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New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

the department of health that. in her opinion, it would be unwise 10 try to treat more than 2S patients at that institution and that with this num- Der there would bc some danger of an overcrowded condition. There is HOW accommodation for 13 patients and with the present equipment faciii- ties could be had for T. with short notice. The condition which will eX- ist after today will probably make it resessary to buy more beds and place them in the center of tine two wards.
 Visiting Committee Calls on Pierson
 An unusual situation arose today in connection with the Pierson case. It appears that Pierson is an active member of local fraternal organiza- ton and was reported to the sick Eis iting committees yesterday. The com mittee called on the sick member last night and spent several hours with him. It was not known nor was it suspected that he was developing smallpox. Today the health depart ment learned of the presence ct the sick visiting committee and plans were made at once to investigate and de- tcrmine if they had any traces Of the disease.
 Because of the large numbers of school children being handled at the free clinic. pr. Clark has announced that it will not be possible 10 give any treatments until one week from the day of vaccination. The patients are asked to keep on the original dress ings until that time. Daily treat ments are not necessary. it is explain al
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
France Would Increase
 Taxation of Gamblers

Paris, March li.--Gamhlers in France, patrons Of the race tracks and the green table. lost e62,ooo, ooo francs in 1923. This was inc total rake.off of the casinos, added 10 the percentage collected by tho gorcrn- ment and the racing associations on the mutual betting payments.
 Tn addition to the foregoing, there is vast amount Of irregular betting conducted by bookmakers on which neither government nor racing associ- ations gets q commission. and just now experts arc studying how this il- lirit trade can be made to pay its contribution. The state wants Its rake-off.
 Of the casinos. that at D"auville was tho biggest winner. with @5.oo0.oe" francs.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Foreign Erchangr

New York. March 14.-FortiEu cN- changes irregular. luoiaiions in rtpts. Great Efitair. demand 42s 'i: r,I,tas 4ssrk: 5a day bills on banks aae. rraurc. demand 4g4: cables 4.G5. Italy. demand A-25@i: cables 42sa. Belgium. demand. S.S4: rabies s.sa. Geruany. demand tper triIliou1 .ss. IioIiand. demand S7.Gs. Norway. demand 1881. sweden. de- tl8uF .t.Ss. Denmark. demand 1z.5G. sutherland. dsmnnd 1T.31 r.. suafu. demand iz.a5. Greece. de .rara Leg. Poland. demand .0eWa14 |
 ze,.ho-s:io, akia. demand 2.S2. Jug0-
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Stolen Cutlery Found
 In WOrkingman's Home

Alex I.afczik Of 30 Austin street was arrested this afternoon by Sorgt. George C. Ellinger, for the theft of cutlery valued at about s50 from Lam ders, Frary X Clark A report was made to the police that the cutlery was missing from the factory and Lafczik was suspected of having taken it. He was located by Sergt. Ellinger and taken 10 tho police station.
 He was questioned there by Dctoc- tive Sergeant William F. McCuc and Sergeant Ellincer The police then went to his home where search re- suited in the finding of the stolSn cutlery. The search was made hy Scrgt. Elingcr and Policeman Thomas | ECpnpy
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Americans Give Generously
 To Aid French Orphans

Paris, March l4.--Americans have aideduzAg.0o0 French war orphans during, the nine years work of the fratcrnite Franco -Amerieaine. 1t was reported iat the annual meeting Of the society recently. Reference was made 10 the splendid work started in Amer ica ili 1915 by two English women. Miss Schofield and Mss Fall. resulting in nearly goo committees being form ed in the United States.
 The American organization Of "lratherless Children Of France" was dshanded five years ago and it's work was taken over by the Fraternite Franco Amcricaine. Since then il has received from the United States 7.500,o00 francs and an equal sum dircct from the American god-paronts of their protcges.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

Students association will speak in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall on Arch street.
 Mir. Hudgings will take as his sub iect Peace on Earth. How, When? ?' Mir. Hudgings predicts another world war before universal peace is at tained.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
AusTRIt HAS \ roRTIi

Vienna, March i4-l'ranlein Ma riannc Beth, an enthusiastic advocate Of woman suffrage. claims the distinc- ton of being the first woman to be admitted to practice law in Austria. Completing her university course. she studied law in her fathers office and recently passed the examination ad- miiting her to practice.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
5,649 WANT TO BE VOTERS
Third Ward Leads With f,032 Ap- Iications-SiNth Is second and First Is Not Far Behind.

