Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 January 1972 — Page 4
PAPF 4 THE INDIANAPOL IS RECORDER SATURDAY. JANUARY 22. 1972
A TOTAL OF 400 years was chalked up when Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., Eta Chi Chapter, honored registered nurses contributing to black nursing in Indianapolis. Honorees were (from left to right) seated: Mmes. Pauline Eons, Frances Stone, Mable McNair Dawson,
Ella Abel, Betty Scott, Lillian Courtney, Florence Norton, and Effie LaMonde and standing: Mmes. Oneida Hill Jackson, Willa Maddux, • Easter Middleton, Emma Johnson, guest speaker, and Mary Dumas, Miss Gerotha McGowan, and Mrs. Virginia Arnold.
Services of black nurses totalling - 400 years acknowledged at program
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc., Eta Chi Chapter, recently honored registered nurses contributing to black nursing in Indianapolis at a program in the Indiana Inter-Faith Center. Chi Eta Phi is a sorority composed of nurses. The invocation was given by Rev. Landrum H. Shields and greetings from Eta Chi Chapter were extended by Mrs. Bernice Freeman. The guest speaker was Mrs. Emma Johnson, project director of Operation Late Start. Over 400 years of nursing service to humanity has been given by the honorees. Mrs. Daisy Borel made presentations to the ladies for their years of service. Each was presented a corsage by Mrs. Barbara Dailey, president of
Eta Chi. Certificates were signed by Mayor Richard G. Lugar. The benediction was given by Mrs. Marjorie Keyes, Eta Chi member. A reception followed the benediction, and punch and cookies were served. Pictures were taken. There were 14 black nurses honored. They are as follows in the order of the first to be graduated: • 1. Mrs. Effie LaMonde, graduate of Cleveland Hospital, Washington, D.C., 1900; worked at Planner House from 1921-1952, retired in 1952; 52 years*of nursing service. 2. Mrs. Ella Abel, graduate of Red Cross Hospital, Louisville, Ky., 1911; worked iri the old Lincoln Hospital at 12th and Senate, 1913-
A HAPPY 25th wedding anniversary was celebrated recently by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore at the Parc Chateau Club House. The surprise occasion was given by The Moores' daughters and son, Cathy, Cindy, and Fred Moore, of WTLC-Radio, along with his wife, Sharon. Friends and relatives congratulated the celebrants who marked their silver anniversary. The Moores, who belong to United University Methodist Church, live at 3739 Graceland.
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Mayor Richard G. Lugar has proclaimed F r i d a y, Jan. 21, “Mildred Good Day” in honor of Mrs. Morton Good, retiring - president of Church WomenUnited. Dr. Robert W. Koenig, executive secretary of the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis, will present the citation to Mrs. Good at the annual CWU workshop Jan. 21. A citation from Gov. Edgar D. Whitcomb making h e r a “Distinguished Hbosier” will be read. Mrs. Good has averaged 57 hours a week in. activity and speaking engagements trying to enlist the interest and involvement of women in civic endeavor. Church Women United has Wig course to be held at Attacks
23 areas of activity. In addition, Mrs. Goode writes orlgional plays whose simplicity enhances the beauty and effctiveness of their message. Because of encouraging his wife in her activities and the lengthy telephone messages taken in her absence, Mr. Good will be designated CWU “Valentine of the Year,*’ and will receive a certificate of appreciation from Mrs. H.L. Burton, president of Church Women United. During the 12 noon luncheon at t h e Central Christian Church, 5220 E. Fall Creek Pkwy., Mrs. Good will be officially honored. The workctally honored, 'i > workshop begins at 10 a.m. Afternoon speakers will be Mrs. L.D. Williams, Logansport, Indiana Church Women United program concern chairman. The public Is Invited to the sessions. For reservations, call Mrs. Arthur Raumer, 784-0778.
