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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
NEGRO OLD FOLKS HOME
 IS IN NEED OF FUNDS

The following appeal has been received by The Age Herald:
 The Negro Old Folks and Orphans home located on Weaver street near Eighth avenue, this city, is in need of funds, and makes an appeal to the public for help, The building which houses the inmates was damaged by wind during the severe storm of week ago, which rendered it uncc .nfortable and many sections of it untenable. The home was established several years ago by the late w. K. Pet tiford, and has existed by charitable do- nations from organizations and individu- als. Some 90 odd old men and women are kept at the home and quite few lttlc children.
 The public is asked to come to their assistance at this time. to the end that the good being done for the unfortun- ate persons in our community may not suffer for want of necessary food and home comforts. The white friends of the race are called upon in this appeal to aid.
 Anyone desiring information regarding the hone may communicate with the president, Mrs A. NJ. Brown, 519 Fifth avenue, or the secretary, Juliet Brad ford, 7l6 Tenth street, north. All con- tributions should be sent to Mrs B. H. Hudson. 1902 Eleventh avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
CHAMBER ID HELP
 MARKET NATIVE HAY
Hale County Producers to Standardize Hay Product
 for Local Markets

The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has inaugurated a movement to help the sale of native Johnson grass hay in Bir- mingham.
 This hay, says County Agent H. L.. Brown, is not selling In Birmingham and other Alabama cities in quantity justi- fled by it's merit and the price at which offered.
 A number of leading hay producers in the vicinity of Gallon in Hale county have organized a hay association with a view to having the hay graded at home so that when 1t leaves for market it will be a standardized product acceptable to the trade and more easily sold than in the unstandardized method appearing to prevail.
 The Chamber of Commerce proposes to cooperate with the Auburn experts and the Hale county hay growers. There is an official federal grain and hay grader Tn Birmingham whose services it is pro- posed. will be lent to the Hale county growers when ready to grade their hay prior to shipment to market.
 Inspector Kendrick inspects all hay coming to the Birmingham market, but what the native Johnson grass hay seems to need, according to experts, is standard grading before coming to market so thal it will stack up along with western timothy and other standard hays in that respect.
 The Hale county hay growers have taken the right steps," said MT. Brown. When hay is graded before it leaves the farm, it will soon find ready mar ket. We are going to do our part in making market for Alabama hay m Birmingham, and grading and standard izing constitute the opening wedge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
TWO-P|ECE BATHING
 SUITSFOR EAST LAKE
Municipal Pleasure Resort Un- der Preparations for the
 Coming Season

Preparations at East Lake park for the 1921 season. to be inaugurated within the next few weeks. are under way Miles Bradford, superintendent of the park, has been at work all winter to prepare the grounds for this season and has put the park in first-class condition.
 One thousand new bathing suits will be available for swimmers who wish to en- joy the cooling influence of the lake, hav- ing been purchased by the city last week. These are all of the two-piece style, in assorted quiet colors," according to D. E. Mckinley, city purchasing agent
 The lake has been drained and a new bottom installed. An addition to the bath house has been built, making quar- ters more comfortable for bathers.
 Ten new steel boats have been pur- chased for use of rowers, costing about $1o0 each. There will be 2S or 90 boats summer. The new steel boats are en route to Birmingham.
 At the instance of Commissioner J. El- lis Brown. in whose department juris- diction over the park lies, new and en- visit the park has been installed. A con- crete wall intervense between the sand bed and the lake.
 All concessions at the park last year will be in evidence again this season. Everything has been given a thorough coating of paint and a general renovation has been the policy for the buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
FUNERAL SERVICES
 OF ABRAHAM ALLEN

