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The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
BOB MARTIN PROVING A
 FRIEND TO EX-SOLDIERS

agerly-fought without pay at bene- fit shows staged by the American Be- zion. or similar organizations. He already has mingled in 25 benefits in different parts of the nation. and through his efforts between s100,000 and $150,000 has been raised for needy eXsoldiers,
 The original thought of Martin was to apportion 6 per cent of his earnings for personal donations. But Martin, unable to resist an honest plea, has been giving far more than that to those former soldiers whose appeals are real-and whose needs are just as real.
 From an ex-service man comes this part of the story:
 Not so long after Bob got back from overseas and had started his ring career he said
 Wants to Help
 "'The more I think it over the more l feel that I've been a mighty lucky boy. l went over on the other side. gained fight reputation and that reputation now will make it pos sible for me to earn good money as a ringman. Other boys went over there and either came back broken in body or in spirit and in finances.
 They'll need help and I'm going to help them as far as I can. They can have share of my earnings and Pll always be ready. so long as remain fighter. to go out of my way to add money to the treasury of an organization which is helping the soldier boys who may be down and out and broke.'
 Martin, through more than two years as a fighter. has lived up to his vow. But. because of modesty, because of his repugnance for pub - licity concerning his deeds of char ity, 1t has remained a secret"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
PHOEN|C|AN CLUB
 MAKING PROGRESS
Atlanta Organization Formed as Result of Activities of
 Birmingham Order

The announcement of tho building of a clubhouse of the Phoenician club of Atlanta was received with much interest yesterday by the members of tho Birmingham PhoenIeian club. from which club the Atlanta club was organized.
 The Phoenieian club fs one of the most odd of the many Magic City's organizations. Organized in 1915, composed entirely of Syrians. and chartered in September, 1916, this club has exerted a marked influence over the social and educational life of the local Syrian colony.
 The progress of the club has been very rapid and the membership has been enlarged from tho 14 charter members to approximately 100. Meetings were first held at the Neighborhood house at Ninetee nth street and Avenue F; then later in tho homes Of tho different members. For year previous to the opening of their clubhouse. Avenue l and Twelfth street, the club held its meetings at the Y. M. c. A. Q
 lip until the formation of the Phoen!cian club in Atlanta a year ago the Birmingham Phoenieion club was the only organization of Syrians devoted to the study of American ideals and American literature in the United States. Several New York papers Lave published speclai articles ab put this unique organization.
 Hot only Is the purpose of the club to instruct the younger gem eration of Syrains in the English language and moral obligations as- sumed by every person born within the United States In regard to the government. the club teaches physi cal eduoauon. They have equipped a gymnasium in the clubhouse which is crowded almost every day by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
----------------------e-- 1000 DELEGATES

Birmingham Post No. 1 plans to send a delegation to 1000 members to the annual convention of the le- zion to be held next year in New Orleans. It was announced at the national convention that San Fran cisco had been digging for the con vention city for next year following the word that New Orleans had been selectedf sent word to New Orleans that space for 1000 men would be wanted for the / Frisco delegation. Birmingham can do as well. There will probably be special rates for the legion. That of course is year away. but you legionairres had better salt down some money for the big show next year and put this city on the map
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
GOODMAN PRESENTS EMPLOYES WITH $l ,000.
 INSURANCE POLICY

Insurance policies for s1,oo0 each were given as Christmas presents to each of the employees of the Goodman Transfer company at six-course dinner given to the employees by the company at the Hotel Tutwiler last night.
 Twenty-Five of the employees were guests of H. C. Goodman at the din- ner, which was in the nature of a Christmas. celebration, presents be- ing exchanged among the guests. who gave MT. Goodman a pair of driving gloves
 L. l.. Carter. toastmaster of the occasion. presented pr. w. c. Shrop- shire, who made brief appropriate talk, following which Herbert Baum of the Protective Lire Insurance com pany presented the policies for S1,00O each to the various guests.
 Several short talks were made by various guests present, the dinner and subsequent entertainment being pro- longer until late hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
All Freddie Needs Is a Little Heart, Claims Sparrow.
 About Georges Next Bout
By SPARROW MGANN Special Correspondent of Tho Agc-Herald Copyright. 1921. by The Age-Herald)


