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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
EAST BIRMINGHAM
 MAY GET C|TYPARK
Harrison Warns Delegations, However, Proposed Issue
 Must First Carry

Commissioner William L. Harrison sounded the warning relative to des- ignation of park and playground sites when he told a delegation of East Birmingham citizens yesterday that funds are first necessary before the city can build additional recreational resorts. However, a park is prom ised the east side by the commis- sioner, dependent upon the success of the issue.
 You are not the only people who want playgrounds and parks" said the commissioner in addressing the want them. too, and I'm for you heart and soul. but we must have funds be- fore we can undertake additional inn provements. Vote the issue and East Birmingham will have a park, I as sure you"
 Censure for the commission as a whole In reference to the Underwood park appropriation was voiced by the delegation, who said this was an act of discrimination, but they were as- sured by the park and playground department head that the appropria- ton was merely to match funds for improvements which the people de- sired through putting up like sum.
 This policy, the commissioner de- clared, was not In accord with his idea of recreational projects and asserted that he stood pat on his belief that the money should come from another source than his departmental budget allowance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
TRAFFIC COPPER ID
 FACE THEFT CHARGE
McDuff Demands Yost's Badge While Under Fire.
 Bond Denied

c. E. Yost, who, up until noon yes terday. was a traffic officer, was ar rested and placed in the city jail charged with the theft of Ford auto mobile. He Is being held without bond, until a warrant can be sworn out, transferring him to the county jail.
 Police authorities allege that Yost was in the act of selling Ford auto mobile abandoned near Twenty first street and First avenue, where he was stationed as traffic officer. bill of sale, made out and signed by Yost was turned over to Chief Fred A. McDuff, at the time of his arrest by Detectives Giles and Patterson
 Chief McDuff quoted Yost as stat ing that the car had been parked near his beat for several days and he (Yost) thought he would take 1t home as the owner could not be found. The numbers on the car hal been changed when the car was To- cated at the Yost home. where the officer was arrested.
 When questioned, Yost refused to comment on his arrest, other than to say that he Is not guilty Shortly after his arrest, Yost was required to turn over his badge, by Chief Me Duff
 The arrest came as a shock to mem bers of the police department. where the accused has many friends who after the arrest came to Chief Me Duff in an effort to intercede in his behalf. Chief McDuff turned deat ear to the pleas however, stating that Yost, f guilty, deserved no more clemency than any other thief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
SEEKS NOT REFLECTION
Mrs. Wilkerson Will Give Up Place
 on National Drama League Board

Mrs. B. F. Wilkerson does not seek reelection as director of the hoard of National Drama League of Ameri ca. Mrs Wilkerson has been a mem Der of that body for six years. being the only southern representative ex- cept Dudley Cowles of Atlanta.
 T forwarded my resignation month ago. said Mrs. wilkerson. T wish to say that my association with the National Drama league and this board has been exceedingly pleasant and have enjoyed greatly the meet ings which I have found it conven- tent to attend
 The nominating committee was so kind and gracious as to send me telegram, later letter, asking that reconsider my resignation.
 Frankly. I believe in rotation in office, particularly organization work. Let the mantle fall upon some one else now.
 "I am so pleased that the local center has elected Mrs H. U Sims as the new president here. It augurs well for the cause when the younger members are interested. She is well fitted to lead the Birmi 1s-,afl forces"
 According to info. .mation gained from Mrs. WilkSrson. her successor on the national kbard will be elected at the annua, c, avention of Drama league April 1y-2s at Evanston. I'll.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
FINE PROGRESSBY
 TRUCK GROWERS
Starting Year Ago With Eight Members, Now They Have
 200 Enrolled

