The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-10-12
MAYsVILLE MEN
Asked to Aid In War Camp Commun.
lty Recreation Work, Under the
Direction Of Chamber Of
Commerce.


At the suggestion of President VIII
son the directors Of the MaysHlle
Chamber Of Commerce have been call
ed on to get their organization behind
the campaign to raise national fund
for War Camp Community Recreation
work The purpose OF this Is to in
spire the men, increase the efficiency
and help develop the fighting spirit OF
the American armed forces. Features
Of this big work include the provid-
Ing Of wholesome, healthy environ
ment in the communities surrounding
the ninety or more training camps
and posts. h
John N. Willys, of Toledo, automo-
bile and aeroplane manufacturer, ap-
pointed jointly by Secretary of War
Baker and Secretary of the Navy Dam
iels as chairman Of the national COM
mittee on the War Camp Community
Recreation Fund, has written letter
to each Of the following, asking their
assistance In this vitality important
war work.
Horace ]. Cochran.
James H. Hall.
Carl Dodds
H. c. Sharp.
W. Hall Strobe.
James Purdon.
N. s. Calhoun.
A. l. Merz.
Thomas L. Evan.
The public, 1t is pointed out, must
be made to realize that they must
help to win the war. The first VIC
tories" will be won In America, and
will depend on the way in which those
who stay at home receive, welcome
and hearten the men who are ready
to bleed and die that democracy may
live. The work for the soldiers and
sailors in the communities outside the
camps, should not be confused with
what is being done for their enter
tainment and recreation by the Y. M.
C.. A., the Knights of Columbus, the Y.
M. H. A., and in other ways during
their leisure hours in camp.
Mr.. Willys summarizes the big pur-
pose of the War Camp Community
Recreation Fund when he says:
"The spirit of the new American
army is to be be made in the next
few months. Mere numbers do not
make an army; millions Of soldiers
who lack the fighting spirit can re-
treat without a struggle. The Ameri-
can boys must know that the finest
ideals Of civilization are in Their
hands; that the folks at home are
living and fighting In their hearts.
Imagine your boys at training
camp" he says. Where shall he e
and what shall he do when off duty
The cities, big and little, adjacent t.
the camps will do their best; bu
without the aid of national fund 1
will be impossible to supply th'
equipment and the trained persona
service necessary to make recrea
tion system thorough success.
ut is planned to furnish enliste'
men hospitality in local social circles
to promote wholesome amusement IL
public places, to supply buildings
swimming pools, ETC., and to proven
the exploitation of the boys by com
mercialized attractions Of an undesir
able sort"
President Wilson, in a letter whicl
> Mr.. WHY'S enclosed with each of hi
communications, says of the com
munity service:
"The spirit with which our soldier
leave America, and their efficiency o.
the battle fronts of Europe, will b
vitality affected by the character @
the environment surrounding ou
military training camps"
Commenting on the acceptance b
Mr.. Willys of the national chairman
ship of the War Camp Communit
Recreation Fund, President Wilso
said:
"Mr. Fosdick tells me that you hay
agreed to accept the craftsmanship
the War Camp Community Recreatio
Fund, and I am writing to express m
appreciation Of your willingness
serve, as we'll as my hopes that II
, work of you and your colleagues wi
meet with every success"
Three Dollars for Each Soldie
and Sailor" is the amount required
> carry on the work for the next yea
This money will be used In a hui
dred ways, such as building and mail
tanning clubs for the men, arrangin
dramatic, moving picture. musical an
4 numerous other forms Of entertain
ment in auditoriums, clubs, school
\ churches and private homes; in shor
/, to see to 1t that the community aroun