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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1964
Page
5
Barbara Hensley married Larry Fletcher in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at Madison Avenue Methodist Church. The couple exchanged vows, with Dr. Robert Bickel officiating and Francis Christy playing organ music. The reception followed at the Brady home.
Several meetings featured theme based lessons under titles like Un-Mrs. Steve Cassidy derstanding Color. Hostesses included Mrs. George Harrison at Circle Drive and Mrs. Harry Shreves at Central Avenue with business meetings led by Mrs. Mathis and Mrs. Lloyd Jones. Guests included Mrs. James Crosley and others. prizes were awarded to Mesdames Hanson, Zehner, Fatzinger, and Gardner.
Rural Progress hostess Mrs. Melvin Mort of Rt. 3 led a business meeting with Mrs. Mort as president and a lesson by Mrs. Rex Lucas. The club celebrated its birthday with ice cream and cake and exchanged gifts. Guests included Mes dames C A Rinker Mildred Lewis John M Mort Sam Porter Nancy Porter Evaline Mort and five children. Delbert Maynard hosted with lessons by Mrs Laurel Persing devotions by Mrs Kathryn Everman and Mrs William Boyer won the mystery prize.
Mrs Harold Berry hosts at 3623 Westfield Dr. with Billie Fletcher presiding. Mrs Joe Lines sone leads a lesson. Mrs Henry Young reports on the Purdue Conference. Door prize won by Mrs Leslie Hoff. Guests include Mrs Marcella Brown and Miss Susie Divens.
Virginia C Meredith hosts with Edith Chesnut and Mrs Harry Burris assisting. Mrs Charles Shultz leads lessons and devotions. Household Engineers group directed by Mrs Gerald Harr with Messrs Gerald Rigsby and Ed Schneider aiding. James Maxeiier presides with Mrs Charles Wise handling a lesson and Mrs John Kyhnell devotions. Kitchen item gifts exchanged. guests include Mesdames Jerry McKenzie Michael Ludek Harry Cox and James Hanson. Emanon hostess Mrs Wilson Fuller leads in Pendleton with Mrs Ken guiding lesson.
In early U S history before 1847 letters carried postage due on delivery and many messages were rejected by receivers, reflecting primitive postal practices as the system evolved.
Advertisements offer printed patterns for a Sunday Sailors coat and dress sizes 2 to 10 with yardage and 35 cent pattern prices. Includes free catalog offers and mail instructions with addresses in New York. Also promotes a 1964 Needlecraft Catalog and a deluxe Quilt Book with prices and mailing details.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Lee Adams honeymooned in Wisconsin after a June 7 ceremony at Markleville Methodist Church. The couple and families hosted and celebrated with a four tier cake and white yellow decor. Another wedding, Jane Ann Miller to Bernard Ray Shipley, occurred June 20 at First Friends Church with a full blue lace gown and multiple attendants. The brides and grooms and families are named with addresses and schools noted.
Carolyn Musgrave daughter of Char and is employed in Markleville and Sears Roebuck, married David Paugh on May 17 at North Christian Church Markleville. Rev Robert Carter officiated. The couple resides at 2125 Lafayette St. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown and veil. Attendants included Linda Nation Elaine Musgrave and Mrs Bruce Stone. Groomsmen Jerry Paugh Paul Parker and Bob Good. A reception followed in the church basement.
In cooler seasons Irish Coffee brings warmth. iced version offers similar charm with elegant presentation. Serve in stemmed glasses with crushed coffee ice, top with softly whipped cream, and enjoy four servings of strong coffee, sugar, whiskey, and cream.
Rebecca Jayne Watts daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Watts Summit New Jersey formerly of Anderson married George Christian Lortz son of Mr and Mrs George E Lortz Timber Lake Raleigh North Carolina in a June ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr George Taggart officiated with organist Mrs David Greenlee. The bride wore ivory silk organza with Alencon lace and a full chapel train. Bridesmaids wore ice mint crepe with matching headpieces and carried white carnations. The groom's party included best man Jeffrey Lortz and several ushers. The couple will reside at 2004 N 7th St Terre Haute after a wedding trip to Sea Island Georgia. The bride is a DePauw alumna and granddaughter of John S Hughes.
Clabettes friendship group held a Tuesday meeting with Lillian Landis. Prizes went to Daisy Douglas Vera Hartley and Hazel Girton. traveling prizes to Margaret Zeabart and Gladys Harmon. Guests included Mrs Harmon and Corine Wright. L Ametie Club members met with Carolyn Payne. euchre prizes to Inez Schmink Ethel Warfel Bonnie Gorman Lula Scherer. Traveling prize to Betty Bennett and Payne won mystery prize. USAWV Auxiliary to host open meeting at Court House with dinner at noon. Eagles Auxiliary notes membership banquet planned for July 8 at 6 30 pm at the YMCA. Bowling team earned state all event trophy for June Metcalf. Mabel Doyle won door prize. Worthwhyle Club Bunco prizes to several members. next meeting July 10 at Moore Rd.
Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta OmegaSorority hosted by Mrs Russell Shafer at 1108 Melrose Dr with Mrs Dale Lehman and Miss Marguerite Butter on hostess committee. New officers installed include Mil dred Beck president and Roscoe Lee presiding. Meetings resume in September. Federal meat grading boosted in 1963 with 9.2 billion pounds stamped by USDA Marketing Service.
The Free Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society met with Mrs. Robert Smith at 2019 Poplar Street. Mrs. Ann Billing led as president with a JMS program directed by Mrs. Myrtle Copeland featuring participants Christina Bennett, Randy Mohler, Patty McCann, and Vicki Kelly. Officers elected included Myrtle Copeland as president and Donna Mohler as vice president. A German guest Paula Stiner attended. The next meeting is slated for July 23.
Mr and Mrs Donald Ballinger were honored at a retirement party at Dons Barbecue. He served as superintendent of Anderson Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co for 23 years while she led the service department. The couple will move to Florida and guests included Kenneth Ballinger Delmas Markle Milo Carson Joe Cook Robert Ballinger and family Gregg Donald Beaver John Jaff Ed Meisenhimer Glen Miles William Hedges Carl Stanley Chase May Ralph Jones Ted Bradley William Zuck Harold Cunningham Dottie Ross Hazel Townsend and other friends.
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