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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1929
Page
2
Frances Paget notes a shift in sports wear toward spectator appeal and personal expression. Color dominates, with reds in muted and vivid tones, plus turquoise and lime for sunny resorts, while mixture fabrics stay richly colored and tailored for town, cool weather, and sunlit escapes.
Mrs. Arthur C. Phelps of 523 North Grant Avenue entertained with a luncheon bridge party Friday afternoon in her home. The event honored Mrs. Francis E. Cline who plans to move to Boston. Attendees included Mrs. J. E. Mueller, Mrs. William Jones, Miss Jessie Sentney of Chicago, Mrs. Herbert Baker, Mrs. J. E. Sentney, Mrs. R. C. Wyatt and Mrs. Sylvan G. Bush.
A look at modern uses for fabrics like organdie and voile shows dinner cloths on foundation silver, wall hung pottery planters, and beach pajamas in white pongee. Paris designers present midsummer shades from pale gold to orange brown and discuss upcoming autumn tones. Practical tips include stain removal with water, glycerin, and potassium permanganate. Community notices list Benefit Card Party at Holy Rosary hall and sorority meetings and card parties at Holy Cross Altar Society locations and homes on weekday evenings.
The ad appeals to stylish women to design a shape that holds its form for weeks, offering a DIY illustrated leaflet. It promises simple construction even for beginners, with a 2 cent stamp to obtain the leaflet, and hints at fashionable georgette coats trimmed with ostrich feathers.
Miss Mildred Boersig daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Boersig of 811 North Oakland Avenue married Harold W Russell son of Mr and Mrs William Russell of 4929 East New York Street last Saturday night. They will reside at 1229 North Pennsylvania Street after September 1.
Miss Selah Wright, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wright of 2246 Ashland avenue, will marry Addison M Dowling at the First Presbyterian church on Saturday Aug 24. Miss Virginia Lucas and Miss Helen Dodds hosted a bridge party and linen shower at Miss Lucas home 806 Fairfield avenue with 16 guests in attendance.
A simple method is to soak silver in sour milk for a few hours in an aluminum pan. This old trick uses the lactic acid to brighten the metal while staying within easy, minimal steps.
If a goldfish seems languid add a teaspoonful of salt to each quart of the bowl water. This remedy is said to help revive them and bring back activity.
Miss Florence Challis daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Challis of Ft Harrison road married Walter Jesse Worrell on Friday August 2 at her parents home.
Marriage of Miss Beatrice Pete gren and Elmer Wheatley occurred August 1. They will reside in Indianapolis after the ceremony.
Amelia Earhart comments on how wives fear for husbands who fly, while admitting aviation is risky but largely safe. She suggests wives prefer husbands on the ground and that fear may lessen as society grows more air minded, with farewells echoing in daily life.
Miss Henrietta Bluemel married Norbert Franz on a Sunday in August. The couple plans to reside in Indianapolis after the ceremony.
Summer brings fresh fruit stains for housewives as bile and water mix with lemon and ammonia. Keep ammonia and a lemon in the sink and rub lemon on the worst stains to aid cleaning.
The advice recommends adding a half ounce of sugar or lead per gallon of water when washing chintzes ginghams and other colored cotton fabrics to set the color and prevent bleeding.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Ethel Marie Johnson daughter of Mrs Blanche Johnson at 1916 Park Avenue to Allen O Vorhis. The ceremony took place Saturday August 3.
Harpist Ruth Ranier Nessler will assist the Marott trio at a Sunday afternoon musicale at the Marott hotel from 2 30 to 3 30. The program features The Mikado A Tale From the Land of the Blue Pochee Negro Dance Spanish Dances Spanish Dance and Maytime among others with Nessler arranging portions.
Central W C T U members held a Friday picnic at the Brookside community house with over 150 attendees. Mrs. John Parsons opened with devotions and Mrs. C A Breese led songs. reports from officers were read and Mrs. William Paulsel became committee chair to probe alleged violations of beer paraphernalia laws. Rev W W Wiant spoke on the prohibition law’s progress and benefits.
Women from country clubs across Indiana will compete in the ladies invitation golf tournament on the Valley course August 20 and 21, during the week of the amateur championship August 19 to 24. Elaborate social functions are planned at French Lick Springs hotel and by the Indiana Golf Association with dancing, breakfast riding, miniature golf contests, bridge parties, and luncheons.
Members of the Marion County chapter American War Mothers will elect three delegates and three alternates to the national convention in Louisville from September 21 to 28. Election occurs at 1 30 Tuesday afternoon in the Fletcher American Bank parlors with parliamentarian Mrs R E Kenington conducting.
A summer salad recipe describes parboiling sweet breads and dicing them with cucumbers. It advises seasoning with spice and paprika and adding to gelatin just before it cools for a cold dish.
Seasonal fruits and berries tempt more than year round options. Fresh Fruit Salads highlight ripe produce and vibrant flavors, offering a lighter option at peak harvest times.
When screws resist due to rust apply a small amount of vinegar and let it sit. The acidic soak helps loosen corrosion before using a screwdriver for removal.
Brown paper lining keeps bread and cake boxes sweet in hot damp conditions. This simple wrap preserves freshness and flavor during warm seasons.
Pattern 6333 coats and 6202 dress offered in multiple sizes for junior misses to ladies. Fabric yardages given for 16 year size with options in linen silk crepe and two tone colors. Mailed patterns available for 15 cents in silver or stamps.
The seventeenth annual homecoming and student reunion will be held on the Seminary campus at Green Hill, Williamsport, on Sunday. The Rev. A. M. Snyder of Crawfordsville will speak in the morning session and John P. Doyle of Mt. Vernon, Til., will deliver the afternoon address.
Eva Marie Eckert daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Eckert will marry Eugene Carlisle Rutz at the couple's home. A dinner at 6 tonight honors her attendants with pink and white gladioli centerpieces and pink tulle ribbons. Attendants include Jessie Brunell Martha Roberts Virginia Hyatt Edna Eckert and Marie Stevens.
Quick breads offer energy and nutrition when combined with milk molasses fruits and nuts. They supply minerals and protein while fresh vegetables provide vitamins. A recipe yields iron lime phosphorus and protein.
Combine two eggs and sugar until light. Stir in molasses, then add white flour and mix smooth. Add milk, graham flour, and raisins. Dissolve soda in remaining milk and pour in. Bake in two oiled pans one hour in a moderate oven.
The text notes butter serves as a fat-rich carrier and is an excellent source of fat for undernourished children, emphasizing its nutritional value in improving health where nourishment is lacking.
Laundry note advises starting immediately to use a little bluing in the wash water to keep white frocks looking pure.
Florence Sullivan nine and May ten were punished for talking back and sent to sleep in the cellar. They slipped away into the Chicago and Northwestern roundhouse two miles from home, saying rats were too big in their cellar, then were found asleep and taken to the detention home.
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