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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

12

Harmony in Offices Will Be Her Goal

Marion H McClench of Ann Arbor new president of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women outlines a program to boost cooperation among women workers. Plans include a Success Clinic social reciprocity among clubs, voter registration efforts, a national Washington clubhouse drive, international peace committees, and goodwill tours to Pacific destinations.

Julia Blanshard New York Marion H McClench Ann Arbor Mich National Federation of Business and Professional Women Miss McClench Alaska Hawaii Italy Spain England Ped League of Women Voters Wiiter Washington, D.C World Court

Recent Bride Is Honored at Bridge Shower

Miss Virginia Fort hosts a bridge party and miscellaneous shower tonight at her home 330 North Randolph in honor of Mrs. Vernon L. Clark formerly Miss Elizabeth Wiley. Pastel pink and green decorations brighten the event. Pink tapers and pink rose centerpieces light the serving table with hostess assistance from her mother Mrs. J. E. Clinton. Guests include Mrs. Jack Black Bedford Mrs. W. C. Wiley Mrs. L. C. Fiddler Mrs. Robert Kinstle Miss Marjorie Douglass Miss Rosamond Gabriel Miss Helen Marquis Miss Marion David Miss Winifred Wiley Miss Cleo Justice Miss Vivien Wiley and Miss Ethel Mae Miller.

Virginia Fort North Randolph Street Vernon L. Clark Elizabeth Wiley J. E. Clinton Jack Black Bedford W. C. Wiley L. C. Fiddler Robert Kinstle Marjorie Douglass Rosamond Gabriel Helen Marquis Marion David Winifred Wiley Cleo Justice Vivien Wiley Ethelmae Miller

Miss Thoman Sets Oct 23 Wedding in Cincinnati

Miss Helen Thoman of Cincinnati selects October 23 for her marriage to Harry S. Shepard son of Mrs Fred K Shepard of Woodruff Place. The ceremony at St Thomas Aquinas church Cincinnati at 1130 followed by a reception at 405 Rose Hill Avenue. Maid of honor Clara Thoman bridesmaids Helen and Ruth Sheerin Indianapolis. Best man Judge Byron K Elliott ushers Max Becker Indianapolis and E M Blott Chicago.

Helen Thoman Bernard Thoman Cincinnati Harry S. Shepard Fred K. Shepard West Drive Woodruff Place St. Thomas Aquinas Church Thoman Rose Hill Avenue Clara Thoman Helen Sheerin Ruth Sheerin Indianapolis Byron K. Elliott Shepard Max Becker E. M. Blott Chicago

Regent's Day Held by Daughters of the Union

Governor Oliver Perry Morton chapter of the Daughters of the Union will hold its annual regents day at the Spink-Arms hotel next Monday with a luncheon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. W. W. Gates will preside, assisted by several regents, and the Irvington School of Music will lead the program. Reservations with Mrs. Finch at 2837 Buckle street Talbot 1923 are requested by Saturday.

Oliver Perry Morton Daughters of the Union Spink-Arms W. W. Gates C. J. Finch A B. Glick E. J. Hecker H. O. McAlexander Irvington School of Music Finch Buckle Street Talbot

Indiana Art Club Members Plan Lebanon Pilgrimage

Members of the Indiana Federation of Art Clubs led by president Mrs. H. M. Burnet will visit Lebanon on Saturday October 13. A luncheon at the new country club is a featured event with reservations through Mrs. W. J. Shumate in Lebanon.

Indiana Federation of Art Clubs H. m. Burnet Lebanon New Country Club W. J. Shumate

Guest Speaker Dr Valeria Parker Addresses Women’s Council Luncheon

Dr Valeria Parker president of the National Council of Women was guest speaker at the presidents day luncheon of the local council held Tuesday at the Columbia Club. She spoke on The Aims and Purposes of the National Council of Women.

Valeria Parker National Council of Women Columbia Club Parker Austin G. Devore D. L. Conner Expression Club Wayne Reddick A. B. Glick

Florence Bell Is Honor Guest at Bridge Tea

Miss Mary Logsdon hosted a bridge tea and hosiery shower at her home 4978 Central Avenue for Miss Florence Bell before her October 12 marriage to Charles J. Kruse. Yellow roses and tapers, orchid tulle, and bridal colors adorned the tables as the hostess, assisted by her sister Mrs. Charles K. Alexander, welcomed guests including Mrs. T. A. Bell and Mrs. Mary B. Kruse along with numerous Misses and Mrs. speakers.

