Friendship Garden honors Jansons 81st birthday memory
Andrejs Jansons, who turned 81 in March, tends a backyard plot at 2232 W 9th St named the Friendship Garden. Neighbors donated seeds and plants. he shapes flowers in a pattern recalling Rega Latvia, before Communists captured the city. The family came to the United States under the Displaced Persons Act, first living on Tower Farm near Hamilton. They value simple contentment without radio or television as they enjoy evenings in their garden and reminisce about home.
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Andrejs Jansons
Jansons
Mr. Jansons
Rega
Latvia
United States
Tower Farm
Hamilton
America
Mrs. Jansons
First Baptist Women's Union Reports Session
The Women's Union of the First Baptist Church met for an all day session at the church. A White Cross Sewing led by Mrs. Robert Watson opened the program followed by a carry in luncheon under Circle 2 with president Mrs. Earl Hoke. The afternoon program included hymns, piano by Mrs. John Lowash, and a business session led by president Mrs. Lowell Palmer. Mrs. Joe Lines spoke on the Indiana Baptist Women's Summer Conference and participants included Messrs. Palmer Lines Sowash Duncan Fred Brooks Donald Learner Don Madren and Kenneth Losh. Mrs. Madren wore native garb as Miss Helen Benjamin nurse from Andhra State Nellore South India and spoke on the work there. Benediction by Mrs. Eubank closed the meeting.
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Women’s Union of the First Baptist Church
Robert Watson
Circle Number 2
Earl Hoke
John Lowash
Women's Union
Lowell Palmer
Orvan Eubank
F. G. Hoppes
Joe Lines
Indiana Baptist Women’s
Franklin College
Mesdames Palmer
Lines
Sowash
Glenn Duncan
Fred Brooks
Donald Learner
Don Madren
Kenneth
Novelty Home Sewing and Crochet Pattern Offers
Readers are invited to order sewing pattern 4530 for junior miss sheath dresses and a back-button bolero with clear sizing and yardage. Also pattern 761 for crochet place mats and coasters with two chair directions, plus a Laura Wheeler Needlecraft book excerpt offering gift patterns. mail 25 to 35 cents per item with name and address.
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Anne Adams
Anderson Herald
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
New York
N.Y
Needlecraft Dept. P.O
Old Chelsea Station
Laura Wheeler
Miss Judy Gard Bride Elect Honored With Showers
A shower at Mrs. Charles Ebbert’s home honored bride elect Miss Judy Gard with Co hostesses Mrs. William Ebbert assisting. Guests enjoyed games refreshments and a reading by Norna Whiteman at a Wilk inson School Cafeteria event. Prizes were awarded to Geneva Moffitt Judy Bricker and Diana Downey amid extensive guest lists.
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Judy Gard
Charles Ebbert
William Ebbert
Edna McCune
Leona Gift
Martha Gift
Mary Partain
Joan McCune
Iva Ebbert
Edith McCune
Esther McCune
Myrtle McCune
Edna Ebbert
Stella Ebbert
Jane
Wilkinson School
Mary Whiteman
Norma Whiteman
Mary Milner
Joyce Ann Milner
Mary Davis
Sharon Gard
Norna Whiteman
Geneva Moffitt
Judy Bricker
Diana Downey
Mesdames Warner
Harold Ratcliff
Fred Hayes
Earl Clampett Jr
Herman Mint
Crashaw Club Picnic At Imels Barn
The Richard Crashaw Club met Tuesday at Imel's Barn for a pitch-in dinner. Officers Ruth Mec Gurty Julia Finney Roy Shuman Marjorie Castetter and Grace Castetter led activities after dinner. Attendees included John Armington Robert Armington M B Dunn Michael Weis Herman Snyder Thomas Casey Fred Richard Lawrence Voss Robert McCusker Curtis Lauhlin Harry Vogt Bertha Russell Everett Brockmyer Katherine Crowley Horace Benefiel Roberta Bender Nelle Cunningham Florence Price and Mary Sullivan.
