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New Britain herald., 1923-04-06
Maple HN Mews

The Newington League of Women F. B. Proudman on Frederick street next Tuesday afternoon at 2:S0 o'clock. Miss Margaret Stack of the child hygiene department of the state board of health will be the speaker. All women interested are urged to attend.
 Thurston Bassett of Waterbury was a guest of Leonard Olmstead last weekend.
 The new school at Newineton Junc- ton which has just been completed, will be open for public inspection Saturday evening at 1880 o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend.
 Mrs. NJ. Nordstrom and family at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Nord- stroms sister, Mrs. Arthur Nelson of Pennington on Saturday.
 Miss Marion Fieber of Frederick street is spending her vacation with relatives in Middetown.
 William Kinner who has been con fined to his home by illness is much improved.
 Morris Nordstrom has resumed his studies at Wesleyan after spending his vacation at his home on Robbins avenue.
 Miss Beatrice Moody of New York is spending the week with her par ents on Golf street.
 William F.. Burk of Robbins ave- nue left yesterday for Tampa, Florida. MT. Burk is member of a con- struction firm which, has received large contracts from Land Develop ment Co.
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 venture. as its future rests on the at tendance within the next few weeks.
 Plain,ilie Briefs
 sequassen lodge. I. O. Q, F,, held A. regular meeting last evening and routine business was transacted,
 Pythian lodge, K. Of r. will meet this evening in I. c. 0. F, hall,
 Furnished roms to rent, skinner Smith Co.,. Neri block. Plainville, Tel. 4i-f.
 For sale--Gladioli bulbs, sl.2o dog, Klunderd strains Geo. D. Mastin' oo z. Main St,---adN.
 Don't forget inc Round and Square dance at Grange hall, Sat evening Holman's orchestra.--a
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06
SOUTHINGTON NEWS
Announcement of Coming Marriage Notes of the schools--Items Of ln- tercst and Briefs.

Announcement is made of the com ing marriage of Miss Rose A. Egan. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Egan of Berlin street, and Charles A. Meeker, son of Mir and ars. John Meeker of Summer street. The cere- mony will take place April eS, at St. Thomas rectory. Miss Egan Is one or Southington's charming girls ana has been employed in the office of the Peck, Stow and Wilcox factory. Mir. Meeker is employed in the Peck, Stow and Wilcox factory and is popu- lar and well known in town.
 Superintendent W. l.. Coggins has completed a survey of educationally exceptional children in the SoutA- ington schools which was called fo' by the state board of education. me facts are as follows:
 Number of pupils backward and defective (two or more years too old for the grade), 356; number of pu- pills bright Gone or more years toe young for the grade), sS; number of pupils with defective vision, seri- ously handicapped in regular grades sa; number of pupils from defective hearing, seriously handicapped in regular grades. 1o; number Of pu- pills with defective speech, 5.
 Miss Johnson. the school nurse reports that since schools closed las; year, a1 pupils have been treated for tonsils and adenoids and eight have had treatment for defective sight and vision.
 Mir. and Mrs. William McGee oi North Main street left today on the first leg of their journey to Ireland They will sail from New York tomor' row at noon.
 The Tubular Products company is erecting a new frame building on its factory site on Railroad avenue.
 R. G. Ransome, who has been fore man of the Milldale car barns, has been promoted to be inspector oi equipment with an office in New Ha- ven. He will continue his residence
 
 | in Milldale for the present. George Gura and Edwin Gushing | students in St. Thomas seminary Hartford. are spending a weeks va cation with their parents.
 A large chime bell has arrived for the Immaculate Conception church and as soon as the church anc telfry are completed it will be in stalled
 Miss Gertrude Francis of Yves, Center street is entertaining her class mate, Miss Ruth Galpin of the senior class Of New Britain State Norma /! school.
 Mrs Gertrude Kilbourn. teacher ir South Center school, is i'll at hel 1 home with the grip. Mrs. Rub, !! Derby is acting as substitute teacher {, during her absence.
 Master Conrad Muus. the four. year-old son Of Mir. and Mrs. Fred erick Muus of Waterbury, is i'll witf the measles at the home of hi! grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Fl. Muus of North Main street.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

During the seventeenth century English women wore their engage ment ring on their thumbs.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

Thurston Bassett of Waterbury was a guest of Leonard Olmstead last week end.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

Morris Nordstrom has resumed his studies at Wesleyan after spending his vacation at his home on Robbins avenue.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

