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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-22

To Mrs Lewis 4. Dayton, wife
Of Lieut.. Lewis \. Dayton of Kelly
Field, goes the distinction Of being
the first woman TO fly in an army
airplane from Kelly Field. Mrs Day
ton took her initial hop Wednesday
with Lieutenant Dayton a.
the stick. The flight was made under
the new air service ruling which pro-
vidCs that wives and mothers of army
aviators, and Of enlisted men who arc
reserve pilots. can take two flights
u year in army aircraft.
Lieutenant Dayton i the adju-
tant of the san Antonio Air Inter
mediate Depot. or Kelly Field No. l.
and has been an army aviator since
1917.
Il was not scared a bit Mrs.
Dayton said after coming down We'd
neSday. 1T was lots Of fun. and We
could see everything from up there.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Dayton visit
ed cloudland while in the air We'd
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-22

nesdey. going out Of sight in the
black mist.
Mrs. Dayton said that she did nos
feel funny but one time while IN INC
air. and that was the first time the
plane was banked. After that shc
said she did net mind il. =,
Mrs. DAYTON. like Mrs. Royce and
Mrs. Corkille OF Brooks Field. who
recently went up was extremely rcti-
cent about posing for the newspaper
photographer after coming down. In
all three cases. however, when a.
sured by the post commanders thai
it was for the good of the air service,
the ladies did not hesitate. 1t i
commonly known that aviatorS are
>upcrStitious about having their pic
ture taken, and doubtless their wives
feel the same way.
Although allowed to fly in army
planes. the wives and mothers of avi-
atore must forcgo the biggest thrills
Of the air. rs no stunts arc to be in
dulged in when they are in the
planes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
RECEPTION AT OPP. ALA.
 EOR NrISs WHAIEY

Mesdames Henry King and James H. Josey entertained at beautiful ly planned reception Tuesday after noon, honoring Miss Cora Wha1ey an attractive bride-elect of December. The King home was effectively dec- orated on this occasion. A color scheme of green and white was used in the hall and dining room. The parlor was sprlnglike with its guests were greeted by Mrs. J. c. Foster. Mrs. J. c. Mcleod presented them to the receiving line, which was composed of Mrs. Henry King, Mrs. J. H. Josey, Miss Cora Whaley. Mrs. J. A. Whaley, Miss Volena Whaley, Miss Luna Nichols, Mrs. Harvey Waters, Mrs. Fred Folsom of Elba. Miss Mae Bell Ward presided at the registry, where "Dont's for the Bride" were written by each guest. Mesdames B. c. Stewart and B. F. Lanier invited the guests into the dining room. where Mrs. T. E. Hubbard and H. J. Burgess served dainty refreshments. Mrs, E. E. Kelly and c. w. Mizell presided over the tea table, which was beautiful with it's display of handsome silver. A pretty basket, holding specimen piece for the table. Soft folds of white tulle fell from the chandelier to the table. Victrola music was en- joyed throughout the afternoon, Mrs. L. T. Ward being in charge.
 On thls occasion the honoree was handsomely gowned in a china blue chiffon, trimmed in fur About seventy guests called during the aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
DELTA GAMMA SIGMA
 SORORITY ENTERTAINS

