Quocier Bell 1972 Meeting Schedule and Social Events
Graded Union meeting at 3 15 Burgett Memorial ethers Club at 3 p m Branch Christ Child Sewing with Mrs C P Robinson at 4 per dausant to the season s debates at the Battle House at 7 30 p m Afternoon Bridge Club Mrs Leo Pollock at 3 p m Thursday Bridge Club Mrs M F Kirkbride at 3 p m Luncheon and dansant Miss Soost to Miss Ella Packer Black in the Vineyard of the Cawthon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgett Memorial
C. P. Robinson
Per Dausant
the Battle House
Leo Pollock
Thursday Bridge Club
M. F. Kirkbride
Ella Packer Black
Cawthon
Wedding Solemnized at Cathedral Rectory in Mobile
Miss Madeline Schwenck and Mr. Leonard Totey were wed at the Cathedral Rectory at 3 30 PM with only the sister of the bride as matron of honor and Mr. Farmer as best man. The bride wore Alice blue with black lace hat and white ostrich tips. the gown featured white roses. After the ceremony the couple left for a week in New Orleans and will reside at 277 St Louis Street Mobile where the groom is a clerk at Cawthon Ho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
St. Louis Street
Mobile
Cawthon Ho
Knights of Revelry mark fortieth anniversary parade
The Knights of Revelry celebrate their fortieth anniversary with a Mardi Gras event on February 24, 1914. A reception and parade start at 3 p.m. at German Relief Hall, followed by a vivid representation of an engaging theme to be received with acclaim as they march through the streets to the hall.
Chautauqua Circle Holds Fortnightly Meeting
With officers away Miss Mattie Huston presided over the Chautauqua Circle gathering attended by nine members. The program included Greek Art readings and Italy poetry studies, plus a drama segment. tests of cards and a prize of a gold hatpin were awarded to Miss Hattie Arnold with silk hose consolation to Miss Annie Lou Rafield. Tea and salad closed the event at Mrs. George Gaillard’s home with Miss Bess Hobart hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Circle
Mattie Huston
Ciile
Italy
Sof
George Gaillard
Bess Hobart
Marie Shaffer
Hattie Arnold
Annie Lou Rafield
Fifth Birthday Celebrated For Harry McAfee
Five year old Harry McAfee celebrated his birthday with a Saturday party at his home. Friends joined in games and fun while a cake decorated with five candles served as the centerpiece of the cheerful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McAfee
Monday Bridge Club Changes to Wednesday Meeting
Fragmentary notice indicates the Monday bridge club shifts to Wednesday gatherings, with unspecified date for the next merry assembly. No further details or names are legible.
Try This Treatment For Hairy Growths
beauty column copy advises a paste of powdered genlatone and water applied to hairs for two to three minutes then rubbed off. wash away remaining paste to leave skin smooth and hairless. involves fresh tone sold in packages for best results.
Memphis Pleads for Regional Bank Seat in Memphis Area
Memphis bankers testified before the federal regional bank organization committee arguing for a Memphis district. They contended independence from other districts is impractical during the crop moving season and urged a region including Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee with a Memphis bank. Cotton trade and rail access underpinned the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Orleans
Federal Regional Bank Organization Committee
Treasury
McAdoo
Ee Houston
New York
C. P. J. Mooney
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis
Kentucky
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
Austin
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Tennessee
Bazaar at German Relief Hall for Mobile Infirmary fund
During Mardi Gras week a two day bazaar will be held at the German Relief Hall to support the Mobile Infirmary fund. The event features foods and various sale items including a made in Mobile table sure to interest visitors and Mobile citizens. The public is invited.
