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Show Women Fakoy SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER5,1971 NEARLY80 YEARS OFclub workis claimed bythe Nineteenth Century Club which begins anew year with a social on Friday. Planning Page 15 the event are, from left, Mrs. Thomas F. _Pierpont, Mrs. Frank Monroe and Mrs. Harry Walker. (See story, p. 17) Autumn Brings Club Activities ¢ UTAH VALLEY SYMPHONY GUILD,one of many cultural organizations, plans a busy Calendars and date books are beginning to appear once more in milady’s home as summer vacations close and the planned activity of year with a Membership Tea on Thursday, & Home Show, Symphony Ball and regular autumn begins again. WomenOffered Cultural “Club” is written in on one or two days of the month as most women resume their work in somekind of an organization — social,literary, study, charitable or service or professional group. In 1971’s busy world, most women are willing to share their time in productive effort through club work, but few find a purely social club worthy — although they delight in the closeness of friendships and experiences within the organizations. Service projects, charities, study and workshops,cultural development have assumed more and more prominence in club work. Clubs such as Nineteenth Century and Utah Sorosis have passed their Diamond Anniversary while others are just beginning... but all have a commonground,a close association with a group whichgivesthatnicefeelingof “‘beionging.” While manyclubs are restricted in size others offer any womantherightto join. These include such civic minded groups as the Provo Women’s Council, the League of Women Voters and the Women’s Legislative Council. Many of the mosi active women’s groups are auxiliaries to the men’s serviceclubs. Cultural organizations invite volunteers to assist in their work of supporting performing artists. Professional and business women’s organizations also afford womenthesociability of a club plus educational programming. NEWEST FINE Arts club is Philocalia which helda festive social this week. Shown with the feature attraction are Mrs. Milton Sharp,left, and Mrs. David C. Montgomery, charter members. Philocalia Organized Membersof Philocalia, a new Fine Arts club, had a festive evening at the home of Mrs. Milton L. Sharp to open the year’s activities. Philocalia is a Greek word meaning “people «who are searching for beauty in literature and the arts.” The theme for the year, “Love Makes the World Go Round,” was introduced as Mrs. Ronald E. Lee, Mrs. David C. Montgomery and Mrs. Larry D, Heaps set the mood for the evening with their clever presentation of the theme song, “Love Makes the World Go Round” accompanied by Mrs. Milton L. Sharp. The room was decorated with a carouselin the center with streamers carrying the various areas of love to be depicted throughout the year. Each streamer carried the special area to be covered for each month of the year. Miniature EleganceFills Doll House SPRINGVILLE —There’s a complete doll world in miniature in the household of Mrs. Lynn (Laura) Allemanin Springville. Mrs. Alleman, a member of the Wasatch Doll and Craft Guild, has built and furnished over the past number of years an intricate glass-front doll house equipped with just about everything a real household would have The beautiful doll house is mounted on a desk and stands about four feet high and fourfeet wide. It has six rooms, plusan attic in which a “grandma” sits looking at her old loveletters., by a trunk Mrs. Allemanhas collected the tiny items in the doll house from all over the world. Her beautiful little dining zoom set was hand-carved bya California man, and she herself wired the tiny chandeliers and lamps whichreally glow Everything inthe tiny houseis in perfect scale, fromthethree-inch wooden icebox in the kitchen to the miniature vases and the handmadeset of Haviland china with plates only one inch insize. Mrs. Alleman has made many of the itemsin the doll househerself. The bedroom drapes are made of lace found in her mother’s trunk. The tiny bedspread in the attic bedroom is handmade of 225 blocks, p symposiums for which Mrs. Joel Moss, seated, and Mrs, Ross Viehweg prepare. (See story p. 18) eachonlyhalf an inch square. At present she is knitting a delicate bedspread for her miniature four-poster bed. In such detail is the doll house, that a person canspend heurs studying the rooms and furnishings. Mrs. Alleman says her grandchildren and the neighbor children love to stand on a step stool in front of the doll house, hands pressed againstthe glass, gazing in wonderat the fairyland contents. The doll house is only one part of Mrs. Alleman’s interest in dolls. She recently wona blue ribbonat the nationaldoll exhibit in Los Angeles sponsored by the United Federationof Doll Clubs, Her winning entry wasanoriginal flower peddlardoll 17 inches in height. She carved the doll’s head, hands, and bodyof wood, then covered them with a “skin” of kid leather. Baskets of natural dried flowers gathered inthe fields and gardens surroundthelittle flower peddiar in flower baskets woven by Mrs. Alleman. She made the human hair wig the doll wears, and hand knit all of the doll's clothes. Mrs. Alleman has an extensive doll collection of her own, including such prized items as Shirley Temple and Sonje Heine dolls and the ‘‘apple head’ dolls she made until recently. Following the carousel theme, programs were presented to each member outlining the various books to be presentéd each month in the various areas. Each member was presented with her copyofthe constitution, and it was accepted by a unanimous vote of the members Duringthe year therewill be two husbands’ nights and one guest speaker. Refreshments were also served to carry out the carousel thenle. The charter members of Philocalia are: Mrs. Harold C. Anderson, Mrs. Bruce Garrison, Mrs. Larry D. Heaps, Mrs. Ronald E. Lee, Mrs. David C. Montgomery, Mrs. Chad D. Moon, Mrs. Gary Knight Palmer, Mrs. J. Kent Pinney, Mrs. Milton L. Sharp, Mrs. John Starley, Mrs. Malcolm R. Thorp. Opportunities in Valley Women of the communities of Central Utah have an enormous opportunity to support and encourage a high level of cultural activity throughout the valley. Art, music, drama, dance and creative writing all. afford cultural experience which everyoneis invited to share. The auxiliaries which support the performing artists are especially dependent upon voluntary help from interested and involved women. They Utah Valley Symphony Guild, tie BYU-Community Opera Guild and the Ballet West Guild are among those welcoming participation. The Sympheny Guild, the oldest of the auxiliary groups, begins activity this month with a Membership Tea Thursday. A series of symposiums prior to each concert, a home show in December and the annual Symphony Ball in March are also on the calendar. sie rtd tablished year sponsor a formalball in Sept. 25 and will crown an Opera Queen,Sept. 16. The BYU-Community Concert series, which brings world reknowned artists to the city, also depends on volunteer effort. For those who enjoy active participation such sophisticated organizations as the Ralph highly trained and talented musicians. More informal music is offered by a diversity of choral groups, ranging from those who delight in close harmony such as the Sweet Adelines to groups designed to sing religious and secular music at church and community events. The Provo Women’s Council sponsors a choral section to which women who enjoy singing are invited. The Utah Federation of Music Clubs, which is headed by Mrs. Victor Bird of Provo, sponsors scholarships,and gives other aid to aspiring young musicians and also arraages an annual choral concert.7 Art an¢ creative writing find support from the Provo Women’s Council which includes an Art Section and a Writers Section, the Provo Art Board, the Eldred Center, the National League of American Pen Women, the League of Utah Writers. Exhibits »ontests and workshops all add to the cultural opportunities. Staunch enthusiasm by active workers and volunteers is a consistent need of all cultural activity — and women form the’ bulwarkof those whose support remains constant throughout the years. |