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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
K1wANrANs BOOST SCHOOL

At the meeting of the Ensley Xii wanis club Thursday the Howard High school will be explained to the membership and itFi is expected that the club will enthusiastically endorse the proposition. The committee to which the subject was assigned has conferred with those most intimately associated with the movement and have all the data and facts to present to the club Thursday. It is stated that the Kiwanians are much inter- ested in the establishment of the school here, which has been fostered by Rev. David NJ Gardner, pastor of the Gusley Methodist church.
 The meeting will be closed to all except members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
ARE MOVIES INDUSTRY?
Los Angeles Thinks So, But Census Called Them "SOmething Artistic"

Called Them "SOmething Artistic"
 The movies were not classed as a manufacturing industry in the census of 1920, ~the ruling being that they were more in the nature Of some thing artistic.
 The Los Angeles Chamber or com marce maintains they should be 5classed as an industry, and states that the census bureau will so con sider them in the future. did not i,nuire into the attitude of all the nroducing companies, but the repre- sentatives of one of the largest or these concerns said that IS far as his people were concerned they gre S.rred to have the business classed a s sn art industry, whatever that may
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
PASTORS RETAINED. IN BESSEME ERFIELD.
County Poultry Show Is Planned Latter Part
 Of Month
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD l


 Practically every minister of the Bessemer district was returned by the North Alabama conference, which has proved highly pleasing. At the First church Rev. B. T. Waites will return for his second years ministry. Dr. Waites has proved one of the most popular ministers to be sta tioned here in years, and there was a Unanimous request for his return.
 At Jonesboro Rev. J. H. Harris will again fill that pulpit. This congre- gation has been growing rapidly and the minister has been especially pop ular among the young people.
 Rev R. M. Phifer will return for his second year at Walnut Grove and Lipscomb. A change was made at Brighton. U. s. Pitts succeeding Rev. c. Wolford, who goes to the Boyles- Irondale church. Rev. J. H. Glasgow has again been returned to the Mo Calla circuit, where he has been sta- tioned the past several years. Churches of the Mulga district will he under the pastorate of Rev. W. H. Curl. Rev. Keener Matthews is again the presiding elder of the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
DISTRICT SOCIETY MEETS

There will be a meeting of the ex- ecutive board of the Birmingham dis trict B. Y. P. U. Thursday evening. November 15, at the First Baptist church in Bessemer. All officers of the organization have been asked to attend, as officers for next year are to be nominated. About 30 unions will be represented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
FUNERAL IS HELD

Funeral services for James Madi- son Williams, years of age, were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock from Union Baptist church. Rev. T. F. Steeley officiated and burial fol- lowed In the cemetery there, with Jacobs in charge. The deceased is survived by his parents, MT. and Mrs. H N Williams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MISSION soCIErY MEErs

The W ,man's Missionary society of the First Methodist church held it's monthly business meeting Monday afternoon at the church. There were about thirty-five members present and Mrs. George Neal conducted the devotional Mrs. Eoss Thomson rem dered a solo, after which a business session was held, A nomin ting com mittee to select officers for the year were named as follows: Mrs. H. H. Milton, chairman; Mrs. Neel. Mrs. John Mcconnell. Mrs. Walter Me- DoWell and Miss Maude Buck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
REV. M,DoNALD RETURNED

There was great stisfaction in Fairfield Methodist church for an- other year.. Under his administra- ton the growth of the church along all lines has been gratifying, the increase in membership in the past 12 months has been 200.
 The Fairfield church now has 555 members. There are 646 members enrolled in the Sunday school with an average attendance of almost 400 The Mems class numbers more than 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MRS. DEEs BURIED

Funeral services for the late Mrs. w. W. Dees were held Tuesday aft ernoon at 230 o'clock from the resi- dence in Fairfield. Mrs. Dees, who was 47 years of age died at 2:30 Tuesday morning. She is survived by her husband, two sons and three daughters, Miss Edith, Kate and Willie Dees.
 Services were conducted by the Rev E. B. Gatlin, pastor of the Fairfield Baptist church, with the Bell Undertaking company in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS

Cleaners circle of the Womans Missionary society of the Ensley Baptist church met with Mrs. J. H. McEachern Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. F. M. Downs led the devotional exercises. During the business meeting plans were made to give a chicekn dinner the last week in this month. At the close the hostess served delicious plate lunch and coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
FALLS IN SKYLlGHT
Erwin HuIsey Sustains Broken Col
 lar Bone And Bruises


 Erwin Hulsey, age 16, 336 Halstead street, timer helper for Hinkle Brothers, was seriously injured Tues day morning when he fell through a skylight, while at work at the Chill drens' hospital.
 According to witnesses Hulsey was pulling on rope when he slipped and fell backward through the skylight. He was carried to che Fraternal hos pital. where he was found to be suf- fering with a broken collar bone and minor bruises about the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
CONDITION IS CRITICAL

The condition of Paul Bryan, Forty sixth street and Fourth avenue, north, injured Sunday night in an automobile accident, was considered critical by attendants at the Norwood infirmary Tuesday night. MT. Bryan had never regained consciousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
CONFERENCE APPREcIAT1vE

The Associated Merchants of Ems ley were given the official thanks of the North Alabama conference Tuesday for the hospitality shown the delegates and the courtesies extended. The acknowledgement was sent by William E, Turnipseed. Thanks were also extended to D. F. Faircloth. for the use of his offices for a rest room which was thronged with visi- tors from the opening to the close of the conference.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
CONCREGATION PLEAsEn

Members of the Ensley Highland Methodist church were much pleased with the appointment of Rev. Mel Wilson to the pastorate of that church by the North Alabama con ference. He is expected to arrive here next week to assume his new work. Although the congregation re- gretted to loose Rev l.. A. Holmes, who was sent to Central Park, yet they were glad that if change was necessary, they copld obtain Rev. MT. Wilson Mir. Holmes and his family will be able to keep in touch with the many warm friends they have made since coming to the Ensley Highlands church. MT. Holmes served in Fair field and is widely known in this dis trict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
PLAN COUNTY SHOW

Plans were made at the Monday evening meeting of the Poultry di- vision for the holding of a county show at Bessemer the latter part of this month. It was announced at this meeting that the state show would not be brought here this year as had been planned, with the aid of the American Poultry association, but arrangements will be made to bring the exhibit here next year.
 J. c. Lowery and Mrs. Pearl Craw- ford. county agents, were present and offered their aid in staging the show. Other talks were made by A. F. Aus man and Charles Raw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
PERSONALS

Miss Catherine Baty, who has been attending the University, is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. w. c. Baty.
 Wesley Skates, who was burned Saturday, Is seriously i'll at the Besse- mer General hospital.
 Fletcher Conner son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Conner, Is improving at St. Vincent's hospital,
 Miss Gage Morton of Montevallo is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. B. Morton.
 Mrs. W. P. Hammer is the guest of relatives in Talladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
YOUNG PEOPLE MEET

The Young Peoples Service league of Trinity Episcopal church met Tues day afternoon with Miss Rosa Terry Ten members were present and plans were made to send dolls and clothing to 10 orphan children at the Episcopal orphanage in Virginia. Refreshments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
CoUNCII. TO MEET

The Fairfield city council will ell chamber Thursday night wieh Mayor Melford w. Pratt presiding. The council has some details in con nection with the paving of Parkway to determine aside from other mat ters of importance. The regular monthly routine of work will also be handled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MRS NELSON NoMIN ATED

Mrs. Ceeile Wilson, a teacher in the local schools for 23 years has been nominated to receive the Tyler Merit cup, which is to be given to the person whose services have been the most outstanding in this, com munity for the past five years. The cup. which the Tyler Jewelry com pany has on display, has been ad- mired greatly by every one that has seen 1t. Miss Wilson has been placed in nomination by St. Margurites Guild of St. Johns Episcopal church and Mrs Samuel s. Heide.
 In letter to the chairman of the award committee. Rev. W. H. Mans field, the statement is made that Miss Wilson has given her life for Chris tian service of the most outstanding kind and is entirely relieved of any suggestion of selfishness during her 23 years of work in this district
 1t was stated Tuesday that MT. Mansfield, chairman of the committee, had other nominations for the cup, which will be given away January 1. Anyone is privileged to make a nom- ination and MT. Mansfield requests that they be sent to him without de- law
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
HUEYTowN CLUB MEETS