Miss Beatrice Moody of New York is spending the week with her par ents on Golf street
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

Miss Marion Fieber of Frederick street is spending her vacation with relatives in Middletown.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

fined to his home by illness is much improved.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-06

Mrs. NJ. Nordstrom and family at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Nord- strom's sister, Mrs Arthur Nelson of Pennington on Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

RANDCM NOTES

Messrs. Paul Barnett and George Saxon have gone to Mercer university. where they will represent Howard college tonight in the annual triangu- lar debate of Mercer, Howard and Mississippi college.
 Miss Lida Robinson has returned from Jasper. where she was the guest of friends for several weeks.
 MT Russell D. Shaeff has returned to his former home in Philadelphia, where he will reside in the future Mrs. Shaeff tGlennie Pearl Simmons), Who is remaining here on account of the continued illness of her mother, Mrs. Hasse Simmons, will join Mr. Shaeff within the next two weeks.
 Mrs. R. J. Sellern is visiting Mai. and Mrs. George P. Long in Sheffield
 Misses Irma and Elizabeth Hamp- ton of Pracy City, Tenn, are the guests of their aunt. Mrs. H. E. Me Cormack.
 Mrs. Pendleton White of Baltimore is the guest of Mrs. David Crawford at her home on Arlington avenue.
 Mrs. J. Seymour Perkins has re- turned from, Chicago, where she at tended the marriage of her daugh- ter, MTS. JeSSle MdG RerklnS, to MT. Francis A. Bade of that city.
 Herbert E. Steiner of New York city Is spending several days in the city.
 Mir. John Dearborn has returned from Sheffield, where he went to at- tend his brother, MT. Alex Dearborn, as best man in the Dearborn-Avant wedding.
 ~illiam Sadler is sending a few days in Montgomery. Mrs. Dora Fell has gone to Ash vile for the dedication of the U. D. C. monument.
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Baker and little daughter Selina, are leaving soon to make their home in North Carolina.
 s1i s'9ss"s sf'ss 1sis asS 5f 5f'ssoss ssss'
 Hirs. Watt Brown has gone to Ash rtille, Ala.
 Miss Laura Blewett has returned to .her home in Mississippi after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Dyer H. Wood.
 Mrs. Eugene Huey of Bessemer mas gone to Ashvills.
 Mir. Max H. Wilensky of Atlanta, who has been on an extended tour and has been spending a few days in the city. will return to his home for the opera season. Mrs. Borden Burr has gone to Ash vile, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Holmes-Upshaw We'd ding Solemnized
 Yesterday

A beautiful wedding was solem- nized Wednesday evening at the First Methodist church of Ensley, when Miss Gertrude Holmes became the bride of MT. Aubrey Russell Upshaw
 The church was beautifully dec orated in palms and ferns. Arches made of smilax and lighted with can dies were an effective part of the dec- oration. During the ceremony, only the soft glow of the candle lights was used.
 Before the ceremony, Mir. T. F. Randall sang T Love You Truly" and Miss Gladys Kifer sang "All For You"
 As the quartet, composed of MT. T. F. Randall. MT. Arthur Thomas, Miss Ellen Dupuy, and Miss Laura Bryan sang the bridal chorus accompanied by Mrs. Anton Faircloth at the or gan, the wedding recession moved to- ward the altar.
 First came the five bridesmaids: Miss Adelaide Byrum, in orchid lace and georgette, Miss Pauline Grim in yellow, Miss Edith Lyle in green, Miss Vera Cherry in blue, and Miss Rose Page in pink. each carrying lovely arm bouquet of sweet peas. They were met at the altar by the groomsmen, MT. Jack Benton, Mir. Clyde Nelson, MT NJ c. Jeter, Mir. Ed gar Nagel, and MT. George Albritton.
 Mrs. Helen Culpepper, the matron of honor. came next. She wore d sunset flat crepe, trimmed in silver lace and carried an arm bouquet of cream roses tied with blue tulle.
 The maid of honor, Miss Catherine Holmes, was lovely in pink chiffon and lace, embroidered with pink flowers. She carried an arm bouquet of delicate pink roses tied with tulle
 Little Helen Hunt Vance, the flow CT girl, wore dainty white georgette over pink satin, and scattered rose
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father, Mir. Richard Dan Holmes, who gave her in marriage.
 They were met at the altar by the groom, Mir. Aubrey Russell Upshaw, and his best man, Mir. w. c. Upshaw.
 The little ringbearer. Master Bob Ray. bore the ring to the altar in the heart of white rose.
 Rev. William H. Mansfield per formed the ceremony, after which Randall sang "A Prayer Perfect"
 After the wedding, an informal re- ception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. John Upshaw for the bridal party and the relatives of the bride and groom. A delicious ice course and individual heart-shaped cakes were served the guests by Mrs Holmes, Mrs. Lon Albritton, and Miss Pearl Faircloth.
 Later in the evening MT. and Mrs. Upshaw left for wedding trip to Washington and New York. While in Washington they will visit Congress- man Upshaw. who is a cousin of Mir Upshaw. They will also be the guests of friends and relatives in New York city,
 They will return in about 10 days and be at home to their friends in an apartment on the South Side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

