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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
6
Olive Roberts Barton argues against instilling fear in children and urges calm teaching to prevent soul-sick cowardice. She warns that early fear shapes lifelong health and behavior, urging parents to avoid dark stories and scary cautions while teaching safety and self-control.
Miss Audrey Melloh visits Miss Florence Johnson in Washington D C. Miss Johnson, formerly of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs W W Reedy have returned from Champaign and Urbana IL after Illinois University commencement. Their daughter Ruth graduates and returns home. Mr and Mrs Hugh McK Landon stay at the Ambassador Hotel in New York. Mrs Pauline Haueisen and Mrs Edward L McKee plan a two week East trip. Mr and Mrs Ward Hackleman spend weeks in Nantucket NY. Miss Susan Kerr of Union City visits Miss Florence Ruby.
Mr and Mrs James A Daugherty host a dinner at Highland Golf and Country Club honoring their daughter Dorothy on the eve of her wedding to Dr William H Grishaw of Tipton at Third Christian Church on Saturday. The event features blue bridal colors delphinium centerpiece and white tapers with guests including Kansas City and Chicago residents.
Miss Estella Spannaged of Torono Illinois married Leo M Herbertz at SS Peter and Paul Cathedral Thursday morning. Rev Bernard Sheridan officiated with music by Miss Frances Beryl Spencer and Bernard Zimmer. They held a wedding breakfast for twenty four at the Spink Arms and planned a short honeymoon.
The wedding of Anna Marie Prinz and Lewis E. Horton took place at 246 Leeds Ave with Rev. Shields White officiating. The ceremony featured fern and palm decorations, harp music by Pasqual Montani, and a reception after.
A breakfast and luncheon menu lists fruit, cereals, milk, meat dishes, and desserts. The dinner features boiled beef skin, lettuce with dressing, and cherry pudding. A veal and macaroni pudding recipe with minced ham and cheese is detailed, including baking directions and serving notes.
A letter urges private homes to adopt and care for orphan babies, arguing that a baby remains a baby regardless of parentage and that loving, proper tutelage mirrors the care a plant receives and brings happiness to both child and adoptive parents. It also contends adoption can fill longing for mothers who cannot bear biological children.
A bridal shower for Mi'dred Marie Miller ahead of her Chicago wedding to Wallace R Jones was hosted by Mrs A W Stedfeld and Miss Cecil Dorothy Frye at 641 E Thirty Fourth St. The decoration used orchid pink and blue with gifts in a hat box rose. Guests listed include Jay McElwaine Irvin Wesley Osa Miller Maynard Moore Alberta Smith Helena Warner and several others.
Reservations announced for a benefit performance of The Butter and Egg Man by the Stuart Walker Company at Keith's for the American Association of University Women. Groups include numerous named couples and individuals hosting parties, with several prominent local figures listed among attendees.
Answers to three etiquette questions discuss introductions greeting coworkers and elevator etiquette. New employees need not be formally introduced but it is nice. newcomers should greet others. in elevators, men should yield to women.
A description of an elegant evening cape featuring a gold net fabric and a high ruffled collar in black velvet, highlighting its luxurious contrasts and formal silhouette.
The Times offers pattern 5820 for a gingham blouse with long or short sleeves and side opening overalls finished with buttons or snaps. Sizes 2 to 5 years. fabric needs listed for 4 years. Send 15 cents and coupon to The Times Pattern Department for delivery in about a week.
Children of Meridian Hills Country Club members in high and junior high grades will attend a dinner dance at the club house Saturday night. The venue will glow with Japanese lanterns and garden flowers as house decorations. Hostesses include Mesdames C. E. Collins D. A. Hitz Lawrence Ramey and Isaac Woodward.
Miss Catherine Conner daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Conner of Indianapolis wed Harold R Haughton of Birmingham Alabama at HE Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured palms ferns roses and lilies with music by Mrs Mary E Wilhite and soloist Mrs Earl Hill. The bridal party wore lace and taffeta gowns and duchesse satin dress for the bride who wore her mother’s gown. The couple plans a Birmingham home after July 15 following a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.
Miss Ruth Millikan announces guest week at Camp Delight from June 25 to July 5. The Y W C A camp, fifteen miles from Indianapolis on Noblesville Rd, will host clubs Sunday schools Bible classes sororities college groups and office girls for dinner all day or evening parties. Call Miss Millikan for details.
The article notes collars remain scarce with a preference for unique designs. Square necklines emerge as the most flattering and enduring option for contemporary silhouettes.
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