Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 January 1965 — Page 4
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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
JANUARY 2. 1965
Meriwether twins make social bow in ball at Walker Casino
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Amidst a fantasy of tiny twinkling Italian lights against a rose flowered and green net covered screen and tea table decorations of pink and green, the charming and lovely Miss Norma Christine and Miss Sandra Darlene Meriwether were formally presented to society at' an elegant ball given by their parents. Dr. and Mrs. Sirdastion D. Meriwether. The gala affair was held in the beautiful Walker Casino Wednesday night, December 23. A receiving line which formed in front of the screen
line was trimmed with rhinestones. The sparkling tiaras which the debutantes wore were gifts from Dr. and Mrs. E. Paul Thomas. Each young lady carried an arm bouquet of red roses, which were gifts of Dr. and Mrs. Bernard H. Pritchett. Tables surrounding the walls of the beautifully mirrored casino were prettily decorated with white cloths, green candles, pink streamers, and balsam, gifts of Dr. and Mrs. Roy D. Clinthorne. The opening waltz was led by
junior hostesses were the Misses Marie Ballanger, A’Leila Bundles, Cheryl Ann Flack, Shelley Lloyd, Karen Lunsford, and Anita Spurlock passed out favors of balsam sprigs tied with red satin ribbons. Ushers for the gala ball were Messrs. Luther Hall Jr., William D. Mackey Jr., Donald Payne, Ronald Payne, Robert Rice, Louis Simpson Jr., Albert Spurlock, and Paul Thomas. Pages were Masters James David Lewis and James Mbore. Many lovely floral arrangements, bouquets and corsages
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A SEASONAL "Roses in the Snow" theme carried out through clever decorations and the swinging sounds of Rozelle Boyd and his talented combo enhanced by 13 attractive hostesses provided an evening of pleasurable entertainment for guests at the Thirteen Hearts Club's ball the past Saturday evening. Hostesses for the highly enjoyable event were (left to right) the lovely Mmes. Sylvia Bowles, Janet Watkins, Willa Pope, Shirley Kilgore, Betty Jo Williams, Evelyn Keene, Sheila Trigg, Barbara Mills, Sondra Oldham, Wilma Harry, Betsy King and Marcia Jo Newman. Not pictured is Mrs. Sherlee Butler. (Recorder photo by Houston Dickie)
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By ELSA JACKSON Starling W. James, FAC president, and his wife, Mrs. Bessie James, express the hope that all of you enjoy a happy and prosperous new year and trust that all of your undertakings will be successful. They hope also that you receive the answers to all your prayers and the fulfilment of all your dreams during this new year, 1965. Spanish play presented at School 26 A unique Christmas production, “Las Podadas,” was presented Wednesday, December 16 at School 26. Participants were members of. the school’s two Spanish classes instructed by Mrs. Betty Chis- ‘ ley, a fifth grade teacher. The past summer was spent by Mrs. Chisley studying Spanish under a grant at Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo, Mich.
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THE MISSES Norma Christine and Sandra Darlene Meriwether, twin daughters of Dr. and Mrs. Sirdastion Meriwether, were formally introduced to society during an elegant ball spon- ’ sored by their parents Wednesday night, December 23, at the Walker Casino. The attractive twins, along with members of their receiving line, greeted many guests during the smart
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affair. Guests danced to the music of Larry Ligget's popular band. Pictured above are (left to right) Mrs. Sirdastion D. Meriwether, Dr. Sirdastion D. Meriwether, Emmett Lunsford Jr., escort; Miss Christine Meriwether, Miss Darlene Meriwether, and Julian Gooch, escort. (Recorder photo by Houston Dickie)
Mrs. Bartlett hosts seasonal
containing myriads of the clear lights welcomed the many guests. Those standing in the receiving line were Mrs. Sirdastion D. Meriwether, Miss Norma Christine and Miss Sandra Darlene Meriwether, Dr. Sirdastion D. Meriwether, Mrs. John T. Flack, John T. Flack, Mrs. Oscar Ballanger Sr., Mrs. Allee Cranberry, Mrs. Lucian B. Meriwether, Dr. Lucian B. Meriwether, Miss Norma and Miss Marcia Washington, Miss Ann Randall, Miss Loretta Orton and Miss Lucia Robinson. The Misses Meriwether, who are twins, were look alikes in lively floor length white satin gowns trimmed in tiny seed pearls. Poured shirred bustles attached to a wide panel accented the backs of the gowns. Mrs. Sirdastion D. Meriwether wore an attractive floor length pink satin gown. It featured a bell skirt and the bateau neck-
