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The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
MISS CIEUTAT ENTERTANS.

Thursday evening, Miss Bertha
Cientat entertained a number Of her
friends at her home in Pacific Ave.
Dainty refreshments were served in
abundance and dancing INDUCED in.
Among those present were the Misses
Mary Reilly, Elma Sirey, Althea and
Evelyn Bonner, Jennie Landry, Alta
Sutherland, Lettie and Lorena Good
year, Marie and Lorena Penski, Cor
nelia and Genevieve Cieutat, Lillian
Hilderbrand, Messrs. Earle Roussaire
Alfred Peterson, Emile Mothe. Joseph
Susslin, John Guillot, John Cieutat
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodyear, Mrs. Penski
and Mrs. Cieutat and many others
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
New Herald Feature
Starts This Week

Beginning this week the Herald
will add a new feature that will
not only be interesting to boys and
men but will interest the women as
well. This new feature will contain
forty-eight half-column articles all
about the great scouts of the world.
When you read these articles you
will know: How Buffalo Bill and
Wild Bill got their names? Who was
the Evil Spirit Of the Plains" and
how he got his name? Who was the
last man to see General Custer alive
Who were the original Rough Ri
ders?" That a half-breed Negro was
the greatest chief of the Crow In
dams and that his tribesmen poisoned
him to keep his spirit with them
when he wanted to return to civiliZa
ton? That Ia scout once saved ar
emigrant train from the Indians by
"scalping" himself. Who was the
Death Wind of the Delawares? ?
Who was the american Mazeppa?'
Who was the white Chief of thu
Pawnees?" That one great scout wa
a poet, another a painter and anothe
a playwright? The story of Buffal'
Chips, the understudy of Buffalo Bill
That a South Sea Islander was Gen
eral Crooks favorite scout? VIVA
was the strangest duel ever fought II
America? Who was the America
Ulysses?" Who were the Bloody Els
pinozas"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
ITALIANS TAKE OFFENsE.

Some of our Italian friends in Al
giers have taken exception to a clas'
sified advertisement which appeared
in the Times Picayune a few days
ago which read as follows:
Barber wanted, must be frst-class
and steady. Man, no hummer or ltal'
ian need apply. Best job in the CITY,
Apply a. m, 1873 Seguin ST., Algiers,
La"
In a communication to the Herald,
one of our Italian citizens states that
the above ad is a clipping from the
Times Picayune on Aug. IL and II.
1T shows the ignorance Of some bust.
ness men whose customers, the great
majority are Italians. Remember your
money is good anywhere, so try to
patronize some one who caters to all
Thanking you for your attention.
IAN ITALIAN BARBER"
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
Serious Accidents
Of The Past Week
ROBERT j. BURTON KILLED IN
AUTO COLLISION

Shrewsbury was the scene of an
accident Saturday morning that re-
suited in the death of r. P. Burton,
salesman for the Frantz Jewelry
Company. The speeding Panama
Limited, due here at 11:15 a. m,
struck the automobile in which Bur
ton was riding. at the crossing in
Shrewsbury, knocking the automobile
for a distance of fully 20 feet and
fatally injuring Burton who was
thrown from the car.
Mr.. Burton sustained a fractured
skull, fractured nose, one arm broken
and other serious injuries, internally
and externally. The train, which
was in charge of Engineer J. Ellis
worth, was quickly stopped and the
unconscious man placed in the bag
gage car and carried to this city
where an ambulance from Charity
Hospital met the train at the Union
Station.
He died Saturday at $50 p. m,
without regaining consciousness. Mr..
Burton was born in Pointe Coupee
parish, thirty-five years ago and had
resided here for eight years. He is
survived by his wife, who was Miss
Lula Collette and by two children,
Dorothy aged 8 and Robert j., aged
q years. Deceased stood high in
Masonic circles, being a thirty-second
| degree Mason. He was also an Err
The funeral took place Monday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock from his
late residence, 1900 Teche st. Ser
vices were held at o'clock at the
Scottish Rite Cathedral in Carondele'
St.. where the ceremonies of the
Rose Croix were performed. Inter
ment was in McDonogh Cemetery.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
WATERMELON PARTY.

