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Newspaper

Terre Haute Tribune

Location

Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1952

Page

8

Christmas Society Events At Warren School And Local Clubs

Mary Grimes compiles a bustling social page listing Christmas parties and showers across Warren School and area clubs. Highlights include a Maxwell home party with a four course dinner and gift exchange, a Mary Ann Evans bridal shower, Yale party by the John L. Gordon Club, and Omega Sigma Chi Alumnae event with bridge and gifts. Additional notices cover Sigma Kappa pledges, Carpe Diem Club gathering, P.E.O Sisterhood holiday party, and multiple circle, lodge, and club gatherings with meals, games, and charity drives.

Yale John L. Gordon Club Mary Kelley South Eighth Street Santa Claus Mmes Tillie Pfrank Alma Utz Frank Tabor Georgia Einecke Herbert Creal Pearl Schneider Margaret Bickel Nora Miller Clarence Graf Augusta Roach Max Duenweg Ruth Wey Anna Lang C. E. Tingley Fairy Maidlow Violet Filson Florence Lawlor Hettie Hayes Ernest Zwerner Ethel Brewer Dorothy King Anthony Haring Anna Harkness Richard Gray Joe Stakeman Cynthia Edwin Emma Burcham Ethel Kennedy Neva Kuhlman Jennie King Carrie Fuller Alta Twigg Ruth Mueller Elizabeth Duffy Helen Fuller

Christmas activities planned by local groups

At 6 45 p m residents are invited to Mrs. Frank Sorrells home on College Avenue. Alpha Epsilon Alpha alumnae host a Christmas party at Mrs. Albert Wiley’s Seelyville home Friday at 7 30 p m with secret pals revealed and a gift exchange for those without pals. Reservations to the Wiley home are via phone. North Terre Haute Club Scout Pack No 33 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Elm Grove Trailer Park facility house with decorating, carols and poems plus a Santa visit.

Alpha Epsilon Alphan Albert Wiley Seelyville Wiley North

Nature Study Group Holiday Party Held by Woman's Dept

Members of the Woman's Department Club held their December meeting and a holiday party this afternoon in the Public Service Co building auditorium. The event featured Christmas greens, candles, a covered-dish luncheon, and a Christmas program with Ruth Butts students from Indiana State Teachers College. Eighteen new members were greeted in a receiving line and corsages given to each guest.

Woman’s Department Club Public Service Co Department Ottiwell -Wood Charles Hayes William Rowland Ernest Long Hugh Wilson Mmes D. W. Connor M. H. Davis Carl Evinger W. C. Farmer Clarence Graf Clem Jennings Samuel Klaus Ray Kyle Willis Lucas Glen Laughlin Horace Murphy Daniel McClung J. C. O’neil Ralph Horton William Lobb K. W. Taylor Ernest Williams Mmes. Birch Brooks J. F. Glass Paul Haas Floyd Hamrick C. D. Hubbard E. A. Johnson Howard Lowdermilk Joseph Miller L. K. O’dell Dan O’rourke Constance Price Joseph Petz Harley Pritchett W. G. Palmer John Ryan Emmanual Stamas Eib Tingley Paul Weaver A. E. Wright F. L. Wilson W. C.wheeler William Welch

Christmas Program at Fort Harrison Fort Harrison PTA Event

Students present a Christmas program at the Fort Harrison School PTA December meeting. Mrs Mary McKnight Ruth Olson and Mrs Clara Harris are faculty organizers. The basement auditorium is decorated with ornaments. Refreshments will be served and Santa Claus will visit.

Ft. Harrison P.T.A Mary McKnight Ruth Olson Clara Harris Santa Claus

First Congress Opens in New York in 1789

The first United States Congress convened in New York in 1789 marking the start of constitutional governance. Delegates from various states gathered to establish legislative procedures and set the early course for federal law.

Congress of the

Seven sororities pledge 84 on Squeal Day at ISTC

Seven sororities at Indiana State Teachers College tapped 84 pledges on a Monday evening Squeal ceremony in front of the Student Union. New members from Alpha Sigma Alpha Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Gamma Phi Beta Gamma Gamma Kappa Sigma Kappa and Sigma Kappa are listed with home towns.

