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Miss Nancy Ann Hundley, James 0. Whelan Jr. Wed Crowe Christian Church was Iho scene of a wedding Saturday, November 18 at 4 p. m. when Miss Nancy Ann Hundley, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Franklin Hundley, of Crcwe became the bride of James Oc- tavitis Whelnn son of Mr. Artmobile To Visit In Colonial Heights The Virginia Museum Artmo- hile will be located at Colonial JleighLj High School. Donated by Miller and Rhoade.s and sponsored by the Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, the Artmobile continues its tour of the state a new collection of Pre-Columbian art from the permanent collection of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. The 'interior of the Artmobile is arranged like an exhibition gallery complete in every respect with air conditioning, special lighting and a public address system over which a commentary on the exhibition is played at intervals.

Works on display range from the Central Andes to Mexico and date from 700 B. C. to 1532 A. D. Sophisticated aristocratic Pre- Columbian art develoiwd as the inhabitants progressed from a nomadic hunting existence to a settled life of agriculture.

The Peruvian textiles in the Artmobile show a wide range of techniques with printed and painted cotton and various kind.s of tapestry weaves. There is a fine tapestry shirt showing great skill and an astonishingly beautiful poncho woven of brilliant features, preserved through the centuries in a tomb in Southern Peru. Gold objects range from large placqucs to be worn to delicate filigree work. Their splendor is unsurpassed in the Americas, and I he equal of anything in the Old World. The current Artmobile exhibition covers a greater time and geographical area than any past display, spanning 22 centuries and six countries.

QUICK Professional OPTICAL SERVICE Frames Repaired Lenses Duplicated Eyes Examined Professional Service at MARK E. I I I I I I 1 I I I 218 N. Sycamore and Mrs. Whelan of Petersburg, The Rev. Cart W.

Haley, pastor of Washington St. Methodist Church, performed the double- ring ceremony before an altar banked with white gladiola ferns, palms and cathedral candles. The wedding arch was decorated with ivy and white glatiioli. Mrs. Donald K.

Frceborn, soloist, was accompanied by Mrs, Marie Gilliam, organist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a while satin gown with a portrait neckline and long pointed sleeves. The bodice and skirt were embroidered with crystal and seed pearls. The full skirl was caught in Ihe back with a self bow and ended in a chapel train. She wore a mantilla of Brussels lace.

Her flowers were a cascade bouquet of white rosebuds, stephanotis centered with a white orchid. Miss Betty Mason of Cash was maid of honor. Other attendants were: Mrs, Kathleen Collins of Richmond; Mrs. Carroll Thackston of Lynchburg; Mrs. Joseph Flowers, and Mrs.

Brenda Simms of Crowe. They wore matisse rod velvet ballerina dresses with matching headpieces with veils and carried cascades of pink carnations. Phyllis Ray of Crewe was flower girl. She wore a floor- length dress of tiered lace with a red velvet sash. She carried a basket of rose petals.

Mr. Whelan was his son's best man. Ushers were: Walter F. Dudley Jr. nf Roanoke, brother of the bride: Robert.

1C. Whelan of Petersburg, brother of the bridegroom; Robert C. Cobb and George Williams also of Petersburg, Billy B. Vincent of Skippers and Joseph P. Gillette of Courtland.

Miss Hazel Murphy of Crewe was mistress of ceremonies. The bride's mother wore a peacock blue brocade dress with matching accessories. The bridegroom's mother wore a gold and brown brocade dress with matching accessories. Their flowers were orcid corsages. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. James Ray. For a i the bride wore a mink trimmed beige suit with brown accessories and an orchid. After a trip to Bermuda. Ihe couple will make their home in Petersburg.

Alice S. Goodrich, Editor Phone RE 2-3456 The Progress-Index, Nov. 22, 1961 3 Grandmother Controls $75 Million Money Bog Mrs. James Octavius Whelan Jr. su on The following births were rc- today in Petersburg General Hospital: Mr.

and Mrs. Bruce Ghacker, 132 Dccrfield Drive, boy, Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vaughan, Rt.

1, Chester, boy, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Goodman, St. Andrews i Wednesday.

TOOTH TIP CHICAGO It might be a Rood idea to chase thai candy bar with carrot strips, according to the American Medical Association. Philip L. White, spokesman for the A MA, said chewing detergent food such ns celery, carrot strips and radishes can help clean your teeth. A New Hat Shade of Distinction DOBBS BLUE SPRUCE The Fall's newest hot shade is a deep blue blended with rich olive Blue Spruce! Shown here in the stylish Dobbs $11.95 LJIO i crAonat lenti Among those attending the Thanksgiving dinr.er-dancc held in the Country Club of Petersburg tonight will be: Mr. and Mrs.

