The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-15
HICKMAN SOUGHT ASPOSTMASTER New Law Said To Eliminate Examination In Favor Of
 Public Approval
(ENSLEY BUREAU)

assumed an interesting turh AiAu"' when it was suggested that R. II. Hick- man, incumbent, may be renominated without the formality of an examina- tion, thus eliminating all other candl- dates.
 It was stated that law has recent ly been passed which provides that where the business men as a unit and the patrons desire a certain appoint ment, such may be made where 1t in- wolves an incumbent.
 It was pointed out that MT. Hick- man, the present postmaster. has been indorsed by the Ensley Associated Mer- chants representing practically all Ensley business men, and likewise the Kiwanis club, which also represents the business and professional element of tlis city. The indorsement of Mir. Hick- man has been overwhelming in each case.
 Resolutions of the two assOciat tiOns will be forwarded to the post office of- ficials and efforts will be made to have Mir Hickman reappOinted for four years as provided by law.
 Local business interests have only the kindest feeling for others who are ambitious to be postmaster of Ensley but it is generally accepted that Mir. Hickman has proven to be most ac- ceptable. and that the office has bene conducted in the most efficient manner It is understood that an effort will be made to eliminate the political turn to the appointment and cause the reap pointment of Mir. Hickman. solely on grounds of his acceptability to business men.
 School Attendance Good-The Ensley High and grammar schools reported 75 per cent attendance Friday, although the ground was covered with snow The members of the faculty were much pleased with the attendance and it was expected that the schools would be all most empty on account of the wealth CT. It was stated that the boys and girls were complimented for their cour- age in venturing to the schools Friday.
 To Entertain Vets-Confederate vet erans of this section will meet at the home of Mrs. Joe Smith, Sunday after noon. for a regular monthly program. At the meeting w. E. Turnipseed of the ''lliwanis club and others will in vite the old soldiers to the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday and will consult with the veterans as to the program to be rendered for their entertainment at that time.
 Reports Given-Reports for the first six weeks of the present semester were given to students of the Ensley high and grammar schools Thursday. The reports, according to the school author ties, indicated excellent grades and the instructors were much pleased with the showing. made, especially by the boys and girls promoted from the gram mar schools in February.
 Hold Cake Sale-St. Margurites Guild of St. Johns Episcopal church will hold a cake sale Saturday morn- ing in the store of J. R. Boggs, on Nineteenth street. The cakes have been made by the various members
 Accidents RepOrted-Claims involv- ing large amounts have been adjusted for automobiles wrecked or otherwise injured a. ! result of the snowstorm of Thursday. It was stated Friday that every insurance man in Ensley and Fairfield engaged in automobile insur ance had felt the snowfall in this way. Wrecks of every description have taken place. All of the accidents were of minor character and the injuries to occupants slight.
 Snow Damages Lines-Local, dam. age to the telephones due to the snow has been large but nothing to what the telephone cmopany expected, according to statement by company officials. The heavy wires caused about POO tele. phones to get into trouble and cable communication between Ensley and Bir- mlngham was interfered with. How ever, there was q crew dispa tched to thlC fnrPItnpv pIx- tNptIo,, .A stated that the damage has been cor rected in most cases.
 Hold Church SOcial-An old fash. toned church social was given at the Ensley Christian church Friday night, The Mems class of the church gave the party for the women. The program was arranged as a reward for having won the contest conducted between the two classes for the greatest number of additions and other work during a given period. Despite the hardest kind Of work on the part of the men the women won.
 The feature of the evening was an address hy Dr. R. N. Simpson. pastor of the Christian church of Birming- ham. He congra tulated the Ensley con- gregation upon it's evidence of renewed activity under the leadership of Dr. David Griffin, pastor of the Ensley church.
 The program consisted also of several musical selection, a solo, games and other features. Refreshments were served.
 Stores Nearing COmpIetiOn-Jack Lindsay, who is engaged in the con struction of several new stores on Nineteenth street, said Friday that the buildings would be completed and oc- ccupied May l. The work has progressed fast under the direction of HOlley &