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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
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and desire it's assistance, a. central reg istration bureau for cases De es- tai lished. and that the Red Cross be requested to handle this. at least unt.i the reorganized city relief department shall begin to function. The bureau must be strictly confidential and must aim only to prevent knavery and dJ- piiCation of work. The Red Cross Is suggested for the present because this difficult work requires the service of WeI trained social worker, such as could readily be supplied in the Re1 Cross office.
 9. That private relief agencies, churches community houses, etc. be requested to corporate with the re- oi ganized city relief department through the central registration ou- reau, not with view of curtailing or dil ecting their activities but to pre- vent duplication of work and accom- plish the greatest good for all as well as the most economical expendi- ture of money.
 4. That churches and private agencies be requested to keep rea- ords of assistance given in order to prevent duplication.
 5. That since the city relief de partment can only administer to cIJy cases and since the relief problem in the county Is acute and there IS no agency doing relief work for county cases and no apparent likelihood of the establishment of such an agency. the Red Cross be requested to under take this work. which should include cooperation with the juvenile court and jail in assisting and folio wing up cases of delinquent girls.
 6. That the Volunteers of America Industrial Home for Men be closed until thoroughly remodeled and msdo more sanitary. We feel that this place in it's present condition Is a reflec- tion on the health department and a blot on the city of Birmingham.
 The workers based their requests on deductions, which they declared confronted them following investiga- tion of more than score of social service agencies and institutions In this city and county. They asked the meetings indorsement and adoption of corrective measures" as the first step toward possible community program of social welfare" These are their general deductions:
 l. Lack of funds to carry ona found in almost every department and organization.
 2, The most glaring social need for the community is we'll organized and lildhdbOd OuldOpI TEilef ana d GcnLT3l agency for same.
 3. As a result of having no such agency there is lack of coordination in work of other agencies and conse- quent overlapping.
 4. The need of follow-up work in family cases, with those sent out from institutions, is a very serious handi- cap to we'll rounded, constructive work. The survey reveals that only six organizations do any follow-up work and that this is limited
 5. There is great lack of trained social workers in the community.
 6. That, whereas, the city has the power to establish a relief depart ment to handle city cases of outdoor relief the county apparently, has no such legal authority. and that one of the outstanding needs is for county as well as city outdoor relief
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ston succeeds M. J. Hayes, who re- signed the position.
 Mr. Hayes has been with the com pany for 20 years and is held in the highest esteem by all employees of the company, and particularly by the. men of the plant directly under hum. He has been a friend, it is stated, to the men at all times and has been a great factor in the work of the plant and leaves the company with the best feelings and best wishes of everyone.
 The high regard in which MT. Hayes is held by both the white and negro employees of the plant was shown when upon his resignation the negroes rendered him a handsome watch, charm and chain with speech and presentation made by F. c. Walker.
 On Monday night a large number of the white employees were enter tained at the home of MT. and Mrs. M. J. Hayes on St. Louis avenue and on this occasion he was pre- sented by them with a set of dia- mond studded cuff buttons and a magnificent case of sterling silver. The presentation of these gifts was made by E. 4. Veitch, to which MT. Hayes responded with much feeling and appreciation.
 Mir. Hayes will not remove from Bessemer but will assume charge of his own interests in the city and will remove to his home on Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Announcements

