The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-06-25
BESSEMER


 Bessemer. June 24.--(speoial) = Plans arc being drawn for the new high school building that is to be erected in Bessemer at cost of ap- s1s0,00o. The building Is to be erected on Second avenue be- tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. Leo whilden. expert school architect. Is designing the building along the most beautiful and splen- did lines. which when erected will be one of the largest and most thoroughly modern high schools in the state. adequately adapted to take care of the high school pupils of the city for the next 20 years.
 The city council Bold $200,00O in bonds to cover the cost of the build ing to the First National bank ot Bessemer, at $93.55 and these bonds will be issued as the need of the arises. The initial unit of the structure will occupy about one half of the block purchased for the bulld- ing. leaving room to expand as tho need may arise.
 The building will be two stories high and will contain a large audi torium which Is designed to seat with the stage. 1000 people. The auditorium alone will seat 1,200 while an immense combination stage and gymnasium at the rear will seat an additional 800. The stage will be large enough for the presentation of big pageants and plays. etc. but will be used ordinarily for the gym nasium. Between the auditorium and the stage there will be a sound proof curtain, making 1t possible to use both apartments at once.
 Laboratories will be equipped for chemistry and for the vocational training department.
 Much interest is aroused in the new school building as planned on ac- count of tho fact that this has been such long felt need in the city. The construction of this building was several years ago and the bonds voted with large majority. but the erection has been delayed owing to tho high price of materials and later on account of the unset tied condition of the bond market. The present school will be used for a Junior High school.
 Negro Schools Enlarged
 A new negro school will be erected in Bessemer which will be situated between Fifth and Sixth avenues and Twenty-seventh and Twenty eighth streets. Approximately $60,01o will be spent in the building and for this school and with additions that will be made on the Ninth avenue school for negroes. Work will be started on these Ir1- at once and tho most Ap- proved modern conveniences and s1- uipmenta will be installed.
 I'M. c. A. Directors Meet
 There will be meeting of tho board of directors of the Y. M c. A. of Bessemer on Friday evening at the Business Lunch, room. Tho an nual election of officers will be held and the annual reports given. Plans are being made to complete the building during this year if possible and great hopes are being enter tained that with the revival of ln- dustria1 work In the district this will be accomplished.
 Memorial to World War Heroes
 A bronze monument representing the figure of a soldier of private rank will be erected by Worth Lewis Post Auxiliary of the American Legion In Bessemer. according to a decision of the auxiliary at a meet ing held yesterday at the home of Mrs. Horace Van De voort in Wood- ward, with Mrs. T. D. Lewis and Mrs. Van De voort hostesses.
 The location of the monument was discussed and 1t was decided that this would be left with a committee of citizens to be chosen from the various civic bodies and a committed was appointed to appear before the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs in refer ence to the site preferred. It was at first thought that the monument would be placed on the American Le- zion lot at Cedar Hill cemtery. but a majority vote gives the preference to centrally located place in the city.
 Mrs. W, D. Taylor. chairman of the finance committee. reported that from final reports sent in the proceeds cleared from the recent dance given at West Lake park amounted to s222. At the meeting pledges were collected from members to the amount of $50, which will be added to the monument fund.
 The annual election of officers was held and the nominating committee composed of Mrs. T. J. McCollum, Mrs. H. I. Rains and Mrs. Mac Bat son gave the following report: Pres ident, Mrs. Lacey Edmundson; vice president, Mrs. Horace Van De Voorti secretary. Mrs. George Cochran; Toaf .4 IL ing secretary, Mrs. S. F. Spear; his torian, Miss Louise McFall.
 The hostesses served ice cream and cake and punch after the business and a social hour followed. The members of auxiliary present were: Mrs, Arthur Reynolds. Mrs. Lee Mattingly. Mrs A. F. Spear, Mrs. George Cochran. Mrs. Mac Batson Mrs. Brannon. Mrs. T. J. McCollum. Mrs. W. D. Taylor. Mrs. H. L. Bains. Mrs. Lacey Edmoundson. Mrs. Robert Mrs. T. D. Lewis. Miss Ella Burgin ana Miss Doris Lewis.
 Court Docket
 Judge Stiles will hold court .n Ressemer Monday when a number of matters will be brought up in the probate office.
 A civil docket has been set for the week in circuit court in the Bessemer division and with the first of July court will adjourn.
 Special Service
 Dr. Joseph T. Ware, of the church of St. Andrews. will hold services Sunday evening at o'clock at Trini- ty church.
 Rev. c. M. Crell. of Birmingham. will preach at both morning and evening services at the Church Of God.
 Large crowds are attending the re- vival services being held at the Jonesboro Methodist church by Dr. G. A. Klein. of Memphis. and 1t is ex- rected that many additions to tho church will result from his preach