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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
ST. MARY,S SERVICE
 LEAGUE HOSTESS THTRSnAY

The Young Peoples Service League of St. Mary's Episcopal church will be hostess at an inter- -parochial meeting and party on Thursday eve ming at o'clock in the parish house to the service leagues of the other Episcopal churches in Birmingham.
 The Young Peoples Service League is new movement in the church to foster the interest of young people in the work of the church. 1t is dlf- ferent from organizations of the young people in other denominations in that it is primarily interested In service rather worship.
 Leagues have just been organized in the various churches of the city, SO that St. Mary's League is giving them all chance to get acquainted with each other, and to exchange suggestions that may help in the actual working of the meetings.
 The Advent5 Trinity Mission in West End and St. Mary's will each give a stunt for the lighter part of, the program, Miss Hannah Elliott has taken charge of the decora tions and is also to furnish a contest, which has as yet not been divulged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
MRS. PRANTL AND MRS.
 ZETTNER JOINT HOSTESSES

Mrs. H. 1trantl and Mrs. John L. Zettner entertained at a party Fri day night in honor of their three sisters, Misses Barbara, Marie ana Alma Miller, at the home of Mrs Zettner in Woodlawn. Many games and contests were enjoyed by all present. Several prizes were award ed, the following being the lucky ones: Misses Mildred Hicks, Mary Sims, LLcy Frederick; Messrs Ernest Frederick, Bill Jennings.
 Later ice cream and cake were served to the guests: Misses Fannie Lou Sims, Mary Sims, Mildred Hicks Elsie Smith, Lucy Frederick, Bar bara, Marie and Alma Miller; Messrs Chapel Waller, Herbert Dowell, Bill Jennings, Ernest Frederick, Willie Miller, Jr., Earl Brammer, Lewis Sims, William Miller, ST, Mrs. Fred erick, Mrs. Dora Sieman, MT. and Mrs. J. Schmuck, MT. and Mrs. H. Prantl and three sons, Alfonso, Her man and Willie Joseph; also MT. and Mrs, John l.. Zettner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
Miss Harris Weeds MT. Wood At St. as ... MaryS

The outstanding social event of the week was the wedding of Miss liMary Harris, daughter of pr. and
 Mrs. Arthur Buckner Harris, and MT.
 Allen Killebrow Wood, which took place on Tuesday at o'clock in the lands, with the Rev. Mir. Oscar De-
 'rWolf Randolph officiating.
 The chancel of the church was fill
 ed with the conventional greens, and
 on the altar were vases of whlte
 adahlias.
 Miss Caroline Harris, Miss Harris, sister, was her maid of honor ana { sand -colored embroidered chiffon z and carried Sunset roses, The bride was very charming in { costume of dark blue duvetyn, Z with trimmings of grey squirrel. Her 2 flowers were of pink roses and val s altar by her father, pr. Harris. The ushers were Messrs Gus Jor- dan. Lee Bradley, Charles Davidson, < Alan Drennen and John Terry Bad- 2 ham, MT. Wood was attended by his brother. MT. Wadsworth w. "ooo' Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen, the or $ .ganist of St. Marys. had charge of : the music. Preceding the ceremony, . .Air Owen Gillespy sang. 7 Mrs. Wood, as Miss Harris was < 'very attractive member of the -Sounger society set of Birmingham. { She received her education at the \ National Cathedral school in Wasn- ! ington and at Rogers Hall in Lowell, ] Mass She is member of the Ju- Z nior league.
 ! MT. Wood who is a graduate of Auburn, is the son of Mrs. W; D. Wood and is prominently identlhed With the business and club life of Birmingham.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wood left Tuesday : afternoon for an extended eastern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
FILM FABLES
By DON ALLEN

Once upon a time there was vapid-visaged vamp who shed Main street as background and was travelling under the belief that fate had routed out a special two-rotm- and -kitchenette niche on the top shelf of the hall of fame and had fur nished it according to the style to which she had been accustomed, At least she labored under the impress sion that Maude Adams and Julia Marlowe should nudge over a bit to make room for her.
 Outside her own obsession that she could act, the returns were unani- nous against her. Her chief assets were a corn -colored brain thatch and a set of orbs that she had described as limpid.
 After Dave Belasco. Al Woods and Max Marcin had thumbed down after tryouts, she still thought she could act.
 Even George M. C6han couldn't re- write her into a stage success.
 Then she tried the movies.
 Folks along the country's broad ways rushed to secure smoked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
Blackheads Go Quick
 By This Simple Method

