Brighton News

Joel and Mary Boatright with Bridget Hollingsworth of Fairfield spent Dec. 7 with her mother, Winifred Fritz. They put up Winifred?s Christmas tree. They were joined for the evening meal by Winifred?s daughter Jane and Virgil Symmonds of Fairfield. Mary returned on Dec. 10 to spend the day with her mother.

Winifred Fritz attended a tea at the home of Gerald and Rosemary Pacha on Dec. 9.

Gerald and Rosemary Pacha hosted a Thanksgiving celebration for her brothers and sisters and their families. They arrived Nov. 26, from Iowa, Kansas, Illinois, and Indiana. That evening everyone met at Pizza Ranch in Washington. Following Thanksgiving dinner at the Pacha home, an early Christmas gift exchange was held. That evening, a belated wedding shower and mini charivari was given for Rosemary?s nephew, Gary Mineart of Indianapolis, Ind., and his new bride, Michelle. To add to the fun, the newlyweds were dressed like Grant Wood?s Gothic couple for the shower. On Nov. 28, everyone enjoyed shopping, cards, and lots of outdoor fun on the farm. On Nov. 29, they met for breakfast before traveling back to their homes.