Cunningham chapter No. a. order of Eastern Star, will hold it's regular meeting Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Masonic temple. There will be work in the degrees. All members are requested to be present and visitors will be cordially welcome.
 The Minor School Improvement as sociation will meet Thursday after noon at 2:15 o'clock instead of Tues day afternoon as was formerly an- nounced. An interesting program has been arranged for this meeting and the Rev. L. G. Sturdicant, Rev Theo Harris and Rev. E. M. Barns will be the speakers. All members of this association and parents of the school children are requested to be present.
 Mrs. Robert Searson will be hostess to the members of the Super Bridge club Wednesday afternoon at her home in Pratt City.
 The Grace Auxiliary of the Ensley Highlands Presbyterian church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. R. G.. Miles at Central park.
 The regular dance of the Woodward Golf and Country club will be held this evening at the club. The holi- day affairs of the club will be an- nouneed later.
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tertainments are given annually by the Ensley Elks and have always made a success, but it is the concensus of opinion that the 1921 show will surpass all past performances.
 The proceeds from this affair will go towards purchasing food supplies and other necessities for needy fami- lies of Ensley as a Christmas gift from the Elks
 For a number of years the Elks have been distributing supplies to the needy families, especially at Christ mas season. but it is understood that the calls this year are greater than in any previous year.
 The public is requested to attend this performance as not only will they assist in the charity work but will enjoy a real treat in the entertain ment provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
ALABAMA BUTTER IS SHIPPED ID THE
 CHICAGO MARKET
Sweet Potatoes Are Also Attracting Attention in Northern Cities, Re-
 ports Hooton
By FREn II. GoRMLEY Montgomery Bureau. The AKe-aerald 221-2 First National Bank Building

INoHlS emery, December 12.-(Spe- cial)-F. O. Hooton,. supervisor of the division of markets and immi- grafton of the state department of agriculture, has found something new under the sun-the shipment of butter from Alabama to northern markets. He a inounced today that one day last week the new cream cry at Alexander City shipped $50 pounds of butter to firm In Chi cago. For many years an effort has been made to develop the creamery business in Alabama so this state could supply a portion of the butter to the populous centers of the north and east.
 Alabama's sweet potatoes are also attracting attention in the northern markets. A leading commission fir.n of Cincinnati has informed the dl- vision of markets that Nancy Halls and yellow varieties of sweet pota- toes are selling as high as S1.40 per bushel hamper in that market. The same firm said the demand is good and that ungraded potatoes such as Nancy Halls and Porto Rieos, is sound and in merchantable shape, should bring around $1.25 a bushel
 The weekly market summary fol- lows:
 Butter markets had a much firmer time and prices advanced during the past week, caused by the heavier holiday requirements. The same Is true of poultry products, especially eggs. Fresh country eggs are rang ing from 55 to 60 cents per dozen; cold storage around 50 cents.
 The supply of new crop velvet beans from which commercial seed stocks may be selected is probably 40 per cent. less than that of last year because of low average yields per acre in many heavy producing sections as the result of drought The market for seed stock is get ting more active. and inquiries are coming in daily.
 Demand from central western states for the new Hubam sweet clover seed continues active. Only limited supply of the pure Ala bama grown Hubam is available for the market-about 1,400 bushels be- ing reported by the growers associ- ation at Newborn.
 A nice contract for Alabama grown johnson grass hay has just been closed by local broker with the quartermaster department of the United States army. With a higher feeding value than timothy hay there is no reason why Johnson grass should not rank high as a commercial hay.
 New Orleans dealer wires the state markets division for names of car lot shippers of clay and iron peas. Several other similar inquir- ies have been received by mail dur ing the week. Market appears quite active.
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Everything Is in readiness for the annual Ensley Elks' charity minstrel, to be given tonight and tomorrow night at the Elks' home on Avenue D. The entire cast has been thor oughly trained under the direction of Ben Moxley, well known amateur minstrel performer. Much time has been given to this entertainment by each individual member of the cast and the citizens of Ensley will enjoy a clever performance at this mlns trel as well as many high-class mu sical numbers which will feature the program.
 Those in charge of this show have been most fortunate in securing some of the best local talent in this dis trict, including the soloists, as well as the comedians. These minstrel en-
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The Age-Berald msintaips special rep
 resentstives in Bessems.- for handling correspcndence, advertising and sub Rcriptions. Mrs. L. D. McCoIlum, corr respondent. receives news items; phone BesseIner le72. H. B. Walker, Realty building, Bessemsr, manager of eirou-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
White Christmas


