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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1956

Page

5

Mother Daughter Banquet at First Baptist Church Monday

Monday evening at the First Baptist Church the annual Mother Daughter Banquet will be held in the Fellowship Room at 6 30 pm. Mrs J D Furnish will give the toast to daughters and her daughter Norma and Jane will toast mothers with music by Mesdames Flynt Hood and Gray. Guest speaker is Mrs Frank Thomas of Anderson. Decorations chair is Mrs Robert Cittoen with Green Thumb theme. general chair is Mrs Orval Eubank. reception chair Mrs Lloyd Graham. publicity chair Mrs Ralph Ham.

First Baptist Church J. D. Furnish Broadway William R. Merritt Helen Harrell Mesdames M. G. Grossman W. R. Sharp William J. Hutton A. H. Brock Howard Gaar James Foland K. D. Musser Harold Phillips L. W. Peresonette Charles Cummings Carl Richwine Jean Holt Lenora Dawson Wilhelmine Kaufman Evelyn King

Proscenium Hosts Paris Themed Play With Local Cast

Proscenium and its members staged a Parisian length evening in the Blue Triangle Room at the YWCA with Miss Helen Harrell directing. The cast included Mrs J H Barnett Miss Jean Holt and Miss Marilyn Bowers among others with Mrs Gomer as host and Mrs Greenberg as vice chair. The group plans a June picnic at Mrs Ray Jones home at 4328 Nichol Avenue.

Proscenium Paris Helen Harrell Blue Triangle YWCA Henry Gomer American Association of University Women le Artiste J. H. Barnett Jacques Annette Lawrence Staggs David Cougill Jean Holt Marilyn Bowers Frankton Thomas Platt le Gendarme Fifi Ray Jones Richard Balsley Celia Balsley Phillip Busby Francis Greenberg Lucile Willowby Gomer Pros Scenium Harrell Balsley Staggs Platt Greenberg Leon Dunkin Willowby Odessa Campbell Anderson Gertrude Wunsch Dames JD H. Noffzizer Malcolm Grossman Robert Cantwell K. D. Musser Thomas Bailey Jerome Don Cyril Zettel Sid Barton Harley Sexton Harry Beardsley Eugene Kilgore Laurence R. Staggs Richard Bassiey Scott Jim Bailey Mot Sylvia Fowler Rosalind Bailey Susie Marrer Rowena Piety Leonard Austin Vance Newton Fred van Ness Nichol Avenue

Local Marriage Licenses Filed In Anderson Area

Marriage licenses issued for Robert Lee Williams and Barbara Gale Lennon both of Anderson with birth years 1936 and 1938 respectively and noting Air Force service. Also listed are Carl Frederick Shipley and Marilyn Jo Hancock of Middletown born 1935 and 1938 with Marines service. Additional licenses include Robert Charles Wade and Imogene Jeanette Cook of Anderson born 1924 and 1923 with factory employment. Donald Lee Hysong and Mary Jo Kettron of Anderson born 1933 both laborer and telephone operator. James Harry Jenkins of Anderson born 1932 with packing company employment and Erma Jean Pelsor of Anson born 1931.

Robert Lee Williams Anderson Barbara Gale Lennon Carl Frederick Shipley Middletown Marilyn Jo Hancock Robert Charles Wade Imogene Jeanette Cook Donald Lee Hysong Mary Jo Kettron James Harry

YW Matrons Elect Officers At Spring Luncheon

The YW Matrons met at the YWCA for their annual spring luncheon. Mrs. Oscar Waldron presided as officers were elected for the new club season: B F Corbin president, Don Houser first vice president, Odell Johnson second vice president, Harold Corbin secretary, Alva Ferguson treasurer. Mrs. Frank Worley spoke on the origin and growth of the YWCA and the club. Hostesses were Mesdames Alvin McHenry Alva Ferguson and Frank Hancock.

YWCA Oscar Waldron Mesdames F. Corbin Don Houser Odell Johnson Harold Corbin Alva Ferguson Frank Worley

Christ Lutheran Mothers Plan May Banquet at Top Hat

Christ Lutheran Ladies' Aid president Mrs. Kahrmel Warner led the May meeting in the church social rooms. Bake project at Refrigerator Equipment Co. planned for this morning. The annual Mother-Daughter Banquet is set for May 16 at the Top Hat with speaker Mrs. E. Libler of Noblesville reporting on the LYML Convention in Denver. Noblesville guests included Mrs. H Frazee Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. A Dietz. Local guests Mrs. E. Riley and Mrs. R. Frazier attended alongside many others. Hostesses were Mrs. Marvin Lankin Mrs. Clarence Nohrwold and Ada McCandles.

