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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

urday. It was decided to transmit the resolution by letter to the absent members, and to urge them, too, to support the movement by patronizing the more up-to-date merchants who have agreed to close early. In all of the big cities of the United States, the stores close at 6 o'clock on Sat urday, and many of them close even earlier in the afternoon. The habit of closing a o'clock or later on Saturday nights puts Birmingham in the class of the small country town.
 Mrs. Malony stated that almost all the members of the league had signed pledges not to shop on Saturday night. This worthy movement has the support of practically all vom- en's organizations.
 To Support Screening Ordinance.
 The effort of the city health de- partment to enforce the ordinance providing fer screening of meat mar kets and other places where fruit vegetables, etc., are offered for sale will be backed up by the League of Women Voters, according to a resolu- tion passed at the meeting on Tues day, calling on the members to pat ronize those markets and establish ments who were observing the law. A list of screened markets and green grocers in the central Birmingham district, prepared by the inspectors of the health department. was read to the league. It was pointed out that the list was incomplete, due to the fact that the health department can not afford enough inspectors to cover the city. The women, who do most cf the buying, can be very helpful it was pointed out, in demanding proper screens from their dealers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

vert and Mrs. A. G. Long. Mir. Cas- sidy came for the purpose of extend ing his service with the navy. MT. and Mrs. Cassidy, who motored from Mobile, will be accompanied on their return by Mir and Mrs Charles Col vert.
 Carl Tut has gone to the unl- versity to attend summer school.
 Judge and Mrs C. B. Smith are planning a trip to Camp Walton about July l.
 Duncan Tut is spending few days on a camping trip.
 Misses Mary Tillman, Tate Horton and Bertha Smith are spending the week end at Cook Springs with Miss Tillmans parents. who have sum- mer cottage there.
 Miss Lockey Wingo has gone to St. Simon's Island to recuperate from an attack of influenza. She was accom- panied by her mother, Mrs. w. WinSo, and her sister, Elizabeth.
 Ensign Marryn Massey Stephens U. $. N, who graduated June from the United States Naval academy at Annapolis, Md, arrived home a few days ago from Washington. D. C., to spend June leave" with his parents in Trussville.
 Miss Emily Mathews of Montgom- cry and Miss Evelyn Catoe of Webb, Miss. are the house guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. T. Mayfield. Miss Catoe will leave this week for her home. from where she will soon go on western trip.
 
 Mr. John o. Daniel has returned to his home in Kentucky after visit of several weeks to his daughter. Mrs. W. E. Bohannon, and Professor Bo- harmon.
 Miss Matilda Lykes of Woodlawn has gone to St Clair. Mich., to spend the summer with her aunt. Mrs. R. R. Moore. On her return she will also visit in Toledo.
 Miss Vera Dumas has gone to Chicago to attend the university, where she will soon finish her work for a Master of Arts degree. Miss Dumas is head of the language de- partment of the high school at St. Petersburg, Fla.
 Mrs. D. F. Talley is spending some time at Signal Mountain Inn, Chatta- nooga, Tenn.
 Mrs. Gilbert Ritchie left Thursday for trip through the west.
 Miss Terese O'Brien. who has been visiting relatives in the city, re- turned to Jackson, Miss, on Friday night.
 Mrs. Horace Hall. who is attending g the convention of the National Fed eration Of Music Clubs in Asheville. N C.. writes enthusiastically of the program and her visit there. She Is the guest of Mrs. Oscar Hundley at her summer cottage in Ashe vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
SOCIETY M
 WASHINGTON
By MARTHA STEAMER
(Written For The Age-HernId.D


 WASHINGTON, June 14.-The first Mayflower weekend trip of the season, which brought the President and Mrs. Harding back to Washing ton after their short stay in Della ware, last Saturday found new faces in the presidential party and some old friends missing. The Freling- huysen, who formerly were almost invariable companions of the Har- dings on the presidential yachting week ends, are in Europe, and Attor ney General Daugh erty also was missing. New members of the party were Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Work. and Secretary of Agricul- ture Wallace.
 Counting next winters prospective capital debutantes still finds Miss Patricia Heron, who is to be intro duced to society by her aunt, Mrs. William Howard Taft, leading the list in prominence. Miss Heron probably will be the seasons out standing "deb" in Washington's of- ficial set.
 The Secretary of the Navy, MT. Denby will attend at least one com . mencement this year in an unofficial capacity. His nephew. Charles Denby, is in the Princeton graduating class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
gOCI E TY
League Of Women Vo- ters Conduct Regis
 tration Campaign

