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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1923

Page

4

Christmas Parties Glow Amid Indiana Winter Weather

Indianapolis society embraces Christmas spirit with a round of dances and teas. Highlights include Michigan Opera event at the Athenaeum, stafford family dance at the Columbia Club, Psi Iota Xi ball in the Lincoln Travertine room, and numerous teas, bridge parties, and open houses through New Year’s Day at homes and clubs.

Indianapolis Jack Frost Michigan Athenaeum Santa Claus Earl E. Stafford Columbia Club Robert Dorothy Woodstock Club Henry Thornton Travertine Lincoln Horace Huey Edwin Ferry Alabama St Kappa Alpha Theta Little Theater Society Propylaeum Association

Engagement and Wedding Notes Fill Holiday Social Page

Social column details the marriage of Miss Margaret Egbert to George O. Chambers at the bride’s home with family and out of town guests from Anderson and Fort Wayne. A reception followed. later notes cover studio parties, teas, showers, and other weddings with multiple attendees and decorations.

Margaret ‘. Egbert James Egbert Alabama St George O. Chambers John Q. Chambers Anderson Ind Frederick E. Taylor First Baptist Church Percival Owen Glen O. Fhermood Owen Georgette Irene Smith Agnes Learrimore Ft. Wayne Virginia Parker Miss Smith Columbia Errett E. Bowman Daleville, Ind Bertha Fannie Egbert Anniston Ala Alice Stewart Yorktown Noah Richman Daleville Matilda Graham Martinsville Agnes Larrimore Mildred Brainard Darlington Olive Weir Mary Ray Bowman Somerset Castle Addison W. W. Bollinger Laurel St Ruth van Meter George F. van Meter Ira M. Bonnell Cambridge Ohio Ruth Amos Harold B. Winslow Misses Nettie Treva Mildred Hendershott Emma Hottel Alice Mason Constance Ruth Esther Amos Hiram Hensel Fred Wendershott Roscoe Clayton

Psi Iota Xi Christmas Dance Arrangements Detailed

Mary Alice Cole assists with arrangements for the Psi Iota Xi formal Christmas dance on December 26 in the Travertine room at the Lincoln. Elizabeth King leads the ticket committee and publicity while Misses Ruth and Helen Sheerin handle invitations.

Iss Mary Alice Coleman Pennsylvania St Psi Iota Xi The Lincoln Elizabeth King Ruth Helen Sheerin

Letter from Richard Summers to Beatrice Grimshaw

A 1923 NEA Service letter from Richard Summers to Beatrice Grimshaw discusses changed feelings after a separation, jealousy toward Paula Porter, and rumors in Hollywood around Miss Porter and actor Sydney Carton. Summers notes Miss Porter’s closeness with Carton and Abe Einstein, and hints at further content about maternal instincts in Paula.

Richard Summers Beatrice Grimshaw Beatrice Paula

Indiana Republican Women Meet Arts Program At Christmas

Dorothy M. Woods presents a readings program at the Indiana Republican Women's Club Christmas meeting in the Chateau room of the Claypool. Newly elected officers will be installed by past president Martha J. Stubbs. Mrs. Hentze will sing vocal solos with Mrs. Welsenberg at the piano. Hostesses will be current and former officers and directors.

Dorothy M. Woods Indiana Republcan Women's Club Chateau Claypool Martha J. Stubbs Victor Hentze Louise Welsenberg

Xmas Deliveries and Parties Highlight Local D A R Events

The Theta Sigma Chi sorority members Bebedict Blanche White Vajen Hitz Lola Noble Helen Irene Rost among others will deliver Christmas baskets. On Christmas Eve Miss Juanita Roemier Miss Osamae Hensley Miss Lorraine Watson and Mrs Albert Vopp assist. Mrs Theodore Vonnegut and Mrs Henry Ketcham led the children’s party for the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter of the D A R aiding the Old Glory chapter of the Children of the American Revolution.

Bebedict Blanche White Vajen Hitz Lola Noble Helen Irene Rost Mesdames Myron J. McKee Devid Viet Edmund Embry Robert Stempfel Theta Sigma Chi Sorority Juanita Roemier Osamae Hensley Lorraine Watson Albert Vopp Theodore Vonnegut Henry Ketcham Caroline Scott Harrison Old Glory Children of the American Revolution

Left Over Coffee and Odd Kitchen Tips

The article notes reheating coffee harms flavor due to volatile oils and suggests using leftovers for gingerbread or gelatin desserts. It also advises lemon oil on chandeliers to protect shellac and prevent rust on metal. It mentions steaming and frying small green pumpkins like eggplant.

