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The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
INTERESTING HISTORICAL
FACTS CONNECTED WITH
"THE CONQUEROR"

San Antonio was besieged by the
Texan Army under General Stephen
F. Austin and Edward Burleson in
1885 and was finally taken early in
December as the result of the attack
led by Colonel Benjamin R. Milan.
Its recapture by Santa Anna, Feb
ruary- March, 1886, was distinguished
by the heroic defense of the mission
particularly the chapel of the
Alamo) by Colonels William Barrett
Travis, James Bowie and Davy Crock
EFT and 178 others against the at
tack of about 400 Mexicans.
After a bombardment lasting from
the 23d of February to the 9Th of
March, the Mexicans assaulted on the
9th, were twice beaten back, and then
they overpowered and slaughtered
the garrison, five lone survivors being
subsequently bayonetted in cold
blood. Three women, one Mexi-
can, two children and negro servant
were spared
Remember the Alamo" became a
war cry of the Texans. The Mexicans
again invaded Texas in 1912 and San
Antonio was twice captured and held
for short periods, first by General
Vasquez and later by General Voll, .
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
HONOR ROLL FOR APRIL
First Grade B.

Lacy Bishop, Luther Chappell, Will
liam Crumbley, Hugh Harris, Harry
Chandler, Matte Atkins, Oma Cox,
Annie Laurie Dobbs, Frances Dyer,
Annis Rondolph Irene Robertson, Ma
ry Williams, Idalia Langley, Thelma
Cowart, Susie Gignilliat.
Second Grade B.
Donnalee Summerour, Georgia
Shaw, Eloise Manning, Mary Hodges,
Mary Frances Cheney, Pearl Chal-
ker, Ida Brumby, Elsie Boatner.
Third Grade B.
Sara Lee Potts, Norine Scott, Car
olyn Anderson, Sybil Carrot.
Fourth Grade c.
Joe Whitner, Lucy Avery, Pauline
Haney, Elsie Clackum.
Fifth Grade B.
Mildred Crisler, Martha McCollum
Athelene Bishop, Helen Ward, Lottie
William Gilbert, Frank Gar
rison.
Seventh Grade B.
Robert Fowler, 90; George H. Ses-
sions, 90; Bolan Glover, 90; Eliza
beth Goodman, "a; Eva Garriss, 90;
Emalene Handy, 90; Eunice Thorn
as, 80;
Seventh Grade
Ruth Anderson, Oil; Anne Boil
ling Claiborne, 93.4; Lorena Con-
yers, 91.9; Lola Hagood, 90.9; Sara
F. Northcutt, 97.4.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
GIRLS WORKING FOR SOLDIERS

The young ladies Auxiliary of the
Red Cross, under the direction of
Mrs. N. K. Smith, meets every Mon
day morning at 9:30 o'clock at the
Surgical Dressings rooms. Each girl
has taken sweater to make for the
May work.
The members are Misses Julia An
derson, Annie Hair Dobbs, Irene Ma
lone, Cora Brown, Marie and Martha
Shippen, Sara Patton, Mary and Har-
riet Robson, Laura Mayes, Emma
Gardner, Minnie Lou McNeel, and
Constance and Lucy Cole.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
Florence sells "Queen Quality

There is more Catarrh in this section
of the country than all other diseases
put together, and for years II was sup
posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing
70 cure with local treatment pronounced
IL incurable. Catarrh is local disease,
greatly influenced by constitutional con-
ditions and therefore requires constttu
tional treatment. T. IFS Catarrh Medi-
cine, manufactured by # j. Cheney e.
Co., Toledo Ohio. is a constitutions
remedy, Is taken internally and act
thru the Blood on the Mucous Surface
Of the System. One Hundred Dollars re
ward is offered for any case that HAM
Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send 10
circulars and testimonials
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

