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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-06
SOUTHERN CLUB PARTIES

The Southern club was most attrac- tive yesterday, filled with gay lunch con parties The tables were adorned with bright blossoms and an orchestra played during the noon hours.
 Mrs. Feb Rudulph had a few friends to meet her sister, Mrs. Fuller, of St. Louis. Covers iwere laid for H.
 Mrs Robert Conner had group or pretty young girls to meet Miss Grace Emory of New York. The guests were Miss Jane Barrett, Miss Emily Smith and Miss Anie Tartt Perry Mrs Frank Rushton entertained friends, covers being laid for eight. Mrs. Paul Ivy had as her guests Mrs Ivy, Mrs Daniel Greene and Mrs. Car son Adams.
 Mrs Mary Gillen had as her guests Mrs. Farley Harris, Mrs. Seymore Per-
 kins, Miss Berry Gillen and Mrs. Moore.
 Others noted were MT. and Mrs. J. D. Moore, MT. Moore, Mrs. Brooks Forbes, Miss Agnes Terrell, Mrs. Charles Roberts, Miss Josephine Mll- fer of Arkansas, Mrs. Mitchell Will liaCson, Mrs. Howard Shores of Wash ington. Miss Jennie Trimble, Mrs. Lathen, Mrs John Sibley, Mrs. Court ney Shropshire. Mrs. Smith Cullom, MT. and Mrs. A. J. Gilmore, Miss Bettye Rosaline Gilmore, MT. and Mrs Arthur Smith, Miss Amy Chenoweth, Mir Lee Bivins, Mr Reid Lawson, Mrs. Osie Roberts, Mir Hugh Miller and others.
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prices tend to make us more careful of our spending.
 The campaign which is being conduct ed by the government ito make thrift a happy habit" will leave its impress so that in five or ten years the novelist will no longer portray the American wo- man as spender. Perhaps we as a peo- pie will have learned that thrift is worth while and that the welfare of the nation is affected when in any individual home we do not thrive by thrift
 The nation is concerned when in any one of it's 20,OO0000 homes good clothing is thrown away, when food is wasted oI improperly cooked, when there is not constantly increasing accumulation of savings+when the home forgets to prac- tice in peace time-the thrift learned in war.
 "A little field we'll titled,
 little wife well willed,
 A little purse well filled"
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VICTORY ROBBON
 UNAUTHORIZED

General March. chief of staff of the army, announced that there is no au- thorized victory ribbon on the American market, and that no contract had yet been let for the manufacture of these rib bons. His announcement was issued be- caues of the great number of limitations of this decoration to be worn by all soldiers who served honorably in the war, which are being sold and because of information which has been published to the effect that arrangements had been completed for it's manufacture and dis trbution by the army.
 The properly fabricated victory rib bon,'' said General March, ''has not been
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BELL AND
 ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

This announcement will be of cordial interest throughout the state, owing to the popularity of both young people and their being members of two of the most prominent and distinguished families of the south.
 Miss Beeland is a pretty and attractive young woman of the blond type and pos sesses a sweet nature, which has won for her many friends wherever she is known She attended school at the Woman college and was quite a favorite among her classmates.
 MT. Stanley is the son of Gen. and Mrs. J. B. Stanley, and has but recently returned from France, where he saw service for 12 months, being connected with the Sixth division, 151st infantry He is a young man of fine qualities and lis the associate editor" of the Greenville Advocate.
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Orleans, who is Mrs Oney's house guest The house was attractively decorated with summer flowers and punch and an ice course were served during the even ing.
 Mrs Oney's guests were Miss McCor- mack, Miss Agnes Morrison, Miss Eliza beth Launer, Miss Frances Hill, Miss Mary Cummings, Miss Carrie McVay, Miss Caroline Mccormick, Miss Celia Matthews, Miss Bessie Rush, Miss Kath- crime Morrison. Miss Grace, Moffett, MT, Concy Caldwell, MT. Howard F'isch, MT. Rosser Angel, MT. Joe Marty, MT. Joseph Fisch, MT. William Matthews, MT. Me Pollan, MT. William Harris, MT. Arthur Fisch, Mr. Frank Marty and Mrs. Guy Jones.
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WHITMIRE-M'CLENDON
 WEDDING

