Alabama Beauty Ball crowns Miss Lois Wilson in Birmingham
Birmingham society notes describe the Birmingham Beauty Ball at the Tutwiler Hotel with judges choosing Lois Wilson as the most beautiful among Alabama contestants. Wilson, an accountant with Goodall Brown, will travel to San Francisco under Mrs. C. B.’s chaperonage, as fellow editors and workers celebrate her win and state pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Birminghham
Tutwiler
Lois ‘Wilson
Goodall-Brown Company
Miss Wilson
San Francisco
C. B
Prenties
Dodson Bolton Engagement Announced for Carrie Bolton
Mr. Joseph H. Bolton announces the engagement of his daughter Carrie to Dr. James Horace Dodson. The couple plans a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodson-Bolton
Joseph H. Bolton
Carrie
James Horace Dodson
Local Social Notes Highlight Births and Visits in Mobile
Mobile friends congratulate Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hooge on the birth of a baby girl born on the seventh. Dr. Patton Louvila Taylor and wife welcome a new baby in Northport. Miss Cecile Lichtbach plans a Chicago summer with sister Mrs. Payne Lichtbach and violin study. Mrs. George T. Rosson returns from Bayou La Batre. Margaret Guthrie to visit her parents in Mobile. Mrs. H. H. Lee and daughter Eunice travel from New Orleans to Mobile for a week. Mrs. W. A. Watson visits Bagdad with her mother. Annie Douglas of Mobile to Montgomery for a visit. Leon Schwarz returns from California as a wai Birth Council delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Bibb
S. Crittenden
Montgomery Vertiser
R. L. Simpson
Mobile
Birmingham
Washington Exchange
Jamie Hearin
William 8. Palfrey
Vicksburg
Mississippi
New Orleans
Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Faith
Frank Moody
Margaret Merrill
Chicago
Loretta Byrne
Edna Finch
Pensacola
Edna Manning
N. R
George Robinson Swift
Greenwood Ligon
Ager
Selma
Cawthon
Anderson Leonard
Itha Edmondson
Atlanta
W. D. Bellingrath
Bryan Rainwater
Rainwater
Jack Falk
Fairhope
J. A. Reeves
le Compt
Hugh Baker
Philadelphia
Henry Lawson
San Francisco
Canadian Rockies
Luctus McLeod
West
Oe Ae
Robertson County
Texas
Ralf W. Martinez
Nathalie
Citronelle
Fritz Havard
J. W. Hooge
John D. Dobson
Hilda Drahan
Wed- Roeder
Helen Rady
University of Alabama
Patton
Louvila Taylor
Northport
Jim Taylor
Cecile Lichtbach
Robert Herman
Payne Lichtbach
Herman
George T. Rosson
Bayou la Batre
Margaret Guthrie
R. K. Guthrie
Leon Schwarz
California
Schwarz
Wai
H. H. Lee
Eunice
W. A. Watson
Bruce
Bagdad
Annie Douglas
Birming News
L. M. Ensky
Rev Harmon to Lead May 16 Services at Union Chapel
In Irvington Alabama Rev D Harmon of the Baptist Church of Grand Bay will conduct services at Union Chapel on May 16 at 3 PM. J N Haney and sons Kenneth and Paul recovering from illness. Mrs C H Taylor hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs R B Porter. Delic refreshments served. Mrs N Matlock improving after illness. School Improvement Association met with Mrs D Harlan. Home of Mrs S Gogette broken into, money taken. Food items stolen from several rear locations. Miss Retta Turner of Columbus Ohio visiting Mrs G W Embrey. Goette brothers purchased a driving horse from Irvington Land Company Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Ala
D. Harmon
The
Baptist Church of
Grand Bay
Union Chapel
J. N. Haney
G. W. Embrey
Goyette Brothers
Irvington Land Company
Yarm
Montrose Notes on Drought Affects Local Gardens
Montrose Alabama residents report continued dry weather hurting garden growth. Local visitors include Mrs. E H B Fell who stayed with her father Mr. W. W. Turner and Mrs. Kennedy who left after visiting Mrs. Moses. Mr Norborne Clarke, a guest of Mrs. Moses, returned to Mobile. The McCartneys have been at their summer home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
Ala
EH. B. Fell
W. W. Turner
Kennedy
Moses
Norborne Clarke
Three Stowaways Found on Steamer and Sent Back Here
Three Mobile youths aged 12 to 16 were found as stowaways aboard the Norwegian steamer Viator of United Fruit Company. They refused to identify themselves to Captain Reed and were sent back to the city on the government steamer Hola Bird after arrival at quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Viator
United Fruit Company
Holabird
Reed
Norwegian Seamen's Mission Works Fulfillingly Among Sailors
The Norwegian Seamen's Mission reports strong turnout for regular Sunday Tuesday and Friday meetings and new garden feasts with music and talks. Volunteers led by Hjordis Amundsen Josephine Petterson Ruth Nelson Josephine Nelson Louise Knudson and Mrs Kielland helped, while Captain Olsen of the Ottar shared tricks. A miniature lighthouse lights the mission yard to guide sailors home, and Oscar Olsen organized many improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andreas Kielland
