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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1916

Page

5

Federation delegates hail Brewton reception and work

Delegates from the seventh district federation praised Brewton residents and clubwomen for a warm reception. Reports praised committees and officers, with Mrs. James R. Hagan re-elected president and Mrs. J. B. Harvey reappointed secretary-treasurer. Evergreen chosen for next year’s meeting. a new music club formed in Brewton under Mrs. Hagan.

James R. Hagan J. B. Harvey G. N. L. Smith Brewton Erwin Craighead Cunningham J. Zelnicker J. O. Smith Ethel Mays M. B. Quarles Alice Frazier T. P. Norville C. J. Torrey McFarland L. J. Cummings James Perry Hortense Reiss McDonald Grand Bay Downing Evergreen J. H. Patterson L. J. Lovelace Munger Music Club Seventh District Federation James Ha Fan District Federation Brewton Orchestra Mignon Thomas Lee Orpheus Club Nevin Lois Loxtenby Eleanor Davidson Schubert M. F. Washington Spross Cyril Scott C. H. Burkett H. 8. Walker Clara Schumann

Miss Alice Clapp Named Maid of Honor in California Sons of Veterans

The Birmingham News highlights Miss Alice Clapp of Selma as maid of honor to the California Division Sons of Veterans for the reunion. The fre eeene and popular visitor to the Gulf city is pictured alongside the salute.

Birmingham News Alice Clapp Selma California Sons of Veterans

Beauty of Miss Plabel Marler Highlighted in Birmingham

The Birmingham Age-Herald features a striking photo of Miss Plabel Marler, a familiar figure to Mobile residents from prior visits. She was chosen sponsor for Camp Hardee and maid of honor for the state reunion.

Birmingham Age-Herald of Plabel Marler Miss Marler Camp Hardee

Travelers Aid Branch Formed At Sociological Congress

At the Sociological Congress in New Orleans last week a Travelers Aid branch was formed to operate in the South. Resolutions called for expanding the organization from cities to villages and standardizing reports and information on a universal form.

Sociological Congress New Orleans Travelers’ Aid South Unl

Mobile Suffrage Association to Meet at Battle House Parlor

A walled meeting of the Mobile Suffrage Association is set for Wednesday at 4 30 in the Parlor of the Battle House. Plans include inviting speakers from the East with Miss Margaret Foley of Boston slated to arrive on the 24th or 25th of the month.

Mobile Suffrage Association Battle House Margaret Foley Boston

Suffrage Club Leader Returns From Mississippi Visit

Mrs. Martin Holbrook came back from Pass Christian where she organized a suffrage club for women. They were addressed by Miss Paulsen Orr, Mississippi state president and longtime college professor, who aims to broaden women's activities. Holbrook also joined a state suffrage board meeting in Selma before Mobile.

Martin Holbrook Pass Christian Miss Paulsen Orr Mississippi

Agnes Scott Debaters Lose to Sophie Newcomb in Annual Debate

The Montgomery Journal reports Agnes Scott College defended the affirmative in the third annual debate with Sophie Newcomb College. Judges chosen for fairness and wisdom favored the negative, represented by Sophie Newcomb, in the auditorium of the Woman's College in Montgomery.

Agnes Scott Sophie Newcomb Agnes Scott College Montgomery Journal Woman's College Montgomery Southern Association of College Women’s

Social Calendar Highlights And Club Meetings

The Monday social calendar lists a Moving Picture Party for Miss Nan Jones. Friday events include a Tuesday Afternoon Sewing Club at 2:30 p.m. on Eslava street with Mrs W Reed. Wednesday features the H S Club with Miss Atlela Turner at 3 30 p.m. and a reception for visiting doctors at Battle House auditorium at 9 p.m. A Shakespearean Luncheon for the Magazine Club at Cawthon Hotel at 3 30 p.m. A Musical Tea for the Baptist Ladies Aid at Mrs James E Coleman residence Ashland Place at 4 30 p.m. The Neighborhood Sewing Circle with J A Harroun at Semmes Alabama and a 8 C with Miss Alice Eaton at p.m. A boat ride for the Mobile Medical Society to visiting physicians aboard the Steamer Pleasure Bay from 2 to 5 p.m.

H. S. Club Atlela Turner Mobile Medical Society Battle House Auditorium Sidney Rosenbaum Magazine Club Cawthon Hotel Benefit Baptist Ladies Aid James E. Coleman Ashland Place Mobile Medical& Society Pleasure Bay

Club Calendar Highlights At Leinkauf School And More

Regular meetings set for Tuesday including Home Economics Club at 11 am and As You See It Club at 3 pm. The Junior Band and Christ Child Society with Mrs Mahomer meet at 3 pm, while Interdenominational Union led by Mrs H C Bowling convenes at 3 30 pm.

Home Economics Club Paul Wilson Christ Child Society M. Mahomer, Jr

Education and Social Clubs Set Events This Week

Thursday lists include Reciprocity Day by Mobile Art Club at the Battle House with events from 2 to 7 pm, a Mothers' Club meeting at Settlement Home, and a Quorum Club session in Home Economics rooms. Interdenominational Union Chorus convenes at Christ Church chapter house. Saturday features Education Day by Shakespeare Club at 11 am led by Mrs. C J Torrey.

M. B Queries Mobile James Perry W. W McGuire Caild Welfare W. M. Murdock Club Aubrey Boyles H. P. Cole Erwin Craighead L. J. Comings Rhope C. J. Torrey J. R. Hagan Janie Summersell Battle House Mothers’ Club Electra Semmes Colston Home Economica Interdenominational Union Chorus Christ Church Chapter House Frank Davis Shakespeare Club

Cupid's Corner Advice Column Leads to Love Dilemmas

Miss Eros answers letters from readers about love and marriage. A 19 year old seeks help to win a 17 year old's affection while a 21 year old newlywed asks whether to stay or leave over cooking duties. The column advises patience and kindness, urging responsibility.

Eros Labe

Her Home No Longer Childless

Fragmentary OCR reveals a personal notice about a family or couple claiming pregnancy or fertility change. Names and places are unclear. The text references marriage, medical procedures, and a possible resolution of childlessness with surgical or reproductive interventions.

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