Mary Logsdon Central Avenue Florence Bell Charles J. Kruse Charles K. Alexander Miss Bell T. A. Bell Mary B. Kruse George A. van Dyke Jr Howard Fieber John C. Marshall F. W. Ahrbecker Edwin G. White Fleenor Raub Margaret Leer Catherine Driscoll Aileen Driscoll Mary Elizabeth Driscoll Mary Louise Thomas Betty Preston Mertha Sillery

Stylish Utility Coat Pattern 1929 38 Inch Size Feature

Pattern describes a stylish utility coat with wide lapels notched collar and serviceable pockets. Five sizes 34 36 38 40 42 with five bust measurements. To make a 38 inch size require 2 1/2 yards of 54 inch material. Mail pattern with 15c or stamps and request fall winter 1929 1930 book of fashions.

Farewell Dinner Honors Dukate Visitors At Clifton Home

Mr and Mrs J A Clifton hosted a dinner at 3205 New York street Tuesday night for Mr and Mrs Omer Dukate of Rockyport Colorado who had visited in the east and spent time in Indianapolis before returning home today The tables featured bowls of roses Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Horn Mr and Mrs Amett Clifton Mrs Jacob Geis Mrs Minnie Phares Miss Dusa Atha and Alvin Clifton A theater party followed

J. A. Clifton New York Street Omer Dukate Rockyport Colo Haver Indiapolis Frank Horn Amett Clifton Jacob Geis Minnie Phares Dusa Atha Alvin Clifton

Zonta Club Luncheon Hosts Dr June Gray and Misses Kennedy Bingham

The Indianapolis Zonta Club hosted Dr June Gray and Miss Eugenia Kennedy and Miss Mary Bingham at a Tuesday luncheon at the Columbia Club. Afterward a brief meeting for committee chairmen and officers was held.

June Gray Eugenia Kennedy Mary Bingham Indianapolis Zonta Club Columbia Club

Advice of Friends Is Worthless

Martha Lee urges readers to ignore well meaning counsel on marriage and to decide for themselves. A letter from a 24 year old woman asks if her married, divorcee lover with two children is worthy and ready to wed. The column offers cautions about deferring to others and weighing personal readiness and compatibility before commitment.

Martha Lee Miss Lee R. L Thisman

Leaving City Honored With Party at Club

Mrs. Russell C. Heller, moving to Florida, was guest of honor at a luncheon today by Mrs. Max A. Blackburn and Mrs. P. C. McComas at the Columbian Club. A large table held guests with orchid flowers and candles, seating list including many named ladies.

Russell C. Heller East Fifty-fourth Street Florida Max A. Blackburn P. C. McComas Columbian Club Blackburn McConins Holler Duke Patrick J. A

Luncheon Bridge Honors Bride-Elect Guests

Mrs. Arthur T. Cox hosted a luncheon bridge at her Washington boulevard home today in honor of brides elect Miss Elise Martin and Miss Louise Goepper. The table featured pink bride's roses and white taper lighting. Guests included Mrs. Edna Kuhn Martin, Mrs. Albert Goepper, and others such as Mrs. Joseph Greffis of Peru and Miss Anne Marsh of High Point, with several guests tied to the brides.

Arthur T. Cox Washington Boulevard Elise Martin Louise Goepper Edna Kuhn Martin Albert Goepper Joseph Greffis Peru Cox Rudolph Stempfel Charles Cox Jr Anne Marsh High Point N. C Martin Louise Allen Carolyn Sweeney Edith Anne Stafford Betty Brown Betty Hereth Martha Fitton Sara Thce Adams Betty Hassler

Delegates Named for D A R State Convention

Mrs Clarence S Alig Miss Sarah Frances Kackley and Miss Mary Sullivan were elected delegates from General Arthur St Clair chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to the state convention at Gary October 8 9 and 10. Mrs Paul E Fisher regent will attend by virtue of office with Mrs Harvey J Elam as president's alternate. Miss Fisher to host luncheon at the Propylaeum October 14.

Clarence S. Alig Sarah Frances Kackley Mary Sullivan Arthur St. Clair Daughters of the American Revolution Gary Paul E. Fisher Harvey J. Elam Miss Fisher Propylaeum

Ramona Grove Unit to Meet in Redmen’s Hall Tonight

Ramona Grove No 65 Woodmen's Circle announces a business meeting tonight in Redmen's hall at Capitol avenue and North street. Drill team members are asked to attend.

