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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1929
Page
4
Curtis Wood counsels practical gift ideas for men, from ties to silk underwear and evening shirts, then expands to watches cuff links wallets travel gear and hobby items. He notes men are easier to please than women and urges thoughtful choices aligned with each man’s interests.
Miss Esther Simon of 206 Keystone avenue will host a Christmas dinner Wednesday night at her home for members of Alpha chapter Sigma Phi Kappa sorority. Attending are Mrs. Richard Prange, Mrs. Edward Koch, Mrs. Homer Carter, Miss Mildred Heger, Miss Mildred Young, Miss Leona Rau, Miss Bernice Weers, Miss Julia Tirmenstein, and Miss Olga Kaiser. Bridge will be played and gifts exchanged.
Mrs. Charles McNaull announces a holiday closure for her north side class in literary review, with a reading of Lorenzo the Magnificent by David Loth scheduled for Wednesday. Resumption of study is set for January 15 at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, and the 1908 Club will meet Thursday at 3416 Guilford Avenue, the home of Mr. Dewey Talmadge.
The Teachers College Glee Club presents its annual candlelight service at 7 pm Wednesday in the college chapel. Directed by Mrs Ruth O Benedict, with Miss Esther Thornton as guest soloist and a forty-voice vested choir. A candlelit chapel, star backdrop, evergreen garlands, angels in robes, and a program of carols and folk songs from Irish English Bohemian and French traditions. A silver offering will be taken.
Mrs Frank Langsenkamp of 3828 Washington Boulevard opened a candlelight Christmas party for the Inter Alia Club this afternoon. Carolers Mrs Edwin Larrant Mrs Robert Wilson Mrs Douglas White and Mrs Roy Slaughter entered with candles as Mrs Workman read a Christmas story. Mrs Larrant sang The Gift with Mrs Slaughter at the piano. Gifts from a treasure chest were handed out by a Christmas fairy impersonated by Mrs Langsenkamp Jr and a snow scene decorated the tea table. Over thirty guests attended.
Indianapolis residents registered at Hotel Markham Gulfport Miss include Dr and Mrs Charles Pfafflin and niece Miss Willa Kettenbach Lewis ton Idaho. Propylaeum dinner honors Miss Eleanor Blain bride elect and cousin Hope Pfafflin. Alfred and Jud McCarthy host holiday guests with Anna McCarthy. Kappa Delta Theta pledges named Mil ler Lawson Lunsford and Troke.
Auxiliary to Dance Hoosier Post Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars holds a benefit dance on Thursday night at 8 30 at their hall located 1025 Prospect Street.
Mrs Norman Gilman of 4360 College Avenue hosted a Christmas luncheon at her home for members of the Chalcedony Club. The table featured Christmas greenery and red taper lighting.
The Ladies of the South Side Turners host a euchre and lotto party at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at the hall 306 Prospect Street with Mrs. John Shilling as chair in charge assisted by Mrs. John Gleason and Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens. Center council Security Benefit Association will entertain tonight with a euchre and banco party at 116 East Maryland Street.
The Omega Chi sorority hosts a Christmas party on Wednesday at the home of Miss Mary Hocker Smith on North Hamilton Avenue. Gifts will be exchanged.
The Hold Annual Parties Women's Club at Fletcher Savings and Trust hosted its Christmas gathering in the bank building Monday night with dinner and gifts. Miss Helen Hupp led arrangements as chair. The Fletcher Trust Men's Club plans its party tonight.
Mrs. John Larrison of 1517 East Washington Street will host a chicken dinner Wednesday at noon for H. E. O. Club members. The group will finalize arrangements for the Christmas party planned for Saturday for the Marion county women.
Miss Florence Lesher will wed Dr. W. Byron McWilliams Sunday at 4 in the Third Christian church. A bridge party and kitchen shower honor her with hostesses Miss Helen McCoy and Miss Ruby Stout at 301 North Denny Street. Orchids and greenery will feature the decor and gifts in a flour barrel centerpiece.
A surprise birthday party Sunday at 1729 Lockwood Street honored Dr. Joseph I. Thacker. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bush, O. S. Thacker, William H. Bener, Charles Gross, Charles Hubbard, Grace Creighton, Catherine Crowdy, Harlon Heckman, William Crisp, with out of town guests Will J. McGowen of Martinsville and Russell Heckman of New Augusta.
Members of the Garnett Club will entertain with a Christmas dinner tonight at the Sherman Inn. Mrs. James Powell is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Murphy will entertain Mrs Leota Murphy at 2158 Broadway as hostess for a Kappa Kappa Sigma sorority meeting on Wednesday night where the annual Christmas party will be held. Miss Helen Wiebke and Miss Bernadine Kelso will assist as hostesses.
Members of the Tromeri Bridge Club will gather at Miss Myla Herriman's home at 2960 South Meridian Street for a Christmas party Tuesday night.
Members of Phi Gamma Rho sorority will host a Christmas party Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. Paul Koebeler 1104 North Hamilton Avenue.
