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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
MISSION sOCIETY MEETs

All circles of the Women's Mis- sionary society of the Jonesboro Baptist church met at the church this%week, with IS members present.
 Mrs. s. W. Howard taught the mission lesson, while an interesting report of the months work was given by Mrs. J. W. Rarden. Plans for a week of prayer to begin on January 6, were discussed. The spe- cial prayer week will be held for redemption of campaign pledges, and a special service will be held each day during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
PERSONALS

Nj. F. Smith of Bessemer spent the weekend with relatives In the city.
 Gladys Hurley and Jennie Bynn, who were brought home from Jack sonville with influenza, where they were attending college. continue i'll al the home of their parents on Third street.
 Caroline Whorton Is improving from recent illness at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. ". w. Whorton.
 Margaret Douglass Is suffering from an attack of tonsilitis
 Miss Doris Lecreen is rapidly re- covering from a recent oneration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
GIRLS DRESS DOLLS

At the recent meeting of the girfs s auxiliary of the Ensley Baptist church, the dresses of the dolls 10 be given to poor children at Christ mas time, were completed, and plans made for the dedication of the dohs to the Master in whose name they were given. The service was held at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon Invitations were given to the girls bothers to meet them at this time and any others who were interested in the work of the auxiliary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
PLANS FOR BANQUET

Plans are progressing Tor the ban uuet to be held by Worth Lewis post and the auxiliary. which will be given Friday evening, January 4, at the Grand hotel. Invitations are be- ing sent to all members of the post by the secretary of the auxiliary, and it is expected that majority will accept.
 Covers will be laid for about 100, and the installation of officers of both organizations will take place at this meeting An interesting pro gram of music and talks will be made, after which plans for joint campaign of work in the new year will he discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
TALKS TO NEGROES

A 2. Ausman and T. R. Copeland. representing the Chamber of Com merce, visited the negro schools of the district Thursday, delivering talks at the pipe shops, Raimond and the old Jonesbore schools. This is part of a campaign of talks by Bes- semer business men at the schools, urging closer cooperation between the schools and the Chamber of Con- merce These visits to the schools will be resumed by large number of business men after the Christmas holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
MINES TO PAY OFF

Information was obtained In Ensley Thursday that all mines in this dis trict would pay their employees Fri day and Saturday instead of Monday. as first supposed.
 This information will be cause for general satisfaction in Ensley and elsewhere in this section as 1t will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ENSLEY SOCIETY
ENTERTAINED AT TEA

The Clothing Class Three, girls of the third semester entertained the members of the faculty, their moth- CTS and the domestic science girls. at tea Wednesday afternoon at the high school They were assisted by their instructor, Rachel Thornburs. The girls wore the dresses that they made themselves. The dining room was elaborately decorated with Christmas bells and festoons. The table was centered with a large bas- ket of fruit, and favors were tiny paper baskets filled with candy and a Christmas seal attached. The re- ceiving line was composed of Alva Norton, Edith Nickel, Elizabeth Ken nemar and Dorothy Delaney. Those who served were Rebecca Shepard. Fannie Merle Smith, Gladys Will Hams, Margaret DeJohn, Margaret McCahon and Ava Norton. Others taking part were MilSred Casey, Plala Lee Cook, Gladys Birchfield. Elna Long. Mary Watkins. Lucille Rasco. Martha Ezell, Annie McIn- dov, Leila Mae McKelva, and Ruth and Ruby Cagle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
pEpsONAI,s

Mrs. J. l.. McCaleb continues i'll at her homo on Avenue F.
 Mrs. Raemer B. Robbins Is conva- lescinr after several days illness.
 MT. and Mrs. Glass on Avenue G announce the birth of a daughter.
 Mrs. ". J. S. Drummond Is iu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
suERYFF CONTINUES RECORD

Bessemer deputies destroyed six stills Thursday and seized quantity of beer mash and whisky. Four stills were of 20O- gallon capacity and were found near the Shelby county line. one was of 1.000-gallon 0pacity. being located just over the line, and another of 3O0-gallon capacity was found near Taylor's Ferry. These are among the largest stills ever found here, the largest being of 1, O-gallon capacity, which was dis covered earlier in the week in shel- by county. A total of 40 gallons or whisky was seized at the stills. The record of the Bessemer office for the month is 35 stills destroyed, 10 auto mohiles confiscated and several hun dred gallons of whisky destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

