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Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-04-26
K. P. Card Party
Enjoyable Event

The open card party given By
Knights Of Pythias Lodge No. 80 on
Friday night was not as well attended
as had been hoped but the goodly
number present had delightful time,
The card playing began at 8 o'clock
and continued until 1880. Fifteen
tables were at play and keen rivalry
was evidenced by the earnestness OF
the participants. The hall was still
adorned with the Easter decorations
and still evoked words Of appreciation.
Mrs. Charles Jennings won the
head ladies' prize while Miss Jacob
son was presented with the BOBBY
Guy Winston secured the mems
head prize without dangerous compe-
tition while j. B. English was equally
successful in winning the BOBBY.
After the awarding Of the prizes,
the committee served q most enjoy
able lunch, angel-food cake, sand
witches n everything. Then the floor
was cleared and dancing was INDUCED
in for an hour. Arne Bakko, Rasmus
Nelson, Eddie Sundermeier and nrs-
Oscar yunkermeier furnished the mu-
sic Dreamy waltzes and jazzy fox
trots finally eliminated in grand
circle two step in which joy was un-
confined. When the musicians were
weary the dancers unwillingly took
their seats and waited until the or
chestra could recupsrate sufficiently
to play the last few numbers
Among the guests were = number
of Stockett teachers who were visit
ing Mrs. Maud Appleyard.
The function was delightful ons
and many expressed themselves - -
sirous that the knights should snssr-
tain often.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-04-26

Miss Clara Harner spent Saturday
In Belt. returning to her school duties
in Stockett Sunday.
Belt Valley times. [volume] (Armington, Mont.) 1894-1977, 1923-04-26
Thomas Pearson, Age82 Passed Away Monday

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Evening star., 1923-12-21
CITY BEAUTY VIEWS
TO Be: EXCHANGED.
D. c. and Federal Govern
ment Will Outline Plans
Early in Year.

Plans of the American Civic AS
sociation for carrying its campaign
for more beautiful Washington tA
the country at large. along with
nlans for acquaintiug civic bodies Of
the capital with the federal plan for
the city, will he furthercd at meet
ing of the Washington committee
shortly after the fret of the new
year. Harlcan James. secretary of the
association announced today. Miss
James spent the greater part of the
summer in Z tour OF the 'conIitry by
automobile, during which She carried
the message of a more beautiful
Washington 10 scores Of cities. and in
tercStcd their civic ORGANIZATIONS in
the plans for capital development
along the lines Of the federal plan.
The subcommittee on the Wash
tugton plan. which has been WORKING
since last spring co-uperat ing. with
other civic agencies in furthering the
plan, viii meet at the same time and
present report of its activities. en-
hraCing, Miss james said tentative
program Of work for Tn" new year.
Frederic \. pelano is chairman of
the WASHINGTON committee. co.op-
Grating with chambers of commerce,
boards of trade and civic oreaniza-
lions in cities all over the country in
development of the WASHINGTON plan
The committee has secured the Co
operation and advice Of many leading
authorities on civic and municipal de
v"lopmeut. who have given advice
Willingly in furthrrinG the plan for
Identification OF The Cartsaf.
asst spring a group pt Interested
persons. including many from other
cities. met with the Wash .HI ton. CONF
10it1ec here. and after being taken
on IN automobile tour. uf.ths city and
having the details Of the plan ex-
rlained To them, offered their assist
Hncc to the Washing ton committee
Evening star., 1923-12-21
EASTERN REUNION
SET FOR TONIGHT
Annual Christmas Event to Be
Featured by Elaborate
Program.

