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Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
1927 Cardholders
Shown by Report
Of City Library

The following report for t h c
month of April shows that much ac-
tivity prevails around the city Ii
brary and that the total number Of
card holders is surprisingly large.
Books added by gift %, books
added by purchase 10, books added
by binding %, total books added 50.
Total books in the library l3,l03.
Books mendcd 120.
Circulation: Fiction 2056, juvc-
nile 14l7. ma magazines 265, nonfiction
029, pamphlets ), total 4370.
Registration: New registrations
So, Withdrawals 10.
Total cardholders 1927.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
Information By
Government On
New Asparagus

While 90 per cent of the Ispara-
gus in Imperial Valley is of the Ar
gentenil variety, several local grow.
ers have bought seed and roots Of
the very rare and valuable Martha
Washington variety, while some of
the still moro valuable Mary Wash
ington type has also been introduc
ed, according to the farm advisor.
Starting in 1907 the bureau Of
plant industry of tho L. s. Depart
ment Of Agriculture in cooperation
with the Nassa chusetts Agriculture
Experimental Station began to Sc
lect from varieties secured in all
parts Of the world, strains OF aspar-
agus which appeared to be most re
sistant TO. rust 4 new American
male crossed with q Reading Giant
female produced plants remarkable
in size vigor and rust resisting abil
itv. The Martha Washington came
from this pair. LaLer an enormous
female of the Reading Giant variety
WAS crossed with the male plant
Washington and the Mary Washing
ton strain resulted. Since 1910
very careful selection and breed
ing work has been carried on by the
department specialists TO improve
these strains.
4 special publication OF Washing
ton Asparagus by the L. S. Depart.
ment of Agriculture discusses not
only the origin, and description Of
these new varieties. but gives valu-
able information as 10 sowing seed,
digging roots, planting, breeding,
selection Of plants, harvesting seed,
marketing and distributing It may
be obtained from the office Of the
farm advisor, Gl5 Main street, ii
Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
JACK 10 HIN 30 n
TO MEET LANGFORD
IN MEXICAN BOUT
ny United Press Leased wire

MEXICO CITY, May 7.--Nego,
tiations for n bout between Sam
Jangford and Jack Johnson, for
the heavyweight championship Of
Mexico were started today. Lang
ford, the present champion, success,
fully defended his title here yester-
day by knocking out Andre Balso
in the third round.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
FRED KAMM HEADS
HIGH SCHOOL BOARD
by United Press Leased Wire

HOLTVILLE, May THE trus,
tees of the high school district met
Saturday afternoon aud organized
their new board for the year,
which commences this month. Fred
Kamm was elected president and
Dale Cooper, clerk. The afternoon
was spent in discussion and 4 few
Of the teachers for next year were
elected.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
EXCHANGE LOWER

NEW YORK, May 7--Foreigp ex-
change closed lower Sterling t.ol-
1916; francs .0660h; lire .04a7;
marks 36,363 to the dollar.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07

reached the end Of his string and
should retire from the ring, accord
ing to the verdict Of Paris boxing
critics who saw him knock out
Marcel Miles, French heavyweight,
yesterday, IN The eighth round.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07

Mexican woman of 102 smokes
cigarettes Anti-tobacco bug will
say she wouldn' t be near that old
if she didn t smoke.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07

Blanket designers are designing
men 8 clothes wilile wall paper de
signers design women S, the design
ing creatures.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
SAY CARPENTER
SHOULD RETIRE

PARIS, May Z--Georges car
peutier, former idol Of France, has
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07

Now is the time to begin resting
up for your vacation.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-05-07
COTTON MARKET
NEW ORLEANS, May Got
ton closed steady.

Try Press Want Ads. They do the
at the meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
sIDEMALKs wANrEn

movement is on foot in connec- tion with the building of the new elementary school on Avenue K and Twenty-fifth street, to have the city put down sidewalks and gutters from Pike avenue to Avenue l, a distance of about six blocks. It is stated that majority of the property owners living on Twenty-fifth street are in favor of having the sidewalks laid along this street. It is the plan to start the paving of the sidewalks on Pike avenue about block from Twenty fifth street, where the pres ent paving stops, to Avenue 1, which Is also paved.
 Twenty fifth street has great deal of traffic passing over it and as there is no sidewalk on either side of the street the children going to and from school will have to walk out in the road and there is great danger of them being struck by an automobile, especially the little chil- dren just starting to school and the residents of Ensley Highlands and a number of the property owners along the route are in favor of having the sidewalks put down.
 The Ensley park runs along the majority of the west side of the street and the city also owns the blocks on which the school is being erected on the east side of the street. The citizens living in that section of the town whose children are going to be sent to the new school plan to take the matter up with the city commissioners and see if they can get TWenty-fifth street paved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
HOSTS NJ. S. s. TEACHERS

