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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

17

Miss Constance Leckie Feted At Kitchen Shower

Mrs. Harold Wood and Mrs. Ernest E. Johnston hosted a seven thirty kitchen shower at the Green Party House for Miss Constance Leckie bride elect of Richard McAvoy of Marion. Attendees included her mother and relatives from Marion and nearby towns. prizes were awarded for bridal games and guests wore invitations with the couple’s names in red.

Constance Leckie Wood-Johnston Harold Wood Ernest E. Johnston Miss Leckie Richard McAvoy Marion St. Paul's Church H. G. Riggs George Wessar Omar Gustin Roy B. Leckie Leo Mc.Avoy Sanford E. E. McDaniels D. R. Kemper Gary Feuer Keith Epply H. S. Stout Clyde Coble A. D. Erehart Robert Heaton John Tegge James Buxton West Lafayette

Progress Club Christmas Party Skit Impresses Members

Members of the Progress Club gathered for a Christmas Party at 12:30 yesterday. Hostesses from the social committee included Mesdames Davie Boren Frank Matthews and Asa McKinley. The three Cs Class of First Baptist presented an original skit with Mrs David Darnell as narrator and Mrs Lee Lines introducing the program on Stewardship of Christian Traditions. Special tributes honored Mrs E E Paulin and Mrs Earl Shankland as new member Mrs Bessie Hickman was welcomed. Attendees listed include Mesdames W L Baker W W Barlow Charles Barrett Doyle Boren George W Fox Sam Garretson Charles Hardy Walter Haynes W C Kaufman Howard Lindsey Joe R Lines Frank Matthews Frank C McKee Edward Monterville G G Nagle R J Nooney Fred Salatin F N Scott O L Springer Thomas White and Miss Anna Conway and Mary Spice.

Progress Club Mesdames Davie Boren Frank Matthews Asa McKinley Lee Lines First Baptist Church David Darnell E. E. Paulin Earl Shankland Bessie Hickman Mesdames W. L. Baker W. W. Barlow Charles Barrett Doyle Boren George W. Fox Sam Garretson Charles Hardy Walter Haynes W. C. Kaufman Howard Lindsey Joe R. Lines Frank C. McKee Edward Monterville G. G. Nagle R. J. Nooney Fred Salatin F. N. Scott O. L. Springer Thomas White Anna Conway Mary Spice

Poinsettia Day Project Launch by Mothers of WWII

The Mothers of World War II will launch their annual Poinsettia Day project on December 6 and 7 to aid hospitalized veterans and their families. Paper poinsettias will be sold in the business district to raise funds for welfare work at Veterans Administration hospitals, with veterans at the hospitals making the flowers. proceeds will also buy Christmas baskets and clothing for needy local veterans. Members include Mrs. Bess Graham, president, and Mesdames Ella Schoonover, Harry Donica, William Breeck, Mary Liptrap, Charles Motsinger, Ellis Hunt, and Pearl Levi.

Mothers of Veteran Administration Bess Graham Ella Schoonover Harry Donica William Breeck Mary Liptrap Charles Motsinger Ellis Hunt Pearl Levi

Christmas Carolling Plans Highlight YTC Meeting

The Anderson Youth Temperance Council will meet at sponsor home 1121 West 7th St Tuesday 7 to 9 pm. President Jerry Davis will lead plans for Christmas carolling gifts to Madison County Home for the Aged and a New Year party. Also set to attend the Midyear State rally at Fountain City Friday December 27 with Ruth Gilmore and Jerry Davis. A Holly Day party after, with membership contest and teams chaired by Marabeth Emerson and Geoffrey Hathaway.

Anderson Youth Temperance Council Herman Stanley West Mth St Jerry Davis Madison County Y.T.C Fountain City Ruth Gilmore Marabeth Emerson Geoffrey Hathaway

Crochet Square Pattern 611 Promoted by Anderson Herald

Readers are invited to send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mail to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept for Pattern 611 crochet square. Include pattern name address and zone. A bonus book offer and additional designs are touted for home crafts and gifts.

