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The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1932

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Forum Club to Host National Defense Conference Events

Plans show Meetings scheduled for the week as Forum club in Mobile highlights include talks by Dr. Toulmin Gaines state president and Mrs Walter S Pritchard. The seventh annual Women’s Patriotic Conference for National Defense opens in Washington D C with D A R and American Legion leaders presiding and Alabama delegates named.

Feas Toulmin Gaines Ent the Forum Club Mobile United States W. S.pugh Foderation Walter S. Pritchard Carte of American National Family Underwriters’ Association Elizabeth Forum Club American Legion Gosto Expertment Alabama Ters Washington, D. C Sta American Legion Auxiliary Frederick Williams New York Constitution Hall W. 8. Pugh L. Neill Huntsville Ala

Ladies of Charity to Meet February 1 at Girls Cathedral

The Ladies of Charity hold their regular monthly meeting Monday afternoon February 1 at 3 30 at the Girls Cathedral school. After the business session Mrs Ralph Tilney Sheldon will sing. A large attendance is urged.

Ladies of Charity Cathedral School Ralph Tilney Sheldon

All Day Party Tuesday Hattie Clare Sewing Circle

Multiple club notices list meetings on February 1 and 2 at various homes and venues. Events include an all day sewing circle, auxiliary meetings, benevolent society gathering, missionary union, and orphanage governing board session with attendance urged.

Hattie Clare Veritas C. E J. Ae St. Stephens Road

Society Calendar Highlights Rivalry and Charity Events

A crowded February schedule lists society gatherings from the Order of Dragons anniversary ball to church benefits at Knights of Columbus Hall and Battle House. Also noted are meetings of clubs, music groups, P T A events, dances, weddings, and dinners across Mobile venues.

Order of Dragons Alkons Matthew's

Stars welcome Valentine party after meeting

Stars welcome a Valentine party at the close of the meeting with plans for social time and entertainment.

Mrs R E Kings Bridge Party For Miss Mitternight

Mrs. R. E. King hosts a bridge party Monday at 3 PM at her home in honor of Miss Henry Etta Mitternight.

R. E. King Henry Etta Mitternight

Mrs Haas Hosts Bridge Party for Two Debutantes

Mrs Toxey Haas will entertain at a Friday bridge party at her home in compliment to debutantes Miss Farley Moody Boyles and Miss Essemena Weinacker.

Athelstan Krewe of Columbus Battle House Toxey Haas Roane Weinacker Farley Boyles Woman's Club Vivian Walker Lula Kirt Dorsey Hancock Henry Rte Mi Mitternight Eanette Bridge Tom Twitty Richard Bowron Canette Farley Moody Boyles Essemena Weinacker

Mrs Twitty hosts tea for Mrs Bowron at Jeanette

Mrs Tom Twitty will entertain at three o'clock at the Jeanette tea room in honor of Mrs Richard Bowron of Birmingham.

Tom Twitty Richard Bowron Jeanette Birmingham

Alathean Class to Meet at Wright's Building Sunday

The Alathean class of Dauphin Way Baptist church will meet in Wright's building Sunday morning. Visitors welcome. Mrs. Effie Reid, one: Mrs. J. F. Phillips, prési-

Dauphin Way Baptist Church Wright Effie Reid J. F. Phillips

Oakdale Intermediate Ep Worth League Meeting Invite

The Oakdale Intermediate Ep worth league will meet Sunday evening at six o clock at the church. All those aged 12 to 15 are invited to be present. Miss Veda Wilkins will lead. Mrs Aubrey Byrd is councilor, Mr Howard Salters and Miss M A.

Oakdale Intermediate Epworth League Veda Wilkins Aubrey Byrd Howard Salters M. A

Hollcraft League Names Officers and Seeks New Members

Hollcraft league lists Miss Avis Myrick president Miss Flora Shaw vice president Miss Floy Seiple secretary Miss Inez Shranger treasurer Warren West agent for periodicals Miss Flora Shaw first committee worship Miss Lugille Byerly second committee missionary Miss Helen Jordan third committee social service Miss Veda Wilkins fourth committee recreation Two new members were added last Sunday evening and all leagues are urged to bring guests to the next meeting.

Hollcraft Avis Myrick Flora Shaw Floy Seiple Inez Shranger Warren West Lugille Byerly Helen Jordan Veda Wilkins

Hettie De Van Bible Class Plans Regular Meeting

The Hettie De Van Bible class of Dauphin Way Methodist Church will hold its regular monthly business meeting and social Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the church. Mrs J B Greer's team will act as joint hostesses. Visitors welcomed. Mrs P E B Daniels president and Mrs L G De Van teacher.

