Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 December 1960 — Page 4
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4—The Indianapolis Recorder, Dec. 10,1960
SNACK TIME: Toking time out for a snack before io’ning other guests in the pretty Walker Ballroom where the Enrights Club held its semi-formal dance recently were these four present at the affair. Vincent Smith (left), president of the Enright Social Club, offers delicious candies to (from left to right) his wife, Mrs. Vincent Smith, Mrs. Carlton Ladd and Carlton Ladd. (Recorder photo by Jim Burres)
Duplicate Bridge Winners Named In Tourney at "Y" Winners of the duplicate bridge tourney held on Saturday at the i'ajl Creek Parkwky YMCA were: RECEIVING FIRST PLACE TROPHIES: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lucas, Springfield, O. c ECOND PLACE: Miss Margaret Holdier and James Dozier, India-
napolis.
'TIED FOR THIRD PLACE: Dr. Eanl Battles and Dr. Fred Evans, Indianapolis, with Mrs. Marie Ang ’in and M. Buford, St. Louis Participants were also present C’-nm Chinaeo. Columbus, Louisville and Detroit. Monday evening winners were 1st North-South: Mrs. Ralph Hanley, Max Davis 2nd North-South: Mesdames Merle Anderson, Nathaniel Graves 3rd North-South: Mesdames Stanley Porter, Robert Porter Others included: 1st East-West: Messrs. Isaac Bacon, Andrew Ramsey 2nd East-West: Mrs. Henry Walker, James Dozier 3rd East-West: Messrs. Wallace Waugh, Robert Grissom. Mrs. Audrey E. Howard is reporter for the bridge group.
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HONORED AT COKE HOP: Winners of the first Teenage Popularity Contest sponsored by Pi Omicron chapter of Phi Kappa Kappa sorority were recently honored at a "co'^e hrp" held in the home of Mrs. C^rtrude Warfield, 228 W. 44th. Lucky v nners in the contest rake a breather to o^se *o- the photographer. They were f rm left to right (seated) Misses Patricia ^css, third prize winner; Anneta Neal, first
prizer winner; Elsie Reed and Soror Gertrude Warfield, hostess. Others attending the "hop" were (standing) Soror Renzie Gordon, Miss Irma Owsley, second prize winner, Soror Bessie Me Nealy and Miss Dorothella Owsley. Members not shown were Sorors Vivian Owsley, Laura Hughes, Sarah Hayes, Juanita Starks. Mozella Miller and Julia Booker. (Recorder photo by Jim Burres)
Mrs. Fannye J. Benford, our lovely state president, was highly honored this past week with a testimonial banquet held in her honor at Gary. Bus and car loads were in attendance from all over the state os well as the national president from
Detroit, Dr. Rosa Gragg, the guest speaker.
Others present for the banquet will preside. Since this meeting were Mrs. Fannie Baxter of Chi- Is chiefly a business one it will cago, regional president of the close with preparations and plans central area and the mayor and for the Christmas party which official family of Gary and Lake will be held Dec. 20 at which an ~ounty as well as the club worn- exchange of gifts is planned and en. refreshments will be served. Many congratulations and gifts Mrs Charlena Hibbitt, presiwere given. A bronze plaque com- dent, will be hostess to the Golding from the mayor and others of e n Leaf Club on Dec. 15 at her the city was most outstanding. We new address, 3548 Caroline Memhave the one and only president, hers are asked to be present to Mrs. C. B. Johnson, and her com- help plan the Xmas party. ’Wttee helped to plan the affair. ^ business meeting of the AMrs. Johnson is a former state me rican Beauty Club was held at president home of Mrs. Ethel Reid on Mrs Lena Harris, a past state Dec. 1. A Xmas party will be held president said that this was the Dec. 20 at the club house, 2034 N. oveliest affair of its kind that she Capitol, from 6 to 10 p. m. Mrs. had ever attended. Imagine, a Emma Brown is president and lovely cake decorated with many Mrs Mary DeBow is reoorter dollar bills. The whole affair was Mrs. Ellen Meriweather was to quite outstanding; many regretted be hostess Friday to the Progresthey