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Richard Crashaw Club
Imel's Barn
Ruth MecGurty
Julia Finney
Roy Shuman
Marjorie Castetter
Grace Castetter
Mesdames
John Armington
Robert Armington
M. B. Dunn
Michael Weis
Herman Snyder
Thomas Casey
Fred Richard
Lawrence Voss
Robert McCusker
Curtis Lauhlin
Harry Vogt
Bertha Russell
Everett Brockmyer
Katherine Crowley
Horace Benefiel
Roberta Bender
Nelle Cunningham
Florence Price
Mary Sullivan
Mrs. Chaney Hosts L'Ametie Club Meeting
The L'Ametie Club met at 215 W 4th St with Mrs. Margaret Chaney hosting. Vice-president Mrs. Jane Hoppes led the business session and Euchre prizes were awarded to Coffine Elsen, Margaret Chaney, Florence Benefiel, and Ethel Warfel. Elsen attended as a guest. Eletha Ash won the mystery prize and will entertain in July.
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L’ametie Club
Margaret Chaney
W. 4Th St
Jane Hoppes
Mesdames Coffine Elsen
Florence Benefiel
Ethel Warfel
Elsen
Eletha Ashby
Dewey St
Park Place Methodist Church to Host Vision Sermon
The pastor will speak on A People with a Vision during the 9 30 a m unified service at Park Place Methodist Church Sunday School classes follow the service The evening service is cancelled due to Epworth Forest Institute
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Park Place Methodist Church
Epworth Forest Institute
Job's Daughters DeMolay Picnic in Anderson Tonight
Members of the DeMolay and Job's Daughters of Anderson hold a picnic this evening at Falls Park Pendleton Shelter House. The event begins at 6 30 p m with swimming and dancing planned. Attendees are asked to bring their own lunches and table service.
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Job
Anderson
Shelter House
Falls Park Pendleton
Fireworks To End Fourth At Country Club
Mr and Mrs A W Heckaman head the committee for 4th of July activities at Anderson Country Club Wednesday Co chairmen include Mr and Mrs John B Hiday Other planning members include Dr and Mrs John R Ashcraft Dr Rex W Dixon and several others Morning golf tours buffet at noon bridge and canasta in afternoon Pony rides 2 4 Kiddies Two to four Diving and swimming exhibitions 4 5 Buffet supper 8 9 Fireworks under Heckaman supervision leading to display
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A. W. Heckaman
Anderson Country Club
John B. Hiday
John R Ashcraft
Rex W. Dixon
Mesdames
Farrell D. Biddle
S. R. Conwell
Arthur F. Cramer
Stewart Garlic
George Griffith
J. D Hopper
John Hughes
Arnold H. Meister
Paul L. Moore
Ralph M. Page
Myron C. Poole
Floyd Poore
William H.pressing
Jack I. Rossin
G. B. Sefton Jr
Ben E. Sherman
William A. Siler
M. E. Taylor
Heckaman
Sorority Picnic At Mounds Park Hosted By Kappa Delta Phi
Kappa Delta Phi sorority held a picnic at Mounds Park with Mrs. Frank Teague and Miss Joyce Vaughn as hostesses. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Jeff Gallih er, Harvey Smith and Miss Tonnie Gritter among attendees including Harold Thornburg, Robert Canaday, Jim Casey, Ray Frisbie, John Hancock, Ed Harrison, Harold Jarrett, Robert Martin, Marion Rose, Charles Ryan, Harvey Wade, and Tonnie Gritter.
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Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Mounds Park
Frank Teague
Joyce Vaughn
Jeff Galliher
Harvey Smith
Tonnie Gritter
Dames
Harold Thornburg
Robert Canaday
Jim Casey
Ray Frisbie
John Hancock
Ed Harrison
Harold Jarrett
Robert Martin
Marion Rose
Charles Ryan
Harvey Wade
Mrs Miller Hosts Gingham Club Luncheon Meeting
Mrs Clara Miller entertained the Gingham Club at her Green Briar Road home with a one o'clock luncheon. Business sessions led to card games with prizes awarded to Nellie Gelling Esta Knupp and Olive Norton. Edith Spence received the traveling prize. July gathering set for Mrs Mary Pettibone on West 38th Street.
