The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-08
WOMEN OF ANNISTON RENEWING
 WAR SAVINGS STAMP EMTHuSIASM
By PATRIorIC PATRIcIA

Annistcn, September 7-(SpeciaL)-R newed enthusiasm in the War Savings Stamps campaign has been evident in An niston during the past week. Pretty Pershing patriots have presided at many booths, and have been most successful in their efforts for the unique plan which gives everybody the opportunity to get on the roll that is going to be sent to General Pershing and our Alabama sol- dier boys. The city chairman, Miss Alice Weathe-ly. started the Persh1ng ball roll ing by selnng over 5000 worth of stamps at her booth on Monday
 Mrs. E. G. Polk is chairman of the woman's division of Calhoun county, aud her work during last month in the War Savings Stamp campaign demonstrated her splendid executive ability and in- tense patriotism. Few women have the welfare of the men in uniform more at heart than Mrs. Polk. In addition to mobilizing her time and efforts con- stantly in the drives to elicit the aid of the great army over here, she is con- stantly cheering the soldiers at Camp Me Clellan through some act of swees thoughtfulnoss. Mrs. Polk is secretary of the Calhoun County Red Cross chap- ter and her interest has proven invalua- ble in this as in every other phase of Red Cross work. She believes that the women of the nation should feel as gresl- a responsibility to serve as the men who are so cneerfully making supreme sacri. fees. She has inspired loyal co-opera- tion from all the committees working with her on the Pershing enrolment cam patgn and high record will undoubtedly be made during September under her able leadership.
 Mrs. Polk has appointed the following chairmAn for the Pershing drive: City, Miss Alice Weatherly; booth, Miss Nellie Tyler; publicity, Miss Iva Cook; schools. Miss Kate Belle Kilby; Jacksonville and Piedmont, Mrs. c. w. Daugette; War Stamp societies, Mrs. Paul vann; rural, Mrs. w. Frank Johnston, Jr; clubs, Mrs. Ross Blackman.
 Anniston will be favored this week by a visit from Mile Lamic of Alsace, who will preside at booths in her attractive costumes on Tuesday and Wednesday, MiHe. Lamic enjoys the distinction of having sold more War Savings Stamps thar any other woman In Alabama She lost her brother during the battle of the Marne, and is eager to do all within her power to revenge the terrible Hun. Her lovely French accent adds to her charm It is hoped that Annistonians will visit her at the booths. bid her welcome and make her heart glad by buying stamps
 The Anniston committees are perfecting plsns to make September 13, General Per shirg's birthday anniversary, big event through the country, when a special drive for the Pershing patriotic enrolment will be made. Jacksonville won the prize given last month for the town according to population, making highest record for War Savings Stamps sales.
 When the roll is read over there of course everybody in Alabama will want to be included on that roll. Think of the inspiration that roll of millions of names will bring to General Pershing and our heroes on the battle line. They are giving what money cannot buy. Thep are this opportunity is presented to snow our patriotism with our dollars, we should be glad and seize it with eager willing ness. Be Pershing patriot. Buy a stamp!
 The Red Cross was benefited during the past week through the efforts of several patriotic organizations. A play given by the Patriotic league. composed of colored girls, under the direction of ssebecca Rhodes. was attended by quito 9 humber of white people. The pro-