Registrars w. J. tZeigler and Thomas J. Smith aniounced this afternoon that total of 5,Gi2 ap- plieations to be made voters have been placed on the "ro bc made" list. There were 66 applications to hr restored to the voting lists and s9o Implications, By wards, tho ap- plications were received as follows: First. Sa9: second, 727; third, l.o32; fourth, 65i: fifth. 670: sixth, 9li.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
ALL PLEAD NOT GUILTY

New York. March l4.--Col Thomas B. Fielder accused in m indictment with Gaston 1T. Means and Elmer w. Jarnecke of conspiracy 10 bribc At- torney General Daugherty Col. Will linn Hayward and others entered a plea of not guilty today before Fed eral Judge GarNin.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Tittrrrals
Mrs NIats IrJWc,

The funeral or Mary Grove was held this morning from St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock with high mass of requiem. Rev. Daniel Sullivan Of Norwich officIatel. Mrs. Mary T.. Crcan sang Lead Kindly Light" as the body was taken from the church.
 The bcarers were James Grove, Martin Welsh. Charles and John Rivers. MiciacI Nal"uiin" and Charles Pruden. Flower bearers were John and Waiter Valentine. Burial was in the old Catholic cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
nrINI.NTIL InP.M.

The income tax collectors who are stationed at the Chamber Of Com mcrcc headquarters will be there to- morrow night until 10 o'clock to ae- ccmrnodaie lntc fax payers. This will be the last chance to fle returns be- fore a penalty is imposed.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
TO TRAIN OPERA SINGERS

St. Louis. March 1.-The St. Louis Grand Opera company has been form cd trrr 10 foster the study of Italian operas.
 |. IS civic enterprise undcrwritten hy number Of local business men. many of whom are Italians. The purpose is to cultivate singers, and memberships is open to all who show signs Of talent More than loo persons already have become mem bcrs.
 
 U. $. TREASURY STATEMENT. |. x. Treasury balance. s254.G5S.5l4.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
,,a,L u CaSl,rpore

The funeral of former Councilman Mark M. Cashmore took place this afternoon. S.rticcs were hcld at the home at it@ l-airsicw street and were i,ti4atn. Es7. john L.. pavis oifiriatrd Intermsnt vas iu l'airsiew ct netery.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
John !. Nafe,

The funeral of Ioin r. Naf"y wil ise held tomorrow afternoon al c'tIocL. Egy. William Ross will oniciate at services al tbe home at ISs Maple street Isuriai will De ia Fairyitw cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
Dratl1s
Elmer l.. Lucas.

Word has been received by |. C.. Lucas or 24i Linwood street. this city, of the death Of his brother. Elmer l.. Lucas, at his home in Worcester.
 Mass. yesterday afternoon. Mir. Lucas was a former Hartford photographer and was well known in that city. He was also connected with thc Hartford electric light plant for several year following ifs installation. Mir. IIicas is survived by his wife and one daugh- ter. l.. G. Lucas will leave for Wor- cestcr tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
nMIT Mm.snN pINIpENp

New York. March 14.-Directors of Wilson & Company today omitted the quarterly dividend of s1.75 share cne the preferred stock due al this time
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14

sla,ia, demand 1.2sit. Austria. de- mand .geI4. Rumania, demand .52. Argentina. demand 3s.50. Brazil. de- mand 1I.7s. Tokio. demand 4ia.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
ANOTHER WORLD WAR
Such is Prediction of Speaker Wiio Will Talk to International Bible Students Sunday.

