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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
WORTH LEWIS POST

A meeting of the Worth Lewis Post of the American Legion will be held Sunday afternoon at o'clock in the circuit courtroom. The officers, O. H. Pearson, commander, and H. P. Lipscomb, secre- tary, urge a good attendance of the ex- service men, The meeting is called to stimulate interest in the organization preparatory to the holding of the state convention, and to obtain an expression from the members in regard to certain questions that will be brought up at the convention, which will be held at An niston, June and S.
 meeting will be held on Sunday, May 90, when the delegates to the convention will be elected. The Worth Lewis Post will send about fifteen delegates to the convention at Anniston, which is the sec- ond annual meeting held by the State American Legion members At the state convention delegates to the national con- vention will be selected The meeting on sunday afternoon is an important one to the members of the local post, and a large attendance is urged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
I. o. B. R. AUXILIARY

The Jewish women of the city met al the Hatikwah clubrooms Friday after noon for the purpose of organizing an auxiliary to the Marvel City Lodye l. o. B. B. Temporary officers were elected as follows: Mrs. Julian Erlica, chairman; Mrs. Norman Lefkovits, vice chairman, and Mrs. Alex Gus, secretary and treasurer
 The work of the organization was out lined, and the rules and regulations to govern the association will be received from the state headquarters at an early date, when meeting will be called and permanent organization effected A membership committee was appointed as follows: Mrs. Sol Kartus. chairman Mrs. Dave Barr and Mrs. Phillip Brick
 Miss Maggie Johnston entertained a number of the high school set at the residence of her parents, MT and Mrs J. G. Johnston, Friday evening, the guests of honor being Miss Maurine Han- by. Miss Hannah Case and Miss Kath- Teen Stowers, her house guests. The house was attractively decorated witt quantities of Dorothy Perkins roses, anc the evening was spent in dancing Mrs Nichols, sister of Miss Johnston. as- sisted her in entertaining her guests, and during the evening ice cream and cake were served. There were about thirty couples present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
SALVATION ARMY FUND

The Salvation Army fund is tagging, according to the directors of the cam paign in Bessemer, and only about $2,- 300 has been donated up to the end of the week It is believed that this has been due in large measure to a lack of workers, and many persons have not been solicited who would probably like to subscribe to this fund. Dr. J. S. Vim ters, treasurer of the campaign, urges all citizens, who have not contributed to this fund to call at the headquarters. R. M Mindea's clothing store on Nineteenth street, and make a contribution to the home service fund of the Salvation Army Several teams, who are working at the various plants and industries have not sent in their reports, according to %. P. Jfpscomb, assistant chairman for lief ferson county. but he, feels sure the amount will not total more than $2500 The amount asked for by the Bessemer cutoff is 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
RECITAL AND PARTY

Mrs. J. M. Ingram gave a delightful recital and party for her junior expres- sion pupils Friday afternoon at her home on Eighteenth street The guests were the parents of the children, and each pupil was allowed to invite friend Ar improvised stage was arranged in a corner of the living room and it was at tractively decorated with pink roses anu tulle.
 Besides the readings given by The chil- dren, flower pageant, Illustrating Isna Wheeler Wilcox's poem, "Gossips,' was given with the following characteriza- tions Carolyn Stover. jonquil; Xavier Kean. nasturtium;S Evelyn McCorkle. morning glory; Francis Stevenson, lily; Wahwiece Oldham, violet; Louise Moore, brown leaf; Fannie Grace Bailey, poppy; Glorix Waldrop, forget-me-not; Eloise Bryant, rose; Helen Sullivan, fairy; Da- vid Griffiths. bee
 Another interesting feature of the en- tertainment was a playlet, "The Sick Doll with the little mother being played by Louise Katherine Davies and the doctor by Arnold Hanby.
 After the programme the children en- joyed games and an interesting contest, in which a prize was awarGed Ice cream and cake were served late in the afternoon. and souvenirs in the form of bright-colored paper caps were presented by the hostess to each child.
 The following programme will be car- ried out at the morning service at the First Methodist Church when the gradu- ates from the high school will attend in body: March des Girondins" (Clark); voluntary, Hymn of Nuns" Uerebure- Wely): anthem, "Hark. Hark. My Sour (Shelley): offertory. Meditation (kin- der): quartet, Jesus Lover of My Souf' (Williams): sermon by Rev. l.. F. Stan sell, subject Perfect Manhood" doxol- ogy; benediction; postlude, Fanfare" (Dubois).
 The following marriage licenses were day: c. T. Smitherman to Miss Pearl Lawley; C. c. Jones to Miss Minnie Bernice Jones.
 PERSONALS
 H. l.. Rains is in Gadsden on a, busi- ness trip.
 Mrs, J. G. Hornsby left Saturday for Montgomery. where she will spend few weeks visiting relatives.
 Mrs. w. R. Parker is attending com mencement exercises at Montevallo, and will return Monday night accompanied by Miss Amy Bryant. who will be grad uated from the college this term
 DC. Langford is visiting relatives and friends in South Alabama.
 Miss Elizabeth Tipton and Miss Edith Lavender left Saturday for . visit to Washington and New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
PERSONALS

