Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 September 1979 — Page 7

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER DArc -j SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, Tt7t PAlat 7

Life good at 3, 9 or 93 ' nonagenarian emphasizes

r//f: GRACIOUS hostess, Mrs. Louise Terry Batties [Mrs. Paul A.\ feted out oftowners at an elaborate dinner-party just recently. Joining in the enjoyable evening

were [from left to right] standing: Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Scott, and Mrs. Vivian Terry Moore, and seated: Mr. and Mrs. Russell A. L ane and Mr. and Mrs. John Powers.

POP l l AR Pennsylvanians and a Californian risifing in the city were recently feted by a promim nt local hostess at an elegant dmmr party. I he honorees were [from left to nqht] standing: Mrs. Evelyn Brooks and her h tishiittil, William Brooks of Havenford, Pa Among these dining with the delightful

guests were [from left to right] standing in the background: Mrs. Mattie Louise Ballow, and seated: Mr. and Mrs. Preston Gaddie, Mrs. J. Robert Lawson, slightly hidden another guest of honor, Mrs. Norma Banner of Los Angeles, and George Dixon.

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MALLIE CORR

as long as

“Living is good

I'm living."

That’s Mrs. Mallie Cobb’s philosophy after experiencing 93 years of life. ‘T have no sad songs to sing.” she said. “I have my church and my Lord; I have my friends, and I have m> crocheting, and all the other

things I do."

Mrs. Cobb, who wiM be a “Senior Sparkler ’ for this year’s United Way campaign, has resided at Alpha Home, 1910 North Senate Avenue, since 1971. As a Senior Spark ler she will visit ft rn is and explain the “Good" which re suits at Alpha Home from United Way contributions.

Mallie. who will be 94 on October 10. has lived in Ind ianapolis since 1917. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia. She did “day work” in several local homes until her retirement, while her husband, who died in 1964, was employed as a houseman. Mallie still hears well, sees well with glasses, thinks qu ickly and moves more rapidly than many who are 30 years

younger.

Through out her life, she has accepted change. If she has a "crusade," it is to Return the “privilege of praver" to schools. Removal of prayer from sc hools remains a thorn to her

Sf l h.h'A I Indianapohtavs n Iished a festive • > ' <j u h. \ th, g loiritd Mrs. Paul .4 Hof fs \hit\ in tvftrtaitani/ out itf-toumers ’ t<; tht eg host present included [ >r ” '* >t to ?j Mrs Mattu Louise • • •’ ' • and Mrs Lotto Bnttit s. sister in-

la a ot the hostess, and her son, Thomas Ratios. Present but not in tmo for the picture was Mrs Louisi I erry Hatties' son, Dr. Paul Terry Hatties, o ho was host for tht dmm r.

THFSE SMIL IXG gmsts u cn among thosv at an exquisite diunt r-party given by Mrs. Paul 1 Hatto s in honor ot somt visitors to tht eitu Includfd were [from It It to right] 'dr. and Mrs. \ ivnin Jones ami daughtt r.

Miss Paula Louise Jones [standing] and l.itth Miss Carla Williams [foreground], tfaughtt r of Mrs. Hetty d" Williams [not f net it r< </l

Mrs. Batties entertains out-'of^towners at party

Kappas to converge on Indianapolis in 1986

Mr- Caul \ U i t a- eut'-r i,uneii ner tanuiv anti a U a tre-nd- retenliv at her home * tb a dinner pantor Mr and Mr- William Rnn.kSot Hawr totxi I’.i.. uh** Acre the Houmin jest's ot Mr- i Robert Latt x.ai. and MNorma Banner :♦ !.«■- \ngeje- t al . a ho a as here visiliru: her mother. Mrs Naomi Shir’a \ 'dr- Batin - was assisttnl bv h-r -i-ter Mr- Vivian Terry Moore, a ho provided tht- beau !itu! pink > arnations for the dinner 'al and the pink rose corsages mr the honored guests and hostess: Mis Battles ua- also assisted bv

her son. i)r Raul Terry Hatties, as host tor the evening. The home was a beautiful and veritable flower garden, of tragrant cut flowers and a Ih v\ of beautiful and fashionably attired guests a ho appeared to have enjoyed a delightful dinner and a memorable evening. Mr< Batties extended a cordial welcome to all guests and gratitude for beautiful flowers and gifts which she received ami which a ere also bestowed upon the honored guests She also expressed thanks to O B Manning who provided the medley of beautiful organ

suggest the sudden end ol summer and back to uork a ah tall activities soon in the olting!

