Adams Couple Celebrate silver wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edis A Adams observed their 25th wedding anniversary at home on winding Way with three daughters present. The couple, long affiliated with the Pilgrim Church, request no gifts. Friends and relatives attending included circles and church members from First Methodist. The Arts program at a May meeting featured a play Two in a Trap and a noon luncheon hosted by Circle 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
First Methodist Church
Fellowship Hall
Wilbur Roby
Robert Fribley
Circle
Gerald Camberon
Mayag
Hollows
Anc
Nes
Anams Ann
Columbus Ave
Cele DelcoKemy
GMM
Malcolm
Adams
Niversary
Sanday
Eriends
Pye Pilgrimy Church
Weloek
Wiz
Wesley
Bransford Officialingilors
Shirley Adams
Mrs. Adams
Fort Wayne
Donna
Betty
Jhouse
Noble Street Methodist
WSCS
Notte Street Methodist Church
Meekin
Westlay
Pollowship Hall Worshist
Les Clem
Jack Rhynell
Circle 3
Fred Parion
Sell
County Extension Homemakers Spring Luncheon Presented
Madison County Extension Homemakers held their annual Spring Luncheon at the Andersen YMCA with committee chairs named. Speakers and music featured the Madison Heights group and the County Extension Home Makers Chorus, followed by a social hour and a program on parent involvement and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Homemakers
Masonic Temple
Stephen
Meridian St
Roberta Utter- Genda
Madison Heights
George
Direc
Utterbark
Tctien
Barker
Don Lash
North Central
Chuir
Christian
YWCA
Laura Belle
Cornelia
Sparks
Schreyer
Maxine Mathis
Order of Amaranth Courty
IOOF
Royal
Mmatra
Charles Smith
Mother's Day Founding Traced to 1903 Visionaries
District newspaper recalls 1903 origins of Mother's Day with Miss Racreu Claration and a Woodland resident. notes the 1914 declaration by President Walker and the rapid reception of the observance. The column preserves early efforts, debate, and the perennially revived holiday.
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Lee
Racreu
Walker-Lec
Mother's Day origins traced by letters and lore
The article surveys claims for the origins of Mother's Day, citing Miss Jarvis of Philadelphia and Miss Lee, with notes on historical figures like Julia Ward Howe and Mary Towles Saschet. It mentions state and national recognitions, and a newspaper correspondent’s archival excerpts from the early 20th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiattie
Lee
California State Assembly
Tee
Day
Woodland
Jarvis” Sade
Jo Heller
Miss Lee
Harriet
Miss Heller
Miss Jarvis
Julia Ward Howe
Colonial RUB Secret Pal Club Meets for Annual Eve party
Colonial RUB Church Secret Pal Club held its annual evening gathering at the Elks Lodge with members including Donna Swaverland Janice Black Maine Brigendine Ruth Teeter June Schart Martha Downham Nellie Swetnam Anita Clove Norma Tooley Betty Schriver Wilma Walker Vera Black Miriam Long Catherine Lakey Virginia Snyder Naoma Wood Janice Hamilton Frances Maxey Shirley Lyon and Joan Dancan Guests included June Schultz Connie Swan Mildred Miller Alberta Chessman and Violet Schattner A buffet dinner was served and history of the club was shared followed by gift distribution and social time. The next-year committee is Nellie Swetnam June Schorr Jnan Duncan and Janice Tamilton. All-Day Event Last Thursday Colonial EUB Church women held a fall-day meeting to make cancer pads for the Local Society and plan a bazaar with Ina Duncan Ona Sweveland Shirley Lyon and Vara Black. The kitchen committee was Linda Clute Elaine Brizendine and Vera Black Louise Eaton led devotions with Pauline Baughn playing piano and Wilma Walker leading hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Pal Club
Colonius Rub Church
Hae Lodge
Donna Swaverland
Janice Black
Maine Brigendine
Ruth Teeter
June Schart
Martha Downham
Nellie Swetnam
Anita Clove
Norma Tooley
Betty Schriver
Wilma Walker
Vera Black
Miriam Long
Catherine Lakey
Virginia Snyder
Naoma Wood
Janice
Hamilton
Frances Maxey
Shirley Lyon
Joan Dancan
Jnan Duncan
Janice Tamilton
EUB Church
Ina Duncan
Onna Sweveland
Vara Black
Linda Clute
Elaine ‘Brizendine
Louise Eaton
Pauline Baughn
Wickers Celebrate 25th Anniversary in Shirley
Shirley residents Mr and Mrs William T Wicker celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at the Shir ligg shelter house on April 16. Guests included family friends from the Wes land Friends Church and numerous Wicker relatives. A memory book and rose bud roses were presented. cakes and punch served to all.
