Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 October 1938 — Page 20

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Civic Theater Ready For Season Opening;

Orchestra Aids Meet

“Small Miracle” . to Open Tomorrow Night; ‘Sevitzky “Delighted” by Symphony Commit- _ - tee’s Work, He Says in Telegram.

By VIRGINIA MOORHEAD MANNON .

: There are times when the temptation to indulge in the dangerous habit of prognostication gets ‘the best of

one’s native caution. But when all the auguries are fav- ~ ‘orable, as in the case of the Civic Theater’s opening to-

morrow evening, discretion goes to the winds. So, with-

~ out a qualm, we predict unqualified success. “Small Miracle,” which combines delicious humor and a universal human interest appeal, is to be presented on one of the largest and most sophisticated sets yet executed by Michael Mielnik, stage technician. The entire action takes place in a modern “super” theater lobby with indirect lighting and stunning furnishings borrowed from Mr. and : Point. Mrs. Griffith is a member of the properties committee, of which Mrs. John Beard Washburn is chairman. Mesdames George M. Hoster, L. J. Shappert, Howard B. Pelham and Urban K. Wilde are also committee members. :

Edward Steinmetz Jr., director, has chosen a cast of 25, ranging

from veterans of the Civic’s boards to youngsters who are making

their fisst appearances. Sara Lauter is appearing in her 24th: Civic role; William Cook, always associated with comedy parts, is on for the 12th time and Fanchon Fattig is making her 10th appearance. Other seasoned players include Myles Sweeney, who during two years on the West Coast participated in Los Angeles theatrical productions; Louis Stauber, who has played in New England; Adrian Reiter, Harold H. Arnholter, Sydney Sanner, Leslie Aye, James " McDaniel, James McLemore, Garrett Olds, Eugene McManamon and

Lawrence Ernst. : Co Regular Rehearsals for The “Mob”

Among the neophytes are port speech prize at Wellesley College and appeared in Barnswallows productions there last year; Evelyn Steffen and Eleanor Hazen, graduates of the Children’s Theater: Jane Carter, whose theatrical debut was made in Tudor Hall plays; Jayne Sumner, who's been studying drama at the Arthur Jordan Conservatory; Mrs. Thomas Scanlon, J. B. Cusick, Leander King, Jane Howe and Elizabeth Ruddick. Mrs. R. Kirby Whyte is stage manager. To ensure a smooth performance (and to keep the extras from prancing like a bunch of Shetland ponies on the stage) Mr. Steinmetz has initiated: the practice of holding regular rehearsals for the “mob” scenes only. Incidentally, he is discovering new future productions by thus concentrating on the “supers.” Costumes, chosen under the direction of Mrs. Edward E. Gates Jr., Mrs. George T. Parry and Mrs. William Coleman Atkins, doubtless will give the spectators a few pointers on what the well-dressed theatrical patron will wear this winter. Even the theater has a new frock for the gala evening. Don’t fail to observe the new grass and evergreen trees and new paint outside and during the entr’acte be sure to take in the ciel blue of the foyer.

Greetings to Symphony Committee To add an extra note of brilliance to Mrs. Frederic M. Ayres’ gracious hospitality and Mrs. Earl B. Barnes’ sparkling program of songs at the tea for members of the women’s committee of the Indiana State Symphony Society yesterday, Fabien Sevitzky sent the following characteristic telegram: “My heartiest greetings to the president of the women’s committee. I am delighted to hear of your splendid accomplishment. It is very difficult at this time for me to express in, the words my gratitude. I hope that before we start season our both concerts will be sold out. Best regards to all of you.” After welcoming 200 women’s committee members at Woodstock

Club, Mrs. Ayres, president, reviewed the work of the committee - since the entire membership last met a year ago. Mr. Sevitzky and

members of the orchestra have more than fulfilled the promises made at that meeting, she said. She also paid tribute to Ferdinand Schaefer, orchestra founder and conductor emeritus. In outlining the work now being done she mentioned as new this season the Junior Auxiliary, a group doing motor corps, telephoning and clerical work under the direction of Miss Helen Sheerin. A low bowl of yellow, apricot and deep pink cactus dahlias formed the centerpiece on the tea table at which Mrs. Albert J, Beveridge Jr., Mrs. John K. Ruckelshaus and Mrs. Conrad Ruckelshaus poured.” A tall white urn filled wi . white chrysanthemums, cosmos and daisies decorated the ballroom where the musical program was given. : -