could not attend because of sive Needle Craft Club in her the change in the weather. home at 4054 Rookwood- Mrs. Mrs. Mazie Ransom accompanied ^reM^f d Mrs. Harris. She too thought the ^rs^L^na^Harris and Mr and banquet and program were excel- Johnson of Gary are Ienl - to fly to California soon and will The City Federation will meet be entertained by Gary friends Tuesday at the clubhouse Mrs. who now reside there. Mrs. Harris Derotha Breeding, local president, will be gone two weeks. Ornamental Trees On Circle To Be Dedicated Dec. 13 Dedication ceremonies culminat- Mr. Hollister, who will introduce ing a 1960 Arbor Day project the participants and call on Mrs. initiated last spi’ing by the Gar- Kleiderer for a presentation stateden Clubs of Indiana, Central ment, followed by a recital about District, for planting ornamental “Flowering Crabapples” by Miss trees around the inner walk cir- Thayer Sowten, of the Blue Flowcling the Monument will be held er Children’s Garden Club. Reon the north steps of the Circle sponses will be given by Gov. at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Harold Handley, the War MeThe planting has been complet- morial Trustees and Mayor Charles ed, comprising a total of 16 Cheal’s Boswell. The program will open Crimson Flowering Crabapples, and close with vocal music, and 8 Sweet Gum or Liquidamber Grateful acknowledgements will Trees. The latter are in pairs, be made to the sponsoring garden framing the approaches of Market clubs and to several local com-
and Meridian at the four points panics.
of the compass, and the Flowering All Indiana citizens may look Crabapples are spaced between forward to increasing enjoyment them around the Circle, leaving of the beauty of these trees as the approach views of the Monu- they develop in the heart of their
ment open. capital city.
In addition to the generous contributions by five Indiana veneer Orr\r\rr\rY\ OfforoH companies in purchasing the Sweet • ■ ■ CJl I I I I d t.vJ
Gum Trees, 32 garden clubs of the Central District contributed funds to purchase the trees. Such a project has long been promoted by the Indianapolis Garden Club, as well as by numerous nrominent * citizens of the city and st&Ki. Mrs. E. C. Kleiderer, president of the Central District Clubs and a committee, with the full cooperation and assistance of Noble P. Hollister, yard parks director and W. W. Harris, execu-
'Old St Nick' To Open Club's Holiday Season Old St. Nicholas will officially open the holiday for the Thursday Club of the Indianapolis YWCA on December 15. A Christmas party will start at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor in the living room at 329 N. Pennsylvania. Special guests have been invited besides the regular members. Opening the program will be the reading of the Christmas Story by Miss Neva Petz, club president, and several carols will be sung. Miss Margaret Mittens will close this portion of the program with a special prayer. Miss Jean Sherman, club advisor, is in charge of the fun portion of the evening and promises a good time for all with plenty of games, stunts and prizes. Grab bag and gift exchanges will also appear on the agenda with everyone participating. Refreshments will be served by the two chairmen, Misses Frieda Moorman and Irene Ziegler. The evening will close with all uniting in a Christmas Prayer. Highlanettes Elect New Officers For 1961 The Highlanettes held its last meeting with Mrs. Lee Smith where officers for the ’61 year were elected. Leaders for the next year will be Mmes. James Crutchfield, president; Raymond Washington, vicepresident; Jesse Saunders, secretary; Sigmund Jones, assistant secretary; Clarence White, treasurer, and Maxine Jordan, reporter. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Washington where members will exchange gifts for Christmas and complete plans for their New Year’s Eve Party. Gifts will also be distributed by the club at the Northwestern Convalescent Home, which is one of the club’s civic projects for the year.
