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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1925

Page

6

Wedding Shower Honors Handley Bride In Blue Cream Theme

Elizabeth complimented Handley at a home wedding event with a blue cream color scheme. The bride wore sunset rose tones and guests shared a luncheon with chicken takes and pastries. Attendees included Lelia Leslie, Minnie Lee Leslie, Annie Barbera Broadwood, Birdie on, Mabel Wall, and others.

Handley T Elizabeth Handley Annie Lee Leslie Ughes Misses Lelia Minnie Lee Leslie Annie Barbera Broadwood Birdie On Mabel Wall Martha O'Neal Julia Vincent Marguerite McKay Oole Toua

Danderine Ad Promises Thick Healthy Hair Growth

A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a inexpensive hair treatment. It claims Solvine styling and aderinelike coating will thicken hair, add life and softness, prevent loss, and make hair look twice as full. A 35 cent bottle is recommended.

Ethel Styles Do Not Fit The Age In This Wheatfield

Mrs. Lesie Rolls and the bride and groom's mother hosted two afternoon parties with bridge at five tables. Virginia Wolfe led the event with gifts and a decorated basket. Announcements mention U C V Reunion plans in Tuscaloosa and bridal celebrations for Marie Cowles and Genevive Carrington with showers and dinners.

Sn St Xanate Erie Reo Virginia Wolfe Little Mary Edith Gwit Mary Edith Wolfe Mabel Wal Margaret Nelson Minnie Lee Leslie Martha O'Neil Vondle Brewton Coolie Touart Bina McDavid Dorothy Ruby Handley Doris Tuttle Emily Minchinnette Ruth Hunter Wolfe James Sigler, Jr Leslie Rolls H. P. Gwin L. T. Stubbs J. W. Handley B. Wolfe

Secret and Sunny Shampoo Promoted by Edna Wallace Hopper

Edna Wallace Hopper touts Fruity Shampoo claiming it gives glorious hair with a halo-like glint. She says hidden ingredients and a unique factor create the shine, urging readers to request a sample bottle by mail coupon and ask toilet counters for details.

Edna Wallace Hopper Edna Wallace Ge Ra

Personal News Notes From Mobile and Nearby

Mrs. W H Curry of Winona Miss visits her daughter Mrs B J Ellis for winter under medical care. Mrs Allah Sheffield on road to recovery from serious illness. Mrs J B Williams and son John Bruce Jr of Montgomery spend a week with her mother Mrs W T Mayo for Smith Carrington wedding. She will be joined here by her husband. Miss Ethel Jackson of Biloxi weekend in Mobile with friends. Mrs J F Ross and daughter Hannah and Mrs J M Nicholson and daughter Ella Katherine of Laurel Miss were in Mobile for Ringling Brothers circus. E R Rouse and sister Mrs H E Wilson return to Mobile from Saucier where they tended sister Mrs J H Rouse who is improving. Billie Ellis leaves for Sophie Newcomb College to study art. Ellis, sponsor of last DeMolay dance, plans to come home for Christmas holidays.

Miss Carrington Genevive Carrington Harris Kane W. T. Mayo H. F. Smith F. M. Curtin Kay Murphree C. A. England V. 4. Gunnison L. W. Carrington Elizabeth Puckett Alice Puckett Minnie McAleer J. B. Thames J. C. Lord Ruth Lord E. Ramey J. B. Williams Montgomery Alma Mayo BE. Bentley Celeste Rush G. R. Norris Lottie Perkins L. G. Perkins A. M. Jones Mollie Fuller Sue Crary Sue Smith Mary Becker Unruh John A. Calametti St. Joseph's Church O'Clock Father Schuyler May Giblin W.M. Giblin Eva Lee Ducloux Mt. Vernon Eloise Adams Miss Unruh John A. Unruh Ce Ee Ethel Ramsey Sewing Circle Pentalpha Temple Craft Highway Eunice Allen Mis Allah Sheffield John Bruce, Jr Smith-Carrington Ethel Jackson Ab Jackson Biloxi Mobile J. F. Ross Hannah J. M. Nicholson Ella Katherine Laurel, Mrgs Ringling Brothers’ Circus E. R. Rouse H. E. Wilson Saucier, Miss J. H. Rouse Ethel Ellis Billie New Orleans Sophie Newcomb Tulane University Miss Ellis

Florida Mail Gets U S Right Of Way

The Post Office directs all mail destined for Jacksonville Miami Tampa and St Petersburg to be placed in direct pouches for Florida routes. The change aims to relieve congestion by avoiding redistribution at Jacksonville.

Washington Post Office Department Jacksonville Miami Tampa St. Petersburg Florida

Brogon Mills Sold to Appleton Firm

Stockholders of Brogon Mills ratified a sales agreement with Appleton firm after a board negotiated deal. The sale price was not disclosed but estimated around 1,250,000 dollars. The transaction was completed in Anderson on October 8.

Brogon Mills Appleton Anderson A.P Brogon Imuseot Anderson Appleton— Mass

Jacy Bell Celebrates Fifth Birthday At Home

Suburban neighbors note Jacy Bell the son of Mr and Mrs J E Bell of Lee Street marked his fifth birthday with a party at their home. Mrs Nettles formerly Gretchen Kendall now plans a move to Tampa with Henry Jr. this fall. The Dorgan family with two children will relocate from Chickasaw to Mobile. Patt Tallman visits various Florida locations.

Jacy Bell J. E. Bell Lee Street H. G. Nettles Gretchen Kendall Chickasaw Nettles Tampa Fla Mrs. Patt Tallman Florida

Community notices from local church events and births

At 7 p.m. church events urge officers and attendance. Children's week observed in Methodist Sunday school from May 2 to 25. Officers teach personal to every child. Mr. and Mrs. N Pratt welcomed a baby boy. Charles Welch remains ill and confined to home. Berean Bible Class to meet Thursday night at the Baptist church.

Methodist i Oan Charles Welch Berean Bible The Baptist Church

Workers' Council of the Baptist Sunday School Meeting Friday

The Workers' Council of the Baptist Sunday School will meet Friday night to discuss plans and activities for the upcoming term. Attendees are urged to bring suggestions and reports from their classes.

Workers” Council of the Baptist Sunday School

Sage and Sulphur compound hair darkener ad

An old-time beauty remedy touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound for restoring natural hair color. The ad claims it darkens evenly, hides gray, and produces glossy, soft hair after use, available for 75 cents at drug stores.

Wyeth

Thousands Suffer From Impure Blood Warns Ads

An advertisement urges readers to cleanse their blood with Taylors Blood Medicine claiming impure blood causes tiredness poor appetite and skin issues. It touts the tonic as a standard purifier with vegetable ingredients and iodide of potash and cites personal testimonials from the south.

Taylor Taylors Blood Peresi South

Prichard Council Sets Meeting at Printery Building

The Prichard city council will meet at the Prichard Printery building on Wilson Avenue to take up important business. Members of the Mo-Kwo Club will assemble at the home of Mrs. B. B. Harris Thursday morning at 10.

Prichard City Prichard Printery Wilson Avenue Mo-Kwo Club B. B. Harris

Urge Farmers Keep Corn Off Market in Iowa

Meetings across Iowa this week push farmers to withhold corn until prices rise to cow pilus levels. Iowa Corn Growers' Association officers say success is assured, citing ongoing organizing sessions and reports from Jackson and Mobile connections.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Corn Growers’ Association

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