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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
15
Hollywood style lingerie shifts to silhouette driven looks with satin nighties and two piece pajama sets. Constance Bennett and Norma Shearer featured in satin and crepe designs. rayon and lace accents widen options for fall.
Miss Ida M. Roberts leaves for southern California for an indefinite stay. Mrs. L. T. Trook and daughter Annabel visit Big Rapids Michigan. Mrs. J. L. Kitley hosts son A. W. Kitley and relatives from Chicago. Emma Sherrer and Hermann Sherrer return from Europe and stay at the Marott. Others host or travel to Chicago Winnetka Maine coast New York Connecticut Atlantic City and Europe as part of society mobility.
A described attractive supper includes tea sandwiches, a small pot of cottage cheese, and cold cuts of fish, arranged on individual plates and garnished with watercress.
If you plan a spring bolero suit for autumn wear, choose plaid silk fabric for a blouse with a scarf collar that ties in a bow at the neck and has streamer ends. Reserve extra material to trim the skirt band.
A historical column argues the double standard persists but modern wives seek fair treatment in marriage. It cites a letter from a wife coping with her husband’s affair and a columnist’s stance that fidelity matters, urging the woman to decide based on love and personal values rather than tradition.
Miss Mary Louise Wottring and Dr Kenneth A Sparks plan a wedding at St Marks Lutheran church at 2 30 Saturday. A bridal party and guests including Mr and Mrs A L Wottring hosted rehearsals and garden parties at 1330 North Dearborn and 1630 South Randolph with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Mrs. Vivian Prochaska entertained over thirty five youngsters from Wheeler City Rescue Mission at a Garfield Park picnic. Assistance came from Mrs. Martha L. Huggins and Boy Scouts Billy Boswell Kennard Sparks and Robert Craig. Garfield Park Woman's Club members helped serve luncheon.
Mrs. H F Whitmore and Mrs C B Ellis will entertain Kappa Sigma Chi sorority members tonight at 5453 Hibben Avenue. The event will be a business and social meeting for the group.
Harriet Allard notes bedrooms reveal intimate personality in Household Magazine. The bed gains importance with springs and mattress choices, while blankets, sheets, and spreads should balance durability and comfort. Materials range from wool blankets to rayon and silk accents, and matched bedspread ensembles rise in popularity.
A fantasy wool fabric features blue and red threads on a beige ground, forming a charming dress. Courtesy Mary Nowitzky Paris.
Charming pattern for growing daughter with shirred front and side fullness. Uses sheer cotton fabrics like baby pink handkerchief lawn with self-material sash and picot edged collar and cuffs. Available in sizes 6 to 14 years, pattern price 15 cents. wrap coin and include 10 cents for Fashion Magazine.
Mrs. David Mathews and Mrs. David Spacke were honor guests at a Thursday luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs. Roy Steele. Mathews plans to move to Michigan City and Spacke to Fort Wayne. Tables featured bowls of yellow flowers and favors of miniature suitcase candy holders.
Paris column advises on yacht wear and shore attire for women. It promotes practical regatta outfits with rubber boots and trousers on deck, and chic pleated skirts with navy reefer jackets ashore. The piece teases a leaflet on skirts and tops, plus fashion items and a playful Paris footwear trend.
Members of the Co-Wa-Ma Club entertain guests with a novelty trip to Paris at sponsor Mrs. H. L. Bierce's home 1029 West Thirty-second street. Guests include Edith Ambuhl as master of ceremonies Florence Hughes Helen White Anne Clinton Joye Cunningham Bertie Howe Dorothy Rudolph Waneta Reynolds Dorothy Lawrence Thelma Griffin Ruth Mae Bostic and Elsie Addison.
Mrs. John Greenwood from Hamilton Ontario was guest of honor at a luncheon bridge party hosted by Mrs. William R. Thomas at 926 East Forty-ninth street. Guests included Mrs. Emory Eaton and others.
A new summery hat described as shirted handkerchief linen with gay red fabric and plain white pique face. Belt banding uses matching pique for a crisp finished look.
A new silk suit features blue and white polka dots with a tuck-in blouse in red and white. The pleated skirt border also sports the same red and white dot pattern.
Miss Cornelia Burrell hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1022 Sterling Avenue Thursday night for Miss Evelyn Hitz, whose August 30 marriage to Thomas J. Sparks is planned. Attendees included Mrs. Harold Brady and many named guests, with bridal colors peach yellow orchid green and blue and wedding bells as favors.
Miss Mary Kinsley, soon to wed Paul D. Whittemore, was guest of honor at a bridge party and crystal shower Thursday night at 32 South Chester avenue. Delphinium blue tapers and coral tulle lit the tables for the bridal color theme. hostess Mrs. Paul E. Driscoll was helped by her mother Mrs. T. William Engle. Attending were Mrs. John Kinsley, Mrs. Noble Hiatt, Mrs. Frank Langsenkamp Jr., Mrs. George Davis, Miss Harriet Kistner, Miss Lucille Rous, Miss Frances Westcott, Miss Ruth Enghholz, Miss Edna Baldwin, Miss Pauline Howard and Miss Mary Jayne Benham.
Theta Beta Chi sorority entertained with a surprise birthday party at the home of Misses Edna and Mildred Kritsch on 1518 South Alabama Street. Guests included Miss Louise Neiger Miss Elizabeth Wegner and Miss Helen Dongus with Russian color decorations and music.
Mr and Mrs James Sweeney of 326 East Twenty second street celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a Wednesday afternoon and night gathering. Guests included members of H E O Club and the Ancient History Club. Eleanor Carroll on harp and Mrs William Wise on piano performed. Mrs John Harrington spoke.
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