Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 September 1960 — Page 4

4—The Indianapolis Recorder, Sept. 3, 1960

WALKER PRINCIPALS: Mrs. David Reynolds prepares to serve her guests Melon Medley from the lovely Watermelon decorated with seedless grapes. She was hostess at a buffet supper given in honor of out-of-city principals and teachers of the Madame C. J. Walker Beauty Colleges.

Uoice of llie C^adtiiJe

By MARY P. McGUIRE

"Father, w»e thank You for u chance to live. May we make the most of this opportunity by doing Your will A crisis can and usually set in montion a re-evaluation of things. But why should we wait until we have a brush with death before we face the facts? We have a chance at life, ask this allimportant question, What shall we do with life? '

Sunday was one of those trying accident,

days for the hubby and me. Robert Others on the sick include Galbreath, cousin of your scribe, Mrs. Estella Spann. .‘{402 N. Jllihas been given up several times nois, William Sarver, son of Esley by doctors, and despite the con- Sarver, 2444 Guilford, who is doing stant bleeding he was refused at nicely in Sunnyside and Mrs. E. the hospital. A police officer as- Davis, 2200 N. Arsenal, who is resisted in getting him in the hos- ported as being confined in the

pital and within two hours he Methodist Hospital,

was sent back to us, bleeding William Bailey reports True worse than before. Again an of- Vine Baptist church reports a

ficer was called, this time w’e huge success for the pastor and ^ ^ ^ had to take him in this # terrible wife. The church was filled each iexas and Miss Verdell Culbreath, condition ourselves. Thanks to evening and a very appreciative Norristown, Pa. Mesdames A’Lelia Jacobs Brothers for the lift at purse was given. R. Nelson and Laura Brandt and

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Reynolds Host Buffet Supper The gracious 64th Street residence of Mr and Mrs David E. Reynolds was the perfect setting for a most delightful late buffet supper party last Sunday evening honoring ihe out-of-citv principals and teachers of the Madame C. J. Walker Beauty Colleges. The table was resplendent with food. An autumn-hued chrysanthemum centerpiece complimented gold damask linen on which were arranged elegant sterling serving

dishes.

Refreshing cocktails preceded the very elegant buffet supper of chicken and tongue aspic, tossed tifllad greens, melon medley served from a watermelon basket garnished uoth grapes, relishes, hot

rolls and coffee.

Out-of-city guests including the principals and teachers were Dr •«nd Mrs. Robert Joyner, Mesdames Emma Sayles, Ruth House and Heloise Armstrong and Paul Slaughtaire all of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Gene Roark and Mestiames Velma Brooks and Ruth Brewer, all of Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. G't adys Sayles, Corpus Chrlstl,

the late hour in the night. The Mr. and Mrs. James Horton, thought again, “What Shall We 2718 Columbia, left last Sunday F

Do With Life?” Prepare for the for New Orleans, where they will | Gladvs Hider of Washington, D.C , day to come. Money speaks in visit relatives and friends. The and Mrs. Mamie Battles of Min-

Malcolm Freeman all of New York City; Mesdames Louise Behlin and

hospitals in these days. Robert Hortons are very active in easthad none He has been sick side circles and St. Mark Baptist for over two years. Men, women, Church, 20th and Yandes. young or old, put away some As one interested in YWCA and money for such a time. God helps the YMCA, I am wondering, those who help themselves. “What are we going to do?” We 1 prayerfully trust the “Back have one of the finest YMCA To School” mass meeting was a buildimrs in the states, now, are success. The meeting was held we going to let it slip through

last Sunday at Phillips Temple our fingers?

with Rev. H. L. Burton, as host While we are looking at the pastor and local president of the “Y” take a look at Indiana AveNAACP. The Indiana State Youth nue at West Street. Walker Drugs Conference was in charge, with on one corner and another drug Wallace Hollins, local president store on the other. “What are and William Hardy state presi- we doing to do about it?” The dent. Robert Williams, the super- Walker Drug Store can only be visor of the Youth Department, what we make it. As president of is not sleeping at his post; this the Eastside Better Business young man is really on the job. League, 20 years, this was a situThe Youth Council needs money ation confronting the group. Readto put over the job. ‘‘If we are ers, we have come a long ways, prepared, then our color does not and yet we have a long way to go. matter.” I feel very happy that No press, black or white, has the youth requested ushers from to offer what the Indianapolis the YMCA, whom your scribe Recorder has to offer and is the organized for the Martin Luther mouthpiece of our own. As colKing program. umnist for 28 years, 1 know what May I remind you, Mrs. Lucy the Recorder has gone through. Cutler, one of my secret pals, is I have been a Sub Station Manimproving nicely from a recent ager, I have collected for annual

subscriptions, and believe me it’s no plaything. “Let’s be fair, we have a chance, let’s use it.” “Boost the Indianapolis Recorder because it is our only

mouthpiece.”

