The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-06-17

j I'ii ildiil representatives were, Mrs. L. kennemer, past grand presi-
 dent of state; Mrs. Emma Fountain,
 grand president of state; Mrs W. w. Leslie, grand representative of dele gates; Mrs. Gilbert Leach, Mrs. May Fountain, Bessemer Circle; Mrs. M.
 ,tomer. Mrs. Annie Cheshier, Mrs. J. Tatum, Dixie circle, and Mrs. Jose
 phine Palmeter. Birmingham circle. The ordinance Is designed to prevent the spread of disease through flies, especially during the summer months. Zonfng Explained By Wynn.
 The need of a growing city for proper zoning laws for the protec- tion Of all sorts of property was graphically delineated by City Attor-
 ney W. J. Wynn at Tuesdays meeting of the league. MT. Wynn gave a de- lightful and instructive talk. outlin- ing the proposed act before the leg islature, which If passed will give the city commission power to establish ment of a number of various kinds of zones In Birmingham. The speaker was heard with great interest and at tention.
 Mrs. Simmons Entertains League. A charming surprise was given the members of the league who attended Tuesdays meeting in the shape of l a lovely tea following the meeting, with Mrs. Charles S. Simmons as hostess The private dining room, where the meeting took place, was divided off by doors, which were kept mysteriously closed only to be opened at , o'clock by the gracious hostess, who invited those present to come in and have iced tea and sand wiches. The refreshments were de- licious, and Mrs. Simmons delight ful hospitality was vastly enjoyed by the members. The affair was all the more charming in that it was com plete surprise
 Members Added To Executive Board. Mrs. Hankins. president of the league, has recently announced the appointment of three new members
 of the executive board: Mrs. Neil R. | Wallace, chairman of the citizenship
 committee; Mrs. c. B. Jaynes chair man of the headquarters committee;
 and Mrs. J. J. Windham. chairman | for Precinct g. All three are well
 equipped for their work and are well
 comed most cordially by the league,
 Board Luncheon On Tuesday. A Dutch luncheon for the executive l board of the league was held at the
 private dining room of the Hillman | hotel on Tuesday last at 1 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. M. Hankins, president. pre-
 sided. and the other, members pres
 ent were: Mrs, J. II. Doughty, Mrs.
 c. D. Brooks, Mrs. A. J. Grefen-
 kamp. Mrs. w. D. Colby, Mrs. K. F.
 Johnston, Mrs. Priestley Tonlmin,
 Mrs. Solon Jacobs, Mrs. E. J. Burns, | Mrs. J. M. Minter, Mrs. Asa Hull,
 Mrs. R. A. Clayton and Mrs. W. J.
 Adams.
 A delicious luncheon was served
 by the Hillmal cafe, Ruse & Cason, | proprietors. great deal of inn portant business was transacted. It
 was decided to prepare some new 1 literature. setting out the purposes l and achievements of the league, for | the special use of new members. The | state wide campaign committee for 1 the aboliShment of the convict .con- l tract system was invited to use the | league headquarters at any time, and l the executive secretary was instruct
 ed to spend as much of her time as possible on work for the statewide committed, of which Judge w. E. committee were discussed, and Mrs Jacobs gave an account of her visit to some of the convict camps. It was decided that the August meeting of the league would be given over to the Americanization work under Mrs. Priestley Toulmin Arrangements have already been made, Mrs. Toulmin announced. to welcome in the new naturalized cltl- zens with appropriate ceremony att CT the naturalization takes place in August.
 The September meeting will be In charge of Mrs. R. F. Johnston, chair man of the state and national affalrs committee, and will consist of an eX- planation of just what the state and national leagues are doing. An ap- peal was made to the members by ha these organizations so as to realize the important connection with local league work.
 Mrs Scale Harris. chairman of the health and hygiene committee, will have a program of her work at one Of the November meetings. according to Mrs. Hankins
 Mrs. Wallace Resigns As Organizer.
 Mrs. Neil R. Wallace, who since January has been organizer for the : Jefferson County League of Women Voters, rendered her resignation at the meeting on Tuesday, which was accepted with great regret and deep appreciation of her splendid services. Through Mrs. Wailace's efforts, many new members have been added to the league. Imined .ately following her resignation, Mrs. Hankins appointed Mrs. Wallace as chairman of the citi- zenship committee on the executive board, and the league feels itself very fortunate to retain such a fine worker Mrs. Wallace was identified actively with the old suffrage work. and is one of the most capable and widely known women in Birmingham. She will make d splendid chairman for the citizenship committee.
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 Thank Mir. BrOmberg.
 The league adopted on Tuesday a resolution of thanks to F. w. brom- berg, jeweler, for his gift of the beautiful silver loving cup used as the chief trophy in the recent citi zenship essay contest. The cup is now in the office of the new Phil lips High school, where it is greatly admired, being of solid silver very heavy and of exquisite design and workmanship. It will be competed for in next years contest.
 New Members For May.
 The following paid dues to the league during the month of May, ac cording to the report of Mrs. Wal lace. organizer; Renewals. Mrs. d. M. Fenton, Mrs. E. C. Wallace, Mrs. w. M. Gilbert, Mrs. Annie Mcqueen. Mrs. A. Samuel Adler, Mrs. Eunice Hewes, New Members, Mrs. T. $. MoCally. Jr.. Mrs. E. II. Bass. Mrs. Elizabeth Wal Mrs. M. c. Young of Adamsville. Mrs. Anna l.. Shedd of Adamsvile, Mrs. J. l.. Peace, Mrs. J. E. Daniel, Mrs. l.. w. Hughes. The league is very glad indeed, to welcome these workers ...s ..-N~s