Registration Is the topic that will occupy the interest of the League of Women Voters during the rest of this month and through the first half of July. at which time the registration books are open. To emphasize the importance of registration on the part of women who have never reg stered, and of the young men and women recently become q, and of new residents of the state who have recently completed the necessary two years of residence-these will be the objects of q special registration campaign to be engaged in by the league. A special registration cam paign committee was appointed al the meeting of the league held last Tues day at the Tutwiler hotel. Mrs. c. P. Beddow was named chairman, and her assistants will be Mrs. Neil R. Wal lace vice chairman; Mrs. |. P. Burns. Mrs. j. NJ. Minter, Mrs. [. P. Hisdon, Mrs Crampton Harris, Miss Alma Rittenberry. Mrs. E. NJ. Warnock, Mrs. J. W. Daniel Mrs. Palmer Daughette, Mrs. Charles Spangler. Mrs. J. J. Windham, Mrs. c. D. Freeman, Mrs. pansy Lewis, Mrs. \. ?. Hull, Mrs. lillie Funderburg, The committee net yesterday morning at head quarters to work out details of the campaign, which will include distri- button of flier urging registration, and speeches before as many organ izations of men and women as can be reached, slides in the movies and other publicity stunts
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 League COnGratuiates W. c. Y. |.
 Rejoicing at the success of the Central Union of the W. c. T. U., in securing early closing among the Most progressive stores. the league et it's meeting on Tuesday, passed resolution offering hearty thanks and Congratulations to the union and Mrs. r. E. Bowers and Mrs. H. \. Maloney for doing so much to bring up the closing standard of Birmingham large shops to that of other up-to- date cities. The secretary was in- structed to write a letter of thanks and congratulations to the Central nion.
 Mrs. Malony. who has been In charge of the closing work for the W. C. T. L.. gave d little talk to the league. describing her experiences and giving the list of merchants who are cooperating in the movement, with q request that all the women shop carly and patronize the mereaants who have agreed to close at O'CLOCK or earlier. These are: Steele-Smlth, Drennen, Sherer- -Kessler, Caheen' Hafner, Abe Kaufman, Hirsch Mil linery company Augusta Friedman'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots--How to Remove
 Easily

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle- ia ce. guarantee of a reliable concern that 1t will not cost you 8 penny unless it removes the freckles; while if 1t does give you clear complexion the expense is trifling.
 Simply get an ounce of Othine- double strength-from any druggist and a few applicatio should show you how easy it is to rid yourself of the homely freckles and get a beauti- ful complexion. Rarely IS more than one ounce needed for the worst case.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength Othine as this strength Is sold under guarantee of money back if 1t fails to remove freckles-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

of Odum, Bowers tE White, Saks' Third Floor, Model Hat Shop, Gus Mayer. Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb. Jobe-Rose Jewelry company Jaffe Jewelry oom- pany, Reid Lawson, Jeweler; A. A. Ash Jewelry company, Herzog Thompson Jewelry company, P. H.
 Annehan Jewelry company. Burger Dry Goods company has led the move ment for early closing. and has been closing at o'clock on Saturday night for about three years.
 A resolution was unanimously passed >by the League of Women Voters, urging all its members to shop on Saturday in the morning, if possible. but under no circumstances tt, shop later than 6 o'clock on Sat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

ton. The house party was held at the camp of Miss Kettig's parents, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Kettig.
 Mrs. J. F. Hadlev Ho e 9 D. scottsooro is visiting at the home of her daush- ter, Mrs. R. W. Shores.
 MT. and Mrs. Haydn Myer and baby, Martha Ann. have gone to New Or leans.
 pr. and Mrs. A. R. Bliss, Jr., who have been the guests of Mr. D. $. Moore, will return to their home in Atlanta Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs. L. H. Cassidy of Mo- bile arrived Friday and are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Col
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS DE WITT HOSTESS
 WITH DANCING PARTY

Miss Lena Dewitt was a charming hostess with a dancing party Satur- day evening at the home of her par ents. MT. and Mrs w. E.. Dewitt.
 The hostess was assisted in her Cuties by Miss Henrietta Catlette and Miss Fay Watkins. Punch was dl2- pensed during the evening by the mother of the hostess, Mrs. Charle' , Dewitt.
 About 50 guests shared this de- lightful hospitality.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

