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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

MTS. JOHn n. f1OIHdoys FlCt press ident; Mrs. w. D. Smith. second vice president; Mrs. Alex T. London, third vice president; Mrs. Vassar Allen, sec- retary; Brenton Fisk, treasurer.
 The Directors
 The following were elected to serve for the coming season on the board of directors:
 Mrs Henry Upson Sims, Mrs. Hor- nady, Mrs w. D. Smith. Mrs. London. Mrs. Allen, Brenton Fisk, 0. c. Car michael, Mrs. Lila May Chapman. Mrs. .C C. Adams, Mrs. Louis Saks, Mrs. w. J. Yielding, Mrs. Norris Bush. Mrs. E. W. Barrett, Mrs. w. I. Grubb. Mrs. l.. T. Beecher, Mrs. w. A. Hood, Mrs. B. F. wilkerson, Mrs. Robert Thach. Mrs. Chapel Cory. Mrs. Sidney Hart, Mrs. w P. Northington. Mrs. Paul Earle, Mrs. Dora c. Felt, Mrs. J. B. Aird.
 Mrs. John R. Hornady, retiring and paid the following tribute to the newly elected president:
 ''I feel confident the league will be in splendid and capable hands under the leadership of Mrs. Sims and feel safe in anticipating great things for the coming year under direction of the new officers and board"
 Seeks Little Theatre
 Mrs. Hornady then made the fol- lowing resolution, which was received with much favorable comment by all members present:
 Since Birmingham possesses quite a number of men and women who are talented in the art of drama, the time has come when Birmingham should have Little Theatre. I recommend that the establishment and of such an institution be the principal ambi- tion of the local center for next sea- son"
 A delightful feature of the after noon was the life sketch and reading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
The Scissors Hold


 Close decision hair-cuts were all the rage until recently. Now tho matched roof Is in vogue. And, since they've eliminated cuffs on trousers there are not near so many lost coins when they drop on the floor.
 The Real Optimist
 A bed bug sitting on turnip.
 Winning At the Scratch
 Bill Broughton, who lives over in the valley between Shades and Red and is gardening, says poul- try pests have got the thing down so fine now, that the hens come out to the plot with blue print, and know just where to scratch before the beans and radishes and things even come up.
 The man who leaves his fliv- yer parked out front has changed it to Mo rain-mo' rust"
 One of those campaignless elections would be just the thing.
 106 For Twelve Holes
 George Kitzinger should leave a forwarding address at the post office when he decides on one round of golf.
 But for professional baseball games there would be an over- production of peanuts every year. The practical joker stands for freedom of the tease.
 The flapper idea probably orig mated In Flapland.
 Educational Program
 More schools;
 Less fools.
 Mnnning's Little Yarn
 Manning Rubin of Charleston, S. C., has been visiting friends in the city for the past several days. MT. Rubin Is a short story writer of note, and has put over many yarns with the maga- zines. He said he was willing to furnish a hand embroidered affidavit with the following yarn: A man approached Mir. Rubin in Charleston not long since and said: You've sold stories and know how to get the attention of the editors. My wife has never sold lone, but she writes 'em- good ones, too. Just as good stories as you see in the Satur- day Evening Post. Tell you what. You send off one of her stories to the editor of the Post and I'll guarantee him, if he buys the story to sell 25 extra copies of the issue in which 1t appears" Dear Geraldine: In reply to your query will state that all washing powder is non-explosive.
 
 One off the Wire
 Easter lilies in the winds. AL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

of a number of sonnets and plays of Theo H. Banks
 These were given by P. P. Burns. director of dramatics at Howard college. Mir Burns paid special trib- ute to Mir. Banks poems commence rating the seasons-spring, winter, summer and autumn.
 Play Was Read
 One of the outstanding features of this part of the program was the reading play, Altar Candles" {" written by Mir. Banks, which re- ceived widespread comment from dramatic critics. It was greatly ap- plauded.
 MT. Burns related his experiences with Mir. Banks. while they were classmates at Harvard college. He told of the high esteem in which MT. Banks was held by the profess sors. and of his particular friendship with w. M Branum. who paid him high compliments on his sonnets, say ing:
 There were many writers of son nets-Tennyson. Shelley and others. but these are the finest 1 have heard in many a long year. An invitation was extended for all members of the Drama league to at- tend the illiteracy conference. south ern states convention. which is to be held here shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
FAIR ENDORSED BY
 COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

