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Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

Mrs. Alberta Hinkle, chairman
of the membership committee of
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA announce
es the successful completion Of
the 1858 membership drive.
Mrs, Hlnkle states that this
years collections are the largest
IN the history of the branch. Mrs.
VIVIAN Arnold is co-chairmaa Of
the committee
All members are being invited
to attend the annual membership
roundup Monday at 8 D. m. at
the Y at which time Mrs. Nor
garet Smith will be crowned Mrs
Phyllis Wheatley of 1858.
Ar interesting program has be m
arranged by the program com
mlttee, Mrs Hazel Hynson, char
man MIS- Eta Mae Quick VII
conduct games. Mrs. Myrtle Will
Hams will lead group singing and
our chairman, Miss Edna Douglas,
will be on hand to bring high
lights of her year of study on the
Ford Fellowship.
Refreshments will be served by
the hospitality committee. Mrs.
Faye Scoggins, chairman.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Naacp Branch to
Meet Sunday

Thad d. Williams, representa-
tive of the Little Rock branch,
NAACP, announced that the reg
ular monthly meeting of the Lit
tie Rock branch, NAACP will
meet Sunday at the YWCA, 10th
and Gaines at 4 o'clock p. m.
Delegates will be elected to at
tend the National convention of
the NAACP in st. Louis, June "a
thru June 90. The branch may
also send a lawyer 20 attend
the Associations Civil Rights
Training Program for Lawyers.
The branch viii discuss segre-
cation now being carried out at
the municipal airport and means
TO correct discriminatory practice
now being imposed on Negroes.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Two Little Rock
Youths TO Graduate
From Indiana Univ.

Laura Jean Jones, 30l9 State st.,
and Leslie 7. Rogers, I'll Gaines
ST., are among the members Of
the 1858 class to participate June
IS in the l24th annual commence
ment of Indiana university.
The 1858 class, numbering 2,6l5,
includes students who will re-
ceive their degrees at the univers-
ity's annual commencement and
also those who will complete re-
quirements for degrees in August.
In addition, ABB students received
their degrees last February, max
ing total of 3,O48 students re-
ceiving degrees this year from
the Hoosier state university.
Miss Jones is listed TO receive
the master Of music degree and
Rogers. the M S degree in phys
cal education.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
HI Court Delays School Jim Grow
Decision; Opens Cafes toNegroe$
j. B. Woods
,tted President
Medical Group

/. Z. Woods, local physl-
was installed last week as
Liant Of the Arkansas Medi-
Dental and Pharmaceutical
Lotion at the close Of the
\, 5Qta annual convention.
ID d Banks OF Forrest City
named president elect.
,ssr officers are DR., C. A.
Iss Of Pine Bluff, first vice
Eieat. Dr.. E. Upshur of Little
| second vice president; DR..
! Mcdonald Of Fort Smith,
vice president; Dr., o. B.
executive secretary; DR..
\ suttles of North Little Rock,
assistant secretary; DR. Fl. A,
kre Of Alexander, second as
N secretary; DR. A. Hicks
Eeot treasurer and DR.. T. C.
|pr Of Hot Springs, chairman
|xhibits
\ NEEDS were entertained at
|nheon given on Philander
N college campus by George
Fpiensel, the magician.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
RACIAL DISCRIMINATION HERE
PUZZLES GREEK NEWSPAPERMAN

YORK-Reportng his observations of relations
country Chrson Greek has
articles phases the problem for the
Embros a leading publication Of that ancient city
After recountng interview here with Walter White exc
National Association the Advancement
Coored People Mr. Occonomon concludes that lit is puzzng
real democracy, like great ally the
United States the worker scientist and honest
ho despite obligations the right live like real
free American citizens"
State Department
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

