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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

11

Music Graduate Elizabeth Harris to Receive Bachelors Degree

Miss Elizabeth Eugenia Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward W Harris of Indianapolis will receive the bachelor of music degree at DePauw University commencement on June 11. Harris, a senior voice recital alumna, studied under Prof Orville J Bochers and belongs to Kappa Kappa Gamma and Mu Phi Epsilon.

Greencastle Ind Elizabeth Eugenia Harris Edward W. Harris Washington Blvd Indianapolis de Pauw University Harris Orville J. Bochers Kappa Kappa Gamma Mu Phi Epsilon

Motherhood vs Business for Indiana Coeds Graduation

Dear Martha Lee argues that educated women should prioritize marriage and family over careers, urging co eds to marry their chosen partners after college and devote themselves to home life. She asserts a woman’s supreme mission is motherhood and that teaching or business should be secondary unless exceptional talent exists.

Indiana Martha Lee Naies

Mailbox Letters Reflect on Shirley Wells Case and Youth Responsibility

Dear Mary and Margie letters discuss who should pay for damages from a reckless driving incident involving Shirley Wells. The writer argues the responsible youth or his family must cover costs and address mental and economic impacts on parents. Comparisons are drawn to property loss and a neighbor’s dog incident affecting pansy beds.

Mary Shirley Wells Mr. Wells Shirley Marge

Smart Daytime Dress Pattern for Mature Figures

The Times presents a daytime dress pattern in eight sizes from 38 to 52 inches bust with fabrics like tweed and wool crepe. For size 46, 3% yards of 39 inch material plus a yard for facing are needed, dress width at lower edge 52 inches with plaits. Order by coupon with 15 cents. delivery in about a week.

Times Pattern Department of the Times

Bride-to-be Margaret James honored at bridge party

Mrs. James Mrs. Martin L. Conrad hosted a bridge party Monday evening at 2007 Buckle Street in honor of Miss Margaret James whose wedding to Wendell J. Brown of Chicago is set for July 19. Apricot blue and jade colored the decor with guests including Mesdames Edward D. James Earl Spiegel M E Watkins Lee Dorman C A Scearcy and Misses Elizabeth DeHass Ann Fuller Inez Lowry Bernice Baldwin Alice Treat Helen Harmeson Marian Basey.

James Martin L. Conrad Buckle St Margaret James Wendell J. Brown Chicago Edward D. James Earl Spiegel M. E. Watkins Lee Dorman C. A. Scearcy Elizabeth DeHass Ann Fuller Inez Lowry Bernice Baldwin Alice Treat Helen Harmeson Marian Basey

The Connoisseur Tries Solitaire With All Decks

The piece follows Vandie as he plays solitaire with a deck from each acquaintance. A hunting scene deck boosts his pride but fails to improve luck, while decks with modernistic lady backs tempt him to pause. He longs to court the ladies again as he contemplates the next hand.

Artman Council Elects Officers for 1928-29 Term

The Artman Council of International Travel and Study Clubs elected officers for 1928-29 including President Mrs B F Hollingsworth and Vice Presidents from Lincolnian Normandy and Arcadian chapters. New past presidents from Argentinian Washingtonian Norwegian Elizabethan Arabian Panamanian Mandalay Vernon chapters were welcomed. Mrs Samuel R Artman installed. council song announced. The council meets quarterly. executive body meets monthly.

Artman Council International Travel and Study Clubs Tressie Goodman B. F. Hollingsworth Lincolnian Clara Aldrich Normandy J. K. Lang Arcadian Sadie Campbell Washingtonian Goodman Anglo-India Grace Linn Sandy Ruth Knott George P. Steinmetz Frank Spangler S. B. Prater P. E. Vickers J. G. Karstedt Mandalay Gordon Anderson Vernon Samuel R. Artman J. A. Cameron

Shower for Recent Bride by Delta Sigma sorority

A surprise miscellaneous shower was hosted Monday night by Indiana Beta chapter of Delta Sigma sorority in honor of Mrs. Albert H. Wurster formerly Miss Elsa Gunsser. Pink and lavender sweet peas decorated the room. Gifts appeared in a large wedding bell suspended from the ceiling with a miniature bridal party centerpiece.

Indiana Delta Sigma Sorority Albert H. Wurster Elsa Gunsser

Center Club Euchre and Banco Party Evening

Center Council and SBA host a euchre and banco party tonight on the fourth floor of the hall at 11612 E Maryland St at 8 50 p m DST. The event invites members to join games and socialize in a casual community gathering.