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Shirley
William T. Wicker
Shirligg Shelter House
Pamela
Bob Mooreman
Everett Kyser Jr
M. Thomas
Jerry Glisson
Charles Glisson
Alan Wicker
Panela Wicker
Shower Honors Barbara Landrum June Bride-Elect
Miss Barbara Landrum of Guilford was honored at a home shower at 2312 E. lh St. for her upcoming marriage to Robert Svanigen on Saturday June 24 in Guilford. Decorations in yellow and grey, games, prizes, and refreshments were part of the event hosted by Mrs. Pret Branigan with guests including Mrs. Ora Imel and several others.
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Pret Branigan
Barbara Landewa
Guilford
E. Lh St
Ora Staten
Harold
Laird
Jim Laud
Frank Branigan
Marleston Dean
Ralphi Ballinger
Ray Allen
Haroldy Dunham
Jennifer Laird
Marjorie Imel
Shonor
Couple to Wed in South Bend Double Ring Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Ralph Eades of South Bend announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Davis to Mr Ryholt son of Dr and Mrs Ars Charles Prides South Bend. Rev Phillip Hillsamer will officiate at the ceremony. Miss Davis is a 1962 Madison Heights High School graduate and Indiana Business College alumna employed in Vocational Rehabilitation. Mr Ryholt is a Madison Heights graduate and will graduate from Ball State University next month.
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Ars
Charles Prides
David
Bobby
Jimmy
Elizabeth Ann
Kate
Ralph Eades
South Bend
Charles Eades
Mary Diana Eades
Stepheny Wayne Rynone
Han
Rybolf
Fairfas St
Phillip Hillsamer
Davis
Madison Heights High School
Indiana Business College
Fice
Ryholt
Madison Heights
Ball State University
SWF Groups To Convene Thursday At Central Christian Church
Christian Women fellowship groups of Central Christian Church will meet Thursday with eight groups listed by time and hostess names. Group details include locations such as 1931 Central Ave, 252 Wy. 93th St, and 943 W. 11th with hostesses Mrs. Warren Lawler Waymire Harvey Whelchel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Women's Fellowship
Central Christian Church
Bert Warren
Desse Lawler
Arnold Waymire
Edgar Harvey
Paul Whelchel
Central Ave
Uallet Fifer
Charter Presented for Local Delta Zeta Sorority Chapter
Miss Frances Westcott president of the Delta Zeta Foundation presented a charter for the local group to Mrs. Thomas T. Thomas of Anderson at Nella Zolya Sorority. Attending were Mesdames Irene K Boughton Frank Silverthorn Heard Y Houston LeRoy McGrew Hubert Burgers Allen Winters Hugh Townsend Maureen Wetmore Lynette Alsman Mary Cobb Sandy Grant Pam Whitestine and others. Members present included Don Reighard Ralph Barney Phil Bueher Arthur Steves Don Simmons Karl Keller BE. A. Wilking P. M. Wetmore Craig Plummer and Michael Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Westcott
Delta Zeta Foundation
Thomas T. ‘Thomas
Anderson
Alamite
Nella Zolya Sorority
Hubert Burgers
Allen Winters
Hugh Townsend
Maureen Wetmore
Mancie
Lynette Alsman
Mary Cobb
Sandy Grant
Pam Whitestine
Don Reighard
Ralph ‘Arney
Phil Bueher
Arthur Steves
Don Simmons
Karl Keller
BE. A. Wilking
P. M. Wetmore
Craig Plummer
Michael Jackson
YWCA Calendar and Swim Schedule Details
Calendar notes list YWCA events including adult swim, novice and beginner programs, and lifeguard training. Pools open for adult swimmers, with sessions for Pollywogs and junior divisions, and a life saving dip at 4 p.m.
