Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 August 1972 — Page 7

SOCIAL ALLEN REUNION No. ONE tend the anniiol Allen Family ReRELATIVES and friends in Indianap- union in Atlanta, Ga Those pictured olis departed this city July 21 to at- .are among the ones at the outing.

SOCIAL ALLEN REUNION No. TWO 23 in Atlonto, Ga. They included relaTHE ALLEN Family Reunion was at- fives and friends who had an enjoytended by these happy persons July able time 3 busloads from here attend

Allen Family Reunion in Ga.

Relatives and friends from Indianapolis havereturned home after enjoying a gala Allen Family Reunion July 23 In Atlanta, Ga. Travel was furnished by Greyhound Coaches and housing was at the beautiful She-rator--Biltmore Hotel. There were three busloads. Six states represented at the reunion were Georgia, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana. While In Atlanta, the group toured the graveslte of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the S 1 x Flags over Georgia Am isrment Park, and the famous Atlanta Underground. They also traveled through Tennessee touring Rock City and Look-Out Mountain. Those attending, from Indianapolis wore Messrs, and Mmes. Harvey Allen, Melvin Allen, Michael Allen, Frank Bellamy, Arthur Gee, Vernon

Franklin, Robert Thomas, Morris Smith, Felix Wright, Robert Wright, Gerald Benson, Frank Black, Elliott Jackson, D avid Willla ms, Herbert Smith, Chester Walker, Bill Southern, Herman Brown, and Cornelius Bullock. They were accompanied by their families. Others attending were Mm°s. Evelyn Allen, Janie Crawford, Beatrice Howard, Doris Houston, Costella Harris, Stella Moore, JoAnn Wright, Estella Anderson, Pamela Wells, Ora Walker. Juanita Strickland, Mattie Nesbitt, Beatrice Johnson, Tlllie Duncan, Sallle Com’is, Bessie Crawford, Dorlne Reynolds, Florida Flucas, Mable Ross, Irene Moore, Bennie Spearman, Ruth McDonald, Isabelle Neely, FreldaAndrews, Connie Quarles,CathyDosler, Elnora Richardson, Marie Alford, Carole Berry, Dorthy

J. Baker, Della Carter, Betty Cage Lucy Perdur, Debbie Perdue, Willla Pepper, 01lie Covington, Helen Webb, Julia Lawrence, Wllla L. Jones, Helen Allen, and Phyllis Pepper. They were accompanied by their families. Also attending were Messrs. Curtis Wright, Joe Pettigrew, William Warren, Phillip Warren and Sherman Flucas, and Misses Sharron Gee, Trljenta Gee, Michelle Franklin, Jean Edwards, Lana Hughes, Barbara Merrlweather, Linda Jones, and Debbie Perdue. Out-of-town relatives Included Mr. and Mrs. Lee Arrington Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Arrington Jr. of Detroit, Mich. Melvin Allen was chairman of the Indianapolis group. Curtis Wright was co-chairman.

THE MARKET PLACE on Yondes was the setting the past weekend when talented artisans displayed their wares for patronizers. Among those showing their own personal creations were (from left to right) Miss Joyce

S. Spencer, Mrs. Naomi Spencer, and Mrs. Aletha Bell. A wide variety of artistic goods was sold to purchasers. Melvin Ice is director of the Market Place, 2230 Yandes. (Recorder photo by James Burres).

'Miss Teenage America' Pettiford contest is on WISHyTV reunion

NEW YORK. N.Y., - The finals of t h e second annual Miss Black Teenage America Pageant will be given national television syndication this summer, according t o Hal Jackson, executive producer of the Pageant. For the second year, PepsiCola Company and Its local Bottlers will sponsor the one hour TV program. Representing Indiana will be Miss Jarraiyn B 1 a 1 r of Muncle, “Miss Black Teenage America of Indiana/ The show w 1 1 1 be seen Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 p.m. till 9 p.m. on WISH-TV (Channel 8). Miss Blair Is t h e daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Blair, 1209 E. Fifth St., Muncle. Girls age 13 to 16 will be shown as they competed for the coveted 1972 Miss Black Teenage America title. They represent 34 states (Including Alaska) and t h e

District of Columbia. The TV special will combine suspense, pageantry and musical production numbers. Hal Jackson appears as host. June Kelly, 1971 Miss Black Teenage America, Is hostess. Guest stars are the Stairsteps and Bobby Hebb. Alice Jackson Is producer. Ivan Cury directs. Staging and choreography by Hal Grego. Reuben Phillips Is musical director. Bobby Jay announces. The Miss Black Teenage America Pageant was created to provide a recreational outlet and educational experience to young ladles, 13 to 16 years pld, with a good appearance, personality and achievement and a performing talent. The 1972 Miss Black Teenage America Pageant was taped Uve at the Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden, New York City, on July 28.