BON VOYAGE: Mrs. Ruby Woodson (left) and Miss Kathy Hardin, eighth grade teacher and pupil respectively at School 56, left last Thursday for Washington, D. C, as a result of a project their room submitted to the Freedom Foundation entitled, "Builders Of Our American Heritage." This was a nationwide contest in which representatives throughout the United States participated. Mrs. Woodson's room project was judged outstanding by national judges of the foundation and received a special Pilgrimage Award. Purpose of the Freedom Foundation is to perpetuate the ideals of Democracy and American Heritage. Several of the AKA Sorority members accompanied their "sister" and the student to the airport to see them off on the Washington our, which was led by he chaplain of the U. S. Senate and included visits to Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key wrote the Star Spangled Banner and many other famous and historical places such as the White House, FBI, State Building, Valley Forge and Independence Hall. Mrs. Woodson was presented a lovely floral bouquet by sorors. Mrs. Maude Flack is principal at School 56 which has won the outstanding award and trip for the second time in three years.
: rdie Whiteside To Aooear on TV Dec. 15 Mrs. Birdie Whiteside, president of the Guiding Light, will appear on television with Mrs. R. A. Huffman December 15 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Whiteside is founder of the Guiding Light, a tape recordng of sermons and gospel songs, ./hich is carried into residences nd nursing homes where people xre ill and cannot attend church. Those who are aole are asked to donate candy or Christmas stockings which will be passed out to the sick and shut-ins. Mrs. Whiteside will visit local nursing homes during the holiday season.
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CHRISTIAN CENTER TO HOLD VESPER SERVICES Special vesper services will be observed by the Eastside Christian Center, 1537 N. Arsenal, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Helen Minor will give a travelogue on Africa and guest soloist will be Miss Marcella Evans Mrs. Gladys Butler is chairman and Mrs. Edna M. Martin is executive director. The public is cordially invited to be present.
Memorial Club Recital to Star Soprano
Gamma Chapter Gives Food to Needy Families Nine families, including 43 children, were made extremely happy during the recent Thanksgiving holiday through the efforts of Gamma Chapter, Tau Gamma Delta Sorority. Huge food baskets were presented to each family having everything necessary for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner as well as many extra items for their enjoyment. Directing the program was Mrs. Lillian Kenney, head of the service committee. Special thanks for donations are extended to Stop and Shop Supermarket, especially the managers, Bill Harrison and Ray Grant; A and P Supermarket, McCormick Spice Company, Maplehurst Jersey Farms and the Colonial Baking Company. Gamma Chapter should be commended for their unselfishness in this project.
MRS. BERTHA HOWARD The Music Memorial Club of
the Fall Creek Parkway YMCA will present Mrs. Bertha Howard, •noted soprano of Bethel AME
Church, in a recital Sunday, Dec. daughter, Colalia,
Pre-Holiday Party Held By Indpls., Princeton Club The Indianapolis-Princeton Kentucky Club held its pre-holiday party Friday, Doc. 2 at the Women’s Federation Home, 2034 N. Capitol. Everyone present agreed that the party was an enjoyable affair. Mrs. Prestella Hopkins, 457 W. 10th, served as hostess for the last business meeting of the club on Nov 27, after which members were entertained with a delicious dinner. The table was beautifully decorated with Thanksginving
symbols.
Honored guests at the meeting were Mrs. Allen Grundy and her
11 at 4 p.m. at Trinity CME
Church, 2249 Martindale.
Assisting Mrs. Howard will be the Trinity Male Chorus. Mrs. Howard is a graduate of Jordan Conservatory of Music, a local voice teacher and a former student of the late Mattie Stovall Wines of the Cosmopolitan School
of Music and Fine Arts, Inc.
She will be accompanied by Mrs "lorothea Hart, organist of Second Christian Church who is also a
Luther Standard is president of the Indianapolis-Princeton Kentucky Club and Mrs. Marie Harris
is reporter.
tive director of Indianapolis Civic Progress Association, guided the project from its inception, obtaining cordial approval from the Indiana War Memorial Trustees, and receiving whole-hearted, generous cooperation from the four major utility corporations in the form of donations of necessary labor, equipment and materials to open up the planting locations, excavate them and refill with good
topsoil.
Directing the program will be Lancers Call Off Annual Contest Due to shortage of interested and qualified contestants the Lancers Social Club, Inc., desires to inform its general patronage that the club’s annual Sweetheart’s Contest will not be held this year. Definitely a highlight of the social season, the popular activity is being discontinued and all candidates have been notified to this effect, Any further use of the Lancers’ name in conjunction with this project for the purpose of private and/or personal gain is
strictly prohibited.
