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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1915

Page

10

Searcy Snedecor wedding featured with Tuscaloosa ties

Miss Searcy of Tuscaloosa and Mr. Snedecor of Montgomery tied vows in a formal ceremony. The event drew families and friends from Montgomery, Tuscaloosa and Los Angeles with lavish dress details and a reception. The Tuscaloosa Times-ite and Montgomery Advertiser noted the couple’s prominent families and future moves to Portland.

Plaeturesque Hospital Stella Harris Arthur Perkins Snow Mbus Hay Elizabeth Camille Searcy Ana Searcy Henry A. Shaw Pson Keller James T. By Snedecor Mr. Palmer Snedecor J.G. Snedecor J. T. Cochrane Herhildren Montgomery

Miss Treutel Hosts Christmas Dance on Marine Street

Miss Irma May Treutel entertained a group of friends Wednesday evening at the Treutel home on Marine Street. The informal dance featured Christmas decor in red and green, fruit punch, a Victrola playing music, and an ice course at 11 o clock. Attendees included Maggie McDonald Armantine McDonald Nelly Marguerite and Alice Kelly Katie Mae Myrtlé Nielon Marguerite Moore Inez Miller Mary E. Dunford Marion Dunford Abbie Chadic Muriel McSweaney May Hughes Gertrude Meyer Rob McDonald Cyril Hughes Erdie Hughes Vivian Steuter Harvey New J G Galloway Abbott Eterlein Gracen Miller D Dollyhan W Dunford L Miller C Nielon H Partridge O Nelson A Treutel.

P. J. Treutel Marine Street Irma May‘ Treutel Maggie McDonald Armantine McDonald Nelly Marguerite Alice Kelly Katie Mae Myrtlé Nielon Marguerite Moore Inez Miller Mary E. Dunford Marion Dunford Abbie

Watch Party at Miss Clayetta Brownlow's Home

A Thursday evening soiree at Miss Clayetta Brownlow’s home gathered thirty friends to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new. The parlor to dining room featured red and green Christmas decorations and mistletoe while prize games, a jokes book, punch, and a late plate supper filled the night. Miss Flossie Leonard of New Orleans visited during the celebration.

Flossie Leonard New Orleans Miss Brownlow

Social season in Brewton draws guests and locals

Brewton hosts a holiday gathering with Elise Beaven Lucile McGowin Ruth Bennett Margaret Knight among guests. Sigma Nu alumni formed an active chapter at the chamber of commerce meet with John Leigh and Jamie Lovelace present. Local visitors include Hill Lovelace and Hughes, with many families and hosts mentioned.

Elise Beaven Mobile le McGowin Chapman Ruth Melba Bennett Georgiana Margaret Knight Evergreen Lucile McGowin Esther Mae Hill Montgomery Margaret Hughes Texas Tyler Smith Birmingham Stella Kate - Lovelace Kate Douglas Mary Mercedes McGowin Coralie McGowin Claire McGowin Agnes McDonnell Lillian Downing Ella Downing Melba Robbins Messie Edgar Downing John Miller Malcolm McMillan Jamie Lovelace Stephen Henderson Jonathan Lovelace George Moulton Clifford Rabb Harry Rabb Basil Lovelace Robert Martin Haywood West Sam Sowell Albert Smith Charles Robbins Oden Luttrell Doc McCrary Louis Finlay G. A. Bailey The Glee Club J. W. Adkisson W. Y. Lovelace E. M. Lovelace Chamber of Commerce John D. Leigh S. B. Parker H. C. Rankin C. W.shackleford R. €. Smith Cuifford T. L. Haygood Fort Deposit M.A. Rabb Chester James Pace Pensacola C. H. Motley Atmore C. L. Harold Guy Larkin Baby Larkin W. R. Larkin Ladie Johnson Tuskegee Joe Lovett A. T. Douglas O. E. Ament E. C. Boykin J. R. Lyons Monroeville Virgil Finch P. B. Sowell Sam Morris Greenville

Pleasure of Enjoying the Evening with Mobile Friends

A brief note describes the pleasure of sharing an evening with Mobile friends and the enjoyment of social gathering. It highlights warm hospitality and friendly conversations among attendees.

Mr and Mrs Jex Luce Host Saturday Dansant at The Battle House

The Battle House hosted a Saturday dansant filled with diners and dancers. Generous hosts Mr and Mrs Jex Luce entertained many guests including Miss Agnes Fowlkes Miss Imogen Little Miss Marguerite Fes terazzi Messrs Frank Bilis Ed Merkel and Carl McMahon.

Battle House Jex Luce Agnes Fowlkes Imogen Little Marguerite Festera

Miss Watson Hosts Luncheon for Green and Blount Guests

Miss Genevieve Watson entertained Saturday at 1 p m with a luncheon in the Vineyard honoring her house guest Miss Vera Green and Miss Miriam Blount who with Misses Mollie and Carrie Blount are visiting Mrs. Seale Harris. The affair highlighted the season and reflected Watsons gracious hosting.