Miss Ruth Davis, superintendent of the junior department of the Ems ley Baptist Sunday school and Me Queen Morrison, assistant superin- tendent, proved very charming hosts on Friday evening when they enter tained the teachers and officers of their department in the parlors of the old pastorium. The rooms were very artIstlcally decorated in hearts, cu- pids and valentines, carrying out the Have Heart Party" idea. John R. White and Mrs. Joe l.. Smith drew the lucky numbers and were crowned King and Queen of Hearts, for the evening, amid much pomp and cere- mony. Various valentine contests and games were enjoyed, the prizes being won by Miss Hattie James and l.. R. Vines.
 Master Earl King Morrison gave group of readings. at the conclusion of which a salad course with tea was served. The host and hostess were assisted in serving by Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Frank J. Leslie. Mrs. A. c. Davis, Jr and Miss Margaret Davis. Comic place cards bore the names of the following: Rev. and Mrs. David M. Gardner. MT. and Mrs. r. A. Eubank, MT. and Mrs. John K. White, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Bates, MT. and Mrs. S. c. Sloan, MT. and Mrs. Charles o. John son. MT. and Mrs. A C. Davis, Jr., Mir and Mrs. H. A. O'Connell, MT. and Mrs. c. R. Patton, Mir. and Mrs. Me- Queen Morrison, MT and Mrs. Harold
 Mandy, Miss Gladys Faulkner, Miss Bertha Bates, Miss Nellie Gibbs, Miss Ella Mate Wells, Miss Helen Hurl- bert. Miss Mattie James, Miss Sallie Pardue, Miss Ruth Davis, Miss Mar garet Davis, Preston Hassler, Robert
 Herring, Grace C.. O'Kelley, R. L.. Daniels, Ernest Haigler, Connie Mil Ter,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
RAIN kEEps ROAD CLOSED

Owing to the bad weather Saturday the Fairview Fairfield paved high way which was expected to be open Sunday for traffic has had to be kept closed as 1t lacks about five blocks of having the asphalt put on the top to complete the road. It was stated that this road would have been fin ished by Saturday night had good weather prevailed. but when 1t started raining Saturday morning the Independent Paving company, which Is doing the work had to aban- don all hope of having it ready for Sunday.
 The boulevard, which is a part of the Warrior road, starts at Helena station on the South Ensley car line near the State Fair grounds and by the Oakland cemetery, through to Gary avenue and Fifty-first street, Fairfield, distance of about three miles. It has six-inch concrete base and is topped with a two and a half inch sheet of asphalt and va ries in width from 20 to 26 feet. The road will give the people living in Fairfield and the, western part of the district a straight journey to Birmingham over the Third avenue road instead of having to go through Ensley and it will also open the Central Park section, which has been practically cut off from the rest of the district ...
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTs

"The open Window" will be the topic used by pr. D. T. Waites at the First Methodist church at the Il o'clock service Sunday. Miss Adams will give an organ recital in the evening, the usual night service be- ing dispensed with.
 pr. w. F. Price will preach on "The Good Shepherd" at the Il o'clock service at the Westside Baptist church. His evening topic will be "The Preeminent Christ"
 Dr. F. o. Hellier will preach on "Portraits from the Speedway Of Life" at the Il o'clock service at the First Presbyterian church. His even ing theme will be Where Manpower Comes From"
 pr. w. P. Price will preach on Re ligion at Par at the First Baptist church ct the Sunday morning serv- ice, the topic for the evening ser- mon being Saul of Tarsus."
 The quarterly conference of the board of stewards of the First Bap- tist oh lrch will be held on Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock when reports from all departments will be sub mitted.
 Rev. J. II. Webb will fill the pull pit at the Brighton Presbyterian church at the evening service. There will be no regular service in the morning though Sunday school will be held at 9:45 o'clock as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
wEDDED AT HOME

