Spare Room Turned Into Beauty Empire by Akron Woman
Mrs Lucy Sawyer Stevens built a cosmetic business from a spare Akron bedroom starting in 1926. She moved out a bed and vanity to store jars and tubes and now ships over $1,000 worth of cosmetics weekly. She relies on product quality, self testing, and direct selling over advertising while overcoming early chemist and funding hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Welshimer
NEA
New York City
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Stevens
Miss Helen Montani Hosts Sorority Christmas Party
Helen Montani of 3245 North Illinois Street entertained members of the Delta Zeta Psi sorority with a Christmas party at her home Monday night. A decorated tree held gifts for each member and a buffet supper followed a program. Several baskets of provisions were distributed to needy families, with Wilma Meyer as welfare chairman handling distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Montani
North
Illinois Street
Delta Zeta Psi
Wilma Meyer
Clubs Federation Board to Meet in Indiana
The advisory board of the Indiana Federation of Clubs will meet at the Claypool hotel on January 16 and 17. Reservations for the luncheon on the 17th are to be made with Mrs. IL Poston of Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Federation of Clubs
Claypool Hotel
Edwin F. Miller
Peru
Poston
Martinsville
Miss Benson Weds Dr Onstead in Candlelit First Presbyterian
Miss Katherine Benson and Dr. Trevalyn Onstead wed in a candlelit ceremony at First Presbyterian Church. The couple departed for a short East trip and will reside in Westwood New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Katherine Benson
Harry L. Benson
Broadway
Trevalyn Onstead
Westwood, N. J
Harvey Onstead
Angola
Ind
Personal Christmas Visits From Many City Families
Mrs. William G Ehman and daughter Leona Helmuth of Cold Springs road depart Monday for Christmas in Aurora. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P Nauman of Detroit visit Mrs. Nauman's parents Mr. and Mrs. Newton Todd at 4053 North Pennsylvania street. Mr. and Mrs. David Shively of Canton Ohio stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone at 3434 Central avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M Kaufman of West Fifty-sixth street plan a Richmond weekend visit to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lontz who will host a dinner dance. Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Leeds entertain with tea for the Kaufmans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Ehman
Leona Helmuth
Cold Springs Road
Aurora
Arthur P. Nauman
Detroit
Central Avenue
Thomas M. Kaufman
West Fifty-sixth Street
Richmond
Harry Lontz
Lontz
Rudolph Leeds
Kaufman
A Dainty Frock for Mother's Girl 1929 Fashion Note
Lavender crepe de chine dress with optional bolero and sleeves offered for 4 to 10 years. Mentions combinations with chiffon silk or organdy and varied waist and collar styles. Details fabric yardages for sizes and price 15 cents with request for 12 cents toward the fall and winter 1929 book of fashions.
Smith College Club Christmas Luncheon in Indianapolis
Members of the Indianapolis Smith College Club host their annual Christmas luncheon at 12 30 Saturday at the Woodstock Club. Miss Katharine Malott Brown chairs the event with Miss Marine Leland as honor guest and speaker describing The Junior Year in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Smith College Club
Woodstock Club
Katharine Malott Brown
Marine Leland
Asssistant
Smith
France
Ruth Flick Hosts Christmas Party for Emera Club Members
Miss Ruth Flick of 1509 Barth Avenue will host a Christmas party at her home Friday night for members of the Emera Club. The event aims to celebrate the season and provide a social gathering for club affiliates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Flick
Barth Avenue
Emera Club
Meeting Arranged for Theta Sigma Delta Sorority
The Beta chapter of Theta Sigma Delta will hold a meeting Friday night at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theta Sigma Delta Sorority
Sorority Hosts Christmas Party at Rosemary Wernsing Home
Miss Rosemary Wernsing entertained members of the Rho Sigma sorority with their annual Christmas party at her home on 1717 Union Street Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemary Wernsing
Rho Sigma Sorority
Union Street
Annual Formal Members Dance at Columbia Club
The Eulova Club held its annual formal holiday dance Monday night at the Columbia Club. Committee in charge included Miss Elizabeth Lupton chair, Miss Margaret Denny, Miss Betty Remy, and Miss Katherine Fitchey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulova Club
Columbia Club
Elizabeth Lupton
Margaret Denny
Betty Remy
Katherine Fitchey
Rare Gifts of Love for Christmas Hearts
A reflective Christmas column urges giving nonmaterial gifts rooted in kindness. It highlights sharing goodwill with family, children, and partners, advising honest affection, listening, and supportive guidance as priceless, costless presents that strengthen bonds.
