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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1928
Page
11
Dear Miss Lee repeats the familiar tale of marrying the wrong person. A reader asks whether a love affair should replace a two year marriage, while urging reflection on vows, devotion, and giving the first union a chance to prove itself before dissolution.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Helen Hardesty daughter of Mr and Mrs Lon G Hardesty at their new home 1037 N Tibbs Ave on Friday at 8 p m. Clair A Golay son of Roy Golay officiated or attended.
An old fashioned ad claims Midol ends painful periods for thousands of women. It states Midol is non narcotic and acts within five to seven minutes, with a suggestion to take a tablet beforehand to prevent pain. Aluminum case sold at drug stores for fifty cents.
Mr and Mrs J S Dissette return from Charlevoix Mich as Eunice resumes at Smith College and Joanne attends Stanleigh Hall. Mrs A W Earl Marott Hotel returns from Pasadena visiting daughter Mrs Clarence O Dell Miller. Dr and Mrs A L Leatherman and son return from a tour of Northwestern Western and Southern States visiting national parks and Pacific Coast. Judge and Mrs W W Thornton return from New Hampshire. Mr and Mrs John R Carr and children return from Europe motor tour. Mr and Mrs Frederick Ahrbecker return from wedding trip and reside Forest Hills. Mrs Ahrbecker formerly Frances Peters. The Mayer family returns from Louisville.
The Monday Afternoon Reading Club marked President's Day with a luncheon at the Elks Club. The program titled The Scandinavian Cruise featured readings by Mrs. C. A. Young, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Sylvester Moore, Mrs. R. E. Adkins, Mrs. E. L. Ireland, Mrs. John Boesinger, and Mrs. Edgar Webb.
Miss Ruth Pogue married Raymond De Graff at Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church in a 4 PM ceremony led by Rev J W McFall. Attendants wore blue velvet gowns. bouquets featured Columbia roses. The couple plans a Chicago trip then residence at 2207 Broadway. Rotary Club held a luncheon meeting at the Columbia Club.
Three new members join the DePauw University faculty family in Greencastle Indiana Mrs True Strain Mrs Dean Long and Mrs Don Moffett all bring spouse connections to university departments in political science economics and physical education respectively.
The Times offers a dollar for each reader recipe accepted for printing. A daily recipe feature will print on weekdays when enough entries are received. The sweet pickle syrup recipe uses seven cups sugar one quart cider vinegar mixed pickling spices and salt cooked briefly then applied to seven pounds of firm fruit. Mrs Arthur Schowengert 131 McKim Ave city.
Engagement announced for Miss Mary Ellen Covert daughter of Paul W. Covert 2006 Ruckle Street and Robert David Pritchard son of Mr and Mrs W D Pritchard Franklin. The wedding is set for October 21 at Hopewell Presbyterian Church near Franklin.
Mrs. William Taylor and Miss Della Osterman host a bridal shower and bridge party at 2838 Northwestern Ave in honor of Agnes Demmer. Her engagement to Earl Herndon is noted with pink and white decorations as guests join in the pre wedding event.
Mrs. George H. Leebody of 218 E Forty-Ninth Street will host the regular North Side Lioness club gathering Tuesday. Lunch at 1 p.m. will be followed by bridge with assistance from Mesdames Arthur Ayres and L. H. Bain.
Multiple school clubs meet at the Y W C A and community venues this week. Girl Reserve groups at Manual Training High School Washington High School and Shortridge High School plan meetings, teas, hikes, skits, and talks on what Girl Reserves mean. Sorority Sigma Tau Delta opens rush season with a banco party at Miss Annamae Midkiff’s home, listing members and rushees.
The annual Tri Psi Sorority convention opens Tuesday at Franklin with Gamma chapter members serving as hostesses. Mrs. Will T. White of Franklin, the national vice president, is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Lucy Brehob daughter of Mrs Fred Wellman 2909 Bluff Rd became the bride of Herman Harrington Reynolds son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Reynolds at 830 pm Saturday at the home of Rev Robert Kuebler. Miss Helen Tempelmeyer and Edward Brehob attended. After a trip through the east they will be at home at 1113 N Euclid Ave.
