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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
12
Paris fashion notes describe a lively hat season with tight skull caps and brimmed styles. Felt and tweed dominate morning hats while new fabrics like taffeta and satin ribbon embellish afternoon wear. Designers forecast pastel and sapphire hues, with supple brims and intricate tucking shaping the season.
About 150 couples attended the annual Christmas dance Wednesday night in the Travertine room of the Hotel Lincoln hosted by the So-Fra Club. A large decorated tree lit the ballroom as two So-Fra Club chapters in Indianapolis were represented. Arles Maddux presided as Al chapter chair.
Miss Julia Boyd of New York City is staying with her brother in law Harry W Hobbs and niece Miss Mary Lou Hobbs at 4420 North Penn avenue street. Mrs Mary D Sheerin and daughters Ruth and Helen Sheerin plan Jan 3 departure for Washington D C then New York to sail January 11 on the S S France to the French Riviera returning mid March. Miss Alice V Fulton a student at Abbot Academy Andover Mass is spending the holiday season with her parents at 2520 North Penn street.
Members of the Butler Alumnae Literary Club will meet Saturday at 52 Irvington Avenue, the home of Mrs. Louis H. Kirkhoff. The hostess will be assisted by Miss Dorothy A. Those in charge of attire include Miss Irma, Miss Mary S. McBride, and Miss Gretchen Scotten.
White plaited horsehair and wool hat from Jean Patou for southern skies, trimmed with a black white grosgrain ribbon, paired with a printed silk dress. A second Patou design for Mireille Perry features an embroidered crown with diamante and gold thread and a fan of black aigrettes for evening formality.
A fragment blends a poetic fan fantasy with fashion notes and sewing instructions. It riffs on desire and objects, then shifts to UZANNE TALBOT sewing ideas for a winter skiing ensemble and a Jenny Lelong design with fabric specs and sizes.
The Tau Gamma Sigma sorority will hold a regular business meeting at 8 Friday night at Mrs. Hewitt Talbot’s home 3955 Broadway. All members and pledges are urged to attend.
Miss Geraldine Reep entertained with a bridge tea at the Seville tavern assisted by Mrs. Albert Reep and Miss Alberta Reep. Guests included Mrs. Hugh Kinnard, Miss Eleanor Morris Pendleton, and many others from Danville Greensburg Evanston Frankfort Plainfield and nearby communities.
Mrs. William Weber hosted a Christmas party for St. Marys Club members at her home 53 North Kenyon Street. Luncheon featured a table with a small Christmas tree and 12 named guests including Mrs. Seyfried Hauser Mahan Brezette Braun Otte Penner McLeod Tyner Fissie Judge.
A guide notes that picture hanging pairs look very good when hung over furniture or aligned beside each other. The arrangement works over tables, bookcases, or other large pieces, creating a cohesive display.
The Elks Club held its annual Christmas dance on Wednesday night with John Minta in a Santa Claus costume distributing gifts. Old fashioned dances filled the program directed by Thomas Lanahan, as Courtland C. Cohee announced a Saturday children's party at 2 pm with gifts for Elks children.
Mr and Mrs Salathial Davis of 205 North Jefferson celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Christmas day with an informal home reception for friends and relatives. They have a son Arnold Davis living in Indianapolis.
Beatrice Gant daughter of Mr and Mrs Manville H Gant 3110 College avenue became the bride of Kenneth L Dynes son of Mrs Harry D Kramm Eighty sixth street and Michigan road in a 4 pm ceremony at the bride’s home Dr C E Line read the service by the fireplace surrounded by palms and candelabra. The reception followed and the couple will reside at 316 Melwood Street apartment 1 Pittsburgh.
Dr. and Mrs. David Ross host a buffet supper and bridge tonight at Bonnie Brac Haversticks Park in honor of newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Carpenter. Santa trees holly decor brighten the occasion assisted by Myron Taylor Mary Margaret Tutewiler Drew Ross and Everett Brown. Guests include Lieutenant and Mrs. Joseph B. Daugherty Samuel Reynolds Harrell Irwin Stout Perry Meek Alvin Roy Dittrich George S. Olive Ernestine Bradford Sara Frances Kackley Mary Margaret Miller Martha Fishback Maria Daugherty Joseph Harper Harold Wood Scott Clifford Allan Miller and Dr. William Niles Wishard.
