A surprise party honored Thelma Hodges for her 85th birthday. She was presented with a bouquet of 85 red roses.

Those attending were her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and David Rider of Brookston and Gelmene and Gene Knight of Deer Creek. Unable to attend were her daughter and son-in-law, Doris Ann and Duane Johnson of Apache Junction, Ariz.

Also attending were Julie and Jim Waters of Lanesville; Steve, Kathy, Holly and Rebecca Rider of Dayton; Jill, Jason, Jessica and Jonathan Mao of Columbus; Scott, Rosetta, Roselyn and Violet Rider of Monticello; Jim and Cathy Knight of Logansport, and Sandra and Michelle Knight of Deer Creek.