The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1917-08-07
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, August Especial. 1.-The
appointment of a postmaster for Bes-
semer to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of the late Daniel w Hous-
ton several months ago will not be
made soon, according to information
received here from Washington and
the civil service commission in Atlanta.
by applicants for the position.
In the meantime Assistant Post
master H. A. Glosson is acting post
master. This appointment is to be
filled by competitive examination. In
quiries as to the nature of the test
is being made daily at the local post
office and it is believed that sew
eral hundred will take the examina-
ton.
The Bessemer city council will meet
in regular session Tuesday night. The
judiciary committee will report on the
making of the $4,000 bond issue while
the finance committee will report on
the matter of purchasing property to
be used for school purposes.
Mrs Nancy A. Henson, rs years of
age, died last night at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. w. G.. George, 4410
Walnut street. The deceased was we'll
known in this district and is survived
by her husband and IL children The
body will be shipped Tuesday morning
over the Southern railroad to Annis-
ton by Jacobs, where interment will
be made Tuesday afternoon.
Everything is in readiness for the
watermelon cutting. which will be
given by Jefferson Valley lodge No
795, Ancient Free and Accepted Ma
sons, at the hall on Twentieth street
A splendid musical programme has
been arranged for the occasion and all
members are requested to be present,
as good time is assured for all
The local Red Cross unit is grow
Ing rapidly and much interest in the
work is being taken. The unit meets
every Friday at the high school from
8 to 1 o'clock and from to 6 o'clock.
an instructor being on hand at ali
times to instruct In the making of
bandages, clothing and hospital sup
plies. The local chapter, United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy Is also great
ly assisting in this work as are the
Matrons' club, the Sisterhood of Tenn
pie BETHEL and various other social
organizations of this city.
Mrs Oscar Harmer was a delightful
hostess this afternoon when she enter
tanned the members of Circle No. 8, Pas
tors Helpers, of the First Methodist
church at her home on Seventh ave-
nue.. The meeting was presided over by
the president. Mrs. Jerome Karr, and
there was good attendance. 1t was
decided to give a wonianIess wedding
next week. the date 60 be decided on
later. A committee composed of Mrs
Harmer, chairman Mrs. r. M. Childress
Mrs George Adams. Mrs M B. Purdy.
Mrs Grover Smith and Mrs. A. d. Sturdi-
want was appointed to make arrange
ments.
The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Herbert Ethridge
of the probate court: Lunie Lee Davis of
Parish to Miss Gladys Elmore Kitchens:
Monroe, Lacey to Miss Lucille Smitherman
and j. L. Phillips of Admission to Miss
Pearler Cowser
Miss Omeri Rush of Meridian is the
guest of Mrs. George Bumgardner at
Jonesboro.
Miss Adele Jones of Dayton is the guest
of Miss Willie Lee Smith 1or a few days
Miss Mamie Ingram of Admission is the
guest of Miss Myrtle Hayes
Mrs. T. H. Borum and children have
gone to Sylacauga.
Mr. and Mrs Robinson w. Kennedy
have returned from their wedding trip
to points in Kentucky and are at home
for the present at the Grand hotel