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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1928

Page

4

Campus Affairs cast features three IU Bloomington students

Three Indianapolis girls and Indiana University Bloomington students, Jean Miller, Virginia Metz, and Dorothy Ann Rucker, are in Garrick Club revue Campus Affairs. Alice Thorn of Tipton is club president. Directed by Carl Winter of Indianapolis and Fred Smith of Angola, rehearsals have run a week and show dates likely January 15 and 16.

Indianapolis Indiana — University Bloomington Garrick Club Jean Miller Virginia Metz Dorothy Ann Rucker Alice Thorn Tipton Carl Winter Fred Smith Angola

Does She Love Me Answer From A Dear Martha Letter

This excerpt explores signs a girl may be in love, suggesting she favors intimate time with him over flashy outings. It includes a reader letter asking how to tell if a girl likes him and a reply advising frank conversation and noting that enjoyment of shared time can indicate true affection.

Martha Lee Seither Joe M. R Joe

Prize Recipes by Readers Column Highlighted

The Times offers one dollar per recipe submitted for a reader’s prize column. Readers mail in banana dessert ideas, with twelve printed on Fridays. Mrs. Omer Bland of North Vernon Indiana credits a banana roll recipe served with whipped cream or lemon sauce.

Times Sven The Omer Bland North Vernon Ind

Gloria Caruso and the Immortality of Caruso's Name

Allene Sumner reflects on Gloria Caruso inheriting her father's fortune and the desire for her own voice to outlive Enrico Caruso. The piece also notes Dorothy Caruso's biography of her husband and a German maid's faux princess scam. It ends with a critique of women striving for status in modern times and a heated AFL debate over communism in colleges.

Gloria Caruso Caruso Dorothy Caruso Hus da American Federation of Labor

Christmas Party For Alpha Delta Theta Phi Members

Miss Irene Russell of 648 North Hamilton avenue will entertain Alpha chapter Delta Theta Phi sorority with a Christmas party Wednesday evening. Before the party Miss Ella Becker will be pledged. Misses Hilda Ludgin and Virginia Holmes were pledged recently.

Irene Russell Hamilton Avenue Alpha Chapter Delta Theta Phi Sorority Ella Becker Hilda Ludgin Virginia Holmes

Christmas Luncheon for Expression Club at Mrs Foreman’s

Mrs Harry L Foreman entertained Expression Club members and guests at 3835 Washington Boulevard with a Christmas luncheon for twenty four. Assisting hostesses included Mrs Glenether Thrush and the social committee. A program of readings music and a tableau Christmas in Many Lands followed.

Harry L. Foreman Washington Boulevard Expression Club Glenether Thrush Walter E. Jenny Claude M. Gray Charles E. Teeters Wayne Reddick Brewer Ward Roy H. Graves Mesdames M. Richardson

Bridge and Shower Honor Bride-To-Be Eleanor Coryell

Miss Eleanor Coryell, fiance to H. W. Barlow of Cleveland, Ohio, was honored at a bridge party and miscellaneous shower. Mrs. Harold M. Barclay hosted at her mother’s home, 641 Highland drive, with Christmas greens and poinsettias and a lighted tree display. Guests included James Joseph E Bush and others with Elizabeth Anderson, Dorothy Patterson, Betty Barclay, and Georgianna Rockwell among the attendees.

Eleanor Coryell H. W. Barlow Cleveland Harold M. Barclay M. I. Miller Highland Drive James Joseph E. Bush Kurt F., Ehlert Edward Moffett Davis Elizabeth Anderson Dorothy Patterson Betty Barclay Mary Meldrum Gertrude Wysong Leila Belle Shipman Georgianna Rockwell LeDonna Lamb Virginia Curtis

Oct-Dahl Club Christmas Party Held At Mrs Birk Home

Mrs. Martin J. Birk hosts the Oct-Dahl Club Christmas luncheon at noon at her North New Jersey street home with poinsettia decor and red tapers. Hostesses include Mesdames Britain Schlegel Roseberry and Millan. President A J Huber leads a business meeting after lunch followed by a Christmas party for children at the Colored Orphans home.

Martin J. Birk North New Jersey Street George Britain Fred Schlegel Samuel Roseberry H. C. Millan A. J. Huber Colored Orphans’ Home

Christmas Party for Zeta Rho Sorority Members

Zeta Rho sorority hosts their annual Christmas party at Miss Betty Vollmer’s home on 834 North Tacoma Avenue. Hostesses are Misses Pauline Ballinger and Frances Smith. Attendees include Grace Rawlings Nina Stewart Esther Jackson Corinne Workman Helen Ballinger Ethel Heimer Elizabeth Hill yer Roma Mabey Mary Mabey Marjorie Beverly Helen Elbel Ruth Mather Harriet Dorman Margaret Hoffmeyer Adaline Hudson Frieda McMechan Canada Leola Wood.

