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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
17
An essay advises newlyweds to treat each other with kindness and respect, avoid public rebukes, and handle disagreements calmly. It cautions against careless appearance and words while noting evolving challenges like money, children, and fidelity.
Professor and Mrs James A Woodburn of Ann Arbor announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Woodburn to Ernest H Wrecking of Washington The wedding is set for May 31 in Ann Arbor Miss Woodburn a Indiana University graduate and Kappa Alpha Theta member Mr Wrecking a University of Minnesota graduate
The Federation of Evangelical Women met today at St. John’s Evangelical church for its eighteenth semi annual session. The Rev. Paul R. Zwilling was principal speaker. More than 350 women attended, with Mrs. Margaret Winter Puhlman serving as president.
Kappa Kappa Gamma will hold a benefit bridge party Saturday at 2 30 at the Woman s Department Club home 1702 North Meridian Street. Miss Margaret Schumacher chairs arrangements with Miss Mary Ellen Yarling Nina Mae Jarvis Myla Smith and Betty Jane Barrett heading tickets prizes candy and publicity respectively.
Miss Jane Messick hosts tonight at 5414 Broad way for a bridge party and personal shower honoring Miss Josephine Hollingsworth whose marriage to H. Ross Poulson of Chicago is set for Sunday. The event features spring blossoms and a green and white color scheme. The hostess is aided by her mother Mrs. Turner B. Messick and Mrs. Ethel D. Pollard. Guests include Mrs. Robert Hiner, Mrs. Robert Davidson, Mrs. Kenneth Smithburn, Miss Ula May Wright, Miss Carolyn Ashbrook, Miss Essie Long, Miss Dorothy Fife, Miss Frances Smith, Miss Alice Claire Hollingsworth and Miss Louise Jaeger.
Mr and Mrs C B Scherer of Cicero Indiana celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a morning gathering at home. A covered dish dinner will be served at the Christian church parlors near the home at noon followed by open house from 2 to 6 at the Scherer residence.
The Times discusses May court presentations with details on train cape lengths and ostrich plumes, veils, gloves, and accessories. It contrasts Queen's preferences with models at the Lord Chamberlain's, then shifts to beachwear with one piece suits, sand costumes, and vivid fabrics, ending with a light promo about a cobbler leaflet.
A sturdy practical bloomer track for girls ages 2 4 and 6 features a one piece dress with shoulder yokes and shirring. Peter Pan collar patch pocket elastic waist hem and knee banded bloomers. Style No 312. pattern price 15 cents. sizes 2 4 6 years. include 10 cents for spring fashion magazine.
Mrs. Charles M. Clayton hosts a Friday tea from 2 to 5 for Democratic candidates in the coming primary. Guests include Margaret L. Shuler Fay Terrill Judge Thomas E. Garvin John W. Kern Jr. Russell J. Ryan and Clarence E. Weir with assistance from several local hostesses.
Alpha Upsilon chapter and Alpha Zeta Beta sororities host a club card party at the Woman's Department Club house. Seventy-five tables reserved. Miss Mary Martha Fogarty chairs arrangements with Mrs Edna McClintock and Miss Gladys Emerick among assistants. Yip Yap orchestra, from Bromley Music Masters' School, will perform before the play.
The engagement announcement notes Miss Amelia H. Sibel of Mt. Vernon Illinois is engaged to Nathan Peskind of Belleville Illinois. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Sibel, whose mother is Miss Nellie Michelson of this city.
Round Table and Woman's Round Table Club will meet with Mrs. H P Meyers at 4350 North Illinois Street on Friday. Mrs P A Cooling will present Tales of the Mermaid Tavern by Alfred Noyes and The Great Lover by Rupert Brooke. Mrs D A Murphy will review Sons and Lovers by D H Lawrence.
Exquisitely fashioned fabrics shape new afternoon costumes with a navy woolflower tailleur paired with a georgette blouse. A pink dotted navy taffeta accents scarf bag hatband, and Patou georgette adds pink brightness to the ensemble.
Mr and Mrs Hugh J McGibney of Golden Hill host their daughter Mrs Hudson Burr of Bloomington NL as their guest. Miss Marcella Walther will leave for Los Angeles. Mr and Mrs Ed Johnson of 3820 College avenue returned from a two month southern trip with H K Johnson as house guest. Mrs P A Brennan of Quogue L I NY will visit sister Mrs Stuart Dean and later travel to St Louis Biloxi Miss and New Orleans before returning to Long Island with Mrs Dean spending time with Mrs Brennan.
Pleasant Memory Club gathered at 639 Middle Drive Woodruff Place Wednesday night with 33 members attending. Hostesses included Mrs Scott Sartor Mrs Lafe Weathers Mrs C L Weaver and Miss Mima Pearcy. Next meeting set for July at Dr and Mrs Frank Ray Shelbyville.
Regular meeting of Rho Zeta Tau sorority set for Friday night at the home of Miss Cecile McAvoy 235 East Vermont street apartment 23.
The Alumnae Club meets at 6 o'clock Friday at the home of Miss Elizabeth Mc Math Golden Hill. Hostess assistants include Miss Gretchen Mueller and Miss Emily Dunbar.
Miss Kata Schabow daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Schabow of 2605 Balsam avenue married William H McDaniels son of Mr and Mrs Herbert McDaniels of 1325 Ashland avenue The ceremony was at 6 Wednesday night at Rev J D Matthias home Attendant Miss Olga Kaiser wore blue chiffon and yellow roses The groom is Joseph H Bruns best man The couple will honeymoon motor east and reside in Cincinnati
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Cleo Vera Watson of 1043 North Pennsylvania to Dr. Raymond A. Fleetwood on April 22. They travel through the east and Canada and will reside at 825 North Delaware on return. Dr Fleetwood is an Indiana University School of Medicine graduate.
Mrs. J S Gilson of 3406 Fall Creek Boulevard will entertain members of the Southern Club auxiliary with a luncheon Friday at her home. Mrs. J F Patton and Mrs. J D Smith will assist the hostess.
Invitations issued for a luncheon bridge to be held Saturday May 10 at Miss Charlotte Gilman’s residence 4360 College avenue.
In Hagerstown Indiana on May 1 the Lions Club held Boys Day with over 100 guests. L B Ginger of the Indianapolis Lions Club delivered the principal address. The local club with seventy five members stands second in the Indiana state membership drive and the state winner will receive a $100 banner trophy.
St Patrick s Social Club hosts cards Friday afternoon at Prospect hall. Capital Rebekah lodge 839 also plays Friday afternoon at 2 at Hamilton and Washington corner hall. Altar Society of St Roch s church runs a Sunday tournament at 3600 South Meridian with supper 5 to 7 and transport from the car line. Fourteenth Ward Democratic Club holds a Friday 8 card party at 1146 River Avenue.
Seventy eight Indiana Central College seniors were hosted by Miss Virginia Cravens dean of women for a midweek tea in New Hall. Recognition day marked their first appearance in caps and gowns as music students performed a musical program.
Mrs Otis F Barton hosted the annual spring guest day at her Hamp ton Drive residence for the 1908 Club. Spring flowers decorated the rooms. Miss Emily May Johnson gave readings and a musical program followed. Mrs Barton was assisted by Mrs Frank E Bowers Mrs John A Garretson Mrs Lloyd Bowers Mrs Nelson Gibson and Mrs Mary Sallee.
Paris fashion notes show afternoon dresses moving toward understated silhouettes with two main types this season. Tailored materials meet soft fabrics like georgette in dresses and matching jackets, with lingerie touches at the neck and cuffs enhancing dainty charm. The tailleur demands impeccable accessories and precise styling.
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