Mrs. Hankins. president of the league, has recently announced the appointment of three new members of the executive board: Mrs. Neil R
 Wallace, chairman of the citizenship committee; Mrs. c. B. Jaynes, chair man of the headquarters committee and Mrs. J. J. Windham. chairman for Precinct g. All three are wei
 equipped for their work and are wei comed most cordially by the league
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
WEST END STUDY CLUB
 ENTERTAINED FRIDAY

Mrs. M. H. Procter, and Mrs. M. l.. Street of 1927 McMillan avenue were joint hostesses Friday afternoon to the members of the West End Study club.
 An interesting business session was held and included reports of the vari- ous committees. Especially interest ing was the report of the playground committee.
 by Mrs. NJ. G. Massengale, and Mrs. l., F. Hughes contributed an excel and reading. An enjoyable contest was held. Mrs. C. c. Fisher winning the prize.
 As a pleasing confusion ice cream and home made cake was served.
 The new members are: Mrs. c. C. Fisher, Mrs. R. Grafton. Mrs. Joseph Smith, and Mrs R. M. Webb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

LANGUAGES HER HOBBY-Mss Margaret Elizabeth Foster living proof that interest has not subsed in the classics, the young at least For two in succession she has watch for the highest grade language class Tn her freshman year she captured the Latin watch; in her sophomore year the Greek watch and it almost be predicted that by the end of her senior year she will have watches of two other tionalites.-Photo by Turner Studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

HELPS MAKE PLAY sUcCEss-Much of the success of the operetta, "The Bosns Bride, given by the Music Study club of the Woodawn High school, due splendid acting of Miss Cemenne Allen who took the part of Kitty Adar the leading role Miss Allen who the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John W. Allen, will grad uate from the Woodlawn High school the end of the next semester.-Photo by Turner Studio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
TALENTED PIANIST TO
 GIVE RECITAL

Parrie Blair and Miss Joyce Lyon, two talented young pianists. will be presented in recital Saturday eve ming, June 8, at Cable hall. by their teacher, Mrs. F. T. Rice. Mrs. Irene Hornby, soprano, re- 1 gently returned from seasons study in Chicago. will assist.
 Miss Joyce Lyon, the 13-year- old daughter, of MT. and Mrs. Harry Lyon, has been a favorite among the younger pianists for a number of years, possessing unusual talent. She will play selections from Mozart Schumann. Chopin, Chaminade and Rachmaninoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
PEOTE CITED HOME
 CIRCLE CONVENTION

The local Protected Home Circle lodge was well represented at the Supreme Grand Circle convention, which was held during the past week at St. Louis, Mo.
 Birmingham representatives were: Mrs. l.. kennemer, past grand presi- dent of state; Mrs. Emma Fountain grand president of state; Mrs. W. w. Leslie, grand representative of dele gates; Mrs. Gilbert Leach, Mrs. May Fountain, Bessemer Circle; Mrs. NJ .Iomer. Mrs. Annie Cheshier, Mrs J. Tatum. Dixie circle, and Mrs. Jose phine Palmeter, Birmingham circle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17
MISS CROW BECOMES BRIDE
 OF MIR. ALLEN IN NEW YORK

OF' Mk. ALLEN IN NEW YORK Announcement is made by Judge and Mrs. E. c, Crow of the marriage of their daughter. Lucy. to MT. Charles Pollard Allen of Philadelphia. formetrly of Birmingham, on Thurs day. June A.
 The wedding took place in New York at the home of Mrs. Albert Up- mann. cousin of the bride, where she and her mother were visiting at the time.
 In the presence of few friends and relatives Rev. Harris Grace of the Methodist church performed the cere- mony.
 The only attendant was Mrs. Josepn Clark of Philadelphia, who served the groom as best man.
 Immediate after the wedding Mrs Upmann entertained the bridal party and guests at an informal reception.
 Mrs. Allen is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Crow of this city. She was a member of the graduating class of Central High school this year, and went recently to New York to attend the finals at the West Point Military academy. and to visit relatives in New York city. She was one of the most popular members of Birmingham's younger set. MT. Allen, who Is a son or MT. ana MrS. charles Allen, formerly of Birmingham, Is now gocated in Philadelphia, and is a successful young business man Of that city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allen will go to Phlla- delphia to make their home.
 Among the guests for the wedding were Mrs. F. c. Crow, mother of the bride. and Mrs. Charles Alien and Miss Marion Allen of Philadelphia, mother and sister of the groom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
MORE STEAMERS LOAD AT PORT OF MOBILE.
Monday Light Day, But Several
 Anchor Sunday

