The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-12
JOHNSON ID HEAD JUNIOR CHAMBER E
 FUR SIX MONTHS
Movie Entertainment Pro- gram UsherS Out ExCep-
 tionaI Half Year

Crawford Johnson. Jr., Thursday night was unanimL usly elected pres ident of the Junior Chamber of Com merce at banquet and business meeting in the ballroom of the Tut wiler hotel. Dr. N. r. Hanna was elected to succeed him as vice pres ident; and a board of directors, con- sisting of 22 members, also were chosen.
 The new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce was Cne of the organizers of the Birmingham organization, having been member since January, 1921. Besides his term as vice president, which ended with his elevation to the presidency, he has served as a member of the board of directors.
 An amusing part of the evenings entertainment was a playlet on the Banner mine investigation imperso- nators headed by Solicitor Jim Davis and all the leading figures in the probe. Gov. W. w. Brandon was there in the person of one of the members who acted the part to the amusement of the banqueters. He was introduced by someone representing ex-Gover- nor Kilby, who was heartily ap- plauded for numerous witticisms in his speech.
 Plans were made for the building of the new Birmingham stadium, to be sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. According to plans submitted and approved, approxi- mately s200,000 is to be spent on stadium, which is to have seating capacity of about 10000. The financ- ing of which will probably be accom- plished through the sale Of 1000 shares of stock at $10O a share, shareholders not to receive dividends upon their investment, but to have the privilege of obtaining two seats at all games for the price of one. The additional $100,oo0 probably will be raised by private contribution from business firms, and through the sale Cf boxes by the season. In case this plan fails to provide the neces- sary funds, 1t has been suggested that first mortgage bonds on the property be sold.
 It was pointed out that the pos handling large crowds would bring to Birmingham many football and baseball games, among them some Of the Eridiron classics of the south. It was estimated that at least 12 or II big games could be played there every year, a number sufficient to guarantee that it would more than pay operating expenses
 The report for the half-year showed that the organization has taken an active and effective part in matters relating to city and com munfty progress The movement for three city commissioners instead of five. improved terminal and railroad facilities, better telephone service, investigation of the convict system, greater safety at street crossings. more practical parking ordinances, the Buy at Birmingham" movement, the four mill school tax, and special arrangements for the reception and entertainment Of visiting teams and delegations, were among the matters in which the organization took part, according to the report.
 suggestion for employing a full time Junior Chamber of Commerce secretary to handle correspondence and look out for it's interests, was ap- proved. Monthly meetings were sug- $ gested An invitation was received from the Birmingham Advertising club to take part in the ad mems convention October 2S. 29 and 30. The glee club from the Birmingham Home for Blind Negroes sang several plantation melodies and spirituals. vote of thanks was given to the Bir- miEgham newspapers for their sup port and encouragement of Chamber of Commerce activities.
 The following members will con stitute the board of directors: w. c. Agee, Jr., Ed Allen, H. B. Bradley, A. l.. Britain, T. K. Byrne, Alan Drennen, Joseph S. Gelders. NJ. N. Kronenberg, T. A. Nickel, R. w. Roberts, D. w. Stockham, Howard R. Terry Charles T. Allen, J. E. Bryan. Walter Kennedy. P. T. Sessions. Will liam Spencer, J. K Taylor, A. J. Thomas, William L. White, A. R. Redburn and Edward Armes.