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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
JUDGE MAYFELD :
 TALKS ON COURT
Woman Jurist Lectures Before Meeting Of
 Federation
lRAssemer Rureaul

BESSEMER, Ala, Dec. 29.-The Federation of Auxiliaries meeting at the First Baptist church Monday after noon opened with a piano solo by Mrs e. B. Hollingsworth. Mrs. H. l.. Rains lead the devotional, taking as a key note St. Johns "City Perfect" pie tured in Revelations. Mrs. Julian Erlick gave solo which was followed by the reports from the social-service and community work undertaken by the auxiliary.
 Judge Virginia Henry Mayfield was introduced by Mrs. F. O. Hellier. Judge Mayfield's subject was the court of do nestle relations, and its relations with child and adult life.
 The underprivileged child, the neg. lected child, and the delinquent child were discussed. The speaker touched on the compulsory education-law Many parents oppose sending their children to school, she said. It was not uncom. mon to have as many as seventeen cases of this nature in court at one time. Many cannot receive higher education, disease and other conditions prevent ing.
 Judge Mayfield believes 1t takes two to make a fuss. Only once has her court recommended divorce, she asserted and then after about fourteen other at tempts had been made to make peace. Divorce is a terrible thing" she said mot so much divorce but the cause of divorce"
 There's tragedy and comedy in the court and if one couldn't see the humor it would be almost unberable. She spoke in high terms of the girls training school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
GRAPHIC ARTS CLUB
 ENJOYS BANQUET
Unique Entertainment Program
 Is Featured

With the largest attendance yet re- corded for an annual dinner of the Graphic Arts, the fifth annual banquet of Birmingham printers and associates trades was held at the Tutwiler Mon day night at z o'clock with a social and musical program.
 Red Thornton's minstrel, local troupue had charge of the program. A number of popular songs were sung by Clint Dodd, Rack Kerney, Slick Smith and Al Fennell. The jokes and humor of the evening was in the hands of Slick Smith, Red Fennen and Theo Smith The "Serv-u-four" quartet with the minstrel of Fred Wellbourne, Red Col lins, J. B. Higgins and Vance Busby rounded out the entertainment.
 John c. Henley, Jr., of the Birming- ham Publishing company presided at tlie dinner in the absence of w. w Standiford of the Dispatch Printing company, the Graphic Arts club presi. dent, No business was handled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CITY IS STARTLED AT HUGE PROJECTS Hawkins Says Majority Of Big Program Un-
 der Way

City officials were amused Monday at reports that new public improve ment projects totaling $2, 300 900 would be placed. under way during 1925. A statement to this effect was attributed to Commissioner w. D. Dickson, al- though he was out of the city-in Blount ccunty-all day.
 According, to City Engineer A. J. Hawkins, $1S00,00O of these so-called 1925 new projects" are now under construction and have been for some time. That leaves only $500,00 in the new projects to be initiated next year., ] A list of the major projects for 1925, as well as the projects completed or put under wag during the record year now closing, accompanied Hawking annual report to the city commission several days ago and was made public at that time. tda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
ENSLEY SOCIAL
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

An election of officers was held at the all-day meeting of the fourth year inter- mediate girls Sunday school class last Saturday at the home of Mrs. J. H. Huling, the teacher of the class. The following officers were chosen: Miss Airline East, president; Miss Ophelia Bridges, vice-president; Miss Eleanor Stephens, secretary; Miss Othella Lloyd, treasurer.
 The following members were present at the meeting: Misses Lillian Coster, Othella Lloyd, Thelma Logan, Clara Cleveland, Beatrice Smiley, Evelyn Wat kins, Mary Frances, May Belle Baker, Eleanor Stephens, Ophelia Bridges and Airline East. The class had as its guest Miss Catherine Tate.
 The class presented their teacher with the gift lof a set of lovely ice tea spoons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CVITANS TO HAVE CLUB IN ENSLEY
New Body To Be Force
 In Civic - Life
(Ensley Bureau.)