Blackheads-big ones or little ones soft ones or hard ones-on any part of the body. go quick by simple method that just dissolves them. To do this get about two ounces of calonite powder from your druggist-sprinkle a little a hot, wet cloth-rub over the blackheads briskly for few seconds-and wash off. You'll wonder where the blackheads have gone. Pinching and squeezing blackheads only open the pores of the skin and leave them large and unsightly-while the simple application of calonite powder and the water dissolve them right out. leaving the skiI, soft and the pores in their natural condition.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
MRS. ALLEN AND. MRS. COBB
 HOSTESS TO MISS KENNEDY

Mrs. Henry Allen and Mrs. Frank Cobb entertained on Monday evening at a buffet supper in honor of Miss Margaret Kennedy, whose marriage to Mr. Hardaway Frazer was solemn ized on Tuesday.
 On the dining-room table was wedding cake. elaborately embossed, from which the bridal party drew the usual favors.
 Miss Olivia Allen and Miss Martha Allen assisted in serving the guests. Miss Margaret Proctor, and Miss Katherine Newman poured the punch.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Brown, and Mrs. Frank Frazer assisted the hostesses in receiving.
 The guests included the members of the wedding party and few inti- mate friends, and out of town guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
BUSINESS WOMEN TO HAVE ANNIVERSARY DINNER

The business and professional women of the city will celebrate on Thursday evening with their ami versary dinner, to which invitation cards are being sent out. These cards will go to the entire member ship of the club, and to others as invited guests.
 The dinner will be at six o'clock and will be followed by the regular monthly meeting of the club at 645. All who expect to attend are re- quested to leave their reservations with Miss Davis, the cashier.
 A special luncheon, with an or chestra has also been planned as a part of the noontime celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
SPRAYBERRY-RICHEY
 WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

Anniston, Ala--Andrew E. Spray Richey were happily married on Sunday afternoon at the Parker Me morialf parsonage by Rev. James F. McGlothhn in the presence of few friends and relatives. The bride wore a dark satin suit with access bouquet of Brides roses. The bride and groom left after the ceremony for Birmingham. Alexander City, and other places for short bridal tour, after which they will reside in An niston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
TOURNAMENT
 AT ROEBUCk IN OCTOBER

The city championship tournament for women will be held over the Roe buck golf course on Monday, October 1, and several succeeding days.
 There will be two or three lS-hole flights and one nine- e-hole flight.
 Women may chose their own part ners for. qualifying rounds.
 Members of every club in the dis trict are invited to play. Mrs. Paul ChalifouX, chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19

 INNITATIONS ISSIED

The following invitations have been received by friends in the city:
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Pelham An derson request the presence of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Bibb, to MT. Lloyd Mckee Hooper. on Wednesday,, October 3, at p. m. 1521 South Hull street, Montgomery, Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
DIRECTOR OF LITTLE THEATRE ARRIVES

MT. Bernard Szold, director of Bir- mingham's Little Theatre, has ar rived in the city and is desirous of getting in touch with those who have had theatrical experience. All who are interested are requested to call Mrs Vassar Allen, Main 33S5, or Mrs. Robert Thach, Main 6923, be- fore Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
GIFT SHOWER FOR
 MISS HAYNES

Miss Minnie Bell Haynes, bride elect of Columbiana, was honoree at a gift shower recently when. Mrs. J. T. Leeper entertained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
FOX-THURSToN
 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

MT. and Mrs. Albert Thurston of Chicago, formerly of Mobile, an
 nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Alice Cecilia, to MT. John H. Fox of Mobile on Friday, August 31, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19

 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT

MT. and Mrs. Williams Tarpley Hix announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary. Margaret, to MT. Ce- cil Landers of Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday, September 15, 1923.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
CRESCENT CLUB
 nANCES AT CASCADE

The Crescent club will have its regular fortnightly dance at Cascade Pavilion on Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
EATMAN-wILLIAMs

The marriage of MT. Robert Wilton Eatman and Miss Myrena Williams will be solemnized onwOctober 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
D. m. at the home of Mrs. c. P. Underwood.