Christmas Meetings Across Local Clubs This Week

Zetathea Club schedules a Wednesday Christmas party at 5698 BE Washington St hosted by Mrs. R. E. Stevenson with Mrs. H. E. Robinson assisting. Mystic Tie Club plans a Christmas party at Mrs. A. A. Wise home on Sixtieth St and Michigan Rd with Mrs. John L. Brenner and Mrs. Louise Stowers helping. A. T. S. Club hosts a Christmas gathering at Mrs. A. D. Weatherford on 4510 N. Keystone Ave. No. 7 division of the L. A. A. O. H. has no meeting Monday evening. West Side Athletic Club to host 3 pm card party at 39 S. Delaware St. Alpha Delphian Study Club postposes its Dec 24 meeting to Jan 14.

C. O. Roemler Delaware St Marjorie Eli Schloss Washington Blvd Anita Akerman Dorothy Smith Herman E. Smith Meridian Sr St. Paul Episcopal Church Rex N. Young Dallas Texas Zetathea Club R. E. Stevenson Washington St H. E. Robinson Mystic Tie Club A. A. Wise Sixtieth St Michigan Rd John L. Brenner Louise Stowers A. T. S. Club A. D. Weatherford Keystone Ave Alpha Delphian Study Club City Hospital Gingers Peppers Zippers Lilly Red Hots Real Silk C. J. Buchanan Y. W. C. A. Bible Esther Tabernacle Presbyterian Church

State Highway Contracts To Be Let For 81 Miles

Contracts for eighty one miles of State highway construction for 1924 likely will be awarded next week. John D. Williams, director of the State highway commission, said today. It is understood that, with one exception, contracts will be given to the lowest bidders.

John D. Williams State Highway Commission

Eve’s apple as symbol of women’s enduring influence

Martha Lee argues that since ancient times women have guided men toward success or failure, acting as the power behind the throne and now stepping out to rule the world. She insists they shoulder vast responsibility for the good or ill wrought by their influence.

Adam Eve

You Never Can Tell A Riddle of Puppy Love and Promise

A 17 year old writes of a girl who mentored him from boyhood to adulthood guiding him toward study and law. She urged him on while she kept their engagement plans in limbo and kept sending signals of patience. He wonders what to believe and is told to wait and deliver the ring when possible.

Wenneslay

Dear Mies Lee on love after divorce and children

A reader asks if a divorced man can truly love again and whether his affection for a second wife extends to her children. The columnist explains that one love often stands out and cautions the father to treat all children equally, avoiding visible favoritism.

Mies Lee

Shrine Show Cast Sought for Two Productions

Wives sisters mothers and sweet hearts of Mural Shriners are invited to join the cast for two productions directed by Arnold Spencer with Horace Mitchell as director. The plays listed are Everywoman Feb 14 16 and Rose of Algeria March 13 14 with a third all man cast show Sheba in development. Communicate with Spencer at the College of Music and Fine Arts.

Hearts of Mural Shriners Arnold Spencer Spencer Algeria Herbert Sheba Paul Richey Horace Mitchell The College of Music and Fine Arts

Byers Mark Golden 51st Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. David A. Byers of 1036 N Illinois St celebrated their golden anniversary with a dinner hosted Friday by the Ladies' Auxiliary to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers lodge 128. The couple, married in Sunbury Pa in 1873, were longtime Indianapolis engineers with forty years on the Peoria and Eastern division of the Big Four before retiring in 1918.

David A. Byers Illinois St Mattimony Ladies’ Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Byers Sunbury Indianapolis Peoria

Christmas Food Prices At City Market Show Bargains

Fresh Florida strawberries offered at 175 dollars per crate with fruit prices across the market listing English walnuts 40c lb almonds 85c lb pecans 35c lb. Florida oranges 50c a dozen California 80c. Chickens 28c lb live turkeys 45c lb ducks 30c. Dressed chicken 38 40c lb dressed turkey 30c rabbits 60c each ducks 40c lb. Other items include celery 20 35c a bunch onions 10c a bunch mushrooms 1 a lb artichokes 20c each cauliflower 25 50c broccoli 25c a box mangoes 5c each cranberries 1c lb limes 40c a dozen grapes 20c lb white 40c lb apples Grimes Goldens 3 lb 25c Jonathan 10c lb.

Florida Bermuda Jonathans

Indianapolis Students Return After Holiday Break

Indianap olis school children brimmed with happiness as schools reopen after two weeks of vacation. Classes resume January 7 following a Christmas recess.

Indianapols

Tea Honors Butler Sorority At Polly Primm Tearoom

Miss Louise Rundell attended a tea at the Polly Primm tearoom hosted by the Indianapolis Alumnae Club of Delta Zeta in honor of Butler sorority Tau Gamma Tau as it seeks a Delta Zeta charter in spring. Cedar boughs and greenery decorated the rooms while red candles glowed in crystal holders. Hostesses included Mrs. T. E. Grinslade Miss Katherine Sinclair and Mrs. Robert Franklin Miller. Harpist Miss Victoria Montani performed. Guests included Miss Florence Drury president of the Indianapolis Alumnae and Mrs. Walter Smuck treasurer with Tau Gamma Tau members.

