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Newspaper

Indianapolis Times

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1929

Page

4

Dinners and Dances Amid Halloween Celebrations in Indianapolis

Halloween events fill Indianapolis clubs with elaborate dinner dances cabaret revues and costume balls. Woodstock Club hosts a masquerade led by Edward Stevenson with a host of committee members. Columbia Club stages The Annual Witches and Goblins Ball with Spooky Melody and Charlie Davis orchestra. Other venues include the Indianapolis Athletic Club The Wooden Soldiers Hop and Avalon Country Club dinner dance. Country Club of Indianapolis plans a gypsy ball with 250 guests. numerous committee members listed.

Indianapolis Woodstock Club Edward Stevenson Charles Harvey Bradley Hiram Wasson McKee Edward Raub Margaret Denny William Florea Gaylord Wood John Kittle William Rockwood Samuel Harrell Malott White Carl Vonnegut Columbia Club Paradise Charlie Davis Robbie Jackson Wallace O. Lee Callour Espy Edward Brackett H. C. Tyson Eugene C. Holland C. V. Cutsinger L. S. Fisher Morris Drake B. H. Larch R. W. van Buren Marvin Kahl Arthur W. Records F. W. Bakemeyer Herbert A. Payne Lowell H. Stormont Oscar Davis W. H. Arthur R. W. Beech O. R. French E. R. King Robert McMurray S. D. Schaeffer Bert Kingan John C. Ruckelshaus C. V George M. Lee J. E. Pierce J. EB. Sharp B. V. Havens C. L. Wilson J. M. Hardin Indianapolis Athletic Club Frank C. Hurley Avalon Country Club Clarke W. Day A. Hobbs Country Club of Donald McLeod Elias C. Atkins Samuel Sutphin Dudley Pfaff Frederic M. Ayres

Halloween Card Party by Ladies of St Francis Church

The Halloween card party will be hosted by the Ladies of St Francis Church on Wednesday night at their hall located on Twenty second street and Avondale place. Proceeds support parish activities and community outreach.

St. Francis Church Twenty-second Street Avondale Place

Riverside guest Mrs. Mary Reardon honored at luncheon bridge

Mrs. Mary Reardon of Riverside Illinois was guest of honor at a luncheon bridge party Tuesday hosted by Mrs. Charles McConnell at 3221 Kenwood Avenue. The event honored Mrs. Reardon visiting her daughter Mrs. R. L. Cleveland at 3244 North Capitol Avenue.

Mary Reardon Riverside Ill R. L. Cleveland North Capitol Avenue Charles McConnell Kenwood Avenue

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

Cold Means Nothing to Race Enthusiast! Driving in any weather, cold or not, runners rely on plain white tablets that kill a cold quickly. One tablet relieves dry nose and throat, several stop discharge and feverishness, helping breathing. Millions depend on these tablets priced at 35c at drug stores.

Pape

A Pretty Sleeve less Frock for Mother's Girl 6472

A girls dress in four sizes 4 6 8 10 years. A 6 year size needs 2 yards of 32 inch fabric. Collar pockets and trim require contrast material. Finishing with bias binding or plaiting needs 2 yards. Price 15 cents. Send 12 cents for 1929 book of fashions.

Tea to Honor Recent Bride Is Given Today

Mrs. Herbert E. Feiber hosted a afternoon tea at 36 Hampton Drive in honor of her daughter in law, Mrs. Howard Feiber formerly Miss Mary Lee Orlepp. Fall flowers in yellow tones framed a centerpiece of yellow roses on the tea table. Guests and servers included Mrs. John Madden, Mrs. John Reilley, Mrs. William Hogan, Mrs. W. B. Rossiter, and several assistants.

Herbert E. Feiber Hampton Drive Howard Feiber Mary Lee Orlepp John Madden John Reilley William Hogan W. B. Rossi

Sorority Night Owl Costume Event at Lum ley Room

Iota Kappa sorority hosts a Halloween costume event tonight at the Lum ley tearoom with Pumpkin colors and cornstalks. Mrs Ward Hunter chairs the committee aided by Mrs Burton Canaday and others. guests include Mrs Leland Pat ton and several Misses.