Dr. Sirdastion D.Meriwether and daughter Christine. Dr. Lucian B. Meriwether, uncle, was proxy and waltzed with Darlene. The debutantes were then claimed by their escorts, Messr. Emmett Lunsford Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Lunsford, and Messr. Julian Gooch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gooch.—i The escorts like the father and uncle of the debs were in ;:ull dress. * . Mrs. Roy D. Clinthorne was coordinator, assisted by Mrs. E. Paul Thomas. Senior hostesses were Mmes. Frank Chowning, Charleston B. Cox, Emmett Lunsford, William D. Mackey, William Relford, Donald G. Russell, Augustine Muchori, William Woodard and Bernard Pritchett. Junior hostesses who received with the debutantes were the Misses Loretta Orton, Ann Randall, Lucia Robinson, Marcia and Norma Washington. Other
Couples invited to open conference on adoption A public meeting open to all A panel of parents who have who are interested in adoption adopted children from the will be sponsored* by the Marion Children’s Bureau of IndianOounty Inter-Agency Adoption apolis, Inc., Catholic Charities Committee to discuss adoption Bureau, Lutheran Child Welof children from the viewpoint fare Association, and the Marof adoptive parents, social a- ion County Department of Pubgencies and community needs, lie Welfare will speak of their The meeting will be held experiences in adoption. Wednesday Jan. 13, 8 p.m., in Miss Mary Louise Eluere, the ground floor conference Adoption Supervisor of the room of the English Founda- Catholic Charities Bureau, will tion Building, 615 N. Alabama, moderate the panel discussion.
CHIT CHAT Club President Mrs. Myrtle Bethel welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Gordon K. Warren to the ladies' annual Christmas party held the past Saturday evening at FAC Hall. Guests enjoyed a delectqble feast of turkey with all the trimmings and danced to the sounds of Cleve Bottom's Combo. The Hall bore all the traditional holiday decorations and individual tables were decked with candles and greenery. Mr. and Mrs. Warren were guests of Mrs. Barbara Clint, Additional club members are Mrs. Marguerite O'Neal, Mrs. otter, Mrs. Marie Blow, Mrs. Alma Crice, Mrs. Ora Wood and Mrs. Lucille Williams. (Recorder photo by James Burres)
were received by the pretty debutantes. Others sending flowers were Dr. and Mrs. Lehman D. Adams, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Thompkins, Dr. and Mrs. Homer Wales, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Ferguson of Richmond, Senator and Mrs. Robert L. Brokenburr, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs. William Garrett, and Mr. and Mrs. William T. Ray Also sending flowers were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Allen, Mrs. Jeanette Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Elston Benedict, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hall, Mrs. Dorothy Whiteside, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Castleman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitney, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur R. Olden. The Misses Meriwether also received a multitude of lovely gifts and telegrams from many well-wishers. A congratulatory letter telegram was received from Dr. and Mrs. Louis T. Maxey and son, Louis Allen, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Music for the memorable evening was furnished by the famous Larry Liggett and his orchestra. Among the many out-of-town guests were Dr. and Mrs. Edward G. High, Misses Yolanda, Sandra and Wanda High, Nashville, Tenn.; Mrs. John Mundy, Miss Rosemary Mundy, Louisville, Ky.; Mr. and Mrs. Booker Guice, Miss Cecila R. Brown, Maywood, 111.; Mrs. Alice Granberry, Miss Verdell Guice, Chicago; Mrs. Oscar Ballenger Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ballanger Jr., and daughter, Marie, Chicago Heights, 111. Also attending were Miss Marcia and Miss Norma Washington, Youngstown, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meriweather, Terre Haute; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flack and daughter, Cheryl Ann, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. A. Del Dalton, Lexington, Ky., and Anthony French, Hempstead, Long Island. i^irth l^eportd COLEMAN HOSPITAL: Boys: Willis and Mary Lane, Jr., Jewel and Gloria Middleton Samuel and Mary Robinson, Kenneth and Judith Parker, Willis and Patricia Owen. Girls: Aaron and Ruth .Braxton, Jr.; Silas and Mamie Edmonds. GENERAL HOSPITAL: Boys: Clarence and Annie Anderson, Nahtaniel and Minnie Harris, Wylie and Shirley Little, Jennie and Marion Shephard twin) Earl and Gloria Wilson, Jr* Girls: Willie and Kathryn Brooks Earl and Dora Hunter, Willie and Ovella Gamble, William and Lillie Kennedy, Jennie and Marion Shephard (twin) James and Marjorie Yarbro, Bufford and Annie Webb. METHODIST HOSPITAL: Boys: S. and A’Lelia Bundles, Jr., Webster and Lillie Campbell, Joe and Carol Chrisler, Thusel and Anna Taylor. Girl: Percy and Mary Gowdy. ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL: Boys: Raymond and Carolyn Harrell, Lamar and Vivian Johnson Ernest and Barbara Snow. Girls: William and Betty Harvey, Robert and Angela Jewell.
