The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-09-14
pr. Holre spenker

their regular opening on Monday, September IS.
 Dr. Hol1e Speaker
 Dr. Hoke of the Birmingham South ern college addressed the teachers at the institute in session for Bessemer and Brighton teachers at the Besse- mer High school on Wednesday. Dr. Hoke's subject was The Three Es- sentials of a Successful Teacher.n which he outlined as being a surplus of physical ability, surplus of heart culture and surplus of mental vigor.
 pr. H. P. Lacey of Bessemer made a short address on 'Citizenship." He urged the teachers to instill Into the children under their care the ideals of citizenship. suggesting that the greatness of nation did not depend upon It's extent of territory, but upon It's intelligent and patriotic citizenship. W. s. weIch. an attor- ney of the city, made a talk on law enforcement.
 pr. John c. Dawson of Howard college. who was scheduled to upealx today to the teachers. was unayoid- aDiy detained at his home. On 1hursoay' the last day of the insti- ute, Dr. J. s. Thomas of the univsr- stty. and ]. W. Abercrombda state superintendent of education. will he the principal speakers,
 Membership Cards
 Bvery member of tha Bessemer Chamber of Commerce will be known to the citizens of the Community bv the membership card which will be placed In the window of his estab- iishment, according to a decision of the hoard n zation which held meeting Wednes- day afternoon and authorized tbe or- dering of the placards.
 The regular forum meeting of the body will be held Thursday night at the court house when Prof. J. l.. Seurdivant, principal of the Jones' poro school, will make an address to the members. The meeting. accord ing to plans, will be of unusual in- terest and all members are expected to attend.
 Kiwanis CIub
 Dr. George Tucker, evangelist. who IS conducting revival at the First Methodist church in the city. was A guest at the Kiwanis club luncheon today at the Grand hotel, and made D talk to the members along lines or particular interest to the club.
 Dr. Lacey was a speaker at the luncheon and Gordon Vail made short talk outlining the program and policy of the club for the next uuar- ter. The attendance campaign that has been started by the Kiwanians was discussed and there was a splen- did representation of members pres- ent at the luncheon.
 ThAFA will ha O son Valley lodge, No. 795, A. F. and A. NJ. on Thursday evening at the Masonic hall when Dr. George Tucker will address the assembly. All mem bers are urged to attend.
 Fnrmers' Bureau
 The Bessemer Chamber of Com merce is planning to extend its help fitness to the rural communities by the institution of farm bureau which will have for its purpose the advancement and progress of the farmers business interests, accord ing to announcement made last night at meeting of the rural citi- zens of the district at the Oak Grove school. at which were repre- 2 sentatives from Hueytown. from Piney Woods and other nearby vi- cinities
 A. E. Ausman, secretary of the Bessemer body, and J. W. Leggett, chairman of rural affairs, were present and made talks to the mem bers of the rural communities and following these talks. 25 citizens were listed as members of the pros pective farmers bureau.
 The purpose of the meeting to which representatives from the Bes- semer Chamber of Commerce had been invited to speak. was to arrive at plan by which the preservation and marketing of sweet potatoes would be secured.
 J. J. Jordon. county demonstrator. who was present, discussed the con- struction of drying plants by gov ernment outlines to provide for the preservation of the sweet potato crop, suggesting that one be con- structed in each rural vicinity.
 Junior Music Club
 Tho Junior Wednesday Music cluo held a meeting this afternoon at the library when an election of officers was held with the following elected: Miss Alice Ragsdale. president; Miss Ethel Williamson, first vice presi- dent; Miss Sybii Kartus, second vice president; Miss Lillie Smith, secre- tary; Miss Sadie Ling, treasurer; Miss Rachel Wilson. reporter.
 The program committee was ap- pointed as follows; Miss Alice Rags dale, Miss Willie Pitts, Miss Sadie Ling, and Miss Rachel Wilson. The committee win meet next week to outline the year books. The first meeting will be held with Miss Rachel Wilson, hostess, the first Wednesday afternoon In October.
 The junior club is composed of 8 number of the city's prominent young musicians and 1t was organ ized under the patronage of the Wednesday Music club of which Mrs. George Stevenson is president.
 Miss Maud Buck and Mrs. Kit trell Trotter, members of the Wed