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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1930
Page
13
New York article suggests a Halloween party for children with dim orange lighting a witch figure reading fortunes and categories for boys and girls. Activities include treasure hunts guessing fortunes games such as Jerusalem post office and a molasses candy pull with a festive buffet.
The second audition of the Hoo sier Program Bureau was held at Ayres auditorium this morning at 10 30 revealing artists from Terre Haute Indianapolis Chicago and Danville including Vivien Bard Rose Blair Marsh Allen Grimes and others. Mrs C B King will speak at the event. A Halloween party is planned for Minkner kindergarten tonight at 311 North Minkner Street.
Members of Delta chapter Psi Tota Xi sorority held a spread Monday night at the home of Mrs Arthur T Brown 437 East Maple Road. Democratic Club to Meet Eighth Ward Democratic Club met Monday night at 950 North Alabama presided. Mary Collins is secretary.
Thousands seek the real cause of stomach upset by cleansing the liver and bowels with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. A vegetable compound known by its olive color, they aid digestion without cramps. Available at druggists in 15c 30c sizes. take one or two at bedtime.
The Avalon Country Club invites members and guests to a Halloween dance and buffet supper Friday night with activities starting at 8 masked. Reservations urged. Women’s bridge calendar lists dates from Nov. 6 to Sept. 3 with various hostesses. A 250 point bonus applies to tallies by 1 o'clock. Thanksgiving luncheon bridge limited to members and out-of-town guests. Dec 4 special guest event and holiday luncheon with prizes planned.
Pure skincare tips emphasize cleanliness and surface care. The guidance advises washing with tepid water and bland soap, using a soft cloth, and applying skin foods and creams suited to climate, with careful, circular upward strokes for even distribution.
A column argues that both the homebound wife and the career woman face unhappiness and loss, while praising brave women who pursue either path. It notes long hours for homemakers, honors married life, and concludes with a reflection on enduring commitment. Anniversary: Mr and Mrs Henry McDaniel marked fifty years of marriage at home in Laem with two children.
The book section of the fine arts study group will meet at 10 Thursday morning at Raith Memorial library. Mrs. John Mellett will speak. Registration for the book section and the fine arts course closes November 6. Afterward only music and art section registrations will be taken.
Members of Beta Tau Sigma sorority Franklin chapter will be entertained at a dinner by the Indianapolis chapter at the Antlers at seven on Wednesday.
Indianapolis chapters of Sigma Alpha sorority will meet in convention at the Antlers on Saturday and Sunday. Chapters from Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette and South Bend will attend. Miss Virginia Fort is chairman of the dinner Sunday.
A columnist notes that divorces have become civil and that ex spouses should treat each other like ordinary acquaintances. Readers share how to act at social events when an ex is present, recommending calm, polite behavior and avoiding drama.
Miss Dorothy Fife hosts tonight in the Harrison room of the Clumbia Club for Miss Clara Oblinger on the eve of her marriage to Charles Morrison Davis set for Nov 29. Orange decor and centerpieces feature, with Mrs. George W. Fife aiding.
The Past Presidents Club of the Harley C McGrew auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans in Indianapolis held a banquet at Page's east of the city to mark its second birthday. Honor guest was Mrs. Luella Porter president of the auxiliary who will join the Past Presidents Club in January along with her husband Aubrey D Porter who becomes an honorary member. The table featured a tulip centerpiece and two tapers with flag clusters at each end. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Porter Charles F Williams Henry C Crow Harry E Krause Wilson C Oren Grant Frazee George W Everett Herschel J Goodnight Georgia Frazee Lucille Williams Frank Krause and Morris Everett. Mrs. Everett supervised arrangements.
Mrs. E A Williams and Mrs Samuel McGaughey host a meeting at 270 South Ritter Avenue Friday afternoon. Mrs Arthur R Robinson will read a paper on Pyramids and Sphinx and Mrs George Buck will discuss Egypt Today.
Mrs. Earl B. Barnes hosts weekend guest Mrs. Lawrence Birch of Danville Illinois. Mrs. Frank B. Reeder and Miss Ida Bradford return from Charlestown West Virginia. Mrs. Oscar L. Pond state Needlework Guild president attends Bloomington branch roundup. Mrs. Reily C. Adams and Sara Tyce Adams motor to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey return from the St. Louis horse show. The Mundays spend weekend at Lafayette. Mrs. Burton Hart Jackson visits her parents in Indianapolis. Miss Betty Brown hosts luncheon in honor of Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. James Cecil Beane visits from Chicago. Miss Katherine Deam stays with friends in Indianapolis. Mrs. R B Deutsch of Davenport Iowa visiting Dr. and Mrs. D J McCarthy and will join luncheon at Marion. Mrs. John C. Ruckelshaus, Mrs. Edmund H. Bingham and Mrs. Thomas Mahaffey accompany.
St Marys Social Club hosts a card and lottery party Thursday afternoon in the schoolhouse at 315 North New Jersey Street with hostesses Emelia Fritz Jacob Fritz Fred Fries and Veronica Gisler. Security Benefit Association Center Council holds a bridge and card party tonight at 116 East Maryland Street. Junior Order of Moose plans a card party at 8 30 Wednesday in the Moose Temple 135 North Delaware Street with John Neubauer as chairman.
John Mellett, noted novelist, discussed story building before Alpha Latreian Club members at 3 this afternoon. The event took place at Miss Cecelia McDermott 4233 Washington Boulevard, with hostess assistance from Mrs. Louis S. Hensley and Miss Margaret Evans.
