The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-24
.CIVICCLlJBS AID
 IN CELEBRATION
Bowie Addresses Tuscaloosa Xii. wanians In Observance Of
 Anniversary of Organization
(rUsCALoOsA, BUREAU)

FTUSCALOOSA,. Ala, Jan- B. The Kiwanis club, celebrated the ninth anniversary of Kiwanis International Wednesday afternoon and it was one of the best meetings the club has ever held. Sidney J. Bowie of Birmingham, who delivered the baccalaureate address at the mid-term graduating exercises at the University of Alabama Wednesday, was the guest of honor and addressed the Kiwanians. He was introduced by Dr. George Denny, president of the university. Dr. Lee fBidgood and Cor don Palmer were in charge of the pro- gram. All of the presidents of the citys civic clubs were guests of the oc- casion and each made few remarks, extending congratulations to the club. Kiwanian Wilbur H. Ward spNke on Kiwanian ideals. Secretary Anderson's letter to Secretary Brosius of the Ro- tary club was read by President Clifton Penick of the latter club and was the feature of the meeting. The letter, was written in the spirit of friendly rivalry and was replied to in the same way, both letters showing the cooperation each club extended to the other. Mrs. Annie Townsend. president of the Pilot club, was a speaker on the pro- gram and at the. conclusion of her talk presented Secretary' Anderson of the Kiwanis club with gold pencil in be- half of the Pilots.
 Twenty eight Receive Diplomas
 For the first time in the history of the University of Alabama mid-term graduating exercises were held this year and took place Wednesday in Nor gan hall. Sidney J. Bowie of Birming- ham delivered the baccalaruate address. Twenty-eight received diplomas, being equally divided among the two sexes. Glasses were dismissed and the students attended the exercises.
 Forty Accept Invitation Wallace Wade, of the University of Alabama extended an invitation to the Rotary club at its luncheon meeting Tuesday afternoon to attend the basket ball game between the University and the B. A. c. of Birmingham next Tuesday and 40 members accepted it. A resolution was passed congratulat- 1 ing Dr. l.. o. Dawson on his 40 years of service as pastor of the First Meth odist church. s.-..
 Invests In Building | Dr. J. M. Wheat of Coker has pur- chased half interest in the building occupied by Tucker Motor company at Fifteenth street and Twenty-second avenue.
 Cottondale Man Expires
 J. T. Thrower, 78 years old, died at his home in Cottendale Tuesday after long illness. The funeral will be con- ducted Thursday morning at Il o'clock from the home and interment will fol- low at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Seven Receive Diplomas
 Seven young men received their diplomas in the law school of the Uni versity of Alabama at the graduating Smith, Slocomb; Claude. Scruggs, Al bertville; o. NJ. Raines, Albertville; O. P. Lee, Geneva John T. Brown, Flor enee; Albert Hooten, Ashland; Edward Steiner, Montgomery. .-
 Kinds To Attend Meet W. E. Hinds, state entomologist, will attend the state farming conference to be held in Tuscaloosa at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium January 30. Plans for the coming farming year in Tuscaloosa county win be formulated at this meeting. aFA ss f'.f &'ifi T Y Called To Kansas City Dr. Claude O'Rear, pastor of the ] First Methodist church was called to Kansas City Wednesday morning on account of the serious illness of his mother. %t i
 Court Is Adjourned
 Circuit court completed this week s docket Wednesday and adjourned until next Monday. Next Monday the grand jury will reconvene and complete the | hearing of cases,
 | 150 On, Legion Roll
 With only half of the committees re- porting Tuesday afternoon in the drive l for new members by the American Le- l zion, it was announced that 150 men had been placed on the roll. Last year the post had 125 members and each year the membership is revised and those not renewing as members are dropped from the list. As result of the campaign just started the post all ready has added 25 new members.