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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1954

Page

21

Garden Club Exhibit Winners at 25th Anniversary Show

The Anderson Garden Club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a flower show at Bill Wilson Boys Club drawing hundreds. The event featured 454 exhibits and 37 geranium varieties in educational displays. Awards went to numerous exhibitors including Mesdames McCoy Kaufman Fox Mears Colle Wilkins Crouse Springer Freeman, plus many others. Junior members receiving awards included Richard Minneman Patricia Minneman Mary Ann Stump and more. This afternoon at 2, the group meets at 115 Edgewood Dr with Mrs. George Freeman as guest speaker on Problems of Flower Arranging.

Anderson Garden Club Bill Wilson Boys Club Attendane Mesdames OR. McCoy William Kaufman George Fox William Mears Leo Colle Roy Wilkins Robert Crouse C. L. Springer George Freeman J. F E. McKelvey R. M. Taylor Walter Ross James Current Beecher DeVaney Robert Falge George Shawver Robert Armington Frank Zoll Glen Kildow Flossie Deisher Crith Yost Raymond Wiley Henry Kessler J. W. Munson Inez McCoy Rose Cheney Everett Wood Robert Adams Ann Merrit John Hutton Myron Jones T. W. Canada Kent Hardy C. A. Rinker Becky Wood Merrily Richeson Susan K. Fisher Karen McCoy Dixie Stewart Pamela Richeson Susan Alexandria Max Bales Edgewood Dr Parker

BPW Group To End Year At Dinner Meet

The Mary Stewart BPW will hold its final dinner meeting of the year Thursday evening at the Top Hat. Music and membership committees led by Mrs. Nathan Martin and Mrs. Luther Elsen organize. other committee members include Mesdames Eva Scott, J. O. Simmons, Louise Hackett, Edwin Farquhar, Tony Lewellyn, Robert Brown, Janet Waitman, and Miss Kathryn Graff. Special music will be by Mrs. Eugenia Fosner, Miss Betty Hubbard, and Miss Velma Clark. Helen L. Johnson, state organization first vice president, will install new officers and initiate new members Mesdames A. L. McPhee, Helen Gustin, Ellen Bechtold, and Miss Amelia Beringer.

Mary Stewart

R H Alexander Marks Birthday Party Notice

Mrs R H Alexander hosted a lawn party Sunday for her husband birthday at 210 W 12th St The buffet dinner followed by bridge guests included Mr and Mrs Human Lewis Mr and Mrs Jim Ellis of Indianapolis Dr and Mrs Will Moody and Susan Ann of Lima Miss Floy Ager of Cleveland Carl Mason Hugh Ellis Zoe Ellis and Richard Alexander

R. H. Alexander Alexander 12Th St Bridge Human Lewis Jim Ellis Indianapolis Will Moody Susan Ann Lima Floy Ager Cleveland Carl Mason Hugh Ellis Zoe Ellis Richard Alexander

Art Club Has Annual Picnic

The Art Club wrapped up its year with an annual picnic yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Lowell Amos’s Forest Hills home. A carry-in luncheon was organized by the social committee led by Mrs. Ralph Boyd. Retiring president Mrs. R. H. Roberts presided at the business session before a social hour, with many members in attendance.

Art Club Lowell Amos Forest Hills Ralph Boyd Amos R. H. Roberts Mesdames W. G. Austin Ruth Badgley John Fitzsimmons Ralph Garriot J. Wallace Hall Robert Heaton M. I. Kirkman J. W. Richeson Roy Roudebush 8. A. Schaefer G. Brook

Altrusa Members To Embark For Workshop Friday

Altrusa members Miss Mildred Sims and Miss Kathryn Gregory will travel Friday to Chicago for a Fifth District presi dent's workshop. District Governor Mrs. Lillian Dearing of Juliet Illinois will preside. Sessions Saturday at Edgewater Beach Hotel feature Miss Gretchen Vanderschmidt of St Louis as speaker.

Mildred Sims Kathryn Gregory Altrusa Chicago Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Lillian Dearing Juliet, Ill Edgewater Beach Gretchen Vanderschmidt St. Louis Altrusa International

Westminster Group Breakfast Planned at First Presbyterian Church

The Women’s Westminster Association invites members to a Thursday 9 30 a m breakfast at First Presbyterian Church with devotions by Mrs Joe White and a Book review of Song of Ruth by Mrs Ted McClintick. Mt Hope Methodist Church women will serve the meal. Executive board plans arrangements.

