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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1954

Page

21

Former Resident Kathleen Spohr Weds Earl Stark

Kathleen Spohr of Rockford Illinois and Earl Stark of Terre Haute Indiana were married Saturday at the bride’s parents home 735 West 5th Street. Rev L C Reynolds brother of the bride officiated. A reception followed and the couple will reside in Tucson Arizona.

Kathleen Spohr Rockford Ill Earl Stark Terre Haute E. A. Reynolds H. E. Stark L. C. Reynolds Reynolds Tucson Ariz

Home Economics Chorus Style Show Thursday in Alexandria

The Madison County Home Demonstration Chorus hosts a style show and party at the Alexandria 4-H Building starting at 7 p m. Town and Country Shop of Edgewood presents new styles and prizes will be awarded. Funds raised help the group travel to Hollywood Bowl on August 22. General chairwoman Mrs Orville Etchison names committees for refreshments tickets door prizes and booth prizes.

Madison County Alexandria 4-H Edgewood Hollywood Bowl California Orville Etchison Earl Egeman Cleatis Nelson George McFall Marion Fowler Harry Burris Frank Zimmerman Booth Carl Pursley Glen Pittsford R. J. Lindzy

Noble Grands Plan Party for Rebekah Lodge Birthday

The Past Noble Grands Club of Columbia Rebekah Lodge will host its annual birthday party at the Critchley Home next Tuesday evening with dinner at 6 30. Reservations close Friday May 21. Committees include Invitations Mrs Marshall Vaskinder Reservations Mrs Allen Hamlin and Mrs Vern Dugan and Favors Mrs James Wheasler and Mrs Paul Perkins.

Noble Grands Club of Columbia Rebekah Lodge Critchley Marshall Vaskinder Allen’ . Hamlin Vern Dugan London James Wheasler Paul Perkins

Growth Of Childs Head In Early Years Advice

A reader asks about a child head growth and potential impact on intelligence. The adviser explains average head measurements, possible growth into later childhood, and how microcephalus differs. She suggests consulting a doctor and notes related leaflet No. 37 The First Year is available from Myrtle Meyer Eldred.

Myrtle Meyer Eldred

Pinks for Parents and a Peace Pact Impasse

A child named Jean seeks to color in her sister Ann's new drawing book prompting a mother child exchange about sharing. The piece notes that peace between children “at any price” risks harm to both sides in a peace pact context.

Ann Jean

Delta Theta Tau Pledge Party Installs New Officers

Delta Theta Tau Sorority held a pledge party and officer installation at Mrs. Robert Morse 115 N Shore Dr Grand view. Officers installed by Mrs Morse and Mrs Robert Shaffer include president Mrs Robert Rolfs treasurer Mrs Rex Fenimore and others with prizes awarded to several members. Final plans set for annual mothers party at the Top Hat.

Delta Theta Tau Sorority Robert Morse N. Shore Dr Grandview Morse Robert Shaffer Virgil E. Cook Rex Fenimore Harold Brown Paul McKnight Robert Rolfs Don Bates Geant-At Forrest Schepper Irene Byrne Jacquelyn Barnhizer Sandra Quinn Elizabeth Woolf Janice Boys Barbara Jo Brown Carole Zimmerman Mesdames Gerald Remington Virgil Cook Robert Pearson Charles Burkhardt Maurice Imler William Tracy Lonnie Weston Sam Mathews Charles Merritt George Kachelein Pat Samuels Rozella Huffman Betty Clifton

Opti Mrs Club Installs Officers After Season Dinner

Mrs Frank M Lucas was installed as new president of the Opti-Mrs Club at a Monday dinner meeting closing the season. New officers include Mrs Joe Stine as vice president Mrs John Dick as treasurer and Mrs William Fine as secretary.

Frank M. Lucas Joe Stine John Dick William Fine Verna Whitworth Carl Campbell

Islands of Virgin Islands Owned by US Since 1917

The Virgin Islands group purchased from Denmark in 1917 comprises 50 islands, of which five are inhabited, with the United States remaining the sovereign owner since the transfer.