Candidates having met the qualification requirements have been awarded monetary compensation for their efforts as stipulated in the agreement between the Lancers and the candidates.
For Engaged and New-Wed Couples “Preparation for Christian Marriage” is the theme of a special program for engaged and newly ved couples at the Inter-Church Center, 1622 N. Meridian. Sponsor of the program is the '“'hristian Family Life Committee of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis. Among topics to be discussed arc Self Understanding, The Meaning of Love and Ways of Expressing It, Hand’ing of Family Differences, Relations With In-Laws, Achieving Sexual Harmony and The Place of Religion in the Home. These subjects will be presented by Rev. Frank Carlson, pastor of New Bethel Baptist Church; Dr. Wynne Amholter, marriage counselor and Dr. Richard W. Stander, physician. Two motion pictures will be shown, entitled ‘‘From Generation To Generation” and “Marriage Is a Partnership” Rev'. Rol> ert A. Fangmeier is chairman of the Christian Family Life Com-
mittee.
Portion of Proceeds From Dance Go to "Y" A portion of the proceeds from the recent Post-Thanksgiving Dance sponsored by the Intercollegiate Club went to YMCA groups. Ten dollars went to the Reindeer Club, YMCA World Service and for the YMCA Bus. Two needy families also received baskets of food last Sunday which was delivered by club members after ihc meeting, including Ina James, Ron Cushenberry, Lynne Ridley, Sam Brandon, Dot Bacon, Bob Taylor, Mary Redd and others. The club plans an Xmas Party at the “Y” Friday, Dec. 23. All proceeds from the dance will go to charities
Ruby Woodson, Kathy Hardin Visit Historical Sites In Washington
Mrs. Ruby Woodson, a teacher at School 56, and Miss Kathy Hardin, an 8th-grode pupil, returned home Sunday
from a trip to Washington, D. C.
The two represented School 56 as a result of winning the Valley Forge Pilgrimage Recognition Award. This made the second time in three years that the Eastside school has won this high honor, being one of 50 winners in the United States. Mrs. Woodson’s room submitted z- , . , , ,, a project on “Exploring America’s l ”« ^°"' n trec . s fo r s . hclte '- Past” which entitled the winners g™, aeeurmg food and the to. an expense-paid trip to Wash- B' b e for spiritual upMt. He went • „ a on to say that industry had taken mgton Anyone including class- over bui ‘ lding of shel £ r and sci _ nnnT nrirf^hltrh U qrhnnU ence bad taken over our security e P Sle te ente^he program but the ' e ^ anything that ha? submitting some work whieh was taken « ve , r the , B h ible * n , d be hopes considered by the board. All "f, ."'l' thc Blble lot ° m '
nominations were evaluated on the 1 , ., , ,.‘ r
educator’s contribution to the pat- .^^’d Woodson of the trip, riotic understanding of the Ameri- * think it was most inspirational
can Way of Life.
and feel that it certainly has rc-
. . minded me of the hardships that L pon receiving all works, the founders went through in obFreedom Foundation board of 12 taining freedom. We s h o u Id members went over all the pre- cherish it with all our hearts and sentations in the U.S. and chose SO uls.” Miss Hardin stated, “It
Local Couple Marry, Move To Los Angeles Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Graves, 364 W. 34th. announce the marriage of their daughter. Sharon Kay Graves to Daniel E Wright. The groom is the son of Mrs. Helen Wright, 2435 Indianapolis. Mr. Wright is a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School in the June ’60 class. Miss Graves attended Crispus Attucks and will further her education in Los Angeles where they are now residing.
WILMA'S BEAUTY SHOP Susie Watts Douglass Ida Upshaw, Operators Wilma Miller, Prop. OPEN 8:00 A. M. TILL? WA. 4-0027 2656 N. HARDING
the winners.
was an enjoyable event and one
While there, Mrs. Woodson and I’ll remember for the rest of my i
Miss Hardin went on a tour led life.”
by the chaplain of the White Highlighting thc visit for Kathy, i House. They saw thc prayer room sa j d Mrs. Woodson, was that she in thc White House with George ^ ot the opportunity to sit in ViceWashington’s picture on the win- President Richard Nixon’s chair, dow, Capitol, FBI, Valley Forge, she said thev saw Kefauver and Ft. McHenry, Independence Hall, several other senators, and also Betsy Ross’s House and Franklin visited the Christ Church, one of Institute. They also attended a the oldest Episcopal churches in
banquet and heard President Philadelphia.
