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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1960
Page
19
Pararam society notes highlight community events and a Herald Photo feature. Readers are invited to enjoy local gatherings, club notices, and images from recent functions, with emphasis on prominent residents and upcoming society happenings.
Mrs. John Brown hosts a Christmas tea for United Workers Club members at 1006 Field Crest Ave. The event featured Yuletide decor and candlelit rooms with Mrs. Robert Matthews assisting. President Vern Collins spoke on the year's achievements as devotions and a Christmas story were shared. The club plans a 50th anniversary celebration hosted by Mrs. Roettinger at 402 West lith Street. Notables listed include Mrs. Marshall Baker and Mrs. James Bright among others from Indianapolis and Pendleton.
The annual Philadelphia First Methodist Church Yule dinner at the YWCA featured Christmas theme decorations and Santa placecards made by Mildred Beck's Washington School students. Dolls from the Salvation Army awaited needy children, gifts were exchanged, and a Christmas program included readings, music, and devotions led by Carrie Haile.
The Midday Missionary Circle of the Missions Building held its December luncheon at Mrs. Mildred Hatch’s home on Hill Court. Hosts were Mrs. Hatch, Merle Bosworth, and Pearl Bailey. A Christmas devotional by Miss Mae McAlpine followed by attendance from a list of women members.
Madison County Home children were guests at a Christmas party hosted by Delta Gamma Beta Sigma Phi. Activities included games and carols in the chapel with Danny Schuyler at the piano. Capt. Ted Peters as Santa distributed gifts, followed by refreshments served by several hosts.
Tri Gamma Sorority presents its Sno-Ball Dance on Friday December 30 from 9 p m to midnight at the CIO Hall off the 109 By pass. Co chairs Coral Jones and Barbara Doyle lead the formal event with Kathie Foland Jane Hart Suzie Steves handling publicity June Atkinson Judy Wright refreshments Pam Hakes Becky Pike chaperones Kaye Metzger Janice Swinford registration Ann Skinner place band Suzie McMahan Cindy Hunt tickets
The Mary Martha Circle of Mt Hope Methodist Church held a Christmas Party at Mrs Milo Browns home with Mrs Edwin Flake assisting Entertainment included devotions by Mrs Robert Bickel Mrs Kenneth Mauck and Mrs Lloyd Campbell and Mrs Flake sang Silent Night while the group sang carols Gifts were exchanged after the program Attending were Mesdames Howard Bays Lloyd Campbell William Raymer Herbert Atkinson Archie Goddard Kenneth Mauck Fred Hill Nathan Scott Robert Bickel Elvin Lame Ernest Lame Jesse Embree and the hostesses
The three oldest racetracks in America are Saratoga opened in 1864, Pimlico founded in 1870, and the New Orleans Fair Grounds dating to 1873, marking early American Thoroughbred racing history.
The Senior Fellowship of Central Christian Church meets Thursday at 1 PM in the church parlor. Mrs. Marion Loudenback leads the business session, followed by a Christmas program featuring a skit Three Kings by Mrs. Mary Farren and others, a narration by Mrs. Reem, group singing, accordion students, a reading by Mrs. Esther Sample, gifts, and a social hour after luncheon.
Crochet directions for a baby set including jacket and cap in straight pieces with boy and girl variations. Pattern 770. price 35 cents, add 10 cents for mailing. Send name, address and zone to Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept New York 11. Also a 1961 Needlecraft Catalog offer with 125 designs and free veil cap instructions.
At Idlewold Country Club a buffet dinner for stockholders and guests featured Mrs. William Pettit playing organ selections. Organizing chairmen were Dr. and Mrs. W D Hart aided by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Higginbotham and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Alspaugh. A gold tree centerpiece and green candle decor graced the buffet. Attendees included Pendleton and Hagerstown residents, with a New Year’s Eve dance planned at the club.
Within Anderson community notes several women’s groups assemble Tuesday. Order of Eastern Star meets 7:30 p m at the Masonic Temple with a gift exchange. Lady Ellis hosts 7 p m at Elks Hall for a Christmas party. Clara M Sears WCTU observes 12 noon Christmas dinner with hostess Mrs Ralph True at 813 Indiana Ave co-chairmen Mrs Joe Sobel and Miss Grace Johnstone. Mrs J A Duffey leads a lesson and Miss Mattie Lewis presents the Christmas story. Carols will be sung and gifts exchanged.
The Interior Department designated Grouseland in Vincennes and the Nancy Hanks Lincoln state memorial in Lincoln City as Registered National Historic Landmarks. The pair joins 68 sites nationwide to promote preservation. The National Park Service will issue certificates and arrange markers for recognition.
The Mothers of Twins Club held its annual Christmas party at Fifth Street Methodist Church to celebrate with their children. Santa distributed presents and treats as carols filled the room. organizer committee members included Mesdames Randolph Ramsey, Charles Stanley, Thomas Lawler and Duane Bessett.
The Square Deal Euchre Club met with Mr and Mrs John Mc Coy for a seasonally decorated entertaining room. Prizes went to Mildred Colliver Kenny Kendall Louise Abernathy Jim Tomlinson and Paul Abernathy with others including Alvin Colliver Betty Kendall Margaret Tomlinson and several couples attending. Mr and Mrs Jim Tomlinson will host in January at 524 McArthur Blvd.
