Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 October 1941 — Page 13
Numerous: Parties Are Planned ; For. Civic Theater's Opening
“' A'GALA CROWD of “first nighters” will attend the opening performance of “Burlesque” Thursday night at the Civic Theater. The community theater is opening its 27th season in the newly remodeled Playhouse.
"Governor Henry F. Schricker and Lieut. Gov. Charles M. Dawson ‘will be honor guests at the opening. Coffee will be served
- in’ the theater's new foyer between acts. Hosts and hostesses will he ‘the Theater's board of directors and the board and officers of
the Theater's Affairs Committee .-: One “first nighters” party ‘will be composed of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Howard Lacy who will entertain first with a dinner panty at their Bome for Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schwitzer Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Lazarus will attend with Mrs. Raymond P:. VanCamp, Mrs. Rosamond VanCamp Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M.- Timberlake. . . Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Morris will have as their guests Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Harshbarger and Mr. gnd Mrs: Robert Zinn. An informal party will be given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Case in honor of Miss Hulda Coleman of Logansport before the theater. Guests of Mr. and Mrs, Case will be Mr. and Mrs. George Stafford and Mr, and Mrs. Carl Reynolds. Judge and Mrs, H. Nathan Swaim will give a dinner party for Mr, and Mrs. T. L. Neal and Judge and Mrs. Curtis Shake, before the performance. .Dr, and Mrs. Jerome Holman will attend the performance with . their son and daughter; Jerome E. Holman II and Rosalie Holman, who will have as their guests at the theater, Miss Maryetta Wood and William Ferguson.
» » # » 2 Richard Thomas will entertain at his home with a cocktail
party before the play for Misses Janet Fowler, Deborah Thomas
‘and Dorothy Beckerich; Howard McCracken and, George William Coffin and Mr. and Mrs. ©. W. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Jock will entertain their theater ‘guests with a dinner party ‘at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. They include Mr. and ‘Mrs. C. A. Rosecr and Mr. and Mrs. John Rau, =~ ' Florence Howell have as her theater guests, Mrs. G. J. Bramwood, Mrs. M. L. ylor, Misses Natalie and June ‘Smith ‘and Herbert M. Taylor. , and Mrs. J. G, Welch will attend the opening with Mrs. R, P. Nevin from Detroit, ‘Mich. . Sent with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Luker will be Mrs. Carl Brockman, ‘Miss Eleanor rs, Mrs. Rebecca Howe of ‘Buffalo, N. Y., Messrs. and Mesdames T. S. McCrae, M. L. Ober, Harry Karcher, Clark A. Riddle, E. A. Canning, J. C, Cunningham, Josepn KE. Grubb, Russell Bain, Tykle and daughter, Evangeline, and William C. Gutterie, _1. + Ushers for the first nig it, who were also workers in the Civic’s recent membership drive, willbe Mesdames Garrett W. Olds, Bertrand S. Hawkins and R. Kirby yte and the Misses Carolyn Hawkins; Catherine Heard and Mary Belle Dyson. Mr. Whyte will act as®
doorman.
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” Mrs, Ricca Scott Titus, an actor and a director, meeting of the women’s Af a. m, tomorrow. Mrs. Ray
2 =» | well known to Civic Theater patrons as talk on directors she has known at a s Committee of the Theater at 10:30 arrow will be hostess for the ,opening fall meetiug of the organization. Mrs. Chauncey H. Eno II, chairman, will: preside.
