The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-17
BESSEMER


 Bessemer, December 16.-(Special.) c. L. Qdell, the present incumbent, was reelected president of the Besse- mer Bar association at it's annual election of officers, held Friday aft ernoon in the circuit court room. T. T. Huey was elected vice president; Arthur Green secretary and treas- ureH in the place of Ray Tillman. deceased. An executive committee was also elected as follows: Gardner Y. Goodwin, W. S. Welch, F. R. Mat thews, l.. J. Lockwood and Judge J. c. B. Gwin.
 The association passed resolutions of respect on the death of Ray Till man, who at the time of his death was clerk of the inferior court In Bessemer with the request that they be placed upon the records of that court
 A review of the year was made, and the members at the meeting agreed that it had been very suc- cessful. This will be the third year that MT. Odell has been elected to the presidents place, and much of the success of the organization IS due to his efforts and interest.
 Dr. James Henry Downing, aged 61, died at his residence, First ave- nue, West End, at o'clock Friday morning. The funeral will be held from the residence at 2 o'clock Sun day afternoon. Interment will fol- low at Cedar Hill cemetery, ,SBesse- mer, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. The deceased is survived by his widow, and by one niece, Mrs. Thomas Parker of Muscoda.
 Active pa1lbearers will be W. E.. Surratt, Norman Parker. Dr. R. p. McTyeire, D. E. Blake, Thomas Gill; len and w. B. Jackson; honorary, Jack LaRue, Dr. Hope, Dr. Scholar, Dr. George Waller, Dr. M. c. Rags dale, Jr., s. A. Baker, T. T. Huey, H. A. Ozanne.
 Dr. Downing made his home in Bes- semer for some years and had a wide circle of friends to whom the news of his death has caused profound regret.
 Fishermen and Hunters Meet.
 Much enthusiasm and interest marked the meeting of the Jefferson Fishermen and Hunters association, which was held last night in Besse- mer in the courthouse, at which rep resentative men were present.
 W. B. Oliver, president of the as- sociation, was the principal speaker, and talked on the proposed cluDnouse on the Warrior river. A number or committees were appointed from the Bessemer division, including an ex- ecutive committee composed of Earl Smith and J. D. Rodgers; house committee with Ben G. Perry anu Alex Carrel members. and on the grounds committee Jim Sullivan and William Christlieb were appointed.
 An invitation was extended to all interested fishermen and hunters in the Bessemer district, whether mem bers of the association or not, by Mir Oliver, to attend the smoker which is to be given on Tuesday, December 20 at the Chamber of Com merce in Birmingham.
 The next meeting of the associa- tion will be held on January In the circuit court room al 7:30 o'clock
 A membership committee was ap- pointed at the meeting last night, and it is expected that a large num- Der will be added to the roll by the next meeting.
 New Names For Cup
 The names of Dr. l.. F. Stansell and pr. F. O. Hellier of the First Meth odist and First Presbyterian churches were added Friday to the list of those who have been nominated for the Leggett loving cup. This will bring the list up to II and the names in- clude Lee Moody, R. L. Coons. J. B. Morton, J. E. Haffner. M J. Brooks, Miss Jane Hathaway, Miss Maud Buck, Mrs. II. l.. Bain and Mrs. E. M. Owens. Social Club Meets
 The "Wednesday Social club was de- lightfully entertained at its meeting held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. s. Davies on Fifth ave- nue. Beautiful Christmas colors and greenery and flowers throughout the reception rooms furnished an attrac- tive setting for the guests.