Franklin Haycocks spoke on "Lep- ers," Mrs l.. A. Reages led the devotionals, with stewardship" as her subject. At the close social hour was enjoyed A salad plate with coffee was served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
,,.pp,AcE LICENSES ISSUED

An unusually large numper oL marriage licenses have been issued by the probate office this week, m ciudinc the following couples: Miss Aenes Wheeler and George II. Vaughn Miss Ethel Grey and George Arlege; Miss Lula Mcdonald ana 1awton Grimes; Miss Clara Belle smith and Hepry A. Burchfleld'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
ARRESTED FOR LARCENY

Arthur Harris, negro, was arrested by city officers Thursday afternoon, on a charge of grand larceny, when quantity of merchandise. stolen some- time ago from the store of George Stoves, was alleged to have been found at his home. The merchandise was identified as that belonging to this store, including a quantity of clothes, suit case and other valu- able articles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
TO HOLD CHRISTMAS TREE

A large number of young people will take part in Christmas en- tertainment and tree at the West Side Baptist church Sunday evening at o'clock. The entertainments will include the staging of a pageant, The First Chris trnas," and will be carried out by large number of young people, under the direction of Mrs. E. l.. Fulmer. A quartet com posed of Mrs. c. M. Fulmer, Mrs. Todd Parsons, MT. Cline and MT. Stringfellow will sing Silent Night" A reading will be given by Tommy McNichols, and a duet will be rem dered by Helen Smith and Lucia Mo Nichnls
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
AUxILIARY HOLDS MEETING

The ladies auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church met recently with Mrs. Fred Lewis at her home on Terrace Park.
 The meeting was presided over by the president, Mrs. James c. Dar- den. The society voted to give s10 to the Community Chest ana to SUD- ply a Christmas gift to an orphan. An interesting program was given. Mrs. R. W. Russell was leader, and gave a splendid talk on Korea" telling of the characteristics of It's people Mrs. W. B. Inman spoke on "The Unity of the Churches" Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
PLANS FOR PAGEANT

Plans for Christmas pageant by the Sunday school of the Brighton Baptist church are being made. This affair will take place at the church will be entitled christmas Around the World"
 All members of the Sunday school their friends Those taking the have been asked to attend and bring leading parts will be Misses Etnel look Beatrice Thompson, Ozelle Lawley and Susanne Moore. Gifts for the Sunday school children will he distributed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

What some scientists believe to be the birth place of mankind has been discovered by an expedition in the dreary waste of the Gobi desert in Asia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

That 1t is possible for the earth to signal Mars by means of signal lights produced at high attitudes by air planes, Is the belief of scientists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

Five acres a day can be cleared with 3o-horsepower tractor and a 24-inch blow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
FAIRFIELD SOCIETY
1uNcHEoN FoR MISS BARCLAY

Mrs. James Johnston, at her home at 300 Fortyfourth street enter tained at a luncheon Tuesday in honor of Miss Jeannie Barclay of Wvlam. Miss Barclay only recently came from Scotland to join her fla ther, James Barclay, of Vivian. A delicious plate luncheon, followed by a salad and dessert. was served to about 20 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
AT LOEW,s BIJoU

Persians excelled in the use or blues! Turkoman of Turkestan and Asia Minor produced better reds than any other color and the best yellows for rug weaving were those of the Chinese.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
DER SONALS

Miss Dorothy Brock of Forty fourth street is visiting relatives in Chattanooga, where she will spend the holidays, and from there she will go to Trenton. Ga, to visit her grandparents.
 Little Hazel Harrell Is getting along nicely following an operation on her throat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

As a result of the war. and the loss of many members of their super yisory forces, the railways of France have found that the level of skill of candidates for the positions of fore men and supervisors is very much lower than 1t was before the out break of hostilities, because of the cessation of training during that time The result has been the es- tablishment of regular courses of training for employees in order to better fit them for their work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
PERSONALS

