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Socialites Await Bali And Revue With Anxiety The Indiana Roof Ballroom will be transformed into a replica of (Greenwich Village when the well-known Frontiers stage their fifth annual Artists and Models Ball and Revue Friday night, Oct. 20, with the exotic theme: "Greenwich Village At Night." You will capture the exalted Hill, Connie Richmond, Barbara the Artists and Models Ball, asmood of the evening as you alight Crowe, Janet Floyd, Sandra K. sisted by the Women’s Volunteer from the elevator into “Gas- Kendricks, Willie Smith, Gearl Committee. , light Square” where you will find Hurst, Valerie Gordon, Linda A few reserved seats are yet the sidewalk cafe, beatniks, es- Trabue, Beverly Starks and Mrs. available and may be obtained presso coffee house and beat Reinita Tibbs. from the following places: James music. Sponsors of the models are 40- Pharmacy, Paris Beauty Salon, Swinging Larry Liggett and Minute Cleanei’s, Paris Beauty Fall Creek Parkway YMCA, Mamhis orchestra will make with the Salon, Personal Arts (Nancie moth Life Insurance Company ofmusic for the Ball as the program Schatz), Jerry Alderman Ford, fice, The Indianapolis Recorder commences at 9 p.m. Toasts to the Walker Beauty College, Triangle and Northwestern Paint Store.

Mrs. Chavis Hosts H and G Club at First Season Meet

DRESSED FOR BALL: Busy career women, Mrs. Lois Myers, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams and Miss Elinor Myers, take time out from their busy lives to pose engagingly in the very fashionable selections they will wear

at the Frontiers' Artists and Models Ball, Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Proceeds from the annual affair will go to worthy charities.

Future Debs, Other Participants Feted At Gala Pre-Ball Soiree

models in the glamorous “Cham- Civic Club, Rainbow Room and pagne Circle” have been set for Smith’s Food Market, the first part of the program. Judges are Messrs. John Brooks, Highlights of the festive en- David Ketner and Fred Wilson, tertainment will be a production In addition to the Selection of number entitled “Fever” and other “Miss Frontier,” one young lady specialty acts. Charming Miss will receive the title “Queen of Nancy Street in all her loveliness the Frontiers Ball.” will be special guest. Vying for this honor are the Miss Sti’eets, former Indiana pretty Misses Idealia Black, Diane University beauty queen will be Colbert, Loretta Bowman, Pamela remembered as the first Negro to Brown, Donna Burres, Carolyn participate in the “Miss Indiana” Jackson, Norma Jones, Clarice contest representing Indiana Uni- McClure and Linda Trabue. Many versity. The pretty IU student, lovely gifts will be given to the who modeled in the Ebony Fashion winner. Fair of 19(i0, declined offers in The Frontiers is a service orHollywood motion pictures to com- ganization known especially for its plete her education. purchase and maintenance of a Also of paramount interest will hearing detection machine which be the lovely procession of models is located at Morgan Health Cen-

as each gracefully parades in an ter.

effort to gain the title “Miss Through the cooperation of perFrontier” and the royal throne sonnel of the Center and techshe possesses. nicians who donate their time, Lovelies vying for the contested ; many pre-school age children and title are the Misses Norma Jean i others have been helped through ; this project.

Officeis of the Frontiers are Smith, treasurer and John HanMessrs. Thomas Crowdus, president: Joe Williams, vice-president; A. W. Hamilton, secretary; James nah, financial secretary. Dr. Frank Chowning is general chairman of

Preceding the fabulous and beautiful ninth annual Ball, future Debs, their parents and chaperons were feted at a gala soiree held in Holcomb Gardens at Bugler University Saturday afternoon by Alpha Alpha Chapter of lota Phi Lambda Sorority which yearly ponsors the vivid Debutante Ball — a highlight of social activities. This year's f e s t i ve and warming presentation has been set for Friday, Nov. 24, at the chic Indiana Roof Ballroom with music p r o v i d e d by renowned Larry Liggett and his combo and talented Miss Carolyn Amos, soprano. Larry said special music will be.- played for the coronatipn and presentation of the debs and their fathers . . . following the gorgeous theme of the recent "Miss America" contest in Atlanta.

FUTURE DEBS AT LUNCHEON: Alpha Alpha Chapter of lota Phi Lambda Sorority, which annually sponsors the elegant Debutante Ball, feted future debs, parents and chaperons at a luncheon Saturday at Holcomb Gardens. Mrs. Faye Dabner serves punch to this year's debs including (from left to right) the Misses Charlene

Holley, Vivian Lowe, Judith Talley, Bonita Cheryl Buell, Lora Ann Wilson, Karen Jones, Rebecca White, LaWanna Mabry, Victoria Evans, Constance Jones, Rosemary V/atkins, Mynelle Tender, Eleanor Hines, Phyllis South ana Mrs. Theodosia White, chairman of the soiree. (Photo by Jim

Burres)

Needlecraft Courses Are Offered

The first fall meeting of the H and G Club, organized for cultural and social purposes, was at the residence of Mrs. Patrick Chavis, 1753 West 63rd. New officers named for 1961-62 are Mesdames William Mackey, general chairman; Frank Davis, secretary; Brownell Payne, treasurer and Louis Simpson, program and social chairman. Members include Mesdames Chavis, Frank Moore, Willard Ransom, Carter Hill and Ernest Boone.