Funeral rites for the late Isaac
Thomas Gillian, jr. who passed
June 6 were held at Bethel AME
church Tuesday morning. DR.. G.
Wayman Blakely delivered the
eulogy.
At the time of his passing he
was teacher in the Veterans
Administration program at Dun
bar high school. He had held the
principalship at Fort Smith high
school, and Gibbs high and ele-
mentary schools in Little Rock
for more than so years.
He was active in numerous CIV
ic projects and was especially in
terested in securing recreational
facilities for Negro youth. He
served as secretary of the trustee
board of Bethel AME church, on
the advisory boards of the YMCA,
Urban League and YWCA; past
treasurer of the Elks, 33d degree
Mason, executive secretary of Ne
gro Democratic association, and a
member Of Alpha Phi Alpha and
Sigma Pi Phi fraternities.
He is survived by his wife. Mrs
L. A. Gillian; a daughter. Doro-
thy; two sons, I T, III and A. r
Gillian, two sisters. Miss Annie
B Gillian, Mrs, Leah G. Peake;
q brother. Matt G Gillian and
other relatives.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Trustees Of Univ. of s.
-xs
Vote to Admit Negroes

to give all applications to the
school of theology thorough con-
sideration without regard to race
The vote was taken after the
trustees heard report by a COM
mittee appointed last year to study
the racial issue The resolution
passed by a vote of 70 6.
Last year the fourth province
synod recommended Negro eandi-
dates for the ministry be admit.
ted to the seminary. The board
refused to adopt the recommended
ton and several faculty members
issued a statement against the
trustees.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Mariners TO Sinq
At NAACP Confab

The Mariners. the famous in
terracial quartet of the Arthur
Godfrey television show, will
sing their favorite numbers at the
closing session of the 44th an
nual convention of the National
Association for the Advancement
of Colored People in st. Louis,
June % %.
The services Of this popular
quartet was made available to the
NAACP through courtesy of the
Columbia Broadcasting company.
Walter White, NAACP executive
secretary, said in announcing
their appearance at the Sunday
afternoon June 28) session OF
the convention.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

outlaw segregation, or sustain 1t,
according to a decision laid down
81 years ago, supporting the sep
ARCHAEOLOGICAL doctrine should be
forth coming.
The five cases before the High
Court now We're argued in De-
cember by National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
Peoples lawyers, representing
pupils in South Carolina, Virginia,
Kansas, Delaware and the Dis
trict of Columbia.
When the Court does hand
down its decision, it will be mo-
mentous, for it will affect every
state in the south where segrega-
ton in education is the order Of
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Maryland Beach
Jim Grow Banned
By Federal Court

Baltimore-The Maryland State
commission of Forests and Parks
has been ordered by the United
States District Court for the Dis
trict of Maryland to cease its dis
criminatory practices against Ne
groes at the Sandy Point Beach
and Park, a state recreation area
on the outskirts of Baltimore.
The decision was rendered this
week by Federal Judge w. Cal
See BANNED-Page eight
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Boys Club Opens
For Negroes

AS a result of the interest of a
group of men who were directors
of the Little Rock Boys club or
were associated with it and a
$4,000 gift, a boys club for Ne
groes has been opened at West
Tfirty-third and Gaines streets.
Seventy-five boys between the
ages Of 5 and 10 have already en-
rolled and promised to pay dues
See BOYS-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
AIphas Launch
$4,000 Drive
For Headquarters

Dallas-A Maceo Smith, presi-
dent, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity,
Inc, announces that as of June
/, the fraternity officially launch
ed a campaign to raise $4,000 for
the purchase of a fraternity head
quarters building Smith states
that an attractive five page bro
chure has been mailed to every
graduate brother in the fraterni-
See ALPHAS-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Fleming Named
Board of PA

Y York 49, Dr. James Elem
executive editor OF the New
Amsterdam News h a s
elected to the national board
iFec'orS and to the executive
llElet Of the Planned Parent
|, recreation Of America, it
IltaiNG-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

Sewanee, Tenn.-Tne Jim crow
issue that has been burning since
the middle of 1852, was ended
last week when the trustees of
the University Of the South voted
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

eseasel or Cat0nsvill present
b hour Of novel and mystify-
entertainment He is a repre-
alve Of the C0e laboratories.
L Womens auxiliary of the
EPL association IS headed by
] I Hughes. The auxiliary
based its annual scholarship
70 SIS. Willie Hugh Mott is
recipient Of the scholarship.
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
DR.. WIN. Townsend
Heads Young's Wy"
Membership Drive

