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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1929
Page
2
Milady will wear chic shoes this fall with varied cuts and colors. Blues lead, browns favored, and black pumps with suede and exotic skins are stylish. High heels echo Baroque Madrid influence, while daytime oxfords and T straps dominate, moire evening slippers glow with gold and silver pipings.
Randolph county prepares a W C T U convention at the Main Street Church of Christ in Winchester on Wednesday. The day begins at 10 with devotions led by Mrs. Laura Fetters and an address of welcome by Mrs. Pearl Bragg, followed by a memorial service and a gold medal contest led by Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley.
Normandy chapter hosts a 1 PM luncheon Thursday at Lebanon Country Club for Normandy and Jeanne D Arc chapter members of the International Study and Travel club. Guest of honor is lecturer Mrs S R Artman. A business meeting follows. Normandy president is Mrs D C Clark and Jeanne D Arc president is Mrs Nicholas Hantzian.
Miss Isabelle Steele daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Steele Oak Jandon wed Lewis P East son of Mr and Mrs Russell G East Monday at the bride’s parents home Reverend L O Richmond officiated in the presence of immediate families Mrs East attended Purdue and belonged to Pi Beta Phi the groom a Purdue graduate and Alpha Epsilon couple to reside 326 East Tipton Huntington Ind A card and lotto party will be hosted by St Marys Social Club Thursday at 315 North New Jersey Street hostesses Mrs Anna Kemp Mrs Mary Laker Mrs Alphonse Marco and Mrs Christian Mullenholz
A broad look at the clash between old world and American marriage norms. The piece contrasts women’s labor, modern conveniences, and social outings with a husband’s insistence on traditional home life and ownership of money and property. It includes a reader letter from a 23 year old mother requesting small joys and independence. The column urges the wife to seek her own path if change fails and notes the child’s welfare.
Mrs Karl Edgar Stout and Miss Margaret Haldy hosted a Monday bridge party and shower at the Haldy home on Broadway 4071 in honor of Miss Dorothy Avels whose marriage to Paul Morton of Lebanon will take place September 14. Gold orchids and garden flowers adorned the rooms with gold tapers and orchid tulle at the tables.
Miss Shirley Baumb of 1715 Ashland avenue will host a Delta Gamma Delta sorority Alpha Epsilon chapter gathering at 8 o clock Wednesday night. All members are urged to attend.
Miss Opal Bright, future bride of Lawrence R. Hoffman, was honored at a miscellaneous shower and kitchen party hosted by Mrs. C. J. Foley. Roses, gladioli, and leghium decorated, with orchid-tapered tables and a tiered wedding cake. Gifts were placed in a decorated hat box as family and friends joined in celebration.
Mrs. Robert C. Reed hosted a luncheon bridge event at her 6170 Broadway home today in honor of Mrs. Forest Dale Cox of Cleveland Ohio, house guest of Mrs. Lawrence L. Clark. The table centerpiece featured yellow and white gladioli with yellow-tapered crystal holders, and guests included Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Stanley Hayes, Mrs. Elton Stark, Mrs. Harry Gause, Mrs. Clinton Glasscock, Mrs. Helen Bennet, Mrs. Ralph Clough, Miss Marie Sangernebo and her guest Miss Sangernebo, Miss Florence Day of Miami, and Miss Martha Landis.
Valencia Meng hosted a kitchen shower at her home on College Avenue for Priscilla Demler, whose September wedding to Lester Ford is planned. Tables featured miniature stoves with green and cream ribbons, and Demler’s display held a complete tiny kitchen. The hostess was supported by family and friends including Mrs. Arthur Stanley Meng and Mrs. A. J. Meng, plus Miss Grace Meng and numerous guests.
A detailed pattern note for dress 6501 features printed chiffon and crepe with velvet bands and bows, yoke in deep point, three flounced skirt on a two piece foundation, and options for short cap or wrist sleeves. Crush girdle with ribbon ends completes the look, with four sizes 8 10 12 14 and yardage estimates for 39 inch fabric.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell S. Fisher return from a week end trip to Upland. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Daugherty depart Denver after a two month visit with Mrs. Daugherty's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Brown. Mrs. Harriet Keefauver returns from Day ton and Greenville, Ohio. Miss Sylvia M. Manouge cruises the Great Lakes aboard the yacht Sylvia, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zimmerman. Miss Gerald Kindig and Miss Florence C. Guild are in Washington, D C, at the Dodge hotel. Miss Mary Jane Hall leaves for Long Beach, California, to visit her brother for six weeks.
Miss Madeline Walsh, departing Monday for Bar-O ranch in Arizona for the winter, was honored at a dinner and farewell shower at the Ethelynn tearoom. Attending with Walsh were Sigma Delta Pi Sorority members including Marion Wilkie Ruby Rogers Helen Bain Jean Da Vie Marjorie Ford Georgia Buell Olive Breisch Ida Cannon Margaret Gilbert Julia Moore Ruth Patterson and Hazel art.