William r. Hudgings of New York, secretary and treasurer of The Gold en Age" a semi monthly magazine
 published by the International Bible
New Britain herald., 1924-03-14
ONE NEW CASE OF
 SMALLPOX FOUND

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
BRIGHT.FAUGHENDER WEDDING PLANS

The marriage of Miss Kathyrn Faughender and Mir. Ernest Dewitt Bright both of Birmingham will take place at the Methodist church of Pied mont, Ala, the home of the bride, on the afternoon of June 26, at 4 o'clock, with Rev. W. o. Horton of Jackson vile, Ala, officiating.
 Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Rka Harris will sing and Mrs. Maurice Faughender will play the nuptial music.
 Miss Ruth Faughender of Piedmont, a sister of the bride, will be the maid of honor. and Mrs. Robert A. Terrell, Jr., and Mrs. George J. Roebuck, cous- ins of the bride, both of Birmingham, will be matrons, Miss Ruth Lawson also of Birmingham will be the brides maid.
 Mir, J. c. Faughender will give his daughter in marriage. Mir. Irs Bright of Livingston, Ala, a brothe'. of the groom, will be his best man and the groomsmen will be Mr{ Maurice Faughender of Piedmont. al brother of the bride, Mr. Hunter Smith and Mir. Earl Southworth, both of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
KAI4PA CLUB ENTERTAINS

The Kalpa club entertained its mem bers and a few of their friends with a dance given at the home of Miss Fran cis Pape last Wednesday evening. The rooms were very beautifully decorated in the club colors, music was furnished by a local orchestra and punch was served throughout the evening.
 This was the second of series of entertainments to be given by the club through the spring and summer months, Those enjoying the clubs hospitality were: Misses Francis Pape, Catherine Rule, Elizabeth Stevenson, Elinor Alm- gren. Florence Busenlehner, Margaret McCuni, Mildred Adams, Francis West, Louise Farley, Evelyn Kin ney, Alwilda Mcdonald, Winifred Parker, Elizabeth Fox. Katherine South, Carlotte Hilton, Kathleen Pope, Billie Bruner, Alice Davis; Messrs John Tendon, Guy Burns, Red Golf, George Kemp, John Cook Claude Boy kin, Bill Johnson, Arling Culver, Pat Crawford, Ben Rutledge, Albert Wat son, P. J, McGeever, Harry Mccall, John Mills, Mir. and Mrs. Frank Pape and Mir. and Mrs, J. Carl Parks.
 The following is personnel of the club: Lynn Dobyns, John Carney, Carson Insco, Bert Dickinson, Harry Spruell, Clifford Sanford, Dewey Moody, Jack Ingram, Henry McClen- don. Leon Johnson, Eugene Tutor, Jack Autrey, Edwin Emmett, Clayton Wilson, Jack Floyd, John Milligan, Parker Parsons. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MISS COBBS WINS
 HONORABLE MENTION

The closing feature of the Randolph Macon WOman's college commencement held Tuesday. June 3, was the an nOuneement of scholarship hon0rs- The person making the highest average in each class Is given a scholarship, carry ing free tuition for the next year. Those making an average very close to this are awarded honorable mention. The an- nOuneement was as follows: Freshman scholarship, Miss Laura HinemOn Low ing, Montgomery, Ala Honorable men, ton Misses TfIlie Kaplan, Petersburg, Va: Nellie c. Morton, Atlanta. Ga. Margaret Malone, Memphis, Tenn. Mildred F. Johnson, Louisville, Ky. Margaret AGeDOugal Hooker, Ocala, Fla; Annabel Wright Walter, Louis vile, Ky: Susan Parker CObbs, Bir- mingham, Ala
 Sophomore scholarship: Miss Harriet Elizabeth SenteF, DanEiIle. Va. Hon. Orable mention: Misses Helen A. Sa- mOuee.. LEnehburg, Va; Josephine Hodges Ewalt, Paris. Ky; Jeannette c. Farmer, LaGFange. Ga
 Junior schOlAFship: Miss Ruth Alex andFa Miller, Wheeling. W. Va Hon. cradle mention: Misses Margaret Lee HsrgrOVe, Louisville. Ky: Virginia Bel Shearer. Lynchburg,Va. Mar Earct WhittIe. Brunswick. Ga.; Vir- ginia COwan Helms, Norfolk. Va.s Mary Hedges Marshall, Shreveport, La. :; Eleanor F. GOehring, Norfolk, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
Summer Dances On With Return Of Summer Days