Following several weeks of confer ences, which were suspended during Christmas week, the leaders in the movement for the organization of a ciyitan club in Ensley perfected plans Monday and will start functionlng as Ensleys youngest civic organization without delay. The organization was brought about by the personal work in Ensley of Dr. Courtney W. Shropshire of Birmingham who is the founder. of the -Civitans and one of its leading workers at this time.
 Officers elected are: O. W. Lawrence, president; George A. Miller, vice presi- dent; Robert D. Russell, treasurer and L. B. Vines, secretary.
 Tie meeting Monday night included short explanations by Dr: Shropshire c. W. Lawrence, B. R. Pegram, Rob ert Russell, Dr. c. D. Gaines, Dr. M. D. Clement Claud Eubank, and others whoshave been leading in the prelim- inaries.
 It.was announced tha tthe club would offeEs its assistance to this community in all civic matters and initiate pro grams of it's own that are approved and have received the thoughtful attention of the international officers.
 Formation of the Civitan club pro- yides Ensley with the following agencies of civic work: The Merchants associa- ton, the Kiwanis, Realty board, Rotary and Civilians.
 There will be no meeting of the Eilsley district realty board Wednesday according to announcement Monday. The meeting will be deferred until after News Year day. All matters scheduled to be considered during the holidays will be taken up after next Thurs day. President NJ. H. Mcdowell, said many important matters would be launched during the New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
ENTERTAINS AT PARTY,

A delightful feature of the Christmas holidays was an old-fashioned party giv- en Friday evening of last week by MT. and Mrs. Ike Morris at their home on Parkway, honoring Mrs. Morris mother, Mrs. M. A. Fayle, in celebration of her seventy-fifth birthday. Mrs. Fayle is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Morris dur ing the holidays.
 A brilliantly lighted Christmas tree placed in the center of the room gave the spirit of the holiday season. An immense white birthday cake embossed with pink rosebuds and bearing the correct number of candles, toppled with tall silver vase of pink and white carnations centered the dining table.
 The cake was cut and served by the hOnoree and coffee was poured by Mrs. Margaret Lambert. The hostess served a salad course, assisted by Mrs. F. M. Sturgis, Mrs. T. D. Temple, Mrs. M. E. Miller and Mrs. E. T. Mackey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
WOULD VACCINATE
 EVERY DOG IN CITY
Owners May Provide Cost Of
 Rabies Treatment

Every dog in Birmingham will have to take "shot" of anti-rabies serum il an ordinance soon to be placed before the city commission is adopted.
 This was decided Monday at a con ference between city commissioners and Dr. J. D. Bowling, health officer, and Dr. D. A. Platt, veterinarian. Commits sioner W. B. Cloe said he would ask City Attorney w. J. Wynn to draw the ordinance.
 The alarming increase in cases of rabies among local dogs was emphasized by Dr. Bowling, who asserted drastic action was needed without delay. More than POO persons have taken the Pas teur treatment this year, he said.
 Cost of the "shot" for each dog will be $1 or $1.50 and will be borne by the owner, under the terms of the pro. posed ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CITY MAY PASS UP
 BOARD NOMINATION
Commission Likely Not To Of-
 fer Park Board Name

City commissioners had not made up their minds Monday light whether they would submit nomination for the vacancy on the deadlocked park board at their Tuesday meeting.
 Commissioner Harrison, who also is chairman of the board said he would confer with the commissioners early Tuesday and find out what they wanted to do, if anything.
 Meanwhile, the name of George Ward continued to be heard frequently in connection with the vacancy. The La Dor Advocate recently indorsed him, al though Mir. Ward has never been af' filiated with labor.
 Harrison declined to commit himself but President D. E. McLendon said he would support Ward if his name is placed before the commission.
 Tt is true," McLendon said, "that Mir. Ward recently wrote a sharp card assailing me in connection with the city hall audit, but I would not let that stand fin the way. l regard MT. Ward as an outstanding citizen and believe he would quickly break the deadlock on the park board and start it to func- tioning properly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
ENTERTAINS CLASS.

Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow entertained the members of her Sunday school class and their friends last Friday evening at her home. Rock and other games were features of the occasion.
 The guests were as follows: Miss Nell Stewart, Miss Myrtle Cornell, Miss Rose Brodie Miss Drucilla Camps, Miss Jessie Canterberry, Miss Katie Rus sell, Miss Marjorie Thomas, Miss Emily Jo Russell, Miss Mary Nelson, Miss Vallie We'll, Miss Fannie Bibb, Miss Hilda Davis and Messrs. J. H. Moore, Wesley Els, Price Davies, Robert Mont gomery, Jerry Stewart, Robert Lambert, T. o. Oliver, John Coleman, Frank Mas sey and Bunyan Russell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
TO PRESENT CHARTER

The presentation of charter to the Rotary club of Ensley will take place Tuesday night at Hick Walters cafe Invitations have been issued to about 150 prominent residents of this com lnunity, and the banquet is expected to be attended by approximately that number. Rev. Lauren D. Brubaker, president of the club, will act as toast master while the charter will be presented by Rev. M. Turner of Flor ence, district Rotary governor.
 Several visiting Rotarians from Bir- mingham and Bessemer will attend the banQuet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
REHEARSAL IS SET

A rehearsal of ''The Messiah" will be held Tuesday night at the Ensley Presbyterian church at which all those participating are urged to be present. The presentation of ''The Messiah has been postponed until January IS, in order to permit further rehearsal of the many roles. The cast is composed of some of the outstanding singers of Birmingham and the solos parts will be in charge of well known singers. The affair is being arranged by the Women's clubs of Ensley for the Associated Mer- chants and is one of a series given to promote civic interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mrs. J. A. Whitmire entertained re- gently with Christmas party in honor of her Sunday school class at the Brighton Methodist church. Members of the Sunday school class and their friends were invited guests. The eve ning's amusement consisted of music and variety of games and contests.
 Those present were: Miss Agnes Huffman, Miss Elsie Murphy, Miss Mar garet Murphey, Miss Mary Clanton, Miss Helen Edmondson, Miss Hazel Ed mondson, Miss Ruth Haas, Miss Mildred Haas, James Ritch, Russell Smith, Cecil Deazley, Leon Walker, Inda Whitmire and Harold Walker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
R. b. PERRY DTES

R. c. Perry, Al, Hueytown, died Monday morning at the Bessemer Gen eral hospital. He is survived by his wife, three children, father and mother, two brothers, and four sisters.
 Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock at Pleasant Ridge church, with Rev. A. c. Swim dall officiating. Interment with Jacobs in charge will be made at Pleasant Ridge cemtery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
REPORT ON SCHOOL

Chairman James Dupuy of the com hittee on religious education announced Monday that all details in connection with the school would be announced in a report to the Kiwanis club January s. The Kiwanians initiated the move ments and have guided the proposal to the formation of local council to take charge of the work and operate the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
HARRY SCHMIDT COMING

In sacred concert announced for next Sunday night at the First Method ist church Harry Schmidt of Birming- ham will appear. MT. Schmidt has studied extensively in Europe and as a violinist comes highly recommended. He will be accompanied by Miss Nellie Adams, organist, and Mrs. Paul Rags dale, soprano.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
RANKS TO CLOSE

The banks in the Ensley district will be closed Thursday on account of New Year Day. They will not be open after 2 o'clock Wednesday, although it was first announced that they would re- main open a short time Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
TO RESUME BOWLING

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Dec. 29.-(Spe- cial)-Bowling will be resumed Tues day night at the Central Y. M. 0. A. by the City Bowling league, beginning the second round of the schedule. So far Latham's team has not lost q game. The second round will begin with a game between the Duncan and Griffin teams which have each won two games and lost three.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
LOCAL DATA
WINDS

East Gulf: Fresh east and weather overcast. and showery Tuesday.
 West Gulf: Fresh shifting becoming northerly and weather overcast with local rains Tuesday.
 Carribean Sea and windward Passage; Moderate northeast and east, and weather partly overcast Tuesday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate to fresh shifting. and weather overcast, prob ably rain Tuesday.
 HatteEas to Florida Straits: Moderate to fresh northeast and east. and weather overcast with local rains Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
HONORED WITH DINNER,

A delightful dinner party was given by MT. and Mrs. J. E. Lindsey Friday evening at their home on Terrell boule- yard honoring their son, Erskine, who is a student at Castle Heights Military academy at Lebanon, Tenn.
 A four-course dinner was served from beautifully appointed table to the following guests. Misses Mable Kent, Martha Sparks, Bettye GastOn, Mary Barnhart, Virginia Lindsey and Messrs. Earl Underwood, Hawthorne Hawkins, Robert Chadwick, Leland Sinclair, Charles Wilson, Louis Zeigler, Erskine Lindsey and Mir. and Mrs. J. E. Lind sey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
SONGIAG

