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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FORD MEN QUIT
 IN A BIG UPROAR
Make Attempt To Repudiate National Conference Set
 For December 12

DETROIT, Oct. 27.-Henry Ford has puzzled his most intimate supporters as to his attitude toward the next presidential campaign.
 A meeting of the executive commit tee of the Dearborn Ford-for-Presi- dent club broke up in an uproar Sat urday after an attempt had been made by members to repudiate the National Ford conference called for Decem- Der 12.
 Ford's declaration that he would support President Coolidge if the latter enforces prohibition was inter preted by many to mean his retire. ment from the race.
 Despite secrey pledged by the com mittee, it was learned that Ford's al legged own words to his brother. dis approving the conference, were heatedly cited
 Although no motion approving the conference was adopted of the several offered, most members advocated supporting the automobile manufac- turer until he enunciates final mo- to nomination talk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
HOSTESS AT FORTY-rwo

Members of the Muscoda Forty Two club were delightfully."- enter tained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. c. Anderson. The house was attractive in autumn flowers. and there were several taples or club games. The score prize, bottle of toilet water. fen to Mrs. Raymond Allen; the consola- tion, talcum powder. being drawn by Mrs. G. E. Locke.
 The hostess served a salad course to the following: Mrs. J. A. Baird, Mrs. Alfred Ball. Mrs. J. R. Chandler, Mrs. A. C. Hagood. Mrs. Harper. Mrs. o. B. Terrell, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Locke. Mrs. Charles lager. Mrs. F. c. Smith, Mrs. w. W. Sleeves, Mrs. c. B. Cross, Mrs. Eliza Sloggett and Miss Mable Baird.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BESSEMER SOCIETY
MRS. TERRY ENrERrA1Ns

Mrs. c. c. Terry was a charming hostess to a number of friends Thursday evening at her beautiful new home on Fairfax avenue. Cut flowers and ferns were effectively used in the decorations, and during the evening Forty-two and bridge were played. There were several tables of both games, and afterward the hostess served a tempting salad course with coffee.
 Those enjoying this lovely affair were: MT. and Mrs. c. w. Nexon, MT. and Mrs. Freeman Fitzgerald, MT. and Mrs. John Neal, MT. and Mrs. Cliff Bradley, Mir. and Mrs. Dudley Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. George Will son, ,Dr. and Mrs. c. A. Harris, Miss Phyllis Waites, Miss Regenia Mat lock, Miss Eric Patrick, Miss Whit man and Wesley Mcdonald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CApITAI. STOCK I,- CREASED

The capital stock of tho Bessemer Laundry company is to be increased from s25,0OO to s40,O0o, subject to the approval of a meeting of stock holders. which will be held at the company offices November 26. This meeting has been called by the di- rectors, who have agreed to the is- sue of more stock.
 The company is amo-g the first organized of all Bessemer capital and the progress of the institution has been watched with a great deal of interest.
 The plant is one of the largest in the state, and the business has been greatly increased. The manager, J. D. Tumlinson, while comparative newcomer, has won large following of friends. He is an experienced laundryman.
 The success of the laundry is re- garded as a concrete illustration of the fact that Bessemer people are in- terested in the establishment of ,n- dustries here, which cater to home trade only. The fact that it Is now a going con ern and further, that 1t is on the eve of expansion, will offer encouragement to large number of investors, who have been considering the organization of other enterprises which will have to look to home sup port for business.
 At this time there are several ven- lures of this nature being contem- plated by Besse-ner people. They are not ready to make their plans pub lie. but the packers of the enterprises are the most substantial business men in the city and their undertak- ings will offer employment to a large number of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
FEDERATION WILL MEET

There will be an interesting meet ing of the Federation of Auxiliaries at the First Christian church Mon day afternoon at 8 o'clock. This or ganization is composed of the mis- sionary organizations of the various Protestant churches of the city, and has mapped out an extensive winter campaign to be carried out jointly.
 The following program will be car ried out Monday: Song, Blessed Be The Tie That Binds" scripture lesson Miss Maude Buck; prayer, Mrs. w. P. Price; duet, Mrs. Owen and Macon Williams; address, Mrs. Knapp of Birmingham; reading, Miss Eugenia Gray.
 Mrs. c. H. Muse will preside and the business session will be under the direction of Mrs. Frank O. Heller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
DAUGHTER IS SOLDIER
Statement By Madeleine PelletfeI
 Creates Uproar In Club

