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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
IMPERIAL PIPE TO |NCREAS OUTPUT BY FIFTY PER GENT.
BesSemer Plant Extension to Cost S25, ,000-Lipscomb Citizens Take Steps to
 Dissolve Town
BESSEMER BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Bessemer, Ala, Feb. 1

The capacity of the Imperial Pipe plant at Bessemer will be increased 50 per cent as a result of improve ments that are tobe installed at once. Orders for the improvements have bene placed, and the company will begin assembling material this week, the work to be started at once.
 It is estimated that the improve ment to the plant will cost $25,000 and will mean the employment of at least 50 additional skilled work CTS. The enlargement of the plant will consist in increasing the capac- ity of the pittage and the total in- vestment in this department will be raised fully 100 per cent. Two new floors will be added in the finish ing department, making the total floors IA.
 By increasing the pittage all of the old floors. 12 in number, will be able to handle a greater output by -ordinating the work and taking advantage of floor space not being used at present. The plant was originally built with a larger floor space than necessary, and for this reason the proposed improvements will not greatly alter the outside appearance of the plant.
 The Imperial Pipe plant has been operating steadily for the past sev- eral months. Most of the output has been shipped to the west coast. a large order having been recently filled for the city of Los Angeles. Orders on hand will insure steady operation for many months at the increased capacity of the plant.
 This is the first@large extension to | a Bessemer plant announced for the year 1923 but it is understood that there will be other plants to install | additions during the first few months of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
TODAYS CALENDAR
Al The Mnvies

AIcazar - Robert W. Chambers "Cardegan" and comedy.
 strand-Jack Holt in Making a Man" and comedy.
 Trianen-Norma Talmadge in "The Voice From the Minaret."
 Gaiax-Wallace Reid in Thirty Days."
 Rialto-Betty Compson in "Always the Wtman," and news weekly.
 William s. Hart in "O'Mally of the Mounted" comedy ana news reel.
 Princess-Zane Greys Lone Star Ranger" and comedy.
 Odeon-"The Radio King" and two ! comedies. Five Points = John Gilbert in Clean of Dawn" and comedy Woodlawn-Fran Mayo In Wolf Law" and comedy. Franklin = William Farnum in | Perjury"
 Belie-Babe Ruth in Heading | Home"
 Gary-John Gilbert in Dawn" Dawn" At The Theatres
 Jefferson-May Valentine and com pany in Robin Heod." l Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loew's Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures. Current Events
 Civitan Club-Luncheon meeting at o'clock at the Tutwiler. American Business Mems Club Luncheon meeting at 1 o'clock at the Tutwiler.
 wSY PROGRAM Musical program arranged by local I artists tegns at D. m. standard central time.
 1. Opening announcement and tun- ing in. ! Quartet, E. G. 0akry, lead; S. L c. D. BGugham.
 3. Reading. '"rhe Ship of Faith. Mrs. Scott Fort. 4. Vocal solo, "The Rosary" Mrs c. W. Holmes, accompanied by Miss Myrtle Jones.
 5. Quartet selection. Four Roses Quartet.
 6. Six minute talk. How to Build a Home" John D. Chichester. Y. Vocal solo, selected, Mrs. c. W Holmes, accompanied by Miss Myrtle Jones.
 8. Quartet selection, Four Roses i Quartet. l g. Closing announcements and sign. ing off.
 Market Quotations Service
 Begins at o'clock, Standard cen tral time.
 l. Closing quotations of the New York Stock Exchange, New York Cot. ton Exchange, New Orleans Cottor Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade wheat. corn and oats and Liberty bonds.
 ?. Quotations from Morris avenue Birmingham on fruits, produce. live stock, beef. hides tallow and poultry and local Birmingham securities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

