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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
TURN|PSEED HEADS ENSLEy K|WANIANS
Plans Ready For New $150,- 900 Baptist Church
 Building
ENsLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD !

J
 At the annual meeting of the Ems ley Kiwanis club, held Thursday at the Methodist church, William B. Turnipseed was elected president for the year, 1924, and Hardeman s. Meade, vice president. They headed the rotser of officers nominated by the committee of which James A. Dupuy was chairman, and the club instructed the secretary to cast the ballot of the entire organization for those named.
 Officers elected nj addition to the president and vice president include John w. Minor, district trustee, and D. s. Richard, treasurer. The secre- tary is to be named by the board of directors.
 Directors elected are Richard L. Bowron, pr. Nat G. Clarke, simon Goldstein, George M Fields, J. Miles Sprague, H. D. Williams and Clyde Pippen.
 Following the election. MT. Turnip- seed made 8 short address in. which he reviewed some of the activities of the club for the past six months and suggested that many projects were unfinished and that 1924 should be a year filled with unusual service for the local organization. He requested the cooperation of every member for the year and said that with co-opera- tion and a true Kiwanis spirit much good could be accomplished, not only for this community, but for the in- dividual members. The various com mittees reported and dismissed. The president will reappoint some of the old committees and will make the ap- pointments of new ones within the next few days.
 Following the election the club fixed January 17 as the date of installa- tion and 7:30 o'clock the time. The members will, upon this occasion, bring their wives, daughters and other women relatives, if they de- sire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
KIwANIANs TO ELECT

The Fairfield Kiwanis club> will hold it's annual meeting Friday in the Fryer Tea room at which time officers for the new year will be elected. Harry Hillhouse will be named president, succeeding Dr. c. w. Shackelford. Other officers will also be elected. The report of various committees will be submitted m writing, it is announced. and the new officials given a clean slate with which to start the new year. It is understood that the directors will elect a new secretary to succeed Joseph HalfpenHy, who is unable co attend the meetings on account of his work being in the Birmingham offices of the Tennessee Company. No an nouncement has been made but it is believed that George Bell will be named secretary of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
THE OLD HOMESTEAD HAS GREAT APPEAL
Vivid Portrayal Of Farm Life Is
 Theme Of Play

"The Old Homestead" beloved of our fathers in the days when Dem man Thompson himself played Uncle Josh. was back atsthe Jefferson thea tre Thursday night and proved that it has not outlived its drawing powers.
 Age seems to improve its charm. And why not?. There's 8 play called Hamlet" which is even older and hasn't splendid male quartet in it., and it still staggers along.
 There are few plays on the Amer ican stage with the appeal of "The Old Homesteadn It takes you right back to the farm and makes you feel at home There is nothing preten- tious about it, nothing artificial, but in it MT. Thompson has given clas- sic that glows with the genuine light of home fires that ever burn.
 The piece has a unique place in American life, and it has become al most an institution in its forty years of existence. There are many worse ways to spend an evening.
 Walter Ayers has the lead and his splendid work marks him as most capable actor. The entire cast is adequate, and there are no dull mo- ments in the four acts.
 The play is here for the rest of the week, with matinee Saturday.-H. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
"BIack Oxen," Coming To Trianon;
 Taken From Celebrated Nouel

"Black oxen" a Frank Lloyd pro- duction, released through First Ma tional pictures, and featuring Cor inne Griffith and Conway Tearle, is to be the photoplay offering at the Trianon theatre next week and the booking is looked upon as one of the big cinema events of the sea- son.
 The best selling novel of 1923, in book form Black Oxen" is said to have been greatly enhanced by the elaborate filming Mir. Lloyd has given 1t. Dealing with the romance. that develops when the rejuvenated Madame Zatianny returns to Amer ica on business trip and finds the first true love she has known. Black Oxen" presents more than usual interest to picturegoers, it is said. MT. Lloyd, with the aid of Mary OHara, prepared the scenario from which the film play was made, and as a result, critics state, the story runs it's length with pleasing rapid ity and increasing interest.
 Corinne Griffith, regarded as one of filmdoms most beautiful and smartest dressed stars, essays the difficult dual character of Madame Zatianny, and Conway Tearle has been cast IS the romanceless news paper writer, Lee Clavering, Clara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ENSLEY SOCIETY
FAMILY REUNION