Rare and unusual was the "songalog" held at the South Highland Baptist church Sunday evening under the direc- tion of Rev. Roy Chandler and Mir. Bryan Waller, organist and choir di- rector. The story, ''The Star of Glory" was read by the minister, Rev. Chandler. This was illustrated with songs by the choir, appropriate to the story. A spe- brilliant star when all lights were dim med. The congregation joined in the last hymn, God So Loved the World"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
THE WEATHER

Alabama and Mississippi, Extreme Northwest Florida: Rain Tuesday; We'd nesday cloudy, not much change in tenn perature.
 Virginia: Rain on the coast and rain or snow in the interior Tuesday and Wednesday, not much change in tempera- ture.
 South Carolina and Georgia: Rain Tuesday and probably Wednesday; not much change in temperature.
 Florida: Cloudy Tuesday and Wednes- day, local rains north and central por- tions; not much change in temperature.
 Kentucky and Tennessee: Rain Tues day and probably Wednesday; not much change in temperature.
 Louisiana: Tuesday rain; Wednesday unsettled, somewhat warmer.
 Arkansas: Tuesday probably rain. somewhat warmer; Wednesday unsettled.
 Oklahoma Tuesday partly cloudy in west, probably rain in east portion some- what warmer; Wednesday unsettled colder In northwest portion
 East Texas: Tuesday partly cloudy in west. rain in east portion; Wednesday un- settled somewhat warmer.
 Summary of observations made at sta tions of the United States Weather bu- reau. during the 24 hours ending at 2 D. n,, 90th meridian time, December 29.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
SCHOOLS RESUME

Ensley schools resumed Monday morning following the celebration of Christmas with a ten-day holiday. The students will be given Thursday off duty. The examinations for the end of the first semester will be started with in few days and promotions will take place early in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
PARENT-TEACHERS

A call was issued Monday for meet ing of the Parent-Teachers assOcia- tion of the Ensley High school to be held January in the assembly room of the school. The meeting will deal chiefly with plans to increase the mem bership to over 1000. The association has doubled it's membership this year, and it is planned to have over 1000 members before the June vocation. Prof. Elmer E. Smith, principal of the Ensley high will, it is stated, invite all the. members of the Ensley Mer- chants, Kiwanis club, Rotary and Real Estate board to become associate mem- bers of the asspciation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
NEW GRAND JURY ! FACES 100 CASES
County Body To Be Elm panneled On
 Monday

A new county grand jury is to be empannelled Monday by Judge H. B. Heflin, of the. criminal division of the circuit court. The jury is expected to remain in session for three days and will make its first partial report about January 9.
 The grand jury docket will contain about 100 cases for consideration and it is expected to examine over 250 wit nesses.
 Judge John Mckinley of Utah, the third visiting judge to assist the crim- inal division of the Jefferson counts court, will arrive in Birmingham Mon day. He is to sit on the local bench for four weeks, and will hear several important cases during the next capital week, which starts January 19.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
MRS. DOUGLAS DIES

Mrs. Lucy Jane Louglas, 65, died Sunday evening at St. Vincent's hos pital in Birmingham. Mrs. Douglas has made her home for the past sev- eral years near Lipscomb, and is well known in that community.
 Funeral arrangements in charge of McCollum will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
MEETING POSTPONED

'.TscIe --'" be no meeting of the Xii wanis club of Ensley Thursday, New Years day. The first meeting of the new year will be January 8, when Hardeman S. Meade, the new president and his associate executive officers as- sume charge of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
PERSONALS

Miss Cecilia Freeland of Port Gib- son, Miss, who is travelling director of the John B. Rogers Producing company, is spending the holidays with Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Winters.
 Miss Neal Johnston has returned to her home in Birmingham after spending the week as the guest of Miss Katherine Baty.
 MT. and Mrs Ben Perry and children returned Monday from Boligee, Ala, where they spent Christmas with Mrs. Perr's mother, Mrs. Bouchelle. |. Miss Madge Patrick has returned from Thomaston where she visited her parents.
 Mir. and Mrs. Curtis B. Dozier have returned from a visit to Tuscaloosa.
 Mrs. J. A. Jones will return Tuesday from a visit to relatives and friends in Montgomery.
 Miss Aileen Burch spent the Christ mas holidays with relatives at Georgi- ana, Ala.
 Mrs. J. T. Grove of Annapolis, Md, arrived Monday to spend some time with Rev. J J. Grove.
 E. R. Armstrong has returned from Columbiana, Ala, where he spent Christmas with his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. J. J. Sutton and sons, Charles and William, have returned from a visit to relatives at Tuscaloosa.
 MT. and Mrs. Lige Thomas have re- turned from a visit to Mrs. Thomas parents in Elmore county.
 Mir. and Mrs. T. E. Ennis and daughter, Louise, after a visit to MT. and Mrs. D. o. Worthy have returned to thier bOme in Montgomery.
 Both parties profit by use of Age Herald Want Ads. Sold before noon is the frequent result of their use.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
CHILD IMPROVED

