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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1927

Page

8

Miss Mona Funk and J J Long wed in morning ceremony

Miss Mona E Funk daughter of Mrs Christina A Funk wed John J Long son of John F Long in a St Philip Neri Oratory ceremony officiated by Rev BE Francis Mellon. Attendants included cousin Miss Helen Kreber as maid of honor and bridesmaids Lillian Voyles Mildred Simon and Rosemary Odier flower girl. The couple planned a July 10 home reception and a motor trip to Auburn New York after the wedding.

Mona E. Funk Christina A. Funk John J. Long John F. Long St. Philip Neri Oratory BE. Francis Mellon Helen Kreber Lillian Voyles Mildred Simon Kreber Aaron Ward

Apparel for Sports Gets Trade's Eye

A shift in the ready-to-wear field highlights women's sports apparel gaining prominence. French and European designers join domestic mills to meet demand for outdoor wear with style, utility, and refined fabric choices.

Shapely legs passing dresses to be longer

Chiropodists predict longer dresses in decades not by fashion but to cover ugly legs. High heels shorten and cause the calf muscle to atrophy, pulling the muscle into an ugly knee bend and spoiling leg symmetry.

NEA Los Angeles Cal Pereares

Sahara Buds Drill Team to Stage Style Show Friday

The Sahara Buds girls drill team of Sahara Grotto will present a style show at 8 30 p m Friday in the Lincoln room of the Lincoln. Dances include sailors hornpipe classical waltz oriental and Russian numbers plus a Valentina toe dance and crinoline days. A saxophone solo will accompany by Miss Helen Tevis.

Sahara Buds Sahara Grotto Lincoln Ruth Kertsing Delores Spaulding Agnes Weddle Lydia Kersting la Vonne Maloof Maxine Lambert

Allow Child Expression for Expression

Editor notes Robert Barton discusses self expression as part of child training. He argues expression must coexist with discipline, advising parents to let children choose stories games clothes friends and activities that do not harm others, to foster independence and initiative.

Robert Barton the Times

Local Society Notes and Summer Travel Plans

Dr and Mrs Berneys Kennedy and Mrs Kennedy's mother reside at 1030 N Pennsylvania St and are at their Harbor Springs Michigan summer home. Mrs Edna Severin and her two sons from Golden Hill will drive to Quebec then sail July 16 to join her son Rudolph studying at Oxford England. Mrs Merritt A Potter of 1704 N Pennsylvania has returned from a month in Pittsburgh. Miss Agnes Andrews of 2035 N Meridian Sr has returned from a visit in Chicago.

Edna Severin Golden Hill Quebec Rudolph Oxford England Merritt A. Potter Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Agnes Andrews N. Meridian Sr Chicago

Mrs Perkins Calls Club To Meeting Friday

Mrs S E Perkins president of the Woman's Department Club asks every member to attend an 11 a.m. Friday meeting at the club house 1702 N Meridian St. The schedule for the general meeting department sessions and study class continuation will be discussed. Members should bring sandwiches and stay for luncheon.

Orrs Attend Wedding of Henrietta Pense and Bert Pruitt

Mr and Mrs Lawrence F Orr of 344 Blue Ridge Road have returned from Columbus Indiana where they attended the wedding of Orrs sister Miss Henrietta Pense and Bert Oren Pruitt held Tuesday evening at the Pense home. Henrietta Pense of this city served as brides maid. The couple will reside in Columbus after July 1.

Lawrence F. Orr Blue Ridge Rd Columbus Ind

Dinner Bridge at Meridian Hills Country Club

A dinner bridge party for members and guests will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday at Meridian Hills Country Club. Reservations should be made at the club by Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Manley and Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Caperton are in charge.

Meridian Hills Country Club Frank P. Manley Joe C. Caperton

Be Yourself and Honest Advice on Marriage

A guidance piece argues honesty strengthens marriage. It warns a man about engagement to reveal financial status, property, and savings to his fiancée, likening marriage to a partnership and saying withholding such facts is a poor start. It urges fair disclosure and accountability between partners.