General Sam Houston on the 21st
of April, 1886, while in command of
TAB raw troops, met on the bank of
the San Jacinto about 1000 Mexican
veterans led by Santa Anna and COM
pletely routed them; on the next day
Santa Anna was taken prisoner.
Texas independence was won by this
victory (although the Mexican Gov
ernment repudiated the treaty nego-
tiated by Santa Anna).
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL
MRS. D. C. COLE, Society Editor.
P H o N E 8 53

Mr.. A. S. Cohen is in Macon on
business.
Mrs. Bradford, of Cedartown, is
+be guest of her daughter, Miss Mary
bradford, at Miss Crockett's. She
ottended the Presbyterial in Smyr-
ma.
Miss Jean Wallace is spending the
week in Atlanta, the guest of Miss
Alice Mynatt.
The Memorial Association wishes
n thank all who contributed to the
success of the celebration on Fri
dav. Especially their thanks are due
Messrs. George H. Sessions, Len
Baldwin, and Ralph Northcutt, as
well as the Boy Scouts, who made
such a fine showing.
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Mrs. Mollie Martin and little Miss
Pearl Roberts attended "The Birth
of a Nation" in Atlanta on Satur-
day.
Mrs. B. L. Mcintosh, who has been
the guest of her children, Mrs. D. C.
Cole and Mr.. Bayard Mcintosh, left
Monday morning for visit to her
son, Mr.. J. H. Mcintosh, in Butte,
Montana.
Mrs. D. C. Cole entertained in
formally on Friday afternoon for
Mrs. E. B. Freyer and Miss Mary
Wilson. Invited to meet these guests
of honor were Mrs. M. L. McNeel,
Mrs. W. A. DuPre, Mrs. C. W. Du-
Pre-, Mrs. B. G. Brumby, and Mrs.
T. M. Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Lovelace, of
Atlanta, were the weekend guests of
Mr.. F. E. A. Schilling. Messrs. John
and Harold Schilling were also the
guests of their father.
a An interesting VISITOR Will arrive
at Mrs. Mayes Frey's on Friday. This
is Mrs. A. H. Setter, of Hickory, N.
c., who, with her little son, David,
will be the guest of her cousin, Mrs.
Frey, for some time. Mrs. Setter
and her husband went as mission
aries to the Congo with Bishop Lam
bert's first party. Mrs. Setter was
i'll for months with the dreaded Afri-
can fever, and they were forced to
return home. The many interesting
experiences she has to relate would
fill a volume.
Mr.. John M. Warren was called to
Atlanta Tuesday by the critical i'll
ness of his uncle, Mr.. Milton Dobbs.
Mr.. Dobbs is an old resident of Cobb
County. He is a brother of Mrs.
Katharine Thornton, and has other
relatives here.
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Miss Leila Anderson, who is a
Red Cross Nurse with the Emory
Unit, has been ordered to Camp Lee,
Virginia. Miss Anderson was one
of the first nurses in Georgia to
volunteer for Red Cross work. She
and Miss Virginia Gibbs, who is at
the Base Hospital at Fort McPher-
son. are our only two Red Cross
nurses, and Marietta is very proud
of them both. Mis- Anderson is a
remarkably fine nurse. 1t is not
yet known whether she will be as
signed to Foreign Service or kept
on this side. Wherever she is she
will make good.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

