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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1928
Page
13
A letter argues that past ideal kindness and provision gave way to modern expectations of entertainment, lifestyle, and status. It urges wives to press husbands for more than bare necessities, noting parallel double weddings and changed social norms reflected in local portraits.
A reader submitted recipe column announces a one dollar award for meritorious recipes printed daily except Friday. The entry lists Tomato Croquettes with ingredients and method, signed by Mrs Ida Beach of Osgood Indiana. Also includes fashion notes on Python shoes and summer wear, canary care tips, and a Kappa Theta sorority meeting at Mrs Lena Bough on Rockville Road.
A father writes to his daughter Marye expressing disappointment over her independence and career ambitions. He laments her lack of interest in marriage and children, urges a return home, and contrasts his old fashioned expectations with her modern life. He describes a freshly repainted room and inviting furnishings as a lure to come back.
Mrs. Earl H. Blakely entertained the Indianapolis Delta Upsilon auxiliary with a covered dish luncheon and bridge at her Riverwood summer home north of the city.
Shields are laid flat on the wash bowl and washed with a nail brush and suds until clean. They are then rinsed in clear water and a rinse with water and a little ammonia, and finally dried without wringing.
Apricot adds tangy brightness to jams jellies and sauces with a few fruit pieces enhancing tart apricot tarts noted as excellent.
The Times features a draped left side skirt with circular hem detail and Vionnet neck bodice. Pattern No. 3412 comes in multiple bust sizes with fabrics including leaf green silk crepe and Chanel purple crepe satin. Order by coupon for 15 cents. delivery in about a week. A tea hostesses Mrs Harry H Stowhiz and Mrs Charles L Michael invited Miss Henrietta Ruhsenberger and sorority guests at 123 N Garfield Ave with patriotic decor and star shaped cakes.
A woman writer recalls going to a store before a holiday and finding no line as clerks hurry to serve. She quotes a grocer noting holidays lost meaning for dinners out, and reflects on enduring picnic habit versus eating out. She muses on tradition, change, and the appeal of simple picnics.
Colorful dessert uses cran berry ice and stewed cranberries as a stand in for other fruits. It accompanies duck and other wild fowl well, offering a bright, tart contrast to game dishes.
A decorative garnish features a broiled young chicken topped with a very thin pineapple slice and a very thin orange slice. The presentation is colorful and tempting.
The menu outlines Breakfast with stewed prunes cereal cream baked French toast syrup milk and coffee. Luncheon features green pea bisque toast sticks tomato sandwiches bread pudding lemonade. Dinner includes broiled mutton cutlets scalloped potatoes kale beet salad strawberry mousse plain cake and dairy. A strawberry mousse recipe follows with berries sugar gelatine water and whipped cream, to be set in a mold and iced.
Mr and Mrs George Bechtell near Portland marked their sixty third wedding anniversary on Thursday honoring six decades of marriage in the rural community.
A column by Mrs. Walter Ferguson argues men dominate major institutions and cultural life. It critiques gender bias, control of religion, education, law, and politics, noting women bear children and manage homes while men steer governments and economies. The piece laments persistent inequities and foresees continued male influence.
A short guidance piece asks if a wife should accept her husband's courtesies as due and how she should respond. It answers yes to accepting, advises tactful gracious acknowledgment, and suggests praise can motivate continued courtesy.
The marriage of Miss Marion Eleanor Cunningham of Hammond and Merrill Brown Esterline of Indianapolis occurred Wednesday at the Windermere East Hotel in Chicago. Bridesmaid Dorothy Reagan of Knights Town and best man George Esterline participated. The couple planned a Canada trip and will reside in Indianapolis.
Mrs Felix J Brown of Bloomington organized a new American Legion Auxiliary unit in Martinsville this week with Attorney Pearl Lee Vernon serving as temporary president. Mrs Ralph Byrum is secretary and Mrs Nettie Newman treasurer.
Lightweight toe rubbers sold in many colors including snakeskin printed rubber. Each set fits into a compact case about the size of a folded handkerchief.
The marriage of Miss Frances Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs M E Merritt 235 S Warman Ave occurred June 16 at the couple s home. After a wedding trip they reside again with her parents.
The National Leader's Camp concluded after a two week advanced troop management course led by Miss Alice Kirk regional director. About eighty young women performed a pageant at Camp Dellwood on Friday evening tracing the northwest territory's growth from Indian days to now. Mrs Maxwell Drake directed the camp. The camp reopens Monday with third and fourth period girls scheduled for physical exams in July. third period on July 26 at 9 am and fourth period on July 27 at 9 am, both at the YWCA.
Short sleeved chiffon and elbow sleeve outfits demand six button gloves. New slip on gloves in washable off white and chamois target kids and general wear.
The Indiana League of Women Voters plans birthday parties for girls and possibly boys who vote for the first time in November. Dinner meetings feature speeches on voting and a playlet A Day at the Polls. Local leagues may involve Rotary Kiwanis and Chambers of Commerce for support.
Camp Fire Girls Wapomeo group met at Anna Marie Currey's home. Rosemary Woerdeman was elected temporary scribe. Camp Fire songs were learned. Wikoda group led by guardian Miss Dorothy Schlessinger held a ceremonial this week. Natives of Africa use more than 800 languages and dialects.
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