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THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, GUufiolt GluJ). tt Miss Nanqy Speer Speaks at Civic Club Meeting Women's Civic Club met Monday the home of Mrs. Ralph xffiller, 104 Franklin with Mrs. Chadwick co-hostess. Miss Nancy Speer, who spent the' summer in Germany, presented a program of colored slices and "spoke telling of her experiences while she was an exchange student.

Mrs. Carl Powers of Winston- Salem, N. was a guest of the club. Mrs. Eugene Telma was appointed a delegate to the 37th annual convention of Northwest District, Michigan State Federation Women's Clubs, at Montague '-High School, Oct.

27 and 28. Date of the next meeting was changed to Nov. 3, when the dub will hold a crazy potluck dinner at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Donald Birtwistle on N.

Lake Shore drive. Mrs. Robert Neal will be co-hostess. Members are asked to take their own table services. Pumpkin tarts were a feature of refreshments.

Members present were Mesdames Birtwistle, Telma, Neal, Thomas King, George Gustafson, C. Evert Johnson, Allen B. Love Clay F. Olmstead Lawrence Barber. Emile Meny, Carl V.

Grundmark, Clarence Gable, Arthur Janousek, Richard Harris, and Chadwick and Killer, hostesses. Rummage Sale Plans Made by Zonta Club Plans for a rummage sale, to be 'held Saturday, Oct. 18, were dis- "cussed by members of Zonta Club of Ludington at a luncheon-meeting jt Hotel Stearns Monday noon. Mrs. Merton Rasmussen is of the sale.

Mrs. John Sheets was welcomed "into membership of the club. Mrs. Frank Gust and Mrs. L.

G. "Parker, public safety committee members, reported that they were having a meeting with Michigan i State Police Monday afternoon. said that they had contacted Ludington city police department and Mason County sheriff's depart- Jment also in efforts to determine what way the Zontians can help "teach the lesson of safety. Mrs. Steve Godin, who, with Mrs.

Gust, is in charge of a club bulletin, submitted the first copy, which outlined the program and activities of the Ludington organization. Several Ludington Zontians reported plans to attend Charter night of the newly organized Zonta Club of Big Rapids Wednesday. They will meet at Mason County courthouse at 4:30 p.m. and go to Big Rapids in a group. Announcement also was made of a reception and dinner to be held at Flint al 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1, when Dr. Nan Walcott, recently elected District governor and one of the organizers of the Ludington club, will be honored. The next meeting a dinner-meeting at Dude ranch at Wolf lake Monday evening, Oct. 27.

Scandinavian Pictures Shown for Methodist Men MISS CAROLE ENGEL IS and Mrs. Ernest Engel of Juniper Hills announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Carole, Engtl, to Roger son of Mr. ami Mrs. William Hansen of 1002 Madiso'n st. No dale has been set for the wedding.

PTA Council Meeting at Pere Marquette School Ludington PTA Council met Monday evening at Pere Martjuette School with Mrs. Lawrence Jensen, president of the council presiding. Mrs. Jensen announced that each unit president is in charge of a committee on the council. They are: Curriculum study Mrs.

Lawrence Sanderson, magazine and publicity Mrs. Arthur Gillette, program Mrs. Arthur Ebner, and health Mrs. James Coats. Due to the resignation of Mrs.

William Gaylord, vice president, Mrs. Arthur Pirtlc became vice president and was replaced as secretary by Mrs. Theodore Benz. Mrs. Benz, representative from council on the youth center committee gave a report, and the council went on record as being willing to give service on behalf of the center.

Speaker for the evening was Mrs. Grayce Taylor of Midland, who is regional director on the state board. She said that PTA is the largest organization in the country working for youth. She stated that PTA is not a money-making organization but that it's main function is to interpret needs of the schools to the people. She explained the big state project which is the study of Michigan schools.

This is being evaluated through opinionaires and will give a picture of how people all over the state feel about education and their schools. Amador Deanna Sue, honored guest, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Amador. first birthday anniversary.

Many gifts were presented to Steven. Late in the evening cake, ice cream and coffee were served. Moving picture's were taken throughout the evening. Present were Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Bryant, of Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Huber and sons, Mr. and Mrs. William Pierce and daughters, Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Brickley and children, Michael Pajonk, Steven, honored guest, and Mr. and Mrs. Spader, host and hostess. 9 A program of colored pictures Scandinavian countries was given for Methodist Men of any Methodist Church and their I guests Sunday evening at the home Mr.

and Mrs. Fred 0. Lagesen, S. Washington The pic- were shown by Miss Margaret Rasmussen and Dr. Harry Clark.