Miss Fannie Mae Minor a MT. Clement B. McWhorter were quietly married Saturday evening at 6 o'clock at the home of the ,rlde's parents, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Minor. on Avenue G. The wedding vas T very quiet affair, there being only a few friends and relatives pres ent. Preceding the ceremony. Mrs. c. T. Thomasson sang, T Love You Truly" accompanied by Mrs. o. N. Adams, who also played the wedding march. The bride was very lttrac- lively gowned in 8 brown brocaded georgette over sunset satin, which was also heavily beaded, with ac- cessories in bronze, and carried a shower bouquet of sunset roses and valley lilies. Mrs. Stanley HolloclS, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, and was beautiful in a dress of henna brocaded velvet with which she wore a corsage of roses. Rev. David M. Gardner. pastor of the First Baptist church, performed d the impressive ring ceremony. Fol lowing the ceremony a salad plate
 with coffee was served. The young couple will be at home in West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CHURCH STE WARDS SELL PROPE ON
 ALABAMA AVENUE
Proceeds Will Go to Erecting M. E. Sunday School Annex. Citizens Want Sidewalks.
 Rain Blocks Highway
ENsLEY BUREAU l THE AGE HERALD ! Enslaxs AIo Eah 8

announcement was made Saturday mat the board of stewards of the Ensley Highland Methodist church had sold the property where the church now stands on Alabama ave- nue and that the money would be used to complete the new Sunday school annex which will require about three or four weeks. Prac- tieaIly all of the brick work on the annex has been completed and as soon as the floors, stairway and sew eral other minor fixtures are fin lshed the annex will be used for both the Sunday school and church until the main auditorium is built.
 The Sunday school department, which is located on Nineteenth street near Ensley avenue, has been erected at cost of about. s17,OO0 and is very modern in every respect. It is of red brcik and has four large colonial col umns in front of the building and Is two stories high. It Is the plan of the building committee to start work on the main auditorium of the church as soon as possible. It is stated that the new church building when com pleted will cost between s50,000 and S6O.000, and will be one of the most beautiful edifices of the kind in this district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTs

St. Johns Episcopal church, Dr. Edmonds Bennett. rector. Holy com munion, 7:30 a. m. Sunday morning sermon topic, The Story of the Dio- cesan Council" No evening services
 First Methodist church. Rev Will liam II. Mansfield, pastor. Sunday morning sermon topic, Christian Peace" Evening subject. 'Pickled or Preserved?" Epworth League 6:30 o'clock.
 First Baptist church, Rev. David M. Gardner, pastor. Sunday morn ing sermon topic, Concerning Our First Love-" Eyening subject, Heaven, and How to Get There" s. Y. P. U. at 6:30 D. m.
 Ensley Highland Methodist church, Rev. l.. A. Holmes, pastor. Sunday morning sermon topic Sympathy for Bring" Evening subject, Christian Kindness" Epworth' league 6:30 D. m.
 Pike Avenue Baptist church. Rev. Theo Harris, pastor. Sunday morning sermons topic Gods Mighty Work CTS" Evening subject The Amuse- ment Devil" the third in series of six modern devils. E. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m.
 shadyside Methodist church, Rev. E. M Barnes. pastor. Sunday morn ing sermon topic Listen to a Famil- jar Voice." Evening subject "Sin the Deceiver." Epworth league 6:30 D. m.
 St. Anthony's Catholic church. Father M. k. Kitrick. rector Sexa- gesima Sunday. Holy Communion at 7:30 a. m. High mass and sermon, 10 a. m. Evening devotion at 7:30 o'clock continuing instructions on the Apostle Creed, Litany, sermon and benediction of the Blessed Sacra- ment.
 First Christian church. Rev. J. l.. Alderson, pastor. Sunday morning sermon topi. Riches In Christ" Evening services in charge of the Christian Endeavor society. Junior | Endeavor at 3:30 D. m. seniors at 6:30 D. m. Dr. J. E. Speigel, state evangelist, will be the speaker at the evening services and an inter- esting program has been arranged l by the members of the Christian EndeaVor society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
ITO ADDREss GLOBE LODGE

Charles E. Moffett. deputy grand inspector general, Scottish Rite Ma sons of Northern Alabama, will be the principal speaker at the meet ing of Globe Lodge, No. 7S1, A. F. & A. M, which will be held Friday night at 7:50 o'clock at the Ensley Masonic Temple. Mir. Moffett will speak in connection with the educa- tional campaign in the interest of Masonry, which is being conducted by the Scottish Rite Masons. A. l.. Reese, secretary of the Scottish Rite Masons of Birmingham, and ". H.. Woolverton will also make talks in connection with this campaign. All Masons residing in Ensley and this district are invited to be pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
u. D. C. Tn NIEET