Hjordis Amundsen
Josephine Petterson
Kielland
Ruth Nelson
Josephine Nelson
Louise Knudson
Captain Olsen
Ottar
Belgium
Norge
Oscar Olsen
Calvert Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Mrs. 8 M Curry of Sugarland Texas visits her Woodyard parents. O J Angle visits Calvert. G W Humphrey and H Bates plan cattle dipping starting Tuesday for ranchers. A river fish fry honors Mr M Een of Selma enjoyed by many locals. Sunday school grove picnic a success. G G Woodyard of West Butler visits Calvert. Lola Whidby staying with her grandfather at McIntosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert, Ala
M. E
Selma
Ala
Frances
Stone
Jessie
Hattie Simms
W. J. Lowell
Ollie and
Vernon
M. EB. Madden
C. J. Angie
W. C. Simms, Jr
Charles Cohl
W. Dodge
Sim Grate
the Grove
G. G. Woodyard
West Butler
Calvert
Lola Whidby
McIntosh
Oakdale News Bits Include Fire Injury and Social Visits
Oakdale reports 2 year old Velma Snoo badly burned after a fall into burning trash Saturday morning. Mrs Helter visited sister Mrs Russell Thompson Friday. Charley Davis’s condition improved after a severe blood poisoning attack. Brannon family moved to Magnolia avenue from Baltimore Street. Mrs Walter Smythe and Miss Nellie Mullen visited Mrs Heiter. Charles Gwartney left Mobile for Gulfport to visit his sister. Irene McCoy Dave Stewart Eunice Yost Pete Neely and McCoy family enjoy Dog River. Oakdale Baptist church held annual picnic at city park with many games. Mrs Dent spent Friday with Mrs Hartrell on Florida and Kelley Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Velma
Joseph Heiter
Baltimore Street
Charles Gwartney
Washington Avenue
Mobile
Gulfport
Irene McCoy
Dave Stewart
Eunice Yost
Pete Neely
McCoy
Nina McCoy
Dog River
Oakdale Baptist Church
City Park
Dent
Magnolia Avenue
Hartrell
Florida and
Kelley Streets
Auto crash injures Cullen family near Delchamps
An automobile traveling from Mobile toward Delchamps struck a stump injuring Mr. C. F. Cullen who cut his hand and Mrs. Cullen who was bruised about the head. Dr. Macy attended them and no bones were broken. Other items note social visits and local personalities in Delchamps and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delchamps
Mobile
C. F. Cullen
Mr. Cullen
Maud Delchamps
Denikie
J. Cleveland
J. Deschamps
R. C. Macy
Dawes
Sophia Mancer
Eva Delchamps
Dawes Visits Macy Family as Illness Draws Attention
Dawes was Sunday guest of Dr and Mrs BR C Macy at their home as illness affected the household. Harry Macy noted in attendance during the quiet family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Macy
Dawes
Weekend Visitors Include Miss Ethel Savage and Miss Lucille Hawkshead
Miss Ethel Savage and Miss Lucille Hawkshead were weekend visitors of Mr. J Delchamps and family. The report notes their visit and social engagement with the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Savage
Lucille Hawkshead
J. Delchamps
La Mariposa club hosts social at Moss Point home
Moss Point Miss Ollie Ford hosted the La Mariposa club gathering Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected include Neville Bounds president Lois Everett vice president Bessie Everett secretary treasurer Katie Jones assistant secretary treasurer. Guests enjoyed Fan Tan games and a served ice course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moss Point
Lois
Bessie Everett
Lida Meriwether
Louise Cowan
Katie Jones
Jnez Breland
Eleanor Carter
Neville Bounds
Price Williams, Sr
Carabelle
Emmis Williame
Ashbel Hubbard
Mobile
J. A. Vanderwall
Lily
N. R Stone
J. Hi. Blumer
C. H. Jackson
B. C. Fisher
Richton
Martha Buren
Pattie Slaughter
New Orleans
A. F
Edward George
T. H. Steede
Annie Johnson
Logtown
J. W. Stewart
Vin Garner
Ziegler
Seeman
Fort Deposit
Ala
Local notes from Fannie Fannie Alabama community
Fannie Fannie Alabama notes record Ruth Cook Seth finishing school visiting Fannie then Montgomery home. Mentions Mia Lowrey sick Ellen Findley returning from Valde Brewton Marvin return from five month absence. Sunday school progress. Pie supper at Blounts raised funds for home repairs. Leslie Miller Percy Allen return from Ridgeway. Stanton visitors from Polard. Clean-up day at church and Farmers Union convention with broad attendance despite heavy rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie
Ala
Mies
Ruth Cook
Seth
Montgomery
Mia
Lowrey
Ellen Findley
Valde Brewton
M Marvin
Annie
H. L. Blount
Leslie Miller
Percy Allen
Ridgeway
O. L. Stanton
Polard
L. Steely
Charlie
Moe Contery
Farmers Union
Frank Stanton
Canage
EK. Hodges
Hulatie
Maggie Dean
Brewton
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Lillian, Lauferty
Alabama Beauty
N. Joachim ST
Dauphin and St. Francis Sts
Oakdale
Battle House
Drago
John J. Monaghan
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