Miss Irene Malone spent the week
in Atlanta, the guest of Mrs, Clint
Bagwell.
Mrs. Hilburn, Mr.. and Mrs. Ruth
Jim Hilburn and Miss Ruth Stephens
of Atlanta, attended the dinner given
by Mrs. G.. P. Stephens, in honor of
her mothers Mrs. K. l.. Manning's,
birthday, on Sunday.
Three of the officers who were very
popular here this winter, Captain
Slater, and Lieutenants Pete Stewart
and Allan Snider,. have been trans
ferred to the regret of ALL
Mr.. James Trezevant came up from
Camp Gordon to spend the weekend
with his aunt, Mrs. Fanny Treze-
want.
Mr.. Andrew Swanson came up
from Acworth to spend the weekend
with his brother, Sheriff w. E. Swan
son.
Mr.. Ben Black, of Madison, spent
several days this week with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. J. Black.
Mrs. J. A. Grubbs, of Jacksonville,
Fla, arrived on Saturday for visit
to her sister, Mrs. J.; c Dyson.
Mr.. Stanton Read came up from
Camp Gordon to spend the week
end.
Mrs. w. H. Ogburn, of Reynolds,
Ga, spent the weekend with her
sister, Mrs. D. D. Underwood. Her
son, Mr.. Otis Ogburn, came up from
Fort Mcpherson to spend Sunday
with her.
Miss Geneva Sanges is very i'll at
the home of her sister, Mrs. N. R.
Lowman.
Mrs. Tom Hicks is i'll with mumps.
Mrs. Mercer Philips who has been
the guest of Mrs. L. R. Collins for
some weeks, has gone on visit to
Acworth.
Mrs. Charley Redding and daugh-
ter, Pauline, spent several days last
week at Mrs. E. J. Setze's.
Mrs. J. D. Anderson and her house
guest, Mrs. Rosalee Roege, left on
Wednesday to spend few days in
Canton with Mrs. G: P: DuPre.
+
Mrs. Warren Stokes has returned
from a visit to relatives in Rome.
Il
Mrs. Joe Baldwin, of Decatur, was
the weekend guest of Mrs. j. H.
Patton.
Mrs. Andrew Genette, of Frank
lin, N. c., spent several days last
week with Mrs, R. N. Holland.
Mr.. Edward Hunt left on Tuesday
to spend two weeks in Macon.
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Lieutenant Leslie Blair spent the
weekend at home.
Prof. Kinnamon has accepted a
position to teach a summer school in
Atlanta. 1t behooVes the good people
of Marietta to see to it that we do
not lose Prof, Kinnamon from our
High School faculty. He is man
4
A number OF the friends of Mr.
FranA Swalley surprised him with
very pleasant party on Monday ev-
ening, it being his birthday. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. D. c. Oc-
borne, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Rouche,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. Babe Black, Mrs. Frank Harde-
man, and Misses Amy Allen, Evelyn
Black, Mardelle and Sarah Osborne,
and Norman Allen, William Black,
and Frank Lee and James Harde-
man. An evening made pleasant by
music and games was enjoyed and
punch and cake were served.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
FRIDAY, May 10th.
Marguerite Clark
IN
erich Man, Poor Man"

From the novel by Maximillian Foster
A thousand smiles, little sob, hun
dred wiles, great big throb.
A picture that ranges all the way
from farce-comedy to the tensest
drama. A picture you'll be glad you
saw.
Mutt and Jeff Cartoon
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
THURSDAY, May eth.
Constance Talmadge
IN
"Up the Road With Sally"

''Up the Road With SaIlie" is a
bright, breezy comedy exactly suited
in every particular to the talents Of
winsome, pretty Constance Talmadgee
and rejoices in the presentation of
unique situations, each following hard
upon the heels of the former, and
each adding to the fun and mystery
which make the plot wonderfully
complicated thing, preserving its in
terest to the last reel
And SCREEN TELEGRAM.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

