Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 January 1962 — Page 4
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Rozels Lovely Deb Party Attracts 500 Prominent Guests In Riley Room
ROZELS'COME OUT: The pretty RoZels mode their bow to a happy public Wednesday night, Dec. 27, in the Riley Room of the CJaypool Hotel. Charming in their scintillating gowns, the RoZels are (frpm foreground to background left photo) first row: the Misses Carolyn Yarbrough, Avril Lawson, Patti Simms and Shelia Moore; second row: the Misses Otherine Johnson, Kathy DeFrantz, Susan Chavis and Hallie Beacham. In the right photo the RoZels are in the same order, while their repective escorts are as follows: first row: James Fowler, Charles Vandevere, Larry Warren and Ronnie Thomas; second row: Jerome Williams, Michael Rodman, / Roosevelt Warren and William Kelley.
GUESTS AND PROUD PARENTS: Prominence was abundant at the RoZels Debutante Party Dec. 27. In the left photb above Dr. and Mrs. Russell Lane greet Mrs. Louis Dean and her daughter, Miss Carolyn Yarbrough, while Miss Patti Simms (third from right) greets two unidentified guests. Parents serving as hosts and hostesses at their daughters' fabulous party included (from left to right) right photo:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Faburn DeFrantz, Jr., Atty. and Mrs. Patrick Chavis and Mr. and Mrs. Haold Owsley. Other charming parents not within the range of the camera but who served beautifully in greeting the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dean, Dr. and Mrs. J. Leon Simms, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moore and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson. (Recorder photos by James Burres).
Socially Prominent 12-0f-Us Club Fetes Hubbys, Friends Husbands and friends of the Carter, Lenox Mills,. Albert Fer-socially-pt-ominent Twelve-Of-Us guson, Charles Garrett, Thomas Club were feted at the group's an- Lowe, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd George nual Christmas Dinner and Cock- Walker, Richard Miller and Mr. tail Party Friday night in the and Mrs. Cecil Ross, home of Mrs. I|psemary Carpenter, Club members participating were 507 Berkley Road. Mcsiames Hallie Carter, Barbara Members and guests dined to- Clint, Lucille Ferguson, Earlee gether amid .beautiful surround- Garrett, Frances Lowe, Marie ing holiday decorations and listen- McKeller, Jessie Miller, Mary cd to Christmas carols. Mosby and Mable Russ. ^ . . , . , , «, The menu ior| the enjoyable w SV ests included ^ r - and Mrs. dinner prepared and served excelWilliam h r ap n °n. Marshall I en- Jently by professional! caterers degraph, Julia Jones of Chicago, consisted of roast turkey, dressing, M j n/i nd I r IrS ’ B ^ r u in , C , dCsa u r ’ Mr ' giblet gravy, green beans, candied and Mrs. James Chumblcy, Ramon Svvee t potatoes, molded cranberry Akers, Marsha Walker, Dwight an( j mixed fruit, salad rings, assorted relishes, hot rolls and cof-
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At the cocktail party the special guests enjoyed tasty assorted canapes and hors d’oeuvres, along with other refreshments.
Lovely Johnson Family Room Is Scene Of Feast
The spacious and bcautifu* family room in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson, 3937 Clarendon Road, was a perfect setting for an exquisite evening of fun which started 1962 in grand style for members of the fabulous DeeSquires Club, their wives and guests. The Dec.-Squircs, noted for prominent social fetes, were entertainers at a gay New Year’s Eve party in the Johnsons’ lovely home. Members are Messrs. Carlton Ladd, John Henderson, Willis Wil-j son, Bernard Brent, Joe Johnson/ Emmett Carlton, Melvin Baird, Charles DeBow,, Haskell Stone, Ike Cooper and Ernest O. Boone, IH.
