Spectators Enjoy Women golfers at Birmingham event
The tournament of the Women's Southern Golf Association in Birmingham drew lively crowds as Mobile links stars and Birmingham society women played practice rounds and prepared for a morning start. The Birmingham News captured vivid images of players in colorful sports togs while luncheon crowds discussed the day’s play despite cloudy skies.
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Southern Golf Association
Birmingham
Birmingham News Daily
Mobile
Why Be French Women Always Look Young
An article touts mercorized wax as a secret to youthful French complexions and claims a simple home treatment with moodlized wax to reveal healthier skin. It also promotes a saxolite and hazel lotion as an effective wrinkle remover to smooth deep lines.
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France
Lusitania Widows and Orphans Benefit Fetes Held
Charity events in Mobile feature Lusitania relief fund support by Queen Mary’s Guild and British War Relief. civic society women host, with patronesses among New Orleans society. Also colonial dames plan Fort Tombebbe memorial on Jones Bluff, June 12, honoring Mobile’s fort founded 1735. U D C patrol boat ride June 1 for Confederate Veterans relief. St John’s charity pound party Friday. Sunday school class to stage Hansel and Gretel playlet for Children’s Day with local participants.
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Lusitania
Spanish Fort
Queen Mary’s Guild
New Orleans
New Oreans
Jones’ Bluff
Ce Dames
Alabama
Fort Tombeckbe
Mobile
Cessna
Electra Semmes Colston
Confederate Veterans’ Relief Fund
Hansel & Grettel
J. B. Vergho
Michigan Avenue
Government Street Presbyterian Church
Hansel and
Grettel
Alex
Eden Scott
Cathryn Robinson
Hansel
Agnes Webb
Esther. Reynolds
Belle Gilbert
Grace Webb
Virginia Sawyer
Baby Reynolds
Helen Herman
Irma Pearce
Louise Goldsby
Saville Herman
Charles Burkett
Neander Crane
James Wade Cox
Mobile group to attend Confederate reunion in Richmond
A group from Mobile will travel to Richmond Virginia for the Confederate reunion. Plans include entertainment for visitors with a schedule from May 31 to June 2 featuring sponsor presentations at the city auditorium, a luncheon at the Country Club, an informal dance at the Jefferson hotel, and committee escorts to points of interest in the historic city.
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Richmond
Song of Veterans
City Auditorium
Country Club
Jefferson Hotel
Veterans and Sons of Veterans
Lee
Out of Town Society Notes From St Stephens Personal
County Solicitor Joe M Pelham Jr of Chatem visits St Stephens. Es jsem reports on local visitors, church dedications, fundraisers for a ball park, and social events across Escatawpa Jones Mill and nearby areas with multiple neighbors and gatherings noted.
Sunday school convention draws large Crary crowd in Semmes
In Crary Alabama a Sunday school convention drew a large turnout from the area at Semmes with county officers present and several addresses. A ball game at Semmes saw Crary's team beat the Government Street Loop 6 to 4. A joint Crary Semmes school picnic is planned for May 29 at Old Brown Field with an afternoon ball game. Local social notes mention visits and gatherings including Ruth Winter Mat tie Stewart and Etta Lord plus a Confederate concert and related events in the city auditorium and at Lee Camp hall.
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Semmes
Government Street Loop
Sherman Muths
Mobile
W. Lord
James Snowden
Ruth Winter
Mattie Stewart
Etta Lord
Burnis
John Graham
Serman Muths
Federation Women’s Clubs Council Heads to Portland Meeting
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs prepares for the mid biennial council in Portland Oregon starting June 1. Thousands of clubwomen will gather to exchange ideas and meet national leaders including outgoing president Mrs Percy V Pennybacker whose two terms have aided progress for women across fields.
