The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
BESSEMER NEWS

Bessemer, May SO.-(Special.)- 1.-The grad uating class of the Bessemer High school held class night exercises tonight at the High school auditorium, which was crowded to its utmost capacity with rel atives and interested friends. The pro- gramme was opened by "Old Glory" Mc- Curdy), by the class, which was followed by the reading of the history of the class by Miss Marguerite Phillips after which the "Milkmaid Song (CaldicotD was rendered by the class. Miss Lola Parsons read the class poem and pa- triotic medley was given by the boys. 1t being necessary for them to respond to several encores. The presenting of the gifts to the members of the class by Miss Jessie BumgardneE, the giftorian, was the cause of much amusement, each gift being very appropriate. Next came the singing of the class song, words by Miss Lola Parsons and music by Mrs Annie Glenn Grove, with something about each member of the High school faculty, and it was greatly enjoyed. The prophecy of the class by Miss Euyn Chisenhall was excellent and was greatly enjoyed by those attending. A talk was made by Penny Evans, president of the class, and the programme was closed with the sing ing of Aud Lang Syne'' Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove is musical director
 The graduating exercises will be held Thursday night at the high school audi torium, at which time the address of the occasion will be rendered by Judge w. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa
 A large number of graduates of the Bessemer High school met last night at the high school auditorium and organized an alumni associat ation George Bumgardner was master of ceremonies, and talks were made by Prof. F. Collier, Prof. Cruthirds, Joe Houston, B. H. Tillman, Walter Me- Dowell. Mir Bumgardner then ap- pointed a committee composed of Mrs. D. E. Honeycutt, Mrs. B! H. Tillman, Miss Corinna Trotter, Joe Houston and Frank Scott to meet in the office and decide on the nominations for the off cers. While the committee was out talks were made by Miss Mary Tin klepaugh, Deward Fountain, Fred Bryant, Eugene Hawkins, Mrs Walter Mcdowell, Dr. L. M. Barnett, Miss Several selections were rendered by s& quartette composed of Charlie Scott, Harold Smith, Robert Lee and Dr. L. M. Barnett. The committee was un- able to agree and the following were elected officers: Miss Ella Sapp, pres ident; Mrs. Cecil Cowan, vice presi- dent; Deward Fountain, secretary, and Penry Evans, treasurer.
 The citizens of Bessemer are re- spending liberally to the governments call for funds by subscribing to the liberty loan bonds and the commit tee in charge of the subscription re- gently appointed by the federal re- serve bank of Atlanta report satis- factory results up to date and it is expected that much better sales will be made in the future as the loan becomes more familiar to the people.
 The baseball which was to have taken place Saturday afternoon on the rolling mill diamond, between Besse- mer and Ensley, will be played at Redwood park, as will the game be- tween Red Mountain and the American Steel and Wire company. The proceeds of the double header will go to the Birmingham Red Cross unit
 The Presbyterians and the Baptists will play baseball game Thursday afternoon on the rolling mill diamond on Sixth avenue and Twenty-fourth street at 3sU O clock.