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4—The Indianapolis Recorder, Jan. 9, 1960
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Colorful Debutantes Ball Ushers In Indianapolis' Newest Societ
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PATRICIA OBANNON mm i
KENNETH BEAN
CONSTANCE BROOKS
LINDA BLACKMON
JUDY WALLER
PRUDENCE BANNISfTER
PENNY PRINCE
PEGGY BAILEY
PATTY McMURRAY
DIXIE WAUGH
JUDITH MANSFIELD
BEVERLY STANTON
MARTHA STAFPORD
TONY GRBEN
CYNTHIA WINTERS
Mrs. Richard Judson of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Perry Woolridgo of Louisville and Mrs. Claudean Arn-
old of Marion.
Music for the affair was furnished by the George M. Frejie
OUEEN 0? THE DEBS: Miss Prudence Ann Bannister, named "queen" at Saturday night's Debutantes Ball, is crowned by last year's "queen," Miss Patricia Wilson. With Her Majesty are Miss Rebecca White and Terrance Jackson, Miss Bannister's proud escort. (Recorder photo by Jim Burres)
yjewd oi the ^Yiortheast By RAYMOND MARTIN
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PAUL MOORE of Minneapolis WORTHY arc residing at 621 W. reports he is enjoying Hoosier hos- 42nd after their marriage on Dec pitality to the utmost while vaca- 26. This writer was one of many t oning with his sister, Mrs. Rubie who attended the reeption which Ln.wn of 2117 E. 29th. followed the wedding, The bride MR. AND MRS. ROBERT TUR- is the former Miss Uredell Miller. N’FK and daughter and Mr. and REV. AND MRS. J. C. MITCHvirs. J. Q. Johnson and children ELL of 9801 E. 63rd have returned were the New Year’s Eve dinner home after vacationing in Detroit guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warren with their daughters. Rev. Mitchell Turner, 5553 E. 34th. extended this writer an invitation MR. AND MRS. ANDREW PRY- fo worship Sunday, Jan. 10 at WalOR of 5050 E. 30th were included ^ ce Community AME Church, in the manuy guests entertained at Friends Day will be observed all the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benny _R ev * Mitchell is pastor of the
Ransom, 1025 W. 32nd. recently.
MR. AND MRS. MATHEW WILSON, 3384 N. Downey, celebrated
church.
WILLIAM MILES, 4966 E. 30th, has returned from Muncie where he spent an enjoyable New Year’s
schen H?ddl4to,. Bey. R^bl IF YOU WANT A GRAND and ert Norman, O. B. Wilson and Rich- glorious New Year this year, take ;rd Shaw and Mrs. Dovie Shaw, this writer’s advice. Don’t forget Miss Shirley Shaw and Miss Virgie that the “Man Upstairs’
Thomas of Detroit. MR. AND MRS.
EDWARD
Public Notice
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HOME ECONOMICS CLUB HOLDS 'SECRET PAL' PARTY PLAINFIELD — Mrs. Nancy Swam \£as hostess to the secret pal Christmas party last Friday night given by the Home Economics Club. Members of the club present were Mesdames Thelma Russell, Gwyn Fisher, Charlotte Horne, Maud Home. Virginia Russ and Dorothy White. Others included Mesdames Hazel Williams, Gladys Carbin, Christina Jones, Aliceteen Verris, C u s s i e Swam, Rose Swam, Pearl Jeters, Sylvesta Crowe, Mary Dunn, Cynthia Watts, Marie Burks and Joan Freeland. Guests included Mesdames Ethel Waters, Karen Jones and Mary Elizabeth Humphrey.
One of the most elaborate, exciting and glittering events in the lives of more than a dozen of the city's fairer damsels was the annual Debutantes Ball sponsored Saturday night jin the ISTA Ballroom by Alpha Alpha chapter of lota Phi Lambda Sorority. The 13 lovely young ladies were presented to Indianapolis society amid pogeantrv and
splendor such as they shall .never forget.
Dressed in beautiful gowns of and Penny Prince, daughter of Out-ol-town guests included Dr. white and carrying' bouquets of Mrs. Lota Prince and niece of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Stanton and faminosegays and red roses with sprays Richard M. Haskins of Dayton. ly oi Ft. Wayne; Mr. and Mrs. of ivy, the debutantes were pre- Others presented were the Miss- John Mansfield of Ypsilanti, Mich.; sented by Mrs. Henry J. Richard- es Patty Sue McMurray, daughter Dr. and Mrs. Richard Haskins and son Jr., who wore a black chiffon of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Me- son. Richard Jr., of Dayton; Miss gown with exquisite jewelry and Murray; Linda Blackmon, daugh- Dianne Brewer of Columbus, O.; a yellow corsage set off by gold ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Black- Mr. and Mrs. Ritson Knox and
leaves tied with a gold ribbon. mon; Judith Ann Mansfield, daughThe escorts were ushered by ter of Mr. and Mrs. John MansRev. Clinton M. Marsh, pastor of field of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Cynthia Witherspoon United Presbyterian Winters, daughter of Mrs. l.eonChurch, and Sgt. Earl D. Black, tine Winters; Peggy Sue Bailey, Armv recruiter. It was Rev. granddaughter of Mrs. Ruth G.
