Athletic event winners announced from division headquarters bulletin
The document lists event results and participant units including 104th engineers 112th Army group 120th infantry and 194th engineers. It references relay and sprint times and identifies personnel such as Shirk Carter and Jam5-First with various battalions and artillery units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phina
Lynek
Iyree
Wes Ea
Palbeoe
Shirk
Carter
Marrades
Gedize
Umaing
206Th Engineers
Waters
101Th Engineers
France
116Th Mackiee Gon
Hudson
404Th Engineers
Duncan
111Th Infantry
Diveny
113Th Infantry
Wattery
Grand Old Crew of the 29th Division Chorus
The text salutes soldiers and their colors Blue and Gray and the 29th division. It mentions Berry making a decision and readiness to go to war across the seas. It lists places like Marrand, Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and notes engineers and infantry units in a marching spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biue
Gray
Berry Wan Hes
Seas
Marrand
Columbia
Virginia
Deleware
Disi Land
Christian Charity Abounds in Aniston Community Aid
Aniston residents rally to help a widowed mother and her children after a boy with vision to Talladega deaf and dumb school. Local donations supply a suit, overcoat, and shoes while a Salvation Army driver coordinates calls. A second family of thirteen, ill children, and a pneumonia case face hardship with no coal or wood as relief efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pitagarald
Anvinton
Mar
Talladega
Annivton
Bathworth
Salvation Army
Enda
Hrchard
Oxatina
Red Cross Sweaters Distributed at Camp McClellan
Five new wool sweaters arrived for Camp McClellan units and more are en route. Red Cross relief shipments include 24 000 Christmas packs for the Blue and Gray division, with Judge Leyden and Assistant Field Director coordinating storage and distribution as cold weather worsens conditions for soldiers and Anniston civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McClellan
Red Cross
Renee Nn
Fesvertay
Whyro
Conete & Layden
Annizion
Leyden
Department of Military Relief of the Red Cross
Fielf
Department of Military Relief
Ieee Enenee
Camp Sherman Men to Get Furloughs for Holidays
Estimates say between ten thousand and fifteen thousand Ohio soldiers will travel home for holidays if rail lines can carry them. A seven day furlough may be granted. many soldiers have already arranged travel plans. Railroads face heavy demand and may be unable to handle the crowds even with double equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sheridan
Mostgomerr
Der
Ohio
Olle
Charles
Rairoads
Echoes From Across Sea Letters From Front Lines
A fragment from a World War I letter by Corporal Jake Currie, with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He writes he arrived safely on French soil, enjoys the countryside, and notes the abrupt departure from New York, praising the soldiers and experiences overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoe
Indine
Jake Currie
France
J. W. Currie
New York
Camp McClellan Postoffice Personalities Update
Dad Robertson returns to the Camp McClellan postoffice after a ten day layoff at a base hospital. New clerks W D Davis from Lincoln and O C G Lacy join the camp office while W J Hodgson departs to Selma. J T Lovvorn transfers to Suniston to join the carrier branch. Kenny Hinesta plans to leave service for war effort before the 15th. W B Hepford drafted into the national army and leaves for home. C W Bessam returns from Harrisburg for a brother-in-law’s railroad accident death. GO P Miller returns from Birmingham due to family matter. A B Goode ill and may undergo surgery this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bessam
Pennsylvania
Hae
Harrisburg
Hoe
Severni
A. L. Ladan
In the Trenches Clifford Ellington Enlists in Marines
Clifford Ellington of Munford Talladega County reports from the trenches that he enlisted in the Marine Corps several months ago. He writes his relatives to share his status and location, noting he is serving overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Ellington
Munford
Talladega County
Young
Marine Corps Ufnl
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United States
M-M Electric Company
A. G. Spalding Bros. Athletic Goods
Christian Charity
Anniston
Gwen TE Sulierd
Camp Sherman
M ¥ Electric CO
Robertson
Dbase Hospital
Camp Postoffice Gletka
Anniston Clerks
United National Association of Postoiticve Clerks Abothiny-Five
Lincoln
O C G. Lacy
Hall
W. J. Hodgson
Selma
J.T. Lovvorn
Camp Mack
Suniston
Carrier
Kenny Hinésa
Jim Cole
Hoa VY
Moco A
W. BR. Hepford
Niston
Morrisburg, Pa
National Army
Army
GO. P. Miller
Birmingham
Little Ex
W. 15Th Street
Hale Buggy Mfg. Co
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