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The Indianapolis Recorder, Apr. 30,1960

__ ,. r . BemiceBell,Rev.T.R.MurffExchange Mildred Thompkins, California .. , ._ J# 0f f _ , Airman Wed at Bunker Hill AFB Vows at 17th Street Baptist Church

By BENNIE PECK Avis Winburn. Henry Moore and

KOKOMO — In a double-ring Miss Mildred Reeves,

ceremony held last week at Bunk- For a wedding trip to Michigan, er Hill AFB near Peru, Miss Mil- the bride wore a green light wool dred Thompkins was wed to Willie jersey sheath dress with a matchJames Lewis. The bride, daughter ing jacket. Her accessories were of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompkins. beige and she wore a corsage from this city, wore a bouffant gown of her bridal bouquet. A^ter May 15 chantilly type lace and nylon tulle, the couple will live in Oakland. The vast skirt was embellished The bride was graduated in 195G with large lace ovals and extend- from Kokomo High School and ated into a chapel train. tended Indiana University. She was The scalloped scooped neckline employed by the Carl Ann Dress was embroidered with pearls and Shop. Mr. Lewis was graduated in sequins, and a high crown trimmed 1955 from McClymonds High with sequins held her finger-tip School in Oakland, and attended veil, edged with lace and matching Oakland City College. He is now that of the gown She carried a serving with the U. S. Air Force. Bible topped with pink sweetheart His mother. Mrs. Lewis, was unroses and white amazon lillies as able to attend the wedding because

she marched down the aisle and in of illness.

front of the altar. Father Venciat THE KOKOMO branch of the Brown read the rites as the bride NAACP will launch its spring was given in marriage by her fa- membership drive this week with ther. Parents of the bridegroom a program and panel discussion to are Mr. and Mrs. WilUe Lewis of be held at Second Baptist Church. Oakland Calif Topic of the discussion will be The Chanel was decorated with “Seeking and Enlightening the - Ztl ^ candelabra Public on NAACP.” The goal this

palms ® nd JL PfjJi.m.ct^ofwhite *P rin g is 250 additional members. v 7 tb f. n ?nH iew according to Mrs. Louise gladioli and carnations and pew r u a j rman n r. *!.„ membershin bows. “True Love” and "Because” chairman ot the mcmoeisnip

were sung by Mrs. Spencer Walcott and "The Lord’s Prayer” was played by Mrs. Laura Brown on

the organ. Miss Charlotte Hall, a junior at Ball State Teachers College of Nursing, was maid of honor. She wore a nylon chiffon dress of petal pink fashioned on princess lines with a lace lined bodice, Her full skirt fell from a cumberbund and the neckline was cooped with cap sleeves. Her hat was a picture band of dotted swiss with a satin georgian bow. Petal pink mitts gathered at the wrist and satin shoes of petal pink with tiny pink pearl earrings, a gift of the bride, completed her ensemble. She carried a colonial bouquet of pink and white carnations. with white ribbon streamers Miss Kathleen Weaver and Miss Wanita Beard, a cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Rollie Paul, sister to the bride, were bridesmaids. Their dresses and flowers were identical to tlte maid of honor Miss Denise Greer was flower girl. She wore a pink cotton dress with tiers of ruffles. The front of the bodice featured eyelet inserts with lace trim. Her hat was also of pink with tiny roses and she carried a basket of pink and white carnations. Paul Foote of Bunker Hill served as best man. Ushers were Fran|k Fields of Detroit, Rollie Paul, brother-in-law of the bride of Springfield. O., Earnest Beard, Willis Robertson and Charles Sem-

mes.

Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Gold Room of the Hotel Courtland. Assisting were Mesdames Willis Robertson, James Smith, Beatrice Alves-, Earnest Beard, Chester Artis Jr., John Fears, Richard Bowling, Charlotte Artis, Ralph Greer, Myrtle Greer, George Liggins, Charles Semmes, Earl Boozer, T a 0 c°h T e H liRrflK Wh«n ,o. dtsptraU with ■ pain, yea eaa I i—•——— w , EmIora-jel*]

Louise King,

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mittee. Division leaders are Hollis King and Archie Foster, and their captains are Lizz OrdorfT and Ruth

Gulliford.

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NEWLY-WEDS: Miss Bernice Bell became the bride of Rev. T. R. Murff in a beautiful double-ring ceremony April 23. at the 17th Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Murff is daughter of Mr and Mrs. Lee Hampton, of St. Paul, Minn. Rev. Murff is oastor of the Bibleway Baptist Church.