Assisting Mrs. Sparrow will be Mrs. Harold M. Trusler and Mrs. G. W. Gustafson, two members of the executive board. Other officers and board members include Mesdames Fred Luker, John Smith, Lawrence ‘Earle, R. G, Lazarus, H. H. Arnholter, Charles Rimp, A. K. Scheidenhelm, Howard Pelham, Kurt Pantzer, Lindon Bailey. and Miss Helen Coffey. * The Affairs Committe will be entertained at a tea in Mrs, ‘Kurt Pantzer’s home on Nov. 12. ;
Smith College Club's Luncheon. Today
«THE SMITH COLLEGE CLUB was to open its/fall season with a luncheon today in the home of Mrs. Frank Truitt. \ Mrs, Herbert Call headed the luncheon committee, assisted by the Mesdames Harry Bitner, Wilson Mothershead, Leslie Lee, David P. Williams Jr., Miss Patricia Jones and Mrs. Louis Meek, Columbus, Ind. and Mrs, William 0. Scott, Shelbyville.
I. A. C. Lists Season's Highlights
THE FALL and winter social season will be a gala one for members. of .the Indianapolis Athletic Club and their families. judgin from the calendar of e events, both “special” and “regular.” ‘| The first of the season’s Thursday “Roast Beef Nites” is scheduled for Thursday evening and the first buffet will follow on Friday. The Thanksgiving Day dance has been set for Nov. 20, The anntal Christmas Day dance and the New Year's Eve celebration are always outstanding ¢lub activities. The 18th annual anniversary celebration will be the week of Jan. -18 with an Anniversary Ball on Jan. 24 as the climax. The Anniversary Stag Party will be Jan, 19. March 14 is the date for the annual “Green Topper” supper dance and the Tulip e Ball will ‘ be April 4.. A dinner dance is scheduled for Easter sunday. Special activities for the women will include an “Autumn Party,” a luncheon bridge on Nov. 5; istmag Party, Dec. 10; Valentine . Party, Feb. 11, and the Spring Party April 22. Even the ‘kiddies are
| included in the calendar of events. A Merry-Go-Round Party will
“ be staged for them on Oct. 31; their annual Christmas party will be Dec. 20 and their Spring Party, April 25. - The Indac Juniors will have a Sweater Hop, Nov. 7; Ten-Strike Bowling Party, Nov. 13; Mid~ Winter Dance, Jan. 23; Skating Party, Feb. 13, and spring formal, sometime in April,
Art Week Will Be Nov. | to 7
‘ GOVERNOR HENRY F. SCHRICKER has proclaimed Nov. 1 to 7 as American Art Week in Indiana. “The American Artists Professional League,” the proclamation reads, “is promoting the observance of American Art Week for the purpose of increasing interest in contemporary American art, of gaining for it the recognition which it deserves and of elevating the standards of its achievements. . Progress and achievement in the fine arts and in al} the arts and crafts are essential ‘to the welfare of the country as well as to the full enjoyment of life. . Mrs. Walter S. Grow, Indiana director of the Artists’ League, has hamed 46 chairmen throughout the State to assist in planning special celebrations for the week. Indjana colleges and universities also
are co-operating.
Clubs— Kappa Mothers’ Club to Honor
Mothers of New Pledges; Readers’ Club to Hear Review
Mesdames Lindon A. Bailey, George Enos and H. Rogers Mallory (left to right) are members of the telephone committee for the local section of the state-wide bridge tournament which opens tomorrow under fhe syouscrsily of the women's sosmisiiige of the Indiana Stale Symstny Sesiets. :
Fitch Photo.