Miss Broom Guest At Shower Party
Miss Isabelle Leona Broom, set to wed Paul Robinson Deve reaux, was the guest of honor at a hosiery shower and party hosted by Miss Emily Dunbar at the Columbia Club on Washington Boulevard. The hostess was assisted by sister Mrs. Russell Young with guests including Mrs. John Broom and several others listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabelle Leona Broom
Paul Robinson Devereaux
Emily Dunbar
Washington Boulevard
Columbia Club
Russell Young
John Broom
W. B. Sharritts
Jack Thompson
Frank Weber
Vivian Stevenson
Alma Lucas
Virginia Hoop
Mary Frances Cure
Martha Hoyl
Christmas Bridge Party at Propylaeum for Charter Members
Mrs. Herman Munk hosted the Monday Luncheon Bridge Club Christmas party at the Propylaeum. The decorated table featured holly wreaths and lit red tapers as twelve guests were seated, the club’s original members from its twenty year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Munk
Propylaeum
Holiday Party by Old Glory Society Held at Washington Home
Members of the Old Glory Society and Children of the American Revolution will attend a holiday party at 2 30 p m on Tuesday afternoon December 31 at Miss Elizabeth Kalleen 3841 Washington Boulevard A patriotic movie will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Glory Society
Children of the American Revolution
Elizabeth Kalleen
Washington Boulevard
Pledges Aid Omega Kappa At Christmas Party
Pledges to Assist Omega Kappa sorority held its Christmas party Monday night at Miss Mary Lou Cooperider's home. Pledges Ruth Hawkins Donna Davis Nathalia Fattie and Lois Lenwell assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omega Kappa Sorority
Mary Lou Cooperider
Beville Avenue
Ruth Hawkins
Donna Davis
Nathalia Fattie
Lois Lenwell
Miss Harvey Bride About to Wed at Home Rites
Miss Laurine Harvey daughter of Mrs Ida Harvey and Lawrence O Toole son of Mrs Albert Harvey will wed tonight at 8 30 at her mother's home read by Rev J W McFall pastor of Broadway Methodist E church The ceremony will be before palms and smilax with Fannie Mae Geisler singing and Mrs Ben Lewis at the piano A reception will follow at the home and the couple plan a short trip north before settling at 2546 College Avenue after New Year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Arthur Franz
Donald Coats
Barbara Langhorne
Coats
Helen Davis
Milton Onstead
Angela
Charles Benson
Bloomington
Edward Freund
Mrs. Onstead
Onstead
Westwood, N. J
Indiana University
Laurine Harvey
Ida Harvey
College Avenue
Lawrence O'Toole
Albert Harvey
Churchman Avenue
J. W. McFall
Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church
Fannie Mae Geisler
Ben Lewis
Mary Ellen Reath
Bedford
Cedric Rau
Cedric Ray
Miss Harvey
Frank Becker
Dorothy Becker
William Becker
Doyle Reath
Alice Smith
Essie Boas
Wallonia
Clara Collings
Terre Haute
Sigma Delta Sigma Sorority
Albert O'Toole
Reception for 75 at Cofer Home on Meridian Street
Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cofer hosted a Yuletide reception for 75 guests at 2255 North Meridian Street Monday night. Palm and poinsettia decorations brightened the house while Mrs. John Cooper and Mrs. Didway entertained with songs. Earlier, Mr. and Mrs. Cater hosted a dinner for 35 with pink roses centerpiece and pink taper lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Cofer
North Meridian Street
John Cooper
M. E. Didway
Asel Stullman Stitt
Inez Lloyd
Loyd Judson Stahlhuth
Miss Lloyd
Betsy Ross Federation Hosts Christmas Party for 200 Children
More than two hundred children attended a Betsy Ross Federation Christmas party at 2728 North Sherman Drive. Gifts candies and fruit were given to each child. Mrs H W Ott chaired the event with helpers Mrs Hazel Slider Lillian Sedwick and others. Margaret Ott Anna Ott provided music and stories. The chorus directed by Blanche Tibbs sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Ross Federation
North Sherman
H. W. Ott
Hazel Slider
Lillian Sedwick
Margaret Ott
Anna Ott
Blanche Tibbs
Yule Party Noted by Beta Theta Chi Sorority
Beta Theta Chi held its annual Christmas party at Miss Rhoda Horne’s home 2940 Park Avenue. Decorations included greenery and a lighted tree. Gifts were exchanged and numerous members and pledges attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Theta Chi Sorority
Rhoda Horne
Park Avenue
Mildred Byrum
Irene Richey
Pauline Read
Irma Byrum
Mildred Hauser
Virginia Vasadin
Mary Katherine Jones
Caroline Packer