year, and both are prepared to fill the office with ability Miss Hardy represents the Alpha Delta Pi sorer ity and Miss Graves the Delta Gam ma Sigma.
 Several of the offices are not be- ing contested.
 The tickets prepared for the cleo tions are as follows:
 President of student body, Dayton Riddle, George Marlborough; vice resident, Roswell owens; secretary of student body, Virginia Minter, Gertrude York; treasurer of student body. C. F.. Petty; editor-in- chief of Howard Crimson, Turner Jordan ed itor-in- -chief of Entre Nous, Hilton Upton. Willie Kirk: business man. ager of Entre Nous, Fred White, James Wise; business manager of Crimson, Paul Barnett: baseball manager. Frank Norris, Eugene Wat -lington, IT,; manager girls basket ball team, Jewel Graves, Willie Mae Hardy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Interest Runs High ia Students Elections
 at Howard

excitement is running higher than usual in the annual student elections at Howard college, which take place today. Campaigning of candidates began in a moderate way several months ago. but during the past week, as election day approached campus politics have grown hot.
 The closest race will probably be between Dayton Riddle and George Yarborough, who are running against each other for the office of rresident of the student body. Both young men are very popular among the students, and much interest Is centered around the result of this race. Other races which bid fair to be very close are that for editor-in chief of the Entre Nous, the student yearbook; that for the secretary of the student body, and the one for manager of the girls bask etbaH team. Hilton Upton and Miss Willie ship of the Entre Nous. Mr. Upton has In his favor the fact that he has been on the staff of the Entre Nous this year as associate editor. and has had valuable experience in handling a yearbook. Miss Kirk is one of the most popular girls on the campus and has assumed responsI- hility in other offices with excep- tional success.
 Gertrude York and Virginia Minter as competitors for secretary of the student body are both well quali- fled. Miss York is a junior. mem- Der of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and has a spleadid scholarship rec ord. Miss Minter Is a sophomore, member of the Lambda xxi Delta so- rority. and also has a good record in scholarship.
 Miss Jewel Graves and Miss Willie Mae Hardy, who are aspirants for the managership of the girls bas- ketball team. are both freshmen and both have won much popularity during their first year in Howard Both made the varsity team this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Tho Caxton Literary club will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock in the library of the Phillips High school. | The West End Study club will meet l Friday with Mrs. M. L. Waits, 20o4 McMillan avenue.
 The Saint Cecilia alumnae will hold business meeting today at 12 o'clock at the Business and Professional Women's club. All members are | urged to be present for the discussion of important plans.
 The Saint Cecilia alumnae will conduct rummage sale Friday and Saturday at sos Twentieth street, | south. | The ParentTeacher association of the Woodlawn grammar school will meet today at the school at 2:30 for the purpose of electing officers.
 The Alexander Stephens chapter. U. D. C., will observe Memorial Day today at o'clock at the East Lake Methodist church. brief program will be given by Rev. J. c. Stivender and Mrs. Wayland Jones. Every chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy in the Birmingham district will take part
 