Miss Rasmussen showed many pictures of churches in Norway, Denmark and Sweden and also scenes from many places of interest Including the Braedstrup Hotel in Braedstrup, Denmark. Miss Rasmussen ate at Hie hotel which is owned by Soren Hansen, a cousin of Mr. Lagesen. Dr. Clark featured pictures from Folding Bro, Denmark, where he and Mrs.

Clark were guests of Mrs. Anna Grunnel and Mrs. Jorgensen, also cousins of Mr. Lagesen. Prayer was offered by the Erling Edwnrdscn and singing was led by T.

M. Tallefson. Devotions were in charge of Wilfred Abrahamson and an article "Church Attendance" was read. Present were Dr. and Mrs.

Clark, Miss 'Rasmussen, the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Edwardsen, Mr. and Mrs, Tallefson, Mr.

and Mis. Harold Center, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Abrahamson, Mr. and Mrs.

Dexter Sprague, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wischnef, Mr. and Mrs. Soren Christopherson, Mr.

and Mrs. Stanley Kollar, Mrs. I. M. Iversen, George Abrahamson, Clarence Dust and Mr.

and Mrs. Lagesen, host and hostess. Wedding in Bergland Is of Interest Here Fall flowers decorated the chancel of Methodist' church of Bergland Saturday evening for the wedding of Miss Margaret Lee Martz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Martz of Tallman, and Richard Nelson Hodges son of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard N. Hodges of 507 N. Harrison st. The Rev.

George A. Luciani, pastor of the church, read the double-ring service in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. The traditional music was played by the church organist. and Mrs. Albert Savola of Merriweaiher attended the couple as matron of honor and best man.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride was charming in her ballerina-length gown of white taffeta accented with embroidery. The very full skirt was worn over hoops, the bride's elbow-length gloves were of white taffeta. A narrow pearl crown secured her shoulder-length veil and she carried a round bouquet of pink rosebuds and white baby chrysanthemums. Mrs. Savola's ballerina-length gown was of ice blue slipper satin, made with hooped bouffant skirt.

Her accessories were white and carried a hand bouquet of ink rosebuds and white baby hrysanthemums. Following the ceremony, a re- eption was held at the home of Ir. and Mrs. Larry Carr where rrangements of fall flowers and miniature wedding bells formed he decoration. Feature of the efreshments was a three-tier vhite wedding cake trimmed with fellow roses, The bride attended Tallman and luster public schools and Mason County Eastern High School at "uster.

The groom, a graduate Luddngton High School, was until recently employed at Abraham ion's Sportsmen's Center in Lud- Hospital Notes Admitted Oct. 12: John Johnson of Ludington Mxs. Mary Kubilius of Custer Route 1. George Payne of 703 S. Delia st.

Bourgette of 703 lily st. Iflrs. Jack L. Rasmussen of 802 'Catherine st. iFrank Jaforocki of 1408 Madison Oet, 12: Irs, Harold Mier and daughter ijry Jean of Ludington Route 2.

Clyde and son dyite of 1004 N. James st Joseph Hagan and daugh Jo of 615 E. Dowjaod st -Mary Kubilius of Custer 0f 714 706 N. Rowe Mr. and Mrs.

Hodges will live in Merriwcatlicr, where Mr. Hodges is employed. Among those attending the wedding were Richard Hodges Sr. of aldington, Mr. and Mrs.

Harley Wartz of Tallman and Mrs. Bertha lodges of Detroit, grandmother of the bridegroom. Mrs. Harry Laude Honored at Party Mrs, Lafayette Brant of 1006 James st. was hostess recently a a party honoring Mrs.

Harry Laude Visiting and games were enjoycc with prizes awarded by the hostess Pictures were taken of' the hon ored guest while she was opening her gifts which were placed in blue and white nylon skirted bas sinet, a gift of the hostess. A large stork stood guard over the bassinet At close of the afternoon, dainty refreshments were served buffet style. A feature of the refreshment table was a cake decorated with a stork. Favors were pink and blue nut cups and tiny candy babies. Mrs.

Brant was assisted in serving by Mrs. J. Schrader. Invited to the party were Mrs. JLawretoce, Lowell of Clio, Mrs.

