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a a a a a a a THE ELWOOD (IND.) CALL- LEADER. TUESDAY, MARCH 21. 1944 PAGE THREE Society Deadline Society Deadline 10 a. m. SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN 10 a.

m. PHONE 66 PHONE 66 MISS DOROTHY DURHAM, Society Editor Local Women Of War Mothers Club Attend Meeting In Muncie Mrs. Hester Updegraff, Mrs. Grace Jones, Mrs. Lenore Miller, Mrs.

Fern Schafer, Mrs. Hattie Slayton, Mrs. Margaret Lineberry, Mrs. Goldie Chance, Mrs. Della Dwiggins, Berneice Wise, and Mrs.

Penelope Williams, members of the local War Mothers Club were guests at the meeting of the Muncie Club held Monday evening in the Y. W. C. The president of the Muncie club, Mrs. Johnsony opened the meeting White, was in charge of the program for the evening.

Mrs. Gretta Roush, national president was the guest speaker and she reported that units had been organized in twelve states to date, and the organization is only two years old. Her talk was very interesting and she left with the mothers this thought and question, "Will We Mothers Be Ready as Christians for our boys to Come Home To?" She also stated that many of the boys are learning to know Christ since the service and will continue to know Him when they return home and mothers should be ready for that day and to be better Christians. Rev. William J.

Ayers, of the Friends Church in Muncie spoke on the text, "A Memorial Between Thine Eyes" and he stressed his talk mostly to the Gold Star Mothers. Ellen Marie Boyle sang 3 solo "The Lord's The American flag was presented to the Muncie unit by the Women's Auxiliary and following the presentation, Mrs. Boyle sang "Your Flag and My Ernest Boyer, m)isic teacher in the Muncie schools sang two solos entitled, By the Bend of the River" and "God Touched the There were five gold star mothers present from the Muncie club and were presented with gold pins. Mrs. Williams of the local club read two poems written by her cousin, Mrs.

William D. Wahl, a gold star mother, who dedicated the poems entitled, "Tokens" and the "Landing Field" her son, killed in a plane crash. The presidents of the clubs spoke briefly and the meeting was adjourned. A social hour was held. The next regular meeting of the local club will be on Monday evening, April 3.

The club have been invited to attend an Easter party to be given at the Legion Home on Monday evening, March 27 as guests. Merry Eight Club Met Mesalam Home The Merry Eight Club were delightfully" entertained at the home of Mrs. James Mesalam of South street, Monday evning. Winners in bridge were Mrs. Darris Bishop and Mrs.

Roy Wilhelm. Mrs. Wilhelm also won the traveling prize. Guests of the club were Mrs. Garfield Pettigrew and Mrs.

Wilford Borst. Members attending were Mrs. Roy Wilhelm, Mrs. Darris Bishop, Mrs. Booth Hamilton, Mrs.

Harold Hennegan, Mrs. Floyd Riley, and the hostess Mrs. Mesalam. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Floyd Riley, 628 South A street on Monday evening, April 3.

Farewell Party For Mrs. Gootee A group of friends cleverly surprised Mrs. Kate Gootee with a farewell party at her home recently. Mrs. Gootee left Friday to join her husband who is stationed in Maine with the Seabees.

Euchre was enjoyed and winners were Mrs. Mary Snyder, Mrs. Cletus Castor and Mrs. 'Annabelle Ooten. Those present were Mrs.

Mary Snyder and son Junior, Mrs. Annabelle Ooten and daughter Joyce, Patricia McGuire, Phyllis Knotts, Mrs. Elsie Epperson and son J. and daughter Shirley Ann, Shirley Ann Ross and the guest of honor Mrs. Gootee.

Dinner Party Given Tipton Home Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarrell of Tipton, were host and hostess to a lovely birthday dinner at their home, Sunday. The dinner was given in honor of Joe Hartman of Tipton, father of Mrs. Harry Hickman of this city, and great grandfather of Mrs.

Jarrell, who celebrated his ninetieth birthday anniversary. Those present with the guest of honor Mr. and Mrs. HarTy Hickman, Preston Adair, Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Carpenter, Kenneth Webb, Beulah Mae Stookey and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jarrell and son Donnie Joe. The occasion also marked the fifth birthday anniversary of Donnie Joe Jarrell. Sigma Phi Gamma Meets Tuesday Eve Members of the Sigma Phi Gamma sorority will meet this evening at the Public Library for their regular business meeting.