The February meeting of the United Daughters of the Confeder- acy will be held Tuesday afternoon, February 6, at the home of Mrs. Rose Huey, 1900 Dartmouth avenue. The meeting will be called to order at o'clock. and Mesdames Huey. Minnie Kennedy. E. M. Owens and Robert Childress will be hostesses.
 The regular business session will be of unusual interest. after which the following program will be car ried out: Contributions in men and supplies to the Confederate govern ment, Miss Bonnie Williams; read Ing, Miss Lucy Lytle; general con dition during the war. Mrs. S. $. Fitzgerald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
"B.Ry DAYy oasERvEn

The members of the Chrysolite club met at the home of Mrs Joe L. Smith Friday morning at 10 o'clock to make a layette to be used for charity pur- poses. In this way they observed Baby Day" At o'clock 8 very tempting plate lunch was served. The early part of the afternoon was spent in sewing and at o'clock a business session was held, at which time the following program committee for next year was elected: Miss Marga- ret Davis, Mrs. A. G. Long and Mrs. ". ]. Cowan.
 Plans was also perfected for Bible Day and Reciprocity Day. Commit tees were also appointed to cooper ate with Mrs. Shell in regard to cen soring the pictures to be shown at the local picture theatres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CIyIrAN DRIVE ENDING

Much interest is being taken Tn the membership campaign of the Civitan club, which is expected to close this week. The club is rapidly nearing it's quota of members. and many interesting plans are being worked out for an active campaign during the summer months.
 President Charles Ray states that the club has received many appli- cations for membership during the interval in which meetings have been temporarily suspended. Meetings were postponed on account of neces- sary repairs to the dining room at the Grand hotel, but will be resumed shortly.
 Officers of the Birmingham club will assist in getting the Bessemer club lined up on program of CIVIC work. In addition, the entertain ment committee has been busy map ping out a number of features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
OLLIE HOOPER DIES

Mrs. Beele Hooper of Pratt City has been called to Detroit, Mich. on account of the death of her old est son, Ollie Hooper. which occurred at that place Thursday. MT. Hooper was 3S years of age and was reared in Pratt City, having only recently moved to Detroit. Funeral services will be held in Detroit with inter- ment in local cemetery. The de- ceased Is survived by his widow. pls mother, four brothers, Richard Hooi- CT of Fountain Heights, Henry Hoo j. CT of Mobile, Clarence and ErnLst Hooper of Detroit and one sister. Mrs. D. W. Taylor of Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
W. M. s. To MEET

Band meetings of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Bap- tist church will be held at o'clock Monday afternoon with the follow ing members as hostesses to the va rious bands: The James band, with Mrs. W. M. Cobb; Northington band with Mrs. George Ross; McAdory band, Mrs. H. II. Fowler; Mallory band, Mrs. Clyde Galloway; Mather band, Mrs. A. K. Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
HOSPITAL BOARD TO MEET

The monthly meeting of the United Charities and Hospital board will be held at the Elizabeth Duncan hospi- tai Monday afternoon at o'clock There will be a number of important matters to come up at this time, and the meeting will be presided over by Mrs. E. M Owens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
PLANNING PLAY

Howard Bailey is organizing a home talent play to be known as the "Mirth and Melody Show for 1923" which IS to be given on February 1e at the High school auditorium. A number of Bessemer people will ap- pear on the program which Is to be in the nature of vaudeville show.
 Miss Helen Drum will give a solo dance: Misses Fannie Bailey and Xavier Keen will offer song sketch "School Days;" q stringed in. strument number will be given by Messrs. Kartus, DeJarnett, Bumgard- ner and Montague; "olpsy Novelty" will be sung by Miss Phyllis Waites and Howard Bailey "syncopatad Mel. odies" will be given by the Junior orchestra under tho Leadership of Miss Lucille Lytle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
WoFF0RD OIL COMPANY TO BUILD $6,500 GARAGE