Growth of the Truck Growers as- soeiation of Jefferson county since 1t was organized about a year age Is shown in a statement made yes terday by J. K. Cooke, business man. ager It was started with only eight members and 1t now has more than 200 members. Others are Joining al- most every day.
 Among the accomplishments of the association so far Is the establish ment of testing ground in Shades valley for the purpose of trying out new varieties of seeds and finding the best methods of combating in- sect pests. It has encouraged It's members to purchase more fruit trees and several lots have been ordered collectively, through the association.
 With the cooperation of T. ! Jordan. county agricultural agent, IA carloads of fertilizer have been or dered this year by the association to be sold to the members at cost. An order for 15,000 dozen baskets was placed yesterday with a local basket concern.
 The truck growers have their own leased quarters on Morris avenue and Twenty fourth street and all grocers have stalls on this lot and dispose of the products early every morning while most people are asleep. The association has co-operated with the Civic Association in the new muni- cipal market to be established.
 The financial statement of the as- sociation shows that from May | 1921, to March 1. 1922. the receipts were $6,6S3S9 and the disbursements were s5,122.S6 leaving a total of $1,- 561.03 on hand. A business manager has been employed to look after all the details of the organization. B. c. Garmon Is the president.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

the South Carolina filiteracy com mission. The address of Dr. J. W. Ramsey, president of the Arkansas Illiteracy commission. on "The Obli- gation of the City to Its Illiterates," and the appoin tment of committees will complete the first mornings session.
 The afternoon session will start at 9 o'clock and Miss Wil Lou Gray, state supervisor adult edcaton, South Carolina, will speak on Creating Public Sentiment" D. B. Tucker, state field agent, Arkansas illiteracy commission, will speak on Financing the Illiteracy Work" Miss Elizabeth Kelly, director of community schools for adults, North Carolina. will speak on the Methods of Reaching Illiterates." The afternoon session will close with an address by Everett Dix, secretary Kentucky Illiteracy league, on Methods of Teaching H. literates."
 Hugh Magill, field secretary Ma tional Education association, will be the principal speaker at the night session.
 Reports from the following organ nations as to their work in redeem ing illiterates will be read at the morning session Wednesday. State Federation of Women's Clubs; State Teacher associations; State Parent Teacher associations; State Press associations; State Federation of La- bor; State Organization United Daughters of the Confederacy; State Organizations Y. NJ c. A; State Or ganizations Y. W. e. Al State Knights of Columbus.
 Reports from the different commit- tees and the addresses of Miss Sarah F. Luther, director of exceptional education, Alabama. and Miss Cora Wilson Stewart, chairman of Hitter acy commission, National Education association, will feature the final ses- sion of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
KNIGHTS OF GRIP
 ELECT OFFICERS
Bowman Named President of Travellers Protective
 Association

Officers for the ensuing year were elected at the weekly luncheon yes terday of the Birmingham Post of the Travellers Protective associa- ton at the Hillman hotel. Frank Means presided over the meeting and read the nominations made by the nomination committee, composed of Robert Fulford, R. l.. Fuller and J. E. Robinson.
 J. M Bowman was elected presi- dent; B. Brown. first vice president; 1; B. F. Crabbe. second vice president: s. P. Wade, third vice president; Full ton Seelbnder, fourth vice president; Harry Todd, fifth vice president.
 W. R. Mabry was reelected secre- tary, and Rev. J. M. Broadly re-elect- ed chaplain. The following were elected to the board of directors: c. Van Mason, Charles A. Jones. Sr., J. L. Powell, Yancey Goodall and B. F. Beard.
 Major H. F. Shropshire was elect ed chairman of the railroad commit tee; Charles F. Abrams, chairman of the hotel committee; Samuel Bow man, legislative committee; J. A. Pearson, press committee. F.. O. Har- vey, reelected head of the sick and relief committee, and Walter Mills elected head of the entertainment committee.
 Reports were read by the secre- tary of Birmingham Post, Travellers Protective association, and Charlie Abrams, chairman of the hotel com mittee.
 MT. Mabry's report indicated that the club accomplished considerable good among it's members during the past year and that it was in good standing financially.
 Mir Abrams told of the work Of his committee during the past year and stated that they had secured reduction in prices for travelling men in several hotels over the state. He stated that the opening of new hotel in Tuscaloosa by J. P. Burch- field was partially due to the work of the committee.
 Mir Means announced that all members who desire to attend the state wide meeting at Montgomery. May 8, notify the secretary at the Hillman hotel before April 21 for reservations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

