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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1925

Page

6

Orphans Guests at Christmas Party by Martha Hawkins Society

Children from Crawford Baptist Orphans Home attended a Christmas party at First Baptist Church hosted by the Martha Hawkins Society. Luncheon featured table greens and red candle lighting, and gifts were donated from a Christmas tree under Santa Claus. Numerous organizers and hostesses were listed.

Crawford Baptist Orphans’ Home Martha Hawkins Society First Baptist Church Santa Claus Eastland Caperton O. &. Anthony Mesdames Woods A. Caperton W. B. Rosgetter W. A. Edwards Emmet Pierson H. J. Buell H. H. Cantwell Charles Murphy Jose Caperton William C. Rogge F. R. Bonnifield Charles Morrison Lynn B. Millikan Kenneth Miller Roy E. Adams William Ray Adams Carl Gibbs C. R. Marshall H. L. Beach BE. O. Noggle Nellie Shellhouse J. W. Whittaker Eddwin Emrick Robert B. Keith A. ©. McGowan Charles McElroy Fred Resier Dwight Murphy C. F. von Zukschwerdt Addison Parry Frank Sparks W. A. Mackay Roy Howard J. H. Bushong Charles Benedict Geneva McCoy Estelle Harding Margaret Pierson Rose Roush The Crawford Baptist Orphan's Home

Y W C A Schedules Week of Activities and Dinners

The Y W C A announces a week of events starting with staff dinner at Mrs Dora Masten's home Sunday. Board meeting Monday at 7 30 p m Miss Joy Taylor calls for punctual attendance. A series of suppers and meetings follow through Friday including Christmas child parties and club gatherings.

Dora Masten Joy Teylor Student Industrial Club Young Business Women's Department Central Business College Club Rhilis Wheatly Ettta Jacobs Association Industrial Department Indianapolis Day Nursery Real Silk Real Silk Club Viola Chittenden Gertrude Brown

Alumni Meet Planned by Kappa Alpha Theta Chapter

Alpha Alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta will meet with Mrs. R. H. Shirley at 332 E. Twelfth St. on Friday for a luncheon. Mrs. Foster Smith chairs the luncheon committee, assisted by Mesdames John Sheets, Thomas Woodson, and T. A. Moynahan.

Kappa Alpha Theta R. H. Shirley E. Twelfth St Foster Smith John Sheets Thomas Woodson T. A. Moynahan John W. Donaldson Victoris Tatennartanal Study Club W. Thirty-Third St 8. R. Artman Amsterdam

Christmas club events fill the season in Indianapolis area

Numerous social clubs and church groups host Christmas parties and gift exchanges this week across Irvington, Woodruff Place, and nearby homes. Activities include luncheons, entertainments, card parties, and study club gatherings led by Mrs. Eastland Caperton, Mrs. R. J. McMurtrey, and others, with venues at local homes and YWCA facilities.

Mock wedding marks School 38 Parent-Teacher program

A mock wedding with Betty Weakly as bride and Jack Walters as groom capped the School 38 Parent-Teacher meeting Friday night. Leroy Portettus opened, William Hershell read, a tableau Springtime by Marvel and Don Snider, songs and dances by Dorothy and Mary Smith, readings by Mrs. Burns and Elizabeth Sacre, plus performances by Clarabel Langdon and others.

Little Betty Jack Walters Leroy Portettus William Hershell Marvel Don Snider Dorothy Mary Smith Frank Burns Elizabeth Sacre Clarabel Langdon Mary Jean Draper Virginia Balay Louise Alford Faye Berry William and Gladys Koehler

Realty Official J C Shafer Hospitalized in Anderson

J C Shafer head of the Indiana Real Estate Association was seriously ill and taken to a local hospital in Anderson for examination.

Sa Recetas Anderson Ind J. C. Shafer Indiana Real Estate Association

Chimes Hostesses Plan Butler Ice Party for Freshmen

Butler University Chimes organization to host an ice party for freshman girls Thursday at the Women's Residence. An ice cave with four snowmen will be featured, and Santa Claus will distribute gifts from a Christmas tree. Dorothy Avels chairs the event with assistants Lucy Ashjian Jean Bousley Dorothy Kemp Julia Bretzman Billie Mae Krider Kathryn Bowlby Dorothy Carroll.

