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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1956

Page

17

Marine Theme Shower For Mary Kay Griffith Sets Marine Soiree

Yesterday a tea and bathroom shower honored Miss Mary Kay Griffith with many guests from South Bend and Orlando. The event featured a sequin horse centerpiece and marine decor, with pink and mauve corsage for the bride to be and gifts displayed around the fireplace. Another shower and dinner plans were announced for upcoming dates at local venues.

Mary Kay Griffith Miss Griffith George Griffith Sr Leonard F. Tucker Thomas Cassady South Bend Mesdames R Tierer Fred York Morton, Roth Ray Weiler Gloyd Rosenbaum Earl Peck J.D. Hopper Warren Miller B.J. Lavelle James Fenters John B. Hiday James Brosier W. A. H. Vanarsdall Robert Shoemaker John Drake Burton McCullough Lowel Amos Pad Lang George Griffith Jr Sabra Rider Nanty Schubert Marilyn Stow Marilyn Mills Sara Stewart Lou Ann Hart Jane Dixon Mary Hiday Marilyn Miller Orlando Fla Jeanne Peck Wiliam L. Peck Carolyn Jack I. Rossin Mary Ellen Mary Kay Griffith Mary Kay Thesg Punch Bowl Ralph Ferguson Robert Large John Childes Orange Steve Pakes iGriffith Lee House

Vows and engagements stir local families in Bedford and Alexandria

Mrs. Ronald Keith Mengel and her naval groom held a double ring ceremony in Bedford's First Christian Church with Rev. Blackwood officiating. The couple will reside in Pensacola while Mengel serves in the U S Navy. Delmer Eubanks of Alexandria announces the engagement of Barbara Low to Junior Payton with a August 19 wedding planned at First Baptist Church in Alexandria. Barbara, a Alexandria High School graduate, will wed Payton, son of Mr and Mrs Mari Payton, as their families prepare for the ceremony.

Ronald Keith Mengel Bedford Elks Cuyp Sopa Aiea Pugeter Bath Ford John Purdue Universel Pitt St Sily Tries England Pen- Church Bedford Delmer Eubanks South Curve &T Alexandria Barbara Low Junior Payton Mari First Baptist Church Borden Higginbotham Church of Christ George Calhoun The Baptist Church Eubanks Alexandria High School France Johns-Manville

Saturday's Bride and Valpo Guild Honor Marilyn Gilson

Miss Marilyn Gilson of Munice will wed Larry Bowser this Saturday. She was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Nelson Bohannon and daughter Barbara at 1410 Greenway Dr Forest Hill with blue and white décor and wedding bell motifs. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Marion, Anderson, Columbus, and Indianapolis. The Anderson chapter of the Valparaiso University Guild met at 201 Beach St with officers installed and a program presented by the group.

Marilyn Gilson Munele Larry Bowser Nelson Bohannon Barbara Greenway Dr Forest Hill Mes Daines Earl Gibson Misach Ida Bohannon Jeffersonville William Carter Lafayette Lennie Bowser Tom Parsons Marian Robert Phillips Indianapolis Lawrence Bowser Cirace Presser George Kache- Hien Harold Presser Paul Coffin Carl Crosley Herschel Forrest Paul P. Myers Harry Helmie Ruth Koenixer Cash Hobbs Arthur Sleyes Merrill Mills Robert Painter Raymond Reed Veril Ree Ray Bollinger Dale HM Vanderbur George Wilson James Crowe Harvey Smith Howard Barnhizer Miller Huggins Mareia Prosser Jackie Barnhizer Anderoq Lazenne Fries Columbus Ohio Sue and Dean Pearson Marion Anderson Valparaiso University Guild Alma Carlson Beach St J. B. Kage Valpo Guild Mesdames W. M. Heiman Pred Wiese Cretary Raymond Ernst M. Connelly J. W. Carlson Ralph Clarkson Joe Kanch Herbert Wiese Raymond Ernst W. Mi. Fouts James Galbraith Wilam Heiman Robert Purdy Vernon Needler J.B. Case Ed Fox Ed Clerkson Robert Miller Norma Goff Patricia Kese Rose Marie Ernst Cindy Clarkson

Whileaway Club Social Day At Mrs Mills Home

Eight members of the Whileaway Club met at Mrs Lena Mills residence on Tuesday afternoon. The president led a business meeting and Kathryn Weaver, Minnie Tressel, and Elizabeth Dudderar won contest awards. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting is set for August 21 at Mrs Dudderar's home.

Cli Lena Mills Annex Son Ethel Jordan Elizabeth Duddetar Kathryn Weaver Nie Tressel Elizabeth Dud- Derar

Miss Alice Merway Hosts Jolly Twelve Club Meeting

Miss Alice Merway hosted the Jolly Twelve Club with 1 members present. President Mrs. Reba Dilrs led the business session after an Euchre afternoon. Prizes were won by Agnes West Lulu Scherrer Myrile McDonald and Elizabeth Kellum. Mrs Scherrer took the door prize. Guests included Min Hue Davis Myre McDonald Lora Cable and Maj Wable. Next meeting in two weeks Germrune Jubian to host at her home 1120 W 4th St.

