Westminster women group in Presbyterian Church missions program
About 550 members of the Westminster Association of Presbyterian Church support foreign and national missions and Christian education. The group dates back over a century, with circles currently studying the Book of Luke and hosting programs on missions and women’s church work. Officers include Mesdames Ted McClintick president and Gale Weatherford first vice president. A separate note advertises a new auto belt for toddlers offering safety and comfort in cars.
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The
Presbyterian Cehurch
Association
Ted McClintick
Gale J. Weatherford
Karl Riley
Ralph Parent
Kenneth Young
Frank Heritz
Alfred E. Neale
Mikaphilia Club Aids Flag Pond Mission Through Charitable Work
The Mikaphilia Social and Charitable Organization, a 30 member group rooted in Victory Chapter of First Presbyterian Church, meets monthly and supports Flag Pond mission in Tennessee with food and clothing drives at Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 1957-58 they planned a $150 hospital fund goal, raising $30 via a regular meeting auction. Officers include Mrs. Arthur B. Henning president, Mrs. Harry Hineman vice president, Mrs. Fletcher Misner secretary, and Mrs. Ray Rollinger treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Henning
Victory Chapter
Missionary Society
First Presbyterian Church
Nikaphilia
Flag
Flag Pond
Tenn
Arthur B. Henning
Harry Hineman
Fletcher Misner
Ray Rollinger
Mothers of World War II unit organizes veterans aid
The Mothers of World War II group with 34 members works without compensation in Veterans Hospitals and aids needy veterans' families. They send Christmas gifts to service members at home and abroad and provide caskets clothing and other items. Officers include Mrs. Harry Donica president Mrs. William Breeck vice president Mrs. John Cassell secretary and Ella Schoonover. Local unit organized Sept 11 1942 at Mrs. Albert Gilmore home with 26 charter members. The unit staffed USC Canteen weekly and ran bond booths during the war years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Harry Donica
William Breeck
John Cassell
Ella Schoonover
Albert Gilmore
USC
Phi Beta 144 Nu Phi Mu Sorority Organizes Fellowship Circle
Phi Beta 144 Nu Phi Mu Social sorority with 40 members formed for fellowship and cultural development in Abilene Kansas by Walter W. Ross. It is the first degree of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Members delivered Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, held a square dance and candy sale, and helped at the Beta Sigma Phi Sweetheart Ball. Officers include president Mrs. Jerry Dunn, vice president Miss Sarah Sylvester, secretary Miss Carol McElroy, and treasurer Miss Donna Stierwalt.
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Ho He
Iga1
Abilene
Kans
Walter W. Ross
Beta Sigma
Society Of Artists Annual Exhibit Plans Adopted
Fifty four members are affiliated with the Anderson Society of Artists. Officers are Mrs Durbin Hollingsworth president Mrs William Jones vice president and Mrs Jesse Shuman secretary treasurer. The club aims to foster greater interest and higher local art standards with an annual exhibit judged by a professional and featuring a speaker. 1958 activities include an annual dinner and exhibit and monthly programs in silk screening drawing pen and ink offset painting Amazo art and modern architecture with regular meetings to deepen fellowship among local artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Society of Artists
Dur
bin Hollings‘worth
William Jones
Jesse Shuman
Floriculture Garden Club Organized in 1954
The Floriculture Garden Club formed in 1954 with 16 charter members. Mrs. Joe Fedor served as the first president. The group aims to acquire and impart flower growing knowledge and improve cultivation. Annual tours of Anderson Gardens are held for learning and assistance. Officers included Mrs. William H. Gosling as president, Mrs. Ray Wiley as vice president, and Mrs. Robert Savage as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floriculture Garden Club
Joe Fedor
Anderson Gardens
William H. Gosling
Ray Wiley
Robert Savage
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Westminster Association of Presbyterian Church
Tome
Central
Indiana
Pati Bers
Phi Beta 144
Nu Phi Mu
Society of Artists
APEX
Ruby Foster
Apex School of Beauty
National Association of Cos
Esther B.alle
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