Hettie de van Bible Dauphin Way Methodist Church J. B. Greer Hettie de van Dauphin Way

Bazaar by Lyle Smith and Beulah Peattie Teams

The annual bazaar of Lyle Smith and Beulah Peattie degree teams of W. C. will be held at the corner of Government and St. Emanuel streets February 8 and during March. Gumbo with chicken and oysters will be sold along with home made items.

Lyle Smith Beulah Peattie W. C Government and St. Emanuel Streets

Bachelors Host Debutante Cotillion in Mardi Gras Week

The Bachelors Club hosted a debutante cotillion at the Country Club with 50 eligible bachelors welcoming guests. Miss Essemena Weinacker led the grand march with Frank Patrick, while Miss Ethel Morrill and Miss Lucy Reid also led figures with Dan Thomas and Ernest McDonald. Carnivalesque favors and Crescent City Orchestra provided festive music as Mardi Gras nears.

Essemena Weinacker Country Club Crescent City Bachelors Club Miss Weinacker Frank Patrick

Community group dinner crowd to meet February 8 9

Members and friends are invited to dine at the corner of Government and St Emanuel streets on February 8 and 9 offering pies cakes candy plate lunches coffee soda water hot dogs and more in a local bake sale and social event.

Government and St. Emanuel

Community notes from Fitzhigh Lee area clubs and churches

Multiple notices detail monthly meetings and social events. Fitzhigh Lee Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the Armory. Clark School PTA hosts an February 3 games night at 7 30 with table requests via Jackson 3015. Loyal Workers class meets today at 9 30 am at First Christian Church. St Patrick's card party is February 1 at 8 pm at Knights of Columbus hall. Mathland Teachers meet Sunday at 9 30 am at Government Street Presbyterian. Light Bearers class meets Sunday at 9 30 am. social at Mrs Little 3 30 pm February 2 at 18 South Reed.

Loyal Workers First Christian Church Corner Stocking Government Street Lee. Bridgewater W. C. Stapleton ST. Patrick's Church Knights of Columbus Mathland Governt Street Presbyterian Sunday School First Baptist Church M. H. Dees C. R. Little South Reed Avenue Tered

Meeting of Ladies' W M U at Springhill Avenue church

The ladies of the W M U of Springhill Avenue Baptist Church will meet at the church on February 1 at 2 30 for their regular business meeting and monthly missionary meeting. All members are urged to attend.

Governing Board OF Protestant Orphans’ Home Board of Protestant Orphans’ Home Fitzhugh Lee Fitzhugh .Lee Armory Church Street Fitzhigh Lee Auxiliary Springhill Avenue Baptist Church

Woman's Bible Class Meets at St. Mary M. E. Church

The Woman's Bible class at St. Mary M. E. Church will gather this Sunday at 9 30 am. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome. Teacher is Mrs Autrey Greer and president is Mrs L F Arnau.

Woman's Bible Class Gov't ST. M. E. Church Autréy Greer L. F. Arnau

Children's Valentine Party at Little Flower Hall

A children's valentine party for Little Flower church will be held at Little Flower hall on Thursday February 4. A doll contest starts at 4 p m with prizes for prettiest cutest and oldest dolls. Children's play follows at 4 30 o'clock with games and refreshments.

Little Flower Church Little Flower Hall

Annual Juvenile Coronation at Leinkauf School Auditorium

Leinkauf Parent Teacher Association hosts its annual juvenile coronation in the school auditorium on February 3 and 4 at 7 30 PM. The event features a carnival court with trumpeters pages and a queen and includes a program of dances and tap numbers by local students and dance pupils.

Leinkauf Parent-Teacher Association Peteria J. Shaw Cee Paul Malyneux George T Henry Luscher Aaron Lowenstein W. H. Bancroft W. B. Slaughter Ruth Shaw Leo Hope W.S. Bean B. T.mcleod William McLeod W. C. Lott Franklin and Dario la Grave Walter Gaillard Harold

Rebecca Turner Hosts Debutante At Spring Buffet Dance

Rebecca Turner entertained at a buffet supper and dance at the Government Street home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Turner. The party included cousins and many debutante and school set guests, with a three piece orchestra providing music after supper.

