The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-20
STRONGER WATER PRESSURE ASKED
Twin-C Cities To Present Case To
 Public Service Commission
fTENN. VALLEY BUREAU)

.ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, Feb. 19. When the Alabama public service commission meets here again on Febru- ary %, to continue the hearing on the petition of the Alabama Power Con- pany for permission to erect a trans mission line through the Tennessee valley 1t will take up the complaint made by local citizens regarding the water pressure in Albany and Decatur. Mayor W. A. Brittan of Albany, an-. nouhced Tuesday morning that before the departure of the commission he completed plans with A. c. Patterson, president of the. utility body to in- vestigate the complaint when the com mission returns.
 Previously the commission had in- formed the mayors of the two cities, it had received complaint regarding the water pressure and would be glad to discuss them informally with local citi- zens Monday if it had time Mayor Brit tan explained that. many citizens had complained to him alleging difficulty in getting spfficient pressure on the aocca- sion of fires in the city. John D. WeakIAy Of Birmingham, president of the Alabama Water company, will be advised of the scheduled meeting here, it was stated.
 Hygiene Expert to Speak
 Dr. Winfield Scott Hall, social hygiene director of the Presbyterian church, and dean of the medical de- partmenti of Western University, will deliver n series of lectures in the twin cities soon. O., j. Randolph, secretary of the I. M. c. A., announced Tuesday.
 To Try Crowder
 Solicitor D. 0. Almon of the eighth district, will insist that Arthur Crowder be tried on a charge of forgery in Mor- gan county before being returned to North; Carolina to be tried in connec- tion with the murder of John F. Ford. The grand jury will meet in thisNcounty the last Monday in March and it ex- pected that Crowder's case will be taken up at that time.
 Tri-Cities Get Branch
 Fosters incorporated which estab- lished north Alabama branch here recently, will establish an office in the Tri-C Cities in charge of W.sE, Park, it was stated here Tuesday by D. Berger, field representative. It was announced also that L. D. McMillan had been appointed local manager of the firms office. He has gone to Knoxville, Tenn. for a training course, after which he will return here for his duties. \ & $1 Tax on Fid0
 The city of Decatur. has purchased a quantity of dog tags which are ex- pected to be received here next week, at which time the city will put into effect the provisions of recently adopted dog ordinance. The terms of the new law provide for the payment of $1 tax which includes the cost of the tag.
 Alexander City Man Dies
 News was received here Tuesday of the death early today of George Walker in Alexander City, Ala. Interment will be. made there. Mir. Walker was well known throughout Tallapoosa county. Ernest Walker, son, of Albany, was at the bedside when death came. r Engineer to Report
 The report of NJ. $. Bingham. city engineer, regarding the cost of the con templated street improving in Decatur, will be rendered at the forthcoming meeting of the council.
 Woman Improving
 Mrs. Floyd Lang, who was brought to the hospital here several days ago suffering from a gunshot wound in the left arm, is- still imroving.
 Legion Show Is Success
 The second annual American Legion minstrel, presented at the Princess the atre last night was very successful. The production was under the direction of the Powell Spain company of Jackson, Tenn. The producers stated they would go to Dyersburg and Humbolt, Tenn, for engagements and then to Jersey vile, III. e
 Gets Safety Certificate
 The coach repair department of the Louisville and Nashville shops here. of which E. P. Rhinhart is foreman, has been presented with safety certificate, having gone through the entire month of January without an accident to any of the employees.
 Discusses Civilization
 The address of Dr. c. c. Davison, pastor of the Decatur Baptist church, on "Shall Our Civilization Survive" delivered originally at the founders day ceremony at Howard college, Birming- ham, probably will be delivered at sev- eral local churches. The address was delivered Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church, Decatur.
 Drive Is On
 AtS tVN"J oAO sViAC1tAuS bupScFtp- tions on Second avenue as the finish up drive of the Salvation Army for funds for the current year. Members of the teams are Gilbert Crane and Spencer Garnett, Webb Speake and John l.. Proctor. Nf-
 New Members Sought
 Directors of the Albany Decatur Chamber of Commerce have written let ters to every member of the or0aniza- tion, urging that each member obtain