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Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1930

Page

2

700 Women Attend Indiana Federation of Clubs Conclave

More than 700 women from 35,000 club members arrive for the forty first annual Indiana Federation of Clubs convention at the Claypool hotel. Sessions run through Thursday with talks by Mrs. Edwin F. Miller and Dr. Homer P. Rainey, plus district institute discussions and changes to department groupings.

Indiana Federation of Clubs Claypool Hotel Edwin F. Miller Peru Miller Indianapolis Ross Lockridge Indiana University Indiana John Downing Johnson Frank Sheehan Gary Sheehan Indiana Federation Federation and Progress Franklin College Frederick G. Balz Seventh District Federation of Clubs George W. Phillips South Bend James S. Boonshot Department Edward N. Conine Terre Haute Department Institute Curtis Hodges American Home Quincey Myers Perrysville Myra Stewart Gordon Logansport Public Welfare Elon Stern J. M. Thistlethwaite Sheridan Allan D. Hole Richmond J. W. Moore District Institute A. R. Putnam Valparaiso Paul F. Miller Mt. Summit F. W. Troutman Glenn Knauss Lagrange May Hobbs Tipton Alice Yeakel Knox Harry L. Green Department of American Home Department of Education—Public Instruction Department of Public Welfare

Film extras struggle with wages and wardrobe costs

Hollywood extras average $2.62 weekly with 800 to 900 daily job openings and a typical ten dollar day plus supplying their own wardrobe. Jane Arden and Babe Green earn top weekly wages but still accept low rates, owning extensive wardrobes worth thousands while producers can hire many at bedrock prices.

Hollywood Jerome Beatty Modern Screen Jane Arden Babe Green Miss Arden Green Beatty

Iota Club Luncheon Hosted at Mrs Millikan Home

Mrs L H Millikan of 3155 Park Avenue entertained members of Iota Club at a luncheon today at 12 30 PM. Hostess aides included Mrs Robert Gilliland and Mrs Elsie Morgan at the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority home.

L. H. Millikan Park Avenue Iota Club Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Robert Gilliland Elsie Morgan

Mrs. Ross Receives Rasplata Muncii Honor in Romania

Mrs. David Ross of Indianapolis honored with Rasplata Muncii by the king of Rumania for long standing relief work and civic service. Attended by Attorney General James M. Ogden and others, with Alic J. Lupear presenting the award and Wallace O. Lee receiving the Order of the Romanian Crown.

David Ross Indianapolis Ross Rumania Progressive Club James M. Ogden Alic J. Lupear Wallace O. Lee Queen Marie Ogden Will H. Hays Motion Picture Thomas G. Winter National Pictures of America John F. Sippel Baltimore General Federation of Women’s Clubs Harry G. Leslie Reginald Sullivan E. F. Hodges Woman's State Assembly Club Flower Mission Board of Children’s Guardians Indorsers

Miss Warmoth Hosts Kitchen Shower for Bride-to-Be

Miss Helen Louise Warmoth entertains with a kitchen shower and bridge party at 3140 Park Avenue tonight in honor of Miss Anne Lou Henry whose marriage to Oscar A. Jose Jr. is planned for Saturday. Mrs. George W. Warmoth aids, house decorated with fall bridal colors. guests include Miss Anne Richardson and many Miss Henrys and Jose relations.

Helen Louise Warmoth Park Avenue Anne Lou Henry Oscar A. Jose Jr George W. Warmoth Miss Henry Anne Richardson Pasadena Cal O. A. Jose James Canning Herbert Todd George Dailey Margaret Henry Helen Louise Rogers Catherine Jose Elizabeth King Helen Watson Margaret Harrison Saraham Adams Janet Adams Emma Colbert

Bride to Be Hosts Bridge Party for Catherine Mitchell McVicker

Miss Mary Louise O'Donnell will entertain tonight at the Lumley tearoom with a bridge party and shower in honor of Mrs. Samuel J. McVicker formerly Miss Catherine Mitchell. Guests include Mesdames Mitchell Collins O'Donnell Morris Sullivan De Haven McVey and Misses Beatty Deveny Cutter Murphy Shea plus Edna Shea.

