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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
COMMENCE M [ N I AT bESSEMER HIGH
 |S SET FOR MAY 31
Class Night Will Precede Graduation Exercises On
BESSEMER BUREAU I
 THE AGE-HERALD Bessemer. Ala, April 29

Commencement exercises at the Bessemer High school will be held May 31 and June 1, when 70 students will receive diplomas. This is the largest class in the history of the school and demonstrates the rapid growth of the school in the past few years. In addition to the 70 stu dents to graduate at the end of the term. 15 additional graduates fin ished at the mid-term, making the total 80.
 Class night will be held Thursday evening. May 31, and this will be followed Friday evening with the regular graduating exercises. The class officers will have charge of the program Thursday. and an nouncement of the numbers to be used will be made this week. The board of education will conduct the program Friday evening, when d plomas will be presented.
 Announcement of the plans for graduation are of particular interest at this time on account of the S150000 school bond issue and three mill tax which are to be voted on May 29. The board of education has issued an official statement regard ing the crowded condition of the high school. The large number of graduates emphasizes the rapid growth of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
DEATHS
RESOURCES

Mrs. Lena Drake-Aged 27, died Sun day evening at a local infirmary Funeral services will be held at } o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence of her brother, J. M Ri
 dlehoover, 103 Pearl street. south Rev. George Stuart officiating. The remains will be sent to Iron City, Ga, by Lige Loy for burial. She is survived by her husband, t. T. Drake; her father, S. R. Ridle
 hoover: two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Bur deshaw and Miss Iva Ridlehoover; three brothers. B. B. and J. M. Ri- drehoover. all of Birmingham. and C. s. Ridlehoover of Colquitt, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
JUDGE JESSE F. HOGAN HERE

Judge Jesse F. Hogan. prominent member of the Gulf City bar and for some time judge of the Mobile juvenile court,~sWas in Birmingham Saturday on legal business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
SACRED CONCERTS IN FAIRFIELD PARK BEING CONSIDER
Luncheon Clubs Expected To Sponsor Sunday Programs
 Planned
FAIRFIELD BUREAU
 THE AGE-HERALD Eaiefield Ala Anril 2a

A sacred concert in the park every Sunday afternoon during the months of June. July and August is the plan being discussed by business men of Fairfield, and which will probably be sponsored by the two luncheon clubs of Fairfield during the next few days. It was stated Sunday that the absence of any entertainment in Fairfield on Sunday caused many citizens to seek diversion elsewhere, that vast num- Der of visitors motored to Fairfield every Sunday and that some arrange ments should be made to provide en- tertainment for the two classes in ad = dition to the folks who stay at home. It is recalled that three summers ago Fairfield arranged Sunday concerts in the park which were attended by thousands of persons. The concerts may be alternated with old-fashioned sings, as are held in Woodrow Wilson park every summer. and that perhaps few speakers will be alternated with the bands. The Tennessee com pany, it is stated, will give three or four of the concerts without cost, while the Boys Industrial School band will be another feature of the proposed schedule. Details of the concerts, it Is believed. will be worked out during the next few days by committee assigned to that task.
 MAY DAY FETE FRIDAY
 | The annual May Day fete arranged Nv the Fairfield schools will be given next Friday afternoon in the park The children are being trained in their roles every day, and Miss tor for the Fairfield schools. promises very interesting entertainment for those attending the fete. The chil- dren will illustrate a well-known h. dian poem and the costumes will be picturesque and appropriate. Several hundred boys and girls will take part in the fete.
 TWO DAYS UNTIL ELECTION
 Only two days remain before the voters of Fairfield will pass upon two bond issues attracting wide interest While no very serious opposition IS expected to develop, Mayor M. w Pratt is anxious for every voter to cast his or her choice. and especially does he appeal to the women voters to exercise their right of suffrage and vote. The principal issue is for $60,- 900 with which to exercise an option held by the city on the park property The purchase price is-$60,000 but the city paid S3,000 for the option. so that OHly @oi,uVv IS tO po paul hS VI nance provides a trust fund for. the payment of interest, and it is em- phatically stated that no increase in taxes will be incurred by reason of the additional bond issue. The other issue is for buying suitable property for the fire station, jail and police court Mayor Pratt and members of his official board are leaving nothing undone to convince the voters that it is either buy the parks for the pur- pose originally intended or they will be cut up into lots and sold for resi- dential purposes by the owners of the land. The belief is generally that the issue will be voted almost unani- mously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

