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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1928
Page
11
The latest bath items feature a five piece set including a bathing suit cap beach robe pillow and coat all made from silk and angora or terry cloth with jersey. Marceline Day shows a new daisy print waterproof silk suit belted square necked with bloomers replacing shorts and a rubberized kerchief.
Miss Letha Leonard daughter of Mrs Laura Leonard of 407 W Thirtieth St will marry Harrold E Anderson son of Mr and Mrs John Pierson of 1517 Burd sal Blvd Sat at 8 30 p m at the bride’s mother home A wedding trip to Detroit Mich will follow and they will reside at 407 W Thirtieth St after the ceremony
A columnist laments yardstick morality replacing integrity with measurements of skirt length, kiss duration, porch curfew and car trips. The piece urges judging people by actions and character, not inches, noting college bloomers and a letter offering dating guidance for a troubled reader.
The Times offers a three size pattern 2 3 and 4 years for a sleeveless collarless blouse or with collar cuffs and sleeve extensions. Requires 1 ½ yards of 36 inch material for a 2 year size two yards with collar. Send coupon with 15 cents. Delivery in about a week.
The Times invites readers to submit one recipe weekly for 1 prize per printed recipe. The page features Dorothy Love and a muffin recipe titled Queen of Muffins with butter sugar egg milk flour baking powder and bake time. Address Recipe Editor, The Times, 609 Wilson St., Columbus, Indiana.
Miss Florence Wilhelm hosted a Friday evening Five Hundred party and shower at 946 Brad bury Ave for her sister Miss Edna Wilhelm as she prepares to wed Leon M. Riley on June 12. Family and friends including Mesdames Grannan Miller Groh Dunn Hatton and Misses Bridg ford Watson Wehinger Kroeger Thoman Lippert assisted.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church plans a garden party Friday from 3 to 6 p m at 4310 N Meridian St. If weather fails, it moves to Saturday at the same time. no invitations have been issued.
Answers to common introduction questions explain etiquette for handshakes. The woman decides who shakes when introduced. If a man offers his hand, a woman should take it speedily and cordially. It notes that women in business increasingly shake hands, while social customs vary.
Miss Martha Ann Gennett of Richmond will leave soon to pursue a second season with Chalif dancing master and Russian Normal School. She is a junior at Earlham College this year. The note appears among city society items. The report lists club meetings and social events in brief.
National Officer Dr Frances R Monnell of New York headlined a Daughters of the Union meeting at 1622 N Meridian St. The afternoon featured a style review, piano solos by Mrs John R Craig, songs by Mrs George Lowe, a playlet with chorus, and fashion models in old and modern dress.
In a candid Potomac chronicle, Marye describes jealousy over her husband Alan and a stenographer Janet. After confiding to Alan, both admit their misgivings and reconcile, sharing a romantic evening and renewed trust.
Miss Emily Wood of Muncie plans a June 15 wedding to Charles Smith of Evansville. She is a Western College graduate and active in the Muncie Psi Iota Xi chapter. The item also notes Miss Mildred Harvey of Marion will lead in Western College’s senior play at Oxford Ohio tonight.
Miss Strebel chairs the committee for the Alpha Tau Zeta Sorority skating frolic to be held Wednesday at Dixie Skate Land. Other committee members include Miss Esther Trimpe Miss Marie Spitznagel and Miss Mary McGinty.
A Tuesday evening YWCA program titled Are Science and Religion Compatible will feature Dr. Ray Friesner and Stanley Cain of Butler University, and Rev. Bert Johnson, with Miss Eleanor Hoagland moderating. Attendance is open to active business girls, followed by supper. Julia Griffith is program chair.
Miss Anna Stempfel of 1549 Park Ave. sails June 13 for a three month visit in Europe. She will join Mr. and Mrs. Joe Patten in New York and accompany them abroad.
Evening party hosted Sunday at 5912 North Central Avenue featured a bridge supper for Miss Gladys Byrne and her sisters Miss Clemma and Miss Frankie Byrne. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Niesse, Mr and Mrs J Edwin Aspinwall, Miss Celia Galloway, Carl Rouse of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs Robert Byrne, and Mrs Lawrence Holmes of Hollywood Florida. Mrs J O Cammack of Greencastle won 150 dollars in a national sculpture soap contest.
