Hodson Heads Fund Drive In Elwood Red Cross Campaign
Harold Hodson assistant manager of the Falvey store is chosen as campaign director for the Elwood Red Cross annual membership drive opening March 1. Gene Smith of Indiana Bell serves as co chair. Mrs Frank Wellniiz chairs residential area. Mrs Kenneth Madjack is treasurer. Mrs John M Haynes is executive secretary. Mrs L L Squier leads home service division. Welcome Wagon reports 16 newcomer calls in 1957 with 207 adults and 2348 children, 142 cars, 11 two car families, 50 from outside state, 117 rent homes, 34 bought built homes in Elwood, four mobile homes, four ministers on church property. hospital notices list dismissals and admissions at Meres and Hercy hospitals. Births at Mercy Hospital include a boy for Geary, a girl for Blair, and a girl for Rigney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Harold
Hank) Hodson
Falvey
Fimed
The
American Red Cross
Gene Smith
Indiana Bell Telephone Company
Frank Wellniiz
Kenneth Madjack
Camppaien
John M. Haynes
L. L. Squier
Home Service
Welcome Wagon
Welcome Wagon Services
Ellwood
Nales Meres Hospital
Robert Cunningham
Alexandria
Frank Hancock
Lee Ledford
Mary Harvey
Fairmount
Ars
Orval Hinds
Copher
Fesler
William Davies
James Brunson
Baby
Main St Hercy Hospital
Halton Beam
Charles Ripperger
Bill DeVaney
Hyman Garrett
Frankton
Joant Switzer
Andrew Jackson
Mercy Hospital
David Geary
J St
Roy Blair
Rt. 1
Summitville
Harold Rigney
Orestes
Engagements of Elwood Young Folk Announced
ELWOOD Mr and Mrs George Gordon So 13th St announced the engagement of their daughter Mary to Carl Lee Ritter son of Mr and Mrs John Sohn 1800 So 6 St Miss Gordon is a junior in Wendell L Willkie High School Mr Ritter was a member of the 1957 class of the local high school No date set for the wedding ELWOOD Announcement was made Wednesday by Mr and Mrs C W Odom Elwood of the engagement of their daughter Sonja Kay to Harold Leavitt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Leavitt Rigdon Miss Odom was graduated from Wendell L Willkie High School and is attending the National School of Aeronautics Kansas City MO Mr Leavitt was a member of the 1953 class of Swayzee High School and later was a Delco Remy employee He is in military service at Ft Knox Ky A spring wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
George Gordon
Mary
Carl Lee Ritter
John Sohn
Miss Gordon
Wendell L. Willkie
Ritter
C. W. Odom
Daugh Ster
Sonja Kay
Harold Leavitt
Harold
Ft. Knox, Ky
Elwood Chamber elects 1958 officers and board
Elwood Chamber of Commerce listed 1958 officers including President Robert Hinshaw and secretary Glenn Buxter. Board members include Mayor Robert Fortson and Ralph J. Byler. Retiring members named, with future ceremony details for Rita Shingleton and Harold Murray at Frankton Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Elwood Chamber of Commerce
Robert Hinshaw
Weldon Shickley
Mike) Murray
John Pentenburg
Ralph J. Byler
Glenn Buxter
Joe Stevens
Louis Zimnel
Robert Fortson
John Graham
Robert Klumpp
Phil Copher
al Minnix
W. A. Murray
Ray Hollenslee
Joe Baker
M. E. Tancey
Direc- Elwood
Tor
Edmund Ornes
Rita Shingleton
Wilburt
Frankton
Harold Murray
Joel Murray
N. C St
Frankton Christian Church
O. C. Stroup
Miss Shingleton
Murray
Wendell L. Willskie
Ventoura Corporation
Use
Bulletin-Herald Classifieds
Elwood Retail Merchants Elect 1958 Officers
At the January meeting the Elwood Retail Merchants Association elected officers for 1958. George Farmer becomes president, Earl Rhodes vice president, James Shiffler treasurer, and Glenn Buxter secretary. Farmer and Shiffler replace Baker and Geary. No general hours changes planned for 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Retail Merchants Association
George Farmer
Montgomery Ward Company
Earl Rhodes
Rhodes Jewelry
James Shiffler
G. C. Murphy
Glenn Buxter
Chamber of Commerce
Farmer
Joe Baker
Taff and Baker Furniture
Shiffler
David Geary
Elwood
Osborne Faces First Musical Adaptation in New York
John Osborne author of Look Back In Anger is preparing his first stage musical an adaptation of Love in a Myth from his unproduced comedies The score is being shaped by John Addison known for The Entertainer Lions Club hosts a Home talent show during the evening meeting John King will play major roles in the program highlighting home talent efforts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Osborne
John Addison
Lions Club
John King
iMajor
