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Waukesha Daily Freeman from Waukesha, Wisconsin • Page 5

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Society Clubs and Organizations Local -News Time lor Symphony Fair Draws Near One unique sign of spring with the return of the birds, the fishing season and housecleaning is the news of the annual Waukesha Symphony Fair. This year the Fair will again be held at the VFW clubhouse, on Delafield avenue, Saturday, May 21 beginning at 10 a.m. Mrs. Carlin Meier, entertainment chairman, has announced that the Pet Parade will be formed at the Cutler park, where the Public library is located, and end at the VFW hall on Delafield avenue. Entry blanks and information may be obtained from Mrs.

Paul Pelikan, 201 Hyde Park Waukesha. Any child between the ages of five and 12 may participate. The fire engine, games, movies, about 10 ponies donated by G. P. Stickney of Big' Bend, and the new Children's booth will be of interest to the younger folk.

Entry in the Pet Parade does not require "live" animals. Mrs. William Ferring, Delafield, is house chairman and reports that the circus theme will be evident from the minute you come near the grounds! Clever decorations are planned and being made by the art department of the Catholic Memorial art depart- Penny-Saver Quilt ment. Mrs. Ferring and Mrs.

Norbert Peterson, food chairman; hope the weather man will send sunshine as the Sidewalk cafe should be most restful and the pink lemonade and hot dogs tastier outside! Mrs. Ferring is looking for large tents and tables with umbrella stands, so if you should have either of these items, lind to loan them for the day, (fall her. Lunch will be served downstairs also. Mrs. Tom Smith, chairman of the Merchandise division, tells of county activity reported to her by Mrs.

A. E. Sweet, Genesee, chairman of the Green Thumb booth, assisted by Mrs. John Berg, Mukwonago. 4-H clubs that have offered to help to date are Tess Corners, Brookfield, Lake View, Lisbon Plank, Bark River, Phantom Clovers, Unionville, Meadowbrook, Star Dust, Summit Valley, New Berlin.

Items that are particularly popular are shrubs, vegetable and flower plants, cut flowers, bulbs with the names of items on the outside or She urges that these items be brought to the hall the day or evening before. Surely it would not be a Fair if there were no foods--and, an abundance is anticipated! Tasty items for the connoisseur are planned by the Genesee Delicatessen, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sargent, Genesee, as chairmen. Many articles were made by the Waukesha County Homemakers but especially did they most sub- stantially shine in the Bakery booth thanks for their and Miss Margaret Mosher's support as they have planned a more extensive project.

Mrs. Lothar Rudolph, route 5, is chairman of the Food booth and is assisted by Mrs. Paul Pelikan. world are urged to bring in their contributions as they are always desirable! It is expected that here, too, will be a display of items coins, of nations throughout the world. In the Needlecraft 'booth, you will find "Bartered Bride" aprons every lady will want one of these--they are so colorful! Also, Sheriff bibs for little boys--complete with star will be sold.

Eye glass cases, beach bags, "gold" plastic placemat covers, pin cushions, dish protectors, and numerous other items have been made for this booth. Always in demand are dish towels, pillow cases, thick potholders, and aprons by the score! If you are planning to contribute your needlecraft, please contact Mrs. James Frisch, 202 W. College Waukesha so that she may know what to expect for the booth and when you intend to bring it in. African Violet Show Time Told The- Milwaukee county African society announces its fourth annual show to be held Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m.

to 9 p.m. and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wauwatosa recreational building, 1155 73d st. The theme will be "Violets the World Over." In the large exhibit hall will be a salesroom where many varieties of African violets will be for sale; educational exhibits; information booth where information may be obtained on the care and culture of plants.

A large parking area is available. Mrs. George Truran, 4766 N. Idlewild White Fish Bay, is the president of the organization. Make this hit-or-miss Endless Chain quilt by the -Saver" method! Buy a little fabric at a time make a few blocks a month! Use scraps, too! Such a thrill to work this quilt into your budget! Easy Pattern 7217:, Pattern direc tions.

Send 25 cents in coins for this pattern add 5 cents for each pattern for mailing. Send to Waukesh; Daily Freeman 106. House hold Arts P.O. Box 168 Old Chelsea Station, New York 11, N. Y.

Print plainly name, address, zone, and pat tern number. Order our 1955 Alice Brook Needlecraft Catalogue. Enjoj pages and pages of excitin; new designs knitting, cro chet, embroidery, iron ons toys and novelties! Send 2 cents for your copy of thi wonderful book now. You'll want to order every design i it! The Country store and the Herb kitchen have been progressing as Mrs. Frank Hayek, Waukesha; and Mrs.

Bety Holprin, Milwaukee, an or- hestra member, who assisted ast year plan their booths to- ether. Of particular interest vilT be an herb expert who vill demonstrate additional uses- of herbs, giving sam- iles, too! Recall the 'candy ars' of the sweet shops in past? The faculty vives, chairmaned by Mrs ared Wend, are hoping to iave you select your choices them in their 'sweet lit tie shop' you'll love the at mosphere they have planned For those looking for nev reading, the AAUW is again sponsoring the Book booth and welcomes donations records and books for both adults and children. If possible bring them before the Fair to R. B. Soulen, 227 N.

