Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 February 1967 — Page 4

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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

February 25, 1967

DR. AND MRS. JOHN E. JOYNER were guests of honor at a gala cocktail partv held Sunday, February 19th, hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Graham, 6036 Riverview Drive. The many guests were served an assortment of hot and cold hors d'oeuvres.

Dr. Joyner will enter private practice of Neurological Surgery in March. Office address will be 3901 N. Meridian St. Shown, left to right, are: Mrs. Joyce Joyner, Dr. John Joyner, Dr. Edward Graham rand Mrs. Michelle Graham.

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By CLARA PHILLIPS

The City Federation met as usual at 2034 X. Capitol Feb 7th to celebrate Negro History Week. The Golden Leaf Club was in charge. Mrs. Charlena Hibbitt is president. The next meeting on February 21st will be Brotherhood Week under the auspices of the Lula Bean Club. Mrs. Erie Morris is president. Mrs. Rachael Overby is president of the City Federation. On February ary 3rd, Mrs. Ella Turner, 1412 E. 17th St., was hostess to the American Beauty Club. M r s. Amanda Biggers will present a program on Negro History. Estella Carpenter is re- CLARA porter, Mrs. Emma Brown is president of the American Beauty Club. On February 16th the Thursday Coterie ipet with Mrs. Charlye Rhea, 2868 Indianapolis Ave. Chief on the agenda was a discussion of Women in Business and Industry. Mrs. Verna Barnes is president. The Household Arts Club is working very hard planning their Tea for the 19th of March. Mrs. Lula Campbell Moton is the president. Have you sent your news in for Hoosier Women ? Don’t forget we are counting on all club women to help make our official magazine outstanding. Mrs. Evelyn Davis, with others, is chairman, 3824 Deal St.. East Chicago, Indiana. The Progressive Needle Craft met with Mrs. Johnnie Taylor Friday, February 10th. The opening time is 6 p.m. Mrs. Yernoca Ferguson is president. The City Federation, under the direction of Mrs. Rachel Overby, will hold their regular meeting in the club home, 2034 N. Capitol Ave., on February 21. The Lula Bean Club, directed by Mrs. Erie Morris, will have a program on Brotherhood

Week. Plans will be completed for a dinner for all club members on March 21st. All club members are asked to come out and hear the lovely programs presented at the City Federation. The Golden Leaf Club presented Mrs. Murphy who gave the background and history of the early established Negro colleges and brought us up to date on this rich heritage stemming from the colleges. This was most wonderful, inspirational as well as full of information. Mrs. Murphy is a sister-in-law of Mrs.- Charlena Hibbitt who is president of the Golden Leaf

Club.

The Thursday Coterie is planning to present the Robinson Singers in a musical at Allen Chapel the second Sunday in April. On February 16th, the club will meet with Mrs. Charlye Rhea, 2868 Indianapolsi Ave., at which time they will talk about “Women in Business.” Mrs. Verna Barnes is the president. The American Beauty Club will meet February 17th at 2034 N. Capitol Ave. The Red Cross will be chief on the agenda. Mrs. Emma Brown is the pres-

ident.

Mrs. Blanche Dawson, 862 W. 27th St., will be hostess to the Lend A Hand Club Sunday afternoon. Mrs. N. H. Holloway will be the guest speaker for “Negro History.” Mrs. Fannie Bartlett is the president. The Central District, presided over by Mrs. Vernoca Ferguson, is planning a Tea for Scholarship on Sunday, April 9th. This will be in the form of a Youth program. The Progressive Needle Craft Club met with Mrs. Johnnie Taylor on N. Illinois St. A lovely dinner was served. The club guests were: Mrs. Bessie Rutland and Mrs. Helen Woolford. Plans were made to have a Salad Spread March 18th, hours—4 to 7 p.m. in the Household of Ruth, 2006 N. Capitol Ave. The next meeting Turn to Page 5

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Cotillion party is enjoyed by children

