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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
10
Mrs. Walter Ferguson argues that modern parents, though flooded with advice and research, are not failing. She contends today’s parents are more capable, informed about feeding and caring, and genuinely concerned for their families. The piece blames constant warnings and “wolf” rhetoric for shaping a fear of failure, urging more encouragement for both mothers and children.
Members of the Indianapolis Current Events Club held a guest day at Mrs. Francis E. Lacket’s home, 3042 MacPherson Street. Miss Joan Walker sang two costume groups including Carmena and Japanese Love Song, Rev. L. A. Tripp gave the address, and Mrs. Lora L. Lacket with Miss Lora Frances Lackey performed a piano duet Le Martyr de San Sebastian.
New officers of the women's auxiliary to the Railway Mail Association were entertained with a luncheon at 2355 Central Avenue. The event featured pink and green decorations and guests included Mrs. Clarence J. Finch, Mrs. E. G. Stayton, Mrs. C. H. Webster, Mrs. J. McDermott, Mrs. N. T. Reed, Mrs. John Gallacher and Mrs. Alden Davis.
Miss Dorothy Julian of 834 North Dearborn Street will host the Phi Tau Delta sorority meeting at her home tonight.
Mrs. Harley entertained the Utili Daleci Club this afternoon at her home 109 South Arlington Avenue.
Miss Kate Grisham of Poplar Bluff Missouri reports dramatic improvement after using Cardui a reconstructive tonic her symptoms included weakness nervousness fatigue and body pains she says she regained energy gained weight and can resume work after starting the remedy Cardui is described as an herb based tonic.
The article surveys London fashion for summer sports wear with tussore silks and sheer wools, noting pleated and flared skirts, short fuzzy wool jackets, white angora ensembles, and matching berets. It discusses Haute Couture sports lines for polo and shooting, polo outfits, leather and copper terms, and a dramatic beige georgette gown with bead-outlined cutouts.
The tenth annual convention of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women will be held in Bay City from July 7 to 13 with about 3000 attendees from the United States Canada and other nations. Dr Maria Castellani of Rome will speak on international friendship and world peace as part of the International Night program.
Miss Gladys Hooker and Miss Marianna Kennedy hosted a Thursday night buffet supper and bridge at the Hooker home 35423 Kenwood in honor of Mrs. Herbert Willis Todd formerly Miss Elizabeth Heffernan. Garden flowers filled the house with an orchid centerpiece and orchid tapers atop crystal holders. Guests included Mrs. Todd and her mother Mrs. T. J. Heffernan along with Mrs. Marvin Lugar Mrs. G. Schuyler Blue Miss Dorothy Avers Miss Edith Hubbard Miss Jean Richard son Miss Maude Ann Searcy Miss Clara Foxworthy Miss Martha Baker Miss Mary Lou Pierce Miss Harriet Shoemaker Miss Joan Wall Miss Lucile Wilding Miss Kath erine Emrich Miss Dorothy Fife Miss Eleanor Dunn and Miss Billy Mae Kreider. The hostesses were assisted by their mothers Mrs. Fred N. Hooker and Mrs. Roy Kennedy.
The Children’s Sunshine Club of Sunnyside plans a 12 30 Wednesday garden party and luncheon at Whispering Winds, the summer home of Mrs. Russel Flagle on Brookville Road. Decorations feature garden flowers and wrist bouquets as favors. Proceeds support Sunnyside Sanitarium child welfare work.
Members of the Winamack Suit committee of Pocahontas lodge will entertain with a public card party at 8 30 tonight at Mrs. Osa Atkins home 1222 West Thirty first street.
Tau Delta Sigma sorority will hold its regular business meeting Monday night at the YWCA. The session will cover chapter updates and upcoming activities with members expected to attend.
The Riley Hospital Cheer Guild holds its monthly meeting at the Claypool hotel at 2 oclock Tuesday afternoon.
