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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1957
Page
5
The Mary Stewart Business and Professional Women's Club held its annual picnic at the Pendleton Conservation Club near Huntsville. Mrs. Lara Bond, president, welcomed members and guests, a brief business session was held, prizes were awarded to Edith Griffith and Hazel Westerman, and a social hour followed with attending members listed.
The Women’s Union meeting featured officer elections and a White Cross sewing session. A lunch followed in the church social rooms with installation rites depicting Christ giving living water. Officers installed included Mesdames Lowell Palmer, Joe Lines, George Davis, David Darnell, John Eckert, Chesteen Craig, and Howard Birt.
Mrs. Fred Dunn entertained members of the Chat a While Club at her home 2518 Main St. A Sept 4 trip to the Indiana State Fair was planned. Gifts honored birthday of Mrs. Dale Hinkle. Door prize won by Miss Jean Gourley. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Shaul Mrs. James Peel Mrs. Mark Spence Mrs. John Hobbs Mrs. Ruth Carpenter the Misses Jean Gourley and Shirley Daniels.
Mr and Mrs Fred W Hunt announce the engagement of their daughter Nancy Jane Hunt to Raul Jimenez son of Mr and Mrs Jose Jimenez of New York City The couple will marry next summer Nancy is a Anderson High School Felt and Tarrant Comptometer School graduate now employed in Indianapolis at the American Foundry He is an Anderson High School graduate attending Anderson College and employed by Kroger in Indiana.
Beulah Parkers Club met at 610 S Harrison St Alexandria with Mrs Charles Starr presiding and a safety talk by Mrs Ralph Marsh. Memorial service for Mrs Marguerite Humphries led by Mrs Virgil Waymire. Markleville Club celebrated Guest Day at Mrs Lewis Robbins home with lessons by several members and a demonstration on corn husk dolls. Du-Drop In Club met at Mrs Gene Elwell residence with pledge devotions and council report led by Mrs Gerald Whitesel. Happy Hour Club held annual breakfast at Falls Park Pendleton with 14 members and 3 children. crafts carnival discussed and Guest Team planned for September. police barracks tour noted. Gilman Home Club gathered at Beulah Park for annual picnic. devotions by Mrs William Curts and Mrs Richard Featherston participated. Emanon Club picnic at Falls Park Pendleton. Betty Dyer presided. summer conference and Kraft Carnival reports given. Victory Club trip to Play Acres Fairmount for annual picnic. Mrs Ernest Woodruff hostess. brief business meeting. song of the month history by Mrs Clifford Thurston. aging prep paper by Mrs Carl Martin. Birthday Basket drawn by Mrs Ralph Thurston.
Directions for two filet crochet squares ten inches each using No 50 string. Pattern number 824 shows alternating or repeating squares for large or small articles. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mail to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept. 303 P O Box 169 Old Chelsea Station New York NY.
Marriage licenses issued for Max Owen Sears and Trassia Copeland. William Roesch and Deardra Beresford. Dewain Campbell and Anna Lyons. Robert McCurdy and Naomi Golden. John Robert Stansberry and Sarah Dickball. Kyril Wayne Gray and Christine Edwards. Paul Eugene Young and Evadale Lucille Gunckel. Chester F. Adams and Opal M. Adams. Names include birth years 1913 to 1941 and occupations listed.
Senator William E. Jenner will address the Indiana Federation of Women's Republican Clubs statewide luncheon at the Claypool Hotel on October 9. Mrs. Martha White of Waldron will preside. Thin mayonnaise with cooking sherry recommended for dressing a lobster salad.
This afternoon at 4 o clock the missionary prayer retreat will begin at Mounds State Park sponsored by the Arrow Heights Church of God. Devotions, a supper hour and campfire service are planned for all ages and the affair continues until 7 p m. In Patras Greece former Anderson resident Kenneth Gardner married Miss Frosso Kynakopoulos. Gardner attended local schools and worked at Delco Remy before joining the U S Army. They will reside in Izmir Turkey during his service after a 60 day US honeymoon.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met at the Post Home on 18 W. 8th St in regular session with Mrs Louise Kohn presiding. A social hour followed the business meeting and the dour prize was awarded to Mrs Ruth Lennartz. The next meeting is set for Wednesday Aug 28 at 7 30 p m at the Post Home with committee members Mary Pettibone Anita Schrieder Louise Kohn serving social duties.
