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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
MONTVMLE CENTER
May Basket Party-Wage increase for
Employees of c. M. Robertson Com
pany.

Mrs. Melvin Furber was pleasantly
surprised last Saturday when some of
the former members of her Sunday
school class hung her well filed May
basket. Games were played and at
the close of the afternoon Mrs. Furber
served a delicious collation. Among
those present were Ruth BlaisdeH,
Mabel Clark. Dorothy Church. Lillian
Mary Daniels, Gladys Phillips, Mabel
Wilbur, Gladys Daniels, Bertha Clark,
Alice Chapel, Dorothy and Marion
Chapman.
At Hanover Conference.
Mrs. Elizabeth Burchard. Mrs Ray
woodmansee and Mrs. Walter LETTERS
n1otored to Hanover Wednesday and
gregational church.
Miss Susan Rogers has returned to
her duties after an illness Of a few
days.
The Ladies. Aid society of the Union
Baptist church met with Mrs Melvin
Furber Thursday.
Miriam Church is i'll at her home.
The Goldman celored singers gave
very pleasing entertainments at the
Union Ba ptist church last evening
Mrs. Ella Cnamplin of Gardner
Lake called on friends in town Thurs
day.
Wage Increase.
The employees of the c. NJ. Robert,
son company will receive an increase
OF 10 per cent. in wages.
The Home guard met for drill Wed :.
nesday evening at 100
COMMITTEES Meets.
The hve-year program COMMITTEES Of
the Union Baptist church met with Mr.
and Mrs. Ray Woodmansee Monday
evening. A large number was present
and the collection added largely to the
fund.
Miss Ella Rosenlund ana brotter
visited their sister, Mrs Victor Pier
son, In Sekonk, Mass, several DAYS
ago.
Harry Carter has purchased an au-
tomobfle
Miss Grace Lathrop and William
Sanders of Norwich spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Henry
Church
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
LEFFINCWElL
Club Observation-Disclosures J. C. Lef-
finsweIi Celebrates 81st Birthday.


Miss Frances Swan spent SUNDAY
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Reuben
Laid, at Taftville
Mrs. Anna Lewis has returned to
her home in Colchester, after spend
ing few days with Mrs. William
Clifford.
The /. P Club was entertained
Wednesday by Mrs. Frank Lathrop of
Bozra1l. A pleasing feature of the
afternoons entertainment was a yo-
cal solo by Mrs. White. The guests
Swan. Miss Swan. Mrs. Doibeare, Mrs.
Reynolds, Mrs. RisIey and Miss Pal
n1er Of Lemngwe1l, Mrs. Fish Of East
Great Plains Mrs. Wheeler, Mrs. Az
cry and daughters, Rachel and, Ruth
Avery of Bozrah.
$500 81st Birthday. z~s aHs
Deacon ~. &C. Leff1ngwell5 celebra ted
his eighty-first birthday Wednesday
with a family party. Those present
Norwich. Mr.. and Mrs. H E. Beard,
Roy L. Beard, Misses Elsie and Eve
lyn Beard. Mrs. A H Beebe, Miss
Carolyn Beebe,,- Mr.. and Mrs. T. G.
LeffingweH. Miss Mildred Leff1ngwell
and Miss Ruth J. Ellis After dinner
stories and solos by Mrs. Whiting,
Miss Elsie Beard and Miss Mildred
Lehingwell added greatly to the pleas
ure OF the day. Deacon Leff1ngweu is
enjoying good health and entered
heartily into the festivities.
Mothers Day will be observed Sun
day at the Baptist church with a
special service at II a. M. and SER
mon Dy the pastor, Rev. lawrence O..
Gates Sunday school at 1918 o. M
At 7.30 p. m. there will be cantata
by the choir and a Mothers dax con
cert.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
FTTCF1VMLE

At the Baptist church, the pastor
will preach Sunday morning on q
theme III keeping with Mothers Day.
Sunday school at 1918. Praise and
preaching in the evening at
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
Tao
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sisk and son
0f Norwich were recent guests OF Mrs.
Sfsks Grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Brand Il {
Master Harold Maria Of Bozrahviiie
has been the guest of his grandraoth-
er. Mrs. Mary Maria
Miss Gladys Leff1ngweil has return
ed to her home in Lef7ngweu after
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
OLD MYSTIC
Address on Forward Movennent-Aid
Society Serves chowder Dinner
Flag Raising 20, Preceds Opening
Ball Game Today.

