The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 34, Milford, Kosciusko County, 4 October 1989 — Page 7

Community corner

Connie Marie Christner and Gregory Scott Meadows wed

Connie Marie Christner and Gregory Scott Meadows were united in marriage Saturday, July 22, in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church of Warsaw. Dr. Howard Smith officiated the ceremony before 175 guests. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Christner, Syracuse. The groom is the son of Janet Meadows, Bedford, and Frederick Meadows, Oroville, Calif. Organist for the ceremony was Russell Sonafrank, 11, Syracuse. Vocalists were Rene Acres, Renee Barrett, Ethan Birch, Diane Blank, Randall Bower, Heidi Copp, Lori Gage, Josh Greene, Tara Hicks, Jeff Johnson, Gemma Kumfer, Kelley Orr, Andrew Ott, Jackie Sevier and Mike Yoder, all students of the bride. Featured as the flute soloist was Jennifer Zent of Columbia City, also a student of the bride. Musical selections included “Adagio in Ab Minor" by Hegarty, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” by Bach, “Oh, That I Had a Thousand Voices” by Manz, all on the organ; “Classic Prelude" by Downey and “In Jubilation” by Artman, performed by the handbell choir of the First Presbyterian Church; “Gloria In Excelsis” by Shaw and “God of Love” by Wilson and Knox, sung by the chorus; “Alleluia" by Mozart and “True Love Comes From God” by Owens, performed as vocal solos. A music recital was presented 20 minutes, before the wedding ceremony. The music featured the organ solos, the handbell choir with a flute solo, a vocal solo and the chorus. During the ceremony, the congregation joined in singing “O Perfect Love." The ceremony also featured the bride singing “The Wedding Prayer.” The church was decorated with 'candelabra which held pink candles and were accented with rose and pink colored silk flowers, silk green ivy and baby's breath. Large green plants were placed at the front of the church and were decorated with small pink lights. Pink bows were placed on each pew. The altar and unity table were also accented with pink bows, rose and pink silk flowers and greenery.

Meals for Older Americans

Meals for Older Americans are served each day at the following locations: The Scout Cabip, Syracuse, 457-2631; Pierceton Community Building. 594-5632; Mentone Community Room in the fire station, 353-7555; Retired Tigers Center, 320 W. Main, Warsaw, 269-3130; Free Methodist Church, Winona Lake, 269-6695; Church of the Brethren, North Webster, 834-7000; Silver Lake Lions Club Building, 352-3238. and Milford Community Building, 658-9702. Meals for Older Americans is

/ We PRIZE WINNER — Sandy Koher, right, of Syracuse was a SIOO winner during the recent anniversary sale at Frank’s Place. To win the money, Mrs. Koher had to name one of the eight ingredients in rinkumtiddy, a New England salad dish. There was no purchase necessary. * Shown on the left is Tammy Brake of Frank’s Place which is located on SR 13 south of Syracuse. (Photo by Ron Schwartz, Jr.)

OPENING SOON - "CELEBRATIONS" 212 N. Henry [K] Milford

•B-- S I Hk si MR. AND MRS. GREGORY MEADOWS

The bride was attired in a gown of blush pink taffeta which featured a fitted, princess-style bodice forming a sweetheart neckline and a V-cut back. The gown was accented with tea-dyed French alencon lace adorned with seed pearls and iridescent sequins. Short, off-the-shoulder puff sleeves were gathered at the hemline with a lace motif accenting the gathers. Attached to the basque waistline was a full skirt forming an extended 10 foot cathedral train. The hemline of the skirt was accented with a wide French alencon lace trim adorned with seed pearls and iridescent sequins. The train featured lace appliques. The bride’s headpiece was a crown of pink pearls and iridescent sequins. Attached to the headpiece was a waist-length pink veil. She carried a Lady Diana cascade of pink, white and minuet roses, dendrobium orchids and iridescent glass balls. Highlighting the bouquet were strands of miniature lights, ming fern and ivy. The bride also carried a handkerchief in her garter given to her on her 18th birthday