Howe P. -T. Al Reception
{Is Tonight
The Parent-Teacher Association of Howe High School will hold a
‘| reception this evening at 7:45 p. m
inthe school gymnasium. In charge of the program will be Mrs. W. J. Weesner, assisted by the spcial committee. Mrs. C. M. Clapp will preside. Officers newly elected to the ex-
“ |ecutive board are: Mrs. R. D. Lan-
caster, first vice president; Mrs. M. L. Payne, second vice president; Mrs. Ezra Hoff, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Earl R. Baron, treasurer. With Mrs. Weesner on the program ‘committee are: Mesdames Merritt. Harrison, Robert Mannifeld and Sydney Houck. Mrs. H. Mayer is chairman of the hostess committee, with Mesdames Helbert Roth, J. A. Montgomery, Paul LaShorne and Benjamin Bowles. Mrs. Philip Lanson is chairman of the ways and means committee, with Mesdames FP. L. Sharkey, L. V. Rawlings, Fred Dawson, Richard Corya and L. D. Kingsbury. Other officers are: Mrs. Robert Aldag, membership chairman; Mrs. Robert. Carpenter, delegate to Irvington Union of Clubs; Mrs. Gertrude Schissel and Dr. C. E. Donnell, social committee, and Mrs. Weesner and Charles M. Sharp, publicity. The P.-T. A. will hold its annual card - party tomorrow afternoon in Ayres’ auditorium at 2 p. m. Mrs. Philip Lamson is general chairman of the party. Assisting her will be Mrs. H. ... Mayer, chairman of hostesses; Mrs. L. D. Kingsbury, tickets; Mrs. Richard ‘Corya, candy; Mrs. L. V. Rawlings, special prizes; Mrs, E. L. Sharkey, table prizes, and Mrs. Fred Dawson, tallies and cards.
THURSDAY
(58) Study Group, 1:30 P. M.— “Fall Gardening,” by Mrs, Clarence Hughel, Garden Club of Indiana president. Potter Fresh Air 74, 1:30 P. M.— Talk by Mrs. Lillian Lewis, principal; film, “A Day at Our’ School.” Crispus Attucks High, 3 p. m.— Community ° singing . directed by Harry Campbell; business meeting; welcome to new parents by Mrs. James Ella Boyd; response by Mrs. Addie Porter; introduction of department . heads by "Russell .A. Lane, principal; reception and conferences. ' Study Group meeting at 2 p. m., directed by Mrs. Clara
Phillige. FRIDAY »
Shadeland Executive Board-—Wien-er roast ‘at home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ping, 5841 E. 38th St. Garden City—Fall festival; Mrs. Richard Bymaster, general ‘chairman, with Messrs. and Mesdames Claude Risley, Sigmund Seligmann, George Bauder and Raymond
.
‘| Wright, Mesdames E. F. Calkins,
Arthur . Marksbary, Paul Jordan, Larry Noe, Howard Kantner, Herschel Hadley, Maurice Wright, Clar-
_ Sororities
“ LAMBDA ALPHA LAMBDA will meet tomorrow at 8:15 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Gene Hunt, 2036 N. Delware St. for a business meetThe DELTA CHAPTER of PHI DELTA PI will meet at the Washington Hotel tomorrow at 8 p. m
Miss Lucille’ Kolliker, 5971 Rawles| gp. Ave., will be hostess tomorrow evening to the VERAE SORORES CHAPTER of VERUS CORDIS. Election of officers will be held.
The BETA CHAPTER of BETA CHI THETA SORORITY will meet
Kidwell, 1628 Prospect St.
The BONAE AMICAE CHAPTER OF VERUS CORDIS elected the following officers recently: Mrs, Pete Harakas, president; Mrs. Jake Hammel, vice president; Miss Jean
ginia Crane historian; Miss Charlotte Crane, publicity, “and hes. Harold Th , Mrs. James Hutze! and Miss Betty Enméier, audit committee. “Delegates to the annual Verus Cordis convention, Oct, 17, will be Miss Hoeferkamp and Mrs. Hamme
SIGMA OF ALPHA OMICRON | ALPHA will meet with Mrs. Paul Bruner, 102 N. Wallace St. tomorrow evening. Garments
be on. display.
The BETA CHAPTER oF OMEGA KAPPA will meet at the Hotel Lincoln tomorrow at 7:30 p. m. ALPHA CHAPTER OF PHI DELTA PI will meet tomorrow at the > W. C. A. for a business meet8.