 today. Exercises will be held at the Yong Womens Christian association and crosses of honor will be distrib- uted among the veterans.
 The illustrated lecture on "Cha- taux de Loire,' which was to have been given by Mrs. John B. Coleman at the Little Art gallery Tuesday, will be given this evening.
 All members of the Treble Clef club are requested to attend the annual business meeting of the Birmingham Music Study club today at 10 o'clock at Cable hall
 The Kennedy Parent Teacher asso- citation will meet today at o'clock at the school.
 The Mother Goose club will have an open meeting today at the Blue Tri- anble club rooms from to 5.
 The oui vive club will have an open meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. Il. l.. Bagley.
 The woman's club will meet Friday at 10 o'clock at the Woodlawn library.
 MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Kidd left last Sunday for an indefinite stay at the Exchange hotel, fin Montgomery. Ala.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Coder, who have been the guests of Mrs. Coder's parents, MT. and Mrs. A. L. Kidd, left for Atlanta Sunday.
 Mrs. A. B. Smiths Bible class of the Ruhama Sunday school will meet Thursday morning at II o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. T. Peerson, S011 Walker avenue, for combined busi- ness meeting and spend the day party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller and walk in comfort by using Aliens Foot-Ease, the anti septic healing powder for the feet. Shaken into the shoes Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to corns, bunions and callouses pre- vents Blisters, Callous and Sore Spots and gives rest to tired. aching. swollen feet. 1.500,00o pounds of powder for the feet were used by Army and Navy during the war. Sold everywhere. For Free sample and a Foot-Ease Walking Doll. address
 Aliens Foot-Ease. Le Roy, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Stop Cough Following Flu

Stop coughs resulting from Flu Grippe. Whooping Cough, Asthma and Bronchitis with Foley's Honey and Tar. "The Flu left me with a severe cough which was quickly re- lieved with Foley's Honey and Tar, writes Mrs. K. D. Drake, Childs, Md A few cents worth of Foley's Honey and Tar will offset serious diseases by checking your coughs and colds, saving you many dollars. Contains no opiates-ingredients printed on wrapper. Insist upon Foley's. Re- fuse substitutes. Sold verywhere.- Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

petals from fairy-like basket.
 The bride wore a dress of white bri- dal crepe. with trimmings of pearl anl veil caught with orange blos- sons. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and delicate pink butterfly kpses, showered with sweet peas. She
 accompanied to the altar by her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
Measles

As a preventive against measles children should gargle their throats morn- ing and night with Myrrh- Lyptol, which is a splendid antiseptic mouth wash. Don't take any chances. Buy a bottle of Myrrh- Lyptol today and ward off this contagious disease which is so prevalent now among children. Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.00. At all drr~ stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
OF SODA FOR
 COOKING

A little bircarbonate of soda will make anything tender that has to be boiled, such as meats or vegetables, and eliminates the gases that some-- times prove injurious.-S. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
BAKING IN PYREx DISHES

When baking cake in pyrex dishes find the cake rises better if I heat the dish thoroughly before putting the batter Into it, as 1t takes it so long to heat the cake often browns before raising.-E. F. H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
PARTIES AT
 COUNTRY CLUB WEDNESDAY

The following entertained at lunch- con parties at the Country club Wednesday: Mesdames R. D. John- ston, Jr.. Henry Going, F. A. Robert son, J. J. Shannon and Miss Winifred Collins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

PARlS FranDorat makes little theepece ohanter match soutache braid the frock the jacket
 Dorat, taeur funess both boused below this a pepum
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

French fry sweet potatoes just as you would white ones. Sprinkle them lightly with powdered sugar into which pinch of salt has been added and they will be delicious.-K. w.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MOTHER GOOSE CLUB
 TO HAVE OPEN MEETING

The Mother Goose club will have at the Blue Triangle club rooms No cards have been sent out, but a rep resentative from each federated club is requested to attend. All associate members. friends of the club. and those interested in the work of the club are invited to come.
 An entertaining program has been arranged, and the meeting promises to be successful one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
TOOTH BRUSH HOLDERS

To keep our tooth brushes distinct and separate my husband fashioned a rack to hold two chemical test tubes in an upright position. The tooth brushes are inserted therein, brush part down. c. G.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MRS. R. D. JOHNSTON HAS
 LUNCHEON AT COUNTRY CLUB

Mrs. Robert D. Johnston was hos tess at a bridge luncheon at the Coun- try club Wednesday, entertaining a
 number of her friends.
 A bowl of pink roses and lavender sweet peas centered the table. The guests included Mesdames Ed War ren, Arthur Chenoweth, Ed Tutwiler, E. W. Fucker, Jr.. Herbert Tutwiler, William Mudd, B. M. Allen, Jesse Drennen. Orline Shipman, Frank
 Bauer, c. F.. Ireland. H. K. Miner,
 Joe Norman. H. U. Sims, Charles Nice.
 C. NJ. Williamson, F. NJ. Mason, Mer-
 cer Barnett, E. B. Vaughan, R. L. In-
 gals and Miss Emmie Barnett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
F. Y. ASSOCIATION OF
 WOODLAWN ELECTS OFFICERS