An eight-week workshop enUUed “All About Wigs’* Is scheduled to begin Jen, 01 at t h e t rispus Attucks High Reboot Evening Rtihool, according to an announcement made by Earl Donalaon, principal, Mrs, Margaret Nmtth, who will teach the claaa, said that the purpose of the course Is to teach adults how to select and style the popular wigs
that are the vogue today, (the said the etasses will be held from 7 p.m. until 0 p.m. on eight successive Mondays. Students are required to have their own wigs and wiglets to work with, Enrollment may b e made by calling Attucks, 638-8440, for registration Jan. 24, 20, 26 and 27.
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3. Mrs. Lillian Courtney, graduate of Citizens Hospital, Louisville, Ky., 1917; has been a school nurse at Schools 26, 24 and 17; retired in 1960; 43 years of service. 4. Mrs. Mable McNair Dawson, graduate of Lincoln Hospital, B r o n x, N.Y., 1922; school nurse at Schools 87, 24, 17, 41’ 33 years of service; retired in 1955. 5. Mrs. Florence Norton, graduate of Provident Hospital, Chicago, 111., 1929; school nurse at Crispus Attucks High School from 1935-1965; organized the first future nurses club in the state of Indiana; retired in 1966; 37 years of service.
6. Mrs. Virginia Arnold, graduate of Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Ga., 1930; Bureau of P u b 11 c Health Nursing, Health and Hospital Corporation from 1959 until present time; 42 years of ser-
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7. Mrs. Willa Maddux, graduate of Provident Hospital, St. Louis, Mol; worked 25 years at Morgan Health Center with her husband, Dr. Wal-
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8. Mrs. Pauline Kami, graduate of Grady Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.; from 1062 to present time on faculty of Marlon County General Hospital School of Nursing; also
appointed by Mayor Lugar as a board member of Greater Indianapolis Housing and Developing Corporation; contributed 27 years of service. 9. Mrs. Betty Scott, graduate of Provident Hospital, Chicago, 111., 1933; from 1947 to present time, Bureau of P u b 1 i c Health Nursing, Health and Hospital Corporation; in 1958 became the first black supervisor at the bureau; worked with the late, great Dr. George W. Carver, in Mississippi for a short while; 38 years of service. 10. Mrs. Mary Dumas, graduate of St. Phillips Hospital, Richmond, Va., 1933; has worked at Sunnyside Hospital, Marlon County General Hospital and was the first black nurse to be hired at the Indiana University Medical Center; retired in 1968; contributed 35 years of service. 11. Miss Gerotha McGowan, graduate of John A. Andrew Hospital, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., 1934; works at Bureau of P u b 11 c Health Nursing, Health and Hospital Corporation; contributed 38 years of service. 12. Mrs. Easier Mlddltton, graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Nursing, Nashville, Tenn.. 1030; first black nurse hired in new edition (1030, Indianapolis City Hospital, now Marlon County
General Hospital); retired in 1949 and married Dr. H.N. Middleton; 10 years of service. .13. Mrs. Oneida Hill Jackson, graduate of Marion County General Hospital of Nursing, 1943; first black nurse to be hired at W. 10th St. V.A. Hospital, and one of the first black nurses to be graduated from the Marion County General Hospital; army nurse; is now basic instructor, Indianapolis School of Practical Nursing; 28 years of service. 14. Mrs. Frances Stone, graduate of Marion County General Hospital, 1943; one of the first two black nurses to be graduated from Marion County General- Hospital; worked at General and Red Cross; 27 years of service. Members of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Eta Chi Chapter, are Mmes. Daisy Borel, Patricia Battles, Irene Cain, Barbara Dailey, Bernice J r reeman, Oneida Jackion, Betty Jenkins, Ruthle Johnson, Marjorie K eyes, Margaret Ann Landers, Rosalia Majors, Hose Mays, Marlene Mooney, Wlllnetta McDonald, June Moss, Ethel Penqulte, and Lillian Stokes, and Misses Marlene Durham, Iris Edwards and Dorothy Mansfield.