A watermelon party was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Of
Vallette Street, on last wednesday
evening. Dancing was INDUCED In
until a late hour and refreshments
we're served in abundance. Those pres
ent were: Misses Dionese Vitter, Edna
Willis. Colletha Boudreaux, Rita Dina
poll, Martha Ponti, Ethel Richards
Jeanette LANCE, jeanette Dennis, Alice
Buras, Lucille May and Elizabeth Bar
ton, Sarah Bauman and Hilda. Carroll;
Messrs. Raymond Etiper, John and
Stanley Leonard, Jos. Trauth, Austin
Spahr, Chas. Willis, Jos. Faith, Coihe
Mangano and Bill Hildebrand and
many others.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
HEAD CRUSHED BETWEEN RAIL-
ROAD CARS.

Caught between the bumpers Of
two box cars on the Public Belt Rail-
road, at Orange Street and the river,
Sunday, the head of Charles w. Pack
ard of 800 Pelican Avenue, was crush
ed, causing his death. Packard went
between the cars to make coupling.
His body was found by Joseph Sea-
ward, another railroad employe who
gave the alarm and stopped the
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25

switch engine the cars were attached
to. The engine was in charge of
William Blakeway. fireman. and Al
bert Brown, engineer. The body was
sent to the morgue and later taken In
charge by relatives.
Deceased was a native OF our town
and was twenty-eight years OF age.
He is survived by his wife who was
Miss Katherine Mae Bishop and by
other relatives.
The funeral took place Tuesday.
at D. m. from his late residence
309 Pelican Avenue. 1nterment was
in st. Bartholomew Cemetery.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
A PLEASANT EVENING.

A pleasant evening was spent at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. o. kassmor In
Pelican avenue last week, when their
little daughter Elizabeth, celebrated
her birthday. Games were played and
refreshments were served. Those par
ticipating we're: Claire Choate, Car
rie and Louise Richter, Dorothy Da-
con, Ora Chico, Lillian Burrows,
Marion Burrows, Margery Burrows.
and Amalie Chico, Joseph Burrows,
Rena and Verney Leblanc. Leonard
Fillmore, Harry and Earl Molaison,
Noquin Richards, Burwich Leblanc,
Fensy and Helston Erris, Morris Rich
Ter, Joseph Kessler, Henry Choate and
many others enjoyed the evening.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
POLICE REPORT OF WALTERS
ACCIDENT.

I would report that about S:30 this
a. m, Monday, August 22nd, 1871, IN
company with Chauffeur George Payne
having a telephone message at this
station that an automobile accident
occurred at the corner Of Verret and
Eyelina streets, we Immediately pro-
ceeded to the mentioned corner, and
from an investigation learned that
Mr.. Wendell Walters (white) age 5Z
years, employed as an engineer on the
New Orleans Lower Coast Railroad
and residing in McDonoghvile, La,
while driving his automobile out YER
ret street, and on reaching about %
yards from the corner OF Evelina ST.,
lost control of the steering wheel and
went Off the pavement into the gutter,
his foot missed the brake and placed
his foot on the accelerator the car was
going at a rapid rate of speed and
on reaching the corner OF Evelina
street, struck the street studpost. MT
Walters had his two daughters in the
machine. Striking the studd post, Mr.
Walters was pinioned between
steering wheel and the door and was
rendered unconscious. His two daugh-
tiers were in the rear seat and were
thrown against the front seat OF the
car, resulting in slight injuries about
the face. Claire Walters, aged IL
years was cut across the nose and LII
liam, aged years, was cut on the
left side of the face. The father and
two daughters were conveyed to the
hospital in the ambulance. At 10:S'
he died from the effect Of his injuries
The automobile was damaged to thu
extent of about $4,000 and was turned
over to Mr.. Robert Harper.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
LONGSHOREMEN, ASLEEP On
TRACK, KILLED BY CAR.