Halcyon Club members hosted their annual formal dinner bridge at the Columbia Club on Tuesday night. Guests sat at a single long table adorned with red rose arrangements and red-taper lighting, including Miss Bernice Fralch of New York visiting Indianapolis for the holidays and numerous other attendees such as Miss Rosemary Kelley and Miss Dorothy Kelley.
Washington Council No 36 J O A M hosts a card party tonight at the hall on Lee and Morris streets. Lauter Mothers Club stages a card party at 8 Saturday night in clubrooms at Greeley and West Market. St Patrick's Social Club holds a card party at the school hall Friday at 2 30 p m for church benefit with Mrs Sebastian Heinrichs as chairman.
If floors sag, cover the cracks by moving the molding down on baseboards or by using wider moldings. Each method improves the look.
A brown flat crepe frock features a vestee and collar with deep black breitschwanz cuffs, showcasing a stylish color combination.
New York story notes a Palm Beach ready ensemble with a grayish blue tweed Chanel style suit. Smocking bands trim the yoke and sleeves, with a gored skirt, fancy buttons, and an intricately cut felt hat by Marie Christiane.
Mothers in a toy store debate size and type of gifts for boys aged four to eight. One chooses a large sailboat for Davy while the other favors durable building sets to last and deter endless disassembly. Both aim to balance imagination with practicality.
Miss Nora Smith of Anderson married Theodore E. Applegate from Indianapolis on Christmas day at the home of Mrs. E. B. Applegate in Grand Rapids Michigan. The bride, a Indiana university senior and Zeta Tau Alpha member, wore white satin. The groom, Indiana graduate and Delta Upsilon member, will reside in Indianapolis after February 15.
Frederick Moody Jr and Helen Wills Moody the world champion tennis player spend the second day of a sea honeymoon aboard the yacht Galatea sailing from San Pedro. The couple planned a two month cruise likely around Catalina Island toward Mexican waters with two months provisions on board.
Mrs DeForest O Dell will entertain Sunday afternoon with a tea at 301 Berkley road in honor of Mrs Stanley E Gray of Cambridge Massachusetts and her sister Miss Virginia Ballweg home from Wellesley for the holidays. There will be no invitations.
The Southern Club holds its annual Christmas dance Friday night at the Woman's Department Club on North Meridian Street. A buffet supper is served at midnight. Mrs Kennedy Reece and Mrs William Friehofer preside at the table. Mrs Dawson Dardin chairs affairs with aides Mrs H R Buxton and Mrs W D Grill. Favors are white leather dance programs. About two hundred guests attend.
Mrs Helen Young will entertain with a 1 o clock luncheon at her home in Washington park on Friday for members of Beta chapter Alpha Omicron Alpha sorority. Mrs Anna Davis of Detroit Michigan will be the honor guest.
More than 200 guests attended the annual supper dance at the Woodstock club hosted by ten young women from prominent Indianapolis families. Hostesses wore pale green taffeta gowns with fitted bodices and full circular skirts. two hosts were absent. Supper served at 1 o clock. specialty dances, songs and musical numbers were performed. hall decorated with pine and red taper lighting.
The Corpse Club plans its annual Christmas dance at the Woodstock Club at 9 with black and white decorations and a Du Val and his Show Boat orchestra performance. About 200 guests are invited, including James Cunning’s Purdue student visit and guests from Richmond, Alexandria, Vancouver, and Lafayette.
Junior Dance Junior members and their guests will be entertained with an informal holiday dance at 9 o'clock Friday night at the clubhouse. The committee includes Dr and Mrs W E Tinney Mr and Mrs O A Hobbs and Mr and Mrs Birney D Spradling. Stiles Collegians will play the program of dances.
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