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

by her grandmother. The maid of honor was Ginger Peters of Pierceton, and the matron of honor was Yvonne Keirn of North Manchester. Bridesmaids were Kathy Hall, Chicago, Ohio, and Karen Schlatter, Defiance, Ohio. The bride’s attendants were attired in tea-length sheath dresses of iridescent plum taffeta, featuring a covered flounce skirt and boatneck forming a V in back. The gowns were covered with plum and black metallic lace. The ladies wore small, crescentshaped hats covered with matching plum and black metallic lace. They carried plum silk arm bouquets of poppies and lilies which were accented with pink beads and black ribbon. The bouquets were designed and made by Yvonne Keirn. Junior bridesmaids were Gretel Peters. Pierceton, and Tammy Keirn, North Manchester. They wore dresses of blush pink taffetawvhich matched the style of the bridesmaids’ gowns. With pink silk flowers in their hair, they also carried bou-

transportation and reservations. October 5-11 THURSDAY — Orange juice, sliced baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cracked wheat bread w/margarine, stewed prunes, milk, tea, and coffee FRIDAY — Cranberry juice cocktail, breaded chicken fillet on bun w/lettuce and mayonnaise, Harvard beets, cottage cheese on peach half, lemon pudding. milk, tea, and coffee MONDAY — Pear nectar, vegetable soup w/saltines, bratwurst on bun w/mustard on side, sweet potato patties, pineapple, milk, tea. and coffee TUESDAY — Orange juice, spaghetti w/meat sauce, parmesan cheese, tossed salad w/green peppers, cucumbers and Italian dressing. Italian bread w/margarine. golden delicious apple, milk, tea, and coffee WEDNESDAY - Tomato juice, veal and beef luncheon steak in brown gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, cracked whea.t bread w/margarine, chocolate chip cookie, milk, tea. and coffee Honest Sam The man who claims he's boss in hjg own home will lie about other things too.

Happy 52nd Birthday Nancy I a / S Love p Phyllis, Jerry, | Don, Jim, Mary ■■

quets of pink silk roses and lilies accented with pink metallic ribbon. These bouquets were also designed and created by Yvonne Keirn. The flowergirl was Jenaca Freel of North Manchester. She wore a floor-length dress of blush pink sparkle organza and a taffeta underdress featuring short, puffed sleeves, a fitted bodice and a layered organza skirt with six rows of ruffles. A bow in back accented the waist. She carried a pink satin, lace and beaded basket and passed out pink satin rose-scented sachets to the women in the congregation as she walked down the aisle. The basket was designed and made by the bride. Gared Peters of Pierceton was the ringbearer. He carried a pink satin, heart-shaped pillow made by the bride. The bride's, maid of honor’s, matron of honor’s, bridesmaids’, junior bridesmaids’, flowergirl's, ringbearer's and mother of the bride's dresses and attire were designed by the bride. The bride’s mother’s dress featured a sheath style underdress of mauve polyester crepe with a flowing tea-length skirt. A lace overdress featured long sleeves with a boatneck forming a V in the back neckline. The lace top was swooped up on the side front with a lace rose attached at the gathers. The groom’s mother wore a SELECTED FOR FINALS — Miss Heather Byrd, age 14, has been selected for competition in the Modern Miss State Finals to be held in Indianapolis on Oct. 6-8. Modern Miss has selected outstanding young ladies from all over the state to participate in the activities. The program is designed to recognize young ladies of all ages who excel in their communities. Contestants are judged on poise, personality, grooming, and their ability to communicate. The competition is the official state preliminary for the Modern Miss National Finals, which will be held on board the cruise ship, S.S. Emerald Seas. Each state winner will win an expense-paid cruise where she will compete with other finalists from across the country. Scholarship awards and prizes will be presented on the cruise to the Bahamas. Miss Byrd is a freshman at Muncie Central High School. Her activities include gymnastics, dancing, drawing, painting, and horseback riding. She is the daughter of Doug Mehl, and Brenda Byrd, both of Syracuse.

1 NOW PLAYING! i • - • • The nation’s longest-running revival ! of the Broadway classic ! "Plain •*. Fancy” • The delightful musical comedy ! • of Amish life and love. • 2 Evening Shows New songs, » • Wed & Thurs 7 pm, Fn &. Sat 8 pm. New dances, , 2 Matinees New costumes and sets 2 2 Wed, Thurs, Sat Sc Sun, 3 pm. • • Come enjoy a heartwarming love story told 2 2 with songs, dance, smiles and tears. J * ‘Now playing at the Amish Acres Playhouse, Nappanee, Indiana.* • Call for show information and reservations. • • NEW! Amish Acres Grill open after the ,show for Late dining. 2