Dwight D. Eisenhower’s minister
talk.
Other awards given by the foundation included the Abraham
Mrs. Woodson noted that the and George Washington Awards, minister said America started out President of Freedom Foundation with three things, the axe, gun is William Bean, and Tom Sawyer
and Bible. Thc axe was for cut- is vice-president.
TELL YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THE BIG BENEFIT SHOW AT THE WALKER THEATER SAT. NITE.. DEC. 17, 11:30 TILL 3:30
Haughville Club Receives Xmas Saving Haughville Industrial Club members received their Christmas cheeks December 6, and were thankful over what the Lord had enabled them to save, according to one of the presidents. Mrs. Soiphia Owens offered an uplifting prayer that all members would bq together for another year. Each member donated an article to make up a Christmas basket which will be given along with thc interest earned on their savings accounts to their Gold Star member, Mrs. Mary Alice Rapier, 702 N. Elder. Mrst Sarah Craig will act as “Santa Claus” to her.
LaVerne Miller's Entertain Chicagoans Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Miller had as their Thanksgiving Day guests in their beautiful new
and Mrs. George
home. Mr.
f ormer student of The Cosmopoli-1 of CWcaR 0 an da tan School of Music and Fine Arts, ’ n 1 ece l. 1 . L 1 ™®
Inc.
Thc Trinity Male Chorus is directed by Mrs. Julia Means, pianist. The recital is given for the benefit of musical instruments at the YMCA. Mrs. Mable Overton is president of the club and Rev James L. Cummings is pastor of Trinity.
son. Mrs. Worthington is the aunt of Mr. Miller and a former resident of Indianapolis as is Mr.
Worthington.
Mr. Worthington was an Indianapolis letter carrier until he was transferred to the Chicago post office in 1914 where he has lived ever since.
Mothers' Club Elects New Officers The Douglass Little League Mothers’ Club has elected officers for 1961, They are Mrs. Anna Glover, president; Mrs. Lucille Masa, vicepresident; Mrs. Ivy Malone, secretary; Mrs. Gertha Clark, assistant secretary; Mrs. Mable Dunville, treasurer; Miss Gladys Cash, program chairman and Mrs, Jamesetta Stepp, publicity chairman. A Christmas dinner will be held by the Mothers’ Club in honor of the managers and coaches Dec. 30 at the home of Mrs. Mabel Dunville, 2202 Bellefontaine. Next regular club meeting will be with Mrs. Glover, 2227 Carrollton.
THE FAIR SHARE ORGANIZATION Is Dedicated To STIMULATE INTEREST IN EDUCATION AND SOCIAL EVENTS • This Organization Meets At 7:30 Each Tuesday Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 713 N. Belmont St.
I TAKE THEM TO THE CLEANERS
PLAN YOUNG ADULT DAY: Committee members put finishing touches on plans for Young Adult Day to be held at the Martindale Avenue Church of Christ at 24th and Martindale all day Sunday. Speaker for the morning worship at 1 1 a. m. is Timotheus Carson, assistant minister of the church. A fellowship dinner for the young adults is set for 1 p. m. A musical program featuring Martindaie Avenue church talent is on the agenda for 7:30 p. m. Pictured above in the process of completing plans
for the Young Adult Day are from left to to right (seated) Mesdames Mildred Adams, Bobby Jean Williams, general chairman and Barbara Hale; (standing) Mrs. Faustina Pryor, Mrs. Laverne Brown, Hardman Williams, Mrs. Lillian Carson, Timotheus Carson, Mrs. Lucy Curry, Herman Curry, Mrs. Doris Bradford, DeWitt Brittain and Mrs. Ethel Brittain. Dr. Emmett I. Brown is minister at the Church of Christ.