James st. Everyone wants to visit the White Elephant booth, and Mrs. Frank Hoag notes that many useful and interesting items have been given. Mrs. Freehoff, recently returned from Mexico, has oeen planning and receiving a nice supply of articles for sale in the International booth since the last Fair.

Here you will find many international gift and food items. Mrs. Freehoff states that those with talent to make foods and bakery of countries, of the The Handicraft booth, Mrs. Charles J. Guthrie, chairman, has items which have captured the hearts of-many--remember the stickhorses so much fun to ride? The.

1955 version is priceless, you'll want a couple of these. Breadboards, onionboards, keyboards, shell purses, unusual bookmarks. The Buttonmun, and sprinkling cans are but a few of the workgroup ideas which add color to the Fair. Not forgetting the men, a Do-It-Yourself booth is plan- led by the UNICO, directed! oy Joe Natalizio. Here i vhere men really enjoy shop-' ping--things for the house and car as well as 'mom and the kids'! Mrs.

Roland Schrupp, 144 W. Newhall is the Auxil- ary president, and Mrs. Orville G. Swain, general Fair chairman for 1955. PORTRAIT IN BLACK play by this intriguing title promises a "well-nigh" professional performance.

Shown above are Malcolm Aikenhe'ad, left, Barbara Jimrnie Klippel, and Les Fredericks, as the' (Freeman Staff Photo) butler, all of Brookfield. Two shows, tonight and tomorrow, May 6 and 7, will be given by the Brookfield Players, at the Waukesha high school auditorium. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. It's a Date POST 721 Soat Vergenz auxiliary to Post 721, Veterans of Foreign wars will hold a regular meeting at the clubhouse, Monday night May 9 at 8 p.m. Elec- 'tion of officers will be held.

Past commanders and past presidents will be honored at a social hour following the meeting. Births The following births were recorded at Waukesha Memorial hospital on Thursday. May 5: A to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Berg, Mukwonago route 1.

A girl to Mr. and Mrs. David Becker, 137 Cook st. SMALL BUT MIGHTY, Freeman Classified ads get things done FAST. To seU or rent, call Liberty 2-2501.

Mother-Daughter Banquet Held The'Mother Daughter banquet of the First Methodist church was held Friday, April the church dining room when an international theme was used. Mrs. Robert Munger served as the mistress of ceremonies and took the group on an imaginary trip to far places. A musical program included solos by Joyce Pillsbury; marimba solos by Sandy Clothier and Alpine Folk songs by the Happy Wanderers, a trio of boys, Robert and Walter Koehnlein and Daniel Schultz. Recognition was given to Patricia Warren, the youngest daughter present and to Mrs.

Clara Vrooman, Mrs. Robert Drewry, Mrs. Sam Francis and Claudia Francis, the only four generation group present. Mrs. Vrooman was presented with an orchid for being the oldest mother present.

Evelyn Nimmer Heads Local Sweet Adelines Evelyn Nimmer was installed as president of the Waukesha chapter of Sweet Adelines which held its annual business meeting Wednesday night, May 4, at the Elks club. Other officers are Helen Dunn, secretary and Nan Lane, treasurer. On the board of directors are Vi Schroeder. Gerda Des Jordin, Marge Stocks, Avis Hoefts, Lu Lee and Norma Schuetze, the out going president. The chapter is now rehearsing for the yearly competition which will be held in Racine on May 15.

Third Daughter Born; Coach Misses Game Hartland high school baseball coach Al Vandertie missed his team's game Norris Foundation recently I his wife gave birth to a baby about the same time the two schools were meeting on the diamond. Vandertie not only had his team lose the game, 5-4, but lost another chance at a son. His wife presented him with a 6 Ib. 3 oz. girl--their third.

WHO'S NEW The Who's New club will hold a dessert bridge party Monday, May 9 at 1:30 p.m. at the YWCA. Members are I reminded that a short business session will be held. Hostesses for the afternoon will be Mrs. Emil Havlik, Mrs.

Otto Bluhm and Mrs. Schoenwalder. FREE DANCE A free dance will be held at the Labor temple on West Saturday, May 7, at 8:45 p.m. Music will be by the Rythm-Aires. Machinist local 1377.members and friends are invited.

Miss Eose Mary Calivas Russell Acker's photo Engagement News Told The announcement of the engagement of their daughter Rose Mary to Roy P. Wakeman was announced by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Calivas, Enid, Okla.

His narents are Mr. and Mrs. Earle T. Wakeman, 1900 Murray Waukesha. Miss Calivas was graduated from Enid high school and Enid Business college.

She is employed at Dhamplin Refining in that city. Her fiance served four years in the Air Force and is now employed at Vance Air Force base, Enid. A late summer wedding is planned. RUMMAGE SALE A rummage sale will be held Saturday, May 7, at 10 at St. Mary's church basement, Pewaukee.

Unitarian Fellowship Foreign students will tell their impressions of the United States at the biweekly Sunday night meeting, May 8, at 8 p.m. of the Waukesha County Unitarian fellowship. The group meets at the Meadowbrooks school, located on Meadowbrook road, one fourth mile south of the intersection of Hy. 30 county trunk and Meadowbrook rd. For Mother's Day Giving and Wean'n at McCoy's for Mother's Day KEYES MEMORIALS "Same downtown location for over 60 yean." 384 W.

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Flamingo Only Waukesha Daily Freeman Friday, May 6, 1955. Pose A.

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