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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1968
Page
6
The Anderson Country Club hosts an Independence Day family party on July 4 and kicks off a month of social activities for members and children. Events include a July 12 guest swim and dance for high schoolers, a July 18 young fry swim party, a July 19 hi-fty swim party, and a July 27 family picnic.
Mrs. Dan Ashby and Mrs. Grover Keesling hosted a Jolly Loafers Club meeting at Middle Town Community Building. Plans were made for a trip to Milroy and a visit to Riley Hospital Indianapolis to deliver completed sewings. Four baby quilts and eight large quilts along with 48 head bumpers 20 bibs 20 scuffies 11 dresses and 32 crutch holders were prepared.
Past Noble Grand Club of Columbia Rebekah Lodge met at 201 Andover Rd for a monthly pitch in supper Hostesses were Mesdames Elsie King Thelma Renard and Beverly McDonell A business session was conducted by Mrs Catharyne Fisher president During social hour awards were given including traveling prize to Beverly McDonell and door prizes to Elsie King and Barbara Ritchie Guests included Sue Ann Keesling and others.
Pendleton High School choir students presented a half hour concert for the Psi Iota Xi district convention at Ball State University. Soprano Gloria Smith headlined with mixed ensemble selections before about 500 attendees in the Student Union Building Ballroom.
Reports from Leading Lights Home Ec and Gingham Gowns groups detail picnics devotions and lessons at Shadyside Park and Purdue Echo Club tea at Frankton Methodist Church. Members and guests include Mrs. Forest B Judd Lois Stickler Mrs. Edgar Hosier Mrs. Earl Loudenback and many others with upcoming meetings listed.
Oak Park plans its annual Fourth of July children's parade with committees and co chairs guiding preparations. Mrs Glen Shields and Mrs Robert Sullivan co chair the event with secretary and treasurer Mrs William Ballentine and Mrs James Cook.
Today members of the Work and Chatter Club meet at 9 a.m. at the YMCA for an etching trays lesson, while the YWCA Handicraft Club gathers at 9 30 a.m. for sharing crafts. A tip suggests tying nylon stocking to washing machine hoses to catch lint if the catcher is faulty.
Miss Marsha Jordan of Alexandria attends the 64th biennial Sigma Kappa Sorority convention at the Hotel Del Coronado in California. The event marks the Centennial Foundation Fund goal of one million dollars by 1974 for philanthropies housing and loans. Dr Daniel C Aldrich spoke at the Scholarship Dinner. Over 400 women from 100 college chapters and 160 alumnae chapters attended. Delegates toured the San Diego Zoo Sea World harbor and parts of Tijuana.
Bridal shower honoring LaDonna Miller, bride to be Daniel Branigan, featured games with prizes won by Connie Staton and others. Attendees included Mrs. Frank Branigan and Denise of Markleville, plus many area residents.
Designers preview fall collections in New York with emphasis on closures and hidden fastenings, black returning with frill, long pearl strands, and luxury furs. Oscar de la Renta’s Turkish theme features rhinestone crescents and jewel encrusted ensembles. Sarmi notes hidden details and body shaping silhouettes. The piece notes lingerie revival with girdles and built in bras as Olga debuts a nightgown with built in bra.
The Fosnet Reunion will be held Sunday July 7 at Mount Pleasant Church north of Daleville. A basket dinner is planned at 12 noon. Frank Johnson of Daleville serves as president.
Harold Eugene Finley and Susannah Margaret Jones wed in a double ring ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. George S. Taggart officiating. Attendants wore coordinated blue gowns, the bridal party included Noel Norton and Patricia Gray, and the couple announced plans for a Miami Iola wedding trip after graduation events at Ball State and Purdue.
Mrs. Robert Reasoner, Water Safety Coordinator, urges residents to register for free Red Cross swimming classes starting Monday July 8. Sessions run three days weekly for three weeks at Athletic Park Pool for youths and Anderson High School Pool for adults, with qualifications and contact details provided.
The calendar lists morning and afternoon programs across clubs and classes at the YWCA. Activities include handicraft, decorating, teen modeling, home ec, social and teen clubs, pool sessions, diving, and junior and adult swim instruction throughout the day.
The Anderson Fine Arts Center lists today events including the Fine Arts Center collection and civic art association selections. At 7 15 p m the Madison County dramatic players rehearse Show Boat. Tours are available by phone. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a m to 5 p m. No summer classes this week.
Jolly Jabbers Club held a picnic supper at 1908 Silver St the home of Mrs Alice Robeson assisted by Miss Bessie Boyd. The event honored birthday anniversaries of Mrs Bessie Taylor and Naomi Jarrett. Nine members and one guest attended with Sylvia Ann Coburn winning the door prize.
AP fashion notes a trend toward fingerless and knuckle gloves to display jeweled rings. Hansen Glove Co introduces a mini glove with cut fingers while Weiss and Co offers Swarovski rhinestones in pastel shades for mixed or matched looks. Marvella and Paramount Novelty showcase decorative finger and jewelry pairings for a bold spring hand display.
The Eagles Auxiliary 174 held an officers meeting and a regular session at 7 30 p m with President Ethel Bildner presiding. Carrie Edwards won the door prize. A social followed with Virginia Burge Evelyn Wisehart Melba Rector and Marie Kinnamon in charge. Next session set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Paul W Roudebush of Lapel announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Susan to Keith Stern son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Stern of Noblesville Rt 2 The Rev Edwin Pile will officiate the 230 PM wedding at Trinity United Methodist Church Miss Roudebush a Lapel High School graduate class of 1967 works at American United Life Insurance Co Indianapolis Mr Stern a Hamilton Heights High School graduate class of 1966 works at Firestone Industrial Products Noblesville
Two thirds of children face malnutrition with stunted growth and shorter lives due to nutritional deficiencies. UNICEF faces resistance from local beliefs as health workers blend protein enriched foods with cultural patterns to raise acceptance. Fortified cous cous and tortilla dough show success in North Africa and South America.
The East Side Church of God Kindergarten Department held a pre promotion party on the church lawn with games and refreshments. Attendees included Rex Alatza Michael Coon Vanessa Hollingsworth Mark Horn Bryan Caldon Gregory Thompkins Tina Wisler Lorrie Elsworth Philip Engbrecht Tony Fugue CoCo Krugler Bruce Oaldon Martha Ponsler Donnie Poore David Ray Steve Reed Ted Waymire and April Zimmerman, assisted by Mrs Don Waymire and teachers Mrs Roneald Oaldon and Mrs Ralph Geeth.
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