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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
13
A reader letter and reply discuss adultery and platonic love in marriage. The writer argues modern couples pursue love beyond legal bonds, while opponents urge responsibility and caution. The exchange debates whether love can exist within or outside marriage and the role of societal judgment.
This article presents a menu by meals including breakfast items such as blackberries and frizzled dried beef, luncheon with minced lamb on toast, and a dinner vegetable plate with molded egg salad. It also gives a watermelon sherbet recipe with precise steps and notes on serving beverages hot over cracked ice. It ends noting a pale gray shade for evening by Mme Vionnet.
Miss Amelia Henderson daughter of Charles E Henderson will wed John Merrill Baker in Chicago on September 26. She was guest of honor at a morning bridge party and luncheon with a kitchen shower at 3257 North Pennsylvania Street hosted by Mrs Henry H Hornbrook and her daughter Mrs Robert C Winslow. A flower centered cake and garden blooms decorated the luncheon. Shower gifts were given in a clothes basket.
Satin and crepe de chine fabrics featured in eight sizes from 38 to 52 inches bust. A 44 inch size requires 4% yards of 39 inch material. lower edge width about 2% yards with plaits. The Times offers this pattern via coupon for 15 cents. delivery in about a week.
Instructions describe securing large bottle necks with circular pasteboard discs, pouring melted paraffin over them, and dipping the neck in sealing wax for absolute security. The piece notes fashion trends for hats using lace and velvet, highlighting ecru lace with brown or black velvet as appealing.
Report on the Lausanne Switzerland convention was given by Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter at the Central W. C. T. U. meeting. Mrs. Ed Johnson Mrs. J. W. Titus and Mrs. George Carter were appointed auditing committee members and Mrs. O. G. Galloway was named delegate to the county convention September 26 and 27.
A reader letter discusses the shift from home cooking to bought foods in a world of nickelacery and wholesale goods. It contrasts a generation of homemakers with modern pressures, noting how husbands and children favor restaurant meals and ready-made items, and questions the continuing role of housewives in a changing economy.
A described headpiece for a woman with white hair features a black velvet turban trimmed with a silver ribbon. The ribbon forms a prominent bow on the left side, presenting a striking and elegant accessory.
Mud should be wiped off patent leather while it is still damp. If mud dries it can be scratched off later, so prompt cleaning prevents damage to the shiny surface.
Mr and Mrs J J Fierek of 1011 N Rural St announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jane to Norman Wright, son of Mr and Mrs John Wright of 905 Olney St. The wedding is planned for September.
Mrs Josephine Clark national junior vice president of Minneapolis Minnesota will take a leading part in the Ladies Auxiliary program during the twenty ninth annual national encampment opening here Sunday city.
Announcement reports Miss Mary Harvey Lingle and Lew Sharpnack from Washington D C wed Aug 20 in the capital. Division No 7 of L A A O H plans a bancoouchre and lotto party at 116% East Maryland Street 8 PM with Mrs Mamie Brennen in charge.
A shabby umbrella can be renovated by brushing with a solution of ammonia and warm water. To whiten and purify a sponge, soak it in milk and rinse thoroughly in warm water with a little carbolic acid added.
The Indiana League of Women Voters committee discussed plans for a state government institute to be held at the Claypool hotel on Sept. 21. Speakers include Walter Millard of the National Municipal League and Prof. Joseph P. Harris of the University of Wisconsin. The league favors a permanent statewide registration system with year round lists and centralized control to prevent fraud.
Engagement announced for Ruth Keys daughter of Mr and Mrs T B Keys of Frankfort and Howard F Berry son of Mr and Mrs Wilson F Berry of Goshen. Marriage planned for September 16 in Frankfort.
Miss Gwendolyn Pyles daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Pyles of Frankfort will marry James Dudley Weymer son of Mr and Mrs E R Weymer of Frankfort in Frankfort on Tuesday September 18 announced at a bridge party by Miss Pyles.
Mr and Mrs M J Lauby of Huntington announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Edward Bosse of Goshen son of Mr and Mrs J W Bosse of Decatur The couple plan a September 12 wedding date.
Miss Eileen Hollis of Denver Miss Vera Lang of Houston and Miss Margaret Wilson of 1321 N Meridian entertained with a luncheon bridge at the Woodstock Club. A long table held a bowl of pastel gladioli and cream tapers. Guests included Mrs Henry Frenzel and others. hostess assisted by her mother Mrs F W Weimann.
The article argues half of world failures come from poor finishing. It urges early training in perseverance, showing children how small tasks end in completion. Mothers should guide children to finish sewing and other chores, building confidence and habits for future success.
The national president Mrs. Florence E. Stark from Camden New Jersey will be prominent in the business and social affairs of the ladies auxiliary to Veterans for Foreign Wars as it opens its twenty ninth annual encampment here Sunday.
Indiana Ohio and Kentucky business and professional women's clubs will attend a three day outing September 1 to 3 at Potawatomi Inn Pokagan State Park. More than 200 guests expected with golf swimming fishing boating and touring as activities. Reservations go to the inn. Bernice Harrison president will be hostess. Indianapolis Country Club members will join by car.
The Irvington W C T U picnic will be held Wednesday at Ellen Berger Park. Afternoon reports from four members who attended the world W C T U conference in Lausanne on July 27 will be presented. Speakers are Mesdames Elizabeth Gibert Townson Ruth Towels and Miss Helen Holbrook. Picnic lunches should be brought. Additional entertainment will follow the program.
Miss Myrtle Ellen Jenkins daughter of Mr and Mrs Elijah H Jenkins and Paul Robert Brown son of Mr and Mrs George D Brown were married at 8 Friday evening at Seventh Presbyterian Church. Rev T N Hunt officiated. Bridesmaids wore orchid taffeta and carried pale pink roses. maid of honor Miss Nellie Geraldine Jenkins. Best man was Howard Carr with ushers George Pratsman Donald Hitchcock and Louis Bunnel. The couple left for a lakes trip and will reside in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Taflinger announce the marriage of their daughter Coral Oleva Taflinger to Robert L Black son of Mrs Pamela Black Brattleboro Vermont. The ceremony took place in the chapel of Columbia University New York on Monday August 20. The couple will reside in Indianapolis after September 1.
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