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Newspaper

Anderson Herald

Location

Anderson, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

5

Final Luncheon Meeting Of Civic Art Group Is Friday

The Civic Art-sponsored lunch series ends this season with a noon luncheon in the Old Salem Room of the YMCA. Miss Ruth Matthew will speak on flower arrangements and demonstrations. She belongs to the Garden Club of Anderson and Flora Culture Garden Club and is a nationally accredited flower show judge. Program chairman is Mrs. William Mears.

Civic Art Group Old Salem YMCA Ruth Matthew Matthew The Garden Club of Anderson Flora Culture Garden Club Indiana William Mears

Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Thelma Swinford At Westrater Residence

Mrs. Bob Westrater hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother Mrs. Thelma Swinford at 1113 37th Street. The event featured a spring themed decor, gift table, and prize drawings for several guests including Thelma Swinford Evelyn Campbell Joann Tate Maxine Staley and Sharon Lindsay. Refreshments were served to a large group of attendees with many neighbors unable to attend.

Westrater Thelma Swinford Bob Westrater 37Th St Evelyn Campbell Joann Tate Maxine Staley Sharon Lindsey Patricia Wiley Cora Bauthauer Nell Stevenson Ruth Reardon Wanda Robinson Ward Ottoman Joan Pate Doris George Opal Huffman Phyllis Westwater

Phi Chi Epsilon Sorority May Breakfast Meet

Sunday morning the Phi Chi Epsilon Sorority held its annual May breakfast at The Cabin. Mrs. Robert Jones displayed dolls with histories, and Miss Phyllis Painter underwent pledge rites. Adeline Carter was installed as patroness with several committee members and Morristown guests in attendance.

Phi Chi Epsilon Mesdames Collis Carpenter Norman Brewer Margaret Berry Tapers Robert Jones Jones Adeline Carter Phyllis Painter Mesdames Byron Canine Collis Carpenter Lewis Boomershiner Morristown Helen Bond Joe Ashby Clarence Lightfoot Gene Herkless Donald Elliott Ben Wheeler Donna Brundage Diana Wolf

Blue Lustre Carpet Cleaner Promises Safe Freshen

Solved Carpet Cleaning Problem reports a new product Blue Lustre for carpet and upholstery cleaning. It claims safety for woolen, rayon, nylon, and cotton fibers with a fluffy nap and restored colors and lustre. One half gallon cleans three 9 by 12 rugs and areas, with no residue and reduced resoiling.

Edgewood Club Card Party Awards Noted

A Saturday card party at Edgewood Country Club named prize winners led by Mesdames Charles Hartley Byron J Nutter George Hughes H S Hollar Everett L Smith Glen Yattan and others. The May event was chaired by Mr and Mrs Paul J Boots with a large list of attendees and award recipients.

Edgewood Country Club Paul J. Boots Fred E. Robbins Ned H. Stephenson Robert Tappan H. P. Benbow Ralph Davis Charles Hartley Byron J. Nutter George Hughes H. S. Hollar Everett L Smith Glen Yattan Doyle Carraway H. A. Stoker Ralph T. Jones Ben Howe Sr Floyd Gaunt Don Harmon Chester Gibson R. E Clark F. C. Hughes John A. Clouser Ross Currens Everett L. Smith Dane Pugh Cecil Goyer Mark Trook C. W. King A. M. Johnson C. A. Hartley Arvin McHenry Ted Crook Clyde Cobb Robert W. Webb Lucille Dye Josephine G. Wall

Back from Vacation Mrs Lemon's Reweaving

Mrs. Lemon returns from vacation to resume work at Reweaving shop located at 1714 Meridian. Phone contact listed as 20470.

Beaux Arts Club Luncheon Highlights Pink Theme

Eighty Beaux Arts Club members and guests attended a luncheon at Anderson Country Club. Mrs Len Blevins spoke on “In the Pink” with pink hats and decorations, and Mrs Iredell Wright was named incoming president. Several local and visiting members are listed as attendees. Miss Vivian Vestal of Washington DC is staying with the Allis family.

Beaux Arts Club Anderson Country Club Len Blevins W. D. Hart Iredell Wright Blevins Mes Vivian Vestal Washington, D.C Frank H. Allis 8Th St

Mrs Warren E Fischer Heads Medical Auxiliary New Year

The Madison County Medical Auxiliary elected Mrs Warren E Fischer as president for the coming season at Madonna Hall during the final dinner meeting of the year. Past president Mrs Wendell C Kelly will assist, with officers including Mrs J W King and Mrs W C Van Ness. District Society meeting plans were discussed for Anderson Country Club with auxiliary sessions.

Madison County Medical Auxiliary Madonna Hall R. J. Stamper Warren E. Fischer Wendell C. Kelly J. W. King W. C. van Ness A. W. Elston W. C. Polhemus Richard C. Swan C. A. Blassaras District Medical Society Anderson Country Club Mesdames W. L. Sharp C. R. Bowers R. L. Armington J. R. Ashcraft David Buckles J. L. Doenges S. W. Ellis Sam W. Litzenberger B. M. Hensler G. E. Ross P. L Long

Officers Installed At AAUW Dinner At YMCA

The Philathea Class of First Methodist held its May meeting at the Top Hall with May Pole decorations. Mrs. O J Beardsley led devotions and Mildred Beck presided over a brief business session electing new officers: Wilhelmina Werneke president Ruth Wessler vice president Caryl Moor secretary Neva Baker assistant secretary Vivian Breece treasurer Marie Bridewell assistant treasurer Nottie Johnson delegate to the National Convention in Indianapolis in July.

First Methodist Church Mildred Beck Wilhelmina Werneke Ruth Wessler Caryl Moor Neva Baker Vivian Breece Marie Bridewell Nottie Johnson Indianapolis Mesdames Ruth Arbuckle Bertha Baer Neva Jane Baker Ruth Beardsley Mildred Biddle Pearl Bridwell Mildred Dixon Orpha Dresser

John Scott and wife return from Cleveland visit

Mr and Mrs John Scott returned from Cleveland Ohio where they spent the weekend with friends remarking on a pleasant trip and their contacts are reported as good news for the household

John Scott Cleveland, D

Officers Named At May Breakfast Of Methodist Philathea Class

Miss Odessa Campbell presided at the Anderson AAUW branch meeting in the YMCA. Miss Gretchen Ritter was elected first vice president and Mrs. Robert McVicker second vice president with Miss Marion De Laney as secretary. Committee chairs include Ritter program McVicker membership Happel fellowship Owen international relations Dickinson legislative Urban arts Van Ness music Little education Webb social studies Denny status of women Thurston publicity Schofield historian Gregory radio and TV Byrum Branch Bulletin Hale and Lavinia Burton introduced the program.

Odessa Campbell Anderson AAUW YMCA Thomas Platt Mildred Brown Sue Ann Hosier Gretchen Ritter Robert McVicker Marion DeLaney Emily Happel John Owen Ruth Dickinson Harter Urban Fred van Ness Gertrude Little Glenn Webb Charles Denny Mary Ethel Thurston William Schofield Kathryn Gregory Paul Byrum Marguerite Hughes Hale Lavinia Burton

Dr Cleo Dawson Addresses Group On Living and Living It

Dr. Cleo Dawson spoke to the group on the topic Living and Living It offering guidance and insights. The address emphasized practical approaches to daily life and personal well being.

Cleo Dawson

Minnesota Means Sky Tinted Water Sioux Translation

Minnesota is a Sioux name meaning sky tinted water. The translation reflects the tribe's language and regional nomenclature.

Minnesota

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