LcRoy Roper, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lanier i Mr.

and Mrs. Marshall Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. C. P.

K. Burgwyn, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin i Mr. and Mrs.

L. E. Ilayhorn, Mr. and Mrs. S.

Phillip Kinscy, Miss Mary Parsons, Dr. and Mrs, Palmorc Irving, Mr. and Mrs, T. P. Trigg Roper, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Marshall and guests: Mr. and Mrs. L. P.

Morgan and Miss Rose Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Burton P. Short Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Marable, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Elmore, LI. Col.

and Mrs. Eldridgc Co.x, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cyrus Kirkpatrick Mr.

and Mrs. William C. Comslock, Mrs. Noryin Veal, William Bcville, Mr. and Mrs.

H. Godscy, Mr. and Mrs. a i Gille I I I and guests, Mr. and Mrs.

R. G. Mum. Miss Suzanne Bohannan will arrive today from Majorie Webster Jr. College, Washington, for a holiday visit with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Willis W. Bohannan. of Westover Ave. Mr.

and Mrs. John E. Hamner and children of Richmond will spend Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. C. Buchanan and Mr.

Buchanan and Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Walker. Mr.

and Mrs. Hampton C. Ueese of Crcstvicw, have arrived and are the guests of his sister, Miss Lclia Reese of Wakcfield St. Mr. and Fletcher J.

Wright III of Scabright, N. Mrs. S. C. Hicks of Amhurst and Mr.

and Mrs. Edouard Stcclc of Raleigh, N. C. will spend Thanksgiving with Dr. and Mrs.

Wright Jr. of Blair Road. The Rev. Sydney C. Swann Mrs.

Swann, son, Bobby, daughter, Mary, and Don Fitton of Hamilton, Ohio will spend tomorrow with Sydney C. Swann I I I a student at ELshburne Military Academy. A a i a A a have arrived for a visit with his sister. Mrs. Robert A.

Condrcy and Mr. Condrcy of Monliccllo Ave. Robert Condrey a student at the University of A a a a will arrive today for a holiday visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Emory of en 11 on Mrs. Lucy Davis Jones of S. Sycamore St. is leaving today for a visit of several days with her daughter. Mrs.

W. N. Hale of Hcssion Road, Charlotte.sville. Miss Jean Ford of Redlands, who is a graduate student at Peabody Conservetoiy of Music, Nashville. i spend CHICAGO A cheerful grandmother equally at home in kitchen and counting house is trying to prove that women are as well equipped to hold the purse strings in business as at home.

Mrs. Sylvia Miedema is waging this campaign as executive president of the Clyde' Savings and Loan Association in the Chicago suburb of Cicero. She supervises the lending of some $75 million every year for home and business construction and presides over a staff of more than lifl employes, every one of whom she has hired. Mrs. Miedcma the world of finance at the urging of the father of her first husband.

Charles L. Kilma founded the Clyde institution and saw in his daughter-in-law a potent financial talent. Although she had to leave school at 14 to help support her widowed mother and five other children, she developed a knack for statistics that enabled her to take over as president of the Clyde Association after her father-in-law and her husband Charles L. Klima died. After she Ijccamc president, she re-married.

Her husband, Ja- inine touches to the usually austere decor of a financial institution. Most of the desks are adorned during spring and summer Theatre Group To Stage Play An exciting theatrical event of the season is the Thanksgiving arrival at the Lyric Theatre of The Richmond Musical Theatre's production of "Show Boat" for a limited engagement. There's an upsurge of fresh talent and the turnout of newcomers is perhaps the single most important element amid all the stir and bustle of preparation. Young performers tackling important assignments are: Sue Bunch as Magnolia, Sonny Wells as Havenal, a i a Sauvian as Julie, Jan Sloan and Dell Driver as Cap'n Andy Hawks and his wife. Sandra Schiff Irvin Abigail Van Buren ner desk.

But it is in the association dining room where Mrs. Miedema's domestic interests are most ap- varent. She brings jars of pickles and preserves that she has made at home, tomatoes from her gar- Hie Wade and the Frank. Richmond Musical Thea-i DEAR ABBY: I am almost 20 and have been having a disagreement with my mother. She doesn't want me to have anything to do with a certain neighbor man.