Abraham Allen, age 53 a pioneer citi- zen of Birmingham. died yesterday morn ing at the residence, 1223 Seventeenth street. north, after an illness of 10 days. Funeral services will be held from the residence this morning at 10:30 o'clock. Burial in Knesseth Israel cemetery.
 The deceased had been a resident of Birmingham for the past 30 years and had made many close friends who mourn his loss. He was one of the founders of the Knesseth Israel synagogue and was very active in charitable and religious work.
 He is survived by his widow. Mrs. Bes- sic Allen; seven sons, Jacob, Carl, Joseph, Samuel, Nathan, Louis and Clarence AL len, all of Birmingham, and five daugh- ters, Mrs. M. Damsky, Mrs. s. l. Gins berg Mrs. s. A. Edlavitch and Mrs. Louis Berman of Birmingham and Mrs. H. G. Roskind of Nashville. Tenn, and 10 grandchildren.
 All of the children were at his bedside when he passed away. The family re- quests that no flowers be sent. The members of the Chevro Kadiska, a charitable organization. will act as pail bearers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

Additional property adJolnlnS the pres ent church on Avenue c and Eigh- teenth street has been purchased.
 One of the most important things the pastor has done is to install the Intzminger record system in the Sun day school A record of each person who comes into the school is kept and the officers make their business to keep up with every pupil. All work done in this department is graded and a report is given the person each month, and all of them making a grade of 100 per cent are put on the honor roll. The Sunday school is graded has graded as well as trained teachers the majority of them hold ing diplomas as Kings teachers.
 USE AUTOMOBILES
 Twenty automobiles are used to bring children to Sunday school and during the past two months the atten- dence has increased 150 members.
 There have also been S5 additions to the chucrh without any special effort or meeting of any kind.
 In speaking of pr. Gardner yester- day B. F. Faircloth said: Our pastor has had wonderful leadership in church work in this community since he came here Under his spirited and untiring efforts the Ensley Baptists are needing lhelr SiO,UOV,OVU pleuBe most satisfactorily. Mrs. Gardner and their little daughter, Sadie Ray capti- vated the hearts of all our people. Mrs. Gardner's activities in church work are wonderful and especially her interest in the music. She possesses a. beauti- full soprano vioce and in an accom- plished musician Sadie Ray also has a lovely voice and is the delight of our church."
 STAND FOR PROGRESS
 We stand for progress" said Pey-' ton F. Eubank," and that is the pledge we made to pr. Gardner when he came. He is a we'll balanced preacher being a good visitor, a good mixer as well as a splendid preacher. He has 9 most pleasing personality and during the short time he has been with us he has done excellent work. Our congrega- tions have largely increased as has our attendance at Sunday school and our present church is to small to ac- commodate the crowds. We are cer- tanly going to take care of the people and are now considering the possibili- ty of erecting a new and more com modious building. We feel that under his guiding influences our church will soon be one of the largest in South ern Baptist convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

The most important single meeting during the campaign will be held each day from II to 12:S0 o'clock at the First Baptist chucrh and all evange- lists, pastors and singers as well as all church workers are expected to at tend. This meeting is held at noon in order to allow the business men of the city to attend. pr. B. B. Bailey will deliver the sermon each day. He will deliver a series of sermons on The Gospel of Grace"
 ENSLEY BAPTIST CHURCH
 Chairs occupied every available space at the First Baptist church of Ensley yesterday morning and the church was filled to overflowing at the initial meeting.
 The pr. David NJ. Gardner. pastor of the church is conducting the meeting there and the singing is being directed by William James Work. An interest ing feature of the musical programme was the solo, "Open the Gates of the Temple" rendered by MT. Work. In addition to the large choir which has been organized a junior chorus to CO., operate with the adult department will be formed.
 Dr. Gardner came to the First Bap- tist church of Ensley in November 1920 from Memphis, Texas, and is one of the ten leading preachers in the South ern Baptist convention. He is 34 years old and entered the ministry IA years ago, being educated at Baylor Univer- sity and the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
 Since coming to his present pas torate five months ago the congrega- tions attending the church services have increased from the average size to overflowing and 1t is necessary to come early to secure a seat. On vari- ous occasions many have been turned away the present building being in adequate to accommodate these wish ing to attend.
 Plans are being discussed for the enlargement of the present church or the erection of a larger one accord ing to members of the board of deacons.
 MORE ROOM NEEDED
 The attendance at Sunday school has increaced to such proportions that it was necessary to secure more room and the pastors home is now used for this purpose. A handsome new pas- torate costing more than $13,000 has been erected on the Ensley Highlands
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
WOMEN VOTERS OF STATE WILL BEGIN
 TWODAYS' SESSION
Governor MiIIerand Judge Rey- holds to Discuss 0ne-Party or TWo-Party State at
 Mass Meeting

