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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1926

Page

9

States seat 122 women in legislatures next year

A National League of Women Voters survey shows thirty four states will seat 122 women in their legislatures next year. Indiana will have two, Ella Van Sickler Gardner of Indianapolis and Clara A. Mason of Terre Haute, both Republicans in the House.

National League of Women Voters Indiana General Assembly Indianapolis Ella van Sickler Gardner W. Twenty-Third St Clara A. Mason Terre Haute House of Representatives Julia Nelson Elizabeth Rainey Antoninette Hagenwald Elizabeth Dougherty Treaty Connecticut Wyoming Illinois New Hampshire Maine Vermont New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania

Marion County War Mothers Plan November Birthday Tea

Marion County War Mothers born in November or December will meet at 2 p m Tuesday at Mrs. Oscar Lewis home. Hostesses include Mrs. R N Hadley Mrs Frank Collins Mrs Amelia Hough Mrs J H Barker Mrs N B Thompson Mrs Henry Hisen parth Mrs Geta Soewell Mrs Joseph Sertell Mrs Co H Redula Mrs Claude Jones Mrs Margaret Ensley Mrs William Haines and Mrs N F Haynes.

Marion County Oscar Lewis R. N. Hadley Frank Collins Amelia Hough J. H. Barker N. B. Thompson Henry Hisenparth Geta Soewell Joseph Sertell Co. H. Redula Claude Jones Margaret Ensley William Haines N. F. Haynes

Midwinter Phi Gamma Tau Dance at the Columbia Club

The Phi Gamma Tau sorority hosts a midwinter dance Tuesday night at the Columbia Club. James Hatton will sing. Attendees wear Aaron Ward rose wrist corsages. Miss Charlotte Kendrick chairs the event with assistant Mrs. C. Franklin Long and Miss Elva Davis.

Phi Gamma Tau Sorority Columbia Club James Hatton Aaron Ward Charlotte Kendrick C. Franklin Long Elva Davis

St Agnes Alumnae Dance and Ti Gamma Sorority Formal

The St Agnes Academy alumnae plan an annual dance Tuesday night at the Marott Hotel with Miss Marjorie Elward as chair and Miss O G Cummins handling tickets. A list of patrons includes Jay Weidmann J E Manley R J Hoffman James McLaughlin and others. The Ti Gamma Sorority hosts a formal dance this evening in the Riley room at the Claypool Hotel with students led by Eleanor Taylor Alice Hoffman Jane Sutton and Mary Caswell. Parents chaperon the event. The Calendar Club of Memorial Presbyterian Church meets Wednesday at 2 30 in the church chapel.

St. Agnes Academy Marott Hotel Marjorie Elward O. G.cummins Messrs Ti Gamma Riley Claypool Hotel Eleanor Taylor Alice Hoffman Jane Sutton Mary Caswell Calendar Club Memorial Presbyterian Church

Fleming Durant Engagement Dinner With Fleming Family

Owen H. Fleming and Miss Portia Durant announce their engagement and will be guests at a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Fleming at 1509 W Twenty Sixth St. Christmas decorations will adorn the house. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scott Bell of Cincinnati and Mrs. Marvin Thornton. Mrs. Fleming will host four tables of bridge for her daughter Mrs. Bell. The Juror Order of Moose plans a euchre party at 135 N Delaware St. Miss Wendell and Miss Brockman are visiting Bedford.

Owen H. Fleming Portia Durant Fleming Allen T. Fleming Twenty Joseph Scott Bell Cincinnati Ohio Marvin Thornton Bell

Earrings in fashion with jade and pearls remain popular

Earrings in fashion are long pendants or jeweled hoops with jade and pearls continuing as the most popular choices among wearers.

Lauder to Perform at Murat in Two Shows

Bransby Williams discusses stage methods of Sir Harry Lauder as the English icon arrives at the Shubert Murat Theater for two performances on Wednesday January 12. Williams contrasts Lauder with Edmund Keane and Henry Irving, praising his pre entrance preparation and seamless onstage persona.

