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£AGE TWO THE LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS, LUDINGTON, MICHIGAN TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1959 Social, and Mrs. J. A. McFarland Gives Bridge-Luncheon Mrs. J.

A. McFarland of Pleasant View Cottage, Linlook Park, and Winter Park, entertained Monday afternoon at a bridge- luncheon at Hotel Stearns. Mrs. McFarland's guests were seated at a U-shaped table in the Marquette Boom for luncheon. Three pink and white arrangements of snapdragons, dahlias and chrysanthemums enhanced the luncheon table which was lighted by white baroque candles in crystal holders.

At bridge Mrs. P. C. Hansen received high. Other prize winners at bridge were Mrs.

W. C. Rohr- moser, Miss E. K. Longley, Mrs.

Clifton C. Sylfield, Mrs, Richard Wilde, Mrs. Warren Ray Cartier and Mrs. Leo Tobey. Mrs.

Ethel Spelman received high at gin rummy. Invited to the bridge-luncheon were Mrs, William Gregory of Douglas, Mrs. R. L. Stearns of Tucson, and N.

Lake Shore drive, Mrs. James Martin of New Orleans, Mrs. H. R. Mason of Washington, D.

Mrs. L. A. Montedonico of Memphis, Mrs. George of Evanston, 111., and Upper Hamlin Lake, Mrs, Roger F.

Kelley of Detroit, Mesdames Hansen, Rohrmo- ser, Slyfield, Wilde, Cartier, Tobey, Spelman, S. B. Reynolds, A. E. Rasmussen, George E.

Dorrell H. P. Furstenau, George L. Slaggert, B. F.

Gregory, A. R. Veslling. John Keene, J. L.

Boonc, Emil Newberg, Frank R. Ashback- cr, William J. Mueckler, T. H. Caldwell, K.

B. Matthews, Joseph Buck, John G. Foy, Walter H. Pleiss, Robert A. Pratt, T.

H. Caldwell, Arch Smith, Edgar A. Schwaibold, Clay F. Olmstead Clay F. Olmslcad Jr.

and Miss Longley. Dinner-Dance Reunion Held By LHS Class of 1949 Colorful decorations in the. bull room at Hotel Stearns formed the setting for the first dinner-dance reunion of Ludington High School Class of 1949. The decorations were green and gold, class colors and the class theme was "Forty Nin- ers." Class Colors The linen-covered tables bore streamers of green and gold and large arrangements of yellow gladioli and yellow tapers in crystal candelabra. The speakers table was centered with a bronze covered Wagon surrounded by yellow gladioli and greenery.

The floral arrangements were a gift of Mrs. Paul Hansen. Small graduation photographs of each class member u-ere held in styrofoam bases and served as placecards. Upon arrival, the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Linscotl (Shirleyann Hocking) presented each class member with a yellow chrysanthemum corsage or boutonniere. After the group was seated, Donald Johnson, master of ceremonies, introduced Mrs. Neil Breeding (Loretta Kuras) class vice president, who gave a brief address of welcome. Mr. Johnson introduced Clayton Dostal who gave the invocation.

Mr. Dostal also expressed the deep regret caused by the absence of the late Mrs. Norman Schade (Loretta Knapp) and the late Dale Colby. The group enjoyed a ham dinner. Later Mr.

Johnson introduced Mrs. Johnson (Mary Jane Peterson) who read parts of letters received from members unable to attend the reunion. Mrs. Donald Barnett (Betty Jensen) read class prophecies. Another Reunion Planned The group voted to hold another similar class reunion in five years.

Pictures were taken of the group and dancing was enjoyed to music by Russell Bowne and his orchestra. A gift was presented to Dave Bourgette of Oakridge, who had traveled the longest distance to attend the reunion. A gift also was presented tn the member of the class who had the largest family or the oldest child. The gift was presented to Mrs. Harold Wardwell (Eldonna Weinert), Mrs.