Miss Grace Mason OF Proyidence
spoke Sunday morning at 1880 in the
Forward Movement for Christian
Workers. She was present at the
SUNDAY school session and gave
talk to the children
Chowder Dinner.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap-
fist church served q chowder dinner
Wednesday at the noon hour at the
residence of Mfr. and Mrs. J. Harold
williams. The price of the dinner was
Is cents The proceeds will be used
tor church expenses:
The Methodist Workers met We'd
nesday afternoon at the parish house,
Supper was served at $50.
Engagement Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert w. Burrows
announce the engagement OF their
daughter, Ruth Adalle. to Marvin {.
Smith of the United States Coast
graduated from the Academy at Fort
Trumbull, New London.
A. A Creucher's residence at Bur
nett's Corners is being improved ny
Mrs. Harry F. Hanks is recovering
from a severe attack of bronchial grip.
Everett d. Midyatte OF Chester Is
the guest Of Rev. and Mrs. Fred E.
Ccburn at the Baptist parsonage
Charles Edwkin Lan1phere is recoy-
ing from an Illness due to throat
trouble.
]. AIpheu Schoenover of New Ha-
ven spent the weekend with his ia
Their and sister.
Move to Ledyard.
Frederick Gaswell and brother Char
ence CasweH have moved from the N.
NJ Gallup farm to the Benjamin Gas
well place in f-edyard.
The Bible study class of the Meth
odist church met Tuesday evening In
the parish house
Flag Raising and Ball Game.
The Old Mystic Young Mems Assoc I
citation will have a celebration this
tSaturday) afternoon when the base
ball team makes its first appearance
in a regular game with the Central
Vermonts of New London. At $50
O'Clock & parade will be formed at
the post Office. Charles @. Eldredge
with a small cannon will precede both
teams, the officers of the association
and other members. Headed by the
Mystic band the line will march to
the association field where they will
hold flag raising. Mr.. Eldredge will
salute the ag with his cannon, after
which Rev. Arthur H. Withee, pastor
OF the Methodist church, Mystic. will
deliver short address. Then for a
hot old game of baseball.
Mrs. John Brooks of Mystic and
Mrs. Dibble of Hartford We're recent
guests of Mrs. Abby EIdredge Dewey.
were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Jones of Grotop borough. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Keeney and /
children, Mary and Albert, and Mr..
and Mrs. Elisha c. Davis, were Sun
day guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry H.
M urpfly of Noank.
Mr.. Pepper, who is employed at the
plant of the Mystic Wooden company
IF Old Mystic, has leased the Edwin
French house and will soon get set
lied there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwa I'd Pomeroy have
moved from New London to tene-
nent in Pearl street, Mystic.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
New London County
,NIANT1c
Esr. and Mrs. James Metealf Surprises
on 4fst Anniversary Of Their Mar
riaae-Spring Activities in the Grove

A surprise party was rendered MY
and Mrs James Metcah at the farm
house in Pine Grove THURSDAY even
ing. The family moved rerentiy to the
Grove where Mr.. MatcaH Is employed
bv the association. The rooms, were
p-ettily decorated with beauflful now
ers and ferns. Mr.. and Mrs mclean
received many remenbrances as the
AFFAIR took place on the 41st anniver-
eary of their marriage Mrs. Minnie
Allen served delicious lunch. There
were toasts and speeches by Mrs. Ed
len V. Weir and Mrs. Allen. Among
those who attended wsrs Mrs. Nor nan
Vera Smith, Miss, Ruth Taylor, Mrs
Fred Taylor, Miss NJ E. Holmes, Mrs.
allen, Mrs. Weir Monroe Blake and
George Taylor. sAs
are making a short STAY at one of the
Potter cottages. The doctor spent
considerable time in the Pines last
season. @
Mrs. W. z. Alden and Mrs. Cyril. c.
Clark arrived Saturday at their sum
rner places for the season.
Mr. and '1frs. H. b.. Goodenough of
Hartford have arrived for the season.
Grove after q visit to his home in New
Mrs. benjamin Mallory OF Maiden.
Mass is expected in the Grove today
Saturday for a short stay at the Pa
trio cottage.
Guest From Norwich.
Coroner Franklin II. Brown of Nor
witch was a recent guest of his >sis-
ter. Mrs. Adelaide Spencer.
Milton Whited OF Albany, n. Y,
spent Sunday ct che Dewolf residence.
Mrs. Milton Whited motored to
Lyme Friday ealing on reiatives-
A number of auto parties were in
the Grove Sunday looking UP cottages
with a view Of leasing for the coming
season.
Rev Charles Evarts. who has been
making a stay at the C. A. West cot
tage on the Bluff, has returned to his
home at jamaica Plains. Mass.
Mrs D. A. CrockeF Of New London
was a recent caller in the Grove.
Mrs. Charles Baker of Hartford for
many years a summer visitor here, is
a guest of Mrs. W. Fl. Derrnail. 80
r. B. Gorton was IN Waterford last
week surveying at this Tittlef5efd place.
Mrs. n. w. Rogers IS entertaining
her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lester of
East Hartford.
Two masons from Lyme are work
ing at A. R. DewoiEss place, building
a well which viii be the foundation
for Representative Dewolf's big barn.
The cars belonging TO Leroy Whit
ing and F. A. BechWf it'll, the latter
driven by Harold Bznta, came to-
One Of the front wheels ca afr. Beck
with's car was badly shattered and
the fender of Mfr. Writings car vas
damaged The cars were repaired in
a short time and are out doing bust
ness
Mr. stoddard, formerly of Salem, is
the guest of J. Percy Morgan. x
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
CLARKS FALLS