Joseph Taltavull, "a years old, long
shoreman, 1910 Religious street, was
killed when struck by Tchoupitouias
street car in Tchoupitoulas street near
Market street, at 9 o'clock Monday
night. His legs were severed and he
suffered severe contusions on the head
and body.
According to the police, Taltavull
was lying across the car track appar-
emily asleep and that Motorman Dave
Malieur did not see him until 1t was
too late to stop the car.
Young Taltavull was born and
reared in our town and was the young
est son of Sophie Smith and the late
Jos. Taltavull. The funeral took place
wednesday, at o'clock p. m, from the
residence of his aunt, Mrs. B. ]. OSul-
Ivan, 1904 Constance street.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
FATHER KILLED IN AUTO CRASH,
TWO DAUGHTERS HURT.

Wendell Walter, SO years old OF
McDonoghville was killed and his
two daughters, Claire, II years old,
and Lillian, 8 years old, were injured
slightly Monday morning when the
automobile in which they were rid
ing crashed into a post at Verret
and Evelina Streets. Walter is said
to have lost control of the steering
wheel on his machine.
Walter and his two children were
rushed to the Charity Hospital, where
after his arrival he died. The two
girls had their wounds dressed and
returned to their homes.
The funeral took place Tuesday
evening at o'clock from his late
residence. .S12 Madison Street. In
terment was in McDonoghville Gene
terry.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
SWIMMING CARNIVAL SATUR-
DAY.

A large Swimming Carnival will be
staged by the Algiers Fairgrounds,
Saturday, August 9th, at 4 p. m.
Prizes win be purchased with pro-
ceeds which were raised at the fes-
tival held last Sunday.
The following ten swimming events
will be staged: 20 yards, 40 yards,
60 yards and so yards swims and
fancy diving for the boys and then
the same events for the girls. Prizes
will be awarded for the first, second
and third places in each event.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
SCHROEDER-LANGE.

The wedding of Miss Erma Lange
to Mr.. Roy Schroeder was quietly
celebrated at the Holy Name of Mary
Church. Tuesday, August 16, at s
D. m, by the Rev. Father Cotter, S. M.
The bride was attended by Miss
Cecilia Partlan, and Mr.. Tom Con-
nors attended the groom. The young
couple left the same evening for
Biloxi to spend their honeymoon.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
personaI Mention
And General News
suoRr ITEMS CONCERNING
WEST SIDE PEOPLE.

