Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1966 — Page 4

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THE INDUNPOLIS RECORDER

APRIL 9, 1966

Lyric Theatre celebrates One Year run of 'Sound of Music" with Golden Age matinee

More than 800 people were on hand for the Golden Age Matinee to celebrate the one year run of “The Sound of Music" at the Lyric Theater Thura-» day, March 81. Gueste of the theater were senior citizen groups, referred to as the “Golden Age Groups.” The theater took the name “Golden Age” for their celebration. On entering the lobby of the theater one saw a huge fivetier cake beautifully decorated by Rosalyn Bakeries. The cake was iced in white with “The Sound of Music” written on the side in violet icing and decorated with lavender and purple violets and a pink border, topped with a red candle. On the mezzanine the guests were asked to register and small tables were placed at the side for that purpose. The refreshment table was decorated with bouquets of cut flowers in the center and on each end flanked by silver candlelabra. Guests were served sheet cake and punch by hostesses wearing corsages of white, red tipped carnations tied with red ribbon. Mrs. Bonnie Rising, sponsor of the celebration and Manager of the Lyric Theater, greeted the guests as they came up the stairs to the mezzinine. She was equisitely gowned and wore an orchid corsage. After being served, the guests took their seats in the theater. At 3:30 p.m. the queen of the celebration. Mrs. Mollie Schwartz, was crowned by Mr. John S. Clark, official of Rosalyn Bakeries. The queen received a fabulous rhinestone itara and a red tipped, white carnation corsage. The crown and corsage were carried on a red cushion. At 4 p.m. door prizes of cultured pearls, albums of “The Sound of Music,” crystal jewelry, ties from Harry Levinson, —^Itu. cliS student A

SHOWN REGISTERING at the Golden Age Matinee, left to right, are: Lyric Theater hostess; Mrs. Doris Cowherd, 943 Camp Street; Mrs. Regenious Tisdal, 615 E. 32nd Street and Mrs. Alma Redd, 2834 N. Kenwood.

gift certificates from Rome Beauty Salon and the Holland Cocktail Lounge were awarded holders of the lucky ticket stubbs. After viewing the picture, guests returned to the mezzanine to express gratitude to Mrs. Rising for the pleasure and excitement the celebration had given them. Guest count was 877.

DEADLINE All club news and articles must be in by Monday at 5 p.m. Pictures and legend copy must be in by Tuesday at 5 p.m. Woman’s Page Editor

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An official from 20th Century Fox expressed a hope that a celebration of this kind would be duplicated all over the country. Senior citizens, members of the Golden Age groups, are all too often left to sit on the side lines and forgotten. Celebrations and remembrances keep them active and their minds alive and does much to enrich their golden years.

ENJOYING THE CELEBRATION, Mrs. Louise Bowels, 1015 N. Missouri, was introduced as the elder member of the Planner House Golden Age group of 27 people. The Planner House group was divided into three sections to facilitate handling of the tickets. Shown, left to right, are: One of the Lyric Theater Hostesses serving Mrs. Louise Bowels, 80 years young.

SOCI ALETTES The Socialettes enjoyed a delightful birthday party honoring Mrs. Bridges, Mrs. Griffen, Mrs. Duncan, Mr. Willie Franklin, Eugene Edwards and William Bridges. A lovely dinner was served. Mrs. Catherine Sedden will be the next hostess.

PETITE MADEMOISELLES The Les Petite Madamoiselles met at the home of Mrs. Carrie De Vine at 1260 W. 32nd. The next meeting will be held at the FAC Home. All clubs wishing to correspond please contact Mrs. Sue Carpenter, 1075 Brooks, Apt. T-l.

ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CELEBRATION was the crowning of the queen of the Golden Age matinee at the Lyric Theater, March 31. Shown at the crowning, left to right, are: Mr. John S. Clark, official

of Rosalyn Bakeries, crowning Mrs. Mollie Schwartz, queen of the Golden Age Matinee, and Mrs. Bonnie Rising, sponsor of the celebration and Manager of the Lyric Theater.

