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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

Page

7

Bride-Elect Geneva Hungate Feted With Bridge and Shower

Mrs Austin Sweet and Miss Nadynie Cook hosted a bridge party and personal shower at 5835 Oak Avenue in honor of Geneva Hungate, fiancé of Robert Scott Fitzgerald, ahead of their June 28 wedding. Flowers and Dresden shades decorated the scene as a long guest list included Mrs Mary Hungate and others.

Austin Sweet Nadyne Cook Miss Cook Oak Avenue Geneva Hungate Robert Scott Fitzgerald Miss Hungate Mary Hungate Mesdames Paul V. Brown Loran Hickman Robert S. Mannfeld Harry Hungate F. W. From Hiser M. R. Schoener W. Scott Hiser Ann Moorhead Cook Hawkins Okes Martha Lou Schoener Maurine Jaquith Comstock

Mrs C F McLain Presents Pupils In Piano Recital

Mrs. C. F. McLain will present her pupils in a piano recital at the Central library tonight. Participants include Mildred Pratt Mary Jane Keene Thelma Gilman Mildred Roth Mary Reed Dorothy Crouch Juanita Robbins Irene Winnings Betty Jean Anderson Dorothy At kinson Dorothy Leslie Barbara Anderson Hazel Steffey Jeanne Thorne Mary Jane Badger Ella Edith Brown Vivian Staley Dora Thorne Lillian Wason La Vaughn Fox Elnora Martin Remola Anderson Dorothy Gage Elva Stokes Margaret Steelman Dorothy Bean blossom Helen Butler Virginia Creswell Geraldine Keily Dorothy Edwards Halcie Kidwell Louise Jackson Richard Scherer Otis Scott George Jones Charles Hawthorne and Earl Albertson.

C. F. McLain Central Library Mildred Pratt Mary Jane Keene Thelma Gilman Mildred Roth Mary Reed Dorothy Crouch Juanita Robbins Irene Winnings Betty Jean Anderson Dorothy Atkinson Dorothy Leslie Barbara Anderson Hazel Steffey Jeanne Thorne Mary Jane Badger Ella Edith Brown Vivian Staley Dora ‘Thorne Lillian Wason la Vaughn Fox Elnora Martin Remo

Last Meeting of Methodist Hospital Guild Held Today

The last meeting of the season for the Methodist Hospital Guild met in the nurses' home sun parlor. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon.

Methodist Hospital Guild

Pearl legend and artificial methods in ancient Asia

The article recounts a Persian legend of the first tear becoming a pearl and traces early Chinese and Japanese attempts to mimic pearl formation. It notes modern methods to transplant mother of pearl kernels under oyster skin, plus a fashion item described and a playful ad-like aside about stamps and bloomers.

Cecelia Schmitz Weds George Wendling at Holy Trinity

Miss Cecelia Schmitz and George Wendling married Tuesday June 3 at Holy Trinity church. The ceremony drew family and friends as officiants presided over the nuptials in a traditional service.

Holy Trinity Church Cecelia Schmitz George Wendling

Lawn Fete Plans by Groups at Holy Cross Church

Representatives of societies affiliated with Holy Cross church met to organize a lawn fete with date to be announced. Charles Fisher chairs the event, with Mrs. William H. Snyder as secretary and B A Burkhart as treasurer. Edward P. Berry leads the publicity committee. Booth and entertainment chairs to be named early next week.

Holy Cross Church Charles Fisher William H. Snyder B. A. Burkhart Edward P. Berry Booth

Rose Garnish for Pudding Decoration

A single big pink rose and petals from another rose create a striking garnish for a pudding. Place the rose on one side of the dish and scatter the petals over the top for an elegant finish.

Easy Laundering Tips for Gilets Care

A brief notice on laundering gilets using a towel roll and ironing while still damp to achieve a neat finish. The guidance emphasizes a simpler process than drying and sprinkling stains.

Diamond Is Not Vital in Engagement

The article argues customs around engagement rings are social symbols, not essential to love. It notes many couples skip diamonds due to cost or choice, while partners and families often value the status and optics over savings or timing. A reader’s letter illustrates the pressure for a ring despite lack of fiancé support.

Miss Lee Evers

Engaged Without Ring Sparks Diamond Debate

A reader argues about engagement rings and finances. The writer suggests if a ring is a concern, propose a simple imitation ring and discuss expectations. The column also notes that many women lack hands suited to wear diamonds as a fashion point.

P. E. O. Names City Women as Officers

Three day annual convention of the P. E. O. of Indiana at Newcastle closed after a business session electing Mrs Fern Spurgen of Perre Haute as president. New officers include Miss Edith House of Bicknell as first vice president Gladys Basset of Thorntown as second vice president and Miss Portia Boggy.

Indiana Newcastle Fern M. Spurgen Perre Haute Edith House Bicknell Gladys Basset Thorntown Portia Boggy

Convention picks Greencastle as 1931 site

Indianapolis area organizer Miss Grace Purlong and Miss Berniece Tering of South Bend served as secretary and Mrs Pauline McQuinn of Newcastle as treasurer. Greencastle was chosen as the convention city in 1931. The date of the next session will be set by the executive committee.

Indianapolis Ate Grace Purlong Berniece Tering South Bend Pauline McQuinn Newcastle Greencastle

Sewing notions for women’s wear restoration toolkit

The article suggests reusing classic sewing notions as a practical kit. It recommends keeping buttons tied with thread, hooks and eyes in a bottle, thread on a rod, and needles in a ready-to-use package. It emphasizes organization for quick repairs.

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