When Mrs. A. J. Bowron's gavel falls at II o'clock this morning, the state convention of the Alabama League of Women Voters will begin two-day session in the ballroom of the Tutwiler hotel. Several hundred delegates are here for the meetings. Most important of the sessions will be the political meeting tonight at 8 o'clock, which will be presided over by Mrs. Bibb Graves of Montgomery, first vice chairman oof the league. This meeting might we'll be termed a school of instruction for new voters, according to members of the league. The public is invited.
 Why Women Need the League of Women Noters," will be the subject of an address by Mrs. Julian B. Salley. of Aiken, s. C., director of the third region of the National League of Women Voters at the meeting tonight.
 Lieut.. Gov. Nathan l.. Miller will
 make address on Paramount
 Needs of Alabama and How to
 Meet Them" He will also touch
 on the importance of keeping AIn-
 bama a democratic state. Judge
 l.. II. Reynolds of CIantOn will tell
 
 become two-pnrty state. Col.
 Bibb Graves of Montgomery will
 nlsO speak on the question of
 political parties in Alabama.
 After these addresses, the meeting will be thrown open to debate from the floor. It is understood that a num- Der of prominent democrats and repub- licans will be present to uphold the merits of their respective parties
 50 many persons are deeply con- cerned over the question of a one party or d two-party state, especially the new women electorate, many of whom have not yet made their party alignments," said Mrs w. D. Nesbit, that we have felt the need of more information on this matter.
 We anticipate much enlighten- ment at our meeting tonight which we hope will be attended by all those who take seriously their responsibility as voters"
 Greetings from sister organizations reports of district chairmen, reports of officers and reading of papers by mem bers of the league will consume the time at sessions during the day.
 The invocation this morning will be delivered by Dr. John Massporran pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Mrs W. L. Murdoch will greet the organization on behalf of the Birmingham League of Women Voters. On behalf of the state league Mrs. Scottie Frazier will respond to the welcome address,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
BILLY BROWN AT
 BANQUET TONIGHT.
Director of Evangelism of Sum- day School Association
 Guest of Honor

All plans have been completed for the Billy Brown banquet which is to be given at the HillmLn hotel to- night at z o'clock by the Mems Bible class of the First Methodist church.
 The guest of honor and principal
 neaker of the occasion will be Dr. W lliam A. Brown, director of evan gelism of the International Sunday School association.
 Judge Hugh A. Locke, teacher If the class, will preside at the meeting. Prac- tically every one of the 300 members of the class has signihed his acceptanes of the invitation to be present and there will also be not less than 300 others composed of leaders in religious and Sunday school work from all denomina- tons and churches in the Birmingham district.
 The meeting is expected to be one of the most important religious gatherings held in Birmingham in some time, And the address of Dr. Brown, who is Aee- gonized as one of the foremost fc- 4eio"e aho ounudy SCHOOL leaders Of the day, is anticipated with rare pleasure. The musical programme which has beens arranged for the meeting will be one O. the features of the occasion
 pr. Brown started life as print CT deVil on a country newspaper in Missouri Later he became pastor of leading church in Kansas City and St. Louis, and was leader in the early fights against the saloons. One of hls campaigns resulted in holding three city. elections in Kansas City within F months and caused five men to serve as mayer during that time He has been identified with every reform movement of impor- tance since that time.
 For some years Dr. Brown was a mis- sionary to the Philippines. but was forced to return to the United States after some years service account of his health He was a special worker in the cen tenary campaign, and during the war was director of the Young Mems Chris tion association war work Later he was one of the directors of the interchurch world movement.
 Those who have had the pleasure ct hearing Dr. Brown declare that he is not only one of the foremost speakers in the country on religious matters, but that his addresses are of universal inter- est and that those not interested in re- ligous matters consider him well worth hearing.
 The committee in charge of the arr engagements for the banquet request that any others desiring to attend notify MT. Denman at telephone Main 572S at the earliest possible moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
LECTURE TONIGHT ON
 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY

