Social Circles and Graduation Celebrations Highlight Local Gals
A society page details receptions and teas honoring graduates from UMS and Murphy High, including Augusta Penny and Mildred Rowley. Guests such as Miss Willie Mae Discher of Mobile attended, with art and banking families like the Discher and First Bank of Mobile noted. The UMS Hop Gala at Battle Auditorium showcased crimson and gray decor and the drill-winning Company D led by Warren Hemphill, followed by a post-event gathering at Frank Ladd Du Valle’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. M
Jupiter Pluvius
Battle
U. M.S
Warren Hemphill
Lillian Leigh
King
Frank Wadds
Addice Ladd DuValle
Frank Ladd du Valle
A. M. Iday
Valle
Amalie Ladd
Frank Ladd, Jr
W. F
Lillian ‘Orrell
Annie Kath ® du Valle
delph-Macon College
Social Roundup Highlights May Gatherings and Weddings
A series of society events unfolds with tea hosted by Mrs. Milton Ladd for Mrs. Charleton Dukes, a Ruby Adell Thompson ride party, and numerous luncheons and card parties. Notable attendances include Mrs. Dukes, Mrs. Marion Vickers, and many local social figures. weddings and bridal celebrations surface among the many notices.
Meri dian and nearby visits noted in mobile area column
Mrs K Threefoot returns to Meridian after five weeks in Mobile accompanied by her daughter Mrs Morris Frolich and grandson J Kayser who will visit. Mr and Mrs J E B Sprengle return to Baton Rouge after visiting D S Sprengle and J O Piersons. A Pierson party arrives in Troy for visits. Mrs Ellen Hougeson visits Mobile and Fairhope. Mrs W L Nash and Mrs C B E Brantley with Miss Mary Cunningham of Evergreen visit Mobile and Biloxi. Captain John Mayo of Pensacola is ill in Mobile infirmary. Hodgeses travel to Marion for Mae Hodges graduation from Judson College. Bara Sandford Dodd returns to the city after sophomore year at Woman's College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Ramsey
Tom Boone
Marie Flournoy
Convent of Mercy
Janette Tea Room
Frances Karter
Mary Elizabeth Burton
Marion Klass
Visitation Academy
Loraine Turner
Elizabeth Bayne
Selma
Girlie Kearns
Oralié Conrad
Alice Medicus
Aline Harris
Fanny Karl
Genevieve Steiner
Elwell Bridge Club
John W. Moréland
Elwell
E. D. Bondurant
Robert Horn
Cobb
Baton Rouge
Roy Robinton
Aaron Robinton
University of Alabama
Jack Later
New York
Jack
Remai
Robinson
Ft. Barrancas
A. A. Grove
Geo. Puckett
Wm. Reuter
Jerome Bourget
James Cook
Grace Tyndall
Detroit
Mich
California
Cook
Grace Tynne
Frank Krameér, Jr
B. F. Teel
Frank Stanard
John Richards
Jean Murrill
Nell Taylor
Eastburn
John Coggins
Corrine Kittle
Alice Eastburn
Joe Guest
L. Cohran
E. B. Taylor
Eastburn-Taylor
K. Threefoot
Meridian
Miss
Mobile
Morris Frolich
8. J. Kayser
W. L. Nash
C. BE. Brantley
Mary Cunningham
Evergreen
Biloxi
John Mayo
Pensacola
Mobile Infirmary
D. G. Hodges
Marion, Ala
Mae Hodges
Judson College
Bara Sandford Dodd
The
Woman's College
Taylor Ewart & Company Suspends Operations In Chicago
Investment securities house with offices in 11 cities suspends operations today. Firm description lists offices in New York San Francisco Kansas City St Louis Philadelphia Milwaukee Louisville New Orleans and Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taylor, Ewart & Company
Ascye
Er Py
Ewart Ectetbanks
New York
Sancisco
Kansas City
St. Louis
Setiaanavie
Milwaukee
Louisville
New Orleans
Houston
Bishop Speaks At McGill Graduation Honors Twenty-One
Rt. Rev. Thomas J. Toolen delivers the address as twenty one McGill Institute graduates receive diplomas. The bishop reflects on Christian values while Rev. Father J. R. O'Donoghue and Rev. Thomas M. Cullen take part in the exercises. The list of honored graduates includes Francis A. Becker, Woodrow W. Brunson, Marie B. Cazalas, James S. Charest, Louis D. Diemert, John Goody, Louis R. Gerald, Howard A. Laubenthal, Thomas P. McArdle, William J. McDonald, John P. McKay, Thomas J. McQuillen, William B. Meriwether, William Beau, Bernard P. Russell, Joseph J. O'Connor, Francis L. Pedri Vo, Torrans, Harry M. Touart, John T. Wing, Owen J. Wing, George J. Yukers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGill Institute
Thomas J. Toolen
Mobile
J. R. O'Donoghue
Thomas M. Cullen
St. Mary’s
Toolen
Francs A. Becker
Woodrow W. Brunson
Marién B. Cazalas
James ST . Charest
Louis D. Diemert
John Goody
Louis R. Gerald
Howard A. Laubenthal
Thomas P. McArdle
William J. McDonald
John P. McKay
Thomas J. ‘McQuillen
William B. Meriwether
William Beau
Bernard P. Russell
Joseph J. O
