Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 June 1952 — Page 27

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MEMO: Girl Fridays

‘Take Bow This Week’

By AGNES H. OSTROM Times Woman's Editor

HIS' is the time a wife may play “Second Fiddle” *

with grace, let her husband say “Orchids to You” to his Girl Friday and thank her lucky stars the man in her life has such competent assistance during those hours

he spends keeping the wolf from

a Werk PLY

will be raised to the gals who must look like one woman charm schools, have gray mat-

‘ter in addition to lamb’s wool

‘neath their chic coiffures and know more about their boss’ business than the boss himself. It wasn't too long ago a twoweeks’ vacation — with pay — and a Christmas gift that was almost an after-thought were the only roses strewn along the path of this: hard-working versatile corps who act as vanguard and clean-up squad at the same time,"

o a ALL THIS WEEK these ladies" may take a bow-—just so they take their Gregg on the

downbeat—as fhe gals who still have a daisy-fresh 8 a. m. look -

at 445 p. m. and know in a split second when X Co. was mailed an invoice, In co-operation with the local Cross Roads of America Chapter, National Secretaries Association, Gov. Schricker and

Mayor Iark have proclaimed “taries Week and Weanesaay' a ‘Secretaries Day. ath ~ Dictaphone Corp.; under 'E. J. Lanagan, manager, will fete chapter members at a 5 to 7 p. m. tea Wednesday in the Indianapolis Athletic Club. ; Headed by Mrs, Ruth Thorsen. the local group—only pix years old—have striven to elevate standards of their pro“fession and have a long list of worthwhile civie projects, including work at the Red Cross s Blood Center, to their credit. # ” » JUST HOW versatile and talented does a girl have to be to achieve a secretarial position? Here are a few tips gleaned from bosses around town, * Be alert—affable—discreet— smooth—make a nice first impression — be imaginative and anticipate situations — remember teléphone voices. No that’s not all — and, of course, it's in addition to be-

Piano Duo Will Play

POTLIGHTS are focused this time of year on graduates and brides. But

there are others nominated for spring's limelight. They are the= hundreds of youngsters who attain once-a-year stellar stature as performers in piano recitals.

Sunday - shined in their little — they walk weakly onto the stage. Notes from the stringed percussion instrument fall on eager ears of proud parents , . . mellow mothers and some dubious dads (will it pay off?). For interested instructors recitaltime is the culmination of patient practice periods. Palms perspiring, they can only wait and watch with a hope and a prayer. A Paderewski is rare. So are women composers. = ” ” : BUT ONE Fair City woman is working at it. If labor and determination equal success Mrs. Harold C. Reid should gain that goal. Tomorrow in the recital by students of the attractive, redhaired pianist-housewife, a duo

will play her original composition for two pianos, Presenting the premiere performance of “Americana-Spana’—an American theme in Spanish style— will be Nancy Hyde and Eileen Alsop. Mrs. Reid plans to add orchestration to the number which she completed about a month ago.

When Lois Reid, her husband and son (now married) moved West from New York near the end of World War II she intended to “grow lazy and fat playing bridge.” 8 » o IN THE EAST she had a “Story Tune Time" over WGR, played on a variety of NBC programs. But, the “little girl next to their 5851 Haverford Ave, home here needed help with her music. Resolutely she keeps piano pupils to a minimum so she can extend her, writing. First tunes were picked out when she was ~ 4 and sat on her grandfather's lap. She still plays a great deal by ear despite her training. A product of Fredonia State Teachers’ College, Eastman Conservatory, of Music (on

A ———————————— SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1952

ONE TIME—Mrs. Audrey Fraser.

ing trained for the job. Know the boss’s job and its relationship to his on-the-job and outside interests—express his point

“of view-—start the wheels of told

the job without being every time, You have the rough idea, anyway. »

# " FOR A secretary does everything from opening her com-mander-in-chief’s mail and screening calls and callers to entertaining visiting “royalty” on a moment's notice. and reSiivamg him of his wife's birthy.

Some girls have taken jobs just out of high school and worked up to their present positions. Others have been specially trained n the-art of secretaryship even after winning college sheepskins. In business,

industry and government they

are the indispensable element. Many secretaries could teach Ben Franklin a trick or two in budgeting time and finances. Even Dior and Antoine might learn a new angle in dress and hair styling. Here's a sampling of some you will find in town. Miss Cynthia May, 3710

Teacher's Original

scholarship) and the Juilliard School of Music, she’s studied under Theodore Leéschetizsky; Finnish composer Salem Palmgren; Pierre Augieras, as associate of Cassadesus in the Paris Conservatory of Music; the

"late Ernest Hutcheson, dean of

American piano teachers, and Herman Wasserman, who is credited with discovering Gershwin. 8 = =» “ DURING THE New York World's Fair her composition “When You Win the World's Fair Prize” had quite a go. She and Bide Dudley, who had a hand in “Bye, Bye Baby,” did a song together. Now Dr. Albert Sirmay, Chapell’s chief -editor, and Ronnie Reid (her composer’s by-line) have a song, “Why Do I Go On Dreaming,” which is supposed to be released soon. Another, “Midnight Masquerade,” is in the meat grinder with an eastern publisher. There's also a bundle of more serious music with a Chicago firm, : ” » ” . * “LOTS OF THINGS die in the making,” Mrs. Reid says regret-

filly. Becoming the composer of ‘a “hit” song is somewhat like becoming author of the great American tragedy it seems.