SPEAKS AT EVANSVILLE Mrs. Emma Edwards of Christ Missionary Baptist Church was Woman’s Day speaker Sunday at Nazarene Baptist Church at Evansville.

PLAN RECITAL: The Federated Charmettes are presenting a "Musical and Literary Recital" Sunday, Oct. 15, from 5 p. m. till 6 p. m. at the Federated Club Home, 2034 N. Capitol, featuring Mrs. Vivian Bannon, soloist (third from left). Mrs. Bannon will be accompanied by Miss Loretta Anderson (left) at the piano and Mrs. Emma Frink will recite readings and poetry. The public is invited. Mrs. Mary Barnett is president of the Charmettes. (Photo by Jim Burres)

Mrs. Petti ford Chooses 50-Yeor-Old Dress For 96th Birthday Open House To celebrate her 96th birthday a day-long activity of pursuing a white, floor-length night gown Wednesday, Oct. 18, Mrs. Laura her favorite hobby—crocheting with rick-rack lace which she Pettiford of 3707 N. Capitol, has and weaving pot holders, doilies cherishes dearly, chosen a black beaded dress—one and other items in her favorite Possessing an astounding memof her most cherished possessions chair. She gives her creations to ory for a person her age, Mrs. which is nearly 50 years old. friends she thinks will enjoy them. Pettiford remembers a funeral The tiny built woman who (V nil tho events which have held in her home when she was

five years old when, she said

Rev. Clinton Marsh, pastor of Witherspoon United Presbyterian Church, will deliver the welcome daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver,'

Debutante IndvlduaHv 5 Mabry; Miss Victoria Earnestinc, f) • i i _ .r _ /'■'I I nirSfhVSSHS f ont" daSe/orMr tC and LU M^ j ^ f ^ duced to the public in a ball which £. eorgc Jr ’ Mls * Rose / n a ry » r ■vfwlJ YY I LI I fVIFS, /rlCIf ICw

>n the past has proven to be . . . Theresa Watkins, daughter °f Mu the most an< ^ Mrs - Jesse Watkins; Miss They include the Misses Char- Mynelle Rita Tender daughter of I one Ann Holley, daughter of Mr. Mrs. Ruthe Tender; Miss Eleanor end Mrs. Charles M. Holley; Miss Lucile Hines daughter of Mr and Vivian Marie Lowe, daughter of Mrs - Edwm H,nes and Mlss r Phylll f Mr. and Mrs Thomas Lowe Jr • M arie South, daughter of Mr. and Miss Judith Elaine Talley, daughter Mrs. Willmott M. South. '’knb TT K future Debs also include Miss M.s, Bonita Cheryl Buell daugh- Kathlecn Louise Brown, daughter

Women who are interested in stands 5’ 2” and w’eighs 102 learning the well-known needle- pounds will be feted at an open craft skills of the South Ameri- house from 2 p.m. till 4 p.m. on can women are invited to attend her birthday by Mr. and Mrs. classes in this ait at Christamore Ralph Christler with whom she House, 502 N. Tremont, North- has resided for the past three

western Community Center, First years.

Baptist Church, North Indianap- Mrs. Christler says the general olis. and Douglass Park Com- public is invited to attend the munity Center. affair and persons desiring to fete Classes will be instructed by the celebrant may shower her Mrs. Mary David who was born with cards and other acknowledgeir British Guiana and learned the ments including heavy crochet

art in that country. Mrs. David thread.

has been with the Indianapolis The soft-spoken nonagenarian division of adult education for was the youngest child in a family several years, so she has a wealth 0 f eight boys and four girls born of experience. in Greene County, Ohio, in a city Her schedule is as follows; near Xenia and is the only sur

Christamore House, each Tuesday vivor.

from 10 a m. till 12 noon; First She has a nephew, Slaton ColeBaptist. each Wednesday from 7 man, and three nieces, Mesdames ! p.m. till 9 p.m.; Douglass Center, Gladys Ammons, Clara Smith and each Wednesday from 7 p.m. till Clodie Garrett, all who live here, j 9 p.m. and Northwestern Center, According to Mrs. Christler, i each Wednesday from 2 p.m. till Mrs. Pettifoi’d has a very active 1 p.m. mind and enjoys listening to radio Mrs. David will teach art and and talking about current events, needle work. i’e-covering lamp although she doesn’t care too much

shades, chairs and other articles, for television.