is Aug. 20 The Masonic Home near Weaver, Ind., will be the site of the annual Pettiford Family Reunion Sunday, Aug. 20, beginning at 12 noon. Relatives are Invited to bring their own baskets and Join In the fun. As guests leave Marlon County o n Highway 37 there will be an overhead sign reading “North to Nobles vllle*’ and they should continue on Highway 37 to Grant County where a sign will read “Pettiford Reunion/’ For Information call F o y Pettiford, 926-6636. &QIAI NEKS '• 3JEAPUNC MON. S P.N. ■ I II !■ iMl I I

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M r f. Essie Crenshaw of 3909 Boulevard has recently returned from a month's visit with her sister, Mrs. Hazel Parks, in Boston, Mass., and niece, Miss Dorothy Jean Parka. Some of the places of note visited were Poet’s Corner, Fanuel Hall, built In 1742 by Peter Fanuel; Durgln Park, famous for Its fine food; Paul Revere's house, Bunker Hill Monument, Trinity Church where Brooks, the composer of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” attended; Arlington Street Church, oldest church In the United States; Beacon Hill’s Antique Row, and the State House. ' Seen was the State House statue of Mayer Dyer, a Quaker, who« was the first wohian hanged on the Commons for teaching religion. Also viewed were historic Plymouth Rock, Plymouth, Mass.; Old Ironsides, and Battleship Constitution, wnich she went aboard. This Is the only ship In the United States flying the British flag constantly on American soil. Mrs. Crenshaw visited the homes of John Adams, second president of the United States; John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States, and Charles Francis Adams, former minister t o Great Britain. She took a trip over the Freedom Trail. The Indianapolis resident visited several places of worship including Old South Church, where her nephew, Paul Parks Sr., attends; St. Mary of the Angels Catholic Church, where her nieces attends; Union United Methodist Church, a n d St. Matthew’s Church. While in Boston, Mrs. Crenshaw was entertained by many people at brunches, luncheons, and dinners. Her hosts Included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parks Sr., Miss Dorothy Jean Parks and Mrs. Hazel Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Anderson of Westboro, Mass., and Mrs. Dorothy Louise Parks. She enjoyed a trip by ferry boat to a picnic at Nantasket and Paragon Park. Mrs. Crenshaw was guest at a dinner In the Statler Hilton Hotel’s Lanai Room of Trader Vic’s of Mrs. Hazel Parks, Miss Dorothy Jean Parks and Mrs. Anne Anderson. She travelled to NewHamoshlre, Conn., and Maine enjoying the beautiful countryside.

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Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Scott 4610 N. Illinois have entertained royally and regularly this summer. Their house guests have included her cousin, Mrs.Claudia Johnson of Detroit, Mich., who flew here via Delta Airlines; Mr. and Mrs. A. Alexander of Nashville, Tenn, (he’s president of the N A AC P); Mrs. Maridavld Fuquay of Detroit, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Cunningham of Nashville, Tenn., who came here after a Caribbean Cruise. *** Mrs. Iva Richardson of 745 Arnolds recently returned home from an enjoyable vaca- v tion trip to Spring Hope, N. C., where she had a delightful time. While there, she was the house guest of her stepmother, Mrs. Dorothy Richardson, and also visited other relatives. Mrs. Richardson flew via Eastern Airlines and reports a pleasant one-week trip. *** Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Turner of 4066 Broadway had as their house euests recently Mr. and Mrs. LeVon Garner and daughters, Sherrie and Shannon, and Mrs. Turner’s mother, Mrs. Lena Turner of Florence, Ala. The visitors motored to Lima, Ohio, before returning home. Mr. Garner Is attending school at the Ford Company where his is employed as one of t h e few black tool and dye engineers. *** Mrs. Arleen McCormick of 'Fairbanks, Alaska, daughter of Mrs. Manda Lane of 2336 W. 67th and sister of Mrs. Merleen McAllister of 1901 Copenhaver Dr., was In the city recently to visit her family. She left here headed for Riley, N.C. *** (EDITOR’S NOTE; Vacation news is printed FREE. Mall or call in your news before Monday at 6 p.m. Dial 634-1545 or come to 518 Indiana Ave. We want to know who your guest was or whom you visited out of the city).