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Dr. Edna Martin, founder and executive director of the Eastside Christian Center, held her audience spellbound recently when she Installed new officers for the Federation of Association Clubs Inc. A devout team, led by stalwart Starling W. James who was once again installed as president, officially pledged to continue to carry out the programs of the FAC which has an affiliated membership of over 1,000 active and inactive members. The manner in which the prominent eastside community leader installed the officers was so unique and original that Dr. Martin had e-
Mr. and Mrs. Smith H. Cheatham have returned home after a pleasant visit with their daughter, M i s s Janet Cheatham, in California. On Christmas Day they enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner with all t h e trimmings served by Janet with guests from Belzie, Hunduras, and a friend from Guyana. They sorshipped at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in East Palo Alto where Rev. James A. Branch is the minister. The Cheathams were divinely inspired by the soul-
Well-liked Sidney Buchanan of Kingston, Jamaica, B.W.I., was honored at a farewell breakfast Saturday, Jan. 15 at the I.U. Student Union Building. The program was sponsored by the International Welcoming Committee of tndlanapolla. Mrs, Mary HobinHtm, chairman, ami Miss Witla Thomas, executive secretary. Mr. Buchanan was presented an award from the committee by M I a a Helen Johnaon, viee-preaident, He was a committee member. Stephen West, City - County Councilman, presented an award from the mayor’s office.
veryone’s undivided attention. Her voice was firm but pleasant and she pinned each FAC officer with a little gold-back cardboard watch which was set for the 11th hour. This watch represented the countdown to symbolize and denote the fact that it is later than FACers think. Dr. Martin was getting across to members that with faith in God, purpose in mind, some ingenuity, and a loving heart the association can surmount all obstacles and the office will be well served this year. Members listened intently. Dr. Martin’s conclusion was a concentrated appeal for the youth of today to Join forces
filling service. They visited many places while they were in California including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Golden Gate Bridge and Park, beautiful Stanford University, and Atherton where they were invited’to dinner by one of Janet’s friends in a 1 o v e 1 y French restaurant. The Indlanapolitans met several of Janet’s friends and also Dr. St. Clair Drake, a teacher at Stanford. They arrived home filled with memories of a happy
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Mr. Buchanan was an employee of the city while working his way through school. He was also named a “Distinguished Hooser” by the governor and received a beautiful certificate. Mrs. Frances E, Boglln and Mrs. Bernice Bwlhey presented h I m honors from the local and state Baptist organtMatlons, Other s receiving awards were Miss Johnson, Mrs. Boglln, Mr. and Mrs. BlvensRwlney. and Mrs. Willa Taylor. Mr. Buchanan was an active member of B e u 1 a h Baptist Church and served aa‘ a Sunday School teacher. Aa a TURN TO PAGE 11
and put forth efforts as they are the leaders of tomorrow. This dedicated woman with such a dynamic personality lectured FACers, b u t they could hardly realize this as her method was subtle and friendly. They will long remember this installation. Mrs. Barnett is hostess to a club ‘ Mrs. Eleanor Barnett was hostess for the regular monthly meeting of the Nightingale Club. Members closed o u t the 1971 year with a lovely holiday party for their friends and guests. Pattern Makers Hall was the scene of the gathering where 150 delightful guests dined and danced the evening away.. Each member’s table was decorated in keeping with a holiday theme. Mrs. Anna Mae McKinney catered and served a full-course delicious turkey dinner. Lovely hostesses a t the gay affair were Mmes. Eleanor Barnett, T h e 1 m a Barnett, Shirley Clardy, Ellen McClellan, Vivian Edelen, Pauline Gilbert, Dorothy Hayes, Earline Miller, Connie McDaniels, Mary McLendon, Emma Marlon, Pauline Moran, Edna Pope, Thelma Smith and Mamie Roberson. The next meeting is with Mrs. Thelma Barnett. Mrs. Barnett honored by Republicans Among those receiving recognition from the Marlon County Republican Party during a recent holiday festival was Mrs.'Cleo Barnett, Ward 23 chairman, and her vicechairman, Harris Bridies, Recipients of the awards of merit to chairmen who achieved distinguished records In the fait election were announced by L, Keith Bulen, Marlon County Republican Chairman and national committeeman for Indiana. The party, held at the Jtollday Inn East, was hlfhllfhted by the presence of Mayor Richard Q. L u f a r, honored guest, who presented the trophies and other citations.