Rev. Theo Harris is i'll at his house in Shady Side.
 Miss Sara Smith of Brookwood is spending several days with her aunt, Mrs. Joe l.. Smith, on Avenue F.
 Charles Dorthe is improving at the Birmingham infirmary.
 Herbert Tanner has returned from Hot Springs, Ark.
 Robert Daniel, c. O. Johnson and Y. B. Lecroy have returned from Wash = ington, D. C., where they attended the Outhern Baptist convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
BAPTIST HOSPITAL

The final meeting Of an committees who have been working in interest of To- eating the Baptist hospital here will be held Monday evening at the circuit court room, and all information to be used m presenting Bessemer's claim to the hos upital will be turned in at that time. The campaign for obtaining the building here has aroused the keenest interest, which will be demonstrated by the large dele gation to go to Selma Wednesday,
 The physicians of the city, the preach CTS and business men of every denomina- tion have been greatly interested in the campaign to locate the hospital in the city and the congregation of the First Baptist church will have the matter pre- sented to them Sunday by the pastor, Rev. w. P. Price. when it is expected some large contribution will be turned in for the building fund to be offered the committee on location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

ute by the storm. These people are now living in tents. furnished by the Red Cross and the Alabama National Guatl.
 Jefferson eountys total. including ths Red Cross contribution, reached SIS 200 Saturday. and 1t is proposed to secure the necessary remainder of s600o by in- tensive canvassiny Monday and Tues day
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

and the timekeeper was c. R. Perkins. The judges were Capt. G. B. Mourning, George Evans and R. Grover.
 One other race will take place before the races in Birmingham June 10, when the contestants will again try their rac- ing ability. It is planned to stage bicycle races in Bessemer on July 1, in which contestants from all over the state will take part. The races are being arranged by the Bessemer Bicycle Club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
BICYCLE RACES

Bicycle races under the auspices of the Bessemer Bicycle Club were held late Friday afternoon beginning at the cor ner Of Eighteenth street and Second ave- nue. The races were between a number or contestants who were tried out for racing in the Birmingham races :June 10.
 and the following boys qualified: Louis
 Moore, Otis Chapman. Leon Hancock. Percy Goodwin, Frank Perkins and Percy Walburn. The boys went the distance or one-half mile and the time was 40 seconds Jap Bryant acted as starter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
COSMOS CLUB

The Cosmos Club met Friday after noon with Mrs. w. c. Motion at her home in Thomas Mrs. H. J. Kribs gave sketch of Galworthy's Life acts and 4 of Justice" was read. with Mrs. c. V. Davis, leader. Mrs. F. c. Cutler read paper on Textiles" At the conclusion of the programme a salad course was served. The guests were Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Latimer and Mrs. Doyle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
ROYAL ARCH MAsONs

Ensley Chapter, 120, Royal Arch Ma sons. will have special meeting begin ming at Monday to confer with the Royal Arch degree on a large class of candidates. All Royal Arch Masons are cordially invited. Refreshments. This chapter will also have a past high priests night" on May 31, 1920, for which extensive plans are being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Frankie Enzer, Mrs. T. J. Carpenter. Mrs. J. Glenn, Mrs. Frank J. Leslie ard Misses Davis. Following the matinee ices were served at popular delicatessen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Rev. F. H. Harrington, associational missionary for Birmingham Baptist as sociation, will occupy the pulpit at morning and evening service at Ensley Baptist church in the absence of the pastor who is away on his vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
COMMENCEMENT SERMON

