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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-27
AMERICAN GIRL TO WE'D PRINCE
fRv The Associated l'resS.l

COPENHAGEN. Dec. 27.-King Chris
tion today consented 70 public announce
mcnt Of the engagement Of his young
kinsmsn. Prince Virgo. and Miss Mar
garet Eleanor Green. daughter Of Or.
~. o. Green Of New York City.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-27
SHOOTS RADIO SET
MISTAKING 1T FOR
VOICE OF BURGLAR

WAUkEGAN. IIl. Dec. 27.--Jcwctt
Bairs.ow. mist0ok his RADIO loud
speaker for a burglar early yesterday
and shot H.
II happened this way: Bairstow
was asleep when voice frOm the ra-
di0 horn awakened him Believing
hc was bcsca by burglars, Bairstnw
cmpticd his revolver and then yell
"a Justify over the telephone for the
police The bluccoats arrived and
found nothing but the rihdIed hurn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-27

HANCOCK. Md. Dec. 27.-Booi-
icggcrs and moonsrncrS to-day were
declared TO have composed a hand of
ten men that stormed The Mrtho-
dist church az Black Road. about
six miles from here, Christmas
nigh. damaging the edifice ard
beating up four members rf the
congregation. including two women.
The invaders entered after break
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-27
DENTON WOMAN SUICIDES

DENTON, Tex, Dec. 27.-Miss Tcxie
Eran, 50, member OF pioneer family
here. was found dead at her home to-
day. Hhc body was lying on Il pallet
near gas stove. with a rubber hose
connected with the gas pipe tied close
10 her face. Windows Of the room were
closed and key holes in the doors plug
gcd.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-12-27
CONFLICTING Statement
OF MILITARY SUCCESSES
C ONE FROM BOTH SIDES

JUAEI.Z. Dee. 37-COnfIicting state
mrnts of the rcbrlliuuS movements in
Mexico continue 10 bc given out ~ bor
der representatives uf the factions Df
President Ubreg0n and Adolfo de Ia
llueria. although little definite infOrma
tion j. available.
While TIE rrv0lutiuniSts declare their
troops ahye been concentrated for new
drive toward Mexico City from Vera
Cruz consular reports stated that irregu-
lars under General RomuIo Figurroa had
been driven from the state of Morelos
and forced to flee to Vera Cruz.
Operations against General Enrique
Estrada are under wax In JaIsro and
that entire ~crtiun I'M controlled by the
federal government. except territory oc-
rupicd hy Generals Estrada and Sanchez.
according 10 the fcdcrals. The revolu-
tioni~tS, however. declare that President
Obregons avenue of escape toward Vera
Crux ~ closed and that Nv iS trying 10
break through the line bs attacking the
E~tradSias.
Part of the rebel army General Es-
irada Mas expelled from Tamacula with
severe losses. hy 1tHln frdernlS, led Nv
General I.axaro. Arizona. Two hundred
prisoners were captured hy The VIC
toriouS forces. whv are pursuing the
rput~d rebels toward tiuadaIajnra SAID
the ad,ireS. which added that there were
many casualties
Appeals have been made 70 the fed
rral government, according ID "A dispatch
70 Eagle Pass. Texas. against the alleged
confis ati0n of horses and saddles from
ranches ia the northern part Of Coahuilm
~ General t;uadardu. who is recruiting
regiment for the Obregon government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
Community Theatre in Birmingham Plans
 Big Program

Six plays of artistic merit are to be put on during the season, under the direct supervision of an expert coach selected by the Little Theatre movement of Birmingham.
 A capable committee, with Mir Loehr as chairman, insures to 'he public a selection of worth while plays. Mir. Schilllnger, chairman of the producing committee, will have charge "f scenery designing, and Mrs. W. s. Lowell will act as chairman for the committee on costumes. Mrs. Robert Thach directs the educational committee, whose purpose it Is to get together tho proper groups for the various plays presented
 The whole attention of the move ment," says Mrs. Vassar Allen, presi- dent of the Little Theatre movement in Birmingham, Is centered just now on the membership drive" Ten dol lars entities one person to a mem bership with two tickets to each play to be presented. This membership Is limited to 400 members, and those In charge are anxious to close the drive as soon as possible. Mrs. George A. Clark, chairman of the membership committee, will be glad to receive new members at any time.
 Special interest in this movement Is being shown by MT. Roy Cohen, who is very anxious to see Birming- hams Little Theatre launched as soon as possible Mrs. Leonard T. Beech CT Is also backing 1t to the limit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MISS JONES COMPLIMENTS
 VISITORS AT BRIDGE