The annual Christmas reunion of
the Eastern High School Alumni AS
sociation will be held tonight. it was
announced by Bertram q. Foster
president
An elaborate program has been ar
ranged. beginning with a girls bas-
ket ball game between the alumni and
students at 80, followed by an in
specticn of the new building. when
demonstrations Will he given in the
domestic science and art departments
wood turning. printing and an inter
eSting exhibit in the auto mechanic
school showing the various degrees
IN the progress Of Ine industry. cN-
limiting a 1904 ana 1924 models Of
autos. The business meeting. inClud-
ing election of officers. is scheduled
to begin II 3 o'clock. At 4 pm. the
school dramatic society will present
The TrySting Place" by Booth Tark-
mEt"n. followed by sketch by Chris
t"pher Tcnlcy and vocal selections by
Miss NhiTea Boynton. From to :
the faculty VIII give reception to
the old graduates. tile receiving line
being beaded by Miss Kate NJ. Buck
nam. assistant principal Of the school.
Dancing and refreshments viii close
the program.
MT. Foster VIII preside at the busI-
ucSs meeting. when short talks viii
be given by Charles Hart, principal
Of, the school, and Prof. De Witt
Z. troisSant. of George Washington
University, "a member of the class Of
1894
THIS viii be the first reunion of the
association to he held in the new
school. and more than > 900 former
pupils are expo cicd to att. nd East
ems new athletic field and stadium.
accommodating over COCO euplr. viii
alSo be inspected 10y tho alumni
TIN committee on arrangements for
thr reunion are Miss Mary Murray.
ohaITmap. Miss Rosemary Arnold,
Miss Virginia FalnswoTth and Mir.
EOslcI.
Evening star., 1923-12-21
SEEKS TO PREVENT SUIT.
Candy Company Claims Business
Would Be Crippled.

ON plea of the United Candy Com
pauy that its Christmas business
would be seriously crippled without
the intervention of the court. Justice
HitZ. in Equity Division /, yesterday
granted a restraining order against
the John H. wilkins Co. Inc. to pre-
vent the suing out in the Municipal
Court Of an attachment before judG
Tncnt against the candy concern.
The Wilkins company has brought
suit against the candy company for
S5OS. 0S, alleged 10 be due on am open
account The plaintiff claims that it
relied on an alleged promised eXten-
sion Of credit. and its business would
be seriously affected if an attachment
were laid against ii during the rush
Of Christmas buying. The court will
hear the wilkins company January
To show cause why IA temporary in
junction should not be granted. At
torney Il. r. Stewart appears for the
plaintiff.
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Evening star., 1923-12-21
MUCH NITROGEN .FN AIR.

BY volume, the air near the earth
IS about IS ner cent nitrogen ana y
Ter cent oxygen. Hydrogen is found
also uniformly distributed. Other
s-aseS and vauorS of more complex
molecular nature are water, carbon
dioNidc, ammonia and sulphurir dioNid..
Evening star., 1923-12-21
RUBY AN ORIENTAL GEM.

The ruby, the red or pigeon blood
varieties of which are found mainly
in Burma. is commercially referred
to as the oriental" gem. The pink
ish red variety is found in Ceylon and
the dark hroWniSh kind in Siam.
Some good SDenimen$ have heen dis
covered in North Carolina. however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
1 UNVEILED ORDERS OF STEEL CORPORATION
 SHOW STRIKING GAIN

State of the steel trade is reflected in the thrilled tonnage of the steel corporation. fulfilled orders on Jan uary 31, it is reported. were 6,910,- 900 tons compared with 6,745,000 tons December 31, and 4,241,000 tons on January 31, 1922. The increase for the month over December is 165, ,000 tons. The increase over the un- filled orders of year ago is 2,67S,- 900 tons, or more than 50 per cent.
 The Alabama auxiliaries of the steel corporation, the Tennessee company and the American Steel and Wire company, are among the busi- est. They are at as near f60 per cent of production as machinery, ma terials and men will admit. The Tennessee company broke II produc- tion records last month and $ go- ing at the same maximum gait It's far afield business as well as strictly domestic business is continuous. It has just shipped 2700 tons cf rails to Alaska and a ship is putting in at Mobile for another cargo of 6,O00 tons of steel rails and kindred ma terial for Kobe and Yokahoma. The company averages a cargo to the Orient every two months. The next cargo is to include a quantity of Ensley phosphate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
Would That These Customs or Valentine Day PreuaiLed!

