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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1955
Page
4
An advertising copy promotes Arrid deodorant featuring PERSTOP claimed to keep underarms dry and odor free. The ad asserts Arrid is America s largest selling deodorant and promises 11 times greater effectiveness with daily use, noting safety for normal skin and fabrics.
A reader notes a series of abdominal and knee movements intended to aid sacroiliac weakness. Instructions include lying on the floor, bending knees, moving hips, and lifting knees, with emphasis on regular, faithful exercise. The column promises more exercises upon request and references patient hands clasped behind the head and foot positions.
Readers may contact Josephine Lowman by addressing letters in care of the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines. The notice directs correspondence through the syndicate’s mailing channel for delivery and response.
The piece rejects spanking and neglect as harmful to infants. It argues immediate warm care, food, comfort, and love foster security, while denial and coldness create distrust, anxiety, and withdrawal, leading to more crying and affliction.
The Pre-school Study Group of AAUW closes its 1954 55 season with a May 21 picnic at Shadyside Park starting at 10 a m for members and children. Games for children, social outing, and planning for next year. General chairman Mrs L George Bauer with aides Mrs Walter Williamson and Mrs Richard Poole.
The Purple Heart Auxiliary installed officers for the coming year during a dinner meeting at the YMCA. New president Mrs Max Flanders and other officers were welcomed with corsages and gifts. The event followed a brief business session and included readings from the booklet Yor Baby's First Six Months. The next meeting is planned for June 20 at the YMCA.
A reunion for Camp Kikihawen attendees and counselors from the 1954 summer is set for Saturday 10:00 to 3:20 at the camp. Reservations at the lodge porch. Color guard includes Penny Scott Barbara Kinder Joan Sears Ana Childon Peggy Scott from Pendleton. Program led by Mariellen Owens features pledges, poetry, flag songs, and Girl Scout Promise with lunch at noon and a nature hunt directed by Jeannie Steele.
Professor Ruthven Byrum spoke on Art in the Home during the Interior Decorating Study Group’s last meeting in the Anderson College Administration Building. He highlighted framing balance lighting and artistic value of pictures, with student art on display.
Readable summaries of church groups report varied programs including readings by Linda Lewis and Vickie Hiday, musicales by Verna Whitworth, and tea service. Christ Lutheran Church hosts a Mother and Daughter banquet with prizes and prayers, plus officers and readings by multiple members and ritual installations.
Mrs Mark Spence hosted the Gingham Club on W 37th Street with euchre prizes for Mesdames Walter Knapp Clara Mellen and Mark Spence. Door prize went to Mrs Hazel. Guests Miss Ann Berry and Mrs Hazel Campbell attended. Next meeting in two weeks with Mrs Paul Bagwell for a May breakfast.
A reader named Myrtle Meyer Eldred may be contacted by addressing letters to care of the Register and Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines Iowa.
The Anderson Civic Art Association announces an Amateur Art Show from May 20 to May 30 inviting local artists to submit up to three pieces per medium. Entries must be brought to the YMCA East Lobby on Thursday between 6 and 9 p.m.
Blue Lustre, hailed as the easiest and cleaningest rug cleaner, is now available after years of research. It leaves no foreign residue, leaves pile open and fluffy, restores colors, and is safe for fine fabrics. A half gallon concentrates enough to clean about three rooms or rugs.
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