Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 August 1936 — Page 17
Generalization of Viewpoints on Women Is Unfair to Them
as Individuals, Jane. Contends
Whatever Delusions of Fair Sex May Exist 3
Today Can Be Blamed Upon Men of Victorian Era, Jordan Says.
What is that question you always wanted to have
answered? 2 o ”
Put it In a
letter to Jane Jordan! s 8 8
DEAR JANE JORDAN—You are a woman. Possibly
you will be prejudiced.
Nevertheless I would value
Your opinion of women. 1 say this because my opinion of them has changed radically with the years. When 1 was young, unsophisticated and sappy 1 had
a very high regard for the girls of my ‘acquaintance as well as older women. I had the mistaken idea that kin¥ness, generosity and
thoughtfulness would find favor in Time has altered these ideas or
the eyes of the opposite sex, maybe it was only ideals. It is not
bitterness or disappointment that motivates my
present viewpoint.
Rather it is observation and
the benefit of my own experiences. What do women
lke or dislike?
Personally I think they are very de-
signing and have a motive back of almost every action and every word. Very candidly I say that they are certainly not everything they are supposed
to be. But still
I like them. JUST ANOTHER MAN.
ANSWER—Whenever you start to generalize,
Jane Jordan
veracity is at stake. Analyze women as a group and you miss millions of individual women by a mile.
As far as human nature is concerned I do not believe that women
differ very much from men. Every shrew, every Jazebel has
her counterpart somewhere in the
universe in a domineering, overbearing, disagreeable man. Every temptress, every vampire, is matched by men who deceive, betray and de.ert
their women. Everywhere you find lice of humanity.
So you started out with the
both men and women who are the
popular delusion that there was
something precious about women! You thought they were made of finer clay than men, not subject to the same devilish impulses or prey to the same passions. You probably had this viewpoint pounded into you by the females of the family who used it as a source of power and by the pompous males who worshiped weakness in women to prevent them from becoming competitors.
Remember that men themselves
are responsible for this idiotic over-
valuation of women. Once a man’s idea of a woman was a piece of property he could sell on the auction block or hitch up to the plow with
his oxen. In the Victorian era he elevated
her to a pedestal and endowed her
with the angelic qualities which she never possessed. In either case he regarded her as quite inferior to himself mentally, The pedestal woman was an innocent child who must obey her big strong husband implicitly. What wonder that women learned to join man in the wor-
ship of herself! What wonder
devious, tricky methods to get her way!
that she resorted to scheming, She couldn’t win recog-
- mition in the open as an equal, intelligent comrade; but she soon found that this mate of hers could be fooled to a finish by ap-
peals to his courageous vanity!
You have a Victorian hangover, that's all.
And you've caught
women in the sly little tricks that worked so well in the past and still work on the average male. To part with any childish ideal causes pain. Revise your view so that it will bear the test of reality. x There are plenty of frank, intelligent, honest women who appreciate kindness, generosity and thoughtfulness and return it in kind. But no smart woman ever forgets the most successful trick that her sex ever learned: To hold the mirror up to her husband in such a manner that
he sees himself as twice his natural size.
DOROTHY LEWNAU IS TO BE HONORED
Mrs. Thomas H. Volmer and Miss Lillian Sprecher are to be co-host-esses tomorrow night for a personal
shower honoring Miss Dorothy Lewnau whose marriage to Carl Bose is to take place Aug. 29. Pink and white colors are to appoint the party. With Miss Lewnau, guests are to include Mesdames George A. Bangs, Fred Schakel, Mary Bose, Clarence Resiner, Sophie Ropke, Carl Nolting, John Crawford, Harold Stevens,
JANE JORDAN,
Harry Ryder, John O’Harrow and Harry Vollmer and Misses Madalyn Caldwell, Mary Curran, Betty McGaw, Margaret Monahan, Wilma Cowger, Ruby Fuller, Hazel P. Williams and Freda Demaree.
PARENTS ANNOUNCE DATE OF MARRIAGE
The marriage of Miss Hilda Jane Greenberg to Norton A. Fishbein, son of Mrs. Fannie Fishbein,
is to take place Sept. 17. Miss Greenberg is Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Greenberg’s daughter.
