Indianapolis Recorder, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 October 1989 — Page 7

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7,1989

THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER

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Colored Women’s Clubs schedule citywide program here Oct. 14

The Indianapolis City Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs (ICFCWC) will sponsor a city wide Women’s Day program at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Jones Tabernacle A.M.E. Church, 2510 E. 34th St. The guest speaker will be Mrs. Cherrie B.W. White of Gary, Ind., a past slate president of the Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs, Inc. The purpose of the program is to bring together women’sorganizations which provide and promote services for the betterment of the community. Women’s organizations throughout the city have been invited to the event’s fellowship, which has the theme: “Getting to Know You—Women at Work in the Community.” The ICFCWC is an 81-year-old, non-profit organization comprised of five federated clubs whose primary objective is to promote the education

of women and youth. In 1908, when ICFCWC was organized, AfricanAmerican women in the community formed dozens of federated clubs to pursue common interests such as needlccrafts, book reviews, sclf-im-provement, and all facets of cultural improvements. Club members concern themselves with helping the needy by providing housing, clothing, food, and sick room equipment. The clubs make contributions to Alpha Home for the Aged, Marion County Home Guild, Planner House, Crossroads of America, NAACP, and many other charitable organizations. Federated club women have donated many hours of volunteer service. Club women arc concerned with national issues. A resolution coming outof the recent Cental Regional 32nd Biennial Convention held in Milwaukee was for officers and members to

collectively and individually petition U.S. senators and congressmen in the states that comprise the Central Region. They hope to redouble their efforts for the passage or retainment of appropriate House and Senate bills to: 1. ) advocate more stringent economic sanctions against the government of South Africa for as long as the “despicable system of apartheid exists therein,” and 2. ) urge that legislation providing tax relief to parents be extended to provide this same relief for grandparents, and great-grandparents, where applicable, for the education of their young children. The modem day club women continue in the tradition of their predecessors on all levels of the organization—city, district, state, regional, and national.

Willa Hyde Nurses group to host meeting Oct. 21

The Willa Hyde Owsley Nurses’ Guild of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star (PHA), will host the 34th Annual Slate Nurses’ Meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday , Oct. 21 ,at Prince Hall Masonic Headquarters, 2201 N. Central Ave. Mrs. Owsley, the 22nd Grand Worthy Matron of Prince Hall Grand Order of the Eastern Star, (PHA) introduced the nurses’ guild to Indiana in 1945. Pride of the West Chapter No.45 was the first chapter to organize a guild, it was named Pride of the West Nurses’ Guild. After the death of Mrs. Owsley, the guild name was changed to Willa Hyde Owsley Nurses’ Guild. Three founders who are no longer dues paying members are residents in nursing facilities or are ill in their respective homes. In order for the guild to be organized statewide, there had to be more than three throughout the state. In 1955 the late Rochelle McLemorem, P.G.M., had enough guilds in the state to form a stale nurses’ unit and she appointed Nurse Anna L. Simmons, who was associate matron of Alpha Omega Chapter No.53 in Gary, as first Grand Supervisor of Nurses. Ternary Sweatt, who was associate matron of Pride of the West, appointed the second G.S.N. in 1959 by the the late Opal Pettiford. Ethel Gant was appointed in 1970by Nurse Simmons;

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she had an accident and was unable to serve. After Ethel Gant came Katherine Oakley and Margaret Dailey in 1972, all three appointed by P.G.M. Anna L. Simmons; Georgia Tuttle, appointed by Alice Thompson; Rudy Lockridge, appointed in 1976 by P.G.M. Annie Harris; and Frances E. Stone, holding a degree in nursing science, appointed by P.G.M. Karycllcn Dunn in 1980. After Frances Stone came Juanita Oglesby,appointedby P.G.M. Audrey

J. Ware in 1986, and Mary Cox, appointed by Claudette Johnson, P.G.M., in 1988. The present Grand Supervisor of Nurses is Geraldine Boone, appointed by G.W.M. Lena Brooks. Mrs. Owsley was a stalwart leader in the Grand Chapter. During her tenure as G.W.M. she purchased new furniture for the O.E.S. Home in Weaver, Indiana; and was instrumental in assisting the buying of the Phyllis Wheatley Young Women Christian Association Building for the Masonic and O.E.S. Building on North West Street. She served as a member of the trustee board of P.H.G. Chapter, O.E.S. (PHA) ChaptcnO.E.S. (PHA). She also was a member of the Jurisprudence Committee of Prince Hall Grand Chapter, and was adviser in setting up the Nellie M. Strong (under dispensation) chapter No.59, O.E.S. (PHA). A strong and dynamic woman, Mrs. Owsley worked to build the nurses unit to assist the Grand Chapter at its session, to help the sick and shut-ins in their respective chapters, and to give scholarships and book grants to deserving youths who study in related medical fields. More than $40,000 has been donated. Any member of the Prince Hall family is invited to attcnd’lhe State Nurses’ meeting, workshop and demonstration.