The home of Miss Matte Lois AL bert in Ensley was the scene of one of the most colorful parties of the pre-holiday season Friday evening sorority of Howard college was at home to their friends.
 The rooms of the lower floor were thrown together and decorated with a profusion of mistletoe, holly, bells and green and red ribbons, carrying out the Christmas colors.
 The guests were received at the door by Miss Albert and Miss Nellie Gibbs, who conducted them to the dining room where punch was dis pensed by Misses Thelma Bates and Jennie Graves.
 As the guests assembled in the living rooms they were given small cards for a contest, the prizes being award to Miss Killoway Hill and Mr. Fred Carter.
 When this had been finished. dainty little Miss Yetive Letaw gave several interpretive dances, accom- panied at the piano by Miss Nanfleet Suddeth.
 Another contest was announced. The prizes for this one, the ones making a certain number of re- quired words from the word Christ mas, were awarded to Miss Thelma Meighan and MT. Jep Dendy.
 Next the boys were asked to line up and go to the library and ask for some popular book, the book proving to be girl, his partner for the intelligence test. The most in telligent proved to be Miss Jewel Graves and MT. William Fuller.
 Then came the grand march, the girls and boys vieing with each other for the favor of being crowned queen and king of the carnival. The honor fell to Miss Roberta Trechsel and Mir. Fred Carter, who were duly crowned and throned by Prof. T. R. Engles. The royalty selected MT. Hugh Autrey as court fool and Miss Jewel Graves as counsellor.
 Miss Yetive Letaw was presented with a feather fan as a favor for her dancing. An ice course in green and white, the sorority colors, was served.
 The guest list for the evening in- cluded Miss French Haynes, Miss Thelma Meaghin. Miss Molla Jane Ketchum, Miss Holloway Hill, Miss Virginia Wall, Miss Pauline Ray, Miss Elizabeth Sadler, Miss Mar garet Cox. Miss Yetive Letaw, Messrs. George Saxon, Hugh Autrey, Lacy Cowart, Miles Douglas, Hugh Barfield, Wallis. Lent Brewster, Henry Thompson, Jep Dandy, Jeff Bell, Fred Carter, George Var brough, Askew Braggan, Glen Gibbs, George Neeley, Aubrey Miree, Claude Brewster, Paul Macl1in. Charles Randall, S. V. Townsend, Hilton Upton, F. G. Jackson, Billy Britton, Harry Wills, c. E. Hearne, John Lanbley, Edwin Bond, William Fuller, Prof. and Mrs. T. K. Eagles, Mrs. c. C.. Albert, Mrs. Tucker, and active members of the sorority who are Miss Jeanette Vaughn, Willie Hugh Kirke. Nellie Gibbs, Evelyn Graves, Robert Trechsel, Ruth Wal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
TELEPHONE VOICE
By RUTH LEIGH

Huh? Whole want?"
 I repeated the name over tn, phone.
 Who's cal1ing?"
 The name was immatefial and said so.
 What Is it you want? Will any. one else do?" snapped the imperti- eally T want to talk to Mr. S-.'
 We'll I don't know if he's in. IT sec Following which I held tht wire for eight minutes.
 Not in. Gone for the day"
 And before I ha da chance to leave a number at which MT. S-- was to call me. the voice at the other end had become a sharp click.
 l thought about that young woman at the other end. Perhaps she is wondering why her salary was not increased last July. Undoubtedly, she has grievance against the world in general because she is not earning more money.
 It Is almost too obvious to point out that when you are telephening during business hours, you are the concern. Your voice and your words are the only point of contact an out slider has with the concern you rep resent. And needless to say, he judges the concern by the way he is treated over the telephone, so that answering the phone in the way l have described is the height of dis loyalty to any firm.
 It is so easy to be courteous over the telephone. It Is so easy to be at tentive. It is so easy to exercise the same good manners over the wire than you would face to face. Only stupid. cowardly person takes advantage of telephone distance to be impolite. Many persons, such as my friend above, would not dare to be as rude to others personally as she was over the wire.
 I know of several women in busi- ness who have secured splendid of- fers and advanced themselves to eX- ccllent positions because they made an impression on other business men by the way they handled their em- ployer's business. One young woman who was formerly in a printing con- cern so impressed a publisher by her intelligence in taking directions over the phone that she is now head of one of the leading departments of that concern.
 It always pays to be courteous any time or place, but nothing is more important than good telephone manners. Your face, your clothes your gestures, your mannerisms, cannot be seen. You and your firm are fcdged solely by your voice and the courtesy you extend over the wire.
 If you have good telephone man. ners I'm willing to wager that your face to- face manners will be equally good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MT. And Mrs. Lathrop Entertain For Miss
 Redin

The beautiful home of MT and Mrs. Frank Holland Lathrop was the scene of a charming hospitality last eve- ming when Miss Mahdah Roden Redin was complmented with a lovely din- ner given by MT and Mrs. Lathrop.
 Miss Redin, who is one of the sea sons debutantes, is being shown many charming courtesies during her stay in Birmingham with her aunt, Mrs A. ]. Bowron, who is entertain ing her for the winter.
 The lovely Lathrop home which is one of the most beautiful in the city, on this occasion was very artistic in it's decoration.
 The dining table had for a centre piece pink roses artistica1ly ar ranged.
 The guests after the delightful dinner enjoyed the performance at the Lyric where the lower boxes had been reserved for the pleasure of the guests who included only the winters debutantes and their gentlemen friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MT. And Mrs. Veil To Keep Open House aiat
 Sunday

