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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19
B. F. THOMPSON


 large gathering of friends at tended the funeral services Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock for B. F. Thompson, 57. pioneer citizen of Bes- semer. Rev. J. s. Sturdivant and Rev. E. T. Waites officiated at the services. which were held at the res idence on Berlley avenue, burial fol- lowing at Cedar Hill cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
 FATHER AND SON WEEK BEGINS
 Father and Son Week was launched Sunday morning with prac- tically every minister in the city preaching an appropriate sermon. Celebration of the week is being car ried out under the direction of the Y. M. c. A., and is intended to in- terest the men in the boys work pro- gram the clubs are carrying out
 Beginning Tuesday morning, there will be several events each day in celebration of the week, and in all hundreds of men and boys will take part. The closing event will be a banquet at the high school lunch room Friday evening. The principal address vii be made by Rev. H. M. Edmonds of Birmingham, and there will be more than 300 guests on hand. The following young ladies will serve: Florence Waller, Helen Sulli- van, Altha Nolan, Sadie Ling, Etta Nye Malone. Bob Pennington. Rebcc- ca Williamson, Mary Coleman, Eliza beth Hill, Edith Ross, Frances Jones, India Crofford, Sadie Kennedy, Kath- leen Naylor. Iris Harris. Frances Copeland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

Joseph Coby-Remains of Joseph Coby, who died Friday at DeFu niak Springs, Fla, are expected to reach Birnfingha am Monday Flu. uneral announcements will be made later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-19

Mrs. Alice ID. Orr-Funeral services
 for Mrs. Alice D. Orr. age so, who
 died Friday. were held at 3:30 Sun-
 day afternoon from the residence, was in Elmwood, Lige Loy in ! charge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
SO. Amboy Women
at Civic Session

SOUTH AMBOY, Jan. 20.--The
Woman's Club of South Amboy held
its regular meeting in City Hall on
Thursday. The opening number was
n of the federation songs, sung by
the entire club. Mrs. William p.
Nichols vas at the piano. Part of
the business transacted was the en-
dorsement Of nominations for Off
GERS in the state federation of WON
ems clubs.
The chairman of the civics COM
mittee, Mrs. j. D. Van Pelt, report
ed progress toward civic improve
ments, particularly in regard to city
also facts about the proposed beach
improvement.
A communication was read from
the secretary of the Board Of Edu-
cation, regarding the retaining of the
school and child welfare nurses The
matter was left for the executive
board to exercise its discretion as
to a reply.
Three new members were unani-
mously elected, namely, Mrs. J. w.
Conover, Mrs. Raymond Green, and
Mrs. Rose Fredericks.
A most interesting review OF re-
cent plays was given by Mrs. j. d.
Van Pelt, and Mrs. o. o. Barr de-
lightfully entertained by reading
several of the dramatic lyrics by
Robert Browning.
Announcement was made of a
meeting to be held at the New
Brunswick court house, January %,
at 2:30 p. M, at which Mrs. Griebel
will give a talk and demonstration
on the making of children's clothes.
This is sure to be YER much worth
while, and it is hoped that many
South Amboy women will avail
themselves of the opportunity.
Mrs. D.. c. Chase sends thanks
through the club to all women who
helped SO splendidly in the recent
Red Cross drive for membership.
Attention Is called to the next meet
ing OF the club, to be held in City
Hall, Thursday afternoon, February
i, as 1t is of unusual Importance.
This is to be Literature Day, and
the speaker will be Mrs. William G.
Hopper of Trenton, N. j., who is the
chairman of the department of lit
erature of the State Federation. Mrs.
Hopper is a writer of short stories,
and a oma of unusual charm, as
well as a excellent speaker. The
Women's Clubs of Matawan, Keyport
and Perth Amboy, have been invited
for that day, and have accepted.
There will be music by the choral
society, also refreshments and a So
cial hour. Let every club member
keep the date in mind and feel a per-
sonal responsibility to be present,
that the hostesses may be. without
fail, more numerous than the guests.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Woodbridge Woman S
Club Is Active

WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 20. - Miss
Frances M. Whitcomb, home Demon
.stration agent for Middlesex equity
instructed a class in Millinery I and
they in turn are ready to teach this
work to a new class that is being or
ganized now. During this one-day
class which is to be held at School
No. 1 on Thursday, February 1, 1928,
a hat can be completed. There being
no charge for instruction the only
cost will be for material used In
making the hat which will be less
than one dollar. The class is open
TO any one desiring to take this
work. Communicate with Mrs. Percy
G. Browne, chairman, phone 9-W,
Woodbridge, on or before Tuesday,
january %.
On January % at $3.50 p. m. in
the court house at New Brunswick,
Mrs. GrfebeI, clothing specialist will
talk on "~children's Clothes" Party
dresses play dresses, embroidered
and plain, all kinds will be shown.
Everyone is invited.
The second of the series OF cur
rent event lectures will be given by
| Mrs. Clayton D. Leo in the auditor
ium of No. IL School on Monday
| afternoon, January % at 8 o'cle *.
| The first lecture by Mrs. Lee on
| January s was most interesting and
those to follow will be doubtless
even more sc. Single tickets may be
purchased by those by whom the full
course lecture ticket was not pur-
chased.
The annual play of the Woman's
Club will be held IN the Woodbridge
theatre on Tuesday night. February
Is, instead of February II, as pre-
viously announced. Miss Ruth Bal
lard is chairman of the drama this
year.
On Thursday afternoon, January
rs, the regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Club will be held in the au-
ditorium of School No. II. The
speaker will be Miss Sarah Askew OF
the State Library Commission. Miss
Askew will be remembered as the
speaker OF the first guest night
aver held by the club. Aside from
her work in the libraries Miss
Askew is noted for her stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Fashions-Fads

What of the silhouette? is the hrst
question one asks about the style.
This time we answer it by yes or
not is so variable, running to
both extremes and taking in all the
means enroute. 1t may be tall and
slim, b~ouffant. box-like or shapeless.
In fact, it not only may be, but is.
We are "an things to all men.
Colors are vivid, barbaric. Paisley
is a favorite pattern-named from
Paisley, Scotland. where the famous
cashmere shawl Of that name was
made. However. sober brown Is
popular. with copper blends.
The waist-line is coming back.
Many blouses and skirts are as regu-
lar as a decade ago.
There are two styles OF beauty
pretty or chic. You are crude
bizarre, Egyptian; or, sweet, simple
harmonious. You can't be both.
Kiddie clothes r the Kate Green
away ideals and made chiefly fol-
play. Tiny tots resemble exaggerated
dots with long, coltish legs.
Sleeves blossom out below the ell
bow with brilliant red Persian flares
The blue serge suit still holds IA
own. The plated skirt and separate
blouse are pushing 1t hard but II
will not yield. Velvets e strong.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
ARE YOU SLIPPING AT 35a
By ALEXANDER HERMAN
(NEA Service Staff Writer)

NEW YORK-Old university pro-
f~essors working as dishwashers, sea-
soned army officers serving as bus
boys, experienced office executives
doing mental housework-
These are some of the tragedies of
life past thirty-hve which ghave
prompted a group of men and wom-
en- here to form "The Aged and
Niddle-Aged WeIl-Being Corpora
ton"
At it's head is a young woman,
Miss T. w. Bouimistrow, who ex-
poets the movement eventually to
become national in its scope, even
International.
Few Societies of Middle Aged
"Youth must be served" she says,
"but what about>middle age?
There are innumerable young
men and young women's associations
to help the youthful. But for the
older person there is little but trag-
edy.
1.-THE experienced s~tenographer
who has reached the late thirties
finds that she must give way to her
younger sister. The expert clerk,
who has grown old on his job, is
turned out in favor of his younger
brother.
"The result? Life's greatest trag-
edy-the long faithful, retiring per-
son, cast put of his field at an age
when it is hard to enter another.
With confidence shattered, he tries,
again and again, only to fail and slip
further.
"There are hundreds of these per-
sons in New York-thousands
throughout the country. They drift
from job to job and end up, down
and-out failures.
"Yet they are quite as good as
their youthful competitors, if not
better. But sentiment is against
them.
"It is this that we are trying to
change.
why not have a forty-year-o1d
Office girl. If she is more efficient
than a youngster? Why not retain
the old clerk if he is good?"
Miss Bouimistrow wasn't very OPP
timistic when she started her cam
paign. But she is more hopeful now.
Encouraged by Many Letters
"We are receiving hundreds of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
YOUR BABY AND MINE
By MYRTLE MEyyR ELDREu

