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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
2
A reader letter discusses a girl dating multiple boys, noting the folly and heartbreak of keeping two sweethearts. Minor Chord advises honesty, while Happy promises to send an answer to the reader via self addressed stamped envelope.
A New York mother of five accuses her husband of threatening to blackjack her to force more children. The column lampoons the case, suggests punishment and public display, and notes Hoover's health conference on children while lamenting neglect of elderly parents.
Mrs Girthil Roberts of 2900 Brill Street will host the Tirzah Club's regular business meeting Thursday evening. The gathering will cover planned activities and club affairs.
The piece catalogs chic Paris creations for The Lovely Lady, highlighting white georgette ensembles trimmed in pearl bands with gold beads, Dah Ray designs, and coordinated accessories. It notes parasols in quiet tones, hair pins, handbags, and a two in one bra selle vest concept, plus home decorating tips and brief fashion terms.
Mrs. Gerald R. McDaniel hosted a Tuesday bridge party at the Hoosier Athletic Club in honor of Miss Lucille Howe who will wed soon. Guests included Mrs. G. B. Culbertson Mrs. Hervey Hooker Miss Marion Schrader Miss Adah Kendall Miss Lucille Springer Miss Eula Clapp Miss Joan Hinman Miss Mildred Hooker Miss Bertha Wheeler and Miss Ruth Blue.
A fashion column mocks indecisive shoppers arguing French women savor hats, but American women rush purchases. The piece urges decisive buying, urges a superiority complex to avoid the agony of lingering over choices. It savages slow hat trials and praises quick, confident decisions.
Olive Roberts Barton presents a moral dialogue on honesty between mother and child. The child worries about lying about a dress source as Aunt Kate sends gifts and Mrs Smith questions the origin. The mother urges sticking to the truth as nearly as possible, framing honesty as a guiding code.
A long list of personal notices details travel plans and visits among families in Indianapolis. The piece ends with an essay urging strict honesty in children, arguing that evasive truth is harmful and that silence is not always truth, urging straightforwardness and clear parental guidance.
A cocoa brown duveryn fall suit features a small peplum that folds twice at the left hip. Nutria fabric forms the peplum edges around the silhouette, creating a high collar and flaring cuffs.
A white chiffon dress features a two tier circular cape flowing from the back of a low rear neckline. The top cape is fine lace and the bottom layer is chiffon.
Magnolia Circle No. 4 of the U A O L plans a benefit card party at Red Men's hall Morris and Lee streets at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Proceeds will aid circle projects.
A compact list describes a flexible ribbon hat that folds flat for travel in a suitcase or weekend bag, available in many colors to match dresses. Also featured are a color enam elled chopping bowl with four stainless steel blades, a double-inflation duck shaped water toy, a brown linen travel bag for five dress shirts with optional shoe bags, and a simple wall bracket for two flower pots.
Mrs. B. J. Sheridan hosted a surprise hosiery shower and party at 1328 Union Street honoring Miss Frances Slayman. The upcoming marriage to Mathew C. Mescall is set for August 7 at Sacred Heart church with decorations in orchid and other colors and a doll display featuring the gift to the bride. Attendees included Mrs Edna McClintock Mrs Edna Heib Mrs Clementine Horn Mrs Kathryn Boehm Miss Helen Doerr Miss Estella Austermiller Miss Mary Tenner Miss Mary Hall Miss Ruth Robinson Miss Virginia Campbell Miss Aileen Wilson Mathew Mescall Bernard Sheridan R W Boehm and R F Boehm.
Phi Theta Chi sorority entertains tonight at the Lumley tearoom for Miss Mildred Boersig whose marriage to Harold Russell is set for August 3. Guests include Marguerite O Donnell Frances Klee Billis Brick Rosemary Davidson Marjorie Duffey Margaret O Connor Elizabeth Healey Rita Healey Elizabeth Richey Margaret Baker Gertrude Baur Eleanor Godman Lillian Horhbach Mildred Clemens Gertrude Harris Celeste Dugan Alberta Gerlach Catherine Finneran.
Printed notes describe fabric types and construction for a blouse pattern with a peplum, fitted sleeves, and a jabot. It lists six bust sizes from 34 to 44 inches and yardage requirements for 38 inch size, binding, and facing materials. A pattern can be mailed for 15 cents in silver or stamps.
