Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 July 1972 — Page 5

THE PROTO Club and Its guests are shown before embarking on a 10-day fun filled cruise. They rode via airconditioned Greyhound Bus with an overnight stay at the Atlantic-Towers Hotel on beautiful Miami Beech, Fla. They boarded the lovely M/S Storword Ship for a pleasure cruise to Port of Calls in Kingston, Montego Bay, and Port Antonio on the island of Jamaica and Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. Among guests making the delightful cruise were Clara Alexander, Mabel Allen, Sylvester Bellamy, JoAnn Colbert, Betty Donaldson, Karyallen Dunn, Rosa Ezell, Priscilla Henderson, Mr.

PROMINENT northsiders, Mr. and Mrs. George McElroy, observed their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 9. Residents of Indianapolis for 54 years, Mr. and Mrs. McElroy were married in their parish church of St. Rita (Roman Catholic) July 10, 1922. Since the jubilarians have been confined to their home for several years, the Mass of Thanksgiving was offered in their home, 3466 N. Capitol. A reception followed. They are the parents of one daughter, Marie, and one granddaughter, Patrice. Relatives and friends dropped by to congratulate them on the marking of their half-century of marriage. Mary Milan is honoree at birthday yard party

Mrs. Carolyn Oakley and Mrs. Earlene Williams gave a birthday yard party In honor of Mrs. Mary Milan, a member and ''mother” of the Free Church of God. The affair was held at the Williams residence. The punch table had a lace cloth and bore a centerpiece of pink roses and glass candlesticks with tall pink candles. Other tables had colorful cloths, lawn chairs, and pink and white crepe paper decorations. Whle bells decorated the yard post and trees. There were 44 guest mem-

bers from the Free Church of God and from the Folds of Christ Church. Mrs. Milan, who was so overjoyed, cried, shouted, and cried again. Ministers and their wives present Included Elder and Mrs.. Charles Tinder of the Free Church of God, Bishop and Mrs. Dudley Page and her daughter, Katherine Johnson; Elder and Mrs. Rodger Archie, Elder and Mrs. Brown and Deacon and Mrs. Lee Lively. Also on hand for the gay celebration were the honorTURN TO PAGE 6

and Mrs. Jesse Meriwether, Georgia Kennedy, Worthy Riley, Gwen Roberts, Robert Wl I Horns, and Rose Ann Williams. The wives of the club members going were Mmes. Adolph Buckner, George Russell, ond Thomas Wilson. The debonair club members are (from left to right) front: Messrs. Thomas Graves, John Dunn, George Russell, Thomas Wilson, James Moore, Adolph Buckner, John Tandy, and William Graves. Bus driver was Mack Hall. Members not pictured are Bert Scott and Isaiah Wilson. (Recorder photo by James Burres).

Beauticians 53rd confab is in 'D.C’ WASHINGTON, D.C. Announcement was made this week bv Dr. Katie E. Whlckam, president of the National Beauty Culturlsts’ League, Inc., that all plans had been finalized for the 53rd annual convention of the organization to be held in the Dupont Plaza Hotel July 30 to August 10. Plans include the sessions of the National Institute of Cosmetology, an In-service instruction institute, s e ssions of Theta Nu Sigma, national beauty culturlsts* sorority, the trade show and the convention proper. According to Dr. Whlckam many prominent beauticians and educators are on the faculty of the institute and arecord number of manufacturers and jobbers of beauty projects will be hand with exhibits for the trade show. Delegates to the convention will come from over forty states according to requests for hotel accomodations and from the Bahamas, South Amerlca and other foreign countries. Many features have been arranged for t h e convention. These include the presidents banquet, sightseeing trip, talent show, workshops and seminars, lectures, demonstrations. a boat ride, dinnerparties, luncheons, early breakfasts, surf bathing parties, a hot pants glamour night, and followed by a trip to Nassau In the Bahamas. An estimated 1,200 beauticians are expected to be in attendance.

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Mias Carol Yvonne Parry and Chrlawell Jonta plan an A u g. 10 wedding at Allen Chapel AME Church, Marlon, Ind.

The brlda - elect la tha daughter of Henry Parry, Indianapolla, and the lata Mra. Howard Morrell. She waa graduated from Ball State University.

Her future husband Is the son of Mr. andMrs.Chrlswell Jones. He attended IndianaPurdue University, Indianapolis.

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Mrs. Bertha Grooms, 2042 N. Carrollton, a four and ahalf year employee for General Motors, was promoted March 10 to supervisor. She has the distinct honor of being the first black woman foreman in the history of the United States for General Motors. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nickerson Beamon of this city. Mrs. Grooms is the mother of Mrs. India L. Brown, who is teaching in the public school system in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Miss Toni Rose Grooms, a senior at Indiana State University. Mrs. Grooms was graduated from Crlspus Attacks High School and the Madame C.J, Walker Beauty College. She formerly was a 17-year-em-ployee for RCA. The last four years she served as group leader. The new supervisor is a

LAJON I DELL Wilson was crowned as the winner of the baby contest sponsored by Mrs. Elisabetta Goodall, one of the women's day captains at Bethel AME Church. Mrs. Goodall is shown (center) holding Lajon. Others in the photo are Lajon's grandmother, Mrs. Martha Ann Harris, and the runner-up, Earl Jamerson, being held

by his mother, Mrs. Rita Jamerson. The speaker for women's day wos Mrs. Elizabeth D. Shepherd, outstanding evangelist of the city. Mrs. Lunette Thompson wos chairman of women's doy. Mrs. Vivian Marbury was co-chairman. Rev. J. Allen Porker is the pastor.