Iota Kappa Sorority Lumley Ward Hunter Burton Canaday van Dorn Adams Pamela Murray Mary Lou Metsker Leland Patton Irene Westfall Rosemary Hiland Helen Cring Mary

Candlelight Rite Is Used in Nuptials

A candlelight ceremony at St. Pauls Episcopal Church united Miss Sarah Phelps Rodecker and Coburn Thomas Scholl. The bride wore gentian blue chiffon with gold lace, was given by her brother, and the couple planned to reside at the Columbia Club after November 15. Out-of-town guests came from Bloomington, Milwaukee, Ken dallsville and Evansville.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sarah Phelps Rodecker Caroline R. Rodecker North Meridian Street Coburn Thomas Scholl Lewis Brown Frank Levall Clarence Carson Alfred W. Rodecker Garth Nelson Nancy Rodecker Mary Elizabeth Karstadt Mr. Scholl Henry L. Dithmer Jr Harold Kealing Leonard Ehrhart Ross Hough Donald Fuze Russell Stambaugh Milwaukee Albert W. Rodecker Joanna Hill Scholl Butler University Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Indiana University Law School Kappa Sigma Fraternity George Talbott Frank Talbott William Karsell James van Hook William Graham Bloomington Richard Berhalter Kendallville Evansville

Guild to Meet Members of Morelight Guild at All Souls Church

The Morelight Guild and All Souls Unitarian Church business women group will hold a regular meeting at the church Saturday with dinner at 6 30. Members who traveled abroad this summer will give travel talks and a musical program by a Washington High School Glee Club group directed by Miss Etta Scherf.

Morelight Guild All Souls Unitarian Church Washington High School Glee Club Etta Scherf

City Teachers College elects class officers in Indianapolis

Officers of the kindergarten primary class select Hazel Westerman as president and Eleanor Parker as secretary treasurer with Mary Lou Snavely, Virginia Bair, Ruth Breen as student council reps and Julia Harrison Moore as faculty sponsor. Intermediate and primary classes also name presidents, secretaries, and reps. Eugenia Hsia joins president's council. new faculty appointees include Dorothy Shaikly and others. A masquerade party for the kindergarten primary class is planned in the college assembly hall with a committee led by Luella Maude Loetz and Mareta Tessler.

Teachers’ College of Indianapolis Hazel Westerman Eleanor Parker Mary Lou Snavely Virginia Bair Ruth Breen Julia Harrison Moore Meta Vegas Margaret Rawlings Hilda Sommers Virginia Wayman Wilma Love Hazel Herman China Alice Corbin Lies Dorothy Shaikly Margaret Childress Bertha Baron Josephine Yarling Luella Maude Loetz Mareta Tessler Gloria Christian Moreta Dilts

Alpha Zeta Chi to Take in Pledges

Alpha Zeta Chi sorority will pledge Miss Ruth Ruth Miss Ruth Philphs Miss Frances Beattie and Miss Alvis Gates tonight at the home of Miss Thelma Brown 1007 North Parker avenue. Miss Burta Fay Mayes will be in charge of the ceremony assisted by Miss Charlotte Obilies. Rose and gold colors will adorn the decorations. Voltarian Mathews president will preside at a special business meeting before the ceremonies. Other members attending include Miss Winifred Lodge Miss Maxine Brinkman Miss Gladys Sandell Miss Helen Burchana and Miss Alice Berow.

Ruth Ruth Ruth Philphs Frances Beattie Alvis Gates Thelma Brown North Parker Avenue Burta Fay Mayes Charlotte Obilies Voltarian Mathews Winifred Lodge Maxine Brinkman Gladys Sandell Helen Burchana Alice Berow

Miss Dorothy Boyce Hosts Halloween Party at Home

Miss Dorothy Boyce entertained eight guests at her home on New land avenue Tuesday night. Guests included Friendly Circle Club of School 33 members. Decorations followed Halloween design and colors with Mrs. F. R. Boyce assisting.

Dorothy Boyce Newland Avenue Friendly Circle Club Miss Boyce F. R. Boyce

Halloween Dance Sponsored by Ladies of St Philip Nerichurch

The Ladies of St Philip Nerichurch will sponsor a Halloween dance tonight in the auditorium. Mrs Garrett Kirby serves as chairman.

Ladies of St. Philip Nerichurch Garrett Kirby

Mae Greenwald Weds Joseph Trost In October Ceremony

Mr and Mrs John Greenwald announce the marriage of their daughter Mae Greenwald to Joseph Trost. The ceremony occurred Sunday October 13 and the couple reside at Morris Street and Tibbs Avenue.

John Greenwald Tibbs Avenue Miss Mae Greenwald Joseph Trost Mrs. Trost Morris Street

Phi Mu Club Hosts Halloween Party In Indianapolis

Mrs. L. L. Clark of 534 East Fortieth Street will host a Hal loween party Thursday night for Indianapolis Alumnae Phi Mu members. Assistants include Mrs. Stanley Hayes and Miss Martha Landis. Future events include a Christmas party, a Valentine gathering, and a May luncheon bridge at Avalon Country Club with listed hostesses. Miss Alice Sexton is president with officers Mrs. Lawrence Clark and others named.