It's tie between bridge and swimming these July days, each try ing to win the honors for the more popularity in the courtesies paid charming visitors to Birmingham.
 Miss Josephine Jones has chosen bridge for this afternoon, when she has as her honorees her own house guest, Miss Page Melvin of Selma and Miss Margaret Watson of Philadel- phia, guest of Miss Louise Nevins.
 Others invited to this lovely affair will be Misses Nevins, Mamie Nor row, Mary Allen Northington, Julia May Drennen, Katherine Cathcart, Nonceil Oden. Marianna Goldsmith of Atlanta, Lillian Mclean of Gas tonia, N. C.. Florence and Amy Young Katherine Redd Elizabeth Hitchcock, Mary Harris,pr Lee Ola shannon, Cecil Gray Johnston, Hallie Greene, Elizabeth Mcleod, Gertrude Brown, Bingham Oliver, Mary Ida Wood, Elizabeth Adair, Sara Eubank McCarty, Leath Jetton of Nashville, Olivia Robinson, Mesdames Ben An derson, Dick Brown, Jr., Tram Ses- sions. Percy Badham and Jack Me David.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MRS. ATKINS HONORs MRS.
 HARRISON OF MISSISSIPPI

Chugging motors will bear sixteen people out to the new bungalow of Mrs. o. D. Atkins on Springville road on the Fourth of July at five in the afternoon.
 There, in setting of beautiful shade trees, they will rest for a few minutes, before hurrying down to Camy Cosby for a swim and boat riding.
 At sunset, the party will return to the bungalow, where Mrs. Atkins will serve them delicious dinner.
 All this has been planned that the guests might have the privilege of meeting Mrs Pat Harrison, wife of Senator Harrison from Mississippi, who is stopping with MT and Mrs. l.. Fl. Dent for few days en route from Washington to her home. M
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MISS WOLPERT BECOMES BRIDE OF MIR. GORDON

The marriage of Miss Kate Vol pert, lovely daughter tf Mrs. Abe Wolpert, to MT. Leon Gordon, took place on Tuesday at the home of the bride at 1921 Glen Iris avenue.
 The ceremony was performed by Dr. Katz, and was witnessed by a large number of friends and rela- lives.
 Before the ceremony Miss Gold stein sang group tf love songs, accompanied by Miss Estelle Shapiro at the piano, and MT. Keller on the violin.
 The entire lower floor was deco rated with quantities of sweet peas and gladioli. The improvised altar was banked with ferns and palms.
 The bride. lovely in her dress of -colored chiffon, trimmed with orchid bowknots and carrying a bouquet of brides roses and valley A1ilies, entered on the arm Of her brother, MT. Jack Wolpert. who gave her away. Her maid of honor, Miss Anne Wolpert, was beautifully gowned in gray Georgette. She car ried a bouquet of Russell roses and sweet peas. MT. Jack Levy was best man..
 The brides table was decorated with sweet peas and unshaded tapers. The cover was of lace in handsome design.
 Immediately after the ceremony an informal reception was held, Later in the evening Mir. and Mrs. Gordon left for an extended trip through Canada and the Great Lakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
WEDDING TAKES
 PLACE AT WETUMPKA

The wedding of Miss Lucia Lloyd Tate and MT. Charles Paddock Storrs was a lovely late afternoon affair taking place Thursday at 5:45 D. m. at the First Methodist church.
 The church was adorned with masses of Shasta daisies and ferns
 beautiful musical program was rendered just before the ceremony. Miss Sybil Mcdonald sang Bridal Dawn" and For You Alone" Miss Eugenia Tate, talented sister of the bride, rendered a violin solo, "Medi- tation" from "Thais."
 The bridal party entered to the strains of Dohengrin's wedding march, played by Mrs. Margaret Humphries.
 The bridesmaids were Miss Lucille Adams of Jackson. Ala, wearing vel low georgette; Miss Gertienyl Me Donald, in sunset chiffon; Miss Mabel Parker. wearing green georgette |: Miss Clara B. Storrs, in flesh geor- gette; Miss Ida Belle Lull, in blue chiffon. They all wore black picture hats and carried corsages of pink roses.
 The maid of honor, Miss Margaret Tate, sister of the bride, was exceed ingly attractive in orchid chiffon and cream lace. She wore a picture hat of orchid trimmed in deeper shades of lavender and purple, and carried shower bouquet of sunset roses.
 The groomsmen were Messrs. Tru- man Reanean, Thomas Owen. Lamar Le Brow, Joe Sanders of Dothan, and Joe owens of Montgomery. They were attired in white linen suits.
 MT. Seth P. Storrs, father of the groom, was best man.
 Little William Lamar Smith, wear ing a white linen suit, carried the ring in a pink rose.
 The bride, a beautiful girl of bru- nctte type, entered on the arm of her father, Judge F. Lloyd Tate, and meeting the groom at the altar, the impressive ring ceremony took place. Rev. H. M. Andrews officiated.
 The bride was strikingly handsome in a three piece suit of navy French blue Poiret twill and georgette. with hat of navy, and accessories of brown. Her flowers were white roses and valley lilies.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Storrs left in their car for points in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

