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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1928
Page
4
A column argues that temper is a top factor in marital unhappiness. It highlights how fits of anger destroy homes, affect health, and ruin relationships, sharing a reader letter about a husband’s temper and seeking advice.
The text highlights godet inserts in new dance sets and Ninon nightgowns with molded bodices and lace. It also gives a tip for dumplings: dip the spoon in hot liquid before handling dough to prevent sticking and speed up the process.
An old advertisement claims Midol offers safe swift relief from menstrual pain in five to seven minutes. It asserts the product does not affect natural processes and emphasizes portability with a fifty cent aluminum case sold at drug stores.
Miss Rhea Burns of Jackson Michigan married Cor nelius Wantz of Chicago at the bride’s sister's home on Guilford avenue with Rev. Joseph Moore officiating. The couple plans a belated Chicago home and a motor trip through the East after November 10.
The weekly Theta Chi Omega sorority gathering is set for Monday evening at Miss Dorothy Johnsons residence 364 West Thirty first street.
A district conference of Business and Professional Women's Clubs was held in Evansville at the Woman's Rotary Club. Open house ran 9 to 11. Miss Ruth Rich of New York delivered the principal address on friendship as a keynote service. Miss Ellen G. Young of Henderson Kentucky spoke on Our Neighbor. Indiana federation leaders Miss Marie Tudor of Indianapolis and Miss Mercia Hoagland also spoke. Miss Jennie Rae Hersch of Portland presided and outlined the year’s work.
The piece describes Eve drafting sketches for a male counterpart and imagining herself wearing a velvet turban. It notes Parisian fashion ruffling the brim and Eve's European travels continuing, with the unnamed male observer unable to sleep as he envisions her look.
The Indianapolis Times invites readers to request a seven bulletin cookery packet for fall and winter dishes. Included are topics on Around the U.S. Cookbook Cheese and Cheese Dishes Cakes and Cookies Doughnuts and Crullers Quick Bread Making and more. To obtain, mail 25 cents and provide name address city state.
A home tip explains cleaning gilt frames by using a soft cloth dampened with water from boiled onions. After cleaning, polish with egg white. It also notes adding a pinch of salt or sugar to egg whites helps in quicker beating.
Mrs Ruth James Wilson of Richmond elected state president of Indiana Altrusa Clubs at Terre Haute conven tion. Miss Clara Locke of Terre Haute becomes vice president with Richmond chosen as 1929 convention city. The banquet featured remarks from Nora Ball Ragsdale and Erma B. Christy. Dr Helen Johnston of Des Moines spoke at breakfast the next morning.
Miss Mary Josephine Hamlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Lister and Donald Hodges Walker son of William Walker announced their engagement at a bridge party. The wedding is set for Thanksgiving Day November 29 at Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church with numerous guests noted.
A benefit program hosted by the Calender Club of Capitol Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church at 8 Friday night supports the church building fund. The November group led by Mrs. Joseph G. Moore presents vocal and instrumental music and readings with Ruth Sterling Devin as soloist and Georgia Bauman on violin, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Edenharter.
Mr and Mrs J E Hart of 1023 North Tremont Avenue entertained Saturday evening with a Halloween party in honor of their daughter Lloyd. Guests included Misses Hester Harris Helen Harris Helen Cusick Ruth Thomas Angelus Lynch and Messrs Bernard Lynch George Thomas Leo Goben Harry Postomas Paul Grimesh and Robert McCalip.
The annual St. Margaret's guild dinner dance will be held at the Columbia Club on December 15. The entertainment committee, led by chairwoman Mrs. Wesley Shea, includes Mesdames Myron Cosler George Grinsteiner Lucius French Carolyn Smith Hal Taylor C P Conder A H Sterne Frank Woolling and Russell Cosler assisting.
Patterned notes on blank order forms refer to City patterns and template usage. The page appears to catalog types of form patterns and their administrative placeholders rather than reporting a news event. No clear individuals or organizations are identified.
Dress pattern for misses ages 16 18 and 20 with three size options. Instructions note yardage for lining and material to create the illustrated view. Details mention 16 year size requiring specific fabric lengths and 32 inch lining.
The Times offers one dollar for each recipe submitted and prints merited entries daily except Friday. Prizes mailed to winners. Grape Dumplings recipe by Mary Gentry of 1017 Goodlet Street, city, uses egg milk salt baking powder butter sugar and grape juice boil twenty minutes then serve warm.