The Parent-Teacher association of Woodlawn High school had its regu- lar monthly meeting Tuesday after noon at the school. The meeting was presided over by the vice president. Mrs. G. P. Ellis.
 Reports were given by the play ground and rest room committees and other subjects of interest to the school were discussed.
 Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: Mrs. J. W. Allen. president; Mrs. o. B. Sparks, vice president; Mrs. J. W. Prude. secre- tarys Dr. F. A. Gallups, treasureI
 Mrs. Ellis thanked the people of the eastern section for their loyal support to the Woodlawn school, and asked for their continued co-opera- tion in the association. "In union there is strength" was adpted as the motto of the association. The fact was stressed that making the organi- zation one of usefulness and helpful ness would be serving their own in- terests and their children's. Mrs. FL lis pointed out that one does not have 50 be 8 soldier to be a stacker, for n~glecting the Parent-Teacher asso- citation is being a stacker to the greatest cause in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
SALT IN COFFEE

f If a pinch of salt Is added to the coffee before boiling one cannot help
 noticing the improvement in the fla vor-B. McD,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
YELLOW TURNIPS

When mashing yellow tNrnips put a teaspoonful of sugar into them and 1t will remove the strong flavor.-G. T,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MARTHA JOHNSTON GIVES ID

Little Martha Caroline Johnston,
 daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. w. B. Johnston. gave a unique birthday party yesterday when she entertained
 a number of her friends.
 The birthday supper was served from a beautifully decked table, with i brilliant butterflies lowering over the sweetmeats and blazing birthday cake. Out on the lawn a butterfly hunt was enjoyed, dozens of beautiful artificial butterflies having been fastened to the lovely flowers and shrubs in Mrs. Johnston's garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
MRS. WELLER ENTERTAINs AT BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs: Charles Davis was honoree at bridge luncheon at which Mrs. T. w. Weller entertained on Wednes- day. The guests were Mesdames
 Charles Leeper, John Turner, James
 Keith. w. D. Taylor. Allie Birch, E.. M. Kilby. W. I. Grubb, Reid Lawson, Mortimer Jordan, A. E. Harris, Carr Mccormack! Alex Birth, J. L. Dren-
 nen and the honoree.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
VERITAs CLUB
 HOLDS OPEN MEETING

The Veritas club held -an open ! meeting Wednesday afternoon in the spacious home of Mrs. Alex Gibson in Norwood. Spring flowers In artistic profusion created beautiful setting for the delightful affair.
 The guests were met at the door by
 Mrs. II. B. Abernethy, president of
 the club, assisted by Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Frank Hammond. Punch was
 served in the library by Mrs. J. k. Dietz and Mrs. Malcolm Areo.
 After few graceful words of well come from Mrs. Abernathy. A musica,
 program was given by Mrs. H, K. Wiselogle, pianist, and Mrs. J. V. CoWart. soprano, accompanied hv
 Mrs. w. E. Saunders. Mrs. A. T. Overton gave an artistic | reading of the Business Woman" n | three-act play by Marian Craig Wentworth. Mrs. Overton has never appeared to better advantage and she
 was enthusiastically recefveod. An ice course, cleverly carried out in yellow and white, the club colors. was served during the social hour follow ing the program.
 The members of this club are: Mrs.
 H. B. Abernethy. Mrs. M. M. Argo. Mrs. ". T. Berry. Mrs. w. w. Smith. Mrs Alex Gibson. Mrs. W. D. Saun- ders. Mrs. l.. r. Kleybecker, Mrs. Robert Palmer. Mrs. Frank Ham mond, Mrs. J. F. Dietz, Mrs. Reynolds Lyde, Mrs. J. F. Jenkins, Mrs. D. O.. Nichols, Mrs. J. V. Cowart, Mrs. H. M. Cowart. Mrs. Jess Walter, Mrs W. H. Suydom. Mrs. D. K. Knapp and Mrs. H. R. Wiselogle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26
BROOKs-FREEMAN WEDDING I0 ANNOVINCEn

1S ANNOUNCED
 The following announcement has been received by friends in the city; Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Freeman an. nounce the marriage of their daugh. ter, Marion. to Mir. Charles O. Brooks on Monday, April 23, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-26

MISS INEZ THAMES TO ENTERTAIN BRIDGE CLUB Miss Inez Thames will be hostess to the members of her bridge club and a few extra friends at her home Saturday afternoon at 2:30.