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club prize, and Miss Elizabeth Sloggett won the consolation prize. Luncheon was served to the following guests: Mrs. Milton Baird, Mrs. c. B. Cross, Mrs. Raymond Allen, Mrs. A: c. Hay good, Mrs. Charles Jager, Miss Mable Baird, Mrs. G. E. Locke, Mrs. Alfred Ball, Mrs. s. c. Smith, Mrs. J. A. Baird, Miss Eliza Sloggett, Miss Edna Furgerson, Miss Mary Hodges. 4
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HuEYTOWN P. T. A.

The Parent-Teacher association of the Hueytown school met this week at the grammar school. Mrs. Eugene Batson, vice president, presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. Phillips.
 The associations main project for the year is equipping the schools do- nestle science room. At shower held recently $85 worth of kitchen utensils were donated and a stove committee were appointed to buy stoves and equipment. Screens for the windows and doors will be made by the manual training department under direction of Prof. Tricks. and Alonzo Smith and A. o. Finley will install plumbing con- nections and sink.
 Plans for an old fashioned Spelling Bee," to be held at the high school at an early date were also made.
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RRJDGE GLIB

Mrs. Peyton McEniry was hostess to members of the Dolomite Bridge club Friday afternoon at 2 80 o'clock at her home in Dolomite. =. <. An incense burner and dainty hand kerchiefs were awarded as high score and consolation prizes. Mrs. s. w. Wright and Mrs. w. l.. Lawrence were winners. Lunceon was served guests.
 Present were: Mrs. D. R. Ray, Mrs. w. l.. Lawrence, Mrs. W. c. Chase, Mrs. T. D. Stephens, Mrs. Louis De Sablo, Mrs. Ed. Scales and Mrs. Billie Wilson.
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HARVEST DAY PROGRAM

The annual Harvest Day program for the Methodist woman's auxiliaries of the Bessemer district was held Thursday at the Brighton Methodist church, at which Mrs. G. M. Truss presided. Dele gates representing 20 churches and sev- eral district pastors were present.
 Devotionals were conducted by Rev. J. W. McCarty, pastor of Brighton Methodist church, and Mrs. H. A. Huff man, president of the hostess society, welcomed the visitors. Mrs. William Howell, conference superintendent of young peoples work, made the principal address of the morning session, in which she stressed the importance of organiz- ing the young women of the church for missionary service. Members of the First Methodist church of Bessemer, under direction of Mrs. T. R. Mitchell, presented a play, 'The Society That Did Not Pay Out" Rev. William H. Mansfield, pastor of the Ensley First Methodist church, conducted the after noon deyotionals.
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PERSONALS

Miss Lois Faull will arrive this week from Ward-Belmont college to spend the holidoys with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Richard Faull at Muscado.
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SIGMA RHO CLUB MEETS

The Sigma Rho club met this week at the home of Miss. Annette Lamberson.
 During the business session plans were made for dance, to be given during
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HOLD SOCIAL. .,

A delightful social was held Friday evening for the young people of the Ensley Highland Methodist church in the church basement. Christmas deco rations made the place attractive.
 A very entertaining program was given. Special music was rendered by Mrs. U. S. Pitts and Miss Vivian Cooper. Miss Laura Belle Dupuy gave a reading. Games and contests were features of the evening.
 About twenty-five people enjoying the occasion. The social was in charge of Mrs. W. I. Phillips, Mrs. J. w. Mo Mutt, Mrs. Jesse Rowland and Mrs. U. s. Pitts.
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ERECTION OF OFFICERS

Fonville Grove, No. 75' Woodman Circle, met Wednesday afternoon at the w. 0. w. hall. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Mary Blair, past guardian; Mrs. Anna Sandifer, guar dian; Mrs Alice Greenhill, clerk; Mrs. Roxie Neeland, banker; Mrs. Mary Barton, attendant; Mrs. Jessie Miller, assistant attendant; Mrs. Mollie Wal drop, chaplain; Mrs. Cora Hemlkana, inner sentinel. The circle will hold a call meeting next "Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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MRS. ALLEN DIES.