Anne Adams Anderson Herald Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N.Y Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station N. Y Laura Wheeler

NAVMAC Club To Hear Land Artist

The NAVMAC Club will meet tomorrow evening at seven thirty at the Naval Reserve Building. Mrs. Jennings Coen will preside. N. M. Bodenhorn will present as a sand artist. Navy Marine and Coast Guard mothers or wives are invited. contact Mrs. Addie Stickradt to attend.

Navy Mothers Navmac Club Naval Reserve Building Jennings Coen N. M. Bodenhorn Navy Marine and Coast Guard Addie Stickradt

USAWV Report Dinner Meeting Highlights

The United Spanish American War Veterans Post and Auxiliary held their annual Thanksgiving dinner in the GAR Room at the Court House. State Adjutant Wilson Oren of Indianapolis spoke along with Post Commander Dr. Fair of Muncie State Auxiliary President Nannie Love Past Auxiliary President Josephine Hanna and Mr Hanna of Indianapolis. Attendees included Stanley King Don Johnston Jerry Allen James Graves Walter Monroe Dollie Hessler Edith Fisher Irene Graves Aubrey Johnston Minta Hottinger Della Wirshing Nelle Early Hallie Grimes Mrs J R Thurmin Mary Martin Pearl Allen Sally Beasley Emma Ricketts and Ann Remley.

United Spanish American War Veterans’ Post and Auxiliary Gar Court House Wilson Oren Indianapolis Dr. Fair Muncie Nannie Love Josephine Hanna Mr. Hanna Stanley King Don Johnston Jerry Allen James Graves Walter Monroe Dollie Hessler Edith Fisher Irene Graves Aubrey

Omega Nu Taus Award Prizes At Chesterfield Party House

Delta chapter of Omega Nu Tau Sorority met in regular session at the Chesterfield Party House with hostesses Mesdames Bert Burgess Joe Melcher Fred Davis Gene Mahoney and Harry McKee. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Cecil Carmichael Paul Jarvis Fred Davis A B Raisor and William Herbig while attendees included Cecil Carmichael Harold McCormick Paul Jarvis Donald Castor Bert Burgess Robert Mangas Robert Dyson Gene Mahoney Paul Plummer Bud Neese Chioral Throneburg Frank Cowgell Fred Davis Harry McKee A B Rais er William Thompson and William Herbig.

Chesterfield Delta Chapter Omega Nu Tau Sorority Bert Burgess Joe Melcher Fred Davis Gene Mahoney Harry McKee Cecil Carmichael Paul Jarvis A. B. Raisor William Herbig Harold McCormick Donald Castor Robert Mangas Robert Dyson Paul Plummer Bud Neese Chioral Throneburg Frank Cowgell A. B. Raiser William Thompson

HFC Club Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner and Door Prize

Mrs. Faye Anderson hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for HFC Club members at 1422 Walnut Street with eleven members and four guests. Afterward, games were played and door prize winner Mrs. Harley Schmink was announced. Schmink will host the Christmas dinner at 1316 Sycamore Street on December 10.

Faye Anderson HFC Club Walnut St Harley Schmink Schmink Sycamore St

Church Council Meets Thursday

The Women's Council of Meadowbrook Baptist Church holds a regular monthly meeting Thursday at 1 pm with a Christmas Meditation program. Mrs. Carl Glover leads choral channels and Mrs. Kenneth Stephenson conducts the business meeting. The devotion theme is A Heavenly Watering led by Mrs. Glover. Mrs. Bernard Nelson presents the Love Gift thought.

Women's Council Meadowbrook Baptist Church Carl Glover Kenneth Stephenson Glover Bernard Nelson

Teenagers Inc. President and assistant pictured at home

In the photo evening at the home of Steve Van Matre at 2132 East 38th Street shows Van Matre, president of Teenagers Inc., with his assistant Dennis Facone.

