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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
6
Furs this winter feature luxuriously fine textures and fabric like manipulation, with long coats showing raised waistlines and lengthened hems. Black coats dominate daytime wear, with options from mink and sable to caracul and Persian lamb, plus vivid styles for sport and dressy looks.
Dorothy Carroll, bride-elect to Frank Stroup Langsenham, was guest of honor at a linen shower and bridge party hosted by Mrs. Melvin Puett in Logansport. Attendants included her mother Mrs. T. A. Carroll and many relatives and friends, all in bridal colors of orchid, green, and yellow.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Cutler of Anderson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Catherine Cutler to Raymond McAfferty of Cleveland formerly Hope Indiana The wedding is set for Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Church Rev Floyd Appleton to officiate Miss Margaret Sanders Anderson to be maid of honor Fred Cutler Jr brother of the bride to be best man.
Sorority Theta Chi Omega entertained rushees with a dinner at the home of Miss Lois McCallister in Bryan Avenue on Sunday. Honored were Beulah Bailey Thelma Boyer Eleanor Brane Jeanette Brane Charleen Maxwell Ethel Price Isabel Robertson and Mrs Mary Bender.
Readable line notes a weekly gathering of the Danzanite Club with discussion and planning on club activities. The fragment hints at routine meetings and organizational notes.
Purdue alumnae of Indiana held their quarterly meeting at Mrs. M. E. Robbins home on Ashland Avenue. A buffet supper preceded a business meeting. Committee chairs named include Handbook Mrs. M. R. Grainger and constitution Mrs. Neil Waterbury. Officers chosen: President Miss Nelle Coats Vice President Miss Dale Waterbury Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Henry Echolds and Corresponding Secretary Mrs. Emily Shubach. A monthly luncheon meets first Friday at Ayres Tearoom. Next meeting set for the third Monday in January at Miss Dale Waterbury’s home 3168 Washington Boulevard.
The Monday Club observed Presidents Day with a 12 30 luncheon at the Columbia Club. A program of music and travel talks followed. Mrs J F Edwards is the new president of the organization.
The city clubs announce a busy Wednesday with luncheons and talks. Highlights include the Woman's Department Club speaking on city management by Senator Winfield Muller, New Century Club luncheon at Ethel Bean tearoom, and Hadassah Indianapolis holding its first regular meeting at Kirschbaum Community Center with Dr. Milton Steinberg and Cantor Myra Glass.
The Kappa Delta Theta sorority plans a Wednesday night business meeting at the YWCA. They will vote on and organize a Wiener roast for Saturday night as a planned campus social event.
Members of the Phi Gamma Tau sorority will hold a regular meeting at 8 15 Wednesday night at the Chamber of Commerce building.
Formal initiation of Phi Gamma Theta sorority occurred Monday night at the Lumley tearoom on North Meridian. Event began with services at 7:45, banquet followed at 8:30, with yellow and pink chrysanthemums and silver monogrammed bracelets as favors. Pledges initiated included Amy Axton Jennie Brinston Ethel Carson Lucille Wegehoft and Dorothy Kluger. Members present were Esther Wegehoft Frances Brinkman Mildred Overbeck Frieda Harmening Gertrude Heede Maxine Stringer and sponsor Mrs N G Stringer.
Mrs. L. O. Hamilton hosted a regent's day meeting at 2011 North Alabama Street with Mrs. Herbert Wood presiding in place of regent Mrs. Alama Shattuck. The next gathering will be a card party November 1 at Mrs. E. H. Darragh's home 1502 North Meridian Street.
Mrs Anne Blount Curry of Oak Park Illinois will attend the October YWCA meeting and Mrs Beatrice Crow Bisset of Karachi India is listed as principal speaker. The event is set for 8 tonight in Hollenbeck hall.
St Anne's Young People's Club entertained with a surprise party Saturday night at the home of George Wittemeier in Valley Mills. Thirty three guests were present.
Miss Jane Pritchard daughter of Mrs Caleb A Pritchard 2877 Sutherland avenue became the bride of James Taylor Bugbee son of Mr and Mrs L W Bugbee 4170 Guilford avenue at 2 30 this afternoon at the home of the bride s mother The service was read by Dr Virgil E Rover pastor of Meridian Street Methodist church An improvised altar of palms and ferns with cathedral candles served as the backdrop Harpist Miss Victoria Montani played bridal airs at the ceremony and reception Mrs L Willis Bugbee Jr the bride s sister was her only attendant L Willis Bugbee Jr was best man The bride wore ivory satin princess gown with lace medallions and an ivory tulle veil She carried a shower bouquet of roses and lilies of the valley After the ceremony the reception was held The couple will reside in Toledo The bride attended Illinois University and is a Kappa Kappa Gamma member The groom is Purdue mechanical engineering graduate and Theta Chi member Out-of-town guests included Mrs E E Stierwalt and Cyrena Stierwalt of Terre Haute and Miss Mildred Richey of Chicago
Pattern description for plaid woolen frock with crepe trim sizes 4 6 8 10 years. For 10-year size needs 2 1/2 yards of 35 inch material plus 1/2 yard for facings. Pattern mailed on receipt of 15 cents or stamps. fall winter 1929 1930 book offer requires 12 cents.