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Mobile
Debutantes Host Lyric Theatre Night
Miss Mary Harris favored three debutantes Delia Webb Ann-Betta McMillan and Leila McMillan with a theatre party at the Lyric to view Within the Law. A rose feast followed at the Harris home on Government Street with guests in mezzanine boxes and roses marking names Celia Webb Ann-Etta and Leila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harris
Delia Webb
Ann-Betta McMillan
Leila McMillan
Law
Lyric
Harris
Government Street
Killarney
Celia Webb
Ann-Etta
Leila Mc
New York Court rules against reinstating Mrs Peixotto as teacher
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court holds that Mrs Bridget Peixotto cannot be reinstated in the New York public schools after leaving to bear a child. She sought mandamus from Justice Seabury, but the board of education appealed. The court says she should have asked the state education commissioner for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Appellate Division
The
Supreme Court
Bridget C. Piexotto
New York Public
Board of Education
Justice Seabury
Peixotto
State Commissioner of Education
Miss Caldwell Feted At Her New York Visit
Mary Harris Millan and W L Ross host a bridge party in Herndon Deshon and guests celebrate Miss Margery Caldwell of New York visiting her grandmother Mrs Rubba. Agnes Orton leads games while Emily Gray wins first prize and J B Davis Jr takes the consolation. Caldwell to be honored again at Friday reception for Mrs Rhodes of New York and Miss Caldwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Caldwell
Margery Caldwell
New York
Agnes Orton
Rebecca Herndon
Jane Polk
Texas
Louise Mason
Philadelphia
Mary Danner
Marie Webb
Marie Layette
Leila McMillan
Marguerite Festerazzi
Annetta Mc
J. B. Davis, Jr
St. John Wilson
Emily Gray
Wednesday Club Social Ends With Prize Drawings
Mrs. S S R Prince hosted the Wednesday Club at her Government street residence. Mrs. F O Rhen won the club prize, a pair of silk hose, and Mrs. Huniter claimed the guest prize, an Irish crochet towel. Attendees included Mrs. W O Lott, Mrs. Joseph St G Tucker, Mrs. H T Inge, Mrs. Ernest F Ladd, Mrs. Henry Tonsmiere, Mrs. A E Van Heyningen, Mrs. William N Hunter and Mrs. Erwin Little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Lott
Joseph St. G. Tucker
H. T. Inge
Ernest F. Ladd
Henry Tonsmiere
A. E. van Heynigen
William N. Hunter
Erwin Little
Afternoon Tea Club Hosts Visitors from Three States
Three out of town guests Miss Louise Mason of Philadelphia Miss Jane Polk of San Antonio Texas and Miss Mary Cummings of Augusta Georgia joined Mrs Stanley Herndon and members of the Tea Club for a fortnightly gathering. Pink carnations perfumed the rooms as Mrs Wythe Whiting and Mrs Jack Ross Jr poured tea with decorous pink decor. Outside friends Mrs C B Percy and Mrs W E Norvell were invited to share the hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Mason
Philadelphia
Jane Polk
San Antonio
Tex
Mary Cummings
Augusta
Stanley Herndon
Wythe Whiting
Jack Ross, Jr
C. .B. Percy
W. E. Norvell
Pretty Trio Honorees at Battle House Diner Dansant
Miss Herndon hosted guests Misses Louise Mason Jane Polk and Mary Cummings at a midweek dinner dance honoring Mr Ollie Ahlum and a table of ten including Rebecca Herndon Lucile Overall A H Ahlum Frank Fowler Henry Bethea Ben Campbell Hugh Barclay. A separate notice reports Elizabeth Lee Morrisette marrying George English Scott of Eliska Alabama in a solemn home wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Valentine
Imogen Little
Irene Dunster
Valentine
Battle House
Lucille Rush
Margaret Horn
Elizabeth Hagan
Boston
Tom Strong
Herri Linning
Frank Ellis
William Hagan
Ben Marshall
Miss Herndon
Louise Mason
Jane Polk
Mary Cummings
Ollie Ahlum
Rebecca Herndon
Mary Cumming
Lucile Overall
Frank Fowler
Henry Bethea
Ben Campbell
Hugh Barclay
E. R. Morrisette
Elizabeth Lee - Morrisette
George English ‘Scott
Eliska
Ala
Wedding at bride’s quiet home after family bereavement
