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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
PARADE SATURDAY

Bicycles from the tandem to the present type, will be in evidence Sat urday morning at II o'clock when Fred St. Onge leads his decorated wheel parade from Woodrow Wilson park through the downtown streets to Arlington place, on Cotton avenue. At the end of the "sociability bike ride" St. Onge will give demonstra tion along safety first lines.
 At one end of the parade there will be found juveniles, their ages rang ing from 1 years upward. On the other will be found the oldtimer who did bicycle riding some 20 years ago.
 Some of tho riders are decorating their wheels, but this is not necessary St. Onge says. As long as anyone has eontraption which will pass as a bicycle, old or new, festooned and bannered or as it came from the factory. it will be welcome to go in the parade.
 Twenty prizes are offered, including gold watches. silver cups and medals and a lot of bicycle ac- cessories. The prizes will be for all classes of riders and all that he need do to get chance at them is bike" and the inclination to ride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
OVER $175,OOO OF CHEST
 FUND ALREADY PLEDGED
merous Industrial And Commercial Plants Are Falling Into Line With Every Employe A Contributor--Grand Rally Of Workers At Luncheon Today

Sounds of mounting contributions told a story of more than S175,000 collected for Birmingham's Commu- nity Chest campaign by evening Thursday Director Carson Adams announced With many unreported first half of the s450,o0o budget was well within sight at that time.
 Enthusiasms, which materialized beyond hopes. featured the day. The dominating trend of the campaign toward 100 per cent contributions was more fruitful during the day than ever; employees gave freely and whole-heartedly, maintaining stand ard of four days pay a year.
 Brilliant sunshine and keen air urged workers on; the indictment weather of all previous days was forgotten in the eagerness with which the corps labored.
 Additional 100 per cent organiza- tions included the Williams Music store, the Hammond-Byr company, the Office Oufitters company, the Patton-P Pope Drug company, the Bir- mingham Arms and Cycle company, and the Southern Steel company.
 At the daily luncheon in the Tut wiler hotel plans for a grand rally to be held at luncheon Friday at the same time and place were made. The luncheon Thursday was gay with confident opinions and pledges.
 Songs by 20 children from the Kindergarten of the Mercy home. and solo and song by Earl Stapleton featured the meeting. Director Car son Adams presided and made brief talk. Various workers con tributed to the informal discussion of the conduct of the campaign.
 Heartened by the many prospects in view, the improved advantages of tie weather and by their success, the workers gave way to their en- thusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
NEW PARKING PLAN

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb have worked out a novel way to solve the new traffic law.
 They have leased large vacant lot near the Masonic Temple, and will place it at disposal of their custom CTS as parking space, free of charge. A bus will be operated to carry patrons from the parking lot to the store, also free.
 Moreover, a telephone will be placed on the parking lot so women shop pers may phone their chauffeurs when they are ready to start home
 J, H. Loveman, member of the firm, asked the city commission Thursday for a permit to carry the scheme into operation. He got it. Women in the chamber appiauded Justify.
 Later, Commissioner w. B. Cloe entered the session and expressed re- gret that the permit had been issued in his absence. He protested vigorous ly. saving it was unfair to other mer- chants and would interfere with the city's new traffic plan. He said he would ask a reconsideration at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
EDUCATORS CONFER
Baptist Educational Commissio
 Holds Session For Rccommcndat tion

Baptist Educational Commission Holds Session For tions
 The educational commission of the State Baptist convention met at noon Thursday in Birmingham to consider the educational problems which con front the church. After calling Bap- tist educators of the state to confer with them, the commission decided to recommend assistance to Howard college at Birmingham, and Judson college at Marion, when the executive board meets in Montgomery next week.
 The commission will also recom- mend assistance to the students in the various state institutions. pr. J E. billiard, pastor of the Southside Baptist church, stated that the edu- cational commission was an investi- gating body only, appointed to look into the Baptist educationa interests throughout the state and recommend changes to the executive board.
 Three ministers and three laymen selected from the state at large com pose the commission. The are: J. F.. billiard, Birmingham; L. o. Dawson, Tuscaloosa; C. B. Arendall. Troy; D. W. Pruet, Anniston; c. w. Ashcraft Florence; W. R. Rigell, Gadsden, and Michel Cody, Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
SAXON IS NOMINATED STUDENTS' PRESIDENT
Howard College Honors Cullman Junior With Highest Gift