Bransby Williams Harry Lauder Shubert-Murat Williams Edmund Keane Henry Irving Hamlet Lauder Night Watch Art Lauder London Dan Leon Harry Dan Leno

Mystery bird identified in Lansing classified as merganser

Lansing's Whoozis bird, long puzzled by zoo experts after its inland arrival, has been classified as an American merganser. This duck family species typically lives along the northern Atlantic coast and rarely ventures so far inland, and it is noted to have a short life in captivity by zoologists.

United Press Lansing Mich Atlantic

Entertaining Children Names Rollison and Misses

Entertainers Rollison Miss Marion Weiner Miss Frances Herrick Miss Dorothy Em minger Miss Helen Rollison and Miss Margaret Boyden were listed as present for the children’s party event.

Rollison Marion Weiner Frances Herrick Dorothy Emminger Helen Rollison Margaret Boyden

Smith College plan sparks national debate on women work roles

The essay attacks the traditional view of home duties, praising Smith College's Institute for the Coordination of Women's Interests as a path for intelligent women to balance marriage, motherhood, and professional careers. It argues housework reduces women, cites double duty and divorce as consequences, and calls the reform a major advance for womanhood.

Smith

Feather fans Yielded to Silk and Ivory Sled Fans

The article notes a shift from large feather fans to smaller silken span sled fans made with ivory or sandalwood sticks, highlighting luxury accessory trends.

Newest Cigaret Holders Flaunt Cut Crystal Amber and Jet

Cut crystal and imitation amber are combined with jet to make the latest cigarette holders for women, pairing glamour with fashion.

Pattern Department Ad For Apron Pattern No 2051

Inclosed find 16 cents for which send Pattern No 2051 Attractive Apron. Design cuts in one piece with slashed edges joined at front and braided binding. Sizes small medium large. Medium uses two yards of 36 inch material. Instructions included. 15 cents price. Delivery about one week.

Colin Leaading Fashion Designers New York City Times Pattern Department the Times

Paris Evening Frocks Feature Taffeta With Silver Embellishments

Fashion notes describe black taffeta gowns enhanced by silver flowers and girdles for Paris evening wear. Also highlighted are gray wraps trimmed with dyed blue fox, showcasing luxurious trims and sophisticated styling.

Paris

Crepe Romaine Garments Sourced to Top Cleaners

Garments made of crepe romaine should be sent to the best cleaners to avoid shrinking. Pressing by an expert is recommended to preserve fit and finish.

Patent leather fascinates in copper bronze and iridescent shades

Fashion notes patent leather now features copper, bronze and iridescent patterns leading footwear trends this season while black remains a staple option.

Ostrich Scarfs in Two Shades Redefine Feather Frames

Scarfs of ostrich in two shades differ from the old feather boa by their uncurled fronds. They act as a soft frame for the face and cannot be surpassed.

Pearl Flowers Adorn Long Rope Pearls

Long ropes of pearls are caught up on the shoulder with flowers of mother of pearl as decorative elements.

Twenty Students at Shortridge High School Named

A long list of twenty names appears in a Shortridge High School report covering the last marking period. The roster includes Marjorie Carr, Robert Ony, Jolson De Elizabeth Dalman, Agnes Davidson, Margaret Dirks, Irma Di fuente te Doriot, Florence Downs, Dor Hare Heleen Kiser, and many others.

Shortridge High School Siriin Marjorie, Carr Robert’ Onyang Walter Capa Rey Baetala Jolson de Elizabeth Dalman Wie van Orre A Ostetter Mary al Huff Bether Hutsell Gertrude Ji Aletha Hiohnston Helen Johnston Kate Ordon Sidney Kauffman Olive Kammerjong John Tener Dorothy Leedy Elle Hman Jeanette LeSaulnier Sriorie Tle Pearce Clelland

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