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TAKEN AT THE BLACK AND WHITE BALL, the above picture shows Lionel A. Artis, Laurel wreath Holder; Mrs.

Lionel Artis* Mrs. Ezra A. Alexander and Dr. Ezra D. Alexander, one of the Founders.

THE MEMBERS, WIVES AND SWEETHEARTS’of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity were serenaded with the "Sweetheart Song" at the Black and

White Ball hosted by the fraternity, March 26th, at the I.B.E.W. Hall. The serenade proved to be one of the most enjoyable highlights of the ball.

BETTY POINDEXTER Betty Poindexter and Milton Booth, senior at Crispus Attacks High School, have been awarded the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. Betty, daughter of Mr. and and Mrs. Clinton Poindexter, 1050 West 31st Street, took first place with her research paper which was entitled “The Patent as a Legal Monopoly.” Commenting on the research paper she remarked that it highlighted the social and economic values of the patent In our American society as related to its legalized monopoly on inventions in reference to its constitutionality. Presently employed after school at the Wm. H. Block Company, she is on the High School Fashion Board. Betty is also president of the Student Council and has received the Altrusa Merit award along with the Daughters of the American Revolution “Good Citizen Award.” She is a member of the National Honor Society at Attacks. Planning to major in Physcology at Purdue University, she hopes to become a college professor. Milton, who resides at 3402 Carrollton Avenue, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Booth. Placing second by writing about the viles of narcotics and its effect upon the human body,

MILTON BOOTH Milton’s research paper was entitled “Don’t Flirt With a Living Death.” Being a letterman in football, and reserve track are only a few of Milton’s many school activities. He is a member of the Key Club and the ROTC rifle team. Outside of school, Milton swims competively for the Indianapolis City Parks. Aiming for a premedical major at Kentucky State College, he now majors in English, History and Foreign Language. After working on the papers since October, both were subjected to rigid oral examinations. Betty and Milton were awarded $1,000 and $500 scholarships respectively. Haughville council to hold meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Haughville Community Council will be held at Christamore House, 502 N. Tremont Street Tuesday, April 12th, at 7:30 p.m. At this meeting final plans will be made for the regular cleanup day, Saturday, April 16th and T.B. Chest X-ray project, Thursday, April 21st. Everyone please attend. We need you and your support.

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INDIANAPOLIS PRE-SCHOOL CENTERS, INC. clerks are pictured above as they count the 1700 tickets for the Shrine Circus Thursday, April 14th. The Shrine made the gift of tickets for all the pupils in the centers to enable them to attend the circus. This

A POST LENTEN "RAINBOW BALL” will be hosted by the Women’s Sodality of Holy Angels at St. Rita’s Hall, Saturday, April 16th. Music will be furnished by the Johnny Dial Trio with a surprise female vocalist. All proceeds form this dance will be used to benefit the Church. For 1^1" formation call: 925-1326: 923-0603: 926-0072. Don’t let your friends tell you what you missed. Shown in the picture, left to right, are: Mrs. Bernice Kent and Mrs. Vivian Owsley, chairman of the dance committee. SEVEN SOCIALETTES Mrs. Gordie Bradberry was hostess to the Seven Socialites last Sunday in her home, 145 W. 22nd. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Geraldine Mackley, 33 W. 28th, Apt. 5.

SCHOOL 44 PTA

The PTA of School No. 44 will meet April 13 at 7:30. Election of officers for 196667 will be held. All parents are urged to attend. Mr. Walker of Goodwill Industries will show a film on how Goodwill has helped the handicapped. Mrs. Groves, the art teacher, will have an art display. Mrs. Benjamin Dulin of 1833 Dexter, is PTA president, and Mrs. Phillip Tet-

rick is principal.

NEW BREED CLUB The New Breed Club held their annual election of officers, Sunday, April 3rd in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Granberry, 2340 W. 66th Street. The newly-elected officers will be extremely busy planning a semi-formal Scholarship Dance which will be held Friday, April 15th at Western Electric's I.B.E.W. HaU. The entertainment will be The Darlatones, the Dynamics and Blues Palmer. The aggregation has been appearing at a local spot. Tickets and information may be obtained by contacting any member or calling 545-3457;

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was the largest single gift of tickets made to one organization in the history of the Shrine. Shown, left to right, are: Mrs. Rosalee Brown, Mrs. Janet Rogers, Mrs. Beatrice Miller, Mrs. Sandra Cooper and Mrs. Bar-

bara Boyd.

