Social events and rehearsals for June society season
Monday features bridge club events at 4 PM with Miss Marie Shaffer and card party for Miss Elizabeth Heakes, plus a Clara Schumann Club meeting and a public recital by Mrs. James Hagan’s pupils at Harte Auditorium. Various wedding related rehearsals, box parties, and dinners noted. Tuesday includes the Merkel wedding at Government Street Methodist Church and student recitals at Harte Auditorium, with dances at the Yacht Club and further rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Shaffer
Harwell-Merkel
Government-street Methodist Church
Calendar of Social Events and Weddings for June Page
The column lists upcoming society events for June including weddings at 3 and 6 PM and receptions after ceremonies. Notable entries include Cox Grace wedding at 10 Katharine Street and Le Blanc Ross marriage at Christ Church with a family reception. Multiple bridge clubs, parties, picnics, and recitals are scheduled across local venues and homes through Thursday.
Bridal Acrostic and Arcadie Wedding Poem
A verse heavy bridal ode describes a bride moving down the aisle and leaving with her groom after a ceremony. Mentions Mendelssohn organ music, Arcadie as the honeymoon destination, and a lighthearted vow as the couple depart to start married life. The piece blends names Ida Sue Mary Ellen and poetic imagery with a celebratory tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Ida
Sue
Mary
Ellen
Matilda
Ante Nuptial Luncheon for Sue Merkel
Miss Sue Merkel aids ahead of her nuptial with Walter L. Harwell of Tampa Florida. The luncheon marks a social highlight before the high profile wedding event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Merkel
Walter Ll. Harwell
Tampa
Fla
Society beauties honor canines on Long Island shows
Wealthy society women compete in outdoor dog shows on Long Island as warm weather attracts entrants for blue ribbons. Among exhibitors are Misses Maud and Marion Kennedy Mrs John H Minturn Mrs Raymond Belmont Mrs Harry Payne Whitney Miss Mae Bird and Mrs Harold Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island
Maud
Marion Kennedy
John H. Minturn
Raymond Belmont
Harry Payne Whitney
Mae Bird
Harold Harriman
Daisy luncheon honors bride at 1 o clock
A daisy themed luncheon honor was held Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock hosted by Mrs. B J Powers, matron of honor. Guests included Nan Bennet Caldwell of Danville Ky as maid of honor and bridesmaids Mary Boyd Williams of Montgomery Ethel Harwell Marion McGehee Winona Spies along with Mrs Powers. Ivory and gold decor featured shasta daisies on the luncheon table and as place cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Powers
Nan Bennet Caldwell
Danville
Mary Boyd Williams
Montgomery
Ethel Harwell
Marion Mc
Prospect Vacation Plans Highlight College Farewells
As students return home from campuses in various regions friends plan summer events. The S. A. RE. reception at the Cawthon is highlighted, while Miss Gladys Gould departs for a six week teaching course at the University of Alabama. Miss Helen Barnewell of Selma will visit Mobile to stay with her sister in law, Miss Ellen McMahon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. RE
Cawthon
Gladys Gould
University of Alabama
Helen Barnewell
Selma
Mobile
Ing Lawdhe
Ellen McMahon
Jessie Porter
Key West
Fla
Important Meeting Of Clara Schumann Club At Cathedral
The Clara Schumann Club schedules a meeting Monday at 10 oclock in the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Members are urged to attend as this is the last meeting of the season with important matters to transact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Schumann Club
Scottish Ritehédral
Flag Day Celebration by Mobile D A R at Mobile Country Club
The Mobile Chapter D A R plans a gala Flag Day event on June 14 at the Mobile Country Club with hostesses Mesdames Hardy Hopper and Nina Boykin. The program features Miss Cora Cawthon, Miss Mabel Heustis, A P Bush, Dr Matthew Brewster, Tom Halliwell, and a duet by Mrs Frank Davis and Miss Heustis, followed by an informal dance and refreshments by chapter members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Mobile Country Club
Mesdames Hardy Hopper
Nina Boykin
Cora Cawthon
MGI Ags Ops
Vsis
Mabel Heustis
A. P. Bush
Matthew Brewster
Boll Sc
Tom Halliwell
Frank Davis
Heustis
Digest it—new stomach support beats dieting abroad
Medical experts in several nations support Digest it as a breakthrough for stomach disorders. The ad claims Digest it digests food directly when the stomach fails, allowing eating what you like. A trial package costs 25 cents with larger 50 cent options at Van Antwerps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
van Antwerr’s
Fashionable Affairs Highlight Season’s Notable Function
The excerpt hints at continuing fashion events shaping the season with notable people and trends. It notes a function marking a key moment in style, reflecting ongoing trends and social gatherings.