Let us all work and pull together for a clean and sanitary city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
STEEL CITY POST

The American Legion Steel City post will meet next Tuesday evening 1t 8 o'clock in the inferior court room where on each Tuesday night the post holds it's regular meeting. At the last meeting the post adopted a resolut-oa that each member be present and prlng with him a friend to become a mem- Der.
 The ex-service men who have not joined do not understand the policies and teachings of the American legion or tLey would become a member" said Acting Secretary J. C. Neal. We need your cooperation and yon need the CO., operation of the legion. The post ex- tends a cordial invitation to each ex- lder to attend our meetings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
AT THE CHURCHES

The congregation of the First Presby- terian church will be given the opportu- nifty of hearing Dr. F. l.. Johnston, of Kansas City, Mo-, Sunday morning ana evening, as he will fill the pulpit in the absence of Dr. F. o. Hellier the pastor. Dr. Johnston is a preacher and lecturer of wide reputation, and is ex-moderatCr of Missouri. He was invited by Dr. Heller, who was in training for the min istry with him in this country and abroad, to stop over in Bessemer on his way from the general assembly, ani preach at his church. This is considered rare treat for those who hear him. ana it Is expected that the church will be filled. Special music has been arranged for both services. Dr. Hellier is in La'i-
 rensburg, N. C., his former home, and his family will return with him to make their home here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Miss Louise Searcy and MT. William Ii. Derrick were married Wednesday aft ernoon at the home of the brides par ents. MT. and Mrs. R. F. Searcy, in Woodlawn. Only members of the i'm mediate families were present. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. J. A. Brown, the ring service being used Tha bride was attired in a blue suit of trico- tlne and carried brides roses. After spending several days with the groom's s parents on Ensley Highlands, Mir and Mrs Derrick will leave for New Orleans for several months stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

The matrons of the different East crn Star chapters of the district ap- preciate the invitation to attend the services at the First Presbyterian Church in Ensley Sunday morning, May % All Eastern Stars will please as- semble at the postoffice Sunday morn ing at 10:45 and attend in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
MRS. ROSIE M. pLEDGER

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie M Pledger, age fifty, who died Friday aft ernoon at a local infirmary, will be held from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Emmett Harvell, 503 North Forty-fourth street, Fairfield, Sunday morning at 11 o'clock. Burial will be in Elmwood ceme- tery. Active pallbearers will be: P. II. Tyler, R. S. Hickman, J. A. Dupuy, George R. Byrum, Robert K Martin and D. c. Glenn. Honorary, D. Trucks, F. l.. Ellis. J. A. Burgin, Oscar Berney, J. J. Walker, M. P Dominick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
RED CROSS HELPS
 STORM AID CAUSE
One Thousand Dollars Contributed for
 Rebuilding Wrecked Homes

Donation of s1,ooO by the American Red Cross, to be applied to Jefferson coun- tvs quota in the storm relief campaign, was announced yesterday.
 J. K. Brockman, chairman of the Jeff ferson county section of the Red Cross, forwarded a check for that amount to Jay Smith, chairman for the county in the relief appeal
 The Red Cross has already appropri- ated over s1S,00o for emergency relief work in Winston, Franklin, Marion and other counties severely affected by the recent cyclones, but the ST 900 fund which is being raised by statewide subscrip- tion is to be used in permanent relief work. including the restoration of the homes of hundreds who were left desti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
SESAME CIIIR

