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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1967

Delights in service to community through the Recorder Charities

Trinity CME Church is setting for South-Campbell wedding rites

Mrs. Louise Terry Battles, back from vacation in The East with her husband Dr. Paul A. Battles and their son, Dr. Paul Terry Battles, currently serving a residency in Internal Medicine at Receiving Hospital in Detroit, Mich., is looking for to a good year with and for the Recorder Women Sponsors of the Indianapolis Recorder Charities, Inc., in their service to the needy families of the Community.

corder Charities, Inc. They are working hard in their service to maintain their splendid record of service this year as the year draws to its close at the peak of the Holidays These women have uniqueness in the quality of their service to the Recorder and its service program in two major ways: First: Theirs is an entirely volunteer and dedicated service to the

MRS. PAUL A. BATTIES

Members of the organization of Sponsors, who represent the city geographically and in terms of their personal interest and diversfied skills and activities have rendered an outstanding service to hundred of needy families each year and thousands of needy families during the span of their volunteer service to the community through Re-

Community without financial remuneration to any member of the organization, and Secondly: From the very beginning of of their service as an organziation they have been motivated by one single ideal - “Love For People!” Love for people directed toward letting those who need help, and will accept

WflW tnaL* ilridei in campaign for members

NCNW MAKES social __ Great strides are being made by the membership committee of the Indianapolis Section of the National Council of Negro Women which recently launched its membership > mobilization drive for 1967-68. The campaign started in August and will continue through October. IVils. Effie Allen and Mrs. Mary Agnes Anderson, the energetic membership chairman and Co - chairman respectively, were hostesses for the Aug. 26 meeting. A wonderful report was given but members are far from their goal.

The Council is composed of 22 national organizations. The Indianapolis Section was organized Nov. 8, 1947, with citywide representation of 50 women. Mrs. O. A. Johnson was instrumental in getting the women together as the first pres-

ident.

Anyone who subscribes to the objectives and purposes of NCNW can become a member. Some of the purposes of the organization are made manifest through its program which encompasses: working for human welfare and human rights, and Turn to Page 5

it know that there are those who care! The modesty of the Sponsors in their service to others, directs that they recognize that their service to others “is little” in comparison to the need, but it is “big” in the ideals possessed and shared by the women that: “We help ourselves most when we help others.” One word about the Director: Mrs. Batties brings to her service a quality of perennial enthusiasm, freshness and vitality of spirit, which is shared and reflected in ever'.- ime member of the Sponsors. Whereas, her loyalty and devotion to the service of the Recorder Women Sponsors has been constant and unswerving, Mrs. Batties contributes generously of her time and service in several vital areas of Community Sefrvice and believes that • through association with others involved in services which contribute to the mainstream of the Community that her personal growth, enrichment and ability to contribute are enhanced. Mrs. Batties, in addition to her sincere interest in the development and growth of the Women Sponsors, serves in the following organizations: (1) Chairman of The Commission on Christian Social Concerns of University Methodist Church, and member of the District Commission of the Indianapolis West Division of Christian Social Concerns. (2) Chairman of the Social Service Program Unit of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis. (3) Chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Indianapolis Branch of Church Women United. (4) Member of the Board of Directors of the Indianpolis Branch of the League of Women Voters. (5) Member of the Board of The Volunteers of Amer-

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(6) Member of the Board of the American Cancer Society. , (7) Member of the Public Relations Committee of the Indianpolis Branch of the Family Service Association of America. (8) Member of the American Association of University Women. (9) She is one of two National Honorary members of The Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, a National Organization of Business and Professional Women. (10) She is a member of the Committee of 100 prominent local citizens who serves as an advisory committee to the Allocations Committee of the United Fund of Greater Indianapolis. Mrs. Batties will serve as hostess for the first meeting of the season for The Recorder Women Sponsors, Saturday, September 30, at 11 a.m. at the Batties Residence. All sponsors, members of the Recorder Board of Management and Staff will be invited to be present.