Her favorite programs include r'ix/il Ic 0ral Roberts > Sunday morning U'eTenSe IS Church music and inspirational Topic for NCNW S daily over Radi0 station i A

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Session at Center

‘Civil Defense” will be the topic

Mrs. Mercer Mancc of 635 West was presenied by Mrs. Joe Mason 42nd. wife of Superior Court Judge Guests for the evening were Mes- 1

Mercer Mancc. was hostess to the dames Lucian Bineiiam, Isaac „ j- . • * c j , recent meeting of the well-known Cooper, Bennie Davis, Reginald | ^ regida^meeting^of the^CNW Progressive Mothers Club. DuValle Sidney Duerson. William I ^ ^{£1 Northwestern Highlighting the gathering was Guess, Lemuel Mills, Joycelyn | Commu H nity Center> 2 360 North-

the presentation of a travelogue on McNair and Joseph Stuart. j wes ^ ern

a U H°E?f *7 J W ^ llace H /? U aI L d , a Newly-elected officers for the! Speakers and topics will be Miss delightful message on the Role year presided at the meeting. They' Mattie Rice, “School Prepared-

A resident here for the last 60 or 70 years, the friendly woman is able to move around with the aid of a walker—which is deemed necessary as a result of a hip injury suffered last year. Other than

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“Cornses were placed in a wagon.” Mrs. Pettiford also recalls her school days in Warren County, Ohio—the traditional old frame building, big warm stoves and teachers lecturing on the stars and the moon. HER FIRST INSTRUCTOR was Jonathan Monger, a white educator, whom she still remem-

bers.

A person who likes people, Mrs. Pettiford enjoys having company and encourages everyone to come and see her. She reads the Bible fluently to entertain her guests and recites the 23rd Psalm verbatim without hesitation. Regularly Mrs. Pettiford is visited by her pastor. Rev. I. D. Dorsey of Scott Methodist Church; Mrs. Christler’s pastor, Rev. I. Benjamin Pierce of Jones Tabernacle AME Zion Church and Rev. Stephen Wells of Corinthian Baptist Church. A light eater and non-smoker or drinker, Mrs. Pettiford says young children minded better in the olden days than th^y do now. However, she believes "Kids should have a good time. To the question what she thinks contributed to her long life. Mrs. Pettiford stated: “God isn’t ready for me. He wants me to live here.”

MRS. LAURA PETTIFORD Approaches 96th Birthday

FLORIDA COUPLE HOME BOUND AFTER WEEK'S VACATION IN CITY Elder and Mrs. George Dumas

"A Model’s Hair Must be Lovely!”

Flowers Alwoys The Welcome Gift • WEDDINGS • FUNERAL DESIGNS • POTTED PLANTS • CUT FLOWERS Open Sun 1:30 to 4:30 P. to. FLOWERS & GIFTS By Lucille 502 FALL CREEK PARKW/> C WA. 3-3021 ! Lucille Hurston Davis, Prop.

says Eileen Mills, Director of the glamorous Negro cover girls at New York's leading J agency for colored H models.

SAVE TIME! SAVE MONEY! LET US DO YOUR LAUNDRY Washed • Dried • Folded 8c POUND COMMUNITY LAUNDRY Open Daily 8 A. M. to 7 P. M. Closed Sundays 16TH AND MARTINDALE ME. 2-7250

n . , ness,” and Mr. Justad of the Red uverDy president; Horace Page, vice-presi-, Cross, “Red Cross In Our Town.” Mr. and Mrs. Hall were intro- dent; Johnnie Landrum and Cecil: A renresentative of the police duced by Mrs. Horace Page, pro- Nolcox, secretaries and Harry department will also talk. The gram chairman, while Mrs. Overby Pettrie, treasurer. public is invited to attend.

MissLora Tnn^Wiison^a^h^^of of Mr and " Mrs - Robert H Brown, ” f ^ therhood ' by Mrs - Margaret include Mesdames Charles DeBow,

Aft., At. who was unable to attend the affair

•>«•«■««• she was at Ball State

Mr K wd M?s V C Joni Mris Toach<; '' s College, and Miss Mary

daughter^ of ^

Mr. and Mrs. William Charles dnd Mrs ’ Jdmes uocKernam. White; Miss LaWanna June Mabry, T he select group of socialites

making up the chaperon list are Messrs, and Mesdames John Pow- ( ers. Lionel Artis, M. E. Neisler. John Shafer, Olif McCampbell, LaVerne Newsome, Milton Baltimore, Otis Ralph Bryant, Dr. and Mrs. Charleston Cox and Mesdames Dona Goodwin, Dorothy Whiteside, Ethel Banister, Claude Castleman

and Alma Jones.

dition and her eyesight is good taken place in her long life Mrs. , „ „ x with glasses. She is able to read Pettiford best remembers and Tallahassee, Fla., were recent her own mail and favorite news- looks back with happiness upon S u ® sts ^ rs ; ,! Tla Johnson of paners, including The Recorder, h er married life. She said she j 2329 V Rural. Mrs. Johnson is and address and write her own was wec [ December 23, 1904, in | tbe aunt ^ rs * Dumas, letters. the rear of North West street at Elder and Mrs. Dumas left for ARISING OUT OF BED between her mother-in-law’s house, to the j home Friday after a week’s stay;. 6:30 a. m. and 7:30 a. m. each day, late Junus Pettiford. Mrs. Pettiford j He is pastor of Christ Temple Mrs. Pettiford prepares herself for still has her marriage license and Church in Florida. j

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