Miss Bernice Bell of Dayton ?nd Rev. T. R. Murff were married Saturday, April 23, at the 17th Street Baptist Church, with Rev. R. R. Hagan of Dayton, performing the ceremony. Parents of the hride are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hampton, of St. Paul, Minn. Proceeding the wedding ceremony, Mvs. Matrice Berry, played traditional nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. Delores Motley, who sang so beautifully, "Because.” Betty Gaines, of Dayton, was maid-of-honor, and Rev. W. D Edwards was best man. The bride was escorted to the altar by Robert Murff, son of the groom. She wore a beige brocade satin sheatn dress with an over skirt in beige chiffon. The bodice featured a sweetheart neckline outlined with long sleeves, a beige hat and veil trimmed with yellow flowers with a touch of green, and she carried a white Bible topped with a white orchid. Her shoes were irridescent beige. The maid-of-honor, Miss Betty Graincs, wore a paie blue lace dress with a back panel, and carried a beautiful boquet with a net bow and streamers. The couple greeted guests at the reception following the ceremony in the dining room of the church. A beautiful 3-tier wedding cake was the center of attraction. Members of the Biblcway Baptist Church served as hostesses at the reception. The couple will reside at 3023 Northwestern Avenue.

ijew5 of the ^J^jorth east By RAYMOND MARTIN

Chicago Executive To Address NCNW 'Career Banquet'

BREAKFAST AND FASHION SHOW PLANNED: The committee of Pi Omicron Chapter completed plans for the 3rd annual Mad Hatter's Breakfast and Fashion Show to be held at Prince Hall Masonic Temple, May 8, 8 a. m. to 12. The breakfast is the opening of the Midwestern Regional meeting faf the National Phi Kappa Kappa Sorority. Selma Johnson of Chicago is Midwestern Regional Director;

Costello Lenior of Chicago is Grand Basileu's, Vena Morrow of Des Moines, Iowa, is Director of the Supreme Council. Others not officers are Edna Finches, Detroit, and Eunice Blair, Washington, D. C. Shown making preparations are (seated) Mfesr dames Sarah Hayes, Laura Hughes, and Vivian Owsley. (Standing) Renzie Gordon, Mozella Miller and Gertrude Warfield.

Women's Federated Club Holds Central District Meet

BILL SIMMONS The Indiana Hair Designing Institute has completed plans for its sixth annual Hair and Fashion Show "Modes of the Golden 60’s”, which will be held Wednesday, May 4, at the Walker Casino. All Institute members have tickets for sale. Outstanding event of the show will be the Hair styling contest. Trophies will bo awarded for casual and high fashion styles. Bill Simmons, internationally famous hair stylist, model and designer, will be guest model. Mrs. Leona Collins is chairman of the show committee, Mrs. Margaret Smith, president, and Flinn Moses, director. Mrs. Peggy Landers Svill be commentator.

It seems like the weather has gone from one extreme to the other, until recently it had been too cold for much activity in this vicinity, now it's too hot, never-the-less we are slowly adjursting ourselves to the weather and the news is beginning

to trickle in again.

1 received many calls the past Clung, 22nd; Little Miss Earl re- | two weeks asking, what happened ceived a beautiful Shetland pony j to the column. May I remind you for her birthdav again this is your column. You are OUR SOUTHERN brothers and jtbe reporters. I am like a Parrott , istcrs have sorted a movement I only repeat what you care to thnt is beginning to bring results, j tell me by letter, phone, or pet - a ]j 0 f us can pro fit by ^is move-sonal-y I could write about my- mcnt if it islVt halted Su p port self each week, but 1 m sure you y 0Ur i oca i NAACP. Remember no would not enjoy it. I will tell you onc ^^1^ have crossed the ocean this: I have been working like if they got off thc boat during mad, any of you dear leaders en- j b e storm. The weather is stonwiyM •jojing work can sure have a row but w'ith vour help there will wonderful time at our home, we soon b e a sun up in the sky. have loads of it to do. w <• n- • THE METROPOLITAN Jubilee ATTENTION members of TrinSingers rendered a wonderful >L V Hodge, I am on the committee, songfest Sunday afternoon at thc 1<)t 'V * be contacting you soon New Jerusalem Baptist Church, regarding our building fund, sponsored bv the Senior Choir. l'l easc have your door and billfold Mrs. Zola Wilson, vice-president °P en when I call, was in charge. WHEN DRIVING: Always think IF YOU ENJOY good singing twice, once for yourself and once may we invite you to come out for the other fellow. and hear them any Sunday, Mrs

Bertha Gergory is the pianist-d-reertor. An unvei ing is to be held this Sunday morning. Since I am sworn to secrecy, you will have to bo there to learn the secret. How r - cvcr, Mrs. Raymond Martin, president of the choir is grateful to all who helped to make this unveiling possible. Rev. James Dcvasher, is

pastor.

