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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1929

Page

2

Marion Co. Wins Three Prizes At State W C T U Meet

Indianapolis women attend the Gary state convention where Marion county earns three prizes for superior work. Other honors go to E A Williams Beulah Clark and Gertrude Henshaw. New trustees will replace McWhirter Sears and Carey. Elkhart and Fort Wayne bid to host the 1930 convention.

Indianapolis Gary Felix McWhirter Frank J. Lahr H. K. Fatout E. A. Williams Martha Gipe Mary Hensley Ida Scott Phoebe Link Addie Lancaster Anna Carlin Lillian Heinz Alonzo Hull Lennie Burns Stella Elder Gertrude Messick Florence Gullett Flora Reisenhaupt Forrest Neal Alta Cotter Mabel Newman Lillian Sedwick Lillian Hoover Oscar N. Pittenger Grace Altvater McWhirter Pittenger Union Signal Beulah Clark Department of Social Morality Gertrude Henshaw Clara Sears Vivian Carey Marion Young People’s F. E. Williams Monroe Schuster Ministerial Association Luella Swisher Lake County

Curtain Clips For Stormy Weather Adorned Clothespins

In poor weather the glass curtains struggle to stay fresh. Patent clothespins, painted to match the room, serve as sturdy clips to hold curtains back when windows are opened at night.

Dinner Party Honors Shelbyville Couple Before Wedding

Miss Marjorie Swain hosts a dinner at Springhill Road home to honor Miss Lucile Tyner and Eugene Whitehill whose marriage is set for Saturday October 19. Roses and pink lighting decorate the table, aided by Mrs. E A Swain. Guests include Miss Swain Miss Tyner Mr Whitehill and others before a Columbia Club dance.

Marjorie Swain Shelbyville Springhill Road Lucile Tyner Eugene Whitehill E. A. Swain Swain

New Flavor Ideas for Winter Salad Dressings Amid Frugal Kept Lettuce

The piece suggests varied dressings to brighten winter salads beyond lettuce and romaine. It encourages cooks to experiment with flavors and includes examples like ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce.

New Blouses For Winter Suits Feature Apricot Satin

The listing highlights winter blouse styles with an apricot off white satin piece. A shawl collar ties into a soft bow at the bust line, offering a decorative finish to tailored suits.

City Girls Marriages Highlight October Weddings

Mrs. Frank Edward Scherrer formerly Frieda Dongus wed October 2 and resides at 2738 Allen. Miss Lenore Archibald wed Claude E. Davidson on October 6 living at 3330 North Meridian. Helen Walker married Harry Gilbert Batton October 6. Bessie Sellers wed George B. Clark October 5 at English Lutheran Church.

Frank Edward Scherrer Frieda Dongus Scherrer Allen Avenue Platt Lenore Archibald Claude E. Davidson Davidson North Meridian Street Helen Walker Harry Gilbert Batton Bessie Sellers David Sellers West Twenty-eighth Street George B. Clark English Lutheran Church

Travel lecture series opens at Brookside Park Woman's Club

Mrs Demarchus C Brown will deliver the first of a travel study series on Monday Oct 28 before the study travel department of the Brookside Park Woman's Club. Eight lectures are planned one each fourth Monday monthly. Enrollment via Mrs Clarence Kittle Mrs H W Ker or Mrs J MacDonald Young. Halloween party set for Friday Oct 25 with Mrs Joe Kettery in charge.

Demarchus C. Brown Brookside Park Woman's Club Brown Clarence Kittle H. W. Ker J. MacDonald Young Joe Kettery

Thoughtful caretaker fills patient tray with humor and hope

A thoughtful woman, often homebound by illness, clipped jokes, pretty pictures, and wise sayings from magazines and books. Each day the sick-room tray held one such item beside a single flower, left for the patient to ponder alone, believed to ease complaint and encourage eating.

Tri-Color Slippers Feature Red Blue White Moire Design

The winter fad for tri color is declining yet stylish. Vamps show red moire and shanks blend blue and white moire with modern lines. Gold bandings add a rich touch to these slippers.

Meetings of Indianapolis clubs next week

A long list of Indianapolis clubs includes the Present Day Club studying Mexico with Pettijohn papers, Indianapolis Literary Club at the D A R house with Russell Sullivan on Evolution of the Stars, Pi Beta Phi Mothers' Club at 706 West Forty-third, and Fortnightly Literary Club at the Propylaeum with Mrs Winslow reading Caricature.