 nRrily expect from a township. Aside from police protection they claim but lftgie in the way of town priv ileges have been made available to them because of maintaining the municipal corporation.
 The tax rate of Lipscomb for the township is 50 cents per S100 actual valuation, and is said to net a sum in excess of S2,000 annually. This amount is paid by comparatively few property holders, as much of the property there is composed of tenant houses. occupied by employees of the Woodward Iron company and the ss-Sheffield Steel and Iron com pany The money raised through taxes is augmented. by fines and fees, and much of the alleged resentment against the township has been oc- casioned by enforcement of an eight mile speed law along the county highway there.
 Citizens of Lipscomb stated that during the past several years many of the officials of the township have held other positions in connection with their city jobs.
 It is stated that the petition for the dissolution of the township was first circulated six months ago. Many citizens signed it at that time, it is stated, but recently the petition was again circulated and the names secured are said to be the bulk of the property owners there. Publica- tion of the special act to revoke the charter of the town was made Thurs daV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
FAlRFIELD-FAIRWEW; TO OPEN HIGHWAY SUNDAY

The Fairfield Fairview new joint clty-county paved Warrior highway will be opened to motorists Sunday If bad weather does not interfere with finishing touches City Engt- neer A. J. Hawkins stated Thursday. The road starts at Helena station ana goes into the North Bessemer road at Gary avenue and Fifty-firs street. Fairfield. and will vary from 20 to 26 feet in width.
 Paving was laid at a cost of s7eo ooo by the Independent Paving company. Two and one-half inches of sheet asphalt form surfacing for a six inch base of concrete. This highway will open the Central Park section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
PLAYFUL MOOD INJURED

Lee Penney, negro, All Lucy ave- nue, West End. entered a plea of not guilty before Judge Martin in police court Thursday afternoon to having assaulted his wife Lula with an ax at their residence Wednesday night. Lula said that the assault was the climax of an argument over supper being prepared Is minutes late. Lee said he was playing" Judge Martin levied fine of S25 and hard labor sem tence of 30 days. The arrest was made by Officers Mcclure and Mitch all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
STORY CLUB ENTERTAINED

The members of the Thread-of-the Story club were entertained. Thurs day afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. N. Duncan on Ensley HigR4ands. The subject of the program was The Child" Mrs. c. R. Walker read a paper on "rhe Problem of Child Vel fare" Another paper, "The New-old Method of Approach" was given by Mrs. M. M. Hughes. "The Citizen Of Tomorrow was given by Mrs. L. R. Vines. At the conclusion of the pro- gram a salad plate was served tof12 members present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
BUSINESS MEN TO MEET

There Will be "a meeting of the Business Mems club at Pratt City Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the city hall building. The club was just recently organized with over forty charter members for the pur- pose of city welfare and also to start a Trade at Home" campaign. The Pratt City merchants are also giving away an automobile and those interested in this contest are invited to attend the meeting Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
pERRY c. YANN pIEs

Perry C. Vann, age 63 years, former resident of Pratt City died Thursday morning at his home, TIA Eleventh avenue, south. Funeral ser vices will be conducted from the resi- dence Friday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock. Rev. w. G. Henry pastor of the Southside Methodist church, will officiate. Interment will follow at the oakland cemetery, ohns in charge.
 The deceased is survived by his widow, five daughters, Mrs. w. H. Coker and Miss Alef F. Vann of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. H. H. Smit til of Gadsden, Mrs. W. H. Candy and Mrs. Van Lunpkin of Birmingham; and two sons, Perry J. and John Vann, both of Birmingham. Mir. Vann was in the furniture business in Pratt City for over 20 years and is well known in this district. He was a member of Florida lodge No. 450, A. F. & A. M., and also a member of the Pratt City lodge, Woodmen of the World.
 The pallbearers will be as follows: Active: Ben L. Ingram, A. H. Daniel, M. H. Bennett, w. H. Barnard, J. M. Darlington and s. T. Key. Honorary: Dr. R. F. Lovelady, Charles Atkins, J. n, Duncan, S. O. Lumpkin, w. H. Ifartsfield and V. V. Gregory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
JUVENILE MUSIC STUDY

Formal organization of the ju- yenile Music Study club has perfect ed Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Maurine Turk on Seven teenth street, when there were about 30 members enrolled. The following officers were elected: Miss Veitch, president; Miss Marie Smith, vice president; Miss Maurine Turk, secretary; Miss Lucille Parsons, treasurer. After the formation of the club an impromptu musical pro- gram was given by a number of the young people and plans discussed for future work. A director will be chosen in the next few days,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
W. M. $. TO GIVE MINSTREL