Prof. Dave Baker to play for Miss Black Indiana’ pageant

MRS. BERTHA GROOMS m e m b e r of Trinity CME Church and enjoys art as a hobby.

Sickle cell group aim is to inform

The Sickle Cell Parent Therapy Group meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. at the Sickle Cell Center, 3549 N. College. This organization is composed of parents with the disease. Purpose of the group Is to currently inform people of sickle cell anemia and to offer moral, spiritual, and financial support to “slcklers.** Members sponsored a picnic July 4 at Lafayette Park. Lafayette, Ind. Families with children with sickle cell anemia and all persons connected with Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation were Invited. The picnic was enjoyed by all attending. The fourth Sunday of each month, the group sells dinners at the center. Proceeds go in the group’s treasury to meet its purpose of helping Artisans may show their work at fair The Market Place, 2230 Y a n d e s, Is sponsoring a "Community Art Fair” July 29-30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Any artisan is encouraged to display his or her creations for possible sale. The displays will run the gamut of creativity from macrame* to metal sculpture. Roasted corn on the cob, pop, and other refreshments will be available. Free prizes will be given at the door. For further nformatlonregarding space (booths) for displays, artisans should contact Miss Debbie Semlch or Miss Joyce Spencer, 926-2418.

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"slcklers” financially. Members of the group were present In the Sickle Cell Foundation booth at Black Expo to help the public and give information whenever possible about sickle cell anemia. New members are being sought. Those interested should call Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbert or Mrs. Nancy McCoy at the Sickle Cell Anemia

Center, 923-1650.

Popular music man, Dave Baker, professor of jazz at Indiana University, will provide the melodies for t h e "Miss Black Indiana” beauty p.m. at Stouffer’s Inn. Playing with Prof. Baker will be Mike Simmons and Sonny Smith. Winner from the state pageant will represent Indiana in the "Miss Black America” beauty pageant on Monday, Aug. 28, in Hollywood, Cal. It will be televised nationally. A total of 65 black young ladles from throughout the state are participating in the Miss Black Gary, Miss Black Anderson, Miss Black Muncie, Miss Black Greater Lafayette, Miss Black Terre Haute, Miss Black Fort Wayne and local contestants. As an extra feature of the pageant/ good citizenship a-

wards will be presented to Mrs. Hazel Mlnniefield, Anderson; James Thompson, Gary; Mayor Richard G. Hatcher, Gary; A1 Johnson, Lafayette; Johnson Mabry, Fort Wayne, and from Indianapolis, Rev. J. Allen Parker, Robert Williams, Mrs. Emma Johnson, Sidney Smith, Mrs. Ida Lyles, Mrs. Mattie Coney, Mrs. Bessie Beverly, Juan Solomon, and William Wynn. The honors will be presented by Miss Patricia (Patty) Caldwell, "Miss Black Indiana” of 1970. The committee is still selecting others to honor. Miss Maria Adams will be hostess for the competition.

The cost of the ticket Includes a six-month subscription to "Black America Magazine” which is published in Philadelphia by J. Morris Anderson, producer of t h e "Miss Black America** pageant. The magazine, which is comparable to Ebony and Look, carries stories of black history and biographies of many black stars across the country. A special Is its centerfold pictures of many black beauties from around the world. Fdr further information on the pageant call 926-0433. Tickets can be purchased from all five Bell Prescription Centers.

Black women support feminist issues now

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Colonial Matrons clean’s list at meeting is with Ball State Univ.

Mrs. P.M. Terry

The Colonial Matrons Charity and Literary Club was to meet Friday evening at t h e home of Mrs. Pearly Mae Terry, 4049 Cornelius. Members are asked to be present for business of Importance. Mrs. Veanle Dawson Is president. Mrs. Rose R. Anderson Is reporter.

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Miss Gloria Lee Long, a 1972 graduate of Ball State University, made the dean’s list for two years and was on the honor roll with straight "A’s.” Miss Long received her B.S. degree In elementary education. She Is a graduate of Shortrldge High School and Is the daughter of Mrs. Ruth

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The university grad is In San Francisco, Cal., where she will spend the summer as guest of her aunt, Atty. Doris R. Thomas, and her sister, Miss Sandra Ann LiOng.

NEW YORK— According to Gloria Stelnem, editor of "Ms.” magazine, black women are more concerned than white women with Issues of sex discrimination and are not turned off by the W o m e n *s Liberation Movement as a whole. Writing In the July Issue which Inaugurates regu1 a r monthly publication of "Ms.” Stelnem states: "One unmissable trend In all avallable polls Is that black women are even more interested In changing their status as women than white women are.” "Black women” she continues, "come out stronger on just about every feminist Issue, whether It’s voting for a woman candidate, ending violence and militarism, or believing that women are Just

as rational as men, and have more human values.’ Steinem’s article, "Y o u Can't Trust Women Voters,” also reports that black women more often put white, feminist leaders on their list of "greatly respected” women than white women did. Other features in the current "Ms.* Include "T h e Radlcallzatlon of Simone de Beauvoir’ by Alice Schwartcer, Germaine Greer on the tyranny of underwear and Carrol Rlnzler’s review of eex manuals, "The How-To that Failed.' With an Initial press run of 500,000 copies, "Ms.” expects to reach women who are redefining their Uvea and responding to serious Issues of both global and personal concern.

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