said, then you may tell the children and maybe, if they try real hard, some time, they will be able to see some of the fairies and elves and other nice little creatures who live in the deep, deep woods and amongst the flower gardens and along the laughing brooks"
 We shall be glad to tell the chill dren!" Raggedy Ann smiled
 Well" the little fairy said, "a long long time ago, all the children, and a great many of the grown-ups could see the fairies and elves and other little creatures, but, at that time those who could see the fairies had to be ever and ever so good for you know, fairies and elves are really very good little creatures themselves, or else they would not be real fairies. So when children and especially the boy children began teasing the fairies and elves. then the fairies and elves, of course, kept out of the boys way. until finally all the fairies de- cded that they would never let any children see them unless the child
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MISS MYRICK BECOMES
 BRIDE OF MIR. GARRISON

The parlor of the First Methods st church was the scene of very pretty wedding on Wednesday eve ming, June 27. when Miss Ethel My rick became the bride of MT. Edgar E. Garrison.
 Rev. B. G. Hodge. assistant pastor, performed the impressive ring cere- mony. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of biege and cocoat. with chenille trimmings, with hat and accessories to match. She car rled an arm bouquet of exquisite pink roses.
 The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. Francis Myrick of this city.
 MT. Garrison, son of pr. and Mrs. J. E, Garrison of this city, is a promising young attorney.
 Immediately after the ceremony, MT. and Mrs. Garrison left for a To- day trip to Chicago.
 On their return home, and for the remainder of the summer, MT. and Mrs. Garrison will be at home to their friends at 1926 Eleventh ave- nue. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. Harry Gum and little daugh- ter Betty, will leave soon for Lau- rens and Greenville, S. c.
 Misses Louise Harrison, Elizabeth Sheppard, Truehart and Frances BCndurant, Dorothy Sheppard, Mar garet Jemison, Mary Virginia Braz- elton, Minna Stovall and Isabel lief lin left Sunday for Camp AS You Like It" in North Carolina.
 MT. and Mrs. William Bowman of New York are the guests of their aunt. Miss Daisy W. Rowley, at HIS Twentieth street, south. Mrs. Bow man was formerly Miss Edyth Weaver of this city.
 Miss Lucille Fry, who has been visiting Miss Louise Hightower in Tuscaloosa, has returned home.
 Mrs. Helen Davis, secretary to President McLendon of the city com mission, will spend her vacation at Pablo Beach, Fla.
 Mrs. Alice M. Johnson has gone to Lake Junaluska for 10 days.
 Mrs. Victor Randolph and son, Vic tor, are visiting MT. and Mrs. Earl Durwell in California.
 Mrs. M. G. Hubbard is visiting her sister, Mrs. John w. Prude, in Avon dale. Mrs. Hubbard was the guest of Mrs. E. G. Burchfiel for several weeks.
 Mrs. Earl Hargrove has gone to Mentone.
 Mrs. A. E. Cox has returned from visit with her mother in Pasca- gould, Miss.
 Virginia Doris Woodall, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Woodall, Jr, is her grandmother. Mrs. W. w, Doris, in Norwood.
 MT. Buford Freeze and daughter, Mary Jean, are visiting relatives ill Carbon Hill.
 MT. George Lang Is improving at Norwood hospital, where he recently underwent an operation.
 Mrs. John Lang of Carbon Hill Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ar thur Payne.
 Mrs. W. c. Suppler and little daughter, Betty Powers. left yester- day for High Point, N. C., to visit Mrs. Suppler's parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Perry
 MT. and Mrs. L. H. Dent have as their guest Mrs. Pat Harrison, wife of senator Harrison, and children. Mrs. Harrison, who Is motoring from Washington to her home in Missis- slppi, will spend several days with MT. and Mrs. Dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
ARTISTS NIGHTS PROGRAM
 AT SUMMER SCHOOL