Chimes Butler University Santa Claus Dorothy Avels Lucy Ashjian Jean Bousley Dorothy Kemp Julia Bretzman Billie Mae Krider Kathryn Bowlby Dorothy Carroll

Delta Pi Gamma Sorority to Be Installed as Theta Chapter

Delta Pi Gamma sorority in Indianapolis will be installed as Theta chapter of Sigma Epsilon. Miss Leona Jones of St Louis will conduct the ceremony at the Indianapolis Athletic Club with a weekend schedule including breakfast, lunch, a bridge tea, and a banquet at Spink Arms. Miss Jones will stay with Miss Kathryn Foster, local chapter president, as other chapter members participate.

Delta Pi Gamma Sorority Theta Chapter Sigma Epsilon Natonal Sorority Leona Jones St. Louis Miss Jones Indianapolis Athletic Club Robert Ittenbach Meridian St Spink Arms Kathryn Foster Kenwood Ave Blanche Griner Viola Hermsen Elizabeth Miller Mildred Warris Falbn Brindley Helen Moore Marjorie Miller Mary Regula Margaret Kern Catherine Callahan Florence Donovan Louis Hoatson

Sunnyside Tuberculosis Sanitarium Expansion Backed

Marion County Tuberculosis Association directors endorse county funds to enlarge Sunnyside Sanitarium near Oakland. Civic groups rally support to boost the facility, aiming to make it among the nation’s finest facilities of its kind.

Marion County Tuberculosis Association Sunnyside Oakland

All Aboard Kentucky Case Ends With Suspended Sentence

Jesse Booher aged 32 and his family plan to leave Indiana today after Judge Hinshaw suspended the sentence on a condition. It is alleged Booher went to his father's home and attacked him, and the elder Booher shot him twice.

Timea Newcastle Ind Jesse Booher Indiana Hinshaw Booher

Judge Moll to Speak at Indianapolis Bar Meeting

Judge Theophilus J. Moll of Superior Court Five will address members on A Hoosier Judge's Observations in Florida at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. William S. Garber will read a paper. Terre Haute lawyer George Dix leads the State Bar Association with officers Dix Pickens and Baker as honored guests.

Theophilus J. Moll Superior Court Five Florida Indianapolis Bar Association Indianapolis Athletic Club William S. Garber George ©. Dix Terre Nante State Bar Association William A. Pickens Joel A. Baker

No Band at Funeral for Gruss Duo in Chicago

A Chicago double funeral for Mr. and Mrs. John Gruss will be held without band music. Gruss collapsed while arranging with a band master to provide music for his wife’s funeral, who died Thursday. A daughter said both parents would be buried together Monday with no band accompaniment.

United Press Chicago John Gruss Gruss

Man With One Window to Headline Big Sunday Meeting

Dr. EB. T. Hagerman, noted Chautauqua lecturer, will speak Sunday afternoon at English's theater. A. H. Godard, Y M C A secretary, announced the event. Hagerman's talk is titled The Man With One Window with Irvington Ladies quartet and Y M C A Orchestra providing music.

EB. T. Hagerman A. H. Godard Irvington Ladies

Protect Your Child's Health

Through thoughtlessness the slight cough or cold of a child is often neglected and becomes serious. A few doses of FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR COMPOUND, at small cost, taken at the onset of the cold brings speedy relief. Be prepared, have a bottle of this safe, reliable cough remedy on hand, and give promptly when a cough or cold is detected. Equally effective for older persons. Demand FOLEY'S HONEY AND TAR.

Foley

Soups Bisque of Oysters

Oyster bisque recipe uses 1 pint oysters and liquor, butter, flour and milk with salt and pepper. Simmer oysters in liquor, drain chop then combine with a roux and hot milk, cook twenty minutes, fold in whipped cream if desired, and serve with paprika.

Pattern No. 2603 Dress Pattern by The Times

The Times Pattern Department offers pattern No. 2603 for 15 cents. Size ranges 16 years and 36 to 46 inches bust with easy construction and minimal seams. Choice of bordered materials in various fabrics. complete instructions included. mail coupon with payment to obtain pattern.

New York City Times Pattern Department the Times

Arab Sources Claim Annihilation of French Force

Arab sources report a French force of more than 1,000 east of Damascus was practically annihilated. Damascus notables allegedly refused to meet France's civil commissioners Henry De Jouvenel to discuss a peace settlement.