Against the background of the elegance of The Riley Room of The Claypool Hotel, the charming Rozels, a teenage girls’ social and civic club of the capital city Indianapolis, Indiana, were presented by their parents in a formal Debutantes Party, Wednesday, December 27th at nine o’clock. Mrs. J 5 aul A. Batties is sponsor of the girls’ club which has conducted several outstanding educational, cultural, artistic and charitable community affairs. The Debutantes Party held in the Riley Room of the swank downtown Claypool Hotel to which more than five hundred youth and adults were invited, was a strictly invitational and formal affair, taking the form of a reception the first part of the evening with the pretty Debutantes in the receiving line being presented by their mothers while the fathers served as hosts to the many appreciative guests. -Others assisting as hostesses during the reception were Mesdames Daugherty Moore, Norman Banner, Roosevelt Drane, Marshall A. Talley, George I. Temple and Viola Williams. Junior hostesses were Misses Linda Moore and Joyce Yarbrough. The orchestra under the direction of Larry Liggett played concert music during the reception. Following the reception and the presentktion of the distinguished parents and the escorts, the debutantes, pretty in their white ball goWns, carrying beautiful Nosegays of roses trimmed irt pink net and gold ribbons, were presented in the following order hy their sponsor, tyrs. Louise Terry Batties, the wife of Dr. Paul A. Batties, a prominent Indianapolis physician. Miss Hallie Beacham, senior at Shortrldge High School, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Owsley. Foreign Guests Feted During Holiday Here Two foreign guests of Freetown, West Coast of Africa, attending colleges in the United States were Christmas Day dinner guests of a northside woman. Lehi Jojahba Soghandi a premed Student at Indiana Central College and Alliey Kamara of Central State College at Wilberforce, Ohio, were feted hy Mrs. Evelyn Reed, 1109 N. Tremont who was assisted hy Mrs. Sarah Mitchum. Lehi Jojahba is available for club and church speaking engagements by contacting Indiana Central. Visiting with Lehi for the Holiday season was another countryman, Robert Farmer, former student at Indiana Central and now a medical student at the University of Chicago.
The pretty and dainty Miss ter of. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dean, Beacham wore a floor length gown a senior at Shortridge, was beauof white Peau-De-Soie Satin with tiful in a gown with fitted bodice the bodice fashioned op Princess of princess lines made of silk orlines with a “'Bateau neck line” ganza across the shoulders, front and tiny sleeves. The controlled and back. There ' was applied skirt was accented by a “carriage Alencon Lace which also fell down back” with a self-rose. Her es- the center front of the gown. Ircort was William Kelley of Rich- idescent sequins were lightly mond, Indiana. sprinkled across the shoulders. Miss Susan Chavis, senior at Her escort was James Fowler. North Central High School, the Mrs. Batties who conducted the daughter of Atty. and Mrs. Patrick presentation, wore a dashing short Chavis was adorable in white Taf- gold broacaded metallic formal feta fashioned with straight front with gold accessories and a rislet line brought to a bouffant style in of tiny pink roses. The Rozels club the back. The flowers which flower, which was also featured adorned the dress in the back ex- in the nosegays of the girls, the tended from the waistline into the corsages of the mothers, and the short graceful train. Her escort boutonnieres of the fathers and
was Roosevelt Warren. the escorts.
Miss Kathy DeFrantz, daughter The brightly lighted ball room, of Mr. and Mrs. Faburn DeFrantz, The Riley Room of The Claypool Jr. and a senior at North Central proved an especially effective High School, was charming in a background for this grand affair, gown of Silk Peau De Soie with This room, lovely and ornately an overskirt., of Organza. The decorated, impressively inscribed gown was fashioned with a tight with poetical verses of the late bodice, a boat neckline in 4 the James Whitcomb Riley,, the refront and a low “V” in the back, nowned Indiana Poet who was with a bow of Peau De Soie which, widely loved and revered as the trailed over the organza skirt, children’s poet, was indeed the Her shoes were of the same Peau perfect setting for a grand affair De Soie with Rhinestone decora- which will be long remembered tion. Her escort was Michael by the 500 gracious and attrac-
Rodman.
.Miss Otherine Johnson, daugh-
tive guests.
An after the ball breakfast was
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert John- conducted for The Rozels and their son and a senior at Shortridge escorts by Mr. and Mrs. Faburn
High School, was lovely in a gown of Silk Peau De Soie designed with a simple, tight fitting
E. DeFrantz, Jr., assisted by the
parents.
Other projects of a cultural and
bodice while the skirt was draped Educational nature leading up to bouffant fashion in a bustle in the the Debutantes Party conducted
by The Rozel^ with the assistance of their Sponsor Mrs. Batties
back. Her
Williams.
escort was Jerome
Miss Avril Lawson, daughter of were: (1) a forum the past spring Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawson, a at Holcomb Garden of Butler Unisenior at Shortridge High School, versity presenting Dr. Wynne was winsome in a white nylon Arnholter, Psychologist and Coungown. embroidered with appliqued selor in “Tips for Teens” for the roses outlined at the neckline and teen set of the city; (2) a garden around the entire full skirt with party in t^e summer honoring
sequins and seed pearls. Her es cort was Charles Vandevere.
their parents and adult friends at which time the girls modelled
Miss Sheila Moore, daughter of attractive guest prizes for their Mr. .and Mrs. Frank Moore, a guests and (3) a city-wide tajent senior at Shortridge, was regal in show in which teenagers throughwhite taffeta with a tight white out the city participated, demonlaCe bodice and sleeves princess strating their talents. Proceeds style with full Taffeta skirt. Her were used to contribute to The
escort was Ronnie Thomas. Miss Patti Simms, daughter of
Recorder Christmas Cheer Fund in helping to provide Christmas
Dr. and Mrs. J. Leon Simms and presents to the city’s most, needy a senior at Shortridge High families. After this, their debut, School, was pretty and diminutive The Rofcels are looking foward to in silk organza over Taffeta. The their graduation from local high hoop in the skirt made the Taf- schools this year in anticipation feta skirt stand out princess style, of campus experiences in various Her escort was Larry Warren. colleges in the fall and subse-
Miss Carolyn Yarbrough, daugh- quently.