How does it feel to be in love?

“Dear Dr. Faulkner: I'm in love. I think! The reason I am not sure is that I don’t know how a person is supposed to feel who is in love. Also, how can I know if my friend feels the same way? Ms. P., Nashville.” Dear Ms. P.: You have come upon the basic problem with the concept love. There is no single definition of the concept, so several people may use the word, “love,” but each person may have an entirely different understanding of just what love is. This can, of course, be devastating in a relationship between male and female. Suppose that John tells Mary he

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“loves”her. Mary might say to herself, to me love means life-long devotion, emotional and physical fulfillment, and heavenly blessing. If John feels this way about me,then I will marry him tomorrow.” You sec Mary has attached a mystical meaning to love and thinks of it as a perfect emotion.

RONALD L.JONES AND BARBARA K. GRAYS were united in holy matrimony , Tuesday, Sept. 26. The groom, a lifelong resident of the city who celebrated his birthday Sept. 26, is the son of Nathaniel and Lucille Jones ofKokomo, Ind. The bride is the daughter of Julia and Charlie Grays Jr., originally of Tupelo, Miss, but now living in Indianapolis. The new Mrs. Jones and family are lifelong residents of this city. Congratulations go out to the Jonesesfrom family and friends.

John, however, may simply be using the term in an off-the-cuff manner, the same way a teenager might use it. But Mary thinks love is profound, absolute and wonderfully mysterious. John’s feelings arc looser than Mary’s and his feelings arc several degrees below Mary’s. When they use the word love, they arc talking about entirely different feelings. The obvious problem is that two individuals may assume they both feel the same way about each other. They may plan their lives around this assumption. Here is a possible scenario: ■ MARY: “Why arc you dating someone else, if you love me? To me, love means eternal devotion.” JOHN: “I never told you that I was eternally devoted to you. Where did you get that idea?” (The roles are often reversed between the man and the woman). How arc you supposed to feel if you are in love? You, and your mate, should mutually fulfill each other’s essential needs (emotionally, psychologically and, ultimately, sexually). How do you know if your friend feels the same way about you that you feel about him? Ask him, then observe his behavior over a period of time. Is his behavior consistent? (Docs he respond to you in approximately the way that you think a person who loves you should)? If not, ask him to describe his feelings for you in detail. Ask him to tell vou whv he loves you. Does his statements make sense? Love is a feeling. Some people describe love as a feeling of “need” for the other person. Here are two important points: I)Don’ttry tofind love. Love (the so-called “need”) develops over time and, 2) it is possible to have a wonderful relationship without love. • • • Dr. Faulkner's address is Post Office Box 50016, Washington, DC 20004. Write to him if you have questions.

MRS. HELEN R. CLAY (left) presents awards to (from left) Doris Jones, Opal Carr, Vivian Miller, Julia Meyer and Virginia Kersey during Women in Community Service (WIC) 25th anniversary program recently in Washington, DC. Mrs. Clay is national president of the organization.

Dickerson to appear at home show

ERIC DICKERSON Indianapolis Colls running back Eric Dickerson will make a special guest appearance on behalf of the Indiana Ronald McDonald House at the Indianapolis Fall Home Show from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 7. Dickerson will pose for photographs with fans donating $ 1 or more to the Indiana Ronald McDonald House. The souvenir photos will be taken in a replica of Dickerson’s living room, designed by Kittle’s Home Furnishings,on display at the Indianapolis Fall Home Show. The Indiana Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families of seriously ill children at Riley Hospital. The Indianapolis Fall Home Show, featuringexhibitionsand demonstrations in home improvement and renovations, will make its debut Oct. 6, 7, 8 in the Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.

Ask Dr. Scott BY OR. LEONARD SCOTT D.D.S.