Zeta Rho Sorority Betty Vollmer North Tacoma Avenue Pauline Ballinger Frances Smith Grace Rawlings Nina Stewart Esther Jackson Corinne Workman Helen Ballinger Ethel Heimer Elizabeth Hillyer Roma Mabey Mary Mabey Marjorie Beverly Helen Elbel Ruth Mather Harriet Dorman Margaret Hoffmeyer Adaline Hudson Frieda McMechan Anada Leola Wood

Ethemar Literary Club Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Bals

Mrs. Carl H. Bals will host the Ethemar Literary Club Christmas party at 4435 Washington Boulevard. The program features speakers Amy Jackson on Christmas in the Antipodes, J Earl Brown on The Abuse of Christmas, Dan Brown Jr on The Meaning of Christmas, a musical monologue The Eve of Christmas by Gordon Mess with accompaniment by Bals, and community carol singing with Alice Emerson at the piano.

Carl H. Bals Washington Boulevard Ethemar Literary Club Amy Jackson Antipodes J. Earl Brown Dan Brown, Jr Gordon B. Mess Bals Alice Emerson

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Thelma Kinsey

Mrs Kesler Truelove hosted a surprise birthday dinner Monday evening at 5819 Central Avenue honoring Mrs Thelma Kinsey president of Tau Gamma Sigma sorority. Salmon pink and Nile green decor set the festive tone with ten guests served and hosted by Mrs Hewitt Talbott.

Thelma Kinsey Kesler Truelove Central Avenue Tau Gamma Sigma Sorority Kinsey Hewitt Talbott

Christmas Party For Omega Nu Tau At Miss Dickman Home

Alpha chapter of Omega Nu Tau sorority will host its annual Christmas party at Miss Lucille Dickman 382 Prospect Street at 8 on Wednesday evening. An exchange of gifts will take place. A program will be presented by Misses Evelyn Thompson Norma Ernsting Ann Ernsting Gladys Leslie and Martha Benninger.

Omega Nu Tau Sorority Lucille Dickman Prospect Street Evelyn Thompson Norma Ernsting Ann Ernsting Gladys Leslie Martha Benninger

Ladies dress pattern and Christmas party notice

Pattern details list eight dress sizes with fabric requirements and a coupon to obtain the pattern from The Times Pattern Department. The Times notes daily fashion pictures for selfmakers and mentions 15 cents payment and mailing instructions. Delta Tau Omega members will be entertained at Miss Frieda McCallie’s home this evening.

Times Pattern Department of the Times Delta Tau Omega Sorority Frieda McCallie

Gamma Chapter Meeting At Sally Ottenbach Home

The Gamma chapter of the So-Fra Club will meet at Miss Sally Ottenbachs home 1721 Union Street this evening. New pledges include Misses Mary McGovern Josephine Moore Alice McNamara and Pauline Worland.

Gamma Sally Ottenbach Union Street Mary McGovern Josephine Moore Alice McNamara Pauline Worland

Annual Christmas Party by Phi Tau at Ruth Woodard home

The annual Christmas party of Phi Tau sorority will be held Wednesday evening at 6015 Dewey Street, Ruth Woodard’s residence. Alma Demrose chairs the event with assistants Viola Essig Dorothy Wiesehahn Alice Duff and Esther McKee.

Phi Tau Sorority Ruth Woodard Dewey Street Alma Demrose Viola Essig Dorothy Wiesehahn Alice Duff Esther McKee

Theta Mu Christmas Party Planned at Mrs Patton Home

Members of Theta Mu sorority will hold their annual Christmas party at 8 Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs William Patton 636 Virginia avenue with Miss Elizabeth Powell assisting hostess.

Theta Mu Sorority William Patton Virginia Avenue Elizabeth Powell

Wednesday Club Christmas Parties and Meetings Across City

Minerva Club plans its annual Christmas party at 3137 Northwestern avenue with roll call greetings. TJ Jamaice and Murat Chanters host a combined Christmas party and dance at 8:30 p.m. at the Murat temple. Chapter F of P E O hosts a 1 p.m. luncheon at Mrs. R. W. Grimes home with reading by Chic Jackson. Warfleigh Guest Club holds its Christmas party at Mrs. W. B. Fletcher’s home with luncheon and gift exchange. St Mary’s academy graduates attend an alumnae party at 429 East Vermont street featuring a musical program. Ephamar Club hosts its annual party at Mrs. Carl H. Bals home. University of Wisconsin alumni party at Dan W. Flickinger’s residence 5126 North Pennsylvania. Tuesday Social Club Christmas party and luncheon at Mrs. C. C. Spurrier’s home. Samba Chi Alpha Mothers Club meets at Mrs. L. E. York’s home for its annual Christmas party.

