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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1929

Page

8

Conventions To Bring 24000 Plus To Indianapolis In 1929

Twenty six fraternal groups will hold conventions in Indianapolis in 1929, drawing more than 24000 members. The largest gathering will be the Negro Knights of Pythias with about 10000 members on August 20. Major events include the Indiana Brotherhood of American Yeomen April 9 11 and Tri Kappa April 19 20, plus Eastern Star state meeting April 24 25 with 1000 delegates.

Straternal Indianapolis Henry T. Davis Negro Knights of Pythias E. Underwood Frankfort Indiana Brotherhood of American Yeomen Elizabeth Winck Logansport Tri Kappa Sorority Claypool J. E. Holland Bloomington Reserve Officers’ Association R. D. Woods Orvel Johnson Washington, D. C Blanche Regett Eastern Star Indiana Knights of Columbus Delaware Thirteenth Streets Joseph A. Naughton Woodmen of America H. S. Redkey Muncie John D. Volz

Fraternal Conventions Set For Late Summer Through Fall

Fraternal groups announce a busy schedule with conventions in August September and October. Phi Delta Pi sorority directs its national convention in Asheville and about fifty members attend. Delta Tau Delta meets Aug 28 31 at the Claypool drawing roughly eight hundred. The 113th Engineers Association gathers early September led by Willard S. Boyle and Robert Twente with about five hundred. Phi Rho Sigma expects September 11 14 with Dr. Elliott and Dr. McCaskey overseeing. Indiana patriotic order Sons of America brings fifty members September 13. Red Men and Pocahontas joint meetings estimated at eighteen hundred in October under Arch Hobbs and Alberta Robertson. Lambda Delta Phi sorority convention in October at Claypool with seventy five delegates led by Mrs. Crist and Mrs. Heaton. Knights of Pythias state convention at K of P building October 3 attracting about fifteen hundred. Psi sorority hosts one hundred representatives October 8 per Mrs. Pollitt. Patriotic Order of Americans convention October 16 18 projected with over seven hundred attendees under Mrs. Banker and Mrs. Russell. Indiana Fraternal Congress closes the year October 22 with about forty attendees led by E. Bierhaus.

Grand Commandery Knight Templars William H. Schntz Indianapolis Grand Recorder William W. Suckow Franklin Grace Child Rebekah Odd Fellows Building Pennsylvania Washington Streets Loyal Knights of Ye Round Table Frank Lynch Oakland Cal William S. Akin Indiana Haymakers Association Denison Grover C. Exline Jasonville Itha McFarland Portland Charles L. Kelley Maywood Pauline Smathers Asheville N. C Phi Delta Pi Sorority Launea of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Claypool Frank S. Hemmick New York City 113Th Engineers’ Association Willard S. Boyle Robert Twente Phi Rho Sigma Fraternity the Severin R. W. Elliott Cleveland C. H. McCaskey Indiana Patriotic Order, Sons of America Indiana Improved Order of Red Men Indiana Degree of Pocahontas Arch H. Hobbs Alberta Robertson Muncie Charles B. Crist Bertha Heaton Lambda Delta Phi Sorority Grand Lodge the Knights of Pythias K. of P Carl R. Mitchell Psi Sorority Charles E. Pollitt the Patriotic Order of Americans Minnetta M. Banker Riverton N. J Bessie Russell E. Bierhaus

Knights of Columbus to reconvene after long local break

The Indianapolis council of the Knights of Columbus meets tonight at the council building at Thirteenth and Delaware streets after a 25 year holiday vacation. James E. Gavin reports plans to act on reinstatement and lapsation reports along with new business. over 250 members expected to return.

Indianapolis Council of the Knights of Columbus Council Building Thirteenth Delaware Streets James E. Gavin Grand Knight

Good-By Party Planned for Old Cathedral

Plans are underway for a farewell party of the Scottish Rite at the old cathedral 29 South Pennsylvania Street on Jan 18. The event will feature dancing music and refreshments. admission by Rite dues card. Simultaneously, efforts continue to grow membership beyond 10,000 with petitions for the sixty fourth annual convocation and a two section degree schedule including dates February through March. 430 members join the 1,000 club so far led by Al V. Rescher and Marion county chair Tine P. Dickinson.

Indianapolis Old Cathedral Pennsylvania Street Horace F. Wood William S. Rich al V. Rescher Tine P. Dickinson Marion County

Ben Hur Tribe Elects Louie Mills Chief at Meeting

The Armys court of the Tribe of Ben Hur names Louie Mills as chief for the coming year after a recent gathering. The Social Club appears in context as a referenced affiliating group within the article.

Armys Court Tribe of

Benefit Card Party at M. W. A. Hall

Center Camp Royal Neighbors of America schedules a benefit card party for 2 p.m. Wednesday at 322 East New York Street M. W. A. hall. Hostesses are Mrs. Charles Condon and Mrs. B. Copeland.

