The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-10-06
CALHOUN COUNTY IS PERFECTLY
 ORGANIZED FOR LIBERTY BOND SALE
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

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 Anniston, October 5.-(Special.)-Ca houn county has never been more com pletely organized for any campaign than for the fourth Liberty Loan drive. Mrs. Stephen R. Thompson, the county chair man of the woman's division has given her undivided attention to this work for weeks, and is being heartily congratu- lated upon the splendid organization which she has perfected.
 The distribution committee deserve large share of credit for the enthusiasm being shown in this vital issue All over Calhoun they have placed attractive posters, and have distributed educational literature in every nook and corner Of the county.
 Mrs. stephen Smith. the chairman Of the distribution committee, is one of the mos. universally beloved young matrons in Anniston. During her grlhood Mrs Smith (Sadie Parker) was enc of Ala bama's telles. Since her marriage slfo {, has made her home in Birmingham until recently when she returned to Anniston her former home. to reside. receiving a royal welcome from ner Inrge circle Of friends. She has entered with enthus- iasm into ali patriotic activities, filling an important part with the woman force of the nation who are so nobly giving of their best to aid the brave men now offering their lives for our liberty on tire h1oodiest battlefield of history. Mrs. Smith gives much of her time in the Red Cross work rooms, has just completed . business course, and expects to use her training in this line for Red Cross. She entertains frequently the officers and en- listed men from Camp Mcclellan. Mrs. Smiths magnetic personality and tact make her ill demand in all social circles. She Is member of the Knitting club, formerly Luncheon Bridge club, composed of coterle of Anniston's most promi- nent young matrons who have patriotic ally rehrquished the pleasure of. bridge and .uncheons for the duration of the war. and are giving their time to knit ting. Red Cross work and other patriotic eAdeavors. The members of this club are Belng constantly called on to preside at booths, and their part in this phase of work during the coming weeks will aid greatly in the sale of Liberty Bonds.
 Mrs Frank Johnston. city chairman and large force of workers, assembled bright and early Monday morning and started on their task of making a thor ought house to- -house canvass of the entire residential section of Anniston Reports not only from Anniston. but from every part of Calhoun county for the week, are most encouraging. large number of Liberty Bonds being sold by the woman's division.
 The following chairmen have charge of the work in Calhoun county. OK ford. Miss Amy Cooper; Jacksonville, Mrs George Rowan; Piedmont Mrs o. L. Stewart; Alexandria, Mrs D. P Haynes; Reeds Mill, Miss lrma Grif- fin; Ohatchee, Mrs. Gray Meharg; Dukes station, Mrs. Walter Duke. Merrellton, Miss Mamie Nixon: Chocolocco, Mrs. John w Hughes; De Armanville, Mrs. J. D. Jones; Eulaton. Mrs. c. c. Dean; Wellington Mrs. Edward Prickett
 The visit of Miss Katherine Ridge way gave added impetus to the Lib erty Loan work. Miss Ridgeway charmed a large audience on Friday evening with her patriotic readings and interpretations. She not only pleased and entertained but through her earn est appeal to do everything possible for the soldiers on the fighting line fur nished inspiration which will prove great incentive to the private army over 1 here who are mobilizing their time, en ergy and patriotism in the vital Liberty Loan issue.
 During the wars most critical hour, i while our country is fighting for its very life, the women of Calhoun coun- | ty. along with loyal millions the na- 1 tion over. have resolved to sell and buy i bonds to the very limit of their ability. ! Since the fourth drive begun news has been received of the death of two more splendid young Anniston heroes. ! On Thursday morning Lieut.. Pace Haynes, who met death from influenza l in the hospital at the naval training l station at Chicago. where he was sery ing as an instructor. was buried with military honors here. Another gold star