Out-of-Town Members Attend a

Mrs. Ayres received her guests in a ‘simple black sheer wool gown with three-quarter length sleeves and a black chenille hat. Mrs. Barnes’ long black gown with short-sleeved bolero was fashioned of narrow bands of crepe. . Among the out-of-town committee members present were Mesdames William H. Ball, Victor Hutzel, Thomas J. Turk, Frank Hanley and John F. Banta, Muncie; the Misses Clementine Miller and Elsie Sweeney, Columbus; Mrs. Macy Teetor, New Castle; Mrs. Hugh Patten, Frankfort: Mrs. George Jaqua, Winchester; Mrs. Paul Durham, Kokomo, and Mrs. Joseph McCord and Miss Edna Bowles, Greencastle.

2 ® 2 ” 2 8 Mrs. William J. Lochhead will give a tea this afternoon for Miss Anna Carroll Reaume of Ft. Sheridan, Ill, who is visiting Mrs. Lock-

Mrs. William C. Griffith's country home at Traders

Jacqueline Wolf, who won the Daven-

talent for

Mrs. H. L. Bartholomew (center) is general chairman of a party to be held Oct. 24 at K. of C. Hall by St. Vincent's Hospital Guild. Among her as-

sistants are Mrs. Paul McNamara (left), ticket chairman, and’ Mrs. L. D. Foster (right), cochairman of arrangements. Proceeds will aid the hospital.

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EVENTS

SORORITIES

Rho Zeta Tau. 8 p. m. tonight. Mrs. William Fogelson, 641 Ft. Wayne Ave., hostess. : Alpha Gamma. Tonight. Miss Marian Edwards, 5111 Park Ave. hostess. : : Alpha Pi Omega. Tonight. Mrs. Howard P. Bettge; 4001 E. Wash=~ ington, hostess. - ~~ Beta Sigma Delta. 8:30 p. m. Mon. Miss Ethel Raasch, 1110 N. LaSalle, hostess. - CLUBS

Varsity Sue Chapter, Sub-Deb. 7 p. m. tonight. Miss Mary C. Cullen, 1037 N. Shannon Ave., hostess. Bonnie Briar. Fri. afternoon. Mrs. John H. Newlin, hostess. Paul Coble Post 26 Auxiliary. 1 p. m. Fri. Mrs. Homer Hamer, hostess. Luncheon. Mesdames W. T. Clevenger and George King, assistants. Seventh Ward Democratic. Tonight. Miss Mary Shea and Mrs. Eileen Shea Berry, 2238 N. Delaware, hostesses. Candidates for public offices to be introduced. There are no invitations.

CARD PARTIES

1938 Officers, Brookside Chapter 481, O. E. S. 8 p. m. Sat. Coms=munity building. ; Ladies Auxiliary, General Protestant Orphans Home. 8 p. m. tonight. Home. Monthly card party. Mrs. Henry Walters, chairman. Public invited. Altar Guild, St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. 8:30 p. m. Fri. Hall Mrs. Mary Patterson, chairman. Pillowcase card party.

candy and table prizes. Ladies Auxiliary to the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 8:30-p. m. Fri. Hall, 43 W. Vermont. Mrs. Chester Ellis and Mrs. John Hyatt in charge. Public invited. :

Artemus Club. 2 p.m. Tues. Banner-Whitehill auditorium. Door,

Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Group To Entertain Chapter Pledges

The Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, will

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head’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. Charles

A. Pfafflin.

Sororities Plan Homecoming ~ Lunch, Anniversary Dinner

A homecoming luncheon, recital

and anniversary dinner are included

in events arranged by local groups for this week and early in the next.

The Butler University chapter of Delta Gamma Sorority will hold its homecoming luncheon Saturday at the chapter house, 737 Hampton Drive. Both active and alumnae members are to attend. Miss Patricia Ferguson, social chairman, - will be in charge. The Misses Betty Noonan, Dorothy Davenport, Jane Riggs and Frances Clanin are in charge of decorations for the house. The organization will compete with other houses on the campus for honors in decorations. :

Kappa Chapter, Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority, will hold its regular program meeting Tuesday night at 3411 N. Pennsylvania St. Miss Mary Zimmerly will read & paper on “Harpsichord Days.” Miss Mae Engle and Florence Lewis, faculty members of the Jordan Conservatory of Music, will present a two-piano recital.