The Amicitia Club held a regular Tuesday meeting at the Day Nursery with hostesses Mrs. Galen Doyal and Mrs. Albert Brett hauer. Seventy five children enjoyed a program featuring dancing by Miss Carolyn Moochey and Miss Phyllis Benton, with readings by Hyla Doyal, Jean Wonning, and Dean Doyal.
Ani-Lee sorority held its annual Halloween party Saturday night at Miss Marie Braun home on Three Notch road. Guests included Misses Margaret Braun Agnes Dugan Betty Dugan Helen Eck stein Mary Lou Steffen Clara Sitting Ellen Weber Sylvia Webber Elizabeth Burgler and John Braun Earl Foutz John Hegarty Perry Ketler Al Kreps Clarence Rogers Stuart Schilling George Schofield Carl Sitting Morris Thompson.
Mr Edward D Boren and Mrs Boren hosted a Sunday dinner at 4549 Bluff road to mark their thirty eighth wedding anniversary. Cooks served meals for thirty five guests in a family celebration at home.
Delta Omega sorority will gather Thursday night at the home of Miss Plorence Copeland at 3053 Broadway.
Mrs. O T Behymer of 230 East North Street entertained Tokalon Club members this afternoon. Mrs E M Duffey read a paper on Fagan Painting.
Mrs Frances S Wands hosted the Tuesday Coterie luncheon at her home at 1433 North Pennsylvania Street. Wands is incoming president. The twelve members meet fortnightly through the season to sew for babies in need from families not on the charity list.
Mr and Mrs Charles Wolf announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn Wolf to Conrad Phelps son of Mr and Mrs Harry Phelps The ceremony occurred Saturday in Pittsburgh and the couple will reside there after the wedding at 627 Parkway avenue and 4140 Byram avenue respectively.
Miss Janet Gasper and Miss Mary Catherine Haxelit host a Halloween party tonight at 210 Hendricks Place for members of Kappa Gamma Alpha sorority.
Alpha chapter hostess Mrs Frederick Smith Jr invites members to gather at 8 15 p m Wednesday at 1002 North Beville Avenue for the sorority gathering.
Ad copy promotes Calonite powder as a facial treatment to clear pores of dirt and oil and reduce blackheads. Claims it rejuvenates dull skin for a better night’s rest. Uses outdated product language and period advertising tone.
The Weeman's Department Club art group plans a pioneer luncheon at 1 p m Monday in the clubhouse with Mrs. W D Hamer as chair and special guests Mrs. William Teel of Indianapolis Mrs Phoebe Elliott of New Harmony and Walter Montgomery of Indianapolis. Teel will lend and discuss Old Samplers and rare Luster with displays while Elliott speaks on them and Montgomery discusses coverlets. Mrs Carl B Moore will sing American songs with piano by Mrs Will Hitz. Reservations via Mrs Robert B Wilson by Friday.
A pattern description details a black canton crepe coat with white crepe silk vest and black and white novelty buttons creating a slim tailored look. It notes a smart skirt, cross over front panels forming a belt, circular flare, and Style No. 929 with sizes 16 through 42. Also offered is a dark green flecked woolen option with a lighter green faille silk vest and yardage specifics for size 36. Price 15 cents plus 10 cents for a fashion magazine copy.
Alpha Tau chapter, Alpha Zeta Beta sorority pledges three members at a meeting to be held Wednesday night at Mrs. Mildred Sinkers home on North Randolph street. Pledge services were conducted Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Bessie Clark, Miss Helen Baxter and Miss Martha Murray.
A New York fashion expert promotes Ener gines solvent action on silk. She warns silk and lingerie rot from sebaceous oils, soap and water fail, and recommends adding Energine to wash water for silk hose and undergarments. The method claims color revival, gentler rubbing, and economy via fewer replacements.
The marriage of LaVonne Burns and Edwin Gable took place Saturday at the First Presbyterian church in Shelbyville. The Rev. L. O. Richmond officiated. Attendants were Audrey Burns and George Gable. The couple resides at 14 Audubon court and both attended Butler University. Mrs. Gable is a Delta Delta Delta member and Mr. Gable a Sigma Chi.
Mrs. William J. Wemmer hosted a tea at the Woodstock Club in honor of Miss Marie Eisenlohr, whose marriage to William H. Wemmer is set for November 8. Lavender chrysanthemums and lavender tapers adorned the table, with numerous guests and hosts pouring and assisting.
A. J. Mouat of Chicago was named high aggregate scorer in the whist games of the Indiana-Ohio tournament held Thursday through Saturday at the Severin. Mrs. Katherine Bingham of Indianapolis was high scorer in auction. Auction Saturday scorers included Mrs. F. R. Buck and Harlan Hadley. The Benham trophy for the open whist championship went to a team of Mouat, E. B. Bright Detroit, C. W. Nokes Cleveland, and Mrs. W. H. Speaker Detroit.
A large list names reservations for a card party to be held Thursday afternoon and night at the Antlers. The event benefits St Elizabeth's home with Mrs Frank Kirkhoff as general chairman and Mrs Joseph J Speaks as local circle regent. Proceeds support the home. food sale coordinated by Mrs Edward Trimpe and Mrs Charles Kirkhoff.
The Alpha chapter of Delta Tau Omega sorority will convene at 8 15 Wednesday evening at Spink Arms.
Mrs Ernest Edney of 1733 Thad deus street will host a meeting of the Owl Club at her residence Wednesday night.
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