Women's Westminster Association First Presbyterian Church Mt. Hope Methodist Church Joe White Ted McClintick Ruth

YW Electors Assemble Thursday Night at Blue Triangle

The Young Women's Christian Association will hold an Electors Assembly Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Blue Triangle Room. Two skits Regional Convention and Centennial will be staged by delegates and centennial committee members. Mrs Don MacGranahan directs the social hour, group singing is led by Mrs Thomas Platt, and registration is managed by Mrs Robert Brinson and Mrs Irving Glazer with refreshments by the hospitality committee led by Mrs Roscoe Lee.

Young Women’s Christian Association Blue Triangle Association Don MacGranahan Thomas Platt Robert Brinson Irving Glazer Roscoe Lee

Class Gives Farewell Dinner At East Lynn Church

The Mary Martha Class of East Lynn Christian Church hosted a chicken dinner at Pendleton Park. Guest of honor Mrs. Hubert Morris will depart tomorrow to join MSgt. H. T. Morris in Tripoli Libya North Africa. Committee included Miss Wilma Miller and Annabelle Benzenhower. Attendees included Earl Leighton Roscoe Guy Reardon Whippo and many others. Meat packers sell practically all their beef within 14 days after slaughter.

Mary Martha East Lynn

Why Grow Old Backbiters In Business And Social Life

A reader asks how to handle backbiters in business and social settings. The advice suggests ignoring them as the worst punishment, noting backbiters are usually driven by jealousy or envy and often exposed sooner or later. It offers friendly engagement as a possibility but warns it is rarely worthwhile, comparing backbiting to temporary ailments that pass. Letters for contact are directed to the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines, Iowa.

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

Your Baby and Mine: Development of a Healthy Infant

Myrtle Meyer Eldred responds to readers on infant growth stressing that proper feeding, love, and gentle interaction support physical and emotional development. She rebuts roughhousing and addresses stuttering in young children, advising ignoring minor speech issues to avoid self consciousness.

Your Mine Myrtle Meyer Eldred

Local Social News From Lima Area Families

Dr and Mrs Will Moody and daughter Susan Ann of Lima Ohio were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs R H Alexander. Floy Ager of Cleveland, a cousin of Mrs Alexander, is visiting two weeks. Cassandra Jatras daughter of Mr and Mrs John Jatras 3624 Madison Ave returned home from Indiana University where she finished her freshman year. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs Paul Ravage and two sons left last week for Arkansas to visit relatives.

Will Moody Susan Ann Lima, O R. H. Alexander Floy Ager Cleveland Cassandra Jatras John Jatras Madison Ave Indiana University Paul Ravage Arkansas

Points for Pike Mother Keeps Family Time on Track

In a family council, a mother argues that constant nagging ensures tasks are completed and timeliness is maintained. She asks if reminders are needed and what form they should take instead of her voice.

Mother Family Council

Evening Party at Edgewood Club Delights Members

A card party for Edgewood Country Club members will be staged at the clubhouse Saturday evening at 8 o clock. Refreshments will be served late in the evening. Mr and Mrs George Oaksen head the committee and are assisted by DeVol Ponsler Marshall Baker O C Clark Larry Cozier Howard Hughes Robert Clark Ray Burton and Miss Mary Hand.

Edgewood Country Club George Oaksen Messrs. and Mesdames DeVol Ponsler Marshall Baker O. C. Clark Larry Cozier Howard Hughes Robert Clark Ray Burton Mary Hand

Grandview Club Plans Guest Party

The Grandview Women's Golf and Social Club hosts a guest day Thursday with 9 a.m. golf and a 1 p.m. luncheon. Bridge and canasta follow in the afternoon. Committee chairs include Mrs. Foohey, Heritage, Roberts, Barker, Kelley, Higi, and O’Neill.

Grandview Women's Golf and Social Club Mesdames Jerry Foohey Ivan Heritage Richard Roberts Nancy Barker Wendell Kelley Leo Higi Joe O'Neill

Service Class Is Entertained at First Baptist Church

The Service Class of the First Baptist Church met Friday evening at 1735 Broadway hosted by Mrs. Alan Yates. Co hostesses were Mrs. Hazel Keesling. Mrs. D. M. Shockley and Mrs. Floyd Gaunt were named visiting committee for June. Shockley gave devotions and Yates read a revised Gettysburg Address. Contests and prizes followed.

First Baptist Church Alan Yates Broadway Hazel Keesling D. M. Shockley Floyd Gaunt

Women’s Groups Enjoy Dinners at Central Christian Church

Central Christian Church Women’s Fellowship held Thursday pitch in dinners across nine groups. Group leaders and attendees ranged from eight to twenty members with guests, devotions, lessons, and in some groups vocal solos or talks. Members reported on the year’s work and shared programs led by various hosts.