A minstrel show under the auspices of the Workers Circle of the Woman s Missionary society of the First Bap- tist church. win be presented at the Ensley opera house, Friday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock. The minstrel which is under the direction of Frank Cain, is standard and clean and the patronage of the public is solicited. The proceeds from the entertainment will go to the new church building fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
THE WEATHER

Alabama Cloudy Friday and Sat urday with showers Saturday and in north portion Friday; cooler in ex- treme north portion Friday
 Mississlppi: Mostly cloudy Friday; probably showers and cooler in north portion; Saturday showers. cooler Saturday afternoon or night.
 Tennessee: Rain Friday and Sat- urday; colder Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
CHARLES H. SMITH DIES
JOINT HosTEssEs

Mrs. Rose Huey and Mrs. J. c. Wright were joint hostesses We'd nesday afternoon at the home of the former on Dartsmouth avenue, enter taining for Miss Mary Sue Gude- lock, a bride-to-be. The occasion was a miscellaneous shower and the Valentine idea was carried out in the decorations and refreshments.
 The honoree was the recipient of many handsome and useful. gifts, and during the afternoon an anus ing Valentine contest was carried out. The hostesses were assisted in entertaining by Mrs. W. R. Gude- lock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
CONVICTIONS ARE MANY

The monthly report ef recorders court of Ensley for the month of January, 1928, shows total of 532 convictions out of 605 cases, with 10 cases continued and four cases for warded. Stolen property recovered and returned to owners amounted to $l,7S423, while fines from the court and jail amounted to s4,s69. Violat- ing the traffic law headed the list with PA convictions, while 109 were convicted on a charge of disorderly conduct. Seventy-six were convicted for gaming, while A were convicted for violating the prohibition law. Out of the number convicted, 241 were black males and AZ black females, while there were 237 white males and seven white females. One man was turned over to the county jail on a charge of murder, while three were transferred on a charge of grand larceny. Eight people were trans ferred to the juvenile court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
NEW SOCIAL cLuR

The Rex club is the latest social clubsto make its appearance in Bes- semer, being formed at meeting held at the Hatwikah club room Tuesday evening. The following of ficers were elected: Sol Kartus, president; Harry Newberg, vice pres ident; Mrs. Louis King, secretary; Phillip Ripko. treasurer. Regular meetings will be held on the second and fourth Thursday evening of each month
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
DISSOLVE LIPsCoMB

A majority of voters and. taxpayers of the town of Lipscomb have signed a petition for the dissolution of the township. according to prominent property owners there, who have been active in the campaign to have the town charter revoked. These pe- titiohs have been circulated for the past several months, it is stated, and the sentiment among the resi- dents of the community is that the township should be dissolved.
 The chief complaint among the taxpayers, it is stated, is that they feel the imposition of town taxes to be an unnecessary expense, and without a commensurate return in the form of improvements and con- vsniences which they would ordi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
HOSTESS TO PLEASANT HOUR

Mrs. c. J. Winfield entertained the members of the Pleasant Hour club at her home on Hawthorne avenue Thursday afternoon. The home was attractively decorated with roses and ferns. The afternoon was very pleas- ait1y spent in sewing and chatting, The club members present were: Mrs H. E. Winfield, Mrs. Chaffin, Mrs. Leon Dean, Mrs. Oester Sanders, Mrs. Nichols. Mrs. s. M. Inman and Mrs. J. w. Davis were the guests Of the club. delicious ice course was served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
MUsCOvA CLUB DANcE

The weekly dance of the Muscova club will be held Friday evening when a much larger number of guests will be on hand than is usu- ally the case. A special musical pro- gram will be carried out by the Magic Marvel orchestra. which has been engaged for the balance of the season,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
NEGRO sHOT nv wIFE

Brock Millery a negro, was shot and almost instantly killed Wednes- day night about o'clock at Edge water by his wife, Gencey Miller. ac- cording to report turned in to the
 Ensley police department. Domestic troubles is said to have caused the killing and following the shooting the
 negro woman escaped and has not been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
MESSENGER BUREAU

