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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

12

Engagement and holiday social notices in Tribune Society

Honor to Miss Marcia Watson and Don Vincent Fordyce announced. two holiday week parties planned as linen and kitchen showers at homes of Mrs. Millard Turner and Mrs. Willa Roberts. Engagement follows from families E B Watson and P L Fordyce. Kent Avenue Club meets December 14 with Christmas party and gift exchange. Airman Ronnie Rosselli honored at home dinner. post leave he heads to Texas base.

Marcia Watson Don Vincent Fordyce Millard Turner Rod Hahn Turner Seabury Avenue Willa Roberts Jesse Bedwell Sullivan Ind John Kutchan John Roselli Ronnie Rosselli Japan Rosselli Air Force Base Texas

Parents Friends Of Beacon School Dinner Meeting

About 40 members of the Parents and Friends Organization of Beacon School, Beason, gathered last evening for a cooperative dinner. The group announced roughly 400 members. Mrs. C. P. Rippetoe read The Man Who Owned the Stable Where Christ Was Born and plans were set for a December 21 Christmas party for children with Santa Claus, decorations, and supervision for children needing parental oversight.

Parents and Friends Organization Beason School Valley C. P. Rippetoe Christ Santa Claus

Christmas Music Program at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church choir with guest soloists presents a Christmas music program during Sunday evening worship. Selections include Seven Carols medley, Away in a Manger, The Morning Star, Shepherds Rejoice, Joseph and the Angel, Holy Night Peaceful Night, Silent Night, and more in arrangements by Emil Taflinger with soloists Elizabeth Roesch Carol Sartor William Garland and Donald Conner. Organist Arthur All directs with Emil Taflinger conducting.

First Baptist Church Emil Taflinger Martin Luther Taflinger Barnby Gruber Konitz Miss Elzabeth Roesch Jesus Edmunds Donald Conner Brahms Carol Sartor Ar Kozinsky

Martha and Mary Class Meeting at Barbour Ave Church

The Martha and Mary Class of Barbour Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church will hold its monthly meeting Friday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Maud McGrew 1417 Barbour Avenue. A gift exchange will be part of the gathering.

Barbour Avenue Evangelical United Brethren Church Maud McGrew

Terre Haute Toastmistress Holiday Dinner Celebrated

The Terre Haute Toastmistress Club invites members to its Christmas dinner and party for children next Thursday evening December 15 at 6 pm in the Hotel Deming ballroom. Reservations for child guests are via Mrs John Ennis to ensure each child receives a favor and prize. Decorations are led by Mrs Donald Banas who also gives the invocation.

Terre Haute

Personal Notices Move and Visits Across Cities

Personal mentions include MM and Mrs James H Johnson moving to Indianapolis after year start with Mr Johnson promoted to chief of the metropolitan district. Several families announce births and guests for Christmas, including Judith Ann Simpson and Christina Joan Kavanaugh, with relatives in Indianapolis Beech Grove Athens Waycross and Chicago. Visitors arrive from New York Chicago Columbia S C and Athens Ga with intended holiday stays.

James H. Johnson Hudson Avenue Indianapolis Johnson Johnson and Johnson Surgical Dressing Company Carl Kavanaugh Beech Grove Ind Christina Joan St. Francis Hospital Kavanaugh Mary Margaret Poths

Pen and Brush Club Rennal Party Dec 22

The Pen and Brush Club hosts its annual Christmas party at 6 30 p m Thursday evening December 22 at Mrs Harvey Clark 3001 North Seventh Street Reservations by December 19 with Mrs Clark A turkey dinner will be served in the Clark home recreation room Decorated tables and a program by club president Miss June Reynerson on Art Around the World Peer Christmas carols led by Mrs Leonard Kincade on piano

Pen and Brush Club Harvey Clark North Seventh Street Clark Glenn Irwin Mabel Mikel Williams Ray French J. B. Harned June Reynerson Leonard Kincade

Terre Haute PT Council Meeting At Wiley High

The Terre Haute City Council of Parents and Teachers meets tonight at 7 30 in Wiley High School Little Theater. Devotions by Mrs Walter Peak and Max Gabbett speaks on mid term promotions. Mrs John Stephens leads December theme Knowledge of the Family in Love and Frnction.