Minerva Club V. C. Wiley Northwestern Avenue J. C. Cameron TJ Jamaice Club Murat Chanters Murat Temple Il Jamaice E. S. Larrison Mesdames Elmer Yocum George Spiegel Robert C. Price C. L. Zechiel C. W. Short Warfleigh Guest Club W. B. Fletcher Central Avenue St. Mary’s Academy Academy East Vermont Street Aleen Betz Mara Long University of Wisconsin Dan W. Flickinger North Pennsylvania Street C. C. Spurrier Mothers Club of Samba Chi Alpha Sorority L. E. York North Alabama Street

Drill team of Protective Home Circle to meet at 8 Friday

Members will practice at 8 Friday evening at the new Modern Woodmen's hall located at 320 East New York street. A Christmas party is set for Friday December 28 at the same venue. Afternoon card parties have been discontinued until after January 1.

Protective Home Circle New Modern Woodmen’s Hall East New York Street

Miss Julia McManamon Elected President of Local L A O H Division

Miss Julia McManamon was elected president of Division No 3 L A O H for 1929 Other officers include Vice president Margaret Raftery recording secretary Mary Blackwell financial secretary Ann D Arcy treasurer Mary Murphy mistress at arms Katherine Doyle sentinel Anna Jones and chair Mary Buck

Julia McManamon Margaret Raftery Mary Blackwell Ann D'Arcy Mary Murphy Katherine Doyle Anna Jones Mary Buck

Mrs ylord T Rust Hosts Christmas Party for New Era Club

Mrs ylord T Rust entertained at her home 3153 College Avenue with a Christmas party honoring New Era Club members. Decor featured wreaths and greens. Programs were by Mrs Rust with readings by Mrs Anna Hendren and Mrs J W House. Piano numbers were given by Mesdames W G Reynolds and Cole Suckle. Mrs E E Padett sang carols.

Ylord T. Rust College Avenue New Era Club Rust Mesdames Anna Hendren J. W. House W. G. Reynolds Cole Suckle E. E. Padett

South Side Turners Christmas Entertainment Friday

The South Side Turners present their annual Christmas entertainment at 8 Friday evening featuring musical and dance numbers and an exhibition by the gymnastic team, which will appear at the national gymnastic meet.

South Side Turners

Card Party by Women of the South Side Turners

Wednesday afternoon card party at the hall on Prospect street features Euchre and lotto for attendees.

South Side Turners Prospect Street

Auxiliary to Sahara Grotto Party Set for Wednesday

The Ladies Auxiliary to Sahara Grotto will hold a party Wednesday evening in the Travertine room at Hotel Lincoln. A tree, Santa Claus and gifts are planned. Members are asked to bring husbands and children. The program includes a play and a glee club performance directed by Mrs. Fred H. Knodel with accompaniment by Miss Claire Henry.

Ladies Auxiliary Sahara Sahara Grotto Hotel Lincoln Enterainment Committee Mae Oliver Auxiliary Glee Club Fred H. Knodel Claire Henry

Parents Need Control Parents Need Control

Olive Roberts Barton argues that emotional self control by parents is essential for efficient parenting. Excess anger worry and volatile mood undermine work and health, while self restraint fosters a happier home and easier child care. Children respect parents who avoid petty emotions, leading to better obedience.

Emerson

Sorority Pledges to Entertain at Christmas Party

Pledges of Sigma Delta Tau will entertain members with a Christmas party Wednesday at Hotel Lincoln. Entertainers include Loreine Riegger Valeria Rosenberg Doris Kays Mary Carr and Mary DeJean.

Sigma Delta Tau Sorority Hotel Lincoln Loreine Riegger Valeria Rosenberg Doris Kays Mary Carr Mary DeJean

Smarter Pajama Style Debates Sleeved and Sleeveless Tops

A fashion note discusses pajama ensembles with blouses tucked into trousers and possible sleeveless cardigan tops. It reads as playful guidance on coordinated sleepwear or lounging outfits, highlighting comfort and mixed wardrobe pieces.

White Flowers Adorn Black Evening Gowns

White flowers are the preferred decorations for black evening gowns. A point de esprit model showcases a white gardenia design sparkling with diamante, appearing almost fully studded.

Emera Club Christmas Party at Ruth Flick’s Home

Members of the Emera Club will attend a Christmas party hosted by Miss Ruth Flick at 1509 Barth Avenue on Friday evening.

