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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1930
Page
11
A 1930 autumn bride favors satin gowns with long trains and elegant lines. Velvet, lace, crepe Elizabeth, and regal silver and white lame appear, inspired by Empress Eugenie and Moven Age styles. Clean silhouettes feature bishop sleeves and nunlike sleekness, with minimal jewelry and a prayer book as accessories.
Mrs Harry Heyob appointed chairman of the card party committee for St Johns church bazar to be held Thursday Friday and Saturday. Subcommittee heads include Bridge five hundred euchre bunco lotto with a long list of assistants and volunteers.
The Y W C A in Indianapolis outlines three December events for women workers and students. A 6 15 dinner with Dr J H Peeling as speaker. a white elephant bridge night with surprise events. and a Halloween dance with Camp Delight hosting a supper and mask party on Oct 25. Miss Eleanor A Hester invites girls not in clubs to join and offers daily interviews for those out of work.
The ad touts Cascarets as a remedy to stimulate digestion and appetite, ease biliousness and gas, and activate bowels. It claims a candy tablet before bed can renew the person for tomorrow, noting cascara as the active ingredient and labeling it a bowel muscle activator.
Indianapolis Needlework Guild of America announces National Publicity Week with store booths showing garments. Committees will distribute literature at L. S. Ayres, Laur ies, Kerrs, Goldstein's, and other shops aided by the Council of Jewish Women. Speakers include Mrs. Hartley Sherwood and Ft. Wayne leaders at teas and the Marion meeting.
Indiana branch of the League of American Penwomen will hold a 1 o'clock luncheon Saturday in the Louis XIV room at the Claypool to observe President's Day. Mrs. Charles O Pfafflin leads the musical program with Mrs. Ovid Butler Jameson presiding. Reservations by Mrs. Ju D Owens at 670 East Twenty Fourth Street.
Invitations issued by Mr and Mrs William E Showers announce the marriage of Elizabeth Jane Showers to Robert Kenzie Dillon. The ceremony is set for Wednesday October 22 at 11 30 in St Charles church. The couple will reside in Bloomington after a European honeymoon.
The Junior Court of the Catholic Daughters of America No 1119 held a Sunday meeting at the Catholic Community Center. Julia Casserly was president. Mary McCrossan outlined the year’s program. new counselors were introduced including Alice Jane Hessler and Mary Frances Boyle.
Sigma Epsilon sorority schedules a meeting tonight with Miss Louise Wicker at Graylynn hotel, Apartment 11.
The Tota Chi sorority convenes tonight at 707 North East Street, the residence of Miss Irene Hergenrader, for its standard gathering.
Alumnae of Theta Sigma Phi will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Claude E. Bane at 321 East Fiftieth Street this evening. The event honors members and follows a social gathering format.
The couple tied the knot at Saturday noon in Wheeling at the home of the bride’s parents in Wheeling. Mrs Minton of Wheeling and Tyree P Burke from Franklin are the newlyweds.
Engagement announced for Miss Eleanore Hracy Mitchell of Memphis to K. W. Atkins son of E. C. Atkins. Marriage set at the bride’s home in Memphis on November 6. Mitchell educated at Hutchinson’s and Holton Arms. debut in 1925. Cotillion Club member and Memphis Junior League president. Atkins attended Taft School and Yale Sheffield. member of Cloister Club and Memphis Country Club.
Indianapolis readers list social visits and travel notes from Edgewater Beach Chicago to Atlantic City and New York. Names include H E Goldstein Thomas A Morris Mrs Charles E Cox Sr Mrs Karl G Karsten Senator Arthur R Robinson Simeon D Fess and others with addresses in Indianapolis.
Lambda Theta Phi sorority will hold its annual banquet Thursday at 6 at the Spink Arms with the Muncie chapter sponsoring. Reservations via Mrs. Charles B. Crist. A pre ban quest business meeting is set for 5 in the green room. Terre Haute alumnae chapter to sponsor a breakfast Saturday at Seville tavern. reservations available at Thursday’s meeting.
The Ladies Society of the Indianapolis Maennerchor will entertain guests at 2 on Tuesday for a fall party. Attendees mentioned include William Noelke Otto Deluse and Schramm with Mary listed among participants.
