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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1929

Page

2

Daughters of Isabella Initiation and Banquet Planned

The Daughters of Isabella announce annual initiation services and a banquet on Sunday May 12 at the Claypool hotel. Rev Francis Mellen and committee chairs oversee a 100 candidate initiation at 1 39 in the assembly room, followed by a 6 o'clock banquet in the Riley room with a program by Rosemary Lawlor and Martha Hickey. A special member meeting is set for Tuesday evening at the Catholic Community Center.

Daughters of Isabella Claypool Francis Mellen Katherine Hallinan Mayme Murphy Edna Buennagel Riley Rosemary Lawlor Martha Hickey Daughters of Isabella Glee Club Murphy Irvington Catholic Community Center Katherine Hearlman Anna Coyner John Clancy James Fitzpatrick Charles Kirkham J. A. Kustad Pat Lawlor George Mychaels Prank Miller William Miller Elizabeth Moorehead Elizabeth Murphy Delia Oates Rima Oberdell Esther Oleer Elizabeth Overmire Helen Perry F. J. Pfleger Eleanor Reibel Mets Gertrude Rhodes James Ryan Sears Senisie Jennie Sudres Edward Truman Anna Wilhelm Tesla Beck Grace Blackwell Margaret Brand Margaret Braun Bessie Breen Teresa Brewer Alma Bussid Louise Brodeur Teresa Carroll Mary Davey Agnes Dooley Anna Dooley Margaret Dever Edna Fryer Rare Mennes Martha Mickey Bertha Hoffman Minnie Holzer Laura Keen Mary Mc ®Onshay Anna Raitano Regina Bioneider Anna Sell Mildred Simon Justine Simms Josephine Shopmeyer Velma Thommen Amelia Vanier Cecelia Vanier Mildred Veetal Constange Wiegand

Delta Zeta Psi Host Mother's Day Party at Elks Club

Members and pledges of Delta Zeta Psi sorority plan a Mother's Day party Sunday at 3 o'clock at the Elks Club. Honor guests include numerous mothers listed by name.

Delta Zeta Psi Sorority Elks Club Estelle Thompson C. R. Lorash Daniel J. Moriarty J. B. Smith G. A. Zoschke R. Montani William Clayton W. F. Heitman H. A. Davidson

Girl Scout Troop News Reports New Candidates and Activities

New candidates reported include Troops 31 47 8 13 42 46 18 37 with listed names such as Wanda Briton Ruth Emily Yes vern Phyllis Ferguson Virginia Burk Margaret Carrington Carol Louise Koontz Nora Schiltzer Dorothy York Bessie Draiser Vivian Cox Doris Henry Thelma West Alice Kautsky Frances Short Virginia Lemon Margaret Letty Irene Reich Virginia Burling Virginia Rose Fox Margaret Cases Leova Kellems Betty Claire Range Jean Buchanan Carolyn Hawekotte Betty Vitz Helen Guerrini Dorothy Droege Rosalind Johnson Lorene Yates Catherine Mary Cole Part of Troop 46 will hike to Warfleigh Saturday to pass fire building tests Jeanne St Pierre elected patrol leader in Troop 31 Girls invested during the last week include Troops 17 47 16 48 11 3 Note Dorothy Taylor Dorothy Fryer Edith Derringer Jane Crosby Ruby Holmes Ruth Holmes Mary Jane Footé Maxine Archer Frances Norris Movement through the outdoor cooking and fire building lessons and a mother daughter party in Troop 37 are noted Prizes for top cookie sellers Marian Newmier Martha Fry Betty June Mathey were awarded Refreshments were served by patrol leaders Blue cards for merit badges due by May 15 and a rally is scheduled June 1 at 2 p m

Wanda Briton Ruth Emily Yesvern Phyllis Ferguson Virginia Burk Margaret Carrington Carol Louise Koontz Nora Schiltzer Dorothy York Bessie Draiser Vivian Cox Doris Henry Thelma West Alice Kautsky Frances Short Virginia Lemon Margaret Letty Irene Reich Virginia Burling Virginia Rose Fox Margaret Cases Leova Kellems Betty Claire Range Jean Buchanan Carolyn Hawekotte Betty Vitz Helen Guerrini Dorothy Droege Rosalind Johnson Lorene Yates Catherine Mary Cole Warfleigh Jeanne St. Pierre Dorothy Taylor Dorothy Fryer Edith Derringer Jane Crosby Ruby Holmes Ruth Holmes Mary Jane Footé Maxine Archer Frances Norris

Green Peas Fresh Pers Should Be Prepared For Cooking

Fresh peas should be put in cold water about fifteen minutes before cooking. Add a tiny pinch of soda to the water. Cover the bottom of the pan with leaves or lettuce and steam lightly. Peas stay very green and delicious with little water. Gloves can be kept clean by washing daily with a damp cloth and rubbing dry. Starch helps keep table linens cleaner with light starching.