Persons desiring to get in touch With the Bessemer bureau of The Age-Herald. circulation department. VIII please phone Bessemer 10sI-W. Those desiring to call Howe Price. Bessemer correspondent. will please phone Bessemer 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
MANY ATTEND REVIVAL

Large crowds are. attending the re- vival which is being conducted at the Pratt City Methodist church by Rev. George Tucker, an evangelist. Ser vices are being conducted twice
 daily at 10:30 o'clock in the morning and at 7.30 o'clock every evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
EAGLES TO GIVE BENEFIT

Pratt City Aerie No. 972, Fraternal Order of Eagles, will present "The Eagles High Brown Minstrel" at the Minor High school on Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The proceeds to be used for the benefit of the high school. and the public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
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members of the congregation. The purpose of the shower was to equip the dining room of the Sunday school annex and a large number of dishes and about $10 in cash was received. The dining room was decorated i'll red and white, carrying out the val entine idea. and during the evening many old-fashioned games were en- joyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
GLoRE LonGE WILL MEET

The regular meeting of Globe lodge No. 7S1, A. F. & A. M., will be held Friday evening at 730 o'clock at the Masonic temple. A full attendance of members is requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
cHINA sHOlyER GIVEN

The members of the Ladies' Bible class of the Ensley Highland Presby-
 terian church entertained at a china shower in the dining room of the church Wednesday evening, which was attended by nearly a hundred
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
ENsLEY RuREAu

Persons desiring to get in touch with the Ensiey bureau Age Herald correspondent will please phone Mrs. HaroId Mandr, Ensley 460-W. The ejaculation department of the Ensley bureau is at So9la Nineteenth street, Room 4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

Mrs. John Morrison Will entertain the members of the Ensley Bridge club Friday afternoon at o'clock at her home 263O Ensley avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

Sunday afternoon a special service will be conducted for men and boys only at which time Dr. Tucker will use as his subject, The Foursquare Man. The music which is an ex- cellent feature of the revival, is be- ing directed by R. E. Tuberville, supported by choir of 40 voices. The public is cordially invited to att tend these services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
ENSLEY WORKER ERS NEAR END OF DRIVE FOR FUND OF SG0O.
Council of Sunday School Raises S4o0 of Required Amount in Good Time.
 Perry C. Yam Dies
ENSLEY BUREAU l THE AGE-HERALD } EnSlRV. Ala. Feb, |

over $4oo has been collected by the Ensley team in the campaign for the Birmingham Sunday School Council of Religious Education, according to A. W. Smith, chairman of the local committee. The Ensley team will wind up the drive Friday and they are expected to raise over $500 by Friday evening.
 The Ensley committee is composed of P. A. Eubank, P. H. Tyler, J. G. Darden, Floyd Mccain, R. L. Daniel, I. E. Lindsey, l.. R. Vines, J. E. Barr, c. H. wilson, and s. c. King. Those wishing to contribute to this worthy cause may send a check or cash to any of the committeeman or leave same at the office of Dupuy Burke Realty company. or at the Bank of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
MAJoR KNOX AT ENsLEy
MILL ENTERTAIN AT BRIDCE

Maj. w. H. Knox of Montgomery was visiting friends in ISnsley Thurs day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
w. ID, OMEN REsICNs

w. D. owen, for 21 years superin- tendent of Wenonah mine of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany at Bessemer, has resigned his position, becoming effective Febru- ary 1. MT. Owen is a pioneer of the mining industry in this district and his connection with the T. c. I. com pany has lasted for 34 years. MT. owen stated that he would spend several months in California and Minnesota and will later return to this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
DEFEATS ALLIANCE