Miss Bob Pennington, who is at tending Judson.. arrived Thursday to be the guest of her parents.
 Cecil Deason. Bill Thomas, Stanton McCollum, John Braley, Wilbur Col son, Sidney Kartus and J. G. Boyd arrived Thursday from the univer- sity to spend Christmas with their parents
 Henry c. Rush. Red Hawkins, Fred Sheridan, Herman Salters and guests of relatives here for the Christmas holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. H. P. Lipscomb. Jr., announce the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Louise.
 Mir and Mrs. R. G. Lowery and son, Leonard, of Blue Mountain, Miss, will spend the holidays with Mrs. A. M. Winters on Fairfax ave- nue.
 Mrs. Paul Ragsdale will leave this week to visit her parents in Mobile.
 Miss Madage Patrick will leave for Thomaston. Ala, where she will visit her parents during Christmas.
 ENTERTAINs EDUCATORS
 In accordance with the annual custom, the senior class in domes- school entertained the board of edu- cation, the principal, and the super intendent at dinner prior to the clos ing of the school for the Christmas holidays
 Dinner was prepared and served under the direction of Miss Ethel York of Jacksonville. Fla, head of this department for the past three years. Christmas scheme was car ried out in the place cards and the table decorations. Members of the senior class who served the dinner are Misses Mary Henderson. Fan nie Morton, Frances Jones, Beryl Hosey, Josephine Davis. Mildred Crawford, Evelyn Brown.
 Guests included N. B. Parker. A. E. Dudley, C. E. Hawkins, Dr. T. E. McDonald pr. E. W. McNeill, mem bers of the board; Dr. l.. l.. Yam, superintendent of education, and Prof. w F. Wood, principal of the high school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
REAL ESTATE MEN TO HAVE JOINT DINNER
Sales Division Plans Unique Pro-
 gram For Next Month

Members Of the Birmingham Real Estate board will combine their an- nual dinner with that of the sales di- vision of the board, it was decided Thursday at the regular weekly municipal market.
 The dinner will be given the first Thursday in January in the ball room of the Tutwiler hotel Until that time no further meetings of either organization will be held.
 The sales division, meeting Thurs day also at noon decided to arrange a program unique in the history of the section for the occasion.
 Russell Hunt of the Sloss- Sheffield Iron and Steel company, was the principal speaker at the board lunch con. He spoke of Domestic Coke as a Smoke Eliminator." His discussion concerned the merits of coke as a fuel free from soot and other dirt.
 The legislative committee. through the boards attorney, George Yaneey, in its report on the instructions given probate judges relative to recent act of the legislature requir- ing a tax on the full value of real that the decision was wrong, and suggested test of the case by man. damus proceedings.
 The committee appointed to ar range for the annual dinner was named by President Yancey to in- clude John D. Chichester, E. R. Me David, Jr., and R. G. Hewitt.
 WOULD SEIZE CASCADE PLUNGE
 Condemnation of the property of the Cascade Plunge corporation for payment of an alleged debt of s42,681.79 is demanded in a petition filed in chancery court Thursday by the C. G. Kershaw COntractine com pany. The Kershaw company claims that the Cascade Plunge corporation owes this amount for labor and ma terial used in the construction of an amusement park between East Lake and Woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
TO ENTERTAIN EMPLOYEs

The employees of the United States Cast Iron, Pipe and Foundry com- pany are to be the guests of the company at a barbecue on Monday at l o'clock. Plans are being made to entertain 800 employees. this number having accepted the invitation to at tend. The entertainment is to take place in the machine rnop, which will be cleared and decorated for the oc- casion. A large program committee has been busy planning a numb-f of entertainment stunts.
 Gordon Jones, the plant manager, will act as toast master and there will be a number of speakers, includ- ing officials of the company and rep resentatiVes of the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21

The employees of the maintenance of way department on the Erie and Ashtabula division of the Pennsyl- vania railroad system, numbering 1,106, have passed resolutions oppos- ing the rate reductions on anthracite suggested by Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania, In his recommenda- tions settling the anthracite mine strike
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
BESSEMER SOCIETY
NuGIInNN1Cn-oNEAL

Miss Ovie O'Neal and Vincent Mig lionnico were married Wednesday afternoon at the Bessemer court house. Rev. T. J. Grove performed the ceremony, after which the couple motored to Ersley where they will make thier home and where the groom is engaged in the mercantile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
COMPETITORS DAY HELD IN BESSEMER
Rotarians Fete Other Busi- ness In Cleaner Business
 Campaign
BESSEMER BUREAU THE AGE-HERALD