Mrs L B Slater visiting Indianapolis was guest of honor at a bridge party hosted by Mrs Nordeau O Heaps at 5251 College Avenue Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mrs Williamson Mrs McCarty Mrs McDowell Mrs Hicks Mrs Gaines Miss Millikan and Miss Summers.
A Chi Omega sorority state luncheon will take place Saturday at the Columbia Club. Arrangements are led by chairmen Miss Elizabeth King of Wabash, Miss Claudia Taylor of Indianapolis, Miss Alma Williams of Kokomo, Miss Esther Kepple of Indianapolis, and Miss Mary K. Jeffries of Wabash.
Miss Esther Robin son and Miss Margaret Peterson will be honored at a Chi Beta Kappa sorority social tonight at 3357 North Pennsylvania Street, the home of Miss Violet Henry.
Lambda Chi Alpha national president E. J. C. Fisher of New York will speak at the annual summer dinner and swimming party Saturday night August 10 at the Elks Club. J. A. Harris of Indianapolis Alumni Association is general chairman with Oscar V. Hegemeier Virgil C. Hoagl and Fae W. Patrick assisting.
Marriage to be held Thursday morning at Our Lady of Lourdes church with only immediate family present. Couple plans a month trip in Canada and will reside at 42 North Campbell Avenue after returning.
The Phi Gamma sorority will hold its August meeting Friday evening at Miss Hollis Tucker’s residence 1218 Villa Avenue. Plans for entertaining pledges will be finalized at the gathering.
Pledge services for Miss Kathryn Toute and Miss Van Pelt will be held this evening at 8 o clock at the Spink Arms hotel. Miss Nellie Barton serves as pledge captain.
The label Brown's Vogue Brown unveils a fall wear line with lively dashes of red orange green and yellow. Designers emphasize vibrant color palettes to capture the season's mood.
The Altar Society of St. Rochs church will hold a regular card party Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. George Mock chairs the event with committee members Mrs. Clare Sattler Mrs. Frank Ruchess Mrs. Leo Mayer Mrs. Harry Ray Mrs. Joseph Mayer and Mrs. Lillian McCorkle assisting. Supper is served from 5 to 7 with free transportation to the South Meridian car line.
George P. Torrence announces an annual outing for Link Belt company employes at Broad Ripple Park. The plant will close for the day and special street cars will transport employees and their families to the park for a program of races contests and prizes for winners.
Announcement of the marriage of Mrs Lucille Evelyn Bauer daughter of Mrs Valerie Bauer 6683 East Twelfth street to Raymond T Caddick. The wedding took place July 11 at Greenfield.
Miss May S Pierson becomes wife of Bernard C Pederson of Lake Andes South Carolina. The ceremony was near Louisville Kentucky with Rev William L Powell officiating. The newlyweds reside at 2702 North Pennsylvania Street.
Plan calls for a card party Thursday night at 8 30 at Firemen's hall Shelby street and English avenue hosted by members of the Ladies Society of B of L F and E.
Frances Paget reports that both sexes are embracing refined evening dress as tail coats return and dinner coats fall out of favor at elite events. Paris opera ball draws Napoleonic era inspiration influencing French dressmakers, while waistlines rise and hats revive as millinery shifts to wide-faced styles.
A luncheon at the Spink-Arms hotel marked the 152nd anniversary of General Lafayette becoming major general in the American army. Wallace Buchanan oversaw arrangements for the Alliance Francaise meeting while Howard W. Adams presided. Addresses in French were delivered by Mrs. Roy Lazarus, Ralph Decker, and Mrs. Maxwell Coppock.
Members of the Fayette Club an Indianapolis group of former Connersville residents will hold their annual outing in Connersville Sunday. President Mrs Ross Ludlow announced the event with drivers meeting at 9 am at Emerson avenue and Washington street and a picnic dinner at Roberts Park at noon.
Mrs Edgard A Poe of 1726 East Washington Street will host the regular business meeting of the Boosters Club of the Protected Home Circle at 8 o clock this evening.
Sorority members meet at Miss Thelma Wabnitz home located at 5221 Pleasant Run Boulevard at 8 30 tonight for an evening of entertainment.
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