Duane Claveau (Jean Olson) of Montague was presented with a gift because she has been married longer than other members of her class. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Bourgette of Oakridge, Mr. and Mrs.

Clayton Scarles (Phyllis Kistler) of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grams of Two Rivers, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hussey (Lois Towns) of Elkhart, Mr.

and Mrs. Gillies (Myrtle Christensen) of Walkerton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wynn (Mary Lou Fisher) of Huntinpton, Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Smith of Scott- viUe, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bishop (Jackie Kintner) of Mr.

and Mrs. Leroy Mastic (Barbara Banninga) of Midland, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Hischbach (Marylouise Lindquist) of Ann Arbor. Mr.

and Mrs. Russell Breckcn (Margaret Soldusky) of Saranac, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Marmon of Grand Rapids, Mr. and Mrs.

Joseph Hagan (Joanne Odean) of Muskegon, Mrs. Kenneth Dahl (Elaine Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Claveau (Jean This That from History By AGNES E. MAC LAREN From the Aug.

23, 1911, issue of Ludington Chronicle: "Thelma cottage at Griswolda, Hamlin, is housing a merry company of Ludington girls. "Of the party are Misses Ada and Jeanette Wilcox, Mae Andrew, Hazel Bromley and guest Genc- vieve Dexter, Minna Greening, Ha and Muriel Joseph, Grace Bridge, Louise. Leffler and Katherine Newberg. Mrs. Nettie Wilcox is chaperoning the crowd.

"Sunday the young ladies entertained Mr. Mrs. F. W. Andrew apd Miss Madge Wilcox at dinner.

IHie visitors declared it was a din- mer for the gods and a triumph of art. "Miss Cora Hinkley of Saginaw, wfao was of the party, the guest of cousin Miss Mae Andrew, re- to her home yesterday." Olson) of Montague. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lardie (Helen Peterson) of Traverse City.

Mrs. Herman crink (Eileen Anderson) of Pentwater. From Ludington Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Dostal, Mr.

Mrs. Harold Wardwell (Eldonna Weinert), Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barnett (Betty Jensen), Mr. and Mrs.

Neil Breeding (Loretta Kuras), Mr, and Mrs. Ralph Linscott (Shirleyann Hocking) Mr. and Mrs. Roger Barney, Mr. and Mrs.

William Matthews (Joyce Bentz), Mr. and Mrs. Donald Johnson, (Mary Jane Petersen), Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schroeder, Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Bentz, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Taylor, Mr. and Mrs.

Donald Johnhon, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Underwood (Virginia Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson, Mr.

and Mrs. Leonard Johnson (Ardith Brown) Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller, Jerry Lindstrom and a guest, Gene Brunke, Donald Albrecht, Mr. and Mrs.

William Clark, Thomas Bucholtx. and Robet Bucholtz. Shower Is Given At Ritter Home A shower honoring Mrs. Charles Christmas Jr. Fountain was given by Mrs.

Louis Ritter of N. Robert si, recently. Games and visiting were enjoyed with prizes awarded lo Mrs. Charles Christmas Mrs. Jesse VanAclst and Mrs.

Charles Christmas Jr. The honored I received many gifts which she opened while scaled al a table guarded by a slork. Sandwiches, molded salad, cupcakes and coffee were served by the hostess. Invited to the shower were Mesdames Joyce Fishcl and Hazel LitlJc of Muskegon, Mrs. Janet Buffenbarger, Mrs.

Sadie McClellan and Mrs. Marian Riffle of Cusler, Mrs. Charles Christmas Mrs. Margaret Christmas, Mr.s. Pearl Noel, Mrs.

Margie McClellan, Mrs. Jesse VanAelst, Mrs. Frank Heglund, Mrs. Pauline Barton and Miss Mary Ann Casper of ScoUville: Mr.s. Elmer Dust of Manislce.

Mrs. Ernes! Nelson of Free Soil, Mrs. Margaret. Whit- nker, Mrs. Bernice Budreau, Mrs.

