The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-14
BEGIN GYMNASTICS
 COURSE fOR BOYS AT BESSEMER Y"
200 School Children of Sixth and Seventh Grade Start Training-Dr. Bean Talks
 on Milk Inspection
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD } Bessemer. Ala. Eeh. I3

Courses of physical instruction were inaugurated for the Bessemer schools this week under the super vision of R. l.. Coons, secretary of the Young Mems Christian association. when several hundred boys were put through calisthenics at the ''Y' gym nasium. These classes will be held regularly each day and will be the first of program of physical train T9g which in future will be a part ofsEchool work.
 Glasses for physical training began with the sixth and seventh grade boys and various groups are being brought to the "Y,' during every morning and afternoon. When a workable schedule has been ar ranged boys of other classes are to be included. No boy who fails to make a passable grade in his studies is all lowed to take the exercises.
 About 200 boys are being drilled in calisthenics daily at the "Y." MT. CCons plans to start the physical training of the Bessemer school chil- dren during the second term and to so organize the work that it can be made a part of their regular study next year. Starting with the sixth and seventh grades this week. he will gradually expand to the other grades, training the most proficient to become assistant instructors, and giving them charge of classes in the various schools. The movement is expected to extend to the girls later.
 This is part of a general pro- gram of athletic training the "Y'' plans to inaugurate. Track meets are to be held and other exhibitions ar ranged which will create interest l.. T Il
 DIR. BEAN TALKS ON MILK
 State Bacteriologist Dr. Bean, ad- dressing the Clarendon Parent Teacher association Tuesday after noon, declared that the operation of strict milk inspection in Alabama cities had decreased the price of milk 25 per cent and at the same time raised the consumption over 100 per cent. Dr. Bean addressed the gather ing at the request of the officers of the club.
 Dr. Bean stated that the increased consumption of milk and the de- creased price referred to had taken place in Birmingham and other cities. where the health department had been allowed to enforce the laws. His talk was particularly interesting in view of the fact that Bessemer is considering ado pting new milk law, having recently voted down the measure proposed by County Health Officer J. D. Bowling.
 The Tuesday meeting was largely attended and was presided over by Mrs. Ezell Harris. Discussion of the proper handling of milk took up practically the entire program.
 BEAUTIFY SCHOOL GROUNDS
 Improvement of the ground around the county high school is going on in the Bessemer district, the plant ing of trees having been accom- plished also and plans made Tuesday afternoon for the improvement of a third school at Alliance. J. L. Briggs, state horticulturist, and E. A. Aus man, secretary of the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce. attended the meeting as did residents of that sec tion and school officials.
 On Monday pecan trees were plant ed at Hueytown and McAdory schools. In addition to the trees, shrubbery and flowers will be plant ed under the direction of MT. Briggs.
 A number of interesting talks were made at the meeting at Alliance Tuesday, and similar meetings will be held at other county high schools with view to improving the grounds. The student body is to furnish most of the labor that is needed.
 JOHN LEONARD DIES
 News has been received in Besse- mer of the death of John Leonard, as, which took place at Chicago Mon l1x- fs,11 lou t,,er
 monia. Leonard lived in Bessemer some time ago, where he served for many years on the police force. The body will be sent to Bessemer for burial Two brothers and a sister survive him in this district. They are. J. F. Leonard of Fairfield. Will Leonard of Birmingham. Miss Hattie Leonard of Birmingham.
 w. M. s. MEETS
 Interesting sessions of the four cir F cles of the Woman's Missonery so- ciety of the First Methodist ,.hurch were held Monday. Among the four circles there were 77 members pres ent and progrs-ls on current topics were held.
 Circle No. 1 ,et with Mrs. H. l.. Bains on Fifth venue; Circle No. 2 with Mrs. R. B. Ragsdale, with Mrs. Sheridan as joint hostess; Circle No. 3 met with Mrs. A. J. Bowen; Circle No. with Mrs J. M. Scott.
 MISS SPANIEL WEEDS
 A marriage of interest here was that of Miss Ora Stanfel and Guy Latham. which took place at Jasper Sunday. The wedding occurred at the home of the brides parents, Rev. l.. F. Stanfel the father, performing the ceremony. Miss StanfeI made