Summer school students at Howard college are in for a good treat in music this evening.
 A real Artists Night" program is to be the feature, with Mrs. E. T. Rice in charge.
 Such well known artists as Mrs. Irene Hornsby, soprano; Mrs. Beat rice Tate Wright, pianist; Miss Gladys Lyon. violinist; MT. c. R. Klenk, cellist. and MT. Philip Me Guire, tenor, will have part In the evenings entertainment.
 The program will be at s o'clock, in the college auditorium. The pub lie is invited
 stunts by the South Alabama club has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MRS. HAGAN'S BAND
 HAS ICE CREAM FESTIVAL

The lawn of the Walker Memorial church will be buzzing with little folks and grown-ups this evening, all trying to chase away the effects of Old Sol with the never-failing magic of ice cream.
 If some have missed supper, things more substantial, as salads, cakes and pies, will be ready and waiting for Voracious appetites.
 Nor will it be too early to have lunch provided for the Fourth of July picnic. Those who have planned to get an early start on Wednesday morning can have the best of dinners fixed this evening by putting in their order to Mrs. Hagan's band. which will be in charge of the ice cream festival.
 The hours will be from to p. m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
WEBSTER-BAKE WEDDING
 PLANS ANNOUNCED

Plans for the Webster-Baker we'd ding. which will be solemnized at the First Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, July 7 have been completed and read as follows: Rev. Frank P. Anderson will perform the ceremony and the bride will be given in marriage by her brother, MT. Robert Baker. Miss Eleanor Baker will be maid of honor, and Mrs. Fred M. Todd will serve her sister as matron of honor. The ushers will be MT. Fred M Todd, MT. Morgan Mccall and MT. Robert Russell and MT. Anderson Hanna of Birmingham. MT. W. $. Webster of Birmingham will be best man for his brother. Mrs. Forney Hughes will preside at the organ and vocal solos will be rendered by Mrs. Nor gan Mccall and Mrs. Otis Wragg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The R. A. of the First Baptist church will meet on Thursday with Mrs. W. T. Berry, 2S09 Eleventh ave- nue, north, at 4 o'clock.
 The Edward L. Hank Character Analysis club, which meets every Wednesday night at the Y. M. C. A, will omit this weeks meeting be- cause of the holiday The members of this club are analysing each other at the meetings as well as studying the best books on the subject, and the weekly sessions are of great in terest.
 The meeting of the Y. M A. of the First Baptist hcurch has been post poned until Thursday, July 12.
 The Sunbeams of the First Bap- tist church will meet today at 4 o'clock. with Edith Manly, 1120 Twenty-fifth street, north.
 The Junior G. A. of the First Bap- tist church will meet Friday at 8 o'clock with Mary Pearson. Norwood boulevard.
 On Thursday night luncheon will be held on the lawn of MT. and Mrs. Bishop, for the officers and Sunday school teachers of the East Lake Methodist church. All officers and teachers are urged to attend.
 The Kings Daughters of the East Lake Methodist church will give an apron bazaar and social on Friday.
 All members of the East Lake Methodist church choir are requested to meet at the church at 5:3O Tues day afternoon, where cars will be waiting to take them to picnic supper and watermelon cutting at Five Mile creek. Each member is to bring husband or wife or one guest. All those who have sung in the choir at any time are invited.
 The Sunday school teachers of the East Lake Methodist church will hold their regular business meeting at the country home of MT. and Mrs. R. F. Manly, near Trussville. The meeting will be on Thursday instead of Wednesday of this week. All the church at 5:30, where cars will be waiting. A picnic supper will be served by Mrs. Manly, assisted by Miss Erin Holcomb and Mrs. Stamps.
 Circle No. 2 of the womans Mis- sionary society, Powderly Baptist church, will have an old-fashioned chicken supper in the lunch room of the Jones Valley High school Friday night, July 6.
 The Salvation Army committee of the Junior league will meet Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, with Mrs. A. L. Boorse at Harli Court apartment.
 The Central W. c. T. U. will meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock. All mem bers are urged to be present. Note the change of hour.
 There will be no meeting of the Junior league Wednesday, July 4.
 The board of managers of the Ala bama Vocational School for Girls will meet today at 10:90 at the school in Woodlawn.
 The Methodist Federation of Social Service Superintendents will meet in the Sunday school building of the First Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock. A full at tendance is urged.
 The year books for the Qui Vive club are at the public library. Mem bers are requested to call for same.
 The ladies of Mount Vernon Mis- sionary society will serve barbecue at North Birmingham park July 4. All persons going on ptcnics will do well to secure lunches from them.
 The Federation of Methodist Su- perintendents of Social Service will hold their regular monthly meeting in the Sunday school building of the First Methodist church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock A full at tendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03