Florence McKee, Mrs. Audrey McDonald. Mrs. Everetl McClellan, Mrs. Harry Niemiec, Mrs.

Jeanette Prior and Miss Pamela Ritler of Ludington, and Charles Christmas Jr. of Fountain, honored guest. Annual Tag Day Receipts to Date Animal Tag ay or ai na Stearns Hospital has brought receipts, lo date $4,392.25, with substantial contributions still to be received. Those wishing 0 add to the tag day total are asked to send their conlributions to the hospital for credit Inward the goal of $5,000 members of Woman's Auxiliary lo Paulina Stearns Hospital for purchase of new operating room equipment. Wiener Roasi Marks Nth Anniversary ol Betty Luhmann Betty Jean Luhmann recently entertained neighborhood friends at a wiener roast and treasure hunt marking her 14th birthday anniversary.

Betty Jean received many gilts. Betty Jean's guests and Dale Shellhammer of Drums Janet and Joan Altschwager' Donna Reed, Enid Sue Gustafson! Cheryl Harrington, Mary Keson, ChUltz and Jeanijl and Debra Wrege and David Luhmann. Marriage Licenses A marriage license has been issued at the Mason County Court JS 8 of cue of Cou nty Clerk Albert E. Johnson to: Lyle DeHoff of SOM N. Harrison st.

and Judith Spalding of 809 xsrotner at. Trl Ad Class Has Annual Supper at Towns Home MRS. DAVID CARL KIETZAUNN MARRIED IN FENTON Janice June Hall, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Hugh Courtland Hal'. Holly, became the bride David Carl Kietzmann.

son Mr. and Mrs. Herman of 815 E. Loomis Saturday Lutheran Church in The double-ring service a read by the Rev. E.

Wold' Cms: Lutheran Church in Lansing White gladioli filled the vases for the ceremony. Mrs. Martin Hieber waj for the wedding. Mrs. Gordon Schultz of HoUy was matron of honor and Miss Judy Norton of Holly and Miss Karldecn Jcbelt of Flint were bridesmaids.

George Wright of i Ludington was best man and Steven Schoenherr of Ludington, Terry Tice of Lansing and Michael Hall of Holly were ushers. Jill Hall was flower girl and Bill Hall was ringbearer. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Chantilly lace and net made with sabrina neckline, long sleeves and an apron of lace over nel. Her fingertip veil was attached to a flat headband of lace. She carried cymbiclium orchids on a white prayer book.

Mrs. Schultz, matron of honor, wore a pale green gown of brocaded taffeta made with sabrina neckline and short sleeves. She carried yellow spicier and pompon chrysanthemums in a cascade bouquet. The bridesmaids wire pale yellow dresses made identically to that of the matron of honor. Their cascade bouquets were made of bronze spider chrysanthemums and pompon chrysanthemums.

The brides' attendants all wore small veiled headdresses. Mrs. Hall, mother of the bride, wore a beige linen and lace sheath with which she wore a beige and brown velvet hat and brown accessories. Her corsage was of bronze spider chrysanthemums encircled with white carnations. Mrs.

Kietzmann, mother of the bridegroom, wore a pink silk shantung sheath. She wore a pink feathered hat and navy blue accessories. She wore a corsage of pink spider chrysanthemums encircled by white carnations. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors. Assisting in culling Hie cake was Mrs.

Thomas Seavey of Holly. Mrs. Max Daliegc of Ludington and Mrs. Doty Cushman Hall of Lansing d. Mrs.

Donald Jacobs of Wayne presided at the punch bowl. After the reception a buffet supper for out-of-town guests was held at the home of the bride's parents. Friends of the families assisted in serving. Out-of-town guests were present from Washington, D. Maywood, 111..

Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Flint, Lansing, Holly, Midland, Wayne, Dearborn, Custer, Ludington and Fenton. The bride, who is a graduate of Holly High School, attended Michigan State University. The bridegroom, who is a graduate of Ludington High School and Michigan State University, is a coach and teacher in Grant High School for the coming year. Upon their return from a wedding trip to Northern Michigan and Milwaukee, the bridal couple will Two Are Hostesses at Bridal Shower 1 -7 1 -J' 1 V.r? the "rank Mr- Vf Mrs. and at Game? Mrs.

Roy rote mat snd Mrs. David Davis received prizes at one game and Mrs. Lafayette was winner in another game. Fresh fruit salad topped with whipped cream, assorted wafers, mints, nulmcats and coffee were served from a lablespreacl with a blue cloth and decorated with garden flowers. Many gifts were prepared to be sent to the honorcc, who is to be a bride of Sept.

.12. Present at the, shower were Mes- damrs Grotemat, Davis, Brant, Bernard Wenger, Rose Potvin, Gerald Bennett, Carl Jeppesen, Rex Anderson, Clifford French, Leo Bourdage, Arnold Koegler Emery Lowe, Mrs. Albert Belland, Miss Dorothy Belland, Miss Gloria Krivilzky and Mrs. McCormick and Mrs. Evans, hostesses.

Hospital Notes Admitted Monday, Aug. 24: Shcryl Paetschow of Ludington Route l. Mark Bentz of 806 N. Slaffon st. Mrs.

Donald Carlson of Scolt- VlllP. John Dewyer of 1030 N. Robert si. Medley of 426 S. Rath nve.

Lyle McCarthy of 421 K. Lewis st. Allen Tnltle of ScoUville. Discharged Monday, Aug. 24: Shcryl Paetschow of Ludington Route 1.

A picnic supper was held by Tri- Ad Class of First Methodist Church and their friends Monday evening on the spacious lawn at the George A. Towns home in Pere Marquette Township. The picnic tables werr decorated with flowers from the Towns arranged by Mrs. Towns. The supper is an annual event of the class.

The guests enjoyed the grounds and seeing the interesting trout pond maintained by Mr. Towns. After a bounteous meal a brief business session was conducted by Mrs. Gerald Buffenbargcr secretary-treasurer. Plans were made tn sponsor a rummage sale in October The remainder of thr evening was spent in visiting.

Those present were thr and Mrs. Philip A. Carpenter. Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Dewey, Mr. and Mrs Dan V. Dewey. Mr. and Mrs.

Leon nrd Laird. Mrs. Marion Fisher Miss- Viola Mallory, Mr. and Mrs Edwin S. Bartlett.

Mr. and Mrs Clayton Taylor. Mr. and Mrs Jesse Barton, Miss Zulieme Cozine of Canton. 111..

Miss Margaret Haist, Mr. and Mrs. Buffenbarger, Clifford and Bruce Carpenter, Sharon and Gary Butler and Mr. and Mrs. Towns, host and hosier.

Planning Trip Abroad? See Fashion Expert By DOROTHY ROE Auociafed Press Women's Editor If you're planning a trip abroad, don't tell your friends, advises Joan Gardner, prominent advertising woman and fashion expert of St. Louis. On the eve of her departure for a seven-week tour of Europe, Joan views with dismay the shopping list she has accumulated from Missouri well-wishers. "I just asked casually if there was something I could bring them, but I never dreamed it would be anything like this. Everybody seemed to have a list all ready.

One man asked me to bring him a Rolls Royce. I thought he was joking, but it turned out he was in dead earnest. Said it. would be eas-y for me to expedite delivery," she said. Another business associate re- MISS HARRIET MARY ROSE IS and Mrs.

Ali bcrt Hose of 009 Madison st. an; nounce the engagement of (heir i daughter, Miss Harriet Mary Rose, to Edwin Sibley son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sibley of Pentwater Route 1. The wedding, which is to be an event, of Saturday, Sept.

