The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-25
ANNlSTON Y. M C. A. WORKERS HAVE
 NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS TO THEIR CREDIT
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

Anniston, August 24.-(Special.)- )--To girls, young and old, rich and poor. the influence of the Young Woman's Christian association has proven in- valuable Mothers who have seen their daughters develop through the pleasure and character building offered through the efforts of the Y. w. c. A. are lending their hearty cooperation as a thank offering for it's splendid re- suits.
 Miss Ruth Hereford Huff, the gem eral secretary, who recently came to Anniston from St.. Louis to assume the position left vacant by Miss Mary Wal lace Kirk. who resigned to manage ths joint Y. w c. A. and Y M c. A. cam paigas in Alabama. has already be- come universally admired. Miss Huff has had experience in associations in large cities of the United States and is most enthusiastic over every phase of her beloved work. Under her com potent leadership great things are pre- dicted for the Y. w. c. A. through the coming months. An industrial worker will arrive in a few weeks to assist Miss Huff
 The other officers of the war coun- cil of the Y. w. C. A. are Mrs. S P, Kennedy, chairman; Miss Carrie Me Clure Knox. secretary; Mrs. H. l.. Ca- ter. treasurer.
 The chairmen of committees includes Mrs John B. Knox, chairman of relis- ious committees: Mrs. Horace Miller membership: Mrs. E. l.. Field, exteI- sion. Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter, educa- tional Mrs. w. P. Acker, recreation.
 coterie of Anniston's patriotic, charming women have accomplished great things as leaders of the Pa triotic leagues. These bands of eAthu- siastic young girls meet regularly in the Y. W. c. A. rooms, where they mend for the soldiers. They have pledged their loyalty to their coun- try and, in many ways evidence theft tense patriotism. There is a friendly rivalry between the different compa- pfes of the league. This month Com pany r. of which Miss Mary Read Smith is leader. won the largest nuns- Der of stars awarded for attendance, and patriotic activities. Others in charge of companies are: Miss Katis Bell Kilby. Miss Emma Lea Ledbetter, Miss Edith Atkins. Miss Lila Herren. Mrs Mary Lou Morgan Smith, Mis-, rt-ai troreA~ Miss Josenhine Wilson
 
 ta.e cf t+le most valuable phases cf the Y. ". c. A. work is accomplished through thel community house situated in the mill village near the Annistor Manufacturing comranv.. work ma possible lar~elv through the generos't, Of the mill officials. The house has beer equipped with every convenience an has proven a priceless boon to the peo pie of the community.
 A free clinic Is held under the direc. tion of Dr. A. w. Steele two afternoons of every week. Scores of cases have received treatment as result of the clinic. A dental clinic has recently been started also. The public health nurses render valuable assistance at these clinics. A play hour. under the direc- ton of Misses Emily Norwood. Celeste Lyman and Madeline Kiker. Is enjoyed on Saturday afternoons by the children Of the village The children come to the Scommunity house every afternoon from k to { and the girls from the mill from to I for shower baths. On Monday pi&hts compauies N and o meet at the I1