The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-11
ROTARY MEMBERS IN GOLF SERIES
First Of Three Gan.cs Are
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M The, second game of the series will be Y played at Tuscaloosa next Tuesday. The Bessemer team was composed of Lee Moody, T. J. McColium, Ralph Snider and George Rutledge, while Tuscalosa was represented by Hugo 4 Friedman, Cliff Penick, Dr. Herbert 4 Patton and Edward May,
 Much of the Thursday luncheon of the Rotary club was given over to in- < ter-club courtesies, when the visiting team were guests at the Grand hotel. < President Otis Pearson, in. a speech 4 of welcome, recalled the two club visits z two years ago, when the entire mem- berships exchanged visits. Cliff Penick responded for Tuscaloosa and expressed z the hope that the visits would be re- \ stunned, extending an invitation from 4 that city.
 Fred Owen, manager of the. Ameri- 4 can Tar Products company, and Watt \ Andrews, manager of the Superior N Pipe company, were installed as mem bers, the Rotary charge being given by & M..J. Brooks.
 A letter from district headquarters 4 were read, congratulating the Besse- mer club for leading aNs Alabama in 4 point of attendance for the past two A years. An invitation from Jasper for 4 an inter-club visit in that city was < read, it being decided to postpone the date, July 31. having been suggested. Chamber Raises FuRds--Plans were < made at the Wednesday meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of { Commerce to raise $150 as Bessemer's pro rata on the industrial administra- tion building, to be erected at Wash ington by the national organization. B. c. Terry and A. D. Maddox were named as committee to visit business men on this matter. '}2bf
 There was optimistic discussion over the proposal to secure an auditorium ] for the chamber, the committee in charge asking that more time be all 4 lowed to perfect plans. Bessemer's ex- hibit for the southern exposition, to be given in New York was reported on, it being the consensus of opinion that many manufacturers of this district will cooperate.
 Lawyers Have PicniC-There was a large attendance at the annual picnic of the Bessemer Bar association Thurs day at Pineview Beach. The manage ment made special plans for the enter tainment of the lawyers and their guests, who were their wives and em- ployes of he county, George Ross acted as chairman of the entertainment com mittee.
 Dr. Wsites Out Of Cify-Dr. B. T. Waites, pastor of the First Methodist church, left Thursday morning for Charleston, Mo, where he was. called on the account of the death of the father of Mrs. Waites, H. l.. Finley. Dr. Waites expects to spend week with his family in Charleston. and Dr. S. L., Dobbs of Birmingham,. will occupy the pulpit during the absence of Dr, Waites. Dr. Dobbs is the father of Bishop Hoyt Dobbs of Brazil.
 Fire At Hotel-A small blaze at the rear of the, Grand hotel Thursday morning caused much excitement and a large crowd gathered in a short time. The fire department was called and used chemicals in extinguishing the blaze. The fire is said to have started from barrel of tar, which was being used on the roof.
 Barn Burns-The hay barn of the M. J. Wesson dairy was completely de- stroyed by fire Wednesday night, two mules being lost in the, blaze. Ihe origin of the fire has not not yet been learned. s
 To Join Jefferson PIayers-Charner Batson, of New York city. formerly of Bessemer, will join the Jefferson Play CTS the first of next week and his many friends wish him success in his new work. MT. Batson, the son of Mir. and Mrs: F. J. Batson, of this city, has made success in the theatrical cir cles since leaving Bessemer two years ago and, after spending several weeks with his family, he will return to New York to take up his work.
 To. Raise Road Funas-A canvass will be made this week among the buisness men to raise 1,6O0 for the completion of the Genery's Gap Helena road. This road will open to Bessemer a trade territory containing about 1000 population, who are forced at this time to make lengthy detour in order to reach the city. The Shelby county board of revenue appropriated % per cent of the cost, Shelby county citizens raising 9 per cent, while Bessemer agreed to furnish the remainder. The road will be about six miles long, most of which is already constructed but in need of repair.
 Luncheon Given - Mrs. Gardner Goodwin entertained a number of old residents of Bessemer at luncheon on Wednesday at her home on Fifth ave nue. Many of the guests have moved from Bessemer to Birmingham and else where.
 A delicious four-course luncheon was served to Mrs. James Hard, Mrs. Kate Jones, Mrs. W. L. Lawson, Mrs. W. l.. Rush, Mrs. D H. Lopez, Mrs Gorin, Mrs J. 0. Houston, Miss Frances Rush and Miss Elizabeth Lawson.
 Spend The Day Party-Mrs. Joe H. Wiles entertained Tuesday at a spend the day party at. her home, "Wiles- wood," complimenting Mrs. R. J. Will son and daughter, Mrs. T. R. Morgan, of Jackson, Ala, Mrs. George Pharr, IT,, of Fairfield, Mrs. s, R. Monroe, of Aspin Wall, Pa, Mrs. H. B. Oak ley, of Swiss Vale, Pa, and Mrs. H. H. Haffner, of Bessemer. Bridge was enjoyed during the day. the high score prize being won by Mrs. George Rut- ledge, the guest prize being presented to Mrs. J. B. Oakley, while the conso- lation was drawn by Mrs. H. c. Will son.
 A plate luncheon was served, the other guests including Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. Tom Johnston, Mrs. Gordon Jones, Mrs. T. T. Huey, Mrs. George Ross, Mrs. W. w. Hollings- worth, Mrs. T. J. McCollum and Mrs. George Waller.
 Entertain Woodward CIub-Mrs. T. J. Cunnif was hostess to the Wood ward Bridge club at her home there Thursday evening. A variety of sum mer flowers were used for, the decora- tions and five tables were placed for the games. The hostess served a salad course to the following: Mir. and Mrs.