The Times lists fabric needs for a dress with long sleeves and no collar using 35 inch material. It specifies 3 1/2 yards at 35 inches, 2 3/4 yards for bias binding, with a lower edge width of 15 yards. Readers are urged to obtain the pattern via coupon and 15 cents, delivery in about a week.
The Columbus Art League launched its fourth season with 125 members present at the Chamber of Commerce. An exhibit of old clocks and glassware was described by Mrs. Beulah Fletcher Brown of Columbus and Carl Rost of Indianapolis explained the clock display.
Miss Catherine Rose Sweeney, the guest of honor, attended a buffet supper and bridge party Saturday evening hosted by Miss Marie King at 830 North Dearborn Street. Attendees included Misses Mary Dwyer, Sadie Sheridan, Mary Ann Shea, Mary Griffin, Clara Krebs, Alice Henry, Hazel Barrett, and Dorothy Kelly.
A Halloween party will be held Tuesday evening by the athletic association at Ladywood School for Girls in the school gym. Guests will wear masquerade costumes and the program includes dancing and games.
Sift flour when baking powder or soda are used to mix a light batter. Use a level teaspoon of soda per quart of flour when sour milk or cream is the moistener for best results.
A black satin frock with circular fullness features a swatched hip-line girdle in English green crepe and a matching yoke bodice that ties in a large bow. Mr and Mrs Edgar Gorrell of 1639 North Delaware Street are in New York for several days and stay at the Barclay hotel.
The opportunity committee of the Woman's Department Club hosts a Halloween bridge party at the club house on Wednesday. Members will serve luncheon and wear disguises as clowns witches and gypsies.
Officials and employees of Indianapolis Life Insurance Company will attend a masked Halloween party on Tuesday evening. The event opens with a company dinner, followed by a dance, with prizes awarded for costumes.
A vintage advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup made from Pinex and sugar syrup or honey. It claims to loosen phlegm soothe inflammation and act on bronchial tubes for rapid relief from obstinate coughs including flu. The ad guarantees prompt relief or money back.
St Marys Academy held a Sunday gathering for alumnae featuring songs by Alvina Sellmeyer and readings by Rita Bornhorst. Lena Brady spoke on the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae as the group’s affiliated body, at a business meeting Aleen Betz was elected president for the coming year with officers Mary Pauline Thompson Helen Schwegman Marie Schwegman and Mrs John J Long in key roles.
Reservations for a Hoover-Curtis luncheon at the Columbia Club on Thursday include many out of town women. Mrs Edward E Gann will discuss Herbert Hoover the Man Everybody Knows, with Mrs Curtis Hodges as Hoover clubs director and a host of Indiana women arranging the event. Margaret Hill McCarter Kansas will speak.
Members of Alpha Beta Tau sorority will host a tramp party this evening at the home of Miss Ellen Dalton. Guests include Mrs Gordon Hellner Miss Betty Tuttle Frances Emminger Mildred Clift Loretta Wolsifer and Lenora Beck with Miss Billie Brandmaier as chair and Mrs Eugene Kirlin assisting.
The St Marys Social club plans a card and lotto party at 2 30 p m Thursday in the school hall 315 North New Jersey street Hostesses will be Mesdames William Betz John Deschler Amelia Fritz and Joseph Feltz Regular Meeting Members of the Zeta Tau Alpha Mothers club will host a regular luncheon at noon Thursday at the chapter house 329 North Hampton drive Mesdames E T Hall and Lillian Renfrew will be hostesses Halloween Party Wednesday The McGuffeyites will host a Halloween party at the Denison hotel Wednesday evening Guests may attend and prizes will be awarded for costumes
Hazelton couple Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Trippett marked their sixtieth wedding anniversary. He is 83 and she is 81. they have eleven children and hosted an all day open house.
Miss Catherine Anna Schrader of Three Notch road becomes engaged to John C. Hoffmark son of Mr and Mrs John H Hoffmark The couple are announced by their families in the society notice.
Miss Lois Mona Rushton wed Thomas M. Schumaker at the Rushton home in Plainfield in a ceremony with cathedral candles and white chrysanthemums. The bridal party included maid of honor Marcia Rushton and matron of honor Mrs. Richard Harding Stout, with flower girls Patricia Ely and Jean Spaulding. the gown of the bride featured ivory satin and a lace yoke. A reception for sixty-five followed. the couple plans a motor trip east and will reside at 215 South Eleventh Street, Richmond after December 1.
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