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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1928

Page

4

September wedding announced at Covington party

Announcement of the marriage of Ruth McComas daughter of Mrs. Martha McComas Covington to Otis O Van Bebber Indianapolis was made at a party by Mrs McComas Thursday. The wedding occurred December 1 in Indianapolis and was kept secret until the formal announcement. Mrs Van Bebber teaches English in Covington schools. Mr Van Bebber is son of Mr and Mrs Edward Van Bebber Palmrya Ill.

Ruth McComas Martha McComas Covington Otis O. van Bebber Indianapolis

Indiana Winter Visitors Fill St Petersburg Florida

Indiana winter visitors arrive in St Petersburg as ideal summer weather persists. The Indiana State Tourist Society lists dozens of Indianapolis residents staying at local hotels and homes, with names and addresses provided, plus society officers and planned social events for Hoosiers.

St. Petersburg Fla Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce Tourist Bureau Paul Poynter Sullivan and Kokomo Indiana Tidianapolis Charles’ W. Anderson East Seventeenth Street Beach Hotel D. Beck East Thirty-fifth Street Suwanne Hotel Cora Burns North Alabama Street South Third Avenue A. D. Burlew New Jersey Street South Fourth Street Albert B. Cole Fidelity Trust Building North First Avenue Sara Jane Cotton South Twelfth Street C. M. Davis Ralph Davis College Avenue C. O. Dunn Southerland Avenue Twenty-Ninth Avenue H. E. Ferguson Southport South Eleventh Street W. H. Ghere Broad Way North Fifth Avenue John M. Goodwin Bolton South Fourth Avenue John Hair Central Avenue Ther North Third Street L. A. Harmayer Delaware Street South Third Street J. N. Hayden Broadway Fourth Avenue F. W. Hicks Mary Hicks North Fourteenth Street N. C. Holly Wilson Holly Tlfinois Street Mary H. Ingersoll Lowell North Rove Street A. C. Keeler West New York Street South Second Street North Meridian Street Commodore I. E. Mowrey North Capitol Avenue Pennsylvania Hotel May Musgrove Rowland Avenue Scranton Street J. A. Salter East Michigan Street Third Avenue Hannah Sims Lillian Sims O. P. Slack North East Street South Seventh Avenue Charles L. Taylor North Third Avenue C. E East Thirteenth Street Princess Martha Hotel C. E. Wesbey West Thirtieth Street Pinehurst S. Peter Wagner Pinellas Hotel J. A. Whalen Lois and Emerson M. L. Wilson Washington Boulevard North Fifth Avenue Austin Winchel Grove Street Katherine Wise South Fifth Avenue A. B. Connell Peru Indiana State Tourist Society O. G. Roney Terre Haute Edwin Humpe Kokomo Winifred Giles Emily Helvie Connersville Indiana Society

Prize Recipes by Readers from The Times

The Times invites reader recipes with a dollar prize for merit. A noted recipe uses Coney Island Dressing and hot frankfurters to make a dozen sandwiches. The submission address is Recipe Editor, The Times, with winnings mailed to winners. Mrs Ora Runyon, R. R. Box 339H, city.

the Times Coney Island Dressing Ora Runyon R. R. Box City

Pilgrims Progress Dramatization Mark Bunyan Death Anniversary

Young members of First Presbyterian Church staged a dramatization of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress on Sunday evening to honor the 300th anniversary of Bunyan's death. The broadcast was aired on WKBF. Mrs Eugene M Fife of Butler University directed dramatics joining Miss Mabel I Guttery in charge of religious education. Charles Clary led the program as soloist with the First Presbyterian Quartet.

First Presbyterian Church John Bunyan Bunyan WKBF Eugene M Fife Butler University Mabel I. Guttery Charles Clary First Presbyterian Quartet

Three to Be Honored at Christmas Party

Miss Mary E. Kelley, Miss Eunice Bland and Mrs. Harry C. Page will be honored guests at a Christmas party given by Miss Loraine J. Vollrath at her Rose Trail home, 5671 Central Avenue, this evening. Other guests include Miss Ruth Ransdell, Billie V. Bill, Irene M. Stephenson, Mesdames Abert Epperson, Dan R. Anderson, J. A. Sullivan, Everitt Tribby and Ross L. Sparks. Decorations will be in holiday colors.