GU biiC CCAA1
 The conference will start at s:3o o'clock Tuesday. April II, and is scheduled to adjourn Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
 The address of welcome will be delivered by Dr. John W. Aber- crombie, superintendent of public in struction for the state of Alabama. Dr. c. B. Glenn will welcome the delegates for the city of Birmingham. Response by J. E. Swearingen, super intendent of public instruction for the state of South Carolina.
 "Illiteracy a National Problem, :" will be the subject of D. B. Brown, superintendent of public instruction for the state of Tennessee. Dr. M. L.. Britain. superintendent of public in- struction for the state of Georgia. will speak on The States Respons- ibility for the illlterate."
 'The Country's Part in the Hitter aoy Crusade" will be discussed by Dr. Patterson wardlaw, president of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
INJURED MAN SHOWS
 IMPROVEMENT AFTER
 AUTOMOBILE WRECK

The condition of Hoyt McLendon. 1920 Tenth avenue. south, who was severely injured Friday when his au- tomobile was struck by train of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. at a crossing near Majestic, is greatly improved, according to authorities at the South Highland infirmary, where he was taken.
 Mir. McLendon and a companion, F. D. Martin, were brought to Birming- ham immediately after the accident. McLendon on the train and MT. Mar tin in an automobile. The latter es- capped uninjured.
 The point at which the accident happened is said to be between Brad ford and Majestic. where the railroad runs through cut Persons on the highway. 1t is said, cannot see an approaching train, which is the req son given by the injured men as the cause of the accident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
POLICE SEEK BOLD
 BURGLAR-F|RE BUG
Negro Fires Three Homes in Attempt to Rob West End
 Residents

Police are searching for a negro burglar. who operates also as fire bug. The negro attempted to burn three West End homes during the early hours of yesterday morning, and succeeded in burglarizing one resi- dence. during the first blaze.
 The first call came from the home of pr. T. H. Urig, 1919 First avenue, West End, where the thief, after set ting fire to a bundle of clothes on a rear porch, entered the house and made away with the trousers of S. A. Moore. which contained a number of personal papers and two money orders for $50 each, and s20 in cash. All of the articles, except the $20 cash, were recovered about three blocks from the scene of the robbery by Officer F. J. Smith, who answered the call.
 The second attempt was made about 30 minutes later at the home of D Newbourne. 911 Second avenue, West End, where the thief set fire to q shade in the kitchen. The fire was quickly extinguished. however. with but slight damage. The occupants
 NiSSOFci HytHlnB mlSSlnB x after thorough search.
 About o'clock the thief visited the home of J. w. Duke, 22S Second avenue, and just managed to escape with his life after he was detected by occupants of the house. In the act of setting fire to the bedroom curtains. Several shots were fired at the intruder but none took effect.
 City Detectives McCombs and Peve- Ter nave been assigned to the case by Chief McDuff. with instructions to leave no stone unturned in their eiiorts to locate the guilty party
 According to the officers, the thjef uses the fire to draw the attention or the occupants to the rear of the house and he then enters and makes his haul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09

