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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1969
Page
6
Ruth T. Badgley celebrated her 80th birthday in Madison County with eight children hosting a home gathering followed by a family picnic and reception. She holds her great grandson Michael David Schrope and is flanked by relatives including granddaughter Kay Schrope and daughter Louise Sandberg. She has lifelong ties to Lapel, Anderson, and local civic clubs.
Mr and Mrs Rival M Burton of 230 Federal Dr observed their 35th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children at the home of their son Edward L Burton at 4410 Del Mar Ct They wed June 14 1934 in Anderson officiated by Rev Ferris The couple have three children eleven grandchildren and were joined by extended family at the celebration.
The YWCA hosts the Golden Anniversary celebration for Mr and Mrs Alvin Skinner who were married May 15 1919 by Rev Du Cummon of South Anderson Church of God. Sons Douglas Anderson and Gordon Kirkland Washington to host. Gifts requested to be omitted.
The Anderson Fine Arts Center presents Madison County Redbud Amateur Art Show and African Sculpture with multiple children and drama classes today. Public hours run 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guided group tours require two weeks notice by phone. admission is free.
Mr and Mrs William Major of Park Road will host an open house at Linders on the Point next Sunday June 29 to honor their Golden Anniversary They were married June 28 1919 in Anderson by the late Rev John Alldredge They are retired from Delco Remy and attend the First Church of the Nazarene Their two daughters Joann and Lorraine and four grandchildren Candy Wesley Doug Jeff are named as hosts and guests are invited
Mr and Mrs Robert E Lee of Perkinsville celebrate June 29 with an open house from 2 to 5 PM for friends and relatives. Their daughter Arthetta Lee of Perkinsville and Jacline Newton of Noblesville are mentioned along with granddaughter Penny Newton. The engagement of Linda Marie Cawthorn to Sgt Richard Lee Dietz is announced by Mr and Mrs Henry Cawthorn of Frankton. The wedding is set July 13 at 2 PM at Frankton Christian Church with Rev Alvin Covell officiating.
Eight new candidates were initiated into Eagles Auxiliary 174 this week. Initiated were Isabell Franklin Mary Broshar Jessie Yost Mary Jane Henderson Lucy Bradbury Garnet Snider Peggy Whiteman and Mable Roberson. The door prize was awarded to Wilma Main. Rummage sale planned for July 10 12 at 506 W Third St. Nellie Russell Lillian Brown Agnes West and Marie Kinnaman led the social hour.
Miss Stephanie L Stratmann and Airman 1 c Timothy P Lutton will wed July 26 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Indianapolis. The bride’s parents are Mrs. Leonardo Stratmann of New Palestine and Joseph F Stratmann of Beech Grove. Lutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Lutton of Indianapolis, is stationed at Vandenberg AFB in California.
Delta chapter Omega Nu Tau Sorority held its annual birth day party at Lamper's Party House to reveal past secret sisters and select new ones. Gifts were exchanged after a smorgasbord as members attended including Mesdames Joe Stuart Anne Cowgill Marge Greenlee Robert Reveal Robert Dyson Paul Bott Dan Keeney Ralph Carn ey Paul Jarvis Ralph Shel burn Toddi Hall Beth Fithian A W Cram Jerry Mahoney Miss Helen Ellison Jo Barnette Faye Huff and Mrs Don Cooper. The next meeting is set for Thursday Sept 4 at 7 30 p m in the Community Room Turtle Creek Nursing Center.
Among Anderson womens groups today committees set meetings at IOOF Hall 201 Andover Rd and 819 Marine Dr. Rebekah Lodge hosts a Pitch in supper at 6 30 p m with Ruth Smith Betty Stanley and Sarah Scherer as hostesses. Eagles Auxiliary 174 holds an officers meeting at 7 p m with Nellie Russell and Marie Kinnaman guiding the session. Bethesda Shrine No 11 prepares a ceremonial honoring fathers and supreme appointments with white formals. Madison County Womens Republican Club meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Robert W Miller 709 Winding Way with hostesses William Byer John Farr Don Peck Marion Withers and Warren Miller as guests. Mrs Kenneth Bowman discusses a Washington meeting.
The calendar lists noon teen tumbling and 1 pm cheer leading, plus multiple pool hours and dipping sessions for all ages. Evening events include board meetings, open dips, and adult programs with a focus on teen and youth activities at the YWCA.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Hall of 914 Chestnut Street celebrate 50 years of marriage with an Open House at their son Rev. Kenneth Hall’s home at 712 Maplewood. The couple moved from Chillicothe Ohio to Anderson in 1944 and have two grandsons Eric and Kenneth Doug. Mrs. Hall has long led the Church of God Sunday school class and served in the missionary society. Mr. Hall worked at Warner Press as a paper stock clerk until retiring in 1965. A surprise reception was held in the church fellowship hall.
Clubettes gather for covered dish dinner at IOOF 817 Marine Dr hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Knopp with a 1 30 pm business session led by Evelyn Pickett. Columbia Rebekah Lodge 565 hosts a 6 pm pitch in supper at IOOF Hall 201 Andover Rd with initiation of a candidate and a 7 30 pm regular session presided by Noble Grand Amy Walte.
Mrs Rose Attaway entertained the Psi Phi Chapter of Kappa Delta Phi at her residence with supper and games. Prizes went to Mesdames Judy Woolridge Carolyn Goodman and Opal Spall with Spall also winning the raffle. Attendees included Woolridge Goodman Drennon Carmany Lane and Attaway.
The Flori-Culture Garden Club met with Mrs. Robert Savage and heard a rose program by Mable Sennett. Mrs Emil Quear presided as July 16 attendees shared favorite rose and tips. Members brought a rose for the month’s project and refreshments were served.
Flora-studi Garden Club met at Mrs. Judy Wilson home with co-hostess Mrs. Helen Smith. Twenty one members and guest Mrs. Arthur Ketner attended a luncheon. President Mrs. Christine Yates opened with poems and stories of Our Wedding Day. A $5 donation to the Scholarship Fund was sent. The July 20 picnic was arranged at Mrs. Neva Slater’s home. Mrs. Viola Hobbs led the program. Monthly exhibit Garden Party was shown by Mrs. Pansy De Bolt. Horticulture tip by Mrs. Leona Walker and Mrs. Reba Wallen spoke on Rose Problems.
Fortville announces the engagement of Cynthia Adams daughter of Rosamary Adams Indianapolis and John Adams Muncie to Jerry E Haverstick son of Mr and Mrs Charles Shideler Muncie The couple both attended local high schools with Adams a 1966 Muncie Central graduate and Haverstick a 1965 Muncie Southside graduate now a senior at General Motors Institute Flint Mich and a Phi Gamma Delta member No wedding date set.
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