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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1915

Page

2

Striking Athens College senior class day program noted

The Athens College Academy held its senior class day in the music hall with an invocation by Rev. B B Glasgow, a welcome by Miss Nancy Martin, dramatic readings, poetry by Lucille Crutcher, gift presentations, a limerick song, and a planted hedge. The class roll lists Mary Disa Aldrich, Irene Anderson, Margaret Cameron, Ladie Cowden, India Crutcher, Louise Estes, Mary Garrison, Nancy Martin, Pearl Ruchs, Essie Smith, and Ra Soo Whang.

Athens College Athens College Academy Music Hall Athens B. B. Glasgow M Bs Nancy Martin Pollyanna Ladonna Academy Cowden Lucille Crutcher Pearl Ruchs Mret Cameron Moore Mary Disa Aldrich Bluntsville Irene Anderson Margaret Frances Cameron Birmingham Ladie Emma Cowden Village Springs India Lucille Crutcher Louise Carleton Estes Mary Webster Garrison Ashland Nancy Belyn Martin Pearl McKinley Ruchs Crossville Essie Elizabeth Smith Ra Soo Whang Korea

Mrs Walter D. Lamar Seeks United Daughters President General

The Macon woman Mrs Walter D. Lamar announces her candidacy for president general of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The bid is expected to attract broad interest among members nationwide.

Lamar Walter D. Lamar Macon the United Daughters of the Confederacy Georgia Teas Wecker Lamar Coho

St. Vincent Parish Hosts April 16 Kids Entertainment

In Knights of Columbus Hall Mobile entertainment by children of St. Vincent parish to raise funds for the parish school. Proceeds support the school fund.

ST. Vincent’s Parish Knights of Columbus

Regular Meeting of Christ Child Society Junior Band

The Junior Band of the Christ Child Society meets at Mobile Public Library Tuesday at 4 PM to finalize plans for the annual garden party and dance on Thursday April 22 at 982 Government Street. Mrs. W. S. Pugh and Mrs. W. A. Madler urge full attendance and members to return finished garments.

Christ Child Society The Mobile Public Library Government Street W. S. Pugh W. A. Madler

Union District meeting at St Francis Street church

The Methodist District Union will hold an all day meeting Tuesday April 13 at St Francis Street church. Reports from adult auxiliary in the morning junior auxiliary at 3 pm and from the young people at 3 30 pm. A large representation of children young people and ladies is earnestly requested.

Union District Meeting Methodist District Union St. Francis Street

A Man and His Wife

Isabel rushes home after a late evening visit and discovers her husband John has prepared a theatre treat to smooth over last night’s harsh words. A glance toward old friends stirs Isabel’s jealousy as she questions Adelaide Simmons, a widow or “grass widow,” before the curtain rises.

One Hundred and Leighty-First Street Ninety-sixth Street Isabel Riverside Drive Ninety-six Street Ninety-fourth Street John Ida Ferris Cynthia Aire Ts Ida Mr. Hamilton Mr. Daniels Adelaide Simmons John Hamilton

How You May Change Your Face Completely

An old fashioned home remedy claims to give a fresh complexion by nightly applying mercorized wax and washing off in the morning. The wax supposedly removes lifeless skin and blemishes, leaving skin looking younger and healthier. A Saxolite lotion is recommended to dissolve and bathe the face for further improvement.

Woman Makes Successful Manager in Penokee

Miss Sophronia Summerson, manager of Farmers' Supply Co. in Penokee Graham county, has run the store solo for two years and earned profits for the company. She owns land near Hoxie Sheridan county and farmed 2000 bushels wheat 1000 oats 1000 corn and 2500 barley in 1914. She previously worked as Union Pacific agent at Menlo Pasco and Morland for over a decade. The Summersons were early Sheridian county settlers. A dance and euchre party for St. Vincent's school will be held April 14 at 8 pm at St. Vincent's Club.

Penokee Kay Sophronia Summerson Farmers’ Supply Company Graham County Hoxie Sheridian County Miss Summerson Union Pacific Menlo Pasco Morland Summersons

Women Aid War Effort and Sufferage Hope

London reports English women care for the wounded and fund war relief, while suffragists gain support as wartime unity grows. American readers learn of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pills as remedies for womanly ills and related nervous symptoms.

London England America Doctor Pierce

Co operative kitchen proves successful in Montclair

Montclair New Jersey housekeepers embraced a cooperative kitchen to ease the servant problem. Led by Mrs H A Leonhauser the group raised 1000 dollars via stock subscriptions and opened a central kitchen offering daily meals at 50 cents with 10 cents delivery. The facility includes dining rooms, a kitchen, store rooms, and laundry with meals served at the association's house.

Montclair N. J H. A. Leonhauser Leonhauser Harry Leonhauser Edgard S. Wiers Unity Church House of the Association

Cathedral Sanctuary Society meeting and charity tea notice

The Cathedral Sanctuary Society will meet Wednesday at 11 a m at McGill Institute. A charity tea by All Saints church Charity Chapter will be at 21 South Ann street Tuesday 4 to 6 p m with a strong musical program by city singers.

Cathedral Sanctuary Society McGill Institute All Saints’ Church T. H. Johnston South Ann Street

Mobile D A R Members to Attend Continental Congress

Mrs Gregory L Smith and Mrs Harry T Smith will represent Mobile Chapter at the D A R Continental Congress in Washington starting April 19. Mrs J G Winters acts as state regent with Mrs Rhett Goode attending as a National officer. Mrs Inge will also go to New York for the Daughters of 1812 convention.

Mobile D. A. R. Continental Congress Washington Gregory L. Smith Harry T. Smith Harry T. Inge Needham Bryan Emma Nash Wilson Virginia Cavalier J. G. Winters J. G. Winters Will Act As State Regent As Mrs. Allen Rhett Goode Inge New York

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