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THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1968
Deltas greet regional director at initiation
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SUCH FABULOUS fashions as the models exhibit in the pictures will be shown to guests attending the very elegant "Sepia Fashion Fair 'bB" on Sunday, Dec. 1, in the beautiful Windsor Ballroom of Stauffer's Inn. Those to be featured include (from left to right) Sarah DeMarr, Jesse Hale of Chicago, III., and Jane Brown. Plan now to attend. Read story where tickets may be purchased, chased.
THE POPULAR connoisseur of fashionable attire, Sydney Smith, will feature his "Fabulous Guys and Dolls" in a fashion show to be sponsored by Greater Christian Baptist Church. They include (from left to right) John Buckner, Vicky Thomas, Jerry Spaulding, and Norma Woodard who pose pretty for the camera after a rehearsal. "Sepia Fashion Fair ’68" is a MUST on your social calendar for Sunday, Dec. 1, in the beautiful Windsor Ballroom of Stouffer's Inn, 28th and Meridian. Rev. William Byrdsong is church pastor
Indianapolis ladies reign in activities
Indianapolis proudly boasts of having three former queens of Kentucky State College to reign over the annual homecoming activities. They were Mrs. Sara Watts Wilson, now a consultant in physical education in the IndianapoPublic School System; Mrs. Annjo Twines Coleman, now a teacher in the Indianapolis Public School System and Mrs. Rose Ivery Pettygrue, a third grade teacher at School 110. Mrs. Coleman's husband held the winning ticket for a country ham which was given away after the game. The charming ladies rode in the sports car driven by Miss Judith Talley. Miss Talley is a recent graduate of Kentucky F <* and was listed in “Who's no Among Outstanding College Students." The car was beautifully decorated in colors of green and gold with a banner bearing the names of the former queens. Mrs. Mary Bridgeforth Taylor, a fifth grade teacher at School 42, was an attendant to Mrs. Pettygrue. The game was played on the new football field. Most of the Indianapolis alumni stayed at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington, Ky., where their alumni had planned activities to raise money for their scholarship drive. Those attending were: Messrs, and Mmes. William Wilson, Herman Taylor, Ernest Pettygrue, Moses Holmes, Thomas A. West, Olif L. Me Campbell, William Sumlin, Joseph Carroll, Greenville Smith, David Banks, and Earl Black.
'Best dressed mein' to reign at skow
Also Miss Judith Talley, Mrs. Lillian Pope, and Messrs. Joseph Stuart, Eugene Smith, James Cruce, JohnBucker, Leon Bradford, and others whose names were not given. Mr. Banks is president of the local chapter.
Columnist receives certificate
For outstanding service for the benefit and welfare of members of Handy-Cap Horizons, Recorder columnist Miss Willa Thomas was presented a certificate. The award was made hvMrs. Dorothy Axsom, president of the group. Handy-Cap Horizons is an organization that has as members people who are handicapped either in awheel chair, blind, crippled or in some other way disabled. Last August Miss Thomas co-hosted 20 handicapped people from Europe. They stayed in Indianapolis for two weeks at the Marott Hotel. The group gave a concert each evening and Miss Thomas and international students presented a program.
A beautiful black art show and lovely buffet will enhance the plush and elegant fashion show themed “Sepia Fashion Fair 1968" on Sunday evening, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. at Stouffer's Inn, 28th and Meridian. Highlighting the extravaganza will be the naming of the “12 best dressed men" and the presentation of a civic award. Greater Christian Baptist Church i s sponsoring the affair and Sydney Smith, the city's well-known fashion show coordinator, is producing it. Rev. William Byrdsong is church
pastor.
Many, many surprises are in store for all who attend. The background scenery will be a replica of the Taj Mahal mausoleum of India - all white with three huge golden domes and spurting fountains. Exquisite attire will be modeled by “The F abulous Guys and Dolls," a local fashion group directed by Mr. Smith, himself a top model from Penn Fur F ashions. The popular Mr. Smith is going all out to bring to the city the very latest in wearing apparel for milady including gowns, suits, and fine accessories which will be beyond expectations. All of this is promised plus more with the lovely Priscilla Mills and two lovely members of the “Fabulous Guys and Dolls" who will feature a breathtaking collection from the Regency Room of L. Strauss and
Company.
New faces and handsome young male models will grace the runway and be introduced to Hoosierland and the field of fashion. Clothes for the office girl and the busy matron will be a main feature - expensive and inexpensive from the petite size five to 22 1/2 - there is something for everyone. George Thomas, popular salesman from Marty's Mens Wear, will step lively in a collection from his own wardrobe. Miss Gerri Smith of Gary, one of the country's top matron models, will be very exciting. LeVetri will show fashions from Bernadine’s Collection of Detroit, Mich. She will leave the audience spellbound because this young woman was voted “model of the year" and the “most photogenic" at the recent models' convention held by the National Negro Models of the Foxes at their annual
convention.
Bernadine is an exciting designer and has shown her creations on many television shows in the Motor City. She is in constant demand for all plush fashion shows there. The highlight of the evening School 66 sets open house date In observance of American Education Week School 66's Pa-rent-Teacher Association will have its first meeting of the year in the form of an open house Wednesday, Nov. 13, at
7:30 p.m.