 frown, but Raggedy Ann could not frown unless she pulled her rag fore head down with her rag hands. And because Raggedy Ann had a rag head, when she let go of her fore head it always smoothed out again just as good as new.
 Tt is a good thing your forehead is not made of the same material as children's foreheads, Raggedy Ann!" little fary laughed, flor when chill dren continually frown, in short time, the frown just stays right there all the time and they grow wrinkles between their eyebrows which make them look oh, so uglyi" T know it." Raggedy Ann laughed as she pushed her forehead up again and smoothed out every wrinkle, but l wondered why it was the children's fault that they could not see you pretty little fairies!"
 The pretty little fairy flew up and sat upon Raggedy Ann's head.
 I'll tell you why. Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy" the little fairy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

was very, very good and never leased any of it's playmates, or never be- haved selfishly in any way You can see just how good a. child must be to see us," the little fairly sighed, but you would be surprised to know that there are just thousands of dear lit tie boys and girls who see us very, very often. for they have found out that being clean and unselfish and kindly is the greatest pleasure, and they enjoy the happiness of being our friends, and we do so many things for them!"
 Tt is surely worth working hard for!" Raggedy Ann said. So I shall tell all the children that If they wish to see the fairies they must try in every way to be so happy, they can't help bringing happiness to everyone they meet"
 That is right, Raggedy Ann" the little fairy laughed, and they will be surprised to find out how soon we will come and visit them. First in their dreams. then later when they are awake and playing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
YOUNG JUDEANs GIVE DANCE AT MILES HALL

Everything is in readiness for the Young Judean dance 10 be given this evening at Miles hall.
 A capable orchestra has been en- gagged, and an enjoyable evening is assured to everybody.
 This dance is being given to raise funds for sending delegates to the fourth annual convention of the Southern Interstate Young Judean as- sociation to be held in Memphis, Tenn. beginning July 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MARY ECHOLS CHAPTER
 INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS

The new officers of Mary Echols chapter No. 125, Order of the Eastern Star, of Fairview, were installed with an impressive ceremony Friday night, June 29. They were as follows: Mrs. Fife Harris, worthy matron; MT. T. s. Brown, worthy patron; Mrs. Agnes McNeil, associate matron; Mrs. Ida Lawson, secretary; Mrs. Eunice Crab tree, treasurer; Mrs. Belle Brown, conductor, Mrs. Ellen Whitehouse. as sociate conductor; Mrs. May Pearl Naples, chaplain; Mrs. Hadley, mar sh2l; Mrs. Heine. organist; Mrs. Matylee Jennings. Esther; Mrs. Wooley. Martha; Mrs. Henen Benton, Electa; Mrs. Claude B. Lyster, ward CT; MT. Albert Whitehouse. sentinel.
 The ceremony was conducted by Mrs. Mary Echols, past grand matron of Alabama, as the installing officer, assisted by Mrs. Sabina Bentley past grand marshal, as grand marshal, and Mrs. Holcroft, matron of Vivian chapter, as grand chaplain.
 Mrs. Mary Echols and Mrs. Sabina Bentley and Mrs. Effie Harris were each presented with beautiful bunch of gladioH. They responded with impressive talks.
 The retiring matron, Mrs. Cora Lee Huling, was presented with the past matron's pin from the chapter by Mrs. Mary Echols.
 MT. Wooley presented MT. Sam Harris. the retiring patron, with the past patrons cuff links from the chapter.
 Mrs. Fred Freddy, in behalf of the retiring officers and friends, pre- sented Mrs. Cora Huling a beautiful electric floor lamp.
 Mary Echols chapter has closed one of the most successful years in the history of the chapter and Mrs Hul- ing, the retiring matron, is receiving congratulations from her friends and the members for the success of the chapter during her term of office.
 Inspiring talks were made for the good of the order. A number of vis- itors from other chapters were pres ent.
 A musical program was rendered by Misses Airline East and Gladys Yeager. after which delightfnl ra-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03
MISS PAYNE BECOMES BRIDE nE MIR L. H. SEAIE

Miss Katie Payne, daughter of Mir. J. M. Payne of New Market, and Mir. l.. H. Scale of Tuscaloosa were mar ried Tuesday evening at the home of the brides father, in the presence of a large company of relatives and friends.
 The Rev. R. T. Blackwell per formed the ceremony.
 The bride was one Cf the popular co-eds of the University of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-03

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