Indianapolis Times, Volume 39, Number 189, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 December 1927 — Page 20

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Many Wives Would Trade Provokingly Meek Hubby for One Given to Fighting ir' .. BY MARTHA LEE THE man who is always patient and mild no matter how severely he is provoked, is an abomination to his wife. Some wives are irritated beyond measure by a man who never loses his temper. Nobody except one who has had the experience can realize that it is actually misery to live with a person who never shows any resistance whatever to his environment. • Pew things are more infuriating than a man who nearer tells

anything. He answers his wife’s questions in monosyllables. “It’s just like pulling eyeteeth to get a word out of my t husband,” complained one woman. “I almost tear him to pieces in my efforts to stir up some response in him. But the madderl get, the milder he gets. It makes me feel exactly as if I were throwing myself against a brick wall.” Meek men are always held in contempt by women, who would rather be dragged around by the hair occasionally by a man who is mentally alert, and emotionally responsive, than to be confined on the same premises with a meek andphlegmatic male. Sometimes a family storm is healthy in that it clears the atmosphere and is followed by a peaceful calm. In some families the rafters rock when grievances are aired, but in the main it is better to air grievances than to let them accumulate. I am not in favor of quarreling, as I think it is debasing and humiliating, but a lively family argument is ' almost indispensable among persons of strong individualities, and is much to be preferred to excess submission by the head of the house, or any other member thereof.

He Never Loses Temper Dear Miss Lee* My husband Is lust as good as gold. He Is honest and Industrious, but Miss Lee. he is so meek and patient that he nearly drives me crazy. I know you will think that this is funny, but X would give almost anything if he would only lose h'.s temper once in a ■while. I do not mean that I want him to *! cruel, but just to show some spirit about something. He lets me and the children walk all over him. and never fights back. The children have-no respect for their father, and they Pltv me because he is a weak sister. Now I have talked to him about this and tried to get him to take his own part, but he just sits and looks at me and smokes his pipe. My husband never discusses anything that happens with me. If he even meets some friend of ours on the street, X have to question him for an hour to find out what was said. X don’t mean that I have any curiosity about it. but Just that I crave some sort of conversation with him. What can I do to make him more interested in me, and in the life that goes on about us? EXASPERATED. Dear Exasperated: Nobody is satisfied with what he has got. Most letters come in from wives who want to know how they can make their husbands stop mistreating them. No doubt they would be glad to exchange problems with you. Try to adjust yourself to your husband as he is and stop trying to rouse him to wrath, You should be glad that he does not abuse you and the children, and I am sure you can find something in him to admire, if you just look hard enough. You will be much happier if you do not try to change him. How Would you like for him to try to change you? You would probably be furious. As for conversation, talk about the things that interest him. He may be as heart hungry as you are, but of such a shy disposition that he cannot reveal his feelings. Instead of trying to make him mad, try to draw him out. Perhaps this will bring more results. A Discouraged Mother hear Miss Lee: I am the mother of eight children and my husband has been sick for two years and I have to depend on my two boys, 17 and 18 years old. One of the boys got his arm broken and now since It is well he can’t find any work to My oldest girl Is 15 years old and Is graduating In January from common school and I can’t afford to send her to high school although she Is very anxious tb go. How will I go about getting her a work certificate? A DISCOURAGED MOTHER. Dear Discouraged Mother: Go to the social service department of the public schools. It is located in the old library building on the corner of Meridian and Ohio Sts. They will help you with your problem, and get the work certificate if necessary. A Crippled Girl My dear Miss Lee: What do sou really and truly think of a crippled girl getting married? X am 23 years old and am engaged to one of the nicest fellows on earth. I have been crippled practically all my life in my left foot. I can cook and Iron and keep house just as good as any other girl, but don’t you think I would be an awfully big burden ta any fellow? This fellow Is 27 years old. but he Is not so fast as some fellows are. He says T. must not think of being crippled, but I Jus', can’t help It. WONDERING. Dear Wondering: I certainly think: that a crippled might get married and make her husband very happy. In your case, you are not crippled enough to be an “awfully big burden.” By your own admission, you can keep house and wait on yourself. Then why are you a burden? I think that you have found a very fine young man, who loves you for yourself. He loves your personality, and not your physical self, and this is what makes for happiness in marriage. Take his advice and do not think about your physical handicap. Evidently you have developed tome characteristics that triaiEe up for it. I congratulate you, and I hope that you will be veiy happy. Vegetable Grill A delightful vegetable grill may bo served by using broiled mushrooms, fried tomatoes, eggplant ana salsify. Serve the mushrooms on toast. Washed Shields Dress shields can be scrubbed perfectly if laid flat and scrubbed gently with a brush dipped in warm suds. Rinse in ammonia water and do not wring.

