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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1930
Page
8
Women embrace polka dot fashion across day and evening wear from new chiffon gowns to summer travel outfits. Patou and Augustabernard showcase dot driven designs with pastel opaline backgrounds and pale blue disks. Martial Armand offer lightweight red beige dot jersey ensembles with coordinated coats and hats by Agnes.
The text argues for eating raw foods when possible, noting vitamin C loss from heat, minerals lost in cooking water, and the dental benefits of crisp raw fare. It advises selecting tender, young vegetables, thorough washing, trimming, and presenting grated or finely chopped produce in salads and sandwiches for children.
Indianapolis alumnae of Phi Omegas Pi will be entertained Saturday at the home of Miss Christine Dietrich in Greencastle with dinner and bridge.
Polka dot mania covers daywear and evening wear with a range of sizes and treatments. Molyneux creates a breakfast pajama suit in red and white, Bendel imports a red beige jersey ensemble, Yvonne Carette curates a blue and white silk and wool look, and Augustabernard presents a printed chiffon with large blue disks for summer.
Marriage of Miss Gwendoyle McKay to Dr Jack E Cheney occurred at Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal church. The couple will reside in Indianapolis.
Local society column lists residents traveling to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. Mr and Mrs T J Kelley and Mrs I S Downing head to Louisville. Miss Marg Cunningham departs for Kentland. Mr and Mrs George K Jones and others host visitors in New York and Chicago. Clara Louise Lieber abroad in Baden Baden. Kaufman family sailing to Europe. Barton couple hosting guests en route to Derby. Gladys Martin Bertha Nolte and Marguerite Keilholz join Derby trip to Louisville.
Regular meeting of Beta Theta Chi will be held at 8 Saturday night at the home of Miss Sevilla and Miss Rhoda Horne 2940 Park Avenue. Plans for initiation will be made. All members and pledges are asked to attend.
Miss Corinne Welling, Butler University English professor, spoke at Teachers' College assembly on Vergil as an Author. She outlined Vergil life, Augustus urging him to write an epic, and scenes from the Aeneid showing Aeneas as the ideal Roman and possibly an Augustus proxy. Miss Stella Giles will address Glen Park students Monday.
Sigma Phi Gamma sorority hosts a spring dance tonight in the marble ballroom at the Marott with Miss Mary Jane Schenck as chair, assisted by several committee members. Indianapolis chapter to hostess the 1930 national convention at Lincoln with Mrs. Crowder as general chairman for arrangements.
New York dates indicate Maude Adams, famed for Peter Pan, will reappear on U S stages in September in a modern romantic comedy by a well known American playwright. A brief tour begins September 15 before a New York opening.
Clarissa's to Meet Clarissa Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at the home of Mrs. Richard Ellard at 4222 Carrollton avenue. Arrangements for a home-coming program will be discussed.
In spring fashion notes, the well-mannered silk frock should pair with its own jacket or cape. The piece emphasizes chic versatility, offering jacket or cape options to complete the outfit.
Regular maintenance keeps mattresses, rugs and upholstery clean. Vacuum thoroughly to remove dust, dirt and allergens, and repeat on a schedule for a cleaner home environment.
The Alpha Delta Tau sorority plans a dance in Brownsburg Saturday night with Miss Pauline Canary as chairman and assistants Miss Genevieve Lee and Miss Blanche Tyler coordinating the event.
Christamore Women's Club hosts a card party at 8 15 Saturday night at Tremont and West Michigan streets. Comanche council holds a benefit card party tonight at Lee and Morris streets corner. Fraternal Order of Eagles hosts a monthly benefit card party Saturday night at hall 43 West Vermont street. Liederkranz plans a card party Sunday night at 8 at hall 1421 East Washington street.
The International Study Travel Club plans a guest day dinner at the Claypool on Thursday May 22. Miss Larman will perform harp selections as part of the program.
New officers for the English Club of Fine Arts include President Mrs L A Helmhbrecht Vice president Mrs T R Eastridge secretary Miss Idena Hobson and treasurer Miss Selah M Austin The clubs second annual art exhibit opens July 2 under the supervision of Misses Marie Goodwin Idena Hobson Virginia Thornbury May Miller and Selah M Austin.
