The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-04-03
TO FILL OFFICE
 OF POSTMASTER
Business Men Quizzed On Qualification Of App
 plicants
tENSLEY BUREAU)

1 IntofmHtiOn on tnc NdriOuS dppi-
 cants for the position as postmaster at Ensley was being obtained Wednes- day by Inspector Sommers and c. O. Dodge of the civil service department.
 Business men of Ensley are of the opinion that the applicants, while of necessity must pass the regular pre- scribed examinations, will be chosen largely upon the recommendation made, provided the examinations are passed. Questions asked relate mainly. it is stated. to the moral qualifications of the candidates and to their standing in the community, it being the wish of the federal authorities to appoint man who will be in favor among the business men and citizens gener- ally of the community in question. As has been previously announced, candidates are subject to approval by Oliver D. Street, of Guntersville, fed eral refree, according to information in Ensley.
 It is thought the appointment will be made within the next two weeks Mr., Hickman's term expires in June. Heads Business Women-Mrs. Edith Edwards Tuesday night was elected president of the Ensley Business and Professional Women's club succeeding Mrs. Florabel Bonner. who organized the club. and who has served for the full term.
 Other officers elected include: Mrs. Joe Stsmmer, first vice president Mrs. Fletcher Ellis, second vice president; 1; Miss Dot London. recording secretary i; Mrs. J. H. Clayton corresponding secre- tary; Mrs Lillie Spence. treasurer {: Mrs. Phillip Lewis. chairman publicity committee Miss Francis Youngblood partiamentarian Mrs. Jessie Rowland, auditor.
 The associa tion named Miss London, as delegate to the state convention which meets April 26 in Talladega with Miss Judith Grace alternate. It was de- cided to install the new officials at the meeting April 10, at which time the old officers will be given the Of- ficiaI thanks of the club.
 The committee to arrange the pro- gram for the installation includes Miss Youngblood, Mrs. Spence and Miss Grace. The refreshments committee includes Mrs. D. R. Hays, Mrs. J. A. Clayton, Mrs. Emmet Phillips and Mrs Nettie Hail Allen, while the decora ations will he in charge of Mrs. Fletcher Ellis, Mrs. Gertrude Mallock and Mrs May London Beddow.
 Two jew members were elected, Miss Margaret Wright and Mrs. J. T. Huff stuttler.
 Assumes New Duties-Wade H. Old ham, assumed charge of the Fairfield Steel works as general superintendent Wednesday morning. Accompanied by W. G. Matthias, assistant to H. c. Ryding, vice president of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, and George H. Millar, the former blast fur mace superintendent, went to Fairfield and within a few moments was on the The announcement by The Age-Herald of the changes, which were of tre- mendous interest in this section of Bir- mingham, was the subject of discussion on the streets of Ensley Wednesday. The residents of this sectino are pleased over the promotion of Mir. Oldham, al- though regretting that he will be sta toned at Fairfield
 MT. Oidham IS a member or the Ems ley Kiwanis club.
 Interest In RevivaI--Revival services at the Ensley Baptist church are grow ins in interest every day according to Rev. David NJ. Gardner, pastor of that church. Attendance has been greater than expected, it was stated Wednes- day. Services will continue for two weeks there being two sermons daily one at 10 80 o'clock every morning ex- cept Saturday, ad each evening at z 80 o'clock excepting Saturday.
 City Schools ClOse-The schools of Ensley closed Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and will remain idle until Monday morning. The holiday is oc- casioned by the Alabama Educational association meeting in Montgomery Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The teachers of the Ensley schools will in some cases attend the association meeting while others will visit friends and relatives during the intermission.