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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21
National Congress of Moth
ers and Parent Teachers
Founded in 1897.
REMARKABLE GROWTH
Enlarge Organization in Size
and in Scope of Work Since
It's Beginning.

The twenty anniversary OF
the founding of the, National Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent-Teach-
ers' associations will be observed on
February II, and special programs
throughout the country have been
held in observance. An interesting ac-
count of the founding of the Con-
gress is told in letter written by
Mrs. Helen Birney.
'The inspiration of the National
Congress of Mothers and Parent
Teachers association, is due to the
loving thought of Mrs. Theodore w.
Birney. She sent note of appeal IN
viting the mothers to come together
to consider woman's deepest problems,
highest duty, her sweetest and divln-
est benediction as mother is the
maker of a chiId's life, the shaper OF
and builder of its destiny. The great
est builders in life should be char
acter builders of the children"
The first meeting was held Febr-
uary II, 1897, in the ballroom of the
Arlington hotel, Washington, D. c.
All States Represented.
Mothers and many fathers were
there in such numbers that there was
no available building in Washington
that would accommodate them. Every
state and territory in the union was
repre- scented and hundreds who long
ed to come, but could not, sent greet
ings. The definite organization was
not perfected at this meeting as it
did not seem wise to effect until the
aims and purposes of the organiza-
ton had been more generally known.
The second meeting was called in
May, 1898, and definite organization
perfected at that time. Mrs. Birney
was made president and Mrs. Phoebe
Hearst, vice president.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland was in the
White House at this time and she and
most of the cabinet ladies became
greatly interested in the work.
The growth of the Congress has
been very great until there are now
over 100000 members, fathers as well
as mothers, and many educators.
Stress Four Lines of Work.
Mrs. Florence V. Watkins, national
executive secretary, in recent adj
dress said that this year the p T. A.
is SGTeSSlnS IOuI lines Oh WOIh. l. He
first is to make the community real
ize the value and the cost of educa-
ton. Nothing of value can be had ex-
cept at a cost. Health costs.
Secondly, the association is stress
ing the call back TO the home. Grad
ually many of the duties of the home
have been thrust upon the school or
the community. In too many places
the schools have not been supported
by the homes in the service they have
rendered by their work in connection
with health, home economics, manual
training, athletics and recreation.
The third subject is an all-year-
round parenthood. Parenthood is the
one profession that never has vaca-
ton. It's busiest season is the time
when schools are closed and the chill
dren have much leisure. At this time
it is especially necessary to provide
wholesome recreation and wisely
directed home activities for young
people.
The fourth object is an educated
parent-teachers association member
ship. 1t is important that all mem
bers konw the aims of the orgariza-
tion
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

Average farm in the State of Wash.
ington consists of 1898 acres.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21
TEACHERS ARE HAPPY NOW.

Windsor, Eng.-Frank and Willie
Allen, twins, looked alike, dressed
alike and talked alike. From the day
they started to school here, they had
their masters guessing. To make
matters worse, their marks always
were the same If Frank failed, Will
lie failed. But now their teachers
are signing with relief. Willie has
outstripped Frank in spelling, and
has been promoted to a higher form.
And Frank has got the edge on Willie
in athletics. So now it's not half
so difficult to tell them apart.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21
p. T. A. COUNCIL.

A council, consisting Of the presi-
dents of all Kenosha Parent Teachers
associations is one of Kenosha's most
interesting civic organizations. Mira.
G. N. Tremper is president, and prS-
sides at regular meetings Of the club,
where problems Of interest to the To-
cal associations are discussed.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21
PATRIOTISM OF CHILDREN.