Government Street Herbert C. Turner Rebecca Turner Rebecca Mary Elizabeth Turner Flora Gaillard Dwain Luce Mary Page Hope William Edington Lois Heller D’olive Durant Rose Murphy J. B. Thornton, Jr Anna Mary Shields Edwin Sundberg Jane Darrah Richard Turner Ernestine Shearer Robert Bean Annie Pearl Crawford Bill Provost Virginia Whiting Sonny Tuthill Dolores Herpin L. G. Adams

Ex Carnival Queen Hosts Debutante Evening

Ex carnival queen Mrs George B Post entertained a debutante, Miss Isabelle Bush, at a dinner party for the court. She hosted at her parents home with yellow color tones and ivory tapers in silver candelabra. Guests included Miss Bush with Dan Thomas, Miss Essemena Wein acker and Horees Turner Jr., Miss Katherine Wilson and Walter Shearer, Miss Velma Michael and A P Thomasson, and Mr and Mrs Post with Peyton Bush.

George B. Post Katherine Monk William Monk, Jr Isabelle Bush Post George B., Jr New York Eckele Bush Dan ‘Thomas Essemena Weinacker Horees Turner, Jr Katherine Wilson Walter Shearer Velma Michael A. P. Thomasson Peyton Bush

Community Notices and Social Happenings Folio

Suburban News items note a fund raising sale of ae sandwiches and cakes at the junior church building on Bay avenue with Mrs. Henry McGill soliciting patrons. A moonlit Mobile bay outing to Arlington beach included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin and many neighbors enjoying band music. Mrs. Sangha Seabury announces her engagement to Charles Henter of Galveston, Texas, with a February wedding planned. The Langners welcome a baby girl named Ruth. Local illnesses and recoveries are reported for Boice, Maggie McQuillen, Mrs. Kathryn Harrell, and others. Oakdale Methodist church and W M S hold services and meetings with notes on attendance. A linen shower honors Miss Mabel Seabury, bride-elect. Local social visits spread across Thomasville, Bi lloxi, Muscogee, and Mobile with several families entertaining or visiting relatives.

Bay Avenue Washington Henry McGill McGill Mobile Bay J. W. Martin L. T. Armour M. T. Walker C. An Smith M. Averytt Bernice Willitcon Ida Snyder Nelly Glary Billie Smith J. . Mas John Lee Paul Langner Ruth Boice Craft Street Maggie McQuillen Providence Infirmary Kathryn Harrell W. H. Hathaway Mildred New York Robert Stringfellow Cecil Womack University of Alabama Oakdale Methodist Church Methodist Church Ellison Mabel Seabury Walter Seabury Choctaw Street Thomasville Ann Ohn Francis Giuli Carl Baldwin Kemp Mr. Parker Sanders Immler J. B. Joiner Biloxi Joiner Hyland Avenue de Goule Tm Ballina Ale Sine Jensen Muscogee Fla W. M. Ulmer Mobile Emma Goff Dudley Mask Minnie Graf Emile Graf Johnnie Noonan Jon Lionel New Orleans Nellie Mitchell Hilton K. Joiner Jackson Ala

Church Services today led by Rev V D Raines

Community notices report Baptist services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m led by Rev V D Raines. Friends of Mr F J Jones learn of his illness at home on St Stephens Road.

F. J. Jones St. Stephens Road J. C. Phares Linden Ala Clarence Sewell J. B. Fletcher J. R. Aplin Randall Fletcher Theodore G. W. Brantley Evergreen 8. C. Holland Providence Infirmary H. L. Stanley Jackson Ab Stan Carol Hess Mobile Pauline Bethany Raymond Floyd Robert Kelly Toulminville Edmonia Warren Ali Graham Mary Bedford Mills Imogene Orlean Kelly Louisa Edwards Ivan Edwards Charles Warren Walker Kellett Mary Elizabeth Wiseman Edna Buckhaults Crich

Crichton Church Services and Meetings Announcement

Regular services will be held at Springhill Avenue Methodist Church led by Rev. J. B. McCann. The Baptist church observes usual Sunday hours with Sunday school at 9 30 and sermons at 11 am and 7 30 pm by Rev. J. B. Jackson. The W M A holds its monthly meeting Monday at 2 30 pm at the church. The Woman's Missionary Society also meets Monday at 3 o'clock. News arrives that Miss Hallie Partridge was in an automobile accident and is in a hospital.

Junior Members of Oman’s Club Bridge Party

A successful card party by the junior members of the Woman’s club gathered at the club Saturday morning with several tables of players and guests. Prizes went to Mrs. George Sigler for high score, Allie Heiter for second, Harriett Lynch won the entrance prize, and Maribel Suffich claimed the consolation.