Kahrmel Warner Christ Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Refrigerator Equipment Company Main St E. Libler Noblesville Denver Colo Mesdames H. Frazee H. Thompson A. Dietz E. Riley R. Frazier Mes Kleibecker Ed Bate Raymond Ernst James Galbraith William Kleibecker Raymond Raper Robert Purdy Ed Fox Ed Clarkson Marion Raper Jack Raper William Connelly William Fouts Gene Kase Henry Koob George Webber Charles Bailey William Heinman Ethel Jordan Verner Needler

Diana Miller Entertains For School Chums

Miss Diana Miller of Mounds View Addition entertained a group of Highland School students with dancing and games. Assisting were Carol Traylor Janice Robbins Roberta Garrett Shammon Noble and Dixie Phillips. The guest list included Joyce Geiger Tommy Smith Carolyn Traylor Gordon Pritchard and others.

Diana Miller Mounds View Addn Highland School Carol Traylor Janice Robbins Roberta Garrett Shamnon Noble Dixie Phillips Joyce Geiger Tommy Smith Carolyn Traylor Gordon Pritchard Jean Lightfoot Dan Reveal Robert Garrett Susie Iveson Melanie Newman Paul Brumback Phyllis Jenkins Johnny Moore Sharon Griggsby

Reeds Host Dinner Party Near Yorktown

Mr and Mrs Raymond Reed entertained at the Top Hat near Yorktown in honor of Mrs John M Watson of Hobart on her birthday. Other guests included Mrs Joseph L Dickey Miss Verona Reed and John M Watson.

Raymond Reed Top Hat Yorktown John M. Watson Hobart Joseph L. Dickey Verona Reed

Toesies In The Posies A Foot Care Column

Josephine Lowman advises on summer foot care including softening rough skin night routines and cuticle care. Tips cover bath soaks, lotion, cuticle oil, pedicures, nail shaping, and polish application with caution on color and maintenance for attractive feet before hot weather arrives.

Scoop-neck sundress pattern for Misses' sizes 12 14 16 18 20

Advertises pattern 4599 by Anne Adams for Misses' sizes 12 through 20. Describes a versatile scoop-neck sundress for hot weather and a cooler version with short sleeves and stand-away collar. Includes details on fabric yardage for size 16, easy sewing, and complete illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents for first class mail to The Anderson Herald Pattern Dept. 243 West 17th St New York NY.

Anne Adams Anderson Herald Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York 11 N. Y

Lessons Presented At Meetings Ot Home Demonstration Clubs

Friendly Neighbors were entertained at Mrs. William Cunningham's home. Mrs. Robert Laugh led the lesson with Mesdames R. O. Woodruff C. M. Crowder Oral Wright and William Cunningham. Awards went to Mesdames Nelle Frank and Ines Russell. Spring Valley Club met at Mrs. Howard Shock's home with Gene Murphy in charge.

William Cunningham Robert Laugh Mesdames R. O. Woodruff C. M. Crowder Oral Wright Mesdames Nelle Frank Ines Russell Spring Valley Club Howard Shock Main St Gene Murphy Hale Arnett Emery Davis Dayton Billhymer Murphy Homecraft Club Sam Litsey Elwood Howard Stottlemyer Robert Dellinger Nelle Heaton Howard Wise

Home Arts Club Meets at Mrs Morris Pendleton

Home Arts members gathered at Mrs John Morris home in Pendleton for a business session. The program featured Mesdames Bonnie Sylvester Elizabeth Adamson R O Woodruff and W C Basey with a May breakfast the highlight of the meeting.

Jackson Township Club James Hall Lapel Robert Littrell Richard Tooley Robert Littell Donald Ahrens Ralph Wisner Ronald Wisner Home Arts John Morris Pendleton Dew Drop In Club Eldo Reed Wasbinder Rd Chesterfield Joseph Chamness John Finney Gerald Whitesel Margaret Gilmore

Local Club Meetings Highlight Community Group Activities

Multiple clubs held gatherings at varied local homes and venues. Notable topics included gift wrapping lessons, demonstrations, and a Mother's Day themed program. Members attended dinners and lessons led by club officers and guest demonstrators.

