The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-01-17
CITY MARKET TO
 AID TRUCK SALE

AID TRUCK SALE Survey Of Rural Sections Un-
 derway To Determine Popu-
 larity Of Proposed Move
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 A survey of the rural sections to ascertain how many growers of truck will cooperate in the establishment of municipal market at Bessemer, instituted under the direction of the principals of the rural schools, at the request of interested business men, will be made this week.
 Each principal will be asked to make a personal survey of his section, visit ing each truck grower and listing the various products he would of- fer for sale in case he agrees to use theS- municipal market. In this way complete report is expected concerning the willingness of the farmers to cooperate and the amount and variety of products they would offer for sale. ''
 It has been proposed to have a mu- nicipal market created near the busi-. ness section, where the streets could be closed to other traffic, and parking space provided for the farmers who will obligate themselves to place their produce Sthere for sale. By using reg ufar hours on certain days for the use of the market, housekeepers can be kept informed as to the. produce sold at the market regularly.
 At the same time the survey is being made a conimfetee will be appointed to take up the matter of location with the city officials. As it is hoped to to have <the market established before March, preliminary surveys during the next few days are to be rushed.
 Plans Membership Drive Following the meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com merce Wednesday afternoon at 4 campaign during the next few weeks will be announced. A campaign to cover the entire district is planned. F Secretary A. E. Ausman has pre- pared complete report of the non members in this section, also listing those members who could afford to carry more membership than at pres- ent. The committee will be divided into a sufficient number of units to insure covering the entire district in a short campaign. The reports on non- members is complete, being divided into business classifications, and as an ex- ample of the lack of appreciation of the organization among certain indi- viduals, it is stated the reports show that only two members of the city council, out of II, hold membership in the Chamber of Commerce.
 An enthusiastic meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce was held Wednesday after noon, when plans were outlined to in- crease the membership and adopt methods of strengthening the financial resources of the organization. Nearly every director was present, with John Snider presiding.
 The work of the organization for the past, year was reviewed, and the board enthusiastically indorsed the ef- forts of the secretary, A. E. Ausman. After lengthy discussion it was de- eided that the entire board be appoint ed a membership committee, each as- signed to work among membership prospects in his own business classifi- cation. Later plans for tie campaign will be announced by Mir. Snider.
 A survey of the Bessemer district was read, showing non-members who are eligible for membership. With this data to work on, the various lines of business will be canvassed system atieally in the next few weeks. It was further decided that the directors. be empowered to call upon, members for assistance in the campaign.
 A considerable portion of the meet ing was devoted to the discussion of plans for the coming year.
 Kiwanis Adopts New Plan
 The Bessemer Kiwanis club adopt- ed a new plan to familiarie the chair man of its committees with their work for the next few months. Each chair man was required to recite the names and classifications of their commit tee members at the Wednesday lunch- con. Each speaker was required to give his idea of the line of work the club should carry out which will be kept for future reference.
 The following ehairmen were on the program: J. B. Morton, program; Ju- Han Erlick, reception; B. T. Harris, attendance; George Bumgardner, house committee John Perry, finance i; J. l.. Gibson. education; Dr. Wood Price. music; J. R. Vance, publicity ; w. Leggett, public affairs; B. H. W. C. Baty, inter-city information; J. Johnson, business methods; D. R.. smith, classification; J. W. Brooks, rules.
 Indorse Rebate Plan
 An interesting meeting was held Wednesday afterRoon by the Huey- town Parent-Teacher association, when that body indorsed the mer- chants school rebate campaign .and pledged themselves to take steps~ to have all the patrons of the school par ticipate.
 1t was announced that the two HueytOwn schools had realized a cash rebate of $25 from the December cam paign. Other school associations of the district will take up the matter of indorsing the rebate plan this and ate considerable interest in the msve- ment.
 Simpson Infant Dies
 i. Mary Vernon Simpson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Simp- son, died Wednesday morning at II o'clock at the Baptist hospital in Bir- mingham. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of it's grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Majors, 322 .Thir- tieth street,. south. Rev. B. T. Waites will offieiate, and burial will follow 
 again. From meager information it is believed that injuries received during the season has contributed to his in- disposition.