of brilliant intellect and the high
est attainment. We were most for
tunate iii securing him for the cur
rent year and both pupils and parents
are anxious to keep him here.
+
Wallace Montgomery, Edwin Sage,
Robert Northcutt, Onslow Milan,
Armstrong Hunt, Hugh Blair, Lem
uel Carnes, Douglas McNeel and Ran
dolph Simmons attended, a dance in
Rome Friday night.
Mrs. C. w. DuPre motored to At
lanta with party of friends to see
keep Smiling" on Thursday.
Lieut.. Maxey Dobbs, of Camp Cor
don, spent: the weekend with his
brother Mr.: E; P /. DGbbs. J
Misses Nell and Ruth Pool are vis-
iting their brother, Sergeant J. T..
Pool, in West End this week.
Miss Maude Medford spent the
weekend in Atlanta the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Campbell.
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Miss Ella Edwards, who was the
efficient book-keeper for the Board
of Lights and Water Works, has ac-
cepted a position with the Southern
Adjustment Bureau in Atlanta.
Mrs. Fletcher Reynolds and chill
1afE WoJnacIou - iojn
Mr.. Reynolds in Jacksonville, where
they will make their home.
Miss Wilma Butler spent the week
end in Acworth.
Mrs. Ward Mayfeld and Miss Ell
vora Devore, of Atlanta, were the
guests of Mrs. Judson Cogburn on
Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. George Daniel have
returned from a visit to Mrs. Gilbert
Smyrna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Dumas, of At
lanta, spent Memorial day with Prof,
Dumas family.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Collins and lit
tie daughter left on Monday for
visit to Gadsden, Ala, Mr.. Collins
has returned, but Mrs. Collins will
remain for some weeks, visiting in
Birmingham before her return.
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Miss Irene Malone left on Tuesday
for a visit to Mrs. Maurice Wright in
jackson, Ga.
Mrs. Hugh Manning, who has been
on visit to Mrs. K. L. Manning, left
on Saturday for her home in Etowah.
Mr.. Albert Dobbs, who has been
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Wal
ter Sans, left on Monday for visit
to his daughter, Mrs. Roster VIM
gate, in Dallas, Texas.
Miss Adelaide Setze, of Atlanta,
was the weekend guest of her grand.
mother, Mrs: E; J.. setze.
Mr.. E. L. Robertson went to Chat
tanooga on Saturday to attend the.
annual convention of the Southern
Expressmen of this division. He has,
returned home. 7
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Mrs. Will Neal, who accompanied
her cousin, Mrs. Frank Smelling,
home to Jacksonville two weeks ago,
is returning home today.
X X
Mr.. Fred Morris has returned from
but Mrs. Morris is still
with Fred, Jr. Fred is improving
now, but is still very sick boy.
Mrs. ]. A. Farrell, who has been
spending the winter with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Mosher,
returned last week to her home in
Tennessee. "a.
Mrs. M. A. Moore had as her guests
this week her son, Roy Moore and
wife and baby, and her sister, Mrs.
Otis Cowan and baby.
The Journal is the best advertising
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
SATURDAY, May 11th.
Jewel Carmen
IN
"The Bride of Fear

Jewel Carmen does a splendid piece
of emotional acting in this picture.
She becomes engaged to the son of
wealthy man after she hears her con-
.vict husband is dead At the height
of her happiness this husband reap
pears. 1t is a story of rapid, thrill
King scenes with a smashing finish
Also Comedy
"Are Married Policemen Safer
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!

/ am now prepared to insure your
growing crops against loss or damage
by hail. Please call to see me and
let me explain fully.
J. H. GROVES.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Morning Service / l o'clock.
B. Y. r. U. 7 p, M. ~
Evening Service 8 p. m.
Soldiers, strangers, and others are
invited to these services.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

The most historic building is the
historic Alamo (named from the
grove of cottonwood the pop
ulus monilifera-in which it stands).
1t was begun probably in 1744 and
was the chapel of the Mission San
Antonio de Valero (often called the
Alamo Mission). In 1883 it was
bought by the State and has since
been maintained as public monu-
ment.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

The Journal is the best advertising
medium. 1t has much the largest
in this section.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

San Antonio was the capital of
Texas during the periods of Mexican
and American rule.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

Mrs. M. A Moore had as her guests
this week her son, Roy Moore and
wife and baby, and her sister, Mrs.
Otis Cowan and baby.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-05-03

