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Newspaper

The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1913

Page

5

Harwell Merkel Wedding and Society Events Listed

Bridal announcements cover Harwell and Merkel wedding at 6 30 with reception at the Merkel home on South Broad Street. A bridal supper for Miss Hagan and a heart party for Miss Cunningham and Miss Boulet are noted with multiple rehearsals and recitals to follow at local venues and clubs.

South Broad Street Miss Hagan Mr. W. B. Hagan Daphne Cunningham Tuscaloosa Anna

Year Ahead Forecast for Those Born Today

A mixed year lies ahead with fortunes tied to ventures and preparedness. Those born today show likeable natures and bright talents but require early practical training to channel skills, or they will find greater success in steady employment.

Women and hair removal tips from Mme. D'Mille

In today’s beauty column, Mme. D'Mille advises men may seek prero gatives but women will abhor whiskers. She promotes delatone paste for hair removal, warns against powder clogging pores, recommends magatone with witch hazel, and touts Mother's Shampoo to combat dandruff and improve hair health.

Clara Schumann Club Elects New Mobile Leader

The Clara Schumann Club held its season finale at the Scottish Rite Cathedral yesterday morning with Mrs. Howard R. Walker elected president to succeed retiring leader Mrs. Hagan. Walker praised Hagan and J. S. Simon, thanked the Scottish Rite Masons, and outlined committees and plans for the coming year.

Clara Schumann Club Mobile Women's Musical Societies Scottish Rite Howard R. Walker Hagan Clara Schumann Walker

Mobile Girls at Cooper's Wells

Misses Melville Tucker and Edith Tucker depart Mobile for Cooper's Wells Mississippi to spend the summer. Miss Melville Tucker, a gifted Mobile dancer and violinist, has been a valued member of the Rowley Orchestra at the Vineyard this past season and will be missed by local patrons.

Cooper’s Wells Melville Tucker Edith Tucker Cooper's Well Miss Miss Tucker Rowley Orchestra

Ante-nuptial Feast at the Yacht Club

The article describes Ida Polk Ross's farewell celebrations before marriage, ranging from school chums’ card parties to downtown suppers and waterside feasts. Last evening Stewart Le Blanc hosted a supper at 7:30 in the pilot-wheel salon with guests including Mrs. Pogue of Cincinnati and Dr. Winthrop, among others.

Ida Polk Ross Stewart le Blanc

Building Owners and Managers Convene in Cincinnati

Five hundred delegates from seventy five cities in the United States and Canada gather for the sixth annual National Association of Building Owners and Managers convention in Cincinnati. The Atlanta delegation presses to host the 1914 meeting as speakers and hosts are listed among attendees.

Associated Press Cincinnati Hun United States Canada National Association of Building Owners and Managers Atlanta

Miss Elizabeth Heakes Hosts Pretty 500 Party

A Mobile high school social highlighted by Miss Elizabeth Heakes hosting a 500 party at her grandparents home on Church Street. A large group of young ladies attended, including Dorothy Mitchell Lucile Horn and Helen Horn Lillie Butt Addie McCan of Anniston, Amelie Douglass won first prize and Lucy Herndon won the consolation prize.

Elizabeth Heakes Mobile J. ©. Miles Church Street Dorothy Mitchell Lucile Helen Horn Lillie Butt Addie Fannie McCan Anniston Willie Hempsted Margaret Jones Gabriella Cooke Martha Webb Lucy Herndon Sue Amelie Douglas Virginia Rhea

Flag Day Cards Invitation From Local DAR Chapter

Mesdames Hopper and Boykin and the Mobile Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution request the honor of your presence for a Flag Day event. Details remain to be announced.

Mesdames Hopper and Boykin Mobile Daughters of the American Revolution

Keep the Mouth Clean as Health Gate

Advice on dental hygiene stresses daily tooth brushing to prevent tooth decay in children. Untreated teeth weaken digestion and nourishment, leading to poor health and higher disease risk as children grow, a concern passed down through generations.

Domestic Struggle Over Fixture Purchases Sparks Tension

In a New York apartment, Warren and Helen clash while outfitting two bathrooms. Helen mildly disobeys by installing nickel fixtures herself, prompting a shattered towel rack, a cracked tub, and Warren’s furious reprimand over perceived vanity and waste. Helen concedes and pleads responsibility.