Martha Lee

Dear Martha Lee Advice Column Misses a Troubled Heart

A girl writes about her broken engagement after discovering her fiancé’s betrayal with her best friend. The adviser urges gratitude for the warning, recommends ending all contact, and trusting she is better off apart from a man with unstable intentions.

Dear Catherine What to do about a broken engagement

A woman asks if she should forgive her fiancé who left the city after his parents spent his savings on his father’s bills. She recalls their plans and fears his inferiority feelings. The column urges cautious sympathy but stresses accountability and clear boundaries before remarriage.

Martha Lee Catherine

A Pretty Dress for a Tiny Tot Pattern

The Times presents a children’s dress pattern in five sizes from 1 to 5 years. The pattern requires about 1 yard plain and 1/4 yard figured fabric 40 inches wide for size 4, or 1 1/4 yard if all one fabric. Send 15 cents plus coupon to The Times Pattern Department. delivery in about a week.

Batiste the Times Pattern Department

Mrs Krull Hosts Tea Honoring Army Nurse Stimson

Mrs. Frederic Krull has issued invitations for a Saturday tea at her home 4732 N Pennsylvania St. The event honors Maj. Julia C. Stimson head of the army nursing school in Washington D C.

Frederic Krull Indiana Vassar Club Hew Pennsylvania St Maj Julia C. Stimson Army Nursing School Washington, D. C

CARE OF THE FEET PROMISES HEALTH AND BEAUTY POINTERS

Our Washington Bureau presents a health and beauty bulletin on foot care. It explains foot defects and causes, arches, corns, callouses, and general troubles, plus exercises and proper shoe fitting. Fill out the coupon to receive the guide.

Washington Bureau Washington Daily Times New York Avenue Washington, D. C Bulletin U. S

Two School Teachers Meet in Private White House Visit

Grace Coolidge and Evangeline Lindbergh, both mothers and teachers, met privately at the White House after Lindbergh’s Atlantic flight. The encounter was informal and unseen by reporters, leaving details to the imagination of the public.

Charles Lindbergh Atlantic Europe Detroit Lindbergh Washington United States Land Coolidge White House Grace Coolidge Evangeline Lindbergh Secret Service

Local Couple Wed in New York City

Miss Myrna Mescall and Tris F Osborn were married Tuesday morning at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York City. The couple, who will live at the Marott after July 10, went on a wedding trip. Osborn is manager of Rand Kardex Service Corporation in this city.

Myrna Mescall Washington St Tris F. Osborn Marott Hotel Little Church Around New York City Marott Osborn Rand Kardex Service Corporation

Garden Luncheon in Honor of Sunshine Club President

Mrs Sam Selka hosted a garden luncheon bridge for Sunshine Club president Mrs John Conner at 1441 Fairfield Ave Seventy five guests attended with program by Mrs A J Clark Miss Margaret Fleury and Mrs W D Sequartz Assisting were Mesdames W D Sequartz Orval Hood C A Kelly and William Lindholm.

Sam Selka Fairfield Ave Sunshine Club John Conner A. J. Clark Margaret Fleury W. D. Sequartz Mesdames Orval Hood C. A. Kelly William Lindholm

Mrs Schoener Hosts Friendship Club Card Luncheon

Mrs. M. R. Schoener at 2914 Bellefontaine St. entertains the Friendship Club Thursday afternoon with cards and a luncheon. Guests include Mesdames Nellie R. Benson Ted Collier Roger Schaub Caroline Hansen C. J. Brinkman F. M. Bruce and Clarence E. Marshall.

M. R. Schoener Bellefontaine St Friendship Club Mesdames Nellie R. Benson Ted Collier Roger Schaub Caroline Hansen C. J. Brinkman F. M. Bruce Clarence E. Marshall

Tri Kappa Grand Council Meets at Claypool Weekend

The grand council of Tri Kappa Sorority will meet at the Claypool Saturday and Sunday, announced by Mrs. Joseph Walker grand president. Honors guest Miss Mary White gave a bridge party Tuesday at Miss Valeria Miller's home 5155 Central Ave in honor of her house guest Miss Martha Grafft of Wabash. Miss Grafft's engagement to O K Coleman of New York has just been announced.

