. Guests were welcomed by Arlene Cory who read excerpts from “Faith, Hope and Hilarity,” by Dick Van Dyke. . A scrambled word contest was held and winners were Missy Sorensen, Mrs. Lockwood and Bertha Moneyheffer. Joann Boyer assisted thehonored guest in opening gifts which had been placed in a play pen. Refreshments were served from a table, centered with a small Christmas tree which was decorated with baby items and surrounded with toys. Hostesses for the evening were Diane Olson, Mary Kesler and Arlene Cory. Homemakers visit Goshen Ten members and two guests, Mrs. Doral McFarren, Milford, and Mrs. Glen Jenssen, Arlington, lowa, attended the Busy Homemakers meeting held recently at a Goshen restaurant. Evadean Overholser gave thanks over the luncheon and after the meal, members spent the afternoon Christmas shopping The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Frank Charlton's on March 2.

Wed.. Decembers. 1982—THE MAIL-JOURNAL

Bi ■9l MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM Elizabeth Runge becomes bride of Michael Cunningham

Elizabeth Runge, Syracuse, became the bride of Michael J Cunningham. Mishawaka, in a , double-ring ceremony, at All Saints Episcopal Church, Syracuse, on November 6. Silver Thimble exchange gifts Members of the Silver Thimble Club of the Milford Apostolic Christian Church met at a local restaurant on Monday. Dec. 6, for their Christmas party where Mrs. Carlton Beer, Mrs. Dale Strassheim, Mrs. Richard Steffen. Mrs. John Lehman. Jr., and Mrs. William Troup served as hostesses. A roast beef and chicken dinner was served at two tables decorated with candles, white angelsand holly. Mrs. Ned Speicher read “Paper Flowers” and the Christmas story from Luke 2. A reading was also given by Mrs. Strassheim and Mrs. Lehman read "The Angel’s Song.” The group joined in singing Christmas carols including "Silent Night.” Prizes were won by Mrs. Arnold Doll, Mrs. Arthur Haab and Mrs. Alvin Haab while the 32 guests exchanged gifts during a social hour after the other activities. Perky greens Put cut-up salad greens or cole slaw in a metal bowl and place in freezer for a few minutes. The greens will arrive on the table in perky condition. Flip-flop When it’s time to have the sofa upholstered, have one side of each cushion covered with plastic. Use the plastic side for everyday use. and when company comes, flip the cushions. Stain-less You can get rid of brownish stains on stainless steel by rubbing with a dishcloth dipped in household ammonia or oven cleaner. Then rinse well.

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Suzanne Runge, Syracuse, is the mother of the bride and Mr , and Mrs. M. Keith Cunningham, Lebanon, are parents of the brigegroom. Father David Hyndman performed the ceremony. The altar was decorated with burgundy and rose-pink carnations and roses. The bride, given in marriage by her brother. Dr. Michael Storms, of Lawrence, Kan., wore a full-length ivory satin gown with square neckline bodice and tiered skirt over organdy. She wore a three-fourth length illusion veil inlaid with a mother of pearl headdress and carried burgundy roses and white sweetheart roses on a mother of pearl Bible. The matron of honor was Tammy Baughter of Elkhart. Her gown featured a lace scalloped blouse with a rose pink satin skirt, accented with a burgundy sash. She carried a silk nosegay of rose-pink and burgundy flowers. James McNelly, Indianapolis, was best man. Jerry Cunningham, Greenville, Ohio, and Tony Cunningham, Indianapolis, were ushers The bride’s mother wore a long rose-pink gown and the bridegroom’s mother wore a long, grey, pleated gown. A reception followed at the Classic in North Webster. The couple then left for a two-week wedding trip to Florida. They now reside in Mishawaka. The bride, a 1979 graduate of Wawasee High School, attended Ball State University for two years and is currently attending IUSB, majoring in management and administration. She is a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. The bridegroom graduated from Ball State University, and is a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He is employed as manager of Quality Farm and Fleet in Mishawaka.

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