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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
2
In a Martha Lee column a social idea shift is explored as nagging and jealousy lose ground. Readers weigh how modern couples pursue tolerance over control, and a letter from a man urges less scrutiny and more mutual respect to curb rising divorce trends.
Miss Gladys Herbig Moore daughter of Mrs. Harry Moore Anderson and Roy K. Shettle son of Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Shettle Anderson were married at Rev. W. L. Lundy’s residence in Anderson on Monday. The bride presides over the Delta Theta Tau sorority. the groom attended Butler University and belonged to Phi Delta Theta.
Members of the Social Club of St Francis church will host a luncheon and card party at the Home Economics Studio Century building Friday. Luncheon is set for 12 30 and afternoon activities include cards and games.
Mrs John Berzen and her committee organize a chicken dinner at Little Flower church located at Fourteenth Street and Bosart Avenue on Sunday at noon. Card games begin at 2 30 PM and 8 30 PM with all games continuing as scheduled.
In Paris this summer a new semi formal two piece dinner frock debuts, pairing a dark skirt with a pastel bodice in satin or silk, often with a black tulle or chiffon skirt. Another look uses a filmy chiffon jacquette embroidered in gold or silver, subduing decolletage for evening, then revealing full glamour later.
Miss Mary Dorothy Burton daughter of Mr and Mrs E Harwood Burton married Vernon Bradlaw Cristee son of Mr and Mrs Charles B Cristee at 4 pm in the Burton home. Rev H T Rafael officiated before a palms and fern adorned fireplace. The reception followed and the couple will reside at 668 South Thirty fourth Street Louisville.
Miss Priscilla Demler, bride-to-be of Lester Ford, is the honoree at a bridge party and linen shower tonight hosted by Miss Harriet Henderson and Miss Martha Batchelor at 2621 Broadway. Gifts are hidden under a large white wedding bell with white bells decorating the rooms. Helpers include Mrs. G H Batchelor Mrs. Charles E Henderson and Miss Helen Batchelor. Guests listed with Miss Demler and her mother Mrs Harry Demler include numerous friends and relations such as Miss Helen DeGrief Miss Elizabeth DeGrief Miss Harriet Harding Miss Rebecca Jones Miss Alice Ball Miss Louise Adney and many others.
Miss Josephine Nichols, bride elect of Thomas A. Morris formerly of Hartford Conn, was guest of honor at a bridge and shower party hosted by Miss Frieda Leukhardt at 1211 East Pratt Street. Pink and green decor reflected the wedding colors as guests included Mrs. Paul Roach and many friends.
Olive Roberts Barton argues responsibility divides people into those who shoulder duties and those who avoid them. She blames pampered mothers for contemporary selfishness, urges children to learn service and work early, and cites divorces as evidence of lacking responsibility. It ends with a fashion note on embroidered handkerchiefs.
Members of the Athenaeum are invited to a dinner dance Friday night at the Athenaeum. Reservations may be made with Mr. Simon at the clubhouse.
Notable residents and guests travel and stay across the region. Ellen Ocker and Kate Wentz are in Washington, D C. J C Leffel of Mt Vernon and the Newmans of St Louis visited the Fogas home in Indianapolis and have returned home. Warne family members visit South Bend while LeGrand Lawrence returns from New York and Boston. Ontario figures and others plan Milwaukee and Chicago stops, with many enjoying visits and vacations across North Meridian to College avenues.
This pattern depicts a comfortable romper outfit for children with body and waist sections joinable by buttons or snaps. It offers wrist or cap sleeves, dotted percale with white nainsock, red and white dimity, and white organdy trims. Sizes 1 to 4 years. yardage details and binding options provided. pattern mailed for 15 cents.
Members of the Ladies Glee Club auxiliary to Sahara Grotto will attend a card and dance party at the country home of Mrs John C Riddle on state Road 31 today. Officers and committee chairmen are invited.
Miss Evelyn B. Schmidt of Detroit became the bride of Willis H. Kinnear of Detroit today. They will be at home at the Marott hotel after Sept. 1. The bride, a University of Wisconsin graduate, is Alpha Chi Omega. The groom, a University of Michigan graduate, belongs to Beta Theta Pi.
A meeting of members of the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club is scheduled for Tuesday night at the Claypool Hotel.
A beige flat crepe frock features a circular peplum and a longer godet-full skirt. It is paired with a charming matching lace plastron for a coordinated look.
A district meeting of the Marion County Good Government Club will be held at 8 tonight at 1031 Prospect Street with speakers the Rev. C. B. Riley of Garden City Baptist Church and the Rev. Victory Griffith of University Place Christian Church, plus Fred Waldkotter. The club and auxiliary monthly meeting will be Monday night at General Claypool with Attorney James M. Ogden as speaker.
Miss Elizabeth Martz hosted a miscellaneous shower and party Wednesday at 3511 North Denny Street in honor of Helen Bedell whose marriage to Professor Herbert Rahe is set for August 24. The event featured floral decorations and candlelit bridal shades, with gifts in a fairy box topped by kewpie-doll fairies. Attending were Mrs. Howard W. Martz, Miss Jeanette Nunamaker, Mrs. Paul Bedell, Mrs. Rahe and many friends and relatives including Miss Ruth Owen, Miss Evelyn Thompson, Miss Anna Pearson, Miss Barbara Light, Miss Alice Dimmick, Miss Francis Frost, and Miss Ruth Hoffman.
At Little Rock Arkansas two young women Lucille Bond and Pauline Jones stripped to shorts and wore a negligee for an afternoon stroll. The stunt drew no police disapproval despite the extreme heat and bold attire.
Indiana Marys will hold a Thursday August 22 picnic at Broad Ripple park. Membership requires first name Mary. any Mary in the state may attend. Awards for oldest and youngest Mary. Games and contests planned. Card Party Friday at 8 30 p m at 116 Fast Maryland Street third floor. Marie Bush chaired.
George Sommes entertained a group of friends Wednesday night with a dinner party at the Marott hotel.
The Delta Omega sorority holds a regular meeting at the home of Miss Katherine Butler at 6234 Haverford Avenue, starting at 8 oclock tonight.
Paris sponsors a winter glove ensemble featuring six-button black suede gloves paired with a scarlet flannel frock. A wide black suede belt completes the outfit, highlighting a coordinated, elegant city fashion note.
A garnet colored tulle frock features double ruchings outlining the rounded neck spiraling up the sleeves and edging the flounce creating a richly textured evening silhouette.
Miss Jeannette Knowlton daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Knowlton 924 Hamilton avenue wed Rev Charles E Mull son of Mr and Mrs William Mull Pekin on Wednesday Aug 7 at Conference Point camp Lake Geneva where the bride was camp director Maid of honor Ruth Shorey Tiffin O bridesmaids Alta Cothern Urbana NL and Wilma Tish Tearsboro Ia Best man Earl Goerlitz Rockford Ill ushers Robert Dill and Francis Dill Lawrence Kan Service read by Rev Roy A Burkhart Chicago The couple will reside at 924 Hamilton avenue Both will attend Butler University next term Mrs Mull member of Kappa Beta sorority Butler chapter Mull a DePauw graduate and American Commons Club member.
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