The ceremony was held in a quiet home setting with only close relatives and intimate friends. Dr. C. E. Gar ish acted as best man and Dr. D. A. Planck performed the ceremony. The bride wore a blue traveling suit with black lace hat and carried roses. After a wedding trip, the couple will live at the groom’s plantation. Gifts included two complete silver sets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Gaillard
Roy, Ala
Diner Dansant at Battle House Honors Debutantes
An elegant diner dansant at the Battle House honors the season’s debutantes. Chaperones include Mr. and Mrs. Geo Fearn Jr and other local couples, with Geo Fearn Jr as charge daffairs and Winslow Partridge as committee chair. The event starts at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle House
Terpsichore
Ella Packer
Blacksher
Gabrella Barret
Marie Clifton
Elizabeth Hagan
Elise Hall
Marguerite Festorazzi
Annetta McMillan
Leila McMillan
Cecelia Webb
Lucille Rush
Margaret Horn
Irene Dunster
Geo. Fearn, Jr
Geo. Meador
Oscar N. Barney
Rob Neville, Jr
Winslow Partridge
D. A. Harris
Frank Courtney
Henry Bethea
Albert Treadway
Dr and Mrs Ryan Mentioned In Spring Themed Decor
A brief note describes Dr and Mrs Ryan complimented and the room adorned with narcissus tones of white and green. Flowers abundant and sweet smelling set a spring ambiance as guests gathered last evening.
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Mrs. Ryan
Home Remedy Claims Instant Cough Relief and Family Use
An old home remedy touts near instant cough relief and says it clears a common cough within 24 hours. The recipe mixes granulated sage with warm water and adds Pinex, a pine extract concentrate, claiming strong effectiveness against bronchitis, croup, and spasmodic coughs.
Dinner honors Dr and Mrs Andrew Howard Ryan in Mobile
E D Bondurant hosted a dinner for Dr and Mrs Andrew Howard Ryan formerly of Pittsburg now popular Mobile residents. The dean of the Medical College Dr Ryan holds a key post and the gathering included Dr and Mrs Ruffin A Wright Dr and Mrs Wallace W Cumnock Mr and Mrs W N Hunter and Mr and Mrs Bondurant with narcissus design place cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bondurant
Andrew Howard Ryan
Pittsburg
Bondurant
Medical College
Ryan
Ruffin A. Wright
Wallace W. Cumnock
W. N. Hunter
Century Book Club Explores Italy in Study Season
The Century Book Club devoted a season to Italy with talks on Famous Paintings Italy and Italian Music. Mrs Allan Chester shared experiences from a winter in Italy, while Mrs William S Moore presented a detailed paper on Italy. Mrs C S Shuford added an Italian Music piece illustrated by the VicTORi on operas. Next meeting will be the Wednesday after Mardi Gras with Miss Edith Hackert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Century Book Club
Allan Chester
William S. Moore
C. S. Shuford
Edith Hackert
Pretty Miss Shuford to Host Party Tomorrow
Pretty Miss Stalyne Shuford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Shuford, will host a party tomorrow afternoon at their home. Misses Helen and Alberta Green of Irvington spent Sunday in Mobile to attend All Saints services. Mrs. H. P. Dawson and Harris Dawson Jr. returned to Montgomery after a Mobile visit. Mrs. J. W. White and Dorothy of Pensacola visit Mrs. Hugh Hobart on Church Street during Mr. White's New York trip. Mrs. F. A. Hervey Sr. and son Harry went to Pensacola to stay with George Hervey, manager of the San Carlos Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stalyne Shuford
Mrs. C. 8. Shudord
Helen
Alberta Green
Irvington
Mobile
All Saints
H. P. Dawson
Young Harris Dawson, Jr
Montgomery
J. W. White
Dorothy
Pensacola
Hugh Hobart
Church Street
Mr. White
New York
F. A. Hervey, Sr
Harry Hervey
George Hervey
San Carlos Hotel
Savannah Family to Visit Mr and Mrs Marshall
Mrs Carlton Cleghorn and her children of Savannah Georgia are expected next week as guests of Mr and Mrs Vivian Marshall. Hon Thomas M Stevens returned this week from a brief visit to Louisville Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Cleghorn
Savannah, Ga
Vivian Marshall
Thomas M. Stevens
Louisville
Gaillards Attend Mobile Wedding Then Return Home
Dr and Mrs Sam Gaillard of Jones Mill visited Mobile to attend yesterday's Scott Morrisette wedding and have since returned home.