DELTA CHAPTER OF PHI BETA DELTA met last night for dinner and installation of officers. at Catherine’s Restaurant.
eh eaaions Will Meet Tomorrow
The Rt. Rev. Richard A.. Kirch-
brate the Holy Communion for the District House of ‘Church Women at, 10:30 a, m. tomorrow in All Saints Cathedral. : Delegates to the provincial convention held recently in Grand Rapids will report. They include the Mesdames Howard Griffith, Dale Beeson, Emmett Judson and E. J. Thompson. A luncheon will be followed by a business meeting. The District includes one-fourth of_ the Indianapolis Episcopal Diocese.
Sponsors Card Party
public card party in St. Patrick's
Monologist
tomorrow evening with Mrs. George tain
Hoeferkamp, secretary; Mrs. Ber-| nard Robards, treasurer; Mrs. Pete A.|Durham, pledge captain; Miss Vir-
knit for the Neddlework Guild will | vice
| Samuel K. Ruick, Garrett W. Olds,
Hockett, ones, L.{Locke, Gordon] -
pal| Edna L. Emme of St. Louis, presi»
The ¥Y. M. C. O. will sponsor al
Scottish Rite Women Hear
Migs Irene Bewley, monologist, was to present a program’ entitled “Smoky Mountain Character Sketches” at the 12:30 p. m. luncheon today of the Rite women at the Scottish cathedral -
Among the .characters Miss Bewley was to portray were to be a superstitious gossip, pipe smoking philosopher, a mystic, and a mounsophisticate who has seen much of the outside world and has returned to the mountains for a visit. - Miss Bewley is a native of the foothills and her character portrayals picture ‘a cross section of life in the Southern Appalachians, Mrs. Clarence R. Martin is general chairman of the Scottish Rite women’s activities: for the season. Members of the executive board are: Mrs. John H. Jefferson, vice chairman, and Mesdames Alfred M. 'Glossbrenner, William H.
ard H. Schweitzer, Ivory C. Tolle, James - H. Lowry, A. Marshall Springer and William W. Suckow. Chairman of the reception committee is Mrs. Arthur R. Robinson, with Mrs. William R. Dexheimer, vice chairman. Mrs. John F. Engelke is chairman of the attendance comuch and Mrs. Dewey E. Myers, chairman ,
Other committees for the season are: Mrs, Walter T. White, program, Mesdames. Clyde E. Titus, Frank A. Symmes, Edward H. Mayo,
Eugene D, Wilcox and Philip Kapposi, Mrs, Othniel Hiteh, decoraMesdames Frank E.. Thornws, James P. Batley, Edward Chellew, Frank Miles W
B. Mess, Stanley G. Myers, Donovan A. Turk, Fred I. Willis and George B. Wiegand; Mrs. Oswald A. Tislow, cards, Mesdames
W. Day, Oliver A. Hobbs, John C. Loucks, Roy A. Hice and Frank Seidensticker; Mrs. James 'S. Marlow, menus, Mrs. Fae W. Patrick and Mrs. Tine P. Dickinson.
Defense Deals Blow
To Permanent Waves NEW YORK, Oct. 14 (U. P).—
dent of the National Hairdressers and Association, said
{] Book For ‘orum
¢ culture; Mrs. Clayton ‘Ridge, svia-
Morrison, P. Elmer Raschig, Rich-| Manson
On Defense
Mazur, ; Mrs. J. H, Shewalter, agri-
tion; Mrs. Leonard Murchison, conservation of defense material; Mrs. H. H. Arnholter, ‘consumer inal: lems; Mrs. Izona “Siiriey, 4nd Mrs.. C. J. Ancker, hi Charles H. Smith, nursing; wrens ers L. Thomas Hindman Jr, LUCE. and Mrs. T. A. Kimberlin Jr, U. 8. stamps and bonds. : Mrs. R. FP. Grosskopf, district president, wil preside.