Elwood Club Notes Social Activities and Installations
Elwood reports activities of the Woman's Auxiliary at Mrs John Wunder home planning a new yearbook and initiation ceremonies. War Mothers Club installs officers and donates to polio and Christmas funds, with plans for a Feb 3 food market. Additional items include a Baptist Church Mothers Club gathering, Fine Arts meeting, Kappa Delta Phi charity card party, and an elderly social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Elwood Fire Department
John Wunder
Belin
Mary Hasecusler
Rosemary Humphrey
Barbara Wilson
Mescames Hazel,Boyer
Catherine Dever
Marjorie Durin
Virgie Boyer
Genevieve
iBaiser
Eagles
Fern Schafer
Gladys Jackson
Lila] Holt
Edith Heflong
Rosa Startzman
Emma Erdman
Josie Yocom
Opal Lee
Evacloud
Eagles Lodge
Sherwin-Williams
Eagles Home
Taylor
Jean Taylor
First Baptist Church
Ellen Webher
Geneva Verhaagh
Christine II
Marilyn Grady
Betty Mutt
Elwood Department Club
George Stout
William Griffin
Ewart Talley
Edna J. Miller
Thelma Mills
Kappa Delta Phi
Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Mangas
Evangeline Sherman
Rosemary Riley
Anita Goins
Birdie Smith
Genice Conner
Edna Kapper
Carol French
Deloris Tubbs
Jacqueline Pierce
May Elliott
Loretta Henbree
LaVesta Runyan
Jane Bouril
Betty French
Marietta Hawkins
Mrs. Barney
Dismissals From St John’s Hospital List Noted
A hospital dismissal list from St John’s includes numerous residents with street addresses across Kokomo Fortville Lapel and Gaston. An event by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist Church hosts a carry in dinner and youth missions program at Mrs Ray Barnes home Tuesday evening featuring guest speaker Miss Vimal Amalik of Jabalar India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Hospital
Kenneth Pritchard
Brown Street
Henry Holdren
Kokomo
Alvin Decker
Josie North
Fortville
Charity Hunt
19Th’ Street
Joanne Sullivan
St. Tid
West
Russell Long
Central Ave
Irs
Richard Argabright
Wilma Bodeshorn
Lapel
Jerry Mannon
Alliance
Grace Pfohl
Lillie Baker
E. Schoalrs
Pearl Townsend
Gaston
Mary Mail
7Th
Jennie Stewart
W. Lath St
Barbara Collens
Phillips Dr
Jewel Quinn
Nichol Avenue
Virginia Smith
Scott Douglas
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ray Barnes
Lt. C. Robbins
March of Youth In Missions
Vimal Amalik
Jabalar
India
Ball State Teachers College
Charles Rutledge
Masdames Ray Wardwell
John Murray
Beulah native guest speaker at social club meeting
Beulah native from Thailand spoke to the Alexandria social group, discussing teaching methods and citizenship. The gathering at the T and M rooms featured hostesses Mrs. Rich-ard Craig and Mrs. Ralph Marsh, with several guests and many members listed. a future guest tea is planned for Feb 18. A chili supper and an Art Circle tea were also noted with multiple hostesses and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Beulah
Thailand
Clarenceijting
Mounsey
Muncie
New York
London
Paris
Switzerland
Virgil Waymire
Louis Williams
Richard Zarse
Jerome Hartley
Valentine Motif Sparks Edgewood Bridge Club Event
The Bridge and Canasta club of Edgewood met for a Valentine themed afternoon. Decorations were red and white. Chairwoman Mrs. Kenneth D. Afusser assisted by co-chair Mrs. Donald E. Waltz. Out-of-town guest Mrs. Edwin Segal of Boston attended. Prize winners include Canasta: Mrs. John R. Scheel. Bridge: Mrs. Waltz and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Bridge Club of
Edgewood
Kenneth D. Afusser
Donald E. Waltz
Edwin Segal
Boston
Mass
Canasta
John R. Scheel
Waltz
Floyd Gaunt
C. A. Hartley
Clyde Coble
Notable Kiwanis program and local notices mix
The Alexandria Kiwanis Club hosted a Tuesday evening program featuring John Hyland and Indian dancers from Andersen. The group performed ceremonial Eagle, Snake, and Hoop dances, aided by authentic clothing and a buffalo skull gift from Wisconsin. Also noted are local family scenes, a new emergency Travelall vehicle purchase by Karl M. Kyle, and funeral attendance by Carl Sehmitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahyays
Alexandria
John Hyland
Wish
Andersen
Kiwanis Club
Wisconsin
Robert White
Carl Lueker
Esther
Karen
Carl
Fair and strict mother profile in a family portrait
The passage describes a mother figure, her demand for fairness and daily discipline. It contrasts two women, noting Mrs G K as rigid yet fair, with strict methods including use of the rod. The text speaks of disciplined train children and stability in home life.