-. r v Frisch and little daugh-
,,r Iris, left Saturday for 'rip 10
Havana. , ord LITTLE son
wsIlace returned to their nome III
Alexandria, La, Monday.
IT, Weigman and grandson, En-
M LIT Saturday for Galveston
MS IT, TO visit relatives there.
ieaa = Juno returned home Sun
n,sbt after visiting his parents.
o' ~. A. Galand will leave today
,or pittsburg, Penn. to spend SeVera'
weeks srh,or Iraz
returped home after spending
ha,. limo in Galveston the guests Of
relatives. 80. ,o,. eat %,
Galveston and other ports.
NJ. Fritz Wilbert and little daugh-
Helen and Alta Wilbert, Of Pa
sasr,,ne Iberville Parish are guests
~. FOR a few days Of Mrs. Richard
+. Nichols. 49,, uou.
Nessrs. Chas. Pickett. George kess-
:, and Edward Mcmahon spent the
~.er.end at Franklin the guest OF
Mrs Henry Meyers.
Mr. lanes Altman left last week
n visit relatives in Tunica, La.
Miss Lillian Koenig is spending
.vhile in Alexandria, La, the guest
a Mrs. Fred Pefferkorn.
y Mr. Robert Younger left last week
a, prunswick, Ca, to visit the Rev
Father Petit.
Miss Margaret Finley and brother
Iohn. returned Sunday after spend
ing some time at Abita Springs.
Mr.. Luke Gillen and Albert SpieleI
and Luke Gillen, Jr., returned last
week from Bay Adams.
Mrs. F. @. Ryan and daughter Der
iha have left to visit friends in Tex
As and In Colorado.
Capt. Jas. A. Garland left Tuesda!
Tor Pilot Town.
Mrs. Hugh Going of San Antonio
rexas, was guest of Mrs. Mckinle!
vezien last week.
Mrs r. Mclean and two children
vbo were visiting Mrs. Henry Re
necky, left Saturday for McCom'
CITY
Mr.. John Newbery spent Sunda,
Il II Bay st. louis the guest of tn
Casey's.
M. and Mrs. e. Alternately, @
/ Jouesboro, Ark, have been guests Q
81. and Mrs. Geroge Belanger. MI
Abernathy left for Tampa, Fla, an
vil be Joined by his wife shortly
Miss Carmelite LeCourt is spendin
TIE remainder Of the Summer at ne
Gummer Home, Bay st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Lee Dunn an
Mr.. Herbert Quinn spent Sunday tn
guests Of Mrs. Waller at Bay S
Louis.
Miss Helen Talon left Saturday fc
Los Angeles to spend while wit
her sister.
Mr.. Harvey McNeely returned HON
after spending three weeks with b
parents at Abita Springs.
Mss Eulah Lecourt is spendin
the weekend in Abita Springs tn
guest Of her aunt.
Mrs. William Landry Is spendin
. few weeks with her daughter.
Miss Chris Giblin spent the wee
end 1t Bay st. Louis.
Dr.. and Mrs. v. F. Lowe and far
ny are spending the remainder
The sumner at the Allen Cottage, Be-
81. Louis.
Mrs. Quinn and daughter, Aim
are spending their vacation at u
Casey Cottage, Bay st. Louis.
Mrs. W. p. Salathe spent Sunds
At Bay st. Louis at her summer HON
Mr.. Harry Lecourt left last We
nesday for Detroit, Niagara Falls al
New York.
CONTINUED on Page 12.)
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
LALA AUTO DAMAGED IN
COLLISION.

MIR. Theo. ]. Lala and his daughter.
Miss Josephine Iala escaped injury
Sunday afternoon when their auto in
which they were riding on the New
Basin shell road was run into by
another machine driven by Alphonse
Milto of Louisiana Avenue. Milto
was arrested and charged with reck-
less driving while under the infiu-
ence of liquor.
Mr.. Lalds car was damaged $500
~nd ths other machine $104
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
Weddings Of New
Orleans Folks
WEST SIDE COUPLES WHO EN-.
TERED THE STATE OF NAT.
RIMONY DURING WEEK.
SATLER-OLIVIER.

The marriage of Miss Thelma. Oil
vier to Mr.. John Satler was quietly
celebrated at st. Alphonsus Church,
Tuesday evening. Their many friends
wish them happiness.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
STOLEN ALCOHOL FOUND IN
RIVER.

A barrel containing fifty gallons OF
denatured alcohol, which was stolen
from box car at Brooklyn and Diana
streets, Friday night, twas found float
ing In the river Saturday at the head
of Homer street. S. Meyers, president
of the Crescent Distillery, said the al.
cohol was stolen from box car
which was consigned to his plant.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
WALLET STOLEN on STREET
CAR

While J. M. McGovern, 1923 Bouny
Street was returning from work at
the Jahncke Shlpyards, Friday on
Dauphine street car, his wallet con-
tanning $45 was stolen, he told the
police. McGovern said he was riding
on the rear platform of the car which
was crowded at the time.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
J. w. CRAWFORD ELECTED SEC
RETARY OF O. ID. A. CLUB.