pr. Herbert T. sedinger will deliver free lecture tonight at o'clock at the court house in Judge Smiths court room under the auspices of the Bir- mingham Applied Psychology club, to which the public is invited The sub ject will be Universal Vital Energy" discussed from three viewpoints, mat ter, energy and mind.
 The lecture is said to be one of the most interesting and instructive lec- lures on this subject, and will bring out some points in connection with the study of psychology involving a definite philosophy of life, health and achieve ment.
 Dr. IT.. F. Wilkinson. president. and Miss Annie Avent, secretary of the Birmingham Applied Psychology club, extend a cordial invitation to all those interested to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
EX-SERV|CE MEN'S
 POLITICAL LEAGUE
Veterans Organize for PoIiti- cal Purposes-Is Indepen-
 dent Organization

Eleceion of officers and plans for fu- ture activities were the features of the organization of the Veterans Political league which was organized yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the Cham Der of Commerce building.
 The organization of ex-service men is not in any way connected with the American Legion nor any other organ ization of that kind. It is purely an in- dependent organization founded and is to be operated for no other purpose than to participate in politics, it was brought out at the meeting yesterday afternoon.
 James J. Jackson, who has for the past several months boosted the organization of the league, was elected chairman. r.. M. Ball was elected vice chairman, F. H. Woodward was elected as secretary and Arthur Greenwood was elected treasurer.
 Approximately 150 ex-service men at tended the meeting yesterday and voted for the officers. It is expected that the membership will be more than doubled during the next few weeks as member ship committees will be appointed at an early date to take the field in the drive for new members.
 Only those who were in the service in the army, navy or the marine corps are eligible for membersh,p in the Veterans Political league. Another requirement is the qualification for voting. This is one of the most important rules, it was stated at the meeting. as the organiza- tion has been formed only for political purposes and this could not be accom- plished without each member having the power to cast vote.
 'The object of this organization of ex- service men," stated James NJ. Jackson, the newly elected chairman. yesterday will be either to condem or to commend men and measures and if political candidate is not what we think he should be- then, if necessary, we will bring ot,f ny1r oup capdidafe''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
Euents of Today A In Birmingham

Conn unity club luncheon at I2;3o o'clock. southern club.
 Billy Brown banquet at 7 o'clock, Hiilman hotel.
 ANU SENIENTS
 Jefferson Theatre-Shriners' min streI, .sThe Jollies of 1921"
 New Majestic--"Daddy Long-Legs." Lyric-I<eith vaudeville and pictures. Loew's Bijou-VaudeviIle and Doral- dina in person. Trianon-''Thc Oath.''
 AIcaznr-fTt Might Happen to YOu.' Strand-Clara Kimbnll Young, in Straight From Paris, and in person. Galax-COnstance Binney, in "The Magic Cup"
 Princess-COmedy and serial drama Odeon--Comedy and serial drama. EdgewcOd Park-Dancing from to IF.
 League of women voters opening session at II o'clock-1utwiIer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

The news that Noble Bascom Hendrix, the second son of pr. W. R. Hendrix. pastor of Highlands Methodist church, and Mrs. Hendrix, has been made vale dictorian of his class at Washington and Lee university 1921, will be received with much interest by the friends of the young man as we'll as those of his pa rents.
 Young MT Hendrix has the distinction of having completed the four years course at Washington and Lee in three years, and acquiring the highest honor that is within the gift of his class His reports show excellent scholarship the past month. four ,"As" and three "Bs' tc his credit marking an unusually fine record.
 Young MT. Hendrix is being congratu- lated upon the honor conferred upon him, and when he comes to Birming- ham to spend his vacation with his pa rents will take this occasion to congrat- ulate him upon his achievement
 Mrs. Hendrix and other members of his family are planning to attend the com mencement exercises in June at Lexing- ton, when MT. Hendrix graduates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
Boys Throw Snake mtq Auto and Cause WrecH