Mrs. Mary Allen, IS, died at the Bes- semer hospital Saturday morning at 6 o'clock, following long illness. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. w. M. Melton and four sons, J. W. and J. F. Allen, of Montevallo; G. w. and P. s. Allen of Bessemer.
 The body will be sent to Franklin, Alaba., where burial will take place Sunday afternoon in the family ceme- tery, with Jacobs in charge.
 BOY DIES.
 Fred Le Golf, 15, died Friday eve ming at 9:30 o'clock at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. Gooff at RaimOnd> mines. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters and one brother.
 Burial will take place at Sadlers cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. Walter Dudley of the Konesboro Methodist church off ciating. Jacobs in charge.
 LOUISE HANDLE.
 Louise Randle, 8, died Friday eve ming at the home of her parents near West Lake, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 80 o'cloc kat the home of tn parents, Mir. and Mrs. Harry Randle, burial following at Elmwood cemetery with Jacobs in charge.
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TOILETTE CLUB MEETS
 Miss Katherine Allen was hostess to members of the toilette club Wednes-
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BESSEMER SOCIAL
HONOR BRIDE.TO.BE

Miss Maggie Johnson, popular bride-elect, was the inspiration of a lovely shower and tea given by Mrs. I. J. Roll at her home on Berkley avenue Thursday afternoon.
 Guests were greeted at the door by Mrs. Rose Huey, who presented them to Mrs. l. J. Roll, Miss Maggie Johnston, Mrs. P. K. Pearson, Miss Eileen Smith, Miss Katherine Baty, Miss Bernice flag Ter, and Miss Bob Pennington. Dorothy Gwin and Margaret Pearson, dressed to represent cupids, received the cards and gifts at the door. The brides book was kept by Miss Carolyn Bradley, who reg istered over 100 names during the after noon.
 Receiving at the dining room entrance were Mrs. o. H. Halbrook and Mrs. W. c. Baty. Mrs. T. T. Huey and Mrs. l.. B. Bradley poured coffee and tea. Refreshments were served by Mrs. F. s. Fitzgerald, Mrs. c. J. Lehman, Mrs. J. c. B. Gwin, Mrs. J. T. Crawford, Mrs. c. $. Bentley, Mrs. c. A. Baty, Mrs. Rush Randall, Mrs. J. l.. Wood and Miss Helen Roll.
 The gifts received were exhibited by Mrs. G. D. Cummings and Mrs. l.. W. Allen. The popularity of the bride-to-be was manifested by the large number of handsome gifts presented by her friends.
 Musical selections were rendered dur. ing the afternoon by Mrs. c. B. Hol- lingsworth and Mrs. Julian Erlick.
 MRS. WILSON ENTERTAE%S
 Mrs. Herschel Wilson was hostess Thursday afternoon to members of her Yankee-Doodle Dixie club at her home in Lipscomb.
 Series of games of bridge were enjoyed was made by Mrs. Birch Cameron, who was presented with the club prize.
 A lovely salad and sweet course was Mrs S. w. Wright, Mrs. Peyton Me Baird, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. Ewin Carter and Mrs. Fred Mitchell.
 SHOWER GIVEN
 Mrs. Ruby Lightcap and Mrs. T. c. Sullivan were joint hostesses Thursday evening when they entertained with a miscellaneous shower at the home of latter, in honor of Miss Mamie Lou Johnston, a bride-elect of the month. The house was beautifully decorated in colors of red and green, all suggestive of the Christmas season.
 In the brides contest, the prize was won by Miss Minnie Best, who in turn presented it to the bride-to-be. Thirty five names were registered in the brides book, which was kept during the evening by Mrs. Clifford Crook.
 The gifts were displayed under a Christmas tree in the center of a large table. Several vocal selections were rendered by Miss Lorene Frederick, ac- companied by Miss Cora Burke.
 Delightful refreshments were served. Those assisting the hostesses in serving and entertaining were: Mrs. Muse, Miss Lorene Frederick and Miss Mable Nolan of Birmingham.
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treasurer of the club, will report on the clubs financial status.
CHRISTMAS RUSH


 The annual Christmas rush at the post office was under way Saturday, Following the request of the postal au- thorities, patrons of the Ensley office are mailing their Christmas packages early.
 Local employees of the post office are expected to secure a half holiday on Christmas day which was initiated last year by Postmaster General New. It is stated that patrons of the office may assist very much if they follow the request of the authorities and mail their packages as early as possible.
 TEAM ENTERTAINED
 The Arabs club of Ensley entertained members of the Ensley High football team and their girl friends and few additional friends at a dance given at the Woodward Golf club Friday night. The local clubs provided a program of unusual interest.
 SCHOOL HOLIDAY
 For the information of the school boys and girls who are apparently tremendously eager to know, The Age Herald inquired Saturday as to when the Christmas holidays would begin. Schools will close next Friday, Decem- Der 19, and will remain closed until Monday morning, December 20, four days after Christmas. The boys and girls are expected to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of the week, with a full holiday New Years Day, resuming their work January 2, 1925.
 Official information to this effect was secured from the offices of pr. Glenn, Saturday. The holiday this sea- son will be two days longer than last year, which is extremely gratifying and appreciated by the youngsters, it is be- lieyed.
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BULLDOG CLAN BEAT
JACK SONVILLE, $50
Howard Eleven Shows Unexpected Strength In
49, Clash With Normal Team