See you next week same time and column. Your ole scribe.

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Other guests including the officials of the Mme Walker Company were Senator and Mrs Robert Lee Brokenburr. Mr. and Mrs. S. Henry Bundles, Jr., Marion R. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Faburn E. DeFranu, Mr. and Mrs Willard B. Ransom, Mr. and Mrs. Joel T. Overstreet, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kent, Mesdames Mary’ M. Mosby, Elizabeth Lawrence and Edith Shanklin, and Neal A. Harris.

— REGISTER TO VOTE —

William Higginses Climax Vacation Mr. and Mrs. William M. Higgins have returned from their vacation touring the west. They motored to Yellowstone National Park, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Ti-

juana and New Mexico.

While in L.A. they were entertained by Mrs. Connie P. Cravans and father, C. B. Settles, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin McPheeters, Clarence Durrousseau, Joseph Massangales, the Duncan Family, Dr. Jorge R. Smith, and George Thompson. In New Mexico they were guests of Mr. Higgins’ sister, Mrs. William Young; and Mrs. Clyde R. Duncan, principal of Teecnospos School on the Navajo Reservation.

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Alpha Sigma Chapter of S.G.R. Entertains at Holcomb Gardens Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho*Sorority held its "Fall Rush Party" Sunday afternoon at the beautiful Holcomb Gardens, Butler University Campils, to get oil "rushees," "pledaes," and "biq sisters" better acquainted. Amusing games were played with Mrs. Florence Anthony conducting. Miss Nellye Russell, Basileus, home with Sigma Gamma Rho welcomed the rushees, and ex- thoughts. tended the greeting from the Planning committee for the sorority as a body. Miss Russell rush party were accompanist, was also mistress of ceremonies Sylvia Roach, other committee for the program. members were, Effie Allen, FlorMrs. Dorothy Hanley White- enc e Anthony, Vivian Benedict, side, one of the seven founders Rosemary Carpenter, Pauline of the sorority, coordinated a show Eans, Mary E. Ellison, Perry Hopcalled “Tips on Hats and Fash- kins, Therese Gartin, Esther Powions.” Modeling for her was Au- ers * Nellye Russell and Dorothy rora Pledgee, Marlene Pierce. Whiteside. Committee members Several girls from the rushees f rom the Auroras were Myra also modeled hats. Bishop, Shirley Dinkens, Doris

JimmyBurton and combo of Vi-

Flo Kecordin,. Co. S an E , "Take fcr ^eX^ were pYtricta Burton’s ar°" Du s t" Coleraan ’ Ga >’ nelle Bisho «>’ and

Burtons and Star Dust . Mar i ene Rhoades.

— REGISTER TO VOTE — CORRECTION: Mrs. Andrew

Ramsey and Mrs. Cecil Powell’s names were not included in last week’s hostess list for the wedding of Mrs. Dean Cliver, the

former Carolyn Elaine Parker. — REGISTER TO VOTE—

... Miss Janet Vriieeser has returned home after spending two weeks in Richmond with her

mother, Mrs. Luther Hunter...

Miss Jackie Sims has returned home after spending the summer with her aunt in New York ... Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Riffe, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Crowe, Mrs. Maggie Taylor and Mr. -and Mrs. Ben Cloyd and family recently attended the Cloyd-Dunn family reunion held in Indianapolis.,. Claude Mitchell Jr. of Seymour is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Sara

Mr. Burton recently signed a contract to cut six more sides for Vi-Flo and can now be heard on local radio stations. His recent recording “What Good is Love” and “Little Pretty Baby” have been on several “Pick to click”

lists.

The rushees were separated into

paddles with Sigma Gamma Rho ers, which is for high school juniors and seniors and the Auroras, which is the college pledge club. Information was passed out about Sigma Gamma Rho and many

questions were answered. The rushees received yellow

paddles with Sigma Gamma Pho in Greek letters. Members of Alpha Sigma Chapter, Aurora and Rhoer members earned identical yellow and blue paddles with

Greek letters.

