The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-06-27

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throughout the county. in the country
district, and paid a tribute to the
devoted work OF J. B. Perkins. who
was by reclamation commissioned as
General Of Rural Reserves.
Postmaster B. s. Hancock. County
Chairman Of the w. s. s. committee
was then called upon. Mr.. Godfrey de-
claring that it was his proud boast
that he was the best postmaster that
Pensacola bad at this time. Mr.. Han
cock, who has given his unfailing eff
fort and interest to the work, not only
as a representative of the treasury de-
partment, but as a patriotic citizen.
spoke briefly, thanking those who had
assisted him in the campaign, and ex-
pressing the appreciation of himself,
and the citizens of Pensacola for the
splendid work that Mr.. Godfrey has
done in Escamhia county, and the
support that has been given him by
the me and women who are members
Of the various committees.
City Chairman G. B. Hervey was
called upon, and among other things,
dwelt upon the excellent support that
the army and navy have given the
campa align, calling especial attention to
the generosity of Abnormal Hodge,
werff in responding to every request
made of him, Mr.. Hervey said: II
asked him for a little parade, and he
gave me a big parade. I sent him an
8. o. s. call at seven o'clock to have
the naval band here at the hotel for
the banquet this evening and at 7:10
the band was here"
Mr.. Hervey stated that the division
al naval band would also play at the
grand rally at the Garden Theatre on
Friday evening.
One of the most important features
of the evening. was the talk Of H. d.
Arom, personal representative of the
Emergency Fleet Corporation, who
was present at the meeting and spoke
by invitation of the toast-master.
Mr.. Arom said. in part:
1T may be Of interest to you who
are working so indefatigably in the
interest Of the War Saving drive, to
know how your money will be spent.
s50,000,000 of that money goes for
housing the ship workers. One of the
most vital matters in the winning of
this war, is to supply ships. and these
must be made as fast as is humanity
possible. In Pensacola there are not
To meet this problem, the shipping
board can appropriate $4,000. provtd-
ed the city will do its part. BY bond
ing the city to the extent of 500. 900
the Importance, commercial and finan-
cial, OF Pensacola will be tremend-
ously increased.
TT may not be out of the way to
remind you that that this is the very
best kind of business. 1t would be a
fine thing for your town.
The business men can do much to /,
aid in this venture, by creating a pub |
lie spirit consonant with that which |
has been displayed in the War Savings |
drive. They can protest against prof. |
teering, which, if it exists In this |
must, and eventually will |
be stopped.
I'VE intend to build ships. I leave |
this message with you: Back up the |
ship building program with all that is |
in your power"
Immediately following Mr.. Arom's |
talk. Mr.. Godfrey asked him in what |
way the Liberty Legion could serve |
him. and he stated that this might |
be done by using whatever influence |
was possible with the city commits |
with whom Mr.. Arom meets |
this morning.
W. II Watson moved that those |
present pledge themselves to give their |
utmost support TO the movement and |
to urge the bonding of the city. pro-
vided that this is legally possible |
The motion was carried unanimously. |
An interesting feature of the meet
ng was the reading of a telegram by |
Mr.. Godfrey. from J. D. c. Newton |
Company, to A. T. Barkdull in which |
ne authorized Mr.. Barkdull to pur-
chase for him to the limit, ss3400 in /
CVor SaviprS StappS r