Indianapolis Mexico F. L. Pettijohn F. R. Gorman Pi Beta Phi Mothers’ Club West Forty-third Street A. E. Screes C. R. Walters Earl Mushlitz E. T. Schort Mary Rose Lawry Betty Whetsel Mothers of Pledges

International Study Club schedules next week events

The International Study and Travel Club lists lectures Luncheon meetings and programs across chapters Elsinore Arcadian Blue Nile Elizabethan Norwegian Valencian and Valencian chapters with talks on Scotland England and Aberdeen harp songs Burns letters and current events plus a Scotch themed luncheon schedule and hostesses named.

F. N. Nelson Blue Nile Spring Mill Road Frank Ferry O. B. Little T. J. Williamson Scotland W. G. Holiday England F. N. Hooker George Ruth West Thirty-first Street Maud Jones George W. Dyer Frank Spangler William Bratton Ruth Robert Burns N. H. Gilman College Avenue Fred Duesenberg Aberdeen Harriet Burbank

Mrs Donald McCrae Takes Office as National Auxiliary President

Mrs Donald McCrae of Council Bluffs Iowa arrives in Indianapolis to assume duties at the national headquarters on North Meridian Street. A charter member since 1920 she previously led the Iowa auxiliary as its state president born 1921.

Donald McCrae Council Bluffs American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis North Meridian Street Iowa State Department

Bridal Couple To Marry At St Phillip Neri Church

Mr and Mrs Leo Baron host a dinner bridge party at 811 East Forty second street tonight for Miss Mayme Murphy and Joseph J Speaks before their 9 Wednesday morning wedding at St Phillip Neri church. Attendants include Miss Elizabeth Murphy and Mr James L Dugan. groomsmen James L Dugar Edward Murphy and Charles Lines of Cleveland. Miss Murphy is the daughter of Mrs Abbie Murphy of Woodland drive.

Leo Baron East Mayme Murphy Joseph J. Speaks St Phillip Neri Church Elizabeth Murphy James L. Dugan Speaks James L. Dugar Edward Murphy Charles Lines Cleveland Miss Murphy Abbie Murphy Woodland Drive

Personal: Mr and Mrs Alex Jonas head south for winter

Mr and Mrs Alex Jonas of 451 Winthrop Avenue have left to spend the winter in the south.

Alex Jonas Winthrop Avenue South

Musicale Opens Year Friday in Sculpture Court

Indianap olis Matinee Musicale opens the club year with a Mr s Robert I Blakeman address at John Herron Art Institute in Sculpture Court. Jane Johnson Burroughs, prize winner, performs vocal numbers with piano accompaniment by Mrs Frank T Edenharter Mrs Louise Mason Caldwell and Miss Helena Sipe present two piano pieces. Reception follows with honor guests Mrs Blakeman and Mrs Edward Birge of Bloomington, plus past presidents of the Musicale. Social committee chaired by Mrs George Bailey with help from Mrs Isaac Born and Mrs James Canning. student members serve.

Indianapolis Matinee Musicale Sculpto Court John Herron Blakeman Edward Birge Bloomington Indiana Federation of Music Clubs The Musicale George Bailey Isaac Born James Canning

W C T U Institutes Set Across Marion County

Marion county executive sets institute dates for 14 unions from Nov 6 to Mar 12 with meetings and devotions led by local presidents and officers. Upcoming sessions include Edgewood Long Acre Nov 20 and Irvington Feb 5 to 6 events.

Marion County North East Union Washington Frances Willard Edgewood Long Acre Frances Cleveland Brightwood Bay Laurel University Heights Elizabeth Stanley Palmer Tuxedo Wayhinger Sarah Swain Thurman Carrie Ross Highland Irvington Broad Ripple Zerelda Wallace Esther Mary Balch Meridian Central Nina Brigham Susan Stuck Evelyn Webb E. E. Penrod Irvington W. C. T. U Lou Brown Downey Avenue Minnie Rogers Ida Scott

YWCA Plans Two Teas and All Member Meeting

The YWCA in Indianapolis schedules two teas and an all membership meeting next week. Former secretary Mrs Beatrice Crow Bisset will host from 3 to 9 p.m. in the association lounge and speak at 8 p.m. The Friday reception honors Mrs Ada Carrie Campbell new general secretary from Omaha. Mrs Bisset, president of the Karachi India YWCA board, will return to discuss India programs.