 Councillors Day was observed at the Thursday luncheon of the Rotary club at the Grand hotel. each member bringing one of his competitors. This is part of the national cam paign for better business ethics, all Rotary clubs entertaining their busi- ness competitors at least one day during December.
 There was large attendance and an appropriate program was enjoyed. l.. l.. Vann made the principal ad- dress, giving a review of the work of Rotary international in promoting cleaner business methods and ex- plained the many plans along this line that the Bessemer club has un- der way at this time. At the same time he outlined the progress of Ro- tary since it's foundation, and sketched the growth of the move- ment. particularly abroad
 Plans were made for a Christmas luncheon to take place next Thurs day and to which the wives and women friends of the members are to be invited. On this occasion the Ro- tarians will give another member a present, which is supposed to be use- less 10 the recipient, and in cases where a useful gift is presented the donor is to be fined.
 A special invitation was extended to visitors by President W. R. Suratt 10 attend the series of lectures to be given here in January by Prof. Charles Barker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-21
Bill Introduced In House Would
 Send S10,000,000

EVERYBODY HAS AN EYE on "Christmas Gift Suggestions" in the Classified Section these days! It paysi
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
Warrants Pending For Mills, Dehm and Covert,
Former For Accepting Bribe To Influence
Official Conduct and Others For "Aiding
And Abetting In Commission OF Crime"

Hartford Conn., Oct 12Bench warrants may be asked Of
the superior court by States Attorney Hugh Acon the
arrest Of Willie Mills federal enforcement officer State Sena
tor Richard G. Covert and Alderman Cornelius Dehm all Of
New Britain II stated by the district attorney this afternoon
but he declined to how action If any, would be taken
The three found in the of Southngon Inn
Tuesday night.
Mr. Acorn said he has action under consideration and might
move at time. He said that If bench asked
against Mills II would be the charge of receiving something
to influence his conduct in Office while charges against Covert
and Dehm would be those of ang and abeng the commits
sion of crime"
Mr. Acorn would disclose the nature of his evidence
which he claims to have
Mr. Acorn said that the of Mills somewhat similar
to that of McAue former federal agent which, Il was al
legged he accepted from Detective Sergeant Richardson of
New Britain for protection to McAuife died h.
fore his tried Richardson served state prison
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
NEW YORK SALES GIRL
MURDERED AND ROBBED
Police Find Nearly Nude nody
Pound and Gagged IN West roth
Street Furnished Room

New York. Oct ie.-rhs almost
nude bedy Of Miss Estelle Phillips,
department store sai-f woman. was
found bound and gagged early today
in her West a7th street furnished
room
4 large handkerchief was knottsd
around her throat. an open handbag
lay az her feet and a bureau drawer
was open when Miss Catherine Mel.
tria. another roomer, entered Miss
Phillips room 10 arouse her at I
o'clock There we're no evidences OF
struggle.
Police said man who occupied an
adjoining room TOR week was being
sought 10 learn II he could give In
formation on the murder. This
man arrived at the house about 2
o'clock last night and left about |
o'clock this morning.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
|COMMUTATION RATE
DECISION TOMORROW
/. c. G. Bound by Law to
Render Decision by
1870 p. m. Saturday

i 81 trEDhbEt n. fN1ANNtfJ
/ (Wsshington Bureau OF New Britain Heraldl
! Washington, D. C.s Oct, 1.-THE
interstate commerce eomm,ssion will
| decide TOMORROW whstl,er itgstlt per-
INIT the New York, New 1aeSit and
Hartford railroad 70 put into effect
next Monday the proposed increased
passenger communication rates over its
lines between Connecticut points and
between Connecticut points and New
York and the New England cities or
whether it will postpone the effective
date of the new schedules for 120 days
to give opportunity for full hearing
and investigation as to their fairness.
A decision is scarcely possible to-
day, it was said by interstate COM
merce commission official this morn
ing. but a decision one way or the
other is imperative tomorrow because
formal protest against the rates, and
appeal to the commission for relief
from the alleged unreasonable ad
vances has been filed by numerous
Connecticut commuters living in Nor
walk Milford, Stamford, Greenwich,
Rowayton and other Connecticut
cities.
The commission is compelled. by
law, to grant or deny the appeals of
the commuters before the close. of
business at 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.
The protest of the Connecticut
commuters was reinforced yesterday
when the commission received pro-
tests against the rates signed by three
or four hundred commuters living in
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
If the commission denies the ap-
peal OF the commuters the new rates,
affecting increases ranging from 20
to 45 per cent, will go into effect
Monday morning. If the commission
decides the new rates are unreason-
able it will postpone them for four
months to give opportunity for a
investigation.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
RUHR MINERS sign UP
TO RESUME THEIR WORK
French Reach Agreement at Dorst-
field and Bergfleld Mines--Offi-
.cials to Return Again.