Joe C. May of Bay City, Mesdames Schrader, Neil Rider, Richard Larson, Stanley Luspin, Wil- lianvLaude, Francis Laude, Ralph Kendall, Kenneth Whitaker, Frank Nelson, Lena Sherman, John Paasch, WillarcL Paasch, Raymond Jones, M. J. Schrader, Chester Melsenheimer and Harry Laude, honored guest. Use The News' Classified Ads.

Open House to Mark 25th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs, Ward who will be observing their 25th wedding anniversary, plan to held open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at their home on Luding- on Route 1. Mr.

and Mrs. Hiirlburt were, narried in Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. John Sinclair, a daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Hurlburl, and a laughter-in-law Mrs. James Hurl- will assist at (he open house. Relatives, neighbors and friends re invited to attend the open louse. f) Women's Society Holds Meeting Women's of Christian Vorld Service of Grace Church of Summit met recently in the church parlors.

Pumpkin pie and coffee, were served from a table centered with an assortment of zinnias. Mrs. John Hoilk, Mrs. Alice Hull. Mrs.

Grace Wilke and Mrs. Kenneth Kibbcy were hostesses. Mrs. Maurice KisMer, president, conducted the meeting. Following an opening hymn, accompanied by Mrs.

Franklin Houk, guests were welcomed and introduced. Guests were Mosdarnes Mary Lundberg, Donald Lundberg, William J. Saxton, Leroy Peterson, Noel Kibbey, Glenn Wilke and Frank W. Brye. Mrs.

Kistlcr read a poem en- itlcd "October," and also spoke of many duties of the fall season and led in prayer. Mrs. James McKay presented a memorial service for Mrs. Eva Kisller. Plans were made to remember birthday anniversaries of Miss Rose McClatchic of Grand Rapids and Mrs.

Marian Mrs. Alice Hull made a motion that serving of 1:30 p.m. dessert luncheons be continued on trial for the remainder of the year. Plans were made to serve dinner. Dec.

1. for Mason County Ministerial Association. A letter of appreciation from Mrs. George LaRoquc was read. I Mrs.

Marcius Taber gave a re-, port of a meeting held in Greenville at. which 300 Methodist women were present. Mrs. James McKay read a letter from World Vision and a picture of orphan Hurt, sponsored by the society, was passed among the members. Programs for the year were 'distributed and the Rev.

and Mrs. Taber were thanked for making the program books. Mrs. Delbert Filer, spiritual life secretary, announced a day of prayer with a service at p.m. Oct.

29, al Grace Church of Summit. Devotions were by Mrs. Roy VanNortwick, who described a worship center theme "Christ for the World We Sing." A cross, fall flowers and lighted candles were spotlighted before a world map. Mrs. Don Kinney and Mrs.

James Fitch arranged the worship center. Mrs. VanNortwick read scripture and offered prayer. Sunday Nighters Hold Meeting at Guild Hall Sunday Nighters, couples' club of Grace Episcopal. Church, met.

Sunday evening at Guild Hall with Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Hawley and Mr. and Mrs.

James B. Hubbard, hosts and hostesses. A program for the evening was a study, "Relationship Theology" presented as an experiment in group dynamics by the Rev. John L. Colt roll, rector.

Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies and coffee were served by Mr. and Mrs; Hubbard and Mr, and Mrs. Present were (he Mr. and Mrs. Coltrcll, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur C. Pavlcdcs, Mr. and Mrs. George Brumbaugh, Mr.

and Mrs. L. R. licfcbvrp, Mr. and Mrs.

William Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. William Hoxie, Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Butler, and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs.

Hawley, hosts and hostesses. Next meeting of Inc. club will be held Sunday evening, Nov. 9. Fellowship Meets in Church Parlors Youth Fellowship of Bethany Methodist Church met Sunday in the church parlors.

Devotions were led by Lewis Soli and Milton Gunberg was in charge of program. A game of religious football was a feature of Uic program. Sandra Plank, president, conducted a business session. Plans for a church bulletin board and plans for a hayriclc were tabled until the next meeting. A sub dis- trict rally was discussed.

The Rev. Mr. Edwardsen led in prayer. Present were Sandra, Lewis, Mil- Ion. SluTyl Abrahamson, Joyce Laird, Darlene Christopherson, Linda Tallefson, Pamela Nerheim, Sherry Tiedeman, Anette Shira, Gary Haner, Connie Cox, Sandra Genter, Jim Sprague.