Ramona Grove Woodmen’s Circle Redmen’s Hall Capitol Avenue North Street

Rush Party Scheduled for Delta Phi Tau at Broadway Home

Delta Phi Tau sorority will entertain tonight with the second rush party at the home of Mrs Archie H Langlais Jr 2228 Broadway.

Delta Phi Tau Sorority Archie H. Langlais Jr Broadway

Luncheon Held by Park Avenue Neighborly Club Today

Park Avenue Neighborly Club members enjoyed a luncheon at Mrs. Lee Woods home 1623 College avenue at 1 PM. Mrs. O R Clements assisted the hostess during the gathering.

Park Avenue Lee Woods College Avenue O. R. Clements

Club Names Assisting Hostesses For Indiana Meeting

Mrs Blanche Foster Boruff of Bedford announces past presidents will assist at the Woman s Press Club of Indiana October meeting. The event, October 8 at the Columbia Club, lists C O Fenton Logansport Mindwell Crampton Wilson Delphi Julian D Hogate Danville Sara Messing Stern Terre Haute Florence Webster Long and William Herschell as assisting hosts. Kate Milner Rabb is president.

Blanche Foster Boruff Bedford Woman's Press Club of Indiana Columbia Club C. O. Fenton Logansport Mindwell Crampton Wilson Delphi Julian D. Hogate Danville Sara Messing Stern Terre Haute Florence Webster Long William Herschell Kate Milner Rabb

City Couple Weds at Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Miss Bernice Antoinette Kirch and John Reese Commons wed at 9 this morning in Our Lady of Lourdes church. The ceremony featured a high mass, pink and blue fall flowers, and a choir. bridesmaids wore pink taffeta and blue gowns. The couple plans a home on North LaSalle Street after November 1, with out‑of‑town guests from St. Louis and Florida.

Bernice Antoinette Kirch Nicholas F. Kirch University Avenue John Reese Commons John C. Commons East Twenty-first Street Our Lady of Lourdes Church M. W. Lyons Mary Feeney Cresentia Fritz Mary Roach Florence Kirch Aaron Ward Marie Farrington St. Louis Richard Commons Charles Commons Frances Commons Spink-Arms

Luncheon Honors House Guests at East Walnut Street

Mrs. Louis O Worland hosted a 1 o clock luncheon at 452 East Walnut Street for house guests Mrs. Guy Blume and Mrs Arnetta Capison of Alliance Ohio. Assistants were Mrs. C F McDaniel and Mrs Elmer Burkhart. Cited guests included Mrs Worland and nine others.

Louis O. Worland East Walnut Street Guy Blume Arnetta Capison Alliance C. F. McDaniel Elmer Burkhart Worland Blume Capisol H. A. Coshow J. D. Hall

Personal Notes From Indianapolis Society Circles

Miss Ann Timberlake has returned from California while John K. Ruckleshaus travels through Indianapolis from Texas staying with his parents on North Meridian. Bruce Savage and wife just came back from a motor trip to Asheville with Mrs Stella Sterns Perry in town author of Extra Girl and Come Home. Perry and husband George F. Perry, San Francisco fair publicity head in 1915, are at Spink-Arms hotel. Vonnegut visits New York for a short stay. James Branson and wife returned from a three month western motor trip guests of J. Ross. Pasader2, California, is noted. Two Indiana residents travel and visit, with several going to Princeton NJ for study and to visit relatives.

Ann Timberlake North Meridian Street California John K. Ruckleshaus Lebanon Indianapolis Texas John C. Ruckleshaus Bruce Charles Savage Piccadilly Apartments Asheville N. C Stella Sterns Perry Spink-Arms Hotel George F. Perry San Francisco Perry Barnard College Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Anton Vonnegut North Pennsylvania Street New York Henry Burford Danner William Ray Adams

City Couple Wed Today at Sacred Heart Church

Miss Frieda Dangus and Frank E Scherrer wed this morning at Sacred Heart church. The ceremony featured Ave Maria sung by Esther Hermann and Ella Lawrie, with Alma Scherrer as maid of honor. The bride wore ivory satin with Duchess lace and orange blossoms. guests total about 100 and a reception follows at the groom’s parents’ home. The couple plan to reside at 2738 Allen Avenue after October 14.

