The Mail-Journal, Volume 22, Number 43, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 October 1985 — Page 7

Community Corner

Theo and Naoma Beer: Two very special people, wed 60 years

By JIM BRODERICK Staff Writer “I don’t think we’re anything special. We put our love and faith in a great God who cared and provided for us, and we never gave up on each other. ” That philosophy is the cornerstone of Theo and Naoma Beer’s marriage, a relationship that lasted for 60 years, and has yielded seven children, 31 grandchildren, and 34 great-grandchildren. Theo Beer may not believe he and his wife are anything special, but ask those who have had the benefit of their love and friendship, and the answer is quite different. Profile “One thing I remember about growing up,” said Miriam Speicher, daughter of Theo and Naoma, “is "That my parents never turned anyone away. We kids often had to give up our beds,” she said. But if it was perhaps inconvenient for the seven children in the Beer household, it enriched their lives and vision of the world. “The children got to meet a lot of wonderful people,” said Naoma Beer. But the introduction of visitors into the Beer family was only one small contribution the loving parents made to the development of their children. “The one thing I tried to give my children,” Mr. Beer explained, “was that each should be respectful in their various callings, and serve the Lord God.” And with good reason, the elder Beers feel they have succeeded. Each child has gone on to forge a happy, fulfilling life, drawing closer, not farther as the years go by. “Each one of us has something

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Dear Louisa, ' I’m having a big problem with my 13 year old daughter. She’s a very attractive girl, also very matured for her age, she could pass for an eighteen year old girl. The big problem is this, I can’t keep the older boys away from our door and my daughter thinks I should let her date at this age, she thinks it’s being “mean” to her because I won’t agree to her dating this young and she’s causing me quite a bit of heart ache. Do you have any ideas on what I can do about this situation? P.F.-Colo. Answer: Thirteen is a trying age for mothers and daughters or rather I should say, for parents and children. A boy or girl of that age is not a child nor are they adults.• Many of them are confused about their emotional feelings

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and do act in ways that irritate parents. The only thing about it that is encouraging to parents, is the fact that if one can have the patience and understanding to live through such a period it usually ends as the child matures and gets more confidence in herself. I agree with you that a thirteen year old girl is too young to date with older boys. Try to compromise with group dates or with boys not too much older than she. Louisa Address: Louisa, 80x532, Orangeburg, S. C. 29115

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special,” Mrs. Speicher said. “We can count on each other for any thing. ” Theo Beer, who for 52 years was Pastor of the Apostolic Christian Church in Milford, said his children were never made to feel unnecessary pressure. Rather, they should just be themselves. “People think a minister’s kids should be examples,” Theo said, “But I told my children they didn’t have to be better than any one else.. .just so long as they weren’t worse.” But Mrs. Beer says her husband was a stricter father than he lets on. “I remember having to tell him, ‘At least listen to what the children ask you before you tell them no’,” she fondly recalls. Theo and Naoma were married in Bluffton on Oct. 25,1925. Both husband and wife find it “beyond our wildest expectations,” that they have reached their 60th anniversary. Mrs. Beer says that among all of the beautiful memories of their life-long commitment, there were lean, trying times. “We weren’t rich, but we always had enough to eat, and we kept the kids looking pretty good,” she said. The seeds Theo and Naoma have sown turned out to be fruitful, and now they reap the benefits of loving children who, according to Mrs. Beer, “love to visit,” which is all right with her because, “we love to have them.” Having them visit is one thing. Having them throw an anniversary party is quite another. “I didn’t know what was going to happen,” said Mrs. Beer, who found herself, along with her husband, the guest of honor at Amish Acres last Sunday for heavily-attended anniversary party. “Our children did all the planning. We never really knew what was going to happen.” What did happen was a festive outpouring of love and appreciation for these two special people. More than 100 family and friends showed up to express their feelings of joy and appreciation to a couple that has touched so many people in so many ways. “I

Gayle Napier to marry Lee Carr, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Daniel (Joan Marie) Napier, r 2 box 576 Syracuse, announce the engagement and November 16 wedding of their daughter, Gayle Napier, r 2 box 575 Syracuse, to Calvin Lee Carr, Sr., r 2 box 575 Syracuse. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin (Pearl) Carr, Duff, Tenn. The wedding ceremony will be at 7 p.m., in Calvary United Methodist Church, Syracuse. The bride-elect is a 1982 graduate of Wawasee High School and the bridegroom-elect is a graduate of Wynn Habersham High School, Tennessee. Both are employed at Syracuse Rubber Products. Round Table ladies hear Kidd The Ladies of the Round Table met in the Oakwood Park home of Marjorie Hollar, Monday, Oct. 14, with 18 members present and one guest, Darla Hartzal. Anna Chance, vice president, conducted the business meeting. An invitation to the club, from Pearle Hazenfield for her and her husband’s 50th wedding anniversary was given. Norma Rush invited the members to the club’s open house fund raiser, Wednesday, Oct. 16, in her home where creative circle and fall bulbs were sold. The program for the meeting was “It’s a marshmallow world,” presented by Robert Kidd. Committee members for the meeting were Marjorie Hollar, hostess, assisted by June Laudeman and Helen Miller.

