Before the luncheon in the Khorassan Room several of the Women of Achievement from previous years gathered to renew acquaintances. They are, seated from left: Mrs. Edward G. Brugard, 1955; Mrs. Gilbert Harris, 1960 and Mrs. Thomas M. Sayman, 1955. Standing, from left: are Mrs. Thomas J. Blong, 1955; Mrs. Edwards M. Harrington, 1956 and Mrs. Eugene R. McCarthy, 1955.
Enjoying their reunion at the affair are these former Women of Achievement. From left is Mrs. John W. Seddon, named in 1964; Mrs. William A. McDonnell, 1965; Miss Bea Adams, 1956, and Mrs. Leigh Gerdine, 1965.
From left: Mrs. Harry E. Wuertenbaecher, Civic Responsibility; Miss Adeline Ruenzi, Lifetime; Mrs. Jane K. Pelton, Community service; Mrs. William A. McDonnell, Heritage enrichment, Mrs. Ruth M., McCormick, Social Consciousness; Dr. Felicia Koch, Good Citizen; Mrs. W. MacLean Johnson, Concern For Youth; Mrs. Gustav f. Goetsch, state Beautification; Mrs. Leigh Gerdine, Fine Arts, and Mrs. Frankie Freeman, Public Affairs. Each honoree was presented with an inscribed silver plate in commemoration of her selection as a Woman of Achievement.
More than 1000 people, including members of the honorees' families, friends and former award winners, filled the Khorassan Room of the Chase Park Plaza Hotel Monday to pay homage to The Globe-Democrat's 10 Women of Achievement for 1968 at the traditional luncheon in their honor. Globe-Democrat publisher, G. Duncan Bauman, praised the contribution of these outstanding women and presented each with
Mrs. Frank Windler Jr. (left) and Mrs. Charles McMullen "check in" to the luncheon. They want to sit close to the stage "so Mrs. Gardner can see us clapping." They are fans of Woman for Achievement for Business Leadership, Mrs. Prince Gardner.
Arriving at the luncheon are, from left: Mrs. William E. Blair, Miss Adele H. Stine and Mrs. Ervin P. Ingles. they attended the ceremonies to honor Mrs. Anthony E. Bott, Mrs. Richard T. Stith Jr. and Mrs. Neal S. Wood, respectively.
Among the many friends of Mrs. Donald G. Quicksilver who attended the affair are, from left: Mrs. Robert Hutkin, Mrs. Stanley Feldman and Mrs. Charles Liebert.
Engaged in a pre-luncheon chat at a table reserved by friends of Miss Lucille Sutherland are, from left: Mrs. Raymond Baehr, Mrs. Fred Kreutz and Mrs. M. E. Schottel.
From left: Mrs. Jesse M. Abbington, Human Relations; Mrs. Joseph C. Bastian, Civic responsibility; Mrs. Richmond C. Coburn, Community Service; Mrs. John M. Dalton, State Enrichment; Mrs. George R. Dobler, Lifetime; Sister M. Felicetta, Good Neighbor; Mrs. Robert Hurtwitz, Service to youth; Miss Dena Lange, Education; Miss Esther Replogle, Fine Arts, and Mrs. J.F. Schlafly Jr., Public Affairs.
"This is a day I always look forward to," declared 1961 Woman of Achievement, Mrs. Albert H. Toma. She and Mrs. Donald Quicksilver (left), a 1966 Woman of Achievement are among 130 outstanding women The Globe-Democrat has recognized since the tradition was begun 14 years ago.
Among those honoring Mrs. Leigh Gerdine, 1985 Woman of Achievement in the field of Fine Arts are Mrs. Ivan Lee Hold Jr. (left) and Mrs. Joseph R. Burcham.
From left: Mrs. Howard T. Bland, Civic Service; Mrs. Anthony E. Bott, Lifetime; Dr. Mary Elizabeth Morris, Civic Concern; Mrs. Donald G. Quicksilver, Creative Philanthropy; Miss Evelyn Roberts, Human Relations; Mrs. Daniel L. Schlafly, Good Citizen; Mrs. Richard T. Stith Jr., Social Responsibility; Miss Lucille Sutherland, Education; Mrs. Waldo Trampe, Youth Dedication, and Mrs. Neal S. Wood, Community Enrichment. Each honoree was presented with an inscribed silver plate in commemoration of her selection as a Woman of Achievement.