Mary E. Kelley Eunice Bland Harry C. Page Loraine J. Vollrath Rose Trail Central Avenue Ruth Ransdell Billie V. Bill Irene ‘M. Stephenson Mesdames Abert ‘Epperson Dan R. Anderson J. A. Sullivan Everitt Tribby Ross L. ‘Sparks

Picture Committee to Meet In Indianapolis Photoplays Group

The picture committee of the Indianapolis Indorsers of Photoplays will meet at 10 Tuesday morning in the women's room of the Fletcher American National Bank. Mrs. Charles Davidson, chairman, will preside.

Indianapolis Indorsers of Fletcher American National Bank Charles Davidson

Hilda Gemmer Becomes Bride in Los Angeles

The Indianapolis event notes the marriage of Miss Hilda Gemmer to Frank Simmons in Los Angeles at 4 30 on Saturday in the Wescott Keller home. Rev Neal Dodd officiated with Miss Marie Keller as bridesmaid. Simmons, a Stanford and Minnesota alumnus, belongs to Beta Theta Pi and the Wampus. They will reside at 531 South Alexandria Street in Los Angeles after a wedding trip.

Indianapolis Hilda Gemmer Charles Gemmer Frank Simmons Los Angeles Cal Edwin Wescott Keller South Kingsley Drive Neal Dodd Marie Keller Simmons Vassar College Mr. Simmons Stanford University University of Minnesota Beta Theta Pi Fraternity The Wampus Mrs. Simmons South Alexandria Street

Shower honors January bride Vestal Mae Osborne

Mrs. Edward H. Meehan hosted a miscellaneous shower Sunday for Vestal Mae Osborne daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Osborne. James W. Meehan will wed January 19. Christmas wreaths decorated the house and decorations echoed the holiday theme. Honor guests included Mrs. Arthur Gaspar. Ray Stevens John Osborne Earl Meehan George Rumler Ernest Kaser Bridget McManamon Hannah Rogers Dorothy McManamon Mary McManamon.

Edward H. Meehan Ewing Street Vestal Mae Osborne John W. Osborne Healing Avenue James W. Meehan Mesdames Arthur Gaspar Ray Stevens John Osborne Learl Meehan George Rumler Ernest Kaser Bridget McManamon Hannah Rogers Dorothy McManamon Mary McManamon

Women to Convene Marion County Nutrition Meeting

An all day nutrition program for fifteen Marion County women's organizations will be held Wednesday at Bridgeport community house. Miss Aneta Beadle of Purdue University will lead the sessions with exhibits and demonstrations on nutrition. Mrs. Howard Mills chairs arrangements and invites the public.

Marion County Bridgeport Aneta Beadle Home Economics Department Purdue University Howard Mills West Newton Beadle Mills WBM

Redding Visitors Meet Dorothy Moore at Broadways Holiday Home

Mr and Mrs Gerald Redding of Grand Forks N D arrived Monday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs A H Moore at 3111 Broadway for Christmas holidays. Dorothy Moore, now Mrs Redding, teaches law at North Dakota State University which enjoys an extended break due to flu. Mr Redding, a June graduate of Indiana University, is a Sigma Chi and Dorothy is a Delta Gamma member.

Gerald Redding Grand Fort N. D A. H. Moore Broadway Dorothy Moore North Dakota State University Redding Michigan City Indiana University Sigma Chi Fraternity

Veronica Club Luncheon Planned With Readings

Members of the Veronica Club will be entertained at luncheon next Thursday by Mrs Louise O Brien of 2541 Talbott avenue with assistance from Mrs Nel Cole and Mrs Emma Hardy. The program includes New Year s Resolution responses from Browning, a reading Christ Our King by Mrs Emma Hardy, and Social Welfare by Mrs Roselle Cornett.

Veronica Club Louise O’brien Talbott Avenue Nel Cole Emma Hardy Browning Christ Our King Roselle Cornett

Dress pattern for junior and miss sizes 14 to 20

The Times offers a sewing pattern with four junior sizes 14 16 18 and 20 years and requires 2 percent yards of 40 inch material plus a small amount of contrasting fabric. To obtain the pattern readers fill the coupon and mail 15 cents to the Pattern Department for delivery.

the Times Pattern Department

Guest in City Visits Indianapolis Before New York

Miss Bobbie Greiss arrived in Indianapolis for a three day vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs C W Greiss at 1330 Ringgold avenue before heading to New York to perform at the Palace theater.