TWELVE-OF-US Club members rolled out the red carpet for their husbands and club friends at the chic Castle Career School the past Saturday. The event was their annual Christmas party attended by an appreciative crowd. Husbands of club members were special guests. Shown enjoying a portion of the tempting smorgasbord offered them are two guests, Mrs. Bobbie Allen and Mrs. Cecil Ross (second and third left). The capable hostesses pictured are Mrs. Richard Miller (left), club president, and Mrs. Dwight L. Carter, party chai man. Other members include Mmes. George White, vice-president; Orval Carpenter, recording secretary; Mose Smith, corresponding secretary; Thomas Lowe Jr., treasurer, Albert Ferguson, reporter, Chester Smith, Charles Garrett, Marshal Pendegraph, and Fenton McKellen (Recorder photo by James Burres)
F. A. C party called the greatest ever
Funds to purchase direly Mrs. Edye Edneeded equipment and facilities m o n d s, a will benefit from the Mental neighbor, I Health Legislative Biennial enjoyed Dinner to be held Thursday, a lovely preJanuary 14, 6:30 p.m., in Mu- Chr i s t m a s rat Temple’s Egyptian Room, dinner TuesProceeds from tickets will be day evening,
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Follow- Mrs. Marie Garner made the “ sed . to strengthen the state’s December 22, ing is Mrs. Lulah Hodge’s im- selection and Mrs. Goens made IsgSmg program to combat at Good Sapression of the Federation of the presentation. "’ental health. Officials explain mantan BapAssociated Club’s annual „ •: L , L that there is a teagic waiting tist Church of Christmas party.) ^ rs * James gave a brief but list of over 1,400 for schools which Dr. J. * * * a very timely acceptance for the retarded. T. Highbaugh This pinhnratp affair was held speech. Mr. James followed The state has no funds for is pastor, in our beautifuf Aron^ Roomon with a response of deep grati- the construction of psychiatric
This proved to be quite an
, . w , interesting and informative exIhe charming members of with an American Beauty rose perience since she lived in a the popular Thirteen Hearts and white streamers. house wth 73 other students were delightful hostesses The talented Rozelle Boyd where only Spanish was spokat their fabulous holiday formal and his combo entertained with e n. No English was allowed. Saturday evening in the Marble breakfast in their homes for During the program, students Room of the Marott Hotel. out-of-town guests and friends, sang Christmas carols in SpanTheir theme was “Roses in Attending from out of Indi- i s h. “Las Podadas” is the name the Snow”, which was uniquely anapohs were Mrs. Minnie given the traditional way of carried out in their decorations. an< l Mrs. Edward celebrating Christmas in the In the background was a huge Thomas, St. Louis, Mo.; Miss villages and homes of Mexico, red heart made of red roses. Bluestein, Mr. and Mrs. it represents the several inns The tables were decorated with S. M. Houston, New York City; a t which Joseph begged shelter
silver trees trimmed with red ^ 1 . ss Brenda Kelly, Milwaukee, for Mary.
rose buds and each hostess’ U- Stearart, B inni Decemb er 16, the ble was identified by a glitter- Dr. ^d Mrs. Don Wood, villagers dramatize the search mg lady made of hearts. Nasbvnie jenn, and Clarence for shc|ter Each evcni of The ovely hostesses were Gyles, Cincinnati, O. the njne ni hts f Christbeautifully gowned m long, Also Miss Miriam Pipes, De- ma s with a couple dressed as white formals, each wearing a troit, Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. Don- Joseph and Mary they march wristlet designed with a red aid Goggins, Milwaukee, Wis„ ?n ^procession ftom hou^e to satin covered heart centered and Dr. and Mrs. Dean Clive?, house asking for shelter.
C ' i. x, , Finally, they are admitted to Attractive members of the the ninth house. After a brief Thirteen Hearts Club are religious celebration a gay fies-
Mmes. Sylvia Bowles, Sherlee ta is held.
