Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1918-04-13
COUNTY. COUNCIL
Of DEFENSE
ACTIVE

The regular meeting of the County
Council of Defense took place at the
court house at four o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, April 9th A quorum was
present but most of the members
we're absent
Many interesting discussions took
place covering different topics, and
concerning the index to be made Of
all the citizens of Lyon County and
containing complete record of all
subscriptions and activities, for use
by members of the Council
The honor rolls for the different
communities have not yet arrived,
nor have the honor flags, but each
community in Lyon County that went
over the top in the Third Liberty
Loan drive will be furnished an Hog
or Flag and each community that eK-
ceeds it's quota between now and the
closing day, May 4th, will be given a
star, for each 100 per cent over its
quota.
Total subscriptions to the Loan up
to date exceed $ll5,OO0 for the county.
The rally last Saturday night was
largely attended. The program coa-
sisted of solo by Mrs. Yerington.
The Star Spangled Banner The
| Thompson Glee Club was present
| and rendered couple of selections,
as was also the Thompson Orchestra.
which gave several numbers during
the evening
C.C.Emerson, who was the first
| speaker of the evening, brought home
to his hearers many important facts
concerning our present duty in the
world war
Professor Charles w. Spencer Of
the University OF Nevada, entertained
! those present with a lengthy and pro-
found discussion OF our duty in the
war in which we are engaged as citi-
zens, bringing out the fact that the
nation must render every assistance
possible to those in arms in defense
of our country. The address was
much appreciated by the audience.
After the close OF the address
Judge Hauser entertained the audi
ence with a few remarks, and De
Dixon closed by telling a couple os
appropriate stories which put the att
dience in excellent humor
During the program Mr. Gregory
rendered several whistling solos, that
were very much enjoyed BY all.
Liberty Lean sermons were deiiv-
cred by the different preachers ia
the county on Sunday the 9TH
The matter of idle men in the COM
munities was brought to the atten-
ton of the County Council. and
very lengthy discussion was had. lit
was deemed advisable to ask the
State Director to outline plan for
the state More particularly was
the discussion directed to the leech
and the hanger-on who does not do
any work, and is a menace. to society
and to the community i'll which he
lives. Action will be taken by the
Council to see that these men get an
opportunity to help Uncle sam by
being producers where it is shown
that they are capable OF working.
The matter of impressing the peo-
pie with the importance OF continu-
ing the Third Liberty Lean drive was
also discussed. and it was clearly man
ifested by all present that each COM
munity should continue its good work
and seek to double the present SUBJ
scription list if possible.
Meetings will be held throughout
the county during the three weeks yet
remaining OF the drive.
The following telegram has beeu
received:
San Francisco, Calf. April 10, 1918.
County Chairman. Liberty Loan;
Yerington, Nevada,
Heartiest congratulations on mag
nificent work i'll winning honor flag
May you be equally successful in
doubling your quota, which will en-
title you to the blue honor star.
Flag goes forward by mail today.
Letter follows.
Signed, Lynch, Chairman.
General executive Board, 18th Dist
rict.