Punch was served at the end

ofthe rush party and girls went Vardiman.

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'omen i JeclerateJ C*lu(> YjewS

By CLARA PHILLIPS

City Federation president, Mrs. Derotha Breeding, 133 W. 20th called the executive board together Saturday, at which time plans were made for the year's program. All committee chairmen were appointed. Mrs. Clara Phillips was asked to serve

as publicity chairman for the coming club year.

Many new features were pre- meeting direct from the meeting

sented to the executive board, to your club.

Among them was a new telephone committee to keep the members informed and to remind them of

social occasions.

At the close of the meeting Mrs

All clubs get your programs ready in advance and be ready to report. The Recorder does a fine job, and we are appreciative.

D , Keep a copy of your year’s proBreeding served a dainty lunch. g ram f or the publicity chairman.

Those present reported an en-

joyable meeting.

Mrs. Fannye J. Benford of Gary, the new state president of the Federated Clubs is asking all presidents and past presidents of the clubs to meet her at the club home, 2034 North Capitol, Friday, September 23, 7 p.m. Business of importance. The annual “Home Coming” will be held Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m. The Executive Board will hold its session as usual during the “Home Coming.” All clubs of the state are urged to send representatives that you may get .all information from the

Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, 2530 Martindale, has as their house guest a cousin, Miss Flora Walls, of Los Angeles. While in the city she was dinner guest of another cousin, Mrs. Clifton Lucas. It was a happy reunion for each of them as it had been 35 years since they had seen each other. During her stay she was guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Crompton.

We wish to say we appreciate the cooperation of the past and hope to improve as time goes on. — REGISTER TO VOTE —

Clarence Batie

Receives BS Degree Clarence Batie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Batie, 1022 Congress Ave., graduated last week from Prairie View College at Prairie View, Texas. He received his Master’s Degree in Education. Last year he received his BS degree from the school. He plans to start working toward his Ph.D. Degree next summer. An honor student at the college, he has been added to the school staff and will teach there this fall He is a graduate of Attacks High School. Mrs. Batie; her daughter Norma, and Miss Charollett Adams attended the graduation, and before returning home they visited Mr. and Mrs. Sam Batie in Warren, Ark., fa-

ther of Mr. Batie.

Old Settlers Club Holds Annual Picnic

The Old Settlers Social and Civic Club held their annual pic-

nic at the residence of Mrs. Lula —— Hodge, surrounded by beautiful ^P** 0 *^ XT roses, zinnios and lilies. Dinner < ?f. r 1 1 , a, ’ Lucile was served at 5 o’clock. Preced- {r 1 ’ Jh- u . l ing the dinner was a short pro- William Ellis, Elizabeth gram at which time Mrs. Lena Mitchell, Lorene Hardy, Rena Harris was the guest speaker. Harris, Roi^a Henry, Lottie Lran.j d . berry, Charlena Hibbitt, Mrs. Mrs. Ida Bryant, a p.oneer mem- MoSie AdamSi Anna j BateSi clau . ber of the club gave the response, dine Smith, and Bertha Randolph. Among guests attending were: The club officers were also introLouig S. Mendenhall, Florence d uce< L Edmerson, Cordilia Moore, Wil- There were four generations lard Morris, Lula Paxton, Cov- present at the picnic, and a memington, Ky.; Galena Gore, Pasa- bership of 50 is reported.

RUSH PARTY GUESTS: Taking a breather to drink punch and talk over a few ideas at the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority are (left to right) Rushee Beverly Corley, Basileus Nellye Rus’sell. Rushee Brenda

Barnett and Aurora Katharine Wyatt.

Willa Mae Davis Weds in Dayton * / Miss Willa Mae Davis, local resf-v dent will leave Friday for Dayton *here she will become the bride of Thomas E. Porter, 101 {J. ; Summit. The wedding will take plac Saturday, Sept. 3, after which the couple will leave for Detroit to spend the Labor Day holidays with Mr. Porter’s relatives.

To A Growing, Progressive Community Indiana Bell presents METROPLAN

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TO 00 away WUH-Long Distance charges on most telephone calfowithin a 1600 square mile Metropolitan Area. TO PROVIDE-City telephone service in rural sections. TO INTRODUCE-DIRECT DISTANCE DIALING for better Long Distance service throughout the nation.

MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR IMPROVEMENTS WILL TAKE TWO YEARS TO COMPLETE

Telephone planning must be forward-looking, preparing now to serve a million people who soon will be living in our rapidly growing Metropolitan Area. Here is our plan to provide the kind of service people will want, and should have if Indianapolis and surrounding communities are to continue to expand and develop during the Sixties. It’s a big project. Indiana Bell stands ready to invest as much as 47 million dollars more in this area by the time METROPLAN is complete—if it meets the approval of the general public and regulatory authorities. MORE CONVENIENT AND VALUABLE

As a city and its surrounding communities spread out, telephone calls increase, and people want to call back and forth over much larger areas. We have found that removal of long distance charges between neighboring areas with interests in common is a stimulant to business and to social life. Telephone conversations increase by six to ten times when they can be made as local calls. CALLING AREAS HAVE GROWN Ten years ago, an Indianapolis telephone user could make a local call to any telephone within a 270 square mile area—a very large range even then. Since then, we have linked the first tier of communities—on the sketch in the circle—to a large part of the city including the downtown section. We have also linked-neighboring communities together on a local calling basis. ,. 1800 SQUARE MILES BY ’62 We plan by 1962 to more than double the area in which most calls can be made without long distance charges. Indiana Bell serves all communities in the first tier. Some in the second tier are served by other telephone companies, and we are inviting their participation in METROPLAN, although the Plan is not contingent upon their participation. • If and When the other telephone companies join us, every telephone user served by telephone offices in roughly a 48-mile-wide circle would be able to call any one of nearly half a million telephones without a long distance charge.

INTRODUCING D.D.D. The newest and the best way of making long distance calls is to dial them much as you now dial local calls. By dialing “1” you would have the DDD equipment at your service. A three-digit area number would take you to the state or area you want, and then you simply dial the telephone number of the person you are calling. For central Indiana you have only to dial 1 and then the local number. It’s very fast and easy. You would be able to dial direct any one of about 80 million telephones in the United States and Canada.

SCHEMATIC DRAWING OF 1600 SQUARE MILE CALLING AREA—METROPLAN, as WC visualize it, would remove long distance charges on most telephone calls within this entire area. In the outer circle of towns are several that are served by other telephone companies which may participate if and when they wish. Calls would go through on a local basis between all telephones in Indianapolis and others about 24 miles out in all directions. Long distance charges would be removed also on calls between surrounding communities up to 18 miles apart, and participating exchanges in the 2nd tier would also call adjacent exchanges beyond the circle.

LOCAL TELEPHONE RATES WOULD BE RECLASSIFIED The monthly rate for telephone service depends upon the size of the local calling area, how many telephone users can be reached without a long distance charge. As this new and larger calling area is created, local service rates would be reclassified .in two steps.

ABOUT JUNE OF 1961, we expect to link five additional communities with parts of Indianapolis. We would add two of these communities to the local calling area of each Indianapolis telephone. At that time, the charge for extension telephones, service connections and other “one-time” services, and the rates for some miscellaneous services furnished principally to business firms, would be reclassified. This would add 15*f to the monthly rate for residence extension telephones in the Metroplan area (20* for business extensions) and an average of about 10% to the other items mentioned. Indianapolis rates would apply in communities that will be able to call Indianapolis without a long distance charge. TWO YEARS FROM NOW, in 1962, when Metroplan is substantially complete. Metropolitan Service rates would be established for all Bell telephones that can call Indianapolis and neighboring towns without toll charge. Basic residence service would be about 10% above present Indianapolis rates —from 40 cents to 65 cents more a month, depending upon class of service; $1.65 more for most business lines.

As this whole metropolitan area continues to grow in population, more and more people will be wanting to make calls to places where long distance charges now apply. With all these calls on a local basis, their telephone bills will be less than if present rates were pontinued.

CITY SERVICE FOR RURAL RESIDENTS

Several thousands of telephone users are now served by eight-party rural lines in outlying sections of Indianapolis and the other communities within the Metropolitan Area. Several thousands more are now paying a “mileage” charge for city service in rural territory. We plan to provide city grades of service in all rural sections served by Indianapolis teleplTone offices. Present “mileage” charges would be eliminated. . In rural areas of other communities served by us we would provide one, two, or four-party service, reasonably priced on a zone basis, according to distance from town.

Indiana Bell Telephone Company

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