Mr and Mrs F H Burnett announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Pauline Burnett to Ken L Hurlbut son of Mr and Mrs J T Hurlbut. The wedding will be at the bride's parents home at 8 30 Tuesday night Nov 5 with Miss Helen Pangborn as maid of honor. Luther Stewart will be best man.
Miss Mary Jo Lizius, bride to be Virgil Roby of Denver, will attend a bridge party and crystal shower tonight hosted by Miss Mary Elizabeth Davidson and others at 5428 Lowell Avenue. Mrs. Davidson and Mrs. Kinnaird assist. yellow decor and candles enhance the event with a list of guests including Mrs. Bruce Savage and Miss Isabel Kerr.
Mrs Thomas R Marshall widow of the former vice president will be the special guest at the Indiana Democratic Women's Club luncheon at Ft Wayne on Monday Oct 21. Mrs Nellie Tayloe Ross will be the principal speaker at the meeting.
Miss Marjorie McDuffee hosted a pillow shower and bridge tea at 720 East Maple Road in honor of Miss Mary Jo Lizius. The couple, Virgil Roby of Denver, plan to wed October 23, with guests including Mrs. Robert Marshall Worth and others. dahlia decor and rose candlelight framed the celebration.
Among those from Indianapolis who spent the weekend at French Lick are Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Gurley. Robert Fortune will attend the Illinois Iowa game in Iowa City tonight. Joseph H. McDuffee has gone east by airplane and will return later this week. John Mulvehill leaves for Terre Haute for a week. Mrs. Teel Tappan is in New York for the week. Robert E. Tappan will go to Louisville for the weekend. George Annarino and Gus Pastari are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Annarino in Indianapolis. Mrs. Joseph S. Goode has returned from Boston. Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Aronson plan a week's visit east. Mrs. E. W. Heyl is visiting her daughter in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. G B Wolfe of 4488 Washington Boulevard hosted a meeting of Alpha Eta Latreian group members. Mrs. Frank D Hatfield addressed the group on The City Manager Form of Government.
An illustrated leaflet offers masquerade costume ideas and hair fashion guidance. It discusses long versus short hair, argues for personal choice, and suggests practical ways to grow hair with side pieces while advising on silhouettes and face shapes. It also notes trends toward larger hat sizes and a playful tone about fashion debates.
A bridge party and miscellaneous shower were hosted at 264 Iowa Street Monday night in honor of Mrs William Engelking nee Miss Leone M Fitzpatrick. Guests included Mrs R Kempe Mrs Charles Fisner Mrs P J Fitzpatrick Miss Olivia Sellmeyer Miss Bertha Hoffman Miss Flora Harrel Miss Marianna Stucky Miss Ruth Oettering Miss Rosemary Seland Miss Erma Ditzenberger Miss Cecelia Weigand Miss Anastasia Ahlders Miss Mildred Summers Miss Elizabeth Guy Miss Louise Engelking Miss Helen Dongus Miss Frieda Waggoner Miss Mary Manning Miss Loretta Neilan and Miss Mary Mischel.
Mr and Mrs Omer Thorpe announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Maude Ermal Thorpe to Henry Gene Haynes of Indianapolis formerly of Newcastle. The ceremony occurred Friday Oct 4 at Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs Haynes teaches physical education at Teachers College Indianapolis. They will reside at 2010 North Meridian Street.
Mrs Ralph Whitehill entertained with a luncheon bridge party at 1 East Thirty-sixth Street in honor of Miss Bernice Bonner whose marriage to Howard Kiser of New York will take place at 11 Thursday morning Oct 24. Guests included Mrs James Cook Mrs George Lemcke Mrs Francis Feeney Mrs Morris Wadley Mrs Marcus War render Mrs George Hilgemeier Jr Miss Jane Griffith Miss Dorothy Stafford Miss Rosemary Clune Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss Betty Hereth.
The sorority will meet Wednesday night at the home of Miss Ollie Hite.
The review urges mothers to read The Love Story by Thelma Woodhill, condemning a possessive mother who harms her daughter by secrecy and denial. It argues the book offers crucial lessons for guiding daughters and warns that prudish attitudes ruin more than open vice.
A householder can dry corn and other foods using a DIY oven or coal range drier. Blanch vegetables, boil corn five minutes, cut kernels, and dry 3 to 4 hours at 125 F. Store in dust proof containers. To cook, soak 2–4 hours in warm water, then simmer with butter salt and pepper.
Alpha Chi chapter Theta Sigma Delta will meet Thursday with Mick Rosalyn Blanchard at 440 North Temple Avenue.
The Gamma Phi Delta sorority meets tonight at 8 o clock at the home of Miss Ruth Hoover located at 3015 North Pennsylvania Street. The October gathering will discuss upcoming activities and schedule.
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