The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-04-28
CAUSE OF WOMEN'S ENTHUSIASM
 FOR THE THGRD LIBERTY LOAN WORK
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA


 Anniston, April 27.-(Special) )-It is not surprising that women have entered into the third Liberty Loan drive with more zeal and enthusiasm than was shown in the other two campaigns. The fact that their own flesh and blood are fight ing the battles of freedom has caused the women of the fesnation-to eagerly grasp this wonderful opportunity to show by every act and effort their unqualified loyalty and patriotism.
 Where hearts cry out, only hearts can answer in ways that really count. There is inspiration to the boys on the firing line in the knowledge that the soul of American womanhood is enlisted in service for them, that the women are praying increasingly for their welfare, and mobllzing their energy, time and patriotism in working with consecrated devotion and unfailing heroism for ev- cry means by which the army holding the post at home can aid in the mighty struggle for liberty.
 Many soldier boy has had reason to thank God that the eternal feminine re- mains eternal The feminine touch on the fevered brow, the woman hand to bind the wounds. the womanly sympa- thy to the soldier. womans willingness to sacrifice to the limit. and sacrifice with a smile, are as indispensable $ any oth- CT factor in time of war
 All over the nation girlhood's patriotism and girlhood s enthusiasm have been used with wonderful results in every patriotic Joa ba ing of spirit and devotion so character istic of girls in any crisis, the girls of America have rallied nobly to every call for service.
 Miss Alice Weatherly is one of An nistons splendid young girls who is periodically using her brilliant lntel- lect, time and magnetic personality with fine results Miss Weatherly is an ideal type of the modern college girl with trained mind and serious purpose. She was graduated last year from Agnes Scott and spent the win ter months taking a special course at Columbia She Is an active member of the Wednesday Study club, woman's committee council of defense and Red Cross. She is city chairman of the woman's Liberty Loan committee and has shown excellent executive ability in her management or lnlS important task.
 Miss Weatherly is a member of one of Alabama's most prominent families a daughter of MT. and Mrs. William H. Weatherly. MT. Weatherly, pre.,i- dent. of the First National bank, is q leader in every issue that is brought forth for the good of his town and country. He is the chairman of the Red Cross chapter of Calhoun county
 e,r, a,,n hi influence and untiring labor. In the Liberty Bond drives Mir. Weathefly has given his services unreservediy both through his bank and through personal efforts and Contributions.
 Mrs. Weatherly. one of the most be- loved matrons of Anniston. has also entered with self-sacrificing devotion into patriotic activities. Her home is constantly used to bring cheer to scores of lonely soldier boys and the paramount gospel of food conserva- ton is consistently practiced in her home. She is valued member of the Red Cross. a chairman of the hos- pital relief Ncommittee. member of the council of defense and vice president of the Matrons' study club, literary club of prominent women who spend two afternoons each week in Red
 Mrs. Walker Reynolds tMary Weatherly). the other attractive daughter of the family, is also a meni- Der of the Matrons' Study club and belongs to the Wednesday Study club and all of the patriotic organizations of Anniston.. She too. has given much time to loyal. persevering work for the success of the third Liberty Loan.
 Liberty Day was one of the most memorable and inspiring days Anniston has ever known. The womans commit tee. council of defense. who planned the celebration, are being heartily congrat- ulated upon the complete success of the event
 Hundreds of people from all over Cal houn county came to Anniston on Fri day to participate in the parade and mass meeting.
 The parade was led by the popular Boy