Terre Haute Brian Bruce American Association of University Women United Terre Haute P.T.A. Council Central Presbyterian Church

Goat Breeders Association Plans Christmas Party

Members of the Wabash Valley Goat Breeders Association will hold their annual Christmas party next Wednesday evening December 14 at Memorial Hall. A 7:30 PM covered dish dinner will be served with Yule tide decorations. Walter Reiz supplies barbecued cevoron. Russell Sawyer presides over a brief business meeting. A 50 cent gift exchange will follow and C Weir Kirk and Carl Wenzel will arrange entertainment. Members may bring guests.

Wabash Valley Goat Breeders’ Association Memorial Hall Walter Reiz Russell Sawyer C. Weir Kirk Carl Wenzel

Gift Spotter Classifieds Weekly: Tuesday Tips

The Gift-Spotter In Classified offers weekly Tuesday tips for gifts and shopping ideas. Discover curated picks, seasonal suggestions, and practical guidance for thoughtful presents.

Engagement Announcement for Marti Kaufman and James Pillow

Mrs. Pauline Kaufman of 1727 North Sixteenth announces the engagement of her daughter Marti Kaufman to Airman James Pillow son of Mrs. Naomi Vogel of 305 Third Avenue. The wedding is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at Trinity Methodist Church with a reception at the Vogel home. Marti is a Garfield High School graduate and nursing student at Union Hospital School of Nursing. James is a Gerstmeyer High School graduate who attended Itawamba Junior College and is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale Arizona.

Pauline Kaufman North Sixteenth Street Marti James Pillow Naomi Vogel Third Avenue Trinity Methodist Church Vogel Miss Kaufman Garfield High School Union Hospital School of Nursing Airman Pillow Gerstmeyer

Indiana home builders elect Bartel president at convention

Charles E. Bartel of Muncie was chosen president of the Home Builders Association of Indiana at the three day convention. Elected as vice presidents were Robert Meyers of Evansville Clarence Baldwin of Hammond and Ralph E Aldridge of Kokomo. Royal G Metcalfe of Fort Wayne was elected secretary and Louis M Hershberger of Crawfordsville as treasurer.

Indianapolis Charles E. Bartel Muncie Home Builders Assn. of Indiana Robert Meyers Evansville Clarence Baldwin Hammond Ralph E. Aldridge Kokomo Royal G. Metcalfe Fort Wayne Louis M. Hershberger Crawfordsville

Plastic slip covers protect furniture for families

Advice for households with small children promotes plastic slip covers to shield furniture from spills and stains. They are simple to fit, removable for guests, and can be stored away when not needed.

Residence Hall Girls Hold Xmas Party Tonight

The YWCA residence hall hosts a Christmas party for 48 young women at 8 p.m. in the front lounge. Hostesses include Mrs. Bertha Daggy Mrs. Ernestine McDougall and Mrs. Katherine Gray. Frances Failing tells a Christmas story and carols are sung. Gifts are exchanged around the tree and refreshments served.

Young Women’s Christian Association Y.W.C.A Bertha Daggy Ernestine McDougal Katherine Gray Frances Failing

Ritual meeting of Beta Sigma Phi Alpha Omega chapter

The Alpha Omega chapter held its business meeting at the Terre Haute House on Wednesday. Betty Stone received the ritual of jewels. They planned the chapter’s annual Christmas basket for the needy and the sale of Christmas candies with peanut brittle and peanut crunch, with calls for buyers to C-2674. Gifts for the mentally ill were wrapped. A party is set for 6 30 p m Tuesday December 20 at the Manor House.