MRS. Beverly R. Barnett recently became a district manager for Avon Products Inc. She received her manager's pin and diploma July 26 upon completion of Avon Products Managers Training Course at the Springdale Branch, Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Barnett, who has been with Avon for three years, lives with her hugband, Marvin, at 8495 Crown Point Rd. GOPers

FASHIONABLE Jayne Brown, president of the Fashionaires Modeling Agency, recently got to meet in person talented actor Richard "Shaft" Roundtree while in Chicago, III., to negotiate her upcoming fashion show. Accompanying her to Chicago was her brother, Johnny Footman, an upcoming singing star. Mrs. Brown will be guest model in Chicago on a date yet to be answered. She is one of Indianapolis' most popular models. While in the Windy City, Mrs. Brown visited with Mrs. Dorothy Foster and Gene Footman. She is a graduate of Cordie King's Modeling School.

party joyful

A joyous time was experienced by GOPers who gathered at the Federation of Associated Clubs Inc. Saturday, Aug. 12, for the 23rd Ward Republican party. Given to encourage and enthuse office seekers, the party featured a dance contest and door prizes. Special guests were John Sweezy, Republican County chairman, and his vice-chairman, Mrs. Margie O’Laughlln. Candidates for office present were Mrs. Mary Van Buren, State Senator, and Mrs Eleanore Ellen Bell, House of Representatives. Unable to attend were Joe Wynn, House of Representatives, and Thomas Kudy, House of Representatives. Ward chairman Mrs. Cleo Barnett was In charge of the gala party, assisted by her vice-chairman, Gsorge Chapman. Conmlttee chairmen were Mrs. Mary Oldham, Mrs. Lillian Thomas, Mrs. Vera Warren, Raymond Akers, and * James Durham.

Allen Chapel lay youths relish picnic

The Lay Youths of Allen Chapel AME Church celebrated the closing activity of another successful year with a cook-out picnic at one of the member’s home, Barbara Hannah, 2301 E. 59th, on Saturday, Aug. 12. Indiana Lay Youth of the Fourth Episcopal District won the trophy again this year, having sold the most booster memberships. The conference was held in East St. Louis, 111., where many AME youths of the city attended. These funds are used for a scholarship each year, going to the youth expressing the most talent when the conference convened In the Indiana District. At the closing of Allen’s king and queen contest, Barbara Hannah was crowned queen and Stevie Williams king. Each year the youths work toward one constructive project for the church. This year they are re-covering one of

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER oAnc i SATURDAY, AUGUST IS, 1S72 '

A SURPRISE birthday party given Saturday, Aug. 5, feted Mrs. Hallie M, Smith (center front). It was hosted by her daughters, Mrs. Marilyn Wilkes (right front) and Miss Iretha Smith of Milwaukee, Wis. (left front). Relatives and friends wishing Mrs. Smith a happy birthday came from Michigan, Wisconsin, Washington, D. C, and from all over the state of Indiana. The celebration was enjoyed by

over 50 guests. A retired nurse, Mrs. Smith is a member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church where she is a Sunday School teacher. She is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. For the party, Mrs. Smith was attractive in o blue dress with a white bodice accented by a pink pin. Her accessories were white. (Recorder photo by James Burres).

JUST RECENTLY members of the Model Cities Girls Club enjoyed a camp-out at "Sun Valley," a campsite in the Glenwood Park Resort area

in North Vernon. The teenagers in the picture were among those enjoying the activity.

Couples resort is spot for Model Cities Gris camp-out

Members o f the Model Cities Girls Club have returned home from a threeday camoing trip on grounds owned by the hospitable Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crawford who have a camoslte, “Sun Valley,” In t h e Glenwood Park Resort Area at North Vernon. The girls arrived in t h e evening, and after their gear was stored in the rustic cabin, hot dogs were roasted over an open'flame. While at camp, the young ladles went fishing In the lake and later enjoyed

The senior citizens of the Columbia Center and guest enjoyed an outdoor picnic Friday afternoon, Aug. 4, in the yard of Mrs. and Mrs. Jasper, 1524 Martindale. The yard was lined with flowers, and lined with flowers, and the weather was just right. Delicious food was served, topped off with homemade ice cream. Columbia Center, 23rd and Columbia, is proud of its husband and wife team. Those enjoying the afternoon were Mmes. Lucy Sellars, Mattie Hall, Lela Jones, Elizabeth Hyde, Hattie Tyler, Ocy Wilson, Delores Mosely, Estella Spann, Catherine Jackson, Adah White, Viola Mills, Gertrude Nickerson, Esther Crutcher, Hattie Jones, Azalia Jones, Catherine Holland, Virginia Washington, and Roy Willoughby. Guests Included Mmes. Mary A. Oldham, Clema V. Rogers, and Frances E. Boglin. The Columbia Center is very efficiently directed by Mrs. Lucille Miller. Visitors are invited to come and look over the displays of handicraft and other art work. Make a date to visit the Columbia Center. *** The Indiana Grand Household of Ruth No. 9 and the Grand Order of Oddfellows, Indiana Jurisdiction, had their 75th annual convention July 22 at Anderson. Motto was Peace, Happiness and Prosperity. Theme was Faithful. Slogan was Seventyfive Years By Grace. Going on by Faith. The host Household was Desdemona House-