Marsh who gave the official wel- Bailey; Martha Jean Stafford, orchestra. Mrs. Elizabeth Babb come to the debutantes. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William was master of ceremonies and Miss Prudence Bannister, daugh- Stafford Jr., and Patricia O’Ban- Mrs. Cordelia Hines introduced ter of Mrs. Ethel Bannister, was non, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. members of the Debutante League, crowned “queen”-by'Miss Patricia Herbert O’Bannon. * Mrs. Corean Hawkins, chairman Wilson, last year’s winner. Escorts were Messrs. Lloyd and director of the ball, was asAside from the traditional pre- I^ons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fitz- stated by Mesdames Babb, Hines, sentation banquet, a gift was pre- hugh Lyons; Fletcher Wiley, son Geneva Parker and Winifred Davis sented to the. queen by Mrs. Bar- of Mrs. Mildred Wiley; Elroy Ed- and the Misses Loretta Hoggett bara Walker Mills, president of; wards, son; of Mrs. Josephine Ed- and Bessie -farter. Mrs. Audrey the Debutantes League. The gift wards; Gcnh-ge Dixon III, son of Howard is chapter president,
was a. courtesy of the league Mr. and Mrs. George Dixon Jr.: whose members include the Misses Henry J. Richardson III, soil cu
Patricia CoJc. A tty; and Mrs. Henry J. Richard-
Ann Hines,- Charlene Sox. Sylvia son Jr.; Paul Terry Battles, son Freeman, Faye Brofrnlee and °f ^ r * ant ^ Mrs. Paul A. Battles, Rita Hines and Mesdames Betty Terrance Jackson, son of Mr. and Beene Brice, Marcia Howard New- Mrs. George Jacksqft^ of Des man, Sandra Hayes Jackson and Moines, and Evan PrHBiHter, son Marcia Jones Wimberly, all serv- Mrs. Mary Evans Wiemster. ing as hostesses. Others included M^si*s. NorMiss Dclorts Scathes, a former man V "r “r"'. «'»l vice-i.rcsMeiit of Buckner; William Hardy, fd S'e“affer;ith ‘fer ^ “ ‘id" cfark "mf'of 1 Mr “and “ " QUe<!n Uf the U6b ‘ Mrs. ^puriing ^rk and Augu" U j tv , , i tus Kiser Jr., son of Augustus
Mesdames Lehman Adams, An- Ktapr Sr
thony Watkins, Harold Cavanaugh,
Albert Ferguson Jr., Clinton Marsh and Winifred Davis were chaperones and Dr. Lehman Adams was the escort’s “man in charge.” Future Debs serving as junior hostesses were the Misses Constance Jones, Louella Cox, Rebecca White, Caren Booth, Avril Law-
son and Elinor Hines.
The young ladies presented at the ball were the Misses Constance Brooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brooks; Dixie Waugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace N. Waugh; Judy Waller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Waller; Beverly Stanton, daughter of Dr. and Mrs.-Robert L. Stanton of Ft. Wayne; Prudence Bannister, daughter of Mrs, Ethel Bannister,
Barnes Society Has Christmas Program
Bessie Yauree, Old Settlers Prexy Hosts
Annual Party
The Old Settlers Social and Civic Club observed its annual' Christmas party Dec. 29 at the ‘ home of club president. Mrs Bes-' sie Youree The house was decorated with Christmas greenery and a - lighted Christmas tree stood in the’
,’i ** DEBUTANTES LUNCHEON: Miss Prudence Ann Bannister, hostess at a Saturday luncheon for debutantes and their escorts, prepares to serve guests prior to the annual Debutantes Ball that night. Waiting to sample the tasty offerings are Terrance
Jackson, Des Moines; Miss Judith Ann Mansfield, Ypsilanti, Mich.; Paul Terry Batties, Miss Beverly Stanton, Fort Wayne, and Henry J. Richardson III. (Recorder photo by Jim Burres)
living room.
. The table was covered withl a
white lacc cloth and the centerpiece was white mums, and at each end of the centerpiece stood white
candles in crystal holders. Mrs. Leota Snorden gave read-
ings and led in ttm playing of games, Mrs. Helen Minor recited the Christmas Story. Christmas
rr , L - ^ r , carols were sung following a three ^ ni L a ^ i course dinner which was served to
Barnes Methodist Church Women’s Society was held recently at the church. Mrs. Blanche Dawson is
president of the society.