MOBILE, Ala, July e.-(Special Leased re)-Shlpping activities for the day were unusually light Monday although there were some vessel movements the day before. Aside from the arrival of the Amer lean steamer Agwidale, which came in to load for New York on the Nal lory line account, there were no in coming vessels.
 The Norwegian steamer Stavan- geren, United Fruit company, went cut light Sunday, and the American Steamer John R. Gibbons, Aluminium line, and the American tanker Fri Mountain arrived Sunday. The Gib- hons came in ballast to load for the Winward Islands while the Tri- Mountain Is going into local dock yard for reconditioning prior to al location.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
URGE WHEELER STATUE
 FOR HALL OF FAME
Legislature Asked To Pass Resolu-
 tion.---Miss Wheeler Present

MONTGOMERY. Ala. July g. Special Leased wire.)-North Ala bama friends of Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Fighting Joe," gathered here Mon day night to make a fight before the legislature for the adoption of a resolution placing the statue of Gen ersl Wheeler In the national Hall of Fame. Among those who will make the request are David c. Allmon, cir cult solicitor, and J. P. Gibson of Hillsboro, a neighbor of General Wheeler.
 Miss Annie Wheeler, daughter of General Wheeler, also came to Mont somery and will ask the legislature to give this Honor and recognition to her father.
 Alabama Is entitled to two posi- tions in the Hall of Fame, but has &C., cepted only one. The legislature several years ago adopted a resolu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
HUNTSVILLE DEALERS PETITION FOR CHANGE .IN PARKING ORDINANCE
Operation Of Thirty Minute Law Creates Much
 Dissatisfaction

HUNTsvILLEA Ala July D. Huntsville merchants are tired of the operation of the 30-minute park ing ordinance which applies to most of the principal business streets of the city during several hours of tho day because they have found that it interferes with their retail busi- ness. The Retail Merchants bureau of Huntsville have asked the. city council to repeal the parking ordi- nance or amend 1t so as to permit parking in any place for an hour instead of 30 minutes. The resolu- tions also requested the council to establish a central parking place for taxicabs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
TO INVESTIGATE SHAVING

Temple Seibels, circuit solicitor, to- day announced that he will request the grand jury to make an investi- gation of the shooting of J. A. Pouncey, city fireman, who died Sat- urday from a bullet wound inflicted by Mrs. Lizzie Franklin at the home of Mrs. Franklin several months ago. Mrs. Franklin was tried on a charge of assault with intent to murder and acquitted a few hours before Pouncey died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10

Jack Martin, justice of the peace, at Chisholm. complained to the board of revenue today that drunken par ties are held nightly on the public highways in his district. The board immediately adopted a resolution au- thofizins Robert c. Phelps, sheriff to employ four additional deputies and place them as patrols on the highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
TWO NEGRS-.3s ARRESTED

Thornton Goldsby of Burnsville, Dallas county, and Ernest Barnes of Falkland, Hale county, both negroes were arrested and brought before United States Commissioner Gamble at Selma Monday by Marshal Dick Guin of the midle and southern fed eral districts. Goldsby is charged with evading the draft act and Barnes with im9ersonating a federal officer. Both prisoners were locked up pending hearing before the com ,r1issi nn R1- TneS1aN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
SELMA PURCHASES. SITE FOR COSTLY
 Y. ". C. 4. BUILDING
Dallas County Negro Charged With Evasion Of
 Draft

SELMA, Ala, July 9.-(special Leased Wire.)-zThe residence of the late William s. Mont, embracing an area full square deep and a half square in width, at the intersection of Broad street and Furniss avenue, has been purchased by the building committee of the Young Mems Chris kian association and the erection of a S150,000 association buildings will be begun as soon as the design and specifications for the building are re- jceived from the International Build ing bureau. It is believed here that the building will be completed for oc- cupancy not later than January 1. The grounds are beautifully located and will be utilized for golf and other outdoor sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
WILL GO TO LONDON
Premier will Consult With English
 Prime Mknister