He is 33, divorced, and has two children. All we do is sit on my front porch and talk, and I don't see anything wrong with Ihat. 1 would rather sit and talk with him all evening than go on a date with any of the younger men I know. Mother is worried about "my reputation" and "gossip" and blah, blah, blah tre has a history which includes! a list of 22 musicals put on for! and by Richmonders, and the opening of "Show Boat" will extend the string. The show will play November den and various concoctions from 23 24.

25, 30, December 1 and 1 1 i -TJ iv, i 11 i i 11 mi i i ti the holidays with Mr. and Mrs ool) i a i was a buildci bllt Austin K. Hunsbcrger of Oakland )e became a vice president of her kitchen. So famous are her recipes that women depositors and borrowers often write for them. Although she puts in a full day at the association a takes work home with her at night, she still had time to "put up" 275 jars of pickles and preserves last summer.

Mrs. Miedema has a few recipes for the savings and loan business, too. "As a woman, I am accepted on an equal basis with men in the field." she said. "1 think it's I he person who counts. A i i is Ihe first requisite the ability to i the things needed for good management, for the depositors and for service." 12.

Tickets are a a i a al the Lyric Theatre box office daily 'except a 12 to fi p. m. Telephone 540-1817. a i orders accepted--enclose self-addressed stamped envelope. --LIKES TO TALK.

I.IKES: Not a Unless he talks you into something. ntOAR A I am growing more and more worried over the fact that I can't seem to get married. I am a good-looking woman of 35, shapely, intelligent, kind, industrious, moral, healthy and vivacious, don't want to boast, that her fiance be Invited to the dinner. My husband and I see no reason why he shouldn't be, since this gir! knows none of the relatives, and his presence would insure her a happy time. Our future son-in-law insists he is an "outsider" and, if he is invited to the dinner, we are obligated to invite all the cousins.

There are about 50 cousins of all ages. Are we wrong? --UPSET. DEAR UPSET: You are not wrong. Tell your future son-in- law not to be so technical. Everybody's got a problem.

What's yours? For a personal reply, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Abby, in care of this newspaper. Drumstick Fare For Noodle Fans NEW YORK 'UP!) Calorie- counters needn't avoid pasta if but 1 can't think of one de- hey prepare this noodle drum- sirable feminine characteristic that I don't possess. Nearly every man I go out with wants to marry me. But don't who meets me is am axed that I have never been married. I a to be loved, and have children some day.

but have yet to meet man I could fee! that deeply stick dinner. St. the loan association at her urgin and now supervises loans to Mr. and Mrs. i i a P.

Da--; tractors. Mrs. Miedema's son by vis. Miss Perry Davis and Chris- first marriage and her daugh- tophcr Davis of Southern Pines, tor's husband also are officers of N. C.

visiting her mother, the. but there is Mrs. 0. W. Clarke of S.

Adams St. Miss Pat. Russell was among those who attended the Yale- Princeton football game on Satu a Miss Russell, a at Westminster Choir college, will arrive today for a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Russell of Oakland St. Here for the holidays are Edward Leo Smoot from the College of William and Mary and Miss Betty Lou Smoot of the Medical College of Virginia, who are with their mother, Mrs. E. B.

Smoot of Jefferson Place. Mrs. Thomas .1. Wells Sr. of no question which mcinlcr of the a i is boss at work, if not at home.

'My husband I el Is everybody 1 am nis boss 24 hours a clay," Mrs. Miedcma said in an interview. "I'm not, really. We let him lake his place where he is supposed to lc in tbe home. He's the head of the house.

"I urged him to come into the association because he was a builder and not many associations have had builders as full- time officers. I felt a builder would have a lot to offer customers and 1 was right. We find that builders like to come to us. 1 sock Mr. Miedema's advice frequently, and I sit down and discuss problems with all the officers.

I don't feel that any one of us knows it all." Centre Hill will leave today for A on of lll i a few Washington for vist with her Nancy T. Bean, Thurman Pelter Married in C. H. tor, Mrs. Richard Duell and Mr Ducli.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Slalc of Jackson, Miss, arc visiting his mother, Mrs. Ethel Slate of W. Washington St.

Mrs, Raymond Carr of Ver- women to president of a savings and loan association. Mrs. Micdema gives encouragement to other women in the field. She has promoted several women to executive posts. The assistant secretary of the association is a woman.