French Lick Pre-Derby Season Kicks Off With Dance

The French Lick Springs hotel hosts a Derby season kickoff dance as Indianapolis visitors arrive for two weeks of events at the Springs, Golf and Country Club, Hoosier Club, and Gorge Inn. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. George Forrey Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. William Mooney Jr. with many others tipped to arrive for Derby activities.

French Lick Springs Springs Hotel Golf and Country Club Hoosier Club Gorge Inn Indianapolis George Forrey Jr Springs William Mooney Jr SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral A. B. Carlin Simon Lyon Washington, D. C Albert Rosenthal Bernard Kirschbaum William F. Fox Marjorie Fisher John J. Madden Jr Highland Golf and Country Club M.S. Black Milton Simon Jesse Messler M. S. Cohen David Lurvey

Bridge Party For Bride-Elect Miss Constance Johnson

Mrs. Gerald Shortridge hosted a bridge party at 282 South Ritter Avenue in honor of Miss Constance Johnson ahead of her May 14 marriage to Lawrence W. Ray. Spring bridal colors and lilies of the valley adorned tables. guests included Mrs. Everett C. Johnson and several named acquaintances. Miss Johnson received a floor lamp as a gift.

Gerald Shortridge Arthur Wilson Ritter Avenue Constance Johnson Lawrence W. Ray Miss Johnson Everett C. Johnson Lawrence Wrentmore Francis Insley Donald Lafuze Kenneth Shortridge Gard Myers Beatrice Johnson Mary Anne Huggins Esther Yancey Bernice Abbott

Camp Fire Girls Register New Group at School 41

Miss Dora Miller guardian for newly registered members Helen Boyer Gertrude Jones Emily Frances Deckert Norma Durflinger Wilma Eviston Martha Farmer Elizabeth Farmer. Groups Shuinala St Pauls M E selling candy for camp funds. Netoppen held picnic for new members. Ocie Shaw led School 9 Camp Fire Girls meeting for a business honor. Wikoda group met guardian home planning rally and play day.

Wice-Wacango Dora Miller Helen Boyer Gertrude Jones Emily Frances Deckert Norma Durflinger Wilma Eviston Martha Farmer Elizabeth Farmer Shuinala St. Paul's M. E. Church Netoppen Ocie Shaw Camp Fire Girls Wikoda Group

Individual Asparagus Serving Tip and Shoe Trend

A kitchen tip advises tying six or seven asparagus stalks into individual servings before cooking and keeping scissors on the table to trim strings. The other item notes brown and white leather high low heels as a fashionable compromise between athletic shoes and sandals.

Last Meeting Planned for Indianapolis Council of Women

The Indianapolis Council of Women will meet at Hotel Lincoln at noon Tuesday for the year’s final gathering. Dr. Harry L. Foreman will speak on The Conquest of Disease, with new officers to be installed. Luncheon reservations are sought from Mrs. A B Glick and Mrs. Bloomfield H. Moore.

Indianapolis Council of Women Hotel Lincoln W. H. Link Social Hygiene Public Health Committee Charles J. Cook A. C. Pebworth W. E. Payne Charles Lowder F. C. Walker H. L. Foreman M. F. Ault O. K. McKittrick Harry L. Foreman A. B. Glick Bloomfield H. Moore Alpha Delta Latreian Club Riley Hospital Independent Social Club Indianapolis Heys F. P. Tompkins North Ritter Street S. A. Wiggins Lyceum Club J. H. Talge Cool Kenny Towers Carmel W. N. Somers Booth Tarkington Claire Ambler

Daughters of Isabella Hold Initiation Banquet in Claypool Hotel

Daughters of Isabella will host initiation for new members and a banquet at the Claypool hotel on Sunday afternoon and evening, May 12. Miss Edna Buennagel serves as general chair woman in charge of the affair.