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One Hundred at Christmas Party of Sunshine Club One hundred members of the children’s Sunshine Club of Sunnyside held their annual Christmas party Thursday afternoon at the Hotel Lincoln Tavertine room. Mrs. Edward A. Kelly, chairman of the hospitality committee, wais in charge of the party, assisted by Mrs. Harold Pugh, Mrs. Max P. Sander, Mrs. A. L. Block, Mrs. George Killinger and Mrs. Harry Kennett. Mrs. John Connor, president, assisted by Mrs. August Soutter, first vice president, and Mrs. John Herrmann, second vice president, and the hospitality committee were in the receiving line. Mrs. Leah Hollingsworth Slack, organist opened the luncheon with "Silent Night” followed with Christmas carols. Mrs. Max P. Sander was toastmistress. The centerpiece at the speakers’ table was a large bouquet of red roses and red candles. The guests were seated at small tables with center decorations of red roses and candles. Flowers and French programs were given as favors. A Christmas present was given each guest, Mrs. Margariete Gore Ferguson, accompanied by Mrs. Caroline Ayres Turner, gave a vocal solo, “The Christmas Lullaby.” “So Easy,” a musical monologue by Miss Josephine Fitch, accompanied by Miss Lenora B. Brandt, with a Chinese lullaby, was given. A selection of Irish harp melodies were given by Miss Victoria Montani. Mrs. Ray Barnes sang “Pale Moon” and “Song in the Air," accompanied by Miss Dorothy Mode, pianist, and Miss Elizabeth Stamm, violinist. Mrs. Evelyn Koontz Fiddler gave a piano solo. Mrs. Leah Hollingsworth Slack played a group of organ numbers. Tortoise Shell To keep real tortoise shell gleaming, never touch with water. Use alcohol for cleansing and polish with chamois dipped in dry borax. Scarlet oil cloth, lined with white toweling, fashions the newest Palm Beach bathing coat, Just out.

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THE CONNOISSEUR - - Mr. Van de View Takes No Stock in Fortune Telling

Mr. Van de View’s a skeptic with an unbelieving heart, He doesn’t care a rap about the fortune teller’s art, And submitting to a palmist at a charity bazar. Is stretching his endurance and his patience pretty far.

Women Writers Speak at I. U. Matrix Dinner 1 Bii Timm Special BLOOMINGTON, Jnd., Dec. 16. Mrs. Genevieve Forbes Herrick, special feature writer of the Chicago Tribune, and Margaretta Tuttle, short story and scenario writer and author of “Feet of Clay,” spoke at the annual Matrix dinner here Thursday night, given by Theta Sigma Phi, honorary joufhalistic sorority of Indiana University. Three hundred prominent Junior and senior co-eds, faculty women, Bloomington women and newspaper writers of the State attended. “The more people you know the more faces there are in your mind and the more you can bring to every story,” Mrs. Herrick told the group. “Steer widely clear of the beguilding assertion that ‘I can do anything a man can do,’ ” she said, “but refuse with equal vigor to believe you must narrow your channel in with a fence of super-adjectives.” She explained that the woman journalist of today must not be a girl reporter, but rather a reporter who happens to be a girl. Mrs. Tuttle has written scenarios for leading actors and actresses and told of her experiences in Hollywood with them. She made practical suggestions for scenario writers. Auxiliary Card Party The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Faithful Division of the q. I. A. of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will give a card party, Saturday at 8 p. m., at the home of Mrs. Pearl Smith, 1438 Brookside Ave.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

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His chair inside the canopy—his fate about to learn. He sees a line of ladies waiting eagerly their turn, Their credulity provokes him to a mood of irritation But a necklace made of golden ropes restores his admiration.

