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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1913
Page
5
A meeting with Mrs. Oo M. Otts at Wilme Sewing Circle is planned with Mrs. Anna Lott on Ann Street at 11 a m. A bridge party follows at 3 p m in the afternoon.
Editor announces a 1972 schedule with events including a retirement tea at 5 hosted by Mrs J Ernest Thompson, luncheon at 2 hosted by Mrs G M Luce for Sadie Leatherbury and Dorothy Carter, and an Almanac Ball at German Relief Hall at 8 30. Progressive Bridge at 2 30 with Mrs M J McDermott. YWCA Baptist Church meeting at 4 at 30 Montauk Avenue. Christ Child Sewing Society meets at 10 30 at McGill Institute.
The reading says a favorable period for business or undertakings if you show integrity at work. In family matters relatives may face illness or disappointment. Those born today are likely to gain wealth and be well regarded yet may feel isolated by selfish pride.
The Society Almanac hosts a Bolero and Tango ball reimagining old German relief hall pageantry with tableaux vivants. Dancers include Miss Effie Soost and a troupe of Persian roses from Teheran and Netherland maids led by Marguerite Ligon, plus Alabama Choo choos and other named couples performing dances and a Bumble Bee number.
In a personal letter chain, Helen vows to keep the rented room for now despite Warren and his mother pressuring her. She contemplates independent work options from stenography to a tea room or mending shop, seeking a path to support Winifred while feeling isolated and betrayed.
The event will feature csardas and navy girls with prizes for the most artistic costume and the most original outfit. Fancy attire allowed. men may wear informal dress and the clawhammer is optional for the ball.
The Davis Leatherbury wedding party enjoyed a buffet supper and music Monday evening at the Leatherbury home, a bright scene described by a local account of the event.
A buffet supper complemented by Drago's Orchestra provided the evening’s musical attraction, adding lively entertainment to the gathering.
The Hamilton Whist Club met at Government Street home of Mrs Henry Hall with nine members and three substitutes. Prizes were embroidered handkerchiefs for the winning quartet of Mrs Penrose Vass, Mrs Joseph Hodgson, and Mrs Hall. Tea and wafers were served. Next week Mrs C A Flagler hosts.
Clara Schumann Club announces a Wednesday evening program beginning at 8 p m sharp and ending in time for attendees to arrive for the Davis Leatherbury wedding. Mrs James Hagan presides with Mrs G R Vaught visiting Mobile from Perdue Hill with sister Mrs C K Hybart in tow.
A venturesome party of young people kicked off the season at the Yacht Club with music refreshments and a warm welcome despite rainy weather. Guests included Miller and Rosen engagement attendees from New Orleans and local hosts and organizers listed in the committee.
Emilio Vasquez Gomez the provisional president of Mexico arrived in El Paso on April 1. General Jose Inez Salazar and his rebel forces have accepted the Huerta government. Salazar’s ex rebels now control Casas Grandes district as four hundred federal troops move toward Juarez.
From Washington April 1 the United States reports conditions along the Mexican gulf coast and near Mexico City have improved. The battleship Nebraska at Tampico was ordered to Boston for overhaul and will rejoin the fleet later. Georgia Vermont and Virginia will be relieved from gulf duty in the near future.
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