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Gamma Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc., has completed plans for the presentation of the Vogue Pattern Fashion Show Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Miss Barbara- Lolley from Vogue Pattern Service will serve as guest coordinator and commentator. Four models—two top Negro models from New York, provided by Vogue, and two Caucasians provided by L. S. Ayres and Comdtallituj with Amonr? the clubs and organizations electing officers last month was the popular Gay Caballeros.They were Messrs. William Vanlier, president; Mose Smith, vicepresident; Lee Miller, secretary ; Willie Reed, assistant secretary; James Morgan, business . manager and Eugene Jackson, treasurer. Elected to a three-year term on the hoard (if directors were ELSA Messrs. Smith, JACKSON Allen Ewing and William Madison. The installation banquet will be this month.
pany, will model these attractive ' fashions. Lunch will be served at noon followed by the fashion show. Door orizes will be given. Proceeds from the affair will be used for the scholarship fund. Miss Carolyn Winstead, a senior at the University of Illinois, has been the recipient of a room and board scholarship for the past four years. The group plans to extend Its benevolences. Tickets are on sale by all members. Additional information and reservations riiay be obtained by calling WA. 3-5065, AT. 3-8267 or WA. 5-1501. MisS* Josie Hawthorne ithbasileus of the chapter, Mrs. DoriaDouglass is chairman of the affair. Members are Mesdames '^tachel Buckner, Lillian Davis, / Marie Blow, Dorothy Burres, Mary Farmer, Charlotte^ Horne, Barbara Harris, Frances Lowe, Ernestine Jackson, lvalue Lennear, Mildred Porter, Lois Porter, Georgia Nelson, Barbara Oliver, Juanita McClure, Sadye Perrine, Norris S. Tanner and Lynn Thompson.
Holiday Party Is Keynoted By Decorations Green wreaths, minature Christm&s tree and a table covered with a beautiful white linen cloth centered with a prettily decorated white cake made the perfect setting for the annual Christmas party of the Old Settlers Social and Civic Club at the home of Mrs. Fannie Bartlett. Adding to the decorations were two crystal candleholders with white and green holders at either end of the table. Mrs. Blanche Dawson led the singing of carols and Mrs. Cora Townsend told the Christmas story while Mrs. Bartlett led games. Mrs. Bessie Youree, president, thanked the members for their loyal support during the year and welcomed guests to any of their social affairs! A delicious repast was served and gifts were distributed by Mrs. Iva Dee Davis and Mrs. Effie Lemonde. Mrs. Carrie Diggs was in charge of the gay affair.
"Living in a changing time" especially so far as the Negro is concerned. There has been greater change in the past 10 years than 50 and more change in the past two than 10. These were some of the fine remarks made| by Dr. James A. Colson, president of Knoxville College, at the Emancipation Day celebration Monday at Phillips Temple CME Church. The distinguished leader con- visits the hospital every third Suntinued: “We are fighting for day. qualification and equality of op- Mrs. Lucie Love is president and portunity. The stagecoach days Rev. Estee Adams is minister, have changed to jet, 87 per cent Among other organizations of the farmers have moved to tke spreading Christmas cheer was Mt. city and most of the unemployed Calvary, Order No. 1 Chapter, are unskilled laborers. which had an annual 'Christmas “If you can’t go to school in the Party for Central patients wh^m day go to night classes. If the they have visited for the past five Negro is not prepared stand-ins, years on Ward 18. sit-ins and all other ‘ins’ are use- * * * less. Our only Mrs. Lucie Love, 328 N. Caliweapon is the fornia, whom I mentioned in the ballot where we above article, took time out to can ‘vote in.’ visit her daughter and grandchilEreedom is ev- dr en in Cleveland. A grand time erybody’s job.” was reported. ;
Following his
speech, Rev. J. December marked the first anT. Highbaugh niversity of Mr. and Mrs. Earl S. and Rev. P. D. Connor. Mrs. Conner is the daughJacobs were the ter of Mrs. Frances E. Boglin, first to give of- clerk at New Bethel Baptist
ferings. Mes- Church,
dames H. T. * * *
Toliver, F. F. Christmas celebrations were ii* Young and C. terru^ted for Mrs. Eddye Edmonds H. Bell, out- and daughter, Mrs. Thelma White
standing Baptist leaders, were 0 f 1101 E. Michigan, when fire present and Miss Willa Thomas, broke out in their newly re-dec-Recorder church columnist, was on orated home. i' the job as usual. Mrs. Edmonds, member of Good
MARY P. McGUIRE
Ammisidians Slate Date For Meeting Following its gala annual Christmas party, the Ammisidian Club has announced its regular meeting. The Twilight Club was the scene of the groups holiday affair where presents were distributed among the many guests and members who reportedly had a wonderful time. Mrs. Frances Summers, reporter, will entertain at the Friday, Jan. 12, meeting. Mrs. Beatrice Bridwell is president.
