Social Activities Highlight Busy Speed Way Weekend
Amid festive boxes and all day events, local families and out of town guests converge for the Speed Way race. Nelson Trowbridge and D W Harris lead boxes with St Louis guests while younger crowds are chaperoned by O’Reillys. Gamma Theta Alumnae, Butler University students, and Women’s Rotary Club organize gatherings and elections.
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Ociety
Nelson Trowbridge
D. W. Harris
D. W. Bassett
Camilla Boehme
Toledo
William R. Flecker
Cons
St. Louis
Sewall Candelabra Unveiled At John Herron Institute
Two bronze candelabra dedicated to Mrs. May Wright Sewall were unveiled Sunday at the John Herron Art Institute. Dr. James A. Woodburn of Indiana University spoke on She Hath Done What She Could.
Sociologists to Hear Report at Fourth Presbyterian Church
Social Workers' Club will meet tonight at the Fourth Presbyterian Church to hear about the gold anniversary meeting of the national conference held in Washington and the work accomplished there.
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Gamma Chapter
Kappa Alpha Theta
Irvington
Joseph T. Mullane
Marie Fitzgerald
Walter C. Holmes
Martha Updegraff
Walter Krull
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Washington
Pigeons Battle for Peanuts in University Park
H. J. Leonard and wife bought one sack of peanuts by a University Park bench. Scores of pigeons swarmed the ground and the air as a falling peanut sparked a general clash. More sacks followed and the birds fought for handouts, though the park flock is noted as the tamest in the city.
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H. J. Leonard
University Park
Leonards
Ard
City
Alice Hamilton and Les Prescott Telegrams Reveal Family Tears
A telegram from Alice Hamilton to her sister Les Prescott exposes family tensions over England travel and Karl Whitney. Alice defends her stance on Karl, warns Les about romantic entanglements, and suggests writing to Karl to dissuade his plans abroad. She references pearls and Beatrice Grimshaw as well. NEXT: John Prescott to Sydney Carton-Worried over a past folly.
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Alice Hamilton
Leslie Prescott
Father
Mother
Karl
England
Beatrice Grimshaw
John Prescott
Sydney Carton
Technical High School Honor Roll Appears for June Seniors
The complete honor roll for Technical High School lists June Seniors Vera Adamson Leon Adler Earl Beyer Pauline Beyersdorfer Neva Brewer Dorothy Brown Elizabeth Brown Richard Bunch Robert Burt George Clark Elizabeth Coey Josephine Coggins Frances Corngill Edwin Dietz Ralph Eberhardt and many others across June January and post graduates. The list includes underclassmen and later mentions further names recognized for outstanding work and rewards.
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Technical High School
Vera Adamson
Leon Adler
Earl Beyer
Pauline Beyersdorfer
Neva Brewer
Dorothy Brown
Elizabeth Brown
Richard Bunch
Robert Burt
George Clark
Elizabeth Coey
Josephine Coggins
Frances Corngill
Edwin Dietz
Ralph Eberhardt
Clarence Elbert
Paul Emert
Helen Gordon
Bertha Green
Katherine Hackemeyer
Eva Heller
Margaret Hoffman
Elizabeth Holmes
Dorothy Hook
Iris Innes
Mary Elizabeth Joyce
Gertrude Kaiser
Josephine Kennedy
Suzanne Bothoff
Benjamin King
Grace Elizabeth Lashbrook
Merle Lawler
Ardis Leakey
Naomi Lookabill
Robert Lutz
William McDaniel
Sarah McHinley
Alan Majors
Ruth Miller
Charles Moorman
Catherine Nangle
Clara Oblinger
Josephine O'Donnell
Arneeta Ogden
Helen Ogden
Francis Pearson
Lucile Pell
Margaret Pierson
Ruth Preston
Dorothea Pyle
Charles Rabold
Wilna Rieshee
Christina Roberts
Netie Schako
Louise Schetter
Agnes Search
Dorothy Sering
Olea Snyder
Raymond St. Clair
Harold Steade
Rebecca Sweetland
Gordon Thomas
Elizabeth Thompson
Pauline Tolin
Margaret Troy
Laurene Tuck
Monroe Turner
Winnifred Warstar
William Westfall
Arthur Wilson
Fred Wood
Elizabeth Enzle
Mary Elizabeth Ennis
Jeanette Epler
Floyd Ross
Paul Rollin
Kenneth Westhorst
Richard Weidiz
Otto Graf
Reba Greenwood
Alan Yule
Neil Young
Lillian Young
Donovan Randall
Albert Rabe
Florence McDonald
Ralph McElroy
Lawson McCoy
Wallace McDaniel
Lawrence McAfee
Mery Cascell
Harold Wolf
Weldon Worth
Leo Wood
Carol Woriey
Evelyn Wells
Willa Wella
Lucille Whitaker
Rosa
Robert Thomas
Helen May Tomlinson
Charlotte Totten
Ruth Thoms
George Thompson
Telfair Torian
Arthur Cope
Mary Elizabeth Cordes
Jeanette Conden
Pauline Campbell
Wanda Farson
Leonard Payne
Margaret Tuttle
Mildred Denny
Jane Dietz
Dorothea Dorley
Thelma Hackler
Albert Hall
John Hanter
Helen Hanks
Claude Leet
Roberta Trent
Edward Gibbons
George Gi
Esr Prange
Freda Prather
Charles Preeton
Alice Phillips
Robert Pentecost
Freth Pierson
Virgil Peterseim
Barbara Omiges
Norman Brinsley
Helen Brown
Dorothy Kiger
Donald King
Fred Flaiteray
Johneen
Eissnee Tongs
Coan Onse
Pearl Jenkins
Davis
Iona Leonard
Elizabeth
German hydroplane flights hint at new air service plans
Handy Hans and German pilots test hydroplanes across the West Indies and South America as prep for expanding mail and passenger air routes. The article notes quiet German buildup, postwar shifts in trade, and potential effects on American manufacturing and British duty preferences.
