The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
By PATRIOTIC PATRICIA

Fly PATRtOT1C PATRICIA
 Anniston, January 1s.-(SpeciaL)-Th work of the Red Cross in all cantonment towns has increased in the scope of it's usefulness since the beginning of the re- construction period.
 Annistons s patriotic women are eager to continue their service to the Red Cross, grateful to have an opportunity to show their appreciation of the tender care given their boys during the days of anx- iety of the awful world conflict by the greatest mother in all the world
 The work being accomplished in the Red Cross work room this month brings realization of the suffering caused by the horror of war. As the workers finish the little black pinafores to be sent to the war sufferers in the lands across the sea, where so many father~ nave offered their lives on the altar of their country, a grsat spirit of thankfulness fills the hearts of mothers and wives whose best beloved have been spared from the trag edy of war. To those who have suf- fered loss there comes a feeling of grat itude that the lives of their dear ones have not been in vain, that American lives have been instrumental in bringing freedom to the world.
 Mrs. Leon Ullman is one of Anniston's most loyal and efficient of Red Cross workers. As chairman of packing and shipping. she has served faithfully be- sides lending a helping hand to every other department of the chapter. When- ever the work room is open, sch is found at her post of duty, besides knitti"- "nn- stantly for the soldiers while ar Tionie.
 Mrs. Ullman is greatly interested in the sick soldiers at the base hospital at Camp Mcclellan. Besides numerous per sonal contributions, she has found pleas ure in distributing the dainties sent from Birmingham by the Sunday school of Temple Emmanu-El. She enters with hearty cooperation into all of the many activities planned by the Jewish welfare board. Every Friday night the various neighborhood send in turn home made cakes and friut to the soldiers, who ,throng to the Jewish recreation rooms at camp. Mrs. Ullman aided this past week in sending out a large contribution of cakes and fruit from her neighborhood Nearly every Saturday evening the cheery presence of MT. and Mrs. Ull- man adds to the joy of the soldiers who gather at the spacious clubrooms in An niston to enjoy the hospitality and en- tertainment planned by the welfare board.
 MT. and Mrs. Ullman have made Annis- ton their home for 31 years, and have given gladly and freely of their time and effort to every crisis and patriotic move ment planned for the good of the com munity. Mr Ullman as chairman of the Jewish relief drive recently carried that campaign to a victorious finish, and has also aided generously in the Red Cross and other patriotic endeavors.
 The Anniston Red Cross chapter en- joys the distinction of having one mem Der, Miss Julia Davis, who has been awarded double bars in every depart ment of Red Cross. Mob ody in Alabama has accomplished more for the Cross of Mercy than this lovely young girl. Miss Davis is noted among her friends for being dependable. They know that whatever she undertakes will be done, and done well. Her knitting and work on hospital and refugee garments and in the surgical dressings ise faultless. For several months Miss Davis has been in charge of the surgical dressing de- partment some etimes in her eagerneSs to finish an allotment on time working for 15 hours a day. She has also been exceedingly generous in her contribu- tions, considering no sacrifice of time or means too great for her beloved Red Cross.
 The busiest department of the Red Cross chapter at the present time is the home service section. The discharged soldiers know where to find a friend, and when in any kind of need come direct to the home service department.
 
 Anniston have been furnished enter tainment and Transportation to their homes Camp Mcclellan soldiers have been given assistance after obtaining a discharge in securing transportation for their wives to places back home.
 The wives of soldiers are frequently given medical attention, sometimes needed operation. Oftentimes wives and mothers who have been bereft of loved ones after journeying to Annis- ton to be near them, are given com fort and convenience through the ef- forts of the home service. Interviews are held by the dozen at the home serv- ice office every day. allotments looked after, homes secured for relatives and every kind of service furnished freely to worthy applicants. Each case is given thorough investigation before aid is rendered. During the past month 150 cases were investigated and given assistance.
 Miss Hannah S. Eaton of Jackson, to take charge as executive secretary of the home service section, is woman of rare executive ability. The sympa- thy and understanding given to all who seek her service makes her aid in to this important branch of the Red Cross.
 Realizing the need of diver sion, An nistonians and citizens of all the sur rounding towns have entered with helpful cooperation into giving the