Le Blanc Ross Nuptials In Mobile Society circles
Miss Ida Polk Ross and Stewart Le Blanc wed in Christchurch with pink and white decor. Guests include Mrs. John C. Pogue and bridesmaids from Winston-Salem and Richmond. Honeymoon spans Canada and New York, they plan to settle on Government street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Crescent City
Christchurch
John C. Pogue
Cincinnati
Rebecca Herndon
Mildred Dortch
Margaret Dalton
Winston- Salem
Elizabeth Cocke
Herndon Deshon
R. V. Taylor
Stewart le Blanc
Yacht Club
Miss Herndon
Canada
New York
Government Street
Admiral Semmes
YMCA Camp Opens For Recreation At Palmetto Beach
Boys from across the state register for the YMCA camp which will open for recreation on Monday at Palmetto Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Palmetto Beach
Crichton Civic League Hosts Lawn Social at Mrs Williams Residence
Crichton Alabama residents attend a lawn social hosted by the Crichton Civic League at Mrs A N Williams home on July 17 starting at 6 PM. The item notes local visits including Reynolds from St Louis and Pine Crest residents and updates on convalescence for Mrs George Strachan Sr. among other local society mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crichton Civic League
A. N. Williams
Reynolds Douglas
St. Louis
H. C. Reynolds
Pine Crest
Ala
J. R. Graham
George Strachan
W. M. Davis
Mobile
George Fisher
Sunay
Earnest Benson
Juanita
Lucedale
Miss
C. Goff
Joe Stevens
Union
John Luther Guice
Texas
Mobile Medical College
George E. Richerson
F. E. Haas
Crichton
J. W. Wallace
Henrietta Shepard
Gosport
Crichton School
Monroe Park
Suggs
Pensacola, Fla
J. Burge
Mobile Street
Recitals At Harte Auditorium Highlight Liszt School
Mrs. James Hagan’s Liszt Pianoforte School closes its season with two recitals at the Harte auditorium. On Monday at 8:30 p.m. pianists Maurine Cottrell Irma Pearce Annie Wheeler Pauline Lichtbach perform with Mrs. J O Dickens Mabel Heustis and the Rowley orchestra. Tuesday’s program starts at 7 30 p m with the junior and senior classes and Sallie Yunstall Cecile Lichtbach assisting. Also noted is Mr Leslie Taylor’s fever and Regal Benson of Camden visiting J T Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hagan
Liszt Pianoforte School
Harte Auditorium
Maurine Cottrell
Irma Péarce
Annie Wheeler
Pauline Lichtbach
J. O. Dickens
Mabel Heustis
Rowley Orchestra
Sallie ,Yunstall
Cecile Lichtbach
Hagan
Mobile
Wedding of Miss Mattie Spright Grace and John Cox in Columbus
June wedding unfolds with Miss Mattie Spright Grace daughter of Mr and Mrs Grace to Mr John Charles Cox of Columbus Mississippi. Rev W C Grace officiates with maid of honor Miss Jamie Norris Grace and bridesmaid Miss Janie Erwin Cox. Best man Mr Walter A Swoope. Reception then a wedding tour in the West returning to Columbus after a fortnight. Out of town guests include Mrs J E Cox Mrs KK Welborn and Miss Alice Gunter. Today a spend the day party at Battles Wharf honors the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Spright Grace
Kr. Ls Grace
John Charles Cox
Columbus
W. Vc. Grace
Gulfport
Jamie Norris Grace
Janie Erwin Cox
Walter A. Swoope
Maurine Cottrell
Fink
J. E. Cox
KK. E. Welborn
Meridian
Alice Gunter
Battles Wharf
Notable Mobilian Mrs Rhett Goode Likeness Highlighted
In Leslie's final notables page the prominent likeness of Mrs Rhett Goode, a Mobilian of national note, is shown among the vice presidents general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portant
Leslie
Rhett Goode
Bride Elect Mary Hagan Feted With Bridge Party
Mrs. Bradford Lusk hosted a Friday afternoon bridge party and china shower for Miss Mary Hagan in Happyville. Guests from Birmingham and local families played, won prizes, and received lavish gifts as part of a joyful pre wedding celebration with roses and bridal lilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hagan
