The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-30
CLOE ADVOCATES NEW MUNICIPAL
 HALL FUR ENSLEY.
KiWanis Club ArrangeS Pro- gram For Charter
 Presentation
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 EnsIey, Ala, Aug. 20
 Plans looking to the erection m EnSley of a modern municipal haI providing ample facilities for public gatherings, banquets, etc, were be- ing looked into here Wednesday by Commissioner w. B. Cloe. He con ferred with several citizens in Ensley and invited a proposal from the Xii wanis club as to the plans best adaptable for the building he has Tn mind. It has been suggested by Commissioner Cloe that the present building which is out of date, be Reconstructed into a place of busi- ness and new building, modern and up to date, be erected for the city use
 The present building was erected when Judge Nemrod W. Scott was mayor of Ensley. There is place ecalled the opera house which is scarcely ever used, besides place for the fire department, court room and also jail MT. Cloe1 believes the entire situation far from satis- factory The city will, it is stated, acquire a lot near the post office ana on that site erect suitable clty building. It has been suggested to MT. Cloe that the Ensley Merchants and Associated Business Men and the KiWanis club, as two organizations meeting most frequently, would be interested perhaps in acquiring head- quarters where meetings could De held with some regular permanency. It is understood that the business men of Ensley will take the propo- sition under advisement and under take to work out feasible plan 10 he presented to the commissioners within a short time.
 MT. Cloe while in Ensley Wednes- day said his trip here was of no special interest, 1t merely belng desire of his own 10 see the new cllE building erected in Ensley.
 HUTCHINGs CHANGES
 M. w. Hutchings, for some time with the Gwin- Williams Grocery company of Ensley, has been ap- pointed purchasing agent for the De- Bardeleben Coal corporation, accord ing to an announcement made Here Tuesday. MT. Hutchings will nave -offices in Birmingham. Having been with the Gwin-Williams company some time, he is widely known among wholesale dealers, many oi whom will be interested in the an nouncement of his new position. vxvVVANIANs ARRANGE PROGRAM
 Plans for the presentation of charter to the Kiwanis club of EnsIey will be discussed at the luncheon Thursday in the dining hall of the Methodist church. The committee mas
 
 affair well planned. The presentation q of the charter will be made by h. Frank Williamson of Anniston, dls- trict governor for the Kiwanis clubs. He is one of Anniston's most distln- guished men and the operator Of sew eral mills in that section.
 Aside from discussing plans Tor the charter. the club will hear a short talk from F. H. Culley, on the under privileged children of this district which is being anticipated with con siderable interest. MT. Culley Is widely known here and Is well ac- auainted with prevailing conditions.
 START PARK DRIVE
 Mrs. Drayton Trucks will lead the ladies and F. o. Johnson will lead the men in the drive to be initiated at a subsequent date, to raise tunds Tor the Ensley playground and parks. Announcement to this effect was made Wednesday following the conference on the park matter held at the Meth odist church with Dr. Herbert A. Harris, presiding
 It was announced that the entire city would be divided into districts and there would be appointed sub committees for the sections so that every person in Ensley will be given an opportunity of assisting in the finances of the movement. As an nounced, the city of Birmingham will duplicate every pledge made dollar for dollar and it is expected that substantial sum will be realized.
 It was also indicated Wednesday that the management of the associa- tion is revolving the idea of interest ing persons with concessions for the park next summer 1t being too late in the season for such work this year In this way it is stated the park will present many additional attractions j. with pulling power and will be real ly interesting place. These details. 1t is stated, will be carefully worked out before a final decision is reached.
 PERSONALS
 - Dr. and Mrs. s. H, Mann, have re- turned from Wetumpka, where they have been visiting relatives and friends for the past several days.
 Miss Hulia Maynor of Akron, is the guest of Miss Lucille Williams at her home on Ensley Highlands, and many delightful informal courtesies have been extended to her.
 Miss Carlotto Morgan, who is Ill at , the Employes Hospital of the Tenn essee company is improving.
 Miss Clara Guthrie has returned to her home at Shadyside, after a visit to friends at Townley and Jasper She was a member of house party at Berry Alabama.
 
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