The first annual YMCA mem
bership drive of the Allen w
Young YMCA of North Little
Rock was launched June 2, with
DR. w M Townsend local OPP
See DRIVE-page eight
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

ana - - Managers, captains, team
IN G,. sponsoE of he Little League are
rsr,ongs'A their first season. In the toto
OCna George Conway, Robert R.
% GU 1e Jones. Elmo Huck Carter, Rev
" s r,a"' and George Martin; Charles
h W Fo,Sor Captains are Freddie Hearn-
e Sban' ilo1nes, Theodore Hayman, ir.,
law Law lr. and Frank Henderson, The
he anew aTt LOT Negro youth, organized I'M
is I 5o, OF the Junior Deputy organi-
inns ing Tl sponsored by business men
are 1o "e sponsors already attained for
'eSSe Powell Of Powelrs grocery,
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12
Wants More Study
On School Cases
Uph0Ids Anti-JimCr0 Law

WASHINGTON - The United States Supreme Court
day delayed decision the constitutionalty
regation in public schools until the fall the year
Since any decision unable be reached in the five
school before the Court called reargument Oc-
tober II The is expected begin
ond day of the fall of the decision To
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

MR CIVIL RIGHTS MISUNDERSTANDING at Adams Field
Thursday night Thurgood Marshall the nations
greatest civil rights attorneys address Arkansas
at banquet sponsored by the Welfare committee
kansas Teachers association The banquet held Friday
night in the gymnasium of the Arkansas Baptist college
Mr. Marshall Head of the Legal Redress
NAACP proved beyond doubt that he the
or being one of the nations eloquent speakers well
as one OF the top lawyers in the which he laid
the blue print for the of the teachers spoke
to apprecave number of Arkansas teachers despite the
fact that the city teachers absent Mr. Marshall is
shown toto he alighted Adams field and was greeted
by Attorney Harold w. Flowers Pine Bluff militant
tighter himself for civil rights with the "know-ho and
Frank Smith executive secretary of the Alta -Davv toto
Arkansas State press., 1953-06-12

the day.
The five cases We're argued by
the nations top lawyers, Thur
good Marshall. the NAACP's bril-
liant counsel. and Robert L. Car
ter and Jack Greenberg. assistants
to MIR. Marshall; Spottswood w.
Robinson. III. southeast regional
counsel for NAACP; Louis L. Red
ding of Wilmington, Delaware. AL
SO George E. c. Hayes and James
M Nabrit, IT, Washington attorn-
eys.
..e.-g
Court Upholds Statute Requiring
ID, c. Cafes to Serve Negroes
The United States Supreme
Court upheld Monday a law Of
1873 which requires District OF
Columbia restaurants to serve
Negroes provided they are we'll
behaved. The act has been ignor-
ed and violated for many years
by ID. c. cafe owners and ope-
rators.
The case involving the cafes
came before the High Court after
the U. S. Court of Appeals ruled
invalid the 1873 law.
The case originated in the re-
fusal by a Thompson restaurant
to serve group of Negroes In
1850.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Evans Family Honored
Before Their Return
To Home In The East

A family picnic Sunday at the
Noland Shack was a farewell
compliment for Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Russell. Evans and their sons,
Derek and. Stephen, before they
returned Monday morning to their
home in Windsor, Vermont. The
Evans had been guests at the
home of Mrs. Evans brother, r.
L. CLANCY, North Main Street, for
the past several days to atteud
the wedding of Mrs. Evans
tAmelia Chaney) niece, Barbara
Clancy and James Tope, August
%.
Attending the picnic were, Mr..
and Mrs. Evans and their sons,
Mr.. and Mrs. Webb Kulp, Mr..
and Mrs. Alan Kulp, Ronnie Kulp,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. CLANCY and
their son, Tommy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ted CLANCY, Mrs. James A. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert M. Creath
and their children, Nickie and
NJ in d a, DR.. and Mrs. F.
E. holland, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edgar holland and their grand
daughter, Lynn Byers, of Co
lumbus. ..
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01

