The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-20
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer. August 19.-(Special) The local exemption board has de- cided to call in more men for ex- animation for the new draft army and the office force of the board will at once begin preparing the notices to be mailed out in the next few days. The work of examining the men and filing the claims for exemption has been handled in a manner most grati- flying to Maj. Thomas T. Huey, chair man of the local committee. About 200 men failed to appear for examination and these men will be automatically drafted into the army after they have been certified as not appearing by the local board. It is believed that the majority of them can be located with little trouble. The claims for exemp- tion will be considered by the local board beginning Monday.
 According to reports in Bessemer the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company is contemplating the build ing of a railroad from it's mines on Red mountain to the furnaces in 'Pos- sum valley. It is stated in the re- port that the engineers have already completed their survey and actual service will start in the near future. This road, it is stated, will shorten the present haul of ore to the fur naces near Ensley.
 large crowd gathered at the N. o. Nelson Community house on Eighth avenue this afternoon to attend the sacred concert. which was rendered by the various choirs of the negro churches of this city, assisted by a number of we'll known singers. There were representatives from every white church in Bessemer. An excellent pro- gramme was rendered which was greatly enjoyed, especially the singing of the old negro melodies.
 The members of the Tuesday Bridge club and a few friends of Miss Mar garet Berry gathered at the home of Mrs. J. S. Winters this afternoon on Fifth avenue when the following an nouncement was made "Dr. and Mrs J. c. Berry announce the engage ment of their daughter. Margaret Ell ford, to MT. Boykin Robinson Pen nington of Atlanta, the wedding to take place in October" Punch and sandwiches were served and during the afternoon several musical selec- tions were rendered.
 
 The Alpha Gamma club delightful ly entertained yesterday afternoon at lingerie shower in compliment to Mrs. Hode Eastman. a bride of last week, at the home of Miss Doris Lewis on Berkley avenue. The color tone of green and white was employed in the decorations of the reception rooms ferns and cut flowers being used In profusion. The entire lower floor was thrown together and there were seven tables of players. score being kept on dainty hand painted cards by Miss Lewis. After a series of games the prize, silk hose. was won by Miss Mary Everett The gifts were brought in and placed on miniature clothes line stretched across the library with miniature clothes pins and many beau tiful as well as useful gifts were re- ceived by the honoree, who wore an attractive afternoon gown. An ice course in the green and white tones was served.
 4 Mrs. c. G. Neal's Sunday school class of the First Methodist Sunday school 's making arrangements for a moon light truck ride and watermelon tut ting to be held next week and the committee in charge of same has been appointed as follows: Miss Merriam Moore, Miss Grace Judson and Hugh Denman.