The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-19
FLAG RAISING AT
 BESSEMER PARK
Chief of Police Orders Traf- fife Ordinances Enforced
MASONIC MEETING
Popular Couple Are Married at the Probate Court Office by Clerk
 Ethridge

Bessemer June 1S.-(Special)-A large crowd of citizens gathered at the Bes- semer city park this afternoon to wit ness the raising of the national flag which was done with military honors The flag was presented by the Bessemer Soil Pipe company through the efforts of N. o. Nelson and J. E. Haffner. The flag pole is 75 feet high; it is 10 inches in diameter at the large end and was do- mated by the company It is placed as nearly in the center of the park as pos sible, and is quite an addition to this already attractive place. Mayor l. A. Lewis made a short talk as did Mr Haff- ner, after which the flag was raised by a squad of men from the local military company under the command of Capt. Lacey Edmundson. The flag is 6x12 feet, and is made of the best quality of bunt- ing and the women of the Civic Improve ment league are very grateful to the Bes- semer Soil Pipe company for the hand some donation which can be seen all ovec the city
 Chief of Police R. M. Childress has instructed his men to enforce rigidly the traffic regulations in this city All per sons driving vehicles must keep on the right and go to the corner to turn around, while no car will be allowed to pass a street car with open gates to take on or let off passengers. Although the city has ordinances regulating vehicles they have not been enforced. There are so many automobiles and vehicles of all kinds on the streets that it is deemed ad- vsable to enforce the traffic law so as to prevent accidents.
 A wedding which came as distinct sur prise in this city was that of pr. H. E. Powell and Miss Fife Walls, which was solemnized last night in the office of the probate judge, Clerk Herbert Eth ridge of the judge of probate's office of- ficiating. Both of the young people are well known in this city and their many friends are today .congratulating them and wishing them much happiness. Miss Walls is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs J. c. Walls and is charming young woman and her lovely disposition and gracious manner has endeared her to everyone with whom she came in con tact Dr. Powell is graduate of the med ical department of the University of Ala bama at Mobile and for several years has lived in Bessemer. where he is a prominent eye ear and nose specialist pr. Powell and his bride will be at home for the present at the Grand hotel.
 The Bessemer lodge No. 45S Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, will hold meeting Monday evening at the Masonic hall, when the annual election of of- ficers will be held. All members are urged to be present.
 PERSONALS
 Miss Alma Stamps has returned from Hot Springs, Ark, where she has been for the benefit of her health.
 Miss Alice Steed of Pyriton is the guest of Miss Mary Nell Williams at her home at Sloss.
 her home in Memphis. after a visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. M. Spen- cer.
 Mrs. George Harrison and children have gone to Eutaw, where they will be the guests of relatives
 Mac Parsons has gone to Asheville, N C., where he will remain for sometime for the benefit of his health.
 Dr. and Mrs. Leroy Woodruff left Fri day for Anniston where they will reside in future.
 Mrs. E. A. Goodwin and two sons have gone to Duncan, Okla. where they will spend the summer with relatives
 Mrs. w. c. Mcdonald of Woodward has as her guest Mrs. George Moore of Eutaw.
 Little Miss Mary Mildred Woodrow will leave Wednesday for Memphis, Tenn, where she will visit relatives.
 George and Walter McDowell have re- turned from Florida, where they were called by the illness of their father.
 Miss Leona Shannon, who has been at tending school in New York, has returned home to spend the vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Shannon at Woodward.
 Tom Carlisle has returned from visit to relatives in Utica, Miss. Mrs. Car lisle will remain sometime longer