Central Christian Church Women's Fellowship R. C. Whetchel Charles Bryant Keith Epply Marion Loudenback D. D. Barr Loudenback Howard Brown Lloyd Taylor Frank Epply Frank McKee Louis Thayer William Maroney Bertha Rhynearson E. Swain Robert Clark Verna Clawson O. B. Page Richard Williams Ralph Fisher Robert Mauck

Baptist Circles Hold Meetings at Meadowbrook Church

Circles of Meadowbrook Baptist Church held meetings Thursday with six members at Ann Judson Circle hosted by Mrs Charles Southard at 311 East 38th Street. The Mary Orr Circle met at 343 South Drive with nine members. Family Guidance Circle gathered at Mrs Don Wright’s home 257 West 37th Street with Rev Phillip Philbrook as guest speaker and refreshments served.

Meadowbrook Baptist Church Charles Southard Ann Judson E. 38Th St Pearl Stopp Philippine Islands Bernard Nelson Robert Adams Mary Orr Morris Merrill South Dr Carl Glover Ray Hall Phillip Philbrook Don Wright W. 37Th John Fulcher

Community Club Activities in Anderson Today

Anderson groups host events including Mound’s Garden Club meet at 8:30 a m at 3020 Columbus Ave to tour, Bethesda Shrine No 11 reception for lodge officers at IOOF Hall 9th and Jackson Sts, Anderson Garden Club at 2 p m hosted by Mrs Max Bales 115 Edgewood Dr, Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority at 8 p m on WMCA, Cheerful Hearts Club at 6 p m hosted by Mrs Reba Dilts 2507 Delaware St.

Mound'’s Cleets Wade Clumbus Ave Bethesda Shrine No IOOF 9Th Jackson Sts Anderson Garden Club Max Bales Edgewood Dr Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority WMCA Cheerful Hearts Club Reba Dilts Delaware St

Convention Delegates Chosen for State Gathering

Thursday at 2 p m the Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary will convene at the GAR Hall to select delegates. The state convention is set for June 13 15 at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis. From here the delegates chosen are Mesdames Don Johnston E A Wirshing James Graves and Bill Capplinger.

Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Gar Hall Severin Hotel Indianapolis Mesdames Don Johnston E. A. Wirshing James Graves Bill Capplinger

Shower Honors Miss Sara Norbury Before Her Sunday Wedding

A miscellaneous shower at Mt. Gilead Church honored Miss Sara Norbury daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde Norbury of Anderson as she prepares to wed Larry Jackson son of Mr and Mrs Clem Jackson of the community. Hostesses included Mesdames Ward Collins Luna Smith Wilbur Hasler Robert Smith Reece Rogers and Oran Jackson. The gift table carried a basket of orange blossoms and a miniature bride and groom. Refreshments served to more than fifty guests. Mrs Alice Collins of Mechanicsburg is visiting with the Collins. Mrs Opal Cooper and Ray Clevenger were guests at the Arnett home.

Mt. Gilead Sara Norbury Clyde Norbury Anderson Larry Jackson Clem Jackson Mesdames Ward Collins Luna Smith Wilbur Hasler Robert Smith Reece Rogers Oran Jackson Alice Collins Mechanicsburg Ward Collins Opal Cooper Ray Clevenger H. L. Arnett

Party Honors Sharon Hiday

Mrs Don Hiday hosted a birthday party at home Saturday for her daughter Sharon. Contests were won by Cathy Hosier and Gary Joe Hiday. Decorations were pink and white. Numerous guests attended from Hobbs Station Anderson Greensburg Ingalls Lapel Castleton Frankton Harveys Chapel and other nearby communities.

Noble Horace Busby Greensburg Robert Busby Morton Gibson Paul Gibson Near Ingalls Lirt Bolt M. C. Marshall Curtissville

Lafayette Township Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights

The Lafayette Township Farm Bureau met Wednesday evening with music directed by Mrs. Frank Fesler and devotions led by Mrs. Edith McCorkhill. Frances Brizendine and Mary Beth Whetsel performed a tap dance, Glen Purdue presented a monologue, and a Lafayette Home Demonstration Club staged a play. First place cake winners were Mrs. Richard Gilchrist, Mrs. Alva Heath, and Mrs. Emmett Hester, with second and third prize winners named. Refreshments were served by the Purdue Echo Club and the entertainment committee included Willard Drake and others.

Lafayette Township Farm Bureau Frank Fesler Edith MecCorkhill Frances Brizendine Mary Beth Whetsel Glen Purdue Carol Janalee Loudenback Joe Purdue Philip Hester Lafayette Township Home Demonstration Club Richard Gilchrist Alva Heath Emmett Hester

Seven Wabash Alumni Earn Merit Honors at Dinner

In Crawfordsville Indiana seven Wabash College alumni were named merit award recipients at the Association of Wabash Men annual dinner. Two honorary alumni also received service awards to the college. Speaker Byron Price former AP acting manager and UN official highlighted the event. Other honorees include Ray Ehrensberger John D Van Nuys Chase Harding Fred Naber Reginald Sullivan and David Peck. Non Wabash honorees were George Kendall and Robert Vaughan.