Plans for a world exposition and child conservation center for Bir- mingham were heartily indorsed by the Cosmopolitan club.
 This was done yesterday at luncheon given by the club at o'clock to hear the plans as outlined by their originator, J. A. Mcknight.
 These plans are to build in Bir- mingham a great exposition to take place about 1925. and which can be started with an initial investment of $500, 900. After the exposition, which Is to last for a year. the money will go for establishing the child con- servation center here. Plans to have large colossus of George Washing ton where people can mount to the top and have view of the city were talked about.
 Judge Alvin Douglas. who presided over the meeting. pledged his hearth est support to the movement, and this was joined in by members of the or ganization.
 Thus being received with much favorable comment. the plans will be indorsed and supported by the Cos mopolitan club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
AROUND THE ''HAM''
By HENRY VANCE

ways want to spell lily with two Is. Kinder like A. P. Murphy's friend In that respect. The As- sociated Press operator said that a bloke asked him, while writing a letter the other day: DO you spell Murphy with one or two f's?"
 The telegraph mans reply was: "Oh, well, If you're going to use any fs you might as well use two" la
 Circus coming to town. Every body'll get a drink of pink. Changed the order of things a bit. Frosts and circuses usually hit the Ham" about the same time. and here we have one in April.
 Have you signed tho I. W. ". pledge yet2 q Walk to Work" Those who have become pedes- perate say it's great exercise and the tonic that chases away symptoms of spring fever, and that tired feeling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED

Marriage licenses issued yesterday in probate court were:
 R. c. Mann, North Birmingham, and Miss Ola Davis.
 George M. Smitherman, Selma, and Miss Minnie Tucker.
 Anglo Bill and Jessie Patterson. Paul Cawthorn and Miss Clara Ashley Crowell.
 James w. Shelley and Miss Lillian Taylor.
 William James King and Miss Eliz- abeth Clement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
HILL GROCERY ROBBED

The store of the Hill Grocery com pany, 2233 Avenue F, south, was en- tered and robbed of about s30 in cash the robbery occurring sometime early yesterday morning.
 According to Detectives Jones and Walton. who are investigating. the entrance was gained through a front transom and the money taken from secret hiding place in the rear of he store,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
HOMICIDE RATE LOW

Only + homicides were committed in Jefferson county during the month of March according to the report an- nounced yesterday by Coroner J. D.. Russum. This Is the lowest with one exception in two years. There were 31 natural deaths. 16 accidental deaths, II homicides and two suicides during the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
STATE LOPMENT URGED BY BRANDON IN
 TALK TO REALTORS

Addresses by Judge W. W. Brandon, candidate for governor. and Nat Barker, candidate for legislature, featured the weekly luncheon of the Birmingham Real Estate board yes- terday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel.
 In the absence of Jerome Tucker. president of the board, Frank F. Clark presided. Mir. Clark introduced MT. Barker, stating that the latter was a candidate for legislature and would outline his platform to the real estate men.
 MT. Barker told the realtors that he would simply do the best he could, and urged their support.
 T believe We are too heavily taxed" said MT. Barker, and I hope to get this remedied. Even granting thaf the tax is still retained I do not believe that the money is being spent right and I will do my best to remedy this"
 Judge Brandon was next intro duced and urged the development of Alabama resources by Alabama men.
 Roger Babson states that Alaba- ma has the brightest prosects of any state" said Judge Brandon. T hope to see Alabama men develop these resources and show the world what Alabama brains can do."
 In closing, Judge Brandon indorsed the work being done by the real estate board and urged them to keep up the present record
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
Total tax (now) per 1000 =. saa.