Mrs. Kenneth Martin of Marys-
vile, Tenn, has been here for a
visit with her father George Dorm,
Sedalia, and other relatives.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Neuner,
have returned to their home in
Tampa, Florida, after a visit
with Mrs. Neuner's daughter,
Mrs. J. J. Hartley, West High
Street, and other relatives here.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Wilson,
North Union Street, have had as
recent guests, Mrs. Francis Notter
of Huntington, w. Va, and Miss
Frances Notter of st. Albans, w.
Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Not
ter of Toledo.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. P. E. Bacon,
North Union Street, have as their
guests, their son-in-law and
daughter, M-Sgt. and Mrs. J. M.
Alexander of Alexandria, Virginia,
Richard Bacon of Los Angeles
and John Bacon of California.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Society, Social Events And News OF The Clubs

Mr.. and Mrs. William Hook,
Davis Road, who are vacationing
in Michigan, were joined by Mr..
and Mrs. William Fettrow, near
Lafayette, during their stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wood,
Mrs. w. T. Booth, Mrs. Bertha
Calhoun, Miss Fanny Vent and
Ralph Booth spent Sunday with
relatives in Kenton.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Kastner and
their son, Michael, of Pear Ave-
nue., Cleveland, were recent guests
of Major and Mrs. Robert Nc
Murray and son, Master Bobby,
Lafayette Road.
Mrs. c. L. Thomas with Mrs.
w. H. Riddle, Sr., had as their
guests at luncheon Tuesday, at
Sassafras Hollow, the Thomas
home on Madison Lake, Mrs. A.
p. Rankin, Mrs. H. A. Tyson,
Mrs. w. G. Converse, Mrs. H.
K. Bridgman and Miss Margaret
A. Converse.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Prugh, of
near London, have been enjoying
a weeks vacation at Chautauqua
Lake, New York.
~ "
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Wilson and
daughters, Dianne and Judy have
returned to their home in Day.
tona Beach, Florida, after a two
weeks visit with Mrs. Wilson's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. H.
Cordle, South Charleston Pike
and other relatives.
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon H. Killing
had as their guests for a brief
stay recently, Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell Wambaugh of Middletown,
Pa. The Wambaughs were just
returning from an extended So
journ in Europe, first attending
Rotary international in Paris, and
later going up to London for the
Coronation. Over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ewing of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were
guests of the Kings and Mrs.
Kings mother, Mrs. H. S. Nc
Savaney.
Also with Mrs. McSavaney and
the Killings at their home in Sum-
merford, are her other daughter,
Mrs. Roger Smith Joan Nc
Savaney) and her daughter, Carol
Lee of Dayton.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE AT
LONDON COUNTRY CLUB

The summer is on the wane,
but not so activities at the Lon
don Country Club. The four
events scheduled are all specials,
but the Tuesday luncheon deleted
for September.
Labor Day, Monday, September
7, a mixed two ball is ursnned
for the golfers, to be followed by
a buffet supper. Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Day, Sheriff and Mrs.
Harold r. Bidwell, are in charge.
Sunday, September 13 This is
to be Family Day" with Il mixed
four-ball and buffet supper. Com
mittee for this is, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Creath, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.
Hartley and Mr.. and Mrs. James
Smith.
Wednesday, September 23-
Dinner-bridge. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Cutler and DR.. and Mrs. c. A,
Sayre.
Saturday, September 26-Dance,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert LeBeau and
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Bigelow,
committee.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
London BPW
Helps With
District Plans

Miss Ruth Armstrong, East
Fifth Street, president of London
Business and Professional Wo-
mems Club, Miss Margaret
Tracey and Mrs. Millard Gist,
on Sunday attended a meeting of
members of the clubs that com
prise District 5 at the Hotel
Biltmore, in Dayton. .~ =. o.
The representatives from the
clubs were in session to make
plans for the district meeting in
Piqua, on October IL. Each club
presented ideas for the program
and these in turn will be pre-
sented to meeting of Ohio Busi-
ness and Professional Women's
Clubs in Columbus by Lucille
Cowman of Xenia, District Direct
or, in September. &
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Party At Morsecroft
Given To Celebrate
J. Cannon's Birthday