Mary Louise O’donnell Lumley Tearoom Samuel J. McVicker Catherine Mitchell Mesdames James Mitchell Martin Collins P. H. O'Donnell Thomas P. Morris Margaret Sullivan George de Haven Raymond McVey Julia Beatty Mary Deveny Mary Cutter Eleanor Katherine Molly Murphy Edna Shea

Dinner Bridge Will Fete Visitors In Indianapolis

Mrs. William Wemmer hosts a 7 tonight at the Indianapolis Athletic Club for visiting guests Mrs. Samuel Nickey and Mrs. George Tayloe from Memphis Tennessee. Twenty guests will be seated at a pink rose centerpiece table lit by pink tapers.

William Wemmer North Meridian Street Indianapolis Athletic Club Samuel Nickey George Tayloe Memphis Tenn Robert Elliott Tayloe Nickey H. E. Fieber Hampton Drive Stanley Ostler Saginaw, Mich Fieber

Hay Ride and Weiner Roast Planned by Phi Tau Delta

Miss Marie Fehr chairs a hay ride and weiner roast for Alpha chapter members and guests. The event Saturday night will be at Miss Estryl Adams country home east of Indianapolis.

Marie Fehr Alpha Chapter Phi Tau Delta Sorority Estryl Adams Indianapolis

A Charming Little Frock for a Tiny Tot

Printed chiffon frock for a 2 4 and 6 year old with pink rosebuds on white. Front and back feature four box plaits and a double capelet collar optional. Available in pique linen white or pastel shades with gingham and cotton prints. Pattern costs 15 cents plus 12 cents for fashion book.

New Chiefs Named at St Agnes Academy

The Students' Spiritual Leadership Council at St Agnes Academy elected new officers led by President Mary Frances Terry and Vice President Mary Helen Taylor. New committees were formed with chairmen and members spanning Eucharistic Our Lady missions and related roles.

ST. Agnes St. Agnes Academy Mary Frances Terry Mary Helen Taylor Jean Harley Dorothy Brown Frances Messick Louise Fogarty Mary Kirkhoff Bernice Brennan Marjorie Schilling Eucharistic Miss Taylor Mary Jane Wallace Rosemary Lavelle Margaret Blackwell Katherine Mayer Our Lady Miss Terry Rose Dowd Catherine Lynth Martha Shepherd Martha Hayes Helen Leich Miss Dowd Mary Louise Keach Ruth Courtney Madeline Topmiller Dorothy Baker Mary Yeazel Suzanna Merrill

Rothschilds Plan Bar Mitzvah for Arvin at Beth El Zedek

Mr and Mrs Henry Rothschild of 3738 Buckle Street announce the Bar Mitzvah of their son Arvin Rothschild. The ceremony will be held Saturday morning at 9 at Beth El Zedek temple.

Henry Rothschild Buckle Street Arvin Rothschild Beth el Zedek Temple

Eight and Forty Club Dinner Honors Mrs. Russell

The Eight and Forty Club will hold a formal dinner Wednesday night at Hunter's Lodge in Marott. Mrs. W. E. Russell of Greenfield, president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Indiana, will be honored. Mrs. C. W. Ardery, club president, serves as toastmaster.

Hunter's Lodge Marott W. E. Russell Greenfield American Legion Auxiliary of Indiana C. W. Ardery

No More Squeezing Blackheads With Simple Calonite Powder

A dubious tip recommends using Calonite powder rubbed on a hot wet cloth to dissolve blackheads in minutes. The fragment suggests quick results with a common drugstore product, ending abruptly.

Marott to Open Series of Dances

One of the year’s first social events, the autumn formal ball, will be held Wednesday night at the Marott to inaugurate the annual formal dances. Gordon Carper and his orchestra will provide music for guests from the hotel and their friends.