The Sesame Club met Friday afternoon with MT. W. ". Garrett, Jr. The rooms were beautifully decorated with pink and white roses. Punch was served by Mrs. George E. Boyd. Mrs. J. J. Walker was leader for the afternoon. "The Suez Ca- naF' was discussed by Mrs John Mor- rison; Industrial Exhibitions in Eng land Mrs. J. G. Adams American In- ventions,' Mrs. J. C. Barrett. During the social hour salad course was served to the members and two guests, Mrs. George Boyd and Mrs. Reynolds.
 Misses Margaret and Ruth Davis enter tained at Lyric party Saturday after noon complimenting Miss Agnes Busby and Miss Fredna Allen, two June brde- elects. Those enjoying the hospitality were Misses Busby, Virgie Dickens. Fan Alexander, Edna Meyer, Grace Hillhouse. circulated by the members of the club several weeks ago.
 The president requested the ward cfalrmen and workers in the cleanup campaign to continue their services throughout the summer in their efforts to promote cleanliness and sanitation in their respective sections of the city.
 The Piano School of Music of which Miss Julia Houston is director announces two recitals to be given by pupils on the evenings of June and f. The re- citals will be given in the auditorium Of the high school The attractive read ings rendered at these recitals will be given by a number of Mrs. Bert Lytles pupils. The annual recitals of the Piano School of Music always attract large attendance, and the concerts this year are said to have unusually attractive numbers on the programme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Rev w. P. Price will use as his sub- ject for his Sunday morning sermon, 'The Southern Baptist Convention" In the evening his subject will be ''The Pro- posed Baptist Hospital"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Plunket Memorial Presbyterian
 Church was awarded the pennant and pin at the local union rally Tuesday evening. Atwell Maxwell is president
 of this society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Rev. W. E. Monk will preach at the Church of God Sunday morning from the
 subject, "A Change Superior to All Con- ventional Distinctions" In the evening he will preach an evangelstic sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

ket Memorial Presbyterian church will
 hold their regular monthly meeting
 Monday afternon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. E. G. Bretzin. 2215 Ave rue I. Ensley. The meeting will be ad- dressed by Miss Myrtle Haskin of the Presbyterian Italian mission of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

Services will be held at the Christian Science reading room in the Realty build ing Sunday morning at Il o'clock, when
 the subject will be Soul and Body. Mrs w. H. Lewis, first reader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23
CIVIC LEAGUE


 Mrs w w. Hollngsworth was re- elected president of the Civic Improve ment League for another year at the meeting held at the library Friday aft ernoon Other officers elected were as follows: Mrs. R. w. Waldrop, wee president; Mrs J. F. Grove. secretary and treasurer; Mrs. H. l.. Bains, feder- ation secretary. Mrs. Hollingsworth has ! headed this organization for several years. and is recognized among the clup- women over the state for her interest | in civic affairs. ifw
 l Most excellent reports were given in I by the cemetery. park and church grounds committees at the meeting showing an increased activity of all com mittees in this line of work. Upon the 1 resignation of Mrs. R. W. Waldrop as chairman of the park committed Mrs W. L. Rush was appointed in her place and the committee now consists or the | following women: Mrs Rush, Mrs. G' F. Goodwin, Mrs. Sam Erlick, Mrs. Elm nett Ray and Mrs L. D. McCollum. The question of organizing council or the Ressemer federated clubs was brought | LID. and the members voted In favor or | the movement.
 The report of the district convention was given to the members by Mrs Gard | ner Goodwin Mrs. Arthur Perkins re-
 norted the passage of a sanitary ordf- nance at the last meeting of the city
 council as result of the hog petition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Plum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

The regular monthly general meeting of the Pastors Helpers of the First Meth odist church will be held on Monday, May 31, instead of at the regular date. This will be the last business meeting for the summer, and it is expected to have in all reports of the circles, as the monthly sessions will be discontinued during the summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-05-23

The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church will hold business
 session of all circles at the church Mon
 day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. At this
 meeting Circle No. 1 will be the hostess circle.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04
WORLDWIDE MOVE
TO BEAUTIFY THE
STREETS URGED

M%ontevideo. April s.-(Mail)-
Wcrld,Avid legislation tel stop the
t"hideous deformity'' 'of~strcetsE parks.
gardens. and .plazas and to beautify
all cities was advocated at the first
cohg1ess OF architects which has Just
closed tits. sessions here. ~ :
Representatives were present from
all South Amrtean countries as well
as from the United States. The con-
gress An proposing leefxlation for the
adoption Of regular plans and the To-
cation of public buildings and monu-
ments, recommended the continua1
ton of the system Of uniform squares.
Glasses in "urhanizataon'' in universe
ties Jandgspeelal schools of architec-
Sturel were also proposed, a. resolution
'statingsthIt these were indispensable
for the culture OF the people:
Emphasis was also laid on the need
Of construction with government aid
Of cheap. and hygienic homes for Ia,
.borers in industrial sections. The con-
gress urged also that there Should be
sestabfished\ in each country a ina
tional hank for the construction of
economic houses" with funds cohtri-
buted by employers and capitalists.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04
OFFERED HIS LIFE.