More than one hundred children enjoyed the annual Cotillion Party sponsored by the Career Mothers Club Sunday, February 19, from 4 until 6 p.m. at the Howard Johnson Motor Inn. The little gentlemen were attired in dark suits and wearimr carnations in their lapels. The little ladies wore party dresses, white gloves and red and white corsages. A group from Ann’s Dance Studio was the special treat at intermission time. The dance

group performed the Charleston, tap dancing and ballet. The children danced to the music of the Diplomat’s Combo. Refreshments were served from an elaborately decorated table. Members of the Career Mother’s Club participating were: Mesdames Melvin Huston. Carlton Ladd, James Dozier. William Varnado, Mack Hall, Lawrence Wooden, James Lewis, Mary Hollis. James Oglesby, Luther Hicks, Cramon Myers, Charlene Johnson, and Sadie Anderson.

METHODIST Girls: Jackson, Hardy, Ruth; Braden, Vizell, tola; Bingham, Louis, Anne; Quarles, Eugene, Martha. Boys: Willie, Rosei; Pierson, Henry, Barbaro. ST. VINCENT’S Boys: Wray, James, Muriel. GENERAL Girls: Anthony, Thomas, Mary; Bailey, Nathan, Bessie; Brown, Willie, Helen; Cushingherry, Alonzo, Virginia; Davis, Raymond, Eula; Marshall, Laumbus, Vanua; Hughes, M. C., Martha. Boys: Taylor, Wilbur, Eliza; Johnson, William, Katy; Murry, Charlie, Patricia. COLEMAN Girls: Green, Sidney, Wanda. BORN AT HOME Girls: Graves, Harlan, Mal-

ley.

^yyiarriuc^e ceremonu to be ioiemnized

Mrs. Nannie L. Wilson and Claude Terrell Jr. announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Carol Ann, to Larry Charles Springfield, son of Mrs. Gerald

The best man will be Glenn Bishop. Ushers will be Leon Terrell, brother of the bride-to-be; Arthur Highbaugh, Samuel Buckner, Richard Buckner, Gregory Scott and Gregory Gill, cousin of the groom. The flower girl, Tonya Terrell, neice of the bride; and the ring bearer will be Joseph Thomas.

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CAROL ANN TERRELL Dothard and Clarnece Springfield. Miss Terrell is a 1965 graduate of Crispus Attucks High School and is employed at Eli Lilly and Company. Mr. Springfield is a graduate of Crispus Attucks High School. Wedding plans have been made for February 25 at 5:30 p.m. in Mt. Olive Baptist Church. The maid of honor will be Miss Helen Hankins. Junior bridesmaid is the prospective bride’s sister, Denise. The bridesmaid are Dorothy Terrell, Candy Parks and Enda Wilson.

Iota Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will present Dr. Abbie Jackson of Louisville, Ky., in a program Sunday, March 5. at 4 p.m. at FAC, 2309 N. Capitol. The presentation will climax the Zetas 46th annual Finerwomanhood Week celebration. Theme for the week is “New Dimensions — The Forward Look.” Dr. Jackson, an honorary •soror, is an eminent leader and speaker. She is listed in “Who’s Who in America,” “Who’s Who American Women,” and “Who’s Who in Methodism.” Her speaking tours have taken her to the major ports of Europe and the Near East. Soror Flora J. Bates is chairman of the program. Sorors Edna Tellefere, Lois Mendenhall, Edna Osborne, and Eva Rice are on the committee. Soror Rice is local chapter basileus.

THE MEMBERS OF THE HIGH HATTERS, INC. entertained 500 guests at their annual Sweetheart Ball at the Claypool Hotel recently. The people danced by the music of the Profits from Anderson, Ind. The club merpbers wore high silver turban hats with a red heart in the center. Members of the High Hatters, Inc., shown left to right, are: Mrs. Virginia L. Wil-

liam, vice president; Mrs. Frances Woodard, financial secretary; Mrs. Katherine Harris, president, Mrs. WilI i e M. Richardson, treasurer; Mrs. Earlene Johnson, Mrs. Ruby Lawson, secretary; Mrs. Joel C. Barton, corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Elois Marshall, reporter. The business manager, Mrs. Mary Turner, was ill.

