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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1929
Page
6
The article notes collars and silhouettes shape this season's fur coats for dressy, sports, and evening wear. The standout is the princess silhouette with wider hems and knee-length drape while keeping waistlines visible. Varied collars from cushion to cape and wide cuffs dominate, with browns and blacks leading.
Mr and Mrs Cornelius A Hill of Franklin marked their golden wedding anniversary with a Wednesday dinner at home. A reception for relatives and friends followed in the afternoon and evening. Delta Omega sorority members meet at Kathryn Krieg s home 43 West Forty eighth street at 8 tonight.
Miss Catherine Louis Phillips became the bride of Roy Bader on Wednesday August 21. The couple will make their home in Indianapolis.
Miss Eleanor Hussey hosted a dinner and shower for bride-elect Miss Marguerite Delaney at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on a Wednesday evening. The event honored Delaney, whose upcoming marriage to Russell McFarland is set for Sept. 3 at SS. Peter and Paul cathedral, with pink roses and orchid colors and pink and orchid favors.
A bridge party was hosted at 1002 Elm street in honor of Mrs Newton O Wasson of Chicago, the visitors mother Mrs Elizabeth Mumaw, with guests from the Delta Tau sorority including many named ladies. The event featured orchid pink and green taper lighting and modernistic decorations during serving time.
Mrs E J Almond hosted a 12 o clock luncheon at the Red Poppy tearoom in honor of Mrs Nellie Benson and Mrs Catherine Harvey who are soon departing for Portland Missouri and Boston Massachusetts. Attendees included numerous named ladies with Mrs Sey Etta Neal and Mrs Lydia Wilson assisting hostesses. Also noted are William P Hall and his son in New York City.
Miss Virginia Cottingham, fiancee of Charles Richter Castle, is honored at a bridge tea hosted by Mrs Norris Cottingham at her Noblesville home. Bridal colors pink and blue appear in decorations. Guests include Mrs J O Cottingham and Mrs Edward Montague from Indianapolis, with Miss Lorinda Cottingham hosting a luncheon and pink crystal shower Friday for their cousin.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiland and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weiland hosted a family dinner at the Kopper Kettle Inn on Wednesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George F. Weiland and daughter Miss Marjorie Weiland of Dallas, Texas, and Adolph Ziegler, Charles McBride, Mrs. Arthur Davis of Miami, and Miss Frieda Zeigler. The Dallas Weiland party returned home today after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles McBride at 25 North Chester Street. Mrs. T. R. McGampbell of 1706 North Delaware Street left today.
Pledge services for ten girls were held Wednesday night by Sigma Alpha Chi for Louise Clawson Thelma Francis Aline Hague Mary Jones Elizabeth King Ann Sepple Edna Litson Ruth Patterson Martha Simmons Ruth Stewart A dinner followed at the chapter house Marigolds centered the table and small bouquets served as favors Decorations featured blue and gold Attending were Esther Dixon Mary Clayton Helene Carter Magdaline Grannon Pauline Johnson Helen Meyers Mabel ONeill Janice Pitman Hassalyn Russell Faye Schantz Mary Shields Mabel Smith Dean Van Scoycc Helen Workman Ann Wright Mary Lou Shepherd
Mrs. Philip Bernstein entertained at her 423 East Thirty-third Street home with a bridge party in honor of Miss Ida Lobraico who recently returned from New York where she studied art at Columbia University. Guests included Mrs. George Long Mrs. Edward Biggs Mrs. C. O. Jarvis Miss Evelyn Koopman Miss Eleanor Koopman and Miss Ruth Emharat.
Cut in six sizes with busts 34 36 32 40 42 and 44 inches. A 38 inch size needs 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch wide materiel. Facings cuffs require 1/4 yard extra crosswise. Lining 38 needs 2 1/2 yards 32 inch wide. Price 15 cents. Send 12 cents in silver for our 1923 Fall Winter book.
Altenheim board members will entertain with a party Friday at the home. Participants include Miss Virginia Foltau Miss Marie Corin Miss Thelma Tharp Miss Irma Day Miss Emma Coeppers Miss Frieda Heider Miss Elizabeth Snyder and Miss Evelyn Wolfard.