Mr and Mrs E B Allen of 1028 Newman street announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to Elmer Beanblossom. The ceremony took place January 10. The couple are at home in the Brookside apartments at Tenth street and Beville avenue.
The Seventh District Federation of Clubs re-elected officers at the annual meeting held at the Severin with Mrs W A Eshbach becoming treasurer. State officers attended and a resolution was passed to support state crime efforts and the eighteenth amendment. Twenty five new clubs joined the state organization and seven joined the district federation. Luncheon decor featured a garden motif by the Women's Municipal Gardens Department Club.
Scarlet Quill, honorary senior society at Butler University, held pledging services for nine girls on campus. The ceremony occurred Wednesday at 9 PM near the band shell with Annabelle Parr reading the pledges. Notable initiates include Beatrice Burgin, Elizabeth Carr, Florence Renn, Margaret Barker Thorntown, Constance Glover Veedersburg, Marguerite Doriot, Elizabeth Davis, and Dorothy Quick Frankfort. Initiation services will occur before the end of the school year.
Miss Virginia Davidson, bride elect to marry Brest A. Diller on June 7, was the guest of honor at a dance party and miscellaneous shower Thursday night hosted by Mrs. Clark Hardesty and Mrs. Rol Wheatley at Mrs. Wheatley’s home. Attending were the bride’s mother Mrs. William E. Davidson and numerous friends including Mesdames Cecil Hull J. C. Simmonds Frank Heck George Gilby Paul Hesseldenz and Misses Sara Rundberg Mildred Colliver Olive Ward Reba Cohen Ethel Reinken Edell Williams Jean Davidson Lilie Fedderspill Vonda Barker Catherine Boyle Ruth Cross Flora Gehle Mary Miller Bernice Tipps and Genevieve Lee.
Members of the Nu Sigma Phi medical sorority will meet tonight at Dr. Marie East in Kansas City to install new officers. Miss Anna Goss and Miss Mary Keller lead the program and preside over the proceedings.
Paris May 16 report on new travel cases featuring side openings, hinged trays, and two purse handles. Calfskin leather in navy blue mulberry or bottle green is praised, with notes on style and practical organization for weekend trips. Also brief fashion sketches of Bruyère's silver lame gown and simple diamond necklaces.
Mrs. Thomas D. Sheerir was reelected president of the Indianapolis League of Women Voters at the annual business meeting and luncheon at the Woodstock Club today. Elected officers include First vice president Mrs. Warren K. Mannon, Second vice president Mrs. B C Ellis, treasurer Mrs. William P. Snethen, recording secretary Mrs. Joseph Stine, and corresponding secretary Miss Anne Freser. Directors are Mrs. Lehman Dunning, Mrs. Walter Greenough, Mrs. Paul White, and Mrs. Hart Wilson. Mrs. Neal Campbell chaired the nominating committee. Reports were given by outgoing officers. The revised constitution, presented by Miss La Lauter, was adopted.
Catherine Merrill Camp 9 of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War will meet Monday at 7 45 PM at Ft Friendly located at 512 North Illinois Street.
The Patou design showcases a chiffon gown dotted with dollar size spots in pink. The skirt is cut with a circular wrap creating a flowing silhouette.
Washington relics at Mount Vernon gain a coat from a Revolutionary general a lock of his hair and Martha Washington cake recipe with forty eggs half pint of wine and French brandy among principal ingredients noted by United Press in Washington on May 16 19 somethings.
A brisk note urges readers to mail two cents to The Times Care department for this week's illustrated leaflet. It promises patterns for a quick housedress with a full skirt, two inverted pleats, and a shoulder cape that elevates appearance for shopping.
Former Shelbyville resident lists Nestle Circuline 85.00 Wave Rite 2.50 and contact at 2157 N Ills St. TA. 5003, reflecting a local beauty service or product advertisement with pricing and location details.
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