Mrs. Claude Smith entertained the Hueytown Needle Work club at it's last meeting. Sewing and conversa- ton were enjoyed after which the hostess served fruit salad with cot> fee and cake to the following mem bers: Mrs. A. N. White, Mrs. Ray mond Huey Mrs. E. R. Mover, Mrs. E. M. Caller, Mrs. Eugene Coston, Mrs. E. A. Goodwin and Mrs. Alonzo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MANS CONDITION SERIOUS

Hope for w. T. Conway. second vic tim of an attack at Second alley and Tlenty sixth street Sunday night in which Jane Jackson, negro woman was killed, was practically given up at the Hillman hospita Tuesday. His condition late Tuesday night was pronounced grave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
EXCHANGE CLIIn TO MEET

The exchange club of Fairfield will hold meeting in the Plaza hotel Wednesday at 1 o'clock, Presi- dent c. N. Gilley will preside.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
GIVEN 5o-YEAR sENT ENGE
Negro Found Guilty Of secons StsSres Murder By Jury An uefiia5s leH

Negro Found Guilty Of seecna steEres
 Murder By Jury 4m Hefiisss Neasf
 Pete Taylor, negro. Was fc 1as pll- ty of murder in the second gree by the jury ia JYdEe H, I heflin'a court late Tuugday afterneon and his punishment was fixed at 50 years in ,he state penitentiary.
 g'aylof is alleged to have shot Lena Mitoassl, a negro woman, through the arm and neck June II. She died from her injuries July l. Defendant put in plea of self-defense, claim ing that she was trying to cut him when he shot her.
 The jury retired late Tuesday aft- ernoon in the case of Emma Truss, charged with the murder of Lela Coleman June 8. It was expected that 8 sealed verdict would be re- turned some time Tuesday night and announced Wednesday morning. The case was tried before Judge William E. Fort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
ARNOLD-WHITE

One of the prettiest weddings of the autumn season took place at the Pike Avenue Baptist church Thurs day evening at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Ruby Arnold, daughter of Mir and Mrs. A, F. Arnold became the bride of Fred Bennett White.
 Church decorations were of palms and ferns and southern smilax, with tall baskets of yellow and White chrysanthemums, and burning tapers around the altar.
 The wedding march was played by Miss Allen Gulliharn and prior to the entrance of the bridal party a pro- gram of nuptial music was rendered. MT. Frank Mullins sang two love songs and Wendell Taylor rendered a violin solo. Rev. Theo Harris, pastor of the church, performed the impress sive ring ceremony.
 The bride was attired in a gown of velvet brocade in the new fall shade of tan with accessories to match, and carried shower bouquet of bride $ roses and valley lilies. Miss Mary Bun Gay served as maid of honor and was lovely in turquoise blue bro cade. She carried an arm cluster ot Richmond roses. The little flower girls, Misses Dorothy Stapp and Ala Joe Shelby wore becoming frocks of peach organdie and scattered pink rose buds from Florentine baskets tied with yellow tulle. Curtis Sam ford served as best man, with J. T.. Jackson and c. T. Cole s ushers.
 MT. and Mrs. White left immediate ly after the ceremony for their we'd ding trip and on their return will be at hone in Shadyside.
 MIR. AND MRS. KUHN ENTERTAIN
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Kuhn enter fot of their home on Avenue Wednesday evening, in compliment to their daughter. Miss Eleanor Kuhn. The Halloween idea was carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Those who enjoyed the party were Margaret Kribs. Miss Thelma Cam bell, Miss Louise Berry, Miss Agnes Holmes, Miss Elizabeth Hutchings, Miss Katherine McEachern, Miss Eleanor and Pauline Brown of North Birmingham, Miss Eleanor KuhII and Joseph Kribs, Jerome Sullivan, Sam Cutler and William Kuhn.
 PERSONALS
 c. W. Pratt. Sr., of New York city, spent last week with MT. and Mrs. J. K. Pratt.
 Mrs. A. B. Norris. who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Me- Eachern,( ( has returned to her home in Columbus, Ga.
 k Dr. and Mrs. McClendon have re- turned to Goodwater after spending several days with Mrs. J. A. Mo Eachern at her home, 2221 Ave nue J.
 Mrs. H. H. Thomas. Pike avenue, has as her guest Mrs. E. H. Lutter and daughter, Miss Pauline Lutter of Gadsden.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred R. Kyle have moved from 912 Twenty first street to the Ensley Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07

