The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-07-14
ANNISTON CITIZENS BOW HEADS IN PRAYER
 WHEN TOWER BELL TOLLS AT 9:3O P. M.
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

Anniston, July Especial )-Every evening when the big bell in the Annis- ton town hall rings at 9:SO o'clock every white and black, bows for two minutes of prayer fer America and her allies.
 The ministers asked their congrega- tons for an expression on the import ance of universal prayer, and in every church the members unanimously voted to adopt the beautiful old Angelus cus- tom of the fourteenth century.
 There will be inspiration to the Annis- ton soldiers who are offering their liTes in defense of their country to know that every citizen of their home town is earn estly praying at this particular time every evening for their welfare, and for the welfare of the noble, perseyering allies.
 Miss Ruth Huff has arrived from St. Louis to become the general secretary of the Young Woman's Christian asso- citation, succeeding Miss Mary Wallace Kirk, who is to take an important posi- ton as state director for the co-opera- tive vampaign of the Y. W. c. A. ana Y. M. c. 4.
 Before entering upon her new duties Miss Kirk will teach class at the general conference of Y. w. c. A. lead CTS, which convenes at Blue Ridge, N. C. 4 Miss Isabelle Randolph of New York, who has been acting as physical direc- tor, leaves soon to do Y. w. c. A. work in France. Both Miss Kirk and Miss Randolph have endeared themselves to large circle of admirers. their influ- ence over the girls proving invaluable Miss Huff bas had wonderful experience in Y. W. (. A. work and is being ac- corded a hearty welcome to Anniston.
 The girls of Company k and Company r of the Y. w. c. A. Patriotic league have finished beautiful blanket made of yar-coloi ed knitted squares, which will be presented this week to the base hospital. The tinfoil saved by the girls of the Patriotic league was sold this week, adding $500 to the coffers of the Red Cross.
 Several of the most prominent maids and matrons of Anniston are taking advantage of class recently started at the Y. w. C. A. and are studying short hand and typewriting, preparing to fill, if necessary, some of the places so con stantly being vacated by the men. Among those who joined the class last week are; Mrs. Stephen Smith, Mrs Edward Almond, Misses Stella Huger, Ger,ruse Shepperd, Katiebelle kilby, Louise Bailey, Ruby Vandiver Mary Fitzgeia.d Nellie Southerland, Mary Southerland, Vera Bowman, Louise Musgrove, Mary Beal Smith, Mrs. s. T. Darnell and Mrs. Harrell. as
 A delightful entertainment, planned to welcome the newcomers at Camp Nc Clellan, occurred in the Sunday school room of the First Presbyterian church. Red, white and blue streamers and vases of daisies made the rooms at tractive. After an enjoyable musical programme, ice cream and cake were served
 Large numbers of soldiers are daily entertained at the Grace church rest room. his was the first club room in Anniston opened for the convenience of the soldier boys. and has been ever since its beginning most popular re- treat. The rooms contain a piano. a Nictrola, late books and magazines and electric fans. Miss Margaret Brewer, the hostess, is greatly beloved by the men in uniform, who visit the rest room. She is assisted in serving homemade edibles every evening by an attract i've bevy of girls.
 An entertainment at the Jewish rest room was among the interesting week