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Sam Gaillard
Jones’ Mill
Mobile
Miss Harvell Recovers After Second Operation
Miss Willie Frank Harvell of this city formerly of Ashland Alabama underwent a successful operation at the Southern Infirmary Tuesday morning. This was her second operation the first being for appendicitis years ago. Friends express sympathy and wish for a speedy recovery.
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Willie Frank Harvell
Ashland
Ala
Southern Infirmary
Harvell
Recital for Orphans' Aid Draws Wide Interest
A recital to aid orphans has attracted strong interest as preparations proceed for Friday. Local organizations and performers are rallying support, with concert plans and anticipated attendance shaping the event.
Marechal School Junior Civic League Progress Report
Miss Isabelle Shepherd reports on the Marechal school Junior Civic League organized to spread civic work. Two garden plots are marked for boys and girls with tomato seeds provided and prizes for best vegetables.
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Isabelle Shepherd
Junior Civic League
Marechal School
Methodists Provide for Ministers and Families
Chicago February 12 Methodism contributed 1 150 000 last year for the relief of widows and orphans of Methodist ministers and aid to retired ministers in the United States. Details of the expenditure were read to the National board of conference claimants by Joseph B. Hingley who said the 1913 relief fund exceeded 1912 by 25 000.
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Chicago
United States
National Board of Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph B. Hingley
New York Swimmer Will Exhibit At Gulfport
Miss Ethel Due, Narrows champion swimmer, will swim from the first beacon to Ship Island railroad pier in Gulfport Mississippi on Sunday, a distance of about three miles. A moving picture crew will film the event and a display of fancy diving and swimming will follow on the pier.
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Gulfport, Miss
Ethel Due
Narrows
New York
First Beacon
Long Pier
Ship Island Railroad
Moving Picture Company
Night of Music at Central Presbyterian Church
At 8 o'clock the Central Presbyterian church hosts a program featuring soloists Mrs Emma LaPrade Tam Mrs J C Turrentine and Mr John Willis with orchestra players Mrs BE Harris Miss Nadine Hunter Eugene O Connor and Mr J C Baker. Miss Pearl Schwarz accompanies. Eight secular numbers with no encore. Free admission with a free will offering to aid the churchs annual donation to the Protestant Orphan Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Emma LaPrade Tam
J. C. Turrentine
John Willis
BE. C. Harris
Nadine Hunter
Eugene O'Connor
J. C. Baker
Pearl Schwarz
Doan's Kidney Pills Widespread Kidney Relief Praised
Thirty thousand voices praise the remedy for backache and kidney trouble. Mobile, Alabama resident Mrs. Arnie Fuller reports severe illness left her with weak kidneys and constant backache. One box from Ortman's Pharmacy relieved attacks, with slight recurrences easily controlled by more pills. Price 50 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Arnie Fuller
N. Joachim St
Mobile
Ala
Doan
Ortman’s
Women of Nation Asked to Sing for Equal Suffrage
The National Woman Suffrage Association calls suffragists nationwide to rally May 2 with open air mass meetings from Atlantic to Pacific. A trumpet signal will prompt singing a new hymn and adoption of a nationwide resolution to Congress for political freedom for American women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Woman Suffrage Association
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Fatten Up: Physician Praises Sargol Weight Aid
A medical advisory extols Sargol tablets to help thin people gain weight. It claims ten to twenty five pounds monthly gains, with Sargol mixing with meals to convert sugars into tissue nourishment. Sold by Van Antwerp Drug Corp and other druggists with a weight increase guarantee.
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van Antwerp Drug Corp
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Ethers Club
Commercial Appeal
Imrs
Piexotto
Wednesday Bridge Club
Debutantes
U. S
Royal Baking Powder Company
Methodists
Gulfport
Debriere
Dompin
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