Miss Watson Miss Green Miss Blount Pensacola Vineyard Genevieve Watson Vera Green Miriam Blount Mollie Carrie Blount Seale Harris Jvatson Socle Fis

Sirens Announce First Anniversary Ball at Battle House

Invitations issued by The Sirens invite friends to the organization's first anniversary ball on Tuesday January 12 at 8 30 p m in the Battle House auditorium.

McKnight Triplets Honored With a Shower

The McKnight triplets Frazer Joseph George B Jr and Shirley Mae arrived Saturday to joy from Mr and Mrs George B McKnight. A shower at Mrs Leo Barman’s home hosted by Mrs Louis Tisdale welcomed about seventy five friends with many gifts. Guests were invited back in ten days to visit the family.

McKnight Frazer Joseph George B, Jr Shirley Mae George B.mcknight Ies Leo Barman Louis Tisdale

M. M. M. S Fifth Anniversary Ball

The M. M. M. society hosts its fifth anniversary ball on Monday evening January 4 at 8 30 at German Relief hall. Committee members include Edward Grigg chairman Moxie Koster Joe Lallamant Walter Davidson Johnnie Braun Freddie Bitzer and others.

Edward Grigg Moxie Koster Joe Lallamant Walter Davidson Johnnie Braun Freddie Bitzer Whisenhant F._ Robertson W. Fincher

Miss Una Hughes Hosts Elegant 500 Card Party

Miss Una Hughes entertained Thursday afternoon at the home of her aunt Miss Grace O'Donnell for a Christmas 500 party. Poinsettias and evergreens adorned the parlor as scorecards with a Christmas motif were used. Sybil Bachelder won the first prize a cut glass rose vase. Aline Touart received the embroidery set as consolation. Guests included Mary Lee Pugh Winnie Davis Roberta Olinger Nellie Potter Cecile Lichtbach Irma Meyer Cloye Baumhauer Edna Potter and others.

Una Hughes Grace O’donnell Sybil Bachelder

Shakespeare Club Holds Weekly Meeting

Members of the Shakespeare Club gather for a weekly reading and discussion session. The group reviews a selection from a noted playwright and plans upcoming attendance at a regional literary event.

Shakespeare Club The Shakespeare

Club Meeting Welcomes New Associate Member Mrs Davis

The club met Saturday morning with Mrs C J Torrey in attendance. New associate member Mrs L J Davis was welcomed adding interest to a program that covered Edward II and Edward III readings, Marlowe on life and poetry, and analysis of Come Live With Me and Be My Love by Mrs Bondurant and Mrs Hunter.

C.J. Torrey L. J. Davis Edward II Edward TI Christopher Marlowe

Allie and Iva Farrell Host Young People Party

A crowd gathered at Captain and Mrs J B Farrells South Warren Street residence last Tuesday night for a party. Allie Farrell and her sister Iva Farrell hosted with games of progressive peanuts. Cora Farrell won the girls prize and Frank McPhillips won the boys prize. Edwina Thompson and Dick de Winter won booby prizes. After dancing and refreshments in a decorated dining room, attendees included Ruth de Winter Eva Cunningham Theresa Geary Irene Peters Ethel Council Mildred Ryan Nellie Kellburg and others.

Farrell Warren Street Allie Iva Cora Farrell Frank McPhillips Edwina Thompson Dick de Winter C. McQuillen John J. Peraire Frank Riley J. Steber F. McPhillips C. Farrell Wiley Thomson Glenny Thomson

Diners and Dancers at Saturday Dansant

The Bat tle House hosts a gala Saturday dansant with tables full of society guests. Notable pairs include Miss Mary Knight Rush with Mr W L Ross, Miss Katherine Sands of New York with Mr Allie Fowlkes, and Miss Dorothy Talcott of Washington with Mr Adrian Taylor. A congenial quartet featured Miss Mabel Hartwell with Mr Frank Courtney and Miss Annie Moore Provost with Mr Kirk Hinckley.

Battle House Salon Dansant Mary. Knight Rush W. L. Ross Katherine Sands New York Allie Fowlkes Dorothy Talcott Washington,d. C Adrian Taylor Lucille Overall Frank Fowler May Leatherbury Hugh ‘Offey Mabel Hartwell Frank’ Courtney Annie ‘Moore Provost Kirkbride Hinckley Mattie Hickey Bestor Thompson Margaret Blacksher Balch

Miss Katherine McKinley Honored at Hearts Party

Miss Katherine McKinley of Columbus was the guest of Mrs. Marion J. Wise and featured as the honoree at a Friday afternoon hearts party hosted by Mrs. N A Madler. The social event drew notable local society figures and showcased McKinley's prominence in the social scene.

