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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1928
Page
2
Miss Jane Slutzky chairs a masked dance to be held tonight at the Kirschbaum community center. The Kirschbaum event follows a regular old fashioned Halloween dance planned by the committee in charge.
Catherine M. Warrender and George F. Hilgemeier Jr. wed at First Baptist Church with a floral chancel display and organ music by Percival Owens. Bridesmaids in lemon and jade gowns, bridal party gifts, and a reception at the Warrender home followed. The couple plans to reside in Indianapolis at 3540 North Meridian Street after November 1, with out-of-town guests from New York Chicago Vincennes and Fort Wayne.
Young people of St Ann's parish host a masked Halloween dance in the church hall at Mars Hill on Saturday evening. Prizes await the best costume as music provided by the Hoosier Melody Pirates.
A masked Halloween dance will be held Friday evening at Haddon Hall hosted by the Saraha Buds. Miss Pauline Burnett serves as chairman with assistants Miss Frances Herrick, Eleanor Saunders, Marie King and Edna Schardt operating the event.
Mrs. Richard Hennessey hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Indianapolis Athletic Club for Miss Hilda Gemmer of Los Angeles, visiting Indianapolis, who will wed Frank Simmons in late November. The event featured a rose centerpiece, green holders, and rose and green colors. Guests included Mrs. M. D. Gemmer and several local ladies, with plans for additional showers and a luncheon bridge hosted by Mrs. R. E. Kelly and Mrs. James T. Cunningham tomorrow and Monday respectively.
Edna Mae Joseph daughter of Mr and Mrs John Joseph 2202 North Langley avenue wed Phillip T Naaman at 9 Wednesday morning at St Frances de Sales church with Rev Father Sheridan officiating. Sister Jeanette Joseph maid of honor and bridesmaids Helen Hess Angeline Ajami wore yellow georgette gowns and carried yellow chrysanthemums. Bride wore bridal satin with Chantilly lace and coronet veil. The Naamans left for an extended wedding trip and will be at home here.
Miss Margaret Billman, bride elect to marry Max Brodie, was honored at a Sigma Kappa shower hosted by Miss Evelyn Carpenter at 1517 Central Avenue. The room featured pink roses and blue tulle, with gifts in a matching basket. Attending were Margaret Heidt Virginia Swaim Jerry Stokes Jessie Brunell Eva Eckert Evelyn Carpenter Elaine Hendrickson Mildred Hausner Mary Kepler Jewell Martin Mildred Colvin Dorothy Enoch Vivian Keller and Arlene Williams.
Members of Alpha Delta Pi Mothers' Club will hold a Friday noon luncheon at the chapter house. Hostesses are Mesdames E. W. Lawson H. A. McDonald and F. E. McCormick. A business meeting follows the meal.
The Social Club of Capitol Rebekah lodge will entertain with a card party at 2 Friday afternoon at I O O F hall Hamilton avenue and East Washington street.
Miss Nellie Morgan hosted a personal shower for Miss June Nikirk at 121 East Twenty-third Street. Roy Crowder and June Nikirk plan to wed Saturday at Sutherland Avenue Presbyterian Church. Pink and blue decor featured a treasure hunt gift presentation. hostess assisted by Mrs. R. K. Morgan and guests include Mrs. J. M. Nikirk and other local attendees.
Miss Hilda Kistner daughter of Mrs Ludwika Kistner 3109 East New York street wed Ralph Carr 244 South La Salle street at St Philip Neri church in a 9 am nuptial Mass Rev Fenton Walker officiated Maid of honor Josephine Kistner wore pink satin gown Best man John Kistner wore formal attire Bride wore white satin and tulle robe de style veil cap shaped with orange blossoms Bride carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses Wedding breakfast at the bride's mother's home followed the ceremony.
New York Mrs. Stanley M Timberlake and daughter Miss Ann Timberlake hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea for their house guest Miss Anita Kaufman at the Woodstock Club. Autumn hues and chrysanthemums decorated the tea area and rooms.
Mrs. Maurice Tennant of 1417 North New Jersey street will entertain Indianapolis Alpha Club of Kappa Alpha Theta at a 12 30 p m luncheon Friday. Assisting hostesses will be Mesdames Chester Jewett Albert Smith Henry Ostrom and Foster Clippinger. Moffett Dell Miss Dorothy Dell of 4285 North Meridian street became the bride of Paul Moffett of 3225 College avenue today.
Mr and Mrs James L Kyte of Columbia celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home on Wednesday with a family dinner and reunion.
Mrs. Michael Derleth hosted a luncheon and shower Tuesday afternoon at 224 Orange Street in honor of Miss Blanche OConnor. The forthcoming marriage to Leo Derleth is set for November 14 with twenty four guests invited.
Mr and Mrs Curtis Toon hosted a Tuesday dinner at 410 Harlan Street in honor of newly married Mr and Mrs Benjamin Farlee. Attendees included Mrs Loretta Farlee Mr and Mrs Thomas Hillman Mr and Mrs Ora Duvall James Duvall and Mrs William McQuat of Cloverdale. New sponge soap dishes are advertised as colorful and inexpensive.