Some improvement was shown Mon' day in the condition of Clara Belle Me Cay, 5-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. NJ. E. McCay, S09 First avenue, who was seriously burned Sunday aft ernoon when her clothing ignited from a candle with which she was playing,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
OLD FIRM MOVES

The we'll known firm of Harris Broth CTS, located at 314 Nineteenth street, has leased a store at 221 Nineteenth street and will move to the new loca- tion in January, where they will carry on an exclusive mems and boys fur. nishing business,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
O,CONNOR DIES

<' SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Dec. 9'- James O'Conner, proprietor of an em- ployment agency, died here today as a result of injuries received yesterday when he was shot at his home by Will liam Aushorman, formerly of Chat tanooga, Tenn. AushOrman committeed suicide following the shooting of O'Con- nor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
MEED.FLYNN WEDDING

The wedding of Miss Lucille Weed and MT. Tol B. Flynn of Carbon Hill occurred Sunday afternoon at 80 o'clock at the home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Weed at McCalla. The living room was beauti- fully decorated and an improvised altar of potted plants, evergreen foliage and flowers over which was suspended a large wedding bell, formed the lovely background before which the happy couple plighted their nuptial troth. Dr. B. T. Waites of the First Methodist church performed the ceremony, using the ring service.
 The bridesmaid, Miss Birdie Lee Chandler of ELtaw, dressed in an or enid gown and carrying an arm bou- uuet, was first to enter. She was fol lowed by the groomsman, Mir. Roy Flynn.
 The bride, attractive in 3 frock oi log cabin brown, an carrying bou' quet of brides roses and lilies of the valley, entered with the maid of honor Miss Margaret Weed, her sister, who wore a blue gown with which she car ried pink roses. The groom, with his best man, Mir. J. T. Flynn, met them al altar, where the bride was given il marriage by her father.
 The wedding march and vocal selec tions were rendered by Mrs. Joe Scot and Miss Lenora Langford.
 They will make their home at Car bon Hill, where the groom is in tht mercantile business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
FILM RECOMMENDED

The better films committee recom- mends, at the Grand theater, for this week, Harold Bell Wright's Mine With the Iron Door," Monday and Tuesday. This picture treats of the mines in Arizona and is for general audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
PRRSNNALS.

Robert F. NIoseiey, Jr,, Is visiting college friends in Laurel Miss.
 Mir. and Mrs. J, c. Hyat announce the birth of daughter, whom they have named Mary Anne.
 Mir. and Mrs. Asa Nunnally are the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30

guests of relatives -at Ohatchie, Ala, during the holidays.
 Miss Hersellie smith. of Anniston, is the house guest of her cousin, Miss Ruth Fryer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
TO WELCOME MEMBERS
Rev. Slaton And Wife "At Home" New
 XnaH

.-t Year.
 Rev.. s. T. Slaton, pastor of the West End Methodist church, and Mrs. Sla. ton will be ''at home" on New Years day from 3 to 10 o'clock p. m. to the membership of the church. The pas tor and his wife will be glad to vel come all members of the congregation during these hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
MISS FOIMAR HOSTESS.

Miss Myrtle Folmar was hostess last Wednesday evening at her home on Ems ley Highlands, when she entertained the members of the Q Tau club with a Christmas tree. The gifts were ex- changed by those present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
DINNER GIVEN

Mir. and Mrs. D. o. Worthy enter tained at dinner Sunday at their home on Banks street.. A large number of relatives and a few close friends of the family were guests upon this occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-12-30
ANNnI1NCEMENTs.

The Twentieth Century Mothers club will meet at the home of Mrs. Ray Hassler, 25O1 Seventeenth avenue, Wed nesday.