The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-30
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, April 29.-1SpeciaD-Mar Croker the 11-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs C. L. Croker. was struck by an automobile this afternoon and was painfully injured According to witnesses the automobile which was driven by O. A. Bates was leaving the lake when the child ierked away from her friend and started across the road, which was thicklv lined with cars. when the fender of the Ford struck the child, knocking her down. pr. J. E. Blaydes who was standing near, immediately picked the child up and examined her. but found no bones broken although she was badly skinned and bruised. Mir. Bates was put under bond on charge of reck less driving.
 The war situation is being taken seriously by the young men of Bes- semer from the interest being taken in the officers training camps to be established by the government. A large number of the local boys have sent inquiries 10 the war department and to congressman for information and a few have gone to Atlanta and other points to be examined
 The prizes offered by the Bessemer merchants to the local players in tl.e game played on the local diamond yes terday afternoon when Bessemer was defeated by Ensley were won as fol- lows: First single. hat and one'' months pressing. won by Stephenson first two-bagger, a baseball glove and sl barber work, won by Stephenson: first three-bagger. a hat, won by Quarles; first home run. a silk shirt John Cochrane: first run. pair of base ball shoes Stephenson first stolen base, silk shirt and box cigars, Scott first base on balls, "A tickets to the Grand theatre. c. Bumgardner; most runs watch chain and $1 barber work, Cochrane and Stephenson
 Miss Doris Lewis was delightful hostess Saturday afternoon when she entertained the members of the Alpha Gama club at the home of her mother on Berkley.- avenue. The reception rooms were prettily decorated for the occasion in the national colors bunting and flags being used in profusion. There were three tables used for the games, score being kept on dainty cards designed in flags by Miss Lewis Alter series of games. the first prize box Of stationery, was won by Miss Elsie Kathryn Allen. while the second prize. a box of candy, fell to Miss Imo- gene Maxwell. A salad and ice course Tn which the color scheme was empha- sized were served. Mints in the red. white and blue tones were also served Those present were: Miss Virginia Keith, Miss Virginia Williamson, Miss Marion Neal Miss Vernon Hayes. Miss Elsie Kathryn Allen. Miss Willie Lee smith. Miss Katie Maddox Miss Imo- gene Maxwell. Miss Willie J. Hollings- worth. Miss Phillis Waites Miss Ruth Nancleve. The next meeting will be held with Miss Virginia Keith in Bir- minghan.
 Mrs Elvee FalIner will entertain the members of the Tuesday Bridge club Tuesday afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock at her home on Twentieth street between Berkley and Clarendon avenues. Ali members are urged to be present
 Circle No. 1 of the Pastors Helpers of the First Methodist church will meat Monday afternoon with Mrs J. T. De- Jarnette, while Circle No. 2 will meet with Mrs. w. c. Baty and Circle No. will meet with Mrs. Jerome Karr. All members are requested to meet with their respective circles.