William James Allcn-The body of William James Allen. 32 who died at local infrmary Saturday mCrn- ing, will be sent to Pelham Mon day by Johns for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
BARAcA CLASS IS STRONG

There WAS large attendance at the first meeting of the Baraca class at the Lipscomb Baptist church Sun day morning. The class was organ ized at the church Friday evening, Details of organization will be worked out by next Sunday. when officers for the coming year will be chosen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
Mrs. Eliza A, Whittington-Sixty

Mrs. Eliza A. Whittington-S years old, died at her residence at 5205 Tenth avenue, north. Sunday afternoon. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: F. F. Wilmington. Lon Wilmington. Pet Wilmington, Taylor Wilmington. Mrs. J. s. Marshall, all of Birming- ham; Bernce WhittingtC n, Tennes- see, and Mrs. l. Collett of Oneonta, Ala The remains will be sent to Chepultepec, Ala, Tuesday by Vice. Funeral services and burial are to take place Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Evan Sebastian OrmOnd-The re- mains of Evan Sebastian Ormond, four -year-old son of MT. and Mrs. E. s. ,Ormond of Sumterville, Ala, who died Sunday at local infirmary, will be sent to Livingston at 10:10
 o'clock Monday by Johns for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Robert J. MiIier-Funeral services for. Robert J. Miller, 5S, who died
 at [ o'clock Friday evening at his home, 2105 Oak avenue, will be held at 3:30 Monday afternoon from
 Johns chapel under the auspices of Fairview lodge. A. F. & A. M. 1n-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
RECORDS BROKEN

Have any records been broken al the Ensley plants this month? The foregoing question has interested a great number of local citizens. and while the figures have not been compiled. it is stated that perhaps some startling production has taken place this month. Announcement was made April that all previous rec ords for production of the T. C. l. X R. R. company had been broken dur ing that month. This was of the widest interest to this district and it is stated that efforts have been exerted this month to surpass the gratifying achievements of March. It was predicted Sunday that if any rec ords were broken President Geor- c. Crawford would be glvln 2 out the official figures perhaps with in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
THE WEATHER

Alabama: Fair Monday and prob ably Tuesday; mild temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Fannie Athers-Funeral services for Fannie Athers, age 10, of 2913 Thir- teenth avenue, south, WhL' died early Sunday morning at local in- firmary, will be announced later by Brown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
ENsLEY RIJREAU

The Age Herald maintains it's regu- lar Ensley bureau and Ensley circu- lation offices at SIS Nineteenth street. The telephone is Ensley 626.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Lewis Adler-Funeral services for Lewis Adler, g, who died at local infirmary Saturday morning, were held at II o'clock Sunday morning from Lige Loy's chapel. Burial was i'll Elbeskell cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
7ODAYS  \ L ,x '.
 Mon. APRIL.
 30 1922
AT THE MOVIES

Alcazar-"The Ninety and Nine Kentucky Derby"
 Odeon-"Around the World in IS Days"
 Princess-Tom Mix in Do and Dare
 Rialto-Marie Provost in "The Beautiful and Damned"
 Royal-F'ranklin Farnum in "The Firebrand"
 Strand-Leatrice Joy and all-star cast in You Can't Fool Your Wife" Trianon-Norma Talmadge in Within the I.awo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
DUNKLEY TO GIVE CONCERT

that dinner would be served to the class every night during the insti- tute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

s. N. WOOIbcrt-Remalns Of s. A. Woolbert, who died Friday at local infirmary will be sent to New Jer- sey Monday morning by Johns for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
TALKS ABOUT 1.-THE BLUES"