Mrs. V. w. r. writes:
81 wonder If you will answer a
few questions in your column. I
read it every evening but so far
have failed TO see what [ want TO
know.
The baby seems TO sleep much
better on her stomach than on her
back and 1 have been INDUCING
her in the habit. Is it harmful 7?
She weighed sh pounds at birth
and ten pounds twelve ounces
now She is twenty-five inches
tai. Is che "up to snuff"
l have her on the four hour
schedule, nursing her twenty min
utes each time. I put her to bed
at . p. m. She wakes once during
the night to nurse. How soon
should she sleep the all night
through without waking? DC
casiorally she seems to nor
though she breathes through Der
nose with her mouth closed. wouId
TINS indicate a tendency to ade-
The first part of your letter LETT
unprinted-warmed my heart IT
goes US all good to know that va
nave been Of real help to anyone.
1nank you for telling me.
ON very well known nhv~i-
clans think that babies would never
suner with collie, would progress
much faster and be healthier
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Freedom for The
Children is Urged

Many mothers are making the
mistake OF trying to hold their chill
dren to the ideals of the good old
days" Their mothers did this be-
fore them, and as youths they re-
scented it. Nobody wants to be tied
to the apron strings Of the past. Our
children will not go far wrong II
they IRE normal members OF their
cwn generation. Let them federate
with those of their own age, hav-
ing their opinions formed by them,
and being of and like their con-
temporaries. Only SO they can be OF
influence and understand and get on
with those among whom they must
live their own lives. The elder gem
Grafton will pass away. Our boys
and girls will be here tomorrow
when we are gone. We wiz help
the most If We permit them the
freedom OF the new age. The more
we can see things from their view
point-the viewpoint Of y~outh--the
more influence we will have over
them. Incidentally, we would get
some fresh angles on life and would
re in less danger of becoming an
"old fogey-"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

~Children." says Marie Tiffsny.
Metropolitan Opera soprano. who
has Just introduced song recitals
especially for the little song recttals
innovation in the world Of music
'are the severest critics a singer
ever faces.
yet they're well worth pleasing
she continues, "for the boy Is father
to the man, and the little girl IL
mother to the grown woman.
"a concert for children must be
simply a delightful story hour with
the tale told In music. ~ should
stimulate and satisfy the little ones
imagination.
Music should be q part OF the
education of every child and when
our great artists realize their dirty
as educators as well as e~nfertaine1s
we may hope for tha develop
ment Of tbs sympathetse typD Ct
which sverv artist dreana
abousr
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

You must have a bandannai
It gained great popularity last
summer at Deauville, the great
French seaside resort. This season
it will be seen everywhere. With
out it no woman a be in style.
It isn't the old cotton thing the
"mammies" used TO wear It's of
satin or t~affeta, but the colors are as
fright as those in which any imam
my" ever rejoiced. It's bound with
corded striped ribbon.
And you can make one nicely at
home for a good deal less than you
can buy one i q shop.
These kerchiefs are as popular for
belts as for ties. The Picture shows
now the latter are worn. The latter
are knotted directly in front or over
the left hip.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

Preparations!
The whole world is talking Of
what one nation owe the another.
But the real ~reparations are due
to the children.
Such is an assertion of Mrs. Wini-
fred Sackville Stoner. the famous
teacher and exponent of the nat
ural system of education"
"How the w%ar-torn countries are
to pay their debts among them
selves" she says, sis infinitely less
important than how they are going
to pay their debts to their little
ones"
Back From Europe
Mrs. Stoner is just back from
Europe, whittier she went to study
conditions among children.
Everywhere" she relates, the
seeds of hatred are still being sowH.
'"Ihe German children are taught
to hate the children of this country,
as well as those of England n
France.
sThe French children are bitter
and disiIlusioned.
I'm Italy the little ones are I'M
believably greedy and grasping.
Used to Horrors
"In Austria they are practically In
q state OIL COMA lEOIL uh0CAAAO0AAoAA
ment.
'aThe children OF Europe have seer
dreadful sights. They are older than
their parents. They must be brought
together in common interests and In
a spirit of friendliness and love If
we are to avert another war more
terrible than the last"
Mrs. Stoner proposes a plan OF
constructive education. She visited
ell the leading European capitals to
arouse interest In an international
league representatives of which VIII
meet in London in July. The gath
ering's purpose viii be the study oil
child welfare.
Causes of War
"The five causes of war;" says
Mrs. Stoner, ARE ignorance, greed,
urgent need, different tongues and
different creeds.
ITO combat these we must agree
on some secondary language to be
taught to every child as well as his
own. Thus the children OF the
world may become acquainted. Then
good music. gar'es and education
must establish friendly relations
among them. They must return &c
happiness and be shown that the
two big things in life are self-con-
troll aud the Joy Of service"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Kitchen Hints
Tempting Menus
PUFF PASTE
BY BERTHA e. SHAPLEIGH
OF Columbia University

