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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1954

Page

19

4 H Club Annual Program Showcases Achievements

The Merrymakers 4 H Club held its annual achievement day at the First Methodist Church education building. Ruthann Murphy hosted, with Marianne presenting a tap dance and Nancy Stout playing piano. A girls quartet and several solos followed, and a clothing revue highlighted year’s division projects judged by Mrs. Herschel Stohler.

Sadets Merrymakers 4H Club First Methodist Church Ruthann” Murphy Marianne Been Nancy Stout Maiitz Sally Loucks Carolyn Carr Kathryn Sokol Herschel Stohler Karel Ann Smith Mary Clare Degitt Martha Ann Hutton George Conrad Golden Rule Home Demonstration Club Mary Clare Desire Sharon Eckstien Pthieee Kaleeephy James F. McCord

Shower Honors Local Women at Mrs Cox Home

A neighborhood shower honored Mrs Annie Richey and Mrs Keith Day at the home of Mrs Wesley Cox 4024 Nichol Ave with guests including Mrs James David Thompson Russell Showalter Edna Jackson Ralph Ainsley Glen Stone Robert Webb Orville Shaw Carl Sages Rudolph Brauner Flossie Huntinger Ray Hudson Orville M Neal Vern Frame and Miss Treva Harvey

Edgewood Club Plans Card Party Lunch at Clubhouse

The Edgewood Golf and Social Club schedules a Wednesday card party with lunch at 12 20 p m at the clubhouse. Bridge and canasta will be played in the afternoon. Chairman Mrs George Hudges with aides Mesdames John Kollege James Fenters Ric John Childes and Auguste assist.

Edgewood Golf and Social Club George Hudges John Kollege James Fenters Ric John Childes Augu

Marion Ladies Auxiliary Serves Watermelon to Soldiers

The Marion chapter of the Marion Ladies Auxiliary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart traveled there on Thursday and served watermelon to ten men in the scenic grove. Ten members attended.

Marion Military Order of Purple Heart Sienic Grove

Dior New Look Sets Bold Postwar Fashion Direction

Dior and peers reveal a fall winter line that favors flatter busts and slim waists, sparking applause for the new silhouette. Critics note the look shifts from dramatic curves to wearable shapes with full skirts, while hems remain around 17 inches from the floor.

Kristian Dior Dior Abe Ieoupe Xmca J. W. Crandell Alco Mick Rector Stephen Genda Anist Everett Savage

Tuesday Happy Homemakers and neighbors meet in Fortville area

A compiled notice lists multiple neighborhood groups and meetings across Fortville and surrounding towns. Each club announces a lesson on fabrics newer than nylon, roll calls with prompts, hostesses and presidents, plus social events such as picnics, lunches, and a family night.

Happy Homemakers Shelter House Fortville Park Fortville Ian Lloyd George Schuyler Jack Galliher Hilbert Green Lester Baker Syracuse Maude Krall Richard Renbarger W. C. Basey Myers Ave John Hull Lesson John Ervin Ivan Seiple Roll Call Evergreen Archie Gillam College Corner Rd William Rhodes Curtis Clem Mid-Century — Model Home Store Columbus Ave Keith Leonard Marion Withers Carl Williams

Personal mentions from Leland Michigan trip

Mir and Mrs Dr Smith have spent the last month in Leland Michigan and will return home early this week Mr and Mrs D W Knight and Lee and Mrs Clyde Illigoss plan to leave tomorrow from the Knight Cottage at Walloon Lake Michigan Mr and Mrs Fred Jones and daughter Jane will also return tomorrow from Walloon Lake Michigan

Mir Dr. Smith Leland. Mich D. W. Knight Laughter Lee Clyde Illigoss Knight Walon Lake Mich Fred Jones Jane Walloon Lake, Ich

Household Scrapbook Tips for Cleaning and Ironing

Dirty pots are cleaned by boiling water with a touch of washing soda for ease and effectiveness. For ironing, preshrink by steaming and prep starched garments with hot water before ironing. Darned stockings benefit from using crochet cotton that stays soft after washing.

Birthday signs urge license renewals in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS officials report new road signs on state autos bearing birthday themed messages. One side asks drivers if they renewed their license, aiming to remind them during each second birth month. The effort seeks to boost compliance across the driving public.

Indianapolis London Real Britain House of Lords

Calf and shoulder exercises from a reader’s workout column

A letter from a group of students asks for help with figure problems and fitness. The piece reproduces several exercises to slim calves, straighten shoulders without increasing bust, reduce abdominal fat, and tone upper arms, ending with contact details for Josephine Lowman at the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines, Iowa.