You will note from the above that one-half of every dollar you pay to the tax collector, for state and county taxes, goes for schools. I don't know just how much of the city taxes go to schools. but l do know that two mills of it was voted for that spe- eific purpose.
 "If the people want the raise, l say give it to them, but let us be open and frank and put all the facts before them. If they vote 1t, then it must be collected and they should have every opportunity to know just what to expect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

ADJUSTMENTS Jefferson Theatre-%The Un10ved Wife" (matinee and nighD. Lyric-keith vaudeville and ptc- lures.
 Loevv's Bijou-Vaudeville and pic- tures.
 AIcazar-"A Virgin Paradise" Strand-WalIace Reid in, "The World ChampiOn."
 TrianOn-PrisciIIa Dean in "Con- flict."
 Five Points Theatre-FIorence Reid in 'The Black Panther's Cub." GaIax--s'Way Down East.' RiaItO-GOuverner Morris "The Penalty"
 RoyaI-Feature drama, comedy and news.
 OdeOn-SeriaI drama and comedy. Princess-SeriaI drama and comedy. Miles School of Dancing, dancing at 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
Drama League Officers
 For Nexf Season Elected
By SAM PLANT

Harry Upson Sims will the 
 yesterday meeting pres body
 50 attended this meeting which retiring president their following officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
AGRICULTURAL LOANS APPROVED

 Washington. April 6.-Approval of 55 advances for agricultural and live stock purposes aggregating s1.911 .000 was announced today by the war | finance corporation. The loans in- cluded: Georgia. s25,000; Louisiana. s12o.o00; North Carolina. $745.000: Tennessee. s3o,o00, and Virginia, s35.- ' 1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
NEW FIRM INCORPORATES

The Hayden Mortgage company was incorporated in probate court yester- oay by w. T. Hayden, Walter c. Hay den and George T. Hayden. The capi- tai stock Is s9,O0O. all paid in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

the man who owns a home which is valued at S1,700. The assessed value of this would be 60 per cent of $1,700 or $1,020. Just in order to have my figures even, I'll say he assesses for Sl,00o even. The tax on this Is as follows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07
EUents of Today
 tn Birmingham
Statement March 10th, I922
 Resources
AMuSEMENTS

Civitan club luncheon at o'clock, Tutwiler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

Close decision hair-cuts were all the rage until recently. Now the thatched roof Is in vogue.
 And, since they've eliminated cuffs on trousers there are not near so many lost coins when tbev dron on the floor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-07

The HenI OptImIst A bed bug sitting on a turnip.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Heart @DoHO11lQ
11,!LDrObIQmC =,
p> a MRC. ELIZABETH THOffpSONH

are. however. l do give her money
when think she needs it and de-
serves it, but she is mot old enough
"a to know the value of money
and spends it for anything she sess.
Only recently she spent dollar
she had saved from what her moth
er and l gave her for small brass
box with face dope Il call it, and
u claim she doesn't need it and
should not use it.
She did not tell you her mother
offers her so cents a week if she
will wash the dishes and that we
spend rs cents a lesson for her
music and pay for the necessary
music. She is a high school student
and seems to have developed the
idea there that she should not be
compelled to work at home unless
she is paid for it.
hope that your answer to her
will teach her lesson.
am inclined tc believe that your
father is a little wiser than the
average father and instead of in
dulging and spelling you, he is try
ing to teach you that life holds,
something more than amusementsSs
Without doubt the work you do
| in the store would pay for a very
small portion Of your board and
keep, and your father is not I'M
reasonable at all in asking you to
help him. think if you look hard
ter you will find that your father
and mother are deeply interested in
your welfare and make many sac
irifices for you To be happy in your
home you must be willing to give as
fweli as take. Don't expect your
mother to do everything for you
and then be unwilling to do little
or, even big things for her. I'm
! selfishness will bring you more
happiness than grasping, unwill-
ing spirit.
! You probably don't realize the
sacrifices your parents make every
day to stretch their income over the
many demands-of the high cost Of
living. They also have to plan for
the future. So much money is need
. lessly wasted by girls of your age
and In only too many cases it is
desperately needed by the parents
who provide so literally.
You have asked me to tell YOU
how to get money from your father
II am confident that if you earn
more by greater service to your
mother and to your father in the
store, he will be more liberal. Will.
fngness to help on your part will
! make your father more willing t
do for you.
To your father l would say. it i.
/ a mistake to be too practical. Al
, occasional indulgence gives {
i young girl SO much pleasure that j
is well worth the money spent
. Don't make your little girls HON,
t life unhappy by piling too man,
. tasks on her. and when she ha,
t done her work well. reward her b,
taking her to the picture shov
yourself. II you and she spent
: more time together it will be easie
for you 70 get her point Of view an,
leader Tor her to get yours.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01