 New York, December 24.-Paste this in your hats, everyone--the next important heavyweight battle Will find Jack Dempsey opposing Fred Fulton in the ring.
 Tex Rickard, the great promoter, told this to the writer today. He said moreover. the scrap would come be- fore the projected Carpentier-G Gibbons mill. This means it will take place late next month or the middle of Feb ruary.
 Jack Dempsey will clean up with his theatrical contract next week and is due to arrive in this city the first week in January, according to Rickard. He is full of fight and don't care whom he meets. He be- lieves idleness is the very thing that evidently will tend to dethrone him, and as consequence any fighter Rickard picks will suit him.
 He Must He
 As for Fulton, he is crazy to get another crack at Dempsey. There will be no trouble about him sign ing. The average Ian will be tempted to laugh his head off when he hears of Fulton as an opponent for the heavyweight champion, but the wise guys all tell you that with little more heart Fulton would be real contender. Maybe he has injected himself with the sort of stuff that made the mouse stand on his hind legs and ask where is that cat now?' Or again he may have figured out a way to beat Dempsey, and will thus enter the ring filled with confidence.
 If he does, he can be relied upon to make a real fight. Otherwise, not The lanky plasterer is clever and can hit hard. He has proved that against lot of men. There never was dub that had chance to last with him. Yet, against a top liner he him self has plaYed the role of the dub.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
A. E. F. Heavyweight Cham pion Gives Portion of His Earnings to the Needy Ex-FighterS
By JAMES J. CoRBETT Copyright. 1921, by King Features
 Syndicate, Incl

Copyright. 1921. by King Features
 Syndicate, lnc)
 From under the cover where Bob Martin has been hiding it comes one of the prettiest stories of the prize ring.
 It doesn't come from the splendid youngster who won the inter allied championship-fo Martin has bee. holding it sacred secret. Rather, 1t is a story that finds it's way into the news prints from the lips of ex- service men who have been the re- cipients of the kindness and the gen. erosity of Martin.
 The young West Virginian went overseas soon after America entered the war and fought there with re- markable bravery. He gained sol diering laurels and, in addition. came back as champion heavyweight, not only of the American army, but of all the armies of the allies.
 Since then he has been a profes- sional ringman.
 Gives to Needy
 Ever since that time Bob Martin has given from to 15 per cent of his ring earnings monthly to helping the soldier boys who are in need i. distributed it personally to the needy as they came to him in person or wrote to him.
 And beyond that Bob Martin ire quently passing up bouts that would have meant money to him, gladly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
With the ScribeS
 of Other Cities
ALTHOUGH MIGRANTS FRIEND,
 BRENNAN LOSES JoH.

One of John McGraw's best friends. Umpire Bill Brennan, has been re- leased from the National league, ae- cording to report received here to- day from tho south Brennan, when he came Into the league last year on the recommendation of the man ager of the Giants, was believed to be fixture in the organization be- cause of his close connection with McGraw, but his work reused SO much opposition throughout the summer that complaints were filed against him by nearly every club owner in the league.
 Brennan officiated In the league several years ago. but Jumped als contract to handle the umpire staff in the Federal league for Jim Gill; more. When the Federal league blew up Brennan could not get a lob III the majors again. He contented him- self with a job in the minors. Last spring he worked for McGraw on a spring tour with the Washington club and was In trouble most of the time. Despite this, he was placed on the National league staff He has been signed, 1t is reported. by John D. Martin of the Southern association. in >which organization he officiated two years ago.-Chicago Daily News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
BROOKLYN HAS DIXIE
 STARS TO RELY UPON

If all the glowing words spilled over High. Hungling, Bert Griffith and Vance. Southern league stars, are half true. Robby ought to bolster up the waning fortunes of the Brook lyn Superbas another year. Hungiing, on his batting and fielding averages, issued, by Irwin Howe. not to speak of the aforementioned glittering rec concentrations, should put pep and verVe in the Brooklyn catching de- partment, so long source of disturb ance fin our midst
 Scout Larry Sutton tells us that Bert Griffith Is tho fastest outfielder that has come up from the sticks to Brooklyn since z. Wheat, who has been mentioned in every deal that has not come off to date. Griffith is so well considered by Brother Heinemann, owner of sthe Pelicans, that he can have the key of the city of New Orleans any old time. Vance is a pitcher of large parts and deep penetration, if the Southern league managers and batters may be believed. Vance is southpaw, much needed since Rube Marquard departed henee-Sporting News.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
Local Race Enthusiasts Form Birmingham Automobile Racing ASSociation-Pro- pose Meet for Amateurs Only