 Arrangements are being made for the white Christmas services to be given at the First Baptist church on Sunday evening instead of the regular Sunday evening services. The pageant to be given at this time will be "The Star in the East" which was written by Mrs. J. Clarke Wood, of Birmingham.
 The following committees are in charge of the program: music, Mrs. David Gardner, program, Mrs. l.. R. Vines, Mrs. G. s. Sherman, Mrs. J. A. Eubanks, and Miss Ruth Davis. Costumes, Mrs. W. B. Cooper, Miss Fannis Mae Minor, Miss Lillie Tom Thomasson, and R. L. Daniel. Deco rations c. O. Johnson, l.. R. McCaleb. and F. R. Kelley. stars: Mrs. Willis Kent. Mrs. T. s. Pippin. Mrs. D. J. Duffee, Mrs. E. c. Ray. Electric: H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
BESSEMER

Bessemer. December 12. - (Spe- eial)-Henry P Bruce of East Thomas, employe of the Jefferson slag company. fell from steam shovel Monday morning at Wood- ward about 3 o'clock and sustained serious injuries, from which he died after few hours at the Elizabeth Duncan hospital, where he was re- moved following the accident, by Huey and Mcconnell.
 It is stated that he fell from the steam shovel on another part of the machinery and sustained internal injuries He died at 2:30 o'clock.
 Funeral services will be held at Munford, to which place his body will be shipped Wednesday morning by Jacobs. He Is survived by his wife and four children. Interment will be made at Munford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Trinity Church sunday school

Trinity Episcopal church, after hay ing been closed for some months, will open it's doors for Sunday school on New Years Day, it was announced at meeting of St. Agnes guild Mon day afternoon, held at the home of Mrs. A. T. Drysdale.
 The church has been without a reg ular rector for some time but the re- cent visits of Dr. Middleton s. Barn. well and of Dr. Joseph T. Ware, both of Birmingham, who each hold ser vices here once a month, have served as a stimulus and great interest has been aroused in the congregation The organization will be perfected at the Sunday school hour on New Years Day and a good enrolment is ex- pected.
 The guild decided at the meeting Monday afternoon that 1t would en- certain at a silver tea on Friday afternoon. December 30, from to , o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Ray. This will be one of the beauti- ful events of the Christmas holidays, a large number of invitations will be issued and an attractive program of entertainment will be given for the guests, and delicious refreshments will be served.
 Mrs w. D. Taylor and Mrs. Robert Smith were appointed a committee to arrange the decora tions and Mrs. A. T. Drysdale, Mrs. Ben G. Perry and Mrs. Fl. H. Pendleton and Mrs. L. D. McCollum, program committee, and Mrs. Charles Ray, Mrs. A. K Williamson, Mrs. Bumford and Mrs. Burwell Hill, refreshments commit tee. Mrs W. l.. Bush, president of the guild, announced that the next meeting would be held with Mrs. Will Hanson on Arlington avenue.
 Five dollars was donated by t'e guild to the community Christn tree and it was announced that the doll contributed by the guild for the children's hospital bazaf was so-q for Sh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Guardsman Married

News was received Monday of the marriage of Robert Lancaster, young guardsman in the county jail at Bessemer, to Miss Josephine El- lis of Coal Valley. on the 21st of April, 1921. The ceremony was performed in the jail by Judge sam Huey, but was not announced until today.
 MT. Lancaster, with other soldiers, has been confined in the county jail in Bessemer for some months on q charge of being implicated in the death of William Baird. miner, of Walker county, and the news of his marriage created much surprise in the district where he and the other young guardsmen have been shown every kindness and consideration by the citizens that could be shown.
 The bride after the ceremony left for her home in Coal Valley, where she is living with her people.
 Tax Notices
 Property owners of Bessemer are receiving tax notices that delin- ouent fee of 50 cents will be charged with S per cent interest after Jam uary 1.
 The tax levy for 1925 includes general fund, 50 cents; bond interest and sinking fund, 50 cents, and 50 cents school tax, making total or |s13o on each s1Oo of property valuation.
 Community Tree
 The community Christmas tree cele- bration which will be held in Besse- mer is receiving the most wide spread cooperation and interest that has ever been accorded d public dem onstration in the city.
 R. l.. Coons, general chairman or the celebrations has appointed large number of committees of prominent men and women to help with the ar arrangements attendant upon the tree
 The committees are: Finance, Bob Vance. chairman; J. E. Hafner' George RutIedge, J. l.. Gibson, G. b.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13