MT. and Mrs L. A. Ranson held q family reunion Christmas Day at their home on Seventeenth street. The house was beautifully decorated with holly and mistletoe. and in the living room stood a large Christmas tree laden with gifts. The Christmas color scheme was also carried out in the table decorations, and the
 table was centered with roasted pig. A regular Christmas dinner was served to the following guests: MT. and Mrs. T. F. Sinclair and family, MT. and Mrs. Jack Thompson and family, Mrs. W. F. Ranson and fam fly, MT and Mrs. L. A. Ranson, MT. l.. A. Ronson, Jr., MT. and Mrs. D. F. Sugg and family. Miss Pauline Sugg, Mir w. D. World of Woodlawn; Mrs. w. l.. Shipley of Memphis, Tenn; Miss Mamie Greenhouse of Montgomery, and O. J. Moore. R. Webb and l.. M.
 Barden of Ensley. e4 .l...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS
AT LoEw,s BIJoU

With Fridays three and Satur- days four performances will come to a close the extraordinary engage ment of the famous Royal Pekin troupe, the headline vaudeville of fering at Loew's Bijou, which has scored such a success during this week at each performance. Another act full of comedy and song, by Sid Hall, assisted by Joe simon and dainty Della Vaun, in Bright Mo ments" has also received generous applause. Other acts of merit on this bill include the dance revue of the Gordon Sisters x Co.,, in Twenty Twinkling Toes" also the comedy and song act of Oliver and Olson, and the blackface comedy skit by Bond &s Adams. This will also be the last opportunity for movie fans to see Buster Keaton in his second full Tenth Metro picture, Our Hos pitality."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
BESSEMER PLANS PUBLIC M X R X [ I.
RotarianS Entertains Rotary Anns At Annual Christ
 mas Luncheon
BESSEMER BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Raaseranar Ala nac of

Establishment of public market for the use of trucK farmers at Bessemer will be discussed at merce in the next few days. The reed of the market was brought to attention through survey of the rural sections, which showed that farmers of many communities near ing in this city because they find better markets for their produce in other nearby towns.
 The proposal is to designate a portion of the downtown section where space will be reserved for growers of trucks, and where the housekeepers of the city will fina them during specified hours. The Chambers of Commerce will take the initiative in interesting the farmers to make use of this market place with regularity, and will also encour- age the consumers in Bessemer to patronize the trucks stationed there.
 This plan is being worked success fully in many cities, and in most places it has been found to increase the trade from rural sections. The survey shows that the chief reason the farmers are not profitably dis posing of their produce here IS that there Is no organized effort to help them get their products to the con- sumner. The arrangements will also work to the advantage of the house. keepers, it Is believed.
 One proposal that Is meeting with favor is that a block near the busi- ness section be set aside for mar ket place during certain hours Parking space will be reserved by the city for a nominal rental, it Is proposed, assuring the farmer reg ular station at which to dispose of his produce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
CHURCH PLANS READY

Plans for the Baptist church, on Avenue E to cost about $150.0 900, will be given to the contractors during the next few days and it is stated that the contract will be let and ground broken for the new structure about January 31. Final touches to the plans, which includes some changes wanted by members of the committee. necesstated the delay.
 The building will be ready for serv- ice during September, 1t is believed, for the local congregation plans to deliver it's present building to the Howard High school, to be opened for the beginning of work, September '. Construction of the new church by the Baptist congregation and the companion work of the Howard High school, will provide marked inn provement here and will stimulate building construction to marked extent, it is believed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