Birmingham vii get New Years automobile race meeting, if plans of a group of local race enthusiasts go through At meeting one day last week the Birmingham Automobile Racing association was formed, and it will be under the auspices and supervision of this association that the proposed race meet will be staged
 The way plans now have it, the race events next Monday will be open to any local amateur. driving cutdown or stock cars. Professional drivers will not be allowed to enter, as the affair is for 1ocal amateur talent only.
 The race, If pIesent plans carry, will take place ~at the state fair grounds Monday, January 2, and will be in the nature of New Years eel ebration. Although no professional drivers will be allowed to enter, some exciting races are promised, as there
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Hanford Macnider, commander. Lemuel Bolles. adjutant.
 Russell c. Creviston, director organization.
 State Organization
 Harry Ayers, commander. j. Fred Johnson, vice comman- Ter.
 Joe Yates. adjutant.
 Frank Dixon, national commit teeman.
 Birmingham Post No. George Lewis Bailes. post com mander.
 Arthur Greenwood. finance of ficer.
 A. G. conoley, vice post conn mander.
 M. A. ste-ne. finance officer. Mrs. w. R. ovens, assistant adjutant.
 oscar DeWolf Randolph. chap lain.
 Paul Angell. vocational officer. Mrs. William Sell, historian. Walter Brewer, counsel.
 Standing Committees
 Executive: Walter E. Bare, Jack Bethea, Crenshaw Chamberlayne, Arthur Greenwood, Thomas N. Graves, Felix Harris, Inzer Hood, Headley Jordan, Miss Elizabeth LaForge, Matt Murphy. Joe NeJ- son, Morton Simpson, Dr. Ross c. Spier, M. M. Ullman, pr. c. C. Wiley, w. G. O'Bear. Sam c. Bow man. Mervin Sterne, Frazer Banks, 0. C. Carmichael, H. NJ. Fraser. Americanization: Frazer Banks. Branch posts: Horace WiIkin- son.
 Club room ane Headquarters: Headley E. Jordan. Walter E. Bare, M. M. Ullman.
 Compensation: Dr. M. r. Hanna. Constitution and bylaws: Matt Murphy Crampton Harris.
 Employment: J. T. McEwen. Entertainment: A. G. ConoleS, Morton Simpson. Headley Jordon. Funerals: Arthur Greenwood. Greenwood.
 disqualification: pr. c. c. Wiley, Miss Elizabeth LaForge. Insurance: William Rogers. Public affairs: Frank Dixon. Publicity: H. NJ. Fraser. Vocational training. Paul An geiI.
 Women members: Miss Eliza beth LaForge, Miss Julia Turner. Boy Scout activities: Walter Brewer, Briggs Rogers, Houston Willis.
 The Women's Auxiliary:
 Mrs. w. K. ovens, president. Mrs. c. E. Yost, vice president. Mrs. Girard Wood. secretary. Mrs. Charles Parkman, treas urer.
 Executive committee-Mrs. j.. Bemiss. Miss Edna Sivley, Mrs. H. G. Moore.
 Publicity-Mrs. Girard Wood. Public Affairs-Miss Mamie Barr.
 Entertainment-Mi Edna siv- ley.
 Hospital-Mrs. Girard Wood. Ex-pOst comm andcrs; Dr. Will liam Jordan, Joe Yates. Frank Dixon. Crampton Harris.
 Auxiliary: Mrs. W. R. Owens president; Mrs. c. E. Vest, vice president; Mrs. Girard Wood, sec retary.
 Legion Schedule
 Birmingham post No. l, the American Legion. meets on the 18th of each. month at o'clock. in the evening.
 The headquarters and office of the post are on the me2zanine flcor, Hillmau hotel.
 The executive committee meets every Friday at 12:30 at Civic Association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25