Pennsylvania St Susan Vickery Hope Pfafflin Elizabeth Millard Carolyn Richardson Katherine Brown Ada Payne Eleanor Dunn Mary Butler Eleanor Blaine Evelyn James Mary Ann Adams Emily Iglehart Violet Phillips Elwood Martha Walker China Ruth Clifford Hodg Louise Rundell Congress Ave Polly Primm Indianapolis Delta Zeta Sorority Butler Tau Gamma Tau Delta Zeta T. E. Grinslade Katherine Sinclair Robert Franklin Miller Victoria Montani Florence Drury Walter Smuck Tau Gamma Tau Sorority

Safe burglars sought after Standard Oil office break in Shelbyville

Police hunt two men who blew a safe in the Shelbyville Standard Oil office at 12 30 a m. The loot amount is unknown. Patrolman John Fields worked overtime today seeking the thief who took an eighteen pound turkey from his home Friday.

Shelbyville Standard Oil Company John Fields Churchman Ave

Y W C A Workers Observe Season Spirit At Party

Y W C A staff and 50 guests gathered for an old fashioned Christmas party around a tree with carols and stories. Santa Claus distributed gifts and everyone received candy and popcorn balls.

Colored Branch Santa Claus

Mothers Fix Baskets For Ex Service Families

Marion County American War Mothers teams with Disabled American Veterans to assemble Christmas baskets for families of veterans. Committee leader Mrs. J Harvey Reese chairs the effort with Mrs. Olive Barker and Mrs. Frank Callon.

Marion County American War Mothers J. Harvey Reese Olive Barker Frank Callon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Frances Hamilton Eunice Dissette Propylaeum Anton Vonnegut S. P. Wadley Tuncheon Bridge James Thomas McClamrock Dorothy Weisse Vassar College Susan Gray Shedd Rosamond Kittle W. H. Insley N. Audoubon Rd Helen Adams Olive Rush Santa Fe N. M Adams Randolph la Salle Coates Helen Caperton W. Forty-ninth St Miss Caperton Smith College Mrs Woods A. Caperton Gertrude Aufderheide Hugh K. Mitchell Helen Brattain College Ave Rosina Kistner Dorothy Phillips Irma Frances Aufderheide Margaret Pearson Mildred Housner Dorothy Ballard G. D. Griffith Frances Sinnox Brattain Iss Lindabelle Thompson New Jersey St Rex Young Thompson Mesdames James Hobart Stewart Parsons Edward Mouch Chester Miller I. R. Whiting John A. Scudder May Irene Kelen Cossette Smith Dorothy Reynolds Betty Burgess Helen McKee Catherine O'Mara Cornelia Bates Marjorite Fletcher Florence Kestler Genevieve Josephine Stern Marie Eisenrohr Miss Thompson William S. Coons, Jr R. L. Fitch Central Ave Helen Brown Josephine Murphy Lucille Hughey Elsie Hancock Mesdames C. C. Jones George Osler J. M. York Amelia Hough Joseph Sertell M. J. Hayes Robert Bland Henry Isenbarth Bertha Regula E. W. Thompson M. L. Moon Harry J. Berry Laurence Earle Akron Frances McMath Helen Coffey Gertrude Schuler Sara Fisher Velma Rich Lucille White Martha Updegraff Dorothy Daugherty Thelma Blossom Ruth Early Jeanette Mary Alice Coleman By Moorefield Bee Miss Porter Sydney Carton John Alden Prescott Leslie Hamilton Hollywood Paula Porter Abe Einstein Carton Miss Perier NEA Service, Inc Woman’s Club No. 7 Division West Side Athletic Club S. Delaware St Martha Lee Mrr Butler Sorority Louise Runders Yeggs Y.W.C. A Y. W. C. A. Notes Progressive Spiritualist Church H. W. B. Myrick Rev Anna Thronsden Church of Advent Protestant Episcopal Meridian St Clarence W. Bispham Churches of Christ, Scientist First Church Meridian 20Th St Delaware 12Th &T Masonic Temple Irvington Suriey School Occidental Bidg Washington Consolidated Bidg N. Penn. St E. Thirty-Fourth A. M Federal Reserve System Indianapolis Clearing House Fletcher Trust Fletcher Oliver Avenue Roosevelt Avenue North Ilinois Street Illinois Street Tenth Street Washington Street South Side Spiritualist Church Fountain Block Fountain Square A. A. Hamilton Bertha Holtz Hamilton Methodist Episcopal Corner New Jersey New York Rika Sh Weer Se Massae North St ‘Sulay Tot Lydia Giana Ruth van de Beuken Ladies’ Aid Oriental Spiritualist Church Castle Hall Ohio St Mr. Lattie Mrs. Brown D. H. Smith Wm. C. Richey ST. Matthews EV Lutheran Lexington and Randolph Fackler Psychic Science Society Denison Hotel WM. Briscoe Bessie Woodworth Music By Mrs. Uulu Light All Souls Unitarian Church Fifteenth Frank S. C. Wicks D. D Christ Church Monument Circle James D. Stanley Morrison's Hall Beak Annabelle Allison Aid Earl E. Washington
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