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don’t like anyone to make a fuss over me,” said Mrs. Beer. But unfortunately for the Beers, who prefer a quiet, simple life, the fussing will continue. It has to. For perhaps that is the only way for those who have been blessed by their friendship and love to begin payingteck such a priceless gift. p r BIER , SIXTY YEARS SO FAR — Naoma and Theo Beer, Milford, recently celebrated their sixtieth anniversary at Amish Acres. The Beers were honored by more than 100 of their friends and family. (Photo by Jim Broderick)

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Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabin, Syracuse; the Pierceton Community Building; Mentone Community Room in the fire station; 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 and 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 Syracuse transportation and reservations. October 17-October 23 THURSDAY — Pear nectar, stuffed cabbage roll, mixed vegetables, cottage cheese w/chives, pumpernickel bread, margarine, fruit cocktail, milk, tea and coffee FRIDAY — Apricot juice, fish sticks w/tartar sauce, macaroni and cheese, brussels sprouts, whole wheat bread, margarine, orange, milk, tea and coffee MONDAY — Apple juice, smoked sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, rye bread, margarine, sliced peaches, milk, tea and coffee 5 Dame Abonde The French equivalent of our Santa Claus is Dame Abonde, a mythical woman who leaves presents for good children on New Year’s Eve.

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Janet K. Wall, Carl Anderson married at Milford Sept. 28

Janet Kay Wall, daughter of Brian and Doris Wall, r 5 Syracuse, and Carl Richard Anderson, son of Warren and Betty Anderson, 919 W. Winona Ave., Warsaw, were united in marriage in a ceremony in the Christian Church of Milford on September 28. Carl Shearer, minister, performed the double-ring ceremony before approximately 150 guests. Mrs. Carl Shearer was the organist and Mrs. Jim Evans, Syracuse, was the pianist. Special music was sung by Rod Milford woman attends conference Trudy Bouterse, Milford, recently joined other managers of The Creative Circle at Inner Circle, a regional convention in Merrillville. “Inner Circle was designed exclusively for Creative Circle managers, called circle leaders, to help them enhance leadership skills,” according to Pat Easterling, upper midwest region vice president, who presided over the two-day event. Convention participants exchanged ideas on recruiting, time management, how to improve sale and how to effectively guide and support circle members. The Creative Circle is headquartered in Los Angeles, with additional facilities in Kansas City, Kan., and Canada.

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and Sherrill Hamman. The altar of the church was decorated with candelabras and bouquets of burgandy, mauve, and pink flowers accented with baby’s breath. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a chapellength gown of satin. The fitted bodice was trimmed with Chantilly lace with a sweetheart neckline,The gown was accented with sequins and simulated pearls. Her veil was a bandeau trimmed with pearls and sequins extending to a chapel-length train. Her bridal bouquet was silk flowers of white burgandy and pink trimmed with ivy accented with baby’s breath and pearls. Beverly Miller, Warsaw, served as matron of honor. Her gown was burgandy crepe with a fitted bodice of organza accented with a lace applique. She carried a bouquet of burgandy, mauve and pink flowers. The bridesmaids were Judy Clayton, North Webster, and Stacy Wall, sisters of the bride, and Teresa Anderson, sister of the bridegroom. Their dresses were identically styled in mauve to the matron of honor’s gown. They carried flowers identical to the matron of honor’s bouquet. Jennifer Conley, niece of the bridegroom, served as the flower girl. Her long dress was flared with a deep ruffle in pink satin. She carried a white basket with burgandy, mauve and pink flowers. John Conley, nephew of the bridegroom, served as ring bearer.

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Barry Park, Warsaw, was best man with Doug Reed, Leesburg, Brad Parker, Warsaw, and Randy Riner, Leesburg, serving as bridegroomsmen. Ushers were Ed Clayton, North Webster, brother-in-law of the bride; and Terry Martin, Warsaw. The mother of the bride wore a floor-length burgandy gown of chiffon with a fitted lace bodice. The mother of the bridegroom wore a dress of mauve organza with fitted bodice. Both mothers wore corsages of pink roses, burgandy lilies accented with pearls and baby’s breath. The reception was held in the church fellowship hall. Mrs. William Slankard, Syracuse, served as hostess. Servers were Tammy Reed, Leesburg, Denise Smoker, Warsaw, and Sara Martin, Warsaw. Gift attendants were Joe McCune and Don McCune, North Manchester, cousins of the bride. Following a wedding trip to Brown County and southern Indiana, the couple is residing at r 2 box 44 Warsaw. The bride is a 1980 graduate of Wawasee High School, a 1982 graduate of Parkview School of Radiologic Technology and IUPU of Fort Wayne. She is presently employed as a radiologic and ultrasound technologist at Kosciusko Community Hospital. The bridegroom is a 1980 graduate of Warsaw High School. He served three years in Germany with the United States Army and is presently employed as a machine operator at Othy, Warsaw.

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