Bradford Lusk
Miss Hagan
Harriett Sitts
Birmingham
Sadie Shields
Gladys Boone
Tilly Pope
Agnes Orton
Clarg B. Crossland
Gladys Gould
Glenn McKenzie
Betty Hagan
Forrest Harsh
Harold Reed
St Vincent Graduates Mark Postclass Farewell Festivities
St Vincent graduates continue celebrations after graduation. A hay ride is planned for Wednesday from Miss Luella Trachey’s home. Next week Miss Eloise Adams hosts for the bright double quartette of pretty girls. Friday evening Miss Alice Quigley hosts a farewell party with daisies in white and gold. Guests include Miss Aline O Connor and Mr. J Pat Hanlon, Miss Luella Trachey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s
St. Vincent
Luella Trachey
Eloise Adams
Alice Quigley
Aline O'Connor
J. Pat Hanlon
Social Evening Pairs Recited Names and Matches
A list of couples and pairs appears from the social evening program naming M. W. Mason with Miss Alice Quigley and Mr. McPhillips with Miss Ethel Dyas. Also listed are Miss Eloise Adams with Mr. Adams and Miss Hilda Marquis with Mr. Goodloe and Miss Mabel Marquis with Mr. Goodloe. Further pairings include Miss Almeda Wilson with Mr. Albert Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Mason
Alice Quigley
Mr. McPhillips
Ethel Dyas
Mr. W. Hyde
Eloise Adams
Adams
Hilda
Mabel Marquis
Mr. Goodloe
Almeda Wilson
Albert Moore
Higgins-Hagan Wedding Plans
Miss Mary Hagan daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Hagan will wed Mr Walter Higgins Wednesday June 11 at the family home on Church street. The bridal party includes sister Betty Hagan maid of honor and bridesmaids Harriet Fitts Sadie Shields and Clara B Crossland with Frank Higgins as best man and groomsmen Allie Owen and Percy Dunbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins-Hagan
Mary Hagan
J. D. Hagan
Walter Higgins
Church Street
Betty Hagan
Harriet Fitts
Birmingham
Sadie Shields
Clara B. Crossland
Frank Higgins
Allie Owen
Percy Dunbar
Birthday Party in Pink and White for Dorothy Gaillard
Dorothy Gaillard, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gaillard, celebrated her eleventh birthday with a pink and white garden party at their Palmetto and Marine streets home. The event featured roses, decorative flowers cards and a lively crowd of young friends including Sallie Thornton Virginia Thornton Laura Vaughn Mamie Pugh and many others as games such as progressive peanuts provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Gaillard
George Gaillard
Marine Streets
Sallie
Virginia Thornton
Laura Vaughn
Mamie Pugh
Myrtle
Beulah Hybart
May Rita
Clay Hybart
Lillie
Hattie Thigpen
Gretchen Sherman
Carrie Crow
Gene Dumas
Smith
Margaret Brown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Heakes
Miss Merkel
Ethel Pugh
Grove Hill
le Blanc-Ross
Mattie Grace
Alex Wilmer
Nine Spencer
J. A. Hagan
Ben Forcheimer
Bell
Miss Rebecca Herndon
Ellen MacMahon
Mary Mott Rhett
E. C. Grace
Agnes Anderson
Smith's
Plano Hall
Cox-Grace
Catherine Street
Bride
H. H. Duffee
Mrs. Palmer Pillans
E. C. Hughes
St. Vincent's
Point Clear
The
Mobile Library Association
G. M. Luce
Trump Club
New Bridge Club
W. T. Hieronymus
Elwell Bridge Club
W. H. Monk, Jr
Your
Crescent Theatre
D. C
Charles C. Jones
Mendelssohn
Arcadie
Orangeburg
Satsuma
Gulf Coast
Bienville
Mobile Sugar Development CO
Bloodgood and St. Joseph Sts
Mobile, Ala
Val Taylor
Uniontown
A. M. Bright
Conception Street
Coden
Pass Christian
Stanhope Chamberlain
O. L. Crampton
Washington
Catherine
Pleasant Places North
Sadie Belle. Meyer
Lewis Streletz
Pensacola
Leslie Taylor
Regal Benson
Camden, Ark
Mrs
J. T. Benson
Richard Clarke
Stary
Mrs. Lusk
Pierce
Neo Narcotics
G. H. Williams
Lynnhaven
Dy Pierce
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