Alice Merway Jolly Twelve Club Reba Dilrs Agnes West Lulu Scherrer Myrile McDonald Elizabeth Kellum

Baby shower honors Loranna Franz at Achor home

Loranna Franz and her mother Mrs Loren Franz were honored guests at a Monday shower hosted by Mrs Nelson Achor at 1907 W. 35th St. Mrs Gene Bell and Mrs Charles Ostler helped. Prizes awarded to Mrs James Don Conover David Couzill Harold Norker and Richard Schultz with Susie McKewen winning the door prize. A pink basinet lined in mint green with a white ruffle presented the guest of honor.

Loranna Franz Loren Franz Nelson Achor W. 35Th St Gene Bell Charles Ostler Achor Frizes James Don Conover David Couzill Harold Norker Richard Shultz Susie McKewen

True Blue Club Holds Pitch-In Dinner Meeting

The True Blue Club met Wednesday for a pitch-in dinner with Mrs. Nelle Barley. Eight members and two guests attended as prizes were awarded to Della Wershing Edith Fisher and Irene Graves during social hour. Mrs. Minta Hottinger will host September 35 at 1803 Arrow Ave.

True Blue Club Nelle Barley Jefferson St Aresdames Della Wershing Edith Fisher Irene Graves Minta Hottinger Arrow Ave

L Ametie Club Hosts Meeting At Mrs Scherrer Home

The L Ametie Club met at president Lula Scherrer’s home at 2646 Pleteherst. Euchre prizes went to James Zila Crafloy Ethel Warfel Florence Beneliel and Lula Scherrer with Warfel winning the mystery prize. Guests included Mrs Crafton and Mrs Mildred Brook. Next meeting two weeks away with Mrs Warfel at 2403 Jefferson St. Ice cream social announced at Mt Zion Lutheran Church New Columbus August 5 to 9 PM Luncheon follows.

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church New Columbus Aug

Jack Raper to Enter Service Feted At Watermelon Feast

A Sunday evening lawn party at 240 Rainbow Blvd honored Jack Raper who is entering military service this week. Horseshow and home movies were enjoyed with guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Klus Mr and Mrs Herbert Klus Mr and Mrs Willis Rus and daughter Omeda Mr and Mrs Douglas Young and children Jerry Kimi Mr and Mrs William G Connelly Mr and Mrs John Anes of Muncie Mr and Mrs Raymond C Raper and children Charles and Caroline Mr and Mrs Robert Purdy Mr and Mrs Marion Raper and children Randy and Vicki Mr and Mrs Raymond W Raper and daughter Karen Mr and Mrs Jack Raper Sue Aldrich of Daleville.

Ray Jordan Rainbow Blvd Jack Raper Whd Robert Klus Herbert Klus Atrs Willis Rus Omeda Douglas Young Jerry and Kimi New Jr William G. Connelly John Anes Muncie Raymond C. Raper Charles Caroline Robert Purdy Marion Raper Randy Vicki Raymond W. Raper Karen Sue Aldrich Daleville

Beta Sigma Phi Picnic At Noblesville Park

Gamma Mn Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority hosted its annual picnic at Noblesville Park on Sunday. Mrs. Ward Cole presided with Mrs. Carl Wiley as past president arranging details. Attendees included numerous members and their families such as Candy and Lisa Cole, Drew and Lerave Grubiech, Linda Huser, Greg Noland, Mary Jane Noland, and others.

Greg Mary Jane Robert Vogel Bobby Nancy iMes Carl Wiley Garry R. G. Huntley Suzy Lou Betty Vaught

Floriculture Club Luncheon at Crouse Home in Anderton

The Floriculture Garden Club met at the Crouse home on Road 67 for a twelve-thirty luncheon on the patio. Members including Mesdames Lee Colle, Joe Fedor, William Gosling, Roy Loucks, George Shawver, and Ruth Matthew heard a program on Dwarf Iris and Transplanting Fall Perennials presented by Mrs. Ruth Matthew and Mrs. William Gosling, with garden tours by Mrs. William Mears and Mrs. Crouse.

Anderton Herald Floriculture Garden Club Crouse Rob Llesert Crovise Florida Pike Mesdames Lee Floriculture GariColle Joe Fedor William Gosling den Club Roy Loucks William Mears Ben Pink Miller Harald Miller Erhil Quear George Shawver R. M. Taylor Ray Wiley Chiff Savage Floyd Carrico Sion Ruth Matthew Will Gram William

Thompson Family Reunion Held at Nelson Home

The Thompson family reunion occurred Sunday at 110 Forest Dr. Nelson residence. New officers were elected with David H. Thompson as president and William A. Thompson as vice president. Attendees included numerous Thompsons and spouses from Hartford City, Marion, Lafontaine, Wabash, Portland, Anderson, and Indianapolis, with songs by Alexis Forrester and Dana Stevens and refreshments served.

Thompson Herman Nelson Forest Dr Dale Price David H. Thompson William A. Thompson Roberta Thompson Alexis Forrester Dana Stevens Ma. Nelson George Smith Byron Nelson Hartford City Rex Thompson Rex Jr Valerie Sue Paul Forrester Jack Dennis Alexis Japet Pastrivia Huckery Adrian Gibson Penny Melody Kathy Kay Dee Jerry Terry Cheryle Lester Price Marion Milford Stevens Joan Dean Dana Lafontaine A. P.thompson Wabash Harold Abbott John Dunkirk Ruth Betty Billy Stella Bertie Vivian Portland Virgil Thompson Jan Gary Deborah Elain Aretie Gillam Anderson Paul Brose Carolyn Kay Josephine Linda Carrie Hudson Kenny Hudson Karen Billy Mike Indianapoli Busis Nelson Diana Kent

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