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Mrs.t
G. K
World coffee output seen at fifty million bags this year
The article notes a projected production of about 50 million bags, marking a 10 percent increase over last year. It lists various local luncheon and gym schedules but centers on the nation’s coffee outlook and rising output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonala
Eagles
Marv Stewart Bpw
World Service
Madison County Oil Club
Hospital
CWA
Old Timers
Spudnuts
Vanguards
Rockets
Hi-Flyers
Skeoch Roofing
Hi- Jets
Civic group plans widening of College Prive by four feet
Officials said the civic club will seek action from the Anderson Board of Works to widen College Prive from E Street to High Street, with most signatures collected. City Judge Carl T. Smith spoke on legal aspects of local problems including traffic at the Tuesday meeting led by president Myr Preston. The next dinner meeting is set for February 18 at the Anderson College dining hall.
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Mmn
Anderson Board of Works
College Prive Hy
E. St. St
High St
Carl T. Smith
Household Scrapbook Tips From a Bygone Page
Cleaning windows requires brushing off dust before washing with no soap to avoid a film. Do not clean in bright sun. Airing agents listed include ammoia, kerosene, borax, and jsirsings. Applesauce can be sweetened at the end to use less sugar. Soak clothes overnight in cold water to save labor and extend fabric life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammoia
Kerosene
Borax
Jsirsings
Simple tips on dieting and tile care
The article offers basic weight loss guidance such as eating slowly taking small portions avoiding sugar and certain foods while stressing medical supervision. It also suggests brightening red fireplace tiles by rubbing with lemon and salt and cleaning with warm soapy water. It notes replacing a paper milk bottle cap with a glass top after opening.
Pattern details for Flalf Sizes 1412 16 1842 2012 222 244
Anne Adams pattern 4792 promotes a smart curved voice stand-up collar slim skirt for short falter figures. Printed directions on parts, easier accurate. Cost fifty cents with extra four cents for first class. Send name address zone size and style number to The Anderson Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Anderson Herald
Pattern’ Dept
West 17Th SL
New York
Pattern advertisement for deer crochet chair set and scarf
An ad by Sauna Wheeler offers a modern or traditional deer crochet pattern with K-stitch, including chair back chart and armrest measurements. The 22 by 16 inch back, 6 by 8 inch armrests, uses No 40 cotton, with scarf ends and a price of thirty five cents plus four cents postage for a first class mailing to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept.
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Anderson Herald
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Old Chelsea Stallion
New York
Laura Wheeler
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Ie Wise
Elliott
Florida
Elwood Young Folk
Anderson Country Club
Russell J. Hulse
Oridge
A. W. Elston
Donald
Robert
Aniderane
Coun Ybers
Robert Fitzsimmons Wagner
Kelley's Exchange Store
Osborne
Alexandria Social News
Mes
James Leo Loveless
Charles Bennett
Lester McCaslin
Ruby Carver
Isabell Maier
Art Circle
Dan Rohn
Rohn
Everett Gaunt
Braxton T. Baker
Pachongwad Vayavanda
YaCh
Kelley’s Exchange
NO. Meridian
Kreegar’s Country Meats
Kreegar's
Easton State Rd
County Line Rd
Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Iime
Karl M. Kyle
Carl Sehmitz
E. Berm St
Tiffin
Arthur Widegren
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Tawa
YMCA
Lions
Optimist
Everybody's Oil
Dallas Garrett Dinners
Civic Group
Bi Brune
Lola
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