The many friends of William F. Rice, president of the Birmingham chain of Piggly wiggly stores, were shocked to hear of his death at II o'clock yesterday. He died of heart failure in his office at the company warehouse at 1920 First avenue.
 Mr. Rice complained of feeling badly Friday night. but he reported at the warehouse as usual yesterday morning. He complained then or pain over his heart, according to M. w. Magnus, secretary and treasurer of the company. About 1o:So o'clock Mrs. Rice called by the office ana asked her husband to return to their home at Terrace Court. He dec-ined, saving that he would soon feel bet ter.
 After Mrs. Rice left he asked MT. Magnus to call pr. Earl Drennen and make an appointment at the doctors office. Before he could leave for the apnointment he fell with his head over on the desk MT. Magnus called the doctor again and asked that he come down to the warehouse. MT. Rice grew worse and died before the doctor arrived.
 MT. Rice came to Birmingham from Memphis in June. 1919. Under his management the Piggy ,Wiggly company has established Is stores and one bakery in Birmingham. An other one will be established this week at Avondale. The company also owns a store in Selma.
 Since coming to Birmingham MT Rice has made hundreds of friends who were especially grieved to hear of his unexpected death. He was ac- tive in church and civic affairs, was a member of the Independent Presby- terian church, the Country club, the Civitan club, and the Optimist club. He was also a Mason and Shriner. He was lovable character and uni yersally liked and admired.
 Mir Rice leaves widow, one son. William F. Rice. who Is attending the Augusta Military academy at Fit. Defiance, Virginia. and his mother ot Riceville. Tenn. Notice of>his death was wired to his son, his mother and to Mrs. Rice's sister. Mrs. George R Kelly. of Xenia. Ohio.
 The body is being held at Johns Undertaking parlors pending the ar- rival of relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
Foremost Dentists OfNation 10 Address
 State Dental Meeting
Post Graduate Course in Den- tiStry to Be conducted in Connection With Free Clinic During Convention

For the past week more than 50 dentists from over the state have been taking postgraduate work in oral surgery, photographic interpre- tations, surgical preparation of oral tissues for artificial dentures, crown, bridge and inlay technique and den tai construction, by the foremost specialists in dentistry given pre- vious to the three-day session of the Alabama Dentist association, which meets in Birmingham Tuesday.
 In connection with the association convention will be free clinic con ducted by leading dentists of the country, who have accepted invita- tions to attend the convention and render free services for those deslr- ing. Dr. Fred F. Molt. Chicago; Dr. W. T. Waves Minneapolis. and Dr. L.. L Furnas of Cleveland, who will con duct the graduate course. are recognized as three of the foremost authorities on dentistry in the coun- try. Their work at the Montgomery convention last year was so success ful that they were invited to come back this year
 Post-Grnduate Course
 The post graduate course Is con sidered a new departure in state den. tai conventions and unique In that Alabama is the first state to reeog- nize the value of giving dentists ac t, ting them to do practical work under supervision of these celebrated spe cialists at the same time when den lists will be gathered from all sections of the state at the convention. This plan, local dentists declare. Is supe- rior to the old lecture system which has been followed closely for many years.
 Dentistry has developed to such an exact science and plays such an i'm portant part in the health of patients that dentists and the public alike are recognizing that better class of work is demanded and Alabama prac- titioners are not slow in recognizing the value of this opportunity to- equip themselves to give their patients the best work that can be obtained in the country.
 Study Groups Formed
 Local dentists have been forming study groups among themselves dur ing the past six months preparing themselves for the special courses which will be given during the three days of the convention. This move ment will not be discontinued, but other subjects taken up after the con- vention has adjourned, officials Of the association announce.
 Prominent Dentists Coming
 In addition to the three nationally known leaders in dentistry who will conduct the postgraduate classes and clinic, many prominent Alabama dentists will also be in attendance and will be heard on various subjects having to do with the development of the profession generally.
 The convention will assemble at 9:30 each morning at the Tutwiler hotel with Dr. F. r. Perry of Mont gomery, president of the association, presiding. Chair and table clinics will be conducted from 2;30 to 4:3O o'clock each afternoon, with business sessions beginning at 8 o'clock in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
Educators Come For
 Great Educational
 Awakening Tn State
Citizens Conference Called by Governor KiIby Convenes in Joint Session Thursday, With Noted Educators of State

