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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1926

Page

6

Indianapolis club honors Mrs White at Atlantic City dinner

A federation of Women’s Clubs delegation honored Mrs Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis at a Breakers Hotel dinner during the eighteenth biennial convention in Atlantic City. Miss Mary Garrett Hay of New York attended as guest. Governor Pinchot spoke on The Law Can Be Enforced. Mrs Rumpler urged voting privileges during the afternoon session.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Atlantic City Edward Franklin White Indianapolis Breakers Hotel Indiana Mary Garrett Hay New York White Miss Hay E. C. Rumpler Frank Shee

Confessions of a Fat Woman by Idah MacGlone Gibson

A weight loss diary outlines a personal diet plan balancing fats starches and minerals. The author shares meals from breakfast coffee to lunch and dinner and notes shifts between strict regimes and social indulgences. The piece ends with a tease for future columns.

Idah MacGlone Gibson

Social Activities Highlight Kappa Gamma Mothers Club Tea

Mrs. Hubert H. Keller hosted the fleur-de-lis tea at 3665 Washington Blvd drawing several hundred guests. The event featured a musical program with soloists Miss Helen Payne Miss Mildred Johns and Miss Katherine Bowlby and the Kappa trio. Numerous members assisted with arrangements while Butler University seniors presided over the tea table.

Hubert H. Keller Washington Blvd Kappa Gamma — Mothers’ Club Helen Payne Mildred Johns Katherine Bowlby Kappa Trio Maude Custer Ann Cunningham Justine Holliday

Awards Made for 200 Girl Scouts at Central Library

More than 200 Girl Scouts received honors at the year’s final court of awards Friday night at Central Library. Mrs. J. A. Craven led the event with Mrs. Charles E. Bush as council president. Emma Gardner announced honorees including Gold Stars Eleanor Jane Wheeler and Mary Hall among others and Silver Stars Cecily Fletcher Martha Ann Rudy Mary Stuart Haines and many more.

Central Library J. A. Craven Charles E. Bush Emma Gardner Eleanor Jane Wheeler Mary Hall Betsey Toy Marjorie Lynn Pauline Vonnegut Louise Adams Jean Goulding Betty Pohlman Margaret Armatead Rut Marie Price Mary Ellen Julian Elsie Shaff Delores Saddler Carline Smitth Louise Bareckdall Mary Lazenby Mary Gene Llewellyn

Shortridge High Plans Baccalaureate Service

The Shortridge High School graduating class will hold a baccalaureate sermon at 4 p m Sunday June 6 at the Central Avenue M E Church. Rev O W Fifer will preach with church quartet providing music. About 420 seniors and guests are expected to attend.

Shortridge High School Central Avenue M. E

Insurance trust plan floated by bankers and insurers

A meeting of underwriters and bankers at the Masonic Temple discussed forming life insurance trusts. M Albert Linton, VP of Provident Mutual Life Insurance Co of Philadelphia, spoke on the proposed working agreement to promote these trusts.

Masonic Temple M. Albert Linton Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company Philadelphia

La Porte Chamber Plans 300-Plus Auto Boost

Plans are ready for the annual Chamber of Commerce boost trip from La Porte Indiana on June 15. At least 300 La Porteans will travel in a caravan of 100 automobiles to northern Indiana and southern Michigan towns to promote good will between La Porte and neighboring communities.

United Preas LA Porte Ind Chamber of Commerce

School 81 May Day Exercises Told by Principal

Students from School 81 performed May day activities Friday afternoon under the direction of Miss Adelaide McCarty principal. The program featured dances and a formal presentation in a simple school ceremony.

Adelaide McCarty

Molasses Cake Recipe From Mrs Emmett Todd

A reader submits a molasses cake recipe with one egg sugar butter and lard molasses milk allspice cinnamon vanilla salt and flour. Instructions include beating steps and soda dissolved in milk. The note lists Mrs Emmett Todd and address 1020 W Twenty Ninth St.

the Times Emmett Todd Ninth &T

Youthful frock with circular skirt pattern No. 2738

Feature on a jaunty sports frock with a semi circular lower front and straight back, shown in georgette crepe and other fabrics. Pattern No. 2738 fits sizes 16 to 42 inches. requires materials and costs 15 cents plus mailing to The Times pattern department. Delivery about one week.

New York City Times Pattern Department the Times

Scout Drive to Raise 20000 for Indianapolis Reservation

Final reports on the mortgage lifting drive to raise 20000 for the Boy Scout reservation northeast of Indianapolis will be made at a 6 p.m. dinner Tuesday at the Columbia Club. Twenty two teams led by BE A Kahn will attend the campaign, aimed to meet Mrs. W C C Perry’s 10000 gift contingent on raising 20000. Funds will first go to mortgage land on Fall Creek opposite the reservation to secure swimming rights nearby.

Indianapolis Columbia Club BE. A. Kahn W. C. C. Perry Fall Creek

Grades Have Exercises at Two Area Schools

Two grade schools held annual exercises Friday with more than 600 parents and children in attendance at School 41 on Thirtieth and Rader streets. Upper grades performed flag drills and departmental exhibitions while Brookside School 64 staged exhibition dances and songs at Caleb in the evening.

Thirtieth and Rader Sts Brookside School 64 Caleb

Indiana League of Women Voters District Session Set

The first district convention of the Indiana League of Women Voters will be held in Princeton on Tuesday all day. State president Mrs. Frank H. Streightoff and Miss Florence Harrison will headline with talks on building a league program and committee structure. The event includes topics on government efficiency and women’s status. A luncheon Monday precedes the meeting for Evansville Newbury and Princeton league board members.