line. The drive Melted the counter
when Socket went through left tackle
FOR three yards. His forwards opened
up % perfectly that he could have gone
30 had he needed that yardage.
Reserves Go I'm
Coach Gillem took out his first
strinsers early in the fourth quarter,
and sent in HE reserves. With line
up made up completely Of reserves.
Howard ran across two more touch
downs over the exhausted State Normal
team.
As the game vas drawing 20 q close.
Dumpy Barton, sub-halfback, inter
cepted a State Normal pass on nor
mafs 20 yard line, and raced through
clear field to touchdown. He had
only a moment before carried the ball
to the five-yard line after nice run
after catching forward pass.
The last touchdown came immediate
ly after the kickoff, following the
fourth counter. On the second play,
Russell Tinkelpaueh. behind beautiful
interference, raced IS yards around end
for a touchdown. He kicked goal for
the S5th and final point of the game.
Score A Surprise
The game was something OF sur
prise to Howard hackers. as hard
struggle had been anticipated. After
that first drive in the opening guar
ter, the game was never in doubt.
For the Bulldogs, Casey and Scokei
were the chief ground gamers. Nc
Carthy gained consistently through the
line. Stevens did not carry the ball
much, being content with sending his
mates through the opposing team. His
punting was OF his usual good variety.
In the line. Stabbs, the Brewster
brothers and Spicer played great ball.
Shepherd and I.ollar, the two ends, were
In on pra stically every play.
Coach Gillem remarked after the
game that one pleasing angle was the
nice showing Of his reserves. That's
the department have been afraid Of"
he remarked.
Summary and fineups:
Howard (3S1-Sheppard, left end /.
Spicer, left tackle; L. Brewster, left
guard; G. Brewster, center; Stubbs,
right guard; Kelly, right tackle; IIollar,
right end; Stevens, quarterback Me
Cafthy, left halfback; Scokel, right
hAlfback; Casey, fullback.
Normal (Ol--Rogers, left end; Hines,
left tackle; Wick, left guard; Alverson.
center; Edison. right guard Phillips.
right tackle: Broome, right end Lewis,
quarterback Cannon, left halfbaek /:
Powell, right halfback; McNeese, full
back.
Substitntions Normal: Gibbs for
Rogers, sherer for Hines, Means for
Alvefsoa, Rogers for Lewis, Ditto for
Powell, Powell for Ditto, Ditto for Nc
Neese. Howard: Brooks for l.. Brew
ster, HARDWOOD for Mccarthy. r. Tinkl-
paugh for Scokei, Wilkerson for Lollar
Williams for Sheppard, Bains for G.
Brewster, Nichols for Kelly, Douglas
for Stubbs, Barton for n. Tinklepaugn
r Tinklepaugh for Stevens, II. Tinkie.
paugh for HARDWOOD. HARDWOOD fol
Casey, Scale for HARDWOOD, Knight foI
Scale, Ransom for Brooks.
Referee-Bryan (Hampden-S Sidney
Umpire, Cox (Georgial. Head lines.
man, Stillweil (Wofford).
Scoring -Touchdowns Scokel 3, Bar.
ton, r. Tinklepaugh. Goals from touch
down, Stevens 2, r. Tinklepaugh 2.
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Lands. think he acted too hastily.
The public wants TO know all details
Of the scandal. Judge Lands and Pres
idents Heydler and johnson should sift
the matter to the bottom"
Chicago
William veeck, president Of the Chi.
cago Nationals
Judge Lands il to be implicitly
trusted. He will leave no stone un,
turned until the matter IL thoroughly
cleaned up" llf1
Tom Foley, organizer Of the ofiginA
Chicago White Stockings:
Il believe the whole affair hoax
Baseball players are forever playing
jokes on each other
Al Sphinx, secretary Of the Old Tim.
ers' Baseball association;
Il think all players mentioned by
O'Connell should be barred out until Z
complete investigation is made"
Baltimore
Jack Dunn, owner-manaser Of the
Baltimore club:
II approve Of any public investiea-
ton that may be inaugurated.'
Gov. Richie Of Maryland:
II am content to leave the mates
with Judge Landis."
Johnny Conway Toole, president Of
the International League:
Abide by Lands decision as to what
action should be taken"
San Francisco
William NJ. JOHNSON, former Amer.
lean tennis champion
'grhe public shoul0 nave more than
the mere framework Of the incident and
the results of the entire investigation
should be published"
Senator Shortridge:
II have known Judge Lands for q
long time and he is a just man. am
willing to be guided by him"
Charles II. Shrubs, owner Of the San
Fransieco Seals. who sold Jimmy
o'COnneil to the Giants:
II feel there is more 10 the story
than has been told. BY all means lei
the public in on the investigation.
don't think 0'Connell would have gone
to Sand as he did unless someone elss
put him up to it.. His action stunned
me. He always gave me the best ht
had"
Glenn Warner, Stanford football
Il believe o'Connell is telling the
truth and that he is being made the
goat for the rest OF the team"
Detroit
Frank j. Navin, president of the De.
troit Americans
Lands is looking after it. II is a
National League affair and / don't wish
to be drawn into it."
Kansas City
Johnny Killing, former Chicago Cut
catcher:
Il don't believe the public is salts
fled. In case Judge Lands remains
silent, there should be a full public
Investigation"
Gene Packard, former Nationa
league pitcher:
IF Lands remains silent, the public
should investigate"
Omaha, Neb.
Mayor James G.. Dahlman:
Il am not satisfied with the Landii
rulings and do not believe the peopl,
are. Complete details should be pub
lished."
Denver
Bill Everett, former big Lacquer:
The public Is entitled to the Who'll,
truth. / think Judge Lands will prob,
further after the SERIES"
Charleston, w. Va.
Governor Morgan of West Virginia
Il have the utmost confidence il
Judge Lands ability to handle thu
matter"
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PICKENS CLAN
BEATS SCOOBA