All members are asked to attend. Delta Theta -Tau Party Monday Evening Membership of the Delta Theta Tau sorority will be entertained Monday evening at a party and business meeting the, Hotel Sidwell at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Edward Land, Harry Hoppes, Mrs. Earl Nutter, and Miss Betty Moyer, compose the committee in charge of arrangements.

Reservations are to be made by evening, March 23, Thursdays, Harry Hoppes, phone 358. All members are invited and are urged to attend. Approaching Marriage Of Richard Saxton Is Announced Today Announcement of the approaching marriage of Richard Saxton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Saxton of Elwood, and Miss Yvonia Powell, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Millard Powell of Alexandria, was made today. The wedding will be solemnized Thursday evening, March 23, in Alexandria. The bride-to-be attended the schools in Alma, Arkansas. She is employed at the Johns-Manville Corporation.

Mr. Saxton is a graduate of the Elwood high school with the class of 1942, is a member of the Eagles lodge of this city, and is employed at the Anderson. Corporation in Lutheran Women Meet Monday Eve The Lutheran Women held their regular monthly meeting Menday evening at the home of Mrs. George Volkmar, on North street. Mrs.

H. C. Hadley opened the meeting by reading followed the 26th Psalm which was by sentence prayers. Hymn reading by Mrs. Charles Tobin, and the scripture lesson from Genesis 13th Chapter five to thirteenth by Mrs.

Hadley. verse, WHadley also in charge of the topic "Road of Willing Sacrifice." Subjects given under this topic were "Sacrifice in Religious HisMrs. C. D. Williams, "Sacrifice A Test," presented Life" by Bert Wilson, "Saintly by Mrs.

Jonas Bambrough, "SelfDenial Enriches Life" by Ellen Bambrough, and "Kingdom Growth Too Depends on Sacrifice" was given by Mrs. Claudias Baker. A general discussion of the topic was held by Mrs. Volkmar, Miss Sarah Hadley, and Miss Elizabeth Bambrough. During business session it was decided to change the date of meetings to the second Monday of each month.

Plans were also made for a Mother and Daughter banquet to be held some time in May. A social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served by the hostess. The next regular monthly meeting will be on Monday evening, April 11, at the home of Mrs. Claudias Baker. Sonny Pedro Is Guest Of Honor At Birthday Party.

Mrs. Joseph Pedro, residing at South and 28th streets, entertained a group of little friends in honor of the fourth birthday of her son, Sonny, their home. The table was beautifullly decorated in the colors of pink and white and a large birthday cake with candles marked the centerpiece. Games and contests were joyed, and favors won by Carolyn, and Roland Cox. Those attending with 'the guest of honor were Nancy Bucci, Larry Pedro, Joretta Pedro, Catherine Sue Pedro, Rolland Cox, Carolyn Cox, Jerry Jackson, Teddy Pedro, Julia Bucci, Jimmy Pedro, and the hostess Mrs.

Pedro. Busy Bee Class of United Brethren Church Meets Monday The Busy Bee Class of the United Brethren church met on Monday evening at the home of Miss Carolyn Cox, 735 North 14th street. Officers for the coming year who were elected recently are Clara Beeman, president, Joan Stone, vice president, Joyce Hussong, secretary-treasurer, and Johanna Fox, assistant secretary-treasurer. Following the business meeting games were enjoyed and the favor awarded to Miss Joyce Hussong. Visitors of the class were Barbara Luyet and Patty Nash.

Members present were Joyce Hussong, Clara Beeman, Vera Nash, Velma Everling, Barbara Kelly, Johanna Fox, Joan Stone, Joanne Hillard, Roselyn Luyet, Betty, class Everling, the teacher of Mrs. Mary Cain, and the hostess Miss Cox, who was assisted by Mrs. Isora Cox and Mrs. Icel Moon. The next meeting will be on Monday April 17, with Clara Beeman on North street, at 7 o'clock.