The engagement of Miss Lucille Nc Clendon to MT. Gordon Whitmfre will be of much interest to their large circle of friends. Miss McC1endon is the oldest daughter of Dr. Alexander Pope Me Clendon, a prominent dentist of Good water Ala.
 She is a talented musician having received her education at Judson and Breneau, and for the past two years has held the position as teacher of music in the Leeds High school.
 MT. Whitmire is the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Whitmire of Leeds. During the war he served as chemist in the naval department at Pensacola, Fla He now holds the responsible position of superintendent of the Indian Refining company of Birmingham
 The wedding will take place on July 31 at 6:30 o'clock D. m. at her home.
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MISS M'NETLL'S
 HOUSE PARTY

Miss Ruth McNeil1 is entertaining number of young women at her home at Norwood at a house party. The guests arrived yesterday and will be delightfully."- entertained during their TO- day stay in the city.
 The guests were Miss Frances Hou- seal of Newberry, s. C.. Miss Mary Frances Cannon of Newberry, Miss Marie Floyd of Opelika and Miss Naomi Sherman of West Point, Ga.
 Misses Minnie and Sarah McNeill Will entertain at dance on Friday even- ing, Miss Clifford Debeaux will give luncheon party Saturday, Miss Mary Krauss will give a dance on Monday evening July IA, and MT Frank Mor- gan will entertain at a dinner party at the Tutw'ler toc,orrow eve..ing.
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SCRIPT DANCE
 AT TUTWILER

In the following announcement an en- will, under the auspices of this band prove to be delightful affair:
 Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mrs. F. B. Vaughns band of St. Mary's church will give script dance on the evening oi July s, at the Tutwiler.
 The chaperones will be: Mrs. A. w Nelson, Mrs. Robby Munger Lloyd Smith, Mrs Theodore Swann, Mrs. Syd- enham Smith, Mrs. Oscar Randolph Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Jack Meredith MT. and Mrs. E. B. Vaughn,
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MRS. RUSHTON'S LUNCHEON
 FOR BRIDE ELECT

Mrs. J. F. Rushton was hostess yes terday at the Southern club in honor of Miss Lillian Roberts, whose marriage to Mir Roger Jones of Gainesville, Tenn, will be an event of Tuesday morning. Mrs Rushton's party included Miss Roo- erts. Mrs. Dee Roberts Mrs Lawrence Locklin, Mrs. Charles Roberts, Mrs. R. c. Brooks Booth, Miss Maumee Roberts, Miss Maldo Roberts and Miss Mary Brown Roberts.
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MIR. DEBARDELEBEN
 HOST AT COUNTRY CLUB

MT. Prince DeBardeIeben entertained the members of the Crawford Johnson house party at dinner at the Country club last evening. The guests were Miss Ada Johnson, Miss Norma Flowers, Miss Katherine Andrews, MT Walter Jaffa, MT. James Thompson, MT. R. A. Lumkin, MT. H. F. Elliott, MT. K. P. Neidinghaus. Mr.. Crawford Johnson. Jr., MT and Mrs. Crawford Johnson and MT. and Mrs Charles DeBardleben.
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STATZ.ADAMS

The following interesting announcement has been received by friends in the city. Mrs Edmund Hamilton Adams announces the marriage of her daughter, Sarah Ed gell to Herbert Rowell Stalz, captain medical corps, United States army, on Sunday, June 1, at the American church, Paris France.
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Mir. and Mrs. Frank Clark, MT. and Mrs Y. A. Murphree, MT. and Mrs. John Dan- forth, MT. and Mrs. Mike Hoke, MT. and Mrs M. E. Denstoe MT. and Mrs. Hen ley Smith, Dr. and Mrs. C. E. Zuber MT. and Mrs. Ebert Jemison, MT. and Mrs. John Dabney, MT and Mrs. c. J. Palmer, Maj. and Mrs. Jenks Gillem, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Norman, MT and Mrs. Henry Cobb, MT. and Mrs. David Roberts, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. John Yeatman.
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LAWN PARTY AT HOME OF MRS. BURNETT

The women of Mrs. Zuber's band of
 the Independent Presbyterian church
 will give 2 lawn party Tuesday aft
 erDoon, July s, at , oclrck at the home of Mrs. R. D. Barnett, 270S Highland avenue. Tkere will be an enjoyable musical programme and sale of candy and cakes and delightful and succc ss.nl at.ernocn is expected.
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RANDOM NOTES

Miss Elizabeth Britt, of Eufaula, who has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Conner, spent the week end in Tuscaloosa and will return to Bir- mingham tomorrow.
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Law Russell
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THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY , secure satin skin. Apply Satin Skin ream, then Satin Skin Powder-Adv.
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DANCING PARTY
 FOR VISITOR