PARIS, Oct. 27.-Madeleine Pelle- tier, the we'll known French feminist and physician, has raised her daugh- ter to ba soldier.
 The meeting of the club Du Eau bourg almost broke up in a riot when Dr. Pelletier raised the question::
 "Shold women be soldiers?"
 We are as courageous as men said the feminist" so why shouldn't we be soldiers? I have seen whole regiments of women soldiers pass in review in place rouge, Moscow"
 "Is not motherhood as necessary a social service as military duty?" shouted one of the heclxlers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

pr. Robert Karr at the First Presby- terian church. At the evening hour his topic will be The Supreme Choice" There will be special nrrisi- cal programs at each service under the direction of Earl Stapleton of Birmingham.
 Dr. w. P. Price will fill the pulpit at the First Baptist church Sunday morning, when his topic will be Come For All Things Are Ready" There will be no evening service, as the congregation has been requested to attend services at the First Presbyterian church..
 A special musical program will be carried out Sunday morning at 9:45 o'clock at the meeting of the new Era Baraca class at the court house. Three special musical numbers will be given, consisting of a vocal solo by Miss Katherine Little, a violin solo by Prof. Cecil Byrd, and vocal duet by Mrs. Robert Brooks and Miss Anna Bell Lowery.
 There will be a meeting of the Christian Endeavor society at the First Christian church Sunday eve- ming at 6:30 o'clock, Marvin Jones, district president, George Ford, dis trict manager, and Mir. and Mrs. Charles D. Ward will make speeches and there will be number of other prominent visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ensley Ladies' Commandery will meet at the Masonic temple at 2:3o November 1 for their regular meet ing, with Mrs. John Broadie as hostess.
 The Builders Circle and the work CTS Circue of the Ensley Baptist church will serve lunch to all the ladies who attend the meeting Mon day. A very interesting program on state missions has been arranged with Mrs. Gillespie and Mrs. Patton as leaders. All who can attend the luncheon will please notify one of these ladies. The meeting is to be- gin at 10:30. All the ladies of the church especially invited.
 sEnsley Progressive Study club held an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Hubert DeBardeleben 1T Shadyside Friday afternoon. Mrs Bethea, president of the Psycologist club of Birmingham, spoke.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WILL GIVE RECITAL

Bessemer music lovers are inter- ested in the announcement that Max Liebovitiz, the youthful violinist of Toledo, Ohio, will give a recital at the Bessemer court house on Novem- Der 5. His appearance here will be under the auspices of the A. A. con gregation, the Bessemer Jewish tenn ple, and a large attendance Is ex- pected.
 This artist is only 12 years of age. and while in this district has been rendered much attention. His con- certs have been attended by the most talented musicians of the district, who have been warm In their praise of his interpretations.
 Iiebovitz will be accompanied by Miss Lillian White of Bessemer. who has acted as his accompanist for his recitals at other points in the dis fript
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MISS LYONS ENTERTAINs

Miss Eva Pearl Lyons entertained members of the Junior Baptist Young Peoples union at her home at shan non Tuesday evening. This was one of the most delightful social gather ings this organization has staged. The home was attractive in Hallow- cen decorations, and interesting games and contests featured the evenings program. Those present were: Miss Daisy McCarroll, Miss Dorothy Patterson, Miss Laura But Ter, Miss Ethel Butler, Miss Ruby Bailey, Miss Aline Vanderburg, Miss Nellie Patterson, Miss Hazel Ander- son, and Gerald Hendricks, James Watson, Udell Newman, Carl Wander burg, and Louis Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WILL PUBLIsH ANNUAI,

Plans have been made by the se- nior class of the McAdory, school to publish again this year the school annual, "The Yellow Jacket" The staff to compile this book was named the past week, and is as follows: Managing editors, Margaret Tysinger and Willie Vaughn; business man agers, Rachael Pace and Aaron Ken drick; dramatic club, Lillian Smith sports editor, Albert Parsons; joke editor Lee Burchfild; exchange editor Margaret Wood Weed; department editors, Lola Higginbotham, Nettie Lou Orr, Rachael Carroll. Evelyn Bryant, Harry Tysinger, Lee Canoles and Elbert McClinton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
BAR BOOZE PRICE LIST