Wofford oil company will erect a steel garage building at their plant at Ninth avenue, north, and Thirty third street to cost approximately $6,5OO, according to permit issued by the city building inspector Satur- day. Other permits issued were: W. H. Mccain, residence, Twenty sixth street and Thirty fourth. avenue, north, s2,2O0; c. W. Nellems. resi- dence, Eighty fifth street and Fifth avenue, north, $2,0O0. and H. B. Nell lems, residence, Eighty y-fifth street and Fifth avenue, north, costing $2,500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

Two alarms were answered ',y the Ensley and Fairview fire depart ments Saturday. At 12:40 a. m. they were called to Avenue J and Twenty fourth street on account of flue burning out. The second alarm came in at :45 D. m. from tho residence of George Woodruff on Avenue l where the loss was about So.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
|. J. HOOD BURIED

Funeral services over the remains of J. J. Hood. age Sl years. who di d Friday night at the T. c. I. ir- firmary In Fairfield. were condrcted from the family residence near Max Inc Saturday afternoon. with Tchols ( Angwln in charge. Intermsnt fol-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
FACULTY IS APPOINTED FOR SUMMER SCHOOL OF HOWARD COLLEGE

Plans for the eighth annual session of the Howard college summer school include the appointment of pr. Charles A. Brown, associate super intendent of the Birmingham school system, as announced yesterday by Dr. w. E. Bohannon, director and head of the educational department. F. A. Gallups. principal of the Wood lawn high school, will be member of the Howard summer faculty teaching courses in short story, Eng fish and American literature, the am nouncement stated.
 Preparations are being made for the largest enrolment of both stu dents and faculty members ever at tained at Howard during the 1923 summer session, which will continue for 12 weeks and consists of two six weeks terms. Last year the summer enrolment was 554 during the first six weeks and 325 during the remain der of the session, with 23 instructors taking part in the instruction. pr.
  necessary arrangements will be made to accommodate greatly enlarged student body, including the opening of two additional dormitories for women, off the campus.
 pr. Brown, dean of the 1923 ses- sion, was connected with Howard during the past summer as an in- structor, teaching courses In high school administration. In addition to his work as dean during the ap- preaching term he will offer courses in high school methods and admin istration of city schools. pr. Brown received his degrees from noward and Auburn. For IA years he was head of Central high school and for 10 years preceding was principal or Henley school.
 Mir. Gallups, principal of Woodlawn high school, was recently head of the language department at Ensley high school and before coming to Bir- mingham was principal of Colgate academy, preparatory to Colgate uni versity. from which he received his first college degree. He holds an A. M. degree from the University Of Chicago. and has won considerable fame as joint editor of series or Latin text books in conjunction with Dr. William R. Harper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
CIVIC CLUE TO MEET

There will be a meeting of the Ensley Masonic Civic club on Tues day night, at 7:30 o'clock in the par lors of the Ensley Masonic Temple. The club has just been recently or ganized for the educational and well fare benefit for this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
MAsONs To MEET

The regular meeting of Ensley Commandery, No. 36, Knights Tenn plar, will be held Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Ensley Ma sonic Temple. All members are re- quested to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

Persons desiring to get In touch with the Ensley bureau Age Herald will please phone Mrs. Harold Mandy. Ensley 460-W. The circulation department of the Ensley bureau is at 3091a Nineteenth otreet. Room 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
GIVE BIRTHDAY FUNCTION

Mrs. William Lacey entertained a number of friends this week in cele- bration of the birthday anniversary Of Mir. Lacey. There were eight tables at bridge after which refreshments were served. Both the high score prizes for ladies and men were awarded to Mir. and Mrs. Howard Mussey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
BEssNMEM nUnrAU

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Bossemor bureau of The Age.Herald circulation department will please phone Eessemer Iosi.w. Those desiring to call Howe Price, 1esserter correspondent, will please phone Bsssemer z76
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
DORIS WRIGHT BURIED

Funeral services were held Satur- day afternoon at o'clock for Doris Wright, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Wright, from the resi- dence on Fourth avenue. Burial fol- lowed at Cedar Hill cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04

audience attended and comments on the performance were unanimous that this play was the best that the school has produced in num- Der of years
 A large cast was employed, and the work of Miss Bessie Pringle, the director, in lining out a play of this type with such large number of young people to drill. has been widely complimented. The work of the individual members of the cast received hearty applause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
yIsI,ING PARENTS

J. W. Thomson of Centerville is spending the weekend at home with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. c. T. Thomson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-04
NAMED FOR FATHER
ENsLEY HERBAL

pr. and Mrs. Charles D. Mason have named their young son, Charles David, Jr.