Kappa. Delta Phi Business Meeting Members of the Kappa Delta Phi Sorority met in the Public Library Monday evening for their regular business meeting, I Routine business was transact- SPRING'S DRESSMAKER TOUCHES Easy-to-Wear spring suite In checks or stripes men's wear are tailored with feminine detail. A street, and a pretty blouse for the cocktail hour, the brown and white wool checked suit shown. cut of the Jacket and the turnback cuffs showing piece dress, right, is one of the season's popular checked navy and white. The blouse is boldly pearl disce, and the skirt has a drawstring waist.

ing business crepe, this dress is also practical for travel. Sigma Alpha Chis St. Patrick's Dinner Mangas Cafeteria Annex The Sigma Alpha Chi sorority enjoyed a St. Patrick's dinner and party Monday evening at Mangas Cafeteria Annex at 6:30 o'clock. The tables were artistically decorated in keeping with the St.

Patrick's theme, and green top hats filled with white roses marked the three centerpieces of the serving tables which were flanked by tall green tapers. Following the dinner indoor golf was enjoyed with the favors awarded to Mrs. Harold McCreary, Mrs. Paul Leach and Mrs. Robert Hiatt.

The door prize was won by Mrs. Don Lankford. Hostesses for the party were Miss Georgia Gray, Mrs. Ray Ripperger, and Mrs. Reed Schafer.

Members attending were Mrs. Harold McCreary, Mrs. Donald Lankford, Mrs. Paul Leach, Mrs. Katherine Haines, Mrs.

George Wilding, Mrs. Ben Baker, Mrs. Horace Mays, Mrs. Roscoe Sparks of Indianapolis, Mrs. Keith Ellerman, Mrs.

Danny Peters, Mrs. Robert Hiatt, Mrs. Ray Ripperger, Mrs. Reed Schafer. Miss Georgia Gray and Miss Mary Alice Lamm.

The next meeting be with Mrs. Keith Eillerman, South Anderson on Monday evening, March 27. ed and old and new business was discussed. Members attending were Mrs. Kenneth Williams, Mrs.

Glenn Hadley, Mrs. Tilman Boston, Mrs. W. H. Hoppenrath, Mrs.

T. R. Evans, Mrs. Ivan Odom, Mrs. Selmar Ballard, Mrs.

Ray Wimer, Mrs. Claude French, Miss Mary Bannon, and Miss Marian Tubbs. There will be a business meeting Monday evening, March 27, at the Library at 7:30 o'clock. K. A.

B. Club Regular Heeting Mrs. Grover Reichart of South street, was hostess to the members of the K. A. B.

Club at her home, Monday afternoon. Mrs. Sanford Adams and Mrs. Harold Williams were guests. Winners in bridge were Mrs.

Sanford Adams, Mrs. Ralph Woodsides and Mrs. Harold Williams. Members present were Mrs. Elmer Laycock, Mrs.

Richards, Mrs. Maurice Rockafellar, Mrs. George Schmidt, and the hostess Mrs. Reichart. The next meeting will be with Mrs.

Richards, 1310 North street on Monday afternoon, April 3, at 1:30 o'clock. Names Omitted The names of Mrs. Mary Snyder and Mrs. Agnes Nabb were unintentionally omitted from the guest list of the Semper Fidelis Club by the reporter. Royal Star Class Meets Boyer Home The Royal Star Class of the United Brethren church met at the home of Miss Martha Boyer, 853 North 16th street, Monday evening.

Routine business was transacted, refreshments. followed by games Contest- winners were Miss Esther Mock, Rev. L. D. G.

Wertz TOUCHES New York Dress Institute of the sort used for bright scarf for the go equally well with Note the coachman's the sleeves. The twolumberjacket styles in buttoned with mother-of. A smart and becomspectator sports and and Miss Rosella Harting. Guests of the class were Esther Mock, Rev. L.

D. Wertz, Mrs. Bonnie Clouser, and Mrs. K. G.

Boyer and Jack. Members attending were Patsy Clark, Miss Helen gish, Miss Rosella Harting, Carmel Clark, Miss Rose Collina, Freddie Mitchell, Davis, Earl Boyer, and the ess Miss Boyer. The next meeting will be the home of Freddie Mitchell April 17. Needlework Club To Meet Thursday The Needlework Club of the Golden Circle Class of the East Main street Christian church will meet with Mrs. Hubert Waymire at her home on North A street on Thursday evening, March 23, at 7:30 o'clock.

