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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1960
Page
5
Mr and Mrs Ray Rollinger host an eight o clock formal party tonight at their Edgewood home. The event precedes the Elks Dance and will feature the elected officers and their wives from the Madison County Shrine Club Elks Club and Knights of Columbus.
The article notes low chicken prices and a plentiful market, offering a quick pie idea using pie crust mix instant vanilla pudding and cranberry sauce. It also recommends Navy beans as a thrifty base and suggests bean sandwiches with cheese and tomato, plus ideas for using leftovers.
Onions are plentiful and affordable this season. Choose by size and intended use. small onions suit boiling, while large onions are best for slicing to top sandwiches.
Groups gather Saturday for a Friendship Hour at 6 p.m. with a pitch-in dinner at the YWCA and a Fifty Cent gift exchange. First Baptist Church hosts a noon service class and covered dish luncheon with a gift exchange. VFW Post holds a 6:30 p.m. event at Post Home with a past members dinner and auxiliary members invited. bring a covered dish. Donations for Christmas baskets accepted.
A benefit supper for Scout Troop 41 will be held at Florida Methodist Church in the Leach School cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by the church, the event offers ham and beans with cornbread or chili, plus a salad dessert and drink. The choir, directed by Floyd Brick, rehearses for the Christmas cantata Love Transcending to be performed Sunday evening December 18.
A vintage needlecraft ad invites readers to send 35 cents for pattern 983 featuring frog motifs for crafts. Include name address zone and mail to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept Old Chelsea Station NY. Also promotes a 1961 catalog with over 125 designs and free instructions.
Frankly feminine shirtdress pattern 4672 offered for Misses sizes 12 through 20. Includes fabric usage 354 yards at 45 inches for size 16 and mailed for 35 cents plus 10 cents for first class. Catalog offers 100 styles and 35 cent price.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Sandra Kay Kingsbury to Phillip W. Lambert with ceremony details at Noble Street Methodist Church. Also notes the Nov 12 wedding of Anita K. Lemon to James S. Melton at First Christian Church Alexandria and post ceremony plans.
Omega chapter of Omega Nu Tau Sorority gathered at College Corner with Miss Kay Roberts to craft Christmas tree ornaments. A door prize went to Mrs. Carter Love. Wavey Markle won the later door prize. Guests included Lois Byrd, Wavey Markle and Iola Tweedy. Members listed include Florence Moore, Helen Keller, Josephine Thornburg and others.
At Florence Moore residence Alpha Pi chapter completed a regular meeting. President led business. Josephine Thromnburg reported on the electric blanket project and candy sale. A December 18 Christmas party at the Alibi will feature husbands as guests. Mrs Zearbaugh gave a cosmetic demonstration. Attending were Alice Begley Mildred Morrison Betty Elliott Ruby Beckner Hildred Dennis Dorothy Padgett Virginia Wilkinson Florence Moore and Josephine Thornburg. A rush party at Josephine Cooper home with Dorothy Padgett as co hostessed followed with games and prizes for Alice Begley Iola Tweedy.
A Sigma chapter hosted a holiday event at 3017 Pearl Street with a baby shower for Mrs. John Hobbs. Mrs. Leroy Mier Jr. was honored by Sigma chapter and crowned by Mayor Ferguson at the Blue Bell Ball on November 12. Hostesses included Mrs. William O’Brian and prizes went to several attendees.
At the residence of Mrs. Charles Pryor Eta Xi chaper of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a social session. Mrs. Ronner Dillon and Mrs. Larry Nugent reported on the service committee project and plans were made to aid a needy family for Christmas. Miss Linda Mier takes a year’s leave. Mrs. Earl Lamb named treasurer. A Christmas party is set for Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Mrs. Jack Brundage’s home. A jewelry party followed with refreshments for listed members. Dec. 12 at Mrs. Dillon’s home with Mrs. Jack Burke in charge of the program.
Chi Omega sisters from Ball State Teachers College Muncie joined local friends for an informal Thanksgiving gathering at 827 Nursery Rd. Invited members include Ann Stockdale Kokomo Sylvia Lilly Tipton Toby Kidwell Camby Penny Bennett Dunkirk Mazie Rudig Elwood Julie Hennigan Elwood Linda Helms Ft Wayne Dixie Martin. Local guests Ann Gellinger Penny Purvis Terry Montague and Dinana Taylor attended.
The Alpha Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Sorority gathered at Mrs. John M. Tway’s home 120 W Hartman Rd for a fall themed candlelight dinner. Hostesses were Mesdames Bill Lawson James Sites and Gene Brundage. Prizes went to Mrs. John Welborn and Mrs. Richard Sadliowski. The group planned a clothing drive for the mentally ill and a doll project for Saturday Dec 3 to fund charitable efforts.