Gary Christopherson, Carole Hackclt, Fred O. Lagesen and the Rev. Mr. Edward- to School Library Executive board of Home and School Association of St. Simon School met Monday evening in the school auditorium.

Plans were made to give $300 to the library of St. Simon School. Plans also were made for a parish library, with Mrs. Edward Sone- feld librarian. Mrs.

John Hennig, program chairman, announced an open house at St. Simon school for the November meeting. A business session and coffee hour will be features of the open house. An attendance award, a statue of Mary Mother of Grace, recently was purchased by the. board.

Third grade of St. Simon school, taught by Mrs. Cyril Hemmer, received the award at a recent meeting of the association. Present were Mrs. William Nelson, president, Robert Erickson father vice president, Mrs.

John Findling, Mrs. Charles Hathaway, Mrs Sonefeld, Mrs. David Potter, A. J. DelZoppo, Fred Harrington and Mrs.

Don J. Kimball. Next meeting of the association will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in school auditorium. Home and School to Meet Thursday A teen-age code of conduct will be discussed by a panel at a meeting of Simon Home and School Association to be held at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday at St. Simon School auditorium. A high school boy and a nign school girl will be taking part in the panel which includes Mrs. R. Stiphany, Everett Greiner and clarence Gable who will be moderator.

Executive Board Meets at School Executive board of Pere Marquette School Parent-Teacher Association met Monday afternoon at Pere Marquette School. Budget for the coming, year was discussed and a news letter to be sent out each month, also was discussed. Present were Mesdames William Haynor, Arthur Hansen, Richard Yeck, George McCailum, Norman Noble Grands' Club Meets at Parker Home Mrs. Allan Parker of E. Ludington ave.

recently entertained members of Past Noble Grands' Club of Ludington Lodge 87, Rebekahs. Mrs. Parker, president, conducted a brief business session. Pinochle was played with Mrs. William Jensen receiving high, Mrs.

Ewald Carlson second and Miss Elva Pease low. Refreshments were served at close of the evening. Present were Mesdames Jensen, Carlson, Clare L. Howe, Fred C. Schroeder, Earl W.

Parker, Roy Nielsen, Fred L. Schroeder, W. 0. Cole, Roger W. Ewing, Miss Pease and Mrs.

Allen Parker, hostess. African Violet Club Meets at Close Home Members of African Violet Club opened the year with a social meeting at the home of Mrs. Orval Close at 210 Fourth st. Refreshments' were served by the hostess. Present were Mesdames Merle Flickenger, Robert Radtke, Harold Hansen, Joseph C.

Nichols, A. C. Torberson, William G. Saxton, Mrs. J.

R. Anderson, Miss Myrtle Silver and Mrs. Close, hostess. Next meeting of the club will be held in November at the home of Mrs. Anderson, 210 W.

Tinkham ave. Miss Laureen Stewart Is Married in Kansas Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart of Ludington Route 1 announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Laureen Mary Stewart and Sgt. Peter Gogacho.

The marriage took place in a quiet ceremony at Junction City, Saturday, Oct. 4. Program for charge of Mrs. Fitch. The the World the day" was in Kinney and Mrs.

topic was and the Christ for World for Christ." Missions of various areas were discussed with typical music to illustrate the various countries. Choir girls representing the many countries were placed on the worship center table by Karen Kinney. Mrs. Houk played and the Rev. Myron Williams sang appropriate selections.

The meeting closed with grayer by the Rev. Mr. Williams. PARTY HONORS ONE-YEAR-OLD Steven Allen Spader was honored Saturday al a party given by his mother, Mrs. Thomas Spader in observance of Steven's first birthday anniversary.

The children who were guests enjoyed playing with Steven's toys while mothers visited. Steven was the recipient of many gifts. The gifts were placed on a lace-covered table centered with a sailboat cake inscribed "Happy Birthday Stevie." Pictures and moving pictures were'taken throughout the afternoon. Later in the afternoon, sandwiches, ice cream and coffee were served with birthday cake. Each child also received a favor and a mitclip.

Invited to attend the party Mrs. Charles a SteVen's grandmother, Mrs. Blchard Huber and sons Kenny and Chuckle, Mrs. Richard' Brickley and daughter Linda, Mrs. Robert Tushek and daughter Pamie Jo, Mrs.

