The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-08

over plans for the coming drive for the & M c. A. and the Y. w. c. A. Mrs.
 rMmett Ledbetter has been selected to
 lead this district and Mrs. A. P Acker the county in the Y. w. c. A. campaign. Mrs. Ledbetter is one of Annistons most gifted women, who is constantly using her talent for patriotic causes. She is ichalrmahof the speakers committee for the fourth Liberty Loan drive. Her talks throughout the county did much to bring success during the third Lib- erty Loan drive.
 The Readers club, which was re- gently organized under the direction of MT. G. Wilbur Taylor, the popular |. M. '. A, secretary assigned to duty at the base hospital, met on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Odis Clay poundstone. MT. Taylor's two readings, w hlspering Bells" and "A Goblet of Claret," songs by Miss Elizabeth Rob- erts and a reading, lovely arrange ment of Mary Johnstons novel, Lewis Rand, by Miss Wyness Tate, were all heartily enjoyed
 In addition to studying great writers ana their works, the Readers club will devote much of it's time to preparing attractive programmes for the diver slon or the patients, nurses and doctors at the base hospital. Mir. Taylor has done a. great work already at the base hospital, which is greatly appreciated by the soldiers. and by the women who nave the interest of the soldiers at heart, to whom MT. Taylor's co-opera- ton has meant so much,
 A meeting of the captains appointed by Mrs. Emmet w. Ledbetter and Mrs. w.
 r. Archer to assist in organizing the
 weinen or Anniston to assist the lawyers III III lining out missionaries, was held on
 ruesuay afternoon at the home of Mrs I.eobetter. The captains who will supply
 nelpers each day are: Mrs William ?. klloy, Mrs. Lamar Knox, Miss Susie bagley of Oxford, Miss Augusta Cobbs and Mrs. Frank Leigh At least 100 wom- en VIII be needed for this huge task
 Many of the officers wives who are staying in Anniston have agreed to lend their services.
 Miss Frances Ingram of the Chicago grand opera company is making a tour or the training camps at her own ex- pense to sing for the soldier boys. Her oeautiful contralto voice brought cheer 10 thousands of officers and enlisted men at the Liberty theatre on Monday and tuesday evenings. Miss Marie Marks, the pianist who accompanies Miss h. gram, also proved, her rare ability and was heartilY e9cored by the men in uni
 Ine federal detention home for girls Will be opened this week, after being thoroughly renovated and remodeled A hospital has been fitted up in one part or the building, light airy work rooms, wEere the girls will sew, wash. iron and cook, have been arranged, also recreation rooms will added. Mrs Mamie Melvin. the protective worker sent here by the government, who has done so much to re1orm and also to refrain girls from temptation, will have charge of the build ing. Miss Mary Lumley has accepted the place Of matron of the lodge, and Sister Amelia Worthington has consented to give part of her time. A trained nurse Will be on duty at all times. The local committee cooperating with Mrs. Mel vin hope to make the lodge a great fac tor for good in the community bs
 Miss Stamps of Rome. Ga, the guest of MISS Marion Watson, was honoree at lovely musicale given by Mrs F. W. Marsh Miss Stamps who possesses a beautiful mezzo-soprano voice, sang sev- eral selections, and Miss Jewell Ellis con- tributed violin numbers. An ice cream course was served during the evening
 meeting of the city committee in NAini SC VI tllc IOuitfl ILlDcrCy Loan cam paign was held at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Frank Johnston, on Wednesday afternoon. This committee l IS composed of Mrs. Johnston, Miss Au- gusta Cobbs and Mrs. Fred Tyler and have been perfecting plans for a thor ough organization of the women of An niston, and will be ready when the ball starts rolling on the 18th to put splen- did organized force into action. Mrs StHnheO Tb0n1ncnn will oft to meeting of the county chairmen in Bir- mingham She has appointed committees throughout the county, who are busy getting things in shape for the drive Mrs. s. P. Kennedy the chairman of the fifth zone, has requested the organi- zation committees to organize every available center in the counties under her supervision. and is rendering valuable service in many other ways in prepara- ton for the coming campaign.
 wedding of interest to many friends occurred at the home of the bride in Gadsden, when Miss Nell Bare became the bride of Mr. Paul Landt of Annis- ton Dr. J. NJ Shellborne of the First Baptist church officiated The bride was gowned in a smart travelling suit of brown, with accessories to match. Imme diately after the ceremony Mir and Mrs Landt left for wedding trip, after which they will be at home in Anniston.
 Mrs. F. M. House this week rec sved from her son, Lieut.. Ray House, who is now on active duty in France four handsomely engraved 37-centemetre shells. These shells are similar to the kind used by the Germans and it is supposed tthat Lieutenant House cap tured them from the enemy in the big drive in which he is taking part.
 A most attractive rest room has been fitted up for the men of the Twenty seventh field artillery regiment at Camp Mcclellan. A vctrola has been secured, piano is to be purchased and games of every kind provided. An orchestra is being organized by the men of this regiment. The new recreation center