MT and Mrs. P. LeVert Oney enter tained at a dance last evening, compli- menting Miss Evelyn Mccormack of New
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have named their little son Ralph Law Jr.
 MT. and Mrs. Lee Rust and MT. and Mrs. Guy Amos have returned from an
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automobile trip oyer in At1aanpfH 4 fS5 6 t9 week end and in Columbus ahf gomery.
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Miss Julia Coats of Demopolis is spend- ing some time as the guest of Miss Julia Orman on Eleventh avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-07-06

Sergt. E. l.. Staley, who has been over- seas for 15 months, has arrived at Camp Merritt, N. T. From there he will go to Camp Curtis, Mich, to be discharged.
 (Contfnued on Page Fourl
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Dr. and Mrs. William Bell Foster after having spent the past .. tflre, months touring Russia, Siberia, ,ant Japan are at home at Camp John Hay Mountain Province. Philippine Islands
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01
Ell Pasoons Bra0e Dangers Of Battle And
Are Decorated For Their Dashing GaEEantry

least 20 FL Pasoans have received
H>decorations or citations for gall
iautry IN battle or for other meritori-
Gus performance contributing to the
winning OF the war The list is con-
ceivably incomplete. Il has been COM
piled from various sources. but there
may have been FL PasOans who have
been decorated whose names have not
been placed on record locally
The list OF FL Fasoans decorated
together with their organizations.
their home addresses and, where
available. the Circumstances leading
70 decoration and the citations them
selves. follow;
Mas. Richard f. Burgess. 141st infan-
try. received the Croix de Guerre. The
citation. signed by Gen. Petain. fol-
a very brave officer. During the
attack on St eEtienne q Arnes, Octo-
Der s, 1913. IN spite OF artillery and
machine gun fire, he displayed great
knowledge. HIS example contributed
largely 10 the success Of the day.
Cross awarded PosthumousIy.
Marcus p. Armijo, 906 South Viz
ginia street age p. who was EN-
uiOyed by the Texas & Pacific railway
company when he was drafted into
the military service in October. 1917.
France, August 5. 1918. that he soon
died Armijo was on the Tuscania
when Il was sunk by a German tor
pedO in February. 1918. and was re-
ported lost. but afterwards reached
the coast Of Ireland He WIS award
ed posthumously the Distinguished
Service cross. He leaves a widow,
Mrs. Maria Amijos to whom came a
letter reading IS follows. This Of
lice has been advised by the conf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01
At Least 70 Are Known To Have Been Decorated Or Cited For Battle Hem
Others May Have Received Awards List Of Cited Men and Their Deeds

handing general, American expedi-
tionary forces. that he has awarded
the Distinguished Service cross pos
thumously 10 your husband, Pvt. Mar
Gus p ArmijO, company c, 125th in
fantry, for in action north of Mont
St Martin, south Of the Resle river.
near Fishes, France August 5, 1915.
while his company was under a heavy
barrage fire, Pvt ArmijO was hit By
a shell and both his legs were blown
off; after which he lifted himself UP
on his elbow and rolled and smoked
cigarets. BY this display of nerve.
he conveyed to his comrades an un-
conquerable spirit OF fearlessness,
pluck and viii power. The quarter
master general has been directed TO
cause the Distinguished Service cross
to be forwarded to you. and IL is he
iieved that you will receive It in a
Dreben's Citation.
Sam Dreben. first sergeant. COM
pany :, l4Ist infantry, was cited for
extraordinary heroism in a battle near
St Etienne, France, October s, 1918.
The citation reads as follows:
For extraordinary heroism In ac-
tion near st. Etienne. France. October
8, 1915 SerEt. Dreben discovered a
party Of German troops going to the
support Of a machine gun nest stu
ated in a pocket near where the
French and American lines joined
Sergt- DreDen called for volunteers,
and with the aid OF about 80 men,
four machine guns, killed more than
40 Of the enemy, captured two. and
returned TO our lines without the loss
OF a man"
Rankin's GalIantrF in Action.
Dreben has now received the croix
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01