VISIT IN BAHAMAS: Three Indianapplitans have returned to the city after an enjoyable four-day vacation in the Bahamas. Pictured with the captain of the S.S. Bahamas Star are (from left to right) George Hayes of 143 W. 41st; Miss Joyce Young of 3128 Perkins and Miss Patti Broaden of 141 W. 41st. They were received as special guests of the captain and his crew. The tour took them from Miami, Fla., to Nassau and Paradise Island where they enjoyed sightseeng and visiting night clubs. Mr. Hayes is the assistant manager of the Barrington Apartments. Miss Young was graduated from Texas Southern University. Miss Broaden was graduated from Shortridge High School and is employed at the William

H. Block Company.

Mrs. Gail lard heads

Legion Auxiliary unit Mrs. Hill

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Trinity C.M.E. Church was the setting of the September 2nd wedding of Miss Phyllis Marie South and William Curtis Campbell. Reverend Edgar Wade officiated at the double-ring ceremony, and administered communion to the couple. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willmott Marion South, 1635 Kenruth Drive. Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell, 5005 East 64th Street are parents of

the groom.

The bride was beautifully gowned in a dress of ivory silk worsted, encrusted with seed pearls and crystals, with a detachable cathedral-length train. Her headpiece of pearls and silk illusion extended the length of the gown, and she carried a British cascade of white roses. Maid-of-Honor was Miss La Wanna Mabry. Matron-of-Honor was Mrs. Lee Ransaw, sister of Uie brida* Honor attendants wore gowns of ivory crepe. Bridesmaids were: Miss Angie Greer, and Miss Cathy Chrisler of this city and Miss Lois Drake, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. Robert Tharpe of Madisonville,

Kentucky.

Dr. Frank Campbell served as

his brother’s best man.

The guests were seated by: Lee Ransaw, Theodore Clay, and Joseph Fine 11 of this city, Phillip Byrd, South Bend, Darryl Banks, Hopkinsville, Kentucky and James Williams, Jr. Louis-

ville, Kentucky.

The church sanctuary was a

vision of a flower garden with flower-trimmed lanterns marking the pews. The reception was nelo at the Sheraton-Lincoln Hotel in the Cole Porter Ballroom. Guests were received by the bridal party which was formed behind

a ribbon of white satin with topiary trees on each end. The couple is honeymooning in the Bahama islands. Flower girls were: Kimery Shelton, and Rebecca Campbell, cousins of the bride and groom respectively.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 107 held the Septem-' ber meeting in the post home,

2040 N. Capitol.

New officers presiding weng Mines. Edward S. GaiRard, president; John Davis, 1st vicepresident; Carl Richardson, 2nd vice - president; Ernest R. Battles, recording secretary; Eric Suter, corresponding 'secretary; Emory James, treasurer; Leon Kennedy, parliament tarian, and Albert Clark, sar-

geant at-arms

Mrs Gaillard appointed the following chairmen for 1967-68: Mmes. Matt Williams, Americanism; Leon Hill, child welfare; Raymond Bacon, civil defense; Fred Lambert, community service; Walter Hall, constitution and by-laws, and Leonard Moss, education and schol-

arship.

Also Mmes. Kennedy, finance; Gilbert Waller, foreign relations; Robert Green, Girl’s

State; Miss Miarvia Keno, junior activities; Mmes. Leslie Owsley, Knightstown Home; Robert Johnson, legislation and

John Davis, membership. Others were Mmes. Williams,

music; William Earley, national security; Claude Bartee, past presidents parley; Davis, poppy; Battles, publicity; Howard Enix, radio and TV; William Howard, rehabilitation, and Sa-

rah Martin, veterans crafts. Mrs. Gaillard and Mrs. Bat-

tles will represent the unit at the President and Secretarys Conference Sept. 30 in the World War Memorial Building and the Indianapolis Athletic

Club.

Hostesses serving the post and auxiliary after the September meeting were Mmes. Audrey Durrett, Ethel Edwards, Helen Hall, Opal Hill, Emma Lee, Florine Waller, Emma Wilhite, and Ann Kennerley, chairman.

at party Mrs. Opal Hill entertained the Les Grandmeres Club Sunday at a travelogue on her trip to Hawaii, and Los Angeles

Calif.

Ml s. Hill greeted her guests in a formal Mu Mu, gold Sandies and a lei. Mrs. Mae Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams won the guest gifts, monkey pod dishes from Hawaii. Each person present received a token. A dainty repast was served after the travelogue which was enjoyed by everyone.