L. L. Clark East Fortieth Street Indianapolis Phi Mu National Sorority Stanley Hayes Martha Landis Clark Raymond Toler Elgan Stark R. G. Reed Lora Lackey Eleanor Warner Dorothy Renwick Avalon Country Club Ross Coffin L. A. Turnock Alice Sexton Lawrence Clark Ruskin Bunnell Florence Day Marie Sangernabo

Bride-Elect Miss Goepper Fetes Before Nov. 4 Wedding

Miss Louise Goepper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goepper of 3055 North Meridian, will marry Edward Anderson of Indianapolis on Nov. 4. This week and next she is guest of honor at multiple parties, including luncheons, bridges, dinners, and a bridal dinner hosted by her parents.

Miss Goepper Louise Goepper Albert Goepper North Meridian Street Edward Anderson Indianapolis James C. Anderson Highland Park Betty Brown North Delaware Street Barbara Foltz Frances Hamilton Sally Thomas Caroline Sweeney Indianapolis Athletic Club Charles E. Cox Jr Henry C. Atkins Martha Fitton Otto Frenzel Jr

Saturday Bride to Be Shower for Dorotha Smith

Mrs. H. S. Hildebrand of North Sherman drive hosts a misc shower and bridge party this evening in honor of Miss Dorotha Smith. Hubert H. Woodsmall will marry Saturday. Assisted by Mrs. Lyman Graham, the home features yellow chrysanthemums and yellow tapers. Among guests are Mrs. H. H. Woodsmall, Mrs. Barrett Woodsmall, Mrs. Carl Quisser, Mrs. Gilbert Small, Mrs. Leavens Cady, Mrs. A. G. Smith, Mrs. Wayne Geisel, Mrs. Paul Eiteljorg, Miss Helen Hildebrand, Miss Jane Fargo, and Miss Mary Sewell Fargo.

H. S. Hildebrand North Sherman Drive Dorotha Smith Hubert H. Woodsmall Lyman Graham Miss Smith H. H. Woodsmall Barrett Woodsmall Carl Quisser

Entertain Children in Guilds Ward at City Hospital

Members of St Margaret's Hospital Guild held a Halloween party at 10 this morning for children in the guild ward of City Hospital. Mrs Rennie Miller chaired the hospital committee. The room featured jack o lanterns, black cats and witches. Children received cookies and lollypops. A second party for occupational therapy patients followed this afternoon under Mrs Grace Bennett, head of the occupational therapy department, with Halloween decorations and a musical program.

St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild Guild City Hospital Rennie Miller Grace Bennett

Kiplinger Golden Wedding Observed in Muncie Family Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Kiplinger of Muncie celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner and open house today. Their children are Mrs. Bessie Wheeler of Maron Illinois, Mrs. Daisey Green of St. Francisville Illinois, Carl Kiplinger of Muncie, Harry Kiplinger of Marshall Texas, and Walter Kiplinger of Hartford City.

George Kiplinger Muncie Bessie Wheeler Maron Ill Daisey Green St. Francisville Carl Kiplinger Harry Kiplinger Marshall Tex Walter Kiplinger Hartford City

Province Plans Beta Phi Gamma Convention in La Porte

Beta province of Sigma Phi Gamma sorority will hold its annual convention in La Porte February 10 to 11, announced by La Porte chapter members. More than one hundred delegates from Huntington, Mishawaka, South Bend, Elkhart, Hartford City, Wabash, Fort Wayne, Garrett, Angola, Kokomo, North Manchester and Chicago are expected to attend.

Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority la Porte Huntington Mishawaka South Bend Elkhart Hartford City Wabash Ft. Wayne Garrett Angola Kokomo North Manchester Chicago

Mrs C E Sipf Hosts Honors for Daughter and Anniversary

Mrs. C. E. Sipf entertained at 1510 Roache Street on Sunday in honor of her daughter Mrs. Roy A. Loy, recently married. It marked the twenty ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sipf. Guests were members of the immediate families.

C. E. Sipf Roache Street Roy A. Loy Mrs. Sipf

Delta Chi Hal loween Party at Dorothy Hartle Home

Alpha chapter plans a Halloween party at Miss Dorothy Hartle s residence 3928 East New York Street for members and guests Mrs Marvin Gruelle and Miss Rose Vonburg oversee arrangements.

Delta Chi Sorority Dorothy Hartle East New York Street Marvin Gruelle Rose Vonburg

American Flags Donated to Cumberland School by Rosa Pence

Mrs. Rosa B. Pence, a patriotic instructor of the Joseph R. Gordon Relief Corps No. 43, presented Cumberland school with four American flags on Tuesday.

