The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-11
SPECIAL SERVICE
 HELD FOR SCOUTS
Bessemer Unit Hears Appro- priate Sermon In Commemo-
 ration Of 14th Anniversary
iBEssEMER BuREAul

BESSEMER, Ala, Feb. 1O.-Special services for the Boy Scouts were held at the First Methodist church Sunday morning at II o'clock in celebration of the fourteenth anniversary of the or ganization. The auditorium was crowd ed, seats being provided in the aisles, and part of the large congregation over flowing into the galleries.
 i Rev. BIT. Waites preached Scout | sermon for the beAefit of the members of the Bessenner troops, who marched from the high school to the church in body, where portion of the audito- rum was reserved for them. The pastor emphasized the importance of Scout work, showing the development of character effected through it's teach ings, as founded on the slogan, the Scout oath and the F laws of Scout | dom.
 The service was one of the most i'm pressiye held for boys in this city, and at its conclusion the pastor made plea that the business men assist in the or ganization of more troops for this sec tion. It Is understood that a cam paign to establish more troops here is to be made soon, and the effect of the special service is expected to con | siderably further this movement Many Attend Memorial
 There was large gathering at the First Methodist church Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock, where a memorial service for Woodrow Wilson was held. The meeting was called by Bessemer post, American Legion, and the memo rial address was delivered by Dr. F. o. Hellier, who served with the overseas forces in France. tE Representatives were on hand from every civic and religious body in the city. and the service was the official expression of sorrow from the entire community. All choirs of the various churches assisted in the musical pro gram, which was arranged by George At the conclusion of an impressive service resolution of sympathy and regret was adopted, as prepared by Dr. J. $. Winters and Prof. J. l.. Gibson. Interest In Meeting It is expected that there will be a large attendance at the Monday eve ming meeting of the dedocratic execu- tive committee to be held at the coun- ell chamber of the city hall. The meet ing will be called to order at 8 o'clock and the members of the committee have asked that the public attend. as they desire suggestions relative to holding the. municipal election.
 The tentative date for the election has been set as April 15, and an ex- pression as to the advisability of holding the city election before the county cleo tion on May 13 is expressly desired.
 All.Day Study
 The members of the Womap's auxil- iary of the First Presbyterian church will hold an ali-day missionary study at the church Monday. The topic for discussion will be "The White Fields of Japan" and Mrs. G. w. William son and Mrs. Charles Morgan will have charge of the program. Luncheon will be served at noon.
 Mrs. Grove Hostess
 Mrs. Annie Glenn Grove was a charming hostess Friday evening when she entertained at dinner for a large number of her music pupils. The party later attended the Paderewski concert at the Masonic temple.
 Announcements
 Worth Lewis Post auxiliary Will meet Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at i the home of Mrsr J. W. Cochran.
 The Hueytown Parent Teacher as. sociation will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2;3o o'clock at the grammar school building.
 Mrs. Phillip Ripko will entertain the Beth-El sisterhood Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at her home on Clarendon avenue.
 The Wednesday Music club will meet with Mrs. Carl Ross Wednesday after. noon at o'clock. Mrs. Arthur Cooley will be leader for the afternoon.