Bow. a 17-year-old girl who but recently made her screen debut, was selected for the role of the flapperish Janet Oglethorpe from more than 50 well known screen in genues and established flapper types; Alan Hale is seen as Prince Mo- ritz von Hohenhauer; Kate Lester, as Jane Oglethorpe; Harry Mes tayer, as Jim Oglethorpe; Claire Mcdowell, as Agnes, Trevor; Clarissa Selynne. as Cora Dwight Tom Guise, as Judge Trent, and Lincoln Stedman, as Donnie Ferren, who had a weak ness for parties and an utter dis regard for MT. Nolstead and his ideas.
 Miss Griffith wears more than s5O.O00 worth of fashionable furs and gowns during the production and the costuming of members of the supporting cast has cost near ly the same amount.
 "Black Oxen" will be given a. fitting presentation here, a special musical program having been ar ranged to accompany the screening of the celebrated drama.
 Many critics declare Black Oxen" is the outstanding picture of the year and one of the best pictures the screen has ever given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
SONS MUST BE FRENCH

While the United States is busy at Ellis Island keeping down it's popula- tion increase, Frenchmen, with an eye to the future, continue to suggest ways of increasing theirs.
 Under the present law, children born in France of French mother and foreign father have the right to adopt his nationality when they come of age. and are hence exempt from conscription in the French army. Legislation has been started to change this law and so add about 30,000 more available conscripts every year.
 French women, under another pro- posed measure, would have the right to regain, on application to the au- thorities, the citizenship that they have lost through foreign marriages.
 The country which boasts the mili- tary domination of the continent at present will. if these bills pass, have converted one more of it's potential resources into available form doubt less under the theory that every lit- tie bit helps.-New Living Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
TO ARRANGE CONCERT

Plans for providing a sacred con- cert in some church in Ensley every Sunday during the next few months will be discussed by a few residents of Ensley informally Friday and 1t Is stated that some definite action will be taken during the next ten days.
 Several concerts have been tried out by individual organizations and have proven successful and those in terested are anxious to provide a regular program for this community. The suggestion has been made that some local organization sponsor the concerts and it is possible that the Kiwanis club or the Merchants as sociation will be asked to undertake that work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MAsnNs Tn MEET

Frank E. Parsons, secretary of the Fairfield Masonic lodge, announced Thursday that the regular meeting would be held Tuesday night, all though that happened to be New Years night. He said that business of considerable importance was scheduled to be discussed and it was necessary that the meeting be well attended, There will be no postpone ment on account of the holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PERSONALS

Mrs. J. T. Scates left Wednesday for Anniston, where she will spend the remainder of the holidays with relatives.
 Hiliard Hoyle has returned to Cleveland, O., after a short visit with relatives here.
 Ebert Sills left Tuesday for Leeds, where he expects to enjoy & weeks hunt.
 Mrs. Roddy Morrison has as her guest for the holidays, MT. and Mrs. Sam McCluen, and daughter, Anne. of Norton, Va.
 MT. and Mrs. W. T. Ezell announce the birth of daughter, whom they have named Ruth Augusta.
 MT. and Mrs. Bruce Summers of Charleston, Va, are visiting their son on Pike avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
BESSEMER SOCIETY
MRS. HURD HOSTESS

The members of the Point of the Needle club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Homer Hurd. The house was attractive in poinsettas, holly and mistletoe, and progressive forty-two was enjoyed during the afternoon. The hostess served a tempting two-course luncheon, guests being club members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
CAUTIOUS

What Is your attitude toward the conventions, Colonel Glubb?"
 The Colonel-Oh, I quit goin' to 'em since prohibition, Miss-you run too big-a chance of gettin' poisoned. Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PRATT CITY
TO HAVE CHRISTMAS TREE

Officers of the adult department will entertain teachers of the Bap- fist Sunday school and all members of the adult department at Christ mas tree Friday evening in the base ment of the church. Everyone is re- quested to bring a present, the cost not to exceed 10 cents. Names will be drawn after the guests assemble Friday eYaning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PERSONALS

Elmer Hammer is suffering from a broken collar bone at the home of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Hammer.
 Miss Lucille Hand has returned to Talladega, after visit here.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruns announce the birth of a daughter.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Wright or Birmingham are the guest of NJ. and Mrs. Rose Huey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MONEY IS RECEIVED