Washington Virgin Island U. S Denmark

Auxiliary Meet Scheduled for Memorial Day Plans

The USWV Auxiliary will meet tomorrow at 2 PM in the GAR Hall to plan the Memorial Day observance.

USWV Gar Hall

Club To End Season May 27

The Research Club dessert meeting was held at Mrs. Heber LaMont's home. Slides of a Caribbean and South American trip were shown by Mrs. Carl Campbell. Plans were made for the final season meeting with a picnic set for May 27 at Mrs. Kenneth Silverthorn's River Forest home.

Research Club Heber LaMont W. 8Th St Caribbean South America Carl Campbell W. H. Surbaugh Kenneth Silverthorn River Forest

Peptic Ulcers Linked to Nervous Tension and Stress

The article argues that mind body connections grow clearer with study. It cites rising peptic ulcer cases tied to gastric acid and stress, quoting Sir Heneage Ogilvie on civilization’s price and urging health conscious, relaxed effort toward success.

Heneage Ogilvie Guy’s Hospital London

Church Membership in U S Reaches Quarter Million Claim

Boston report notes about 250000 churches across the United States claim roughly half the population as members. The analysis highlights the broad reach of church membership in American life and its social influence.

Boston U. S

Family Dinner Held Recently By Hulls On Mother's Day

Mr and Mrs Ray Hull hosted a family dinner at 714 Park Ave for Mother's Day. Attending were seven Hull sons and their families with many grandchildren. Everett Hull and family have left for a west coast trip.

Ray Hull Park Ave Everett Andover Miss Howard Indianapolis Marvin Hull South Bend Ralph Donald Richard Clifford Karel Sue Sandra Lynne Hull Stevie Mikie Jimmie Hull Loren McCarty Horce Hull Jimmie Pollard Hull West Coast

McNutt-Namia Vows In Daleville Wedding

Carolyn Namia daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe Namia of near Muncie married William McNutt son of Mr and Mrs Claude McNutt Daleville in a double ring ceremony at their new home with Rev Wilbur Shirey officiating A reception followed and the couple departed for a Chicago honeymoon Mrs Namia Jr attended as another close family member The bride is Cowan High School graduate and works with her father in the Trading Post The groom a Daleville High School graduate recently returned from Korea and works at Warner Gear in Muncie Also visiting guests were Mr and Mrs Raymond Shirey and the Modlins of Anderson and Hollywood respectively.

Daleville Carolyn Namia Abe Namia Muncie William McNutt Claude McNutt Wilbur Shirey Hollywood Calif Charles Modlin Anderson Rebecca Stratton John P. Laswell Harold Stratton Laswell Frailey C. Brown Albert J. Stephens Miss Stratton Broadview Academy la Grange Ill Madison College Madison, Tenn Alpha Rho Gamma Sorority Anderson High School Delco-Remy Division

Needlecraft ad promotes SQUAW SKIRT pattern 808

The ad offers Casa Weeder fashion for a SQUAW SKIRT pattern 808 in sizes Small to Large with tissue pattern and asks buyers to send twenty five cents plus extra for first class mailing to The Anderson Herald Needlecraft Dept New York. It also promotes Laura Wheeler 1954 Needlecraft Catalog with 79 embroidery crochet color transfer and embroidery patterns and a 20 cent copy offer.

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

Pledges Entertain Sigma Alpha Chi at Park Wiener Roast

At Mounds State Park Monday evening Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority held a wiener roast. The event was organized by chairman Leroy Braddick and committee Herschel Forrest and Walter Pahis. Pledges led by Doris Whisner Beulah Alley with Mrs Aiken presented The Initiation of Pam Mc Gee a poem about a pledge wife. A scavenger hunt followed with dessert as the prize.