Josephine Lowman Register and Tribune Syndicate Des Moines

Laura Wheeler 1954 Needlecraft Catalog Catalog Ad

Vintage ad promoting iron on transfers and color dot signs Pattern 571 eight color options on fabric items like towels and curtains Requires 25 cents plus 5 cents ad mail to Anerson Herald Needlecraft Dept New York 11 NY Includes request for name address and zone Also offers Laura Wheeler 1954 Needlecraft Catalog with 79 embroidery crochet color transfer patterns and 20 cents for copy This ad captures midcentury craft consumer messaging and mail order details

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

Limbrack and White Obtain Marriage License in Anderson

Carl Arthur Limbrack, a 1928 born carpenter of Anderson, and Lou White of Anderson, seek a marriage license. The couple’s details appear in a local civic notice as part of the standard matrimonial filings.

Carl Arthur Limbrack, Anderson Carpenter Lou White Anderson

Dial Telephone Service Opens At Alexandria

Alexandria switches to dial telephone service at 2 30 p m Saturday with lines cut at 112 N Harrison St and new dial office on W John St ready. The $305 000 project began in June 1953 after housing for automatic equipment was installed and new user numbers mailed in new directories. Second Lt. Winfield Baker, son of Walnut St residents, commissioned in the Infantry US Army Reserve at Fort Campbell after completing six week ROTC summer camp at Fort Campbell.

Alexandria Indiana Bell N. Harrison St W. John St Charles E. Redelman Indiana Bell Dwin D. Baker Blt. Baker Walnut St Infantry Army Reserve Fort Campbell Indiana University Baker Officer ‘Training Corps

WSCS Circle To Convene Monday

WSCS Circle will convene Monday evening at the home of Mrs Ednack with cohosts Mrs Nora Welchel and Mrs Cleo Bareus. Numerous local residents and guests are listed among recent visitors and dinners at homes of area families in this community report.

Wscs Circle Ean — Warele Ednack Nora Welchel Cleo Bareus Winifred Owarge Elaine Jenkinson Allentown Harry L. White Jack Howell Clark Herron Rita Bernard Lawrence New Madison Ohio Edna McClintock Edgar Wyant Charles McGlacken Fred McClintock Fortville

Eagles Ritual Held Friday For Henry R Marrs

The Eagles held a ritual Friday evening at Davis and Strider Funeral Home for Henry R Marrs barber who died Wednesday at St Johns Hospital Anderson Last rites will be Saturday at the funeral home with Rane Coed Steele in charge Burial will be in Park View Cemetery Graveside services will be by the American Legion Post of Alexandria of which Mr Marrs was a member and a past commander Harry Myers father of Sol dyers was removed from his E Monroe Street home to Marion General Hospital Marion on Thursday

Pnamuia Eagles Davis and Strider Henry R Marrs Barber St. John's Hospital Anderson Rane Coed Steele Park View Cemetery American Legion Postal Alexandria Marrs

Reception For Rev Mannix At Lapel Home

The Rev and Mrs Benjamin Mannix were honored at a reception at the Blanchard McClintock home. Mannix is the newly appointed pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reid Huffman of Sacramento with Mrs Huffman visiting sister Mrs Ketcham. Mrs Roger accompanied the Huffmans to California to join a brother, Bob Ketcham, and Mrs James Forrer of Lapel. Andersons returned from California where they visited Mr and Mrs Jerry Robbins and Mr James Forrer and Mrs Ralph Musselman Jr. hosts at Langey Cafe dinner for Mr and Mrs Basil Fisher and family at Riversi. Mr and Mrs Herschel Cray and son entertained today for Mrs Della Wolfe and Miss Florence Wolfe.

Benjamin Mannix Blanchard McClintock Mannix Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Reid Huffman Sacramento Calif Mr Ketcham Roger James Forrer Lapel Carl Thomas . Anderson California Jerry Robbinettighter South Gate Ralph Musselman ,Jr Dinne Basil Fisher Langey Cafe Riversi Herschel Cray and Son Della Wolfe Florence Wolfe

Daleville WSCS Luncheon Plans for Aug 5

Daleville WSCS schedules a 12 30 luncheon at the church followed by a regular meeting. Mrs Vollie Feely and Mrs field Grove will assist. The Rev and Mrs George Farrow and family are at Epworth Forest's Muncie District Senior Institute on Wednesday through Friday.

Ind Edwin Sibery Anderson Daleville W. H. Pothemus Sibery Louis Thayer Germany Mr. Ibery Guide Amp

Restric Boston Archdeacons Honor Title Usage

The term venerable is defined as worthy of honor and reverence and is used as a formal title of address for designated archdeacons in the Anglican Church. The note clarifies proper usage and ceremonial respect accorded to these church figures.

Restric Boston

Your Baby and Advice Columns by Myrtle E Eldred

An essay on reader letters, personal experiences, and motherly advice from Myrtle Meyer Eldred. She explains why she cannot publish every inquiry or endorse products, and urges readers to seek local help via a Family Service Agency. The piece ends noting Ceylon's annual tea harvest at about 250 million pounds.

FW. W Myrtle Meyer Eldred Register Trisune Syndicate Des Moines Towa PRA Ceylon

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