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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1916

Page

6

First Convention Called for Alabama Music Club State Union

The Alabama Music S of A V calls its first annual convention to convene May 17 to 19 at Cable Hall. Two delegates from each ih club invited. Mrs Victor Han and Mrs Hanson urge federation clubs to send representatives for the reunion and event with national officers in attendance.

State Organization of Music S of Alabama Ih Club Cable Hall Neucorters Victor H. Hanme Hanson

Notable Women Gather for Convention and Lectures

The article lists the first state convention attendees including Mrs. A J Ochsner of Chicago and Mrs Ejla May Smith of Columbus. Dr J W Phillips gives the final lecture at First Baptist Church on Father Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit. The Neighborhood Sewing Circle met at Mrs P Harris and Mrs Eugene King with pink and white roses on display.

DR. Phillips J. W. Phillips First Baptist Church Semmes J.W. Harroun P. Harris Eugene King W. T. Vass Bessie Harris Robert Crum J. L. Harris

Preparedness meeting addressed by Hudson Maxim in Washington

The Congress of Daughters of the American Revolution held a preparedness session in Washington last night with Hudson Maxim painting a grim view of American unpreparedness. President general Mrs Williams and John Barrett of the Pan American Union also spoke on the subject.

Germany John Beaver White Belgium United States Congress of Daughters of the American Revolution Washington Hudson Maxim America Mra. Williams Story John Barrett Pan-American Union

Freckles Fade With Ethine Double Strength Treatment

A beauty remedy touts ethine double strength to remove freckles. The ad promises disappearance of dark spots with nightly and morning applications and money back guarantee if it fails.

Businesswomen Clubhouse to Close Easter Day

Mrs J C Halliwell who runs the Mobile Business Women's Clubhouse at Magnolia Beach will spend Easter in Mobile so the clubhouse will close on that day. Miss Marie Minge has been visiting the clubhouse and returned to the city this morning.

Mother's Club Raiier A. Burkholder Louise Windham Business Women Club J. C. Halliwell Mobile Business Women's Magnolia Beach Mobile Marie Minge A. Crowley Galena Ill Cawthon Helen Young Gilchrist Whistler E.S. Campbell Samuel Brown Ohio W. S. Neal Maude Neal Brewton Foster-Shields Dorothy McAlpine Mattie Mae Marechal Codler Corinte Leatherbury 8. K. Taylor New York Nathan Simon Gertrude Steiner Montgomery Amelie Hill Atlanta Freda Rose George Leatherbury Coden Norma Phillips Gadsden A. A. Walker Birmingham Battle House F. C. Griffin Fort Morgan Jack Williams Gulfcrest City

Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C Meets

The Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C held a morning meeting at the Home Economics Club rooms with Mrs. Lewis Sewall presiding. Reports praised the Blackfriars' production Sweet Lavender and noted donations to Shiloh Cunningham Gettysburg and the soldiers' home.

Electra Semmes Colston Home Economics Club Rooms Lewis Sewall Robert Padgett Stonewall Boulet Mobile Rose Mississippi

Meeting of the Quorum Elects New Club Leader

The Quorum met yesterday at 10:30 in Home Economics Club rooms with Mrs J B Harvey presiding in her first session as president. The agenda covered City Government, Industries, an Industrial Survey of Mobile, and City Laws since 1907 led by Mrs Goldstein and Mrs James O Smith.

Home Economics Club J. B. Harvey Mobile Goldstein James O. Smith Robert

Lovely wedding of Miss Foster and Mr Shields

Miss Eugenia Foster married William Bryan Shields in a Friday evening ceremony at All Saints Church officiated by Rev. A. G. Richards. Palms and master lilies adorned the church while Miss Phoebe Lawrence led organ music and a full vested choir performed.

Miss Foster MR. Shields Eugenia Foster William Bryan Shields All Saints Church A. G. Richards Phoebe Lawrence

Cupid's Corner Inquiries On Love Affairs Advice Page

Inquiries to Miss Eros offer guidance on youths and romance. A 15 year old asks about marrying a Spaniard older man. a 23 year old asks if he should kiss a date. Miss Fros advises against Central America marriage and favors waiting for engagement before affection.

Miss Eros Miss Fros Central America

LOBBY AND CURB REPORTS AT BATTLE HOUSE EVENT

Charles G Harris a La Ceiba Honduras merchant stays with wife at Battle House. He cites improving Honduran business and predicts a big banana season as guests observe a wedding bouquet and guests arrive at Mobile. District Attorney Pitts plans a Bay Minette fishing trip with Judge Clayton. a dead porpoise was found near Longbridge.

Honduras Charles G. Harris la Ceiba Battle House Mr. Harris Alex. D. Pitts Bay Minette Ala Frank 8. Stone Henry W. Clayton Middle Alabama

Bryant Goes to Chicago for Directors Meeting

Vice President and General Manager W. H. Bryant of the Home Telephone Company traveled to Chicago Thursday afternoon. He will attend a meeting of the board of directors of the United States Independent Telephone Association, of which he is vice president.

Bryant Chicago W. H. Bryant Home Telephone Company United States Independent Telephone Axission

Fighting for the Aliaes

Richard Gibson a former Mobile Stove and Pulley Works employee is said to be with a British expedition in the Mediterranean Sea per a postcard to A J Parsons president of the company. Pp M Hall and wife of Seattle are visiting Mobile and staying at the Cawthon.

Richard Gibson Mobile England A. J. Parsons M. Hall Seattle Wash Cawthon

Visitors Return West to Baldwin County

Roger Jones and wife of Selma Alabama travel to Mobile and receive warm greetings from friends on their first visit in over a year. Reverend James G Burke from Baltimore Maryland is in Mobile on a visit and staying at the Battle House.

Roger Jones Selma, Ala Mobile James G. Burke Baltimore, Md The Battle House

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bell A. J. Ochsner National Federation of Music Clubs Ejla May Smith Columbus American Music Department Emerson H. Brush Philanthropic Department David Allen Campbell Musical Monitor National Organ Missionary Congress D. C Rte Henry Wade du Bose National Missionary Congress Alabama John R. Mott Sherwood Eddy Loldstein S Cojewelern Royal Street D. A. R. Congress Walter Mitchell Dauphin Street Wworth Whitleather Palm Beach Express Cupid’s Corner Conducted BY Senorita States G. G. Scott Mrs. Shields Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Points North Carolina R. P. Combel Cedar Point Road Longbridge Mobile Bay Baldwin County Maull Bros St. Louis E. H. Britton Dauphin St the Shoe and Hosiery Center Edwin Clapp Lisle
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