]. w. Crawford, clerk OF the Traf-
fic Court and the Algiers Recorders
Court, has been selected secretary OF
the Fifteenth Ward, Orleans Demo
cratic Association Club, succeeding
Hugh r. Hafkesbring, who resigned
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25

The-Lady-Who-H ad-An-Operation Ii
Rehearsing the Gruesome Details for
the 967th time since the Interesting
Event took place Three Years Ago.
and Her Friends all feel like Running
when they See her Coming. Fer
Pete's sake. Missus Lady, put On
New Recordl
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1921-08-25
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
PLEAS FOR STRIKE
 AS FINAL. RESORT
Street Car Union Head Says Arbitration Always Best
 for Labor
By Associated Press

Atlanta, Gs September t3-Arbl- traitor of differences with cm8 8oyers and report 10 strike only when the latter refuse to settle questions through arbitration was recommend ed here today by w. D. Mahon, presi- dent of the g1tional Association of street and .ectricsl Railway Elm ploxes of America.
 IA. making his biennial report to the conNentioa. Pres dent Mahon de clared a strike created public opn , ion which usually compels arbitra- lion in the end, so that the part of wisdom and good public policy is to arhitrate in the beginning
 The president declares for the eig hour day and one days rest in sevcn, said the officers of the associ ation had realized there must be sonie recession in wages but ther policy has been to prevent wages be- ir.r lowered more rapidly than the cost, of living. Strictness in liv- ing up 10 contracts also was urged upon the delegates Regarding the one-man street car. Mir Mahon said il would be uqwise to oppose them as in certain cities where traffic con ditions make them feasible they have come to stay. Instead of opposing them" he said the association should formulate conditions applica- be to one-ma cars and strive to make one man car service prompt and satisfactory
 After the morning session the dele gates and visitors went to Lake wood park where they enjoyed barbecue and saw automobile and bi- cycle races.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
WHY FIVE TOES
 MAKE RRIGHT ANIMALS

"Ill tell you the reason that any one of my three herds of elephants is the most intelligent bunch O beasts in this whole menagerie, which in- cludes about every known animal but the Bolshevist," said the boss animal man of the John Robinson circus, coming to Birmingham Saturday, September IT.
 "The elephant has five toes like a man, that's why Look at those os- triches over there. You know they are the prize nobody home creatures of the universe, don't you? Want to know why? Well, they've got only two toes. Of course, my theory doesn't apply to the hoofed animals, but they are all babes in arms when compared to elephants in the matter O wisdom.
 Here's another thing. Did you ever see anything with big eyes that has any brains? Take matinee idols. movie Claudes and fish, for instance. Amt I right? Now, look down those elephant lines. Take the tenth one in the row. Pipe those little eyes, Just watch the brightness of em That bull knows I'm talking about him: he knows what I'm saying. They get YOU every time, do the 'buls. They size people up on sight. If they don't like you then. they never Will When they don't fall for a person s charms. I know there's something wrong with that person. But follow the elephant's tips and you'll love vour fellow n.en. for you'll notice it's seldom they find wrong un- mighty seldom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
CHARLES RAY AT RIALTO IN
 THE MIDNIGHT BELL,

Charles Ray is- playing at the Ri- alto, in one of the most interesting pictures he has had. 'The Midnight Bell.' As the somewhat ghosty t tie
 would indicate in the great ghost story, highly humorous one full of Rays delightful humor, but just the same a creepy and mysterious story that sets the hair on end. Dorothy Gish's "The Ghost in the Garret," has nothing on Rays ghost offering. Tripp, is travelling salesman who does the travelling, but can't make the sales. He stalls in the little town in which the action takes place, d regular small town with interests,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