To a church filled to it's capacity Rev. William H. Mansfield preached sermon Sunday morning upon dis coura cement, despondency and the blues. Choosing his text from the fourteenth and eighteenth verses of the Nineteenth chapter of First Kings. pr. Mansfield pointed out how when he believed that all had been lost the Prophet Elijah asked God to let him also die that he might escape the fate that had befallen his brethen. The man of old. Dr. Mansfield sug- gested, was discouraged, blue. hope less and believed that of all Gods children he was the last The re- buke administered by God was sut
 ficient to indicate to the tired fight CT that the Kingdom of God did not rely upon or the battle upon him, but that Jehovah possessed many thousand of additional men who had not pended to Baal to take in the
 work and carry on Applying the lesson to modern life. Dr. Mansfield pointed out the great necessity for reliance upon God, for understanding His tasks and for the constant remembrance that whereas one may pass over yet the work of the King dom of God continues and that it does not depend upon one. two or many millions. He pointed out that brevity with which such a good man as the late R. s. Munger would have been remembered but for his minis
 trations within the Kingdom of God, and the monuments that he erectei l in the hearts of men and women of his day and time The preacher suggested the brevity of mans ap- preciation of man unless by rendering serVice one is enabled to erect with
 Tn the hearts of his fellows an en- during shrine which lasts forever
 sueh as that provided by the Rir- mingham citizen. Dr. MansfieId,. sermon was heard with obvious in. terest by large concourse of mem oers or his own church and those oi ,;tti o.ner Ialths After the sermon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending at D. m., 90th meridian time, April 29, 1923:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
TO PUBLISH BANKING ESSAY

The Bank of Ensley will publish Tn pamphlet form the essay en. tltIed: Why Should Do My Bank ing In Ensley," written by stn. dent of the Ensley High school. The pahn in K, oiflcers will also incorporate te other, essays of uusual merit hrt which in the opinion of the judges or the recent contest were entitled 10 only honorable mention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30
AT THE THEATRES

JeIterSOn-Dark.
 Lyric-Keith vaudeville and pie lures.
 Loews Bijou-vaudeville and pie lures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-30

LOCAL DATA
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
FRUITLAND

Crowded out last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Gould attended
the funeral of Aaron Pearce at Hotch-
kiss Sunday.
Jesse Pratt moved his cattle to his
pasture at Crystal Creek Friday.
D. NJ. Childress has been confined
to the bed the past week, suffering
from inflammatory rheumatism.
Orten Endsley has been busy the
past few days making culverts and
doing other necessary road work.
Mrs. Critchlow and daughter Char
lene and Helen went to Hotchkiss
Saturday to attend the teachers and
board meeting which was in session
there.
Ellwood Reeder in company with
his mother, Mrs. Katie Reeder motor
ed to Olathe Saturday and visited
until Sunday in the home of Bryan
Smith and wife.
The Wilcox brothers moved their
band of sheep to the dobes near
Hotchkiss last week. They will drift
on to their sheep camp on Leroux
Creek little later.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Aver moved
to the Junction last week, where
Lewis has employment in a dairy.
They will be greatly missed by the
young people of the community.
At the annual meeting of the Ariel
school district held Monday afternoon
Mrs. Compton was elected president
to succeed Mr.. Critchlow and Tom
Faulkner was elected treasurer to fill
vacancy.
The ladies' Of the Ariel school dis
trict- gave little reception at the
school house Wednesday afternoon
for the teacher. Miss Charlene Critch.
low. After enjoying Rotations and
drills for some time, refreshments
were served.
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
AUSTIN NEWS

(Too late for last week.

CToo late for last week.
Mrs. Human has a new Ford coupe
Carlin Alderman has a new Durant
car.
Grandmother Williamson is sick
this week.
Mabel Sears was kicked by a horse
last week.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs.
Williams Friday.
The Missionary society held an all
day meeting Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bashaw are visiting
Mrs. Bashaw's brother, Mr.. Benner.
Henry Hawker's son and family ar
rived from Warrington, West Va,
Monday night.
Ruebel Coffey and his sister Clara
have returned from California where
they have been for some time.
Several people from this community
attended the funeral of Mrs. Hefley's
father Ransom Pearce at Hotchkiss
Sunday afternoon.
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
California Mesa