here. Then there are such things as projection machines. cameras and film" ."-Albert w. Atwod in the Sat urday Evening Post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
REPAIR CHURCH

The interior of the First Baptist church is being repaired and re- decorated under supervision of A. K. Armstrong. a church member who is donating his services. The work will be paid for by the Woman's Mission ary union and is expected to amount to about $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
ENSLEY OFFICE IS GIVEN HIGH RAT INC
Merchants Association Ar range Banquet For Mem-
 berS And Families
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD ! EusJav Ala Nov Q

That the Ensley post office build ing and grounds is the best kept Of any they had inspected south of Washington was the verdict of two building inspectors of the post office department of Washington who com ipleted an investigation Monday. The verdict of approval was given to Postmaster R. s. Hickman by the inspectors who came here primarily to look over some alterations that have been completed wherein the lobby space was changed a bit and the interior of the office rearranged.
 The inspectors have been looking over all the government buildings of their department but nowhere was it found that Ensley was excelled and in few places equaled in the matter of cleanliness and attractiveness of the building,
 The Ensley office Is entirely sur rounded by a private hedge which Is the pride of the local employees and the lawn is held to be one of the most perfect in this section of Bir- mingham, where there is a great deal of attractive planting.
 Tn this connection 1t is stated that the inspectors who lately conducted an investigation looking into the re- quest for additional employees have reported to Washington. Local of ficials believe the recommendations were favorable to an increase and that the department will authorize the additional help soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07

1872 Second avenue. Howe Price, correspondent. Phone Bess 276.
 For circulation, call N. l.. Stuardi, manager; Bess 977-I,3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
ARRANGE nANQUET

A banquet for at least 400 persons Is to be arranged Tuesday night by the Ensley Associated Business Men at the Masonic temple. Announce ment to this effect was made Tues day following the meeting in the in ferior court room.
 The banquet will be for members of the association, their families and employees. It was stated that few additional guests would he present. The program will consist of songs and addresses as well as other fea- lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07

ance in obtaining Birmingham's park commission act, and for many other services rendered to the people by hilp, both as >a lawyer and as citi- ze1fs' 7
 The silver loving cup presented to MT. Smyer bore the following inscrip- tion;
 "Presented to Edgar Jones Smyer by the Birmingham Kiwanis club In grateful appreciation of his many unselfish services to the city of Bir- mingham, November 6, 1923"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07

A committee with Mrs. Harold Mandy chairman was appointed and will meet next Monday afternoon to complete a year book. The program was in charge of Mrs. David NJ. Gard ner. Mrs. Stanley HolloclS read an interesting paper on foreign missions. In conclusion a salad plate was served with coffee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07
MRs. CHIsoLM HosTESs

The Brides circle of the Woman's Missionary uQion of the Ensley Bap tist church, held their regular meet ing Monday afternoon with Mrs. J. ]. Chisholm at her home on Avenue C. Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. J. K. Pratt, chairman; prayer by Mrs. ]. L. Smith. The circle com pieted plans for a baker sale, to be held Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-07