LONDON. July s.--(By Associated Press.)--It was reported here this evening that Premier Mussolin! of Italy would arrive in London tonor- row to consult with Prime Minis ter Baldwin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
BUREAU CAMPAIGN OPENS
Farmers to Meet In HartseIIe Next
 WedDesday

HARTSELLB, Ala, July 9.-(Spe- ciaD-Farmers throughout Morgan county are looking forward with interest to the opening of the cam paign next Monday for a larger membership in the Morgan county farm bureau and in the county cot ton association. Preliminary to the starting of membership drive for these organizations, a meeting is to be held at Hartselle on Wednesday at D. m., when J. s. Kernachan of Florence, president of the Alabama Cotton association and J T. High, district farm agent, are to make speeches in support of the claims of organized farmers. The principal address will be made by president Kernachan. James F. Haynes, presi- dent of the Morgan county farm bu- reau will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
TAXI DRIVER ARRESTED

Thomes E. MiIes, taxi drlVer, WAS arrested at his home by Deputies Gaddy and Smith on warrant charging violation of the prohibition law. Miles was released soon after arrest on $750 bond Ten gallons of distilled alcoholic spirits were found by the officers in Miles resi- dence. He claimed that the spirits are not contraband but that the dis tillation and ownership is protected by distiller's stamps issued by the authority of the United States gov ernment and that the spirits were not held by him for beverage or for un- laWuful purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
PYTHIAN MEMORIAL

The annual memorial service Of Monte Sano Lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythias. was held Sunday after noon with the memorial address be- ing delivered by H. c. Pollard and Past Grand Chancellor Harvey Weakley taking a part in the exer- cises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
LIauoR AUTO SEIZED

William Coner and Charles Gam ble who claim to hail from r,-tak- lin county, Tenn, are under arrest here on charges of violating the prohibition laws and an automobile in which they were riding has been seized by the police who claim to have found a quantity of liquor in the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10

The Bank of Ensley has taken five memberships in the Chamber o- Commerce and the Corners Stee, company has taken two. Recenl members elected by the directors O. the chamber include:
 Gammill Drug company, Birming' ham Memorial company, Otey RealtH company Ike Adler, Bevil Papel Products company, Jenkins Cab and Auto company, Bencor hotel. Whit, ing corporation, G. M. Owen. BanR of Ensley, Connors Steel company
 Average life of a brick building # 35 years and of stone or concrete 5, to 100 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
TEACHERS ASSIGNED

Principals and teachers are being assigned to the various rural dis trict schools of Madison county by the board of education and very few changes are being made. Faculties at most of the schools are being increased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
I.EGIsLAToRs DEPART

presentatives France c. Love and John P Hampton, comprising the Madison county delegation in the Alabama legislature. departed for oMntgomery last night to be present at the opening of the long summer session Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10

ANOTHER STEP IN UNCLE SAM'S IMPROVEMENT Assistant Secretay of rhe Navy Roosevelt Gone does not need to be to dtha he the right hand fgure) and Capt E. L. Bennett U s. N at the ceremonies opening the new navy experiment and research station in Washington Cap tain Bennett is in charge of the station
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

tion placing the statue of l.. M. Curry, education and public man, one of the positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10

There are more than 300, 900 Sun day schools in the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceanica.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-10
RARY DESERTED

Mystery no longer surrounds the finding of a tiny baby boy Saturday night about 10 o'clock between the First Presbyterian church and the home of Rev. T. J. Parker. MT. Parker and Mir Cheatham were both away from home and only three women were in the house when they heard footsteps just outside the window
 Before MT. Cheatham with several other men arrived on the scene the women had heard the cry of a baby and on investigation they found a bright well developed baby boy wrapped in a blanket and newspaper.
 Young Tarwater, 17-year-old son of Chief of Police E. W. Tarwater, caims to have found the baby first and carried it home with him for his mother to care for. MT. and Mrs, Tarwater adopted the baby this morning. The mother made con fession to officers and claimed she carried the baby herself and left 1t near the Parker home when 1t was only 24 hours old She has been a widow three or four years, and had four other children and was perfect ly willing for the Tarwaters to adopt this baby. The guilty party made bond awaiting session of the grand jury.