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"BY MARJORIE BINFORD WOODS Times Fashion Editor ITH so much talk about college clothes for the coming session, very little has been said about what to wear during those first warm weather weeks on the campus. !
Requisites, as necessary as your
credits for entrance, are togs that
will keep you cool during matriculation days, sports events and general
rush activities. Here we see Russel White (above), Butler University Sigma Chi member, getting into practice for Bowling Green, the campus game which has taken local students and profs by storm. He wisely wears white linen crash slacks and a porous shirt for the warm weather sport. The cream colored shantung tie is collegiate and indorsed by young men for wear with sports togs for early fall. ” » ® ISS MARJORY ZECHIEL, who happened along to watch her classmate’s tryout, is ‘cool and collected in a blue linen suit skirt with man tailored blouse of lighter blue. She has doffed the trim little jacket which goes with the suit now that the sun is beating ‘down in’ .midsummer fashion. Her heelless Mexican sandals of leather worn with striped knit anklets ‘are unusual enough to cause campus comments: wherever she goes. ‘ She chooses culottes when she goes in for this bowling game and wears them with this same sports shirt. . Linens, piques, and a variety of cottons all have a place in the campus wardrobe for early: fall wear and wise is the freshman or upperclassman who goes prepared for all
the ups and downs of the ther-|
mometer.
Coalitions State Board Selected; Office Is Opened
The Indiana Branch, Independent Coalition of American Women, has opened headquarters in the
Wimmer Bldg., 66 W. New York-st.|
Women interested in the organization may contact the headquarters, it was announced today. The executive board, named at a meeting yesterday, includes. Mesdames James Murray, Ralph Showalter, David Ross, J. William Wright and William Allen Moore. Mrs. William V. Kingdom is speakers’ bureau chairman; Mrs, Addison Parry, radio chairman; Mrs. Donald V. Gerking, telephone chairman; Mrs. Gaylord Wood, Marion County chairman,
Former Hoosier Named
The appointment of Mrs. Florence Pollak, New York and formerly of Lafayette, Ind., as national radio vice chairman for the coalition has been announced by Mrs, Christian R. Holmes, radio chairman. - Mrs. Pollak was active in the women’s organization for national prohibition reform in New York. “Women are a tremendous force in this country for progress and the permanence of coalition will have beneficial effects on both parties,” Mrs. Pollak said. “The coalition will be able to influence legislation in both parties and its mem-
ts.
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Etiquette By PATRICIA
IVING A DINNER—It is a breach of etiquette to invite a wife and not her husband or vice versa. Dinner guests should be chosen carefully for their congeniality. When the guests have assembled, the servant should announce quietly to the hostess: “Dinner is served.” The host offers his arm to the female guest of honor, and leads the way to the dining room, others follow with their dinner partners. The hostess with her partner goes last. At informal dinners, the hostess- should rise when dinner is announced, and lead the” way to the dining room, the guests following in any order; and she directs them to their places. The guest of honor sits at the right of the host, the second lady in rank on his left. The oldest or most distinguished gentleman sits on the right of the hostess, and the other guests fill in, care being taken to seat them With thought as to’ their congenialy. When the meal is over, the hostess should make a slight sign for rising. The correct manner is for her to catch the eye of her husband’s dinner partner, and nod and smile to her. They both rise and are followed by the other guests.
Board to Meet
The Indianapolis District Woman's Home Missionary Society executive board is to be host to an all-officers day luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the Y. W. C." A, instead of today as previously was announced. Greetings are to be extended to the auxiliary officers by the honorary vice president, Mrs. W. C. Hartinger. The meeting is to open at 10 a. m. followed by a program in charge of Mrs. Walter Gingery. Mrs. John Towns, corresponding secretary of the Indianapolis Council of Federated Church Women, is to speak on “Women Working Together.” t
{Summer Outing
Provides Good
Opportunity to Teach Children ~ Principle of Property Rights
Parents Should Take Care to Set Example by,
Obtaining Permission to Use Picnic Spots,
| Cleaning Grounds, Writer Points Out.