Steve van Matre E. 38Th St Mr. van Matre Teenagers, Inc Dennis Facone

Mrs. Holycross Hosts Civic and Literary Club Meeting

The Civic and Literary Club gathered at Rt 13 residence with Mrs. Clifton Holycross hosting. Mrs. Delbert Neese of Whites town attended as a guest, business was led by Mrs. Frank Yelton, and plans were made for a Christmas tea and a gift and cookie exchange. Delegates to external Christmas events were named. member list included C. L. Abell, Myrtle Braddick, B. F. DeVol Jr, J. Garrett, and others, with reviews of Thyra Serre Bijorn’s Poppa’s Wife.

The Civic and Literary Club Clifton Holycross Rt 13 Delbert Neese Whitestown Frank Yelton Harold Rozelle Man’s Council John Garrett Thyra Serre Bijorn P. C. Stayton R. H. Stuart C. E. Thomas F. E. Westrick Fred G. Yelton

Weekly Calendar Of Events For Home Demonstrations Clubs

A dense list of weekly events and meetings by home demonstration clubs across Pendleton Elwood and surrounding areas. Churches, cafes, and community houses host lessons, roll calls, Christmas themes, devotionals, and charity drives with leaders and addresses named.

Anderson Women’s Groups Holiday Gatherings

CES at 7:30 pm meets at the Masonic Temple with a Florastudi Garden Club luncheon at 12 noon at the Critchley Home featuring a Yuletide exhibit and gift exchange. Altrusa hosts a 7 pm Christmas dessert with a gift exchange. Mary Martha Class plans a 12 noon Christmas dinner party hosted by Mrs. Charles Howard at 1009 Madison Ave. Anderson Garden Club holds a board meeting at 9 am at the YWCA. Delta Chapter Omega Nu Tau Sorority meets at 8 pm at the YMCA.

Masonic Temple Florastudi Garden Club Critchley Home Altrusa Club Howard Gaar Chesterfield Mary Martha First Baptist Church Charles Howard Madison Ave Anderson Garden Club Ywca. Delta Omega Nu Tau Sorority YMCA

Points for Parents: calm guiding saves kids from harm

A mother contrasts cautious, encouraging instructions with panicked commands to a child. The piece argues that a parent’s tone and direction can determine a child’s safety, urging calm, positive guidance over excitable, negative prompts.

Eagles Auxiliary Guests At Indianapolis Observe Anniversary

The Eagles Auxiliary met in regular session at the lodge home with an officers’ meeting beforehand. They invited the Indianapolis auxiliary’s 30th anniversary and local ritual and drill teams will perform. Christmas party planned for Dec 10 at the YMCA and district zone session set for Vincennes in April. Obligation to Mesdames Nellie Lusk Marcella Mohler and Ian Duncan. A Thanksgiving basket given to Mrs Lucille Ross and attendance prize to Mrs Anna Potter.

Eagles Indianapolis YMCA Vincennes Mesdames Nellie Lusk Marcella Mohler Ian Duncan Lucille Ross Anna Potter

Baptist Women To Have Prayer Day at Mounds Church

The Baptist Women of the First Baptist Mounds and related churches plan Prayer Day at Mounds Baptist Church Friday at 7 30 p m with theme Now is the Time Now is the Day A program of prayer and fellowship will be presented A nursery will be available Women and their husbands from all Baptist churches and the Harmony Association are invited.

First Baptist Mounds Baptist Meadowbrook Baptist Church Mounds Baptist Church All Baptist Churches The Harmony Association

Central WSCS Meeting At Mrs Staggs Home

The WSCS of Central Methodist Church held a regular meeting at 1311 W 8th St with co hosts Mrs Verne Frame and Mrs Vina Higgens. Mrs C C Everman led the meeting with devotions by Mrs Edmund Villars and program by Mrs Irvin Pusey. A food note praises broiled chicken breasts on buttered toast.

