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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1929

Page

2

White gowns and fashion buzz in Gotham holiday season

New York society scenes sparkle as hundreds of collegiate arrivals flood parties and venues. Notable gowns include June Blossom's white crepe ensemble with silver accents, Ann Storrs in a green flowing frock, and Mrs Meglen Armstrong in black lace. Palm Beach plans surface with Ann Storrs and Mrs Graham Fair Vanderbilt among early travelers.

Palm Beach Plaza Sweet Charity Ann Storrs Meglen Armstrong Louise McAnerney Havana Graham Fair Vanderbilt

Bridge Shower Honors Dorothy Wright Bride Elect

Mrs. Walter J. Stuhldreher hosted a bridge party and linen shower for Miss Dorothy Wright at 3345 Carrollton Avenue. The event precedes her New Year Eve wedding to Charles Carroll Wilson at the bride’s sister Mrs. Ralph Leber’s home.

Walter J. Stuhldreher Carrollton Avenue Dorothy Wright Charles Carroll Wilson Ralph Leiber W. J. Freaney Richard W. Johnson Chicago Leber Warren K. Mannon Emory Baxter Louis Hensley Evanson Earp Willis Kinnear Walter Shirley James Ray Howard Feiber Fred Ahrbecker Henry Dithmer Jr Floyd Mannon Anne Sroorehead Helen de Grief Betty de Grief Charlotte Weissner Glenn Schwenk Beatrice Moore Eleanor Dunn Betty Betterman Ineva Reilly Mary Evelyn Canty Mary Miller Wright

Honor House Guests With Bunco Party

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Phillips hosted a bunco party at 1207 West Thirty-fourth street Thursday night in honor of house guests Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Friedley of St. Louis. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. John Ford Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Denell Clearwater, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Berry, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gwinn, and Mrs. Florence Talbot.

Robert Phillips West Thirty-fourth Street Banco Edwin Friedley St. Louis Paul Hodges Russell Tucker End John Ford Jr Denell Clearwater Cecil Berry Paul Gwinn Florence Talbot

Sorority Gathering At 658 Temple Avenue Tonight

Miss Eleanor Johnson will enter one member of Rho Delta sorority at her home on 658 Temple Avenue this evening. All members are asked to attend.

Eleanor Johnson Rho Delta Sorority Temple Avenue

Hoagland Groce Wedding Is Holiday Season Event

Miss Mary Frances Groce daughter of Mrs C W Freeman 2049 North Alabama street married George E Hoagland Jr at the bride's mother's home on Christmas Eve Rev John W McFall officiated Matron of honor wore blue chiffon maid of honor wore claret red velvet they carried Johanna Hill roses and wore crystal and pearl necklaces best man was William Peal usher Claure Baker brother of the bride was usher bride wore green chiffon velvet with fitted bodice and long full skirt she carried Talisman roses wore a Cameo her great grandmother's reception followed and the couple left for a Kentucky trip

Mary Frances Groce C. W. Freeman North Alabama Street George E. Hoagland Jr John W. McFall Herschel Wright Jessie Kelber Johanna Hill James Baker Mrs. Hoagland Kentucky Irma Lee Greene Horace Saunders Brookside Avenue Keith Elder Kunkel W. M. Kunkel Christchurch Helen Leveta Greene Betty Jane Edwards Joseph Albert Craig Dolphus Whitsell Fred Cline William Brandt Mrs. Saunders Mrs. Kunkel Chicago North Delaware Street

When Children Won’t Eat Food Coaxing a Meal Dilemma

Olive Roberts Barton argues against starving hungry children for not eating. She advises investigating reasons behind refusals, using varied vitamin rich meals, and gently coaxing or tempting the child while consulting a doctor or feeding book for a balanced diet.

Olive Roberts Barton

Gamma Delta Alpha elects new officers

Miss Emma Voelker was re elected president of Gamma Delta Alpha sorority at a recent meeting. Other officers include Vice president Miss Esther Mary Mogab treasurer Mrs Louise Farmer secretary Miss Edna Wilkinson corresponding secretary Miss Marjorie Krueger and historian Miss Alice Dietz.