lavendar and white tea-length dress. Both mothers wore over-the- I shoulder corsages of pink roses with white mini carnations, dendrobium orchids, baby’s breath I and white iridescent ribbon. The mothers were presented with one I red rose, baby’s breath, greens and ribbon after the lighting of the unity candle. The groom wore a dark gray tuxedo with tails and a boutonniere of one pink rose, den- I drobium orchids with ming fern. Standing as best man was the father of the groom. Groomsmen were Von Meadows, St. Louis, Mo.; Gary Gaiser, Indianapolis; and Jim Pickering, Crawfordsville. Ushers for the ceremony were 1 Rodney Keirn, North Manchester; Karl Keirn, North Manchester; and Gary Peters of Pierceton. The groom’s attendants and the ushers were attired in black tuxedos with tails and wore boutonnieres of one pink rose with baby’s breath. Helping to register guests were Shelly and Tracy Keirn, both of North Manchester. A reception was held at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory in Fort Wayne. A buffet dinner was served, accompanied by harp music performed by Sara Wells. After the dinner, there was live music performed by the bride and her students with a dance that followed. Serving at the reception were Bonnie Johnson and Karen Kreiger, both of Columbia City, and Shelly and Tracy Keirn, both of North Manchester. The bride is a 1973 graduate of Wawasee High School, a 1977 graduate of Butler University with a bachelor of music degree in music education, and a 1980 graduate of Ball State University with a master of music performance. She is currently employed as director of choral music at Columbia City Joint High School and vocal music coordinator for Whitley County Schools. The groom graduated from Bedford High School in 1975 and from the University of Illinois in 1980 with a bachelor of science in mechannical engineering. He is currently employed wittrQthy in Warsaw’ as a manufacturing engineer. / For their honeymoon, the couple took a triptarCalifornia. They now reside in Warsaw. Mobile Meals Volunteer drivers for Syracuse Mobile Meals have been scheduled as follows: October 9-13 MONDAY — Pauline Firestone TUESDAY — Marilyn Finlinson WEDNESDAY — Dick Losee THURSDAY — June Baker FRIDAY — Milly Shively Volunteer drivers for Milford Mobile Meals are: October 9-13 MONDAY - Kate Doty TUESDAY — Don and Bernice Ahrns WEDNESDAY — Mary Ann Rassi THURSDAY - Bill Little FRIDAY — Donna Fisher

3 Eflg nEWI _ * 1 DOG SHOW WINNER — Kelly, an English cocker spaniel owned by Diana and Timothy Boyer, owners of Sunburst Kennels in North Webster, recently took best of breed honors at a show held by the Anderson Kennel Club. Pictured, left to right, are Judge Mrs. Denny Kodner and Mrs. Boyer with Kelly. (Photo by Ron Schwartz, Jr.)

Wednesday club has luncheon, sees new fall styles

The Wednesday Afternoon Club began its 1989-90 club year with a luncheon meeting on Sept. 10 at the South Shore Golf Club. Fall flowers and fruits decorated the tables, with colorful bookmarks as favors at each place. Entertainment was

I O i Ig yL W KT **K /jK rw 1 I i I IK KjK 3 WK DINNER HONORS 25-YEAR MEMBERS — Friday evening the Kosciusko Lodge 418 F & AM of Milford honored 25-year members with a dinner held in the Milford Community Building. Two of the six 25-year members were in attendance. Norm Lovell, second from left, is being presented his 25-year pin by Bill Bess, worshipful master, left: and Silas Howard, second from right, is receiving his pin from Seth McFarren. Not present were Al Miller, Gerald Snyder, Dennis Sharp, and Don Wolferman. How ard has served as master of the lodge and was secretary for many years. Lovell has held offices as junior and Senior stewart and junior and senior deacon. He was also senior deacon for the — Mason’s centennial rededication ceremony August 5, 1970. The Masonic lodge is the largest fraternal organization in the world. The lodge in Milford was established in 1865 and today there are approximately 150 members. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. < Photo by Linda Musselman)

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presented by Joyce Selvey, who showed fall styles from the Country Mouse. The second meeting of the year was held Sept. 27 in the home of Lucille Searfoss with 17 members present and two guests, Ruby Fassler and Kathleen Naegele.

For the program, each person took an antique from home and gave a description of its background. A large recipe card on the counter displayed a recipe for “Antique Cookies.” The cookies were then served as dessert.

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