Dear Mrs Thompson: We have
had quite discussion as to what
is the correct thing to do when at
a hose, handkerchief or miscellan-
eous shower for a bride-to-be.
Should the person who receives the
high score prize or other prizes that
are given present them to the hon
or guest?
YOURS VERY DOUBTFUL.
The persons receiving prizes
should keep them. The bride-to- be
receives her gifts from the shower.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: I am in
love with very good-looking boy
about seventeen and he also loves
me. My father is very mean to me
and l have NO mother l am only
fifteen. Do you think l have a
right to go With that boy to the
park and to a picture show?
ANXIOUS TO KNOW.
Little girl, you are too young to
go to the park and the picture show
with the boy. am sorry to dissa-
point you this way, because you
are so unhappy. You will be hap
pier later in life, however, if you
, content yourself at home with
work and reading for year or two
longer.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
girl going on seventeen. My par
ents say that l am too young to
60 with boys, but do you think
! am? When do go with them my
mother says rothing { when / am
with my sister.
Is it all right for a girl of that
age to go to dance with another
girl? WONDERING.
When a girl is seventeen or efgh-
teen she is old enough to have boy
callers and to 60 with them oc-
casionallN Discretion should >be
used, however. in the choosing OF
friends and places of amusement
Two girls should not attend
dances together.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: l am a
young girl in my teens. My father
who runs small store. compels
me to work part Of the day/for him
If l ask him for a little money al
payment he says that / get my
board and clothes, and what more
do want. As am not old enough
| to work in a store I cannot draw
salary anywhere else, but / thinl
THAT my father ought to give. mi
some money SO that can have ;
few good times the same as othel
girls Of my age.
He will not let me go to higl
class shows, but will, allow me t
go to a ten cent show where cal
get in free. Please tell me how
can convince him that I would lik,
la little money once ina while.
is not because he cannot afford II
II this were the trouble would no
say word. BOBBIE.
j P. s. The above letter has jus
como into my possession and ! de
'siro that you answer It for her. Sh
0oeQz0nt state masters inst - the,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
U. s. Club at Linwood.

The U. S. club was entertained
yesterday at an all day meeting al
the home Of Mrs. Andy Reichland
In Linwood. Dinner was served at
noon, and in the afternoon there
were games in which the prizes
were awarded TO Mrs. Frank Reich
land. Buffalo. Iowa, and Mrs. Os-
car Akers and Mrs. William O'Neill
OF this city. Mrs. Frank Reichland
vas taken into the club az men,
ber yesterday.
Last evening, some Twenty-Five
friends Of the club and their nus.
bands came for supper. The even
Ing was spent with music and dane.
ing. Mrs. Harry Suman, $3.50 Sew
enth avenue will entertain the cluf
In two weeks.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Surprise Party for Louis Noes.
Class Has Automobile Party.

Members of the Ever-Ready class
OF the South Park Presbyterian
Sunday school gave clever party
yesterday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. H. E. Sudlow, 1850 Twenty
first avenue. The guests were men,
E bers of the junior department of the
school. The affair was in the form
Of an automobile" party. The
house had been turned into a verit-
able garage and the games and con-
tests were all suggestive of the diff
ferent makes of autos and Access
sories. Refreshments. carrying out
the idea OF the party, were served
BY the young hostesses.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01

GALE AIR

T0OAY.
Elizabeth Bryan give pee-nuuet1 0oef
for 1liss 1a9Saret Dibbeu.
aAfusDAY,
Niee EIixahesh Sharpe enesfsalns q tes
for Miss sussnne Davis.
Weekly bridge q Golf club.
schsllow- Bartei wedding.
MoNDAY.
Hsaea GoclA .sa1itfasy ed oGerney Bay
camp picnic = Bsosln' arose.
Ciup-0ood wedding II Rayard. Ncb. 4
Dinssr -dans q 0oif club.
TUESDAY.
N. o. Z. dub meets.
Ready Help circle. Kings Daughters.
meet q Rock Island club.
WEDNESDAY.
CIeavelsnd. Booth wedding.
Peck-Bear wedding.
Ivy 500 club outing Il crrdit Isiand.
NasVares Giles crcie, Kins's Daughters
meets
Daughters OF Israel have meeting.
Arthur Fallen ROLAND Bendle dance
Moline Commercial club.
Regular meeting W. b. G.
Tn-Ctty Tempie Center meets.
THURSDAY.
Souefs.o Orion nuptials.
In-His-Name circle. Kings Daughtera
meets with Mrs. Aryid samcelson. COS
23rd Sc.
Lady Eiks meet.
Meeting of Helen Gould suxiisry.
Be-Ye-Kind circle. Kings Dsughters
meet with Hiss Nell Ferry. 2911 Eighty
anda-half avenue.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
REYNOLDS Couple Wed.