The Ladies of the G. A. r. have
presented flags to various schools
throughout the city With an impress
sive ceremony, and the salute to the
flag by the students, another stone
is placed in the citizenship foundation
the P. T. A. is trying to build with
the children.
81 pledge allegiance to my flag, and
to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation individual with liberty and
justice for all.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

as possible and have ~had some good
speakers and programs. One meeting
was surely a special one, held in jan
uary. 1t was a mems meeting. R. b.
Whyte, vice president, had charge of
the meeting, and men carried out the
business, program and lunch.
We are just about to move into our
beautiful new building, and we expect
to have some good rousing meetings
in the future.
We are planning grand opening
one evening which will be held in the
following manner: the dedication by
the board of education, reception, "a
one-act play by our community dra-
matte club, music by our orchestra and
several booths where there will be diff
ferent articles for sale.
The second evening will be in the
form of dance of which the young
people will have charge and good music
will be provided.
Our people are of good social ma
ture and this feeling predominates
throughout all the undertakings of
our association. Mrs. John Sinclair
is president.
Deming p. T. A.
We feel that the Parent Teachers
association of the Deming school fills
an important need. It is that link
which binds the home and the school
more closely together than would be
otherwise possible. No two things
should be more closely united than
home and schoo1-the two habitats of
the child.
Through its monthly meetings feel
ing of fellowship arises between teach
er and parent which results in deep
er common interest in individual chill
dren.
Perhaps then we would be privileged
to say that the social needs, which it
fills is its greatest benefit. For in
social hours acquaintance and friend
ships are, made and enjoyed. This
means better cooperation and under
standing between teacher and parents.
The Parent-Teaehers' association has
been active always in giving financial
support and help to furnish desired
equipment for schools. This year the
work of furnishing a much-needed
rest room has been undertaken. Money
was raised through sales and parties
for that purpose.
We feel that the P. T. A. is essential.
It can always be counted on to put
over those things for the good of the
child and his school.
Our present officers are: President,
Mrs. Ralph Engelhardt; vice president,
Mrs. Swan Peterson; secretary, Miss
Felman; treasurer. Miss Eleanor Train
or
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

The Grant school Teachers
association is moving right along with
the work that it stands for. Co-opera-
ton between teacher and parents
brings US better education for our
children.
We have not a very large member
ship owing to the size Of our COM
munity; there are only about so fam
lilies represented in our school which
enrolls about 120 children. OF course,
when we move into our new building
on Fairfield avenue, we expect a larger
enrolment also larger P. T. A.
However, with this number we have
good attendance at our meetings es-
pecially in the evening meetings.
We try to mata them as interesting
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

Deaths Of infants under one year
of age, according to one years cen
SIS report. were 1914 males and 1000
females
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1924-02-21

Of Budapest, the capital of Hungary,
Buda is the seat of administration. and
PEP the commercial district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07

with portland cement concrete alley paving six inches thick.
 That vitrified clay drainage pipes, inlets and manholes of brick, with cast iron covers shall be constructed along said street between said points.
 Section 2. That said improvements shall be made in accordance with the established grades on file in the office of the City Engineer, for said portions of said highways, and according to full details, drawings, plans, specifications and surveys of said work and estimates, which shall be prepared by the City Engineer, as early as practicable, and placed by him on file in his office. in the City Hall. not later than two weeks prior to the date named in See tion of this ordinance, where proper ty owners who may be affected by said improvements may see and examine the same.
 Section 3. That the cost of con structing said improvements shall be assessed against the property abutting on the portions of the highways so i'm proved, provided:
 Gal That the cost of improvements. at or upon street, avenue or alley inter sections shall be assessed against the lots or parcels of land abutting on said highways so intersecting for one-half block in each direction.
 (b) That the cost of sidewalk i'm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
FORMER CASHIER OF GERARD BANK
 GIVEN 6 YEARS
James R. Jackson Pleads Guilty to Embezzle-
 ment Charges