Gamma Delta Alpha Sorority Esther Mary Mogab Louise Farmer Edna Wilkinson Marjorie Krueger Alice Dietz

Talks on The Philippine Islands at Chil dren's Museum

Arthur B. Carr curator presents a 10 Saturday morning talk at the Children's Museum 1150 North Meridian Street on Philippine Islands history. Free programs invite all children and a special exhibit of recently acquired Philippine materials will be shown.

Philippines Philippine Islands Children’s Museum North Meridian Street Arthur B. Carr

Golden wedding anniversary dinner for Eppersons in La doga

Mr and Mrs S M Epperson observed their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner for friends and relatives at their home Wednesday. Among the guests were Mr and Mrs Walker Winslow and Joseph Taylor from Indianapolis.

S. M. Epperson Ladoga Walker Winslow Joseph Taylor Indianapolis

Travel talks resume at Propylaeum January 10

Mrs. Demarchus C. Brown will resume her series of travel talks at the Propylaeum on January 10. The talks feature journeys described by the presenter with details on destinations and travel experiences.

Demarchus C. Brown Propylaeum

Celebration for Joan Piles Second Birthday

Mrs. Roy J. Pile hosted a home gathering at 3444 North Pennsylvania Street this afternoon from 3 to 6 in honor of daughter Joan Pile turning two. Attendees included family and neighbors marking the milestone with well wishes and light refreshments.

Roy J. Pile North Pennsylvania Street Joan

Evening Oxfords Dress Up Delicate Dance Slippers

The article highlights decorative evening oxfords with a pair of green satin shoes featuring bold heels gold edges and gold laces tied in a golden bow.

Lelong Debuts Evening Gown With Floral Bolero

Lelong introduces an evening gown of chiffon lame featuring a floral design and a bolero that swings below the waistline, creating a graceful silhouette for formal occasions.

Lelong

Patriotic Brocade Evening Slippers Described

A vivid description presents a luxurious evening slipper in red white and blue. The design features scarlet tip white saddle and blue and white checked shank with a gold heel and trim.

Pique Collar and Cuff Set Described as Lingerie Accessory

The description notes white pique fabric used to fashion a sophisticated lingerie collar and cuff set. It highlights narrow pique strands woven into a basket weave like large mesh, with hand hemming.

Tudor Hall Alumnae Dance Tonight at Woodstock Club

Tudor Hall alumnae host a festive dance tonight at the Woodstock Club with Christmas decorations and Woodstock orchestra led by Dickin son. Miss Evelyn Barnes heads the committee and tickets are available at the door.

Tudor Hall Woodstock Club Dickinson Woodstock Orchestra Evelyn Barnes Katherine Brown Eleanor Blain Earl Gurney Mann Christchurch Miss Blain Miss Brown Thomas Madden Woodstock Sara Disney Thomas Thomas Kackley Miss Thomas Mr. Kackley

Prominent Pair to Wed Quietly in East

Miss Anne Gordon Colby prepares to wed William H. Van derbilt in a low key ceremony at the Colby home in Llewellyn Park. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick to read the service with only family members present. The bride’s ivory panne velvet gown features seed pearls and orange blossoms for the veil.

United Press New York United States Anne Gordon Colby William H. Vanderbilt Llewellyn Park Sree Harry Emerson Fosdick Colby Vanderbilt Everett Colby Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt

Thompson Padgett Rites Announced

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Ida Padgett to Albert Sidney Thompson in Paris Kentucky. The ceremony occurred Thursday afternoon at Mrs Covington's home on West Thirty-fourth Street. Rev W A Shullenberger read the ceremony. They left for Florida and Cuba and will reside at home after March 1 in Paris.