Tri Kappa Sorority Claypool Joseph Walker Mary White Valeria Miller Central Ave Martha Grafft Wabash Miss Grafft O. K. Coleman New York

Prize Recipes by Readers at The Times

Prize recipes column offers $1 for each reader submitted recipe judged fit for print. Daily one recipe, Friday twenty. send to Recipe Editor The Times. Miss Cordia Wilson of Indianapolis contributes Bird's Nest Pudding with baked apples and lemon custard.

the Times Cordia Wilson Burton Ave Indianapolis

Life's Niceties Hints on Etiquet

A column offers etiquette tips for business relations. It suggests the employer should take the initiative in building social ties, advises against giving gifts except in exceptionally friendly offices, and says the caller should usually end business calls unless the recipient is lengthy in conversation.

Miss Mary Mitchell and Oscar Ver Douw Wed at Parents Home

Miss Mary Elmetta Mitchell daughter of Everett and Mrs Mitchell and Oscar Jennings Ver Douw son of Samuel Ver Douw wed at 8:30 p m at the bride’s parents home Rev T W Grafton officiated The ceremony featured bridal airs a piano program and songs The bride wore a lace embroidered satin gown with pearl rhinestone details and a cap veil The bridesmaid wore pink taffeta The ring bearer Charlotte Cooper wore white net over pink satin Best man was Kye Kurtz The couple left for a East trip and plan to live at 1231 Pleasant St after July 10

Ting Mary Elmetta Mitchell Everett Mitchell Pleasant St Oscar Jennings Ver Douw Samuel Ver Douw Danville T. W. Grafton Charlotte Buckley Lehman Jed Bronson Hershell Hittle Charlotte Cooper Greenfield Kye Kurtz

Omega Chi Tau Meets Wednesday at Chamber of Commerce

The regular meeting of Omega Chi Tau sorority is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Chamber of Commerce building.

Omega Chi Tau Sorority Chamber of Commerce

Club Member Readers to Get I. U. Certificates

Members of the Federation of Clubs of Indiana can earn a certificate from Indiana University after completing home reading courses offered by the IU Extension Division. Courses cover fine arts, architecture, sociology, music, and more, with 31 courses available and various credential paths toward honors or degree credit.

I. U United Press Bloomington Ind Federation of Clubs of Indiana Indiana University Indiana University Extension Division Federal Bureau of Education Washington W. 8. Bittner I. U. Delancian Mividtan Indiana U. S. Bureau of Education State Federation Honorary Federation Society France

Helen Smith Weds Dr. Dickson at Gethsemane Church

Miss Helen Marie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith and Dr William A Dickson were married at Gethsemane English Lutheran Church on Tuesday evening. Mrs Wallace Smith sang before the ceremony and attendants included matron of honor Mrs Clarence Paulas and bridesmaids Roxana Smith and Eleanor Lyons. Best man was Paul Kiddie. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside at 337 North Drexel after July 20.

Gethsemane English Lutheran Church Helen Marie Smith Frank §. Smith N. Drexel Ave William A. Dickson Wallace Smith Clarence Paulas Roxana Smith Plattsville Wis Eleanor Lyons Betty Jane McDowell Paul Kiddie Gary N. Drexel

Death by own action pact shocks as couple dies together

Police break doors to find a 60 year old New York grocer and his wife Jennie, same age, dead in a forty year marriage. The piece also reports Fred Siebert age 33 who tried to blow up his wife with dynamite in the morning fire kindling.

New York Jennie Fred Siebert

Multum in Parvo Club Hosts Mrs Gilmore at Meeting

Mrs Russell H Gilmore of Cecil Street Washington Place welcomed members Tuesday for a Multum in Parvo Literary Club session. Mrs Ernest W Fullenwider spoke on Creation and Mrs Gilmore led a discussion on the spiritual interpretation of creation. Members enacted a ceremonial written by Mrs Emil Soufflot presenting plants to Mrs Gilmore for her new garden.

Russell H. Gilmore Cecil St Washington Pl Multum In Parvo Literary Club Ernest W. Fullenwider Gilmore Emil Soufflot

Thompson Strack nuptials announced for Tuesday morning

Announcement lists Miss Bertha May Thompson daughter of Mrs. C. C. Thompson 1442 Laurel Street and Leo A. Strack marrying Tuesday at 9 30 am in St Marys rectory with Rev Richard Betz officiating.