, waters, adds these words N forward
/ Ing the letter; Force commander
/ highly recommends Lieut.. Hawkins
I for promotion"
Tribute to Lieut.. seamon.
Alexander Rives Seamon. lieutenant.
who was killed in the Argonne for
ests, is paid the following tribute by
Mai Gen Peter Z. Traub, command
ing the 35th division:
First Lieut.. Alexander Rives Sea-
mon, 1SSth infantry. His platoon was
given the mission Of pushing the COM
bat patrol well to the front Of the
corps objective. IN the face of a
fierce machine gun barrage from the
front and heavy artillery fire from
the left rear ne fearlessly advanced
upon his mission at the head of his
men. That mission seemed to insure
death to all. but with most admirable
bravery he inspired his men 10 follow
him and led them skilfully to the at
tack. on the machine gun nests. II
was while advancing towards a ma
chine gun nest that he was killed by
a high explosive shell"
Hatcher Captures Five Germans.
J. c. Hatcher, private. Marines, son
OF Mrs. Coar- a Lacy, 1505 Montana
street, was awarded the French CroiN
de Guerre for the capture OF five Of
the enemy. It Is believed that he was
the first FL Pasoau to receive the
French decoration.
Many Others Decorated.
Edward Warren received the dis
tinguished service cross. He held the
rank Of lieutenant
received the French Croix de Guerre
and was recommended for the dis
tinguished service cross.
Tracy r Stains. lieutenant. Clint.
received the distinguished service
cross.
Wayne B. Stevenson. lieutenant. re-
ceived the French Croix de Guerre
for gallantry in action.
F. \. Flato. company F. ST. Gas and
Flame regiment received the croix
B. s. CatlIn, r.. lieutenant. s71s
Grand avenue. received brevet certifi-
cate and pin and is one OF the 40 honor
men in the American flying CORPS.
Anderson Decorated Here.
Pvt Paul II. Anderson. decorated
by Brig. Gen. James r. Erwin at FL
Paso by order Of the war department.
with the distinguished service cross
Tor traordinary bravery in action
Pvt. Anderson was wounded during
the battle Of Argonne forest. and, al
though wounded. he went on two mis-
sions for his battalion commander
passing through heavy fire. He did
not mention the fact that he was
wounded
Arthur c. crozier. company ?. 18th
French government for bravery in
action. He was a telegrapher. long
on DUTY on the firing line In camoU-
flaged station.
Captain Windhan, Honored.
Capt Warren II. Windham. Hist
infantry. was decorated with the
CrobS de Guerre for bravery in sup
plying ammunition TO the front dur
ing the Argonne battle. He was Sc
rior supply officer OF the regiment
during the ArEonne battle
Capt John Fl Leavell 51sth engf-
neers. received the Croix de Guerre
for g7ilantrv in the battle OF Al
denardo IN the last week Of October
1913. IN December OF that year he
received the American distinguished
service cross for extraordinary hero
ism IN action.
Two From Decorated Units.
lieut.. Verne Lyman. 26th infantry.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01
Maj. WooHen
Is Back After
Hard Fighting
Only Is OF Old Co. F,
359th Infantry. Left When
Fighting Is Ended.

Maj. Thomas WoOllen. 35gthtinfan-
try. has reached home from his siren
uOus service overseas and is visiting
his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. T 6.
Wooilen. 432 Bliss street Mai.
Woollen enlisted at Fort Bliss, was
ing school coming out as a captain.
and later, after some severe fighting,
was promoted to the rank OF major.
Mai. Woolien has 3 letter from Brig.
Gen. Z. NEG. Alexander. commander
OF the l6Uth brigade. Of which the
S59th infantry formed a part. in which
Is written. Desire to take this Op-
portunity to congratulate you on the
service you have rendered this bril-
gade during the operations Of No
measure the success achieved by the
brigade was DUE to the efficient. skill
full and COURAGEOUS handling OF your
battalion in action- During the op-
erations this brigade captured pris-
oners from the following divisions.
2sth. SSth. 107th. 9th and SIND. These
figures speak for themselves I con-
graduate you. and the officers and
men Of your command. and assure
you Of my continued interest In your
military career.
Marshal Foch teIegraphed Gen. Per
shing on September 8. 1918. the fol-
lowing tributes to the First army. OF
which the 18th division formed a part.
NY Qc1I EtneIEls Inc 4 lESL American
army under your command on this
day has won a magnificent victory by
a maneuver as skilfully prepared as Il
was valiantly executed. I extend to
you. as well as to the officers and
troops under your command. my
warmest compliments"
Only 1G OF Old Company eft.
Gen Pershing telegraphed the COM
mander OF the First corps. to which
the 35sth infantry belonged. the fol-
lowing. Please accept my sincere
congratulations Cn the important and
successful part taken by the officers
and men OF the First corps in the
first offensive OF the First American
army on September and II The
courageous dash and vigor OF our
troops has thrilled the hearts Of our
countrymen and evoked the enthusi-
asm OF our allies Please convey 10
your command my heartfelt appreci-
alton for its splendid work. I am
proud OF you all
Writing from Germany of the men
Of company F. 359th infantry. MAJ.
WOOllen stated. AS TO their heroism.
courage and sacrifice, you can judge
for yourself when ] tell You that only
is OF the old company are with US
now This does not mean that they
were all killed. but Includes the killed.
wounded. missing and other causes
But company F has seen some severe
action. especially one back in the Toul
sector, where IL went into action with
four officers and some $50 mena and
came out with one officer and some s 0
men"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01
Permanent Rank
No10 Urged For
Capt. Laurence
Veteran of Terrific Fighting
In World War May Re
main In The Service.