PHENIX CITY. Ala, Oct. 6.--(Spe- eial. )--James R. Jackson, former cash fer of the Phenix City-Girard bank, plesded guilty to embezzlement charges today in Russell county circuit court at Scale and was given a penitentiary sentence of from three to four years in each of two cases. The total of his terms was six to eight years.
 Jackson was arrested May 13, charged with carrying away from Columbus, Ga, approximately $12.000 of the bank { funds. He returned practically all the money. A shortage in his accounts, however, amounted to $2,623.03. accord ing to a committee of the Columbus Clearing House association, which ex- amined the books.
 To Rage Historic Church-After 25 years service, the wooden edifice of the Westside Baptist church of Phenix it's stead $25,000 brick structure started, it is announced by Rev. J. w. Layton, pastor.
 Passing of the historical building. the scene of innumerable religious pro grams and d&campaigns, will mark the elimination of a familiar landmark. Plaus for the proposed edifice have been perfected by the building committee of the church. Funds have been gener- ously contributed during the past few months by the congregation following announcement of the project.
 w. M. U. To Convene-The annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary Union auxiliary of the Russell Baptist association will be held Tuesday at the 0swichee church. A response to the ad- dress of welcome will be made by Mrs. J. F. Snellings of Phenix City. The First Baptist of Phenix City, the Vest side Baptist and the Girard Baptist are members of the association and large number of the ladies of the eongrega- tions are expected to attend the meeting.
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provements on street and avenue cor i ners shall be assessed against the lo.se or parcels of land abutting on or nedrf est to said improvements, and the cost of sidewalk improvements at the inter. section of any alley with street, ave. nue or other highway, shall be assessed in fair proportion against the respec- tive lots or parcels of land ahutting on or cornering on the alley at such inter- section.
 (c) Tint no assessment shall exceed the cost of such improvements or the increased value of such property bg reason of the special benefits derived from such improvements.
 Section 4. That the estimated cos. of said improvements is $2,500.00. and that the Commission of the City of Bfr- raingham will meet on the 2Sth day of October, 1924, in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of Birmingham, at ten o'clock, a. m., to hear any objectioiisss remonstrances or protests that may be- made against said improvements, thaSi manner of making the same or tiie-s character of material to be used. ss
 Approved Sept. 30, 1924. ss,
 D. E. McLENDON, '
 President of the Commission. 4 true copy. ar l.. F. GRAY.
 City Clerk. ,s Age Herald, Oct. [ and 14. 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
CHARGES ARE MADE
 AGAINST FIREBOYS
Police Officer To Be Tried For
 Alleged Beating

Charges were preferred against three firemen and one policeman at the reg ular meeting of the civil service board Monday night. Fire Chief ]. L. Akin preferred the charges against the fire men and Fate Morris, negro, made the charges against the officer.
 Daniel E. Harris of Engine Company No. 2. was charged with conducting himself in a manner unbecoming a member of the fire department. Farris l.. Evans, Ladder company No. ,. and Claude Evans, were charged with re- fusing to pay debts. The chief gave an elaborate account of the grievances held against the men and asked that they be discharged from the service.
 Motorcycle Officer Chester Mullins is charged with beating the negro, Fate Morris, without cause and with un- necessary brutality, while he had him under arrest. His trial was set for next Monday night.
 The trial of the three firemen was set for the Tuesday following.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
Marriage Licenses

Thomas M. Mckay. %; Miss Marga- ret Willis. 26.
 Ross March, 33 Miss Mary Deliis. 2S.
 Charles Hickman, 25; Miss Mary c. Sparks. 20.
 Charles Albert Knox, 32; Miss Min nie Cambron, g.
 C. W. Layton, %; Miss Emma Alice HOpwOod, g.
 Felton Russell Corn, g Miss Ethel Mills, 21.
 Ariin Dawes, 21 Miss Abrine Lovey, IS.
 Clinton Lee, 24; Miss Lulie NJ. Mar tin, 29.
 George W. Hamly. 26; Miss Katie Engleria Mitchell, 20:
 H. G. Brown, 36; Miss Inetta Knowles, %.
 H. G. COwan, 32; Miss Hilda Irwin, 23.
 W. D. shearer, 46; Mrs. viorini An derson. 24.
 William J. Richardson, 19; Miss Rosa Bell Hancock, 16.
 Carl E. Parks, q; Miss Katherine D. BufOrd, 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
l JUnE JWX Aue Seer Ger noN I