Marott Emma Claypool L. P. Horton Oliver E. Hawn Louis Ewbank Samuel E. Carey S. T. Nichols O. U. Ensley W. J. E. Webber Charles W. Ritter Enrique C. Miller William Elder Mabel Rose H. F. Howard Henry Todd Gordon Carper

Democratic Women Entertain at Tea Series Start

A Democratic women’s tea series opened this afternoon at Mrs. Joseph Graham’s home 119 South Emerson Avenue. The event featured Albert Stump as speaker and set the pattern for upcoming teas hosted by Mrs. Vernon Weaver at 4417 East New York Street and by others at Groff Avenue 1112, North Alabama Street 2114, and the Woman's Democratic Club at 2:30 Friday.

Joseph Graham South Emerson Avenue Vernon Weaver Ninth Ward East New York Street Carter Leap Groff Avenue Ali¢te Frenzel North Alabama Street Woman’s Democratic Club Chester Bailey Broadway Albert Stump

New Era Club Honored by Chief at Halloween Luncheon

Mrs. E. E. Padgett hosted the New Era Club at 3648 North Delaware Street for a Monday luncheon. Halloween decorations set the scene as Mrs. W. S. Tomlin read Venice Today and Yesterday and Mrs. R. O. Minnick with Miss Ina Wright performed songs while Miss Helen Riggins read.

E. E. Padgett New Era Club North Delaware Street W. S. Tomlin Venice R. O. Minnick Ina Wright Helen Riggins

Theta Mu Rho 10 Hold Meeting and Pledges

Regular business meeting of Theta Mu Rho sorority will be held Wednesday at the home of Miss Doris Owens 1437 North Tibbs Avenue. Miss Jean Short and Miss Laverne Langlade will be pledged. A social will follow with a slumber party and midnight spread at Mrs. Fred Klepper Rockville Road. Pledge services were held for Lois Zimmerman June Geisendorff Margaret Doll Glendora Spietal Ernes tine Smith.

Theta*Mu Rho Sorority Doris Owens North Tibbs Avenue Jean Short Laverne Langlade Fred .Klepper Rockville Road Lois Zimmerman June Geisendorff Margaret Doll Glendora Spietal Ernestine Smith

Card Parties Announced by Local Groups in Indy

The Indianapolis Saengerbund Ladies Society hosts a 2 30 card party at 49 South Delaware. Mrs David F Newman chairs a 2 30 Sunday event for the Speedway Women's Democratic Club at 116 East Maryland with a listed committee. Mrs Sarah Schier hosts a 2 30 party at St Joseph hall 617 East North Street. The April cycle runs the events.

Ladies’ Society of the Indianapolis Saengerbund South Delaware Street David F. Newman Speedway Women’s Democratic Club East Maryland Street Mesdames Florine Smith Minnie Stallwood Mary Mugg Flora Smith Nellie Craft Fairy Henderson Hazel O'Connor Lennie Ferree Esther Heuser

Sorority to Give First Literary Tea at Butler University

Theta Sigma Phi the women’s honorary journalism sorority at Butler University hosts the first literary tea at 2:30 Thursday in the university recreation room. Speaker is Margaret Weymouth Jackson author of Jenny Fowler and short stories. Faculty and Butler students will attend with Miss Beatrice Burgan as general chairman and assistants Dorothy Quick Elizabeth Carr Rosemary Bretzman Honor Gregory Myra Auerbagh.

Theta Sigma Phi Butler University University Margaret Weymouth Jackson Jenny Fowler Butler Beatrice Burgan Dorothy Quick Elizabeth Carr Rosemary Bretzman Honor Gregory Myra Auerbagh

Alpha Delta Tau Plans Card Party at Columbia Club

Alpha Delta Tau sorority arranged a card party for November 6 at the Columbia Club. Miss Genevieve Lee was named chairman at a meeting hosted by Miss Mary Hayes, with rushees pledged including Misses Mary Hahn Nedra Hamilton Ruth Fultz Loretta OConnor Mary OConnor Frances Nicholas and Rosamond Wagner.

