The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-08
WORK OF MOTHERS CONGRESS MEMBERS
 HAS BEEN NOTABLE AIT CAMP MCCLELLAN

congress magazine concerning the va rious phases of work in Anniston and at camp.
 From all over the United States Mrs. Vann has received hundreds of letters from mothers asking her to find their boys at Camp Mcclellan, to introduce them to the pastor of their denomina- tion, to take them into her home and heart and in other ways look after their welfare. To every request Mrs. Nann has responded with eager willingness and has received hundreds of letters from grateful mothers who appreciate the happiness her home and efforts had brought to their nearest and dearest. Dur ing theN Influenza ep.dernc, Mrs Vann as adjutant of the great work accom- plished during those~critical hours spent all of her time at the camp. minister ing to the wants of the boys and their loved ones
 Many a mother called her blessed for the tenderness and comfort extended to their sick and ofttimes dying sons. (
 Mrs. Vann gives several afternoons each week to work In the home service office, has provided, as a member of the hosptal relief committee numerous en- tertainments for the wards of her adop- ton at the base hospital, and has giv- en invaluable aid to the War Savings Stamps societies and inspired them to accomplish most excellent results. In fact, in everp phase of civic and parti- otc work, Mrs Vann has, often at the point of sacrifice given her time and tal- ent. freely and gladly, eyeLready to lend a helping hand to anything for the good of her country or community.
 The monthly meeting of the womans committed, council of defense, was held Al, rooms Mrs. John B. Knox, the beloved chairman of the Calhoun county council of defense, was welcomed to the coun- cii meeting, after an absence of several months. A Representative from every club and every church in Anniston con- tributed excellent reports of work accom- plished during the past month and Miss Gussie Bagley gave a splendid report from the Oxford unit
 Mrs Samuel P. Kennedy, chairman of the Fifth zone. is compiling yearly re- port, at the request of Mrs. Hooper, the state chairman, from all the counties under Mrs. Kennedy's supervision. Cal houn will have reason to feel proud of her record. Only few units in the coun- ty have compiled reports, but $15,000 has been reported among the contributions to war work. The value, however, of the unqualified loyalty and labors, of love
 
 of defense can never be estimated. | There is still a great work to be accom- l plished during the coming months for food conservation child welfare and the | many problems of reconstruction days, which will doubt be met with the | same eager willingness that has charae- terized the work of the council of de- | fense during the perlous days of the | war period.
 Mrs. Harry Herman of New York has arrived to take charge of the recreational | features of the Young Woman's Chris | tan association. Mrs. Herman 1 graduate, and has also studied ] in Europe. The Y. w. c. A. feel exceed | ngly fortunate in being able to secure I he services of ecreational secretary so | we'll fitted for this important phase of | work.
 Mrs. Herman has organized several l basketball teams, and is perfecting the l organization of the girls reserve. Com | oany F of the girls reserve elected the 1 officers this week: Miss Eliza | beth Mallory, president; Miss Hazel Fulle,-l secretary, and Miss Nettie Wilson, treas lrer. The company is composed of high | school girls, with Mrs Herman and Miss | Ruth Huff, the general secretary of the I Y. w. c. A. enjoyed hike and "weenie | roast" in the woods on Tuesday after | noon.
 On Thursday afternoon Representative 1 gathering of club leaders enjoyed hearing 1 I splendid address on Organization" | by MT. Durham of the war camp | service.
 Camp Mcclellan is to have a great l Christmas celebration on Christmas eve, | n>which the entire personnel of the can l -onment will take part. The Y w. c. A. | and girl reserves have been requested l Q lead the Christmas carols at the cele- I oration, and are meeting at the Y. w. C. | A. in the evenings to practice the carols under the direction of Lieutenant Zan- zig, the camp song leader
 Annistonians enjoyed the privilege 6f l rearing Dr. Ethel Clayton Lovejoy last | week. who delivered, under the au- .pices of the Red Cross. her thrilling l o h \sY "A n~Mva Uf