George Saxon of Cullman, Ala, will be at the helm Of Howard stu dent affairs for the coming year. having been automatically elected Monday morning al 10 o'clock, when the period for nominations closed, with no opponent announced.
 This is the first time since self government was inaugurated that the student president has been elected at this season of the year.
 MT. Saxon, who is a member of the junior class will go into office junior class, will go into office l. 1925, the mid-term, of his senior year.
 The new president comes into of flee well qualified for the position, college authorities say. Coming to Howard three years ago. MT. Saxon had led in both his classes and in student activities.
 Heretofore, student elections have been held in April at which time all offices were filled. Under the leadership of George Marlborough, present student president, the con- stitution has been revised to provide for the election of the student presi- dent in December of each year.
 Election to the presidency of the student body is the highest office that can be given a student at How ard.
 At the election, which will be held December 13, the office of football manager will also be filled. Fred Carter and Hulan Whitehead are the opposing candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
CL0E ASKS FOR MORE. MEN FOR TRAFFIC WORK


 Authority and funds to employ 10 additional policemen to be used as special traffic officers during the next 9n days were asked of the city commission Thursday by W. B. Cloe, commi ssioner of public safety.
 "We are obligeds to have these men in order to bring traffic condi- tions under perfect control" MT. Cloe said.
 The requested authority was dele gated by viva voce vote, but the comm.s ssioners confessed they saw no way to provide the well-known "wherewith.'
 President McLendon suggested that the additional men be employed and that financial arrangements could be- made early next year. A conference will be held later in the week to shape the plans.
 Commissioner Cloe informed the commission that much of the equip ment for the cityis new automatic traffic signal system had arrived. It cost s6,O00 and will be placed in serv- ice within a few days.
 number of additional water plugs for use of the fire department, also were asked by Mir. Cloe. He was given authority to use $700 in sur plus fire department funds to make the additions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
noes FIGURE IN CELEBRATION

The celebratlOn at R0me mdrkIlIS on. thousand years of unselfish serv- fee to humanity honored. Saint Bernard of Mention, who was born in s23 and who founded the famous AL pine hospices of the Great and Little St. Bernard. In the days of the saint the St. Bernard Pass, used chiefly by pilgrims to Rome. were harassed by Saracen bandits. St. Bernard routed them and made the pilgrims travel safe. Their famous dogs have been honored in song and story since, d1ie to their humane work among Alpine travellers and the saving of thousands of lives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
Realty Transfers

James F. Burford to c. c. Scott. Lot in Block 3. according to survey of central Park Land company. for $2,25O.
 R. duPont Thompson to J. l.. Neese and D. B. Neese. Lots to 3, inclusive, Tn Block 2. according to survey of Vestal Heights as shown in map in probate or
 Lizaie A. Fender to Ethel B. Brown and husband, Lots 21 and 22 in Block 2, ac- cording to survey by Laurel Hill Invest ment company. for s4.000a
 Mountain Terrace Land company to Frank H. Pape, Lot 10 in Block S93 ac- eording to map and plan of Hanover
 A. Page sloss and Everett Shepherd to l.. 1T. Hurt. Lot IS and part of Lot AT. according to survey of Grove Park in pro- bate office, for $3.000.
 !. M. Sprague to M. P. Mellon Lots @ and 63 and part of Lot 64 in Block l, according to survey of Ensley Realty company. for ss.ooo,
 TRANsFERRED TO COUNTY JAIL
 Seven prisoners were Transferred Thursday afternoon from the ounty jail. Of the number transferred two wree for assault with intent to mur- der. one for assault and batter. with weapon. two for burglary and grand larceny. The prisoners trans ferred to the state were catches made during the week in connection with the reent rime wave that has been Asw eeping certain sections of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
JURY CHANGES CHARGE
Louis White Is Fined $500 In Circuit
 Court.

Louis White was found $500 in Judge H. P. Heflin's court Thursday afternoon by the jury which found him guilty of assault and battery upon Milford H. Levens, a garage owner. His brother, Ben White, was found guilty Wednesday and fined s4o0 on. the same charge.
 The case consumed most of Thurs day. The verdict was announced about o'clock in the afternoon. Both men were charged with assault with intent to murder. but in both cases this charge was changed by the jury to assault and battery. The attack on the garage man is said to have taken place last July when the two brothers went to Levens garage to get an automobile left there. s-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
CAR AND 70 GALLONS