Green silk stockings, shoe laces and garters-
 These may not appeal to the mod ern miss as valentine, yet Samuel Pepys, the gay old dog, who became famous from keeping a dairy, once sent them to a young lady who drew him as her valentine on February If, set aside by the world for more than 300 years for the celebration of St. Valentine.
 Palpitating puppy lovers, cynical youths, blase men of the world, sim cere honest hearted fellows and dod- dering silly oldsters alike will find valentines to express their sentiments displayed by Birmingham shops. The collection runs the gamut from vul- gar comics through those of clean humor and saccharine sweetness to tokens expressing true sentiment.
 The origin of the celebration St. Valentines has been clouded by time but many quaint and Iuperstitious beliefs have come to mark the day. Curious customs are still followed in many countries.
 In certain parts of England if a maiden does not receive a token from the man of her choice she is said to be dusty" and her friends sweep her off with a broom. Then the valentine is sure to follow Not so dusty. eh!'
 Legend says that should a girl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
SUMMER OPERA PLANS RAPIDLY TAKE SHAPE; EIGHT WEEKS SEASON

Plans for the contemplated summer opera are forging rapidly to the front. according to o. Gordon Brick son, city music director, who will have charge of the program. Full plans for their presentation will be submitted to w. l.. Harrison in charge of parks and play grounds. during the coming week. Practically all arrangements necessary for their production are awaiting the approval of the commissioner
 The season will last eight weeks, starting in June, and there will be one opera presented during each week unless demand requires two showings. Many of the operas are well known to the music lovers of Birmingham and they have made ar rangemepts for the following, with several others to be decided upon la ter, "Hansel and Gretel" Chimes of Normandy" Martha" Bohemia Girl" Cavalier Rusticana." There is possibility of Donnizetti's Daughter Of the Regiment" and a couple of Gilbert and Sullivan pro- auctions.
 Participants in the operas will be chosen from the singers of Birming- ham and will include IS principal characters and a chorus of approxi- mately 50 members. The principals have held several enthusiastic meet ings and it is expected that MT. Erickson will issue a call for the chorus in the near future. An orches- tra of e5 pieces will be employed.
 Owing to the sloping topography of the ground around Woodrow Wilson park it has been suggested that this park be utilized for the production of the operas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
SCOUTS WILL HEAR DR. STAURT SPEAK ON ANNIE ERSARY
Thirteenth Year of Organiza- ton to Be Observed in Services Planned For
 Sunday

Celebrating the thirteenth an- niversary of the Boy Scouts of America, 1,400 scouts, leaders and members of the executive board and court of honor of the Bir- mingham council will assemble for their annual church service as an organization at 3:30 o'clock Sun day afternoon at the First Meth odist church.
 Dr. George R. Stuart has pre- pared a special sermon on scout ing. As a part of the service, c. E. Moffett, newly elected scout commissioner of the Birmingham council, will be officially intro duced. Deputy Commissioner w. E. Mitchell will also be presented.
 Scout Harold Peace of Troop 16 will be decorated by L. L. Doty, president of the court of honor. Scout Peace has won the highest honor obtainable in scouting by &C., quiring the eagle rank. There are only seven in Birmingham.
 To Broadcast Program.
 Special music has been arranged for the program, which will be broad- casted over station WSY of the Ala bama Power company and Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
 Sunday morning the several troops will begin observance of the day by attending church services in uni form. Many ministers will speak on Scouting" 1t Is understood
 Prior to the service Sunday after noon the scouts of the district will assemble in uniform at Woodrow Wilson park at 2:30 o'clock to be in- spected by the officers of the Bir- mingham council. This will be the first assemblage of the entire or ganization in the district this year. The troop making the neatest ap- pearance will lead the parade to the church, after commissioners assem- ble the troops under their charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
TO FORM POLO TEAM
 OF OFFICERS IN CITY,, U. S. TO SEND 3OPONIES

Birmingham soon will have a polo team, it became known Saturday with the announcement that the United States government would send 30 polo ponies here for the organiza- tion of polo team among officers of the Alabama National Guard, the reg ular army and the Officers Reserve corps. The polo field will be laid out on Roberts field. the home of the l35th Observation squadron, Alabama National Guard. on the Tidewater ear line.
 Capt. Asa N. Duncan, United States army, instructor of the 135th Ob- servation squadron, will have charge. It is said the government will pay for the upkeep of the teams.
 Officers and civilians interested in the organization of a polo team in Birmingham are requested to attend meeting at Roberts field at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Similar teams will be organized in other cities of the south and matches will be arranged with the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11