and vocal select ions a hu h tnih made the evening one

long to be remembered

Such delightful so* ial attairs

Girls Staun's r er< rt is du r at ber 1 meet

Kimt Smith, senior at at the Septe Tiber 1 meeting, Crispus Attucks High School, which starts the fall program of sponsored by Gaillard Unit 107 the unit. Mrs. Mattie James is

American Legion Auxiliary, Girls State chairman,

will tell of her experiences at Mrs. Azurlean Gill, member Girls State June 18 25 at s hip chairman, is urging and Indiana State University in expecting 100 percent early Terre Huate. memberships by Legion

Mrs. Estella Caldwell is the

Day at the Indiana Soldiers'

Eight years ago, Mrs. Cobb thoughts, “it was a bad dec suffered a servere asthmatic ision.” she commented. "Too attack after painting her apart many children will never hear ment. Her physician advised the name of the lord in th« ir her to enter Alpha Home, an homes. School was the only intermediate care facility ser place they had the opportunity ving those with physical and, to hear it. or mental problems which do * n Sli ' p l (in R support of her not require skilled nursing cause, she has writen to se eraf ser ^ j ce Presidents through the years,

U.S. Senators and Repre sentatives, and to Supreme Court Chief Justices. She has received “polite replies" from most of those she has written. As anonagenerian, Mallie ^fill has a great store of energy. "I enjoy going and so I go alot. I get on the bus and I go see friends who are in nursing homes, she said. "Wednesdays and Sundays I spend with my laird at Grace Apostolic ( h unh, 643 East 22 Street. "And there ar • my friends at Alpha Home," she added. “I crochet gifts and make special cards for them. I help their with mending, anything l can

do.

“No, I have no sad songs. ' she emphasized. "Living is good at 3.9, or 93!”

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new president who will preside anf j Sailors' Children Home

Knightstown.

Mrs. Hazel Manlove. Veterans Day Tea chairman, will present plans for this annual

event.

Sergeant at arms, Mrs. Maggie Clark expects all mem bers to be seated by 1 p m. at Gaillard Post Home, 2040 N. Capitol. 1st ■woman is appointed to [Museum post Mrs. Stanley G. Cederquist has been named general chair man of the Indianapolis Museum of Art operating fund campaign. She is the first woman in the history of the campaign to be appointed to this post. The operating fund campaign will officially kick off Oct. 15 to raise support for the museum s public exhibitions, lectures, classes, concerts and cultural events. The budget for the operation of the Indianapolis Museum of Art is approximately $2,800,000 for the year and. as the museum does not charge visitors an admission fee, much of this money will be raised by the 1980 operating fund campaign. As general chairman, Mrs. Cederquist’s duties will be coordinating the over 800 volunteers in the varied areas within the campaign. These areas include the Residence Phase, Business and Industry Phase, Major Gifts, Professional Phases and the Indiana Division which enlists volunteers throughout the

state.

JAMES MOSBY Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, one of the more active ones in the community, will host the 1986 diamond jubilee conven tion in this city. Indianapolis alumni members will be the official hosts. Plans are being coordinated by James Mosby, polemarch, and Robert Williams, committee chairman. Between 8,000 to 10,000 delegates are expected from throughout the world. Mr. Mosby also announced that KAP’s 1980 North Central

ROBERT WILLIAMS regional meeting wilL Indianapolis’ Hyatt Regent/ Hotel. Some 250 Kappa men

from Indiana. Illinois. Ohio, Wisconsin and Michigan are

expected to attend.

Kappa Alpha Psi. one of the largest social fratenities in the world, was founded in 1911 on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Now the organization has over 100,000

members worldwide.

Mr. Mosby noted that Kappa Alpha Psi is among the most highly respected Greek letter organizations in the nation and has been recognized widely for its work in community affairs, social action programs and leadership development. The selection of Indianapolis as the convention site was decided during a Chicago con- - C at the Conrad Hilton

Hotel.

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