The Sparklers Club held a Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Emerson Burns’s home. Mrs. Wilbur Walford presided. devotions led by Mrs. Ronald Bannon. lesson by Mrs. Robert Wotkins. door prize to Mrs. Thomas Moore. The Heritage club formed with officers led by Mrs. Charles Loewen. next meeting Dec 27.
The Pan and Platter Club held a Thanksgiving dinner and party last Tuesday at Bronnenberg Tea Room. Mrs. Harry Brewster gave devotions and won the door prize. Mrs. Kath erine Ray reported on Hobby and African Violet Shows in Indianapolis. Mrs. Lloyd McIntire presented a lesson on manners. The Christmas Party is planned for December 16 at Mrs. Paul Hellems home.
The November Spoon and Thimble Club meeting at Mrs. James Litchfield’s home features roll call I'm Thankful Because, devotions by Mrs. Cassel Otto, and a lesson on Hazards in the Medicine Cabinet by Mrs. Charles Poole. Prizes went to Mrs. Clifford Irwin and Mrs. Carl Montgomery and Mrs. Dora Frazier. Plans set for the 25th anniversary on Feb 25. Christmas party and dinner on Dec 8 at 6:30 p.m., Chest erfield Party Room, hosted by Mrs. Carl Montgomery with a gift exchange. Guests included Mrs. Clifford Irwin Mrs. John Collings and Mrs. Harvey Litchfield Jr.
Mrs. Newell Maggart was elected president as Golden Hours Demonstration Club met at Lapel home hosted by Mrs. Frank White. Vice-president Mrs. Riley Davis led the business session. devotions were by Mr. Omer Sears. A travel talk by Mrs. Lowell Bodenhorn preceded a Michigan and Florida slide show. Door prize went to Mrs. Ida Newton. Next meeting set for December 13 at 11 45 a m at Mrs. John Hershberger RR 1 Lapel for annual Christmas dinner and party.
The Thrifty Wives Demonstration Club met at Mrs. William Noblitt's home in Anderson. President Mrs. John Hatfield opened. Mrs. Vern Slater read an article from Reader's Digest on Thanksgiving. 1961 lesson leaders were chosen and a Christmas party is planned for December 21 at 11 a.m. with a potluck.
The Household Engineers' club met at Mrs. Carl Melander's Elm Court home. The session opened with the club creed and pledge to the flag, with devotions by Mrs. Robert Matthews and a roll call of "My Most Embarrassing Moment." Mrs. Harry Neff led the lesson "Time and Energy Management" and Mrs. Paul Kelly served as co-hostess. The group noted a Christmas dinner will be held.
The Homemakers Club held a Thanksgiving dinner at the Conservation Club House last Friday with 30 members and guests. Hostesses were Carrie Hayes George Hollowell Russell Keesling A J Markle and Ray Tweedy Mrs Ray Tweedy gave devotions and roll call answered Things You Are Thankful For. The lesson Your Manners Are Showing was by Mrs H C Nicholas. Guests included Mrs Lawrence Julian Mrs Davis Sullivan Mrs Kenneth Fisher Mrs Louis Fort and Mrs Arlie Gilliland. The Christmas dinner is set for December 16 at 11 30 a m at the Hagerstown Restaurant with hostesses Levy Wisehart J G Fisher and Russell Keesing.
Mrs Emmett Moyer hosted the Purdue Echo Club for an all day meeting with devotions by Mrs Virginia Danford. Officers installed include President Mrs William Niece Vice President Mrs Mark Jackley Jr Secretary Mrs Charles W Kuhn Treasurer Mrs Earl Loudenback Reporter Mrs Donald Ashton Member at large Mrs Ralph Downing Songleader Mrs Earl Smith. State trooper Corp Robert Zell spoke on Safety followed by a Health and Safety lesson. Door prize went to Mrs Herbert Ashton. Christmas party set for Dec 14 at Saddle and Sirloin Restaurant with guests Mrs Vernice Likens Mrs Charles Busby Mrs Mable Busby and Mrs Charles Tash of Richmond.
The Domestic Arts Club held a business meeting at Mrs. Arthur Harris's home 3625 Dogwood Dr. Mrs. David Harber spoke on Cancer. Mr. Lee Leavell won the door prize. Eighteen members and guests shared a Thanksgiving dinner. The next meeting is set for December 15 at Mrs. Frances Ogle's home 3329 Cherry Rd.