Mrs. David Ross and the Indianapolis Indorsers of Photoplays invite members and children of the organization to a garden party on Wednesday at the Ross home Bonnie Brae in Haverstick Park. Children of members are especially invited to attend.
Members of St Bridget's Social Club will entertain with a card party in their hall Pratt and Fayette streets. The event runs Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Koehler and Mr. and Mrs. J. MacDonald Young hosted a 6 pm dinner at Welcome Cottage Ravenswood for elected officers of Queen Esther chapter Order of the Eastern Star and their husbands. The lavender and white table décor greeted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Madinger, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Tudball, Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. George Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Huber, Mr. and Mrs Ernest Stenfeldt, Mrs Lucile Fryberger, and Mrs Elizabeth Baker. Bunco followed the meal.
A lawn social is planned by Job's Daughters Bethel No 1 at Bradey Avenue and New York Street on Wednesday night. The event aims to raise funds for the organization and community activities.
Mrs Edward Koch will entertain Phi Kappa sisters at her home 2217 Newland Avenue Wednesday night. Also Beta Tau Sigma sorority members will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mrs Ora Brooks Clayton.
Formal initiation for six new members of Alpha chapter Tau Gamma sorority will be held Wednesday night at the Hotel Lockerbie after a candlelight dinner honoring the pledges. Pledges include Helen Abele Crystal Thomas Edna Louise Bennett Mary Seward Nellie Thomas and Marie Carroll. Rough initiation occurred Saturday at Evelyn Horner’s home.
Weekly meeting of Sigma Sigma Kappa sorority will be held Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Eva Rutz LaMae apartments. Sorority Meeting Scheduled Members of Alpha Beta sorority will meet Wednesday night at the home of Miss Ann T. Nies 734 Lincoln Street.
Miss Eve lyn Carpenter hosts a Phi Gamma Tau sorority meeting on Wednesday to elect officers with Mrs Major Dickson serving as hostess.
Miss Margaret Reeves Elrod, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas S Elrod, married Brandt Ferguson Steele, son of Mr and Mrs Brandt T Steele, Monday at All Souls Unitarian church with Rev M M Harmon officiating. Organist Louise Mason Caldwell played bridal music as Isabel Stonex served as maid of honor. The couple plan home at 604 East Twelfth Street after September 15.
Members of Brittany chapter International Study and Travel Club host a 12:30 luncheon at Hotel Severin on Wednesday Sept 4. Mrs Samuel R Artman speaks on The Orkney Isles Shetland Islands and the U S Base at Orkney. A musical program from Irvington School of Music and a garden dance by Vargas with Miss Helen Starost accompany the event.
Mrs Thelma Kinsey of 4618 Winthrop Avenue will entertain Tirzah Club members at her home Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fearnaught of Greenfield host a picnic supper on Tuesday for Fidessa Club members and their families. The event aims to bring together club members and relatives for fellowship and shared meals at their residence.
Trasting material 14 yard is required 39 inches wide and cut crosswise. For trimming on yoke and girdle of velvet ribbon or banding 3 yards will be required. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps. Send 12 cents in silver or stamps for our up-to-date fall and winter 1929 book of fashions.
The engagement of Miss Dorothy Virginia Hecathorn to Roger William Teeguarden was announced at a garden dinner hosted by the bride to be’s mother Mrs. Sylvester L. Hecathorn at 4032 Carrollton Avenue. The ceremony is set for 4:30 p.m. Saturday October 26 at First English Lutheran Church with Rev. J. Earl Spaid officiating. Mrs. Ethel McLean will be matron of honor and a full list of bridesmaids attends.
A trousseau shower was given Monday night by Miss Wilma Dunkle at 3602 Carrollton avenue for Miss Frances Thorpe whose marriage to Carl Queiser is planned for September. Lavender and green decorations and garden flowers set a festive tone. Guests with the bride to be included Mrs I S Thorpe Mrs R N Clark Mrs W R Dunkle Mrs Richard Hennessey Miss Marthalou Schooner Miss Montelle Skelton Miss Janet Carr Miss Catherine Reagan Miss Gladys Hackleman Miss Gertrude Delbrook Miss Margery Goble Miss Sara Powell Miss Dorothy Krieg Miss Vivian Stevenson Miss Catherine Cryan Miss Dortha Smith Miss Esther Brown Miss Rebecca Jones Miss Janice Barnard and Miss Dortha Weaver.
Miss Eliabeth Green daughter of Mr and Mrs J Frank Green Owosso Mich will marry Roy G Ross executive secretary of the department of religious education United Christian Missionary Society at the bride parents home in Owosso tonight Iss Green a Bethany College graduate and Kappa Delta member Ross a Eureka Yale graduate and Acacia Club member They will be at home at 5901 East Washington Street
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