The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 84

SUNDAY, PAGE 4 SEC. 6 THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR 9 jiWum sgZX Artist-Housewife Aiming At 'Happiness "RIGHT NOW I am pursuing two interests," states the pixie-like artist. She is working with wood and gold leaf, employing a medieval motif in addition to her large oil paintings. The DePauw University alumna, who also holds a master's degree from New York University, decorates her home with the same attitude she uses in her profession. "I like to mix things and make them go together.

"IF YOU SELECT what you like, they are bound to go asserts Mrs. Strauss. The living room of the Strauss home on North Illinois Street is a pleasant potpourri of antiques, Italian provincial, a barrel used for an end table, ice cream chairs and artwork. The basement forms the artist's studio. A sorority lery opening has a positive approach to her work.

"I AM WORKING toward happiness," asserts the young mother who is a former Park School art teacher. "There is enough art today that reflects the other end of the stick." The artist-housewife keeps a rigid schedule revolving around 15-months-old Lynn who likes to play with plaid sneakers with shoestrings that Matisse has chewed off. "I do my house chores during the first few hours in the morning. "About 11 o'clock I slip down into the studio for about an hour while Matisse and I.ynn entertain each other," she says. The young mother also manages a long session in her studio while baby l.ynn takes an afternoon nap.

By BETSY BROCKWAY Skeins of orange, red and yellow yarn are being stitched into needlepoint flowers, in- spired by the paintings of Mary Beth Strauss. But the artist made it clear that she prefers devoting her time to her brushes rather than doing the needlework itself. "I MADE IT quite clear before I sketched the designs that I didn't want to get in- volved with doing the needle- point," declares the young woman with a smile painting attractive face. She is "the wife of attorney Jerome t-M. Strauss, mother of a tod dler and caretaker of Matisse, an undipped noodle.

"Needlepoint patterns have such silly little designs," I -believes Mrs. Strauss. Hers feature single contemporary flowers. The local artist who is preparing a November gal "It is a great damage to the artist to want to stay the same. "There is bound to be a thread of style that will remain." Baby food jars spatter the floor of her workroom.

"Lynn's little jars are so handy for mixing paint. I give them to all of the other artists." A large mirrored door, which had been removed from its former position by the Strausses, stands near a half completed canvas. "I DON'T HAVE any model but myself," explains Mrs. Strauss as she tucks a wispy lock of her brown hair back into place. She moves her paintings into her garden, splotched with bright colored flowers, for study and comparison.

Nails in the garden's stockade fence provide the artist-hanging places for a sidewalk gallery effect. "In New York you are overcome daily by the great body of art. "I like it in Indianapolis. You're on vour own." pledge paddle hangs beside paintings in the "gallery," a one-time recreation room with fireplace. "It is such a temptation for an artist to paint over his earlier work," she notes, pointing to a completely abstract painting of earlier years.

"I BELIEVE in keeping a few samples of each year to show the transition I have made. S. T. Meyer, Miss Schanzc To Marry DeWitt, Iowa (Spl.) Miss Billie Jeanne Schanze and Stephen Trier Meyer will be married Dec. 29.

Parents of the bride-to-be are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schanze of DeWitt. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

C. P. Meyer, 3860 Glencairn Lane, Indianapolis. Both attend St. Paul's College at Concordia, Mo.

state convention of the Indiana Hospital Auxiliaries at French Lick. She is standing by the exhibit made by auxiliary members. Mrs. Earl B. Nash of Gary, president of the Methodist Hospital Auxiliary there, holds the Esther B.

Fairbanks awards trophy won by the auxiliary at the recent Hospital Auxiliaries Association Convenes 1 CteBBt i a rA ri7' ft I 4 If hi i Pi Miss Sarah Frances Sutherlin Married To Ronald F. Harkness Winners of the Esther B. Fairbanks awards trophies in the volunteer services division were the Home Hospital Auxiliary at Lafayette, first place, and Porter Memorial Hospital Guild at Valparaiso, honorable mention. Trophy winners in the fund-raising division were St. Catherine's Hospital Auxiliary at East Chicago, first place, and Community Hospital Auxiliary, honorable mention.

Fairbanks trophies were won in the public relations division by Methodist Hospital Auxiliary at Gary, first place, and Pulaski Memorial Hospital Auxiliary at Winamac, honorable mention. The Marion (Ind.) General Hospital Auxiliary won the attendance award for its third consecutive year. Elkhart (Ind.) General Hospital was presented with a permanent trophy for being The 13th annual state convention of the Indiana Hospital Auxiliaries Association was held Monday and Tuesday at the French Lick-Sheraton Hotel. (Ayr Pholoreflex) MRS. RONALD FLOYD HARKNESS The Former Miss Sarah Frances Sutherlin (h)od For Snacks Spread lightly toasted bread with deviled ham and pickle relish; top with sliced cheddar cheese and broil until the cheese begins to melt.

Great for snacktime! Greencastle, Ind. (Spl.) Miss Sarah Frances Sutherlin and Ronald Floyd Harkness were married yesterday in the First Christian Church. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy C.

Sutherlin. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Harkness, 6633 Sunny Lane, Indianapolis. THE BRIDE wore a white satin gown with fitted bodice and controlled skirt.

A satin pillbox held her elbow-length veil. She carried a bouquet of orchids and lilies of the valley. Miss Rebecca Anne Sutherlin was her sister's maid of honor. She wore a moss green satin sheath with a matching overskirt and carried a small basket of fall flowers. Bridesmaids, also in moss green, were Miss Linda Wright of Elwood, Miss Donna Losey of Greenwood, Miss lVB fM LOW HEELS GOOD WALKING BASE GOOD BALANCE Mrs.

William B. Andrews president of the Home Hospital Auxiliary at Lafayette, accepts an Esther B. Fairbanks awards trophy won in the volunteer services category. first place consecutively in three categories, volunteer services, fund raising and public relations. Black Calf or Black Suedt $20.00 Catalogue mailed request.

(2nd Plnor, Room 203) Indianapolis, Ind. You'll thrilled with the artful combination of fashion and foot-eaiy comfort in the imart-thoei to ideal for fall and winter days ahead. See our complete selection toon. Alio Other Patterns, Colors, Leathers and Suedes. Brilliant (lowers bloom on the canvases home, 5154 North Illinois Street, when jh of Mary Beth (Mrs.

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Mrs. Harkness is a student at Indiana University. She was graduated from Central Business College. She is a member of Delta Tau Sorority. The bridegroom attended Indiana University and is attending the I.U.

Downtown Center. He also is a graduate of Central Business College. After a wedding trip to the South the couple will live at 3311 Meadows Court, Apt. E-2, Indianapolis. Mover Hires Women To Pack Daintier Items Waco, Tex.

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