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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1956

Page

5

Pocahontas Lodge Installs Officers Under Red Men Hall

A Thursday evening business meeting at the Red Men s Hall in Pocahontas Lodge installed new officers led by Lida Pettis Pocahontas and Tressa Hines prophetess with Hazel Thornburg 1st scout Thelma Robinette 2nd scout and Mary Stern interim runner Mary Stern also named 1st runner Iva Munson 2nd runner David Pettis and Powhatan officers Nancy Harrison 1st councilor Patsy Hileman 2nd councilor Rainey Peckinpaugh and guards Edna Steele Betty Anderson Patrick Rice Hope Campbell Joyce Rinker and Glen Vandevender The group received a piano from Mrs J Law Hooker and awarded a mystery package to Iva Munson and a door prize to Bertha Antrim Next meeting planned.

Pocahontas Lodge Anderson Council 420 Red Men's Hall 9Th St Tressa Hinés Mary Stern Dorothy Jones Murile Ehrhart Lida Pettis Pocahontas Tressa Hines Hazel Thornburg Thelma Robinette Mary Laman Wenonah Iva Munson David Pettis Powhatan Nancy Harrison Patsy Hileman Rainey Peckinpaugh

Local Personalities Visit Relatives and Attend Conventions

Mrs. Joan Dages of Detroit visits her mother Mrs. W. E. Carter. Paul Roseberry and family from Garden Grove travel to Anderson relatives. Mrs. John McCoy and family from Gardenia visit the Roseberry and McCoy relations. Mrs. James Thomas of Houston returns after visiting Mrs. J. Law Hooker and Mrs. Ernie Smith in Chesterfield. George C. Chambers and Elmer Albright family trips noted. Myron J. Brosier and wife return from Kiwanis and Pi Beta Phi conventions in San Francisco and Pasadena.

Joan Dages Detroit Mich W. E. Carter W. 12Th St Paul Roseberry Kay Curt Garden Grove Cal John McCoy Gardenia Anderson Earl Roseberry Don McCoy Mr. McCoy James Thomas Houston, Tex J. Law Hooker Ernie Smith Chesterfield Myron J. Brosier California Mr. Brosier Kiwanis International San Francisco Brosier Pasadena

Survey May Mean Church Expansion

A two day community survey in North Anderson will be conducted Saturday and Sunday to determine if Mt. Hope Methodist Church should expand facilities. Findings go to Methodist regional offices to decide land acquisition for expansion. If approved the first step is to erect a religious education building as a precursor to modernization.

North Anderson Methodist Mt. Hope Methodist Church Robert W. Stringer Marcella Andrews Wesley Foundation Ball State Teachers College Muncie

Services Set with Thornhill Themes at Central Alliance

The Third Law of Gods Kingdom and Gods Law Concerning Retaliation will be preached at 10 45 a m and 7 45 p m by Rev S Clifton Thornhill at Central Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Church School meets at 9 30 a m and Alliance Youth at 7 p m.

S. Clifton Thornhill Central Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Alliance

Thiel-Green Wedding at Noble Street Methodist Church

Miss Linda Sue Thiel and Harry David Green were married in a Sunday ceremony at Noble Street Methodist Church. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside at 1406 Walnut Street after a wedding trip. The bride is a Anderson High School alumna and United Associates employee. the groom, a Ball State attendee, is a local graduate.

Noble Street Methodist Church Linda Sue Thiel Russell H. Thiel Meridian St Harry David Green Mark E. Green 12Th St Wilbur V. Day Clyde H. Lininger Gary Thad Lantz Mark F. Green Nancy Jo Thiel Judy Sharp Phyllis Ann Green Christy Sharp Dan Green Clyde Green Jack Green Dick Hughes Bill Stalnaker

Teen Twosome Rickrack Jewelry Teeners Pattern Ad

A vintage advertisement from The Anderson Herald promotes teen fashion patterns. It highlights Pattern 4594 for a caraco style with soft bodice gathers and a jacket, offered in teenage sizes, plus Pattern 605 for rickrack jewelry. Order details include 35 to 25 cents, mailing costs, and address information in New York. It also touts a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft 1956 book with additional designs.

Anne Adams Anderson Herald Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station N.Y Laura Wheeler

Kiwanis to Dine at Park and Tour East Side Dairy

Members of the Anderson Kiwanis Club meet Monday at noon at Shadyside Park for a chicken luncheon provided by the agricultural committee. Dr. H. L. Hoffman chairs the committee and will lead a tour of the East Side Jersey Dairy plant after the meal.