MRS. WILLIAM C. CAMPBELL

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As vacation time ends for the many teachers, students and staff members of various schools, the Crispus Attucks High School PTA’s membership committee has been working toward its first annual fellowship tea, Sunday, Sept. 10, at 3 p.m. PTA membership fee for the school year is one dollar, and all parents are urged to become registered members. A report from the Mayor’s Human Relations Task Force on action to be taken by the city administration on minority problems will be given at 4 p.m. by a representative of the committee. Ralph Hanley and John Walla are co-chairmen. A question - answer period will be held. Green and gold colors will predominate the cafeteria in decor.Fall flowers and ribbons will accent the touch made by the decorating committee of which Mrs. Helen Bratten is chairman and Mrs. Hazel Williams is a committee member. Mfrs. Roberta Slatter is the membership chairman. Nathaniel Gore is program chairman. Mrs. Rufus Collins is tea chairman for the gala activity. Miss Ollie Terry will play soft music on the beautiful new Hammond organ purchased this year by the Alumni Class of 1947. Mrs. Mary Lester will give a reading. Lawrence Dale will render a solo. Misses Denise Tanner and Pamelia Tanner will sing a duet. An instrumental selection will be given by Carl (Couple marks

Hines and Patricia Gibson of School 44. Anderson Dailey of Crbpus Attucks will present selections from various music groups. Miss Alicia Buchanan will play the violin. Samuel Sangar, a native of India and Attucks teacher, will display items from his country. M) s. Gus Poindexter and Mrs. McGibbiney will graciously serve refreshments. The public is invited to come and fellowship with the PTA. Alexander M. Moore is principal. Rev. William Gibson is PTA president. Mrs. Ruth Cureton is publicity chairman. The PTA calendar of meetings for the year includes: Sept. 21, PTA meeting, 7:30 p.m., thespians and music pupils present program prepared by Glenn Fisher and Anderson Dailey; Nov. 9, PTA meeting and open house, 7 p.m., during American Education Week; Feb. 23, Founder’s Day, Negro History program, election of officers, 7:30 p.m., and April 18, closing banquet, installation of officers, 7 p.m. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leroy Sargent Recorder Carrier 577 N. Traub August 27

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By ELSA JACKSON Tourists enjoying the trip to Expo 67 will gather in the club home September 10, to enjoy a travel review and exhibit. Reports will be given on each of jur stops. Programs on our buses and accommodations in ihe various cities wil be reviewed. The pubic is invited at 4 p.m. sharply.

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Monday, Sept. 11, the FAQ regular monthly meeting will begin at 8 p.m. HITS. Opal Hill will report on her trip to the Hawaiian Islands. Starling James will show his movies on Niagara Falls and Expo ’67.

Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Ethel Ryan’s activities

committee.

FAC officers, members and friends are geared to make the observation c(f the organization’s 30th anniversary the biggest and best ever. An added part is the observance of Mrs. Lula Hodge’s 84th birthday. All affiliated clubs have been invited. Many have responded with dinner reservations and cans donations. The observance will be held at Howard Johnson’s “West,” Friday, Sept. 22. All indications point to another FAC success. Chester Little is general chairman. Rev. EdSar L. Wade, pastor of Trinity CME Church, will render organ selections. to|>st organizations discontinued regular meetings during July and August. However, they are resuming this month and it Turn to Page 5

Mary P. McGUIRE

The 87th annual session of the National Baptist Convention of America was held this week at the State Fairgrounds. The parent body will close sessions Saturday and Sunday at New Bethel Baptist Church. Dr. F. Benjamin Davis will be host

pastor.

The senior women and children will meet at Mt. Paran Baptist Church and the junior women atShiloh Bapt i s t Church. The brotherhood group will meet at Beulah Baptist Church where Rev. R.

F. Gregory is pastor. The ushers will meet at New Liberty Baptist Church where Rev. W. E. Starks is host pastor. The nurses will hold sessions at First Baptist Church, North Indianapolis, where Elder F. F. Young is host pastor. Thanks to my church clerk, Mrs. Frances Boglin, for bringing me up to date on the Con-

vention.

Rev. C. V. Jeter has braved the storm well and has left no stone unturned to carry out the church’s obligations to the convention. Hats off to Rev. Jeter and his fine staff. Having attended conventions from Dallas, Tex., to New York City, to Arkansas and Louisiana, and other states, I know conventions mean

work.