the BoyIes highway. The froDt wheels of the car in which MissH Clevier was riding was stOppedA when they were only about Hve$ inches from the edge of the bridge.
 A small grass snake was the cause of the accident. A crowd of boys were playing on the side of the road. When the car passed in which Miss Clevier and her fathe- were riding. one of the boys tossed the snake into the ear. Miss CIe-s vier is snid to have become fright ened, and to have grabbed her father by the arm, whereupOn he lost control of the machine which crashed into another car on the bridge before he could stop 1t.
 Miss Clevicr was brought to Bir- minghnm Immediately and her in- turfes were treated by a local phy- sicinn. Both machines were able to proceed under their own power.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
CLEARING SITE FOR
 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

Work of clearing the site for the Gen. tral High school has progressed rap- idly in the last few weeks, according to John R. Hornady. city commissioner of education. Practically all ruins Of the school building destroyed by fire several years ago have been removed
 Houses which are situated on the site of the new structure are now being wrecked by city crews. Plans call for the raging of all buildings which are To- .cated on the property which will be occupied by the first unit of the new school.
 Ground will be broken for. the first part of the building within the next two months, it is thought likely. IL will not be ready for occupancy until the fall of 1922 it is believed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25

Without a thought as to the pOs- sibflity of danger. a crowd of boys threw small grass snake into an automobile while it was crossing Five Mile creek on the BOyles highway yesterday afternoon, causing the driver to lose control of his machine md to let it crash into another cnr on the bridge.
 Miss Virginia Clevier. who was riding with her father, who was driving the car. wns the only one injured. Bits of glass from the broken windshield on the car cut her in several places about the head and face. Her father was not injured.
 The occupants of the other car also escaped injury, and only small amount of damage was done to either machine. The accident. which easily might have proved Il tragedy, happened In the center of the brideE over Five Mile creek on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
IS SERIOUSLY HURT

Henry Lang, negro, who was picked up in an unconscious condition at the cor ner of Fourth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. north. about 10 o'clock Saturday night, was reported to be still in a se- rious condition at the Hillman hospital last night.
 The negro is said to have been struck by an automobile which did not stop, but left the negro lying in the street until another machine passed and the driver carried him o.lthe hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S
 WEEK STARTS TODAY

In accordance with the plan of the church workers of America. setting aside one week for the study of the problems directly affecting the welfare of the children of the nation. Birmingham mothers this week will observe Nationa, Chldren's Week
 "The object of the movement" ex- plains Mrs NJ M. Hughes, voicing what she considers the sentiment of the mothers of the city, lis to call to the at tention of all those interested in child welfare essential precautions that are necessary in aiding the growth of the child, physically, morally and mentally. With this in mind. we will make a study of things pertaining to children in the city.
 Mrs. Hughes stresses the good whole some moving picture do children, con- demning with equal emphasis pomis- cuous theat-e going for the juvenile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
BURGLARS ROB STORE
 OF "A GOLD WATCHES

Burglars early yesterday morning broke into the Anderson Jewelry com pany store at PA Twentieth street, south. and later made their escape with 24 gold watches valued at $400
 The robbery occurred some time be- tween midnight and daybreak, but was not discovered until o'clock yesterday morning. Entrance to the store was gained by means of saving a circle around lock on the rear door. After departing from the store with their loot the burglars fixed the lock back in the hole so that it could not easily be detected. No clues at a late hour last night had been found as to their identity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-04-25
ANIMALS FOR CITY TEST
 WORK WILL BE REMOVED

Animals used by the city laboratory for test work will be removed to the city farm Sixth avenue, south. within few days. according to Dr. J. D. Bowling. health officer. These ani- mals include rabbits. sheep and guinea pigs.
 Rabbits and the guinea pigs have been kept in the attic of the city hall heretofore. butt was felt necessary to remove them to the open air during the summer.
 Housing has been provided for the animals at the farm, conditions being ideal for their care, health officials state