Bertha May Thompson C. C. Thompson Laurel St Leo A. Strack St. Mary's Rectory Richard Betz

Bride Elect Beatrice McCracken to Wed Mathew Manning

Frank Oliver Miss Louise Love hosted a Monday evening miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Beatrice McCracken whose marriage to Mathew Manning will take place Saturday. Sigma Phi Sorority decorated in pink and white with help from Mrs. R H Love and a list of guests including Mesdames Landis and Cravens among others.

Frederick C. Albershardt Meridian St Columbia Club Justine Halliday Charles Taylor Obald Louise Love Sigma Phi Sorority Beatrice McCracken Mathew Manning R. H. Love Mesdames Victor Landis Helen Z. Smith Helen Swaine Adyne Cravens Martha Rutherford Annette Wolfe Florence Kleiner Betty L. Sovern Mildred Cruse Mary Stowe William Sore

Double Ring Ceremony At St Catherine's

Miss Bertha Marie Wolsiffer wed John Dipple in a double ring ceremony at St Catherine's Church. The Rev Father Downey presided before altar flowers. The bride and groom plan a home on Wade Street after July 15 following a motor trip to the Great Lakes.

Bertha Marie Wolsiffer William J. Wolsiffer Alberta Wolsiffer Brida Aaron Ward Marinus Dipple Great Lakes Wade St

Club Entertained by Mrs M Kinnon at Annual Luncheon

Mrs Eaward McKinnon of 1733 Prospect St hosted the club at a luncheon today. Tables featured blue delphinium with yellow cores in crystal bowls, yellow and blue place cards, and blue and yellow candles. Future hosts named include Mrs Peupfer on July 1 at 1306 Olive St and Mrs Polk on July 6 with guest Miss Alma Lee Conn of Madison.

Willam Frae Ig Miller Gansberg, Jr Jodie A. Merrill Athert Teoke T. D Merril William Poli Oto Lampfer Nettie Parkham Peupfer Olive St Polk Alma Lee Conn Madison, Inc

Tax on bobbed hair prompts bald head tax debate

In Germany on July 22, voters propose taxing bald heads as a reply to a bobbed hair tax. Council members advocate the measure to fill empty coffers while protests grow, with women arguing bobbed hair costs and bald heads saving barber expenses.

Eisenbach Germany Serach

Sewing Party for Miss Provences Wilbon Honors Nelton Billctt

Mrs. Howard C. Caldwell hosted a luncheon and sewing party at her home 64 N. Irvington Ave. The event honored Miss Provences Wilbon and Nelton Billctt with fourteen guests. Tables featured summer flowers as covers were set.

Provences Wilbon Nelton Billctt Monney Evenine Wes Howard C. Caldwell N. Irvington Ave

Card Party Planned by Monument Division 128

Card party hosted by Card Party Monument division 128 of the grand international auxiliary to the B of L E will be held in room 421 of Castle Hal on Wednesday.

The Grand International Auxiliary B. of L. E Castle

Magnolia Circle No 4 Benefit Card Party

Magnolia Circle No 4 hosts a benefit card party at 2 p.m. Thursday in Redmen's Hall to raise funds. Proceeds support circle activities and community projects.

Magnolia Circle No. 4 Redmen's Hall

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Dexheimer Florence Mareta Lewis Jesse C. Lewis N. Kealing Ave Florence Mareta George J. Oakley Mona Funk J. J. Long Miss Simon Columbia Miss Voyles Rosemary Odier Georgette Charles Voyles Thomas M. Leonard John Kistner Andrew Bordenbecher Mrs. Long Olden Rule Lodge Padres’ Auxiliary Olive Roberts Barton Hold Indianapolis Times Indianapolis, Ind Mrs. Krull Walter Ferguson Mary Mitchell Oscar J. Ver Douw Bride Helen Smith Dr. Dickson Allene Sumner Flapper Fanny Ward Fanny Frank Oliver St. Catherine's Mrs. M'Kinnon Mechaniss Schlosser Jeng Het VORY Sterling Ivory
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