The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-09-30
Mrs. HOOUe1-
to Be Guest
at Dinner
BY JOSEPHINE HAMMOND

Lucky Girl Scoutsl
without being a part Of the
crowds of curious people who are
irving to catch just a glimpse OF
the first lady Of the land while she
is in indianapolis to attend the
annual Girl Scout convention, they
viii be permitted the privilege OF
seeing her at close range, even
shaking her hand, and perhaps
having a few words with her at an
informal lawn party to be given
after school Wednesday afternoon
at the home Of Governor Harry @.
Leslie.
Because Mrs. Hoover reason Tor
being here at all is her intense in
terest in the Girl Scout movement,
it is only in keeping that she should
be most interested in seeing mens-
bers Of that group
AS wife Of the President OF the
United States, Mrs. Hoover can not
be an active member of any orgasV
ization, but her interest in Girl
Scouts dates back ten years.
Former NanOndi He.u
She was national president for
three years, following which she be-
came chairman Of the executive
committee and and of the national
board of directors. She resigned in
1918. As wife of the President, she
now is honorary president OF the
organization.
This is the first time the wife of
y President OF the United States has
attended the national Girl Scouts
convention.
When she arrived at 7:25, she was
met by Governor and <Irs. Harry
G. Leslie, with whom she will stay
while in indianapolis; Mrs. E. Blake
Francis. Indianapolis, Scout COM
missioner: Mrs. Frederick Edey, New
Ycrk, chairman of the field division
and slated for national presidency
st the election to be held Frlony,
and Mrs. Nicholas F. Brady, New
York, chairman Of the national
board Of directors.
Notice Old Homes
While the party was driving to
the Leslie home, Mrs. Hoover re-
marked upon the lovely old homes
still left on North Meridian street
and hoped that modern progress
would not necessitate their being
destroyed
The Girl Scouts must know
love them very much" Mrs. Hoover
said, because 1 gave up WedneS-
Gay afternoons world series base
ball game which 1 was to have at
tended with the President, in order
to be here with them"
Mrs. Hoover, accompanied by Mrs.
Leslie, went to the Lincoln at 1920
to attend a national board meeting,
Mrs. Hoover had changed from her
travelling suit of blue and black
homespun into her gray green Scout
UNIFORM. She also attended the
board luncheon today noon at the
Lincoln, given by Mrs. Brady, who
succeeds Mrs. Hoover as president
of the board of directors. Guests
were members of the national board
and indianapolis council officials.
Covers were laid for forty-siX guests.
Mrs. Hoover and Mrs Leslie re-
turned later this afternoon to the
Governors home to rest in prepare
ton for the strenuous evening.
Dinner at Club Called
Mrs. Francis is giving a dinner
tonight at the Woodstock Club for
members of the board of directors,
in honor of Mrs Hoover. Follow
ing dinner, there will be a recep-
ton. Hostesses are members of the
Indianapolis council.
Wednesday morning at 1920 the
convention proper will be opened by
Mis-. Edey. Mrs. Hoover'S part in
the opening session will be informal.
She probably will greet the delegates
and give a short talk
After the lawn party for the Girl
Scouts of Indianapolis, Mrs Hoover
will leave for Cleveland to join the
President, who is to speak at the
annual convention of the American
Bankers Association
At the reception tonight, Mrs
Hoover is to present the Golden
Eaglet, highest Girl Scout award. to
Sara Jane Southworth, member of
indianapolis Troop s
Lunch at Club Wednesday
Mrs. Morris HaineS is chairman
of a luncheon to be given at the
Columbia Club Wednesday noon.
DR.. Lucia r. Briggs, president Of
Milwaukee -Downer. will address the
gathering Wednesday morning on
Girl Scouting-What it Means to
Girl Scouts and Leaders"
At the ANNUAL banquet Friday
night in the Riley room of the
Claypool, members of Troop 46 will
introduce a few of Riley's best loved
characters to delegates. A Girl
Scout orchestra from Troop % will
play Indiana songs. The program
is under the direction of Mrs. Max
we'll Droke.