Ida Padgett Albert Sidney Thompson Paris

Miss Vanderbilt Hosts Airplane Party at Meridian Street Home

Miss Bertha Vanderbilt entertained Thursday afternoon with an airplane themed party at 5235 North Meridian Street for a group of friends. Guests included Philena Hammil Betty Hartong Eileen Booker Irving Boxley Dora Sinclair Mae Litel Polly Moxley Shelbyville Ky Helen Patrick Marjorie Emerson Virginia Anderson Marguerite Gossard Frances McCotter Ann Tennant and Phyllis Harvey of Danville.

Bertha Vanderbilt North Meridian Street Miss Vanderbilt Philena Hammil Betty Hartong Eileen Booker Irving Boxley Dora Sinclair Mae Litel Polly Moxley Shelbyville, Ky Helen Patrick Marjorie Emerson Virginia Anderson Marguerite Gossard Francs McCotter Ann Tennant Phyllis Harvey Danville

Personal notices from Charleston to South Bend and beyond

Mr and Mrs William Byers and their son John Butler Byers of Charleston W Va have returned home after visiting Mrs Byers parents at 1512 North Meridian Street Miss Mildred Blackledge 6121 Central Avenue will attend the South Bend Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Christmas luncheon at the Oliver Hotel Gold Room in South Bend Mrs Richard W Johnson of Chicago visits her parents Dr and Mrs M J Spencer 3612 East Washington Street Dr and Mrs Glenn J Pell and Dr and Mrs R J McElwee return from Florida and Cuba Mr and Mrs Walter C Marmon of Brendenwood and Mrs Hall Marmon travel to California for the winter Holiday guests include Miss Hannah Hornbrook of Detroit at 3224 North Pennsylvania Street.

William Byers John Butler Byers Charleston W. Va Richard W. Johnson Chicago M. J. Spencer East Washington Street B. Sputh Charlotte Sputh Carl Sputh Jr Central Avenue Sputh Oscar Sputh Glenn J. Pell R. J. McElwee Broadway Florida Cuba Walter C. Marmon Brendenwood Hall Marmon California Robert Winslow North Pennsylvania Street Hannah Hornbrook Detroit

Card Party and Danco Night at Lavelle Gossett Hall

Lavelle Gossett auxiliary hosts a card and danco party this evening at 8:30. The event takes place at its hall located at the corner of King and Walnut Streets.

Lavelle Gossett King and Walnut Streets

Montgomery and Scholl couple wed in Connersville

Scholl Montgomery Miss Inez Montgomery daughter of Mr and Mrs F P Montgomery and Emery D Scholl son of Mrs Elias Scholl all of Connersville were married Wednesday They will return after a wedding trip to make their home in Connersville.

Inez Montgomery F. P. Montgomery Emery D. Scholl Elias Scholl Connersville

Wellesley Graduates in Luncheon

Members of the Indiana Wellesley Club were entertained at a Columbia Club luncheon. The festive table featured a Christmas tree, holly garlands and red-tapered lighting honoring guests Miss Louise Sherwood Miss Florence Efroymson and Miss Virginia Ballweg home from Wellesley.

Indiana Wellesley Club Columbia Club Louise Sherwood Florence Efroymson Virginia Ballweg Wellesley Miss Sherwood Efroymson Ballweg G. W. Nolling Andrew Rogers Jesse Cameron Moore

Bridge Party at Lois Olin Residence

Miss Lois Olin hosted a luncheon bridge party at 5161 Washington Boulevard assisted by her mother Mrs. Walter G. Olin. Guests included Doloris Stemlen Julia Britz Mary Frances Boyle Patricia O Connor Betty Stoutenburg Clara Norton Margaret Diener Maxine Ferguson Rosemary Clune Clarice Clune and Martha Jane Olin.

Lois Olin St. Mary’s-of The-Woods Terre Haute Washington Boulevard Walter G. Olin Doloris Stemlen Julia Britz Mary Frances Boyle Patricia O’connor Betty Stoutenburg Clara Norton Margaret Diener Maxine Ferguson Rosemary Clune Clarice Clune Martha Jane Olin

Dinner Dance Planned by the Players on Hotel Severin Roof

Mrs. John Ray Newcomb chairs a dinner dance to be held at 8 Saturday night on the Hotel Severin roof garden. The event is organized by the Players.