Bridgetown, Barbados. April To-
tMail)-Whcn an American steam
ship. with a1cargo of dynamite and
sulphuric acid aboard. recently ar
rived here from New York bound to
South America, it was found the acid
was leaking badly. and that it was
impossible, owing to some defect in
the engines, to get up steam to move
the vessel from tooz close proximity
to the shore.
Africa. connected with a wreckinx
company there. but at present maxi
ing a short stay in Barbdos, volun-
teered to go aboard the ship. He
threw all the ,detonators and other
possible causes Of explosion into the
Ssea, thus enabling mechanics to make
repairs and % the Hyannis to a
less hazardous location.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04
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aSsN5 edftgsdF s1 glad to think
SthAtsI ~ sSeaenAthe Buzzards, he
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shsaN osssen1 hARpHnep to think
,4sAy9Sssa 4yLsdS i AyEkkeHn3sad Jerry the Jay
FassuliAgS syouidS tAke him to the
SM iNsl l 30 a.Then he f'p Pc
;soopls ssrried - the
.PGtsAassssssIh Mid SfAathe Forest
fshad been away
jNtsiAliitazs Il BlExards Mr.. o.
EaoasssQiR tAhsSPahce to help
nIullss Rsds xsOntpfstk hole. Says
aaiee Osftses 1EseNS Now tks my turn to
as3ss s6ltaSIae ssNilalGaSSel0Ae,,,1sasssM Fox re-
n htahont the prom
tseSMh4 Nlia1 ssSlitrAd " 20. Postum
AZ d Mad helped him out Of the
You enember, do .. asked
cry foq, Ldy DUCK? II You : You
can staI in this; hole forsver--Ish shall
never Ap you out
"OhAEno, mol" cried Red>fox. II
don't AAnt Lady Duck. I'll never ask
you forsSsa thing in the world II you
only help me out Of this great bole."
Red For pleaded with all Of his might,
for hesFanted to get out.
s"Allsfight." said %. Possun1. But
there ire some things that l want
you toIprOmise me. Will you serve
me and work for Lady Duck the bal
ance d. your life, and. will you do all
things that I say and never refuses Z"
AN thu and more will I do for
you. will even carry you into O.
Postum Haven, whers you shall ever
be happy with n one to trouble
you."S5 Mo. Possum did not unJer-
standSRet For when he saide--fhis!.
He thought, however, that Red Fox
meant web by it.. But Rcd .Fox'a
thoughts were far: from being. \ good
hefmeAnt that heGwodld kill
Q. Possun. and then. of course, he
go to- Heaven il he had been
good. xrhya8
you atea INDEED very kind" said
o. Possun.ys'.I would not ask anyone
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04

III -1E4. AEa .ftI|E.t ~ #E-t-tS rAH Sad . -
to carry me into heaven but il that
Is your desire I. will gladly grant it,
o. Possumt wentAto work at once to
help Red Fox outlof the hole. He
wound his tail around q very small
tree and let himself, down In. the
hole till his front feet would reach
the npstretched feet Of Red Fox. Then
he began to pull. He pulled and
pulled. he tugged and he Htugged but
The could not pull Red, Fox out Of the
hole. !
Right in the midst OF this struggle
there came a cry that so frightened
@. Possum that he lost hold on the
little tree and fell with a PUNK on
hele. &
There was really no reason for be-
ing frightened because the voice they
heard was none other than the voice
Of Tinker Bob. i
TYmos.ow-who Gets Ont First?
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04
MANY METHODS OF
GETTING, HOUSES
USED BY RENTERS

Des Motnes. Iowa, May A-Holuse-
hunters Of ingenuity have devised
several interesting and successful
methd 8 OF discovering houses ana
Apart4 entsa for rent here.
y OnS recently successful ADVERTISE
rnent appeared under q large head
ing o. one word; Help" 1t stated
that ia sweet, year-old-baby needs
a hone and added, ''of course her
rpare1s must 80 with her" Another
houshunter who saw this advertise
ment|told the baby's father, about 4
.cottate he had Just inspected which
was So small for himself. The father
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-05-04

TfmorEow-who Gets Out First?