Hoover cancels trip to Maryland fishing grounds
President Hoover cancels plans for a trip to the Catoctin Furnace fishing grounds due to heat. He may still take a short suburban car ride in the afternoon. Mrs. Hoover travels to Boston then Swarthmore College to receive an honorary degree and is expected in Washington later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
White House
Catoctin Furnace
Boston
Swarthmore College
Philadelphia
Vital Statistics Births by Race and Family Names
White and Colored births listed with paternal and maternal names. Sections include White births such as Shackelford Green Graham Strickland and families. Colored births list Hager Hollins Parks Bisell Brown and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Edward Woolley
Kister Vice
Robert McClintock Gorman
Richard Vincent Hyland
Louis Janno
Francis Boregnon
Ishem Thomas Roberts
Huggins
Alexander Mauldin
Hiram M. Moorman
William van Antwerp, Jr
Sam W. Hardin
Annie Mathews Jones
Theresa A. Leslié
Carrie Helter
Lucy Annie Kirkland
Cynthia Fox
Mary Murray
Rosie Titus
Wesley Harold
Ben Franklin
Leona Lewis
Ora Johnson
Gertrude Caldwell
Savannah Jackson
Celia McCoy
Henry L
Cora Shackelford
Chas. M
Roberta Green
William B
Lillian Raines
Norman A
Thelma C. Graham
Grady B
Joseph Oliver Strickland
David M
Rufus H
Flora Inez Bell
Leonard
Sylvia Maples
Henry Co
Iola Maples
Ralph R
Irma Christine Britain
William P
Helen Flinn
Alva E
Bernice Elle Clarke
George
Carrie Hager
Weasley
Virgin Hollins
Willie
Leona Parks
Nathan
Lillie Bistell
Oliver
Julia Brown
Ernest R
Bholine Ruth Sangster
Jas
Mery L. Holder
Lee
Bossie A. Clarence
Lucille Hickman
Pee Julian C
Sennen
Texas Guinan Joins Long Island Road House Scene
Texas Guinan's entry into Long Island road houses stirs debate over restraining the "whoopee makers" from turning the district into a raucous scene. The June 1 development places Guinan among the ranks challenging the existing order on Nassau and nearby districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York
Guinan
Long Island Road Pitors
Eve Gown Dazzles in Technicolor at Ambassador Premiere
Dorothy debuts a new crepe gown with black crepe and fringe of spangles, drawing attention as Betty Compson earns acting honors in a high society premiere crowd at the Ambassador. Sid Grauman hosts, with stars Claire Windsor Grant Withers and more in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Betty Compson
Miss Compson
Claire Windsor
Grant Withers
Finis Fox
Darryl Zanuck
Archie Maud
Estelle Taylor
John Davison
Bess Meredyth
Michael Curtis
Sue Carol
Nick Stewart
Sally Eilers
Hoot Gibson
Edward Earle
Norma Shearer
Thalcher
Mike
Jack Okeyund
Dorothy Mackaill
Alice White
Bartett
Slaws
Sid Grauman
Sally O'Neill
Louise Faiends
Congress adjourns as farm bill talks continue in week
Senate and House members adjourn for the week as a farm bill conference committee works to reconcile differences. Senate Democrats on the Finance Committee meet to map strategy during tariff bill deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Farm Bill Conference
Sénate Finance Committee
Lawmakers Tackle Perishables Marking and Farm Bills
Renate discussed Borah bill to regulate marketing of perishables. House received census reapportionment bill from Senate. Farm bill conference committee resumed negotiations to resolve differences between Senate and House measures. Chairman Smoot of Senate Finance Committee called meeting Monday to plan tariff bill hearing. House approved 52 million dollars to cover additional compensation for railroads transporting the mails. Senate judiciary subcommittee appointed to consider John Lord O’Brian of Buffalo for assistant attorney general. President supports delaying summer recess until farm legislation enacted and tariff vote date fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renate
House
Senate
Farm Bill
Smoot
Sénatée
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
John Lord O'Brian
Buffalo
Treasury tightens baggage inspections at seaports
Washington officials announced new rules to curb expedited baggage checks at seaports. The policy limits immediate inspections to emergency cases and those traveling with ill or deceased relatives or who have been summoned home by distressing news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Seymour Lowman
the Treasury
Omaha Man Dies After Shock From Loss of Wife
George Debs of Omaha died from shock described as a broken heart after learning his wife had run away with another man, taking his $1,600 savings and leaving six children at home. He had just undergone major surgery and collapsed upon the devastating news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