Katherine McKinley Columbus Marion J. Wise N. A. Madler

University visitors and hometown friends depart after holidays

Dr George Denny of the university spends a few days in Mobile on business. Mrs G H Marsh and Miss Helen Marsh return from Mobile guests of Mr and Mrs C W Harrington. Many friends note illnesses and recoveries including Mrs C E Davos and Mrs A Danne. Several students and locals depart for colleges in Alabama, New Orleans and Kentucky for the new term.

George Denny Mobile Tuscaloosa A. Danne May. McLeod Lighton Lucious McLeod Inez Chaudron Percy Chaudron Dothan Judson Ulmer Gus @haudron Meridian George E. Glover Henry Burke Glover, Jr M. A. Burke Katherine Monk New York Lucile Warley Virginia Stiggins University of Alabama Manning. McPhillips Vincent Kilborn Edwin Parker Samuel McCants Claude Cleveland Edna Manning Edna Finch Pensacola Miss Manning Miss Finch Mary Knight Rush Clyde Hunter Birmingham Miriam Delchamps Sophie Newcomb New Orleans Grace Drahan Nazareth Kentucky Olive Richard John McAlpine, Jr Emile Baumhauer Milton Ladd Dick Crawford State University

Miss Hermann Wins First Prize in Parlor Score Card Event

The article notes a parlor event where Miss Marie Hermann achieved the top score among a group of Misses Alba Gower, Anna Belle Courtright, Lee Barclay, Demaris Smith, Louise Cowan, Loraine Cunningham, Eleanor Gray, Mattie Hickey, Clara Sims, Susie Donald, and Katherine McKinley. Prizes included a hand embroidered lingerie collar and cuffs, while Demaris Smith received a silver filigree violet vase. Mrs. Madler gave a boudoir cap as a souvenir. luncheon followed, with Mrs. Wise and Mrs. R. D. Walker visiting during tea. Katherine McKinley, a student at I. L. and C. in Columbus, will resume studies Monday in Mobile.

Alba Gower Marie Hermann Anna Belle Courtright Lee Barclay Demaris Smith Louise Cowan Loraine Cunningham Eleanor Gray Mattie Hickey Clara Sims Susie ‘Donald Katherine McKinley I. L. and C Columbus Mobile Miss van Aller J. M. Agee

Community group meetings announced for January dates

A series of organizational gatherings are listed with times and venues. The Leinkauf School Improve Association meets Friday at 3 30 p m in the school building, the Christ Child Society convenes Wednesday at 11 a m in McGill Institute, and the Mobile Public Library Association plans a 4 p m Monday session to elect officers and collect dues. Additional events include Ladies of Charity on Monday at 4 p m at the Conti street asylum, Sirens on Tuesday at 11 a m in the Battle House auditorium, Bethel Auxiliary at Thursday noon, Bell Relief Committee on Tuesday at 3 30 i n Dr Ellen B Ligon's office, Century Book Club on January 6, and the Mobile Graduate Nurses Association meeting Wednesday January 6 at 3 p m at the Mobile County Medical Society Hall.

Leinkauf School Improve Association The Christ Child Society Mc@ill Institute Mobile Public Library Association Ladies of Charity Conti Street Battle” House Bethel Auxiliary Bell Relief Committee Ellen B. Ligon Century Book Club Mobile Graduate Nurses’ Association Mobile County Medical Society Corner Conception and St. Michael Streets

Quiet Nuptials Tie Genie van Aller and Nag James Monroe

Genie van Aller and Nag James Monroe wed Fr iday in a quiet ceremony at Street Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev Henry Wade du Bose. The couple, unaccompanied, will reside with Mrs Southerland on Broad Street. both are described as well regarded in their circles.

Genie van Aller Nag James Henry Wade du Bose Street Presbyterian Church Mrs. Agee Southerland Broad Street

Miss Simmerzan Hosts Music Class Gathering

Katie Josie Simmerzan entertained members of her music class Friday afternoon from 2 to 6 at her home 256 Franklin Street. An excellent musical program was presented and refreshments were served afterward.

Miss Simmerzan Katie Josie Simmerzan Franklin Street

Supper Party at the Vineyard Thrives on Friday

The Vineyard of the Cawthon hosted a well patronized and congenial party with dining and dancing. Attendees included Miss Katherine McKinley and Mr. Ernest Buck, Miss Mattie Hickey and Mr. Bester Thompson, and Mr. and Mrs. Marion J. Wise.

Cawthon Katherine McKinley Ernest Buck Mattie Hickey Bester Thompson Marion J. Wise

Stamp Collectors Meet in Mobile Wednesday Night

The Stamp Collectors Association of Mobile will meet Wednesday night January 6 at 8:00 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce rooms. All collectors are invited.

Stamp Collectors’ “ Association of Mobile Chamber of Commerce

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Bai Social News Anna Boulet Miss Treutel Clayetta Brownlow Xmas Savings Club Is City Bank & Trust Dansantes the Battle House Bell Brewton, Ala James .Speyer Women’s League For Animals Mrs. Speyer Europe Sirens Allie Farrell Julius Oldstein Miss EU Gulf City Dye Works
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