Beta Chapter, Theta Delta Sigma, will hold an anniversary dinner at ‘the Antlers Hotel tonight. Miss Kathleen Usher and Miss Rachel Bauman, past presidents, will receive jeweled gavels. : Officers to “be installed include Miss ‘Elizabeth Jones,: president; Miss ‘Jerry Jensen, vice president;

Miss Ernestine Parker, secretary; Miss Ruth Fisher; treasurer; -Miss| § Dorothy Swails;, sergeant-at-arms; |

Miss Pat Geraghty, parliamentarian,

and Miss Martha Ann Goodlet, his-}

torian.

Psi Chi Phi met last night at the § home of Mrs. Lawrence E. Busen- || bark. Mrs. Robert Dickinson as-|

sisted.

The V. S. Chapter of Verdus | Cordis Sorority recently named Miss | §

Librarians to Hear Junior Guild Editor

Times Special BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Oct. 13.— Miss Helen Ferris, editor of the Junior Literary Guild of America, will speak here this affernoon at a literary tea in connection with the 47th annual conference of the Indiana Library Association. The association met at Indiana University

yesterday and will continue in session through tomorrow.

member of the faculty at the University of Iowa, will speak tomorrow night at a dinner meeting. More than 300 librarians are attending the sessions. Miss Ruth Rutzen, chief of the circulation department of the Detroit Public Library, spoke yesterday. A trip to Brown County has been arranged for conference delegates who wish to remain for Saturday.

Wins Award

Janetta VonStaden as its new presi-| 3

dent. Other officers elected include §

Miss Mary Ann Perry, vice presi-

.dent; Mrs. Thomas Ferling, secre-|§

tary; Mrs. Donald Woodard, treasurer, and Mrs. Russell Eden, his.torian. Plans were discussed at a recent meeting for the organization’s convention Sunday at the Delaware Hotel in Muncie. Miss Helen Rieth will be installed as state president. : Alpha Chapter, Delta Psi Kappa, national physical education fraternity, will sponsor a bowling party at the Athenaeum at 7:30 p. m. tomorrow. Miss Millie Muench is president. Other new officers are ‘Miss Lorraine Smithy vice president; Miss Edna Judson, treasurer; ‘Miss Gladys Lang, secretary; Miss Youll, chaplain; Miss Peggy

~ W. Hurley Ashby Photo. Mrs. Maxwell Droke, publicity chairman for the Indianapolis Girl Scouts, today was named winner of a publicity award at the national convention of the Girl Scouts, according to word received here from Kansas City, Mo., where the convention is being held. : The award was given for the

publicity campaign

Paul Engle, youthful poet and a |

entertain pledges from the active chapters of Butler and Indiana Universities and Franklin College at a pot luck supper tonight at the home of Mrs. A. R. Vestal, Carson Ave. south of Indianapolis.

Mrs. Vestal will be assisted by Mrs. R. W. Hilgedag, hostess chairman; Dr. Olga Bonke-Booher, Miss Laura Schultz and Mrs. Richard C. Smith. A program of stunts and games will be presented by the committee during the evening. Miss Ethel Merrick, president of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, will announce committees for the year. They are: Benefit Bridge— Mrs. Charles C. Smock, chairman; Miss. Naomi Haworth, Miss Loujean Gullett, Mrs. R. J. Hammergren and Mrs. Allen C. McGinley. : Prizes—Mrs. A. B. Sutton, chairman, and Mrs. I. J. Sours. Candy—Mrs. G. W. Kline, chairman, and Miss Frances Luichinger. Finance — Miss Laura Schultz, chairman; Mrs. E. B. Bibbins and Miss Lucille Cannon. Friendship—Mrs. N. R. Bailey, chairman, and Miss Julia Miller. Meeting Notices—Miss Elaine Millholland, ¢hairman; and Mrs. K. W. Carr. . Membership—Miss Cecelia Kupferschmidt, chairman; Mrs. Ann N. Curtis, Miss Gladys Ewbank and Mrs. John C. Goodnight. Music—Mrs. Jack C. Greig, chairman, and Miss Bernice Livingstone. ‘Philanthropic—Mrs. H. B. Smith, chairman; Miss Louise Berndt, Miss Edna Garwood, Mrs. Hilgedag and Mrs. N. D. Warren. Program—Miss Thelma Tacoma, chairman; Miss Elizabeth Smith, Mesdames R. M. Andrew, H. E. Pedlow and Vestal, Rush — Miss Margaret Schoen, chairman; Mesdames L. M. DeVoe,

Hans C. Jacobsen and W. W. McClennon.