 Now Is a good season. too. don't you think, to give a thought of grateful thanks to Scotland and Egg land for sending to us the best be- loved of games. We have not always appeared as grateful for the sport as we really are, since we frequently have been charged with taking lib- critics with the game. This has been inevitable. perhaps-a sort of nat uralizing process But we all love tho Scottish pastime with a deep and enduring affection, and the place where 1t will grow particularly American is on our many municipal links, The rules of St. Andrews may not be we'll known there. but the spirit of old St. Andrews dwells in the heart of every American golfer.
 Just now. with northern hills white with snow, when the greens of pas toral beauty. the caresses of summer breezes, the entertainments of an Au-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
CENTRE COLONIES
 CALL OFF BATTLE

Fort Worth. Tex. December 24.-- The football game which Centre col ,lege of Danville, Ky, and the all- college stars of Fort Worth were to have played December 30 here, was cancelled today because of the game which Centre will play with Texas A. & NJ in Dallas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
FOSTER NAMED AS ACTING COLLECTOR OF
 INTERNAL REVENUE

J. H. Foster, who for number of years has been chief deputy in the office of John D. McNeel, collector of internal revenue, has been named as acting collector by MT. MeNeel. Some weeks ago MT. McNeel resigned his position with the government, but his successor has not been named so far
 As. he had made arrangements to enter into other business Mir. McNeel recently requested the department to relieve him at its earliest convent ence. In reply to this request the department asked him to name an acting collector pending the regular appointment, and he has forwarded the name of Mir. Foster. It is ex- pected MT. Foster will take charge early in January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
ALL MOGULS TALK TRADES
Tv Thinks Star
 Was Worth $5,OOO

New York, December 24.-(spe- cinl)-Ty Cobb. the temperamen- tai manager of the Detroit Tigers, wns a conspicuous figure at the recent New York baseball meet ingS. He and Owner NaVin rep resented the Detroit club.
 Cobb had just returned from the Pacific cOnst, where he and ROg- CTS Hornsby have been smashing nu existing swat records. Ty hns Seen fin action James O'COnnelI, the young man for whom the Giants paid sT5,O0O. and he yvnS asked If he thought McGrayv pnid too much. He repliedi
 "Yes. should sny about S7O,OO0 too much."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
POST SEASON GRID
 GAME FOR ALBANY

Albany, December 24.-(SpeciaI.)- Football fans of north Alabama will have an opportunity to see a post season game after all.
 Announcement was made Friday that alumni of Albany and Decatur High schools will play the Albany High school team here January 9. the proceeds going to the Benevolent hospital. The presence of several college men, home for the holidays. will enable the alumni to present a strong lineup. and battle royal is expected,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
CHRISTMAS DINNER

This afternoon the women of the Woman's auxiliary are giving the guests at the Chow House a regular Christmas dinner, everything from soup to nuts. including cigars and All plans have been com pleted and according to Mrs. W. R. Ovens. president of the auxiliary, the men are going to have a good time to be followed by an adjournment to the Hillman for the celebration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
TREE DECORATED

A special committee has been busy throughout the last few days deco rating the tree in the ball room at the Hillman. All plans have been completed for an elaborate enter tainment for the men, with music, talks and perhaps a sketch or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

members. The physical side of life in the Syrian colony is cared for with as great precision as are the lit- erary and educational sides.
 The club is noted for It's presenta- ten of playr. Each year a play iE selected, and after months of re- hearsing presented at a local theatre. Hearts of Men," tho play presented by the club last year, won favorable comment
 The clubhouse was equipped with the proceeds from the play presented last year, and invitations were ex- tended by several southern cities to the club to present their, play in their respective cities.
 The present officers of the club are: William Meshad, president; Rog- Or Bite. vice0 president; Louis Bohor- fough, secretary; Richard George, Jr.. treasurer. The board of governors Is composed of George Tobia. chair man; Mike Bite, George Pharo. Tho trustees of the club are Roger Bite, William Meshad. A. J. SharbeI. Jo- seph Domit and Joseph Pharo.
 Roger Bite, local Syrian attorney, was elected the first president of the club and served for five successive terms. He was elected vtce presi-
  present year, which occurred in Sep tember. A beautiful loving cup was presented to MT. Bite upon his re- tirement.
 At the beginning of 1920 a ladies' auxiliary of the Phoenician club was organized, and Miss Edna Mickwee elected pr esident. The auxiliary has approximately 50 members. Miss Mickwee was reelected president at tho last election.
 / The club invites prominent local business and professional men to aI dress them at regular meetings, al.d- each year stages an annual dirrer to which is invited somA prominent Syrian from New York and osner large cities in the east and middle west. The dinner this year will be held in January, but as yet no an- as to who will be the speaker has been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
MEM BERSHIP DRIVE