WSCS Central Methodist Church Carl Staggs W. 8Th St Verne Frame Vina Higgens C. C. Everman Edmund Villars Irvin Pusey

Yule Party For FOP Auxiliary Wednesday at YMCA

Members of the FOP Auxiliary will hold the annual Christmas party in the Mulberry Room at the YMCA on Wednesday evening at seven thirty. A business meeting led by Mrs. Robert Graham will elect new officers for the new year. After a Christmas exchange, new hat styles from The Fair Store will be displayed.

FOP Mulberry YMCA Robert Graham Fair

Hawthorne Club Hears Anne Frank Diary Review

Mrs Len Blevins reviewed The Diary of Anne Frank at a Hawthorne Club dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs E C Toner at 212 W 8th St. Mrs Townsend Albright assisted. Roy Alexander presided at tea. The Christmas meeting is set for Dec 16 at Mrs J H Bolles home with program led by Mrs P E Bardsley and Mrs Carl Morrow.

E. C. Toner Hawthorne Club W. 8Th St Townsend Albright Roy Alexander Len Blevins Anne Frank J. H. Bolles P. E. Bardsley Carl Morrow

Pi Phi Alumnae Meet At Crims

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club held a November meeting at Mrs. Jack Crim’s home in Norwood Hills. Attendees included Mesdames Gilliam Hallander Wulf Richwine King Ault Turnquist and Misses Thurston Palmer. Mrs. Fitzgerald to host a December 28 coffee at 5356 Arrow Ave with co-hostess Mrs. Weaver.

Pi Beta Phi Jack Crim Norwood Hills Mesdames A. V. Gilliam E. E. Hallander Frank J. Wulf Carl Richwine Pat King James Ault James Turnquist Mary Ethel Thurston Mary Ruth Palmer Robert S. Fitzgerald Arrow Ave Jennie Weaver Pendleton

Local families host gatherings and travels during Thanksgiving weekend

Mr and Mrs Forrest Liven and daughter Coby hosted Friday guests including Mrs Marie Perrin Mrs Ruby Ellen Doctor of San Francisco and Mrs Ruth Darlington of Salina Kansas along with local guests. The Peavler family held a gathering at 1211 Fletcher St with many relatives. Xennie Likens hosted a turkey dinner at 715 College Dr with friends and relatives from Frankton Elwood and Birchwood. Mr and Mrs Paul Lennis and Carl Moore of Birchwood Wis were guests of Mrs Clarison Chambers. The Moore family plan to sail from New York to Frankfort Germany December 6 to visit Lt and Mrs Trobaugh, then return while the Trobaughs go to Libya.

Forrest Livengood Coby Marie Perrin Ruby Ellen Doctor San Francisco Cal Ruth Darlington Salina Kan Anderson Howard Clanin David Weatherford Herman Peavler Fletcher St Caroll Lockhart Robert Peavler B. L. Peavler J. R. Bramett Crothersville Ronnie Kelly Francis Peavler Xennie Likens College Dr Harry Bright Elwood Charles Likens Robert Crowell Frankton Charlie Sharp Pell Likens Dewey Sigler Timmie Likens Helen Hendren Anna Crowell Gloria Sniegowski Garry Lennis Paul Lennis Carl Moore Birchwood Wisc Clarison Chambers New York City United States Frankfort Germany Edward Trobaugh Moores Trobaughs Libya Africa Trobaugh

Gray Ladies Plan Christmas Party At New Castle Village

The Gray Ladies' Club met at Mrs. R. H. Garrett's residence on E. 38th Street with co hosts Mrs. Floyd Durham and Mrs. George Pettis. They planned the annual Christmas party for New Castle Village on December 13 with stockings for patients. A Yuletide refreshment table was planned and the next meeting will be December 12 at 6 pm in the YMCA for the annual dinner.