Miss Marion Baker. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. s. Baker Of Rey-
Finolis, and John Elvie Gauley, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Gauley, Rey-
nolds, were marriei at high noon
today at the manse Of Broadway
Presbyterian church. Rev. John
NcGown Stevenson performed the
ample service. Attending the cou-
pie were the brides sister, Miss
|yAlice, IS maid of houc- ard May
61rd Swertout served as best man.
The bride wore p suit of dark blue
EIpirct twill with fall hat ana her
aftendant was In dress Of navy
ne silk-with which she wore .
Natk hat. y
kl1r. and Mrs. Ganley LETT on an
1aStern wedding trip and will be at
nbne to their friends In Presumption
IA1ter Oct. !.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Golf Club Dinner.Bridge.

Forty members of Rock Island
Arsenal Golf club attended the
weekly dinner-bridge last night at
the club house, being served din
ner at the popular Dutch treat
tables. Most of the guests re-
manned for the bridge games in The
evening.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Class to Snonsor Social.
Miss Brown Gives Bridge.

Miss Margaret Brown. 210 Ridge
wood avenue, Camp Mcclellan,
Davenport, is this afternoon host
ess to u girl friends at a bridge
complimenting Miss Charlotte Bell
of Springfield, Ohio. Miss Bell is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest E.
Bell of Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01

Has Party at Long View Park.
Miss Julia Elaine Kramer, 25001s
Eighteenth avenue, entertained a
number Of young friends yesterday
afternoon at picnic at Long View
park in honor Of her fifth birthday
The guests numbered about 20
Games of various sorts were en-
'ioyed during the afternoon and the
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Temule Center to Meet.

A general meeting of Tri-City
Emanuel Center of Temple Eman-
uel. Davenport, will be held next
Wednesday evening in Davenport.
A social hour will follow the bus
mess session.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01

q Miss Elizabeth Sharpe ct her
1ome, 1911 Twenty-first street, i
entertaining 1t IN afternoon tea to-
borrow - . prenuptial courtesy for
Ijss Suzanne Davis whose mar
xlase to Charles 6huler bf Daven-
Dort will BE- solcihnized Sept. II.
Hiss Sharpe has invited Some rs
tSi-city girls and young mstrons to
eall between the hours o. : and :
O'Clock.
The marriage Of Miss Devis and
NJ. Shuler will be a brilliant eve
ming wedding 1t Broadway Presby-
terrain church on Tuesday, Sept. II.
1Dr. w. s. Marquis Of New York
City will perform the ceremony.
The wedding reception will follow.
held at Rock Island Arsenal Golf
club.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Mrs, Hawes to Entertain Teachers

Mrs. c. w. Halves at her home,
1900 Eighteenth avenue, will enter
tain the teachers and officers Of the
Sunday school Of South Park Pres
byterian church tonight at an in
formal party. The affair is held as
a get-acquainted gathering and in
order to plan for the rally spon-
sored this month at South Park
church.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
MISS Curtis, Entertains for Visit
Twins Have Birthday Party.

The little Misses June and Juel
Watkins, daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. X. Watkins, 1917 Eighteenth
avenue, yesterday observed their
third birthday anniversary. The
children entertained 35fof their lit
tie friends and their mothers at a
lawn party. The little tots played
games and enjoyed refreshments on
the lawn. Many pretty gifts were
left the little hostesses.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-09-01
Guests Honored nj Dinner.


Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Plogh, 2S00h
Seventh avenue, entertained at a
dinner party last evening for Mr..
and Mrs. W. J. Hayes and SON, Rus
sell, Of Chicago, who are visiting
relatives in the city. Dinner was
served At o'clock, covers being
laid for 20. Yesterday was Mrs
Hayes birthday anniversary, aud
the affair was in hdnor Of the occa-
sion.
A delicious three course Dime,
was served. asters and salvias
decorating IL table. Evening
hours were spsnt socially and
musical numbers were enjoyed
Mrs. Hayes received many gifts
The visitors will leays for thei,
hems Sunday.