Frieda Dongus Lena O'Connor West Market Street Frank E. Scherrer George M. Scherrer Madison Avenue Sacred Heart Church John Joseph Brogger Esther Hermann Ella Lawrie Rosewig F. J. Boerger Alma Scherrer Aaron Ward Lillian Flick Joanne Hill Fred Tenner Klee Inn Mrs. Scherrer Allen Avenue

Bridge and Shower Parties Honor to Bride-Elect

Mrs. Edward A. Steffen hosted a bridge party and miscellaneous shower for Miss Mayme Murphy at 5118 Carrollton Avenue, ahead of her October 16 wedding to Joseph J. Speaks at St Philip Mer oratory. Guests included several named local ladies and Miss Irene Lillis. A personal shower for Murphy is planned by Miss O Connell at 44 Hendricks Place, with further events by the Daughters of Isabelle at the Columbia Club and by Mrs. Elroy Lyons at 4736 Broadway.

Edward A. Steffen Carrollton Avenue Mayme Murphy Joseph J. Speaks St. Philip Mer Oratory Charles B. Lines Cleveland Leo Hemelgarn Elroy Lyons Walter Dugan Maurice Early James L. Dugan Robert Fessler William Mahon Bert McShay Nellie Sage Elizabeth Murphy Irene Lillis Stacia O Connell O'Connell Hendricks Place Murphy Isabelle Columbia Club Broadway

Fashion show highlights long slim coats and ornate intarsia

Autumn collection features long slim silhouettes with flaring coats and intricate incrustations. Brandt and Ane Duverne present coats with distinctive collars and cuffs while daytime dresses show longer, fitted hips and higher waists. Fabrics include chiffons, velvets, and rich laces with black and gold color ranges.

Brandt

Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial Held Thursday

Caroline Scott Harrison Memorial committee members greet attendees at the memorial meeting Thursday afternoon at the chapter house 824 North Pennsylvania Street Cambridge City Indiana Mrs Robert A Hicks regent national Old Trails chapter Mrs Edward L M Harris Cleveland Ohio Mrs H H Peck Avondale Ohio and Mrs Martin Smith Canton Ohio also present are national committee members Mrs Walter Tobey Hamilton Ohio chairman Mrs James L Gavin vice president general and Mrs F Ellis Hunter Louis Ludlow to address Milestones of Progress Maude Custer violinist to perform Love's Old Sweet Song and other works Wilbur Johnson regent presiding Thursday afternoon.

Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter North Pennsylvania Street Robert A. Hicks National Old Trails Cambridge City Ind Edward Lansing M Harris Cleveland H. H. Peck Avondale Martin Smith Canton Rameau Kreisler Brahm Kramer Wilbur Johnson Regent

Fayette Club to Hold Guest Day Musicale Tea Friday

Fayette Club hosts a guest day musicale tea from 2 to 5 at Spink-Arms hotel. Members may bring one former Fayette county resident. Miss Kate Heron of Connersville will be honored speaker on Pioneer Life of Fayette County. Readings, songs, and piano numbers feature as Mrs. Rose Thomas and an assisting committee arrange events. Luncheon precedes the program for Miss Heron hosted by Mrs. Ross S. Ludlow and the executive board.

Fayette Helen Schuler Rose Thomas Bertram Sanders Carl D. Elliott Charles O. Warfel Ross S. Ludlow Heron

Hoosier Salon To Sponsor Indiana Artists In Chicago

Hoosier Salon will again sponsor winter exhibition of Indiana artists in Chicago. The sixth annual Hoosier salon opens January 2 1930 at Marshall Field galleries and runs to February 12. An autumn show begins October 10 with a memorial for Theodore C Steele of Brown County, hosted by Mrs. Steele. The Steele display runs until October 24, followed by a two man show by Carl Woolsey and Wood Woolsey of Taos New Mexico, formerly of Indianapolis.

C. B. King Indiana Chicago Marshall Field Galleries Theodore C. Steele Brown County Steele Carl Woolsey Wood Woolsey Taos N. M Indianapolis

Coreopsis Club Host Benefit Card Party Coming Thursday

Members of the Coreopsis Club will entertain with a benefit card party at 2 Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ruth Picard, 1407 North Delaware street. Mrs. Ethel Carter will assist the hostess. Mrs. William Schaefer, 2802 Franklin place, will entertain with a euchre party at 2 30 Thursday for members of the Mothers' Club.