Mounds State Park Sigma Alpha Chi Sorority Mesdames Leroy Bradnick Herschel Forrest Walter Pahis George Fox George Aiken Doris Whisner Beulah Alley Roy Boicourt Kenneth Lewis W. E. Benjamin Robert McCord Edwin Shirley John Hempleman Cloyd Lindley Kenneth Porter William Miller Ralph May Ernest Ritchey Ralph Stum Maurice Bale Jr Dan Clymer John McCord Herbert Trees Misses Beulah Manger Bernice Barsody

BW Guild Elects Officers

The Business Women's Guild of Central Christian Church elected new officers at their June dinner meeting led by Mrs. Marie Woolard. Officers named were President Mrs. Maureen Coleman First Vice President Mrs. Jessie Mahan Second Vice President Mrs. Ella Williams Secretary Mrs. Bernita Scott and Treasurer Mrs. Olga Dixon.

Business Women's Guild of Central Christian Church R. L. Wells Marie Woolard C. P. Mulvihill Agnes Renbarger Esther Pitcher Lenora Dawson Maureen Coleman Jessie Mahan Ella Williams Bernita Scott Olga Dixon

Hairdressers Plan Picnic Date Set for June 20

During a meeting of the Anderson Hairdressers Association at the YMCA on Monday evening plans were made for a picnic to be held June 20. The exact location is to be decided. Arrangements will be made by Mrs. Joe Heath, chairman, with co chairmen Mrs. George O. Taylor and Mrs. J. R. Gray.

Anderson Hairdressers Association YMCA Joe Heath Coate George O. Taylor J. R. Gray Cochairmen

Bank President Lends to 4 H Kids in Sturgeon

C L Harper, bank president in Sturgeon Missouri, has loaned money for 4 H projects to children aged 6 to 15 for 12 years without foreclosures. He notes he sometimes lends to youngsters when their parents lack credit and says the kids have never let him down.

Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Anderson Residents

A record shows Harry Moneyhan born 1922 and Doris Jean Foster born 1925 from Anderson obtaining licenses together with Eddie Stovall born 1927 a factory worker and Dra phine Hayes born 1929. Also listed are Charles E. Swaim born 1895 a carpenter and Goldie G. Stanley born 1898 a florist from Summitville.

Harry Moneyhan Anderson Doris Jean Foster Eddie Stovall Draphine Hayes Charles E. Swaim Sugmmitville Carpenter Goldie G. Stanley Summitville

Anderson Women Groups Calendar and Hosts

Local clubs meet daily at various sites including Central Avenue School and YMCA. Hostesses include Mrs J T Fitzsimmons 2317 W 12th, Mrs Ed Hunter 315 West St, and Mrs Marie Barnhart 730 W 3rd St with events from 8 am to 7:30 pm covering Needlecraft Loebs, Lions, Garden tours, and card and luncheon gatherings.

Ann Netterville Mothers Club Central Avenue School J. T. Fitzsimmons OES Masonic Lodge Women Lions Club Old Salem YMCA Mary Barrett Jefferson St Ward Nelle St Royal Neighbors Lodge 9Th Jackson Sts Marie Barnhart 3Rd St

YMCA Daily Schedule Highlights Busy Morning and Evening Events

The listing outlines a full day of activities at the YMCA including church ministers luncheons, club meetings, and public relations briefings. Sports and crafts occur throughout the afternoon with swimming, gym sessions, and youth groups scheduled across multiple times.

Cheer Club To Elect Officers Luncheon Friday

Members of the Cheer Club will meet for a May Luncheon at 12 30 p m hosted by Mrs Harry Belangee at 2621 Main St Officers will be elected and retiring officers will conduct the afternoon program.

Harry Belangee Main St

Shell TCP additive claims to unlock engine power

Shell Oil scientists report a TCP additive in Shell Premium Gasoline can curb deposits in combustion chambers and on spark plugs, stopping pre-ignition and misfiring. They say engines respond as if tuned after two tankfuls, with power regained on hills and accelerations. The gasoline is sold at Shell dealer stations in the area.

Shell Oil Company Shell

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