Anderson Kiwanis Club Shadyside Park Agricultural Committee H. L. Hoffman East Side Jersey

Whileaway Club Picnics Tonight

The Whileaway Club met at Marie Burke’s home with eleven members and two guests. A picnic supper is planned for Pendleton Park this evening. Margaret Haler Ethel Jordan and Mamie Thompson won contest awards. Gifts were given to guests Mrs J Burke and Jill Alrey. Next meeting July 24 at Margaret Hal er’s home.

Marie Burke Halford St Pendleton Park Margaret Haler Ethel Jordan Mamie Thompson J. Burke Jill Alrey 9Th St

L Ametie Club Members Attend at Mrs Hoppes Home

Members of the L Ametie Club were entertained at Mrs Jane Hoppes residence 1621 Dewey Street Wednesday. The hostess who is vice president presided during the business meeting. Euchre games accompanied the social evening with prizes awarded to Mesdames Nell Rich Ethel Warfel Margaret Chaney and Florence Benefiel. Mrs Rich received the mystery prize.

L’ametie Club Jane Hoppes Dewey St Nell Rich Ethel Warfel Margaret Chaney Florence Benefiel

Future Meetings Planned By Moose

Women of the Moose met at the Moose Lodge with Eva Huffman in charge. Secretary Lucy Lindsy read minutes and plans for a rodeo Saturday at the Conservation Club and Monday family night with dinner at six thirty. Carolyn Payne won the door prize. Refreshments followed and members enjoyed a social hour.

The Moose Moose Lodge Eva Huffman Lucy Lindsy Conservation Club Carolyn Payne

Family guidance note from Myrtle Meyer Eldred

A mother writes about endless 16 hour days, strained marriage, and rebellious daughters. Eldred urges small weekly allowances, self respect, and couples therapy with a Family Service Agency. Readers may request leaflet No. 86 by mail to Myrtle Meyer Eldred via the Register and Tribune Syndicate Des Moines Iowa.

Angel Myrtle Meyer Eldred Register and Tribune Syndicate Des Moines Iowa Josephine Lowman

Steckman Cumberland Wedding at St. Lawrence Church

Miss Donna Marie Steckman and Richard Alan Cumberland wed at St. Lawrence Catholic Church Muncie in a formal ceremony at ten. Attendants included Marilyn Otterbach and Barbara West with bridal party in white lace over pink crystalette. The couple, after a Florida wedding trip, will reside in Indianapolis and pursue university and professional programs.

St. Lawrence Catholic Church Muncie Donna Marie Steckman F. D. Steckman Streeter Ave Richard Alan Cumberland Donald C. Cumberland Euclid Dr Joseph Grace Kay Moore Fort Wayne Marilynne Tuttle Warsaw Maid of Honor William Cumberland David Steckman James Harris Noblesville George Stuart Anderson Roberts Hotel Martha Welch Lopez Marcia Disher Syracuse Shirley Johnson Mona Fahl Florida Meridian Street Indianapolis Muncie Central High School Indiana University Sewing Club Tri Kappa Sorority Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Pleiades Theat Sigma Phi Gamma Alpha Chi Cumberland Anderson High School Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Scabbard and Blade The Singing Hoosiers J. C. Penney

Vermillion church picnic at Shadyside Park Anderson

Vermillion Christian Church held its annual picnic at Shadyside Park in Anderson with many families listed as attendees. The CWF met there, lunch was served at noon, and plans were made for a lunch stand at the 4 H fair.

Harlan Smith Wesley Chaplin John Foland Ruth McMahon Gloria Shirk Mildred Quick Nancy Kathy Brown John Matthew CWF Shadyside Park Anderson Richard Featherston Viola Evans Flossie Smith Catherine Smith Grace Chaplin Myrtle Swindell Elma Matthew Muriel Chaplin Shloe Seybert Clarice Schmidt Kenneth Cranfield Hallis Clark Lake Dewart Raymond Fink Ora Moreland Wilkinson Verne Decker Lafayette Marshall Stephenson Lee Smith Jerry Cranfield Marvin Smith Jack Keakamp Camp McCoy Wise Lillie Matthew Robert Gertrude Ferguson Warren Orville Hulsey Leadwood Walter Cranfield

Arrested Going To Wedding In A Sky Patrol Chase

Thomas Harrison, 38, was clocked at over 65 mph on U S 31 by a state police sky patrol plane while en route to marry a woman in Jeffersonville. He paid a $10 fine after explaining delays due to car trouble and money shortages.