Mrs. Maridell Lester conducted games for the group and the Youth Fellowship Group presented a Christmas program. Hostesses were Mrs Parrott, Mrs. Milligan, and
Mrs. Grisson.
Special guests from India were Rev. C. K. Athailly and Mr. A. George, and from Freetown, West Africa were Messrs. Lahai Sogbandi and Paul Bangura.
a large group of members and
guests.-
Mrs. Iva Dee Davis and Mrs. Elfie LeMonde played Santa Claus and presented thte gilts.
Mrs. Mary Walden and daughter, Mrs. Mary Rose Allen, a professor of physical education for women at Howard University, have returned to their home in Washington, D.C., after a pleasant and entertaining visit during the holidays with their staler and aunt, Mrs. Bessie Garner, 2510 Annette.
Four Indianapolitans Attend Sigma Gamma Rho Convention In Miami More than 300 delegates from er Bethel AME Church
throughout the country, including The theme of the Boule was 4 representatives from Indianapo- ‘ Mobilization of Our Youth for the lis, participated in the 26th An- Space Age.” Guest speaker for the nual Boule of Sigma Gamma Rho public meeting on Sunday, Dec 27 Sorority Inc. which convened in v,as Dr'Hilliard A. Bowen, superinMiami Dec. 26. tendent of Area II, Board of EduLocal Hoosiers attending Were cation, Atlanta, Ga., and an outMrs. Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, standing member of Kappa Alpha
founder and grand tamiochus, MJrs. Psi Fraternity.
Effie Allen, grand anti-grammateus, On Dec. 28 a luncheon was Miss Nellye Russell and Mrs. Mil- served in honor of the visiting dred M. Hall, basileus of Alpha Sig- Rho’ers by members of Delta Sigma chapter. ma Theta Sorority. On Dec. 29 the The host chapter. Gamma Delta Links feted the group with a midSigma, is headed by Mrs. Allene morning coffee sip, and the Zeta Taylor, basileus, who rolled out the Phi Beta Sorority srved coffee, red carpet to welcome the host of Cards and stamps were provided delegates. Miss Edna Douglass, for visitors by Beta Beta Lambda grand basileus from Little Rock, Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and
directed the activities of the four Phi Delta Kappa Sorority,
day session.
BESSIE RUTLAND HOSTS PARLIAMENTARY MEMBERS The Parliamentary- Student Glyb held its annual Christmas party refvmtly at the home of Mrs. Bessie Rutland, 210 Berklev. Games, prizes and refreshments were enjoyed by Mesdames Mary Ross, Edith Ellis, Ada Banks, Feba Fdelene, Erlene Y'oung, Jacqueline Young and Bessie Rutland, who are all club members. Entertained as guests were Mesdames Mary Garner, Lee Emma Rice, Vivian Smith, Thelma Harris and Norene Harrison and Miss Carolyn Edelen. *
Boule headquarters was at Great-
The delegates were also served coffee by the men of Phi Beta Sig-
ma.
Other grand officers presiding at the Boule were Dr. Lorraine Williams, grand first anti-basiRjus; Jones, grand second unti-basileus; Mrs. Beatrice Fox, grand granimateus; Mrs. Effie Allen, grand antigrammateus; Mrs. Hattie Redford* grand tamiochus; Mrs. Mary Jones, parliamentarian; Mrs. Eunice Atkinson, Epistoleus. and Atty. Marion L. Poe, legal advisor.
HEY, LEAVE ONE FOR ME!: No, it's not a brawl; the mad scramble pictured here followed when someone pulled the rip-cord on a bag of balloons during the New Year's Eve party at the Walker Casino. Members of the Cosmo
Knights, sponsors of the fun-packed evening, join with their guests in a good-natured "free for all" for possession of one of the inflated souvenfirs. (Recorder photo by Jim Burres)
Household of Ruth Scene of Unique's Annual ? Party Members of the Unique Club held their annual holiday party re- ] ccntly at the Household of Ruth Center, 2406 N. Capitol. Pictures were taken of the table with a centerpiece of a hom-o-plenty, filled with .various fruits and carried out witb the holiday motif, ... The better part of the evening was spent playing games, exchanging gifts with secret pals, husbands and friends and enjoying delicious refreshments. Prizes were awarded to* contest winners. The club also gave food, clothing and toys to a needy family. Guests attending included Messrs. and Mesdames Beverly Flemming, Earnest Ryan and Kenneth Skiles and Mrs. Josephine Milam. Club members and husbands attending were Messrs, and Mesdames Charles Wiggin, Leo Lesser, William Jenkins and Joseph Clark and Miss Maggie Cow-herd. The next meeting of the club was to be Jan. 7 with Mrs. Olga Jenkins, 602 W 43rd.
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