New York Palace Theater Bobbie Greiss Indianapolis C. W. Greiss Ringgold Avenue

Shower Honors Miss Tennant Before Christmas Wedding

Miss Margare Tennant guest of honor at a Sunday shower hosted by Mrs. Herman Kortepeter and Mrs. O E Ragsdale at Hanna road. Yellow and white bridal colors, readings by Mary Virginia Aldridge, Rosemary Lawlor sang, pewter tea table with yellow tapers and chrysanthemum centerpiece. Assistants were Mrs. F W Kortepeter and Miss Josephine Ragsdale. Next Sunday she will entertain bridal party at Kortepeter home.

Margare Tennent Donald E. Ragsdale Herman Kortepeter O. E. Ragsdale Kortepeter Hanna Road Mary Virginia Aldridge Rosemary Lawlor F. W. Kortepeter Josephine Ragsdale Tennent

Phi Delta Club Christmas Party At Miss Ervin Home

The Phi Delta Club sorority plans its annual Christmas party at Miss Margaret Ervin's residence 3314 North New Jersey Street Tuesday evening. Miss Bertha McClure will assist.

Phi Delta Club Sorority Margaret Ervin North New Jersey Street Bertha McClure

Miss Henderson to Be Given Farewell

Sigma Phi Delta sorority will entertain with a farewell party for Miss Laura Henderson past president who leaves for California Thursday. Monday night at Mrs Roy Crowder home 1124 College avenue apartment 12. Decorations will be Christmas gifts exchanged around a tree pledges Misses Roberts Maxwell Vanetia Schlosser Martha Goodrich and Doris Everington will perform a stunt.

Laura Henderson California Roy Crowder College Avenue Misses Roberts Maxwell Vanetia Schlosser Martha Goodrich Doris Everington

Elect New Officers for Jewish Shelter House for the Aged

New officers for the Jewish Shelter House for the Aged at 835 Union Street include President Mrs Hannah Frankfort Vice President Mrs Moses Glick Secretary Mrs Jake Hammerschlag Corresponding Secretary Mrs L J Franklin Treasurer Mrs A Anna Spolsky Finance Chairman Miss Sadie Slutsky Federation Board Rep Mrs Henry Brill and Home Superintendent Mrs Rose Hollowitz.

Union Street Hannah Frankfort Moses Glick Jake Hammerschlag L J. Franklin A Anna Spolsky Sadie Slutsky Federation Board Henry Brill Rose Hollowitz

Christmas Luncheon Bridge Hosted by Mrs McHaffey

A Christmas luncheon bridge will be given by Mrs James McHaffey at 2342 North Pennsylvania Street on Wednesday. Guests include Mesdames Harry W Wiesehahn Horace Matthews F Jones Horace Jackson Paul Jackson Franklin Russell and Garland Miller.

James McHaffey North Pennsylvania Street Mesdames Harry W Wiesehahn Horace Matthews F. Jones Horace Jackson Paul Jackson Franklin Russell Garland Miller

Rotary Club Christmas Party Tonight at Propylaeum

Members of the Woman s Rotary Club are invited to the annual Christmas party at 8 this evening at the Propylaeum. Mrs Clyde E Titus and carolers perform, readings by Mrs W D Long, a Christmas story by Miss Pauline Schellschmidt, and a Silent Night song by Mrs Lillian Flickinger. Guests exchange gifts with members.

Woman’s Rotary Club Propylaeum Clyde E. Titus W. D. Long Pauline Schellschmidt Lillian Flickinger

Christmas Dance of Elks at Club Saturday

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks hosts its annual Christmas dance at the clubhouse with decorations in Christmas colors and palms. Santa Claus serves as master of ceremonies and will hand out gifts to women as the Elks Club orchestra provides music starting at 9 30.

Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Santa Claus Elks Club Courtland C. Cohee Frank Krause Fred Kirschner Earl C. Wolf Dan Anderson J. J. Minta Fred McNeely Leonard Schmitt William Moran Chester Ehrich William Roepke E. J. Fitzgibbons Carl Steinhauer

Party by Big Sisters at St. Cecelia Hall

The Big Sisters maternity branch of the Catholic Women's union will host a bridge lotto bunco and euchre party Tuesday at 8 p m at St. Cecelia hall 1510 Union Street.

Big Sisters of the Maternity The Catholic Women's Union Lotto Five Hundred Bunco Euchre St. Cecelia Hall Union Street

Extremes in Love Making Bring Defeat

A letter to Martha Lee advises that neither forceful nor weak methods win women. The best approach is a middle ground and being oneself. Ralph asks how to woo a woman. the reply warns against artificial methods and emphasizes authenticity to avoid harming the relationship.

Martha Lee Ralph

Hadassah Chapter to Meet Wednesday in Indianapolis

The Indianapolis Chapter of Hadassah will hold its regular monthly meeting at Kirschbaum Community Center Wednesday afternoon. After the business session, a Chanukah program features readings and stories by Mrs. Hyman, Mrs. Shapiro, Mrs. Danning, and Miss Cohen. The campaign for the Palestine Luncheon fund for children continues nationwide, with Indianapolis chairwoman Mrs. M. Horowitz appealing for contributions.

Indianapolis Hadassah Kirschbaum Community Center H. Joseph Hyman Harry Shapiro Albert C. Danning Devera Cohen

Gifts for Children Loyal Mother's Class Meeting

The Olive Branch Christian church group will meet at Mrs. W. C. Turpin's home at 718 Iowa Street at 8 Tuesday evening. Each member to bring a gift for children at the West Side Mission.

Olive Branch Christian Church W. C. Turpin Iowa Street West Side

Card Party Planned by Capitol City Council Group

No 53 Daughters of America will entertain with a card party at 8 30 Tuesday evening at Eleventh street and College avenue Opal Sears is chairman of the committee in charge.

Capitol City Daughters of America Eleventh Street College Avenue Opal Sears

Christmas Party By Chalcedony Club Leader

Mrs William H Hanning president of the Chalcedony Club will host a Christmas party for members at her home 909 East Maple Road Tuesday Luncheon begins at 12 30 p m followed by a program led by Mrs Hanning assisted by Mesdam Charles Byfield and Allen F Lewis

William H. Hanning Chalcedony Club East Maple Road Hanning Mesdam Charles Byfield Allen F. Lewis

Notre Dame Club Dinner Dance Details At Hotel Severin

The Indianapolis Club of Notre Dame will host a dinner dance at the Hotel Severin on December 27. Alumni chairman William J. Mooney Jr. announces the ticket committee: L. J. Keach, Robert Worth, John A. Welch, Sam McNulty, George Bischoff, Frank McCarthy, and Fred Mahaffey.

Indianapolis Notre Dame University Hotel Severin William J. Mooney Jr L. J. Keach Robert Worth John A. Welch Sam McNulty George Bischoff Frank McCarthy Fred Mahaffey

Sigma Delta Tau Christmas Party at Hotel Lincoln

Pledges host a Christmas party for members at Hotel Lincoln on Wednesday with bridge and banco after a program by Doris Kays Valeria Bodenberg Mary Carr Loreine Reigger and Mary De Jean. Decorations will feature holiday colors.

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Hotel Lincoln Doris Kays Valeria Bodenberg Mary Carr Loreine Reigger Mary de Jean

Pickett Couple to Celebrate Seventieth Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pickett of Winchester mark seventy years of marriage at home Tuesday age 93 and 86 celebrate golden anniversary renewal twenty years ago open house from 2 to 6 with an orchestra Susie Albright their only living child has lived with them for six years he and she plan the event

John W. Pickett Winchester Mr. Pickett

Entertained on Leaving for Florida

Mrs. C. A. Barnhill hosted a candle light luncheon and dance Friday for Mrs. Fred Prifogle of 4136 Broadway who leaves Saturday for Daytona Beach Florida to spend the winter. Yuletide decor included small Christmas trees candles and poinsettias. Daugher Miss Ruth J. Barnhill assisted. guests included Mesdames E. M. Elliott Fred Ranney R. D. Sanders T. B. Smith Clyde Deputy O. G. William J. Mooney Jr. alumni