Master James Cannon of Day
ton, who has been visiting his
father, Murray Cannon, Mrs Can
non and his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. B. Cannon, North
Main Street, was guest of honor
at a dinner which they gave Sun
day at Morsecroft in celebration
of his fourth birthday.
Guests invited were, Judge
Mary Cannon Clark, Miss Fanny
Vent, Mr.. and Mrs. r. D. Land
sittel, Mr.. and Mrs. George Shell
don, Mrs. Lawrence Houston,
Miss WinRred Sheldon, all of
London; Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Lever, Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbitt
Murray, of South Charleston, Mr..
and Mrs. John Harper and Mr..
and Mrs. Wilson VOORHEES, and
their daughter, Susan Lee of
Columbus; DR.. and Mrs. Robert
Lever and daughter, Susie of
Waverly and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Creichbaum of Greenfield.
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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Facts About
Folks

Mrs. Roy Livingston, near Lon
don, had as her guests over the
weekend, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Duncan of Kitanning, Pa, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Duncan, Jr., and
daughters and Sam Montgomery
of Pittsburgh
~ ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fl. Win
chester, North Main Street, left
Wednesday for a two weeks stay
in Michigan.
~ ~
Mrs. X. r. Fichner and her
daughters, have returned from a
vacation with friends at Seneca
Dam near Cambridge.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY
LISTS AVAILABLE MAGAZINES

The London Public Library
Board of Trustees, in an effort to
familiarize those having tickets
that entitle them to borrow books
from the library with the idea
that there are also numerous
magazines that are available to
be taken out just the same as
books, is releasing the list of
Magazines for 1953-54. 49,.
Air Trails, American Home,
American Magazine, Antiques,
Arizona Highways and Atlantic
Monthly. ..- ...
Better Homes and Gardens,
Boys Life and Business Week.
Chemistry, Child Life, Chill
dren's Activities, Golfers, Coronet,
Country Gentleman and Cosmo-
politan. -..
Education Digest, English Jour-
nal and Esquire.
Field and Stream and Flower
Grower. ..s .....
Good Housekeeping, Grade
Teacher and Gourmet.
Harpers Magazine, Hobbies,
Holiday, House Beautiful, House
and Garden,
Jack and Jill, Ladies Home
Journal, Life, Mademoiselle, Nc
Calls. ... .... ....-.,
National Geographic, Nature,
Newsweek, Omnibook, Parents,
Photoplay. Plays, Popular Me-
chanics and Practical Home Eco
nomics, Radio and Television
News, Readers Digest and Red
Book.
Saturday Evening Post, Satur-
day Review of Literature, School
Musician, Science Digest, Senior
Scholastic, Seventeen, Sports
mans Review, Student Life and
Successful Farming.
Theatre Arts, Time, Today's
Health, Today's Secretary, Travel,
United States News and World
Report, Vogue, Wee Wisdom,
Woman's Home Companion, Youth
Leaders Digest.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Fifth Birthday Of
Julie Davidson
Celebrated AT Party

Mrs. Roy Davidson entertained
Thursday afternoon, at her home
on Chandler Avenue, to celebrate
the fifth birthday of her daugh-
ter, Julie.
Attending were. Janet Jenkins.
Terry Slaughter, Susan Dewey.
Nancy Creath, Debby Davidson,
Corabeth and Cynthia Justice,
Betsy Davidson, Mrs Dan David
son, Mrs. Gladys Ringer, all of
London; Mary Lynn Florence of
South Charleston, Mrs. Leola
Korn and Barbara Korn of
Springfield.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01