REFORM, Ala, Oct. 49, Especially -
The Red and Black warriors of Pickens
county high fought one Of the most
on Graham field, when the locals de-
feated Scooba, former champions Of Mis-
sissippi. Friday afternoon, IA to 10.
two perfect place kicks by Simpson
after touchdowns counting the deciding
points. pickeus outplayed Sccoba in
every quarter except the third, when
the visitors put over their only counters.
piekens registered is first downs against
{ for the losers.
The Tigers counted early in the first
period, when Patterson, end, leaped
high into the air and intercepted a
Scooba pass with one hand and ran Is
yards for touch down. The locals
also scored their other counter in the
initial period on several exchange Of
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7SlllEWS AND E<PERTS[SP
SPORTS

punts and the fierce attack Of thsl
Pickens' backs. arg
Scooba counted their first tally on I
20 yard pass. while their last counter
came when a Pickens pass was inter-
cepted on the 7-yard line, q Scooba
back racing 90 yards across the field
with great interference BY his nnatsA !
The end running Of Smalley, half
hack, was outstanding. ripping off long
gains time after time for first downs
while the work Of Patterson was also
noticeable throughout, playing . great
defensive game at the wing pcsit1en.
The team work Of thu locals was fine.
while the interference put no was great
Scooba. one time Mississippi cham
piona, presented one of the best coached
teams ever to appear on Graham 6tl6
They presented a stone wall defense a.
critical moments, but could not stop
the end rushing OF the locals. Their
punts went for 50 yard average, ana
the speed and team work was big
factors in holding the Pickens score
down. The game was played In drizsIs
part of the time.
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Georgia Tech scoring: Goal from
field. Williams, Referee. Elcock dart
MOUTH. Umpire STREET tAnburn)
IAnesman, Bagley Washington and
Lee Time of periods Is minutes.
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PHILLIPS CLAN
BEATS ETOWAH
CrimsOns Have Compare.
lively Easy Time ScOr-
ing Victory, 200