Yesterday was the seventy -ntntn anniversary of the birtheday of Ala bama's late United States Senator John Hollis BanlShead and in re- membrance of this event a graceful act was performed by his daughter, Mrs. Thomas M. owen (Marie Bank head) when she presented to the Bir- mingham Automobile club a beauti- full wreath to be placed on the mar ker of the Bankhead Highway, in front of the Tutwiler.
 Mrs. owen who has spent the past few days in Birmingham in consul tation with various committees re- garding improvements on the Bank head highway left for her home in Montgomery Monday, but before she left she chose the flowers for the wreath to be placed on the Bankhead highway marker and theN ribbons with. which it was to be tied, and left
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
ADJUSTMENTS ny EsrE,L aErHEA RALR
LIVELY SHOW
 AT LNWES DIJOl

Large and appreciative audiences continue to enjoy the "all star" Nau- deviile offering for the first halt os the week at Loew's Bijou. opening with McMahon and Adelaide. present. ing trick and fancy bag punching, followed by Arthur Lloyd, with baf- fling card tricks as well as memory tests. while Murray and Lane with their skit '.Hubby's Holiday" not only amuse but many in the audience evidently find the skit also highly entertaining.
 Berry and Nickerson with their oornet solos and duets and much fun between. as we'll as the Aerial Macks with their sensa serial, stunts. also continue to please the apprecia- tive audiences. the whole proving q well balanced programme.
 There IS also offered a Fox comedy picture From Hickville to Bread way" featuring Eileen Percy, and which manages to keep the risibles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
NEW JITNEY ROUTE

Six jitueys formerly on the Wood lawn route will begin serving Nor wood residents this morning, main taining a five-minute schedule and charging a ten cent fare. Ticket privileges of 12 tickets for s1 will be allowed. Permission for the trans fer was granted yesterday by John II. Taylor, com missioner of public safety.
 The line begins at the Preston Mo tors corporation in Norwood. comes down Twelfth avenue. north, to Twenty-first street to Eighth avenue in Eighth avenue to Twenty first street, down Twenty-first street to First avenue from First 10 Nine teenth street. Nineteenth to Eighth avenue, out Eighth to Twenty fourth and then out Twenty fourth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

is the Royal offering for the first half of the week. It is a photo- play that brings out pougs prowess and ability to do stunts. also it has some fun of the kind Doug ma with his fists in the last part.
 Most people like stories where a chap looks like he has a yellow streak, is weak and afriad to fight at first and is then brought to real ize his lack of manhood and tr; up and shows people what h. made of. That is just what
 pens in this new Fairbanks picture. Doug is a chap who is so far from putting up fight even when he should, that they dub him the lamb Even his bride turns against him. then he proves that The who laughs last laughs best" in the later scenes where he takes part in some thrill ing fights and a rescue.
 "The Lamb" occurs mostly in the west. With this feature is shown Pathe News and d new comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14
SINNERS DAY TODAY OUT AT WEST LAKE PARK.

Today is the long heralded Shrin- CTS Day at West Lake park. There will be an all day celebration with the Shriners in charge, All of the regular amusements of the park will be open to the Shriners and their guests who will be the entire pleas ure seeking public who are invited The Bessemer Shriners will be in charge.
 One of the features will be big picnic. The Melody Six, the parks fine orchestra. will play for the dance, which will be the occasion for special gayety. The bathing beach, one of the best in the city, will be open to the bathers, and all insica- tions point to fine bathing weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-09-14

instructions to the Birmingham Au- tomobile club to place the wreath on the marker. J. Asa RounIree. carrying out her instructions
 'Seventy-nine years ago my ia Jher was born-on the thirteenth Of Sep tember," Mrs. owen said to friends here the day before she left for home and a peculiar coincidence is this, while many people regard the thir- teenth as an unlucl<y number. my father always regarded it as his lucky number. The number thirteen followed him all through his life and now comes the strange part of it; the Bankhead highway named in honor of him runs through thirteen states"
 The marker in front of the Tut wiler bearing Mrs. Owens remem- brance of her father was placed t,ere about two weeks ago and 1t is the first marker to be erected by ths Bankhead Highway association.