No more important educational conference was ever held in the state before, educators declare, than the convention of the Alabama Educa- tional association and the joint con- ference of the citizens committee called into session by Gov. Thomas E. Kilby, to consider the needs and development of education in Ala bama, when the two bodies meet in Birmingham Thursday of this week for three-day session closing Sat urday.
 Although the citizens conference is not considered an integral part of the educational convention. it is spon- sored by the chief executive of the state and leading educators for con sideration of educational needs of the state from the viewpoint of public welfare and craftsmanship.
 Dr. P. P. Claxton, provost of the University of Alabama, has devoted much time and attention to prepara- tion of the program of the joint meet ing and attached great importance to the conference and expresses hope that before adjourning remedial ac- ton will have been taken, which will result in beneficial legislation for the advancement of education facilities through state aid.
 Combined with this will be one of the biggest conventions ever held in Birmingham. Fully $500 educators are expected with many visitors in addition, which have taxed reserva- lions at hotels tO caDacitV
 Education, Peoples' Business
 Education, the Business of All the People" will be one of the outstand- Ing addresses before the convention which will be delivered at the morn ing session at the Tutwiler Thursday. The educational awakening which has taken place within the state in the past six months gives the prin- cipal subject of address additional meaning and the ideals of the state in reference to better educational facili- ties.
 Preceding the joint conference and convention, the Alabama Society for Mental Hygiene meets at 8 o'clock Wednesday, when a program pertain ing to training mentally inferior children will be discussed by eminent specialists. The program following the opening day will be merged into
 
 Art Section
 The art section, being also the edu- cational section of the Alabama Art league, occupies a prominent part in the state meeting, with discussions in art gathered from observations in ru- ral. city, normal and state schools and colleges.
 Exceptional Education
 The department of exceptional edu- cation, with Miss Sarah Luther as chairman. has an instructive and in- teresting program including the theme: "Educational of the Depen- dent and Delinquent, the Business of All People"
 Dr. George Thigpin Of Montgomery. s. D. Weakley, Birmingham, and Dr. George Lang of the University of Ala bama are included in the program of the division of exceptional education which meets in the private dining room of the Tutwiler hotel at 10:3O on the first day of the general ses- sion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
SACRED BAND CONCERT
Will Be Presented at Boys Indus
 trial School This Afternoon

The Alabama Boys Industrial school and Avondale Mills bands will give the following concert program at the A. B. l. school Roebuck springs. at D. m. today:
 March, Honour Bound" tKieferl. Overture. "Inspiration' tHayesj. Waltz. Fall Roses" (Filmore). Oriental dance. Jungle Queen" tBernard).
 March. American Patrol (Meach- ann,
 Cuban dance. Rosemary" (JewelD Tag, "Lassus Trombone" tFIi- more).
 Waltz song. Sweet and Low Johnson.
 Medley, Sunny South" tLampe). Sacred march, Onward. Christian Soldiers" tSullivan)
 Eugene q. Jordan is director and everyone $ invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
THREE GET HARD LABOR i.
 SENTENCES FOR THEFTS

Stentence of two years at hard labor and costs was yesterday imposed upon Otto Henderson and Marion Brown. the latter a negro, by Judge William E. Fort They were accused of steal ing automobiles. Henderson was con- victed of stealing a car from J. w. Parker, 725 Forty-fourth street, north. Brown stole car from F. A. Grider while it was parked on First avenue
 Will Ware, negro, was given from three to four years in the peniten- tiary on a charge of stealing shoes from a freight car
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
HARRISON TO SPEAK

Commissioner William l.. Harrison is on the program as the principal speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Central Park School Improvement association Tuesday afternoon.
 playgrounds and park program con- templated by the city should the hond issue which will shortly be sub mitted to the people be successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
KlWAN1S MEETING
Swann and Cary Will Be Principal
 eSpeakerssT Tuesday

At the Tuesday meeting of the Ki- wanis club Theodore Swann will give a ten minutes talk and the club will have as a guest Louis H. Cary. field secretary of the national committee for the prevention of blindness. Mr. Cary vii. talk on Interest of Conser- vation of the Sight"
 The attendance prize Tuesday will be presented by one or the clubs doc tor members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
MANY VISITORS IN
 CITY DURING WEEK

Birmingham will be host this week to two of the largest con- ventions ever brought to the city at one time when The Alabama Educational association and the Alabama Dentists association meet during the week the former be- ginning Thursday with the Citi- zens Conference on Education call ed to meet at Gov. Thomas k. Kill by's request and lasting through Saturday, the latter converting Tuesday and continuing until Thursday night Nearly 5000 visi- tors are expected in Birmingham during the middle of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-04-09
Many Notables to Attend
 HLiteracy Conference

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