John Ray Newcomb Hotel Severin

Open House Held by Leslies for New Year Reception

Governor and Mrs Harry G Les lie plan an open house from 2 to 6 on Wednesday after noon at the Governor's mansion marking New Year’s custom. Attending in the receiving line are Senator and Mrs James E Watson and Senator and Mrs Arthur R Robinson along with a long list of local guests and assistants. A dinner for assistants will follow the reception in the dining room with several named hosts and hostesses in attendance.

Harry G. Leslie James E. Watson Arthur R. Robinson Franklin Reynolds J. E. P. Holland John C. Ruckelshaus Otto Fifield Louis Lowe Irving W. Lemaux Dorothy Cunningham Genevieve Brown Everett C. Watkins Fred Cunningham Helen Bancroft Helen Weyl Jane Decker Carol Fifield Edythe McCoy Marjorie Ann Lilly Leslie

Miss Dorothy Lee Tea Honors Guest at Home Tea

Miss Dorothy Lee home for holidays from Radcliffe College was the honor guest at a tea hosted by Miss Julia Bowman at 215 Berkeley Road. Mrs. George W. Bowman presided with Mrs. E. Carl Watson and Mrs. Charles M. Sharp. Guests included Miss Janet LeSaulter from Bryn Mawr, Miss Ruth Bonifield and Miss Majorie Holcomb from De Pauw, and Miss Barbara Fowler from Vassar.

Dorothy Lee Radcliffe College Julia Bowman Berkeley Road George W. Bowman E. Carl Watson Charles M. Sharp Janet LeSaulter Bryn Mawr Ruth Bonifield Majorie Holcomb de Pauw University Barbara Fowler Vassar

Avalon Juniors to Hold Club Dance

Avalon Country Club hosts its annual Christmas dance for junior members and friends tonight. The club house is festively decorated with fir trees and holly garlands. Don Skyles Collegians will supply the music for the dancers. over one hundred guests are expected. Committee: Mrs. W. F. Tinney, Mrs. A. Hobbs, Mrs. Birney Spradling.

Avalon Country Club Don Skyles’ Collegians W. F. Tinney A. Hobbs Birney Spradling

Bridge Luncheon for Bride-Elect at Columbia Club

Mrs Milton K Foxworthy hosted a Columbia Club luncheon today in honor of Miss Emily Brossman bride elect to Francis W Meyer. Attendees included Mrs Charles Brossman Mrs Fred Ahrbecker Mrs Joseph York Anderson Mrs Herbert Willis Todd Mrs Raymond Holtman and others with family and friends from Mishawaka Madison Wis and Indianapolis. The decor featured holiday colors rosebuds and red bows. The wedding is set for Monday at 8:30 PM.

Milton K. Foxworthy Middle Drive Woodruff Place Columbia Club Emily Brossman Francis W.meyer W. Brewer Graham Mishawaka Charles Brossman Fred Ahrbecker Joseph York Anderson Herbert Willis Todd Raymond Holtman George M. Halverson John Collins Adeline Meyer Madison Wis Mary Edith Brossman Audrienne Schmedel Edythe Hubbard Kathryn Bowlby Dorothy Gandall

Wedding announced for Louise Sharpnack and Robert Lindsay

Miss Louise Sharpnack daughter of Judge and Mrs Julian Sharpnack and Robert E Lindsay son of Mr and Mrs FE Lindsay both of Columbus were united in marriage on Christmas Day at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The bride studied at Hanover College and the groom at Franklin College.

Louise Sharpnack Julian Sharpnack Robert E. Lindsay FE. E. Lindsay Columbus First Methodist Episcopal Church Hanover College Mr. Lindsay Franklin College

Kappa Sigma Chi Hosts Kid Party At Laycock Home

Miss Christine Innis and Miss Emma Laycock plan a kid party for sorority members tonight at Mrs Laycock's home. The event invites Kappa Sigma Chi members to enjoy an informal gathering.

Christine Innis Emma Laycock Kappa Sigma Chi Sorority Mrs. Laycock

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