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Clara Miller
Gingham Club
Green Briar Rd
Eagles Auxiliary Awards Prizes at July Meeting
The Eagles Auxiliary met at the lodge hall with Miss Jeannie Stripe presiding. Elsie Leicht announced the team will join the Chesterfield Centennial Parade Saturday at 1 30 pm. Stripe reported on the Fort Wayne state convention June 20 to 24. Pearl Moss was elected delegate to the national convention in July in Pittsburgh. Ruby Willis earned a merit certificate for donating to muscular dystrophy. Maude Guenthensberger received a membership quota certificate for Anderson leading new members in 1955 56. Lala Smith won a gift for most Auxiliary members in Indiana. Neva Boyer received an attendance prize. Next meeting is July 3 at 7 30 pm.
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Eagles
Lodge Hall
Jeannie Stripe
Elsie Leicht
Chesterfield
Miss Stripe
Fort Wayne
Pearl Moss
Pittsburg
Ruby Willis
Maude Guenthenspberger
Anderson
Lala Smith
Indiana
Neva Boyer
Buergers Host Fourth Family Reunion in Port Huron Ties
Mr and Mrs Stanley M Buerg er entertain over the Fourth for their son Richard M Buerger his wife and children from Port Huron Michigan. Richard is an instructor at the U S Naval Training Center Port Huron.
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Stanley M. Buerger
Richard M. Buerger
Port Huron
Mich
Mr. Buerger
U.S. Naval Training Center
Parent Exchange Over Treats Sparks Crying Request
The mother warns a child to stop crying and promises popcorn if the tantrum ends. She insists the ice pop was the last treat and offers a choice between quiet behavior or going home. The exchange captures a domestic moment of discipline and parental limits.
Anderson couples wed in church ceremonies
Miss Kay Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Thompson and John Purdy son of Mr and Mrs John Purdy wed at First Baptist Church with Rev Kenneth Losh officiating. Nancy Schroeder maid of honor and Bob Benefiel best man. They plan a short wedding trip then he joins the Navy. Both graduates of Anderson High School. He will work at Delco Remy after service.
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Kay Thompson
Leonard Thompson
Drexel Dr
John Purdy
Lennox St
First Baptist Church
Kenneth Losh
Nancy Schroeder
Bob Benefiel
Center Looper
Carl Looper
Pitt St
Carol Sue Campbell
Frank Campbell
Marine Dr
East Lynn Christian Church
George A. Harris
Anna Mae Hunt
Dorothy Bott
Wilma Curtis
Wanda Woodhull
Greensburg
George Looper
D. M. Looper
Larry Austin
Campbell
Looper
Judy Harrison
Beverly Shellhorn
St. Paul
Rita Hughes
Chapman Lake
E. St. St. Anderson
St. Paul High School
Indiana Business College
Central Indiana Gas Company
Anderson
Delco-Remy Division
Helen Ponsler Bride To Be Honored At Shower
Miss Helen Ponsler was complimented at a pre bridal shower hosted by Mrs. H. O. Bennett in the Edgewood home Friday. She is bride elect of Malcolm Young. Guests included DeVaul Ponsler, Ernest Young, Herman Staggenburger, Lowell Amos, E. M. Murphy, and others.
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Beverly Halloran
Sue Austin
Connie Campbell
Helen Ponsler
Mesdames DeVaul Ponsler
Ernest Young
Herman Staggenburger
Muncie
Lowell Amos
E. M. Murphy
Robert Sellers
George Onsken
R. W. Julius
Mary Ann Ponsler
Your Baby And Mine Helps Two Year Old With Jealousy
A mother seeks guidance over her two year old M who resents the new baby and disrupts play. Advice stresses caring discipline, supplying safe engaging toys, and cuddling to acknowledge need for attention while avoiding punishment. Encourage brief, token timeouts and positive interaction to rebuild trust.