General Sumter chapter will fly a flag at Five Points circle every day this week, in honor of Constitution Week. The flag will be raised and lowered each day through the cour- tesy of Col. T. S. Moorman and the Roy Scouts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19

The Women's Home Missionary so- ciety of the Simpson M. b. church will hold an important meeting at the church Wednesday at D. m. All members ar urged to come as i'm portant business will be transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19
MAKE WHITE GLOVES TAN

My white chamoisette gloves are now a beautiful tan as I rinsed them in coffee. < .{8f s. M. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-19

glasses to ward off the glare of her name in electric lights.
 Moral: If on the stage you cant succeed-try, try the movies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO
HEAR c. A. FILHOWER

Charles A. Phiihower, of West
field, we'll known speaker of ex-
cellent calibre, will be the principal
speaker at the meeting of the Perth
Amboy Historical Society to be held
in the auditorium of the library on
Friday night.
Mr.. Philhower is superintendent
of the schools of Westfield, and g
arranging the exhibit of Indian rel
les at the museum of the New Jer-
sey Historical Society on West Park
street. He is acknowledged au-
thority and expert in that line. At
the meeting on Friday night Mr..
Philhower will relate to those pres
ent tales about Americas first race.
To the members of the local
Historical Society it seems rather
peculiar that where most interest
is centered concerning the city few
citizens are in attendance. These
meetings are being held once a
month at the library. and the at
tendance, other than the members is
quite shameful. This lack of inter-
est it is hoped will come to an
end on Friday night, and that a
large assemblage of city-interested
citizens will be in attendance.
Teacher: what is the French word for
performance
Pupil: "Chevrolet"
JEFFERSON MOTORS INC.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
WILL INSPECT
BRIDGE LAND
Hearing Which Started Mon
day in Trenton Will be Re-
sumed in Perth Amboy
AT THE CITY HALL
Further Sensational Testl-
mony in Case Expected
at That Time

Members of the joint legislative
investigating committee, who are
hearing testimony in the probe be-
ing conducted for the purpose OF
determining whether or not the
s22O,000 paid the w. J. Donnei
Lun- ,er Company of this city by the
ousted highway commission was ex-
orbitant, will likely inspect the Dor
nell land next Monday in order 10
determine for themselves whether
or not the price paid was out OF
proportion. The hearing, which was
started in the senate chamber last
Monday morning will be continued
in CITY Hall next Monday morning
at L. o'clock, the reason for the Sc
lection of this city for the contln-
uation of the hearing apparently
having been to give six investigators
an opportunity to look over the lana
involved.
No announcement has been forth
coming from Attorney General
Thomas F. McCran who is conduct
ing the hearing before the invesu-
eating committee as to whetner OF
not the ousted highway commission
ers have been subpoened to be pres
ent at the meeting here Monday but
it is thought their presence will be
requested at this time as many or
the witnesses during the prelimin-
airy work on Monday were heard
and their testimony taken.
The following important points
were brought out in the testimony
heard by the committee on Mon
day:
The property consisting of seven
and one-half acres, was purchased
for a price not in excess of $4,000
by the Donnell concern in July 1915
and sold for s2S0,000 to the state
in the spring. of 1921.
Appraisals, secured by Right of
Way Engineer Meeker of the State
Highway Department, placing the
value of the property at $4,000
were never placed in the records Of
the highway board although they
were presented to the board by En-
gineer Meeker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
HARD|NGS BACK
At WASHINGTON
President Talks of World
Court Issue With Visitors
This Morning

