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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1960
Page
19
The Rev and Mrs Elden M Petry mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a 1935 reception at the Church of the Brethren Akron. The event spans two to five in the afternoon on Sunday June 26 as Rev Petry completes thirteen years as pastor after being married by his father Rev C H Petry.
Miss Linda Sezesny is celebrated at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Mary Morgan Mrs. June Simmonds and Miss Mary Simmonds at the Green Party House. Blue and silver colors set a June theme with candlelight and prizes awarded to several guests including Mrs. Florence McKinney Mrs. Sue Miller Miss Sandra Simmonds and Miss Lee Richardson among many attendees.
The Sigma Alpha Chi sorority will meet on June 28 at 8:00 PM. Bulletin-Herald Classifieds notes the gathering time and date for members.
Mrs Harold Anderson greeted members of the Madison County Women's Republican Club board at a Monday dinner party in her log cabin on White River. Attendees included Mesdames E. C. Toner John Hershhbeger Hershberger Edith Shetterly Wendell Hollingsworth C. O. Davison Grace Woodward E. J. Stanley Louis Hitchcock Paul McCord Nell Hammond Kenneth Ahrendt R. H. Roberts and William Hutton.
The WSCS circles of Noble Street Methodist Church schedule meetings tomorrow at various homes and the Memorial Park. Listed hosts include Mrs. E. P. Frandsen, Mrs. Arthur Ketner, Mrs. O. L. Atteberry, Mrs. Roy Belangee, Mrs. Robert Wickersham, Mrs. John Nash, and others with assigned start times of 7:30, 9:00, 1:00, and 1:15 p.m.
Miss Ann L. Jenkins, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlos Jenkins of Forest Hills, earned an award for superior achievement in fourth semester French at Purdue University. Elton Hocking presented the honor funded by Cultural Services of the French Republic. Jenkins, a junior majoring in English and French with a biology minor, serves on Hall X student staff.
The Women's Council of Mea dowbrook Baptist Church meets Thursday at seven in Fellowship Hall. Mrs. Ralph Browning presides. Program led by Mrs. Paul Stires and Circle 7 features House Party and National Convention Echoes. Group singing and officer installation follow. Fellowship by Circle 11. new circles forming for the coming year. Chairmen include Mesdames Ingram, Moreillon, Coates, Hertzinger, Benefiel, Buck, Baker, Franks, and Stephenson.
Su san Alexander named honored queen elect with Judy Tucker Harriett Wiley and a long slate of officers to be installed Friday at seven thirty in the Masonic Temple 1024 Meridian St. The ceremony lists numerous names including Martha Marsh Cathy Hervey and Louann Cochran among installing officers and queen’s escorts.
Mrs Beulah Puterbaugh from Eau Gallie Florida is visiting her daughter Mrs Lester Hunt and Mr Hunt. Guests for the Oleheiser Davis wedding include Mr Harold Oleheiser from Campinas Brazil and Mrs Frances Smith from Warsaw New York. Mrs Richard Davisson visits her mother in Greenwood. Joe Roberts and son Larry spend two weeks in Miami. Dr Roger Wilkinson and family vacation in Jupiter Florida. Jean Ramsey Miriam Dill Lilian Walker Pearl Roberts Helen McCorkhill and Phyllis Golish attend a hairdresser show in Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs Earl Bassett of California visits Mrs Glenn Rogers. Mrs Nelle Tyler of Indianapolis visits local friends. Miss Judy Barbee of Lapel recently stayed with Marcia and Donna Conwell. Miss Anne Brady leaves for Fitz William New Hampshire to be waterfront counsellor at Fleur de Lis Camp this summer.
Miss Linda Keffner returns to Anderson for a month to visit her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berry. She plans to graduate from the Augustan School of Nursing in Chicago in September.
The Business Women's Guild of the Christian Women's Fellowship held its final meeting of the year with fifty members attending a covered dish dinner. New officers were installed in a candle light service by parliamentarian Mrs. Foust Childers. ImmediatePast President Mrs. Harold R. Scott conducted a brief business session. Decorations were by Mrs. James F. Coleman. The next meeting is set for Monday evening July 18 at 6:00 at the church with another covered dish dinner.
American War Mothers gathered recently at Thelma Riley home on Nichol Avenue. Ten members and two guests attended. Members Mary McNeill Eva Quinn Thelma Riley and Lucille Barnes planned refreshments for a ward party at the Veterans Hospital in Marion. Next meeting slated for September.
Sister Rose Angela, native of Vincennes, is elected Superior General of the Sisters of Providence. The order’s mother house is St. Mary of the Woods near Terre Haute, Indiana.
Nancy Davis receives multiple bridal showers and parties over weeks as she prepares to wed John Oleheiser on Saturday. A luncheon and bridge event at the Allis home hosted by Mrs. Frank Allis and Mrs. C. O Davis son featured pink and white decorations, with Nancy’s mother Mrs. August Davis and Nancy’s grandmother Mrs. Mable Breidinger among the guests from Indianapolis Campinas and Spencer. Other gatherings included a McClintick luncheon with Nancy and relatives and a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Robert Shoemaker in Edgewood, with gifts and a pink and white tea-cart display.
A round the clock themed shower honors Eleanor Wissing of Owensboro Kentucky formerly of Anderson at Mrs Don E Key s home in Indianapolis. Guests include numerous Anderson New Castle Greenfield Muncie and local residents. Eleanor and Don Burris plan a July 2 wedding in Anderson First Methodist Church after nursing and teaching milestones.
Mrs. Leota Phillips and Mrs. Ada Hostetler attended the marriage of Miss Joanne Rose Milheiser to Raymond George Shearer at Brunswick United Presbyterian Church in Gary. The couple, after a reception at the American Legion Hall, plan to honeymoon in Mexico and reside in Gary.
AP reports a public hearing will be held in Chicago on June 30 to consider Eastern railroads plan to reduce rates on grain and grain products shipping from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Michigan to Atlantic Coast ports. Proposed cuts up to 30 percent would take effect October 1.
Indiana Christian Women's Fellowship holds a four day state retreat June 23 to 26 on the Anderson College campus. Mrs Mary M Dale leads worship evaluation and a Heritages and Horizons group with Dr George F E Osborn and Dr George Earle Owen among the leaders. About 75 women are registered for two sessions with programs in Missionary Worship Bible Study and Interest groups under the theme Declare His Glory.
The New York Central Railroad asked the Public Service Commission to abandon Trains 314 and 313 between Indianapolis and Union City after reporting average loads of two passengers and five crewmen. The service, once running to Cleveland, was discontinued in Ohio on April 24, and the line posted a loss of 210 358 dollars last year.
Mr and Mrs Loren Harless hosted a birthday anniversary fete at 1205 W 2nd St honoring Mrs Mabel Harrless and Mrs Brittie Leever. Guests received cake and ice cream. attendees included the Harless and Leever families, Ockoman and Malone families, Eastman family, Stewart, Girton and Russell kin plus many others.
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