Complimenting their house guests who will arrive Friday evening MT and Mrs. Lee Well will entertain with open house Sunday evening.
 The out-of-town guests who will be the members of a house party, al which the Wells are entertaining dur Ing the holidays are Mrs. Thorner and her two daughters, Misses Doro- thy and Dolly of New York, Miss Annie Weckstein also of New York Miss Sherley Rosenthal of Chicago.
 A number of charming affairs are being planned for these guests among them will be brilliant dance at the Tutwiler, at which MT. and Mrs. Well will entertain Christmas night when two hundred guests have been in vtted to enjoy this hospitality and meet the young daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Well, Miss Julia Veil.
 Among the other social functions which will take place during the yuletide festivities will be a bridge tea Saturday to which Miss Eva Band man has invited number of guests.
 Saturday evening Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Fies will entertain with a dancing party at their home on Alta nont Road, for their sub -deb daugh- ter Frances, who is at home for the holidays
 Monday afternoon Mrs. Eugene W O4l WILL GlNe DIluSe luICuGOU. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. S. A Moses Is entertaining with a tea at her home on Juniper avenue.
 Wednesday, Mrs. Herman Rosen- berger will be hostess at a luncheon at her home and in the afternoon Mrs. Marc Lynx will be hostess al a Lyric party.
 Wednesday evening MT. and Mrs. Sam Phillips and Mrs. Morton Simp- Son will entertain with a dance at the Tutwiler.
 Thursday afternoon Mrs. Harold Lehman and Mrs. Charles Meyer will be joint hostesses at luncheon when they will entertain at the home of Mrs. Meyer. A Lyric party will be the social function at which Mrs. Avery Joseph and Mrs Henry Speilberger will entertain Thursday night. These are only few of the mem hers of parties to be given during fhe yuletide season which will be unuSually gay
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MRS. POSNER HOSTESS TO HOUSEKEEPER CLUB

Mrs. II. J. Posner was hostess to the Twentieth Century Housekeepers club at its last regular meeting.
 The meeting was held at Timber. lost" the charming home of Mrs. Arlie Barbor, the sister of Mrs Posner.
 In the business session many worthwhile efforts were planned, as this club is composed of serious minded women who realize the duties as we'll as the privileges of club membership. They are working zealously on their scholarship fund as well as responding to many other calls.
 After the business was dispatched the program was taken up. Mrs. R. J. Wheeler's subject "Remodeling the Conventional Christmas Dinner" was most ably handled. Mrs. Mitchams paper. "To What Extent to Give at Christmas" followed.
 The ladies were then given the great pleasure of hearing Mrs. Bar bour read one of her own delightful poems.
 A brief discussion of Alabama Day closed the program, after which a delicious salad plate was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
Miss Wade, q Bride elect, Honored With
 Many Parties

The following from the Columbus, Ga, Ledger will be of interest to the many friends of Mr. Talbert Allen McGhee of this city, who will wed Miss Esther Wade of Columbus, Sat- urday eevning:
 Prior to her marriage to Mir Tal- bert Allen McGehee of Birmingham, Miss Esther Wade has been the in spiratton for a perfect round of gay ety.
 Mrs. W. H. Young was the first hostess, complimenting Miss Wade with a miscellaneous shower. During the past week several pretty parties have been given, among them bridge party on Tuesday at which Miss Earline Johnson was hostess, a shower at which Mrs. T. G. Coleman and Miss Genie Claire Norris were joint hostesses on Wednesday after noon, kitchen shower, on Thursday afternoon at which Misses Sarah and Zylpha Dimon were joint hostesses; bridge on Friday given by Mrs. Edward Swift at her handsome home in Wynnton; an informal party on Saturday at which Miss Miss Carrie Coleman was hostess, and a bridge on Saturday afternoon given by Miss Bess Dedman.
 Several affairs have been plan ned for next week, and among them will be bridge party given by Mrs. David Lewis, and the rehearsal par ty on Friday evening at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Piekens Wade, in Wynnton.
 Miss Eunice Lathem and Miss Katherine Thompson will also en- certain for Miss Wade, the date to be announced later.
 On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Ha- mer Thornton entertained for Miss Lucille Jones. an attractive bride- elect, at which time she presented Miss Wade with a souvenir.
 At her handsome home in Wynn ton, Mrs. Edward Swift was hostess at an informal bridge patry to Miss Esther Wade, much feted bride e-' elect.
 Tables for bridge were placed in the sun parlor, which was bright with Christmas berries and ever greens.
 A string of red beads was pre- sented to the honoree, and the con- solation was 8 "choker" string of beads won by Miss Louise Garrard The top score prize was door knocker. won by Miss Anne Lump. kin.
 One of many pretty parties given in honor of Miss Esther Wade, popular bride elect, was the miscel- laneous shower at which Miss Cole nan was hostess at her home on low CT Broad street.
 The guests invited are members of. Miss Colemans class, of which Miss Wade is popular member.
 The house was beautifully deco rated in holly and cut flowers.
 A daintily bound painted book of Best Wishes" was written for this lovely bride, each guest writing best wish.
 Hand-painted pencils and hearts were then passed around, each guest writing tn estory of Sweet William, q Lonely Bachelor"
 Little Miss Alma Wade, sister of the bride. presented the gifts to the f2naree, bringing them in in a Wheelbarrow
 A tempting salad course was served by the hostess, assisted by her sisters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
wANTED-LIcHT