Rev. Miller, outstanding evangelist will he the guest speaker Sunday 3:30 p m. for the benefit of the pastor's aid. Your presence

ANNUAL ARTS FESTIVAL AT INDIANA CENTRAL The fifth annual Fine Arts Festival at Indiana Central College April 27-30 will include two continuous art exhibits, two nights of drama and one evening of music. The programs will begin at 8:30 p.m. The exhibits, the play and the concerts arc free. The art exhibits will be in the Academic Hall auditorium.

Local Church Worker Speaks

In Ohio

"Have We Lost Our Way in Missions?" This was the topic used by Mrs. Ollie M. Weeks, local church and civic worker, when she rpoke before the members of the Friendship Baptist Church Mis-

will be appreciated. Mrs. Christina sionary Society, Sunday, April 24,

Harris wdll be in <harge. The Church is located at 5405 E. 34th. Mr and Mrs. Perry Johnson and children and Miss Bcttyc Jean Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee have returned to their homes after a pleasant visit to Highpoint, North Carolina where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Diggs, parents of Mrs. Johnson Miss Lee is a student at Shortridge

High School.

MY FRIEND and neighbor Ms Irene Holmes, 3334 N. Downey is confined at h/ame and Mrs. Lillian Barnes, 3320 N. Whittier Place has also been confined. She is now able to be up and about. BIRTHDAYS celebrated the 15th through 24th of April were; Miss Wanda Jean Earl, 15th; Mrs. Sylvia McCiung, 18th; Stanley Me-

in Middletown,. Ohio.

Mrs. Eleanor how'ard is president of the group. The occasion was the annual meeting of the Friendship Missionary Society and elaborate plans were made for this occasion. Guests from Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton,

Ohio, attended this affair.

Mrs. Weeks is a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, of this city, veteran NAACP worker having served as a Special National Membership Director, former Central Area director of the Indiana State Conference of Branches of the NAACP. and at present a member of the local chapter Executive

Board.

Evangelist Claudine Rice is now residing at 411 E. 19th Street.

TOT FASHIONS: The Janette's Club presented "Spring in Fashion" Sunday at the Prince Hall Masonic Temple, 653 N. West. Mrs. Mary Nelson, president kneels with the little models that took active part in the

'show. Junior models are: Billy Smith, Lois Elridge, Herman Smith Jr., Shelly Moore, James Sims, Kim McCauley. Back row: Cynthia Batts, Anity Jones, Kathy Powell,

Karen McCauley.

Civic Lesson Important In

Clean-Up Drive

JAY CAMERON WADE A “Career Banquet” for young men sponsored by the Indianapolis Council of the National Council Of Negro Women, will be held Saturday, April 30, at 6:30, at the Fall Creek YMCA. Mr Jay Cameron Wade, business manager of Johnson Publishing Company tEbony, Jet, Tan, Chicago, will be the guest speaker. Mr. Wade is a business administration graduate of Bradley University and has had two years of law training. Before joining Johnson Publications, he was emplyed for five years with the Internal Revenue, two years with an ac-

counting firm.

He is married and 'the father of three children For information concerning this affair call, Mrs. Cecil A. Johnson, AT.3-1980 or Mrs. Merritt L Pace. CL. 5-3225. Mrs. Elioud P. Matthews is president.

The 19th annual meeting of the Central District was held Saturday, April 23. in the Women's Federated Club Home, 2034 N. Capitol. There were various speeches and discussions. Installation of ofheers was held. Several visitors were also present. Mrs. Haydee Wilson is president,

i Devotion was conducted by the

chaplain and Mrs. V. Ferguson s:on was held on “What Is Youth’s presented the programs with nee- Interest in Adult Organization, cssarv changes. A welcome was ■■ Tfie president’s annual message men by Mrs. Derotha Breeding, was given by Mrs. Haydee Wilson first vice-president of city federa- who gave a most enlightening talk tion, Mrs Nellie Hall of Lafayette. on “Cooperation,” the convention the corresponding secretary of fhenw. Among other things she the district, gave the response. stated, “We cannot accomplish The history of the district was rnuth in any organization un'ess read bv Mrs. Mav Johnson of the everyone co-operates and does his Ganandere s Club. Mrs. Lena h art , t t( > work toward a common