Alpha Omega Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Terre Haute House Betty Stone Mmes Joann Burkebyle Mary Ellen Black Norma Reilly Dorothy Martin Pauline Black Joann Nasser Peggy Walls Adeline Stark Mary Lou Laikley Wanda Grossman

Christmas musicale by Sigma Alpha Iota fraternity group

The Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity plans a Christmas musicale next Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs. Warner Paige Jr. 1645 South Fifth. Members of the chorus, led by Mrs. Ralph N. They, will perform carols and readings. The event includes a short business meeting, an affiliation service, reports on Christmas project activities, and a candlelight friendship hour with refreshments.

Sigma Alpha Iota Warner Paige, Jr South Fifth Street James Fritz James English Louis F. Hart, Jr Samuel Jennings Sue Fremder James Barnes Warner Paige Jr Robert Meurer Ralph N. They R. H. Houstis Arthur Hill Robert Stich Dale Clark George E. Miller Bruce Kaiser Hubert Gray Kenneth W. Taylor Paige Vivien Bard E. T. Hazledine Joseph Gremelspacher Warner Paige Mary Seller W. E. Robinson Suzanne Richardson

Sycamore Players Present Mrs McThing Comedy

Sycamore Theatre opened its season with Mrs McThing a two act comedy by Mary Chase starring Georgie Martin Margaret Owens and many others. The cast was directed by Mrs Lillian Decker Masters with Gladys Rohrig Jack Bussard and George Raabe aiding. An art exhibit by Miss Mary McBeth accompanied the show featuring landscapes from Maine the Great Smoky Mountains California Colorado and Indiana.

Mrs. McThing Sycamore Players Sycamore Theatre Mary Chase Georgie Martin Margaret Owens Cissy Martin Lary Lewman Dan Payne Bill Lyon Bill Latin Eddie Coffin Jane Palmer Pat Vanlandingham Janice Gossett Barbara Byrd Joan Miller Melanie Fesler Ersel Burgess Rex Heine John O’brien Jackie Sexton Don Pesavento Nancy Reynolds Phyllis Cluder Donna Ruatto Morris Buck Jerry Caroon Nancy Posey Norma Nikolich Marilyn McElroy Lillian Decker Masters Theta Alpha Pi Mary McBeth I.S.T.C Maine Greaty Smoky Mountains California Colorado Indiana

D A Meets Tonight at Memorial Hall

Goodwill Council No 23 Daughters of America holds its regular meeting at Memorial Hall tonight at 7 30. A cooperative supper will follow with each member bringing a covered dish. The lodge furnishes other menu items and members should bring a 25 or 50 cent grab bag gift.

W C T U Meeting Set at Calvary Church

Central W C T U gathers Friday at 1 15 PM in Calvary Methodist Church with Mrs Anna Robinson Black in charge and leaders Mrs Charles Newport and Mrs William Dyer. Devotions by Mrs Dyer and Christmas carols led by Mrs Nellie Dooley and Amelia Myers.

Central W.C.T.U Calvary Methodist Church Anna Robinson Black Charles Newport William Dyer Dooley Harry Clayton Christ

Vigo County Historical Society to hear Fair on Wabash tales

Leroy Fair will speak at the Vigo County Historical Society meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 in the Fairbanks Memorial Library club room. He will present Old Days and Old Ways Along the Wabash based on stories told by his grandfather who settled near Spring Hill in 1830 and helped build the Wabash and Erie Canal.

Leroy Fair Vigo County Historical Society Fairbanks Memorial Library Mr. Fair Spring Hill

Christmas Covered Dish Dinner for Indiana Chiropractors

The Indiana Chiropractic Layman's Association hosts a Christmas covered dish dinner at 6 30 p m Saturday evening at the Y W C A Turkey provided by the association Attendees should bring a covered dish and 50 cent gifts for a gift exchange with each gift marked lady or gentleman There will also be 25 cent gifts for children Entertainment and a business meeting follow the dinner

Indiana Chiropractic Layman’s Association Y.W.C.A

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