United Press Jerusalem Damascus France Henry de Jouvenel

Venue ruling held up in Weaver false claims case

Judge James A. Collins postponed ruling on the Weavers motion for change of venue in the Julietta county hospital construction case. The defense demanded oral arguments and a jury trial is set for Wednesday morning to hear the motion. The defendants seek separate trials citing local prejudice.

George A. Weaver Windsor J. Weaver Julietta County Hospital James A. Collins Criminal Court Weavers

She Denounces Sherman After Domestic Violence

Mrs. Nettie Taylor of 418 N Alabama St declares she would not take back Sherman A Taylor after she horse-whipped him last Tuesday. She later forgave him if he returned and forgot the other woman but now she reverses course saying she would whip him again and would whip the other woman if seen.

Nettie Taylor Alabama St Sherman A. Taylor

Butler Bazar Award Honors Dutch Windmill Booth

First prize for best decorated booth at the Melting Pot Bazar went to the Butler Campus Club for a Dutch windmill display supervised by Miss Mary Roe. Proceeds benefit the women’s building fund at Fairview. all sororities had booths and judges included Mesdames Storer, Walker, and Dixon.

Butler University Butler Mary Roe Spink Arms Billie Mae Krieder

Dear Miss Lee A Thankful Daughter Answers Aged Care Dilemma

A reader 45 asks about sending her widowed sister's daughter to boarding school citing care duties after her father's death. The columnist advises on parental guidance, good conduct, and balancing duty with family needs, urging kindness and schooling as proper paths.

Bae Am Miss Lee

Remark on a wife's scorn and advice to mothers

A reader letter criticizes a wife for her harsh view of her husband and warns mothers to raise boys to be independent. The writer urges women to avoid despising their spouses and to foster self reliance in sons.

Holtzman Emerges as Anti-Klan Democratic Candidate

Former mayor John W. Holtzman surfaces as the Democratic choice opposing Klan influence within the party. He is noted as a possible congressional candidate on an anti-Klan platform. In U.S. politics, four girls replace boys as House messengers for the first time in Washington.

Congress John W. Holtzman Democratic Party Ku Klux Klan Holtzman T Times Specie Washington House of Representatives

Dear Miss Lee Advice Column on Dating Across Religion

A teenager writes about dating a 20 year old with different religion. She fears marriage soon, asks if they should wait three years and date others. The response cautions that delaying and giving up friends risks losing interest and suggests continuing to see other peers may strengthen the eventual choice.

Miss Lee

Two Timing Dear Miss Lee Advice Letter

A 19 year old writes to Miss Lee about being engaged to one man while considering another. The writer seeks guidance on breaking the engagement or remaining faithful, arguing against long engagements and urging honesty toward the troth pledged.

Miss Lee

Stabbed man wounded after pool room incident

Fred Nugent aged 24 of 126 Koehne Street was stabbed in the abdomen and taken to city hospital. Nugent said an unknown assailant, seen near Court and Harding Streets, wounded him after leaving a pool room at Harding and Washington Streets. Eight men in the pool room were arrested for vagrancy.

Fred Nugent Koehne St City Hospital Nugent Court Harding Sts Harding Washington Sts

Miss Ruth Fifer Honored At Bridge Tea Before Wedding

Mrs. Donald B. Shaw hosted a bridge party at 4932 Kenwood Ave in honor of Miss Ruth Fifer whose upcoming marriage to Herschell E. Davis of St Augustine Fla is set for January 2. The scene featured yellow chrysanthemums and green and yellow candles in silver holders with assistance from Miss Frances Hughes and guests including Misses Gladys Trick Dorothy Phillips Mildred Benton Lole Yant Pearl Calvert and many others.

Donald B. Shaw Kenwood Ave Ruth Fifer Herschell E. Davis St. Augustine, Flay Mrs. Shaw Miss Frances Hughes Gladys Trick Dorothy Phillips Mildred Benton Lole Yant Pearl Calvert Mesdames O. A. Hoffman A. L. Hopkins Charles Rhodey L. Rutledge F. A. Linton Melvin Wheeler J. A. Forrest Albert Wohlgemuth William Humphreys P. E. Fifer William Gale N. A. Stephenson R. E. Gaylord E. W. Sisson C. W.fifer Don Herr 0. A. Davis Roscoe Rignor

Letter from Mrs. Mary Alden Prescott to Leslie Prescott

In this fragment the child Jackie speaks of his love for his mother and his grandparents. He describes his grandmother as cross and notes his mover will visit when his mother returns, while Clifford Hannah is criticized for manipulating him. The letter questions perceived bias and urges restraint and care for the boy. Copyright 1925 NEA Service Inc continues next.