Indiana State Teachers College Alpha Sigma Alpha Jane Ann Horton Terre Haute Virginia Gentry Frankfort Joy Marlene DeVault Kentland Chi Omega Rose Gieseke Patoka Jo Ann Ford Sullivan Genevieve Hasse Elkhart Emily Janice Jack Crawfordsville Beverly Lebo Winamac Pat Pirtle Barbara Richardson Oakland City Jacquelyn Hamer Brownstown Sharon Slack Brazil Evelyn Alsing Evansville Rosalie Ammer Clinton Grace Perrone Logansport Pat Howard Rosedale Jacquelyn Hocker Vincennes Betty Huck New Harmony Barbara Blackburn West Terre Haute Mary Alice Hughes Elizabeth Johnson Jean Hayden Ina von Kannon Beth Thomas Mary Joe Armstrong Patsy Cottem Gamma Gamma Janice Bowman Mattoon Ill Ann Englum Paris Shirley Oberst East Chicago Carolyn Baker Jasonville Christine Bikos Gary Sue Scheller Mt. Vernon Billie Cheek Kay Elliott Pat Irwin Jeanette Pollock Carol Crow Rosemary Munson Shirley Alman Sigma Kappa Valerie Marx Sue Fitzsimmons Mary Peterson Fowler Jeri Barloga Barbara Bartok Mary Ellen Zivich Shirley Finney Cloverdale Nancy Ghere Marilyn Culver Newburgh Lillian Zimmerman

Tri Kappa Xmas Party Wednesday at Gamma Gamma Home

Gamma Gamma chapter of Tri Kappa holds a Christmas social this Wednesday evening at Mrs. Richard Young’s Kean Lane home. Dessert at 6 30 followed by a gift exchange. Mrs. Walter Marks presides. Christmas songs feature Mrs. William George and Mrs. Robert Stich. Hostesses include Mrs. Arthur Dorsey and others.

Gamma Gamma Tri Kappa Sorority Richard Young Kean Lane Walter Marks William George Robert Stich Arthur Dorsey Robert Simmons Harold Napier Car) Valentine Robert Campbell James Hollis C. W. Victorson George C. Patton Young

Marriage of Miss Barbara Joan Maine and Herman K Penley

The ceremony took place at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Pontiac Michigan with Rev J Thomas Maine officiating. Attendants included Mrs Howard Penley matron of honor and Howard Penley best man. The couple will reside in Detroit Michigan after a brief honeymoon to Niagara Falls and New York City.

Barbara Joan Maine Lester C. Maink Pontiac Mich Terre Haute Herman K. Penley Ellis Penley Royal Oak Emmanuel Baptist Church Pontiacalana Jshomas Maine Vir Howard Penley Hugh McMaster Hazel Park James Richmond Waterford Charles Maink R. E. Stephens Jack Torbert James Edwards Kokomo Ind Niagara Falls New York City Detroit

Founders Day Program Set At Indiana State Teachers College

Indiana State Teachers College plans its Founders Day on Wednesday January 7 marking the eighty third anniversary. Dr Horace Powell and Eugene Smith lead the Book and Torch ceremonies while Dr Ralph N Tirey presides. The event begins at 10 am in the Student Union Auditorium and is open to the public. The college originated in 1865 and opened in 1870, later becoming Indiana State Teachers College in 1929.

Indiana State Teachers College Horace Powell Alumni Association Eugene Smith Ralph N. Tirey Indiana State Pubc General Assembly Indiana State Normal School

Church Society Dinner and Christmas Gift Exchange

St Lydia's Guild of St Stephen's Episcopal Church will hold its regular monthly dinner meeting on Wednesday at 6 o clock in the parish house. Mrs Faye Self chairs the dinner committee with several helpers. After the meeting there will be a Christmas party and each member should bring a 50 cent gift for the gift exchange. The W S C S of Mt Pleasant Church meets Thursday at 11 for the annual Christmas luncheon, with Rev H Williams presenting a program. Hostesses include Mrs Thelma Price Grace Little Irma Lowe and Flossie Moody. Each member to bring own service a covered dish for luncheon a gift for Secret Pal and a 25 cent gift for the exchange.