A girl who began as a stenographer less than seven years ago now is in charge of the new construction department and non is a patient in Peters-' has a woman assistant. burg General Hospital. "I put women into jobs when they arc capable." Mrs. Miedcma COUNCIL SPONSORS SPEAKER said. "When a man and woman Mrs.

Welclon Thompson of Lynchburg. sponsored by the Petersburg Garden Council, i of equal ability are in line for a job, the woman does not get passed up as in some other business- speak on Christmas Arrange- c.s" Mrs. Miedemn addresses worn- recreation a of Trinity Church en employes as "honey" and 'Hopewell a Mr. and Mrs. A.

.1. Bean announce the marriage of her daughter, Nancy Tanner, to Thurman Lee Pelter, son of, Mrs. Harry L. Pelter and the late Mr. PeHer.

The wedding took place at 7 o'clock Friday evening in the home of T. W. Murphcy, Justice of the Peace, Colonial Heights. The couple reside at 2415 Lee Hopewell. Dr.

and Mrs. A Chambliss have returned to their home on Central Walnut Place, after vacationing in Florida. Miss Judy Elliott is arriving to day from Mary Washington College to spend the holidays with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W.

Rupert Elliott of Byrd St. Miss Joyce Sligh, a first year student at Radford College, will spend Thanksgiving holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Sligh of Rivermont Ridge.

Cadet Edwin Cowherd will ar rive from VPI today to spend the holiday weekend with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cow herd of Richmond-Hopevvell Road Mr. and Mrs. W.

J. Doyle Forest Ave. are parents of daughter born Sunday in John Randolph Hospital. The Hopewell Lodge, Loya Order of Moose and Women Moose will have their annua Charily Ball Saturday. Decembe Ruth Millett In Los Angeles a wife sued her husband for divorce on the grounds a he told her she svas "too fat." She won, too.

Maybe the judge decided that'about. 1 know, as the years pass, vomen who have trouble a i won't have all these opportunities, and it saddens me. What is wrong with me? 1EAR TOO: There is no such thing as being "too Concentrate more on the desirable characteristics of the men you meet, and less on your own. There is somebody for everybody, hut the gate must swing both ways. DEAR A My husband and I had a rather heated argument with my daughter's fiance over where to draw the line on invitations to their wedding dinner.

We plan a very small dinner following thin as fashion models, whose igures are currently considered deal, get enough guff without laving to hear from their hus- jands Ihat they are too fat to be a i Other women make sure a he woman who is overweight is always conscious of her less than slender figure. Oh, they don't ell her she is too fat or even mention that she has put on a ew extra pounds. They are more subtle than a call attention to the con- rast between their own pencil- slim figures and her plump lines with such remarks as, "I've simply got to quit eating lunch. I ceremony to which aunts and tp to 110 pounds. Isn't that dis- uncles (no cousins) will be invited.

My daughter's maid of honor is from qut of town (she is a college chum), and has requester gusting?" Or they delicately shudder at the number" of calories in the dessert the not-thin friend has just ordered and they can say 'Just black coffee for me." The overweight woman can't even pick up a magazine today without a crash diet staring her in the face or serve a delicious dinner to guests without having the women say, "It's delicious but I hate to i of how many calories are in it." Even when she goes shopping there is the inevitable, "It's so slenderizing" comment of the saleswoman 'lo make the overweight woman self-conscious. So maybe the judge who gave the woman a divorce because her husband told her outright that she was too fat just decided a a overweight woman a heard enough "weighty talk" without her husband joining in the chorus. Dredge 8 medium sized chicken drumsticks with 'A cup of flour seasoned "with 1-2 teaspoon and teaspoon of pepper. Cook in 2 tablespoons of salad oil i Browned on all sides. Cover and cook over low heat 30 minutes, or until tender.

Combine 2 (B ounce) cans of tomato sauce with 2 (4 ounce) cans of sliced mushrooms with their liquid, 1-2 teaspoon of basil-, and 2 teaspoons of onion salt. Heat to boiling. Simmer 10 minutes. Cook 1 pound (about 8 cups) of medium egg noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Arrange chicken legs spoke fashion over noodles. Top with sauce. Serves 8, with 459 calories per serving. GROCERY SPENDING NEW YORK (UP1) The af erage U.S. family spends $938 a year in grocery stores, according to the Nielsen Food Index.

The index also indicates low-income families spend nearly as much as high-income families on groceries. Mrs. Roy Lassiter Named To Post At a meeting of the Southsidc District Executive Committee VFWC held in Ernporia on Nov. Mrs. Roy A.