Indiana League of Women Voters Princeton Frank H. Streightoff Florence Harrison Streightoff

PTA Picnic at Beech Grove School Features Athletic Stunts

A community picnic sponsored by the Parent Teacher Association was held at Beech Grove school Friday at noon. Athletic stunts highlighted the program arranged by Mrs. John Lawden.

Parent-Teacher Association Beech Grove John Lawden

Garden Party Hosted by Mrs Johnson

A May day garden party was hosted this afternoon by Mrs. Everett C. Johnson at 5505 Pleasant R Parkway. A musical program entertained guests during the event.

Everett C. Johnson Pleasant R

Local engagements and marriage notices in community column

Mrs. R Earl Laughlin formerly Edna Packer, daughter of E J and Mrs Packer, will be at home after June 1 at 626 EB. Fall Creek Blvd. James A Cornet and wife announce engagement of daughter Lenora Mary Cornet to Charles Quattrocchi with wedding set for June 27. Miss Rosamond Hovey and John Comley married last December in a ceremony at 152 West 29th Street.

R. Earl Laughlin Lenora Mary Cornet John Comly Edna Packer E. J. Packer Broadway James A. Cornet E. McCarty Sr Charles Quattrocchi Rosamond Hovey R. J. Hovey W. Twenty- Ninth St John Comley

Story of a Girl Today Gossip Sparks Curiosity at Morton’s

In a department store setting, Miss Dean faces speculation about a manager named Robinson and a jealous colleague Miss Cleaver. Tensions rise as staff speculate about relationships and power, while Miss Dean denies knowing details and questions why everyone is watching.

Miss Cleaver Miss Dean Mr. Robinson Robinson NEA Service, Inc

Page and Club To Entertain for Race Visitors

John C. Ruckelshaus, Columbia Club president, announces entertainments tonight Sunday and Monday for Speedway guests. Tonight and Monday feature special music and dancing, Sunday offers a musical program with Margarete Hibbard and Lillian Heuslein. Charlie Davis and Columbia Club orchestra perform. Purdue Harlequin Club’s Louis Lowe, Carl Van Walle, and William Haring provide solo acts. Dancing by Black and Gold Melody Boys from De Pauw University. Monday dinner includes sweepstake features by Davis Orchestra. Bernard Haney’s Orchestra handles dancing.

John C. Ruckelshaus Columbia Club Margarite Hibbard Chicago Lillian Heuslein Indianapolis Charlie Davis Columbia Louis Lowe Purdue Harlequin Club Carl van Walle Cleveland William Haring New York Melody Boys de Pauw University Davis Bernard Haney

To Cook or Not to Cook Debate Between Modern and Old Fashioned Women

In Martha Lee Says a dispute centers on whether Herman and his wife should focus on cooking. The piece contrasts old fashioned domestic duties with modern views on women’s roles and food quality, noting some women remain defined by kitchen work while others pursue broader interests.

Martha Lee Herman

Housework, equality, and women's time in the home

The text debates women's roles, arguing cooking is not the sole measure of a wife. It stresses budgeting a woman's time to enjoy other rooms of the house and develop talents beyond kitchen duties. It notes the value of caring for prospective husbands and balancing domestic tasks with personal growth.

Ruth Lee Ou Nateibioty Aed

Indifference Dear Miss Les Letter Advice

A young girl asks how to regain a boyfriend who avoids rushing, advising a planned home visit with another couple to present a pleasant, non pushy front. The writer suggests being gracious and charming to encourage responsiveness.

Les Rome Ned

Mayflower Descendants Society Hosts Monroe Guests

The Society of Mayflower Descendants of Indiana welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Addison Pierce Monroe of Provincetown R1 as weekend guests. They stay with Dr. and Mrs. Sidney J. Hatfield at 3302 E Fall Creek Blvd. A Sunday informal gathering and Monday dinner at the Speedway with Governor William E Osborn hosting mark the visit.

Ants Indiana Addison Pierce Monroe Provincetown Sidney J. Hatfield Fall Creek Blvd Hatfield Monroe Society William E. Osborn Speedway Osborn Indiana Society

Coolidge Sees Ailsa's Wedding Ceremony

Ailsa Mellon, secretary Andrew Mellon’s daughter, wed David Bruce son of Maryland senator William C. Bruce in a Capitol ceremony attended by 200 guests including President and Mrs. Coolidge and the Cabinet. Bishop Freeman officiated in Bethlehem Chapel. reception drew 2,000 notables before the couple departs for Rome where Bruce will serve in the State Department as vice consul.

Bu United Press Wasitington Coolidge Ailsa Mellon Treasury Andrew Mellon David Bruce William C. Bruce Maryland Capitol James E. Freeman Bethlehem St. Peter and St. Paul Aflan Alice Rooseevlt Rome Bruce State Department Foreign Service

Memorial Exercises by Caroline Scott Harrison TD A R

The Caroline Scott Harrison chapter TD A R held a memorial service in the chapter house this afternoon. Dr Virgil E B Rover delivered the main address and Mrs Olive Willard Pierce read Christus Consolator. Members who died in the past year include Mesdames Craven Thomas Sloan Parke Johnson Conger Woolen Ritchie Drinkitt Wynn.

Caroline Scott Harrison A. R Virgil EB. Rover Olive Willard Pierce Christus Arthur Craven Henry C. Thomas George W. Sloan A. R. Parke John F. Johnson John Conger William Watson Woolen Edwin Ritchie William F. Drinkitt Frank B. Wynn

Letter Touts Nacor Cure for Asthma in Indiana Resident

A Wanamaker resident claims severe asthma improved after taking Nacor in 1924. He weighed 127 pounds before treatment and now reports full recovery and ongoing ability to work outdoors in all weather. The ad offers free information from Nacor Medicine Co. in Indianapolis.

Newal Hamlyn Wanamaker Ind Indianapolis Nacor Medicine Co State Life Building

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