the chairs from the pulpit. Mrs. Alma D. Crlce is Lay Youth director. Mrs. Thelma Gray is Fourth Episcopal director. Pastor J.Solomon Benn HI is minister.

“skinny dlppln” In the creek which runs through the campsite. A feature was the big bar-b-cue including chicken, hamburgers, roasting ears, baked beans, and the usual goodies that “turn on” campers of all ages. Ghost stories before the fireplace occupied them until lights out time. The Model Cities Girls Club and its director, Mrs. Pearl W. Wheeler, thank the many kind people who helped make this outing a success, especially Mike Eads of Colonial Baking Company,

hold of Ruth No. 1190. Officers are D.G.M.N.G., Ida M. W a 1 k e r, Gary; D.G.R.N., Ruby Rowe, Indiandapolis; D.G.W.R., O z ell Crump, Indianapolis; D.G.T., Helen Summers, Jeffersonvile; D.G.D.,MittieSinclair, East Chicago, and grand prelate, Josephine Woods , Indianapolis. Charity fund officers are president, Aurelia S. Bradley, Evansville; financial s e cretary, Claudlne McCrannie, and treasurer, Lucie L. Love, Indianapolis. Appointed officer from Indlandpolis is g r a n d prelate, Josephine Woods. Supervisors include Ida Mae Keys and Mary Foster. Past district grand most noble governors from our city Include Haidee Wilson and Fannie Shannon. Chairman of departments is Ruby Rowe. Charlmen under Mrs. Rowe Include Mildred Penn, Alberta Powell, T h e 1 m aHerrington, Anna Radford, Clema V. Rogers, Miranda King, Eddie M. Cook, Josephine Woods, and Hilda Payne. Mrs. Lillian Percy is superintendent of the Household o f Ruth Center, 2406 N. Capitol. The “Ruths” w o r e old fashioned white blouses, long black skirts and straw hats to the annual banquet and ball. At the civil rights luncheon July 25, Mrs. Zoie Smith seved a s mistress-of-ceremonies and presented the aim of the lucheon. Guest speaker was Atty. Theodore Wilson, candidate for attorney general of the state of Indiana. *»* Sympathy 1 s extended to Earl Brown whose wife died Sunday, Aug 6. The sick include Mrs. Augusta Cummins, General Hospital, and Mrs. Desdemona Sanders, Winona Hospital. These persons would appreciate a friendly card.

Carlton Ladd of Our Market, and Farrel Sandler of Stark and Wetzel Meat Packing Company. Particular gratitude is extended to t h e corporation, which has r equested to remain anonymus, for contributing $300 which was used for camping equipment and transportation. Three other Model Cities Girls Club members were outfitted for a six-day s t a y at Camp Oulbache. Thanks goto Leonard Leroy o f Quality Court Motel, 1500N.Meridian; C h 11 d Charity Organization, and Judge Frank Harlor and friends. This camp Is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension of Purdue University. Volunteers are needed at Noble 1 Volunteers are needed fora variety of tasks at Noble I Association for Retarded Children, 2400 N. Tibbs. Skilled or not, the retarded need help from citizens. You’ll enrich your life 1 f you do, according to Mrs. Elizabeth Young, a member of the volunteer committee. A member of t h e Marion County Association for Retarded Children, Mrs. Young pointed out that persons volunteering will match their caring with one who needs it. Interested persons should call 639-6276 or 924-2011. Shriners name winners of an

Aug. give-away Winners have been announced in the give-away sponsored recently by the Shrine Department of the I. B.P. O. E. of W. Names drawn Saturday, Aug. 12, were Mrs. Arlena Randolph, first; Larry Ellis, second, and June May, third. Proceeds were turned over to Hopson R. Reynolds, G.A.R. Shrine Department. Hubert Primm was chairman, assisted by Willie F. Smith. Foreign flavored fashions to be seen at a show There will be an International fashion show Saturday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Women’s Building at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Various type clothing from all over the world will be' modeled. Mrs. Shaz Bandukwalla of Bombay, India, will be the fashion coordinator. The public Is invited.

East side news

By Clema V. Rogers