The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-11-30

dren annually prepared by the United Charities of the city was the largest today in the history of the organiza- tion. Two hundred and fifty per sons will receive Thanksgiving dinner, baskets having been packed for that many this afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. NJ. Owens on Fifth avenue and at the close of the day distributed to the families In need, to be ready for Thanksgiving.
 Besides the food offering which in- cluded everything imaginable in the way of eatables to the amount of several hundred dollars, $40 in cash was received from the school chil- dren and numerous articles of clothing and shoes and warm wraps.
 Mrs. Owens, who for nearly thirty years. has been president of the United Charities of Bessemer and whose work in the organization is one purely of love for her fellow man and humanity, stated this afternoon that the needy families extended from Brighton to Jonesboro, which particular part of the city had been unusually generous and that the re- sponse to her call had been so spon- taneous and generous that her ap- preciation knew no bounds.
 The offerings taken up in tho churches of the district Thanksgiv- ing Day will be turned over to her also and that will be used to buy needed articles that have not been donated. Mrs. Owens was assisted in the work of packing the baskets the contents depending upon the size of the families to whom they were to be sent, by number of other members of the organization and members of the various churches.
 Union Services
 Union Thanksgiving services will be held at II o'clock Thursday at the First Methodist church, with Rev. E. F. Corley, pastor of the Christian church, delivering the sermon. All other ministers of the city will as- sist in the services
 xiwsnians Indorse Week
 The Kiwanis club indorsed "Edu- cational Week" at it's regular week ly luncheon today at the Grand ho- tel and outlined program for the week in which a number of the mem bers were appointed to make talks at the various city schools. The cem- mittee was appointed as follows: Captain John T. McEniry, Dr. W. P. Price, Rev. Roy Chandler. and Judge J. C. $. twin.
 A program of fun featured the luncheon today which took the form of a political rally with ''Mr. Ben jamin Gump." member of the famous "Gump" family the principal contrib- utor. "Mr. Gump.'' who has just been received Into the membership of tile club shows pep" in announcing that he is candidate for the office of president of the club against Gordon t. Vail.
 The ministers in the club took the stump for their respective candidates and their speeches were full of fun and mirth. The arguments favoring each candidate were rich and the en- tire program one of jokes and fun. and was greatly enjoyed by the mem- bers
 z pr. E. P. Lacey drew the atten-l dance prize today offered by B. P. Harris and the one for next week was offered by pr, J. H. Blue. The attendance was splendid at the 1unch- con. onlyi a few members being ab- sent.
 V Football Game by Radio
 Announcement was made Wednes- day evening at the Baraca club that on Thanksgiving afternoon at 2:30 o'clock over the radio in the Raraca room at the First Baptist church the returns Of the Auburn-Georgia Tech football game would be given. Everybody who wishes to come and hear them is invited
 Dr. B. T. Waites of the First Meth odish church was speaker at the club and made very interesting talk on 'The Thanksgiving Spirit"
 A Thanksgiving menu was offered to the members tonight and turkey and everything that goes with 1t was served. The attendance was unusual ly large and enthusiastic.
 Injured Miner Dies
 Lonnie Brown. negro miner in-- jured in the explosion at Dolomite mine No. 3 last Wednesday afternoon, died Wednesday evening about o'clock at the Elizabeth Duncan hos rital where he was removed follow ing the accident. bringing the list of fatalities up to 90.
 The body was prepared for burial by Huey & Mcconnell.
 Calvin Byrd Howard
 Funeral services for Calvin Byrd Howard, age 40, who died suddenly -at Feeders yesterday afternoon, will sbe. copducted at the residence. 3oe Fairfax avenue Thursday afternoon al-aG V CACCh NilI 1hCfs OWenS and Rev. Sims officiating. Burial will follow at SaddIer's cemetery with Huey & Mcconnell in charge. Byillfant Recital
 The open meeting of the wednes- day Music club this afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. A. Little was beautiful and brilliant affair which . assembled nearly one hundred of Bessemer's cultured and music low ring women. M ;. Mrs. Louis de sabia. Mrs. II. H. - -Pendleton and Mrs. Little were host -esses for the afternoon. and Miss v Maud Buck director of the program. (which follows: Greeting. Miss Buck; xpiano solo, 'The Silver Spring" 2 (Bendel), Mrs. N. B. Thompson; 70, -Divine Redeemer" (Gounod. Mis- vir- : ginia Williamson; Current Events sin Musical World" Miss Lucille -Lytle; vocal duet. T Live and Love" -(F. Campano), Mrs. Eugene Rarden -and Mrs. Cecil Cowan; piano solo. -.Etude in Form of Waltz (Saint- { Daens). Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth. z Following the program the guests were served with refreshments This -was ono of the beautiful events of Sthe Thanksgiving season, the recep- -tion rooms being adorned with south 7 sern smilax and flowers and the z guests included the members and .their associate members. Mrs. Huey Returns
 Mrs. F. L.. Huay. state president -of the United Daughters of the Con- -federacy, returned last evening from .Livingston and Gainsville where she %-nrt p tha infarast AT fho E~rra~t