The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-08-22
ENSLEY CLUBMEN
 Q. K. DEFENSE DAY
Miss Birmingham Is Guest At Meeting Of
 Kiwanians
EnsIey Bureau)


 Despite the protests of Rev. William H. Mansfield, the Kiwanis club of Ensley Thursday unanimously indorsed the National Defense Test Day cele- bration, called for September 12. The matter was brought to the attention of the Kiwanians by the president, who explained that other organizations had been invited to go on record regarding the test, and inquired what the Ensley club wished to do. H. D. Williams moved that the club indorse the cele- bration, which was seconded by NJ. H. Mcdowell, who was chairman of the Ensley draft board.
 Mir. Mansfield, who is perhaps as popular as any man in Ensley, said that he did not favor the display of strength of this nation to others, and that he could not approve any such war like movement as the National Defense Day celebration. His statement was re- ceived amid absolute silence, it being thought unlikely that anyone would op- pose the motion.
 Mir. Mcdowell explained that he sat as a member of the draft board for many months, watching young men pass in review, and that it was a great tragedy to observe the unfitness of the drafted boys for the business in which they were entering.
 The motion to approve the call for mobilization September 12 was adopted without further objections.
 The club received as it's guest Miss Birmingham, in the person of Miss Mildred Adams, who was present with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. S. Adams The young lady, who is resident of | InI4 TNny every member rising and greeting Miss Birmingham" She made a very grace ful talk, thanking the Kiwanians for their invitation and promising that she would do her best to win the title of Miss America in the forthcoming con- test.
 The meeting was also featured by the first "calling" that the Ensley Xii wanians have yet received. It came from Miss Lydia Eustis, secretary of the Montevallo drive, who made a short talk, in which she told the members of the club rather plainly that they had not measured up to her expectations in the matter of helping Montevallo. She said the club had indorsed the drive and had done nothing towards putting it forward.
 Miss Eustis was treasured when committee of 15 was immediately ap- pointed by Elmer D. Smith, chairman. A meeting was called and Miss Eustis was assured that the territory she wanted the Kiwanis club to handle would be taken care of in good shape.
 Plan School Annex-The first step toward a new high school for Ensley was taken Thursday, when temporary buildings that have been used for some
 
 into new ones, so that the original To- cation may be used for the addition to the building Elmer E. Smith, principal of the Ensley High school. said Thurs day that the gymnasium, which has been used for some time, had been removed, as well as several class rooms of tenn porary construction. These buildings, he explained, were on the lots which are to be used for the annex to the high school building. Plans are being drawn at this time for the addition, and it is believed that work will not be delayed very much longer.
 It was explained by Professor Smith Thursday that the high school this year will be crowded, but that plans have been made which will lessen the ex- pected strain. It was hoped the new space would be available just as soon as possible.
 Drive Meets success-Teams under the direction of the Ensley Associated Merchants were engaged Thursday in obtaining donations in Ensley for Montevallo. The territory east of Nine teenth street was worked very care fully, and reports made Thursday were very gratifying to the team captains and associates. It was stated that dona- tions were being received from residents in every walk of life, indicating that the welfare of the girls school at Montevallo is a matter of concern to all residents of this community.
 Conference Called-A conference of 15 prominent business men has been called, to be held Tuesday in the di- rectors' room of the Bank of Ensley, at which time plans will be outlined for the organization of an Exchange club. The meeting was suggested by C.. N. Gilley of Fairfield, first presi- dent of the club in that city, who is interested in seeing the formation of an Exchange club at Ensley. It was stated Thursday that a charter list of 25 men was desired, and from the con ference to be held the membership of the new club would be selected. It is