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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1955
Page
5
Tuesday evening at the Elk's Club the Credit Women's Breakfast Club held its Bosses Dinner. Mrs Verna Whitworth provided background music during the dinner hour as John Nottingham introduced guests.
Herman Messing of Lafayette.previewed as speaker. Jack Ll. Van Dyke crowned King for the Night and honored. Next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 28.
The Mattie B. Fry Mothers Club of North Anderson met Tuesday afternoon in the school gym. Mrs. William Robbins presided as Mrs. William Gale gave devotions. Honored guests were mothers of pre kindergarten children. Speakers included Mrs. Charles Barrett Miss Katherine Langell Mrs. Alma Marshall and Lester Clevenger. Langell presided at tea with a floral arrangement. Door prize went to Mrs. Robert Littrell. Hostesses were Mrs. Robbins Goodwin Beemer Hellems and Gilliam, with many attendees listed.
Anderson High School sophomores in homeroom 202 held a final picnic at Mounds Park overcoming a mid evening shower. The group played softball to a scoreless tie, roasted hot dogs, and enjoyed music with Mr Luther Porter and Mr Donald Bobo on multiple instruments followed by square dancing.
A silver medal speech contest was held at Central Methodist Church by Park Place WCTU on Friday evening. Miss Lucy Myers proclaimed winner for reading In A Wine Glass. The group also held a gold medal contest at First Friends Church Sunday. Miss Linda Lewis won with The Letter That Was Late. The next event, a silver medal contest, is set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at People's Church.
Anderson women groups meet tonight with hostesses and programs including Take Time To Think theme by Mrs. Fenton Flynt and entertainment by St Mary's Chorus. Daughters of Isabelle and Twilight Optimists host events at IOOF and Mae Lee Home. Tiny strawberry tarts recipe noted. Also reporting a 1954 Hurricane Carol losses at $110 million.
Prof Ruthven H Byrum of Anderson College spoke at a gallery talk in the YMCA East Lobby for the Anderson Civic Art Association Amateur Art Show. The exhibit runs through May 30. Thomas Austin won first prize for Study in Glass. Donald C Ridge took second for Moss Island Bridge. Prizes were gift certificates from Behrens Company and D H Miller and Company.
A health guidance piece giving chest and leg exercises to improve posture and bust appearance. It outlines arm raises with weights and toe raises against a wall, suggesting gradual increases and repeated daily practice. It notes contact details for Josephine Lowman via Tribune Syndicate in Des Moines.
The newly formed Dentist Assistants club held a Monday evening meeting at the YWCA to plan an year ahead program. Indianapolis guest Dr. Herbert Mason spoke on the charter and helped map the constitution with others from Indianapolis, including Donna Knispel Vera Hewins and Alberta Coverdale.
Miss Suetta Bussell, a popular June bride elect, was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs. Earl Greenland at 1723 West 10th Street. Guests enjoyed pink and lime decor, bridge prizes, and a teacart presentation of gifts, with many local friends in attendance. The event featured a teatime dessert of diamond-shaped devil's food cake with fudge icing.
Eagles Auxiliary members met at the Eagles Home in regular session. Plans were set for the state convention in Evansville June 15 to 19 with the Anderson drill and ritual teams on the program. New member Mrs Evelyn Blouse was welcomed and a party is planned May 31 to honor past madam presidents and charter members.
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