Coreopsis Club Ruth Picard North Delaware Street Ethel Carter William Schaefer Franklin Place Mothers’ Club

Violet Herlitze and Courtney Nelson to wed in Tulsa

Announcement reports the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Violet Herlitze daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Herlitze of Pittsburgh formerly Indianapolis to Courtney B Nelson of Tulsa Oklahoma. The notice notes the planned wedding and locations involved.

Violet Herlitze Adolph Herlitze Pittsburgh Indianapolis Courtney B. Nelson Tulsa Oklo

Third Rush of Season to Be Staged Tonight

Members of Alpha and Beta chapters of Chi Delta Chi sorority plan their third rush party at 8 tonight in the Elks Club dining room on the mezzanine. Attending guests include Mrs. Rilus Doolittle, Mrs. J. W. Scott, Mrs. Harold Burke, Miss Areva Evans, Miss Estella Gard, Miss Helen Doerr, Miss Esther Taylor, Miss Edith Cherry, Miss Eleanor Klasing, Miss Dorothy Waughter, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Gertrude Webster, Miss Edna Mae Jones. Alberta Peyton chairs the event with assistance from Mrs. BettyBradell, Miss Aileen Armstrong, and Miss Louise Smith.

Chi Delta Chi Sorority Elks Club Rilus Doolittle J. W. Scott Harold Burke Maurice van Hanns Areva Evans Estella Gard Helen Doerr Esther Taylor Edith Cherry Eleanor Klasing Dorothy Waughter Ruth Brown Gertrude Webster Edna Mae Jones Alberta Peyton Betty Bradell Aileen Armstrong Louise Smith

Grubaugh-Trowbridge Marriage at Acton Home

Miss Agnes Trowbridge daughter of Rev J W Trowbridge and Mrs Trowbridge Acton wed Glen Grubaugh of Terre Haute at 4 Saturday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. The bride’s father read the service and the couple will reside in Terre Haute.

Agnes Trowbridge J. W. Trowbridge Acton Glen Grubaugh Terre Haute

Red Cross Conference Draws 200 Delegates in Indianapolis

Two hundred delegates attended the annual luncheon of Indiana Red Cross regional chapters today at the Columbo Club. Juniors joined seniors as meetings preceded and followed the meal. Delegates came from Johnson, Tippecanoe, Morgan, Delaware, Hamilton, Boone, Clinton, Henry, Hancock, Tipton, Hendricks, Wayne, Rush, and Terre Haute, with guests from forty other chapters. William Fortune chaired the luncheon. speakers from Washington included James K McClintock, Everett Dix, and Maude Lewis. Miss Van Nostrand and Miss Alida J. Bigelow represented field offices. The room featured American and Red Cross flags and fall floral centerpieces. Mrs. Hugh McGibbeny and the Indianapolis volunteer service group served as reception committee.

National Red Cross Washington James K McClintock Everett Dix Hugh McGibbeny Indieneapolis

Mrs Allen Weds Dr Clark at St Peter and Paul Cathedral

Edna Downey Allen, daughter of J. Edgar Downey, married Dr Lant Russell Clark, son of Harry O. Clark of Pendleton, in a morning ceremony at St Peter and Paul Cathedral. Bishop Chartrand presided, Father Elmen Ritter celebrated nuptial mass. Attendant Miss Florence Downey wore blue velvet. best man was Edwin S. O’Neill. The couple planned a Canada trip and home at 3330 North Meridian after Oct 25.

Edna Downey Allen J. Edgar Downey North Capitol Avenue Lant Russell Clark Harry O. Clark Pendleton SS. Peter and Palu Cathedral Joseph Chartrand Elmen Ritter Florence Downey Edwin S. O'Neill Michael Maroney Washington Boulevard Clark Canada North Meridian Street

Mrs Kennedy Reese Hosts Southern Club Auxiliary Luncheon

Mrs Kennedy Reese of 1437 Fairfield avenue will entertain members of the Southern Club Auxiliary with a luncheon at her home friday. The hostess is mother of Mrs William Bobbitt.

Kennedy Reese Fairfield Avenue Southern Club William Bobbitt

Westminster Guild McCrea Chapter Meeting Tonight

All members and sponsors of the McCrea chapter attend a meeting at Mrs Ernest Norris home 2358 Broadway Miss Mildred Lo Rash serves as chapter president in Westminster Guild records.

McCrea Westminster Guild Ernest Norris Broadway Mildred Lo Rash

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