Henry Payne was in the county jsil Thursday after being arrested on ths Montgomery highway charged with transporting whisky. The Ford car he was driving was seized and brought to Birmingham after Dep uties Adams. Hines and Hill found 70 gallons of liquor in it. The dep uties concealed themselves and blocked the road to force the driver to Stnn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
CAPTURE 2e0 QUARTS LIaUoR Deputy Sheriffs Adams and Hine

made a rich haul of assorted whiskys at o'clock Thursday afternoon when they stopped and searched a Ford coupe at McNutts Crossing, on the Leeds highway, driven by w. A.
 Smith and his wife. The deputies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
$30,OOO TRAIN ROBBERY
Safe Stolen From "Cannon BalI'
 Express Car Tonight

Express Car Tonight
 NORFOLK, Va. Dec. GA safe containing S30.000 in currency. was stolen from the express car of the Norfolk and Western Cannon Ball. between Waverly. Ga, and Peters burg, early tonight according to an nouncement here by the American Railway Express company.
 The bandit is supposed to have boarded the train at Waverly, about B o'clock. Upon the trains arrival in etersburg. the express messenger T. H. Stevens of Richmond, was found in the car. bound, gagged and blind folded. The safe containing ship ment of currency from Norfolk was missing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
DEATHS

Charles Lee Smith-Funeral services for Charles Lee Smith, who died Wednesday morning at a local in firmary from injuries received Sunday when his automobile col lided with another car at Kimber ly, were held at 2:30 o'clock Thurs day afternoon at Walkers chapel. 1nterment followed in the Chapel cemetery with Lige Loy in charge. He Is survived by his widow, sew eral children and his father.
 l. J. Herring-Funeral services for A. J. Herring, 61, who died at the residence, SS0s First avenue, Thurs day morning, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence, followed by itnerment in Bass cemetery, with Vice in charge. Masonic Rites will be performed at the grave by the Trussville lodge. a sister, Mrs. c. M. Dixon of Hart selle. Guy Thomas walker-Funeral serv- ices for Guy Thomas Walker, age 26, who died late Wednesday night at local infirmary, will be held at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon from the residence of his mother 1716 Thirty-second avenue, north, followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery, with Ridout in charge. He is survived by his widow; a daugh- ter, Miss Belle Walker; two sons. Guy Thomas Walker, Jr., and Doug lass Walker; his parents, MT. and Mrs. G. o. Walker; a sister, Miss Belle Walker and a brother, John Walker.
 Mrs. Mary V. Sayer-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Mary V. Saver. 45, who died Wednesday at a local infirm- : ary. were sent to Winston, Ga. Thursday afternoon by Johns for in torment.
 Mrs, Bcuna V. WiIloughby-Rema of Mrs. Buena V. Willoughby, who died Wednesday at the residence, 12O4 Ninth street, East Thomas, will bes sent to Argo, Friday morning by Johns for intermeflt.
 Mrs. Dixie FitzgibbOns-Funera serv- ices for Mrs. Dixie Fitzgibbons, 32 who died Wednesday at local in firmary, will be held at II o'clock Friday morning from Johns chapel followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery.
 Sam B. Taylor-Funeral services for Sam B. Taylor, 73. who died Wed nesday at the residence, 25O0 Twen ty-sixth avenue, north, were held 1t 10 o'clock Friday morning from the residence, followed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery. with Brown in charge.
 Death of Infant-Remains of the in fant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Emmitt Stain, Auburn avenue, Tar rant City, who died at l o'clock Thursday morning at the residence, were sent to Sullivent, Ala, at 4 o'clock Thursday evening by Nor rison for interment.
 Mrs, Laura Parker-Funeral services for Mrs. Laura'Parker, 65, who died at 2:45 o'clock afternoon at local infirmary, will be announced later by Morrison. She is survived by her husband, Martin Parker, and a son, l.. D. Ingram.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