1. F. C. will Have Defense Institute
The Indiana Woman's Forum will hold the first of a series of discussion meetings tomorrow mornJogi Aves! auditorium at 10 a.m. The Forum, sponsored by" the forum committee of the Indiana Federation of Clubs, will hear three talks on different phases of -defense. James Zachary of Charlestown will speak on “The Charlestown Miracle and Defense Projects in Indiana.” Mrs. Dorothy Buschmann’s subject will be “Women in Defense” and ‘Mrs. Olive Beldon Lewis will discuss “Morale in the Home.” Mrs. W. D. Keenan will lead the discussion to. follow. New officérs of the forum are Mrs, Fred L. Pettijohn, president, and Mesdames C. .H. Ridge, John: W. Thornburgh, E. B. Thompson, Frank Symmes, Maurice Eppert and E. C. Rumpler. . Directors of the forum are Mrs.
fourth; - Mrs. Truman Yunckers; Greencastle, fifth; Mrs. Ephriam Murnan, New Castle, Sixth; Mrs Fred G. Balz, seventh; Mrs. A. E. Wolther, Muncie, eighth; Miss Hal-
and Mrs. A. L. Jonas, nos, thirteenth.
Mothers’ Club will {Elect Officers
the Tuxedo Park Kindergarten Mothers’ Club at a covered dish luncheon tomorrow at the kinder- | Sarten. The luncheon will be at 1 A discussion, “Relax and Enjoy Your Chiliren’ wil be lod by heey 8.4. McDougall.
Homemakers to Meet The
Mingle, W Leonard.
Election of officers wil he held by| “Jr. 7, 5, Sako cht tlio
Miss Beity Wason
e Guild Names
Ushers
For Lecture
st. Margaret's Hospital Guild today announced ushers for the lecture by Miss Betty Wason, free
alice war correspondent, which it Monday in Caleb Mills|m,
on the Sry at t the City Hie Hospital, The ushers include the Mesdames LaRue Byron, Gayle G. Wolfe, LeRoy Ford, M. Crosby Bartlett, H. R. McIlvaine, ‘A. L. Arnold, Marvin E, Curle and A: D. Lange. Members of the guild were to have a called esting today at the home of Mrs. D. G, Trone. Tickets for the lecture are available at the Meridian Book Shop. Miss Wason returned to the United States this summer after covering events in Europe for a year and a half. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James P, Wason, 4038 N. Illinois St. She originally went to Kurope on an assignment from Transradio Press. Her experiences range from covering the war in Greece to being held a Nazi prisoner. She was “on the spot” to cover a number of the big news events during the war ‘and did broadcasting work for William L. Shirer for the Columbia Broadcasting System.
Party Benef he
ux Milk Fund
third; Mrs. Art LeMasters, Osgood,} The annual card party of the
Cheer Broadcasters, Inc, will be Friday in Ayres’ auditorium. Mrs. E. W. Padgett is general chairman, assisted by Mrs. Viola Cross. Mrs. Calvin Davis and Mrs. Robert
.|Mottern will have .charge of table
Mrs. Chauncey Buck and co-chair-
.| prizes. :|Mrs. Merlin Mullane are
men for candy and special’ prizes, and Mrs. J. H. Prochaska and Mrs, Rufus O’Harrow, the candy sales. On the ‘ticket committee will be Mrs. Otis Carmichael, chairman; and Mesdames Walter Geisel, Henry Dithmer wr 0. E. Wilson, John FP. Holmes and : William
the cards and tallies, assisted by Mesdames Cecile Tucker Vestal, Lee McDermed and William Christena. Mrs. Everett L. Hays is the club president. Proceeds will go to: the club’s milk fund.
Joint Session Set
The Alpha Chapter of Gamma Phi Alpha Sorority will hold a joint meeting with the Beta Chapter at 8:15 p. m.. tonight in the home of
7 Busk+ Mts. John :Bonowski, 50 N.' Grant
Ave. Miss Mary Goottee will as-
sist the hostess.
| 1402 Bart,
e M. Proctor
Mildred L. Benson 1s Shower Guest
‘Two marriage announcements are included in today's: news of brides
and brides-to-1 . The.
ge and Miss Maine were and bride's
, and Max Alvin, Atlanta, Ga, was the best man, Mrs. Procter attended the Uni«
| versity of Kentucky a
at Lexington, and was a member of Alpha Lambda
| Delta. Mr. Procter formerly taught : chemistry at the University and is
member of Alpha Chi Sigma Fra«
will take place Saturday at 4:30 o'clock in McKee chapel of the
The hostess was assisted by Mrs, Silly tephens, Mrs. Perley Wime d Miss Jo en McCrady.