MRS. SARAH B. MATTHEWS

Mrs. Sarah Briscoe Matthews will unveil her spring millinery creations Feb. 26 at FAC* Home, 2309 N. Capitol from 4 to 7 p.m. There will be no admission charge but donations for the Mount Paran Baptist Church Building Fund will be accepted at the door. Door prizes will include one of Mrs. Matthews* stunning spring creations. Attucks sets military ball April 28 The military ball of Crispus Attucks High School will be held Friday, April 28. Manual High School will be the first one to have its ball this season on March 3. Other high schools scheduling balls are Howe, March 18; George Washington, April 8; Shortridge, April 14; Arsenal Technical, April 22, and Broad Ripple, April 29.

Chatline, With 3JIC

By ELSA JACKSON

THE WINNER: The very lovely and charming Miss Jernice McAllister won the Monster's Popularity’ Contest held Saturday night at the K. C. Hall. Shown, congratulating Miss McAllister and presenting her with a bouquet of long stemmed American Beauty roses is Monster Club president, Frank Anderson. The winner also receives an expense paid trip to Nassau in the Bahamas. Second prize went to Miss Ruby Jo Nelson, who was very close to winning the crown and the third place went to Miss Joan Marsden.

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By MARY P. McGUIRE

PARTICIPANTS OF THE COTILLION PARTY held February 19 at the Howard Johnson Motor Inn, left to right, are: 1st row, Albert Hollis, Shawn Dozier, Debra Barlowe, Linda Myers, Sandra Oglesby, Karlin Ladd,

Amber Hall. 2nd row: Marshall Johnson, Rodrick Johnson, Rodney Huston, Kevin Varnado, William Barlowe, Lawrence Hicks. 3rd row: Anita Singleton, Linda Oglesby, James David Lewis, Sherill Ladd, DeLisa Barlowe.

Especially to long time admirers of this column, I do wish you to know, that when I miss out, it is a case of a working woman being overloaded. I am appealing to each and everyone of you to continue to send in your News, it will be run when space is available in my next column. I think it would interest you to know, a columnist has lots of ground to cover, and yet, they must miss' out on many affairs, due t o work, and many other things that occurs during the deadline of the Press. Mary P. McGUIRE Thanks to you who have called, asking whether I was ill after mising out last week. However I feel grateful to know you are interested in this column which includes the Hoosier State and many other states. Among special events coming up are the Christian Women Willing Workers first annual Tea to be held Feb. 19th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Federated Club home. Mrs. Bertha Miller, president and Mrs. Ann Logan is secretary. Let’s give them a big hand. The word “Christian” means much in my diary. Speaking of diary, I must confess, Mrs. Alice Nelson, Society Editor of The Recorder, pushed me when I was about to give up a jewelry party due to my very heavy work, Income Tax Service, etc. - I had not followed up my guests, so I was ready to give' up rather than have a failure. Well to top it off, the hubby, Howard Connell, bought me a lovely pin, and my daughter, Mrs. Ann Beeler, 2711 N. College, is asking for a jewelry party. Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Jackson were great. Oh may I remind you, Mrs. Priscilla Dean Lewis is time keeper in the State Build-