ports oe Tax Collector James F. Hawkins and the county board of education, together, with the promise of County Sheriff T. J. Shirley to make his office 100 per cent strong by Saturday encouraged the workers.
 A report of collection totaling $4,S31.05 from the American Steel and Wire company employees was read at the meeting. H
 The large contributions of the day were as follows: W
 DeBardeleben Coal corporation. 1,500 Doster-Northington Drug Co.,. 1,500 Donald Conner ..s ... ....51, 900 George Gordon Crawford j. .... 1000 Mir. and Mrs. Henry U. Sims... 1000 Mir. and Mrs. Crawford John
 son, Jr. ............ ......... 1000 Wimberly & Thomas Hardware
 company 1000 Birmingham Rail and Locomo-
 tive company ............... 1000 Mrs C. H. Nabb 750 F. M. Tutwiler, Jr... 600 Ike Adler ............... 500 American Lumber and Export
 company 500 w, O. Broyles. s............. 500 Louis Geldes 500 Mr and Mrs. E. L. Linthicum.. 500 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Shook. -. 450 E. J. Smyer. .........-......... 400 Karl Landgrabe ........... $50 J. A. Smith ................... 800 Southern Coupon company ,.. 25O w. B. Leedy R>al Estate and In-
 surance company ............ 25O American Steel and Wire com
 pany ..........-.i.. ..... f,o3I Thomas W. Martin. ........... 1000 Mrs Henry B. Gray. y........ 500 Birmingham Chero Cola Bot
 ting company ............. 300 Mrs. Morris W. Bush. ........... 25O Louis B. Clark. ................. 800
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

AngeliQue has replaced imported teak in the building and maintenance of railway cars in Dutch Guiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
THE WEATHER

Alabama, Mississippi and extreme north west Florida: Fair and warmer Friday Saturday increasing cloudiness and warm CT, probably becoming unsettled.
 Virginia Fair Friday and Saturday wa armer Saturday.
 North Carolina Fair Friday and Satur- day; warmer Saturday and in extreme west portion Friday.
 South Carolina and Georgia: Fair Fri day and Saturday, with slowly rising tenn perature.
 day and Saturday.
 Tennessee and Kentucky: Fair and warmer Friday; Saturday cloudy and warmer, probably becoming unsettled.
 West Virginia: Fair Friday; Saturday increasing cloudiness and warmer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

Voters of Hungary must be 20 years of age and have paid state taxes for two years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
LOCAL DATA

Summary of observations made at sta tions of United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at p. m.. 90th meridian time December 6, 1928:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07
Guy Thoma. walker-Funeral SCI

Mrs. Mary V, Sayer-Funeral serv- ices for Mrs. Mary " Saver. 45, who died Wednesday at local infirm- : ary, were sent to Winston Ga. Thursday afternoon by Johns for in torment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

Sam H. Taylor-Funeral services for Sam B. Taylor, 73. who died Wed nesday at the residence, 2500 Twen : ty-sixth avenue, north, were held t 10 o'clock Friday morning from the residence, followed by interment in Forest Hill cemetery. with Brown in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

Mrs. Beuna V. WiIloughby-Remain of Mrs Buena V. Willoughby, who died Wednesday at the residence, 1204 Ninth street, East Thomas, will bes sent to Argo, Friday morning by, Johns for interme1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

Mrs. Dixie F'itzgibbons-Funera serv- ices for Mrs. Dixie Fitzgibbons, 32 who died Wednesday at local in firmary, will be held at II o'clock Friday morning from Johns chapel followed by interment in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-07

Death of Infant-Remains of the in fant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Emmitt Stain, Auburn avenue, Tar rant City, who died at 1 o'clock Thursday morning at the residence, were sent to Sullivent, Ala, at 4 o'clock Thursday evening by Nor rison for interment.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-13
LUTHERANS TO HAVE
REGULAR SERVICES

Rev. \. c. Schultz, missionary for
the Evangelical Lutheran church, is
here from Pomona to assist in ar
ranging for regular Sunday services
for members of that denomination.
1t is hoped 10 organize the work so
that a church VIII be the outcome
later. Beginning with tomorrow,
services will be held every second
Sunday with weekly meetings as
soon as the growth warrants.
Tomorrow 5 meetings will iuclnde
Sunday school at 10 O'Clock, to be
fonewed by services at il. to be
conducted in the home Of Theo
Ehmkc. four and one half miles
west of FL Centre OF the San Diego
highway. 4 conference will he held
then to decide on a regular place Of
meeting, 50 that Sunday school may
he conducted every wsek. a hearty
invitation IS extended to all to be
present.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-13
CLARK ADAIR TO
ADDRESS CLASS

Clark Adair. chairman of the soil
fertility committee of the Assoeiat-
ed Chambers of Commerce, will adj
dress the Men 5 Bubble Class Sunday
morning at the Palace theater on
this subject. which is recognized as
of paramount importance in Imperial
Valley at this time. Mr.. Adair has
made thorough study of the sub
ject and is an authority on the
treatment of Imperial Valley soil.
Harry MadduX will be on hand at
the meeting after Il lapse of several
weeks, to lead the singing. Mrs.
Winnie MacIvor will sing Il solo.
The class begins promptly at 9:43
and closes on the dot at 10:40 Il. m.
All men of the community are in
vited. 4 short study of the bible
lesson for the day is given at each
session by the class teacher, the Rev.
Bob Worthy.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-13
Much Business Transacted
at Country Ciub Meet
United Press staff Correspondent