Thomas G. Johnston of Bessemer has been appointed superintendent of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company at Bessemer, and L. E. Ling assistant superln- tendent and will enter upon their duties Tuesday morning. MT. John
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Here's What Women Want
 Done For Social Welfare

These are the things that the League of Women Voters, in their stir ring meeting last night at the Cham Der of Commerce set forth, and asked local churches, general social service organizations, the board of revenue and the city commissioners. to take steps to remedy.
 The league committee Is pressing these matters today before the board of revenue, scheduled to meet at 10 o'clock, and the city commission, which meets at o'clock.
 These recommendations are divided into three groups.
 The first group contains five rec concentrations concerning the delin- quent woman and girl problem. The second group concerns reconstruction of the city relief department. The third group is put before local or ganizations and the board of revenue.
 The league has been assisted in reaching these deductions through the aid of both the Red Cross and the state child welfare department.
 Group One
 1. That as probation work Is a most essential part in the corrective side of the delinquent woman and girl problem, the commission be urged to strengthen the woman's police de- partment to the fullest extent possi- ble.
 ?. That the reorganized city relief department includes In It's scope the assistance of girls who leave the de- tention hospital and jail, and the fol- lowing up of these cases.
 8. That, pending the construction of a white woman's building at Ketona farm, or whether this construction be contemplated or not. a suitable white matron and other necessary help be placed over the white women, so that hardened female delinquents from the county courts, who lower the morale among the more innocent girls, may be committed to Ketona in safety.
 4. That every possible pressure be brought to bear to secure from the next legislature adequate appropria- ton for the building and maintenance of state reformatory for adult de- linquent women, such as has been ad- vocated by the Federation of Wom- ems Clubs.
 5. That until properly equipped county lying-in hospital is praetica- ble, the citizens of Birmingham lend their moral and financial aid to the support of the Salvation Army Res- cue Home (now located at 3301 Ave nue F), in order that one well equipped maternity hospital, capable
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-13
Birthday Dinner