Nine membe OF Miss Whites
school surprised her with pretty
May basket on a recent evening. The
young people were caught and invited
into the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus
Mailalieu. where Miss White boards
A very pleasant evening was spent
with games. etc.
John Geer and Elwood Miner are
carpentering for Garrison Collins, who
is having many improvements made
to his summer home.
Thomas f. Wheeler has been col
Letting taxes here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
GARDNER LAKE

Rev. Michael Maynard will hold
services in the NJ. E. church SUNDAY
morning at II o'clock.
Robert Tarnbuil and a friend from
New York were calling on friends
here Sunday.
Miss Ethel Champlin has returned
home from Exeter.
T,annes Dolbeare of Norwich has
been spending a few days with his
brother, s.. A. Dolbeare.
Mrs. o. F. Boynton end Mrs. Ella
Champlin spent the day in Uncasvllle-
The tulips at the Lake House are
greatly admired.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
PENDiETCN HILL

Frank Tillinghast and Fred Miner
repaired the roads in this section with
the road machine last Friday. They
also, with the other help on the road
took down the school flag pole and
made it possible to again float the
flag
Harrison Kinnear of Norwich spent
Sunday with Mrs. Harris Boardinan.
Mr.. Espanet of New York was in
this place recently.
First Selectman G. D. Cecels
was a business called In this place on
Friday.
Owing to the Illness Of Rev. e p
Methewson there was no service In
the church on Thursday.
Mrs. Henry d. Johnson was in
Preston Monday evening. She was
accompanied home by her husband.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
LAUREL GLEN

Albert and Carey Ha1lworth of
Providence, r. l., were weekend Wis
itors of Mr.. and Mrs. William Maine.
While here they enjoyed trout fishing.
Mr. Kavanaugh, who has been en-
ployed at Hopkin and Aliens, in Nor
witch. and hts son John, are now &C.
cupying their place here.
A rainbow was plainly seen here
about six O'Clock Wednesday after
noon.
Friends and neighbors of George
Hill and family are glad to hear that
they are to move back to their PLACE
here this week.
Elmer Main of Hartford is spending
a few days at his home.
Clyde Mains family have moved to
Chicopee Fails, Mass.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
NORTH LYME
Annual Election of Baptist Sunday
School Held Sunday.

Miss Ida Stark of Bashan visited
Miss Emily Stark, Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. w. NJ. Sisson were in
Hartford, Tuesday.
Ray Harding and family and Mrs.
May Bill of Bill Hill were callers at
c. H. Strong's Sunday.
J. w. Stark and n. S. Strong are
ont with new automobiles.
Miss Lila Babcock is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Alpheus Nye, of Stod-
da.rd's wharf.
Rev Francis Purvis was a visitor in
Hartford one day last week
The annual election of the Baptist
Sunday school was held last Sunday
and the following officers were elected:
superintendent. w. NJ. Sisson, Jr.; as
sistant superintendent, J. w. Stark;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Eugene
Leffingweil; librarian, Mrs. Nathan
Strong.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
FRANKLIN
Clifford n. Robinson Attends MEETING
Of Milk Producers Association at
Norwich.

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Mans
field were recent Franklin visitors.
Clifford H. Robinson attended the
Milk Producers association meeting
held in Norwich Monday
Miss Bertha Smith is spending the
summer at the home of her brother,
Louis Smith.
Mrs. Emma Tailor and son, Louis,
OF Norwich were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Smith Monday.
The Bible Reading was held Tues
day evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Smith.
Miss Faith eager is spending a few
days in Providence the guest of Mrs.
Hattie Reynolds. e5.-.-.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Beckwitf and
Miss Ella Smith attended the CON
ference of Congregational churches
held in Park church, Norwich this
week
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
GLASGC
Marshall HsssIer Wedding - Hanlon
Family Moves Back From Water
bur5-Postmaster Gauthier Hecov-
erinG.