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METROPOLITAN Baptist Church was the scene of beautiful wedding rites of Mr. and Mrs. John L Morris Jr. The bride is the former Miss Beverly Gwen White.
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Metropolitan Baptist Church was the solemn scene of the Saturday, Dec. 18, wedding of attractive Miss Beverly Gwen White and debonair John L. Morris Jr. The hour was 5;30 p.m. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. White, 2134 N. Dexter, and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Morris Sr., 1024 N. King. Rev. L.E. Ervin, Metropolitan pastor, ably presided at the double - ring ceremony. The wedding setting was beautified by two altar arrangements of white -gladioli, carnations and pompons accented with holiday holly. This air of radiance was enhanced by music of the pianist and organist Mrs. Shirley J. Parker and Anthony Kendrick, and t h e soloists, Miss Donna Tomlinson and James Allen. Given in marriage by her father, Miss White was lovely in a floor-length gown of delustered white satin featuring an Empire style bodice trimmed in Alencon lace with inserts of seed pearls, long “V” puffed sleeves, and a detachable train. Her silk veil of illusion was caught by a floral crown of Alencon lace and seed pearls. She carried a bouquet created of white carnations accented by holly and white velvet ribbons. The maid of honor, Miss Linda Kay White, wore afloorlength white crepe gown with ruffled cuffed button sleeves. She wore a veil of*Alencon lace crowned with a cluster of gold velvet roses accented by gold seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of red carnations with green and gold velvet ribbon. The bridesmaids were Misses Annetta Kendrick, Emma Blackwell, and Marcia Morris and Mrs. Cheryl Whitfield. They wore gowns designed like the maid of honor’s. Each carried a bouquet of red carnations with velvet tubing and red and whie velvet ribbons, and wore a veil of gold Alencon lace caught by a gold velvat rose crown. Little Mias Lydia Allen, flowerglrl, wore a floor - length white erepe gown with a ruffled bodice and gold valvet aklrt. Nhe carried a bouquet of small red and white carnations, M enter Bobby Allen was ringbearer. Kenneth Parker TURN TO PAGE 6 Guild's 8th anniversary program set The Ladles Guild of the Eastside ChrlstlanCenter will observe Its eighth annual anniversary Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3:30 p.m. Rev. Albert Wadsworth, p a s t so r of Messiah Baptist Church, will be guest speakep. He will be accompanied by the officers and singing groups of his church. The ladies have prepared for a special social hour at the close of the service. Mrs. Llller Fisher is president. Dr. Edna M. Martin is executive director. mnw meet id det The National Council ofNegro Women, Indianapolis Section, will hold its first meeting of the year at the IUPUI Student Union ^Building, 1200 W. Michigan, ^ from 4 p.m. till 6 p.m. Sunday Jan. 23. The program will be a forum entitled “Getting to K n o w Some of Our Community Services.’’ Forum participants include Mrs. Barbara Cross, Welfare Rights Organization; A.D. Ford, Forward, Inc., and William Hatchell, Public Action for Correctional Efforts (PACE). The public is invited. Mrs. Vivian Mar bury is program chairman. Cameo's host
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McKenzie expresses gratitude
The administrator and staff of the McKenzie Convalescent Home wish to express their deepest appreciation for all contributions made to their patients during the holiday season. Special thanks is given to the following: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Messiah Missionary Baptist Church, Missionary Society of Mt. Paran Baptist Church, Capitol Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church, the Alumni of Tennessee State University, Guiding Light Christian Service I n c., Pathway Missionary B a p t i s t Church, Operation Late - Start Center, Blessed Hope Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, N.I., College Avenue Baptist Church, The Williams Singers ParkTudor School Vocal Group, Shortridge High School Choral Group, Girl Scout Troop of School 36, Women’s Prison Choir, Women’s Federated Club Association, and U.C. Lynnpas Organization.