Center Camp Royal Neighbors of America M. W. A. Hall East New York Street Charles Condon B. Copeland

Stomach Ache and Back Pain Relief After Ten Years

Mrs. Philip Anderson of South Bend Indiana recalls ten years of indigestion back pain constipation and fatigue. After starting Viana her digestion improved sleep returned and her skin cleared. The ad promises blood purification appetite restoration and renewed energy with a money back guarantee for trial bottles through Iceland Media Indianapolis Indiana.

Philip Anderson Rush St South Bend Ind Viana Iceland Indianapol

Dayton Ad Club to Host Fifth District Advertising Conclave

J K Owen of National Cash Register is convention chairman as plans for the fifth district International Advertising Association meeting at Dayton Ohio on February 11 and 12 take shape. More than 500 delegates from Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky and West Virginia are to attend with gala receptions planned. President F J Nichols will lead Project 6 discussions and tours to government experiment station Wright Field Frigidaire and NCR plants. Headquarters are at 861 Reibold Building Dayton.

J. K. Owen National Cash Register Company International Advertising Association Dayton Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky West Virginia Dayton Advertising Club F. J. Nichols United States Government Experiment Station Wilbur Wright Flying Field Frigidaire Corporation National Cash Register Company of Reibold Building

Meridian I. O. of F to Install Officers

Meridian I O F lodge starts fifty fourth year with Wednesday night ceremonies at 23 1 2 South Meridian street. Officers to be installed include Robert Brumit noble grand Virgil Pogue vice grand Walter Hackler financial secretary F E Haught recording secretary George Ashie treasurer Ishmel Messier John Dransfield George Gizendenner Frank Barnhill Harrison Kincaid Cyril Gaskill appointive officers Raymond Davis junior grand will officiate as installing officer.

Meridian Lodge of Odd Fellows Meridian Street Robert Brumit Noble Grand Virgil Pogue Walter Hackler F. E. Haught George Ashie John Mathis Ishmel Messier John Dransfield George Gizendenner Frank Barnhill Harrison Kincaid Cyril Gaskill Raymond

Ben-Hurs to Install Officers in January Events

Arrius court of Ben- Hur plans installation Jan 14 per secretary Mrs. Josephine Truelove. An open Moose Hall meeting at 135 North Delaware Street occurs tonight. Tirzah Club was hosted last week by Mrs. Henrietta Bernhehr. officers met and games closed the gathering.

Arrius Court Ben- Hur Josephine Truelove Moose Hall North Delaware Street Tirzah Club Henrietta Bernhehr

Lottie Davis Elected President of Merry Makers Club

Miss Lottie Davis was elected president of the Merry Makers Club at the last meeting. Officers include Andy Hall as vice president and Miss Audry Hapner as secretary treasurer. The next meeting will be held Tuesday at Miss Hapner's home on 2923 East Washington.

Lottie Davis Merry Makers Club Andy Hall Audry Hapner Treaster Hapner East Washington Street

Pocahontas Councils Meet Jan 18 in Marion County

Pocahontas councils in Marion county will hold a meeting on January 18 at the hall 116 East Maryland street. The announcement was made today by Clovie Nicholas of Great Pocahontas.

Pocahontas Councils Marion County East Maryland Street Clovie Nicholas Pocahontas

Bells bear inscriptions on Scottish Rite cathedral bells

Work on the 2.5 million dollar Scottish Rite cathedral on North Meridian Street continues as 63 bells from John Taylor Bell Foundry in England arrive. The largest bell weighs over 11,000 pounds and carries a dedication by Arthur R. Baxter in 1928 with numerous inscriptions referencing multiple Masonic degrees and virtues.

Meridian North Streets North Meridian Street John Taylor Bell Foundry Loughborough England Indianapolis American Express Company Arthur R. Baxter Baxter Tie Lodge Jerusalem Noachite St. Andrew

Card Party Set by Fidelity review group

Fidelity review of the Woman's Benefit Association will hold their monthly card party at 2 30 p m Wednesday at their hall 230 East Ohio street according to Mrs Net tie Lotz press correspondent Mrs Hannah Hiatt be in charge The review held a Christmas dinner last week at the hall under the direction of Mrs Josephine Coibion An entertainment for members and juniors followed under the direction of Mrs Lucille Johnson Each junior was presented with a gift About fifty members and twenty juniors were present The entertainment closed with the serving of refreshments.

Fidelity Review Woman's Benefit Association East Ohio Street Nettie Lotz Hannah Hiatt Josephine Coibion Lucille Johnson

Indianapolis Chapter to Hold 8 P.M. Meeting Tuesday

The Indianapolis Eastern Star chapter will convene at 8 p m Tuesday with Beulah Lewis and Laura Rathbun presiding. Joseph Allenburg, a member of the Memphis Tenra chapter of Aleph Zadek Aleph, has been elected to membership in the Indianapolis chapter.

