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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
2
Mrs. Elsa Smith, Hammond clubwoman, says the traditional flapper of the postwar era has vanished. She notes today’s young women show freedom as a matter of course, appear wiser, and depend more on themselves than in 1918.
The Indianapolis Alumnae Association of Kappa Kappa Gamma plans a Saturday afternoon Christmas party for Riley Hospital children. Each member brings two gifts. Mrs. Osmond Van Auken leads arrangements with Mesdames Roland Fisher, G B Taylor, and John Carr assisting.
Mrs George Philip Meier will discuss Characteristics of Famous People I Have Known at 2 30 p m Thursday for the Propylaeum Club. She has studied palm reading and members may bring one guest. Luncheon will be served for those with reservations.
Miss Katherine Lennox and Joseph Casle Matthews announce their wedding for Wednesday January 4 at Broadway M. E. Church. Lennox is Butler University graduate and Kappa Kappa Gamma member. Matthews, a Purdue University graduate and Phi Kappa Tau member. Parents Mr. and Mrs. George F. Lennox of 2413 N Delaware St. made the engagement public.
Miss Edna G Henry longtime head of Indiana University's social services department will discuss Finding Yourself at the Indianapolis Alumnae chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. The meeting Saturday afternoon will be hosted at 3601 Guilford Ave by Mrs John K Goodwin with hostesses Mrs Robert E Neff chairwoman Miss Elizabeth McMath Mrs Emory Baxter Mrs Earl Hassler and Miss Anna C Gardner.
The marriage of Miss Mary Elizabeth Stephenson daughter of Mrs S Watson Stephenson Marinette Wisconsin and Ralph B Whitehill son of Mr and Mrs C E Whitehill 3447 Washington Bid will take place December 29 at Marinette.
Mrs. D M Parry of 4130 North Meridian Junction announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret Parry to Russell H Newell.
Printed velvet in beige and brown stones adapts to this semi sports model No. 3212. Bodice darts shape shoulders with diagonal cross lines. Two piece circular skirt, tweed and silk fabrics, band cuffs and belt from reverse fabric. Pattern ships in sizes 16 to 42 bust with 15 cent coupon. Delivery about a week.
The Times prints reader submitted recipes with Margueriet Jam Pudding as a featured example. Ingredients include sugar jam flour egg melted butter sour milk soda spices cinnamon allspice cloves and a lemon flavored top and sauce instructions are given. The column notes winners receive mailed prizes and that one entry per person is allowed.
A new millinery whim in London features an uncurled ostrich feather arranged to resemble a chimney sweep brush. The trimming sits on a brick color velvet hat, angled so the feather appears to emerge like a sweep’s brush from the top.
The Connoisseur notes twenty shopping days remain before Christmas as he grapples with gifts for friends including newlyweds Mortimer and M. He settles on a modernistic clock after considering many items from butter knives to crockery and a unique lantern for the door.
A reader laments infidelity as the least forgivable fault while acknowledging stronger faults. Advice discusses emotional impact, stability, and the choice to stay or leave, urging self reflection on happiness, home, and responsibility.
Miss Evelyn Day Scott and Bryant B Basler wed at The Home Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m. Sunday with Dr Arthur Duncan officiating. The ceremony featured pink and yellow floral decor, choir songs, and a reception at 1119 West Thirty-Fifth Street.
The marriage of Miss Katherine Williams of Bloomington to Harold L. Heine of Fort Wayne was held in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. The couple left for a wedding trip through the west and will reside in Fort Wayne after their trip.
A new decor idea promotes placing a clock in every room of an apartment. Each timepiece is designed to harmonize with its room, completing the decorative scheme and setting the tone for a well arranged home.
The Kokomo chapter of the A A U W will host a Christmas party Tuesday at Mrs. Forest Jump's home. The event features a pot luck supper with hostess assistance from Veda Covall Jennie Merrill Clara Edna Berry and Lena Weitknecht.
The engagement of Miss Margaret Lois Graham daughter of Rev H T Graham and Mrs Graham of 583 East Drive Woodruff Place to Robert M Armer son of Mr and Mrs A M Armer was announced The wedding is planned for January in an event noted in local society circles.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter Kennedy of 907 North Temple Street announce the engagement of their daughter Helen to Earl J. Lovell. The wedding is planned for December 26 at St. Philip Neri Church.
A reader confides about a husband’s unfaithfulness and seeking guidance. The response urges forgiveness, urges the wife to trust the husband’s regret, and warns that dwelling on the mistake will worsen happiness, advising to forget the incident to avoid wrecking the marriage.
At a Union County Federation of Women's clubs meeting it was decided Liberty should have a community Christmas tree. Mrs Chic Jackson of this city and Mrs Roscoe O Brayne Brookville spoke at the gathering.
Mr and Mrs M W Collins of 815 Fairfield Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Lotte Catherine Collins to Clarence Smith.
Reader seeks a Christ mas pudding recipe for The Times recipe page. Instructions ask for one writer to send a date fig custard or plum pudding recipe by Wednesday noon. If selected as one of the twenty best it will win a dollar.
