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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1927
Page
2
A Martha Lee essay argues many marriages fail due to unmet mental and educational needs formed in childhood. She cites a girl who married at twenty due to lack of college funds and work, then drifted from her husband as intellectual restlessness grew. The piece links later marital tragedy to inadequate youth preparation.
A reader asks how to guide a daughter with a lively mind drawn to music and art. The expert urges music and art lessons, special school offerings, and open discussion with the principal, stressing engaging activities to prevent mischief and treat the girl as an intellectual equal.
The Wheeler-Schebler Bowling League held its semi annual banquet Saturday night at the Johnnie Mann chicken dinner home in New Bethel. The event featured Christmas color decor and formal table setting with attendees listed among league members and guests.
North Manchester couple Mr Daniel Sheller and Mrs Sheller celebrate fifty years of marriage with a Tuesday reception at their home. The Shellers have lived in North Manchester for the entire fifty years.
Miss Lucille McCurdy becomes postmistress at Monon replacing Bessie Handiey who has served since her father died last March.
Readers of the woman’s page are urged to submit soup recipes to The Times recipe editor before Wednesday noon for a chance at twenty prizes. Any soup is welcome and each entrant should send only one recipe.
The guide urges matching makeup to hair color without changing it. It advises against light powders on olive brunets, suggests dark powders for dusky skin, and recommends rouge tones by time of day. It also notes skin tone studies, base creams, and rouge delicacy for blondes and brunets.
Mr. Van de View rushes to finish his Christmas shopping after receiving a gift he forgot. He shops for a vanity bound like a book and adds a funny puppy dog and a silver pitcher on a tray for a newly married couple, aiming to please the ladies.
A church and matinee event week featured the Young Singers choir directed by Mrs. Frieda Robinson. Harriet Payne played violin with Mrs. Cora Brockway assisting piano as the group performed for church children and the student matinee audience.
News notes from the YWCA detail Christmas exchanges to aid the Family Welfare Society and hospital carols by various clubs. A New Year reception for business girls is planned January 2 at the South Side YWCA, with committees listed.
Instruction urges residents to write their name and address in indelible ink inside galoshes gloves umbrellas and any item that could be lost to aid quick return. The notice emphasizes durable markings and widespread use during damp seasons.
A simple glaze of milk brushed over biscuits or rolls before baking yields a golden brown top. Apply lightly to evenly coat the surface for improved browning and a crisp finish.
Miss Marybelle Baker, whose marriage to Paul Lahr is set for Friday, was honored with a bridge party and miscellaneous shower Saturday evening hosted by her sister Mrs Rosalee Spong at 3847 Buckle St. Gifts were given by Barbara Spong, dressed as Santa.
A printed meal plan lists a full day of dishes including breakfast with grape juice cereal and codfish, luncheon macaroni and prune pudding, dinner lima bean soup creamed mushrooms spinach and stuffed pear salad with marmalade pudding. It includes a recipe for marmalade pudding with bread crumbs suet eggs and spices and notes the pudding is heavy after a meat course.
Question and answer style on bridge bidding and telepathy phrase questions. The piece discusses initial bids with spades as one spade and when to double, noting a humorous twist about a deaf partner and the likelihood of setting opponents.
The Indiana Gamma chapter at Rose Polytechnic hosted a two day state convention of Theta Kappa Nu in Terre Haute with business sessions and multiple social events for delegates.
Tea and kisses are the rage at fashionable afternoon bridge parties with chaperons approving. Nut, chocolate, and nut date kisses accompany ice cream or replace tea cakes, made from beet sugar and cooked into a soft ball then whipped with egg whites.
The piece asks home folks to show promptness at meals as a key consideration for the home-maker. It also suggests family should stay at the table until all are finished and advises making polite excuses if an appointment calls one away, as at any other time.
After performing The Parson's Widow at the Mural the Dramatic Club will hold a supper party with Catherine Greer as chair. Assistants include Perry E. O'Neil Amelia Henderson Schuyler Cole Augustus Coburn Jr. John Russell and Byron Elliott. Principal cast members are Mrs Schuyler Cole Mrs Edwards Norvell and John Gordon Kingan.
Tawny and amber satin gowns with matching wraps debut as the season’s smart choice for evening attire. Designers highlight rich tones and luxurious draping to flatter formal occasions.
Miss Irene Laura Olsen and Homer James Carter were married Saturday evening at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. The service featured Rev. William H. Nordsieck with organist Clarence Elbert and singer Frances Olsen. The couple will reside at 923 Eastern Ave after a wedding trip.
Tri Beta sorority hosts a Christmas party at the Columbia Club this evening with holiday design appointments. Miss Wallie Burton serves as hostess with Miss Virginia Hendrickson assisting. An exchange of gifts is planned with guests including Mrs. Thomas E. Williams.
Mrs. Ruth O Benedict of the Teachers College faculty will spend holidays in Miami Florida. Mrs. Alice Corbin Lies president with her son Richard will spend the vacation in Jacksonville Florida with her sister Mrs T H Winters. Miss Emma Colbert dean of the college and Miss Elizabeth Bettcher attended the Indiana State conference on student training at Manchester College.
The Alpha Phi alumnae club celebrated its annual Christmas party for children at Mrs. George V. Miller’s home on Irvington Avenue. Mrs. David J. Miller and Miss Gladys Shadle assisted. toys were donated for city hospital children. Mrs. Arthur S. Rowe presided at the meeting.
The Indianapolis alumnae chapter hosted its annual Christmas bridge party Saturday at 3428 College Ave home of Miss Doralch. Guests included Miss Edith Elwood Miss Christine Dietrich of Greencastle and Mrs. Franklin V. Thomas who assisted the hostess.
National convention of the professional medical sorority Nu Sigma Phi will be held in Lincoln on December 28 and 29. Dr. Lillian B. Mueller of this city, national secretary, will play an important part in the proceedings.
New officers are named for multiple civic and auxiliary groups including Charity Society in Michigan City with Mrs. F. H. Burnham as president and Moses Moritz as vice president, and the Evansville Wohelo Club with Miss Alice Smith as president. Other units shown include Auburn Legion Auxiliary, Blue Bird Club, Triangle Club, Harrow Relief Corps in Mt. Vernon, Decatur Zion Reformed Aid Society, Brazil American Legion Auxiliary, Cambridge City Women’s Relief Corps, and delegates elected for a Columbus convention.
Psi Iota Xi sorority plans its annual Christmas formal for December 29 at the Columbia Club. The event committee includes Lucille Tyner, Charlotte Gates, Beatrice Moore, Martha Sillery, and Sara Rodecker. A special auxiliary meeting of Major Harold C. McGrew auxiliary No. 3 U S W V is set for 8 p m at 116 E Maryland St for initiation services.
Miss Jane Frances Adams and Laurence L. Wrentmore wed at Irvington Met Church with Rev. J B Rose margy officiating. Families listed, bridal party attire described, organ and vocal performances noted, reception at the bride’s home, couple to reside at 5815 East Washington Street after Jan 1.
Mrs. W. D. Long will give southern readings. Mrs. E. E. Flickinger, with Mrs. Frank Edenharter, will sing. Mrs. Oliver W. Pierce reads. The Whit tier carolers, directed by Mrs. Clyde E. Titus, will sing at the Woman's Rotary Club Christmas party this evening at the Propylaeum.
Miss Mary Esther Hughes of N Meridian senior and sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University has been initiated into Alpha Gamma Delta sorority marking a milestone in campus Greek life.
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