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Newspaper

Benalla Ensign

Location

Benalla, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

8

Belle of the Younger Set Ball shines in Benalla

Margo Gibbs was crowned Belle of the Ball at the Younger Set formal in Benalla. Debutantes and partners wore white and pastel gowns with orchid and tulle details. Officials and guests, including Dr. W MacGregor and Mr. G Oliver, praised the event for hospital support and Rotary Club involvement.

Margo Gibbs Belle Mise Margo Dibbs Bent M. Nicholaon Rose Evans Mimes Rose Evans Norma Howard Nicholson W. D. Bostock M.H.K G. Oliver Olver W.A M. Evins Ryans C.W.A. Benalla R. Meadows Meadows Mary Doxey Benalla American Beauty Faille

St Josephs Mothers Club Plans Warm Drinks Drive

St Josephs Mothers Club of Bl. Jomphs Mo Cb expresses gratitude to members for preparations for a fete on Thursday. They plan a warm cocoa drink and old clothes drive for 26 country children attending St Josephs School. The initiative will run for a month and be reviewed at the next meeting. Members urge more mothers to attend and support those unwell.

St. Joseph's School Meena

St James State School Mothers Club Tournament

The second series of the 100 tournament hosted by St James State School Mothers Club concluded Friday evening with Mix, R. K. Hollow winning the Indy prize and Mr KK Hollow taking the gent's prize. Mr E P Pelly won a competition. A refreshments were served. Next series will be held July 19.

St. James State School Mothers” Club Mix R. K. Hollow KK. Hollow E. P. Pelly Atcc

Birthday Party for Mrs Harding Celebrated in Community Event

A birthday party for Mrs G Harding, a well known member of the community, was held Thursday night at her home. About twenty attendees, many club members, joined in songs and dancing with a cake and candles. Mrs A Quantrill presented a club gift on behalf of the Friendship Club, prompting a warm reply from the guest of honor. The day saw many flowers, cards, and well wishes delivered to the Harding home.

G. Hugiing Tlowselubbers Harding

Speech Craft Winners Named at Wangaratta Event

At the recent speech craft examinations in Wangaratta Miay Bonnie Per fuson Gl received honors in the preliminary section. Marjory Chapman and Leonie McInneny scored 04 and 88 marks respectively. Dorothy Southgate led the primary section with 08 points, Carmel Ryan 02, Catol Need 84, and Maureen Gorman 49 in the elementary section.

Presbyterian Women Missionary Union Meeting Note

Mrs Denhalm wife of the minister was welcomed at the Dookie union meeting. Members brought articles for Musan Korea hospital. Garments were sent to Collingwood Mission and Christmas gifts to New Hebrides Mission. The Brant birthday party is set for August 20 at the Memorial Hall.

Musan Korea Collingwood New Hebrides

West School Mothers Club Plans Activities and Scholarships

The West School Mothers Club held its monthly meeting with about forty attendees. Apologias and greetings were exchanged for members Muir Mebann Wultmpl Queen iil and Francis. A letter from Wish Arnool Welfare Club invited Woimebern to attend on July 7, accepted with representation planned. A condolence note will go to Mrs. Brincis on the death of Mr. Smith. An American Tra will be held at the August meeting with proceeds for a school scholarship. Main proposals include scholarships for a pupil leaving a steady grade and three years of £15 for other students. Birthday Afternoon in October discussed. thanks to Mrs. Moyle for offering Trinity Hall for the occasion. An invitation to local and district Mothers Clubs to visit. guest speaker Mrs. Howells from the V.F.M.C. Thursday evening July 22 card evenings at West Behood. tickets 2/. prize money £2 to be shared by winners. supper provided. Takings for the afternoon amounted to £2 7s 1d.

Condoleren Ik Mry Brincis Dhratty Smith Sewaldy Tor Ue Txthy Wade Wed Gally Heh Ouierssfl Everlonw West Behood Prine

Congrave Mothers' Club Ball Promises Debutante Highlight

The Congrave Mothers' Club plans a ball on August 2 featuring a Junior debutante art presentation as the year’s highlight. Dune meeting of the Boo ke brinel af of the C.W.8.G. held at Memorial Hall with 17 members. Mrs. PJ. Ryan reported on Melhauing conference progress and Jam for orphanages appeal. Next Handhutat conference set for August 20 at Rocheser. Hortesses for afternoon tea named Mesdames Harmer and Minin.

Congrave Mothers’ Club Apecia Memorial Hall PJ. Ryan Viettora Riverina Cues Pather Bonglorna Wagga UW BL Aldan Bendigo Rocheser Binue Delewaten Hortesses Tex Mesdames Harmer Minin

Weekly Star Guide Horoscope Preview

Aries through Pisces provide hints of progress in work love and finance this week, with new beginnings possible for several signs. Readers should note caution but remain open to opportunities in travel study relationships and career moves as planetary influences shift through the period.

Methodist News Club Plans Coffee Cake Contest

At the Lames Guile meeting to be held next Tuesday afternoon at 3 pm Joan Cooper Hall will host a bake sale and cake contest. Participants should bring samples for sale with prizes for the most eco nominating recipe. Proceeds go to the church hall project and Kindergarten plans have been received from the architect with trustee suggestions now incorporated. A meeting will be held as soon as possible, probably after February 29, and Harrie Green of the UAM will discuss work among the community.

Guile Joan Cuoper Don Baat Perrning

Goorambat CWA Celebrates 24th Birthday at Meeting

More than 30 members gathered at the Goorambat CWA monthly meeting in Mechanics Hall. President Mrs. Davis presided and presented birthday sprays to members, guests enjoyed social hour, a birthday cake was cut, and a scone plate competition was won by Mrs. Muretin with runners up Mrs. Tarrant and Mrs. Maxwell.

Goorambat C.W.A Mechanics” Hall Mrs. Davis Mendames Lowry Hooper J. Munn Wen Weaton Davia Wemela Mex W. Peldhmann Lin Hum Oliver Bott Yarrawonga J. Muretin Tarrant Maxwell

St James Infant Welfare Centre Building Appeal Reaches Target

The St James Baby Health Centre reports the appeal has reached its £1,333 target. A final meeting chaired by Mrs J Lademan reviewed debt clearance with a remaining credit of 10/13/38. A working party to clear grounds is planned for Tuesday 18 with men asked to bring tools. Mothers and a potential Boalt Centre Auxiliary were urged to attend a crucial meeting.

St. James’ Infant Welfare J. Lademan Tiwan Stik St. James and District

Births Notice for Thelen Wisabech and Melien Mary

Mr and Mrs Geo Magenaunt of Jnv receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter Thelen Wisabech at Benalla Memorial Hospital. Mr and Mrs A S Pearson of Mansfield Road Bermus welcome a daughter Melien Mary born at Benalla Memorial Hospital.

Geo. Magenaunt Jnv Thelen Wisabech. Borts Benalla A. 8. Pearson Mansfield Road Bermus Melen Mary Benalla Memorial Hospital

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