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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
5
If this is Your Birthday you are warned not to allow glittering generalities to keep your attention from practical necessities. Your best course is faithful endeavor with a lively interest in your own advancement. Those born today will be fond of show and social affairs and unless instructed when young will consider them of too much importance. Success will come when true values are...
Thursday night society notice announces the engagement of James B. Reynolds former assistant secretary of the treasury and Republican national committee secretary to Mrs. Charles T. Hearin of Mobile now residing in Washington. The wedding will be at Colonel and Mrs. D. R. Burgess home on Government Street on Saturday December 28 with relatives present. The couple will reside in Washington after the holidays. Mrs Hearin recently was honored at a Battle House luncheon hosted by Mrs. Gregory M. Luce.
Marie E Patterson offers scalp treatments hair dyeing bleaching facial massage electrolysis manicuring and chiropody at Marinello Shop 57 St Joseph St Bell 2937 Switches made from combings advertised alongside salon offerings.
Twenty eight members answered roll call at the Electra Semmes Colston Chapter U D C meeting at 4 p m. Mrs Colston presided and Mrs R F Gould reported on the Washington D C convention as delegate. Mrs Gould absent at the last meeting gave the oral report formerly by Mrs John L Moulton. Mrs E W Christian chaired the Christmas box committee.
A ceremony yesterday at 7 p m in St Vincent's united Missa Willie Albertine Lavinghousez, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Lavinghousez, with Mr Harry Anthony Solvas. Officiant Father Hourican. Bridesmaid Miss Ethel Solvas best man Brooks Lavinghouser. Reception at 463 Conception street with pink and white decor. The couple will reside with the bride's parents after a trip to Birmingham.
Friday's calendar notes a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Allie Dickson at 3 30 for Miss Helen Barclay. Mrs M Luce hosts a following small reception at their home.
Miss Eulalia Dale defends dramatic readers as ideal wives claiming mental growth and broad sympathy make them better mothers and partners. She argues a well educated wife provides companionship for men at home, reduces temptations, and calms a tired husband with a soft voice after work.
Mrs Harold Reed entertained informally at a heart party Wednesday evening. Delicious refreshments were served and guests enjoyed amiable holiday season jollity.
Miss Metta Thompson organized an Alabama day program at E. L. Marechal School. The enthusiastic teacher, active in U D C D A R and Colonial Dame circles, presented an exhibit designed to inspire patriotism and love of state history.
The regular story hour for children is set for 4 p m tomorrow at the J Y M C A Mrs T A Page will read The Birds Christmas Carol by special request and Miss Mary Wilkinson will assist with another story This is the last chance to bring gifts for the Ladies of Charity Christmas tree.
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