ing where my daughter is employed. Much credit is given Mrs. Lewis who has worked as owner of the Fashionette Beauty and Barber School on Northwestern Ave., and at one time over the Walker Beauty School. But lastly ladies, jewelry can add much to your beauty. Among other excuses for failing to appear in some places was losing two front teeth. My dentist put it in one week and I had to go back for a new bridge later. Just for one tooth and it had to happen at tax time and car license time. May I add, Dr. Merriwether told me so two years ago that this would happen, so to all young people like me, smiles, cooperate with your doctors, attorneys and dentists. In the mail bag came news the South Calvary Usher Board will have an appreciation service for Armstead Johnson, Sunday, February 19th, at 7:30 p.m. Church location, Kenwood and Morris Streets. The program will feature the Mastinic Singers, of which Mr. Johnson is bass singer. The Usher Board Chorus will participate. Rev. A. Manuel, the pastor, looks forward to the cooperation of all Usher Boards of the city for this celebration. Hobson P. Zeihler, Physical director of the YMCA, Fall Creek, recently assisted i n YMCA Dinner-Smoker for Men. Knowing Mr. Zeighler is listed among the best leaders, I regret I was unable to respond. Mrs. Zeighler made her presence and contacts some years ago in the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA branch where at one time your ole scribe was very active. Therefore knowing what the YWCA or YMCA has to effer, I urge ^all youth line up with the YMCA or YWCA for wholesome recreation. To me, after the church, the YWCA and YMCA has more to offer than any organization in the Hoosier State. As a past president of more than 38 Interdenominational Turn to Page 5

MRS. WILLIE M. RICHARD SON was chosen Mrs. High Hatter 1957 at the club's Sweetheart Ball hald at the Claypool Hotel recentlv. On the basis of loyalty and outstanding contributions to the club during the past year, she was crowned in a gold high hat and presented with a bouquet of roses. d^riencld j^cte former resident • Mrs. Carrie Diggs, a former Indianapolis school teacher, returned to her home in Chicago recently after a ten-day visit as houseguest of Mr: and Mrs. Charles E. Harry Sr. The Harry Srs. feted their guest and Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harry Jr. and family with a dinner on Sunday in their home on 44th St. On Saturday they escorted Mrs. Diggs on a tour of downtown Indianapolis to see the changes and additions since her last visit. Later they were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Harry Jr. on Sanwela Drive. Among other friends feting Mrs. Diggs were: Mrs. Mary Battles, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Myrtle Hummons, and the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association. Mr. and Mrs. Tra»:s Wilhite surprised Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. Harry Sr. with beautiful Valentin* 3 gifts as momentos of her visit. Cub Scouts visit church In celebration of Scout Week, Pack 450 Cub Scouts of School No. 41 visited several churches. • Eleven of the cubs visited Allen Chapel A.M.E., the home church of William H. Weaver, principal of School No. 41. February 12th was also the 100th Anniversary of this church. The Cubs were honored guests at their dinner. The Cub Scouts present with their leaders, Mrs. Barbara Smith, Den Mother and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Strader, were: Cubs Gary and Anthony Smith, Darryle Thompson, Richard Walker, Eugene Strader II, William Carver, Aron Anderson, Samuel Clemons, Lloyd Clemons, and Kevin Williams.

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FAC again this year is presenting an observance of Negro History Week, February 12 thru 19. Mrs. Frances Howard is chairman of the specal committee in charge. For a number of years FAC has promoted this observance. The honorable Mayor John W. Barton will issue a proclamation for Negro History Week at

10:30 a.m.

At 4:30 p.m. Sunday, February 12th the ini t i a 1 program was given in the FAC auditorium. Outstanding m n s i c a 1 numbers and local citizens spoke on the

program.

Gordon Alexander of t h e

Planner House was on hand for the regular FAC meeting Monday, February 13th and showed a film on Negro inventions and offered a transcribed talk on the past and present accomplishments of Negroes. Two local radio stations carried broadcasts on Wednesday. February 15th and Thursday,

February 16th.

Door prizes for the regular meeting were given by Mesdames Bessie James, Louella Harper, and Mrs. Craig. Refreshments were served by members of the Gay Cabelleros

Club.

Mrs. Margaret Reid, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, reports that initial plans for presenting Alson Wright, a baritone singer in concert, at FAC home Sunday, April 2nd. at 4:30 p.m. Reporting also on the trip to see the Passion April 22nd, seats are at a premium now. The same is true for the 1967 Educational Tour, 16 days, to Northeastern United States, and the Exposition in Montreal, Southeast Canada. Persons making FAC tours do so year after year, looking forward from one year to the other. FAC takes pride in its tour-

ists.