The Hap py Family Club met at Mrs. Leslie Smiths home for an all day session. Mrs John Swisher and Mrs Fred Patterson taught Your Manners Are Showing and A Gracious Hostess. Guest Mrs Wilber Dubois won the door prize. Names were exchanged for the December 15 Christmas party to be held at noon at the Alibi Party Room on North Broadway Anderson.
The Emanon Home Demonstration Club met recently with Mrs. to discuss upcoming activities and plans for community outreach. Members shared updates on projects and welcomed guests from the local community.
Miss Rose Ellen Jackson of Anderson and Harry H. Brown of Cocoa Beach Fla were married October 28 at 10 30 am in St Ambrose Church. The Rev Thomas Hellman performed the ceremony with a reception at St Ambrose School Hall. The couple plan a South Florida wedding trip and will reside in Cocoa Beach.
Wayne McDaniel and Mrs. Paul Whelchel presided at the business session. Mrs. Frank Silver gave the history of the song of the month and devotions were led by the group with Thanksgiving Thoughts. Mrs. Robert Whelchel taught on Your Manners Are Showing. officers were installed after the meeting. The next gathering at Mrs. Bess Jackson's home, 235 S Broadway St, Pendleton, features a Christmas party and gift exchange.
Mrs Frank Horn hosted the Live and Learn Club at her Alexandria home with Roscall a Christmas recipe exchange. Mrs Robert Johnson led devotions and read a Thanksgiving poem. The event welcomed Mrs Charles Weed as a new member.
Fifteen people were injured when a Vienna Holland express train collided with a standing freight train after a station master signaled. Three were in serious condition. Officials blamed fog for the crash.
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Milwaukee Railroad to abandon about 26 miles of track between Seymour and Westport, Indiana, on Friday.
Elks Lodge to host a memorial service on Sunday December 4 at 2 p.m. to honor deceased members with fraternal rituals and remarks by lodge officers.
Newport News Virginia power plant tests a nuclear reactor on the Enterprise, the first sustained nuclear reaction on an American surface ship. The 85 000 ton carrier, keel laid 1958, will join the fleet in about a year, with launch in 1960 and sea trials in 1961.
The Madison County 4 H Achievement Banquet will feature Mrs Martha Jo Leisure Adams of the Indiana International Farm Youth Exchange as speaker on her Turkey experience. Adams, a Madison County farm girl, spoke of Turkish farm life with slides and notes on agriculture.
In City Court Thursday Richard G. Foster faced speeding charges with a 30 day license hold. Larry R. Hoppes disobeyed a traffic signal with costs. Floyd B. Kelley disregarded a stop sign with costs. Anthony J. Vaccaro had reckless driving with a combined $6.75 balance after adjustments. Charles W. Ford was fined for speeding with partial costs suspended. Attorney Robert Robbins served as special judge in Judge George Pancol’s absence.
Tidewater Oil Co directors authorize a budget of 111 million dollars for new capital projects to start in 1961. Expected expenditures in 1961 run about 87 million. capital outlays for 1960 are seen at 100 million.
The rise of modern soap industries traces to France Germany and Italy in the 13th century with early production and trade shaping European cleansing practices and commerce.
The United States asked Cuba to return fragments of a malfunctioning Thorn Able-Star rocket launched from Cape Canaveral that fell on Cuba. Braddock explained the incident to Cuban officials while the Defense Department confirmed possible Cuban fragments and El Mundo reported a 40 pound piece causing alarm.
President elect John F Kennedy announces David E Bell as budget director stating that improving organization and management within the executive branch is among the bureau's most important activities as resources are stretched for vast tasks.
Col. Joseph Mobutu declares Lumumba must face lawful defense. He orders soldiers who captured Lumumba not to harm him, stressing Lumumba is a fellow Congolese and must stand before the courts.
Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher of Canterbury reflected on his Vatican meeting with Pope John XIII and whether it helped ease post Reformation tensions. He said good examples can be imitated and may lead to relaxation of the existing coldness between traditions.
New York W. M. Newton Jr, Tampa Tribune managing editor, opposes shrinking coverage of presidential press conferences. He argues the president should answer tough questions and be seen as capable, challenging critics who say off the cuff queries harm the office.
The Appellate Court affirmed the state education department recommendation to include the phrase under God in the Pledge of Allegiance for schoolchildren. Two New York City area men had challenged the phrase as unconstitutional, arguing it coerces non believers to pledge to something they do not believe.
Lewallen Tailors offers ready made suits at 42.50 and tailor made suits at 69.50, highlighting price options for customers seeking standard or custom fit garments.
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