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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1926
Page
2
Uncle Sam proposes budget friendly Christmas dinners Turkey for five under ten dollars and chicken and pork options with seasonal sides and desserts The piece also notes a New Year wedding shower for Lois Wishard and Omicron club events and a Ride A Wee Club Christmas party for orphans with Santa gifts and performances
The Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority hosted a Christmas party at Miss Anna Shelton's home, with Katherine Hizen delivering a reading and pledges Susie Hale Marguerite Johnson Wanetta Schlosser Alice Hoover and Lola Bird performing a carol filled playlet. Gifts and candy stockings followed for attendees including June Nikirk Doris West Myla Smith Katherine Elzea Laura Henderson Leota Kelsey.
Mrs. James L. Gavin read The Seventh Christmas for the Woman's Research Club at Mrs. J. M. Dalrymple's home on Park Avenue. The Alpha Ch Omega quartet performed Christmas music. Mrs. Don U W Bridge, Mrs. James Ogden, Mrs. Claus Best, and Miss Twanette Nutter sang. Xi Delta Xi sorority hosted a Christmas program at Four Farm on Tibbs Avenue with a tree, gifts, and a minuet by five members, plus readings and carols led by Mrs. Mavis Louis and others. The Jewish Community Center plans its annual Mid Winter frolic at 7:30 p.m. at the communal building.
United Press dispatch from Ashina on December 20 reports Col. Ed Starling will not accompany John Coolidge back to Amherst after Christmas. Replacing him is R. C. Wood of the White House detail, a younger, discreet guard chosen for the rest of the school year. The assignment is seen as dull but essential to shield the President's son from distractions.
United States copyright office refuses to issue copyrights to married women using their maiden names. A protest by the National Woman's Party follows, citing cases like Miss W D Hyde of Denver who must now use her husband's name. The issue contrasts with a passport ruling forcing married women to use their husbands' names, later reversed for travel abroad under professional names.
Police report lists owners of stolen cars tied to New York Meridian Streets and addresses in Connersville Auburn Eugene and Carmel. Several Ford and Chevrolet vehicles recovered near Blake Street Capitol Ave Meridian addresses. Names include Fedman Cooley Perry Jackson Phelan Allen Lofstutter Cheyne Riddle Kreich Lightle Doyle Grimsley Mayhew Miller.
The Times Pattern Service offers Pattern No. 2947 with a slender hip line bloused bodice in black velvet navy charmeen or beige silk crepe. Requires 14 yards of 40 inch material for size 36 bust. Sizes 16 18 years 36 38. 15 cents in stamps or coin. delivery in about one week.
A reader submitted cranberry meringue recipe with steps to beat egg whites, fold in yolks and sugar, bake, and top with cranberry made from berries sugar and water. The dish is completed with a vanilla flavored cream layer and serves as a dessert.© Mrs. Leonard W. De Bolt Osgood Indiana.
MIDDLETOWN N Y Homeless animals in Sullivan County will have their Christmas too The 8 P Co A is raising a yuletide fund to feed and shelter them NEW YORK Because Americans in the Canal Zone Cuba and other sunny climates must have their turkeys shipments for the Christmas market here are slow in arriving The early birds are being shipped to distant points.
Fire destroyed St Anthony’s Asylum yesterday ruining Christmas gifts prepared by sisters for 160 orphans. Children were sheltered in nearby homes and the Elks Club with Santa Claus organized replacements for a happy Christmas.
The December Carrollton Avenue Men's Club gathering at Carrollton Avenue Reformed Church will hear Roscoe Coomer of Peru Indiana speak on The Carrollton Avenue male quartet will provide music. Diner will be served at 6 30 by the Woman's Afternoon Missionary Circle.
Former Senator Albert J. Beveridge argues in the Saturday Evening Post that convention committees misstate party rank and file on new issues. He describes deals among bosses, bargains between county leaders, and calls the convention the easiest route for venal influence while praising primaries as stronger for voter will.
Thomas Quinn Jr. will return Tuesday from Indiana University to spend the holidays with his parents at 2340 N Pennsylvania St. Miss Dorothy Arndt travels to Baltimore for Christmas. Miss Margaret Waters leaves for Stuart Florida to spend holidays with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Waters.
Paramount star Bebe Daniels selects wardrobe for The Kiss in a Taxi directed by Clarence Badger as she prepares to begin work within a week on the new picture.
Woman's care guide for winter hands urges carrying hand lotion and practicing frequent cleansing. Advice covers soap options with castile and olive oil, olive oil soaks, gloves at night, and homemade lotions using rose water glycerine and lemon juice. Massage and lemon juice recommended for circulation and whitening effects.
Fashion note warns that two piece frocks with velvet ribbon bands on the blouse pose danger to women nearing a voirdupola. The short piece highlights risk in contemporary styling and urges caution for wearers and designers.
The article spotlights original glove designs featuring satin insets hand embroidery braid lace and beads used on street wear. It notes prices rising in step with trimming variety and fashion appeal.
The article explains that a soft girdle worn at the hipline can make the figure appear slimmer when placed correctly. It warns that positioning the girdle too high or too low will emphasize hip curves rather than slim the appearance.
A 1926 NEA Service menu outlines breakfast options with California grapes cereal and French toast, lunch featuring ring of salmon with creamed peas and rolls, and dinner of broiled hamburg steak and creamed cauliflower. A houseguest dish using a salmon ring mold is described with ingredients and steaming method.
Households report skirts in two piece dresses are gathered pleated or shirted in front. Rhinestone bags for evening use priced from 15 dollars, with double sided stones at 30 dollars or more.
The piece notes that scarfs this season are small and worn knotted under one ear on the side of a hat tilted upward, describing a popular styling detail.
The article notes that women too heavy for standard fur coats will find shaved furs especially slenderizing and flattering for their figures.
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