Rosa B. Pence Joseph R. Gordon Relief Corps No. 43 Cumberland School

Zeta Omega plans chili supper at Mrs. Clegg home

Members of Zeta Omega sorority will entertain with a chili supper at the home of Mrs. Agnus Clegg 247 State Street at 8 tonight. All members are asked to attend.

Zeta Omega Sorority Agnus Clegg State Street

Monthly meeting of Semper Fi delis Club to be held

The monthly gathering of the Semper Fi delis Club is set for Thursday at the home of Mrs. Margaret Dukes. Members are expected to attend and discuss club plans.

Semper Fidelis Club Margaret Dukes

Sunshine Club Holiday Party Thursday

The Sunshine Club of Sun nyside hosts a Hallo ween party Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5. Children and committee wear costumes and traditional Halloween decorations set the scene. Cider doughnuts and apples will be served. Mrs. Frank Coyle leads the event with an assisting committee of seven.

Children’s Sunshine Club of Sunnyside Frank Coyle Frank Gritt E. C. Anderson D. E. Ricketts M. L. Caren E. L. Herrman Harry Baines

Southern Club Dinner Plans at Highland Golf Club

Members of the Southern Club plan a dinner party at the Highland Golf and Country Club on Friday night with Mrs. Dawson Durden as chairwoman and assistants Mrs. R. D. Belden Mrs. Speed Scaff Mrs. John A. White Mrs. H. R. Buxton and Mrs Peter C. Reilly. Tables will feature decorations representing southern states with the state flower as centerpieces. The auxiliary will hold a luncheon Thursday noon at Mrs. D. T. Praigg’s home 1803 North Delaware Street with Mrs. William T. Young as assistant hostess.

Southern Club Highland Golf and Country Club Dawson Durden R. D. Belden Speed Scaff John A. White H. R. Buxton Peter C. Reilly D. T. Praigg North Delaware Street William T. Young

Lovely Ladies Dare Wrote It It Is a Great Book for Women

An advertisement reviews Dare's book Lovely Ladies the Art of Being a Woman from Doubleday Doran priced 3.50. It highlights chapters on aging gracefully diet modesty makeup beauty and sex life, praising Dare as a fascinating author with global beauty secrets and urging women to own the book.

Dare Times Doubleday, Doran & Co Garden City N. Y

Edna St. Vincent Millay gift sets and fashion lore

The piece promotes four volume and three book sets as ideal gifts for women and describes DIY perfume fashion tips. It advertises a leaflet from The Times Care Department with instructions to decorate jars vases and jewelry boxes. It includes a glossary of French terms and notes the Sun Tan Mode insanity. It ends with tips on washing washable gloves using lukewarm water and a toothbrush for cleaning.

Edna St. Vincent Millay Care Department of the Times

Zonta Club Holiday Party in Indianapolis

Mrs. Betty Benson led arrangements for a Halloween dinner hosted Tuesday by the Indianapolis Zonta Club in the Columbia Club Harrison room. A bronze and yellow chrysanthemum centerpiece lit by black and yellow tapers set the scene while stories of Halloween and ghost lore were shared by Mrs. Jessie Lou Van Camp, Miss Frieda Heider, and Miss Geneva Hall. Special guests included Ms. Hildegarde Parker of Detroit and several local members. The next meeting will be a luncheon at 12:15 next Tuesday at the Columbia Club.

Betty Benson Indianapolis Zonta Club Harrison Room Columbia Club Jessie Lou van Camp Frieda Heider Geneva Hall Hildegarde Parker Detroit Jesse M. Bader Lucile Meyer Eva Wiles Ruth Ann Cunningham Gertrude Stadler

Temple Chiefs Gather at Helfrich Home

Past chiefs of Myrtle temple No 7 will meet at 2 on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Anice F Helfrich 1219 North Keystone Avenue. The hostess will be assisted by Mrs Beatrice Doyle and Mrs Mary Galloway.

Myrtle Temple No 7 Annice F. Helfrich North Keystone Avenue Beatrice Doyle Mary. Galloway

Gladys Wolverton Weds Lawrence Rudbeck Today

Miss Gladys May Wolverton becomes bride of Lawrence M. Rudbeck in a 4 PM home ceremony at 495 Harlan Street. Rev E A Pitenbrook officiates before palms and ferns. Louise Rudbeck plays bridal airs. Dorothy Boone as maid of honor. Alfred C. Eggert best man. A family reception follows. couple to reside at 1558 Park Avenue after November 15.

