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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1928
Page
8
Social registrates staged a vivid charity street fair with colorful booths, grab trees, and a fashion show. Notable ensembles included wide trouser suits, berets with swimsuits, collegiate necklines, and luminous evening gowns in white and vivid tones.
Martha Lee Hat argues age difference matters little when partners share mature views and steady life goals. She notes romance hinges on mental development, not calendar years, and cites letters from young women and older men about compatibility and relationship decisions.
In honor of Miss Ruth Nuss daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward P Nuss 432 W Forty-Second St a miscellaneous shower was given by Mrs D O Taylor 3834 Kenwood Ave peach and green were the wedding colors Garden flowers filled the decor Gifts to the guest of honor were presented in a large basket by Misses Virginia Taylor and Evelyn Crosstree assistant hostesses.
Scott and Arnett families of Marion plan the annual reunion at Fairmount fairground Sunday led by Scott-Arnett Association officers Glen A. Scott president and Will E. Scott secretary treasurer. Notables include Rev Lonzo Cloud in charge of service and reciters by Mrs Ethel Sans Smith and Elsie J Scott with family musical numbers.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Leone Newman daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Newman 1155 S State Ave to William H Sumner of Los Angeles Cal. The wedding occurred July 23 and the couple have departed for Los Angeles to reside there.
A moonlit gathering unfolds as a magnetic Connoisseur arrives and is welcomed by a charming woman in a flannel coat and frock while others greet him with cheer. A Schiaparelli sweatered performer joins in a duet from Lover's Leap, blending voices into a late night serenade.
Miss Arletta Schmuck and Rae Old Weimer wed at Christ Church in a 9:30 AM ceremony performed by Rev. William W. Daup. The bride wore white chiffon and a pearl necklace with orchids and lilies. a breakfast followed at Spink-Arms for close friends. The couple plans a two week trip to St Louis and French Lick then residence at Creighton Apartments North Alabama Street.
Miss Frances Hunt of 3939 Washington Blvd entertains five tables of bridge for her house guest Miss Martha Bounds of Salisbury Maryland. Purple and yellow color scheme with summer flowers set the theme. Guests include Mrs Graham Hunt and numerous Misses. Both host and guest will vacation at Lakes Manitou and Wawasee this weekend.
A feminine afternoon dress in the lady category. It features lustrous sheer grey velvet, a sprig of lavender, a triple tiered skirt, and sleeves that flare to three quarters with long slender cuffs.
Mrs John C. Ruckelshaus of 2835 N a St is in Wequetensing Michigan. Mr and Mrs Robert Morse Jr of 1831 N Meridian St will stay in Littleton New Hampshire for two more weeks. Mr and Mrs Alex Metzger of 4280 N Meridian St will depart August 15.
A discussion on child guidance argues that gentle handling and a happy home are key to a child’s development. It cautions against over discipline and excessive rule fixing, noting many so-called abnormal children are simply different and deserve understanding. The piece urges parents to avoid relying on books and to solve problems with patience and trust while listing recent social notices of residents traveling or visiting locations.
A dress pattern features a cape effect over the back and front in yellow green or white voile or printed dimity. It includes ribbon loops at the right shoulder and is sized 8 10 12 14 years. Materials required listed with quantities and a coupon order method via The Times Pattern Department.
Oilcloth drapes debut as attractive washable summer curtains for dressing tables and windows. Polka dotted and flower sprig patterns come in bright colors and can be used without removing from their frames.
A food note describes slicing green peppers into half inch rings and using the cross sections as pretty containers for salads or creamed hot foods. The rings serve on lettuce and the cups top toast.
Mr and Mrs Elijah H Jenkins announce the engagement of their daughter Myrtle Ellen to Carl Robert Brown of Plymouth The wedding is set for August 24 at 8 p m at the Seventh Presbyterian Church Miss Nellie Geraldine Jenkins to serve as maid of honor with Pauline Gibson and Anna Knapn as bridesmaids Howard Carr of Plymouth to be best man
The Indiana State music department in Terre Haute held its annual summer term recital. Piano students taught by Miss Amelia Meyer performed, including Pauline Dickey Hammond Rebecca Brownlee Marion Elizabeth Lauby South Bend Jeanne Stone Terre Haute Bonnie Strain Brazil Thelma Richardson Clinton Stella Cummings Evansville Claire Woollard Boonville Mildred Jacks Terre Haute Mildred Sleight Shoals Treva Simms Terre Haute Edith Trueblood Shelburn Gertrude Cusick Farmersburg Mary Horton Coal Bluff Rowena Kessel Brazil Grace Winters East Chicago.
Miss Mabel Henry of 825 Weston Woodruff Place will host Alpha chapter members of Psi Theta Delta Sorority Saturday. The organizing committee includes Mrs Allen Clark Genevieve Davis and Betty Hartinger.
Miss Katherine Elzea hosts a Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority business meeting at 1601 Kelly Street this evening. Miss Susie Hale serves as assistant hostess. The fall event features Fur Touches Fur decorations and showcases a deep blue kasha tibeline coat with a front godet collar and grey moleskin cuffs.
Mrs. Frank D. Hatfield of 3858 North New Jersey Street entertained Thursday afternoon with a luncheon bridge honoring Mrs. Edna Dorney of Washington and Mrs. Austin Sheedy of Pennsylvania. Also joining were Mesdames Walter C. Zirpel Carl J. Fletcher Warren K. Mannon Clifford Herod Joseph Brink Clifford Gay and Miss Ethel Curryer.
Misses Anna and Lou Hosea hosted the North Side Garden Club at The Arbors 5855 Central Ave. Mrs George J Moss just returned from a painting trip in the Eastern States and spoke on Gardens in the Mountains with watercolor sketches.
A bridge party and hosiery shower in honor of Miss Jane Catherine Hawekotte hostessed by Mrs Helen Louise Warmoth at 3140 Park Ave. An upcoming Sunday wedding to Gareth Mitchell Hitchcock is planned with colors of orchid and pink, floral centerpieces, and bridal party attendees listed.
Mrs F F McCormick entertained out of town guest Mrs Walter O Rouse of Miami Beach Fla with a luncheon at her Downey Avenue home. The table featured pastel garden flowers and guests included Mesdames Andy Schakel Fred Weelburg Oythia Denny Bradford Snodgrass August Albright John Sanders Herbert Meyer Arthur Sanders Southport and Herman Weelburg Mooresville.
The Indianapolis Little Theatre administrative committee meets Saturday at Mrs Jacob A Goodman’s Kessler Clvd home. After the business session led by Miss Sara Lauder the hostess will entertain with a swimming party at the Goodman pool.
Marian Crane hosted a lawn fete at her Lebanon home on Wednesday evening in honor of house guest Miss Sara Kathryn Hinchman of Shadeland. Attending were Misses Stella Mollering Helen Stimson Ruth Anna Johnson Dorothea White Mary Cecile Nease and guest Jane Edwards. hostess assisted by her mother Mrs. Fred K Hinchman.
A brief note on serving ice tea with lime and orange slices. The lime adds a piquant cool note enhancing refreshing flavor.
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