Daughters of Isabella Claypool Hotel Edna Buennagel

Roberts Park Girl Reserves To Entertain

The first Girl Reserve club organized under a church will host a program for neighborhood grade school girls next Tuesday at 3 30. Charter members perform a sing led by Elsa Jacobsen with talks by Margaret Armstrong Dorothy Jane Patti and Lois Armstrong on what it means to be a Girl Reserve. Helen Barrett leads group discussion and Florence St John and Mable Buchanan run games with Nora May Buchanan and Beulah Long as hostesses.

Roberts Park Club Elsa Jacobsen Alice Earl Margaret Armstrong Dorothy Jane Patti Lois Armstrong Helen Barrett Florence St. John Mable Buchanan Nora May Buchanan Beulah Long

Shirt Silks brighten summer wear in old fashion styles

The article notes shirt silks as a practical summer staple for women. It describes versions resembling shirtwaist suits with tuck-in blouses and others with pleated skirts and peplum over blouses ending in pleated flounces, emphasizing chic style amid heat.

Black accessories adorn lacquer red frock with satin girdle

A lacquer red flat crepe frock is belted by a broad black satin girdle and styled with a black hat and black gloves, completing a all black accessories ensemble.

Beauty in a Short Blue Jacket Over White Summer Frock

A short blue jacket tops a white sleeveless sports frock for summer, presenting a crisp, stylish contrast. The ensemble emphasizes light, airy lines suitable for sunny days.

June 15 Set as Date of Wedding for Mildred Kennedy Gaul

Saturday June 15 was announced as the date for Miss Mildred Kennedy to marry William F. Gaul of Dayton Ohio. The announcement came at a bridge party hosted by the bride elect’s mother Mrs A R Kennedy at their home 4456 Central Avenue. Pink rosebuds tied to cards served as favors with decor in poucre blue and rose and spring flowers throughout the house and tables. Guests included Mrs Donald H Walker Mrs T W Kennedy of Indianapolis Mrs C C Schmidt Mrs F N Shaley and Mrs B E Thornburg of Martinsville Miss Eleanor Cox Miss Helen Seward Miss Dorothy Moore Miss Sarah Rodecker Miss Georgia Williams Miss Jane Bird and Miss Martha Lou Kennedy.

Mildred Kennedy William F. Gaul Dayton Charles Gaul A. R. Kennedy Central Avenue Donald H. Walker T. W. Kennedy Indianpolis C. C. Schmidt F. N. Shaley B. E. Thornburg Martinsville Eleanor Cox Helen Seward Dorothy Moore Sarah Rodecker Georgia Wiliams Jane Bird Martha Lou Kennedy

Luncheon for Tri Psi Members at Columbia Club

Members of Tri Psi and Delta Delta Delta sororities held their annual violet luncheon Friday at the Columbia Club. Sixty guests were seated with violet centerpieces and violet-tapered lighting. Speakers included Mrs. S. Pierce Woolery and Mrs. Ophelia Vandiver, with musical numbers by Ruth Otte, Imogene Pierson, and dance by Dorothy Fife pupils.

Tri Psi Mothers of Delta Delta Delta Sorority Columbia Club S. Pierce Woolery Ophelia Vandiver Franklin Chic Jackson John Wall Fred Hooker George W. Fifer Charles Taylor Peru J. W. Coggey Ada Frost George Fife William Emrich Ethel B. Martinsdale Walter Davisson

Mrs Adams Named Mission Union President

Mrs. Will H. Adams was elected president of the Missionary Social Union at a Friday meeting held at Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church. Over 500 women attended. Officers include First Vice President C. H. Winders, Second Vice President E. H. Elwood, Recording Secretary Asaph Hudelson, Corresponding Secretary Margaret Schimd, Treasurer George Davis, Historian John R. Barrett, and directors J. F. Morrison, O. H. Greise, S. M. Rees, Charles Binkley, and Bert S. Gadd. Dr. Steven J. Corey spoke on the Jerusalem Conference, followed by Rev. Jacob Peltz on Movements Within Jewry. Luncheon was served at noon.

Will H. Adams Missionary Social Union Meridian Heights Presbyterian Church C. H. Winders E. H. Elwood Asaph Hudelson Margaret Schimd George Davis John R. Barrett J. F. Morrison O. H. Greise S. M. Rees Charles Binkley Bert S. Gadd Steven J. Corey Jerusalem Jacob Peltz Chicago

Mrs Stevenson to Open Dressmaking Studio at YWCA

Mrs May K Stevenson, domestic art instructor, will open a dressmaking studio at the YWCA on May 7. Lessons cover planning, cutting, fitting and finishing with talks on design and materials for hats dresses and draperies. Studio hours 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Appointments or calls to Riley 5471.