There will be an auction sale and all members are urged to bring an article for the sale. Members of the class are welcome to attend. Iris Club Regular Meeting The Iris Club will mect on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Edgar Clark, 211 South Anderson street, at 7:30 o'clock. All members are invited to be present.

Notice To New Members Of 0. E. S. All the new members of the Order of Eastern Star who have been initiated during the past year, are requested to meet with the proficiency committee in the Auxiliary parlors at the Masonic hall on Wednesday, March 22, at 7 o'clock. Hobby Club Waffle Breakfast The Hobby Club of Elwood will enjoy a waffle breakfast at the home of Mrs.

Connie Rockafellar, 1626 North street, on Thursday morning, March 23, at 9 o'clock and not at the home of Mrs. Nora French as was planned. All members please take notice of the change and are invited to be present. -BUY WAR BONDS Calendar TUESDAY Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority Business meeting at Public Library at 7:30 o'clock. Tri Kappa Sorority Surgical dressing class, and business meeting in Red 'Cross room, City building at 7 o'clock.

C. S. Club Mrs. Minnie Creag mile, at 7:30 o'clock. Landon Guild Luncheon Elwood Country Club at o'clock.

SEE MASON'S FOR YOUR NEW SPRING WALLPAPER Mason's Paper Store 116 So. 16. Phone 915 Miss Margaret Zahn Corp. Fred H. Powers Wed In Church Rites Announcement was made today of the marriage of Miss Zahn, daughter of Mr and Mrs.

Frank H. Zahn, of 1125 South Anderson street, to Corporal Fred H. Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Powers, of 727 Main street.

The cerem ny took place at the First Presbyterian church Sunday even ng, March 19, at 5:30 o'clock with the pastor, Rev. B. H. Kell, officiating. Mrs.

Powers attended Indiana University and is a member of the Tri Kappa sorority. rporal Powers attended Ball State Teachers College In Muncie and ater studied at DaPauw University He IS stationed with the S. Army Air Force at Dav's s-Monthan Field, Tucson, Arizona. Out town guests at the wedding were and Mrs. George Wilstach, of Lafayette, Miss Mary Emma Zahn, of Indianapolis, and Paul Gill.

of Gaston. Officers Of 0. E. S. Dinner Party Monday Present officers of the- Order of Eastern Star enjoyed a pitchin dinner Monday evening in the Masonic hall.

The serving tables were in the form of a triangle and were illuminated with green tapers. A band of green crepe paper was through the center of each table. Following the dinner games were played and group singing enpoyed. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.

William Swift. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Nagel.

Mrs. Katherine Goodwin. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hiatt and grandson Dickie, Mrs.

Lulu Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Cockerham and children, Mr. and Mrs. Gleland Henderson and daughter Phyllis, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Whitehead, Mrs. Elizabeth Hayden, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Yarling, Mrs.

Hyacinth Fetz, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Knotts, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bebe, Mrs.

Faye Tompkins, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker, Mr. and Mrst J. H. Price and daughter Dottie Lou, Mrs.

Marybolle Hinshaw, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Richardson, and Mrs. Sarah Rose. regular stated meeting of the Order of Eastern Star will be conduct Wednesday evening, March 22, at 7:30 o'clock.

Live Wire Class of the United Brethren Church Gleland Collier, North 14th street. Brownie Troop No. 7 Trittipo South Anderson street, o'clock. Mothers Club of the East Main Street Christian Church Mrs. Belton Nordloh, 1610 North street, at 7:30 o'clock.

Miss Margaret Dickerson will be the guest speaker. Monticello Friendship Club Mrs. Sena Wells, South Anderson street. at 2 o'clock. I Delta Hand Club Mrs.

Mary Snyder, South street, at 7:30 o'clock. and I Circle of First Methodist Church Mrs. Hal Foland, assisted by Mrs. A. L.

Vestal, at 2 o'clock. Priscilla Club Mrs. John Lyst, north Elwood, at 2 o'clock. Rebekah Lodge I. 0.

O. F. hall at 7:30 o'clock. A. B.

C. Club Mrs. Elizabeth Klein, North 11th street, at 7:30 o'clock. Elwood Home Economics Club Mrs. Mary Ray, 905 South Anderson street, at 1:30 o'clock Washington P.