Center Council Maryland St

Wedding gowns of 1928 fashion satin chic

New York reports a season in which wedding dresses center on satin with off white shades and subtle charm. Chiffons laces crepe de chine and brocades may appear, but for church or high noon weddings satin remains convincingly smart and often self trimmed with old family lace favored for yokes cuffs or bodices.

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Miss Gootee Honored at Bridal Shower and Dance

Mrs. H. T. Richter hosted a Monday night reception at 1615 Tavor Street honoring Miss Rose Gootee on her July wedding to Charles L. Richter. Orchid and yellow decor featured baskets of yellow iris, with gifts delivered in a wagon drawn by Frederick and Robert Richter. guests included Mary Ryan Ernestine Doyle Helen Rice and several Richter family members.

H. T. Richter Tavor St Rose Gootee Charles L. Richter Frederick Robert Richter Mary Ryan Ernestine Doyle Helen Rice Ida Richter Irvin Dietz Frank Fyfe George Barry, Sr George Barry Howard Meisker John Ward Earl Cox Hugh Ryan

Altar Society Card Party Planned at St Philip Nerichurch

The Ladies Altar Society of St Philip Nerichurch hosts a Wednesday 2 30 p m card party at the auditorium on Eastern Ave chaired by Mrs P E Gastineau. Irvington Temple No 411 set to hold a card party this evening at 133 1 2 S Audubon Rd.

Altar Society Ladies’ Altar Society of St. Philip Nerichurch Eastern Ave P. E. Gastineau Irvington Temple S. Audubon Rd

Dry Resolution Offered by Local Woman to Clubs

In San Antonio on May 29 officers and national committee chairs of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs met behind closed doors to craft resolutions for the convention. A pledge to the U S Constitution with a nod to the Eighteenth Amendment will be offered by Mrs Edward Franklin White of Indianapolis and endorsed by Mrs William Avord of Detroit. Resolutions cover prohibition flood control farm relief and census home makers. Hostess events occupied much of the visitors’ day.

United Presa San Antonio Texas General Federation of Women's Clubs Federation United States Edward Franklin White Indianapolis William A’vord Detroit Mich Department of American Citizenship

McKee Morris Wedding Planned for June Sixteen

The marriage of Miss Josephine Morris daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Morris and Robert G McKee son of Mr and Mrs Homer McKee will take place at 11 am June 16 at the bride's parents home 3059 N Illinois St Miss Betty McKee sister of the bridegroom will be the bride's only attendant Wells Hampton will be best man.

Pledges Named by Fraternities at Indiana State

Kappa Kappa of Indiana State Terre Haute pledges Margaret Patch Jasonville Mary K Springer Sullivan and Wanda Richart Terre Haute. Delta Sigma pledges Leona Hall Oaktown Ruth Riley and Betty Higgens Chicago. Pi Zeta pledges Viola Wagner LaPorte Vera Greene Brazil Ruth Williams Gary Ruth Bledsoe Greencastle Sarah Neise Crawfordsville and Mrs Jack Cook Hammond.

Kappa Kappa Indiana State Terre Haute Margaret Patch Jasonville Mary K. Springer Sullivan Wanda Richart Delta Sigma Leona Hall Oaktown Ruth Riley Betty Higgens Chicago Pi Zeta Viola Wagner LaPorte Vera Greene Brazil Ruth Williams Gary Ruth Bledsoe Greencastle Sarah Neise Crawfordsville Jack Cook Hammond

Floyd announces daughter Dora Floyd to Max Lory in Hamilton

Mrs. Catherine Floyd announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Dora M. Floyd to Max T. Lory. The ceremony occurred May 24 in Hamilton Ohio. After a honeymoon trip to Niagara Falls the couple will reside in Hamilton.

Catherine Floyd Dora M. Floyd Max T. Lory Hamilton Ohio Niagara Falls

Miss Rice Is Bride in Rite Today

Miss Zola Marie Rice and J Frank Jones wed at St Philip Neri Church with Rev Father Raymond Noll officiating. Palms ferns and spring flowers adorned the altar while Miss Louise Rice attended as bridesmaid and Victor Jones stood as best man. A breakfast at the Marott Hotel followed for immediate family. couple to reside in Indianapolis.

Zola Marie Rice Mary Rice Parker Ave J. Frank Jones St. Philip Neri Raymond Noll Margaret Gallagher Ave Maria Helen Brooks Mary Nugent Louise Rice Victor Jones Georgette iMarott Hotel Mrs. Jones Indianapolis

Two Brides Elect Entertained at Bride Shower and Party

Miss Jane Rogers and Miss Jane Wells, brides elect of next month, attended a bridge party and kitchen shower Monday evening. Spring flowers decorated the rooms. Guests included Mesdames L. D. Foster and Marcus R. Warrender, Henry J. Frenzer, Francis J. Feeney, Ralph B. White, and Misses Mary Helen Sullivan, Lucille Tyner, Rosemary Clune, Marie Eisenhorn, Melissa Wadley, Lewellyn Heren, Betty Heren, Rosemond Hammond, Helen Oakes, Amduthiga Sitame.eu, Jane Griffith, Dorothy Stafford, and Miss Stafford's guest.

