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LIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING ceuld have borrowed some ideas. on. love. last night from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker's “love-personified Valentine party.” Guests were asked to dress in a fashion portraying

the tender. emotions associated with Feb, 14, Robert: Moore, who repre: sented the proposal type .of Valentine, was wrapped in a red cardboard heart topped off with a fingertip wedding vell, , His wife entered the room carrying a red rose and reading a book of romantic verses. Blinded by love was the host who wore dark glasses and. was handcuffed to his wife. One unwed couple appeared each as a half heart becoming complete when they stood side by =ide. ¢ None of these guests seemed to lack in romantic inspiration. ” " FJ IF YOUR WIFE looks like a Spanish bull-fighter's montero during the Easter parade, she'll be a la vogue. And #f you can't visualize such a look, Mrs, L. E. Thomas can show you the hat she just received from Paris. It's a chic chapeau that sits well for ward and hugs the head for a flat-topped look. When she showed it to her husband. he apologetically said, “Tt isn't my idea; it's a Paris decree.” ” n »

THE NOTRE DAME echo was really awakened last night at the party given by Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy Jr., 5346 Central Ave. The evening which started off as ‘a social get-together lived up to the words, “the fighting Irish who stick together.” The final outcome was the announcement of Mr. Kennedy, an ND alumnus, as chairman of Universal Notre Dame Night slated to be held this month in the Indianapolis Athletic Club, and Mrs. Joseph Fitzgerald as lady chairman, ” " n “YOUR ‘PRESENCE at 8 p. m,, Saturday, Feb, 9, is requested by Paul Farris, 58 W, 57th St. at a going-away party in honor of Paul Farris (the host) who is leaving Monday for Clearwater Beach, Fla. to join his parents. Just your presence; no presents, please.” The Invitation speaks itself.

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» » = THERE'S NOTHING unusual about going back to visit the Alma - Mater but going back after a 60-year lapse is something else, Such is the case of Mrs. Mark Powers Helm, 3740 N, Pennsylvania St, an alumna

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Educator

To Speak on U.S. Policy

“ AMERICA'S Foreign

Policy for World Democracy” will be Dr. William E. Smith's topic at the Friday afternoon session of the Seventh District, Indiana Federation of Clubs, in Ayres' Auditorium, Dr. Smith is dean of. the graduate school and depart-

ment of history chairman at

Miami University.

At the 10 o'clock marning meeting the department of legislation will present a film,

“Rip Van Winkle,” showing how Americans can stop inflation. Commentator will he Carl Dortch of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Floyd Hughett is department chairman, : 3 n ” » MRS. BRANDT C. DOWNEY, a State Representative, will explain “How to Write Our Congressmen.” : General Federation of Women's Clubs’ legislative recommendations will be discussed by Mrs, Royer K. Brown and Mrs. Clayton Ridge. Also speaking on the morning program will be T. A. Kleckner, Indiana Heart Foundation executive director.

Reports from Alpha Gamma Latreian, the Children's seum Guild and the Irvington Tuesday Club will be given. The 1:30 o'clock afternoon program will open with piano selections by Nancy Hyde, Broad Ripple High School pupil.

Mrs, Theodore F. Fleck will

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FF a house is old-fash iohed, keep it that way. When Charles and Grace Manroe moved into their

Dutch Colonial 35 years ago, it”

was already cld. Now that it's

passed the 100gmark, the Zions-

ville couple can sit back and

relax in the period charm they

have achieved Filled with Williamsburg reproductions and pieces inherited from Mrs. Monroe's family, the dwelling is Colonial to. the core, lich colors of the upholstery blend with the pale figured wallpaper and carpeting, White woodwork “keeps the rooms looking fresh. The Willilamsburg furniture is of the Dorothy Robinson pattern, - Maple dining table and chairs were especially ' fashioned for the Monroes. And the wooden pieces in the living section of their dining room and in their Pine Room ‘were used by Mrs. Monroe's grandparents when they started housekeeping.

For uniformity, the Monroes

have painted them Williamsburg blue, ” » » THEY LEFT the original

stairway and the main character of the house, adding only those features they knew would improve it. Fireplaces, twin French doors and bookcases flanking the living room hearth, a picture window and two extra rooms are some of the changes they engineered. Authentic solid brass chandeliers, antique dishes (one set is a copy of some George Washington used) give the house a distinctive flavor. Chief reason for ality is the ingenious themselves. Charles constructed several pieces. of the furniture, one a solid ‘walnut blanket chest was fashioned Williamsburg style. Like these pieces, it has an attached note giving its background. rd » ”

THE STORY GOES, “Chest and hardware, all hand-wrought, Feb. 1940, made by Charles S. Monroe for Grace. This wal-

it individucouple

nut is from a 100-year-old beam

taken from the barn of Grace's great-grandfather Nichols at Northfield, Ind.” Before he begins such a piece, Charles studies information at the Indianapolis Public Library to be sure the background is exactly right.

An experienced metal craftsman, Charles also has made most of the Colonial items in the “Bonnie Knoll.” That's the name of the house and grounds, accidentally christened by the neighbors. They talked so often of the “pretty house an the hill" the Monroes finally dipped into

IN CONSTANT USE—Mrs,

Charles

cook stove.

Charles’ Scottish background to give it the present label. Another of Charles’ talents distinguish the house. He's an

experienced artist, has done oil paintings, grease paints and water colors of flowers in his own backyard and scenes of faraway places they've visited. Grace long ago made rag rugs, just recently ‘has started to do hooked ones. She made all the draperies of white unbleached muslin, Unlike the other rooms, the Pine Room is small and cozy, was just recently paneled. It's used as a breakfast room and for informal parties.

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A COMFORTABLE kitchen should contain a rocker, Grace maintains. Along with the old cook stove her parents gave her as a wedding gift years ago, she also has included commodious cabinets,. a modern ' gas stove and appliances. The older stove is used all winter long for additional heat in the kitchen and has extra cooking space when that is needed. Traditional paper cov-

"ers the walls here, too. Its design is.pussy willows in a yel- |

low, soft brown and cream

color trio. Down to its country phone and solid silver, the latter an old Colonial pattern, “Corsage” by Stieff, “Bonnie Knoll” is like a breath of the old Virginia past,

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Times photos by John R. Spicklemire.

FURNITURE FROM WILLIAMSBURG—These lovely pieces each have a special history.

THE PINE ROOM—Keyed for informal meals.

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