RECENT BRIDE

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Mrs. R. W. German

Before her marriage last Friday Mrs. R. W. German was Miss Margaret Josephine Eastridge, daughter of Mrs. Lillian Eastridge, 273 N. Mount St. The wedding took place at the home of the Rev. C. E. Oldham, 1772 Brookside Ave. Mr. and Mrs. German are at home in this city. Luncheon, Cards The A. D. Streight Circle No. 16, Ladies of the G. A. R., gave a luncheon followed by a euchre party this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fannie Boswell, 2954 Boulevard PI. Comrades and their friends were entertained.

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He is told about the future and about a guiding spirit But his mind is on the present and he doesn’t even hear it, So intent in his approval of the golden filigree. In a necklace on a lady he is fortunate to see.

Committee for Aid of Indiana Blind Selected Mrs. Lewis N. Poyser, 2055 N. Alabama St., chairman on the committee on cooperation for the blind of the Indiana Federation of Clubs announces the following menjbers of her committee: Mesdames Arthur W. Bacon. Mishawaka, vice chairman. J. M. Harlem. Mt. Vernon. Gerty Y. Davis, Bloomfield. George C. Pennington, Nek Albany. V. A Wager, Osgood. Nellie T. Anderson, Greencastle. Willard Petro, Cambridge City. C. T. Austin, Indianapolis. Roy Buffkln, Alexandria. Walter Sturdevant, Noblesvllle. M. Sheehan. Monon. J. F. Noland. Logansport. Elmer O. Grady, La Orange. Harry Matthews. South Bend. Riley-Stern Dec. 26 has been announced as the wedding date for Miss Vera Stern, Ohio State University student, daughter of Mrs. Charles Blackstone, Shelbyville, and Winston Riley, instructor in a boys private school in Columbus, Ohio, son of the Rev. and Mrs. O. W. Riley, Irvington. The wedding will take place in Shelbyville. Lady-Like Pajamas Pale blue flaring trousers, in a new pajama suit, are almost concealed by a knee-length, flaring coat of orange with five shades of blue patterned in it. Important Fringe A skirt of ostrich fringe in around the shoulders of a white satin gown emphasizes the white fringe skirt flounce.

DOG DAYS

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Once more the dog collar has its grip on the feminine neck. This especially trig one has its crystal and pearl ornamentation on black grosgrain. Ostrich Fringe A skirt of ostrich fringes in deep rose makes more than dressy a gown that has a gleaming flesh colored chiffon beaded bodice.

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Fur-Trimmed Coats Many Less Than V 2 Price Jm 1 Broadcloth art Bolivia materials in BLACK, brown mUsr and wine shades. Lavishly trimmed with Beaverette, Coney ( dyed rabbit> and Manchurian wolf. All fully lined. Sizes 14 to 46.

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And while he’s given warning of a dangerous brunette He is secretly admiring one with hair as black as jet, She wears a charming choker made of crystals and of jade And he laughs and tells the palmist that he’s really not afraid.

Dinner Honors Bridal Party of Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Olsen, 923 Eastern Ave., entertained Thursday evening with a bridal dinner in honor of their daughter, Miss Irene L. Olsen, and Homer J. Carter, whose marriage will take place Saturday evening at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church. Appointments were in the bridal colors, blue and gold. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Olsen, Miss Olsen, Mr. Carter, and Messrs, and Mesdames Roy Carter Fred Schagel Mlses Elsa Vahle Sophia Rodewald Helen Luedenman Dolores Harden Mayme Vahle Mildred Luedeman Julia Tirmensteln Messrs. Edwin Koch Richard Prange Chris Iverson Clarence Elbert Lawrence Schakel Norbert Olsen B,v United Press NEW YORK, Dec. 16.—John Randolph Hearst, 18, son of William Randolph Hearst, publisher, will marry Miss Dorothy Hart, of Los Angeles, Cal., at 4 p. m. today. The Rev. Henry C. Cobb, pastor of the Collegiate (Reform) Church here, said. Hearst and Miss Hart obtained a license at the Municipal Bldg, here, Thursday.