Mrs. John II. Foster and her
daughter, Amelia 10, Midway
Pike, Mrs. Fay Plymell, Elm
Street, with Mrs. Stevens of Co
lumbus, left last week for Boston
and from there win go on to
Nova Scotia for a three weeks
vacation.
Miss Gloria Hume flew to New
York to be the guest of her uncle,
David Ellies and Mrs. Ellies until
September 4
1 -
Mrs. I. w. Ferguson, Marys-
vile Pike has been entertaining
her cousin, Mrs. J. d. Kinner of
Greenup, Kentucky, and her
daughter, Mrs. Nelson Gardner
(Jean Ferguson of GallipoliS.
Mrs. Kinner's son and daughter
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. David Kin
ner of Greenup, came for the
weekend to accompany her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Taylor
and family of Falls Church, Vir-
ginia, were guests last week of
the formers brother, Charles
Taylor, Mrs. Taylor and their
family, South Street.
q, Mrs. Don French and her
daughter, April, have gone to
Findlay to spend two weeks with
Mr.. and Mrs. David Mcclure
and family.
~ -
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Dorm
and Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Dorm,
near London, have returned from
two weeks vacation trip. They
spent several days with the How
ard Dorn's son, Dick, who is
spending the summer at Trout
dale in The Pines, near Denver.
From there they went on to
Yellowstone National Park and
returned home the northern route.
- -
Mr.. and Mrs. George F. Peters,
North Main Street, were guests
last week of their son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. c. ].
Rhea of Cleveland.
Sg -
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Ruth and
their son. Charles of Tulsa, Okla
hOma, were guests Saturday, at
the homes of Mr.. and Mrs. g.
H. Converse and Mrs. w. c. Con-
verse, Lafayette Rd. Mrs. Ruth, the
former Anne Young, is a great
niece of c. H. Converse. "
~ -
Mrs. Edward Pipling of Pater-
son, N. j., returned Friday to
her home after a visit with her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Louis Westra,
Mr. Westra and their family,
Lafayette Road. -
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Miss Chambers Has
Bridgettes Club For
Luncheon In Columbus

Miss Martha Chambers enter
tained the Bridgettes Club at
luncheon at her home $50 Sher-
idan Road, Columbus. Saturday.
Mrs. A. B. Rankin and Mrs.
r. B. Weimer received the bridge
awards after the luncheon. Others
attending were, Mrs. d. M. Rich
mond, Mrs. E. P. Speasmaker,
Mrs. H. A. Tyson, Mrs. r. II.
Robson. Misses Alice Amrine
Louise Richmond and Margaret
A. Converse.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Dinner-Shower
GiUen For
Mrs. CHgrorO

Mrs. Don French, recently en-
tertained with q dinner and show
er at her home on North Main
Street, honoring Mrs. Thomas
Cligrow, Jr.. barbara Bierbaugh)
a recent bride.
Invited guests were. Helen Ar
matrout. Bonnie Clark, Phyllis
Clark, Joyce Gossard, Chere Jones,
Sue Jones Connie Gallagher and
the hostess daughter, April
French.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1953-09-01
Closet Shower
Last Party For
Barbara CLANCY

The climax of pre-nuptial par
ties for Barbara Clancy, who be-
came the bride of James M. Tope,
August %, was closet shower,
given by Miss Beth Hartley on
Friday evening preceding the
wedding, at her home on West
High Street.
The hostess and her mother,
Mrs. j. ]. Hartley, had gone "all
out" in their effort to make the
party just little different.
Guests invited, family and "mem-
bers of the wedding" had been
asked to send their gifts ahead
of time. These were Stashed away
in most unheard of places, and
come the night of the party, the
honor guest was presented with
as many balloons as there were
gifts. In order to find the clew
to the hiding places, the ballons
first had to be broken, (Which
was accomplished some times un-
der great difficulty then inside
in rhyme, was the key to the
missing gift.
The two tables for seating the
twelve guests were centered in
equally unique motif. Colorful
croton foliage, combined with all
kinds of gadgets, notably brushes
Of various kinds, Kleenex, Linens,
cloths, clothes pins, chore girls,
disguised as personalities, were
attached to the place cards that
bore the names of these guests:
Miss Clancy, Mrs. P. r. Emery,
Mrs. r. L. Clancy, Mrs. Ted
CLANCY, Mrs. T. K. Emery, Mrs.
F. r. Evans, Mrs. Alain Kulp,
Misses. Virginia Fried, Gloria
Hume, Marilyn Martin, Nancy
Silver and Miss Hartley.