But daily in the mornings— and “until midnight” adds her insurance agent husband (her biggest booster) — she writes. It's Mrs.. Reid who hopes she

doesn't go broke using 7 cents a sheet manuscript paper before she can report she made “so much last year” on a number. Hoagy Carmichael’s long delayed success with “Stardust” gives her hope.

An automobile accident about a year ago left Mrs. Reid with a stiffened arm and thumb — all the more incentive to channel her musical talent onto paper, . Others- taking part in the 8:15 p. m. recital tomorrow in Riddick’'s Auditorium will be Suzanne Eagleson, Jean Common, Matilda Moeller, Judy Heavenridge, Linda Medley, Ann Bradford, Phyllis Reid, Diane Dodds, Hugh Kirtland, Johnny Lee and Billy Bllsky,

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“THIS IS .. ."—Miss Muriel Gibson.

* N. Pennsylvania St., is secre-

tary to R. Overman, Eli Lilly and (always spelled out) Co. assistant manager of the employment department. The public's constantly coming to her so she thinks relationships with people most important. Men, too, play the secretary's role. Joseph P. Miles is righthand man to Evan R. Kek, Indiana Central College business manager, His college degree (from Indiana Central) serves him in good stead for his work,

Miss Enright Will Marry

Enright, Williams Creek, announce the engagement of their daughter, Margot Divine, to Elie P. Aghnides, New York. The wedding will be in the late summer, piling The future bride is a graduate of Ladywood School, attended the University of Mexico and was graduated from Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va, At present she is studying for her master’s degree at Columbia University.

Mr. Aghnides was educated in London and received his ens gineering degree from the Unie versity of Belgium. :

To Attend Convention

Alan Meissner, manager of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, will leave for - ver tomorrow to attend the Symphony Orchestra Managers Convention there, The group js composed of the managers. of approximately 20 of the nation’s

leading orchestras. Mr. Meissner

will return Friday.

he feels. He lives in the campus YMCA Residence Hall. Being secretary to a woman executive ‘changes completely the complexion of the job— makes it more personal” says Mrs. Audrey Praser, 410 N. Meridian 8t. Her boss is Mrs 0. C. Winters, Knoxall Corp. president. As secretary ‘to James A. Gloin, Ayres’ executive vice president and treasurer for seven years, Miss Ann Woolley, 3002 E. Fall Creek Pkwy, N. Dr.,~thinks in terms of in and outside the store contacts. She's conscious, too, of having “That Ayres’ Look on the Job.” Baker & Orbison, attorneys, have lgept Miss Muriel Gibson, . Meridian St., busy for the past four years. She's had to be a clockwatcher and get things out on time but loves every second of it. 80, bosses take note. This is the week to say "Thank You” to the office girl who helps you stay in business. ’

Times photos by William A. Oates. Jr.”

+ BOSS’ TICKET—Miss Ann Woolley.

‘Big Week Begins Early

For Times Columnist

By KATY ATKINS T WAS yery pleasant to get a few days breather in French Lick before the festivities of this gay week. The Indiana Manufacturers

sociation met there with the

of East Chicago as hosts, Mr, and Mrs, Oscar Ahlgeen, of ‘Whiting, Mr. Carlson’s brother - in = law and sister,

. “were there. As

everyone knows, Mrs. Ahlgren has . Katy Atkins recently assumed office as president of the General Federation of Wom en’s Clubs, : 3 © » 88 THE NIGHT OF THE banquet red roses were presented to Mrs. Carlson and to her at which time Mrs. Ahlgren gave greetings from the federation, proving herself an outstanding speaker. She worse a Hunning long black gown with sho

sleeves and a pale pink lace

yoke. 5 .. The main speaker was Dr. Ralph Sockman, minister of Christ Church, New York. The Ahlgrens’ daughter, Adrienne Haueser of San Antonio, was with them. She had several barrettes for her hair that caused a great deal of comment. One was a tiny lobster, another a silver fish that dangled from a little pole.

Among the Indianapolis people in French Lick were Mr. and Mrs, Frank Mutz, Mr, and

Mrs. Arthur Conde, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Babcock and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Settle. 8 5. 8 : ' PARTIES HONORING the. two young colples, whose weddings next Saturday will be high points on the social calefi dar, sont nue at a frenzied pace. «Rast. Amday 08 XA : Rall plete So% 8

"and Otis Hubbard and Carolyt

Crom and Bill Griffith, Supper was served in the spa= cious garage which, on a gloomy day, looked especially cheerful with yellow decorations. Yellow curtains were at the windows, yellow daisies and yellow candles on the tables, and a yellow and - green plaid cloth on the buffet table. Zs + Even the hostess fitted into

the color scheme with a yellow- .

* and-green plaid organdie frock.

Some of the guests played

baseball 20 every costume Was present - from dressy cocktail clothes to those for active sport. - a # pi

MRS. FRED KROEGER and her daughter, Marjorie, enter

« tained for Ceci and Bill at an.

They used their beautiful white-and-blue Meissen labra and center plece which was arranged with white bute terfly orchids. ; ~ Marjorie wore a stiffened cotton brocade ‘dress in an ice green shade. : » e =» # BLUE BIRDS for happiness were on the table at a luncheon ven for Ceci at the Columbia lub by three of her mother’s friends, Mrs. Willis B, Conner,

Mrs, Arthus Wallace and “Mrs,

Lawrence Dorsey. When Mrs. Ralph Spaan had a luncheon and shower for her in Woodstock, gifts were piled

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