DEC. 16, 1927

Club Gives Program of Christmas Mrs. J. P. Smith was hostess today for the annual Christmas luncheon of the Irvington Fortnightly club. The rooms and tables were decorated with Christmas greens and candles. Following the luncheon, Mrs. Wayne Reddick, club president, presided at a short business session. Mrs. W. B. Farmer read “The Real Christmas,” and Mrs. F. W. Hogie, accompanied by Mrs. Effle McGrew, sang a group of songs. Club members exchanged gifts and filled a basket with provisions for a needy family. Mrs. Smith was assisted oy Mrs. E. H. Mitchell, Mrs. Simon Reisler and Mrs. J. H. Butler.

NEW OFFICERS

KENDALLVILLE. American Legion Auxiliary—President, Mrs. W. A. Miller: first vlee president. Mrs. D. O. Bennett; second vice president. Mrs. Richard Harding; secretary, Mtsa Blanche Rlmmell: treasurer. Mrs. Dewey Miller; chaplain, Mrs. M. E. Geiger; pianist, Miss Mary Miller; assistant pianist. Mrs. J. N. Mock: historian, Mrs. Wilbur Haller; publicity chairman. Mrs. William. Hutt: sergeant-at-arms. Mrs. Guy Miller; executive committee, Mrs. Frets Lynch, chairman; Mrs. Jacob Longnecker, Mrs. Frank Kaufman. Mrs. Kate Newman and Mrs. J. D. McKellar. v KOKOMO Chapter Y Business and Professional Girls Club of Y. W. C. A.; Miss Maud# Keesling. president; Miss Ceclle Newman, secretary, and Miss Madge Pierce, treasurer. Y. W. C. A. Board: Mrs. Ruth P. Crawford, president; Mrs. D. A. Mclntosh, first vice president; Mrs. C. H. Brown, second vice president: Mrs. W. J. McElwaln, secretary; Mrs. A. Boumique, treasurer; Mrs. John Duret, Miss Della Haseltine, Mrs. W. H. Deitmeyer, Mrs. Roscoe Helms, new directors for three years; Mrs. El wood Haynes, Mrs. C. C. McFann, Mrs. A. Bournique, Mrs. W. J. McElwaln. Mrs. Will J. Martin, Mrs. Casper Butler, Mrs. W. I. Scott. Dr. Florence Olmstead. Mrs. Harry Broadllck, and Mrs. Phil H. Palmer, directors re-elected for three years. WABASH Women’s Relief Corps Mrs. Anna Smith, president; Mrs. Alma Castle, senior vice president: Mrs. Mary Ruse, Junior vice president; Mrs. Lulu Aukerman. treasurer: Mrs. Dora Miller, conductor; Mrs. Mary Richtmyre, chaplain: Mrs. Eva Jackson, guard; Mrs. Mary Ruse, Mrs. Daisy Comer and Mrs. Lulu Aukerman, representatives. GREENSBURG Temple Builders of Methodist ChurchPresident. Mrs. J. W. Beck: first vice president, Mrs. P. C. Bentle; second vice president. Mrs. Frank Bichard: third vice president, Mrs. T. E. Day; secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Albon Woods; president of Rotary section, Mrs. George Davis. COLUMBUS Women’s Missionary Society of the Tabernacle Church—President. Mrs. Anna Schenck; vice president, Mrs. Hattie Poulotn; secretary. Miss Jessie Mayfield; treasurer, Mrs. Richard Fisher. Sorosis. Girls Debating Society—President, Miss Harriett Milnes; vice president. Miss Ellen Davies; secretary. Miss Mary Bottoroff: assistant secretary. Miss Margaret Rlchman.