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Federal Federation of Women’s Clubs
Portland
Ore
United States
Percy V. Pennybacker
Federation of Women's Clubs
Salitpa Personalities Highlight Weekly Visits
SALITPA Ala Miss Annie Turner of West Bend is visiting her sister Miss Mary Turner this week. R H Berry returned from Pine Hill. Leota York came home from a relatives visit with Mattie York. B O Turner of West Bend visited over the weekend. Joe McCorquasan and Mitchell McVay visited West Bend and Wonack Hill. R H and Clyde Berry were in Jackson on business. Rev J A Jenkins of Montgomery preached here. Mrs H E Hornsby hosted the Sewing Circle with sandwiches and fruit. Next Saturday the Sewing Circle meets with Miss Mary Turner. H E Bolen left for Mobile to buy a Ford touring car. C C McCorquodall of Jackson visited home folks. Mrs H E Bolen visits Jackson. C F Doyle left for Jackson for a new position. Dr J W Fleming Sr returned from Lockhart. Dr John Kimbrugh was a pleasant Jackson visitor.
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Salitpa
Ala
Annie Turner
West Bend
Mary Turner
R. H. Berry
Pine Hill
Leota York
al Jackson
Mattie Lee York
B. O. Turner
Joe McCorquasan
Mitchell McVay
Wonack Hill
R. H
Clyde Berry
Jackson
J. A. Jenkins
Montgomery
H. E. Hornsby
H. E. Bolen
Mobile
F. McCorquodall
C. F. Doyle
J. W. Fieming, Sr
Lockhart
John Kimbrough
Alabama's Most Beautiful Girl Revealed in Mobile Item
A full color page will print next Sunday in The Mobile Item magazine section featuring Miss Lois W. of Birmingham as Alabama's most beautiful woman. The feature includes several poses and highlights her as a young businesswoman chosen by The Mobile Item and the Birmingham News from a wider pool of candidates.
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Alabama
Mobile Item
Lois W
Birmingham
Birmingham News
Hurley Folks Attend Rally and Picnic. Local Baseball Game
Mrs Tally Wood man visits her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Roberts Vaughn Williamson visits Hurley this week Mrs Martz travels to Pasagoula Miss Hula Watson guests Miss Ilah Carter Mr and Mrs Ellis Hamilton from Laine visit Hurley Many Hurley residents attend the Agri cola picnic and political rally on Saturday May 22 A Hurley versus Lucedale baseball game highlights the day.
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Hurley
Tally Woodman
Richard Roberts
Vaughn Williamson
Martz
Pascagoula
Hula Watson
Ilah Carter
Ellis Hamilton
Laine
Agricola
Lucedale
Dining guest drama tests couple balance over money
Isabel seeks extra funds to host a small dinner while a stricter budget tightens living. John counsels thrift and mixed loyalties shift as invitations include Adelaide’s cousin Ella Sanger, prompting Isabel to defend independence and social plans.
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H. L. Spencer
MISS
Anna Boulet
ST. John's
Cheee Fairbankzerdd Makers
National City Bank Certificates OF Deposit
National City Bank
Out-Of-Town Society
ST. Stephens
Joe M. Pelham, Jr
Chatem
Gordy
E. Repsher
Teen 'Ai
Annie Bryan
Millory
Area Bay
Wood
Escatawpa
George Darby
Topton
Quo Vadis
Author Linam
Linam
Causey
Loretta Campbell
Clyde Messrs
Nathan, Williams
Manton Wilson
Boyd Pullen
Ellie Campbell
Frank Keevan
Victor Williams
James Linam
Mathew Thornton
Walter Pulley
Tibbie
Vinegar Bend
Leon Williams
Jones Mill Personals
Jones Mill
Longbridge
Escambia Creek
Charlie Jones
Blue Springs
Excel
Humber
Mr. Lloyd
Salvation Army
W. C. Henson
First Baptist Church
W. R. Blackwell
Lula Mae Busey
Judson
Bill Moore
Perdue Hill
This Place
Alva Shell
Crary Personals
Mary
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lee Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Lee Camp Hall
Stonewall Jackson Monument
First Regiment
Seventh
Marshall Streets
General Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Hurley Personals
John
Isabel
Jennie
Cynthia
the Ferrises
Ella Sanger
David Duval
Duval
Dennis
Simmons
Adelaide Simmons
Adelaide
Ella
Ade
Palm Beach
Poplins
Madras
Ianenen
Children’s Rompers
SIL
Frida
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