WASHINGTON. Oct. 27.-The legal counsellors of the prohibition staff delivered to Federal Prohibition Commissioner Haynes a ruling Sat urday which holds that the puplica- tion by a certain New York news paper Of price quotations of liquor on the rum smuggling craft and in bootleg circles is violation of the Volstead act.
 Haynes has written the publishers informing them of the ruling and warning them that failure to heed it will be followed by prosecution by the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WADE SENTENCING POSTPONED

JUUBb W IIIIdHI E. TUIL WdS 5U UUSN with the McNaron case Saturday that sentencing of Charles Wade, con victed by jury of mayhem on Georg Warren, was postponed. It was in dicated that Wade would be sentenced early in the week. An appeal probably will be made when the case is re opened.
 In an earlier trial Wade was given a sentence of from 19 to 20 years. but the case was reversed by the supreme court on the ground that witnesses were excluded from the court room during the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
HASN'T ASKED LEAVE
Former Crown Prince Merely Feelin
 Out Germnn Government

AMSTERDAM, Oct. 27.-The former crown prince of Germany has not as yet requested permission to leave his home on the little island of Wier- ingen to live in Germany, the Dutch government declared Saturday.
 The denial followed reports from Germany that the royal guest wes sounding out the German government as to its attitude toward his return.
 The Dutch government Is willing to allow the crown prince to leave when he requests, but only on con- dition that he does not try to re- turn, 1t is understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

The Muscoda Girl Scouts will stage tneir annual circus Monday evening at the clubhouse, which is expected to attract a large gathering. This Is the second annual circus and will be given under the direction of Miss Leila Carr. Proceeds of the affair will be devoted to carry on the work of the organization through the com ing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
poINT-oF-THE-NEEDLE CLUB

The Point-of the e-Needle club and the husbands of the members enjoyed a lovely affair Friday evening, when they were entertained at the home of Mrs. Gwylym Herbert, with Miss Elizabeth Herbert as associate hos tess. The house was attractive in au- tumn leaves and yellow chrysanthe- mums, and forty-two was enjoyed. Later buffet supper was served.
 Those enjoying this hospitality were MT. and Mrs. H. w. Massey, MT. and Mrs. Rose Huey. MT. and Mrs. Hurd, MT. and Mrs. l.. B. Bradley. MT. and Mrs. O. H. Halbrook, MT. and Mrs A. H. Smith, Mrs. Ray Tillman, Mrs. Lillie Kennedy, Mrs. E. M. owen, Miss May Kennedy. Miss Mary Lovett, George Woodrow, w M. Cunningham and Yeatman King,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
AusMAN To CINCINNATI

Secretary A. E. Ausman of the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce, will deliver a lecture on Alabama" next week in Cincinnati, where he will at tend the convention of the Associa- tion of Secretaries of Southern Cham bers of Commerce. MT. Ausman will represent this state at the conven- tion and during the course of the week has been asked to make the talk over radio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW ADVISORY BOARD

The advisory board of the Besse- mer juvenile court was named the past week, from nominations made by the civic organizations. Those to serve this year will be: L. l.. Vann, Dr. F. r. Lacey, George Rutledge, Mrs. Gardner Goodwin and Mrs. E. l., Huey. This board will assist in carrying out the work of the court in the Bessemer cutoff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TOO BEAUTIFUL

CHICAGO. Oct. 27.-"why do you want divorce?" the court asked Mrs. Carl Lees when she presented her petition Saturday.
 Because l am too beautiful to be married" she replied. "Matrimony Is so confining."
 The court gasped and reserved de- ciSion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MASONIC SOCIETY MEETS

The Ensley division of the Jef- ferson County Masonic society held a meeting at the Ensley Masonic hall Friday night. which was attended by a large number of visiting Masons. The affair Included all the Masonic bodies of this section of Jefferson county and the hall was filled with Master Masons while the program was being given. The affair, it was stated, was one of the most success full conferences yet held by the Ems ley division. Prominent Masons from Birmingham and elsewhere attended the meeting.
 Dinner was served during the eve ming by the Eastern Star chapters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
CHURCH, ANNOUNCEMENTs

