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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1915
Page
11
Community notes describe classroom uniform adoption by high school girls and related club activities. The report covers a Moose lodge meeting with nominees Cogburn and others, upcoming elections, unveiling ceremonies at Magnolia cemetery, initiation plans, and a grand prize euchre and dance with attractively prize filled rewards.
The Young Men's Benevolent Association held a lively Thursday meeting led by President John H. Moore. He spoke on an interesting order and urged better attendance. The group numbers 234 members and traces its founding to June 1, 1879 in Mobile.
Ramalah Temple No 134 Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan plans a grand ceremonial on the night of Wednesday November 24 at the Battle House with a class of about twenty crossing the sands. A parade will precede the event, leaving Pythian Castle at 7 30. The Dokkies have official recognition from the Supreme Lodge Knights of Pythias. Ladies Maccabees Mobile Hive No 3 hosted a porch social on Government Street hosted by Mrs S J Rowell. About 35 guests enjoyed dancing, music, and refreshments making the evening a social and financial success.
Cornelia Lodge No 235 will hold a Thursday night meeting in Odd Fellows hall. The revised rates adopted by the supreme lodge in September will be explained. Two initiation candidates will be processed and the usual prize drawing will be conducted.
Fraternal Aid Union Mobile Lodge No 93 met last Monday with a large attendance. E J Grove presided. No special work was on hand but a class of candidates is expected for the next regular session.
This notice announces a regular meeting this morning at 10 o clock the first since date change. Topics include pertinent matters and final arrangements for all members. The board of trustees and house committee report improved conditions and urge full attendance for the order and its members.
Loyal Order of Moose Mobile Lodge 321 held its regular semi monthly meeting Thursday night with Vice Dictator James M. King presiding. A goodly number of members attended as usual routine business was transacted and the quarterly auditing was conducted.
Battles Wharf residents attend the Gulf Coast Fair aboard the Pleasure Bay for a day of sights and sales. The event boosts farmer motivation and community pride among African American and white citizens alike. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. George Templeta of Auburn and Miss Grace Hutchings headed to Athens and Birmingham after the fair.
Oakdale notes report Mr. Smith of Theodore visiting sister Mrs. Tillman on Baltimore street. Mrs. Lee Pennington welcomed a newborn son. Bertha Downing battles relapse typhoid fever. Captain and Mrs. D S Sprengle and son Joe depart for Dallas to establish residence. Mr. and Mrs Kaiser move into 966 Seneca street. A quiet wedding occurred at St Matthew's church as Miss Agnes Lee wed her groom.
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