II
BY BERTHA e. SHAPLEIGH
OF Columbia University
For patty shells, to be filled 18th
creamed meat, fish or vegetables,
for the top of a meat pie or for
small pastries, puff paste is needed.
Following is a good recipe:
IL pound q cup) butter
IL pound e. cup1) flour
IL teaspoon salt
Yo1k 1 egg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Icewater to moisten
Work the butter under the water
until wax-like but not soft enough
to be hard to handle. Work a small
piece into flour and salt. Add lemon
juice and slightly beaten egg yolk
to flour, making a little hole in CEN
ter and into this pour a small
amCunt of water. Then, with a
knife, gradually make a ball OF
dough AS needed, add water until
all the flour has been moistened and
the large dough ball can be lifted
from the bowl. On a welI-floured
cloth, marble or board, knead until
smooth, cover and let stand two
minutes. With a well-floured roll
ing pin pat and roll to 1-S inch
thick. In center, place the butter.
fold paste's sides and ends until
butter is enclosed pat until quite a
bit thinner, being careful butter does
not come through the dough or the
dough stick to the board; roll to Is
inch thick and fold in three folds.
Chill and repeat this process seven
times.
1t is then ready to USE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Quantity Cooking
Proves Economical

Quality buying has often been rec
commended as an economy when
there is suitable storage space but
less has been said about the econ
cmy of quality cooking. Both re-
cuire thinking ahead, and one often
supplements the other. Having a
quantity of -four or sugar in the
house may lead to extravagant or
w~asteful use Of the material unless
the housekeeper plans carefully. II
she knows a few days in advance,
however, what she is going to serve
to the family, she will not waste her
materials and she will also hnd
means of saving time and fuel IN
quality cooking. It is obvious that
heat and trouble are saved by boil
ing at one time enough potatoes for
two days or by making a double
quantity of white u or salad
dressing. When a double quantity
of vegetables is prepared the amount
can be divided and the second lot
served so as to seem entirely diner
emit. For instance, half the potatoes
may be put on the table plain DOLL
ed or mashed, and the other haf
may later be diced and creamed or
hash Drowned. Plain boiled string
beans may be followed by beans in a
white sauce or with a sour dressing.
Cabbage lends itself TO warming over
in a number of ways.
The same idea may be applied TO
meat. Purchasing a quarter Of lamb
or several ribs OF beef is usually
thrifty in a large household. The
parts that keep least well can be
stewed Immediately and set away for
several days, except in the hottest
weather. Some housekeepers may
also find that they can advantage
ously do more of their baking at one
time. In many homes, for example.
baking bread twice a week is an
economy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Miss Lamp Hostess

MISS Gladys Lamp. of Washington
street, entertained a number OF
friends at her home Thursday in
honor of her fourteenth birthday.
Games and piano solos were en-
joyed. Refreshments were served.
The guests included Miss Hannah
Hughes of Metuchen, Miss Dorothy
Nielsen and Hilda Thergersen Of
Sewaren, Misses Katherine Heiman,
Gladys Lamp, Edith Turnbull. Jen-
ME Gilbert, Elizabeth Wilson, jean
cite Hamburg, Florence Lamp, Ha-
eel Lamp, Fred Lamp and Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Lamp of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

stronger and straighter IN every way
If thew were put upon their stom-
ache at birth and allowed to sleep
that way always. Some babies on
whom this system has been tried
seem to prove that there is a lot
to the theory At any rate since
your baby takes t it naturally /
wouldn't attempt TO change the
habit.
She has gained beautifully, I wish
mothers who fear that their babies
would starve to death on the four
schedule would read your letter and
see how exce1lently it works.
The baby should be sleeping all
night long without nursing after
the fourth month.
Don't worry think at this age
adenoids is unlikely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
What Perth Amboy
Women Are Doing