Gladys May Wolverton Louis E. Wolverton Lawrence M. Rudbeck Lauritz Rudbeck Graceland Avenue E. A. Pitenbrook Harlan Street Louise Rudbeck Mendelssohn Dorothy Boone Alfred C. Eggert Chicago Rudbeck Park Avenue

Louisville Girl Weds George Pasfield at City Church

Suzanne Schnabel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Schnabel of Louisville, marries George Houston Pasfield of Springfield Illinois at St Paul Episcopal Church with Dr Lewis Brown officiating. Bridesmaid is Mrs Robert Henry Garbey. breakfast follows at Mrs William Fitler Mullen’s home. The couple to reside in New Rochelle New York after Nov 15.

Lewis Brown Suzanne Schnabel Frederick C. Schnabel Louisville Indianapolis George Houston Pasfield Springfield Ill Elizabeth Pasfield St. Paul Episcopal Church Dr. Brown Schnabel Pasfield New New Rochelle N. Y

Personal items from Indianapolis couples at French Lick and beyond

Dr and Mrs O W Sicks of 3403 Broadway spent the weekend at French Lick Springs. Mr and Mrs Jesse J Messler of 129 Hampton drive recently returned home after a fortnight at French Lick. Mr and Mrs Harvey J Kelley of 3930 Central avenue are at French Lick this week. Mrs William H Block of 1918 North Delaware street has returned home after several days at French Lick. William A Thompson and daughter, San Francisco, formerly of Indianapolis, are in French Lick for a vacation. Mr and Mrs Irving Lemaux of 4550 Park avenue are in Washington DC on a trip. Mr and Mrs Henry C Atkins Jr will return tonight from their wedding trip and be at 1302 North New Jersey street. Mrs Atkins before marriage Oct 9 was Elise Martin daughter of Edna Kuhn Martin of 3015 North Meridian street.

O. W. Sicks Broadway French Lick Springs Jesse J. Messler Hampton Drive French Lick Harvey J. Kelley Central Avenue William H. Block North Delaware Street William A. Thompson San Francisco Indianapolis Irving Lemaux Park Avenue Washington, D. C Henry C. Atkins Jr North New Jrsey Street Atkins Elise Martin Edna Kuhn Martin North Meridian Street

Altar Society Hosts Pillow Case Party at St. Cecilia Club

The Altar Society of Sacred Heart Church hosts a pillow case card party in St. Cecilia club rooms at 1502 Union Street Friday night. Euchre 500 bunco and lotto are planned with games to begin at an unspecified time.

Altar Society of Sacred Heart St. Cecelia Club Rooms Union Street

Local Girl Weds Chicago Man at All Souls Unitarian Church

Miss Phoebe Jane Farmer daughter of Thomas E. Farmer ties with Robert Edward O Neil from Chicago at 4 30 pm. ceremony conducted by Rev Frank S C Wicks. Attendant Ruth Bair wears Havana brown gown. best man D R McVey. ushers Delmar Curry Horace Moorman Norman Wilson. Couple to reside in Chicago after November 15 with trip to Asheville NC preceding.

Phoebe Jane Farmer Thomas E. Farmer East Thirty-third Street Robert Edward O'Neil Chicago Robert A. O'Neil East Fifty-first Street All Souls Unitarian Church Frank S. C. Wicks Ada Brockway D. R. McVey Delmar Curry Horace Moorman Norman Wilson Mrs. McVey Broadway

Missionaries to Feature Rally Day Program

Indiana Woman's Christian Missionary Society observes its second annual rally day at Downey Avenue Christian church Irvington Thursday. Mrs J D Case Rushville presides as speakers include missionaries from Africa China India Japan Latin America Philippine Islands and New Zealand. Dr William F Rothenburger and Mrs Effie L Cunningham speak in the morning. Dr Mary Landon medical missionary of India delivers the principal address in the afternoon. A F Hensley who spent twenty years in the Belgian Congo is also on the program. Luncheon at noon roll call by districts in the afternoon.

Indiana Woman's Christian Missionary Society Downey Avenue Christian Church Irvington J. D. Case Rushville United Christian Missionary Society Africa China India Japan Latin America Philippine Islands New Zealand William F. Rothenburger Third Christian Church Indianapolis Effie L, Cunningham Mary Landon A. F. Hensley Belgian Congo

Regular Meeting for Theta Mu Rho Sorority Tonight

A regular business meeting of Theta Mu Rho sorority is scheduled for tonight at the home of Miss Lillian Buenting, 1458 East Tenth Street. All members and pledges are urged to attend.

Theta Mu Rho Sorority Lillian Buenting East Tenth Street

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