Informal party and missionary society meetings noted
Informal party at Ninth Street Methodist in the president’s home marked the last Fifth Monday Social of the year with twenty members and two visitors. West Decatur Womans Missionary Society met at Mrs. Oscar Hames home for hymn singing, prayers, contests, and refreshments. next host will be Mrs. James Woodall. A small party for Henry Hanson celebrated his third birthday at home on East Vine Street with Mrs. A T Hanson inviting friends. Women’s Music Study Club to meet with Mrs. Albert Alexander and Mrs. J M Pettey on Wednesday.
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Ninth Street Methodist Church
Bob Johnson
Miss Fogg
Smith
T. Song
John Wardlow
George Stroup
W. M. Sanders
Lem McDowra
A. T. Hanson
Henry Hanson
East Vine Street
Social and Civic Activities of Women Highlight Week
The Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary wrapped up a six week national mission study led by Miss Ellen Groenendyke with opening and closing prayers. The Annex Auxiliary of First Methodist held a social in beautified church parlors, with yellow chrysanthemums and a tea, presided by Mrs. L J Ramage. Mary Banks Terrell sang Why He Loves Me So with Mrs. Hartwell Davis, and the Six Annex Bands reported year finances led by Mrs. Rufus Peerson. Mrs. Daniell hosted St Johns Guild with plans for an annual cafeteria supper and social hour refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Auxiliary
Ellen Groenendyke
First Methodist Church
J. T. Jones
Hartwell Davis
Mary Banks Terrell
W. E. Curry
Annex
Rufus Peerson
Seng
W. F. Price
S. D. Johnson
Crashing the Gate Defines Follies Personality in Spotlight
Central Press reports on Florenz Ziegfeld seeking girls for the Follies, valuing personality over beauty. He notes four criteria beauty, form, carriage, personality, with personality as the defining asset. The piece profiles Ziegfeld’s approach, lists famous alumnae, and previews the next feature on Ziegfeld’s beauty tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ziegfeld
Hollywood bath soap name prize offer in 1931
A Hollywood cosmetics distributor offers 500 dollars to the best suggested name for a new Bath Soap with 250 dollars extra if mailed and postmarked before December 6, 1931. Entrants must submit one name to Hollywood Marvel Products Co Studio B113 1023 N Sucasig Hollywood California.
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Hollywood
Cascarets claim quick relief for constipation
A nurse advertises Cascarets as a gentle, fast remedy for constipation. The copy promises morning relief, improved breath, clear tongue, and vanished biliousness and headaches after a nightly dose, with repeated use to remove waste and restore appetite and energy.
Personal notes from Birmingham visitors and families
R C Gardner of Birmingham visits here this week. Jenee Riddle and baby return from Birmingham after a weekend with Mrs Riddle’s sister. O Donald of Birmingham guests here Saturday. Terry Frye and children of Birmingham spend weekend with their mothers. Joe Fuller of Birmingham visits his mother H B Hunter over weekend. Edith Riddie and Mrs L an apartment at 335 East Moulton Street. Dean Royer and wife occupy 1108 Fourth Avenue South. Ann Pearson returns from Moulton visit. Frances Cowden Jane Malone and Marye Penick Jones listed among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fuller
Birmingham
H. B. Hunter
Dean Royer
Fourth Avenue
South
Rainey Poised to Head Democratic House Officials
Illinois representative Henry T. Rainey appears set to become Democratic leader of the party’s House representatives when the session opens December 7, pending a victory over New York’s John J. O’Connor. He would succeed Texas Congressman John Garner who is slated for the speakership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Prof
John J. O’connor
New York
John Garner
Texas
Daily Crossword Puzzle derbilt and Thanksgiving notes
Crossword clues list with many numbered entries and a long answer key followed by a paragraph of holiday social notes. Notable names include Mrs B W Finch Mrs W F Price and Mrs Hartwell Davis among attendees in Birmingham Athens and Memphis for district harvest meetings and family visits over Thanksgiving weekend.
