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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1956

Page

5

Paintings Of Andersonians Exhibit At Wabash Valley Show

The 12th annual Wabash Valley Exhibition opened Sunday at the Sheldon Swope Art Gallery in Terre Haute. Ruthven Byrum’s oil The Bridge won second place while Marion Boyd and Mrs. Helen Canaday contributed works. The show runs through June 3 with judge Dr. Allen Albert, director of the Swope Museum.

Sheldon Swope Terre Haute Ruthven Byrum Prof Byrum Marion Boyd Anderson Helen Canaday Bend Indiana Teachers’ College Muncie Read Canaday Star Canaday

Bridal Shower Honors Anne Richason of Indianapolis

Miss Charlene Roche hosted a kitchen shower at her home 339 W. 10th Street last Saturday evening May 5 for Miss Anne Richason of Indianapolis. The June 23 bride-elect will wed John W. Sheldon of Miami at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Guests included Billie Jo Bienert Jeanne Bienert Linda Higi Sue Byrum Linda Byrum Julie Sponholtz Rita Flynn Noreen Chambers Judy Lindzy Joanne Chez em Sylia Potor.

Charlene Roche Thomas Roche W. 10Th Street Anne Richason Indianapolis Ind Jack Richason Anderson John W. Sheldon Miami Florida Billie Jo Bienert Jeanne Bienert Linda Higi Sue Byrum Linda Byrum Julie Sponholtz Rita Flynn Noreen Chambers Judy Lindzy Joanne Chezem Sylia Potor

Grey Ladies Add New Members

The American Red Cross Grey Ladies met at Mrs. Faye Bond's home at 2409 Fowler Street. Three new members were accepted: Mrs. Max Flanders, Mrs. Arthur Darrah, and Mrs. Lige Campbell. Esther Robbins won the door prize and a silent auction was held, with numerous attendees listed.

American Red Cross Grey Ladies Faye Bond Fowler Street Max Flanders Arthur Darrah Lige Campbell Esther Robbins

Free Methodists Social Group Reports Meeting

The Women's Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church met at Mrs. Dimmon Bowen's residence 619 W. 23rd St. Devotions were led by Mrs. June Smith and meditations by Mrs. Dorothy Roeder. Musical selections featured Mrs. Ferne Seybold Elline Gilliam and Phyllis Vaught.

Women’s Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church Dimmon Bowen W. 23Rd St June Smith Dorothy Roeder Ferne Seybold Elline Gilliam Phyllis Vaught Eloise Whisler May Hull Ruby Ledford Jane Smith Iola Kelly Bessie True Ollie Sturgeon Norman Horton Myrtle Copeland Vern Seybold

Mother Daughter Banquet Planned by Fast Lynn Church

Friday at 6 30 p m the annual Mother Daughter banquet of Fast Lynn Christian Church will be held in the Fellowship Room. A novelty act by the Jesse McMahan family a Mother’s Day themed vocal set and a skit featuring a mother grandmother and granddaughter will conclude the program.

Fast Lynn Christian Church Jesse McMahan

Why Grow Old Seeks Understanding Of Pre Menstrual Tension

A column by Josephine Lowman explains premenstrual tension PMS and its effects on mood and behavior. It cites research linking PMS to absenteeism and irritability, discusses management with physician help and lifestyle changes, and notes treatment options including salt reduction vitamin B complex and hormone therapy.

Westfield State Farms

Mrs. Shipley Hosts Jolly Mixers Bunco Club

Mrs. Ruby Shipley hosted the Jolly Mixers Bunco Club at 520 Ruddle Ave. Prizes went to Mrs. Lestie Trueblood Mrs. Richard Harris Mrs. Marie Tansler and Mrs. Carol Warrum. The next meeting is set for June 12 at seven with Mrs. Tansler hosting at 2310 E. 6th St.

Ruby Shipley Ruddle Ave Jolly Mixers Bunco Club Bunco Lestie Trueblood Richard Harris Marie Tansler Carol Warrum

Shirley Teacher Retires After 30 Years of Service

Shirley district honors Mrs. Stella Swindell first grade teacher retiring after thirty years in education. She taught fourteen years in Shirley and received a gray hair token of appreciation. Party attendees included Mrs. Margaret Jones Mrs. James Swindell and Mrs. Ruth Ritchey with refreshments for nineteen.

Shirley Elsie Hufford Women's Society of Christian Service Shirley Methodist Church Lula Darling Sherlie Parris Viola Keerns

YMCA Luncheon and Club Meeting Schedule Highlighted

Readout lists today’s YMCA activities with luncheons at noon for Lions Optimist M E Church and Mary Stewart B P W plus 6 30 Kum Joinus DePauw Alumni 7 30 Phi Chi Epsilon Watchmakers and WHBU broadcast. Evening and gym schedules include M Y F junior A s preps college men and intermediates swimming sessions.