Woman's Club George Sigler Allie Heiter Harriett Lynch Maribel Suffich Cynthia Williams Elizabeth Bailey Lucy Baker Sadie Davis Emily Staples Frances Beasley Carrollton Ala Marian McCafferty Anna Marshall Clapp Martha Turner Anne Beardsley Doris Beaven Ruth Roe Jane Burk Mary Pape Mary Allea Warner Nancy Stanerd Fanny’ Knight Gaillard Elizabeth Burton Alien

Sorority Ball Sets Stage For Annual Phi Gam Chi Dance

The May 29 annual sorority ball dazzled with butterfly motifs and floral canopies. Justa Bell led the grand march in a gold embroidered Claire model. Maxine Drysdale wore white satin with gold accents and handed out butterfly themed souvenirs. Chaperones and committees shaped decorations, invitations, favors, and seating for the event.

Justa Bell H. W. Bell Claire James Beard Justa Frank Wheeler Dunlap Frank Das Russell Dé L Mobile Maxine Drysdale May M Maxine Imary Conrad Joe Jordan Howell David McGow Dreaper Billy BE Edwine Sussdorf Henry Louise Dunlap Jack St Margaret Rose Skinner Logan Marjorie Walton Demertropics Gretchen George’ Denniston Kate Pugh Mansfield McCo Ering Self Low Lap Marion Ron Risinger Rad Addie Green Jorie Walton Mary Mary Pritchard Betty Gladys Brana

Mickle Stallworth Marriage Announced in Pascagoula

Mr and Mrs William Mickle announce their daughter Ellie wed Dr Robert William Evergreen in Pascagoula on July 9 1931 Rev W Innis pastor of the Presbyterian church officiated

Mickle-Stallworth Marrriage William Mickle Ellie Robert William Evergreen Ala Pascagoula W. Innis Pres Church

Johnstones to Entertain Guests This Week

Mr E F Johnstone Jr returns from an east trip and will host carnival guests at 8 30 Thursday evening at the Sheip home Bend Indiana host Mrs Charles A Carlisle visiting guests to meet friends in informal gathering with Mr Johnstone introducing them to attendees.

A. C Deyo Albert LeFevre Ann Ford Flynn Country Club Darice Spring Hill Phi Gounee Fraternity Battle House Forum Club Woman’s Club Shakespeare Club M. Dumas Club Christchurch Army and Navy Lesaas Bridge Ree Cc. Poe Essemena Weinacker Palldagys Little Are Church Little Flower Hall Leinkauf P.T. A Hue E. F. Johnstone, Jr Rae Charles A. Carlisle Indiana Sheilo Anne and Mary E. Ennis South Lawrence Street Marietta ‘Yarborough Henry Etta Mitternight Jeanette Tea Room Johnstone Charles A. Carlisle Bend Ind Sheip

Notable Names Highlight Varied Community Events

A partial list of individuals appears linked to local events and games. Names include Erine King Anne Francis Jane Crowley Gladys Brantay Ladonne Rahl Janet Gerhard Warley Mary Frances Dy Catherine Brown Mary App Pritchard Angela Walcott John Betty Roe Barba Catherine Davis Isabel Willey Helen Jermundeen Mary Rena Murphy Anelda Jae Grace Walker Flora Mary Shields Rose Page Hope.

Erine King Anne Francis Jane Crowley Gladys Brantay Ladonne Rahl Janet Gerhard Warley Mary Frances Dy Catherine Brown Mary App Pritchard Fich Angela Walcott John Betty Roe Barba Catherine Davis Es Son Isabel Willey Helen Petrina Jermundeen Mary Rena Murphy Anelda Jae Grace Walker Flora - Mary Shields Rose P Page Hope Luz

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Trinity Church Women’s Auxiliary of Trinity’ Church Notice Benevolent Society Female Benevolent Society Thomas M Selma Street T. W. White Grayson Winston Birdie Winston Seester Jex Sere Senta Bose Kitohien Siem Seren Jem Pd Aha D Beni Ee Century Book Club F. A. Ortmann R. G. Cobb Kberta Johnston Kamea-Meha Bridge Club James McDonald Azalea Circle D. A. Norden St. Joseph Studical Tennie Mee Polymnia Music Club Rosine Cox Clark School P.T. A City Hospital Alumnae Association For Charity Fund Felix III Dansante Calvin Rogers Frank Cox Burns-Brown Joan of Arc R. E. Roe LS Mente Hettie DE van Bible Class Clark P.T. A— _Clark Leinkauf School Herbert Turner Queen Suburban News the Baptist Church V. D Raines Ethel Ramsey John McNider Melba Hinson Melba Yvette Chester Redmond Second Street Ben Hur Mary Coulson el Dorado Arkansas Woman's Christian Union R. K. Dent Dent George L. Ware Robert Horn J. Y. Rogers Valentine Robert H. Yeend Violet Brooks Bridge Club Lucy Brown Patterson Charles Coulson Mildred Rutherford I. D. Montgomery Donald Paintin Donald Helm Robert Coulson Oman Bridge Party
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