The Bonne Foi Club held its annual Christmas party and gift exchange at the Alibi Party room with Mrs. Lewis Norman and Mrs. Iva Ruddell arranging table decorations. Favors were small ceramic candle cups and saucers. holly baskets were given by president Mrs. Ruddell. Mrs. John McGivern oversaw the program and carols were sung. Attendees included Mesdames Milton Ruddell, Marian Burkholder, Harlan Smith, Charles Hartley, Walter Donnelly, and Loren Reed of Muncie. Mrs. Iva Ruddell will entertain on January 10 at 330 Central Ave.
The Worthwhyle Club met with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ehrhart at 1126 Victory Court with Mrs. Bertha Antrim, president, presiding. Bunco prizes went to Bertha Antrim Luther Elsen Joan Lawler William Van Devender and Mr and Mrs John Thornburg. Ralph Roland won the traveling prize and Mrs. Antrim won the club prize. The January session is set for the Ehrharts residence on Mounds Road.
The Jolly Eight Club met at Don's Barbecue for a Christmas dinner party and later gathered at Mrs. Mabel Jackey's home for a secret pal gift exchange. Attendees included Mesdames Donna Johnson Mildred Walker Roberta Vance Colleen Payne Judy Whitinger Margaret Jackey Doreen Geiser and Mabel Jackey.
Willie Jackson, 55, Gary, was charged with first degree murder after admitting to fatally shooting Roy Russell Jr., 26, in the Yellow Dragon Tavern during a late Saturday dice game dispute in Gary Indiana. The other sentence about Crete is unrelated random data included in the clipping.
Santa Claus visits Edgewood Country Club for the annual Christmas party hosted by committee chairs Mr. and Mrs. Richard Williams and assisted by several couples. From 2 to 4 PM, youngsters enjoyed cartoon movies, carols, gifts, and refreshments, with a long list of attendees including Hilary Leidolf and Nancy Stephenson among many others.
A Christmas pageant titled A King is Born was staged Sunday evening at Wesleyan Church by the Young Married People's Class. Mrs. Bill Noblitt is recovering from a virus infection. Mrs. Mary Rich hosted Rev. and Mrs. Bob McDuffee of near Markleville and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shively of Frankton, along with Ada Scott. Afternoon callers included Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Davis and daughter Delpha. The Woman's Missionary Society held its annual Christmas dinner at the Davises' home with Delpha present.
Colorado reports forty mountains surpassing 14 000 feet in altitude across the state reflecting a high altitude landscape.
A dinner at Mrs. James Jones residence on Fletcher Street highlighted the Friendship Guilds December program. Assistants included Mrs. Stanley and Mrs. Bryant. Deovotions were led by Mrs. Greenland. Christmas decorated rooms, red and white favors and prizes framed the event as Mrs. Bryant, president, distributed gifts through an original life skit. Officers for 1960 were listed as Mrs. Alexander president, Mrs. Southard vice president, and Mrs. Wilson secretary and treasurer. Many members attended including Mesdames Osbon Phelps Quear Smith Southard Stohler Wahl Wilson Wirt York Huston Haynes Greenland Farlow Russell and Alexander.
Mea dowbrook Baptist Church circles held December program meetings with multiple hosts across addresses on Main Street and nearby streets. Iota McElhaney, Thomasine, Sally Dodgson, Edna Combs, Fannie Goodgame, Janet Erickson, Alice Griffin, Ruth Nelson, and other circles gathered for devotions, lessons such as Mirror, Mirror on the Wall and One World One Mission, and Christmas themed talks with hostesses and guests.
William Johnson and Joseph Story were both named Supreme Court justices at ages 32 in 1804 and 1812 respectively, marking notable early appointments that shaped early U.S. jurisprudence.
Mr and Mrs Louis Rodriguez of San Leandro California announce the engagement of their daughter Lucille to Tom K Morris son of Mr and Mrs Gene Morris of Alexandria The bride to be is a San Leandro High School graduate class of 1959 and attended Oakland City College She works for America Fire Insurance Company The groom elect is a Alexandria High School graduate class of 1957 and attended Chapman College He is a United States Marine assigned at Cherry Point North Carolina A definite wedding date is planned
About 40 members of the Order of Eastern Star met at the Masonic Temple for a Christmas program with Leona Macy reading a story and Donald P. McClead presenting slides. Gifts were exchanged and fruit baskets packed for invalid members. The next meeting is January 6. The Altar and Rosary Society held a candlelight program at St Marys club rooms with Taswell’s The Littlest Angel read by Sue Shafer and Miss Sturm. Choirs performed as grade students sang carols. The group contributed to tuberculosis funds and sent 500 pounds of clothing to Pope’s Warehouse. Seventy women shared a carry-in supper chaired by Mrs Ed Foster.
Washington reports draft director Lewis B. Hershey urged a highly selective overseas Youth Corps under State Department guidance. He noted supervision of 800 volunteers abroad and supported Kennedy’s idea of 10 000 youths, saying it would not remove draftees for the military.
A playful note recalls leaving a Pepsi by the fireplace or under the tree for Santa Claus this year. The custom evokes holiday cheer and family memories as children anticipate winter wonder.
Children of Cunningham School present a Christmas program at 7 30 pm. The fourth and fifth grade flute band will play White Christmas and Silver Bells. Junior and Senior Choirs perform carols and a Star’s Story of Christmas with listed cast and angels. Directed by Lucille Pittenger.
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