Rev. B. T. Waites will preach Sum- day at the First Methodist church, having for his morning topic, 'The Church." His subject in the evening will be ''The Eagles Nest" This will be the last service before con- ference, which begins at Ensley Mon day. There has been an unanimous request for the return of pr. Waites to Bessemer.
 "The Worth While Life" will be the text of the morning sermon by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
JUDGE SCOTT TO FLORIDA

Judge Nemrod W. Scott left Satur- day afternoon for Florida, where he will spend the remainder of the year. After visiting his boys and girls in Ensley, the first mayor of this city turned his face toward the lande of sunshine for his annual winter pill grimage. He said Saturday to Albert w. Smith and a few others here that he proposed to play golf all the win l. ter over the Florida links.
 Judge Scott Is known as a thorough kind of person and If he carries out his threat Hardeman Meade, Dr. Ted der, Chauncey Dodge and 8 few others may be sorry they laughed at the judge during his dub days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TO TEACH GLASS

At the Christian church this morn ing Samuel c. King, vice president of the Bank of Ensley, will teach the Bible class. Members of the class are planning to have 100 men present. There has been organized teams to bring about such a success, and 1t is stated there will be large audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ANGWIN RETURNS

John Angwin, of Echols & Angwin, funeral directors, returned Saturday from trip to two national meetings of the. Funeral Directors and Elm balmers association. He visited St. Louis, Indianapolis. Chicago, Pitts burg, New York, Norfolk, and then returned to Ensley. He said that the two conferences were successful and interesting to men engaged in that business anS was worth while from every standpoint. He is one of the oldest officers of a state embalmers board in this country and was widely known among those attending the meetings. MT. Argwin said business men generally with whom he came in contact were delighted with the busi- ness outlook and felt reassured fol- lowing the recent statement of Juoge Ebert H. Gary regarding general business conditions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28

the Hanover National bank at New York and arrangements have been made for their liquidation.
 These bonds are for S1,000 each, and are the first twenty-two bonds of series 404 issued for paving with in the city. Tie total issue was for s290,000, nd will run for period not to exceed July 1, 1880.
 The books of the city are being audited and will show that the in debtedness of the city has been con- sistently decreased during the past year, according to 8 plan adopted a few years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ACCEPTS INVITATION

Former Lieut.. Gov. Nathan L. Miller will address the Wesley Bible | class of the Ensley Methodist church Sunday morning. He is a teacher widely known in the Birmingham district and his appearance before the class is expected to bring out a full attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
LITERARY CLUB MEETS

The FortnlghtIy club met Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. w. Duncan at Woodward, when a study of modern literature was carried out. The topic for discussion was the works of Walter de la Mere, and the study was led by Mrs. T. J. Cuniff. Afterward a social hour was held when the hostess served refresh ments to about Is members and guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
REVIVAL CONTINUEs

Revival services which have been in progress at the First Presbyterlan church the past week will be con tinued through this week. pr. ROD ert Karr of Boulder, Col, has been filling the pulpit, and large crowds have been in attendance each even ing. It is announced that no offer ings are being taken during this meeting.
 Dr. Karr will address the Industrial Mems Bible class Sunday morning al 9;45 o'clock. There will also be q musical program carried out. as prelude to this meeting.
 The musical programs which have featured the meetings have been fa- vorably received. Earl Stapleton of Birmingham has charge of a large choir. and the work of the Sunday school orchestra, which has assisted, has contributed much to the pro- grams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SHARPE IS ACQUITTED

Mayor Henry M. Sharpe of Brighton was acquitted the past week In cir cult court on q charge of embezzle- ment. The case has attracted wide attention because of the prominence of the defendant, though his ac- quittal was generally. predicted. A civil suit for the recovery of $5,00O, alleged to have been misappropriated by MT. Sharpe during E.s former ad- ministration, was also c-ci1ed in his favor last week.
 Both the suit and the prosecutions have followed factional political rows ever, Mayor Sharpe stood for re- election and won by a considerable majority.
 An interesting feature was the fact that all the numbers rendered were from memory, and the work of the gifted young students received gen. erous encores. Little Miss Edna Ruth Canterberry, years. was featured in a difficult but interesting musical Interpretation of an original fairy story.
 Those taking part were: Sarah Sleeves, Lillian Boykin, Julia Bar rett, Helen Roll, Iris Walton, Alice Kirk, Jack Porter, Margaret Waller, Frances Mingea, Sybil Green, Doro- thy White, Rattle Haney, Dorothy Childress, Bessie Davis Moorer, Will lie Mae Warner, Lillian White Fam Evelyn Porter, Frances Keith, Hazel Seals, Vivien Hendricks, Kathrine Boswell. Evelyn and Cathrine Grif- fin, Violet Alfred, Elaine Brooks, Ida Elizabeth Miller, John Bonds, Rich ard Bolin and Vernon Sims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
RECITAL ENLOYED