COLEMAN — Girls: Morris, John, Dorothy; Hughes, Fred, Ruth. Boys: Allen, James, Dorothy; King, Roosevelt, Dorothy; Smith, Ernest, Gloria. GENERAL — Girls: Jones, Dallas, Pamela; Royston, Theodore, Anna; Kemp, Leverett, Beulah; Banks, Herman, Mildred; Cook, Henry, Creasie; Davis Jr., Albert, Carol; Graves, William, Nancy; Milliner, Jerry, Anna; Pirtle, James Shirley; Poole, Phillip, Maggie. Boys: Allen, Johnny, Mae; Anderson, George, Shirley, Handford, James, Mary; Leonard, L. D., Geneva; Offett, Donald, Freda; Pendergrass, Kewell, Barbara; Washington, Allen, Alice; Williams, Roy, Freddie; Davis, James, Patricia; Dickerson, Warren, Shirley; Gilbert, C. G., Lena; Chandler, Wade, Norma; Davis, Jeff, Joanne; Elmore, Ray, Yvonne; Eaton, Jerry, Barbara; Johnson, Ben, Willie; Knox, Mack, Carolyn; Smith, Norman, Lazatha; Weddington, Robert, Marian. METHODIST — Girls .Curtis, Harry, Betty; Sullivan, Woodrow, Delores; Waters, Charles, Betty; Flemings, Robert, Rosie, twin. Boys: Flemings, Robert, Rosie, twin; Collier, Leonard, Rosalyn; Phillips, Milton, Dorothy; Smith, William, Mildred; Spight, Roy, Pearl; Yates, Alvin, Lucille; Campbell, James, Victoria; Safforld, George, Deborah. ST. VINCENT’S — Boys: Bebley, Kenneth, Helen; Caldwell, William, Barbara. BORN AT HOME — Girls: Durden, Elijah, Josephine; Owens, Lieutenant, Victoria. Boys: Tyler, John, Patricia; Jordan, Louis, Matilda. Band club sponsors tea and style show The Crispus Attucks High School Orchestra Band Parent Club will sponsor a tea and style show April 17 to benefit the school’s scholarship fund. The show will take place at the Fall Creek Parkway YMCA from 4 to 6 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Leon Brents. She can be reached at 631-2360 or 2193 White Avenue. Catholic council to hold meeting The Catholic Interracial Council will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, April 14th in the Parish Hall at St. Thomas Aquinas, 46th and Illinois Streets, at 8:15 p.m. The public is invited.

THE VERSATILE 11 HOSTED their Fourth Annual Spring Ball, at the I.B.E.W. Hall, April 2nd. Shown in the picture are the Versatile 11: Fred McCoy, Robert Hudson, Ronald Webb, William Douglas, David Har-

diman, Milton Baltimore, Eugene Betus, Harold Boyd, Ronald Boyd, Holt Diamond, Maurice Edelen, Gordon Mickey, Guy Miller, Sherman Robinson and their guests.

WEDNESDAY ACES The Wednesday Aces played duplicate bridge last week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holloway, 6482 Grandview Dr. Julian Coleman and Louis Hill, first; Crowell Shelton and Wilbert Washington, second; and C. F. Allen and Henry F.

Walker, third. Roy Harris, an excellent bridge player, substituted for an absent player. LES SUAVETTES The Les Suavettes met with Duke and his band recently at Clowes Hall. Their next meeting will be with Mrs. Sue Toler.

VELVET MATRONS The Velvet Matrons are taking a Derby bus directly into Churchill Downs Race Track. They will leave Indianapolis May 7, and will return immediately after the race. For reservations contact the club’s president, Mattie Roberson, 3517 Layman, after 5 o’clock.

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