State Day—Mrs. O. H. Dunn, general chairman; Miss Panoria Apostol, Miss Mary Jane Hoeper, Mrs. J. D. Foley and Mrs. R. C. Lennox,

State Luncheon — Miss Helen Whitfield, chairman; Mesdames Milton C. Lofton, R. B. Miller and Richard C. Lennox. State Dance—Mrs. R. O. Zimlich, chairman; Dr. Bonke-Booher, Mrs. J. G. Leech and Mrs. R. A. Riggs. Miss Apostol, retiring president of Alpha Delta Alumnae Club, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority, was in charge of a wiener roast held recently at the Butler campus. New Board members elected at the meeting which followed are Mrs. Vestal, Mrs. DeVoe, Dr. BonkeBooher and Miss Apostol.

Two Study Groups ‘Ready for Meetings

The Mayflower Chapter of the International Travel Study Club, Inc, will meet Tuesday and the Jeanne D’Arc group will hold a meeting at 1 p. m. tomorrow. Mrs. Frank G. Sink, 511 N. Bancroft Ave. will be hostess to the Jeanne D’Arc Chapter members. Mrs. John W. Thornburgh will speak. The Mayflower group will meet at the Hamilton Food Shop at 12:30 p. m. Mrs. Lota Snyder Emery will speak on “Science.”

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M. G. Merriman, Miss Ruth Myers To Wed Tonight

Miss Ruth Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Myers, 3242 Guilford Ave., will become the bride of Maurice Glen Merriman, son of Mrs. Mary Satters, Morgantown, at 8 o’clock tonight at the bride’s home. The Rev. O. A. Trinkle, pastor of the Englewood Christian Church, will officiate at the single ring service.

The bride will wear a gown of shell pink satin made princess style with long fitted sleeves and train. Her white illusion veil, fingertip length, will fall from a crown of orange blossoms and she will carry a cascade of pink roses and white chrysanthemums. Miss Mary Katherine Williams will be maid-of-honor and will wear a dirndl dress of rose satin with short puff sleeves. She will carry an arm bouquet of Talisman roses and will wear gardenias in her hair. The matron-of-honor, Mrs. Let ha Gilliam, cousin of the bride, will be dressed like the maid-of-honor. J. P. Gilliam, Elkhart, will be best man. : : A reception will be held at the Myers home following the ceremony. Out-of-town guests will include Mrs. F. A. Fay, Burlingame, Cal.; Mrs. Eli Moore, Bloomington; Lon Knose, Morgantown; Miss Margaret Moore, North, Manchester, and

Mrs. W. H. Ressler, Cincinnati. After a short wedding trip to ‘Cumberland Falls, Ky., the couple will be at home Oct. 20 at 1118 Parker Ave.

P.-T. A. to Give Luncheon

The Parent-Teacher Association

will sponsor a covered dish luncheon for - pupils and their mothers

of the Emmaus Lutheran School:

Guest Days Arranged as Club Feature

Two Organizations to

Honor Leaders at Ses- _ sions Tomorrow.

EL Two guest day meetings and two

president’s days are included in the club calendar for tomorrow.

The Alpha Gamma Latreian Club is to hold a guest night meeting tomorrow at the home of Miss Marie Jefferies, 1309 N. Pennsylvania St.

Miss Esther Renfrew will talk on “Sojourning in the British Isles” and Miss Helen Hittle will present

(a musical program.

The Irvington Quest Club’s guest

| meeting is set for tomorrow at the t |home of Mrs. M. J.

Reese, 5417 Hibben Ave. Miss Helen Elliott will

[speak on “New Harmony, Indiana, j | Yesterday and Today.”

The Clio Club’s President’s Day is to be observed tomorrow at a luncheon meeting at the home of Mis$ Hannah Hadley, 3840 Fall Creek Blvd. :

The Over the Teacups Club will hold a. President's Day at the Columbia Club tomorrow. Mrs. Harry W. White is new president. Other officers are Miss Florence I. Morri-

‘son, vice president; Miss Sarah T.