The Excelsior Club held a Thursday afternoon guest day at the home of president Mrs. James Wikoff 928 Tecumseh place. Daisy and Dorothy Perkins roses adorned the tea table while Miss Victoria Montana played harp pieces. Mrs. Frank Seay and Mrs. Lloyd Litten presented a playlet The Acid Test and Mrs. Schwameyer sang Sweeter as the Years Go By. Mrs. Noblitt read A Resume of Events of Excelsior Club.
Delegates to the thirty second national Psi Yota Xi convention in Greenfield attended a morning breakfast at Riley Memorial Park hosted by the Greenfield Kiwanis Club. A business session followed with remarks by Rev C N Franklin and H L Millikan. The event concluded with a banquet and social activities planned at the Greenfield Country Club and Riley home.
Fortville announces the engagement of Mildred Jeanette Colson daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Colson to John C Ward son of Mr and Mrs Chester Ward of Michigan road Their wedding is set for Saturday June 29 at Anderson City.
Miss Leona Helen Lehr daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Lehr Elwood married John Louis Flynn son of Mrs Nellie Flynn 1224 North Colorado Street at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at St Josephs church Elwood. Attendant was Miss Margaret Cox of Indianapolis best man Bernard J Gohmann of Indianapolis. They will reside in Chicago and near July 1 at 1226 North Colorado Street. Indianapolis attendees listed.
Marriage of Miss Irene Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs B Alexander Brownsburg to Walter E Miller son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Miller 2103 Clay Street occurred at Third Christian Church Tuesday June 18 with Rev William F Rothenburger officiating Attendants were Miss Bee Nella Flaherty and Fred A Struther They will live at 2103 Clay Street after June 20
Miss Jeanette Elizabeth Higgins daughter of Mr and Mrs Claude V Higgins of 3618 Carrollton avenue became the bride of Daniel J Gifford Chicago at 10 this morning. The ceremony was by Rev Jean S Milner under palms and ferns with Miss Marguerite H Johnson as attendant and Robert Thompson as best man. The couple will reside in Chicago after a reception at the bride’s home.
Lois Cheney daughter of Mrs George M Cheney and Rex C Boyd son of Mr and Mrs W G Boyd were married Thursday morning at the Church of the Advent with Rev George S Southworth officiating. The bride wore a blue georgette ensemble with matching hat and corsage of roses and delphinium. The couple will reside at 4927 North Pennsylvania Street after a short wedding trip. The bride attended Indiana University and is a Delta Gamma. the groom attended Purdue University and is a Beta Theta Pi member.
Miss Alice Davis was honored at a miscellaneous shower and bridge party hosted by Mrs. Morris M. Conn at 48 South Arlington Avenue. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Nelson Marks scheduled for June 30.
Before her marriage on June 15, Mrs. Lowell Carter was Miss Ju anita Thomas of Bridgeport. Her sister Miss Dorothy Thomas served as maid of honor at the wedding.
A benefit card party will be held at 8 30 p m Saturday night at Trainmen's hall 1002 East Washington street sponsored by Victory Club Fidelity Review and Women's Benefit Association with proceeds likely for charity.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Orloff of 2042 College avenue host a bridal dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic Club at 8 tonight in honor of their daughter Miss Mary Lee Orloff and her fiance Howard W. Fieber. The wedding is set for Saturday night at Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal church.
Miss Margaret Smith, fiancee of John Berry, was guest of honor at a noon dinner for Eli Lilly & Co. employees in the company dining room. She received a chime clock. Attendees included Mabel Callahan Edith Minimeyer Loretta Eck Alice Plasters Mav Anderson Lola Mitchell Blanche Ingram Nellie Rauch Helen Kebler Angeline Preyosi Rebah Tuck Anna Wilson Alma Chance Elle Wolfla Emma Workman Elfrieda Taylor Mildred Massey Blanche Jones. Mrs J W Robertson and her husband, back from a winter in California, will host a tea for her daughter Mrs Charles Edward Kriel Monday 3 to 5.
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