Dr. C. D. Pettaway and Dr. M. A. B. Fuller are among national Baptist officers. Dr. T. B. Boyd is the national Baptist publisher. * ❖ * Last Sunday night, Rev. Stephen Wells preached a very inspiring sermon for The Lord’s Supper. He spoke on “Do This In Remembrance of Me.’’ He stated: “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all things will be given. Our light should be shown to the world. Many attend church and while they are in church, they are thinking of things on the outside. How can our minds be in church on Sunday and Monday on worldly things.”

Mrs. Julia Means provided music, Mrs. Betty Gay, who is always in the rear, gives you that warm welcome. The nurses looked lovely in their uniforms. * * * The Business and Professional Women’s Council of Indiana, with Mrs. Priscilla Dean Lewis, chairman, is the official host for the National Baptist Convention of America which is meeting here through Sept. 10. The Council extended greetings and a hearty welcome to all convention members. The state and national officers of the convention were honored at a reception Thursday afternoon in the community room of the Broadway Methodist Church, 609 E. 29th. Committees on arrangements were refreshments, Mmes. Blanche Lyles and table setting, Ella Dickerson, Para Lee Wagner, Erma McFerren, Nettie Scott King and Phronia Stew-

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Hostesses for furnishing the table were Mmes. Vera Ross, Dorothy Berry and Mildred Kniffley. Official hostesses were Mmes. Dickerson, Lillie Thomas, Mildred Walker and Griselda Wilson. Publicity was handled by Mrs. Inez Reed and Mrs. Mary P. Connell. Mrs. Alvan Thomas, state president, and Mjrs- Anna Washington, president emeritus, poured punch. The program committee was composed of Mmes. Wagner, Francis E. Boglin, Lois Clemmons, Amelia Woolf oik, Margaret Archey of Richmond, and Mrs. Elizabeth Ray. Mrs. Boglin was co-chair-man and commentator. Mrs. Lewis is national chairman. * * * Mr. and Mk*s. David Middleton recently celebrated their 25th anniversary. Mrs. Middleton wore a white floor-length evening gown, pink shoes, long, white gloves and a lovely orchid. The lovely decorations included a silver lace tablecloth, pink floral centerpiece, an elegant cake, two silver candelabrums and two beautiful silver punch bowls. Hostesses were beautiful and the men of the Twelve-Mo Turn to Page 5

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ENJOY COOK-OUT: Th popular Epicurean Club entertained guests at a delightful Labor Day steak cook ed at which 60 persons were present at their club home, 3210 Sutherland. The ladies pictured above were among those mingling in the crowd and enjoying a well-rounded meal, besides dart games, other activities. Eldridge Morrison was picnic chairman. Among guests at the picnic were the Epicuret tes, wives of the members. Crowned queen at the Club's recent "Thank You" party for 100 guests was Mrs. Paralee Brown. The two and a half-year-old-club is headed by James R. Brown Jr. as president. The club home, situated on two acres of ground, is completely furnished. The 48 members include businessmen and professionals. (Recorder photo by Robert King).

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•Sunday. The V.I.P.’s Social Club Inc. members will have its annual picnic for their families and friends Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Nashville, Ind., State Park. Departure will be at 10 a.m. at the home of Owen Garrett, 2149 Sugar Grove. Look forward to their big social event.

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Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Cheffins celebrated their 18th year at Community Baptist Church Aug. 21-28. A banquet highlighted ac-

tivities.

Pastors from throughout the city, accompanied by their groups, participated on the pro-

gram.

Rev. and Mrs. Cheffins received many beautiful gifts. Rev. William Sweatt of Metropolitan Baptist Church closed the anniversary meetings, along with Mrs. Pauline Woods and her singers. Over 100 persons enjoyed the four-course turkey dinner served by the Dinett Hostess Club. The entire group was led by Mrs. Stenie Ruby, manager, downstairs to the beautifully decorated dining room.

LOWE FAMILY REUNION: One hundred and sixtytwo members of the Lowe Family gathered in Indianapolis' FAC Club Home for their 12th annual reunion during the Labor Day weekend. Twelve years ago the Earl Merritt Family of Cleveland Ohio, organized this segment of the family. Each year since they have met a president, vice-president, secretatry and trea-

surer have been elected. This year, Norma Jean and Howard Stevenson of 3472 N. Illinois, were elected president and vice-president respectively. Mrs. Fannie Gipson of Barrington Heights was re-elected treasurer. They have met in Detroit, Mich.; Cleveland Ohio, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Washington, D.C., in years pasf