Capt James Lawrence. commanding
officer OF the seventh field signal
battalion at Fort Bliss. who saw ser
vice in The hottest fights OF the Amer
leans in France. has Just been recon-
mended fer a commission in the reg
ular army, TO be granted without an
examination
Capt. Lawrence was commissioned
June ]. 1917, and in February Of the
following year was sent overseas.
During his service IL the St Mihiei
battle, he was cited for extreme
bravery in action and also received.
in addition 70 the silver citation star
two gold stars Indicating service IN
major operations. During his service
at St 1lihiei he was severely Rassed
and was enroutc home when the
armistice was signed. His first SER
vice was with the first field signal
battalion but later he was made regi-
mental signal officer with the sixth
infantry He also served with the
ninth field signal batallioa-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01

On the level with everybody. DIR.
Smith, Dentist SIS Martin Bldg. ADV.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01

de guerre for the same exploit
Edward P. Rankin, jr., 10th engi-
neers. was cited for gallantry in ac-
ton in the following order;
Edward P. Rankin. a5r.. 10th engi-
neers. remained at battalion head
quarters. continuously performing the
duties OF battalion adjutant. maintain
ing communication with the regiment
organizing ration parties and. during
a threatened attack. led Infantry de-
tachments from the rear 20 the front
line and placed them in positions
where his GOODNESS and steadiness
were invaluable"
Decorated by King George.
Ashton W. Hawkins. lieutenant. o..
S. Navy, age p, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
". A. Hawkins. was decorated by
king George OF England in apprecia-
ton for service rendered the aviation
department of the British navy. The
following cablegram was sent to the
American navy by his commander.
Ensign A. v. Hawkins. q. S y. r.
F, class five, was promoted 70 the
rank Of junior lieutenant from Octo-
Der I. but due to his ability and ex-
cellent performance as seaplane pilot,
has been recommended from time 70
time for promotion to the rank Of
lieutenant He was recommended No
vember 10 or promotion to the rank
of lieutenant. He was actively en-
gagged in seaplane patrols in large
twin engine flying boats. has carried
out numerous long and difficult pa
trols, is thoroughly master OF his ma
chine. IS an exceptionally able and
efficient pilot and with probably one
exception has done more flying
against the enemy submarines and
seaplanes than any other pilot IN the
United states naval, air service"
Rear admiral ". S. Sims command
er in chief Of the navy in foreign
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01
Blood Is Your Life;
You Must Keep ItPure
ALI Impurities Must Be
Eliminated.


+ When the blood becomes foul from
the presence Of poisonous substances,
which the body Is unable to throw off,
it can no longer supply the nerves,
brains and muscles with nourishment
and strength. The result Is that you
are miserable, half sick and feel tired
all the time.
If you Will cleanse the blood of all
Impurities, you will find that your
work will be a pleasure, you will eat
and sleep well and enjoy good health.
One Of the best blood eleansers or
purifiers known today Is the pre-
scription OF q successful physician.
He used IL for years in his practice
for the treatment Of disorders OF the
blood.
You can still get this same splendid
prescription. ready prepared. from
your druggist. Just call for Prescrip-
ton C-2223, or the C-2z23 Laboratory,
Memphis. Tenn viii mail you a S1.50
bottle on receipt OF price.
Prescription C-2223 contains no
mercury. opium. morphine. choral or
strychnine. While sold in concen-
trated form, and is TO be taken in
small doses, its use will not harm the
most delicate stomach. Write for lit
erature-C-2223 Laboratory, Memphis.
Tenn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01

The american soldier
fought nth his head
And WON
The American SOL
dier-ciiizen nil Dork
Nth his head
and WIN
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-07-01

All children troubled with worms have an IN
healthy color, which indicates poor blood and as
rule there is more or less stomach disturbance.