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The Mobile Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1913

Page

20

Honeymoon Speechless Sendoff for Francis Sayre and Jessie Wilson

Announced plans in New York indicate Francis Sayre and his bride Jessie Wilson will sail for Bremen on the North German steamship George Washington this Saturday. Friends plot a secret farewell to avoid alarming the couple during their honeymoon plans. A fine orchestra provided dance music as society’s young set gathered for the anticipated celebration.

New York Francis’ Boy Sayre Jessie Wilson Bremen George Washington

Bridge social rounds mark pre wedding events in Monterey

Marshal Turner hosts a bridal party at Monterey Place with attendants. Miss Pope attended a tea by Mrs. Frank Dubois on North Conception Street. Mrs. Ben Trigg of St. Louis hosted a large bridge party for the bride-to-be. The Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club opens the new season with a game at 8 oclock hosted by Mrs. Alex Blech.

Will Oates Mr.White Ippy Mrs. Pope Heir Marie Richard Marshal Turner Monterey Place Miss Pope Frank Dubois North Conception Street Ben Trigg St. Louis Alex Blech

Informals Dance Highlights Informal Committee Leaders

A Thanksgiving week festivity featured a successful program dance Friday evening. The event was organized by committee chair Warren Christian and members T. D. Nettles Jr, B. F. Adams Jr, Tom Gose, John Courtney, Frank Courtney, Wilmer Jarvis, and Dr. Toxey.

Warren Christian Messrs T. D. Nettles, Jr B. F. Adams, Jr Tom Gose John Courtney Frank Courtney Wilmer Jarvis Toxey

Junior Branch Council of Jewish Women Meeting

This afternoon at 3 30 an important meeting of the Junior Branch Council of Jewish Women will be held at B Nai B rith Hall. Election of officers and re organization business are on the docket. Mr Herbert Fiebleman has promised to address the assembly.

B'Nai B'rith Hall Herbert Fiebleman

Meeting of the Jewish Council of Women

The Jewish Council of Women met Tuesday at Bnai B’rith Hall with Mrs. Hirshfield presiding. The group voted to join the Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs and added a memorial committee. Dr Ellen Barret Ligon gave a lecture on sex hygiene and was praised for her character and work.

Jewish Council of Women B'Nai B'rith Hall H. P. Hirshfield Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs

Christmas Dance by Mobile Terpsichorean Club

The Mobile Terpsichorean Club plans a semi annual Christmas dance on Friday December 12 at the German Relief Hall. Dra g o's orchestra will play with feature dances and scenic effects. Chaperones listed include Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Reed and others in costume de rigor.

M. T Mobile Terpsichorean Club Mobile Drago William Wallace Reed John Meador George Féarn, Jr Cc. W. Soost Joe Bulloch John Hughes J. J. Blacksher William Beroujon

Manassas Club Elects Officers at Annual Banquet

The Manassas Club held its fifty second annual banquet and officer elections. Major James K. Glennon was chosen president, with J Sid ney Robbins as vice president and James C Armour as secretary and treasurer. Out of town guests included Wiley Downing and Yancey Lovelace from Brewton. The Mobile Business Women's Club hosted a Thanksgiving day outing aboard the steamer Carney, carrying 146 passengers and serving 125 at the club house with a festive dinner. The menu featured fruit salad gumbo turkey with cranberry sauce creamed Irish potatoes baked candied yams spinach turkey dressing and gravy pumpkin pie cheese and coffee. Music came from the Fairhope band with soloists Stirling Hild a Meyer and Baby Ada Katherine Hurlbert. After the concert attendees enjoyed turkey and chicken salad sandwiches fruit cake candies and coffee, then danced until 9 pm before returning home.

Manassas Club James K. Glennon J. Sidney Robbins James C. Armour Wiley Downing Yancey Lovelace Brewton Business Women’s Club Mobile Business Women’s Club Carney Fairhope Don Farnsworth

New License Books Ready for Issuance in Alabama

Montgomery Alabama November 29 new license books to be used by the probate court of Alabama. The announcement states new license books are ready for issuance and will be issued to local authorities and professionals handling licenses.

Montgomery Ala Eae of Alabama Ae Ee

Y W A Motes Work Highlights Women's Global Outreach

The Y W A Motes movement is presented as a worldwide force with personal stories of women, noting six million city girls in larger towns and eight hundred thousand as leisure youths. It cites one million women in industry in the South Central states and describes Mobile activities, travel aid, and growing cooperative support from churches, clubs, and professionals.

South Central Missouri Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky Mississippi Louisiana Alabama Miss McElroy Association Mobile Miss Peeples Agnes Orton Miss Orton Jesus A. G. Richards Seal Harris Traveler's Aid Committee J. P. Watters R. P. Pope

Ten Mobilian Delegates Named to Rivers and Harbors Congress

Eighteen delegates appointed by Governor O Neal will attend the National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington on December 3. From Mobile the list includes James G. Taylor Adam Glass Sid Berry T W Sims John Craft S B Browne Harry Pillans S Dorgans Le Barron Lyons James Gibboney and J A Carney of Bay Minette.

Montgomery Ala O’neal National Rivers and Harbors Washington James 8. Taylor Adam Glass Sid Berry T. W. Sims John Craft B. Browne Harry Pillans S. Dorgans le Barron Lyons James Gibboney J. A. Carney Bay Minette

Oyster Industry Sees Three Hundred Barrels Recovered

Oysters valued over three hundred barrels were returned to Mobile waters reefs amid warm regional weather and soft markets. Chief Deputy Oyster Commissioner John W. Lilly cited low prices and halted reef purchases by Mississippi oystermen due to closed canneries as factors weakening coast oystering. local visitors include J W Walters of Pascagoula and others such as L Leppert Hicks and Seever family travelers.

Mobile South John W. Lilly

Sanctuary Lamp Donated to St. Peter's Church

A sanctuary lamp donated by a Newburg, New York lady has been placed in St. Peter's Church on Fulton Road. The benefactress requests her name remain private.

Newburg New York St.Peter’s Church Fulton Road

Former Mayor J. C. Rich Recovers From Diphtheria

Former mayor J C Rich was reported improving after a diphtheria attack at his home and expected to resume duties by Monday. Dr A P Morgan Vance of Louisville and his wife are staying at the Battle House for several weeks seeking health improvements after an operation. William White to return from Pascagoula Mississippi Sunday morning after a four week stay.

J. C. Rich A. P. Morgan Vance Louisville Battle House William White Pascagoula Miss

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