L.N.O. Club Deming Hotel Littlest Angel L. Zaff Rogers Mesdames R. O'Callaghan Ann Crockett O. J. Pierce R. Englehart St. Lydia’s Guild of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Faye Self Mary Kelly Frances Kelly Barbara Schaff Frances Fariss Rose Mary Hooper W.S.C.S. of Mt. Pleasant

Carrolls announce birth of son Ronnie Joseph at Carswell AFB

Mr and Mrs Don Carroll announce the birth of a son, Ronnie Joseph, on December 7 at Carswell Air Force Base Hospital Fort Worth Texas. The couple also has a son Don Jr Mrs Carroll is formerly Anna Grohovsky daughter of Charles Grohovsky of 2112 Ash Street. Mrs John L Crawford South Center Street will spend holidays in Santa Monica California with Hogue and family. Mr and Mrs Albert Collins Liberty Avenue hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs H D Naylor.

Marcia Levin Northwestern University Evanston, Ill M. S. Levin I. P. Levin South Center Street Homer A. Taylor First Avenue Detroit Mich Norman L. Taylor Sandra Jean Thomas Lentz Wyandotte Don Carroll Ronnie Joseph Carswell Air Force Base Hospital Fort Worth Tex Don Jr Carroll Anna Grohovsky Charles Grohovsky Ash Street John L. Crawford Santa Monica Calif Hogue

Shr ine Holiday Events Scheduled for Shrine Members

Zorah Shrine members plan three Christmas events starting Thursday with a square dance party featuring new dances by Dr. Raymond Scofield and Robert Essex. Vern Henderson and Pat McNamara lead the chuck wagon, Santa visits, and A C Sheldon is general chairman. The last meeting for the group until January 8. On Sunday the annual Shriner children’s party in the auditorium will have gifts from Santa and a junior dance revue by Ernestine Myers with Christmas songs by Amy Mack at the electric organ.

Zorah Shrine Shrine Square Raymond ‘Scofield Robert Essex Vern Henderson Pat McNamara Santa Claus A. C. Sheldon Shriners Ernestine ‘Myers Amy Mack

New Year's Eve Dance at Shrine Temple Rings in 1950s Season

The Shrine Temple hosts the last holiday party on Wednesday December 31 for Shriners and guests. The event begins at 8:30 PM with a Chicago band and a five act floor show, followed by a New Year's breakfast.

Shrine Temple Shriners Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Grimes Tribune Society William Maxwell Warren School Maxwell Hovice Don Banas Mary McGuirk Frank Sibrell Mary Harvey Alice McGuirk Thelma Stone Kathryn Cook Belva Whitecotten Leora Crispin Ray Summerlot George Vincent Ruth Laxen Eileen Binning Gladys Kuhn Mary Ann Evans Robert L. Bibb William Dean Maple Avenue Gwen Snyder Sue Dowell Marilyn Patrick Shirley Bumner Norman Ellingsworth Susy Jackson Shirley Congleton Betty Evans Barbara Miller Mildred Stocton Rita McKinley Alice Hensley Jane Inman Omega Sigma Chi del Cherem North Ninth Street Canesta Bridge and Exchange Lillian Laybold Moe Frazier Sigma Kappa Sorority Geraldine Badoga Barbara Badok Mary Petersen Mickey Zemmerman Golden Pheasant Dinner Club Duane Beasley Robert Braun Ernest Sheese Don Quinn Cyril Boyles Leslie Cahill Marvin Galbraith P.E.O. Sisterhood H B. Henley South Twenty-fourth Street Charlotte S. Burford Edna Sharer Art Department Cottey College Mother Bees Honey Creek Jeani Cass South Fifth Street Grace Circle of King’s Daughters and S Sons Ethel Blunk South Eleventh Street Terre Haute Country Club Milwaukee Women’s Club Y.W.C.A Milwaukee Railroad O0.e.s Masonic Hall Prairie Creek Job’s Daughters Mothers’ Club Bethel No. 2 Goodie Shop DR. Drake Huffers Beauty Shop Gillis Drug Store Wabash Chi Omega Sorority Ed Erickson Paul Johnson Jean Uran Benjamin Fairhurst Frank Sorrells College Avenue Fort Harrison TRI Kappa Xmas Betty Jean Williams Trena Donald J. Roberts Earl C. Roberts South Seventeenth Street City California Donald and Larry Indianapolis Albert D. Ehrmann South Sixth Street Pasadena Bon Ton Albert Collins Liberty Avenue H. D. Naylor Poplar Wiandt’s America General Foods Moovets House
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