The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-12-02

which begins Sunday. Mayor R. r. McTyerie has issued the following:
 ITO focus the attention of the American people on their educational needs, the week of December 3, has been set aside as American Educa- ton week by a joint committee or the National Education association and of the American Legion.
 This committee in co-operatio 2. q with the United States bureau oA education. has issued q program Tor each day of the week under the foi- lowing headings: Sunday, for Ged and Country; Monday, American Citizenship day; Tuesday. patriotism day: Wednesday, school and teach- CTS day: Thursday, illiteracy day' Friday. equality and opportunity; Saturday, physical education day.
 Urge ministers of all denomlna- = tions to preach upon the suoJect oL education, Sunday, December 5, lszz.
 Urge the mayor to issue pro clamatien setting aside thls week as E American education week ana ashlns the people to cooperate. .,
 Urge the newspapers to give all space possible to educational mat ters, articles, editorials ana news material
 Urge merchants to use window dispIays appropriateNfor the occasioh. Urge them to devote as much space as possible to matters of educatioh Ill their newspaper advertisements
 Ask moving picture theatres to flash slides on the screen urging the people to visit the schools anu stuus educational questions.
 "Haye sneakers at all public meet ings held that week, talk lew minutes on the necessity or educa- tion.
 "Co-operate with the educational officials and other patriaic, CIVIC and fraternal organizations
 Advertise American Hducation week on letter heads and envelopes
 "Therefore, I, R. P. McTyere, mayor of the city of Bessenner, ap- peal to all authorities and citizens generally, to take steps, for the proper observance of this week, upon the days and manner set out m the preamble of the procalmatton ana in accordance with the President or the United States. Warren G. Hard ing's proclamation issued for the nation as a whole. Further all par ents that are interested in our goon schools and education, should make d SDGEtdl tllOi lO NA'4N S-N> by showing earnestness ana coop eration.
 s'fu witnes whereof. I have set my hand and caused the seal of the city of Bessemer to be affixed.
 New Hardware Store
 The Murray Hardware store, new firm to open business Tn the citv has leased 8 place on Second
 i'm movements have been contracted for 10 tne eN- tent of about s5000.
 The new firm. it is understood. will put in a large stock of hard ware and will not only do retail business but a general wholesale business T. O. Murray will be man. ager of the new store
 Mrs. ". H. Hayes s
 Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Hayes, age 62, whose death occurred Thursday morning at the family residence. 1501 Exeter avenue, were held Friday afternoon at o'clock from the residence, with Rev. B. T. Waites. pastor of the First Meth odist church. officiating.
 The deceased is survived by her husband, w. H. Hayes; by four daughters, Mrs. George Crotwell, Mrs. L. NJ Harris, Mrs. T. w. Brant- lev and Miss Daisy Hayes; by three sons, Lem Hayes. Clifton Hayes, Floyd Hayes, and by one sister, Miss Ora Fucker.
 The following acted as pallbearers: Eugene Rarden, J. R. High, Archie Crotwell, Walter Mcdowell. J. M. Shipp, NJ. J. Brooks. Honorary: George w. Bell, M E. Crotwell, J. I. Russell, N. B. Parker. Claud Rock ett. pr. R. P. McTyeire, and Judge B. c. Jones.
 Interment was made at Cedar Hill cemetery, with Huey & Mcconnell in charge.
 The large number of bereaved friends and relatives present and the wealth of floral offerings were testi- monials of the esteem in which the deceased was held.
 Mrs. Payne Dies Suddenly
 Mrs. Sam Payne of Lipscomb died suddenly Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock in the railway station at Blocton from heart failure. Mrs. Payne had been on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Othan Daily at Youngblood, short distance from Blocton.. and was returning home when she was stricken.
 Her young grandson had driven her to the train and after arriving at the station perceived that she was i'll and summoned a physician, but death came before he arrived.
 The body was removed to her home fin Lipscomb She is survived by her husband. by one son. George Mrs. Nathan Smith of Pratt City Mrs. II. c. Avery and Mrs. H. l.. Williams of Youngblood, Mrs. Othan Daily of Younsblood.
 Funeral arrangements will be an nounced later by Jacobs.
 Grand Officers on Visit
 The Bessemer chapter of the Pro- tective Home Circle will receive a visit on Tuesday evening from the grand officers of the lodge and ban quet will be given In their honor.
 The grand officers are: Mrs. Emma o. Fountain, president; Alonzo Spei- gel, vice president; Mrs. Irena Tur- ner, guardian; T. J. kennamer, chap lain; Harry Hayes, guide: William Burnheisle, corresponding secretary; Lillian C. Butler, secretary; J. c. Ringer, treasurer; Charles Leslie and T. J. Kennamer. past presidents.
 Harry McGorvey. state deputy. will be one of the speakers for the ban quet on Tuesday evening.
 On Monday evening preceding the occa sion of the banquet a class of Is new members will be initiat- ed into the lodge as a result ,of~.a contest recently staged with the Red White and Blue" teams led by Mrs. George Emmii, Mrs. Mary Best and Miss Minnie Best.
 Personals
 Newton Vines. county treasurer of Bessemer division, has returned from