29 Jul 1929
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1929
Page
1
An essay on enduring chivalry contrasts old street courtesy with contemporary romance. A reader letter argues against material motives in marriage and urges steadfast work and patience to win true love. The tone defends genuine affection over wealth and social status.
Miss Marguerite Showalter, to wed Robert Huffman on August 20, attended a bridge party and lingerie shower hosted by cousin Mrs. Arthur Anderson at 73 North Hawthorne Lane. Gifts hid in a parasol as roses and daisies decorated the home. Assisted by her mother Mrs. E. W. Showalter, guests included Mrs. W. C. Showalter and several Misses and Mrs. Roembke Dillard Jones McKee Woodard Mitchell and Martha O Cobber of New York City.
Miss Catherine Colbert of 5339 Brodaway is spending several days in Washington D C where she is stopping at the Grace Dodge hotel. Mr and Mrs H J Horuff of 5130 North Meridian Street are in Chicago spending time at the Edgewater Beach hotel. Mr and Mrs Homer McKee and daughter of 4450 North Meridian Street are at the Edgewater Beach hotel for several days.
Members of the Mt Vernon chapter of the International Study and Travel Club will gather Tuesday afternoon at 1057 West Thirty-first street. Mrs Samuel R Artman of Lebanon and Mrs P J Clark will oversee the special program.
Mr and Mrs J D Hunt of Terre Haute celebrate their sixty second wedding anniversary at home on August 5 A gathering of thirty five relatives and friends enjoyed the occasion at their residence.
The guest-room bathroom gains a dainty accent with rose colored soap carved into full blown rose shapes.
The trouser-skirt for the modern woman earns approval in a Paris display. Shown in orange and red crepe de chine, the smart outfit reflects contemporary style. Courtesy Mag-Helly Paris.
New fashion notes describe a morning garment pairing a short jacquette blouse and skirt, worn with simple collars and a matching hat. The piece highlights practical chic, garter-girdles, rolled stockings, and bloomers or culottes, plus related lingerie leaflets and emerging color trends in brown and rust for fall.
A meeting of In diar ls chapter of the American War Mothers will be held at 2 o'clock in the assembly room of the Rauh M library.
A midsummer wedding at Christchurch unites Miss Anna Louise Griffith and Guy Chester Smith. The Rt. Rev. Joseph M. Francis officiated before palm and fern arrangements with Lohengrin music and a choir honoring the nuptials. Attendants included Mrs. David Shively of Canton. The bride wore ivory Duchesse satin with lace, and the groom's party included Philip Smith of Detroit. A reception followed at Woodstock Club with out-of-town guests from Muncie Liberty Willard French Detroit and Canton Ohio.
Engagement announced for Nora Belle Phares daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Phares of 55 West Fall Creek Boulevard to Richard Eugene Kent son of Mrs Rose Kent of New York City The wedding is planned for September Miss Phares is a Ward Belmont graduate and Alpha Chi Omega member Kent is a University of Illinois graduate and Phi Kappa Sigma member
Engagement announced of Miss Emma T. Schnepf daughter of Mr and Mrs George Schnepf 1111 Cottage Avenue to Carol A. McCracken son of Mr and Mrs Charles A McCracken Binghurst. Wedding planned for August.
The Phi Theta Delta sorority Beta chapter will meet at Miss Eleanor Lutz home 1346 La Salle Street at 8 o clock Monday night.
Dr and Mrs J W Funston of Chicago announce the engagement of their daughter Edith L Funston to Stanley Harold Byram of Martinsville. The wedding will be in Bond chapel at the University of Chicago on Thursday Aug 29. Both graduates of De Pauw University with ties to Alpha Phi and Beta Theta Pi. He is treasurer of the Grassyforks fisheries in Martinsville. They will reside in Martinsville after Oct 15 and plan an extended trip through the eastern states and Canada.
Will Callahan elected president of the Roessler family for a three year term at the third annual all day picnic in Brookside park. Sherrill Sandy becomes vice president Frank Held treasurer and Charles Roessler secretary all from Indianapolis. Sixty two family members attended a day of games contests and a basket dinner with prizes awarded.
Miss Mary Ellen Fisk wed Oliver James Rudolph at Beech Grove Christian Church with Rev. Kenneth Thorne officiating. The couple, daughter and son of local residents, reside at 1624 Main Street Beech Grove after the Wednesday ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Madison Oler of Williamsburg will mark their sixtieth wedding anniversary on August 4 with an open house at home for relatives and friends. The couple has one daughter Mrs Ed Johns and six grandchildren.
Members of Theta Chi Omega sorority will hold a business meeting at Miss Violet Altum’s home on 5044 West Fourteenth Street tonight.
A picnic at Ellenberger park will start at 6 45 tonight for members of Beta Tau Sigma sorority. Miss Margaret Belt and Miss Mildred German will be hostesses.
Miss Ruby Elizabeth Gibson daughter of L B Gibson and Strange Dono van Randall son of Strange Garfield Randall were married at Seventh Christian church. Rev Aubrey Moore officiated as the couple left for a short motor trip and will reside at 1140 Rivermet Avenue.
Printed voile design for a dainty sleeveless dress with long waist blouse above a flare skirt and back flare. Four sizes 6 8 10 12 years with material guidance and bias binding finish. Pattern mailed for 15 cents. Gamma chapter So-Fra Club meets Miss Sally Otterbach 1721 Union St host.
An attractively designed pewter refreshment set includes a tray eight tumblers and a graceful cracked ice bowl offering both aesthetic appeal and practical serveware for entertaining purposes.
A domestic scene shows a couple quarrelling about money and jealousy while their child overhears, highlighting the harm of airing family disputes before children. The piece ends with a note on restraint and a transition to a local social notice about Sahara Grotto auxiliary picnics.
Miss Hilde Lauk daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Lauk Germany married Carl Nerding Saturday night at the Straub home 1614 North Alabama street. The ceremony by Esq W Nordsieck used palms and ferns as an improvised altar. Bridesmaids Miss Martha Mutschalk of Chicago and Miss Margaret Holzapfel wore shell pink gowns. A flower girl and train bearer led by Flora Foernzler and Egnon Rohr accompanied the couple. The bride wore white tulle over bridal satin with a cap shaped veil and orange blossom clusters. The Nerdings will reside at 1628 North Alabama street after August 15.
Mrs. Gus G. Meyer and Mrs. Kurt H. Schmidt hosted a luncheon bridge party Saturday at the Brinkmeyer home 4444 Broadway St. Louis with orchid and green decor. Guests included Ottumwa society members and several local residents.
Mr and Mrs K W Rosenberger hosted a family dinner at 4928 College Ave for the eightieth birthday of grandfather P D Carson. Attendees included E T Carson and other Carson relatives from Chillicothe Dayton Darlington Lafayette and Brenton. Also present were S A Carson S S Burchill J H Lefforge and Gail Wingert among others.
Mr and Mrs Otis Wood of Danville announce the engagement of their daughter Imogene Wood to Claude O Walss son of Mr and Mrs W H Walss also of Danville The wedding is set for August 17.
L SAyres Co advertises fancy printed percale shirts with attached collars or matching, sizes broken. four in hand ties three for 1 35. Stein-Bloch summer suits 20 off, Palm Beach tropical worsted and linen 20 off, flannel trousers 20 off, linen knickers and wool knickers included. Tan golf oxfords with calked soles and heels, second floor menswear south building.
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