5 BY OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON : Summer is a good time to teach children some idea of property rights.
Through the winter they travel
a narrow road beteween home and
school, or stores and movies, and except that they know better than to tramp over lawns (or should), or to mark up steps and sidewalks, they
Parties to Honor Miss Mabel Espey
| Prior to Wedding
Miss Mabel Espey’s and Gifford Alvin Cast’'s marriage Sept. 12 at Meridian Heights ~~ Presbyterian Church is to be preceded by a series of parties. "| Misses Martha Metcalf and' Helen Gearen and Mrs. Willard Stamper, all Phi Beta Phi Sorority sisters of the bride-to-be, are to entertain with a crystal’ shower Aug. 25
Miss Frances Rita Noll is to be hostess at a dinner party Aug. 29 at Hollyhock Hill. Misses Dorothy Arnholter and Jane Howe are arranging a party to be given by a group of friends. Miss Jean Spickelmire’s- party is to be Sept. 1. At Miss Betty Warren's party Sept. 4, a linen shower is to be held. Mrs. Walter Edwards is to
entertain with a personal shower
i | Sept. 8. ‘
Seasoning Is Key to Secret in Making Good Potato Salad
BY LOLA WYMAN °
When it comes to making, potato salad, the ingredients may be as inexpensive or elaborate as you wish. But remember above all, that the careful seasoning is really the secret of the best salads. } No matter what other vegetables are used, a hint of onion is absolutely imperative. However, since many persons find it difficult to digest raw onion, it's a good idea to use the juice instead of sliced or minced onion. A good trick is to add the onion juice to the dressing; the flavor will be more evenly distributed.
Preparing the Potatoes
The cooking of potatoes for salads is quite important, too. They must be perfectly done, ' neither overcooked nor under-done. If you cook them in their jackets they not only retain all the food value, but hold their shape better. - Let- them cool thoroughly before preparing them for the salad. Dressing for Potato Salad Cut the potatoes in small cubes. The dressing is decidedly important. It should be very tart and quite rich. There's the school that believes
Labor Day Dance Plans Discussed at Highland Club
A group of Highland Golf, and Country Club members is busy with preparations for the annual Labor Day dinner dance to be held at the club, Sept. 5. The group met recently at an informal buffet supper to formulate plans. The group includes Messrs. and’ Mesdames Don Rowles, Paul Browning, Glen Howe, Walter Hess, J. A. Noonan, Major A. Riddle, Richard Sinz, F. E. Bastian, Ed Fillion, Lyndell Foster, George Hilgemeier, William Nixon, F. J. Wurster, Floyd ‘Mattice, Frank Dowling and Messrs. Lowell H. Stormont, J. E. McManamon and George Hoster.
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gether the way bread and butter do; then there’s the French dressing type of thought: I am of still another school — the sour cream method. Sour cream, minced onion or onion juice, a little garlic, dash of celery seed, chopped sweet pickles and that’s that. Salt and pepper and paprika are added,
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Miss Espey, daughter of Mr. and
| Mrs. Robert Espey, and Mr. Cast
both attended Butler University.
Mr, Cast is a Delta Tau Delta Fra<|
ternity member. His parents -are Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Cast.
Miami Girl Guest at Dinner Party
Miss Virginia Horsley, Miami, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. P. Kinney, 4228 Graceland-av, for several weeks. - Mrs. Kinney entertained with a dinner party last night for Miss Horsley and the Rev. and Mrs. Charles Reed, Portland, Ore. Covers also were laid for Messrs. and Mesdames Otto Russell, Hayry Smith and family, Bert Everhart, Gayle Baker and Bert Setzer.
have a watermelon feast and election of officers at the clubhouse tonight. Prizes: are .to be awarded the winners of the contest, and a dance is to follow the business meeting. Retiring officers are Harvey Dodge, president; D. J. Zimmerman, vice president; Mrs. Varjo Anderson, secretary; Raymond Cashon, treasurer, and Clifton Johnston, sergeant-at-arms. Installation of new officers is to be held Aug. 29.