EVERY HOME MUST HAVE LIGHT THE MORE, THE BETTER. A LAMP NEVER FAILS TO PLEASE AS A GIFT. THEY ARE HERE IN MANY DIFFERENT STYLES AND FINISHES ONE FOR EVERY PURPOSE. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT-OUR LIBERAL TERMS OF PAYMENT ENABLE YOU TO BUY WITH ONLY A SMALL OUT- LAY OF CASH. DON'T FAIL TO IN- GUIDE A LAMP OR so ON YOUR GIFT LIST-THEN COME HERE TO MAKE YOUR SELECTION. BIRMING- HAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY, FIRST AVENUE AND TWENTY-FIRST STREET.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MARTIN-M'VAY WEDDING
 FORMALLY ANNOUNCED

MT. and Mrs. G. B. McVay, Sr., an nounce the marriage of their daugh- ter, Carrie Boss, to MT. Robert Roy Martin on Saturday afternoon, De- cember 15. at, half after l o'clock. The ceremony took place at the home of the brides parents in Norwood, with pr. J. A. Bryan officiating.
 The bride wore an attractive suit of brown with hat and accessories to match. Her flowers were a corsage of pink rosebuds and valley lilies. After a short wedding trip Mir. and Mrs. Martin will be at home in ths Bon Air apartments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
THAT WORD?
CARE

The business of tracing words back to their origins Is full of pit falls. For instance. take the word care" The Latin word for "care'' is "cura.% Hence the unwary might think why is not "care" lineal descendant, or at least close rela- tive. of "cura?"
 There is only one objection to such a derivation, and that Is that our word "care" has an entirely diff ferent percentage. Our "care" Is of the same family as the old high German kara" sorrow, ''charen,' to lament. and the middle high Ger man "karn, to lament.
 The word "care" Is, therefore, sug- gestive of a painful process. A per- son who is "careworn," for instance is decidedly in painful state. But on the other hand, the taking of care often averts the painful condition which the derivation of the word suggests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
DINNER AT HIGHLAND : METHODIST CHURCH

{ The congregation of the Highland Methodist will be entertained with an old-fashioned chicken dinner on Tuesday evening at the church. Ev- ery member of the congregation is hyited MT. Jay Smith, general Chairman, has arranged a delightful Evening. Prof. c. B. Glenn will act as toastmaster, while MT. Scholfield Will lead the singing. Dr. Hendrix Will make a talk. All reports on the drive for the building fund will be beard at this time It is requested that there be a large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
BAZAAR AT
 SUNNYSIDE

The Sunny Side Missionary society will hold their annual bazar today beginning at 1 o'clock and continuing till 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. l. F. Smith at Jones Valley station. There will be dainty handwork of all kinds for Christmas presents, canned fruit and vegetables and odds and ends Sandwichas, cake and coffee will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MISS RUTH MCCLELLAN TO RE HoNORED

MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Bartlett will entertain at buffet supper on the evening of December 24, at their home, 1915 Iroauois street, compli- menting Miss Ruth Mcclellan, the at tractive daughter of Judge and Mrs. Thomas Mcclellan, who will arrive December 20 from Vassar college to spend the holidays with her parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MRS. NORTHINGTON IGNORED
 AT BUFFET SUPPER

Mrs. Eugene Northington, the at- tractive guest of her sister, Mrs, Robley Munger. was honored Satur- day evening when Mir and Mrs. Will liam NJ. Leary entertained at d buff let supper for her. Sixty guests en- joyed this hospitality. who after wards attended the dance at the Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
OCIAL LIFE CLUB EVENTS FASHIONS

MISS EVELYN REDD the attractive young daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ernest Redd who sponsors the Birmingham Sabres for their polo match given the benefit of the Junior league She also of the maids tor the Sigma Nu convention be held in Birmingham wcek.-Photo by Knox
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
MRS. HOWARD LOEB'S BAND TO HAVE CAKE SALE