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West Indies
South America
Delicate Costumes Feature Transparent Hems
Transparent hems of chiffon or tulle add loveliness to dainty costumes in delicate-toned moire or taffeta fabrics. The description highlights airy, feminine styling and the subtle effect of sheer edges in period attire.
Lace Capes For Midsummer Wear Highlight Charm
Evening capes of pleated lace, sometimes lined with georgette or chiffon, offer little warmth but ample charm and are shown as midsummer wear.
Navy Blue Returning as Leading Style This Fall
Rumors say navy blue will lead fashion and sport apparel this fall as fans and teams favor the color again after a season of grays and blues.
Rice Croquettes With Strawberry Sauce
A recipe outlines washing and boiling rice, then cooking with milk until tender, folding in butter and egg yolks, and shaping into balls or cylinders. Dredge in crumbs, fry golden, and serve with a strawberry butter sauce made by creaming butter with powdered sugar and strawberries.
Household Suggestions for Cleaning and Cooking
Practical tips on varnishing shelves and bureaus for better appearance and cleanliness. Recipes suggest sour milk with soda for ginger bread and griddle cakes, with cream or tartar as a small supplement. Sour cream aids salad dressing and soda can adjust rhubarb and cranberry sauces for better flavor and texture.
Spring Advice on Love From Martha Lee
A reader Connie seeks guidance on waiting two years to marry while finishing school. Martha Lee counsels against engagement, urges maintaining focus on studies, and suggests pursuing friendships with other boys until the woman is ready for marriage. The column emphasizes real love versus puppy love and patience.
Dear Misa Lee Advice on love and divorce ethics
A reader asks if dropping a friend for rude behavior over a card party ticket is justified. Helene and a heartbroken wife offer cautious guidance, noting circumstances may excuse the rudeness and urging to maintain home duties while seeking self-respect and potential change.
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Misa Lee
Helene
Dear Misa Lee and the Jealous Friend
A letter advises handling a jealous friend who wants to be the sole confidant. It suggests including her in activities, staying patient, laughing off jealousy, and, if needed, gently but firmly addressing her behavior to prevent friendship rupture. The tone is calm and practical.
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Misa Lee
Dama
Alware
Mr Dear
Mise Lee T
Letter of thanks to unknown benefactor at English’s Hotel
A colored boy at English's Hotel asks Mrs. Lee to thank the unknown man who gave him a dollar near Claypool. He plans to keep the dollar long, valuing the act more than many days’ earnings, signed Cripple Bill.
Walking Stick Question in Dear Miss Lee Column
Gloria asks if carrying a walking stick near Indianapolis would be improper. Miss Lee replies a stick would be conspicuous but not improper, noting few sticks appear outside stores.
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Miss Lee
Indianapolis
Gloria Dixon
Gloria
Native Coloradoan Goes to Senate
Alva B. Adams of Pueblo Colorado is appointed to the United States Senate to succeed the late Senator 5 I Nicholson. Appointed by Governor W E Sweet he becomes the first native Coloradoan to represent the state in the Senate at Washington.
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Alva B. Adams
Pueblo
Col
United States Senate
5. I’. Nicholson
Adams
W. E. Sweet
Follies' Girl Weds Minister's Son
Elopement and marriage of Miss Ethel Virginia Willie Stanfield a Ziegfeld Follies girl and Alfred J. Kvale son of Congressman O J Kvale of Benson Minnesota was disclosed today. The couple wed at Crown Point Indiana after a month's romance. The bride is from Pikeville Maryland suburb parentage and her mother and father gave blessings.
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United Press
Chicago
Ethel Virginia
Willie” Stanfield
Follies
Alfred J. Kvale
0. J. Kvale
Benson, Minn
Crown Point
Ind
Volstead
Miss Stanfield
Ziegfeld ‘Follies
Ziegfeld ‘Follies’ In ‘Sally
Pikesville
Baltimore (Md
Merchants Association Stores Close All Day on Memorial Day
All members of the Merchants Association will shut doors for the holiday with only a few outlets staying open until noon last year. This year the policy remains in effect to observe Memorial Day nationwide.
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Henry Dean, Jr
Rochester
Ne Y
Alice Cordbrey
Haskell
Okla
The
Merchants’ Association
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Elizabeth Clune
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Edward Gass
Harold Bartholomew
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Butler University
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Leslie
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Virginia Barnes
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Theodore Steele
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Herbert Whelan
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Charles Chand
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Barbara Fischer
William Oltzman
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Leonard Achmutte
Laura Schuitz
Melba Schumacher
Mary Louise Schwier
John Ealy
Dixon Eagle
Elizabeth Egan
Mary Eller
Iris Beadle
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Richard Barnes
Virginia Baseler
Leonard Ballard
Norman Babcock
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Ezra Blount
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Paul Carpenter
Iris Carroll
Truman Ewing
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Archie Scanlon
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Uncle Sam
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Erin’s Flivvers
Britain
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Columbia University
Dr. Caldwell
Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Illinois
Martha Lee
Connie
Wote
R. S
Peggy
White Furniture Co
Saxe
Senate
Preacher Kvale
New York
Pluck
Price
Pettis Dry Goods Co
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