Gray Ladies’ Club R. H. Garrett E. 38Th St Floyd Durham George Pettis New Castle Village

Your Baby And Mine About living with in laws and child behavior

An advice column discusses how cohabiting with relatives affects mothers and children. External scrutiny reshapes parenting, with two families sharing rules and finances creating tension. A reader recounts how a child was treated and how moving away improves relations, urging balance between family duties and not pressuring children to please in laws.

Communication route for Myrtle Meyer Eldred

Readers may reach Myrtle Meyer Eldred by sending letters addressed to the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.

Myrtle Meyer Eldred Register and Tribune Syndicate Des Moines Iowa Josephine Lowman

Make Up Tricks From Marlene Dietrich

Josephine Low discusses Marlene Dietrich's makeup, with Max Factor offering tips. Focus areas include eye lining along lash roots for a natural look, profile-friendly brow placement, and mascara to enhance both front and side views. Dietrich's subtle, lasting makeup is highlighted as a model for everyday use.

Max Factor Miss Dietrich Make-up Artists’ Association

Frankton Cub Dinner And Scout Activities At Church

Frankton Cub Scouts entertained families at a pre Thanksgiving supper in the Methodist Church under Scoutmaster Austin Wethington. 75 attended. Devotions led by Rev. Gorman Pritchett. Twelve members of the Sioux Indiana Troop of Anderson provided entertainment. Also notes of visitors and church group activities and a planned Dec 21 food market at Hubbards Appliance Store. Simone Silva died of natural causes in London at 29, after a Cannes appearance and kidney ailment, with postmortem confirming the cause.

Frankton Austin Wethington Gorman Pritchett Indiana Anderson Glen House Billy Kermit Charles Allen Scott Air Base Belleville Ill Ralph House Lovington Christian Crusaders Circle CWF Madge Sprague Gertrude Ashby Wiliam Braddick Baby St. John’s Hospital Roy Welborn Taylor University London Simone Silva Silva

Judge Chasees Verdict on Lowman Case Reaches Tribune Syndicate

The case involving Josephine Lowman may reach Tribune Syndicate through addressed communications. No further details are provided in the readable fragment.

Birthday party honors Neal Hodson in Mechanicsburg

Neat birthday event at Uma Hodson's Warrington home marked Neal Hodson’s fourth birthday with family present including Fred Hodson Betty McGinnis Bernita Hodson and others. Cadiz Brownies met at Cadiz School after school with Kathy Highmiller Jerry Skillman Janice Hunter Peggy Hunter and Gerald Coon in attendance. Mrs Lee Reece of Mooreland recently visited Mrs Ed Cooper. R F Marsh returned home Saturday from St Johns Hospital in Anderson after a three week surgical stay.

Mechanicsburg Fred Hodson Betty McGinnis Bob Bernita Hodson Neal Hodson Uma Hodson Warrington Kathy Highmiller Jerry Skillman Janice Hunter Peggy Hunter Gerald Coon Cadiz Brownies Cadiz Lee Reece Mooreland Ed Cooper R. F. Marsh St. Johns Hospital Anderson

Driver License Suspensions Reported by Indiana BMV

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles lists suspensions for the week of Nov 15 to Nov 21. Names include Anderson Lindsey Frankie L at 1419 Locust St LL, from Nov 6 1957 to May 5 1958. Elwood Hartman Dwight of 1031 N 11th St DD, from Oct 21 1957 to Oct 21 1959. Charges include drunken driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Anderson Lindsey Frankie L Locust St Elwood Hartman Dwight 11Th St Key

Navy deserter Koontz arrested in Logansport

Loganport police for the FBI Monday arrested Joe Lloyd Koontz 18 of Logansport on charges of desertion from the U S Navy. He was taken to Cass County Jail for military authorities and said to have deserted from the Navy at Great Lakes Ill last August 9.

Logansport FBI Joe Lloyd Koontz U. S. Navy Koontz Cass County Navy Great Lakes Ill

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