E, Broken coral reef, when dug up, is sG weiI mixed with sand that, by addindg cement, a first-class con- crete has been made by a resident of the Dutch West Indies, and it has been successfully used for the con- struction of floors and building pur- noses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
THOUSANDS MOVE TO
 WHEAT HARVEST FIELD
Frantic Appeal Is Sent Out by Michigan Planters

V CHICAGO. July 21.-A frantic ap- sneai from Michigan wheat growers For at least 5000 men to aid Tn the sf;elds, found its answer in the great southwest Wednesday night Where' Ii was reported. thousands or men were moving with the harvest, anu would be in the northwest within
 industrial good times followed oy . sudden drop in wheat prices, nave mt Michigan wheat farmers Jump
 and a half ahead of bankruptcy,
 state agricultural officials agreed Monday as they issued their Call TOT help. a,+ aro .r,lnning overtime in all parts or the gtate and the generous offer or s9
 \ }fIay for farm help is not attracting Sufficient men to the wheat mar Nests. .ment office at Kansas City, which routes labor for Missouri. Kansas, oklahoma and Nebraska, reported no shortage of labor Monday night. N "The harvest is completed Tn these states" one official said. "The thou
 sands of men who harvested the
 crop here are moving with the har- vest" and will be in northern Mich .iean and Iowa within the next two days"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
HEAVY INCREASE IN
 HARBOR BUSINESS
Arrival Of Four Steamships Noted
 One Departs

MOBILE July 19.-(Special Leased Wire. )-Showing a considerable in- crease in activity over the shipping of Wednesday, four ships arrived to local ship operators today. while one departed for ports in the United Einedom. one of the steamers arriY- ing brought cargo for this port. One came light and two others brought cargo in transit from New Orleans to complete loading here. The Co., homa County departed with cargo consisting in the main of lumber to Liverpool, Manchester and Greenock. In addition, she carried slightly over 200 bales of cotton, one of the first shipments to go out of here this month.
 The Honduran fruiter Quimistan arrived at noon from Tela with cargo of bananas. She will sail to- morrow for New Orleans to load for Central American ports.
 The Page S Jones liner Ozama ar rived from San Juan, Porto Rico, in ballast She will load at the Turner terminals. The British steamer Janeta, to the Mobile Liners, arrived today to begin loading for ports in the United Kingdom.
 Going direct to the government coal dock on the east side of the river the Norwegian steamer Sang stad arrived at the Aluminium line during the afternoon with cargo in transit for West Indian ports. She will complete loading here.
 The schooner Jacob w. Hook is ex- pected to sail Friday for Mayaguez, Porto Rico, with a lumber cargo.
 The Lena Luckenbach will arrive in port Sunday to the Mobile Liners, loading cargo for Pacific coast ports.
 The steamer Normania, which is due to arrive July 30 to load for the north side of Cuba, was reported as sailing from Havana on July-9 for Nuevitas, Cuba. The Sula, which was recently sold here by Ashbel Hubbard, has arrived in New York from Norfolk, where she loaded a general cargo for the former port,
 The Knoxville City, Mobile built steamer, sailed from Calcutta, India, on July 13 for Mobile.
 The Katahan, proceeding from New York for Tampa and Mobile, with a general cargo for each, was forced to put into Charleston, s. C., on July r for repairs to her machinery.
 The British steamer Mount Etna, which loaded at Mobile, was reported as passing Gibraltar on July 13 bound for Marseilles. She arrived at Gran on July IA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-07-20
SOLICITING OF LABOR
 MADE FELONY BY BILL
Georgia Measure Places Penalty At
 Three To Seven Years

ATLANTA, July 19.-An effort to check the migration of negroes and other farm labor, was given by the authors as the reason for the introduction of a bill to the Georgia legislature today which would make it felony for any person or concern to solicit labor in Georgia for other states. Punishment would be a prison term of not less than three years nor more than seven.
 Passage of this bill" Representa- tive De Lapierre, one of the authors. declared, will result m checking the exodus of negroes and other farm labor from Georgia 10 other states. It does not allow even licensed labor agents to operate in the state. The present labor situation in Georgi;, demands drastic legislation and this measure is one which we think best to DrOVide relief"