The Archie Roatcap family will
move to Olathe the last Of the week.
The Jim Bridges family expect to
ifornia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Whitener spent
the day Monday with C. D. Whitener,
and daughter in Olathe.
Mr.. Burgin, Dean Allison and o. w.
Kelly have had large force Of men
shearing sheep this week.
Claude Hubbard took a bunch of
range stock to the hills Monday for
Less Hogan and Perry McIntire.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Miller visited
Sunday with Mrs. Miller's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Club of East eMsa.
Mrs. Bert Lathrop entertained the
girls OF her daughter Alice's class and
their leader to a lovely one O'Clock
dinner Sunday.
Miss Margaret Workman of East
Mesa is spending the week with Mrs.
Myrtle Miller and is taking the 9Th
grade examination.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Clark and children
and Mrs. Whit warren, attended d
dinner party at the J. H. Hall home
on Ash Mesa, Sunday.
The A. Moore family spent Satur.
day night and Sunday at the Frank
Trip home on the Howard Lathrop
ranch.
Mrs. Johnston who spent the win.
ter at the teacherage with her daugh'
ter, Mrs. Miller left Wednesday for
her home at Grand Junction.
Friday the 9Th, 7th and 9Th grade
pupils of the Stone school, with their
teacher, Mrs. Miller. went to Shavano
valley, where they had a picnic.
Sunday crowd Of relatives and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Trip
gathered at their home to spend the
day. All brought their dinner which
was served cafeteria at noon.
Sunday about twenty boys and
girls went for horse back ride and
a picnic up in the hills. They had a
picnic dinner at noon and returned
home Sunday evening, having spent
very enjoyable day.
Mrs. Bertha DuRoy and two chill.
dren of Riverside are visiting her
sister, Mrs. Will Salesberry and fam
lily also her parents Mr. and Mrs. D.
NJ London of Coal Creek.
O. w. Kelly has bought the 60 acre
ranch of Lyman Hubbard and will
get possession in two weeks. Mr..
Hubbard and family have not fully
decided on their plans for the future,
but it is hoped that they may decide
to remain on the Mesa.
The children of Mrs. Rachel Phil
lips surprised her Sunday when they
gathered at her home to spend moth.
er's day with her All brought well
filled baskets and enjoyed a picnic
dinner on the lawn. Mrs. Phillips re
ceived several nice gifts of pictures
candy and flowers. The familie.
present were the Chas Phillips, Geo
Cotter, Charlie Ray, John Felix ant
Will Lawson families, also the single
son. Seth Philips, who lives at home
with his mother.
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
Concerning shoes

pie wear the heels of their shoes
down at one SIDE" said Chas. Frasier.
the local shoemaker. reflectlvely eft
is rarity for person to come In
here and want shoe heels repaired
that have been worn straight back
Men wear their heels off on the out
side. women almost invariably on the
inside. and then It is generally due
to weak ankles. Heels should be
kept ~ nearly straight as possible
because they preserve the shape of
the shoe"
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
Millions to Keep Shine on Nose

Americans spent so per cent more
for face powder and cosmetics last
year than the total endowment Of all
universities and private colleges in
the country, according to the state
ment of a college professor. The ex-
penditure for face beautifiers, this
educator says. was rs million dollars,
and the chewing gum bill was so mil
lion, an amount greater than the total
donations made to educational insti-
tutions during the year. ''In view of
these facts" says this man, cit can
not be said that American business
has been overburdened for the support
of education"
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18

through her desire to keep her house
in as good order As her neighbor who
has shirked the responsibility Of
children drives her children away
from home.
Now. am not sure that everything
I say will meet with the endorsement
Of my readers, but I am going to ex-
press by views anyway.
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18
THAT .sov PRoDLEM"
(By q Delta Mother)

We frequently hear the remark:
"Oh. boys are such q problem" Now.
- . matter of fact, there il NO boy
problem, and there il NO girl problem.
The problem is the modern parent.
particularly the modern mother who
The Delta independent., 1923-05-18