PTA officers, board members and teachers will be Introduced to the parents who will have an opportunity to visit the classrooms and become acquainted with the school program and see the work done
by the children.
On display in each classroom will be a PTA “Chain of Links."
will be the presentation of awards to the 12 best dressed men who will be escorted down the runway by three lovely ladies, Phyllis Wilkins, Phyllis Carr and Carolyn House. The contestants are Messrs. C. Thomas White, Flavors Northington, Theodore Lasley, Lonnie Upton, John Lane, Walter Anderson, James Samuels, Eugene Jenkins, Cephus Owens, Joe Broyles, Robert Prather, Charles Nye, Raymond Garrison, Euliss Mansons, Robert Mann, and James Johnson. Also Messrs. Herman Walker, George Thomas, Bobby Penniman, Russell Mitchum, John Charles, Mercer Mance, Henry Walker, Herbert Cross Jr., Nate Moreman, Andrew Williams, Ralph Richardson, and Kenny Washington. The civic nominees for awards are Mrs. Mattie Coney, Mrs. Sarah Martin, Donald Ratcliff, Rev. Bernard Strange and
Elwood Black.
Advance tickets are $6 each and can be purchased from Phyliss' Beauty Salon, 923-0528; Dezzie Coiffure Center, 9234990; Georgia Walker's Beauty Salon, 639-0835; Odis Boyd's Beauty Salon, 926-4954, or 9255579, Miss Barbara Wilson; 923-8360, Mrs. Phyllis Carr, or 255 - 7844, Rev. William Byrdsong, pastor of the spon-
soring group.
Glob members enjoy affair The Indianapolis - Louisville Club recently had an en-
joyable reunion.
Members include^ from the Hoosier Capitol, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Vandever, Mrs. Mary T. Hardy, and Fred Haselwood. Others include James Brown, Harry Hawkins, Otis Jones, and Olif McCampbell.
Without a doubt Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority provided an atmosphere of beauty and warmth Saturday at the Holiday Inn-Midtown for the Initiation ceremony of 12 young women. The following young ladies made a dramatic contribution with an original song to the tune of “Moon River" for their new sorors: Cecile Beaven, Anjeanette Benefield, Brenda Bowles, Jacqueline Embry, Yvonne Ferguson, Emily Hayes, Maxine Johnson, Teresa Johnson, Gail McHenry, Zellie Peoples, and Alice Jean Smith. Soror Nancy Powell, who cherishes the memory of being one of the first initiates of Chi Chapter, presented tokens to them. The afternoon was further distinguished by the attendance of and remarks by the newlyelected regional director, Soror Hortense Canady, from Lansing Mich. Soror Canady, was presented with elegance by Soror Madeline Sweatman, president of Chi. On such a joyful occasion of fellowship with new sisters and honored guests, Soror Jeanette Carey very appropriately paid tribute to the founders of Chi. The dynamic Deltas are extending their love, unity, and prestige throughout the Midwest. The regional director and officers traveled to Purdue University to install anew chapter. Northern Illinois University at DeKalb, 111., and Grand Rapids Alumni Chapters are to be installed later in November. It is hoped that the new chapters will soon experience the pride and warmth that was so beautifully shared with the many sorors gathered Saturday. The autumn decor provided the physical warmth to match the spiritual heartwarming initiation ceremony that Chi Chapter shall always remember. Following the ceremony an elaborate party was held for the regional director and all sorors at the home of Soror Ruthlynn West. Epicurettes to celebrate 2nd anniversary The Epicurettes will celebrate their second anniversary Friday, Nov. 8, at 8 p.m. in the Epicurean Club Home, 32lOSutherland. All members who are participating are asked to come out to act as hostesses in greeting invited guests and friends. Members are asked to wear their corsages. Those who don't have their flowers may purchase them from Mrs. ParaLee Brown. Cooperation is requested to make the second anniversary even better than last year. Games, food, refreshments will be available for guests.-
ELEGANCE was evident at the recent initiation ceremony for new sorors of Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Looking lovely for our camera during a gathering at the Holiday Inn are (from left to right) Sorors Ruthlynn West, chairman of the cour-
tesy committee; Hortense Canady, midwest regional director; Joan Coo-‘ per, 1st vice-president; Madeline Sweatman, president, and Frances Benson, program chairman. Each lady wears a very pretty corsage. (Recorder photo by James Bur res).