Mrs. ]. A. Farrell, who has been
spending the winter with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. W. T. Mosher,
returned last week to her home in
Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26
JOHN ABBOTT DIES
At LOCAL |NF|RMARY
Funeral Service Will Be
Held Saturday Upon Ar
rival of Brother

Pending the arrival Of his brother
from Texas. funeral arrangements Of
John P. Abbott, well known attorney
who died yesterday at a local infirm-
airy. have not yet been made. but 1t
is probable that services will be held
Saturday morning from the residence
on his brother-in-law. James F. Haw-
kins. 1924 Avalon street
The death of Mr.. Abbott came as
shock to his many friends, as it
was not generally known that he was
indisposed. The deceased went to the
hospital about two weeks ago and
on Sunday was operated on. He stood
the operation well and on the night
before his death seemed to be inn
proving. but died rather suddenly next
morning and heart affection is thought
to have FASTENED his end.
The deceased was a native of Jeffer-
son county, having been born near
Elyton Al years ago. and had spent his
entire Nfe here. For number of years
he was chief clerk of the criminal
court under John G. Bradley. After
being admitted to the bar he served as
assistant solicitor.
From his early manhood the de-
ceased had taken an active part in po-
litical affairs and was for several
years secretary of the state demo-
cratic executive committee and also
of the county democratic committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26
NEGRO SELECTMEN
TO BE ENTERTAINED
BEFORE DEPARTURE
programme Arranged for This After
noon at Sixteenth Street Baptist
Church-Dr. Barrett to Speak

Inc negro selectment, 200 in number
who will leave tonight at o'clock for
Camp Dodge will be entertained at the
Sixteenth Street Baptist church this aft
ernoon.
Or. N. A. Barrett, president of the city
commission, will make an aGaress and
there will be several four minute speeches
by prominent white men, as well as COL
ored men. A splendid programme of pa
trlotlc music will be rendered on this
occasion, P. d. Davis, secretary of the
church, having charge of the programme
Dr. w. M. johnson of Charleston, W.
Va. who is conducting a revival meeting
at the church, will make a talk, as will
the pastor, DR.. A. c. Williams.
The women of the negro Red Cross
chapter fill present each man with a
drinking cup.
The drafted men will meet at the
church at 2:30 o'clock, as an hour will be
necessary to register and check the men
and Secretary B. A. Pepperman will be
on hand to assist in doing this.
Following the programme supper will
be served the men in the Basement of the
church and they will march in Z body to
the Louisville and Nashville station,
where they will board the train for Camp
Dodge at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26
MORTON REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF STATE
HARDWARE MEN
Annual Convention of State
Association Comes to
Close and Officers
Are Elected

James B. Morton of Bessemer was re-
elected president at the closing session OF
the twelfth annual convention of tho
Alabama Retail Hardware association
yesterday morning at the Tutwler hotel.
r. 0. Noojin of Alfalfa was chosen first
vice present; A. E. Leckie, of Greenville,
second vice president, and Walter Har-
Ian was reelected secretary-treasurer.
The executive committee is composed OF
M. A. Smith, Ozark; J. Frank Gamble.
Wetumpka; John d. Wyker. Decatur; J.
P. Sitz, Gadsden; r. 0. Crawford, Jasper.
The advisory board is as follows: n. ..
Bowling. Ozark; B. II. Mathews. Cam
den; T. H. DeLoach. Demopolis.
James o. Bowling of Ozark and James
B. Morton of Bessemer were chosen del
egates to the national Retail Hardware.
convention to be held at Cedar Point. o..
in June.
The place of meeting was left open.
to be decided later by the officers and
executive committee, invitations having
been received from Mobile, Gadsden.
Montgomery and Birmingham.
Resolutions were passed thanking the
jobbers for the splendid hospitality, ex-
hibits and banquet. the hotel for the
many courtesies extended the visitors
and the local newspapers for the splendid
reports. which were the best received in
the history OF the organization.
The two prizes of $40 gold pieces which
were to have been awarded to the MEM
bers placing the largest number of orders
with exhibitors and the dealer placing
the largest volume of business with the
exhibitors, were left for President Nor
ton to decide when the reports OF the ex-
hbitors are turned in, several leaving the
city taking their reports with them.
The question box was conducted by
President Morton and was most inter-
esting. Adjournment was then taken, tho
majority Of the delegates and visitors re-
turning to their homes last night. ~
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26
CIVILIANS TO VISIT
FAIRFIELD TODAY
Club to View Developments
in Model City as Guests
of Fairfield Land Co.