Stony Creek Shiners Entertained by Mrs Mary Rich

Mrs Mary Rich of Lapel hosted Stony Creek Shiners in an informal gathering. The event featured socializing and local community spotlight with residents from nearby areas in attendance.

Stony Creek Shiners Mary Rich Lapel

Happy Homemakers Meeting Highlights and Participants

The Happy Homemakers met at Mrs. Dale Petigrew's home with Mrs. Ernest Ellingwood leading a business session. Mrs. Dave Adams and Mrs. Dewey Whelchel gave lessons while Miss Beverly Reger and Miss Darlene Beasley performed musical numbers.

Dale Petigrew Ernest Ellingwood Dave Adams Dewey Whelchel Beverly Reger Darlene Beasley Vern Mellinger Ivan Petigrew John Ellingwood Robert Girt Raye Smith

Progressive and Moss Island Club Meetings Recorded at Two Homes

Progressive Club members met at Mrs. Carl Pursley’s home on Mounds Road with Mrs. Harold Paugh presiding and Mrs. Earl Raper leading a lesson. Mrs. Ernest Jones gave devotions and Mrs. Paul Carpenter was named delegate to a summer conference. Moss Island Club gathered at Mrs. Lester West’s home on Drexel Drive with Mrs. Harry Hineman presiding and Mrs. Richard Dovey and Mrs. Jack Helvie contributing to the program.

Progressive Club Carl Pursley Mounds Rd Harold Paugh Earl Raper Ernest Jones Paul Carpenter Moss Island Club Lester West Drexel Harry Hineman Richard Dovey Jack Helvie

Mid Century Club Hosts Evening at Lloyd Wright Home

Lloyd Wright residence at 1840 E 5th welcomed Mid Century Club members presided by Mrs Thomas Taylor. Attendees included Mrs Jim Zearbaugh Mrs Floyd Parvis and Mrs Reginald Ray. Zearbaugh received a door prize with Mrs Loren Dilts as co host.

Lloyd Wright Thomas Taylor Jim Zearbaugh Floyd E. Parvis Reginald Ray Zearbaugh Loren Dilts

Sans Souci Club Luncheon Names Prizes and Hostess

Mrs. Robert Brown entertained Sans Souci Club members for a luncheon on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Joe Page Robert Gilmore Gene Page and Harold Gallamore. Next meeting is May 22 with Mrs. Richard Staggs as hostess at 603 Main St.

Robert Brown Alexandria Sans Souci Club Joe Page Robert Gilmore Gene Page Harold Gallamore Richard Staggs Main St

Chocolate frosting from melted chips and sour cream

A package of semi sweet chocolate pieces was melted and stirred with a half cup of commercially prepared sour cream to create frosting.

Best Girl Seated for Mother's Day at Linders Marine Room

Bring your Best Girl to Linders on Mother's Day for table service or Smorgasbord in the Marine Room. Enjoy dinner music and roses for the ladies from 11 AM to 8 PM.

Linder’s

Noted Psychologist To Speak At AAUW Spring Dinner Meet

Dr. Cleo Dawson author lecturer and psychologist will speak at the Anderson branch AAUW annual spring dinner Monday at 6 30 in the Mulberry Room at the YMCA. Dawson known for practical psychology lectures has studied world trends and written on happiness and human relations.

AAUW Cleo Dawson Anderson American Association of University Women Mulberry YMCA Dr. Dawson Texas Rio Grande Baylor College School of Expression Southern Methodist University University of Kentucky

Father and son plan hike as Cub Scout outing

A father tells his son he gave up golf but is glad the boy is in good spirits for a Cub Scout hike. He suggests they join the day’s activity and possibly visit the zoo together, planning to go another time if needed.

Positive Guidance For Parents In Simple Daily Ways

Practical advice from Myrtle Meyer Eldred on using concrete positive instructions with children. It suggests turning commands into engaging actions, avoiding negative phrasing, and boosting a child’s self esteem to encourage cooperation. The piece also promotes a 10 cent booklet titled Obedience and Punishment.

Myrtle Meyer Eldred

Cucumber Slices Pared With Sharp Swivel-Blade Peeler

A chef demonstrates precise paper-thin cucumber rounds using a swivel-blade peeler. The tool’s razorlike edge makes delicate, uniform slices for salads and garnishes.

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