Wieh the return of a number of the boys and girls from colleges the past week, and the opening of beautiful Cascade Plunge, Edgewood and Linger Longer Lodge, the social calendar has taken on the summer aspect and things are settling down into the seasons round of outings to the nearby resorts.
 There have been a number of the most informal parties the past week, the affairs at Linger Longer Lodge at- tracting their share of pleasures. Num- bers have gone out each evening for a swim, although, the water is considered bit cold. Cascade Plunge, too, has come in for its share of crowds, as q number have gone out each afternoon and evening since the opening.
 During the past week, several we'd dings have held the attention of socie- ty. Monday evening Miss Annie Lee was married to MT. Frank Barker at the Highland Presbyterian church. The same evening pretty. home wedding was solemnized when Miss Eleanor Daniel became the bride of MT. Parker Glasox, the ceremony having been per formed at the home of the brides par ents at East Lake.
 A wedding which interested Birming- ham friends, although the ceremony took place in Columbus, Ga, the home of the bride, was that of Miss Dorothy De Graffenreid Clason and Mir. Clifton Abbott of Birmingham. Another mar riage of comment in Jewish circles was that of Miss Frances Abelson and Mir. Sol J. Rittenbaum, 'solemnized Tues day evening at the Tutwiler. Miss Bessie Rush and Mir. H. s. Paul were married Tuesday evening at the Foun- tain Heights Methodist church in the presence of a number of the friends of the young couple.
 The members of the Junior league were hostesses Friday evening at Lin ger Longer Lodge entertaining the Y. w. C. A. club girls at an evening out ing. About seventy-five young ladies were present to enjoy this hospitality.
 Miss Joe Patillo, an attractive bride elect, was honored Saturday, when Mrs. R. K. Kennedy and Mrs. Hard away Frazier were joint hostesses at a gift shower.
 A number of the most interesting affairs have been announced to take place this week, the return of the col lege boys and girls making society take on brighter aspect.
 Miss Margaret JcIes will be the in- spiration for a number of the week s loveliest affairs, these to terminate with her wedding Saturday afternoon at , 30 in the afternoon at St. Marys on the Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MISS WARD AND MISS WEBSTER HONORED

MT. and Mrs. William Francis Tyler entertained Friday evening at their home in Mountain Terrace compliment ing their guest Miss Francis Ward of Greensboro. Ala, who recently gradu- ated from Sullins College and Miss Una Webster who returned last week from Holton Arms school at Washing ton, D. c.
 Included in this courtesy were Miss Ward, Miss Webster, Miss Jean Ar hold, Miss Margaret Oliver, Miss Mary Hansel Shook, Miss Lucy Eastwood, Mir. Walter Allen, Mir. Robert Brom- berg, Mir. Frank Lynch, Mir. Ed LeGke, Mir. Charles Bromberg, Mir. Henry Me Carty, Mir. George Wofford, Mir. Rob ert Baugh, Jr., Mir. Bob Baugh Sledge of Greensboro, Ala, the guest of Rob- ert Raugh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
POGUE-VARDAMAN WEDDING OCCURS AT GOODWATER