Warren Helen Watson Maggie Yves Magele M'M

Presence at Country Club June 14 Event

A notice asks for prompt responses to the hostesses for an event at the Country Club on June 14 at 8 p.m. The correspondence is from Bessie C. Duges, corresponding secretary.

Country Club Bessie C. Duges

Young People’s Missionary Society Meeting Notice

The Young People’s Missionary Society of the Government Street M E Church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock.

Young People’s Missionary Society of the Government Street M. E

Fine Thursday Organ Recital Draws Musical Mobillans

An 8 15 p m Thursday organ recital at Christchurch features a varied program with organ and violin solos by Mrs Clinton Macartney Miss Sallie Belle Andrews and Miss Peare Schwarz along with arias and choruses by Dr A E Thayer Mrs Allyn Feeks and others Benediction follows and the Recession hymn closes the program The piece list includes Bach Mendelssohn Gounod Saint Saens and Dubois.

Mobillans Christchurch W. H. Jude Dr. Brewster Saint Saens Clinton Macartney Dubois H. Smart

Matinee and Movie Party Honor Miss Pugh

Miss Ethel Pugh was the cheerful honoree at a Lyric matinee hosted by Mrs. Forrest Harsh. A second gathering at 8 30 p m featured Miss Nina Spencer hosting Miss Pugh with guests including Miss Irby and Dr Armisted for a moving picture party and a late collation at Government Street.

Ethel Pugh Lyric Forrest Harsh Nina Spencer Mattie Belle Kirkbride Alice Kraus Alice Irby Ethel Kimball A. J. Spencer Harsh the Dauphine Miss Spencer Miss Pugh Dr. Armisted Maribel Pugh Woodie Penny Government Street

Miss Grace Entertained At Morning Shower

Mrs Alex Wilmer hosted a miscellaneous Monday morning shower in honor of Miss Mattie Grace a Wednesday's bride to be. Guests included Miss Cox Gunter from Columbus Miss Jamie Grace sister of the bride and several local and New Orleans women.

Miss Grace Alex Wilmer Mattie Grace Cox and Gunter Columbus Jamie Grace Morris Lyons Stanley Finch Plummer «Burgett Mark Lyons Harvey Jones, Jr Miss Howell New Orleans

Miss Shaffer Hosts Monday Bridge Club Social

Miss Shaffer entertained the Monday Bridge Club with guests including Mrs Clinton Macartney Miss Daisy Smith and Miss Elmore McAndrews. Sadie Taylor won first prize lingerie clasps while Mrs Ernest Thompson took consolation cards. Miss Sadie Shields hosted a post wedding rehearsal supper for Miss Mary Hagan and her guests.

Miss Shaffer Monday Bridge Club Marie Shaffer Clinton Macartney Daisy Smith Elmore McAndrews Sadie Taylor Ernest Thompson Miss Hagan Sadie Shields Mary Hagan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Society Bell Boulet Margaret Goodbrad E. C. Grace Ellen MacMahon Rhett Stanley Herndon Miss Ross Ben Forcheimer James Hagan Harte Auditorium Mobile Infirmary Association C. J. Torrey Agnes Anderson Smith Piano Hall Mme. D’mille Joyce of the North Woods North Grosset & Dunlap Mary Cary Joyce of The Harriet T. Comstock Kate Langley Bosher George Gibbs Thomas Dixon Archie P. McKishnie the Saint Antonio Fogazzaro Henry Russell Miller Marah Ellis Ryan Robert Fraser Fred Arnold Kummer Stephen French Whitman Glen McKenzie Bettie Hogan Clara B. Crossland Harriett Marion McGehee Bester Ward Greensboro Sue Merkel Harwell McGehee Hostess Hole Kappa Delta Miss McGehee Mabel Herbert Urner Him A. R. Cooper J. T. Little R.W. Diehl Fairhope Grove Hill Alabama William Maloney New York Massachusetts E. B. Kirkbride W. M. Evans Gulf City Columbia S. CC Evans J. B. Evans Edward Edgar Thomas St. John Robert Watson Arnold Jaagan Mindy Lyon Mfg. CO South Fifth Street Brooklyn, N.Y Gabrify Castor Dea Fea Bears the Centaur Company New York City Peerless Taxi Service S. Water Street Southern Fast Royal Dauphin A.N. Maumenee Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician North Royal Street
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