Columbia Club Alpha Delta Tau Sorority Mary Hayes Manker Avenue Genevieve Lee Mary Hahn Nedra Hamilton Ruth Fultz Loretta O'Connor Mary O'Connor Frances Nicholas Rosamond Wagner

Reunion Held for Kerschner Family Fifty Birthday

Members of the Kerschner family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. West at 653 Livingstone Avenue on Sunday. A dinner was served to guests including Mrs. Alice West Kerchner John Kerschner William Kerschner Fred Kerschner Pulaski Mrs Hortense Thompson Mrs Phrone Haney Indianapolis Mr and Mrs A J Schaffer Terre Haute and Mrs Dorothy Stamper. The occasion marked the fiftyirthday anniversary of Mrs West.

Kerschner W. T. West Livingstone Avenue Alice West Kerchner John Kerschner William Kerschner Pulaski Fred Kerschner Southport Hortense Thompson Phrone Haney Indianapolis A. J. Schaffer Terre Haute Dorothy Stamper

St Marys Alumnae to Meet for Luncheon at IAC

Members of St Marys of the Woods Alumnae Association will meet for a luncheon at 1 Wednesday at the Indianapolis Athletic Club.

St. Mary’s-of-the- Woods Alumnae Association Indianapolis Athletic Club

Omega Phi Tau Guests Attend Alpha Zeta Chi Bride Party

Miss Evelyn Pinnick and Miss Adeline Phillips of Omega Phi Tau sorority were guests of Alpha Zeta Chi at a bride party hosted by the sororities.

Evelyn Pinnick Adeline Phillips Omega Phi Tau Sorority Alpha Zeta Chi Sorority

Society Notes: Local Visitors and Travel

Mrs. Allen Russell Atwater of Philadelphia visits her mother Mrs. John M. Lilly at 1131 North Delaware. Mrs. Arthur OBrien of Baltimore and Mrs. Rose Cramer of Marion stay with Mrs. Thomas Ingenee at 5324 Washington Boulevard. Barbara Doolittle returns from Columbus and Chicago visits. Neva Styers hosts. Several others travel or host guests in Indianapolis areas including Chicago Madison Saginaw Dayton and Long Beach.

Allen Russell Atwater Philadelphia John M. Lilly North Delaware Street Arthur O'Brien Baltimore Chicago Neva Styers North DeQuincy Street H. E. Fieber Hampton Drive Stanley Ostler Saginaw Mich Marjorie Kittle John Sloane Kittle Kessler Boulevard E. D. Clark North Meridian Street Rapelje Howell New York

Mrs Shaw World Tour Begins From San Francisco

Mrs John M Shaw and her daughter Miss Blanche Shaw sail from San Francisco aboard the President Hayes on October 14 for a world tour to Honolulu Japan China the Philippines India and beyond aboard the Dollar liner.

John M- Shaw Eft Blanche ‘B. Shaw Park Avenue San Francisco Dollar President Hayes Honolulu Japan China Philippines India

If Women Fight Wars They Will Learn What They Die For

A letter argues against blaming women for wars and critiques male power in governments. It cites Catherine the Great and other rulers to show wars have been driven by men. The writer contends war stems from greed and ambition, not female passivity, and asks what women would learn by dying in battle.

Baltimore Catherine the Great Russia Catherine de Medici France Bloody Mary Elizabeth Commonden

Synod Convention Opens After 100 Registrations

More than one hundred registrations were recorded for the Indiana Synod convention of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the United Lutheran Church. The event opens tonight with a reception at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Richmond. Delegates will tour the city Wednesday afternoon, then attend a banquet. Night sessions feature speakers R H Benting, president of the Indiana Synod, and Jessie Thomas who has served in the India mission field for over twenty years.

Indiana Synod Convention of Women’s Foreign Missionary Society United Lutheran Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church Richmond R. H. Benting Indiana Synod Jessie Thomas India

Miss Floretta Clary Hosts Circle Shower in Linwood

Miss Floretta Clary entertains the Circle girls of Linwood Christian church at her home 721 Drexel avenue tonight with a kitchen shower honoring Miss Melba Prosch. Prosch to wed Dr. Stanton Wilkes Hammond Saturday. event marks Clary's 20th birthday with a Halloween theme and gifts hidden under a witchs skirt.

