The Vidette-Messenger Indiana June 5, 1962 RUGES are feted by children on 45th Anniversary The home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. RUGE, RFD 7, was the setting for the family celebration held in observance of the 45th Wedding Anniversary of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. RUGE, Sr., also of RFD 7, recently. A buffet luncheon was served at 5 p.m. with a tiered wedding cake occupying a place of prominence on the serving table. The rooms were also appropriately decorated. A floral arrangement of 45 yellow roses was from the children. Besides the couples eight children and their families, which included 21 grandchildren, those present other than the immediate family were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank BROWN Mrs. Fred WOHLENBERG, Valparaiso Mrs. Edward ESSERMAN of Chesterton Mr. and Mrs. John WOHLENBERG of Chicago The women are sisters of Mrs. RUGE, the former Ethel BULL Also Mrs. Charles NUPPANAU Mrs. Joseph HORN of Valparaiso Mr. and Mrs. Al JACOBS of Goshen Mrs. DE FORREST BUCKMASTER of Jamestown, N. Y., sister of Mr. RUGE. The eight children and their families were hosts at the affair. The children are: William C. RUGE Richard H., Donald J. and Byron E., all residing on RFD 7 Also Mrs. Dorothy GILMORE Mrs. Ethel Ann CURTIS, Valparaiso Mrs. Martha Mae ETCHASON, Chesterton Mrs. Isabel PESTOW, Goshen. Until a year ago, Mr. RUGE was actively engaged in the RUGE meat packing business, but is now retired. His sons are operating the plant which is on RFD 7.