Sisson, secretary, and Mrs. Morse Bowen, ‘treasurer. The executive committee includes Mesdames E. R. Shoemaker, Fred A. Gallagher, Kathryn King Hollander, . Herbert Wood and Miss Eleanor Gerrard. The luncheon will open the club’s 49th year.

Mrs. G. E. Lowry is to entertain members of the Friday Afternoon Literary Club tomorrow. Mrs. E. F. Brown will talk on “Panama Canal Zone” and “Government and the People” is to be Mrs. E. A. Trittipo’s

topic.

Miss Mary Edwards is to be hostess to members of the Inter Libros Club tomorrow at her home, 1026 Central Ave.

“Old Williamsburg and Her Neighbors” (Stevens) is to be discussed by Mrs. W. G. Hennis and Mrs. G. C. Roberts tomorrow at a meeting of the Irvington Social Study Club. Mrs. Bert L. Cruzan will be hostess, assisted by Mrs. O. M. Enyart.

Mrs. Demarchus €. Brown will speak on “Andorra, the Hidden Republic,” tomorrow at a meeting of the Woman’s Lecture Club at the Woman's Department Club.

The Magazine Club will meet Saturday at the home of Mrs. W. C. Bartholomew. Mrs. G. P. Stockton and Mrs. G. M. Gibbs will assist. Mrs. C. E. Appel is in charge of the program.

The Stephens College Alumnae Club will meet at 7 p. m. tomorrow at the Columbia Club. Officers are to be elected. Miss Norma Keller, president, will preside. fo

Miss Margaret Jackson was hostess recently at a buffet supper for members of N. I. 8. Chapter, Sub Deb Club, at her home, 5336 College Ave. Guests were Misses Janet Judd, Vera Kiesle, Constance Green, Jean Amos, Rita Jean Hancock, Nadine Crosby, Elizabeth Marshall, Virginia

Wednesday at the school. A business meeting will follow.

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SHOP-FOURTH FLOOR

_ THURSDAY, OCT. 13,

W. C. T. U. Leader Greeted Here

“Prohibition again will be a necessity unless people begin behaving . better, and they are behaving badly now,” said Dr. Ella Alexander Boole (right), world president of the W. C. T. U,, yesterday during a one-hour stop at-the Union Station. Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter (left) headed a reception commitfee of local members. ; Dr. Boole is devoting her efforts to raising one million dollars for a worldwide educational fund in commemoration of Frances Willard, W. C. T. U. founder. Dr. Bolle said that $600,000 of . the sum already had been raised. “The program,” she explained, “includes character, citizenship, alcoholic, peace and spiritual education.” She left for Mattoon, Ill, and will return to New York from there.

Bruce Robison Auxiliary Unit Plans Luncheon

The Bruce P. Robison unit of the American Legion Auxiliary will honor Mrs. Frank Collman, Miss Marian Ellen Scott and Miss Irene Ulrey at a President’s Day luncheon ig: at 1 p. m. Saturday at the Business and Professional Women’s Club. 3 Mrs. Collman is serving her second year as president of the unit, Miss Scott is newly elected president of the Junior Auxiliary, and Miss Ulrey is retiring president of the Junior

group. Tables will be decorated in the Legion colors, blue and gold. Yellow chrysanthemums tied with blue ribbon will form the centerpieces. A musical program will be presented by Miss Janet Morgan, marimba player. Mrs. Richard Thomas will review activities and achievements of the organization. Mrs. Paul M. Kilby will review “Horse and Buggy Doctor” and “With Malice Toward Some.” Mrs. James Sertell is general chairman and is in charge of reservations. Committee members include past presidents of the Auxiliary. The reception committee includes Mesdames John Paul Ragsdale, William H. Long, William Mayer, Harold Pursell, C. K. McDowell and Paul Beam; program, Mrs. Fred M. Wolf and Mrs. Thomas; decorations, Mrs. Fred Hasselbring ‘and Mrs. Willard Boyle, and invitations, Mrs. Donald H. Smith and Mrs. John Jordan.

Mrs. Sherwood to Be Hostess to Fayettes

Mrs. Charles Sherwood will be hostess at a covered dish luncheon of the Fayette Club tomorrow noon at her home, 1336 Broadway. Decorations will be carried out with autumn garden flowers. Prospective members will be honor guests. Plans for the club year will be discussed. Mrs. Ross E. Winder

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