Harris, past state president, who Soal. ’

organized the district, could not ,Irs Haydee Wilson was rebe present, but sent a short state- elected president Other officers men of regard to the organization, elected and installed wore MesMembers of a newly organized dames Ethel Shivers, first viceclub, known as the “Latayetters”. President: Mamie Gibson, second were presented to the body and vice-president; Florence Stiggers. were welcomed into the group. recording secretary: Nellie Hall, The state president, Mrs. corresponding secretary; Hazel Blanche Cross presented some of i' mos - financial secretary; Essie

the ideas for the state program, p ay, treasurer; Emma Wharton, i So, if you ignore the Clean giving the costs and way of trans- chaplain; Josephine Woods, parlia- Up program, your children will portation. She also urged all clubs mentarian: Millie Hoffman, pianist; probably lose inrerest too. and the to take a part. May Johnson, organizer: Vernocia program so carefully planned will The dean of districts, Mrs. Mabel Ferguson, chairman of the execu- have little effect. Strum could not be present. Mrs. l, ve board; Mazie Ransom, secre- .\ n d remember, the city needs Fannye Benford, first vice-presi- executive board, and Bertha adult effort coupled with the

Right now, you re probably being swamped with reminders of our current Clean Up, Paint Up. Fix Up program, with pledge sheets, check-up reports, school projects. Clean Up posters and contests. You may be slightly amazed and perhaps a bit amused at ail this civic zeal, but for your city’s sake it is essential that you at least equal this enthusiasm towards th^ Clean Up-Paint Up-.Eix. Up pro-

gram.

We are all agreed that it is a fine thing for children to learn about city government, how il functions, and how we must augment it. and become acquainted with cooperative efforts for the good of the whole. However, il you as a parent, don’t actively support the campaign, much of the civic lesson will be lost. Obviously, what you do influences your children even more than what you

of the state, was present to tell the ladies about what they should do in regard to their respective departments. Clara Phillips, who headed the organization in 1958 and 1959, was the only past district president in attendance. The courtesy committee presented the visitors and those in attendance. Among those present for the president of the North Star District, Mrs. Bessie Henderson of

Gary.

After a lovely dinner, the afternoon session opened with memorial services for the deceased members of the district Mrs Emma Wharton conducted the services. Mrs. Ethel Shivers, first vicepresident, presented a group from the NACG’s and a panel discus-

Randolph, auditor.

KO-ZEE-ETTES met at the home of Mrs. Gloria Starks. Final plans were made for their beatnik party. Next meeting will be with Jo Anne Ball, 1413 W. 33rd. May 8. * * * PHYLLIS WHEATLEY EMBROIDERY will meet May 5, with Mrs. Lucille Ward, 3115 N Kenwood,

youthful chores to make the drive a living civic lesson. A productive campaign will bring us better health, reduce fire hazards, promote safety and raise property values. Our children realize the value of the campaign and are responding with interest, enthusiasm, and work. For their sake and our own, can we afford

less?

Make Your Yard A Park.

Kokomo Couple Exchange Vows At Impressive Church Ceremony KOKOMO — Folowing trie Sunday morning worship service. Wedding vows were exchanged by Mrs Girtha Cosby and the Rev. J. W. Carr, at the Second Baptist Church, Kokomo, where

he is pastor.

Mrs. Girtha Cosby and Rev. J. blue shoes, and purse Her hat was W. Carr were united in marriage pink and ner flowers blue carna:>t a single-ring ceremony Sunday, tions with a ping bow. William April 24, with Rev. F. W. Weathers, Ferguson was the best man. pastor of Second. Baptist, Rich- ^ reception followed the ceremond, officiating. mony in the church basement for The altar was decorated with approximately 250 guest, who were palms, and soft nuptial music was registered by Miss Barbara Mize, played by Mrs. Louise Hizer, or- c f Richmond. A tasle held crystal ganist. ’ candelabras with white tapers and The bride wore a sheath dress jjjnk bows. A four tier cake was of bone lace over avacado green iced in pink with white roses, taffeta. A green sash extended beautifully decorated with minafrom the waistline, shoes, gloves, t ure sugar slippers, white doves and purse were also bone colored. pnd topped with a bride and

Her small hat was of .avacado green groom.

and her flowers were white or- Relatives and friends were pres-

chids tied with a white bow. e nt.

Mrs. William Ferguson, daughter The couple will reside at 1210 of the groom, was matron of honor, Apperson Way. N., Kokomo. and wore a sheath dress of pink

lacc over pink taffeta with a sash of pink satin She wore indigo

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Bishop and Mrs. W. B. Scott of Atlanta, are proud parents of a 9 lbs. 10 ozs. boy, David Sherman, born Sunday, April 23. Congratuia-

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