May K. Stevenson Stevenson Riley

Henry Tyler Talks Explorers at Teachers College Assembly

Henry T Tyler, chairman of the psychology department at Teachers College of Indianapolis, urged students to explore new frontiers in thought. He contrasted frontier adventure with urban monotony and proposed themed fields for exploration in international affairs religion race industry and education.

Henry T. Tyler Teachers College of Indianapolis Dr. Tyler

New Tie Fashion For Scarves In Paris Style

A fashion note explains fringed-end Louise boul scarves need not be tied under the chin in a school boy knot. It says older women and round faces may avoid that look and Paris style ties scarves low, just above the waist.

Louise Boulanger Paris

Elbow Sleeves in Flamingo Crepe Blouse Describe Style

A flamingo crepe tuck-in blouse with elbow sleeves complements a cream flannel suit. The sleeves end above the elbows as seen in this polo inspired ensemble.

Indianapol is Club Meetings Next Week Across City

Local clubs from Sesame to Indianapolis Literary and women’s groups plan meetings and talks at sites including Fletcher American Bank, D A R chapter house, South Side Y W C A, Hotel Lincoln, and various private homes. Topics cover Early American Sculpture The Beatitudes and the Law and Reminiscences of Mother. Election day also noted.

Sesame Club Fletcher American Bank L. P. Gorton James W. Noel Indianapolis Literary Club North Pennsylvania Street

D A R Rebecca Bryan chapter wins national prize

The Newport Kentucky Rebecca Bryan chapter receives a $100 national prize for the best report of a chapter meeting. La Grange Lafayette, General Francis Marion, Jacob Brown, Potowatomi, Mary Mott Green, and Rex Beach figures appear in a sequence of branch meetings with officer elections, congress reports, and Memorial Day preparations across Indiana chapters.

Rebecca Bryan Newport National Publicity Committee Amos A. Fries

Sorority Plans Second Rush Party at Summer Cottage

Rho Zeta Tau sorority will hold its second rush party at the summer cottage of Miss Eleanor Wills on Sunday May 12. Rush captain Miss Corinne Laing will be assisted by Miss Cecil McAvoy and Miss Dorothy Zorniger. Guests include Miss Helen Steepleton, Miss Laura Neihoff, Miss Geneva Remiered, Miss McDonald, and Miss Laura Johnson.

Rho Zeta Tau Sorority Eleanor Wills Corinne Laing Rush Cecil McAvoy Dorothy Zorniger Helen Steepleton Laura Neihoff Geneva Ae Sees McDonald Laura Johnson

Carnation Sale Planned by Indianapolis War Mothers

The Indianapolis chapter of the American War Mothers set aside Saturday May 11 for a carnation sale. Miss Margaret Wamsley is among the helpers assisting the organization at the event.

Indianapolis American War Mothers Margaret Wamsley

Indianapolis Club Dinner to Feature Miss Marion McClench

Fourteenth annual spring banquet of the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Thursday at the Columbia Club with dinner at 6 30. Miss Marion H. McClench of Ann Arbor Mich will speak. She helped form the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs and has served in key roles including Michigan federation president and national legislative committee member. She is with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co and will chair the 1929 convention at Mackinac Island while keeping official minutes. Invitations go to nearby affiliated cities. Tickets are handled by Miss Pearl Teckemeyer and section leaders. Flora Lyons leads the musical program and Louise Stadler heads hostesses and decorations.

Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club Columbia Club Marion H. McClench Ann Arbor Mich McClench St. Louis National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Pioneer Federation Michigan Federation National Legislative Committee Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Flora Lyons Louise Stadler

Alumnae Benefit Bridge Party Held at Marott Hotel

The Western College Alumnae Association hosted its annual spring benefit bridge party in the crystal ballroom of the Marott hotel at 2 pm. Ninety tables were reserved with pastel spring flower baskets decorating the room and candy from flower baskets for guests. Committee members in spring dresses and garden hats assisted, and Miss Betsy Lou Knowles performed dances for attendees.