T. A. At the school building at 7:30 o'clock. William Locke, president, in charge of business session. C.

C. Hillis, guest speaker. Rhythm Band of the primary You can help Lick the Axis and inflation By spending wisely and saving all You can for use after Victory is won! Elwood Federal Loan Ass'n. grades will present musical numbers. Girl Scout Troop 5-First Methodist church.

Brownie Troop No. East Main street Christian church at 3:30 o'clock. WEDNESDAY Christian Church Choir in dinner and business session 6:30 o'clock. T. T.

H. Club Mrs. Lols Poole, North 8th street, at 7:30 o'clock. Ladies' Aid Society of United Brethren Church Mrs. Leo Copeland, North 12th street.

East Section of King's Daughters Class of the Christian Church Mrs. John Higbee, 1601 South street, at 2 p. m. Girl Scout Troop No. 10.

At Grace Methodist church at 5 o'clock. Pointless Buffet Supper at the Elwood Country Club at 6:30 o'clock for the membership. Order of Eastern Star Regular stated meeting, in Masonic hall, at 7:30 o'clock. Wednesday Social Club Place to be announced. Wickado Club Mrs.

Vesta Reasback of South Anderson street. at 7:30 o'clock. Past Time Club Mrs. Mollie Strader, South Anderson street, at 7:30 o'clock. White Rose Club Mrs.

Ella Farren. 426 North 7th street. at 7:30 o'clock. Teachers Wives Club Mrs. Hubert Waymire, North A street, 2 o'clock.

Mrs. Wm. Beavers, assistant hostess sat Junior Department of Boys and Girls of the East Main Street Christian Church At the church. Jolly Women's Club- Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, 2403 North A street, at 7:30 o'clock.

THURSDAY Needlework Club of the Golden Circle Class of the East Main Street Christian Church Mrs. Hubert Waymire, North street, at 7:30 o'clock. Iris Club Mrs. Edgar Clark. 211 South Anderson street, at 7:30 o'clock.

Hobby Club Mrs. Connie Rockafellar, 1626 North street. waffle breakfast at 9 o'clock. Duck Creek Township Home Economics Club -Mrs. Harold Perry, north of Elwood, at 1:30 Loyal Woman's Class of First Baptist Church Mrs.

Rena Scudder. Busy Bee Club Mrs. A. L. Vestal, south of Elwood.

Jolly Club Mrs. Samuel Baker, 801 South 18th street, at 7:30 o'clock. P. E. P.

Club Mrs. Edgar Dupont, South street. at 7:30 o'clock. T. N.

T. Club Mrs. Ruby Frazier, North 12th street, at 7:30 o'clock. Pleasure Hour Club Mrs. May Henderson, 127, North 6th street, at 2 o'clock.

FRIDAY Friday Contract Club Mrs. Lawrence Leeson, Country Club clubhouse, at 1 o'clock. W. R. C.

Club Mrs. Carrie Golding, at 2 o'clock. Windfall Mass Marie Parrish Guest Of Honor Ensign Charles Tolle who IS at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tolle of Windfall, on leave was guest of honor at a lovely family dinner Sunday and those present were: Mr.

and Mrs. Cecil Tolle and family, of Elwood, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wiesmiller and daughter Alice. of near Tipton; Mr.

and Mrs. Lavon Tolle, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Tolle and family, Mrs. Lydia Scott and Miss Margaret Scott, of Windfall.

Poet's Nook God bless our boys, wherever they may be, For they are fighting for our liberty. So, let us make every effort to shorten the time, And I am praying every day for that son of mine. May God protect him, wherever he may be, When the war is over, may he come back to me. So, if you have a nickle or dime Put it in war stamps to shorten the time. So let's keep the flag waving Over the land and over the sea, For Victory 19 now in sight And, Victory it must be! By Ceaf Wolford.

Rural Route One, Elwood Visiting Relatives Mr. adn Mrs. Briggs Francis and son, who have been in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where Mr. Francis has been stationed are visiting in Windfall with relatives. Mr.

Francis will return to Chanute Field, Ill. and Mrs. Francis and son will remain with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Tolle, and other relatives for an indifinite visit.

Miss Parrish And Mother Ill Miss Marie Parrish who for many years has been reporter for the Elwood Call-Leader remains seriously ill at her home in Windfall. Mrs. George Parrish, who has been assisting in the care of her daughter, suffer. ed a heart attack, Wednesday morning. Relatives and friends are assisting in the care of Marie and her mother.

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