The wedding ceremony of Wiifred
Marshall and Miss Lillian HassIer was
performed Tuesday evening in st.
Anne's church by Rev. r. P. Morris
sey. Anthony SeIvay was best man
and Miss Aldea Boucher was brides
maid.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. T. Wilbur were re-
family in Willimsntic.
Miss Elsie Kenyon was a week
visitor at the home of her aunt, Mrs
Eeclestou in TaftvfIle
J. Million of Putnam recently moved
into the village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Clark and their
daughter Evelyn were Sunday visitors
with Mrs. Anna Clark OF Ledyard.
Moves Back From Waterbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hanlon, who two years
ago moved to Waterbury, have come
back to their farm In the southern
part of the town The goods came
the first of the week by &utotruck.
Mr.. Sauter was a Sunday caller at
DR.. ]. r. Sweets in the north part OF
the town
Mrs. R. H. Young. who has been I'll
for the past seven weeks, does not
gain very fast. She Is not able to sit
up DR. B. j. Bill OF Wisconsin is ex-
pected to come the last of the week
to see his sister, Mrs. Young.
Andrew Bennett, an old resident. Is
making his home with CIR and Mrs.
Henry Wdsernan and his Rrasdsop
Henry Bennett is staying with Sterry
Pierce
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Shaw have
named their little daughter Beatrfx.
Postmaster Reeovsr5ng.
Friends of Postmaster Henry Gau-
thier are glad to know ne f. able to
be out of doors a short time during
the day Mr.. Gauthier has been i'll
about a year.
Mrs. Frank Kinney remains about
the same. not able TO be up about the
house at all. =
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sweetzer of
Norwich were callers on Mrs Kinney
Sunday.
Miss Mabel Gustafsor1 TOOK the sos
a. m from Norwich Thursday for New
York to spend a couple of weeks with
Miss Emily Nevinger.
Otto Anderson has taken the pface
made vacant by Thomas Shaw in the
mill yard ~
School in the primary room wa.
closed Thursday and Friday because
of the illness Of the teacher,
Miss NJ. G. Rathbun attended the
teachers meeting in Norwich last
Miss W. F. Green. a former teach
er in the Eighth district, Is teaching
Conn.,.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
MOHEGAN

Mrs Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were
in T9almertown the first of the week.
Mrs. G. -. Harris and grandson.
Roland, of Norwich, spent Sunday
here.
Lemuel Fielding Of Norwich called
on friends here Sunday.
Raymond Harris Of Greeneville was
In this place Sunday.
Lemuel Fielding Of Norwich called
on his brother, 3. u. Fielding. Sun
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

recent caller at Henry J.. Burtons.
Miss Elvira NJ. McGovern spent the
week END with re.atives in Occum.
Mr. and Mrs. James II. McGoVeru
entertained Sunday their children and
grandchildren from New York. Gas
go, South Griswold and Occum.
Friends Of Mrs. Russell Brand are
glad to hear she is much batter.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
ASHWHLETT

Nathan N Main was in Month Stor-
ington during the week.
s. Ahlberg and son. CharleS are stu
working in Vo1untown.
G. c. Main is busy eery day with
his teams.
The miserable cloudy weather
makes it disagreeable for people who
are Ill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
DO YOU KNOW THAr

Being healthy is the 1nst duty Of a
citizen.
Disease is the greatest foe 70 hu-
man progress.
It's the unused body that deterio-
rates quickest.
Fly destruction is It's own reward
A walk in the open is worth two in
the house
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
Who is Going and Coming - Incidents, Accidents and
Building in Three Counties.

spending two weeks with Rev. and
Mrs. George Chambers. -
Misses Rose Maria, Essie Popham
and Mrs. Rose GareAu were in lew
EFT City Sunday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Albert G. Brown has a new auto
mobile.
The Wylie school was closed Friday.
May 4th. the teacher. Miss Marion
Blakeslee attending the teachers'
convention IN Norwich that day. and
spent the week end at her homo in
Lebanon.
z S. L. Barber attended a court in
Eoluntown Wednesday as. grand juror.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12