receive a bouquet without a card the name of the hoped for donor should be jotted down and placed with rhyme beneath her pillow. If this IS done, the admirer will be revealed in dreams. It is said that in 1756 a glrl placed five bay leaves on her pillow ate a hard boiled egg, including the shell, and retired without speaking or drinking in the hope that dream of her sweetheart would foretel her marriage within year. The account does not mention the calling Of doctor.
 In pagan days young men and women gathered at temples on Feb ruary II for the celebration of a 1es- tival. Names of the women were placed in a box and each man dreW the name of his future wife. This custom is said to be followed in modified form in some countries at the present time.
 The sending of presents was at one time most important feature Of the celebration. The following extract discovered in an uneXpurgated copy of Samuel Pepys diary throws light upon this custom:
 up betimes and to the house or Dinty Moore. the caterer, it being St. Valentines day Gave the wench who drew me a pair of green silk stock ings, shoe laces and garters. Dineo and fared home but did not tell my wife, poor wretch, of the present"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
NEED OF COMMUNITY CHEST IS SHOWN BY MANY CALLS FOR AID

Ten thousand names now appear on the files of the city welfare depart ment as needing aid continuously or at intervals ana during the recent storm experienced by the city and the calls received, Fred A. Culley, superintendent of the department stated that more cases will be added to the lists and on this fact alone stressed the necessity of a community chest which would take care of the cases without depending upon aid from other organizations.
 There have been many obstacles confronting the department, as it re- ceives no aid from the county or state. The field of work is not limited to the city proper, but much is being done in welfare work in the county and this necessitates the department going over the sum appropriated by the city commission for the pursuit of their work.
 At present the department has four visitors and one housekeeper. each of whom has a section of the city to serve and file a report daily with the confidential secretary of the ac- tual conditions and aid rendered. Such a report prevents duplication of eases anu dHJ nave IGCtl CN aid from any source other than the welfare department that fact is noted and proper action taken. Many have come to the bureau asking for aid who upon investigation prove to have been taken care of by churches and other charitable organizations.
 That organized charity is needed is porven in the offices of Mr. Culley daily. Much of the duty has been transferred to the city welfare de- rartment as the Red Cross has been forced to serve only ex-soldiers and families of exservice men, owing to cuts in their appropria
 One of the best moves made by the department in connection with the charity and philanthropric commit tees of the Chamber of Commerce is the enforcement of the law forbid ding solicitation of funds in the city without first obtaining a permit iron the welfare department. This will stop indiscriminate giving and cause check upon similar organizatios soliciting for the same cause and tC show that their giving was common surate with the moneys received.
 A family service fund is maintained by the department and is accomplish ins wonderful work. Donations are received almost daily to carry on the work. which is placed as the donor wishes. either in the city or county
 Mrs. Neil Wallace, former moving picture inspector, is in charge of the visitors and daily, weekly and month ly reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
BLIND ASSOCIATION WILL SELL HEARTS TO RAISE EXPENSES
"Have a Heart and Help the BIind," Slogan in Cam paign to Start Next
 WedneSdy

Have a Heart and Help the Blind, is the slogan of the Alabama Asso- citation for the Blind in it's Have a Heart Campaign" to be waged in Bir- mingham Wednesday, when tiny hearts will be sold and the public given the opportunity of joining the association.
 The drive will be waged for funds to keep in operation "the Light House for the Blind" their home, as well as to provide vocational training; aid and recreation for the blind and the case and support for the indigent and aged blind. The home now oper- ated by the association is located at 720 Twenty-fourth street. north, and was d donation to the association by the board of education.
 To Assist Campaign
 The Woodlawn Woman's club of Woodlawn, the Cosmos club of Ens- ley, Mrs. E. G. Burchfield of East Lake and Mrs. c. P. Lichty of West End will assist in obtaining mem berships in the association to fiji nance the work for the coming year. In connection with the membership drive booths will be stationed down town Us follows: American Trust, Mrs. Dora c. Fell; Parker's Drug Store. Mrs. Adda Barnes; Empire Building, Mrs. Frank White; Brown Marx building, Mrs. George Hunt; Drennen's, Mrs. Frank White; First National bank building. Mrs. Frank White; Burgers, Caheen's, Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's, Blachs and Saks', Mrs. D. H. Cronheim; Adams Drug company, Mrs. c. P. Lichty; Jeffer- son county bank building, Mrs. w. B. Lawson; Tutwiler. Miss Sallie Blach.
 Mrs. D. H. Cronheim and Mrs. B. A. Cooper will be assisted by Mrs. Leo Loeb, Mrs. Swedlow, Mrs. M. Blank, Mrs. L. Heidenreich, Mrs. Dave Alter, Mrs. Ben Levy. Mrs. H. P. Shugar- man. Mrs. Abe Williams, Mrs. Sam Frankerl. Mrs. A. J.. Cohn, Mrs. Sol Saks, Mrs. J. Toronto, Mrs. Frank Rutstein, Mrs. Gus Goidstein. Mrs. Lily Jordan and Mrs. Sam Adelson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
COYLE CASE FIGURE. PEDRO GUSSMAN, TO FACE TRIAL THIS WEEK