In honor of his seventy eighth birthday anniversary, a delightful surprise dinner was given for John c. Bryant of Shelbyville. Tenn, last night at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Bryant, at Ensley. The central
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decoration was the birthday cake which was made by Mrs. J. 2. Bryant, the well-known culinary artist and daughter-in-law of the honor guest. Included in this hospitality were the following relatives: MT. Bryant, Mir and Mrs H. D. Keith and family, Rev and Mrs. L. A. Reagor, Mrs. J. c. Bry- ant. Mrs. Mary Motlow, Miss Grace Bryant, J. w. Blankenship, Mir. Bart lett and MT. and Mrs. w. w. Bryant and family.
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Hoilingswortn and Mrs. ". D. Taylor and Mrs. George Ross
 Visiting committee, Mrs John Neal, chairman; Mrs. l.. F. Ray, Mrs. Sam Brick, Mrs. Gordon Jones, Miss Maud Buck, Mrs. Fred Terry. Mrs D. E Wilson, Mrs. L. s. Moorer, Mrs. Charles Ray, Mrs. L. o. Lowe, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Fred StoVer, Mrs. N. A. Barrett, Mrs. Jim Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Jack Krahenbuhl, Mrs. Schuyler Harris, Mrs. B. l.. Ingram, Mrs. E. L. Huey.
 Purchasing committee, Mrs Gard ner r. Goodwin, chairman; B. Hardie Johnston, A. b. Ausman, Roy Ling Moss Crotwell, Gwylam Herbert, Mrs. J. $. Winters, Mrs Fred Stover, Mrs. George Stevenson, Mrs. G. B. Hol- lingsworth, Mrs. E. l.. Edmundson.
 Tree committee, George Bumgard- ner, chairman; Fred Bruns, l.. ". AL len, l. E. Reeder, Jim Sullivan, John Neal.
 Executive committee, R. l.. Coons, Mrs. II. L. Bains, secretary; W. D.. Taylor, treasurer; Dr. J. $. Winters, Santa Claus.
 Decorating committee. Mrs. Sam Leftkovits, chairman; Mrs. J. A. Lit tie, Mrs. Bruce Snider.
 dShd6O SOtiHlibhttt MI fECQ Robertson, chairman; Mrs. R. I. King, Mrs. W. E. Cunningham, Mrs. c. A. Harris. Mrs. George Cochran, Mrs. J. A. Snider and Miss Bessie Snow.
 Auditing committee, John Perry, chairman; Henry Hurd, Earl Smith
 Distribution committee, Louis Ling, chairman; George Stevenson, w. J. Borum, W. B. Hosey.
 Clothing committee, Mrs. l.. M. Owens. chairman; Mrs. J. w. Leggett, Mrs. w. l.. Rush, Mrs Nj. F. Reyn- olds, Mrs Charles Brownrigg, Mrs. S. D. Grout, Mrs. George Houston, Mrs. Kate Waller and Mrs. A. F. Mad dox.
 Music committee, Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove, chairman; Mrs. William Wal drop, Mrs. c. J. Moreland. Mrs. Lucian Huey, Miss Mamie Joe Reid, Miss Elizabeth Herbert, Mrs. Julian Erlick, Mrs. R. L. Zeigler. Miss Lillie Mae Christlieb, Mrs. J. D. Glenn, Mrs E. II. Hutchinson, Mrs. W. H. Porter and Mrs. c. w. Reilly.
 The gifts will be distributed for the white people on Christmas Eve from 10 to 12 o'clock a. m. and to the negroes from to 3 o'clock in the aft ernoon.
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Philip Carper age 29 years. who was found in an unconscious condi- tion early Friday morning on Forty eigth street just below Fairfield, died yesterday morning at the T. c. I. hospital.
 The deceased was employed by the T. c. I. company, was on his way home from work, it is thought, and was riding a motorcycle. which was found close by him. Whether MT. Carper's death was the result Of an accident or foul play has not yet been learned. The coroner will make investigation. He was removed inn mediately to the T. c. l. hospital where he died yesterday morning.
 Funeral services will be held from his late residence 429 Forty-first street. Wylam, this afternoon at o'clock. Interment will be made at Oakland, with Echols and Angwin in charge. The deceased is survived by his widow and two children.
 Christine Glaze, the 11-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. James E. Giaze, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence 741 Thirty-eighth street, Vivian, following a brief illness. Funeral SeTNlCtS VIII De ltid liilo d4ACAiip u at o'clock from the Wylam Bap- tist church. Interment will be made at Oakland cemetery. The deceased is survived by her parents.
 Realtors Meet
 The Real Estate Board of Ensley will hold their regular luncheon Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the postoffice cafe. The action of the Birmingham board will be dis cussed at this time and final ac- tion will be taken in joining this board. O.. II. Horton, secretary of the Birmingham Real Estate board will be a guest at this luncheon and address the meeting. The EnsleY board which was recently organized will be a local organization with II. S. Meade. president; J. J. Walker, secretary; and C. w. Lawrence, treasurer, while they will also be members of the Birmingham board.
 The grocery store of Nick Spina, at 1901 Twentieth street was slight ly damaged by fire yesterday morn ing. The cause of the fire was most peculiar in that it originated in the wall. The Ensley fire depart ment answered the call, and dam ages amounted to about $50.