Beatrice Crow Bisset Ada Carrie Campbell Omaha Neb Campbell Paul T. Payne Samuel Ashby William Herbert Gibbs Association North Pennsylvania Street Frank Bopp A. B. Glick R. Stewart Bailey Bertha Lantz Reich I. E. Parker W. J. E. Webber Charles Oval Ruth Grimes George C. Gannon Paul Thayers H. B. Pike W. H. Hinkle A. P. Monroe Louis Wolff Walter S. Grow Frank L. Evans Laura Reynolds Indianapolis

Noted Leader to Speak at Indianapolis BPW Club Event

International night at the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club features Lena Madisin Phillips of New York as speaker. She will discuss US relations with other nations and has led goodwill tours to Europe. Local leaders preside. national airs and a diverse musical program accompany the dinner.

Indianapolis Business and Professional Women's Club Woman's Department Club North Meridian Street Lena Madisin Phillips New York National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Miss Phillips United States Europe Geneva Switzerland Clara M. G. Berus Ada D. Frost Phillips Anita Scott Anita Wandell Virginia Davidson Jean Davidson Martinsville Anderson

Girl Scout Week Signals National Drive and Salute

Girl Scout week runs October 13 to 20 with a nationwide push. The October Salute is issued and captains are asked to collect copies or designate a responsible girl. New patrol leaders in troop 28 include Milicent Coleman Marcella Ardern Mary Jane Bayer Doris Fillingham Jean Fillingham Betty Bell Barbara Ballinger Frances Hill Harriet Holmes Nancy White Betty Ann Calvelage Aloyse Bottenweiser Rosemary Shank and Ruth.

Milicent Coleman Marcella Ardern Mary Jane Bayer Doris Fillingham Jean Fillingham Betty Bell Barbara Ballinger Frances Hill Harriet Holmes Nancy White Betty Ann Calvelage Aloyse Bottenweiser Rosemary Shank Ruth

Wedded Today as Miss Roberta Cameron Ties Knot

The marriage of Miss Roberta Cameron daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Musselman 2935 North Delaware street occurred at noon at Central Christian Church with Dr W A Shulenberger officiating. The bride wore dahlia chiffon with velvet coat carried Butterfly roses a bridal luncheon followed at the Hotel Severin. The bridegroom a Indiana Law School graduate belonged to Sigma Delta Kappa while the bride presided over Iota Kappa Whitlock. Troop and patrol activity details follow including new leaders at Troops 14 20 22 13 42 31 19 8 23 15 and 19 with hikes trips and scouting events noted along with Girl Scout training sessions and a partnership with Indianapolis Power and Light Company to host homemaking classes for merit badges beginning October 19 with deadlines for badge submissions.

Roberta Cameron Frank Musselman North Delaware Street Central Christian Church W. A. Shullenberger Hotel Severin Muriel Fithian Muriel Tirsway Eleanor Lindgren Thelma Joyce Maryanna Munson Frances Wood Norma Heyman Helen Rugamier Wenone Willis Louise Fenner Jane Axtell Ruth Plant Dorothy Hendrickson Clara Rice Marjorie McBroom Alberta Bates Julia Rowe Alberta Brendlein Helen Marderford Caroline Jaeger Joan Hagedorn Alberta Farwell Dorothy Dunbar Nancy Socwell Helen Hudgins Dorothy Wallick Jane Murray Gertrude Winklehaus Tia Little Ballman Crawford Dellwood Tabernacle Presbyterian Church Adamson Indianapolis Power and Light Company Girl Scouts

Banana Sandwiches For Lunch Or Supper

Banana pulp spread on bread creates tasty sandwiches for after school meals or supper. Easy method uses ripe fruit and common bread for a simple snack or light meal.

Painted Closets For Beauty And Sanitation

Painting the insides of clothes closets is advantageous for looks and cleanliness. A cream with okra yellow shade works well, though you may prefer to match your bedroom decor.

Centerpiece idea uses gaudy fruit with leaves

A colorful centerpiece option features fruit arranged with green leaves for contrast. It emphasizes using the centerpiece beyond holidays as decoration and edible dessert after meals.

Discussion Luncheon Opens Club Year With Speakers

Community welfare department of the Woman's Department Club begins its new year with a 12:30 lunch at the club home 1702 North Meridian. State Senator Winfield Miller will discuss Present and Future agriculture. Five candidates for school commissioners endorsed by the citizens' school committee will be introduced. Reservations due by Monday night.