C. A. Barnhill Fred Prifogle Broadway Daytona Beach Fla Ruth J. Barnhill Mesdames E. M. Elliott Fred Ranney R. D. Sanders T. B. Smith Clyde O. G. William J. Mooney Jr

Bridge and shower for bride elect Mildred Jaquith

Miss Mildred Jaquith, to wed Dr. Austin Sweet of Martinsville on December 29, was the guest of honor at a bridge party and linen shower hosted by Mrs. Albert Mueller at 215 West Forty-fourth Street. The event featured holiday color decor in green and red with refreshments and appointments to match. Guests included Mesdames Norman Green and Boran Hickman and Misses Margaret Kellenbach Maurice Jaquith Maria Daugherty Charlotte Comstock Geneva Hungate Nadyne Cook and Allegra Stewart.

Mildred Jaquith Austin Sweet Martinsville Albert Mueller West Forty-fourth Street Mesdames Norman Green Boran Hickman Margaret Kellenbach Maurine Jaquith Maria Daugherty Charlotte Comstock Geneva Hungate Nadyne Cook Allegra Stewart

Christmas Dinner Dance Planned by The Players Club

The Players Club will host a Christmas dinner dance on December 27 in the Travertine room at the Hotel Lincoln. Maurice Socwell handles reservations.

Players Club Hotel Lincoln Maurice Socwell

Formal Christmas Dance at Butler University Sorority

Miss Dorothy Beightol chairs the Delta Delta Delta formal and Christmas party at Ethlya Tea Room this evening with assistants Juanita Graves Georgia Holden Maxine Scales Catherine Matthews and Mary Louise Pierce. Chaperons include Mrs. William Wiese professors Wes enberg Keahey. Decorations use holiday colors.

Dorothy Beightol Butler University Delta Delta Delta Sorority Ethlya Juanita Graves Georgia Holden Maxine Scales Catherine Matthews Mary Louise Pierce William Wiese Thor Wesenberg Keahey

Thelma Hurst to Become Bride Late in January

The engagement of Miss Thelma Jane Hurst to Kepler Schultz Bowman was announced by Mr and Mrs Earl Hurst of Champaign Illinois at a bridge party. Wedding set for January 29. Miss Georgianne Rockwell chosen as attendant. The bride elect attended Butler University and Bowman is a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Miss Hurst will be honor guest at a January 5 party hosted by Misses Helen Haynes and Estelle Poston.

Thelma Jane Hurst Kepler Schultz Bowman Earl Hurst Champaign Ill Lumley Georgianne Rockwell Miss Hurst Butler University Bowman Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity Helen Haynes Estelle Poston

Kappa Chi Theta Members to Be Entertained Friday

Members of Kappa Chi Theta sorority will be entertained at the home of Mrs Lena Boughton on Friday.

Kappa Chi Theta Sorority Lena Boughton

Christmas Concert by Tri Art Club at YWCA Hall

The Tri Art Club presents a Christmas program at Hollenbeck hall in the YWCA on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Miss Thelma Patterson heads the event. The first half features a pantomime and country sung carols, followed by a card segment. The event is open to the public.

Tri Art Club Hollenbeck Hall Thelma Patterson England Germany Spain Holland Italy Russia

Luncheon Fete for Guest from Boston

Miss Elizabeth Hurd hosted a luncheon bridge at the Columbia Club for her Boston guest Miss Margaret Dudley. Attending were Mesdames Maxwell and Ahrbecker and several Misses, with Miss Loer later set to host another luncheon at the Indianapolis Athletic Club in honor of Miss Dudley.

Elizabeth Hurd North Meridian Street Columbia Club Margaret Dudley Boston Mass Miss Dudley Mesdames Robert, Maxwell Fred Ahrbecker Lorena McComb Margaret Loer Mary Lee Orloff Mary Fulton Joyce Jackson Mary Margaret Patrick Isabelle Layman Margaret Woessner Loer Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis Athletic Club

W. R. C. to Meet Major Robb Anderson

W. R. C. No. 44 holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 1 45 p m at Fort Friendly 512 North Illinois street.

Robb Anderson Fort Friendly North Illinois Street

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