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B. W. Finch
Birmingham
Calf Kills Horse in Unusual Farm Incident
A calf owned by Buddy Young gored a horse owned by A. B. Crittenden in a rare domestic incident at Five Points. The calf reportedly became infuriated triggering the fatal clash between the two livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy Young
Crittenden
Birth Announcement Frances Alene for Ar thur Family
A baby girl named Frances Alene was born to Mr and Mrs Eugene Ar thur on November 24 weighing eight pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Arthur
Frances Alene
Local Pastor Answers Brisbane On Future Conflict
A local pastor discusses revelations and visions shown to John, arguing the present creation is not the first nor last. His interpretation of Revelations on Satan’s dwelling place has stirred wide interest among Bible students and others in town. The piece notes his lesser known biographical context and hints at broader theological debates surrounding end times.
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Ziegfeld
Brisbane
John
Satan
B C Stops Headaches and Quiet nerves
An early 20th century ad promotes "B-C" as a fast relief for headaches and nervous pain. It claims to ease various pains including sciatic and female discomfort in minutes with a multi-ingredient formula. Available at drug stores in 10 and 25 cent packages.
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North Carolina
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Missionary Social
Albert Alexander
J. M. Pettey
Woman’s Music Study Club
Wed
Nesday
Mrs. Alexander
East Moulton Street
Westminster
Mrs. Daniell
Entertains Guild
St. John’s Guild
J. R. Daniell
Line Street
Hodson
Guild
Daniels
Roy Horton
Ethesda Bedford
Central Press
Florenz Ziegfeld
Gladys Glad
Hazel Forbes
Ruth K. Patterson
Jessie Reed
Billie Dove
Marion Davies
Allyn King
Billie Burke
Norma Terris
Jean Ackerman
Doris Gardner
Fanny Godfrey
Brenner Smith
Florence
Mariette
Ohio
Mother
Mrs. Graham
Huntsville
D. C. Adams
S. H. Malone
Ann Tillery
University of Alabama
E. A. Tillery
James Singleton
Roy Wyatt
Allendale
S. C
S L. Malone
W. T. Barnes
Little Rock
Ark
G. W. Hamil
Troy
Ala
J. Y. Hamil
John W. Jones
R. T. Sheppard
R. F P. Simrell
St. Louis
R. F. Simrell
W. T. Jordan
Mobile
Sara Sue Hughes
Pranklin
Milton Andrews
Denver
Colo
Louise Fleming
Dallas
William McLarnin
Royal Goldcon
St. Petersburg, Fla
J. Lee Barnes
Raymond Conley
Mrs
T. C. Conley
Elton Reeves
Columbia, Tenn
Mary Julia Warrick
Alabama College
Montevallo
Clara Warrick
Nell Rowe
Margaret Blackwell
Nashville
Georgia Miller
B. S. Cortner
Mrs. Homer Stovall
Miss Birdie Beetler
William Holly
Jasper
R. L. Dews
Montgomery
John A. Rogers
W. L. Gingrich
Irene Sheats
Selma
Guy Ovrlett Priday
Fresno
San Francisco
Cal
Joe Waddell
Eugene Russell
W. ©. Russell
Ralph Marchron
Pittsburgh
Claude D. Richardson
Claude David, Jr
J. B. Harlow
Richmond
Frances Mason and
Mary
Battle Hendrix
Alabama
Hazel
Forbes
Will Entertain
Ameen Pringle and
San Keith
Claudette Colbert
America
RED Hot Jazz Orchestra
Hi-Steppers
W. B. Edmundson
Wilder Place
R. C. Gardner
Jenee Riddle
Baby
Mrs. Riddle
O’donald
Terry Frye
Mattie Simpson
A. Edwards
Edith Riddie
Law
East Moulton
Ann Pearson
Moulton
Frances Cowden
Jane Malone
Marye Penick Jones
Tyndareus
California
Upper Canada
Crete
Helena
Scotland
Livonia
France
Matsuhito
Isle of Man
Ireland
D. D. McGehee
W. H. Ritter
First
Methodist Woman's Missionary Society
Athens
A. Z. Bailey
Ruby Carswell
R. E. Wiggins
J. D. Ligon
J. J. Armfield
Jane, Benn
Ann
John Berry
Frank Bowden
R. V. Jolly
Memphis, Tenn
Ruby Maples
Esther Hudson
State Teachers College
O. Marion Blackwell
Mary Helen
Nell Christopher
Thedford
Alonzo Rothrock
Tilmo
Theprord
Fedor Matveyevitch Apraxin
Archangel
Red
Cahaba
Manchester
Jellico
Turner Coal & Grain Co
E. Moulton St
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