MJo CLASS of securities. probably. Is more subject to prediction un- certainties of presidential years than the railroad group. Railroads. be- ing public service corporations of the most fundamental type, stir the imagi- nations of government ownership or control advocates. The railroad situa- tion is often the verbal football of the political gridiron.
 It is, therefore, interesting to watch the course of railroad securities this year, especially in relation to what other presidential years have witnessed The accompanying chart, the result of studies by Thomas Gibson, shows the composite or average course of rail stocks from June through November during the presidential years 1870 to 1920. It will be seen that the average trend has been upward except for a sag which has usually occurred dur ing August and early September. It thus seems that the greatest degree of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07

alarm over possible political results un- favorable to rail stocks has come late during August. It Is scarcely neces- sary to point out. however. that this average line should not be applied to all cases, since the law of average does not always hold good.
 It is also quite likely that other fac tors have influenced the recession in rail stock values during the late sum- mer weeks. For instance, that period of the year was, prior to the Federal Reserve regime. one of financial strain as a result of western demands for funds with which to harvest and move crops. Then, too. August is the month of crop scarces, and railroads, deriving much of their income fro mthe move ment of farm products. naturally do not benefit greatly marketwise from threats of poor crops.
 Raifstocks have thus far this year followed the average line fairly closely. It will be interesting to see if this trend will continue throughout the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
SWIFT INVITES
 WALES TO CHICAGO
Has No. Been Advised of Royal
 Visitors Plans, However

CHICAGO, Oct. 6.-The invitation to the Prince of Wales to come to Chi cago, as he is to do October 13, was made by Louis Swift on board the Der engaria, which brought his royal high, ness to America Mir. Swift at his home today had received no word of the princes plans beyond press dispatches, which said he would be here October 13, in acceptance of Mir. Swift's iRvita- tion.
 Plans for the entertainment of the prince have not been announced yet, but it is understood it will be quite in accordance with his known wishes. The Royal British guest will travel to Chi cago from Winnipeg. by way of Duluth. Minn., October 12, the 432d anniversary of the discovery of America by another Europenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
AIDS NEAR EAST

Col. T. o. Smith, president of the Birmingham Trust and Savings com paDy, has accepted an invitation to at. tend the Near East" preparation din- ner October 21 to be held at the Tut wiler hotel W. NJ. Howe, regional di- rector. announced Monday. It was stated that 20 more names were added to the list of those who are to attend, following the decision of a number of Catholic leaders and their wives to ae- cepted an invitation to assist in the ob- servance of the day.
 The dinner, October 21, will be for the purpose of completing plans for the observance of Golden Rule Sun day" on December 2, when all nations are asked to eat Near East dinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
GRADE ORDINANCE NO. 872.C

An ordinance fixing and establish ing the grade of 17th avenue, and the curbs on both sides thereof, from the east property line of 24th street, to the west curb line of 26th street. BE IT ORDAINED by the Com. mission of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of 17th avenue, aud the curbs on both sides thereof, from the east property line of 24th street, to the west curb line of 26th street, be, and the same are hereby fixed and es' tablished as shown on profile sheet Nos. 123 and 309, heretofore exhibited to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall in the office of the City Engineer.
 Approved September 30, 1924.
 D. E. McLENDON,
 President of the Commission. A true copy.
 l.. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk.
 Age Herald October [, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
IMPROVEMENT ORDIANACE
 NO. 4O0.D.

An ordinance to provide for certain improvements on 27th Place, south, from the south property line of 7th avenue, south, to the north property line of Clairmont avenue, and on 18th street, south, from the south property line of Eth avenue, south, to the north property line of Clairmont avenue, and on Sth avenue, south, from the east property line of 27th Place, south, to the west property line of 2Sth street, south.
 BE IT ORDAINED by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham, as follows:
 Section 1 That the brick gutter on both sides of 27th Place. south, from the south property line of 7th avenue, south, to the north property line of ClairmOnt avenue, and the brick gut ter on both sides of 9th avenue, south, from the east curb line of 27th Place, south, to the west curb line of 28th street, south, and the brick gutter on the west side of 28th street, south, from the south property line of 7th ave nue, south, to the south line of Sth
 RFaaawa Ann x1Aues
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
MOSS IS ELECTED
 MAYOR OF WARRIOR
Entire Progressive Ticket Wins
 Over Citizens List

