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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1965
Page
11
John William Bevelhimer III married Mary Katherine Baughman in a First Baptist Church Wolcott ceremony. Families from Anderson Warren and Walcott attended with a double ring rite and a reception featuring lilies, carnations, and blue satin accents.
Goodwill Neighbor Club members and guests enjoyed a Pitch-in picnic Thursday evening at the farm home of Mr and Mrs Carl Lackey. Eighteen members and guests attended a chartered bus trip to Indianapolis to view the television program Easy Money, with Mrs Jessie Lackey and Mrs Eva Barnes winning prizes and donating money to the club.
Catherine Leffel hosted a family reunion at Killbuck Park last Saturday. She lives at 1721 Delaware Street and has 10 children, 32 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Attendees included Mil lard Leffel Jr and Laverne Leffel from Anderson with families, plus relatives from Sacramento, Colorado Springs, Marion, Warren, Freemont, and Kalamazoo.
Miss Sharon Froman becomes Mrs Bernard Lee Rose in a July 17 wedding at the First Pentecostal Church. The bride wore a satin sheath gown with lace bodice and pearls, with an illusion veil. Her bouquet featured white carnations and Sweetheart roses.
The Iota Sigma Union of the WCTU met at Mrs. Gordon Brattain’s home Tuesday evening. An election selected officers for the year: President Mrs. Gordon Brattain, Vice President Mrs. Mae Gettinger, Promotion Secretary Mrs. Clifford Carpenter, Treasurer Mrs. Edj Leibrandt, Recording Secretary Mrs. George Coffman. Martha Breece led the program with “The Master’s Hands Our Hands” and Pauline Chapman gave devotions “United We Stand.”
A 1966 Needlecraft feature promotes No-cost hits using gay remnants and quick-sew aprons with applique and rick rack. Pattern 521 advertises printed aprons and a 35 cent price, with 15 additional cents for first-class handling. Include name Laura Wheeler and address in New York for pattern orders and catalogs offering over 200 designs, free patterns, and quilt books with regional rooms and decorator accessories.
The passage details engagements, weddings, and social events with many names and places. It notes a future August wedding, residences in Rochester, and schooling of the brides, including Purdue and Anderson. It mentions Army service, Fort Leonard Wood, and various family guests at gatherings.
Today at noon USWV Camp and Auxiliary hold a pitch in dinner and joint meeting. Hostess Mrs Aubey Johnston, 939 West Second Street. Lt John Couch commands the event as in charge.
The Women's Lions Club met in the YMCA Old Salem Room for a business session and program. New officers installed include president Mrs Andrew Marsh and secretary Mrs Elden Petry, with corsages, attendance pins, and recognition gifts awarded to several members.
The Memory Club of 38 gathered at Miriam and Phyllis Rose’s home east of Frankton with 1966 plans discussed. Members and guests included Eugene Clevenger and family, Eileen Hall, Clinton and Clifton Paddock, John Busby, Marland McCord, Robert Brown and daughters, Janet Post, Wilbur Gooding, Arthur Gooding, Ralph Jock, Floyd Yates, Ted Idlewine, Harry Apdgraph, Marvin Neese, and Lawson family. A business meeting, letters from out of town, photos, and ice cream followed. The 1966 meeting is planned for the third Sunday in July at Ted Idlewine’s northwest of Elwood.
Bethany Christian Church Intermediates attended the Pearson Mill Assembly near Converse with youths Gayle Stookey Judy Reed Mary Jane Brum field Cindy Stookey Til Conrad Juanita Jones Nikki Mitten Gary Flowers Fred Fuller Larry Kineman Jim Hairless Larry Toppin Eddie Porter Bruce Dixon Gary Smith and Jim Balsley. Also noted: Max Whiteman family returned from camping at Shackamack and Kentucky Lake. Nancy Wollam attended a Math Clinic at Indiana University Bloomington. Lookout Class picnic at Bethany Bible School parsonage woods with baskets by Walter Mitten family and others.
The Froman Rose nuptials featured flower girl Teresa Darlene Froman in a yellow nylon chiffon dress and a yellow bow. Best man Gail Wayne Rose and ushers Mike McElroy Gary Glover and Charles R Froman attended. A beige dress code prevailed with mothers in coordinated outfits. reception at Forest Hill Park Noblesville, yellow decor and a Smoky Mountains honeymoon planned. The couple will reside in Noblesville.
YMCA daily schedule lists luncheons at 2:00 Rotary and 2:09 CBMC, dinners at 6:00 Toastmasters and 6:00 Mounds Kiwanis, 6:30 Chief Anderson Lions. Meetings at 7:30 for Anderson Madison County Hospital annual event. Physical schedule shows 9:00 events: handball, weightlifting, track, open recreation. Youth schedule covers gym and crafts, noon luncheon club, short trips, and open swim. Health club offers swimming lessons from 1:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with semi private, Tiny Tot and group lessons in late afternoon.
The Jayshees hosted a tasting party at Mrs. James Schultz's Chesterfield home with Hawaiian decor and exotic desserts. Hostesses were Mrs. Schultz Mrs. Jack Shaffer and Mrs. James Holswager. Attendees included Mesdames Fred James Neil Krisher Karen Grinstead Carl Stanley Mark Lamey Joe Arena Ed Paschal James Dexter Don Williams and Ron Colvill. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Colvill Paschal Lamey and Schultz.
Mrs. George Rediker was guest of honor at a lullaby fete hosted by Mrs. Phil Warfel at 2106 Lexington Pike. Co-hostesses Miss Ruby Ramsey and Mrs. Albert Rediker oversaw games and prizes for guests including Phillip Campbell Billie Tolbert Dennis Looper James Greenland and Mae Tolbert. Door prize went to Mrs Billie Tolbert. pink and blue nursery decor featured a central stork. favors included miniature stork nut cups. Invited guests listed by name.
Ina Lowe of the Anderson YWCA announces girls competitive swim classes starting in August. Scheduled Aug 9 to Sept 3 on Mondays and Wednesdays, times to be announced. Open to girls ages 8 to 17, registration at the YWCA, no membership required.
Miss Pamela Jayne Salatin wed David Keith Travis in the First Church of the Nazarene with Rev John C Wine performing the ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Sharon Daugherty and bridesmaids Judy White and Joy Allen. The couple will reside in Madison Heights after confirmations of their 1964 Madison Heights High School graduation.
Members of the Laf A Lot Club were entertained by Mrs. Kenneth Guard at 1520 North A Street in Elwood. President Mrs. Richard Staggs presided over a business session with reports and plans for the future. Akron guest Miss Sharon Jones joined the event and prizes were awarded to Mesdames Robert Roudebush Joah L Nevin Lance Gayle Kenneth Guard and Thurman Jones. Mrs. John L Nevin to entertain the club August 14.
Frankton page reports Jeffrey Cook's tenth birthday party at home with family and friends from local towns. The Crazy Eight Club met at Janice Shively's home with several attendees. St Ann's Study Club held a breakfast and mass at St Marys Church to celebrate the patron saint, naming new officers and planning the coming year. A meatless recipe idea for sardine dish is included.
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