The Lotus Club served dinner to more than 100 persons Sunday, February 5th. This was their sweetheart party. The Lotus Men have been affiliated with FAC for 29 years an continue to use the club home f xr their affair. The Postal Alliance met in the club home Sunday, Feb. 5 with almost as many persons present as for the Lotus Club. The National president was on hand and installed the officers of the local group. The Indianapolis group is one of the largest throughout the nation and is one of FAC’s largest affiliated groups. The Civic and Public Relations Committee, as in thte past years, has planned a unique program for it’s annual St. Patrick’s Tea Sunday, March 12th. Mrs. Lillian Gore is chairman. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. James were hosts to the Mr. and Mrs. Social Club Saturday, February 4th. Election of officers was held. Elected were: John Metzger, president; Mrs. Alicetine Bell, vice president; Mrs. Harriett Thompson, recording secretary; Mrs. Theresa Niesler,

assistant; Mrs. Marie Overstreet, treasurer; and Mrs. Billie Morris, statistician. The next meeting will be in the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marbury the 1st Saturday in Mlarch. Dave Clark is Sgt. at Arms. Calendar of last week — Saturday, February 11th — Post Office Union, Ira Thomas, host. Sunday. 12th — Penick Chapel '■! AME Zion Tea, auditorium, Mrs. James Patton, chairman. Negro History Week observance, Aron Room. Monday, Feb. 13. FAC regular meeting, auditorium. Explarins in Aron Room. Wednesday, February 15th, FAC Chorus and Angelic Travelers rehearse. Friday, Febnth, Andrew Foster hosted the NAACP Life members in auditorium. Cosmo Knights met in the Aron Room. Saturday, February 18. registration for the Willis Dance School, meeting weekly 9-11 a.m. Sunday, February 12, the Dorcas Club of St. John AME presented Herman Grady in a benefit program for the building fund. The first two Negro History Week observances were an overwhelming success. Rozelle Boyd’s talk was very well taken and appreciated by all present. On Monday night Gordon Alexander brought us slides and a talk that was truly an eyeopener. The programs of the week climaxed Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, radio programs and the open house at the FAC home for Negro exhibitionists from 3 to 7 p.m. Take advantage of the programs for these two days. You will be well pleased. Mrs. Frances Howard is chairman of the week’s observance. The Montgomerys from Franklin, Indiana, and Mrs. Virgie Penner (Rozelle Boyd’s aunt) from Providence, Ky. f were with us Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lillian Goens announced a pre-Easter Hat Review and Fashion Show to be held on Sunday, March 12th. A bake sale at the March FAC meeting was announced by Mrs. Ethel Ryan and Mrs. Hattie Davis related plans for a Talent Show late in the Spring. The Federation of Associated Clubs climaxed its interesting and informative observance for Negro History Week Sunday at the FAC home, 2309 N. Capitol, with an exhibit of products and wares made by Negroes. Both children and adults viewed the exhibits from 3 until 7 p.m. of such companies as The Fuller Products Distributors and the internationally known Madame C. J. Walker Company. Other highlights of the exhibition were beautiful ceramic wares made by the talented Charles Wadsworth and the unique display of African curios by Adams Imports. Art lovers who were present found the simplicity in design of the African curios, made by the Kamba Wood Carvers of Kenya, both creative and imaginative in the reflection of the tribal and wild life in East Africa. The exhibit was educational in that it unfolded the multifaceted talents of the Negro beginning in his native Africa.

A BABY CONTEST sponsored by the Gospel Pearl at the New Haven Baptist Church ended Sunday, February 19th. Winners of the contest, shown left to right, are: 1st place, Faith Lu-

cille, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James 2nd place, Teressa and Delica, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Torrence.