to hold a dance at the clubhouse Friday night. The ballroom is to be decorated with flowers and novelties. Harvey Rogers, club vice president, is chairman of the enter-
‘tainment committee, assisted by Wilbur I. Nagley, Richard Bridges,
Theodore Weakley and Clifford Sweeney. An entertainment program has been arranged. A table has been reserved for officers, directors and their guests. Others who have reserved tables
The Riviera Royal Reveliers are
Riviera Boosters to Elect Officers After Melon Feast
The Riviera Boosters Club is to are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wood,
John Cross, Miss Olava Feist, Miss Ellen Marie Ruddle, Miss Patricia Hill, Miss \ Betty Ruth Henry, Eugene ‘Dynes, Miss Joan Anderson, T. B. Wright, Miss Dorothy Schilling, Fred R. Duckwall Jr, Miss Helen Briggs, Robert Preston, Warren Foreman, Richard Bridges, Miss Lee Lacy, Richard Lenglade, Miss Befty Larsh, Jack Anderson, Clifford Sweeney and Larry Sweeney. James Makin, club manager; Mrs. Makin, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Marlette and Miss Rebecca Dougherty are to be guests and hostesses for the occasion. Louis Partello and
his orchestra are to play for dancing from 9 to 12.
Wedding Date Set
Miss Lois Hunter’s marriage to Robert L. Goodwin is to take place at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Hunter on Sept. 5. oo
| Francis Forster,
| haven't much chance to get any idea of the open world about them.
No wonder they feel that it is any man’s land and theirs for the taking when they get out for picnics and camping. ' I am always interested when grown people pick berries without getting somebody’s permission; or cross cornfields to fish in the creek without observing the trespass sign at the road. Stocked streams and their banks are open to the public mostly, that is if you have a fishing license, but usually the route to the fishing hole is over private land. If people happened to set theme selves out for a picnic in our back yard, we would probably get the police after them. Just because the farmer has acres instead of square yards of ground doesn't alter the face of it one bit.
Children Not to Blame
And it isn't the children who are the nervy ones always. Often I have seen children draw back when the family emerged from the car with its baskets. .
“Is it all right here?” asks timid little Emily. “Will the man mind if we eat under his trees?” and dad comes back with his hearty answer, “Don’t be such a coward, girl. I'd like to see anybody put me off the premises. The air’s free. I'll ba ready if he comes.”
As ayrule, land owners are pretty Ohuigt if visitors are courteous ough to ask permission. If they
aren't as long-suffering as we de=« mand, it is because they have learned suspicion and defense through experience with-the cheeky and. ungrateful. : :
Farmer Will Co-operate
At any rate, we should set an ex= ample for our children when it comes to rights and privilege to terrain that others own and pay taxes for. To break trees, help one’s self to fruit, tramp down crops, “coon” the roasting ears for the bonfire, and ‘leave the fire itself still glowing with dangerous embers, all these things decidedly are wrong, Our young people will have the same regard for ownership after a while as those who set the example, no more—no less. If the public increases its respect for the farmer’s property, the farmer will increase his willingness to co-operate with his .self-invited visie tors. It is this way about everyething else in life, and the wise parent will make the most of it. “Tell them that they must ask before they, act. - : (Copyright. 1936, NEA Bervice, Inc.)
PARTY IS PLANNED FOR MISS DOWNEY
Mrs. Yorda F. Kyger and Mrs, Charles A. Anderson are to entertain with a linen shower Thursday night in honor of Miss Dorothy Downey? whose marriage to Thomas Culver is to take place Sept. 13 at the Thirty-First Street Baptist Church. The party is to be held at the home of Mrs. Anderson, 267 N. Randolph-st. Decorations are to be carried out in pastel shades. Guests are to include Mesdames Flora Downey, William Culver, Thelma Barker, Fred Westfall, Maurice Goodwin, Dorwin Sweet, John Pitts, Ralph Gale, Helen Woodrum, Ralph Lambert, Lewis Neff and Misses Mary Alice O’Donnell, Beatrice O’Don« nell, Irene Spurgeon and Mary K. Martin.
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