IAMORIO, Jan. Is. - Women
members and invited friends of the
Imperial Valley Country Club met
on Wednesday, January 10, at the
new elub house, for "A business meet
ing. Matters of great importance,
coming up suddenly, which required
immediate attention, gave the chair
man of the house committee very
little time TO notify members. so that
not all committee workers and chair
men found it possible to attend and
give THEN reports.
The club rooms, with their walls
beautifully tinted in pearl gray,
were decorated in pepper frond
s-reaths tied IN bows of red.
Mr.90. II, Slliman, as chairman of
tie lyause cesnmittee, presided dur
ing fasa biyshs IS session, and gave a
pleasing report of income derived
from sale of score cards and adver-
tising space sold TO business firms
during the races held at the club
grounds ON New Year ; day.
II was decided 10 purchase the
stove which had been sent out on
approval, and chairmen and helpers
on two committees were selected;
piano committee and draperies com
mittee
\ card party to be given by the
club women al the club house ON
Tuesday, February Is, was planned,
with Mrs. c. Z. Harper of Brawley,
IS chairman. An admission of 80
cents Is to be made, and all members
of the club and their friends in ev-
ery city in the valley are most cor
daily invited to come. Details will
be given out later.
II was announced that a repre-
sentative of a large firm dealing in
sporting goods viii be in Brawley
soon. At which time club members
who have not yet ordered their clubs,
etc, may have opportunity 70 do so.
Mrs. J. +. ElmOre had charge Of
refreshments and served tea.
There win be very important
meeting Of the directors Of the club
next Monday evening. at which ses-
sion plans for the next big public
celebration to be held at the club
viii be discussed and a number Of
details worked out.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-13
MELVIN TO TALK
TO M. E. CHURCH

''The Need of Margin, viii be
the theme of the morning sermon at
the First Methodist church, by the
Rev. A. +. Schultz. The choir will
sing an anthem as Il feature Of the
music. In the evening, the pastor
will use as his subject, 1.-The Mean
ing of Life. Clark Jacobs will be
the leader at the Epworth League
meeting preceding the evening ser
vices. 1t viii be missionary meet
ing, the subject being CA person
ally condueted trip through India. :
Tuesday evening viii be church
night at Social Hall with a pot luck
dinner at 6:30 2. m. Ray Melvin,
the new secretary of the county Y.
NJ. {. A., will be the after dinner
speaker of the occasion. There will
be special musical numbers and n
general good time.
One of the coming events antici-
pated with pleasure by the eongrega-
ton. is the evening of music to be
held on January 2s.
Selections will be given by pusi-
clans in the church and i'll the COM
The SUNDAY School has been re-or-
ganized and is moving along nicely.
Each department has good leader
and the school is growing in inter
est and in.numbers.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-01-13
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PROF. THOMPSON AT
PRESENT DAY CLUB


A rare program of music was
given at the meeting Of the Present
Day Club last night at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Howard p. Meyer
Mrs. Robert Campbell was 10
charge of the entertainment pro
gram and was fortunate m secur-
ing Prof. r.. Frank Thompson. vocal,
ist. and Mrs. Kinnmmon, pianist,
for an entire evening of hign class
music. Mr. Thompson was a his
best. an unexpected feature Of his
program being i group of old fash
ioned Songs before the club ad
iourned. No program of the wear.
has been more greatly enjeyel.
The Meyer home was pretty IN
floral decorations of pink roses and
the hostess served dainty refresh
ments.
Special guests present were: Mr..
and Mrs. f. D. Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs
j.. u Fahs, Mr. and Mrs. 4. J..
Schaetzel, Mr. and Mrs. Don Bitler
and Mrs. Dunn, Glendale.
Members present were; Dir, ami.
Mrs. w. W. Apple, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. S. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs, Robert
campbell, Judge F. J. Cole, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Chestnut, DR.. and Mrs
H. NJ. House, Mrs. r. B. keplev, DR.
.and Mrs. Forrest Kutz, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard F. Never, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Han Sargent, Mr.. and Mrs
'R. Frank Thompson, Mr.. and Mrs.
IA. NJ. Williams and Mrs. kinna /
mon.