Crawfordsville Ind Wabash College Association of Wabash Men Associated Press Byron Price Wabash Price United Nations Ray Ehrensberger College’ of Special Studies University of Maryland John D. van Nuys Indiana University School of Medicine Chase Harding Fred Naber Continental Illinois Bank and Trust Company of Chicago Reginald H. Sullivan Indianapolis David Peck New York Supreme Court George W Kendall Robert E. Vaughan

David Sherer Birthday Party At Pendleton

Pendleton honors ninth birthday of David Sherer hosted by Mr and Mrs James Sherer at 315 Jefferson St. guests include Douglas Downing David Mutterspaugh Jay Goodson Jeanetta Smith Peggy Coy Kay Goodson and David. Charles Bud Tharp recovering from back injury at home on Pendleton Ave. Community Club meeting held at Mrs Raymond Rogers home with Mrs Oren Jackson cohostess. Orin Frampton Armor Moore families attend graduation in Connersville for grandson Donald Frampton. Ray Smith hosts birthday dinner with guests Willis Smith Indianapolis William Manley Richmond Hugh Smith Bertha Manley.

Pendleton David Sherer James Sherer Jefferson St Douglas Downing David Mutterspaugh Jay Goodson Jeanetta Smith Peggy Coy Kay Goodson David Charles Bud"’ Tharp Pendleton Avenue Mt. Gilead Raymond Rogers Oren Jackson Orin Frampton Armor Moore Connersville Donald Frampton

YMCA Event Schedule and Classes Brief

The notice lists a full day at the YMCA with morning and afternoon breakfasts luncheons and meetings. Credit Women's Breakfast Club Rotary Exchange Crippled Children Soroptimists Toastmasters Tri Kappa Phi Beta Psi and Omega Na Tau gather. Swimming and youth programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. including beginners girls boys and underage swim.

Credit Women’s Rotary Club Exchange Club Tri Kappa Phi Beta Psi Central Avenue Jr. High Omega Na Tau

Local Marriage Licenses Recorded in Anderson Area

Ellis M. Giering and Hazel May Redshaw, both born in 1932 and residents of Anderson, obtain a marriage license, as do Paul S. Dunn born 1927 a machinist and Joan Mae Myers born 1934 of Anderson.

Ellis M. Giering Anderson Hazel May Redshaw Paul S. Dunn Joan Mae Myers

Mrs Hunt To Host Cheaper By The Dozen Club

Mrs. Max Hunt will host Cheaper By The Dozen Club on Tuesday June 15 at her home with cohostess Mrs Charles Dillenbeck. The Two Bit Club meets June 11 at Mrs Morris Kinnard s home. Adams Township ladies sewed for the Cancer Cupboard at North Christian Church producing 34 dozen pads from about 25 workers. Mr and Mrs Willard Carter and Mrs Lore Allison returned from Pochonatos Ark. Mr and Mrs Howard Fesler and daughters dined with John Livingston family in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Mike Carr visited Wisconsin. Mrs John B Hammerling and her son were discharged to home from St Johns Hospital. Mrs Louis Lawrence hosted Merry Makers Club with Mesdames Hubert White Walter Clark Glen McCarty Fred Humbles Elbert Michael Nora Frey Andrew Trout.

Pendleton Max Hunt Charles Dillenbeck Morris Kinnard Adams Township North Christian Church Willard Carter Lore Allison Pochonatos Ark Howard Fesler John Livingston Indianapolis Mike Carr Wisconsin John B. Hammerling St. John’s Hospital Louis Lawrence Merry Makers Club

Two numbers solved by a linear system

The first number X gives the second as 77 minus 2X. Using X plus four times (77 minus 2X) equals 77 yields X equal to 33, and the second equals 11. Therefore the two numbers are 33 and 11.

Cleanest City Philadelphia Wins Seventh Year

Philadelphia claims national cleanest town award for the seventh straight year with Detroit in second and Chicago in third.

Philadelphia Detroit Chicago

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Garden Club BPW R. H. Alexander Marks Houston Tex Dexter Dept Texas Tor Baby Genwne Westminster Group Lucy Bell Telephone Pike the Register Tribune Brant Edgewood Club Grandview Club Baptist Thomas Millard Sharon Hiday Lafayette Bureau Anderson Beauty Shop Meridian Mrs Alice Eggman Lois Killion Ray Smith Smith Messrs. and Mesdames Willis Smith William Manley Richmond Hugh Smith Bertha Manley YMCA Mrs. Hunt General Foods
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