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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1917
Page
5
The article discusses using X-ray exams to detect tuberculosis before or during mobilization, noting a single imperfection in tests. It cites Dr. Biggs on France’s scourge from mobilization and trench conditions, and mentions Canada paying about $1,200 to $1,300 yearly for care of invalided soldiers.
Department of the Interior notice dated July 17 1917 states Jones M Brown of Jacksonville Alabama filed sworn statement No 16116 to purchase the NW of the NW Section 4 Township 14 South Range 9 East Huntsville Meridian. Timber valued 120.63 dollars with 40210 board feet at 2.00 per M and land 40.21. Final proof set for October 19 1917 before L B Liles US Commissioner Anniston Alabama. protests or contests allowed prior to patent issues.
Anniston churches list Sunday services at Christian Science Society 1111 Noble Street 11am Love. Testimonial meeting Wednesday 7:45pm. Rev John R Turner to preach at McCoy Memorial Methodist Church tonight 8pm. Parker Memorial Baptist temporary high school auditorium services 9:30am Sunday School 11am worship 8pm. B Y P A meetings. union with First Presbyterian at 8pm. all welcome.
Grace Episcopal Church at 102% Quintard avenue with Rev. Carleton Barnwell Rector lists services daily and Sundays. Sunday Holy Communion 7 20 a m Sunday School 9 45 a m Men's Bible Class 10 00 a m Morning prayer and sermon 11 a m Holy Days Holy Communion 11 30 a m
Rev K N Matthews leads at 9 30 Sunday School with L H Carre as teacher at 10 00 Wesley Bible Class and 11 00 preaching by the pastor. League service at 7 00. No service at 8 60 due to union service at First Presbyterian. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 with anthem In the Cross of Christ I Glory and solos by Mrs Winburne and violin by Mrs Goff.
Dr Darlin S Benedict rector announces Sunday schedule at the church residence on Cobb Ave near Eighteenth Street. Holy Communion at 7 30 a m Sermon and service at 11 a m Men’s Bible Class at 10 a m and Sunday School also listed.
Rev W K Simpson pastor residence 1828 Moore. Sunday School 9 30 a m D G Waldrop superintendent Preaching 11 a m Epworth League 7 15 p m Preaching 8 p m Junior Missionary Society Monday 3 p m Woman's Missionary Society Tuesday after first and third Sundays Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00
G H Farmer minister 1110 Wilmer Avenue conducts Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Dr E C Anderson superintendent 11 a m Lord s Supper and morning sermon 8 p m evening sermon mid week prayer meeting at 8 p m Ladies Aid Society meets Monday at 4 p m Church of Christ Fifteenth and Cobb
London held a grand meeting with King and Queen present as Premier Lloyd George outlined Allied aims and resolve to finish the fight. In Canada the third anniversary of Britain’s war declaration sparked patriotic rallies with “Win-the-War” resolutions urging unity for a victorious outcome and the defense of shared ideals.
W T Owens family reunion at Greensport drew eighty attendees including fifteen children and thirty five grandchildren. Of eighteen children only one predeceased, Mrs J B Huggins ten years ago. Children and spouses from Texas Alabama California and elsewhere joined in a day of song and a group photo with a large repast.
London reports widespread patriotic demonstrations across the British Isles to commemorate the third anniversary of Britain's entry into the war and to express resolve. Citizens gathered in towns and hamlets, honoring military effort and national unity amid ongoing conflict.
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