The progressive ticket with F. T. Moss at the head won out over the citi- zen's ticket with Clyde Gillespie as major officer Tn the election held at Warrior Monday afternoon.
 With the winning progressive ticket were +. T. Moss elected mayor, polling T8 votes over Gillespie's 6S. R. l.. Mitchell elected to alderman drew 94 votes. J. NJ. McKinzie drew S4: K. P Wright, S4; J. W. Street, Jr., 72; E. A. Gerry, S4.
 On the losing ticket for aldermen were H. c. Collier. Nettie Gillespie, E. $. Thomas and W. 0. Trotter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE
 NO. AlA.D

An ordinance to provide for certain improvements on 4th alley, south, from the east property line of 18th street, south, to the west property line of 10th street. south.
 BE IT ORDAINED by the Commis sion of the City of Birmingham, as follows:
 Section 1. That 4th alley, south. from the east property line of 18th street, south, to the west property line of 10th street, south, shall be graded.
 That 4th alley, south, from the east property line of 18th street, south, to the west property line of 10th street, south, shall be paved for it's full width
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
TO START CHURCH

Services for the breaking of ground for the new Handley Memorial Presby- terian church at Thirteenth avenue and street will be held Tues day afternoon at 5 o'clock, according to an announcement Monday by F. B. Leftwich of the building committee.
 Members of the church and their friends are expected to attend the ex- ercises cOmmemorating the beginning of the first unit of the church which is to be completed in the spring of 1925, ac- cOrding to the announcement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
GRADE ORDNANCE NO. e7s,C.

An ordinance fixing and establish ing the grade of Doth street, south, and the curbs on both sides thereof, from the north property line of End avenue, south, to the north property line of Srd avenue, south.
 BE TT ORDAINED by the Commis- sion of the City of Birmingham, that the grade of 25th street, south, and the curbs, on both sides thereof, from the north property line of End avenue. south, to the north property line of 3rd avenue, south, be, and the same are hereby fixed and established as shown on profile sheet No. 104, heretofore exhibited to this Commission and now on file in the City Hall in the office of the City Engineer.
 Approved Sept. 90, 1924.
 D. E. McI.ENDON.
 President of Commission. A true copy
 l.. E. GRAY,
 City Clerk. Age-Herald Oct. 2, 1924.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
CHURCH DINNER PLANNED
Independent Presbytsrians To Decide
 On Addition


 On Addition
 What promises to be a gathering of unusual interest and importance to the Independent Presbyterian church will take place Wednesday evening in the nature of a congregational dinner be- ginning at z o'clock at the church, Highland avenue, at Thigty-first street, to which a general invitation is ex- tended every member of the congrega- tion.
 All who come are urged to make their reservations early Tuesday morn- ing at the latest, as the committee must know how many to prepare for. Definite action is to be taken with reference to going ahead with the build ing of the church auditorium proper, but other important matters are also to come up.
 Dinner will be served at [ o'clock, but the reception committee will be on hand at 6 and all are asked to "come early, get acquainted and make it an enjoyable occasion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-07
WELLS CONGRATULATED
Banker Receives FelicitatiOn Upon Re
 cent Election


 Oscar Wells, president of the First National bank, was being congratulated by Birmingham business men on his election to the senior vice presidency of the American Bankers association at Chicago last week. The election of Mir. Wells to the senior position in- sures his election to the presidency next year. The fact that a Birmingham banker is slated to head m Organiza- tion of bankers with 10000 members is taken as a distinct compliment, not only to the bankers, but to the Birmingham district.
 Since coming to Birmingham from Dallas several years ago to succeed to the presidency of the First National bank, Mir. Wells has extended his influ- ence in the American Bankers associa- tion until at this time he is considered one of the most influential leaders of that body.