A reader asks how a boy can make a girl who values him as a friend fall in love. The reply argues love grows from friendship, tolerance, and timing, advising the boy to withdraw at times to let the girl realize her feelings without wrecking their friendship. It suggests she may already be in love without recognizing it.
Six members were initiated into Alpha chapter Tau Omega sorority during Wednesday night services at the Lockerbie hotel. A candlelight dinner followed with 24 covers, gifts for pledges, and toastmistress Vida Marie Bennett introduced by Mrs. Wilbur A. Zobbe, Mrs. Roger W. Lowery, and Miss Gladys Bainaka. Initiates include Helen Abele Mary Seward Edna Louise Bennett Crystal Thomas Marie Carroll Nellie Thomas.
Mrs. P. M. Dill announces the marriage of her daughter Edith Dill Ford to Rev. William C. Darby of Tolland Conn. The ceremony occurred at 10 AM at the groom’s home with the service read by Dr. O. W. Fifer. The couple will reside in Tolland after a motor trip east.
Miss Kathryn Ashe hosted a dinner and bridge evening at 617 North Beville Avenue in honor of Miss Marie Gardiner. Gardiner, of Richmond Virginia, is to wed Carl Cecil on September 4. Guests included Mrs. Thomas Gardiner, Mrs. J Frank Jones, Miss Mary Riley, Miss Helen Gardiner, and others from Detroit and surrounding areas.
Miss Alice Ball hosted a Wednesday night shower and bridge party at her home in honor of two brides elects. Pris cila Demler and Katherine DeVaney were celebrated. Demler plans to marry Lester Ford on September 4 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, and DeVaney to wed Carl Pred Emde.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Miss Mary Jo Springer to Harold G. Evans made at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. Denny C. Springer. Both graduates of DePauw University with Greek affiliations, they plan a Sept. 28 wedding and will reside in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Guests included Mrs. John Emison and Miss Anne Burkman.
A feature on feminine tea gowns in green chiffon with decorative belts and jewelry, plus hints on cleaning stones with ammonia and sawdust. It notes artistic lines in Miladi shoes with facet heels, modern incrustations, and serpent leather accents. Also teases a Clever Fingers Contest with a color chart prize.
Meridian Heights Country club will host a dance at 8 30 p m Friday for junior members and guests. Hosts and hostesses include Mr and Mrs Ira A Minnick, Mr and Mrs Frank Olive, Mr and Mrs Marshall J Knox, Mr and Mrs Franklin Nelson, and Mr and Mrs John T Lippincott.
Miss Frances McGee will marry F Harold Naegle on Sept 7. A Wed night bridge party and linen shower in the Spink-Arms Hotel blue room featured pink orchid and green decor. Hostess Mrs Gertrude Meilke was assisted by Mrs Loretta Galm with guests including Mrs Frank McGee and several others. A follow up party and shower are planned by Mrs William Lilly and Mrs Sumner Clancey.
Mrs. Frank Hanley Mrs. Robert Hertz and Mrs. Patrick Sullivan hosted a Wednesday night shower at 1251 Hartford Avenue for their sister Miss Alice Round whose upcoming marriage to Frederick J Dailey is planned for September 11 at St Patrick's church. The decor featured Japanese lanterns and a blue pink white umbrella hold of gifts. Guests included numerous friends and relatives such as Mrs. Frank Kreps Mrs. Brian Sullivan Mrs Richard Hanely Mrs John Sullivan Mrs William Round Mrs Thomas Dailey Mrs Richard Dailey and others.
Co Wa Ma Club members host their first rush party of the season at 802 North Chester Avenue tonight. A Japanese treasure hunt is planned. Lenora Mulli nix is committee chair. Guests to be rushed include Dorothy Hall Pauline Goben Mabel Lansford Tiny Tudball Hazel Rinbo Daisy Harmening Doris Kays Dora Hastings Dorothy Robbins Mary Haverstick Ruth Soreman and Virginia Buchanan.
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