Martin Hackernian and" son Marty, Mrs George Zwinger and children Julie Danny, and Jammy; Mrs. Geralc Foster and son Craig, Mrs. Forest Lathers and children Bobby, Dickie, Glen and Tommy, Mrs. Garry WoodworUi and son David, Mrs, Paul Harmon and children Tonj my and Maria Ann, Mrs. Charles Sobanski Jr.

and daughter Kathy Mrs. Joseph and son Mickie, Debbie Kay Pierce, and Steven honored guest. Steven also was honored Friday evening at a Tparty -marking his Stewart, Wickery, jarscn. Robert Galinski, John Arthur Ebner and Earl Baby Baptized in Custer Sunday Deanna Sue Amador, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Amador of Scottville Route 2, was baptized Sunday at St. Mary's Church in Custer by the Rev. Fr. Benedict Marciulionis. Sponsors for the baby were Mr.

and Paul Ruzgis of Grand Ledge. Following the baptism, dinner was served at the Arthur Amador home. Present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Ruzgis and family of Grand Ledge, Mr.

and Mrs. William Courtland and son, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Courtland and children Mrs. Ernest Courtland, Arthur Closing lor the Winter Electric or Gas Ranges $5.00 Oil ....9.95 Gas Space Heaters 9.95 Refrigerator 9.95 Couch 4.95 Chrome Kitchen Set 9.95 SALE ENDS OCT.

18 Nome Your Price on Any Item We've Got No Reasonable Offer Refused. Church Circles Circle, First Mtthodist Woman's Society of Christian Setvice Rebecca Circle, First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service, was entertained recently at the cottage of Mrs. Edwin S. Bartlett on McCarty Creek. A carry-in luncheon was enjoyed.

Mrs. Philip A. Carpenter gave devotions based on "This Is My father's World" and circle mem- gave nature scripture. Mrs. arpenter also read a story "One Hour to War." Program for the afternoon was a skit with all present taking part.

During the week of prayer and self-denial a meeting will be held 1:30 to 3 p. m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at the home of Mrs. Carpenter, 304 E.

Loomis st. Guests vere Mrs. J. J. Bahr, Mrs.

Harry Bartlett, the Rev. and Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Charles Boreson, Mrs. Estella M.

Faulkerson, Miss Elizabeth Kloppman, Mrs. Arvid Carlson, Mrs. John Ponko, Mrs. Arthur Dewey and Mr. and Mrs.

Bartlett, host and aostess. Lydia Circle, First Methodist Worn- art's Society of Christian Service Lydia Circle of First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service was entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anna Pehrson, 819 E. Loomis st. A dessert luncheon was served before the meeting.

Mrs. John Fitzgerald, chairman, read the purpose of the society and Mrs. Charles Fitch Sr. was in charge of devotions, reading Psalm 121 and leading in prayer. Mrs.

Joseph S. Lewis read "The Builders" and "Courage of Try.It Again" was read by Mesdames Stanley Peterson, Albert Lunde, Agda 1 a i and Arnold Schmidt. Mrs. Clayton Taylor was in charge of a program for the afternoon, reading "North American Neighbors" from World Outlook. Mesdamei Lewis, Pelawski, Guy Wrege, Arnold Hansen and Roy Nielsen also took part in the program.

A holiday fair and smorgasbord to be held Nov. 20. a rummage sale scheduled for Oct. 18 and World Week of Prayer Oct. 25 through Nov.

1 were announced and discussed. Lydia Circle will observe week of prayer with a devotional period from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the home of Mrs. E.

D. Hamilton of Burr Creek Farm. A work meeting for the holiday fair was set for Thursday, Oct. 23, with potluck "luncheon at noon at the home of Mrs. Arnold Schmidt.

724 E. Foster st. Mrs. Victor Swanson was a guest at the meeting. Benediction was given by Mrs.

Fitzgerald. Members present included Mesdames Fitzgerald, Fitch, Schmidt, Lunde, Lewis, Taylor, Peterson, Pelawski, Hamilton, Nielsen, Hansen, Wrege, Thomas Paul, Edith Ziegler, Miss Elva Pease and Mrs. Pehrson, hostess. Stork Special Mr. and Mrs.

Alvin Benson of 407 E. Danaher st. announce the birth Oct. 13 of a daughter at Paulina Stearns Hospital. WICHITA, Kan.

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