The board of education received s15o,oOo Thursday afternoon from the City National bank, the proceeds from the recent sale of school bonds itory for this fund, paying. 3A per cent interest on competitive bids.
 Receipt of this money will expedite the work of construction which is now in progress at the various schools, and will make possible ad- ditions to other schools for which ap- propriations have been made. Much of the money will be used to com plete and equip the new high school building on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
"A cHrLn,s DESCRIPTION

"What kind of flower is that one in the parlor, mamma?" asked Bessie, who had seen the chrysanthemums- "you know the one I mean, the flow CT with the bob?"-Boston Tran script.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ANNOUNCEMENTs

The Cosmos club will meet with Mrs. J. A. Moulton at Thomas on Fri day instead of with Mrs. Mims Hutch ings. All members who wish to make their Community Chest pledges should have them ready on tat day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

from Jasper, where he was with his family during the holidays. His lit tie daughter, who has been quite i'll, is reported much improved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
NEW YEARS DANCE

Ensley Elks will entertain their friends with a New Years dance at their home on Avenue D from until l o'clock, Monday evening. Music
 will be furnished by Parks Society orchestra
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
DANCE IS ENJOYED

Miss Catherine Harrison was hostess to number of friends Tuesday evening at her home on Berkley avenue. The house was ar ranged Tn attractive suggestions of Christmas, and dancing was en- joyed by a number of couples until a late hour, when tempting refresh ments were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
GAS CENSUS COMPLETE

The census in Central Park by the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company which is to precede the installation of gas service for that section has been completed, 1t was learned Thursday and a state ment as to the building of the line Is expected when J. S. Pevear, presi- dent of the company secures the re- port.
 Company officials have been try ing to determine how many fam lilies in that section of Birmingham west of Fairview wish to use gas and the number will determine the installation of the lines and the streets and avenues through which they will pass. It Is understood that most of the residents of that section attach considerable value to the placing of gas in Central Park and nearly all families will ask for the service. This is the largest area within the city limits of Birmingham without gas service and many re- quests have been made for it from time to time and many complaints made to the city commission by req son of the failure of the company to provide gas for that section.
 The line if built, will be sent over from the Tuxedo gas station of the company and the construction cost will be about s35, 5000. 1t is stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
sGLAD. GIRLS" IGNORED

Mrs. c. W. Overstreet entertained, honoring the members of the Glad Girls" class, of which she is teacher, at her home on Highland avenue. Games, music and contests were the diversions of the evening. Miss Eva Smart captured the prize in the stocking contest" which was a Christmas stocking filled with Christmas novelties. Miss Clara Smith, dressed as Santa Claus" pre- sided at the tree, and presented each men, berfwith a gift from their teach CT. At the close of the hour, a tempting salad plate with coffee was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
ENTERTAIN ROTARY ANNs

The Bessemer Rotary club enter- tained the members of the Rotary Ann club at luncheon Thursday at the Grand hotel, when their annual Christmas celebration was held. Gifts from the members to each other created considerable fun, each Rotarian being assigned the name of another for whom to purchase use less gift. Mrs. John Neal, president of the Rotary Anns, gave an inter- esting account of the activities of that organization, particularly the work in assisting three girls through school. In response l.. l.. Vann ex- pressed the appreciation of the Ro- tary club. Most of the meeting was given over to the distribution of the gifts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28

Dcring the past 75 years indus trial growth in the United States has taken place to the extent of $500 per pent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mildred Clark of Gadsden is visiting friends in Fairfield and Ensley.
 Leighton Duncan, student of the University of Alabama, is spending the week with his parents.
 A. S. Holmes is i'll at pr. Scale HaI- ris private sanitarium.
 c. W. Gains. of Layvil1e. Ala, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Ophelia Gains
 Thomas Reece has been removed 60 his home from the Ensley infirmary.
 Dr. Charles J. Donald was called to Montgomery Thursday as wit ness in a case there. He will return to Fairfield Friday, it was stated.
 pr. c. w. Shackelford has returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
r AIRF HELD 3 4 N K
 TO NAME OFF |CERs
No Changes In Personel Of Institution Are
 Expected
FAIRFIELD BUREAU l
 THE AGE-HERALD Eni.ntaIl AIn n na