Emera Club

Federated Patriotic Society to Meet at Ft Friendly

The Federated Patriotic Society allied with the Grand Army of the Republic will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday at Ft Friendly located at 512 North Illinois Street. After the business session, cards and banco will be played.

Federated Patriotic Society Grand Army of the Republic Ft. Friendly North Illinois Street

Wheelocks Honored at Griffiths Golden Wedding Dinner

Mr and Mrs George Wheelock will attend a family dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Theodore Griffith at 1319 North New Jersey street celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Guests include Mr and Mrs Wheelock Mr and Mrs Griffith Mr and Mrs William B Wheelock and Mr and Mrs Frederic M Ayres.

George’ Wheelock Theodore Griffith North New Jersey Street Wheelock Griffith William B. Wheelock Frederic M. Ayres

Society Notes Tell Of Local Students Heading Home For Holidays

Indianapolis readers learn of numerous local residents and their students from Notre Dame, Wellesley, Swarthmore, Brown, and Smith college returning for Christmas. Travelers include Thomas Mahaffey Jr from Notre Dame. Miss Frances Gray from Chicago. Miss Irene Reeves bound for Los Angeles. Miss Elizabeth Moore from Wellesley. and Carlos Recker Jr from Brown. Families listed include the Mahaffey, Richards, Gray, Moore, Dissette, Beard, White, Ogden, Recker, and Green households across North Pennsylvania street and nearby avenues.

Thomas Mahaffey Jr Indianapolis University of Notre Dame Thomas Mahaffey Hampton Court Elizabeth Moore Wellesley College Jesse Cameron Moore North Pennsylvania Street Carlos Recker, Jr Brown University Carlos Recker Eleanor Green Ronald C. Green North Alabama Street Betty Bruce van Antwerp Sterling Ronald C. Green, Jr

Mrs Murphy Hosts Luncheon Bridge At Marott Hotel

Mrs Edwin J Murphy of 932 North Oxford Street entertained with a luncheon bridge today at the Marott hotel. Her sister Mrs Omer Woods assisted as hostess with a table decorated in holly, red and green lights, silver candle holders, and a centerpiece of poinsettias. Covers were laid for Mrs Murphy and Mrs Woods and guests included Mesdames Frank Holle Fred Neff Oscar Haskell Benjamin Brumson Guy Ross R H Love Connie Taylor Newell Kenyon William Schimein and Harry Littell.

Edwin J. Murphy Oxford Street Marott Hotel Murphy Omer Woods Frank Holle Fred Neff Oscar Haskell Benjamin Brumson Guy Ross R. H. Love Connie Taylor Newell Kenyon William Schimein Harry Littell

Phi Delta Chi Sorority Christmas Party Hostesses Named

Miss Margaret Ervin of 3314 North New Jersey street will host the sorority Christmas party this evening. She will be assisted by Miss Bertha McClure.

Margaret Ervin New Jersey Street Phi Delta Chi Sorority Bertha McClure

Christmas Social At Mary Balch WCTU Home

A Christmas social for members of the Mary Balch Woman's Christian Temperance Union and families will be held at Mrs. George H. Long's home at 3839 Winthrop Avenue Saturday evening. Guests bring gifts. County president Eva Davidson will greet new members and guests. Program includes music readings and games with Irma Waldvogle singing. Readings by E A Kemp Minnie Waldvogle and Sarah Mason. Fred Bremer piano solos. A quartet of Lora Crouch Fred Bremer Charles Null and Thomas Hessong will sing. Mary Hensler will recite Forty Years Ago and give a short talk.

Mary Balch Woman's Christian Temperance Union George H. Long Winthrop Avenue Eva Davidson Elbert Moore Irma Waldvogle E. A. Kemp Minnie Waldvogle Sarah Mason Fred Bremer Lora Crouch Charles Null Thomas Hessong Mary Hensler

Multum in Parvo Members Host Christmas Luncheon

Mrs. David E. Mathews entertained Multum in Parvo Literary Club members at her home 3028 Buckle Street with a Christmas luncheon. The event featured greenery, an exchanged gifts, a program on North Africa, talks on Algiers to Biskra, the Muslim and the Garden of Allah, Tunis and Carthage, plus piano solos by Mrs. Edward Ellis Carr.

David E. Mathews Buckle Street Multum In Parvo Literary Club Africa William Stanley Algiers Biskra Sahara William Randall William Polk

Card Party by Belle Quenna Daughters of Pocahontas

The social committee of Belle Quenna council number 425 hosts a card party at 8 30 p m on Wednesday in the hall at 3851 East New York Street for members and friends.

Social Committee Bellequenna Council No. 425, Daughters of Pocahontas East New York Street

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