Nv rhA Assac h, ~ tsrasas sl, ssss n IA
" tEeaesseld dorf, Oct. Am agreement
s}sas been signed between the German
miners unions and the French au-
thorities for the return to work of all
the miners and officials OF the Dorst-
field mine, one OF the largest in the
Ruhr. which the French occupied
some time ago to exploit 1t them
selves.
A similar agreement was made for
the Bergfeld mine in the same dis
trict
Under the agreement all the exs
PEELED miners, officials and office en-
ployes are allowed to return.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
Berlin to Buen0s Aires i'm
Five Days, Germans Plan

Lakehurst, N. j.. Oct. 12.-The
linking of Berlin and Buenos Aires
by five day dirigible mail and pas
senger service is the object of ne
gotiations which have been under way
for some time between powerful Ger
man and Argentine interests. This
announcement was made last night
by Captain Anton Heinan, German
Zeppelin expert and pilot of the
navy's Shenandoah. formerly the
ZR-1 who said the plans were well
advanced
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
room RIOTS IN BERLIN

b. The AFociated Press
Berlin. Oct 12.-Food riots occur
red this morning in two of Berlin :
densely populated sections where the
population is without potatoes or
meat. In both instances, according 10
the police. those responsible TOR the
disorders were unemployed men who
were accompanied in their raids hv
many women When thsy ATTEMPTED
TO protect the food shops the police
were attacked by the mobs. Many
arrests were made.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
GIANTS WINNERS, 90;
ALCOF2!- MAY ARREST 3
Few FAVOR MOVE
BY PRINCIPAL SLADE
Stand IN Inter.schcoi Games May
Meet With opposition-Com.
mittee 90 Act Today.

Principal L. p. slade's eommuniea.
tion 70 the school committee ursine
that action be taken TO discontinue
lnter-school athletic contests will md
its way into the hands OF sub
committees hands at this afternoon's
session OF the school committee, u
was reported today. and the requested
expression OF opinion will not be
given until the committee looks into
the situation. That the report will
probably not be made for some time
TO come was another opinion ventured
by the committee members among
whom the High school principals S
recommendation does not find favor
Az this afternoons meeting dates
for graduation win be fixed as fol
lows; Senior High school, February
1, at 8 .. m, Central Junior High
school, Friday. February at 2 p. m;
Elihu Burritt Junior High school.
Friday February I. at 10 a. m
The committee will receive the fol-
lowing bids on the removal of ashes:
II. r. Walker. sl.o25; Wademar
Hermann. s1,1oo: J P. Mcguire.
s1,soo: J. j Donahue. s1,55o.
Action will be taken on the pur-
chase of a new piano for the East
street school, and contracts to furnish
educational moving pictures for the
school department
II will be recommended that a
waiver be signed guaranteeing the
New Britain Gas Co. against any
damages in the event that the Wash
ington school settles" after service
has been provided,
Numerous committee reports will be
presented.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
TRUCK CRASHES AUTO
New Haven Mans Machine Over
turnel-Onc Child, Badly Hurt
Driver of Big Vehicle Is Arrested.

Bridgeport. Oct Thames Brown,
Jr., aged four, suffered a possible
fracture of the skull when the auto
mobile driven by his father. James
Brown, of 144 Plymouth street, New
Haven, in which were Mrs. Brown
and their two children was overturned
in collision with a motor truck at
Southport early today. The truck
driver was arrested.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-10-12
DIsCItssEs RrsINFss

Washington. Oct 12.--Business
conditions were discussed by Presi-
dent Coolidge today with August
Heckscher, New York realtor and
Dallett II. Wilson, Bethlehem, Pa, at
torney and publisher of the Bethle-
hem Times who were accompanied by
Harry NJ. Blair assistant treasurer of
the republican national committee.