La.ssiter elecled vice president to "dear" and has added a few fern- 3 in the Moose Home with Frank Sober and his orchestra furnishing the music. Proceeds from the a a i will be divided among the Welfare Departments of Hopewell, Prince George and Chesterfield counties. Tickets may he purchased in ad- Benefit Bridge Winners Named Winners in a two-session Ixme- fit bridge game held Sunday in vance or at thr door. FOLLY CASTLE Mrs. F.

A. Dcffenbaugh 323 W. Washington St. Thanksgiving Day HOURS: 4 P. M.

tO 7 P. M. com- Mt. Vcrnon Ave. left today the uncxptred term of Mrs spend a i i with i Hayden James of Dciulnm.

he Fort Lcc i Open Moss for the benefit of the United Fund! Drive sixnsorcd bv FLOOM were: i i i a i a a i who has resigned. Mrs Lassiiorj Afernoon session Section A. and Mr. Kaiser of Minenla. N.

Y. i currently historian of the rfis- M'' Frank Meyer and and Mildred Finery of is a past district vice prc.s'i-' i i i Lt. Col. Leo "un-kCity. hns served as president nf Rachmcl In 1 a Ueusch.

Ihe Tarrara Woman's of i second: Mr. ami .1. R. Chap- Mr, and Mrs. Bert Nicolls of i Hovkins.

and is a a i Mrs. a Parker A i Mass, are Ihe guests! live Soulhsido club woman. a A i a Giea.son, Open Friday Nights 'til 8:30 P. M. Early Gift Suggestions For A CAR COAT OR RAINCOAT With racoon or knit collar in poplins, tweeds, or laminated sizes for small or large.

All smartly styled to keep your love warm and fashionable in any kind of weather. $10.98 up 113 N. SYCAMORE STREET of Mrs. Van W. Bogart of Brandon Ave.

The Nicolls are en route to West Palm Beach, Fla. Mrs. i i a L. Slnnlon. i denl of Soulh-sidc District, nn- nounced Mrs.

Lassilcr's acceptance of this office on Nov. 17. THCfWfST? For The Elderly, The A I We Also Carry A Complete Line Of Surgical Supplies and Hospital Needs Walkers Crurches Bed Boards Elastic Stockings Canes Toilet Chairs Braces Trusses Back Supports, etc. For Free Delivery by Radio-Dispatched a Call 2-3535 Free Parking On Lot Opposite Colonial Slorrs DRUGS REG. No.

PHONE KC. 2-3539 Section Mr. nnd W. Kilby Brown, i Mrs. i i a Baron and Mrs.

D. A. i a a i second; Maria and Mrs. i Field; i Mr. and Mrs.

I I Clarke, fourth. veiling Session Sod ion A-; Lt. Col. Ix-o a rind Dr. a Deutsch.

i i Lt. Col. C. Thompson and Majnr Simm.s- Rci-vrs. second: i a Kiclty and Konak! Dollarpjwk', i i a Prk'hurd and Dr.

Adolphc Klm Seel ion Mr. and Mrs. John It. a i i Col. a Mrs.

.1. Triros. socond; Samuel Taylor and Herman Ba.s.sman. third: (icoi'jjo I.escure and Major 1). A.

i a a Overall winners LI. Col. Leo Kaehmol and Dr. Mark Deulsch. i Mrs.

Frank Meyer and Russell i i second; Mr. a Mrs. John II. Clarke, i Lt Col. and Mrs.

J. F. fit-hard i and Konald DoIIari i i i a Baron and Mrs. D. A.

Giammarco, sixth. HKOCCOU A NKW YORK ILTP Broccoli bake puts protein into a vcgota-: hie a lunch or i Blend 1 rj ounce package of cream cheese i 1 1-2 cups of milk. I Add 2 beaten. 1 tablespoon i of lemon juice, 1-2 teaspoon of sail and lenspnon of Add I tablespoon of chopped pars-, ley and cups nf chopped cooked broccoli. I'our inlo a si-hy-fi-iiu-h' greased loaf a Make 1 hour in a preheated ovcn.i Serves 6.

have a happy and bountiful THANKSGIVING Rucker-Roscnstock will be closed tomorrow Shop our After-Thanksgiving Soles Friday from 9:30 to LCKER 102 fiats Pailnnship and PIOJUSS ia Peleisbuij and Souihsids Virginia.

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