Elmer Davis praises young American novelists while noting his own labeling of the generation as the “young utilitarians.” He gives personal dedications to Mary Rose Himler and Anne Johnston, revealing their personalities through lines he wrote. The piece also visits neighborly scenes with Helen Chapman bottling grape juice and sharing a simple recipe, plus letters from Mrs. John Merrell Baker and Amelia Henderson about travels, and a Berlin tale of Elizabeth Haerle delaying return until Christmas.
Mrs. Jack Harting hosted a bridge party and vanity shower for Miss Marjorie Waltz of 2115 North New Jersey street, fiancé O. P. Rush, with orchid and green decor. Guests included Mrs. Harry Goldboro, Mrs. J. C. Duncan, and several Misses. the event precedes a November 3 wedding at Miss Waltz’s home.
Mrs Herbert E Fieber entertained guests at the Woodstock Club with a luncheon bridge in honor of Mrs Alfred Tayloe of Memphis who has been a house guest of Mrs W J Hogan. Mrs Tayloe departs for home. Democrats Plan Card Party in Thirteenth Ward guests at 2339 South Meridian Street Friday.
Miss Margaret Ann Cronnon and Hugh J. O'Donnell were announced engaged at a Tuesday bridge party hosted by Mrs. Harvey J. Cronnon at 1323 North Jefferson Avenue. Rainbow decorations set the scene and Thanksgiving date was hidden under tally cards. Guests included Mrs. Francis Blackwell and many others. attendants named include Mrs. Shu maker matron of honor, Miss Silva Marie Manouge maid of honor, and bridesmaids Martina Shea and Elizabeth Donnery.
Mrs. Harry M. Anderson of 1424 Holt avenue hosted a linen shower Wednesday evening for Miss Marjorie Coy, whose marriage to Lemuel Whitten is set for November 3. The event featured pink and blue bridal colors, a pink and blue umbrella as the centerpiece gift, and miniature umbrellas as favors, with guests including Miss Coy’s mother Mrs. Charles Coy and numerous local guests from Greensburg.
Mrs Ralph R Marsh 756 N Bancroft entertained guests this afternoon with a luncheon bridge at her residence. Tables glowed with orange tapers, orange and black tulle, and decorations in Halloween colors. Favors were hand painted orange and green chiffon handkerchiefs, with a list of guests including Mesdames Harold Wilkes Ray Goodwin Herbert Suffrins C D O Rourke L T Glidden Walter Bridgins G W Farrar Joseph Colbert Russell Stevens Eugene G Dehmer L W Muhlenkamp Charles Claman James T Barnett Russell Sumner Oscar Hagemier Ray Wood and Misses Ruth Fisher Hazel Van Auken Lucille Costello.
Mrs A C Franke of 333 Blue Ridge Road entertained at a luncheon for past presidents of Tri Psi, Mothers organization of Delta Delta sorority. Tables lit by pink tapers featured fall flower bowls. guests included Mesdames Graham Bowser Davis Headrick Polen Foxworthy Foxworthy Meire Woolery Pollitt. George Wells hosted Jack Stanley of Louisville as a stage show guest from Indiana, departing Friday for St Louis.
No woman should wear faded colors and wearers can refresh dresses blouses and stockings at home with easy to use Diamond Dyes. The ad claims fadeless results minimal effort with true dyes that won’t streak or run and promotes a free 64 page Color Craft booklet by Mae Martin Home Service Dept Diamond Dyes Burlington Vermont advertising.
A reader laments women’s cruelty to each other and shares letters about friend betrayals in love. Advice suggests self respect, staying true to oneself, and letting the "best girl win" while noting dismissive responses to early marriage pressures.
One half cup powdered sugar one half cup orange juice and one third cup grapefruit juice and chili. Remove pits from one cup canned cherries and cube canned pears to one cup. Layer cherries and pears in cocktail glasses, pour the liquid, sprinkle each with half a tablespoon crystallized ginger. Regina Obergfell 219 S Meridian St city.
Announcement of the betrothal of Miss Betty Bertram of 414 East Twenty Fourth street to Earl Walsh of Brownsburg was made at a Columbia Club dinner for Kappa Phi Gamma sorority members. The wedding is set for Thanksgiving Day at the bride’s mother Mrs John Kepper’s home in North Vernon.
The Times offers a dress pattern for a lady's apron frock in four sizes from 34 to 48 inches bust. A medium needs three yards of 36 inch material plus a fourth yard of contrasting fabric. lower edge width equals two yards. Send coupon with 15 cents to The Times Pattern Department. delivery about a week.
Sage Tea Turns Gray Hair Dark advertisement by Shirley Blake touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound, a 75 cent ready to use mix said to darken gray hair evenly and naturally. The copy promises rapid results with simple daily application and claims the product restores lustre.
Miss Glaydis Wheeler, to wed Edward Brosnan Jr on October 27, was honored at a Wednesday evening miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Lois Unverson at 625 Birch Avenue. Pink and white bridal decor lined a gift table while guests hemmed tea towels for the bride.
Miss Mabel Martin hosted a linen shower at 323 Harvard in honor of Betty Brock daughter of Mr and Mrs Ora Brock Lebanon whose marriage to Albert Rabe of New Brunswick New Jersey will take place Nov 3 Orchid and green decorations highlighted the event with orchid asters at centerpieces Guests included Mrs Georgia A Martin and several named friends and relatives as well as Miss Brock
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