Floretta Clary Circle Girls Linwood Christian Church Drexel Avenue Melba Prosch Stanton Wilkes Hammond Miss Clary Miss Prosch

Home Missionaries Hear Reports At Central Avenue Church

Women's Home Missionary Society of Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church met for luncheon. Mrs. Charles H. Smith and Mrs. W. P. Knode reported on the jubilee convention in Cincinnati. Members sewed for Wheeler City Rescue Mission and Mrs. J. H. Smiley led devotions.

Women's Home Missionary Society of Central Avenue

Luncheon Bridge Held at Marott in Honor of Guests

Mrs. Howard W. Maxwell hosted a luncheon bridge in the Marott gold room today honoring Mrs. H. H. Sparks and Mrs. W. B. Thompson of Rushville. Guests included Mesdames E. H. Nichols Hugh Montgomery Francis Whipple H. T. Brockway of Rockville W. T. Thompson Muncie Davis Breedlove Zionsville Allen Maxwell and W. H. Maxwell.

Howard W. Maxwell Marott H. H. Sparks W. B. Thompson Rushville Mesdames E. H. Nichols Hugh Montgomery Francis Whipple H. T. Brockway Rockville W. T. Thompson Muncie Davis Breedlove Zionsville Allen Maxwell W. H. Maxwell

Bridal Couple to Be Bridge Guests

Miss Suzanne Kolhoff and her fiancé William R. Bockstahier will wed Saturday and attend a bridge party tonight at 50 South Jenny Jane hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Kingham. Green and yellow decorations include yellow rose deto rated tables and Halloween designs. Guests include Robert Nipper, Robert Schetter, Fred I. Willis Jr. and Ralph E. Hueber.

Suzanne Kolhoff William R. Bockstahier Glenn S. Kingham South Jenny Jane Messrs

Luncheon Planned by Bible Class at YWCA

Members of the Wednesday morning Bible class at the YWCA will attend their annual luncheon at Mrs. A A Honeywell's home, 123 East Forty fourth street. Miss Florence Lanham leads study of the coming International Sunday school lesson before lunch. University Park Christian Missionary Society members will prepare the meal under Mrs. Frank Thompson. Mrs. R E Avers will sing and J W House will read after lunch. Club officers are President Mrs Bert Garwood Vice President Mrs House Treasurer Mrs Clarence H Miller Secretary Mrs W R Scholl.

A. A. Honeywell East Forty-fourth Street Florenc E. Lanham University Park Christian Missionary Society Frank Thompson R. E. Avers J. W. House Bert Garwood House Clarence H. Miller W. R. Scholl

Expression Club Feted At Home in Washington Blvd Gathering

Members of the Expression Club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Harry L. Foreman at 3835 Washington Boulevard. The program titled Contemporary Comedy Drama featured papers by Mrs. Frank Burns and Mrs. F. H. Seay, with Mrs. Lawrence Hayes presenting on Band and Orchestra Music accompanied by piano numbers.

Expression Club Harry L. Foreman Washington Boulevard Frank Burns F. H. Seay Lawrence Hayes

Kidney Pain Cure Through Water and Jad Salts

If you have back pain or a strained feeling, do not assume a kidney ailment. Drink six glasses of water daily and a half hour before breakfast add a spoonful of Jad Salts to flush kidneys and cleanse toxins. Two more glasses of water between meals and at bedtime. If pains persist in six days, see a doctor.

Matching Fur Coats With Wardrobe Says Expert

Theodore S. Clark, fur expert, explains that matching a coat to ensembles matters more than cost. He advises distinct fur types for different wearers, from kid and gray squirrel to mink and muskrat, and stresses fit, cut, and care for longevity.

Clark Alaska

Mid afternoon fatigue relieved by sugary snacks

Doctors and food scientists note that snacks like candy bars and cookies, milk drinks, and sugar-sweetened water restore energy in workers during late afternoon fatigue. Tests show refined sugar can improve appetite and flavor of foods, promoting better health. Sugar Institute.

The Sugar Institute

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