Veronica Morrow
Hope Woodworth
Lucille Mosier
Virginia Rowland
Helen Holt
Harriet Clark
Eileen Buck
Lanilla Horne
Helen Wills and Fred Moody Slip Away on Quiet Honeymoon
Helen Wills Moody and Frederick Moody Jr. slipped away after a simple ceremony in San Francisco to begin a Christmas honeymoon aboard the yacht Galatea near Los Angeles. The couple, married in St. Clement’s chapel, eluded photographers as they left by a rear door and planned a three week cruise with close friends expecting a lengthy voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unite
Suureedey
Cal
Helen Wills
Frederick Moody Jr
St. Clement's Chapel
Miss Wills
Los Angeles
Cyril Tobin
Young Moody
Moody
San Francisco
California
Sorority Christmas Fete Held by Alpha Epsilon Chapter
The Delta Gamma Delta sorority hosted a Christmas bridge at Miss Nell Denny’s home 3844 Graceland Avenue Monday night. Decorations matched the season with a decorated tree and red stockings filled with candy as favors. Mrs. Jessie Roth chaired arrangements with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. K. Lloyd Harris and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Epsilon Chapter
Delta Gamma Delta Sorority
Nell Denny
Graceland Avenue
Jessie Roth
K. Lloyd Harris
Russell Roth
K. Smith
Harmon Pritchard
Melvin Goode
Grace Hackett
Marjorie Burghard
Amanda Jones
Frances Keller
Shirley Baumb
Hartzell Perry
H. Yott
Helfrichs Announce Mary Barker Engagement
Mr and Mrs A B Helfrich of 1219 North Keystone announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Mary Frances Barker to Elmer Hoffman of Logansport. The wedding is set for January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A B. Helfrich
North Keystone
Mary Frances Barker
Elmer Hoffman
Logansport
Dance for Younger Social Set in Indianapolis at Woodstock Club
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Watson host a holiday dance for the younger set at the Woodstock club in Indianapolis. Their son Frederick Jr. returns from Dartmouth College. Old Gold orchestra will perform with Christmas decor and red tapers. Notable out of town guests include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Nauman Detroit and Mrs. Maude Lawton with Miss Janet Lawton St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Watson
Park Avenue
Indianapolis
Woodstock Club
Frederick, Jr
Dartmouth College
Old Gold Orchestra
de Pauw University
Arthur P. Nauman
Detroit
Newton Todd
David Shively
Canton
Charles Stone
William Macomber
Kendallville
Roy Elder Adams
Clara Havemayer
Owen Denham
Chicago
Henry R. Raymond Jr
Maude Lawton
Janet Lawton
St. Louis
Morton Gould
Betty Gould
Louis Byers
San Diego
William Teel
Suzanne Elliott
Lafayette
C. O. Roemler
Propylaeum
Jane Roemler
Vassar College
Lawton
Richard Skeen
Mrs
S. P. Skeen
Alexandria
Marott Hotel
Miss Shafer Hosts Christmas Party at 1620 Ashland
Miss Jeanette Shafer entertained Monday night with a Christmas party at her home 1620 Ashland Avenue. Holly wreaths and other greenery decorated the rooms as Santa Claus distributed gifts to all attendees including Mrs. R. A. Moir Mrs. Lloyd Barnett Mrs. Carlisle Williams Miss Phoenna Hunt Miss Fern Bowers Miss Adetiss Moir Miss Mary Griffith Miss Hope Van Cleave Miss Lulu Ruggles Miss Florence Englage Miss Kathryn Harriss and Miss Myra Majors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Shafer
Ashland Avenue
Santa Claus
R. A. Moir
Lloyd Barnett
Carlisle Willliams
Phoenna Hunt
Fern Bowers
Atediss Moir
Mary Griffith
Hope van Cleave
Lulu Ruggles
Florence Englage
Kathryn Harriss
Myra Majors
Bridal Dinner Honors Couple Before Christmas Wedding
Miss Gladys Bruce and Dr. John Gayney, who will wed Christmas Day, were honored at a bridal dinner Monday night hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Robert White Blake of 615 Highland Drive. Dr. Gayney is Mrs. Blake's cousin. The centerpiece showcased poinsettias with Christmas greenery and red taper candles. Guests were members of both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Bruce
John Gayney
Robert White Blake
Highland Drive
Dr. Gayney
Blake
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Lillian Russell
Sarah Bernhardt
Gers
Akron
MISS
Lucy Sawyer Stevens
Miss Benson
Pattern Department
Indianapolis Times
Indianapolis, Ind
Smtth College Club
Miss Broom
Gwo
Harvey
Beta Theta Chi
Tom
Mary
Elsie
Merry Christmas
Indiana
Friedland
Fred Moody
L. H. Miller
Miss Shafer
Derry
L.S. Ayres & Co
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