Plans are being made for the
Ithirl annual dance to be held under
the direction Of the o. G. c. Club
in the assembly room of the Raritan
Yacht Club in Water street on Feb
ruary 81. Excellent music has been
secured for the occasion. Tickets
will be out in a few days and may
be procured from any member of
the club.
The Girls Club will hold their
regular meeting in the auditorium
of the public library Monday night.
All members are urged TO be pres
ent, as a most interesting program
has been arranged by Miss Jane
Warren, chairman of the program
committee. Plans will also be made
for the card party to be held n
the Raritan Yacht Club on Feb
ruary 8.
The members present were: Misses
Gladys Harrigan, A. Olsen, M. Doc
dy, Margaret Dempsey and Elizabeth
Hawkins.
Mrs. John Biting made high score
in bridge, and Mrs. William HofDer
in five hundred, at the regular week
Ay CdIu par " VI LAS 11AAO6
Of the Raritan Yacht Club, held in
! the assembly room of the club yes
terday afternoon. Next Friday Will
be guest afternoon and each member
will be privileged to bring a guest.
The Sunshine Club held their reg
| uIar meeting at the home of Miss
| Gladys Lamp, Washington street, re-
| Gently, At the close of the bust
ness session. games and piano Sc
| lections were enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served. The members
| present were: Miss Hannah Hughes
| Of Metuchen, Misses Dorothy Nelson
| and Hilda Thergensen of Sewaren,
| Misses Edith Turnbull, Jennie Gil
bert, Gladys Lamp, Jeanette Ram
burg and Elizabeth Wilson.
The annual meeting Of the Perth
Arnboy Nursery Association will be
held in the library Of the high
school on Monday. January Y, st
4 o'clock. The election OF ofncers
will take place and reports OF OIL
GERS and committees will be heard.
All interested in the Perth Amboy
pay Nursery are urged to attend.
The art department Of the Wo-
mans Club will hold their regular
| meeting at the home of Mrs. Mar
shall Stewart in Rector street, Nor
day night at 8 o'clock. Miss Car
oline Kimball will give a reading
on Curtains and Hangings AL
| club members are invited to attend
this meeting.
The H. G.. L. Club held their
regular meeting at the home OF Miss
Marion Hawkins in washington
| street recently. At the close or
the business session a social hour
| followed and refreshments were
served
The committee in charge Of the .
d, DIS Club dance which VIII re
held in the Western Improvement
| Association hall on Tuesday jan
uary 80, are working hard to make
this affair a big success. The mu-
sic for the evening will be furnished
by Victor Ricci's Dixieland Roam
ers Tickets are out and may be
procured from any member of the
club or at the door
All plans have been completed for
the card party to be held in Red
Mems hall Monday night, under the
direction of the Woman's Benefit
Association of the Maccabees. Mrs
Jack Martin is chairman of the af-
fair. Tables will be arranged for
bridge. five hundred, pinochle, eu-
chre and the peanut jab. Most at
tractive prizes will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
Good Manners

In the city, formal calls are made
between 4 and 6 in the afternoon: in
the country, between 1890 and ]
p. m. as well.
Men may make formal calls, eth
er in the city or country, between 8
Ind $3.50 p. m.
Women rarely call in the evening,
except informally upon close &C.
uuaintances unless they are in bust
ness during the day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

out breaking. If It is to be eaten as
soon as cool, and # It is to be FROST
ed, do not remove at all from pan.
The frosting will not run ovec the
sides, and it al be cut and served
from the pan.
One good reliable recipe for a but
ter cake, and one equally reliable
for a sponge cake, are all n house
wife needs. She can then vary the
butter cake by f-osting, adding
fruit, nuts and spices and by baking
in small tins or in layers. Sponge
cake is best not frosted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

There are a dozen questions
that mothers would like TO ask
4bout their babies and yet hesi-
tate to bother the doctor. IL you
are about to wean the baby or
prepare a leyet, are confused
about change Of diet or clothing,
write 10 Mrs. Eidred. care OF
the your Baby and Mine" de-
partment Of this newspaper and
ask for assistance. Letters given
personal attention IL aceompan-
led by self-addressed, stamped
envelope.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20
The Mother Of Three
Strong Healthy Children
Says Father Johns Medicine
Keeps Them Well

zone of my friends told me about
Father Johns Medicine and now 1
am telling all of my friends how
much good 1t has done for my chill
dren," says Mrs. Vern Norton OF
Merrill. Wis. "All three children
have taken Father Johns Medicine
when they were run down or had a
cold. and in each case l think Father
Johns Medicine Is responsible for
their improvement in health"
Father Johns Medicine Is a very
high grade emulsion of cod liver oil
with other ingredients and is becom-
ing known as the greatest body
builder because of its ucces over a
period of 81 years. 1t is guaranteed
free from alcohol or dangerous drugs
n any 8orm-Ads ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-20

letters of encouragement" she says.
''They come from workers and en-
ployers alike.
Eventually we hope to bring all
the writers together through a cen
trail meeting place or employment
agency.
"Then, perhaps, we may be able to
alleviate some Of these terrible trag-
edies that are rarely chron!cled be-
cause they are so reaf-and COM
mon."
In the meantime, the young or
ganizer is busy enrolling applicants
than t~hirty-five years old.