George Debs
Omaha
Debs
Suburban News Briefs From Local Residents
Residents from Mobile and nearby towns joined weekend trips to Coden and Fairhope. Mr. and Mrs. W B McCrory and family, Mrs. H W Cunningham, and Mr and Mrs A B of Mobile traveled to the coast. Nine year old Allen Miller returns home to Mobile after a visit with relatives. Ruth Mellinger of Alabama visits sister B B Henderson on Lae Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McCrory
Boulevard
H. W. Cunningham
A. B
Dbs
Mobile
Coden
Allen Miller
Man shoots spouse over strawberry sale dispute
A man shot his spouse near a farm after a dispute over profits from selling three boxes of strawberries. The shooter, 47, allegedly acted because he believed his spouse was short the 45 dollars he expected from the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hame
United in Marriage Cecil Clyde and Minnie Cordelia
Cecil Clyde and Minnie Cordelia were married in a ceremony witnessed by relatives. The couple exchange vows at a simple local service attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Clyde
Minnie Cordelia
Chunchula
Ted
Thomas B. Allman
Legal Notice of Conviction for Warren Maples
Notice states Warren Maples was convicted in the court system and sentenced to a period of imprisonment. The document lists items about the case and references the court, likely the state court, with dates and the defendant’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convic Cirout Court of Bile
Lador
S. J. Maples
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Arnestry
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A. G. Stevens
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Murphy High School
Igaret Jones
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Sadie Davis
Willah Patterson
Milton Ladd
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Charleton Dukes
T. B. Snevely
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Dick Murray
W. B. Paterson, Jr
Frank Anderson
George Beckman
Charles Meredith
Connie Ellis
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J. D. Terrill
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Erne Crichton
Willie Neville
Leonard MacGowin
John Cochrane, Jr
Tipton Dumas
Will Goodloe
T. 8. Cowan
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Herbert Lyons
J. J. Peterson
M. A. Lyons
Mark Lyons
Ruby Adell Thompson
J. B. Thompson
Ruby Thompson
Bay Front
Foster's
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Elizabeth McAleer
Mary Elizabeth McAleer
Convent of Visitation
Jessie Potter
Shirley Jones
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Merwina Shannon
Anne Monnett Crow
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Jene Crane
Regina Kelly
Marie Rohmer
Antoinette Sanson
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Ford Lowery
Ruth Clark
Henry
Irita Konstanzer
Jack Thompson
Vera Strocker
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Williamson
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Ora Lee Colvinook
A. Huett
Roberta Steel
C. H
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Palm Grove No. 7
Woodmen Circle
St. Patrick’s Hall
Bunée
Frank Dorr
Ors
17Th Avenue
D. W. Debardaleben
J. R. Owens
Guido
Beau Arene
Dorrs
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Hes
Dieton Roe A
W. H. Presley
J. Brettel
Alt Oneness
Milling-Thompson
Nellie Mae Curry
Loris Brettel
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Alfie Heller
Doris Pierre
Evane Marietta Starke
Elizabeth ‘Awford
Frances Stainback
Mary Boiling Mickle
Louise MacLeod
Katie Provost
Astrid Kaudeen
Ethel Louise Kelley
Mararet Jones
Gladys Hendrix
Annieatherine Provost
Edna Pickhard
Velma Lassiter
Marie Louise Hagler
Virginia Clark
Birmingham
Nell “Taylor
Ry Rowson
Bess
J. EB. Sprengle
D. S. Sprengle
J. O. Pierson
Mrs. Towlés Pierson
Troy
Ala
Ellen Hougeson
Foley, Ala
Fairhope
la Ventana
Texas Technological College
Lubbock
Tex
Lute M. Pelham
Louise ‘Long
Abernathy, Tex
Bishop
McGill
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Saneur
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Beggie Love
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O Dismukea
Strest
Ruth Mellinger
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Siater
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Lae Atrest
Yinting
Ead Thea
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