A column essay discusses how long marriages end in loneliness and divorce, noting the lure of freedom versus the pull of partnership. A man, 50, asks about dating a 25-year-old while separated and whether to win back his wife or pursue younger companionship, with the adviser urging reconciliation and caution.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Dobson Sr entertained Friday night at their home 1424 East Market Street with a surprise party for their daughter Mrs Harry Todd. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Dobson Jr Mr and Mrs Roy Howell Mrs Philip Clement Miss Marguerite Bohen Miss Agnes Dobson Miss Gertrude Meyers Miss Mary Eleanor Meyers William Dobson Joseph Finch John OBrien and Harry Todd.
Mrs William Allen Moore is chairman of the bridge party to be given the Propylaeum Oct 31 by the Propylaeum Club. Her committee includes Mesdames Raymond Van Camp Owen Morrell Kin Hubbard Gavin Payne Samuel Lewis Shank Edward Lynn Hortense Raith Burpee Earl Barnes Jackson Sanders Harold B Tharp Russell Byers Charles O Roemler James Ogden Harry O Fitton Woods Caperton Henry Buttolph Gerry Sanborn and Ronald Green.
Mrs. Hal R. Keeling will host a tea Tuesday marking the AAUW first general meeting. Officers and board members from the Indianapolis club will be introduced, with sections on international relations child study and fine arts to begin, plus plans for book and art programs at local libraries and museums.
The essay argues that possessiveness fuels marital friction with women enjoying belonging to a partner while men resent ownership. It notes the tension between desire to possess and resentment of possession, urging acceptance of immutable gendered roles in marriage.
Mrs Claude Van of 321 East Fiftieth street will entertain Theta Sigma Chi alumnae at her home at 7 30 tonight. All alumnae in the city are invited.
In the new autumn lineup wrap around skirts with circular cuts dominate coats and dresses. The fashion note highlights versatile silhouettes and bold movement for the season with designers tailoring the tone for both day and evening wear.
Mrs Elizabeth Stanley of Anderson was re elected president of the Indiana WCTU at the closing session in Anderson with officers named for 1931 including Ida Mix Kokomo and Marry Wood ard Fountain City as secretary roles. Delegates heard Ray mond Robins and Mrs Mary Harris Armor speak on prohibition.
Mr and Mrs Albert W Smith of 2536 South Delaware street honeymoon in the west They will spend a week in Denver and visit Pike s Peak then return to Indianapolis in the latter part of October
Meridian Hills Country Club announces a series of October events for members and guests. The calendar includes a formal dinner and bridge night on Saturday at 7, the annual meeting Monday Oct 20 at 8 30 with a 6 30 dinner, a golf tournament and luncheon on Wednesday Oct 22, and a Halloween party Friday Oct 31 at 3 15. Committees listed include Mr and Mrs James A Baird Mr and Mrs Charles F Mayer Jr Mr and Mrs Otto C Janus Mrs W D Little Mrs E F Winslow Mrs Mark V Rinehart and Mrs John R Thrasher.
St Marys Social Club hosts pillow slip party Thursday in the school hall 315 North New Jersey street with games. Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No 227 I O O F holds a card party at 1609 14 Prospect street at 2 30 Tuesday. Winamac council Degrees of Pocahontas plans a card and dance party Tuesday at 8 30 in the hall on Roosevelt avenue and Seventeenth street.
Fidelis Club hosts a masquerade party at 3949 Rookwood avenue tonight with Miss Florence Taylor as host and Miss Esther Davis assisting. Beta Chapter of Iota Psi Omega sorority plans a social at 701 North Bradley street hosted by Miss Dorothy Sommers.
Thursa W. Amos dean of women at the University of Pittsburgh and NAWD president will speak at the Indiana State Teachers Association deans of women section meeting held Thursday and Friday at the Columbia Club.
Miss Amber L Endsley entertained guests with a bridge party at her residence 1622 North Meridian Street.
Gamma Chapter to meet at Miss Mabel Skinner's home 913 North La Salle Street. Miss Caylor to entertain for Theta Chi Sigma at 2517 North Delaware Street with hostesses including Miss Evelyn Caylor.
Alpha Omicron Alpha sorority plans a meeting of the Theta chapter tonight at the home of Miss Ellen Walsh located at 115 West Nineteenth Street.