Butler, Wilma Harry, Evelyn The impressive imitation of Keene, Shirley Kilgore, Betsy Spanish dancers by the stu^.1, ,U T vr Barbara Mills, Marcia dents and the general perfor-
PQrTV TOT ClUO Jo Newman, Sondra^ Oldham, mance was superb and reflective Mrs. Fannie Bartlett’s color- Watki^Tand^Ptlt T?w’ir anet ^ rs - Chisle y ,s creditable
fully decorated home at 921 W. Watkins and Bett y Jo Williams, teaching.
27th was filled with friends and membeilfc of the Old Settlers
Social and Civic Club during Its S « /) » — joyous Christmas party Tues- 2 ‘ f I / . i/ #/ f * - / da Ev^r\^r b to “toe I Isoice of the Castside I Christmas carol singing and I r, * i * r,w ^ , '3 Mrs. Helen Minor told the ■ By AAARY P. McGUIRE 1
Christmas story. Turkey and all ,
the trimmings was njoyed after , lhe r< ? ad to peace and free- Dr. J. T. Highbaugh with the program and the gifts be- “?. m . ar ? inseparable. Congo and Rev. F. K. Dillard as chairman neath a brightly lit tree were Mls sissippi, white and black called a meeting recently to distributed by Mrs. Lulu Hodge r?, 126 that peace can be found compile the Baptist’s history. I and Mrs. Effie LeMonde. ? nl y when there is understand- feel highly honored being inMrs. Bessie Youree is Old in *- If we m ust have peace, vited to participate.’
we must pave the road.” The session was at Greater These very timely remarks Gethsemane € Baptist Church were made by Atty. Frank R. with Mrs. McKinney serving as Beckwith during morning serv- secretary. Others attending ices the past Sunday at Bible were Rev. C. H. Poole, Elder Way Baptist Church. Let us and Mrs. F. F. Young, Rev. and do everything possible for Mrs. E. T. Johnson and Mrs. ° Frances Ramsey. Ladies inter-
ested in the project will meet* Tuesday, January 5 at the Mc-
Guire Letter Shop..
All Baptist churches are invited to participate. Other denominations desiring advertis-
ing space are welcomed.
Settlers Club president.
Mental Health program to get
dinner proceeds A3 KU est d
peace.
MARY
Attention eastsiders including all members of the Eastside Better Business & Civic
League!
On Monday night, January 4 all members and their friends
_ are urged to attend the regular much cannot be said The ole scribe needs the help
dance was far beyond our ex- of the poems of Paul Lawrence
pectation, almost an overflow, Dunbar - quote:, ’’Who was iiSfer^m^be^obtalMd"'^ abort P D" Thompson who kept of all good citizens-east, west, heavrMenedTth ^’'uJquote You"jurt shSuM phoning MR ^43U St £ rt. plates well ffi, not men- north and south. Don’t wait neavny laaenea witn a variety ing, unquote, xou just snouiu ^ Hattie Leons is among tinnintr his verv fine commit- until you have a problem and of foods too numerous to men- have been there and seen for ^eons is among ^.ng hw very tme co ^ ^ to th(j e tion. yourself. Every club in the , n, Stsmri „n nnH h*
After each person had served Federation was invited and himself and was seated at the they all came. The ladies all tables, you can’t' imagine a were dressed in their silks and more beautiful picture; every- satins and the men in their
one socializing and breaking party attire,
bread together. Those of you who failed to The food was delicious. Mrs. a ttend really missed a treat of f) Ethel Rayan, chairman of the a lifetime, for we really and Activities Committee, and her truly had one grand and glori- Cll fYL&X
very fine and most efficient co- 0 us time,
chairman, Mrs. Bessie James, were in full charge of the food,
and they certainly did a good job. They not only had good food but the very choicest.