Bessemer High school defeated AL lance High in a closely contested game of basketball Thursday after noon at the auditorium, score 31 to 2S. The game was called at 3:30 o'clock, with good crowd in at tendance. The winning tally for Bes- semer was rungi up by Captain Lacy Edmundson in the last few minutes of the play when he placed a spec tacular shot from midfield.
 The stars for Bessemer were Mo Neil, center who scored eight points Lowery, forward Is points; Hatcher guard, four points, who did some re- markable passing, and Edmundson who got il the point needed to win For Alliance: Roberts, forward, who scored 12 points. was the outstanding figure; M. Vines, forward, shot for nine points, while N. Vines rung ur seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at p. n.. February 1, 1928:
 Highest temperature ............... 60 Lowest temperature ............... 6l Mean temperature ................. 65 Normal temperature ................ 46 Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. PIT Rainfall ......,. ................. IS Total rainfall since Jan l .... s95 Deficiency in rainfall since Jan. l.. 1.52 Relative humidity, a. m. ......... 9l
 noon '...#s....' ..'#...''. dS
 D. m. .=-s,.....sss gb Dry thermometer. a. ri. ,........ e
 12 noon .................... 69
 p. m. ...a.,................ 65 Wet thermometer a. ln ..a.. SO
 12 noon ..................... 63
 D. m. ....+,.....5s.-... 64
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

Summary of observations made at sta- tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at 2 D. m., s0th meridian time. EebrmarN l. 1a22.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

acy will serve luncheon and supper at the Business Womenss Lunch club on Third avenue Saturday. Mrs. T. J. Jones and Mrs. E. w. Williamson will be in charge. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 2:30 o'clock and supper from 5:30 to o'clock in the evening" The place will be opened during the day for the sale of candy and cakes.
 CHARLES H. SMITH DIES
 Charles H. Smith, 45 years old, died at a Bessemer hospital Thursday morning following a short illness. The body will be. sent to Vance, Ala, Friday morning at 630 o'clock.
 MT. Smith was we'll known in this district. having been a resident here for number of years. For some time he has been connected with the Advance Lumber company. and at the time of his death was operating a sawmill at Hardwood. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Minnie Smith, and several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
MAY GO oN DouRLE sHIFT

Reports are current in Bessemer that the plat mill of the Bessemer rolling mill will go on double shift within the next few days. This re- port has caused considerable com rent because of the fact that this mill has been operating on a single shift for the past several months.
 The resumption of a double shift on the plate mill would bring the Bessemer rolling mill, plant up to capacity production, as this is the only large unit that has been oper- iating on half time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02

DAUGHTERS LUNCHEON United Daughters of the Confeder-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
FOUR ARE INJURED AS
 AUTO STRIKES A CAR

Four persons were slightly in iured in an accident at Sixth avenue and Twenty sixth street at o'clock Thursday night when an automobile driven by l.. D. Taylor of Ishkooda eollided with Terminal street car No. 479. The injured are: Mrs. Martha Ware, 1904 Twenty-sixth street, north; Miss Lula Pittman, 1904 Twenty sixth street, north; E. J. Holly of Kennedy, and Taylor. Two other persons in the car escaped injury.
 The injured were taken to the Bir- mingham General Hospital in Johns ambulance where their wounds were dressed. Mrs. Ware, who was most seriously injured, is confined to the hospital. She sustained a cut lip and bruises about the body but is said to be suffering more from the shock of the accident. Miss Pittman sus- tained the loss of a tooth, Holly, a lacerated hand and Taylor, a lace rated scalp. The car driven by Taylor belonged to the Wier Chauf- feur-It- -Youdself company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-02
WORK ON PARISH HOUSE

Ground will be broken for a parish house for Trinity Episcopal church next week, according to Rev. Joseph Schiofflin, rector. Plans for the new building were approved by the vestry this week. and the contract for the building has been let.
 The new parish house will contain a kitchen and dining room in the basement, and an auditorium and stage on the upper floor. The audi torium will seat 600 people, while the stage will be large enough to take care of home talent plays, with ample dressing room space. Plans for the building were drawn by Dr. Sehiefflin, who has had much ex- perience in launching movements of this sort in other communities.
 A canvass for funds during the past few weeks has assured ample means, not only for the erection of the parish house. but to provide for other needs of the church. Part of the funds subscribed will be set aside to form the nucleus for the erection of new rectory.
 Episcopalians of the district arc much interested Tn the progress oi Dr. Schiefflin is making in the re- organization of Trinity Episcopal church. He came to this city a few months ago, being the first rector the church had had for several years In this time he has reorganized the finances, built up regular att tendance and is now proceeding with the erection of the new parish house