CONVENTION HEAD TO SPEAK FOR CHURCH SCHOOL Mrs. Vennie Dawson, president of the Central District Church School Convention, will be guest speaker Sunday for the 9:15 a.m. church school of First Baptist Church, North Indianapolis.
AKA Pledge Club Has Party For Needy Family of Eight
The Ivy Loaf Club of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority entertained eight children of a needy family at a Christmas party Thursday, Dec. 21, at home of Ivy Linda
Glover, 2821 Manlove.
After becoming acquainted with the children ranging in ages from one to 12, the party played games and sang Christmas carols. The children were given clothing, toys,
and refreshments.
Iv^ officers are Mrs. Alice Patterson, president; and the Misses Lucinda Hubbard, vice-president; Lillie Moore, secretary, and Bren-
da Jackson, treasurer.
Members are the Misses Connie Brooks, Grace Broadus, Betty Broadus, Sharon Hale, Sue Harrison, Gwen Jones, Yvonne Laswell, Pat McMurray, Delores Malone, Norma Payne, Sandra Walker, Pat
SOUTHSIDE FLORAL CLUB Southside Floral Club will meet Wednesday night, Jan. 10, at the home of Mrs. Alberta Readmond, 1014 S. Illinois. Mrs. Janet Rus-
Weathers and Pat Wilson. Dean ©f pledges is Miss Anita DeBow and Mrs. Willa Pope, advisor. Mrs. Carolyn Buckner serves as assistant advisor and Mrs. Doris Avington, basileus of Kappa Chapter. Northside Club Has Dinner For Members, Guests Members and friends of the Mt. Paran Baptist Church’s Northside Club were entertained at a Christinas dinner in the church dining room recently. Service for abbut 75 was laid by a group of the church’s nurses. Remarks were made by Dr. C. D. Jacobs and Lt. Spurgeon Davenport who was introduced by Mrs. Marie Roberts, mistress of ceremonies. Each guest received a gift. The next meeting wil be Tuesday, Jan. 16 at the home of the vice-presi-dent, 2121 Shriver, it was announced by Sam Thomas, presi-
dent.
Among tne many Eastside min- Samaritan Baptist Church, said the
're stayt^d
Revs. A. Bernard, James Cum- As a neighbor, I called to wel-
isters seen by your columnist were staytgid from a new furnace.
mings, I). B. Dudley, E.’ T. John- come the family in an upstairs son, A. M. Hughes, Andrew Wil- apartment which happened to be liams, F. R. Hatcher, R. V. Mum- vacant but already other neighford, C. W. Poole, James A. Wil- bofs had beaten me to the draw liams and A. J. Brown. Mrs. Edmonds moved to this vi-
Atty. F. R. Beckwith was mas- cinity in 1961.
ter of ceremonies while Atty. Pat- * * $ rick Chavis gave the purpose and Last but very important, I must Elder F. F. Young, the benedic- confess that during the holiday tion. rush I mislaid names of persons Ushers were from New Baptist attending a covered dish gathering Church with Mrs. Mattie Luter in Dec. 26 in the beautiful home of charge. Several singing groups Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fink, 510 W.
from various churches participated. 13th.
* * * This entertaining group is called
Halcyon Temple No. 127, Daugh- the Hour of Power for Christ tors of Elks, were omitted with Bible Class and your scribe spoke
regret last week as donors to the at the meeting.
Beeler family, 1322 Yandes. Miss An interdenominational group Novella Oglesby was responsible of men and women volunteers for the group’s contribution. from yarious chunches, I was the
* * * guest of Mrs. Lillie V. Rasdall of
Seemingly many had the Christ- 3800 Graceland.
mas spirit for Carter Memorial’s I certainly enjoyed the lovely Missionary Society adopted a v/ard meeting featuring gobs of food, at Central State Hospital and Theme was “Holding the Light
feted patients at their annual For Jesus.”
Christmas party. More than 45 Among those present were Rev. baskets were given. The Society Continued on Page 8
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