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tha Haynes and Tommy Halia- Stand up and be counted now! mon Meetings are held the first Guests included Messrs, and Monday, of each month at 1315 Mmes. Marshall Pendegraph, E 15th. A capacity crowd
MM Al S' l/yiM Ifll i A Margaret Boyd, Jessie L. Rob- should be on hand for each sesWJUVJltsJ . ngon> j£ arie Sugg> Susie Hub _ sion. Free hot coffee and do- # # bard Misses Ruby McLendon nuts will be available. Attend
and Linda Sue Adams. Others regardless of your political afattending were. Miss Susie filiation, denomination, race,
Peters, a McGuire Letter Shop creed or color,
patron, and Mrs. Regina Jones,
daughter of Charlie Squarel, a Several churchcs have an . "Traeived a much needed P ounc « d P la " s f ? r watch meetgift from Mrs. Edmonds. I ‘"K 3 N ? w YeaI ' 3 E » e ; Among
The piano and vocal students would like to congratulate Dr. «|ose ^nown are Mh Paten of Mrs. V. W. Slaughter Home Highbaugh for not lettings tlus S'ntist ctairches There is no Studio, 2314 N. Capitol, cUmax- special event interfere with the fftter n^ce te bj the
aiUUlo, zoi* im. i/apuoi, cumax- special evem, better nlace to he when the ed the year’s activities with a prayer services. We all had to wh * stle blows marking the end festive Christmas party Mon- clear out by 8 p.m. Thanks to of j^^d the birth of 1965,
MWay with
charge of some very interest- *
«p.e th ^edT,rt parents ^ inlor - fans have a very
c&fl3 r S n you”| e folk?,"from NEW RURGH-M^and Mnu M J^! atrlcia Campbell tape - * ’ * prosperous New Year! the way they were playing Clarence Barnett a their recorded ^ delight(u i mus i ca i I came home Tuesday night,
those games. . M . ^ * Barnett of Indian- program which was presented December 22 and did not get Rooster’s League of Co-
The ladies in charge really ,. Mias Barnett left bF students. Those partici- out until Monday; December 28 r j n *.bi a n Baotist Church had as
made everyone feel the spirit a P»b 3 . Miss Brtnett Irtt * ti and their selections were due to a serious hemorrhage. eat^'^ep^t Su^dS of Christmas. Everyone was Chnstmasn^ht ^ planemo ^.a Varnado Joy t0 the The hubb y, children-Mr. and Fue« ^v JamesScott^ho having such a grand time, not ” 3 ““ at h Coleman Hospital In! World; Sherry Mills, Silent Mrs. Richard Bee er and George lift an insnin-trte mp^savc Rev
realizing the hour was growing ‘‘ Doleinan mp , Nlght sheila Kay Frederick—a pal, Mrs. Viola
late until they were reminded ?' 3 n ^ndiananolis Brtler, The Birthday Cake, The Mills, and a neighbor, Charlie Osc^ Dycfs ls
by FAC President Sterling % >" hosts to Popcorn Man; Deborah liames. Squires were the first to an- ^“Lw^ electSl presort. a At eS this point, Mrs. Roberta g^^t“if eSrate'holktey no!, «nd Prtricia'stokely The For a while, things looked ^K^ftetea’ifmemb^ ^«mT ^ ^ ^ ^ Butler 1812 ^‘Madje^y ofhrt al- WIDOW LADIES CLUB
Sl^Wcn5?.JSS! t Enio^l ““mS hX" g^^drlentle^B™ ^ & SuX^^IUtS^ for having reallv surnrised tality were Mr. and Mrs. mnry Elise; Sandra Bentley and Bon- p lta i. i was back m the office 0439 Sanester Mrs Tillus and our president a“dwif!”a “f ’ S in f ^ a ^“’ ?“'*St.V.m« fiSio Mv~“° nday ’ D ** m *<*. 28 ’ CorSeUa ^Shfrton wm haautiful gift Mrs Lillian Michael Rankins, Mr. and Mrs. Maria. Anita Ijames, a solo, My * * * hostesses Louella Tavlor is
roan, Mra g MnrgarJt Reid and Alonzo Moore and grandpar- Heavenly Father Watches Over y Goens, Mrs. Margaret Reid, and entg> Mr and Mrg Mister West, Me; Ronella Bradbury, a solo, A thousand thanks for the reporter.
and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bar- God So Loved The World, and more than 100 cards coming
r>\/r \a/i_i i-rc i_i/\jkxc nett, and Miss Catherine Carol Diane Moten. a solo, The Voice from throughout Indiana and WH , 1 T£ HOME Barnett. ' in the Wilderness. , over 75 from various states of FOR THE HOLIDAYS Clarence Barnett left Sunday, ^ t ^ the great old USA including Pvt. George 0. White Jr., December 27, for Pasadena, Mrs. Rebecca Biekman took Ohio, Oregon, Washington, Miswho is stationed at Fort Knox, Calif., to spend the rest of the Pictures of the students. Mr* soun, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ky., is spending the Christmas holidays with his sons and their Rosebell Ijames assisted with New York, Mississippi, Arkanholidays with his parents, Mr. wives, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond he refreshments. Also asstet- sas, Ohio, Illinois and Georgia, and Mrs. George OT White. Pvt. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip in* were Mmes. William Vu*- Words cannot express the gratiWhite is a native of Indianap- Barnett, and Mr. and Mrs. Les- rmnlo and Ruth ButlerMrs. W. tude the hubby and I feel.
ii» W. Slaughter is instructor. * * *
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