The annual meeting of the First National bank of Fairfield, at which time officers and directors will be elected for the new year, will pe held January s. Announcement to this effect was made Thursday by c. N. Gilley, cashier. following a call issued. The present officers Lare Robert Jemison, Jr., president; P. G. Shook vice president: MT. Gilley, cashier and Cris Iarugg, assistant cashier. It is understood that the stockholders will make no changes in the personnel of the directors and the latter will make no changes in the officials for 1924.
 During the past year it was stated that the bank had grown steadily and that reports to be made would reflect a healthful financial condi- tion. The city of Fairfield has grown and many new business enterprises have been started. MT. Gilley in speaking of the new year, said that Fairfield was destined to grow stead fly and stronger. He indicated that in his opinion Fairfield was destined to be @ city of immense business pos abilities but that the growth of all business would be conservative and therefore lasting. He said that the city now had some of the best mer- chants in the state and they are all high class and capable men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
TO REMOVE GREENHOUSES

The greenhouses of F. K. Kelly, operated in Ensley for years will be torn away and not rebuilt in this. sec tion. It was stated by MT. Kelly that the particles from the steel plant prevent the proper cultivation Of flowers and after trying many ways of overcoming that handicap he has concluded that it cannot be done. The property on which the greenhouses are now located has been sold and It Is stated that several bungalows will be built there. It was stated that F. G. Kelly, the Hoist, had arranged to utilize some property in the rear of the homes of A. w. Allen and pr. Herbert Harris for flowers usuany cultivated without the protection or glass houses. The greenhouses of MT. Kelly have long been a land mark here and there is wide regret that they will be destroyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
CITY TAXES DUE

William B.S-Blake, city clerk, an- nounced Thursday that the time limit for the payment of city taxes expires Monday and that it is necessary that payments be made before that time to avoid the penalty and interest charge that Is compulsory after that date. The payment of taxes in Fair field this year has been very grati- flying, however. the city officials are anxious that every taxpayer liquidate his obligations to the end that few penalties win be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PASTOR GIVEN CAR

Rev. B. T. Cantrell, pastor of the Methodist church, was presented with a Chevrolet sedanette Christ mas morning by the citizens of Pratt City, as token of their appreciation and esteem. Rev. Cantrell has been pastor of the M. E.. Church, South
 for the past three years, and he and his family have identified themselves prominently in the civic and social affairs of the town. Mrs. Cantrell has been president of the Parent Teacher association for a long while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
PERSONALS

The Infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Bill Banard is III with pneumonia.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Nelems are spending a month at Manitee, Fla.
 Miss Louie Thaxlon of the Univer- sity of Alabama is spending few days with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. o. .. Tnaxton, on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
MRS. KENNEDY DIES

Mrs. Mike Kennedy. 70, died at her home at Hazard, Ky. Thursday morning, and the body will be sent to Bessemer for burial. Mrs. Ken nedy is well known here, where she lived up to about one year ago. With her husband, who died 10 years ago she came to Bessemer in the early years of the town, and was promi- nently connected with church and social activities
 Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at o'clock from the residence of H. s. Perkins, 14o5 Sew enth avenue. burial following at Ce- dar Hill cemetery, with Huey & Nc Connell in charge. Mrs. Kennedy IS survived by one daughter in Besse- mer, Mrs. A. K. Tatum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-28
.crD REsIDENT DIES

Mrs. Julia Moore. 94, died Thurs day afternoon at l o'clock at the family residence in Brighton, after long Illness.
 Funeral services will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins, Friday at D. m.j burial following at Union cemetery, with Jacobs in charge.
 Mrs Moore Is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenkins, Mrs. Sarah Morris, Mrs. Ellen Pair, Mrs. Margaret Holsenback and Mrs. Mary warsh; a son, M. M. Moore. and a stepson, James Moore.