The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-17
FAIRF FIELD MASONIC. BUILDING READY T0
 BE OCCUPIED SOON
New Structure Among The HandSomeSt In En-
 tire State
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD ! Fairfield. Ala. Aug. 1B |


 The Fairfield Masonic building will be ready for occupancy within two or three weeks, according to a state ment of Robert Davis of Holley & Davis, contractors, engaged in the work If building the temple.
 Construction has progressed rap idly since the dedication and the Masonic fraternity in Fairfield is anxious to see the new work com pleted and the building occupied The second floor will be occupied by the Masonic associations, and by pr. John Thomas Endsley, dental sur geon for the city of sirfield. The Masonic lodge will have one of the most attractive and best equipped lodge rooms in Fairfield and as in the past, will be used for general meet ing purposes, 1t is understood. The place will be equipped with a large and efficient kitchen, where luncheons or banquets may be served and the necessary adjuncts to such an arrangement. The lower floor will be used for commercial pur- poses,
 The building Is being built onto the Masonic building bought from Judge William Walker and Mrs. Vir ginia Jemison some time ago. The frontage is 100 feet on Gary avenue and the investment is a large one for a lodge the size of the one in Fairfield. The building was con- structed al the direction of memb CTS of the lodge possessing abiding faith in the future of this city and the completion is being anticipated in Fairfield with considerable interest.
 The lodge will, it is understood arrange appropriate exercises inci- dent to the opening.
 SCOUTS TO ENTERTAIN
 The Methodist church is expected to be filled to capacity Friday night when a program will be presented incident to presesting to Troop 66 of this city, a special banner awarded by the late President Warren G.. Harding Just a short time before his death, the President awarded the streamer to the local troop for dis tinguished service rendered in con- nection with a campaign inaugurated by the scouts of this country. Vic tor Burke, scoutmaster of the troop, received the banner and letter from Scout Executive R. L. Shine. A pro gram of interest will be rendered at the church when the banner is re- ceived by the troop formally.
 All friends of the troop and others that may be interested are cordially invited to the church Friday when the program is rendered. The local troop feel much gratified over the victory and are preparing to enter tain those that attend the ceremonies incident to the presentation.
 KIWANIANs TO MEET
 The Fairfield Kiwanis club will hold a meeting Friday in the dining hall of the Methodist church. Maj. F. B. Dodge will preside, in the absence of Dr. c. w. Shackelford. president of the club. The club will elect two delegates to the Huntsville conevn- tion next Tuesday and Wednesday in that city, and will hear an interesting program rendered by the members.
 BANKS DEPOSITS GRATIFYING
 The announcement Thursday morn ing to the effect that the First Ma tional bank of Fairfield had passed the half million dollar mark in de- posits created widespread interest in Fairfield Many merchants and busi- ness men called on the officials sf the bank and extended congratula- tions upon the splendid growth as indicated in the deposits.
 c. N. Gilley, cashier of the bank, said there could be no question but what there was more money being distributed in Fairfield at this time than at any time i nthe history of
 
 this district. He attributed the frat flying local conditions to the con- tinuation of industrial operations here and the fact that the average wage earner is determined to save at least a portion of what he earns.
 MRS. FENNEL BURIED
 The remains of Mrs. B. K. Fennel, a sister of Dr. c. w. Shackelford of Fairfield were shipped Thursday morning to Montgomery, where inter ment will be held later at Hope Hull the old family cemetery Her death saddened a large number of Fairfield friends. Dr. Shackelford was accom- panied to Montgomery by Mayor Mel ford w. Pratt, Dr. J. Thomas Endsley, and Magruder Thompson. They will return to Fairfield Friday afternoon.
 COUNCIL MEET POSTPONED
 The city council of Fairfield post poned it's meeting Wednesday on ac- count of the death of Mrs. Fennel, sister of Dr. Shackelford, who is @ member of the city council. The