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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1917
Page
3
A report discusses X ray skin tests and physical exams for draftees. It notes tuberculosis screening to keep infected men from service, citing a Dr Biggs study on France and Canada's higher invalided costs of 1200 to 1300 dollars yearly for care.
Department of the Interior announces Jones M Brown of Jacksonville Alabama filed on January 81 1917 a sworn statement to purchase the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter section 4 township 14 south range 9 east Huntsville Meridian timber and land appraised at 120 63 and 40 21 dollars respectively timber 42010 board feet at 2 per M land value 40 21 final proof due October 19 1917 before L B Liles U S Commissioner Anniston Alabama protest or contest allowed by filing affidavits before patent issues.
The Christian Science Society holds a regular service at 11:00 a.m. at 1111 Noble Street with subject Life and Testimonial meeting at 7:45 p.m. Parker Memorial Baptist meets in temporary high school facilities with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Morning service 11:00 a.m. Evening worship 8:00 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:00 p.m. The draft man theme is Life’s Imperatives. The congregation joins a union service at First Presbyterian at 8 p.m. Strangers welcome, join us in worship.
Reverend John R. Turner, presiding elder of this district, will preach at McCoy Memorial Methodist Church tonight at o clock. The quarterly conference will be held after the preaching service.
Grace Episcopal Church at 1023 Quintard avenue lists services led by Rev. Carleton Barnwell. Sunday Holy Communion at 7 30 a m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Men's Bible Class at 10 a m. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m and Holy Days Holy Communion at 10 30 a m.
Rev K N Matthews pastor leads 9 30 a m Sunday School with L H Carre and 10 a m Wesley Bible Class taught by W P Acker. 11 a m preaching by pastor 7 p m League service. 8 p m union service at First Presbyterian Church no service. Wednesday prayer meeting 8 p m anthem In the Cross of Christ I Glory Petrie solo Mrs Winburne violin solo Mrs Goff.
Dr Darlin S Benedict rector outlines residence at St Michael’s rectory at Cobb Ave and Eighteenth St. Sunday lineup lists services and sermon at 11 am after a 10 am men’s Bible class. Telephone contact 939 noted.
Rev W K Simpson pastor residence 1828 Moore Sunday School 930 am D G Waldrop superintendent Preaching 11 am Epworth League 715 pm Preaching 8 pm Junior Missionary Society every Monday 3 pm Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday after first and third Sundays Prayer meeting Wednesday 800 pm
G H Farmer minister at 1110 Wilmer avenue conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m Dr B C Anderson superintendent leads Lord's Supper and morning sermon while evening sermon is at 8 with mid week prayer Wednesday meeting of Ladies Aid Society Monday at 4 p m Church of Christ Fifteenth and Cobb mentions located venue and events.
Church services listed include 10 a m preaching 11 a m and 8 p m evening service. Bible Study on Wednesday at 7 45 p m and Ladies Bible Class on Thursday at 2.
The Owen family reunion at Greensport drew eighty relatives including fifteen children and thirty-five grandchildren. Ninety-eight percent of the eighteen children are living. one, Mrs. J B Huggins, died ten years ago. The gathering included eleven sons and several daughters, with a group photo taken and a long table feast. Thirty visitors extended congratulations in the afternoon.
London reports patriotic demonstrations in cities towns and hamlets to observe the third anniversary of Britain's entry into the war. The events express national resolve and support for the war effort.
London holds a major meeting with King and Queen, Lloyd George leading the program as Britain pledges to carry the fight to a finish. In Canada, Ontario and other provinces observe with Win-the-War rallies urging unity for victory and the defense of liberty and justice.
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