Club Entertained At Harper Home
Mrs. George Harper hosted Thursday Circle Club on Tuesday with fried chicken supper on the Harper porch. Prizes went to Mrs. C. C. Harrold and Mrs. C. A. Taylor. Members listed plus guests include Sam Deaton and others. Baby Linda Sue Seal born June 23 at Mercy Hospital. maternal grandparents Frankton residents Mrs. John Mroz and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Everett Seal Anderson. Men’s Fellowship held church picnic at Mounds Park with 75 attendees. group singing, instruments, ice cream, and a carried supper. Town and Country Women Civic Organization meeting set July 2 at 8 at Frankton IOOF Hall. all members urged to attend.
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John Mroz Frankton
Everett Seal
Anderson
The
Frankton
Betty McCord
Town and Country Women’s Civic Organization
Frankton Ioof
Ten Cent Booklet Request Promoted by Myrtle Meyer Eldred
A brief notice invites readers to obtain a ten cent booklet titled Obedience and Punish ment by sending 10 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Myrtle Meyer Eldred. The terse ad highlights the requestor and the specific booklet title.
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Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Communication Address for Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Readers may contact Myrtle Meyer Eldred by sending letters to the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.
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Myrtle Meyer Eldred
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
Lutherans Pick Meeting Cities
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod closed its 43rd triennial convention in St Paul after six days. Delegates chose San Francisco for the 1959 synodical convention and Cleveland for the 1962 assembly while adopting resolutions to oppose racial discrimination, deny women’s suffrage in church meetings, and continue refusing communion to members of anti Christian associations.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod
San Francisco
Cleveland
Synod
Marriage Licenses for Tomlinson Humphries Delaplane Burns
Paul William Tomlinson of Alexandria born 1934 laborer and Marilyn Kay Humphries of Alexandria born 1938 pursue a marriage license. John Delaplane of Noblesville born 1933 draftsman and Shirley Ann Burns of Tipton born 1936 also seek a license. A note on flavor and fabric care appears in the text.
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Paul William Tomlinson
Alexandria
Marilyn Kay Humphries
John Delaplane
Noblesville
Shirley Ann Burns
Tipton
Why Grow Old By Josephine Lowman Waist Slimming Advice
The article highlights waist size as crucial to figure beauty and aging, detailing how middle age often brings waist expansion. It promotes weight control and specific bending and abdominal exercises to slim the waist, describes fat pads near the hips, and invites readers to request a waist slim leaflet by sending a stamped self addressed envelope to Josephine Lowman.
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Josephine Lowman
Joyce Kerkhoff Hosts Birthday Party For Young Friends
Frankton notes Joyce Kerkhoff entertained a group of her young friends at home on Saturday June 16 for her eighth birthday anniversary. Prizes went to Karen Pennington and John Montcastle. Birthday refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Betty Ann Conklin Rana Trick Karen Pennington Carol Ann Conkling and others. Other local health notes mention Mercy Hospital Elwood patient Mrs Laura Green and Mrs Jane Foust being treated there.
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Clarence Gooding
Gobel
Anderson
Susan Gooding
Arthur Gooding
Alexandria
Rt. 3
St. John’s Hospital
Clara G. Brandon
Alice B. Rice
Lois E. Feight
Margaret Akers
Frankton
Arthur Hollingsworth
Laundry Care Tip Recommends Bleach for Stained Dishcloths
A brief note advises using laundry bleach on dishcloths when they become heavily soiled. It emphasizes occasional use to restore whiteness and cleanliness without detailing specific products or safety steps.
Convenient Food Chopper Sets in Clear Plastic Bag
A large clear plastic bag keeps the food chopper, handle, and cutters all in one convenient place for organized kitchen storage and easy access.
Letter routing for Josephine Lowman at Des Moines
A note indicates correspondence for Josephine Lowman may be directed to the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa via the care of the publication.
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Josephine Lowman
Register and Tribune Syndicate
Des Moines
Iowa
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Ethel Rozzell
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Mrs. Miller
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W. 38Th St
Eagles Auxiliary
Herb Johnson Photto
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