At the General Federation of Women's Clubs session in San Antonio the keynote The fine art of living highlights the program. Speakers include poets musicians and artists. The home center theme cited, radio’s role urged, and commercialization claims denied by Mrs Sherman. Voting for federation president nears with Sippel and White as leading names while Poole and Fields are mentioned as possible candidates.
Members of Delta Sigma Sorority gathered with Alpha chapter at Indiana State University Terre Haute for the twenty third annual reunion. The weekend included a breakfast at Mrs Frances Kadel Albright home and a dinner and dance at the Hotel Deming. Alumnae attendees listed include Gladys Knight Elkhart Lillian Maxam Boonville Augusta O Neill Louise Clem Marshal Ill Leis Chesterfield Brazil Mildred Sleight Shoals Grace Rathfan Lewis Evelyne Slade Green Castle Harris Robinson MI Virginia Williams Sullivan Ruth Robertson Aspnvilly Marion Johnson Cloverland Harriett Paddock Ruth Mesecke Beat Rice Higgins Alberta Schnell Anna Louise Tribble Pauline Duffy Wirtha Kincade Helen Snitz Luella armor Catherine Greenlee Minna Rappaport Helen Marmor Jessie Martin Margaret Miller Nelle Seath Camille Beebe Mary Orbaugh Mararet Lewis Harriett Paddock Terre nte Mary Ritenor Lafayette Doris Markee Jasonville Frances Cory Brazil Dorothy Dodson Oaktown Nellett er Doris Landers Ruth Roll Clinton Normal Headlee Mt Carmel Corinne Brown Paoli Hazel Stankward Helen Davies Brazil Ethel Diamond Gary Annabel Grider Cloverdale Elizabeth Seat pee Doris Spergshill Brazil Rice Plymouth Katherine Tuck Clinton Harriett Ushail Jones St Louis Mo Josephine Barbier Ruth Shaffer Muncie Prof and Mrs R Mullins Prof and Mrs D V Annikin Mr and Mrs Phil Newhart Mr and Mrs Curtis Pendergast were guests at the formal dance Charles Murray Hollywood will arrive in Muncie to visit A L Murray and family and Carver Murray and will accompany return trip to California with Mr and Mrs A L Murray.
The Tudor Hall senior class was entertained at a Saturday luncheon at the Woodstock Club by Miss Anne Chamberlain Hodges. Saturday night Miss Melissa Jane Wadley, class president, hosted a dinner at her home for members and the principal Miss Nell Farrar and several teachers. Class day exercises followed at the school.
Miss Nelle Baldwin of Greenfield entertained the Hoosier unit of the Women's Overseas Service League at a Sunday garden party. Attendees included officers and members, among them Dr. John Day and Mrs. W Day, with others traveling from nearby areas to join the event.
London social season plans a record debutante run with American influence. Five courts at court, extra presentations, Mayfair and Park Lane entertainments, and many debutantes including Diana Churchill Diane Chamberlain and Francis Steel Maitland. Bachelor girls will host from their flats as polka returns and long gowns prevail.
The opening court on May 8 featured official and diplomatic presentations. That evening also saw the debut of Lord Irwin’s daughter, the viceroy of India.
A reception at 8 30 tonight at Knights of Columbus Hall Thirteenth and Delaware Streets honors Rev Bernard Shea Rev Victor Dux and Rev Cornelius Hall who offered their first solemn high masses Sunday A Schola Cantorum program is planned and the public is invited.
The Halcyon Club will meet at Miss Norma Ryan's home 2258 N Meridian St this evening at 8 30. Miss Thelma Armfield of Normal College A G A has left for the Camp Brosius session at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin.
Miss Helen Huffine daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Huffine and Carol O Nieman married at Memorial Presbyterian Church Saturday evening. Rev W H Kendall officiated with palms ferns and white tapers. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home and the couple planned a home at 4039 Southeastern Ave after a motor trip east.
Mrs John Bates Jr entertained at a banco party and kitchen shower for Miss Esther Elizabeth Bates ahead of her June 6 marriage to Edward J Schludecker. Yellow and green decor set the bridal tone with hostesses assistance from her mother Mrs Charles Horning and a list of guests including Mrs Lewis J Horning and Mrs Joseph Leppert.
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