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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
5
The International Order of Job's Daughters Bethel 39 held its public installation on a Friday evening in the Hall of the venue. Jane Herita was noted among attendees and participating members.
The Hoosier Salon preview dinner is slated for Saturday February 18. Mesdames W W Baker and Ward Stilson chair the event with plans for a guest speaker, as the Art for Religion exhibit continues at the YWCA through January 1.
The Homebuilders Class of the First Baptist Church hosts a New Year’s Eve party at 220 W. 12th St. at 7 30 p m. A white elephant exchange, games, and entertainment follow. Officers will be elected in a brief business session. Committee chairs are Mr and Mrs Joe Lines with Ben Kelly Harley Sexton and Richard Maynard assisting.
Mr and Mrs Ron Buckner hosted a Christmas party and buffet at Oak Lane Heights in honor of the Yah Wek Followers. Guests included Linda Perky Gilbert Hartley Ron Buckner Jr and many others with devotions read by Dick Mallernee and prayers led by Inez Staley and Larry Grimes.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports celery supplies will be large until mid January with prices down. Pascal celery dominates stores as growers overplanted in September, creating a short term glut and milling plans to unload by January.
The Madison County Dental Assistants held a Christmas party at Mrs. Taylor Tupps residence in Middletown after a short business meeting. Members exchanged gifts and revealed secret pals. Refreshments were served to Elaine Riggs Jeannie Becker Joan Jagger Bernice Frazier Ann Keith Betty Mudd and Myrtle Starr.
First Methodist circles schedule meetings from Tuesday January 3 to Thursday January 5. Names and addresses of circle leaders and meeting locations are listed for Esther Evenings Ruth Martha Sue Joanne Circle 1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 and Victoria Lang with Paul Jackley at 2412 Fairview Street.
The Worthwhyle Club met at Don's Barbecue for the annual Yale dinner then moved to Mr and Mrs Robert Lawlers home for a social evening and gift exchange. Officers named for the new year were President Helen Rolland and Secretary Sadie Thornburg. Attendees included Charles Ehrhart Harold Ehrhart John Thornburg Ralph Roland Ellis Lewellyn Glen Vandevender Robert Lawler Luther Elsen and Sadie Kirkendahl Bertha Antrim Neva Boyer. Harold Ehrhart and wife to host the Jan 6 meeting.
Mrs Ruth Stage hosted the Past Oracle Club of the Royal Neighbors of America at Nichol Avenue residence. Seven members and guests attended the annual gathering with a brief business session and a social hour featuring a gift exchange.
A persuasive guide urges women to dress to attract notice through feminine styling. It argues that clothing should gently signal confidence and enjoyment of femininity, promising that attention will follow from well chosen outfits and self presentation.
Thursday events include Columbia Rebekahs Lodge 565 at 7 30 p m IOOF Hall 201 Andover Rd presided by Mrs Cathryne Fisher noble grand Pocahontas Lodge hosts a 6 p m carry in supper at Red Men’s Hall Read as a brief society note on local fraternal activities and women’s groups in Anderson.
The Ann Harmeson School of Dance held a Christmas party in the Eagles Ballroom hosted by Mrs. Ann Harmeson Hardacre. Miss Nancy Walte assisted. entertainment came from Verna Whitworth and Russell Murdock with a magic program. Santa delivered stockings of goodies to each student.
Mr and Mrs William H Hardacre entertained employees of the Ann Harreson School of Dance at their home 3 Willow Rd The buffet table was blue clothed with gold and white frosted trees Those present included Monna Jackson Nancy Wulle Cristy Walle Neil Harmeson Tom Harmeson Shirley McFarland Shirley Seybert Brenda McCarroll Bob Johns Carol Caldwell Kay Stinson Lottie E Dille Homer Harmeson Wilber R Anderson and the host and hostess.
The All-Time Club's Christmas dinner at the YMCA included gift exchanges and secret pals. Prizes went to Mesdames Robert Gilmore Madonna Massey Thomas Thompson Gene Thompson and Keith Etherington. The first 2024 meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Gene Thompson at 615 Woodlawn Dr.
Sp 4 and Mrs Partain visit his parents in this city while her parents host in Muncie. Partain works at the US Army Pictorial Center in Long Island City. Gwen Newton visits relatives in Anderson. A sales man for Brazilia Land Speculation Corp with HQs in Tokyo and Hawaii is mentioned. Families and guests celebrate a 60th wedding anniversary with multiple relatives from Middletown Ohio to St Louis.
Mr and Mrs C C Oster return from a holiday visit with their daughter Mrs James J Laughlin in Rochester New York. Mr and Mrs Edward Kemper were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs Riley Kemper in Kansas Ill with other local residents.
Mr and Mrs Jerome Don and children from Highland Park NL and Mr and Mrs Phillip Berco vitz of Indianapolis were holiday weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Herman Porges.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Lyst and daughter Sharon of Kansas City Kansas visit with Mrs Lysts parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Sloan during the holidays.
A Christmas Day dinner was held at the Shirley shelter house with numerous guests from Shirley and nearby towns. Attendees included Wendell and family, Erskine Cook of Kennard, Wampole, Lightner families, Starkey and Vardman families, and others from Shirley and Muncie. Additional dinners featured Oscar Broadwater, Robert Broadwater, and families from Greenfield, Wilkinson, Newton, and Cincinnati guests.
Obituary style notice listing multiple Anderson area individuals with birth years and occupations. Names include James Walter Ehle, Margar et Baker, Robert Samuel Wilkins, Frances Harvey, Stanley Edward Mills, Helen Mae Felton, Ray Morris Milles, Stella Charlene Crist, Teddy R Patton, Margo Lea Little, Kenneth Raymond Hartsock, and Anita Ruth Day with their birth years 1937 to 1944 and occupations such as toolmaker, waitress, carpenter, Air Force, secretary, meat packer, and army service.
The Anderson Board of Realtors will view Operation Abolition at their Friday noon meeting at Farris Cafeteria. The film, shot during student demonstrations in San Francisco last May, depicts individuals active in Communist affairs attempting mob interference with the House Committee on Un-American Activities. George Roush and Merrill Mills organize the event.
The article notes that the average speed of U S freight trains from terminal to terminal has increased during each operating year, reflecting continual improvements in rail efficiency across major corridors including Chicago.
A mother warns her child against nightlife on New Year's Eve but allows a home party if well planned. She cites peer pressure and emphasizes parental guidance over friends' choices.
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