The Civitan club is one organization
that believes in looking around. They
have just recently made tours through
the factories of some of their members
and today they are taking jaunt to
the Model City of Fairfield, where as
guests of Hill Ferguson and Ruffin Smith
of the Fairfield Land company, they will
inspect Birminghams latest and biggest
development. The following letter, sent
out to all members, is self-explanatory:
Fellow Civilians: See Birmingham
first should be the motto Of every pub
lies spirited citizen. but very few of us
really know what's going on around here.
"Hll Ferguson and Ruffin Smith will
conduct the Civilians on a sightseeing
trip to Fairfield Friday. where we will
visit all the new developments of the
Tennessee company. after lunching at the
Plaza hotel, as their guests.
This is a rare opportunity and one
you can't afford to overlook.
Meet us at the Southern club at
o'clock. Bring your automobile and a
prospective member. Hill says he'll have
plenty of room for our guests.
Buy more Liberty Bonds"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26
Top Sergeant Dan Din1ick
After 293 Recruits For the
Headquarters Company
Rotary Club Will Work With Captain Watson and Lieu
tenant Moffett to Recruit Birmingham Unit of
Fighting Fifty-first Infantry at Chickamauga

Dan Dimick has been picked by
Rotary to act as top sergeant" OF
the recruiting squad that will secure
800 men from Birmingham to enlist
in Birmingham unit to be known as
the headquarters company of the Fifty
first infantry, United States regular
army. now located at Chickamau5a,
Ga. and he is looking for men from
IS to 40 years of age listed as occu-
pational specialists and high school
graduates.
Cooks (get that-cooks first. for
they must eat), clerical workers. mu-
sicians, tailors, typists, saddlers, tel
egraphers, telephone men, linemen,
cable splicers miners, diggers, fore
men, timber men, transit men, &C
countants. electricians. craftsmen,
hcrseshoers and farriers are needed,
and there is an exceptional opportu-
nifty for drafted men, for they can
enlist in this company and choose a
branch Of the service which is in line
with the work that they haye followed
previously. and consequently they
will get into the work to which they
are best fitted.
Another feature of this Birmingham
company of 800 men. which the Rotary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-04-26

club expects to enlist here, being as
sisted by Lieut. C. w. Moffett, a son
of Charles A. Moffett of Birming gina nj.
is that they will be among men from
their home town and they will be con-
genial, and then they will be com
nianded by Capt. Leroy II. Watson, a
graduate of West Point.
Captain Watson states that there ~
an unlimited opportunity for promo
ton on the headquarters company;
that there are 81 noncommissioned Of
ficers in the company and that they
stand splendid chance of seeing
service in France at an early date.
The recruiting headquarters is 10
Gated at the Rotary club office, 453
Marx building. The company is
being fostered by the Rotary club and
on the squad with Top" Sergeant
Dimick are George Knox, Thornton Es-
ties, Gregory Johnston. John Sparrow,
f. j. Rowe and Sid Lazarus
This company will be known as the
Birmingham unit of the Fighting
Fifty-f first" J. w. Griffith, a Rotarian.
and employed by Jobe-Rose Jewelry
company for the past several years,
enlisted yesterday as mechanic, as
did six other men in various occupa-
lions. and today the company needs
293 men to complete their quota.
How about Won?