The Beta chapter of Phi Theta Delta sorority will hold a 6 o'clock dinner at Miss Virginia Tape’s home located at 760 North Riley Avenue.
Psi Iota Xi will meet with Miss Alice Miller at 4025 North New Jersey Street tonight. Service Star Legion Hamilton Berry chapter will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. O. E. Green at 2225 Broadway.
Indianapolis alumnae of Kappa Delta plan a Founders' Day dinner at the Hotel Antlers on Thursday. Mrs. Morris Barrett presides. Mrs. Webster R. Russell will deliver the founder's day address. Miss Blanche Hutchinson to present a musical program. white rose décor and taper lighting. a bridge party follows dinner. reservations with Mrs. Barrett at 3625 Salem Street.
Miss Grace Buckler entertained Sunday afternoon at her home on North Alabama street in honor of Miss Frances Tomlin whose marriage to Ulrich Wade will take place Wednesday night. The affair was a miscellaneous shower and tea with pink and white bridal colors and miniature brides as favors. The hostess was assisted by her sister Miss Mary Buckler with guests including Mrs. William Stewart Miss Laura Thomas Miss Margaret Casey Miss Ada Peters and Miss Lola Updike.
Miss Alice O'Donnell hosts a masked Halloween party for Alpha Nu chapter of Alpha Zeta Beta at 950 Hervey Street. Guests include Lois Hudson Patricia Crowley Dorothy Davis Jean Whittson Mary Stout Bertha Whetstine Genevieve Crawford Edith Goedeker Amelia Shinkle Lise Barton Ann Reed Helen Stein Helen White se Netherton Evelyn Nordloh Lacy Walters Evelyn Wolfe Geraldine Gibson Grace Hilton Mary Ebner Evelyn Smith Mildred Dismore.
The Altar Society of SS. Peter and Paul will host a card party on Wednesday afternoon at the Knights of Columbus auditorium. Hostesses include Mrs. John Hampton as chairman and a list of committee members: Mesdames Robert Stark, M. J. Moore, J. Albert Smith, Fred McDonald, John Martin, H. M. Pitsenberger, Clarence Sweeney, Addison Coddington, J. M. Hagerman, G. A. Roache, P. J. Freaney, William J. Wemmer, Thomas Courtney, C. E. Fieske, Misses Helen Dailey and Nora Sullivan.
Mrs. J. H. Hedges hosted a Tri Kappa session at 538 East Maple Road Boulevard for the Indiana polis associate chapter. New officers installed include President Mrs. O. T. Blemker and First Vice President Mrs. T. G. Crawford with other officers named.
Mr and Mrs John J Griffin of 631 Eastern avenue announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Helen Agnes Griffin to Timothy Hanlon of Chicago. The ceremony will be held Wednesday morning October 22 at 9 at St Philip Neri church.
The Mother’s Club of Cathedral High School will hold a 2 PM Tuesday meeting in the Fidelity Trust building to plan a Harvest card party scheduled for November 12 in the school auditorium including afternoon and evening sessions.
Members of Zonta Club and guests dine Tuesday at the Columbia Club. Miss Eleanor Saunders chairs arrangements with Miss Olive Kiler assisting. The Five Coeds will perform a musical program after the dinner.
The ad explains oily skin oils from sebaceous glands dull silk hose and lingerie. Soap and water fail to remove the film which rots the fibre. Energine dissolves it. Use a tablespoon Energine per quart lukewarm soapy water, wash, rinse, and air dry. The result is renewed color and less rubbing.
Thelma Ann Schmidt and Alfred L. Hale wed at St Pauls Lutheran church Saturday night in the presence of close family. Rev. W A Nordsieck officiated. maid of honor Margaret Shaul and bridesmaid Helen Schmidt assisted. reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside at 1002 North Beville Avenue after November 1.
The W C T U holds multiple meetings across University Heights Speedway City and Fletcher American Bank this week. Speakers include John George and Virginia Cravens. New officers announced for Mary Hensley group with devotions and reports.
Pulaski Virginia resident C K Nelson describes stomach trouble in 1917 with chest tightness breathlessness and nausea. After trying remedies he heard of Black Draught began taking small doses after meals and returned to work. A morning episode near West Virginia prompted a more thorough dose and the relief lasted over two years.
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