WASHINGTON, April 20. - The
President and Mrs. Harding arrived
here from New York on their special
train shortly after seven o'clock. The
presidential party remained aboard
the train for sometime before going
direct to the White House from the
station.
The Presidents train which left
New York late last night arrived
here shortly after Z o'clock and soon
afterWard Mr.. Harding was in his
office. His formal appointment list
for the day included a number of
senator's, but it was indicated most
of the expected conferences over the
court issue would be postponed until
later in the week.
From Representative Graham, Re-
publican, Illinois, the President re-
ceived an endorsement of the stand.
Mr.. Graham. who is a candidate
for Republican leadership of the
next House, told Mr.. Harding he
could not understand this excessive
blood pressure" aroused by the Pres
ident's speech, adding that the policy
set forth yesterday was something
all of us Republicans have been talk
ing about and advocating for years
Representative Graham's call at
the White House was followed close
" by a visit from Representative
Longworth of Ohio, who also has
been proposed for the Republican
House leadership. He discussed yes
terday's address briefly with the
President and later described 1t as "a
fine speech" and a splendid clarifi-
cation of the administration propos-
ais"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
GREAT PATRIOTIC
MASS MEETING
Excellent Program viii be
Given Monday Night at High
School Auditorium

The program for the big public
mass meeting to be held in the high
school auditorium on Monday night
under the direction of the American
Legion. supported by the Lions,
Rotary, Woman's Club and fraternal
and civic organizations OF the city,
has been made up, subject to correc-
tion, and is declared to be one of the
finest ever prepared for a meeting of
this kind.
The meeting is held with the idea
in view of meeting the propaganda
sent out by the various "isms' that
are scheduled for May day. Every
effort is being made by the commit
tee in charge to make the session
one of more than usual interest, and
it is expected that the high school
auditorium will be packed to capa-
city on Monday night.
In addition to an address by DIR.
Warren w. Giles, of East Orange, a
speaker who is known throughout
this vicinity as one of prominence,
and who has appeared before audi
ences in this city many times in the
past, there will be a talk by Rev.
Francis ]. McCallion, of st. Mary's
church. Mr.. Giles address will be
on "Americanism, while Rev. Nc
Gallon will speak on the Heart of
Americanism."
Determined efforts are also being
made by the committee of which
Ronald Kleckner, county command
er of the American Legion. is chair
man, TO have Governor Silzer pres
ent. 1t is expected that a favorable
reply win be received from the state
executive in a few days.
The rest of the program arranged
to date will be orchestral selections
by the Boy Scout orchestra, which
made a glowing hit at the big Boy
Scout rally held recently, and COM
munity singing under the direction
of a capable leader. The latter num-
ber will consist of all wartime songs
Maxwell McMichael will accompany
at the piano.
Mayor Wilson will deliver an ad-
dress of welcome, while Holger
Holm, commander of Post AS, Amer
icau Legion, will make the introduce
tory address. James A. Larcombe,
Industrial secretary Of the local Y.
NJ. c. A, will introduce the newly
made citizens. A four minute talk
will be given by one of the local
representatives of the Boy Scouts on
Making Young Americans" The
remainder of the program win be
announced at a later date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
FUNDS GIVEN
FOR WATERWAY
Has Already Been Allotted by
Secretary of War Weeks
includes Local Projects

WASHINGTON. April 25 (By The
Associated Press) About SAC, ,OoO,-
900 of the s56.5S9 900 appropriated
by congress, over the protest of the
Budget Bureau, for improvement OF
rivers and harbors already has been
allotted by Secretary Weeks, and the
remainder will be distributed zsEn ons
various projects later. The budget
director had recommended an appro-
priation of only $27,000,000 and it
had been intimated that the admin
istration might hold expenditures to
that figure,
The allotments already made in
clude: Bronx River S2S0,000; Ja-
maica Bay, 100000; Coney Island
Channel, $4,000: Buttermilk Chan
mel, 5000, 900; East River $4,000, 900;
Newton Creek 100000: Harlem
River $3.50, 900; Hudson River Chan
neI. 100000; Rondout Harbor, s5,-
600: Hudson River, New York, $780,
600; Passaic River, New Jersey,
$4,000: Staten Island Sound. ST.
100000: Raritan Bay, New Jersey,
100000; Shoal Harbor and Comp
ton Creek. $4,000; Shrewsbury
River, $4,000: Delaware River,
Philadelphia TO the sea, $4,000, 900;
Mantua Creek. $4,000; Old Mans
Creek, $4,000; Maurice River,
$4,000; Absecon Inlet, $4,000
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
RELIEF PLANS
At CITY DUMP
Petition of People in Vicinity
of Compton Avenue Given
Desired Consideration
ABATEMENT is PROMISED
BY Health Officials and Street
Committee Health Board
at Meeting
ABATEMENT is PROMISED