Columbus Ind Sky Patrol Thomas Harrison U.S Harrison Jeffersonville

Perfect Attendance Since 1900 in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth Virginia Henry E. Owens kept Sunday School attendance from 1900 onward. He never missed for over 57 years totaling more than 3 000 Sundays, fulfilling a promise his mother made before she died.

Portsmouth Henry E. Owens

Frankton High School Class of 1940 Reunion Planned

FRANKTON The Class of 1940 will hold its annual reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Merl Pike located 50 miles east of Alexandria on Bethel Pike. A picnic dinner at noon is planned and all members and their families are urged to attend. Mervyth Cooper is president and Mrs Cooper is secretary.

Frankton Merl Pike Alexandria Bethel Pike Mervyth Cooper

Shower Honors Jean Danforth

A bridal shower was hosted Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Etchison for Miss Jean Danforth who will wed Harris Etchison Sunday. Guests enjoyed games and prizes. Lucia Etchison won the lucky bell prize. Attending were relatives and friends from Anderson Alexandria Elwood and Frankton.

Frankton Richard Etchison Anderson Rt. 5 Jean Danforth Harris Etchison Davie Canaday Frances Kimmerling Hazel Lobb Elwood Minnie Samuels Lucia Etchison Donna Grimes Janice Etchison Mesdames Berlyn Danforth Eva Anderson Verl Samuels Emmitt Hester Pearl Kimmerling John Welborn Verl Brown Lucia Welborn Robert Wallace Lou Ann Robert Etchison Haskell Rood Raymond Legg Alice B. Rice Lois

Points for Parents on Wish Thinking and Truth Perception

The article discusses how explaining that wish thinking can lead to untruths helps small children cope with being called a liar and avoids feelings of rejection. It emphasizes compassionate responses and age appropriate guidance.

Home Demonstration Clubs Share Lessons and Events Across Communities

Sugar and Spice Club hosted by Mrs Lowell Johnson with co host Mrs Palmer Sheedy. Friendly Neighbors met at Shadyside Park with Mrs John Cunningham presiding and gifts exchanged for 4 H and other guests. Progressive Club entertained at Mrs Kenneth Dotson s home with program by Mrs Omer Jenkins and Mrs Rex Scott. Lafayette Township Club gathered at Beulah Park for a basket dinner with 4 H girls as guests and a lesson by Mrs Roy Scott. Stony Creek Shiners met at Forest Park Noblesville with reports on June conference tours and upcoming events including open house at a radio TV station. Contests awarded to Mrs Rich and Mrs Dent Sherrill and Happy Hour featured guests Karen and Frances Burke. Various clubs noted July and August activities including citizenship lesson by Mrs Martha McCallister and July host Mrs Howard Hill.

Sugar and Spice Club Lowell Johnson Palmer Sheedy William Turner Willard Horine Ralph Boyd William Waymire Progressive Club Kenneth Dotson Mounds Rd John Vail Harold Paugh Omer Jenkins Rex Scott Lafayette Township Club Beulah Park Roy Scott Lafayette Township Robert Waymire Lucille Schell Stony Creek Shiners Forest Park Noblesville Noland Lloyd Leslie Wise Cassell Rich Harry Herron Lapel Howell Edsel Rich Ray Poole Rt. 2 William Noblitt Rich Dent Sherrill Robert DeShong Karen Burke Frances Burke Frank Rogers Martha McCallister Howard Hill Pendleton

Why Grow Old by Josephine Lowman

The author urges readers to use summer health values but warns of dangers of extreme suntanning. At mid-summer she notes hazards to health and appearance, especially for those nearing middle age, prompting caution and mindful outdoor care.

Josephine Lowman

Frankton Class Meets Wednesday

The Christian Workers Class of the Frankton Christian church held an all day meeting with quilting and a noon carry in dinner. Discussions covered the 4 H fair at Alexandria and several members attended.

Frankton Christian Workers Frankton Christian Church Alexandria Bessie Cooper Margaret Taylor Mabel Gooding Stella Cotton Freda Parker Kathryn Swart Jessie Nicholson Lola Benefiel Emma Stroup Nellie Fesler Essie King Neliie Remington Lillie Sharp Ruth King Zella Detraz Alice Rice Miss Margaret Akers

Coloradan in Crutches Delivers Sporting Safety Tale

O B Burch of Grand Junction Colorado speaks at a traffic safety conference for youths in Indianapolis. He explains his leg broke while playing sports rather than due to traffic, prompting light laughter from the audience.

Indianapolis Ind O. B. Burch Grand Junction Colo Colorado Burch

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