A large and appreciative audlence witnessed the Halloween recital of the Grove School of Music. which was given at the High school auditorium Friday evening. The auditorium was attractively arranged in autumn flowers, pumpkins and figures sug- gestive of the season, and large number of young people took part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
TO GIVE PARTY

The Ladies' Commandery No. 39, Knights Templar, will give a Hal loween party and shower at the Ma sonic temple in Ensley November |, beginning at o'clock. A program has been arranged. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
WILL HOLD FIELD DAY

One of the largest community movements to be carried out in this section is slated to take place at Hueytown school on November 20, when field day" Is to be observed. The grounds of the school will be beautified at that time and several hundred workers will combine work and pleasure in an all-day celebra- tion to carry out the plans of Rus sell Briggs of Auburn at that time. The work will be done under his per- sonal direction, and through the aus pices of the Parent-Teacher associ- ation.
 Plans for the affair were worked out at a called meeting of school officials and leaders of the commu- nity Friday evening at the Chamber or Commerce. All civic organizations in the district will be asked to take part, and committees were appointed to extend special invitations A chairman and members of a commit tee of the school will be elected next week to see that all the students are there for work. E. E. Deese will act as general chairman, and F. B. Huey will enlist the aid of the pa irons of the school; the interest of other schools will be aroused by a committee under Prof. w. P. Cope land and Prof. E. B. Irwin: civic or ganizations, Mrs. Richard Phillips and A. D. Ausman; women's group, Mrs. D. T. Foust and Miss Barbara Wade; unorganized friends of the school, Prof. T. R. Gilmore; publicity. Mrs. H. l.. Bains.
 Plans will be worked out to gather implements and teams, and a full days work will be asked of each in- dividual attending. Dinner will be served by the Parent-Teachers' asso- citation at noon, and short enter talnment program will be carried out.
 Ihese field days are being carried out by MT. Briggs, and the work at Hueytown will be for an example of the results which can be accomplish ed by having the community as a whole to take day off and beautify the school grounds. The next field day in this district will be held at McAdory school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
MRS, LEGION HoNoRED

Mrs. J. D. Allen and Mrs. J. L. Tennant gave a shower for Mrs. O. H. Ligion on Friday, October 26, at the home of Mrs. Ligion. Punch was served by Miss Ruth Hood. The house was daintily decorated in pink and white. Delicious refreshments were served to 30 guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
SUBURBAN NOTES--EVENTS OF SOCIETY," CLUB ACTIVITIEt

sibIe by reason of the absence of any considerable factory acreage.
 The new plant will be ready for operation in February but will not be permitted to make any ice before April l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
ENTERTAIN ERIEND4

Miss Frances Pitts and Miss Ruth Wilson were joint hostesses Friday evening to a number of their friends. The affair was masquerade party and the house was effectively ar ranged In autumn flowers, pump kins and figures suggestive of Hal loween. Dancing and music were en- joyed until a late hour, when tempt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
VALEHIAN MEET

The valerian Literary society had its regular meeting Thursday, Octo- Der 25. After attending to all busi- ness a delightful program was pre- sented. After which the meeting ad- iourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
LADIES', AUXILIARY

The ladies' auxiliary of the First Presbyterian church held rummage sale at the Pagan furniture store Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-28
NEW MTNIsTER CALLED

minister, has been called to the pas torate of the Plunket Memorial Pres byterian church of Fairfield. He has assumed charge of the work. He has been able, it was added, to iron out some long standing differences among members of the congregation and harmony is developing among Holmes is widely known in this sec tion. He is the son of Rev. w. B. Holmes, a clergyman well known and greatly esteemed in the Birmingham district.
 The Fairfield church has been the members of the church. MT. without a leader for some time.