In compliance with the request of
the tifteen-name petition received by
the Board of Health at their last
regular meeting held on April 10, to
abate the garbage nuisance at the
city stable and Compton avenue,
Health Officer Thompson reported
last night at a meeting of the board
that the matter had been taken up
with the chairman of streets COM
mittee and that the request of the
petition would be granted.
The petition received by the board
at the last meeting read to the effect
that the garbage at these two points
is not properly covered and blows
about the yards and property of citi-
zens living in that section. An effort
will be made to have not only the
dump taken care of. but that trucks
making the collections throughout
the city be covered also.
The board gave a final warning to
a bakery owner in the northern sec
ton of the city who attended the
meeting last night, that If his place
of business was not kept clean in the
manner prescribed by law he would
be prosecuted by the health body
following the next visit of the health
inspector.
An investigation was made by the
health inspector at this bakery some
time ago and a notice given the pro-
prietor that the inside of his shop
would have to be cleaned to meet
the requirements. He was given a
certain length of time in which to do
this work, and several days after the
expiration of the given time the
health inspector found the condition
somewhat the same as on his first
inspection. He was summoned be-
fore the board at last nights meet
ing and a motion to the effect that
he would be prosecuted on his failure
to meet the demands of the board
was made and seconded bysCommis-
sioners Beros and Dilts respectively.
Health Officer Thompson reported
that arrangements were nearing
completion for the prenatal clinic to
be esta blished in the nurses home at
the City Hospital.
Two licenses for public eating
places, six milk licenses and nine ice
cream licenses were granted appli-
cants, while twelve plumbing certifi-
Gates were approved by the board.
One BARRIERS license was also grant
ed. Those present at last nights
meeting were Commissioners DR..
Charles I. Silk, Edward H. Dilts,
John ]. Buckley, Eugene Beros and
Secretary Charles S. Thompson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25
COUNTY SEAT
REGISTRATION
Many to Vote for Commission
ers-C. Raymond Lyons
Enters Race in That City

NEW BRUNSWICK. April 25:-
More than usual interest is display
ed in the forthcoming special cleo
ton for a Board of Commissioners of
the City of New Brunswick. The
registration of voters of this election
which was held yesterday listed 1,0S7
more voters than that registered at
the general election last fall. The
total list of yesterdays registration
shows 1851 voters. AT the present
time there are eleven candidates on
the ballot, five of which are seeking
reelection on their record of econ
omy and the improvements made
by the commission government in
the last eight years.
Among the latest entrants in the
race for commissioner is c. Ray
mond Lyons, who announced his
candidacy this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-04-25

METUCHEN, April 25.-Constant-
ly expressing her regret chat any
contest was necessary over the es-
tate of her deceased husband DIR.
Charles Manning Freeman, Mrs.
Mary S. wilkins Freeman. .he vide
" heraIded novelist in IN interview
with a reporter of the EVENING
NEWS declared that she is unmis-
takably convinced that her husband
was mentally unbalanced when he
signed his name to a will which left
most of his 100000 estate TO his
chauffeur Harry B. Mohring. Mrs.
Freeman said that even after he left
her and had gone to make his home
with the Mornings she wished he
would return. His room has rever
been disturbed, she said and that a
welcome was in store for him at all
times. The marital rift, which COW
cred a period of many years was a
secret limited to the household only.
'I was almost shocked, when the
will favoring Mohring was called to
my attention. l don't know how it
ever happened. My husband could
hardly see-his eyesight was poor
and his mental condition in the last
years was pitiful," declared the
novelist. "One thing that hurts, is
in order to contest the will, you will
have to say things YOU hardly have
the heart to mention in public" went
on Mrs. Freeman. "I am sure his
father would never think that his
son would give away The business
which has taken years to build up
and that the sisters would be de-
prived of things in life"
The novelist continuously spoke
in the highest terms of her husband.
In spite of the fact that he has given
her great deal of sorrow, Mrs.
Freeman at no time would talk