Miss Adele Gwinn of Indianapolis a senior at Indiana University has been elected a council member for the east wing of Memorial hall dormitory for women Miss Zoe Gross of Elkhart serves as dormitory president this year
A brief tip shows placing a small box of lime in damp cellar or larder spots to absorb moisture effectively.
Miss Mary Murphy hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday for Miss Margaret Garvey as she prepares to marry William Vollmer on October 16. Blue and silver decorations matched the bridal colors, with gifts given by Mary Dolores Garvey. Numerous guests and helpers joined the celebration, including Misses Anne Brennan and Nell Garvey.
Miss Irma Roller daughter of Dr and Mrs Charles W Roller will marry George W Walker of Evansville on October 20 A crystal shower and bridge party honored her hosted by Miss Dorothe Berger Guests wore wedding colors pink blue and orchid and gifts featured a bride dressed centerpiece Other attendees included Mrs S B Walker Kurt Curt F Ehlert Harold Barclay Stanley Allen and manyMiss Berger was assisted by her mother and Miss Elizabeth Anderson
Miss Marguerite Johnson hosts a bridge party and boudoir shower for Miss June Nikirk in honor of her upcoming marriage to Roy Crowder on October 20 at Sutherland Presbyterian Church. Pink and blue bridal colors set the decor. Guests include members of Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority such as Zelma Cummings Nellie Morgan Susie Hale Alice Hoover Mary Schenck Mary Welch Rebekah Hislop Wilma Wheatcraft Bernetta Miller Florence Grady Mary Frances Brockway Elizabeth Poe Reba Bird Katherine Elzea Eva McLeod Mila Miller and Doris West.
The engagement of Miss Catherine Rose Sweeney daughter of Mrs Mary A Sweeney 642 N Jefferson Ave and Louis A Holmes of 3805 W Washington St was announced. The wedding is planned for November.
Mrs Helen M Compton daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward E White of 5404 Guilford Ave announces engagement to Everett J Barlow of Cleveland Ohio The wedding is planned for late October in the detailed notice.
Kappa Kappa Gamma members will observe their birthday luncheon at the Indianapolis Athletic Club at 1 Saturday, followed by welcoming and pledging of the new alumnae. Motion pictures of the national convention and convention reports will be shown. Reservations are urged through committee members.
Pupil recitals feature Miss Edna Morris piano Violet Albers violin and Clifford D Long voice with Alma Quiesser assisting. Selections include Climbing Purple Pines Santa Claus Guards Pony Race Robins and more with readings and additional solos. Also announced is the June wedding of Helen Phipps to Howard Patton.
Mrs. John Connor, president of the Children's Sunshine Club, announces the annual fall card party for Friday October 26 at 2 p m at the Columbia Club. The regular monthly business meeting will be held next Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Fletcher American National Bank.
Mr and Mrs Edward J Kiibs announce daughter Helen Catherine married Armand J Dumas son of Alfred Dumas Madison Maine on April 28 at St Philip Neri church Rev F G Walker officiating They will reside in Little Silver New Jersey
The Times outlines a dress pattern with three misses sizes 16 18 20 and four ladies sizes 38 40 42 44. Material requirements include 3% yards of figured fabric plus % yard contrasting fabric and % yard lining, with a lower edge width of 1% yard. Order via coupon with 15 cents. delivery about a week.
Wedding slippers in white satin show a vamp crafted from the gown’s lace, creating a coordinated bridal accessory for the October ceremony.
Sacred Heart church witnessed the nine o clock wedding of Miss Helen Elizabeth Faust and Clarence Eldoris Schwegman with a high mass, floral altar decor, and a procession led by Miss Cecelia Currena Linton as bridesmaid. After a wedding breakfast, the couple left for a motor trip and will reside at 15 East Iowa Street after October 15. Out of town guests included E C Schwegman of Cincinnati and Miss Dorothy Plummer of Chicago.
Miss Shirley Oldridge daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Oldridge 2822 N Olney Sr and Raymond Cady son of Mr and Mrs Chester Cady wed in a simple home ceremony near Saturday at the bride parents home Gladys Fagner Winemac served as maid of honor Loren Cady was best man The bride wore white georgette trimmed with lace and carried white roses and valley lilies The Cadys plan to reside in Indianapolis after October 20 following a trip to Detroit
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