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Siena
Employed Women Honored At Tea By Anderson BPW
Anderson Business and Professional Women held a Springing Salute to Working Women Tea at the Delco Remy Engineering Center. Employed women from various businesses attended a 15 minute performance by the Singing Secretaries of Perfect Circle Corp. in Hagerstown. Mrs. Virginia Redding chaired and poured.
Missionaries Join Battle Against Egyptian Forces in Yemen
Johannesburg sources say demobilized Congolese veterans have lined up to fight Egyptian forces in Yemen. The veterans reportedly received offers of 2800 dollars a month to join Royalist forces in a guerrilla campaign against the Beypliat backed Yemeni government.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
UPT
Yemen
Sowrces
Nauteapinell
ACC Formal Spring Dance Set For May 4
The Anderson Country Club hosts the Spring Formal with theme Black and White on May 6. Chairman couple Mr and Mrs William Garrity announce Claude McCoy will play from 9 pm to 1 am. A cocktail hour precedes dancing and masks are encouraged with a prize for the most original mask.
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ACC
Anderson Country Club
Wiliam J. Garrity
Claude McCoy
Eagles Auxiliary to Elect Officers Tonight
Eagles Auxiliary members meet at the Eagles Home with Melba Reetoy presiding. Genevieve Dillman reported and ten officers were nominated. Door prize awarded to Evelyn Wisehearl. socials by Ermajean Jenkins, Mary Reed, Nellie Russell, Raznona Lacy. Election planned for Tuesday May 1.
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Eagles Auxiliary
Melba Reetoy
Eagles Tanxitory
Eagles
Genevieve Dillman
Evelyn Wisehearl
Ermajean Jenkins
Mary Reed
Nellie Russell
Raznona Lacy
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Edis A. Adams
Esther
Leonard Anne
Nichol Ave
Robert John
St. Rd
Thelms Toms
Lincalh Sb
Martha Circle
Whitemann
Beta Sigmar Phi
Anderson City
Sam Whiteman
Af Linder’s
Secontly
Whiteman
Zeta Gamma Chapter
Linde Lupear
Indianapolis
Vicki
Thelma
M. G
Bales
Edgewood Dr
Nancy Newman
D. Willams
Beavoir Circle
A.m
Marcella Mathys
R.harris
Washington Cl
Victoria Lang
Peach
Panenko Cottage
Sffair
Oren Mani
Wabash
Don Almquist
Mesdames L. Hirsch
R. Barrufi
T. Taylor
Dunham Circle
Anna M. Darvis
Philadelphia
Girelecht
RJ Clem
Ruth Circle
Mesdames W. Marhys
J. E. Teagardin
California
Il 5
Nicolaus
Califaria
Chamber of Commerce
Calif
Enlail
Luo
Fons Heboms
Casore
Senday
Laita Wheeler
Phe Anderson
Old Chelsea Station
New York
Sant Whistling Snooth
Round York
Hall Ste
Vila
Lakes
Ennistach
Anne Adams
Anderson Herald
West 17Th
Kml
Ernetet St
Catalop
Mary Towles Sas“oon
Kentucky
Frank E. Heering
Fraternal Order of
Loase
Westminster Association
Anna Association of the
Tinst
Graton
Wys
Trussell Fowler
Gratton
Lououekicrin
West
Virgina
Wilson
Manila
UPE
Coranonumbao
Adent
Chicago
Murongaa
Mantili
Macaria Amaran
Anna Jirvis
United Home
Searly
Sacrament Bearepark Ab
Wickers
Clyde B
Mary Kay Davis
Barbara Landrum
Tiller Ruggina, Fra
Evry
Moridhan
Ph. Atd-Adob
Anderson Bpw
Marylou
WoTith St
Dietzen
Lore
Ax Corp
Woo Ave
Jefferson
Ames
Main
Sleicher
Wichol
Manisore
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