ad One of the 20 women competing in the “11)72 OutMtHnriIng Coed” eonteat Jnn. 22 »t Ball Ntnte University 1m MImm Parthenla Weaver, 2P, daughter of Mr, and Mra. Clenard Weaver, 3837 (Jraceland. Mis* Weaver In a junior at Ball State. Her activities include social chairman for her residence hall, Student Education Association, A f r o - amerlcan Student Union, and Emens Auditorium Usher Corporation. A member of Mt. Paran Baptist Church, the young lady is a 1969 graduate of Shortridge High School. Mrs. Woodson is charming club hostess Mrs. Mildred Woodson delightfully entertained the Marathon Travel Club with a delicious dinner. Further plans were made for a tour this summer. Mrs. * Vena Douglas is president. Gala party is fun for gay guests The Jolly Hour Club hosted a gala party at the Knights of St. Peter Claver Club Home. Guests were welcomed by the charming president, Mrs. Samuel Jones, who was attractively attired in a black jump suit. The ladies and their guests enjoyed a delectable buffet supper followed by a gift exchange and revealing of secret pals among members. Those enjoying the hospitality were Messrs, and Mmes. Frank Clark, Maxie Lambirth,* Robert Peters, Clarence Johnson, and Joe Sawyers, Mmes. Amos Brown, Cora Brinkley, Arnsby Hughes, and Jaunlce Scott, and Joe Greene, and Monroe Owens.
Dinner-party is enjoyed by members and guests
guests The Scenlcview Country Club was the scene of the Cameo's first elegant affair for 1972. Members and their many guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvre*,and many other dellcloua foods. Prises and games were won most by the men throughout the evening, The Cameo Club Is a civic and social group organised more than 16 years mo. Plane for 1071 will be discussed at the next regular meeting with Mrs. Ralph Jones as hostess. Mrs. Marcus Wilson Is president. Members are Mmea, Roosevelt Mumford, Gordon Roney, Bessie Chumley, and George Roney.
The Neighborly Floral Club had Its traditional holiday din-ner-party Dec. 18 at the Howard Johnson Motor Inn. A delicious seasonal dinner was served and enjoyed by all, afterwhich games were played and gifts were distributed to members and their guests. Ladles belong to the host group Include Mmes. Anna Talley. Isabel Thomae. Hon berta Wiggins, Aimeta Irntth, Myrtle Gollah, Irene Craig, Thelma Northington, Kvella Robinson, Mildred Q o o c h, Rosemary Richmond, Pauline McCray, Ruby Underwood and Ruth Moore. Member* not present were Mra. Ethel Betenbaugh ahd Mra. Mattie Davis. Guests enjoying the dinner-
party were Mmes. Charlotte Sklles, Anna Millken, Sarah Gollah, Victoria Synderman, Frances Thompson, Ida Wilson, Jessie Miller, and Helen Harden, and Marvia Macklin, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Rouse and Misses Loretta McCray, Barbara McClure, Debora Martin, and Yvonne Williams.
Others were Messrs, Wilson, Northington, Davis, Noble Lumlerman, ftleharct\n#rry, Richard Douglas, Hciqker Robinson, Robert Moore, pep^ cy Rouse, M.M. Indre and a friend, Ernest Gooch, and William Crawford.
Mrs. Talley is president. Mrs. Craig is secretary. Mrs. Underwood is reporter.