Miss Perier Miss Periler Jackie Little Jack Grandma Hamilton Grandma Prescott Buddy Hannah Leslie Miss Perter NEA Service, Inc Mary Alden Prescott Leslie Prescott

Girls Will See Santa at Third Christian Church Event

The Girls' Federation of the Third Christian Church invites attendees to a Friday evening program at Federation rooms. Mrs Katherine Turney Garten will narrate a Christmas story, Miss Vibian Waltz will sing, and Miss Betty Anne Williams will perform violin pieces with Mrs William F Werner. A candle lit carol sing to close with a Santa Claus distributing gifts by a violin quartet consisting of Alex Ashjian Betty Williams William Thompson and Andrew Wallace.

Girls' Federation of the Third Christian Church Federation Rooms Katherine Turney Garten Vibian Waltz Betty Anne Williams William F. Werner Alex Ashjian Betty Williams William Thompson Andrew Wallace Santa Claus

State House Women’s Republican Club Meets in December

The G. O. P. Club will hold its December meeting at the Columbia Club on Monday. A 6 p.m. dinner will precede the annual election of officers. Christmas carols will be sung by Ruth Schneider Grace Knox Mabel Stanley Helen Toms Alice Hershey Lemon Roberta Schoessler and Nina E Schoppe.

Statehouse Women's Republican Club Columbia Club Ruth Schneider Grace Knox Mabel Stanley Helen Toms Alice Hershey Lemon Roberta Schoessler Nina E. Schoppe

Alumnae Annual Party At Kappa Gamma Held

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Club gathered this afternoon at Mrs. Fred Millis home 4715 Washington Blvd for an annual party. A play The Christmas Spirit was performed by Mesdames Hubert Hickam Howe Landers Mark Reasoner George Losey Albert Fesler and Edith Huggins along with several others and their children. Mrs Joe Rand Beckett chaired with Mrs Everett Schofield assisting. The hostess committee included Mesdames Russell Vetty Harmon Bradshaw Richmond H itian Paul Hancock Henry Sehl Paul Singleton Alfred Glossbrenner Donald Compton and Miss Dorothy Black Ruth Allerdice.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Fred Millis Washesington Blvd Mesdames Hubert Hickam Howe Landers Mark Reasoner George Losey Albert Fesler Edith Huggins Gladys ‘Trick Morence Lupton Nellie Fatout Aod Barbara Hickam Billy Martha Jare Anna Millis Albert Fesler, Jr Charles Edinn Remy Martha Jane Haltom Francis W. Payne Joe Rand Beckett Chantrman

WCTU Plans Christmas Party and Union Meetings

Mrs. Katherine Bauer county vice president announces a Christmas party for Ft. Benjamin Harrison on Dec 19 with cake cane coffee and handkerchiefs for each boy. YPB will make popcorn balls. Irvington Union meets Wednesday at 2 pm hosted by Mrs. Stubbs with speakers and music planned. North East Union gathers Thursday at 2 pm at Marion County Poor Farm for singing scripture and prayer. Esther Union to meet Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Jennings. candy and fruit donations asked.

Katherine Bauer State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Department Ft. Benjamin Harrison K. Bauer Parker Ave Webster Irvington Union Charles J. Stubbs Bolton Ave Lew C. Brown Wilson Dean Elizabeth H. Cox Delitha B. Harvey Indiana Emma Schultz Julia M. Ertel North East Union Marion County Barbara Christensen Esther Union Sarah Jennings New Augusta

Tax on Eating Abolished in Diet Ad Claim

An advertisement claims Dyspepsia and indigestion result from dieting rather than food and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia tablets as a cure. It asserts indulgence won’t cause indigestion and markets 25 cent boxes and free samples from the F A Stuart Company Marshall Michigan.

Evan Stuart Stuart’s F. A. Stuart Mich

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