Miss Delia Cummins at 850 North Oakland Street hosted a bridge gathering Sunday afternoon for members of the Rho Sigma Chi Sorority and their guests in a social outing.
The columnist muses on activity versus rest, mentions Bettina Foltz of Vogue and Mrs Henry Clark Thornton Jr. in town, and notes Eleanor Shaler's vaudeville rise. She reports a Boy Scout Christmas workshop plan at New York Store, listing participants and praising festive spirit in downtown Indianapolis.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Garfield M. E. Church will hold its annual bazar in the church basement on Wednesday. A chicken supper will be served from 5 30 to 7 p m.
Miss Fanny Baker deputy clerk of Warrick Circuit Court announces candidacy for Republican nomination for county clerk.
Persian rugs can be cleaned beautifully using corn meal dampened with just enough kerosene to soften. Brush carefully.
Charles B. Dyer, jeweler, spoke to the art department meeting at the club house this afternoon. He displayed jewelry patterns while Mrs Harriet N Billock showed foreign pieces. Clifton Wheeler painted works were on display and Mrs James W Stockton sang. Tea followed served by Mrs Edwin Lennox and committee members.
Dr. Ada Schweitzer, director of child hygiene for Indiana Public Health, travels to Havana as one of eighteen U S delegates at the fifth Pan American Child Health Congress. She is the sole child hygiene division representative and will discuss Fundamental Principles of a Public Program in Maternal and Infant Welfare.
Among the boxholders for the Adolph Bolm ballet with Ruth Paige premier danseuse at the Murat Theater Thursday are James W. Watson William H. Jai Ernest L. C. Elias Lafayette Page Ona B. Talbott Ovid B. Jameson.
The Demaris Musical Club celebrated its fifth anniversary with a luncheon Friday at Miss Cleo Mason's home. Guests and members included Jane Taylor Catherine, Alberta, Yvonne Michelima, Gretchen Nietrots, Helen Pierson, Jessi, Paul Howser, Robert Hudson, Myron Pitch, Frederick Donnelly, Victor Pitch, Piccard, and Mickel.
Miss Magdaline King of Peru and Burke Wentz of Canton Ohio will marry in Peru on December 11 anounced at a party for Miss King in Peru.
The McCrea chapter of Westminster Memorial Presbyterian Church plans an advertising bazar Friday afternoon and evening with the Strassler tion in charge of the chicken supper.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phillips announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Gertrude to Russell C Chambers of Petersburg Indiana. The wedding date will be announced later.
Homeowners seek quiet by tying a strip of goods around the outside door handle and crossing it inside to prevent rattling bedroom doors from disturbing sleep. The improvised method aims to secure the latch and dampen noise in crowded living spaces.
St Catherine's Hall hosts a banco lotto and euchre party at 2 15 and 8 15 p m Tuesday with St Catherine's Church community members invited to participate and enjoy games and fellowship.
Washington dispatch reports 52000 World War II women veterans have no hospital or home care. Nurse civilians and other women who served would gain from a plan by Representative Joe Crail to seek 450000 dollars for barracks for 200 women and an infirmary for 50 at Sawtelle Soldiers Home in Southern California.
Indiana War Mothers executive board named committees to aid Lincoln Union and George Rogers Clark Memorial efforts. The Lincoln committee, led by Mrs. Anna Flick and others, will assist in erecting a Nancy Hanks shrine in Spencer County. The Clark committee, headed by Mrs. C B O'Donnell, plans a large log cabin in Vincennes as 1929 centennial veterans HQ. Mrs. Henry Pearson presided.
The Artemus Club will hold an all day sewing meeting Wednesday led by Mrs. John Ambuhl at 2905 Boulevard Pl. The group seeks jelly donations for the Indianapolis Day Nursery and lists contacts Mrs. Fred H. Knodel and Mrs. W. A. Hamilton. The annual Christmas party for children at the nursery is set for December 21.
Notable Indiana women contribute to a Congressional Club cookbook containing 2,500 favorite recipes. Among contributors are Mrs. Ed Jackson wife of the governor Mrs. Harry S. New wife of the Postmaster General Mrs. Everett Sanders wife of the president’s secretary and wives of Indiana’s congressional delegation.
Miss Mildred Conklin weds Oscar Frederick Frenzel Jr at Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Rev. Virgil E. Rover officiating. Attendants wear light green velvet. matron of honor from New York City. reception at Woodstock. couple to reside at 2021 N Pennsylvania St after a trip to Havana.
Meal plan lists breakfast lunch and dinner items including grapefruit cereal cream scrambled eggs crisp bacon muffins milk and coffee for breakfast. cream of tomato soup croutons sweet potato salad whole wheat bread lemon pudding milk tea for lunch. flounder in parsley sauce twice baked potatoes buttered spinach jellied celery and cabbage salad squash pie milk coffee for dinner. Crouton preparation notes explain baked pan fried or deep fried methods using bread at least twenty four hours old. Flounder sauce and cooking steps describe boiling fish then making a butter flour milk and stock sauce with parsley.
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