A wedding of much interest took place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 25, when Miss Cora Vardaman became the bride of Mir. Auston Pogue. The wedding was quietly solemnized in the presence of a few relatives and friends. The marriage vows were read by Rev. w. L. Holdridge. Mrs. Pogue is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. L. Vardaman of Goodwater, Ala.
 The bride wore a charming frock of Nile green georgette, trimmed in gold lace and crystal buttons over satin with hat and shoes in a shade of fawn.
 An informal 6 o'clock dinner at the home of the brides parents was attend ed only by close relatives of the bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
THEATRE PARTY ENJOYED BY CHARMING GROUP

One of the seasons most attractive theatre> parties was carried out Mon. day evening at the Lyric theatre by q group of charming young ladies of Roebuck Springs, hOnOring the follow. ing group of young ladies: Miss Cleo Meleher, talented and admired daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Melcher, who is leaving the city permanently : Miss Lois Threadgill, bride-elect of early June; Miss Lucille Lockhard, also a bride-elect of June, and Miss Katie Dumns, formally of this city, now making her home in Atlanta. Favors were given as a remembrance of the occasion held so dear to such close friends. The following were included : Miss Nettie Binion, Miss Ruth David ston. Lena Frey, Lois Threadgill. Katie Dumas, Cleo Melcher, Omega Wright, Vera Dumas, Louise Melcher, Lueile Lockhard. The honorable Mr. Wade, of whom the girls are very fond, ehaperoned the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
THE OWLS CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS

The Owls club met Thursday, June 6, at the home of Howard Cranford, where an election of officers took place. New officers are as follows: 1: Harold Jett, president; Malloy Will son, vice president; Robert Hewes, sec retary; Chester Ringland, treasurer; l; Frank Duckett, social secretary. Two new members, Thomas Milner and Charles McGonegle, were admitted in the club. Other members are: Wilbur Sutten Aleck Cutcliff and Howard Cranford. The club plans and expects a bright future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MRS. SLATER HOSTESS AT LUNCHEON

Mrs. Stanley Slater entertained with an informal luncheon at the Southern club Friday. Her guests were Mrs. Henry Sherrod who has recently come to Birmingham to make, her home, Miss Lenore Candler of Savannah, Ga, who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Sher- rod, Mrs. Robert McEachin and her guest, Miss Annie Lou Dean of Oka- Iona, Miss, and Mrs. ". J. Ware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MRS. BOWRON TO
 HONOR BRIDE ELECT

Mrs. Richard l.. Bowron will be hostess Wednesday complimenting Miss Margaret Jones, who will be married to Mir. Robert Bowron on June IA. This affair will take place at the Country club and will be luncheon including only the bridal party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
THE DTNATTE CLUB ENTERTAINED AT DRNER

The D'Naite club entertained at a diner dance at Cascade Plunge last Tuesday evening
 The group of girls who contributed to the success of the occasion were Misses Marguerite White. EtheIyn Mil ton. Catherine South, Camille SchWine, Helen Woods. Elizabeth Vaughan, Hat tie Ware Shepherd. Jeanette Newman, Leila Mae Lincoln and Virginia Mills.
 The personnel of the club is NIessrs. John Mikul. president; Jack Morrison. vice president: Howard Collins. seere- tary; Brant ShelhuFne. treasurer; Tom Boone. social secretary, and Bert Saeger, Charles Leland. Harry LiEgett, Will liam Atkins. Ernest Kavanaugh and Wilmer Th0Enton-
 The club 1z planning q house taKty to be givea atan early date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MISS FAUGHENDER AND
 MIR. BRIGHT TO BE IGNORED

Miss Ruth Lawson will be hostess this evening entertaining with a din- ner party at the Tutwiler honoring Miss Kathyrn Faughender and Mir. Ernest Dewitt Bright who will be mar ried on June 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
AFTER REHEARSAL PARTY FOR BOWRON.JONES WEDDING

Miss Margaret Coleman and Miss Malvina Coleman are entertaining with buffet supper Friday evening at their home on Highland avenue compliment ing Miss Margaret Jones and Mir. Rob- ert Bowron following the rehearsal of their wedding plans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
Lamar Jackson Wedding Plans
 Announced