Lions Club Optimist Club M. E. Church Mary Stewart B.P.W M.Y.F DePauw WHBU Phi Chi Epsilon

Shopping trip spares babysitter as mother and daughter travel

A mother warns her child about fatigue from a long shopping trip and chooses to have Mrs Jones stay with the child instead. The exchange contrasts a brief trip with the planned long outing.

Your Baby And Mine by Myrtle Meyer Eldred

A parenting piece discusses a child's table habits and the learning curve for good manners. It notes children resist sitting still and eating steadily, prefer standing or playing, and how parents should allow self pacing while teaching by example. The article promotes a leaflet and future topics.

Your Mine Myrtle Meyer Eldred

Embroidery Pattern Offer for Kitchen Towels

A needlecraft promotion invites readers to order six embroidery transfers of bluebird motifs for kitchen towels. Pattern 676 costs 25 cents plus 3 cents for first class mail. Send name address and zone to The Anderson Herald New York with payment and request details.

Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept P. O Old Chelsea Station New York N. Y Laura Wheele Anne Adams Pattern Dept West 17Th St

Urban League Anniversary Banquet Set for May 24

The Anderson Urban League marks its 30th anniversary with a 6 30 p.m. banquet at Linders on May 24. A panel on The Role of Government Labor and Industry in Building Better Human Relations features Arch N Bobbitt and Dallas W Sells Jr with Ralph Ferguson moderating.

Anderson Urban League Linder’s William B. Harper Arch N. Bobbitt Indiana State Supreme Court Dallas W Sells Jr Uawcio Frank Allis League Guide Lamp Ralph R. Ferguson Anderson Anderson College Choir Robert Nicholson Harold E. Actor Supreme Court Dean Russell Olt Olt Ethel Albright Leona Nelson Sadve M. Davis John Rehm W. W. Barlow FE. C. Toner Harper

Shirley Girl Scout Troop 390 Hosts Birthday and Awards Dinner

Shirley: Troop 390 held its annual birthday and awards dinner at the town hall with 67 in attendance. Leaders Donna Beese and Dolores Peery led the program, awarding 48 badges to 18 scouts and welcoming six new members with installations and pins. Camp chairman Mrs. Morris Hart spoke about Camp Kikthawenund.

Shirley Shirley Girl Scout Troop Karen Glisson Edith Kerns Dolores Peery Donna Beese Tilden Lipp Ruth Maines Evelyn Starkey Beese Peery Karen Baker Janet Baker Sheryl Hanson Vicky Broadwater Loran Springhart Mavis McGowan Morris Hart Anderson Robert Wisehart Shirley Methodist Church Gladys Willis WSCS Willis Nancy Starkey Sandra Sheets Roy Dale Willis Donald Rigney Linda Wisehart The Wilkinson High School Church

Sims Annual Tulip Show at Center Indiana

The SIMS annual tulip show runs May 11 through May 13 in Center Indiana. Local horticultural group invites gardeners and residents to view blooming displays and partake in weekend activities.

Shirley social notes list visitors and local calls

Sunday and weekend visits by residents of Shirley and nearby towns trace social activity. Names include Mr and Mrs Robert Brown, Russell Smith, Stella Brown, Beverly Wright, Gilbert Harris, Edger Davis, Mollie Harris, Gerald Wright, Bertha Wright, Ernest Parris, Henry Kammeyer, Nannie Wicker, Cecil Carter, George Jackson, Mary Etta Kellum, Lewis Gray, Delbert Reason, Leslie Chew, Paul Richardson, Logan Hensley, Donald Doddridge, Ethel Bainter, Pat Reason, Bill Likine, Harold Sweeney, and others from Anderson Alexandria Morristown Indianapolis with Open House, trips to New Castle State Hospital, and a three week vacation in Georgia Florida Tennessee.

Gerald Wright Bertha Wright Near Sulphur Springs Ernest Parris Henry Kammeyer Nannie Wicker Cecil Carter George Jackson Anderson Mary Etta Kellum George Gray Lewis Gray Bill Chrisman Ethel Bainter Pat Reason Bill Likine Georgia Florida Tennessee Harold Sweeney Indianapolis Paul Parris

Central Avenue PTA Will Meet Final Meeting

The Central Avenue PTA will hold its final meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. in the school. Ray Summa, president, will preside and officers for the coming year will be installed: Lonnie Weston president, Fred Hurst first vice president, Ralph Hiday second vice president, Gene Hardwick treasurer, Mrs. James Bennett secretary. Devotions sung, spelling bee by fifth and sixth grades, and carnival discussion.

Central Avenue Pta Ray Summa Lonnie Weston Fred Hurst Ralph Hiday Gene Hardwick James Bennett Keith Dickerson William Beckner Johnny Vaughn Bruce Otto Douglas Renselle Linda Higdon Frankie Meeker James Aldridge Brenda McCarrol

Old Stockholm-Uppsala University Founded in 1477

The text notes the establishment of the Stockholm-Uppsala University in Sweden in 1477, identifying it as one of the oldest universities globally.

OLD College Stockholm Upsala University Sweden

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