Guests included Mesdames Joseph
Lime, Charles Ketro, Robert Juday, John Wilson, mond C. Benson, Carl Hamilton, Addie Ent, Gustie Icenbarger, Roy Ent, Forest Ogle, Donald 'D. Dennis and Ralph Ls Benson and the Misses Virginia Poe, Joan ‘Fuller, Jean Benson, Lois
lass, ‘Evelyn Little, Helen Starost, Lillian Starost, Bethel White, Bee Bundy and Evelyn Kettner, 2 8 =
Mrs. M. R. Miller, 1465 N. Drexel.
Frances Gandall, Ray=
t
Ave., entertained recently with a
miscellaneous shower in honor of her niece, Miss Marjorie Morris, who will be ed to Gene Sane
ders on Oct. 25 in the Second Evane :
gelical and Reformed Church. Out-of-town guests included Mrs,
Charles Miller of Anderson and
Mrs. Manilla Short, Salem. ® 8 8 Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Lewellyn, -Ave., announce the mars
riage of daughter, Evelyn, to
Saturday night in the 8 pert of St, Roch’s Catholic Church. The Rev,
sota, the couple will be at home in Indianapolis. :
Parliamentary Law |
Course Begins ! The 13th District American Le
gion Auxiliary is beginning a new
course on Parliamentary Law. Mrs.
Rose Marie Cruzan is director of
the six weeks’ class which started yesterday Fo the World War Me= morial. An evening class will be given on Thursday in the Cropsey auditorium at. 8 p, m. under the direction of Mrs. John Carmack, ‘member is eligible to
A district wiener roast will be held at the Plainfield Boys’ School Nov. 2. The committee in charge is headed by Mrs, Carl Gunther, with Mesdames Elmer Kruegery Harry Nahre, Willard Thomas, Jean Boyle, Frank White and Ira Holmes
To Play Bridge
The Women’s Auction Bridge Section of the Hoosier Athletio Club will have a guest party®Frie
day afternoon at 2 p.-m. in the Mrs,
Pheasant Room of the club. Ross . Mitchell and Mrs, Donald Page will be hostesses.
today that the defense effort had dealt a blow to beauty. The t of the aluminum supply has hit permanent wave ma-
said: Te Haut known a: time when so many mothers of young
chines, . which utilize small alum--
L. S. avnrs & COMPANY
School hall, Thursday at 8:30 p. m. ‘|Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clark are chairmen.
3 Luncheons a book reviews are features of many local club meetings this week. * © Mrs. Everett M. Schofield, national president of Kappa Kappa Gamma, will be honor guest at the MOTHER'S CLUB luncheon for mothers of new pledge Friday at the Butler chapter house, 821 Hampton Drive, Mrs. James L. Wilson is in charge of luncheon arrangements.
and Mr, Charles Negley. NEW OFFICERS
Plans for the card party in Ayres’ auditorium, Oct. 28, will’ be dis"Nes otto ox ti soi ew or year | dire Mrs. Chester Stayton, president; |.
SISTERH .{ with Mrs. R. W. Llookabill
w.las and Mrs. |
L. B..Lookabill. Mr. James A. Stuart | Haw review. Assisting | Ge
fiders| title of Mrs, George A. Duffy's talk
“Americas Democracy” will be thel)
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I'«| tomorrow betore card gATHOLIC WOMEN'S STUDY president
Mrs. Thomas J. Murphy, 31 wa ‘St. will be hostess
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