Mrs. Howard Loeb's band of the Temple Emanu-El will have cake sale Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day on the balcony of Loveman's. Mrs. Herman Saks is to be chairman Tuesday. J. Levine Wednesday and Mrs. Sidney Hart Thursday. This sale will afford a fine opportunity for housewives to provide themselves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

When burglar enters a room pro- tected by a new device the latter starts a photograph to telephone the fact to an operator who can inform the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

with splendid homemade cakes. All those who have promised cakes are requested to have them on the balcony promptly on the day speci- fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

Trying to force open a window with a new automatic lock only fastens 1t more securely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
FROM THE WISE

Wealth is not his that has 1t, but his that enjoys it.-Benjamin Frank lin.
 The way to procure insults Is to submit to them. A man meets with no more respect than he exacts.- Hazlitt.
 It Is better that a judge should lean on the side of compassion than severity.-Cervantes
 Kindness In us Is the honey that blunts the sting of unkindness in another.-Landor
 A poet is a painter of the soul.- Disrateli.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18


 An apparatus for making sound sings under any weather conditions and at any speed in rivers and shoai waters by the means of projected light instead of "heaving the lead, has been invented by an Englishman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
FILM FABLES
By DON ALLEN

Once Upon a Time there was Scientist who had Learned enough to Realize that there was More Mazuma in a Troupe of Trained Pleas than there was in Isolating the Germ of Stoopshoulderitis. But how to Put the Bugs to Work to show a Profit and be able ot Greet the Landlord with smile was Almost too Deep for Even this Scholar.
 At Last after he had Thought and Thought, and looked over the Entire Situation, he decided that, as Long as Every Oher sort of Bug was Try ing Out the Movies, that he Might Just as Well Climb Aboard the Cal iope and Get His Share. And So he Organized a Bug Stock Company With Miss Ant, Mile. Flea, Amos Keets and Baron Fly as his Stars, and Sue cess Came Right up and Slapped Him on the Back. His Reward for Pro ducing Real Life Pictures through Microscope has been Phenomenal
 Even when all the other Companies were Closing Down, the Scientist went Right Along producing real $1,000,000 pictures at a cost of about a Dollar and Half.
 Moral: 'Tis Better to Own Bug Studio than a Big One.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

Eleven per cent of the women that sell butter, and Is per cent of those selling eggs from the country dis tricts of the United States. keep the resultant money for their personal use, according to government rec ords
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

A Connecticut inventors electric razor that also can be used as vi- orator, is claimed to shave a man in half a minute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

lace, Layce Hendrix, Miriam Thorn ton, Mabel Willoughby, Kathleen Sloan, Thelma Bates, Thelma Stacey, Irma Parsons, Ruby Little, Hattie fleet Sudduth, Grace Pass, Jewel Graves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

Mir. Schuyler Floyd and MT. Frank Floyd will. arrive Wednesday from the Kentucky Military acade- jmy to be the guests of their par ents, Mir. and Mrs. John E. Floyd, for the holidays
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

Mrs. Holland Harris Fletcher Is in Los Angeles, Cal, at the Hotel Alexandria.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

MT. Luther Reynolds, Jr., Is com ing from Washington and Lee uni- versity at Lexington, Va, for the holidays here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18

MT. and Mrs. Henry Blair of wau- lasha. Wis, will arrive Saturday tc be the guests of Mrs. Blair's sister Mrs. c. E. Bigsby, and Mrs. Nelson Snow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-18
RANDOM NOTES

Mrs. J. Bell Rives is doing nicely at the Birmingham General hospital after an operation for appendicitis.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-04-04
DECEIT, IMMORTALITY,
FRAUD, CHARGED AGAINST
THE HOUSE OF DAVID

LANSING, MICH. Apr. 4.-Formal
cnargos that the Israelite House OF
David Colony of Benton Harbor As
based on "a foundation of deceit. i'm
morality and fraud" were filed IN
the circuit court here today by An
drew Dougherty, Attorney General
for Michigan.
The charges allege that the COLONY
has sot itself up as Kingdom" with
BENJAMIN Purnell, head OF the order
as king" The allegation also Is
made that the association, which filed
the articles of Incorporation in 1903
as religious and ecclestical organi-
zation has usurped its privileges as
an organization Of this nature.
The attorney-general adds that the
colony is not and never has been an
organization for religious purposas
out on the contrary has for it's oh
ject the enrichment OF Benjamin Pur-
nell and his elevation to the rank Of
temporal king and the establishment
IN the state OF kingdom, whose king
and his subjects eventually shall re
independent of the civil power OF the
state.'