St. Mary's-on-the-Highlands will be the scene of beautiful twilight wed ding. on Wednesday, June 25, when Miss Ida Elizabeth Jackson, the daugh. ter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Pollard Jackson, will become the bride of Mir Thomas Cowles Lamar at 6 o'clock with Rev. Oscar deWolf Randolph of. ficiating. q
 Mrs. Alex T. Cecil Martha Lamar) sister of the groom, will be the ma tron of honor and the brides maids will be Miss Anne Ellis, Miss Morgia Shropshire and Miss Katherine Wade of Pulaski, Tenn.
 Little Mary Lucille More, the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Frank c. Moore, will be the flower girl. S
 Mir. Lamar's attendants will be Mir. Hal Lamar. a brother; MT. Alex T. Cecil and Mir. John Kelley of Mont gomery.
 MT. c. P. Jackson will give his daughter in marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MISS DOROTHY BOWRON
 TO GIVE THEATRE PARTY

Among the prenuptial parties to be given for Miss Margaret Jones a bride of Saturday will be the theatre party at which Miss Dorothy Bowron is en- tertaining Friday afternoon at the Jefferson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
TICKETS TO 'THIs FREEDOM MUST RE SOLD THIS WEEK

Announcement is made by Mrs. ID. F. Bucks, general chairman, and Mrs. Scale Harris, chairman of ticket commit tee, that all checks covering sale of tickets to the motion picture, This Freedom" Temple theatre, Masonic au- ditOrium, by the MontevallO alumnae members and various women's clubs of the Third district of the Alabama Fed eRated Women's clubs, must be sent in by June II. The presidents of the various clubs are asked to send checks covering amount of tickets sold by each club to Mrs. D. F. Bucks, 1420 Twen- ty-fifth street, north, not later than June II. Each club member is urged to send her check to her club president, 90 that the latter will be able to give full report on these tickets. In the event some of these tickets have not been sold, they must be turned in at the librRry (Miss Chapman's office), by Saturday of this week and not later than Monday. Because of the small number given to each club, it is hoped that every ticket will be sold. With the combined effort of the alumnae and club members, we feel certain that we shah dispose of this 5000 worth of tickets, proceeds to be given to the Million Dollar Drive" for Alabama college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MRS. McLESTER TO ENTERTAIN AT LUNCHEON

Miss Margaret Jones, who will be married Saturday to Mir. Robert Bow ron, will be the honoree at a luncheon at which Mrs. James McLester is en- tertaining Thursday at the Country club. aa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MISS MARGARET JONES TO BE SUPPLEMENTED

Mrs. R. Fl. Trick will honor Miss Margaret Jones, popular bride-elect, Wednesday afternoon entertaining with a bridge party at sthe Country club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
MRS. WALKER TO
 HONOR MISS JONES

Mrs. James Walker will be hostess Tuesday afternoon, entertaining at her apartment in the Highland View with an informal bridge party complimenting Miss Margaret Jones, a bridk-to-be of June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-08
Miss Withiing- ton $ Wedding
 P I a n s


 Miss Martha Cecilia Wilmington, the daughter of Mrs. Annie Polk withing. ton, has chosen the date of Tuesday, June. 24. as the date of her wedding to Mir. Harry James Deuce.
 The ceremony will take place at the South Highlands Presbyterian church at 8 80 o'clock in the evening. Rev William Ray Dobyns will officiate. Mrs. Jack Wilmington will be the matron of honor and Miss Martha Oz. burn of New York and Miss Anne Turner of GOldsboro, N. C., will be the bridesmaids. % .f. as hest man and the groomsmen and ushers are to be Mir. s. P. Scholar, Mir. Paul Smith, Mir. Jack Winslett and Mfr. Adam Pow.
 Mir. Jack Wilmington will give his sister in marriage.