Mrs. Roselia Meixmer of 3607 Rockville Road will host a Christmas party Wednesday night for members of Zeta Tau Sigma sorority.
Women of Butler university host a musicale tea on Wednesday afternoon. Organized by Miss Imogene Pierson and others, performers include a violin cello piano trio specific carols and solos by students. Tickets available from league or sorority members on campus.
Alpha chapter of Omega Phi Tau sorority will entertain with its annual Christmas party for members Wednesday night at the home of Mrs. T. H. Nelson, 4812 East Tenth Street. The hostess will be assisted by Miss Josephine Marone, Miss Thelmd Wabnitz and Miss Adeline Phillips.
Mr and Mrs Thomas C Howe invite guests to a tea from 4 to 7 pm Sunday at the Propylaeum to celebrate their daughter Charlote Howe and son Thomas C Howe Jr at 1512 North Meridian Street.
Dr J H Peeling will lecture on Fascist Italy for the business women of the Y M C A. The talk is scheduled for Wednesday and reservations may be made until 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Phi Beta Psi sorority will hold a meeting and Christmas party with Miss Raffaela Montani of 2640 North Meridian Street as host. Miss Juanita Mann and Miss Cecelia Montani will assist as hostesses.
The Annual Christmas party of Pr Omicron national sorority will be held Wednesday night at the Y W C A. Dinner will be served at 6 o'clock followed by a Christmas program.
Members of the Whing Whang chapter will be entertained with a Christmas party at the home of Miss Mae Judkins and Miss Lois Judkins 1123 North Tuxedo Street on Wednesday night.
Mrs. Joseph Yakey of 2921 Brookside Avenue will host a Christmas party for members of the Gamma Tau sorority at her home Wednesday night.
Miss Ann Tate will host the Owl Club annual Christmas party at 8 15 Wednesday night in the Lumley tearoom.
Ramona Grove No 63 Woodmen Circle will meet Wednesday night at 8 at the hall located at North street end Capitol avenue.
A short note suggests reshuffling furniture and lighting this winter to refresh living spaces. It advises trying new layouts, then returning to the original setup for a fresh perspective.
Soiled cuffs and shirts should have cuffs and collars scrubbed well with a brush and then washed in the machine to ensure cleanliness and good appearance.
Paris reports a varied Louise boulanger collection with jersey tweeds and velvet coats featuring fox fur contrasting shades. Afternoon dresses use scarf effects and tunic silhouettes, while printed velvet and brocade satin appear in casual and formal wear. The piece also promotes a Times illustrated leaflet for DIY toys and a platinum lame pajama suit for dinners.
Mrs. D. E. Gruber hosted the Expression Club Christmas party at 3141 North Illinois Street. A musical program featured violinist Mrs. Donald Fitzgerald and pianist Mrs. Charles Teeters. Mrs. Wayne Reddick read Christmas poetry and Mrs. Carl Wither spoke on Christmas music.
Mrs. Harry Riggs hosted a surprise birthday party for her mother Mrs. Guy Riggs at 2051 North Adams Street. Christmas colors decorated the home as guests including Mrs. Perry Templeton and Mrs. Thomas Brown attended.
Members of the Sigma Delta Sigma sorority will hold a Christmas party at the home of Miss Lottie Plasket located at 720 East Twenty Fourth street on Wednesday night.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs Frederick L Thomas announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Sara Disney Thomas to Thomas Reed Kackley son of Mrs Thomas R Kackley. The ceremony will be at 8 30 Tuesday night Jan 7 at Christ Church with a reception to follow at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.
Mrs William T Randall hosted a Christmas party at her Woodruff Place home for the Multum in Parvo Literary Club. A noon luncheon featured candle lighting and toasts, poinsettia decor, a lighted tree with gifts, a WKBF carol program, readings of Longfellow and Bethlehem tale, and American Beauty roses for guests.
Seventy guests are booked for the Pi Omicron sorority Christmas dinner in the Chinese dining room of the Hoosier Athletic Club on Wednesday night. After dinner a program of Christmas stories from various countries will be presented, including an original story by Mrs. Ethel Kimble and a talk on William Beebe by Miss Flora Drake.
A Christmas party for all children of the Holliday Free Kindergarten is set for Friday morning at 122 East Palmer Street. The program includes games stories and songs led by Miss Virginia Morrison. Mothers of the kindergarten will hold their party at 7 30 Wednesday night.
Miss Henry entertains with a Christmas party at 3357 North Pennsylvania Street for Chi Beta Kappa sorority members. Charity baskets will be prepared for distribution.
A. D. chapter of the Alpha Omega fraternity Gamma Alpha holds its annual Father’s Day meeting tonight at the Chamber of Commerce building.
Alpha Omicron Alpha sorority Gamma chapter hosted a Christmas party at Mrs. George Medlam's home at 3246 Kenwood Avenue. Gifts and food prepared by the chapter were packed for charity baskets.
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