A busy season for Recorder Sponsors
The Recorder Women Sponsors realize that only a few weeks remain in which to secure contributions for the 1968 Recorder Christmas Cheer Fund. All contributors to the fund are being urged to give now to individual members of The Sponsors organization in order to help them attain their goal of funds needed to help meet the requests which come from many of the city’s worthy and needy families. The funds help to provide a visit of Santa Claus to thousands of children during Christmas. Mrs. Ernest Kirk was awarded the crown at the last official meeting as queen for the day for bringing in the largest financial report aside from that
of the director, Mrs. Paul A. Batties. All Sponsors are working zealously to bring in their best reports by the next meeting of Sponsors scheduled for the final Saturday in December, the seventh, at 1:30p.m. Mrs. Floyd Wilson, chairman of Sponsors, will preside at this meeting. The Sponsors who are busily soliciting contributions are Mmes. Clarence Anderson, Aron D, Bowling, Andrew J. Brown, Jr., and Joseph Butler, Miss Pansy Clay, Miss Bessie Colter, and Mmes. Roosevelt Drane, William Elliott, Chester Gardner, Robert Haynes, and Miss Margaret Holdier. Others are Mmes. Vivian Jones, Jessie Kennedy, Paul R.S. King, Ernest Kirk, Ri-
chard Lewis, Earl Martin, Joseph B. Matthews, Theodore Matthews, Joel McCree, John Milliken, Jessie W. Mitchell, Daugherty Moore, Leonard Moss, Mary R. Nixon, Margaret Paige, and Fred D. Purdue. Also Mmes. Kenneth Ranelin, Charles Russell,^ Willie Sanders, Clarence Shute, Louis Simpson, Clarence Stewart, Marcus C. Stewart Sr., Marshall Talley, J.W. Taylor, Dewey Torain, Sue Knox, William White, Floyd Wilson, and William Wooley. Dr. Guy L. Grant is president of Recorder Charities. Mrs. Paul A. Batties is vicepresident. George Thompson is business manager. Marcus C. Stewart Sr. is treasurer. Mrs. Fredonia S. Temple is staff coordinator.
Residents still abu%% about Lilly reception
Residents in the city are still talking about “African International Day" held recently by the Fall Creek Parkway YMCA. It is a rare occasion for a midwestern city to be honored by the presence of such dignitaries as His Excellency Joseph Owono, ambassador of Cameroon; N.E. Eyo, first secretary to the Nigerian Embassy, and Huarl Ihonde, press stache to the United Nations from Nigeria. A reception was given in the Tabard Room of Stouffer's Inn by theEli Lilly International Corporation in honor of the visiting dignitaries. Those attending in addition to
T.H. Lake, president of EliLilly International Corps, were other Eli Lilly International and Eli Lilly and Company executives. Others included Mayor Richard G. Lugar; members of the state and city government, and host families to the dignitaries, Dr. and Mrs. Edward Graham, Atty. and Mrs. Theodore Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Faburn De Frantz. Special guests committee chairmen present were Mrs. Beatrice “Bea" Moten, and James DeClue, who was instrumental in obtaining the reception and also a generous gift from Eli Lilly and Company.
Gamma Chapter sorors enjoy brunch workshop
Gamma Chapter of Gamma Phi Delta Sorority had abrunch workshop Saturday, Oct. 26, at the home of Soror Frances Lowe, 2802 Winthrop, to fete newly-elected officers. They are Sorors Lowe, basileus, Mamie Townsend, grammateus; Marie Blow .financial grammateus, and lvalue Len-
near, tamais.
An installation breakfast was held Sunday morning at the home of Soror Mildred Porter, 5034 N. Illinois. All sorors attended
Each link will have the name of church together at University each parent and teacher who Methodist Church, 30th and Cahave joined the PTA. pltol, where a special prayer Mrs. George Smith is PTA was offered by Rev. Rice for president. Mrs. Lois Murphy H 1 ® sorority's continued suc-
is principal. cess and unity.
A BUSY season is always experienced this time of year as The Recorder Women Sponsors annually solicit donations for The Recorder Charities Christmas Cheer Fund which aids needy City families. A few of the
Sponsors shown compiling their reports are (from left to right) seated: Mmes. Vivian Terry Moore, Anna Lou Talley, and Leontine Drane, and standing: Mrs. Charles Russell and Mrs. J. W. Taylor.
Open house Sounds of Music concert is set
is scheduled at School 23
Parents will get a chance to
visit the room of their youngster during an open house Wednesday, Nov. 13, from7:30p.m.
till 9 p.m. at School 23.
One of the richest inheritances we have is that of musical talent, yet many people neglect cultivating that talent. The consummation of today’s pace of living forces us to seek resources in very endeavor except that
of natural talent.
The Sounds of Music, formerly the Husbands and Wives Choral Ensemble, is a group consisting of men and women from varied social, religious and e-
Mrs. John Brooks is PTA pre- conomical areas of thecommu-
sident. Miss Emma Mae Alii- nity.
son is principal. They are people with talent
and a love for music who rehearse regularly and occassionally express their achievements through the presentations
of musical programs.
Such will be the case Sunday, Nov. 10, at 5 p.m. in the Crispus Attucks High School auditorium. The group is under the direction of Anderson Dailey, a teacher of music at Attucks. Mr. Dailey has his master’s degree in music and has been exposed to numerous musical workshops
throughout the country.
The group has found much
pleasure in working together musically and contributing much of their financial resources to aid scholarship grants and charity purposes. One of the most exhilarating acts of encouragement is to* support a group of this kind through participation and attendance at such affairs. Very often, the members o£ the group find they must ex* tend themselves to meet certain desires, but they find as an end result, there is a certaiu sense of satisfaction. Take note !
of this date.