When people get divorce the rea
reason doesn't always show on the
surface
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21

looks hateful to me for I can only
see the money 1t costs.
Day before yesterday afternoon I
got into an innocent little poker
game and when it was time for me
TO 20 home to dinner I was six hun
dred dollars In the hole. 1 would
have thought nothing Of that in the
old days but I'm married now.
I telephone Leslie that business
was keeping me down town and I
told the truth. sgd. for I did want to
win some Of my money back. In
stead. when it came 10 O'Clock and
had to leave because knew Leslie
was worrying I found that I owed
eight hundred and fifty dollars.
OF course you know. before you
had gotten this far, what I am writ
ing this Letter for. Have you got
any money. sgd? If you have Will
you lend it to me? I've got to make
a payment on some stock in the con
Germ If I would hold 1t. Come across,
old chap, II YOU can. / am in des-
perate straits. JACK.
NEXT: Bills. Bills, Bills
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
GypSy'S Story

Dear Misc Lee. You VIII, 7 am sure, be
surprised when YOU read my story. am
II. Ny mother was a real gypsy. travelling
in covered wagons When l was 4, she left
me at a home to be educated like real
folks" Mr.. and Mrs. L adopted me
and have educated me. l love them dearly.
When a senior in high school, l became
acquainted with a young man who was
considered the catch of the class He
seemed 10 take a fancy TO me- 1 am
much TO my dis:atA I am different from
other Eirls-considered the best-looking girl
81 school
am not fond of this boy. but my fos-
ter parents encourage-in fact. almost com
mAnd--that I accept his attentions. Should
I follow my own desires. or do as my par
ents wish
want n 20 back 20 nv home in the
West--somewhere I feel the gypsy side OF
me- calling I must and shall answer II.
But until then should ] obey my parents
IN reference to this young man. or should
so against their will and let him Eo' He
Is too serious, and I am y gypsy
GYPSY BLOOD.
Explain TO your foster parents your
feelings on this subject. Point out TO
them. that II Is not fair to let the boy
think you care for his attentions. II
he really ia serious when you do not.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
StenmOther Problem

Dear Miss Lee: ] am a boy of Is and
am having family trouble. I have a STEP
mother and she doesn't treat me quite
right l have been mean to her in return.
have been staying out late at nights and
have been going around with girls.
Father got disgusted with me the other
night and told me l could leave if I wanted
to have not yet made up my mind
Please advise me. JUST ME.
You are hurting no one but your
self, and you are causing your father
unhappiness.
Instead Of being mean to your step
mother when you think she mis-
treats you. try to win her affection.
Go to your father and apologize.
Ask him to help you win your step
mothers love. Apologize to her, too.
even though It does hurt your pride.
Stop running around late at night. or
you Will bring yourself much unhap-
piness in later years.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
CONSTABLE DIES
IN GUN BATTLE
ST. Louis Officer Shot by
\ Speeding AutoiSts,
BY United Press

By United Press
ST. LOUIS, May 21.-Edward Poul-
sen, deputy constable. of st. Louis
County, was shot and Killed after he
had served a summons on a party Of
automobilists for speeding at Jen-
nIngs, Md, a suburb, yesterday.
Half an hour after the shooting po-
lice received a call from the Jewish
Hospital stating that Frank GiaTnman-
CO had been brought to that hospital
suffering from gun shot wound. De-
tectives rushed to the hospital where
they arrested Giammanco, Alfred E.
Stuckman, Nick Randazzo and Sam
Signo.
Following an argument, Stuckn1an
told authorities, Giarnmanco and Poul-
sen rushed at each other. Poulsen
drew his revolver and fired one shot,
he said, and Immediately Giammanco
drew his revolver and fired several
shots at Poulsen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-05-21
FIRE AGAIN DESTROYS
JINXED HIGH SCHOOL

Historians Recall Building Was
Erected Over Burial Ground.
By Times Special
MARION. Ind. May 2t.-Local
historians are wondering today after
all IL there isn't something TO the old
story about the linked Junior high
school building. Toady only the
walls. blackened and scare, are
standing after a fire which complete
- demolished the structure Sunday.
The origin Of the fire is unknown.
Historians recall that the building was
erected over an old graveyard. and
that bad luck has always overtaken
It. The fire Sunday was the fourth
within the past twenty-five years.
Loss was 100000.
A new building will be erected
when plans are perfected.