Catherine Warrender Jane Rogers Jane Wells Mesdames L. D. Foster Chicago Miss Warrender Marcus R. Warrenders Henry J. Frenzer Francis J. Feeney Ralph B. Whitehill Mary Helen Sullivan Ft. Wayne Lucille Tyner Rosemary Clune Marie Eisenhorn Melissa Wadley Lewellyn Betty Heren Rosemond Hammond Helen Oakes aWowa Amduthiga -Sitame Jane Griffith Dorothy Stafford Miss Stafford

St. Rochs Party Card Event at Meridian Hall

The Altar Society of St. Rochs Church hosts a card party in the hall at 3600 S. Meridian St. on Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Charles Eck is hostess, aided by committee members Mrs. Wintergerst Mendenthal Hendricks Wentz Schnell Clark Boner and Volkert. A plate luncheon will be served from 6 to 7 p. m.

Altar Society St. Roch’s Church S. Meridian St Charles Eck Charles Wintergerst Jake Mendenthal Laborn Hendricks A. Wentz William Schnell Virgil Clark Frank Boner Theodore Volkert

Sister Honor Luncheon Bridge at Progymnasium

Mrs. Charles Ruddick of Keokuk Iowa was honored as a guest of her sister Mrs F Ellis Hunter with a luncheon bridge hosted Monday at the Progymnaeum by Mrs Humer.

Charles Ruddick Keokuk F. Ellis Hunter Progylaeum Humer

Poetry Society Guest Meeting Program

The annual Poetry Society gathering is set for Thursday evening at Mrs. Carl A. Taylor’s home 1500 N Delaware St. William Chitwood and Mrs Alice Emerson perform violin, plantation readings by Mrs W D Long, song by Mrs M S Conner and Blanche Williams, and selections by Miss Josephine Duke Motley with Mrs Williams. Monologues by Mrs William Carter and Mrs George Reader with Mrs John R Craig accompanying sing Jenny Lind, Helen Coffey whistle selections. An original composition will be played by Mrs Emerson and Mrs Craig.

Poetry Society The Carl A. Taylor Delaware St William Chitwood Alice Emerson W. D. Long M.S. Conner Blanche Williams Josephine Duke Motley

Piano Recital by Miss Dorothy Sylvester Pupils Tonight

Piano pupils Rolland Schneider Eileen McKinstry Colene Cook Annabelle Patterson Madge Carr Mavin Wyant Helen Hauenstein Frances Gerdts Made Brandau Helen Zimmerman Juanita Carrier Marjorie Keaton Helen Sparks Mildred Cooney Esther Freudenberg Mary Jones perform in a public library recital at Cropsey auditorium tonight invited audience.

Dorothy Sylvester Cropsey Public Library Rolland Schneider Eileen McKinstry Colene Cook Annabelle Patterson Madge Carr Mavin Wyant Helen Hauensteine Frances Gerdts Made Brandau Helen Zimmer Juanita Carrier Marjorie Keaton Helen Sparks Mildred Cooney Esther Freudenberg Mary Jones

Surprise shower honors bride-elect Bertha Weil

Miss Bertha Weil, bride-elect, was honored with a surprise handkerchief shower and bridge at 1649 North Alabama Street hosted by Lena Lopiansky. Pink and green themed arrangements featured guests including Dora Weil Esther Safrin Ruth Brandenstein Goldie Fivel Pearl Robbins Sarah Weinberg Goldie Fisher and Friedman.

Lena Lopiansky Alabama St Bertha Weil Dora Weil Esther Safrin Ruth Brandenstein Goldie Fivel Pearl Robbins Sarah Weinberg Goldie Fisher Friedman

Beta Beta alumnae chapter honors seniors with luncheon

Minha Chi Omega Beta Beta alumnae chapter will entertain seniors of the Butler chapter with a luncheon Saturday at the chapter house at 33 Downey Ave. Mrs. Kurt Ehlert is in charge.

Beta Beta Minha Chi Omega Butler Downey Ave Kurt Ehlert

Sacred Heart Social Club Card Party to be Held Thursday

The Social Club of Sacred Heart will host a card party at 2 30 in the afternoon on Thursday observing daylight saving time.