Denouement of two events that have stirred public interest in Bir- mingham during the last few years will be staged in criminal court this week when Pedro Gussman and Tom E. Crutcher go to trial.
 Gussman, whose marriage to Ruth Stephenson, daughter of Rev. E. R. Stephenson, precipitated the killing of Father James Coyle of St. Pauls. by Stephenson. will be tried on a charge of grand larceny and buying, receiving and concealing stolen prop erty, February 16. Another charge is pending against Gussman and will be heard later in the month.
 Crutcher. who was convicted of grand larceny by jury in criminal court January, 30, for his part in the hold-up of the Mechanics cafe, 2O26 Second avenue. January IA, will be placed on trial on two charges of burglary, grand larceny, buying, re- ceiving and concealing stolen prop erty February A.
 Jail prisoners whose cases are set for trial during February capital week. were arraigned before Judge Dan A. Greene, Saturday morning. At the same time. a special venire of 55 and a regular venire of 45 jurors were drawn for service during capital week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
LEGAL TRAINING WILL
 BE PART OF ROUTINE OF BIRMINGHAM FORCE

Legal training will be part of the routine life of the police force of Birmingham in the future, the first step in that direction having been taken Saturday afternoon when the first class in legal technicalities under the supervision of Chief of Police Fred H. McDuff, was held in the assembly room of police head quarters. The class was attended by members of the evening shift and by traffic officers and detectives.
 Sergeant Eddie A. Lyons was the first lecturer and he chose as his topic the law against carrying deadly weapons, concealed weapons, unlaw- fully drawing a weapon. and carrying weapons on the property of another. He referred at length to the local decisions on the subject, but treated 1t in a popular and easily compre- hensive style that his message to the men might readily be understood.
 The meeting for the benefit of the morning shift of officers will be held on Monday night of each week. the classes on Saturday afternoons to be continued for the night officers. The older men who are experienced and well acquainted with the legal re- responsibilities of their duties, will not be asked to attend the classes
 The movement to train officers in this fashion is one that has been spreading through police circles of the country for some years, and it has been found to be a very effective method of increasing the efficiency of the force. Tn Memphis Inspector Griffin recently established formal school for the officers and detee- tiVes which lawyers and authorities on criminoiogy and enforcement of the law were invited to address. The plan has been successful wherever tried, New York, Chicago. and other large cities having pursued d simi- lar course for some years.
 It Is not proposed to make lawyers of the men but simply to acquaint them with the provisions of the law which relate 10 their duties
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-02-11
CLOE PLANS ROUNDUP OF BOOMING HOUSES UNLICENSED FOR 1923

Checking up of rooming houses which have not paid licenses, will be started during the week, W. B. Cloe, commissioner of public safety, said Saturday. The city commission re- gently amended the wartime ordi- nance regarding the licensing of rooming hourses whic have more than four roomers and action will be taken against those who have not taken out the license.
 One hundred and forty-seven per mits have been granted, according to the figures of the safety commits sioner, with 25 which will be pre- scented to the commission Tuesday. Only IS have been rejected by the commission.
 We hope that 1t will not be nec- essary for the police department to place any one under bond regarding the filing of the licenses, but all trouble may be saved if they will come to my office and get the per nit" the commissioner stated.