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Newspaper

The Mobile News Item

Location

Mobile, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1925

Page

4

Public afternoon hearing on fire chief charges details

Testimony describes an afternoon hearing about charges against Fire Chief F Rehm and Marshall. Witnesses recalled noises from a car in June and disputes about alleged visits, while officers claimed the vehicle had mechanical issues and was moved to a repair shop the following day.

Waa Nm Ee Marshall Green F Rehm Auto Menas Ernest Seat Tepaly

Negro Auxiliary Constitution Approved by Committee

A special committee approved the constitution of the Negro Auxiliary of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce. The board of directors will review the matter next, after which the document will be submitted to a group of Negroes led by Dr. H Williams.

Mobile Chamber of Committee Chamber H.illiams

Parole Revoked for Vincent Noletto in Prohibition Case

Governor Brandon revoked the parole issued to Vincent Noletto who was convicted in 1924 and sentenced to fourteen months. The action followed a request from Sheriff Leon F. Nolette, after the defendant’s Monday criminal court appearance.

Scouts Invited to History Picture at Scottish Rite

The Scottish Rite entertainment committee invites Boy Scouts to the first in a series of moving pictures on United States history to be shown October 23 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. C A Johnstone chairs the committee and has sent the invite to W Pipes, president of Mobile Council of Boy Scouts of America. A separate note mentions Holland’s new durable butter made by churning in carbon dioxide atmosphere.

United States C. A. Johnstone 8. W. Pipes Mobile Council of Boy Scouts of America Holland

Postmasters Named in Alabama Counties

A bulletin lists three fourth class Alabama postmasters appointed yesterday. William H Edwards at Uriah Monroe County, Gladys Lanthrop at Wyatt, and Mamie C Flowers at Halsell will assume their offices.

Alabama Willam Edwards Uriah Monroe County Gladys Lanthrop Wyatt Mamie C. Flowers Halsell

No Prayer Meeting At 8&J Francis Street Church

The 8 and J Francis Street Methodist church will skip its weekly prayer meeting due to a standard training school in session. Government Street Church hosts the school under Dr John W Frazer with many St Francis street members attending. Visiting training school members traveled to Bayou La Batre yesterday to confer with county school leaders on church school matters.

8&J. Francis Street

Lions Governor Guests at Mobile Lions Club Dinner

J W Patton district governor of Lions clubs and Mobile Mayor George Crawford spoke at the Mobile Lions Clubs annual Ladies Night dinner at the Cawthon Hotel Vineyard. Patton urged enforcement of law and the home’s primacy, while Crawford outlined Mobile’s development plans. A Moss Point Biloxi delegation attended. W G Stewart spoke for Mississippi Lions due to Governor Ingram’s absence.

J. W. Patton Montgomery Lions Clubs George Crawford Mobile Mobile Lions Club Cawthon Hotel Vineyard Patton Herbert C. Brown Crawford Moss Point Goula Biloxi A. C. Ingram District of Mississippi W. G. Stewart Moss Point Club

Action on Movie Law Postponed by City Commission

The city commission again postponed action on the ordinance regulating motion picture operators and licensing. The measure will be considered at the October 27 meeting. Funds totalling 86,000 were authorized from three banks to the general fund. Claims by Mrs. Ollie Reynolds and Miss Juanita Reynolds for injuries were referred to the city attorney. Etheridge Street inclusion in the next ring venture was approved.

First National Bank Merchants Bak Peoples Bank General Fund Ollie Reynolds Juanita Reynolds Etheridge Street Crawford

No Business Taken Up by Optimists

No business was transacted yesterday at the Optimists Club weekly luncheon because of poor attendance. Weather changes and many members being out of town were cited as causes. New officers will assume duties next week as some were out of the city yesterday.

Optimists Club

Bids Expected on Docks Project at Mobile Terminal

Construction bids for the first phase of the state port terminal at Mobile are widely advertised. Officials say many regions will be represented when offers are opened in December. Bids will be advertised for 50 days.

Mobile

Y M C A Chorus to Be Reorganized

The Y M C A Male Chorus will be reorganized at a Monday night meeting at the Y. About 30 members are expected. New officers will be elected dates of concerts chosen a director appointed and other business will be transacted.

Nurses to gather in Mobile for Alabama State meeting

Mobile was chosen as the 1926 meeting site for the Alabama State Nurses Association after an invitation from Mobile. The association includes registered state nurses and held its Selma meeting yesterday. The piece notes a shift from frontier engineer stereotypes to modern women engineers, mentioning Miss Annette Ashberry as England’s reputed cleverest woman engineer.

Mobile Alabama State Nurses’ Association Selma Annette Ashberry England Saas Gentaeton Seaea

Common Household Medicines Advertised for Women Ailments

An advertisement extols simples derived from medicinal roots and herbs with Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn cited as the prominent herb user in the United States. It touts Vegetable Compound for women’s ailments as world famous and worth trying.

Lydia E.abege

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