A practical porch picnic guide covers weather worries and simple setups. It suggests using tarpaulin or blinds for rain protection, a compact buffet, a decorative centerpiece with a wine basket and ivy, and a few bright flourishes like beads and rhinestones. It lists a budget menu including soup macaroni salad hot dogs and rolls with simple make ahead steps.
Pendleton outlines opening week for school system with registration for new entrants before Tuesday September 3 start. First grade enroll Aug 30 at 9 am in the new South building. Seventh graders meet Aug 30 at 9 am in the high school study hall for tours and enrollment info.
Summitville records a farewell fellowship supper at the Christian Church for Rev. Gerald Gearhart and family before their move to Philadelphia. Gearhart completes his pastorate this Sunday and invites all church members and friends to attend.
Six from Anderson join 124 other beginning students to start at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Indianapolis on August 6. The group includes Elaine Goen of 515 Lincoln Street Sherry Lee Page 1504 West 4th Street Virginia Pakes 415 Edgewood Drive Hazel Aurelia Plaxco 2222 Park Avenue Mary Elizabeth Swinford 1620 Dewey Street and Diana Kay Watson 3012 Fairview Street.
An exchange shows Ann’s mother paying her for dish washing while the mother notes other parents differ on paying children for chores. She argues the home belongs to both parents and child should help, considering sound reasons for family rules.
The Anderson Kiwanis Club hosts a Monday evening party for Madison County Children's Home youths with a hamburger supper and activities. Elmer Richter chairs the Kiwanis committee organizing the event. Delegates to the state convention at French Lick Aug 25 to 27 include William Schofield Cedric Dunkerly and Omar Springer from Anderson and Lloyd Livingston and Miller Huggins as alternates. Mounds Kiwanis Club delegates are Robert Chesterfield Max Williams George Graham Ray Toles Robert Tranbarger and William Rose with president Robert Chesterfield and others attending.
The piece extols dancing as natural exercise boosting circulation and mood. It urges middle aged couples to renew activity with social dances or lessons, notes the value of old and new steps, and offers a leaflet by Josephine Lowman via the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.
Banner Store announces a business closure for vacation from August 26th through September 9th. B. C. Stalker serves as contact for inquiries and arrangements during the absence.
Sorority meeting hosted by Mrs Joyce Vaughn at 2224 Central Ave featured bridge and canasta with prizes awarded to Mesdames Marshall Critter Pat Ryan Frank Teague and Bertie Smith. Sunshine basket donations delivered to St Johns Hospital for member Mrs Ray Frisbie recovering from an auto accident.
A article discusses motion sickness in families traveling by car, highlighting emotional roots in Cathy’s case. It describes fear of parental disappearance linked to car rides, and outlines steps like gradual trips, front-seat positioning, fresh air, small meals, and crackers to ease symptoms.
A guest tea at Epworth Methodist Church in Alexandria featured members from Joyce Chapel and Beech Grove Societies. Mrs Mildred Latchaw presided as host society president. a talk by Imal Amalik of India, a Ball State Teachers College student, highlighted the program.
Miss Carolyn Sue Poulson daughter of Mr and Mrs Milford Freeman and John Cyrus Chatman son of Mr and Mrs Ferris Ridgeway were wed Sunday Aug 18 at two oclock in the afternoon. The double ring service was read by Leroy Fulton at the South Meridian Church of God with Twila Hendricks on organ. Bridesmaids wore pink and blue gowns and a three tiered cake was displayed at the Chan Memorial reception. After a brief wedding trip the couple resides at 304 E 23rd St in Anderson. Both attended Anderson High School with the groom employed at Hunter Motor Co and active in the National Guard.
An article on fair parenting and preventing favoritism toward babies. It warns older children may feel wronged when parents overly protect the youngest, suggests sharing toys, and urges mothers to monitor their own behavior to avoid inflaming rivalry. It also notes offering a leaflet on selfishness and jealousy.
The passage argues that Junior should not be labeled selfish for wanting to keep his wagon. It notes Baby must understand property rights while each child learns consideration. Upholding each child’s ownership helps prevent disputes over the wagon on the floor.
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