Mr. and Mrs. Wade Powell of Woodlawn entertain
9 September 1917 · The Birmingham Age-Herald (Birmingham, Ala.), September 9, 1917, (Editorial Section)
Named here: Wilma Lila Webb Chappell, Wade Edward Powell, Miss Mae Sewell of Pinckard
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Mr. and Mrs. Wade Powell of Woodlawn entertained Thursday evening, complimenting their guest, Miss Mae Sewell of Pinckard. Progressive rook was enjoyed, after which ices were served. The house was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers.
Citation: Society notes, The Birmingham Age-Herald (Birmingham, Ala.), Sunday 9 September 1917, Editorial Section, p. 25; image, Chronicling America, Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn85038485/1917-09-09/ed-1/?sp=25).
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| Person | Fact | Document says | Tree says | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Edward Powell | Residence | "Mr. and Mrs. Wade Powell of Woodlawn", September 1917 | Draft registration 1917–1918, Birmingham; residence Huntsville in 1920 | new |
| Wilma Lila Webb Chappell | Residence | "Mrs. Wade Powell of Woodlawn", September 1917 | Not recorded between 1910 and 1920 | new |