Over 1900 fans saw Phillips beat
Etowah county high by q score OF ~
10 o at Fleetwood park Saturday morn
Ing, The game was cnospicuous Tor
funbles ana penalties, both sides funib-
ling a great deal while Referee DOUGLASS
was kept busy penalizing the PHILIPPE
team some seven or eight times, ana
Etowah was taken back for five yards
once.
The first quarter started In with
Etowah receiving. Red GUN started
things moving with a long kick wnicn
was funlbled by Etowah. II was IN this
quarter that fandom received shock.
Those north Alabama boys held the
Crimson backs to score OF 0 to 0. Dur.
ing the quarter Grayelee made a good
run around end for IL yards. The punt
ing on both sides was good. The quarter
ended with the ball IN Etowahs three
yard line.
GUN Goes Over
In the second quarter Uuin carried
the pikskin over with a qlunee. Sanford
failed on the kick. Again Etowhh re-
ceivcd with little success. Phil
lips made 4 run straight down the field
in which Pilgreen broke loose for a
Is yard run. When Phillips reached
Etowah's two yard line thy hit a
stone wall and were held for two downs
when the ball went to the opponents.
Etowah sent the Crimsops back to the
forty yard line with a punt. 1t was
at this point that the. most Sensational
play of the game came off. when San
ford scored on a 30 yard pass from
Gravelee.
All during the first half the work of
Lee, sgreenie on the Etowah's lire,
stood out, he pulled off the neatest
tackles seen by local high school fans
in some time. This continued until he
was knocked out and dragged off the
field, fighting against the coach to get
back. 81
Second Team FAYE
At the opening of the half Phillips
put in its second team, the backfield
players being Sam Perry, quarter,
Callahand and Andrews, halves, and
Kidd Lott, full. With this pony back
tield the teams were about evenly
matched and the bali toftered from one
end of the field to the other. The out
standing plays during this period were
Callahand's speedy end rims which net
ted the Crimson about IL yards each.
When the regular back field trotted
to their places for the fourth quarter.
the Phillips hackers went wild. The
regulars kept the ball at the opponents
end of the field throughout the quarter
snd following a series of line bucks,
which brought them within five yards
OF the white line, Red GUN plunged
through tackle for touchdown. Capt
ain Sanford put a drop kick through
the posts for point. Ralph Gravelee
brought the bah to the end of the field
and PHILIPPE scored again but the play
was called back for off sides. Before
they could come back the pisto: vas
Phillips Penalized
TAe PhiIlipites were penalisod
frequently for off hdes and once o.
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The widely heralded Jacksonville
State Normal eleven, conquarors Of the
Meecasin Of ChattAnoea. fell before
the rush Of the Bulldogs Of Howard
college Saturday Afternoon. The Bull'
dogs charged from their kennel with
the opening whistle 70 rush across 3
touchdown In the first few minutes OF
me game. They ended the affair even
a. they had begun IL, speeding to two
touchdowns In the last few minutes o.
play.
In all, the Bulldogs made five touch
do--ns. kicked five goals after touch
downs, and wiped up Berry field with
State Normal, to the tune Of SS to o.
To Polly Scokel, speedy halfback Of
the Bulldogs, goes the bulk Of the day's
laurels. II was Poliy's six-yard iunse
through tackle that scared the first
touchdown. Il was Pollx's snatchins
Of q forward pass from, Quarterback
Stevens later on in the first quarter
and his subsequent ten-yard run that re.
suited in the second touchdown. And
then, early In the second hall, Scokel
got loose for 25-yafd run around
bis right end, and slipped through
tackle for the touchdown after his
backfielA mates had helped him plunge
the ball up within scoring distance.
Bufldsss Drive Hard
Fired BY reports Of the strength Of
State Normal, the Bulldogs went on the
field printed for hard struggle. From
the first, they displayed q driving Of
fensivA that swept jacksonville off its
feet.
Howard received the kickoff, and
Seckel was downed on ME own 20-yard
lire. Two line plays failed. and Ste
yens punted to Jacksonville. Jackson
VILE couldn't gain, and Howard took
the bali in midfieid on q short punt.
On the first play, McCafthy weht
through right guard for nine yards.
Stevens made 1t first down through
center.
From then on, II was one line plunge
after another, first through one side.
then through another. After three first
downs had been made Scokel slipped
through his left tackle SIX yards, scoring
the frat touchdown Stevens kick
was mide, but penalty gave Howard
the extra point after touchdown.
Normals Start Drive
Howard kicked to Jacksonville, and
the State Normal boys started drive
down the field that Melted three first
downs. Stevens intercepted q pass In
midfield, and the Bulldogs started an
other drive towards the normal goal,
On the first play, Scokel went around
right end for IS yards. Line bucks
netted only five yards, go on fourth
down. Scokel caught a ten yard pass
from Stevens, elndel one tackler, and
stepped off the remaining ten yards to
the goal line. The first quarter ended
shortly after. 80
In the second quarter. the bali wal
in midfield the majority of the
time. Off side penalties hindered tht
Bulldogs, stopping one drive, and Civ
ing Jacksonville two first downs.
Shortly after the third quaftes
opened, Casey, big fullback for the Bull
dogs, plunged through the guards foE
substantial gains. The third touch.
down Of the Bulldogs was hard Won
coming from short gains Through the
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The Phillirdtas were penaliaod
Frequently for off Edea and Oncs o.