Joseph Allenburg Memphis Tenra Aleph Indianapolis

Eagles Initiate Class At Indianapolis Aerie 211

Indianapolis Aerie No. 211 Fraternal Order of Eagles announces initiation of a class tonight at a smoker meeting to honor past presidents. President William Beswick will discuss plans for another class in February as the group, like 64 other Indiana aeries, backs an old age pension bill for the 1929 General Assembly. Otto P. Deluse leads the bill’s active work, chairing the state pension commission.

Indianapolis Aerie Order of Eagles The Aerie William Beswick Indianapolis General Assembly Eagles of Indiana Otto P. Deluse Order Old Age Pension Commission

G A R Names Charles E Hale For 1929 Commander

Charles E Hale of Logansport Indiana is being promoted for department commander of the G A R for 1929 by friends He is past commander of Logansport post and the only surviving charter member He served as a boy in Company H Fourteenth Vermont Infantry and fought at Gettysburg He later became a schoolteacher and now is Cass County prosecuting attorney and active attorney.

Charles E. Hale Logansport Ind Friends Fourteenth Vermont Infantry Gettysburg Cass County

Legion officers named at Hoosier Heart Moose meeting

The Hoosier Heart Legionnaires of the Loyal Order of Moose installed officers at the last meeting led by John Switzer as great north moose, William Cook as south moose, Noel White as east moose, and Christian Reusch as west moose with other officers appointed.

Legionnaires of the Hoosier Heart Legion of the Loyal Order of Moose John Switzer Great North Moose William Cook South Moose Noel White East Moose Christian Reusch West Moose

Veteran Jewels Awarded 27 at Red Cloud Meeting

Twenty seven members of Red Cloud tribe of Red Men were awarded veteran jewels at a wigwam ceremony on Worth street and Capitol avenue. Arch H. Hobbs presented, with Albert Hausman and Os car E. Sherman leading. Raymond Whitton spoke as great sachem and five candidates received the adoption degree. The event also featured the Tri county Elective Chiefs Association meeting led by George Waldock, with plans for future group sessions and an entertainment night at Union City.

Red Cloud Tribe of Wigwam Worth Street Capitol Avenue Arch H. Hobbs Records of Indiana Albert Hausman M. E. Craft Oscar E. Sherman Raymond Whitton Hausman Albert Jr John Hausman Marion Hendricks Morgan Counties North Street Newasa Tribe George Waldock Cambridge City Henry County Cronka Tribe Connersville F. E. Mabee Mississinew Tribe Union City Walter Woods Hobbs Whitton

JUDGE TO TALK AT MYSTIC TIE PAST MASTERS NIGHT

Judge Leon McCord of Montgomery Alabama will be principal speaker at Mystic Tie lodge No 398 F and A M for past masters night at the Masonic temple North and Illinois streets A Master Mason degree with one candidate will be given in the afternoon followed by a members only dinner A committee of past masters prepared an entertainment and lodge program with music decorations and menu arranged by named members Memorial service led by Baxter and Ansel Fatout in formal entry.

Leon McCord Montgomery Ala Masonic Temple North Illinois Milo H. Stuart Arthur R. Baxter Edgar T. Shaneberger George C. Reinhart Martin T. Ohr Baxter Ansel Fatout Fred I. Willis

State group formed with three chapters in Indiana

A state organization of Aleph Zadek Aleph was formed last week at Terre Haute, between Evansville Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Silver Sein of Terre Haute was elected president. Several speakers attended the banquet, and the session closed with a dance. The local chapter will host the other two in March.

Terre Haute Evansville Indianapolis Silver Sein

Fraternal News Rise At Lodge Center In Indianapolis

Reports from lodge secretaries show growing membership and renewed interest among older members. The Indianapolis Times fraternal page runs Monday stories on lodge activities, with frequent mentions of local lodges and members, including YOUR NAME in connection with lodge functions and actions.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Times Fraternal Times

G. A. R to Install Joint Officers at Ft Friendly

The Major Robert Anderson post G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps plan a joint installation at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Ft Friendly 512 North Illinois Street. James Clark to be installed as commander with D L Osborn as officer of the day Mrs Les Stammel aided by Mrs Nell Pfeffer to install Mrs Clara Bottoriff as president. A program will follow the ceremonies.

Robert Anderson Woman’s Relief Corps Ft. Friendly North Illinois Street M. E. Haley James Clark D. L. Osborn Wit Les Stammel Nell Pfeffer Clara Bottoriff

Victory Club of Fidelity reviews entertaining at Hiatt home

The Victory Club of the Woman's Benefit Association was entertained at Mrs. Hannah Hiatt's home on Shannon Avenue Thursday. A belated Christmas dinner was served. Officers elected included Lena Woods president Lucille Johnson vice president Ithel Ressinger secretary and Hannah Hiatt treasurer.

Victory Club Fidelity Review Woman’s Benefit Association Hannah Hiatt Shannon Avenue Tillie Liehr Lena, Woods Lucille Johnson Ithel Ressinger

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