Woman's Department Club Indianapolis Winfield Miller Community Welfare Department North Meridian Street Miller Citizens’ School Committee J. Don Miller Julian Wetzel Russell Willson Samuel E. Garrison Merle Sidener Municipal Affairs Committee Department of William H. Eshbach Robert Shingler Elmer G. Lee John Connor Riley 1652

Rose Tea First Party Of Sorority Open House

Miss Mildred Diet hosts a rose candlelight tea Sunday from 3 to 5 at 3443 Carrollton Avenue as the first rush party of Omicron chapter Chi Sigma sorority. The event features rose and jade decor, a musical program, and guests including Betty Reidy Mary Thompson Lucille Branson Edith Mills Mary Frances Egan Mildred Allen Hilda Rath Madeline Russell Mary Finnegan Ruth Egan Winifred Kavanagh Irene Gallagher Mary Agnes Griffin Louise Schwier. Dorothy McManamon plans a Thursday mask party at 3317 College Avenue. Charlotte Grossman promotes a bacon-bat event next Saturday.

Mildred Diet Carrollton Avenue Omicron Chi Sigma Sorority Betty Reidy Mary Thompson Lucille Branson Edith Mills Mary Frances Egan Mildred

Women See Loss of Liberty in Decree of Long Skirts

Chicago buyers report a revolt against Paris long skirt styles as women lament loss of youth and freedom. Fashion insiders debate practicality and the return to shorter lines while some see dignity in the new designs and others call the trend a fashion conspiracy.

Wallace G. West United Press Chicago Paris Fannie Hurst Loop District

Tea Hostess Guernsey Van Riper Honors Mrs Miller

Mrs Guernsey Van Riper will host a tea at 5686 North Pennsylvania Street from 2 30 to 5 Tuesday afternoon in honor of Mrs J Don Miller a woman candidate on the citizens school committee Mrs Van Riper is assisted by Mrs George Co Finfrock Mrs Herman Deupree chairs the tea committee.

Guernsey van Riper Pennsylvania Street J. Don Miller Citizens’ School Committee van Riper George Co. Finfrock Herman Deupree

Card Parties Scheduled at School Hall and Buschmann's Hall

St Marys Social Club hosts a card and lotto party at the school hall 315 North New Jersey Street on Sunday night at 8 30. Daughters of America Council No 53 offer a card party at Buschmanns hall College Avenue and Eleventh Street on Tuesday night.

St. Mary’s Social Club New Jersey Street Daughters of America Council No. 53 Buschmann’s Hall College Avenue Eleventh Street

Wash Paint With Soap and Water Techniques

Cleaning tips advise using warm suds and a soft brush to remove dirt from walls and painted furniture. regular gentle washing preserves surfaces and extends finish life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion Co Propylaeum Robert Winslow Irvington Home Study Club James D. Thornton L. Wayne Money Shortridge High School Republic John Macy George B. Elliott Chalcedony Club William M. Bartlett Jr Central Avenue A. W. Buschmann O. H. Bradway George M. Bockstahler Jesse Cline Late Rock Club Webb Tearoom William Lewis William Clifford Arthur Wills A. D. Bowen Richard White House Indianapolis Indorsers of Photoplays Fletcher American Bank James Sproule Dulcet Club George Attkisson West Fall Creek Boulevard Herschell Rebay Indianapolis Zonta Club Columbia Club Carl G. Neerman Independent Mothers’ Club Butler Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Hajd Hampton Drive Lous Nellie Lillian Renfrew W. T. Newton H. O. Pritchard D. Stewart New Century Club Ethelean O. T. Behymer East North Street George W. Hardesty P. H. Yant Hadasssh Kirschbaum Community Center Milton Steinberg Holy Land Myra Glass Women's Faculty Club Butler University Arthur Jordan Evelyn Butler University Robert J. Aley Beta Delphian Society Mozri Haydn E. S. Donnel C. W. Albright W. A. Bohme J. A. May W. A. Shoults F. W. Schulmeyer Veronica Club St. Mary’s Academy Vermont Street Academy Phillip Gallahue Clara Langsdale Culture Club Frank Chiles East Washington Street C. A. McCotter O. &. Stanfield Ceylon Island Amos Butler Woman's Research Club J. W. Noble Keystone Avenue J. A. Hood North Bradley Street Woman's Advance Club L. D. Owens Thornton Wilder H. McClelland Bridge of San Luis Rey International Study and Travel Club Samuel R. Artman Elsinore Eugene Short Arcadian Chapter J. W. Potter East Forty-eighth Street J. C. Sibson W. P. Kersey Grover Slider North Station Street Samuel Lingle Charles Sellers Glen Moore W.C. T. U. News Mary Belch Minnie Waldvogel Thurman W. C. T. U Jennie B. Arline North Blackford Street Fannie Stewart Helen Beard Estella Ballenger Girl Scout Northland Mrs. Emmett H. Musselman Marion County State Bank East Market Street Pearson Piano Co Dept Baltimore, Md
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