In regard to the membership cam paign, 1t was announced at the meet ing the other night that the big push would continue until the end of the second week in January. That will give all chance to pay those Christ mas bills and, after careful survey of the pocketbook or bank roll you will probably find that you can spare the s4 for a membership card for 1922
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Formerly the bases and sockets Of ineadescent lamps were made in hundreds of different sizes. At pres- ent time four sizes of base fit every socket in America, apart from lamps used on automobiles. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

A commercial pilot in England probably holds the worlds record for the number of passengers carried. He recently carried his 10,000th. and one small machine has transported 5000 of these passengers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

In some parts of the North Atlantic a quartl6f sea water contains from 3,o00 to 13.000 microscopic organ isms. collectively known as plank tcm."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

To all golfers veterans beginners President the the tiniest caddie the smallest n offer greetings Christmas and heare My that old Santa Claus finds high may fe1o 1oUsbin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

Enjoy Q Special Christmas Dinner at BiItmore Eat Shop, 2020 Second Ave-, IF m. to 0 D. mi. today and Monday. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

gust twilight stealing quietly over the eeurse-when these things seem so far away makes a fine season for golf dreams.
 So we sigh for the season gone and yearn for the one ahead. Meantime, let's hang our stockings and hopa that old Santa will leave us a par score for every round. Let us hope that he can distribute amongst us a Ball that will go straight and set of clubs that know how to behave themselves in spite of us.
 And to all Of you who have not tasted of the nectar of golf, my hope Is that you may soon learn to shars in the great joys of the game, and that you may thrill with the won ders that never cease to happen be- tween the first tee and the elusive cup on tho last green. A round of rolf is a round of life at it's best,
 CHARLES EVANS, JR., Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25
News of fhe American
 Legion Here and There
National Organization

Hanford Macnider, commander. Lemuel Bolles. adjutant.
 Russell G. Creviston, director
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29

an crops we're harvested all foods
stored for the winter Apples w'ro
ln barrels pigs had been b~utchsrsl
and lho cellars and amokohouH"r
stored with the diffrroUf forms Of
cured meats. Barrels ~ sorghum
were boiled down and ln the cellar
nuts boo sacks. In fact, The colonial
family plans were complete fur ihD
jJur hard winter. ana This day and
night was celebrated i'm oummcm-
moTatlou.
We Of o." south and west must
contend with a slower season We
celebrate Halloween whether our
collars and ltrdcrg are filled or not
tu fact. Wr more than likely buy
an uur celebration goodies Ht tho
lIltly store around the oruDr How
ever the tuu.a here just the same.
Let me Hugg"Ht u menu In each
uHDNItNirb ON MKT FACED
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29
By LENo OSBORNE

Hallowccn's right on MS again.
Have you planned what % arc
going TO have 10 cat. that's Just "a
little out Of the ordinary. and in
keeping with the timer Especially
~ there's children Co consider. a
little planning ahead makes 10 pos
gihlo for them 90 have IL mighty
good time without much work or
expense.
Then there's tho Halloween lunch
con and tho Halloween tCu when
such attractive mCuucs may be
served. I have been watching tho
store windows where they sell
luncheon decorations and favors.
SCENE as if ] have never noticed $50
many unusual features for this oc-
uaslon.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29

Postum, Cereals and Instant
Postum-of course, for less.
IIpton's, Tetley's, Royal Gar
den, white House, Folgcr's and
Carnatiou Teas In "A diversified
variety and size Of packages
all In accordance with PIGGY
Wiggly's standard OF high quail
ity and low prices,
MEAT DEISC.-STORE No. .
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29

We deliver any AMOUNT Anywhere in the City for Very Nominal Charge of Csc
to Sc Ample Parking Room for Autos
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29

Log Cabin. old Mansc, Karo.
Domino, Nelva, Temtor, Hale's
Leader and Hale's Leader Corn
and Rock Candy syrup. South
orn Maid, BrCr Rabbit, Mary
Jane. Honey Suckle. Hofstra
Malt Syrup, and Pure Strained
Honey-of course, always for
less.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-29

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