A Christian Endeavor social was
held in Academy hall Friday evening.
The program of Rotations, games,
and songs was greatly enjoyed. The
society voted to purchased United
States flag to be used at the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Randall and Mr..
and Mrs F. H. Browning were dele
gates who attended the annual New
London County conference of Congre-
gationaI churches held in Norwich,
Tuesday.
Several remarked that the rainbow
of promise seen Wednesday afternoon
was the most beautiful they had ever
seen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12


Luther c. Gray of North Stonington
has been chosen by Joseph d. Aus
tin of Mystic superintendent of state
roads for four towns, to have charge
of the Ledyard state roads for the
ensuing year. Mr.. Gray formerly
lived in this town and was First Sc
lectman and understands we'll the re-
pair of state roads.
Miss Olive Hiscox Of Norwich was
the guest of Miss Florence Geer, Sun
day afternoon.
Foxes Numerous.
Bon Kinney and James 3. Gray
were fortunate enough TO shoot an
old female fox and also capture five
of her young. Foxes are very numer-
Gus in this town. The gray ones pre-
dominating One recently went into
the hen house of Frank CT. Maynard
and carried off a fowl.
George Garapie has finished work
in connection with the Hopkins e
Allen Arms Co. of Norwich, and is
now employed by First Selectman
Charles A. Gray.
Adjusting Sheep Damage.
The selectmen went again to Lafa-
yette Mains "wednesday, to adjust
sheep damages, which they could not
agree uaon at a former meeting. Mr..
Lord of Stonington met with the Sc
lectmen.
Arthur L. Barrett of Ansonia visit
ed his family in this place Saturday
and Sunday
Samuel P. Main of North Stonington
was a visitor in town Sunday
Elvin Haley OF Groton and William
l. Allyn of Ledyard have been ap-
pointed by the probate court apprais
ers on the estate Of the late Zach
ariah Whipple.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
LEDYARD

Luther C. Gray to Have Charge Of
State Roads-Foxes Numerous This
Seasoh-Another Effort to Adjust
Sheep Damage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
NORTH sToN1NCTON

Funeral Of Frank 5ahcoek, Infant Son
of Representative aad Mrs. 0sorss
r. stone-Msstins Of Young Peoples
Leasue-Phifip Hartley Home from
Hospital.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
typical Prussian pipIomacv.

An attempt to incite negroes to a
rebellion against the United States is
sufficiently fantastic to stamp it as
serious German policy. - Montreal
Star.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
Where is He7

What has become of the old Lash
toned man who used TO enlist in the
ranks-Louisville Times.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-12
GOSHEN

C. &. Society to Present Flag &c
Church-A Beautiful Rainbow.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01
FREIGHT CONGESTION HELPS DEVELOP
MOTOR TRUCK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

struction as other Goodyear cord
tires. except that they carry a larger
number OF piles of cords and mucr|
additional rubber. Th'y carry a five
ton load with no more damage to tn.
road than that caused by an ordinary
touring car Tho tire is sufficiently
large to cushion the load. absorbing
all shocks and distributing the weight
over q greatly increased section of It.
with tn" use of those hig tires, allow
ing transportation of heavy load,
without damage to the road surface.
the opposition to tho operation OF the
truck transportation lines which has
been aroused hv the pounding and
pulVerlZiuE action of many solid-tro
heavy duty trucks on the foundation
of the roads. viii be withdrawn. for
il IS not the heaNincss Of the load
that breaks up the road surface. but
the iolting and pounding and intense
Vibration caused by lack of proper
cushioning
Now that the Goodyear company
| has proven once and for all that long
hauls hy motor trucks. fitted with
/ these hig pneumatic cord tires. can be
successfully accomplished. 1t Is eX-
pccted that many other long distance
/ routes VIII hc established by other
J concerns, using trucks bearing these
| tires as equipment.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-07-01

organization committee and pubucIts
manager OF the National League for
wOmen'G service. with respect to the
remarkable work being done by in
thousands OF patriotic women menu
bcrs of this extremity well organized
movement
The League was organized IN Janu-
AIRY. 1917. with headquarters At 257
Madison avenue. New York city. and
It's object is "tO co-operateE i66t hrdl
its object Is TO coordinate and stanu-
ardize the work OF the women Oh
America along lines OF constructive
patriotism. to develop the resources.
and 20 promote the efficiency oi
women in meeting their every day re-
sponsibilitics to home, TO state. to ma
ton and to humanity. TO provide or
ganized. trained groups in every com
munity prepared to cooperate with
the Red Cross and other agencies IN
dealing with any calami.y-fire. flooo.
famine. economic disorder, etc, anu
IN time of war to supplement the
work OF the Red Cross. the army ana