Social Club of Sacred Heart

Mrs Hannah Deacon Reaches 99th Birthday Milestone

Almost 100 Mrs Hannah Deacon a pioneer resident of South Bend who recalls when the city was a fur trading post observed her ninety ninth birthday Monday.

Hannah Deacon South Bend

Morning Wedding at Church in Little Flower Parish

Miss Catherine M Widolff and Julius X Zerr were married at Little Flower church in a 9 am ceremony. The high mass featured a palm and carnation decor, with Rev. Duffey, Rev. Linfert and Rev. Georges officiating, and Miss Margaret Widolff singing. The reception followed at the Marott Hotel for fifty guests before a brief honeymoon trip.

Little Flower Church Catherine M. Widolff Charles D. Widolff N. Kealing Ave Julius X. Zerr Frank Zerr Yorkville Charles Duffey Daniel Linfert Cyril Georges Margaret Widolff Anna Margaret Hegarty Miss Anna Miss Margaret Irene Widolff Betty Jean Roth Mr. Zerr Ber Hill Shelbyville Joseph Widolff Morand Widolff Jerome Miller Hunter's Marott Hotel Mrs. Zerr

Prize Recipes by Readers note The Times offers rewards

The Times invites reader submissions with a one dollar prize for recipes printed in the column. One recipe per week is accepted from each person and prizes are mailed to winners. A sample recipe for Scalloped Fish suggests flaked fish crumbed with stale bread, parsley, butter, salt, and pepper baked in a dish.

the Times Lelia B Gerton Greenfield Ind

Hostesses Named for Republican Club Event

The Indiana Woman's Republican Club will meet Thursday at 2 p m CST at the Columbia Club with Elza Rogers of Lebanon as state chairman and Harry G. Leslie candidate for Governor to speak. Mrs Fred H. Knodel will sing with Miss Pearl Randell, and Mrs Henry Campbell announces Fourth ward women to act as hostesses including Ella Akers Nell Anderson L Cook Harry Gates C A Hobbs Charles Beiderwolf D S Bush Julia Brown Russell Byers Lillian Bowman Fred W Connell Mary G Jefferson George W Coffin Frank Cones Harry Dunn Elda Doyle Etta Lee A L Gilliam Fred Gause Maude Hobson Ida M Hirt George Hutsell John Thurman Edwin Kine Phoebe Link N C McMahon H B McKee Gaylord Morton Jessie Mitchell Sam Fletcher Nina Oldham John Powell Alice Randall Ruth Riser Mark Rhodes Albert Repp A L Reeves Wolf Sussman Lilianne Seilken Oscar Smith Helen Schwartz James Stuart N B Spellmen Charles Stanford Fred Schortemeist Samuel Lewis Shank Harry Sussman Eleanora Snodgrass Julius Travis and Ella Walker.

Indiana Woman's Republican Club Columbia Club Elza Rogers Lebanon Harry G. Leslie Fred H. Knodel C. A. Hobbs Charles Beiderwolf Bush Julia Brown Russell Byers Lillian Bowman Fred W. Connell Mary G. Jefferson George W. Coffin Frank Cones Harry Dunn Elda Doyle Etta Lee A. L. Gilliam Fred Gause Maude Hobson Ida M. Hirt George Hutsell John Thurman Edwin Kine Phoebe Link N. C. McMahon H. B. McKee Gaylord Morton Jessie Mitchell Sam Fletcher Nina Oldham John Powell Alice Randall Ruth Riser Mark Rhodes Albert Repp A. L. Reeves Wolf Sussman LilianneSeilken Oscar Smith Helen Schwartz James Stuart N. B. Spellmen Charles Stanford Fred Schortemeist Samuel Lewis Shank Harry Sussman Eleanora Snodgrass Julius Travis Ella Walker

Bridge and Shower Honors Two Brides in May Teas

Miss Helen Davis and Miss Velma Tyner were honored in a bridge and linen shower on Monday evening at 3728 Guilford Ave. Kept to pink and blue bridal colors, the event was hosted by Miss Katherine Tarr Miss Nell Denny and Miss Katherine Brandt. Guests included Mesdames William Tyner C. M. Davis A. M. Tarr R. S. Denny Charles Brandt Raymond Keyton and several other guests and bridesmaids.

Helen Davis Velma Tyner Katherine Tarr Nell Denny Katherine Brandt Guilford Ave William Tyner C. M. Davis A. M. Tarr R. S. Denny Charles Brandt Raymond Keyton Betty White Lavonne Marsch Thelma Graham Beatrice Burgan Marjorie Burkhardt Shirley Bahm Georgia Young Dorothy Duesenberg Dorothy Haworth Clara Schreiber Alice Wallace

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