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WIC observes 25 years Women in Community Service, Inc., (WIC) celebrated their 25th anniversary and had an awards ceremony Saturday, Sept. 16, in Washington, D.C. Indianapolis’ own I Iclcn R. Clay was elected national president for die next two years. The WIC program is a vital participant in die Job Corps program. Members visit Job Corps sites several times a year to give whatever aid is needed. Indianapolis women who were nominees for the Rosa Parks Award were: Virginia Kersey, a religious columnist (or The Indianapolis Recorder , who was given the regional award; Opal Carr, Vivian Miller and Julia Meyer, all nominated from Church Women United; Carol Stein and Mrs. Flangmcyer from the National Council of Jewish Women; and Osina Spurlock, nominated on die national level. The coveted Parks Award was presented to Martha Woods Rawlins, who has devoted her talents and energies in die area of education, health care and voter registration; and whose efforts have benefited minorities and people with disabilides. Her tireless dedication represents the very essence of our nation’s volunteer spirit in the true tradition of the award. * * * John M. Hannah recently hosted members of the Bandivcs Club in his home. Members were delighted to be reunited for die first time since their vacation, which began in May. President Dwight L. Caller asked for finalized plans for 30 years of celebration in 1990. He also granted two minutes for each member to share summer pleasures widi the club. Members donated their two minutes to Cecil and Ruth Ross who had vacationed in Germany. The Rosses brought each family German plaques as souvenirs. The host served a delicious dinner and members spent the remainder of the evening discussing the world’s problems. Present in addition to the aforementioned were: Emogcnc Anderson, Hallic Carter, Allen and Ernestine Grundy, HaroldandToni Martin, Russell and Marjorie Parker. Clarissa Wilson was a guest. Celebrating his September birthday widi ice cream and cake was Cecil D. Ross.

Scholarship luncheon scheduled for Oct. 28 St. Catherine Ol Siena Court Proceeds from the event will go to No.109 KSPC will sponsor their the scholarship fund. The auxiliary is annual luncheon and fashion ex- involved with the‘Meals on Wheels’ travaganza at 11 a.m. Saturday, program, teenage pregnancy, Alpha Oct. ~8, in the Indiana Root Ball- j) omCi tutoring, community services room. The theme will be l asting and other charitable endeavors. Impressions. , Fashion Show coordinating comClothmg Irom ( alherinc s, m juec members arc Mrs. Thelma Keystone Store, JW Fashions, Williams, chairperson; Mrs. Betty Castlclon and several local bou- ] aslcy, co-chairperson; Mrs.Vanilla liques will be highlighted, along H um ett, Mrs. Elconar Burnett, Mrs. withspccialgucslinodelswhowill i_ 0 ucita Benson, Mrs. Marlene wear fashions from thcii pnvatc Mooney, Miss Tanagalia Wilkcrson, collections. Door Prizes will be Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson and Marawarded and cnieruunment will be | cnc VanDyke provided by the Earl ( oe Band and Tickets and Infonnation can be vocalist. Anna Hawkins Noland obtained by calling 283-3460 or 924will be fashion commentator. gqqp

tooth repair Q. Recently, I chipped one of my front top teeth. Is there any way to fix it without drastic filing and capping? A. You’re in luck! A new composite material bonds to flawed teeth so miraculously, they look new and perfect. It can restore teeth to whiteness when they’ve turned dark from a dead nerve, been stained by excessive fluoride or antibiotics, or been damaged by an accident. The material won’t darken or turn yellow, and its texture can be thinned or thickened to fit the particular type of repair needed. This new tooth repair technique can usually be accomplished in just one office visit and it is inexpensive. Because it is still only a few years old, no one knows how long the new material will hold up under normal wear and tear. Meanwhile, it can save good teeth from capping and work cosmetic magic. • » • Presented as a public service by Dr. Leonard Scott, D.D.S., 4643 N. Keystone Ave. (Phone 923-3343)

THEODORE AND HELEN YOUNG will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Monday, Oct 9. They were married here in Indianapolis on Oct. 9, 1939. They have 10 children and 85 grandchildren Mr. Young is retired from Navastar and Mrs. Young, who loves working in her garden, is retired from RCA. He enjoys watching sports on television. Their 10 children are Charbitelluff, Carol Rowley, Freeman Young, Gwendolyn Moore, Marlene Majors, Austin, Roger, Western, Howard and Rakn Ellis Young. A very special happy anni versary goes to the couple from two granddaughters—DeIvory Huff and Ronnelle Hill.