12, will take place in St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Custer. Labiotka Jailed In Lieu of Bond GRAND RAPIDS Labiotka. 19, was jailed today in lieu of $15.000 bond to wait a trial date after standing mute in Superior Court on a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. A plea of innocent was entered Monday for Labiotka who admitted the assault on a 15-year-old boy hauled last Thursday from the Grand River where he had been thrown after being knocked unconscious.

Labiotka's companion, 18-year- old Andrew Zalewski, admitted taking $1 from the victim's pocket and staging a rescue to cover the assault. Zalewski pleaded guilty to larceny from a person and was held under $2,500 bond to wait sentence. The victim, Rodney Baird, still is hospitalized with skull and nose fractures and the loss of several front teeth. The Whisky Rebellion in Peno- sylvania in 1794 was the first rect challenge to the authority of the United States government. President Washington called out the militia and dispersed the in- nirgents in short order.

'quested Joan to select a painting 'for the dining room she had nev- rr something nice and French to go with a green and tan color scheme." Another friend requester! a mink coat. Joan suggested she get it in America instead. Joan's trip is one she has been planning most of her life, but lias not had time for up to now. A native of St. Louis, she spent some years in New York as fashion editor of Bell Syndicate before returning to her hometown to head up organization and promotion of the St.

Louis Fashion Creators. In 1955 she was named Advertising Woman of the Year. Her itinerary will take her through Denmark, Norway. Sweden, Germany, Italy, France, London and Scotland. FRIENDLY PRESCRIPTION WILMINGTON, Ohio When druggist Charles Mires entered the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, his left without a pharmacist.

But not for long. Fellow pharmacists from the area took over behind his prescription counter, a new face appearing every other day. THIEVES HIT POLICE BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Thieves left two Birmingham policemen calling for the law. Detective C.

L. Limbaugh said a bicycle worth $65 was stolen from his porch and Officer H. C. Osborne reported that four hubcaps valued at $28 were taken from his private car while he walked his beat. A Grand Treat! CONTINUING OUR LIQUIDATION OF LADIES' DRESSES 2.oo Values to 17.98 5.00 Mari-Le Shop INFANTS', CHILDREN'S, WOMEN'S WiAR 109 W.

Ludington Avt. VI 3.3318 Via Stork Special Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bromley of 918 N. Gaylord announce the birth this morning of a daughter at Paulina Stearns Hospital.

Use The News' Classified Ads, CARPENTER and MASON WORK WANTED Also Home Building. Have Plans oj Very Beautiful Homes Call Pentwater 262-12 Fashion Notes From Wards JEANNE SAYS: Don't let this hot weather fool you won't be long till old man winter moves in So take advantage of our COAT LAY-A-WAY PLAN $1 down holds, the coat of your choice till November 13th. Come In and choose now for Let the wind roar! Ruberoid Tits- On Shingles are locked in place (o stay. Each shingle is sell-locking at Sturdy interlocking your roof all- ovtr 4 points and is held by 4 concealed you virtually a one-piece roof! Appiied directly over your present roof, new Tite-Ons create a stylish "basket- weave" pattern in your favorite color or blend. Beautiful wood- grain texture your home new elegance at budget price.

Come in theae unique Tite-On Shingles. Recommend vr RYTH1N.G TO BUrlD ANYTHING PHONE VI 3-2571 A BEAUTIFUL PINEAPPLE LEMON CHIFFON Hammond organ provides the musical back- for the memorial services held at the Rye Funeral Home. 2 Gal. Pints 89c 32c ALSO SERVED AT OUR FOUNTAIN ihuneral 3Q9 5OUTH WASHINGTON AVI. Ph.

VI 3-2531 Dietetic Ice Cream Vanilla 5-ox. Cup 17e LEWIS DRUG STORE 'THE PRESCRIPTION 123 Ludington Avcnut soft cuffed boot with springy reed comfort for every young miss 6.99 to 8.99 BUSTER BROWN. FAVOKITf SHOft Vogel's Shoe Store "Where You Go for Quality 104 W. Ludington Avenue Phone VI 3-3210.

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