Western College Alumnae Association Crystal Ballroom Marott Hotel Betsy Lou Knowles Carl J. Weinhardt Myron

Auxiliary Plans Card Party Monday at Oaks Hall

Members of the ladies auxiliary of A. O. H. division No. 8 plan a card party Monday night in the old Oaks hall at 1116 West Maryland Street. Games include bridge euchre lotto 500 and banco. Mrs Anna L Deery chairs the event assisted by a committee of Mrs Agnes Farrell Mrs Lula O'Brien Mrs Catherine Reilly Mrs Mary Shea Miss Marie Rochford Miss Bridget Meehan Miss Marguerite Meehan Miss Gertrude Morgan and Miss Mary Ryves Morgan.

Ladies’ Auxiliary Old Oaks Hall West Maryland Street Anna L. Deery Agnes Farrell Lula O'Brien Catherine Reilly Mary Shea Marie Rochford Bridget Meehan Marguerite Meehan Gertrude Morgan Mary Ryves Morgan

Agency Luncheon Held by Commonwealth Life Staff

Members of the agency force of the Commonwealth Life Insurance Company held a luncheon at the Claypool hotel today. Charles W. Lankford, formerly of Louisville, was promoted to manager of District No. 1 and presided. E. H. Hembrock, manager of District No. 2, spoke.

The Commonwealth Life Insurance Company Claypool Charles W. Lankford Louisville E. H. Hembrock

Also Mentioned on This Page

Isabella Delta Zeta Psi Girl Scout News Carl Fletcher Girl Scout Council Marian Newmier Martha Fry Betty June Mathey Spring Musicale Beatrice Batty Musicale Odeon Music Week French Lick Roberts Park Girl Reserves New Ensemble Mrs. Adams Mission Union Henry Tyler Monday Conversation Club Charles E. Cox Forty-sixth Street Arlington Avenue Oliver Perry Morton Daughters of the Union Park Avenue New Era Club South Side T. C. Clapp M. D. Didway Mother W. D. Long Southland Eva Walters Meridian Heights Inter-se Club T. C. Dow F. M. Lytle H. E. Yockey C. Christena M. E. Burkhart George Maxwell C. H. Becker C. F. McDaniel H. O. Trotter C. C. Shaffer E. G. Ryan C. C. Rothman R. C. Vermillion New Century Club J. E. Carr Graham Avenue Sigma Nu Mothers’ Club Zetathea Club T. A. Fegan Illinois Street J. S. Bates Mp Phi Epsilon Danville Robert Cook M. T. Higgins J. T. Larner Ladies’ Federal Club F. A. Lorenz Pleasant Street Super Auto Club Ralph Croucher Cornell Avenue Irvington Social Study Club E. W. Clausing E. D. Foxworthy L. A. Thompson G. C. Grimes F. H. Lutz Laselle Street W. E. Lamb Claude T. Smith L. Willis Bugbee Guilford Avenue Ray G. Jenckes Jesse Cameron Moore Camp Fire George Roberts Downey Avenue E. A. Trittipo Stuart Street Charles Cherdron F. M. Montgomery George F. Schowe Demarchus Brown Magazine Club F. W Gunkle E. W. Dunlavy H. J. Coerper H. W. Dragoo Abner Lewis News OF Indiana la Grange de Lafayette la Grange O. J. Trubbey Lillian M. Ganaird Arbor Day Carl S. Willard Clyde Wald Trubey R. F. Miller Francis Marion Marion F. M. Beard Delores Kersey Nussbaum Harold Thomas Henry Erlewine Will Williams Della Wall I. E. Renbarger Mindwell Crampton Wilson Delphi Continental Congress Washington F. W. Drury Harry Wotring Thurl Burr George B. Harreld Effie Maraine Harvey Mary Mason Eva Flinn Jessie Webster Donna Flinn Lafontaine al Fl Jacob Brown Brownstown Effie Thompson McCormick Blanche McOsker Pearl Gregor Nora Gray McOsker Samuel Carr Minnie Shephard Harriet V. Payne Bert McCormick Carrie Sanders Bessie Robertson Lilla Vermilya Florence Heller Ruth Murphy Frances Vigo Vincennes Potowatomi Gary Keziah Stright Regent Miss Stright Robert Maloney James Bevan C. R. Babcock John McFadden William Wi Mary Mott Green Shelbyville Clancy Colvin Morris Sleeth L. F. Carr Rex Beach H. C. Morrison Wilson B. Parker Woman's Department Club Harold Winslow New York City Adolph Kasviner St. Marks Place BretZman Cynthia Nourmane State Savings and Trust Co E. Market ST. Ee Lucy H. Lauter Company Harding Belmont
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