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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
2
A regional column blends a poem about the crimson cross with wartime appeals urging bond purchases and meat substitutes. It notes public meetings, a county federation gathering, and a luncheon led by Mrs. Reed with a long local volunteer roster.
The D A R will for the first time adjourn its congress in session to collectively visit President George Washington’s tomb in Washington. Mrs. Luther Derwent will preside at a patriotic program with many prominent women, including Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs. Eleanor Washington Howard. Mrs. Geo T Guernsey will speak and place a wreath on the tomb. A second wreath goes to Washington’s portrait in Mount Vernon. Ann Pamela Cunningham’s memory will be honored for securing Mt Vernon’s purchase.
Lucy Cobb Institute girls led by Miss Blythe Gibson with a Philhar monic Club sing patriotic numbers at the Strand tonight around 8 and at the Elite about 9. The program repeats tomorrow night with no charge, aiming to spur Liberty Bond support. The feature is the Liberty Bond song What Are You Going to Do to Help the Boys. Audience participation is invited.
War bonding efforts spread through Athens as women and county workers report large sales, with notes of German and Greek buyers and steady progress toward the campaign goal. George D Comer serves in France as letters arrive home. Ladies and clubs host meetings to spur contributions despite some tensions.
At the YMCA luncheon for the Liberty Loan campaign workers gathered again with floral red white and blue displays. Teams and committees reported from individual tables after a delicious meal reflecting sustained morale and order through the event.
The Athens Woman's Club Motor Corps, led by Mrs Rodney Wilson, has organized daily car support for Liberty Loan activities. Vehicles provided by Mrs Robert Speer, Mrs S J Moss, Mrs George Armstrong, and Mrs McBride Howell aided speakers and campaigns. The group also supports Red Cross efforts, transporting speakers and facilitating wartime work.
Miss Millie surprise Birthday Dinner honors girls born January through June at Lucy Cobb. Eighteen guests seated with candles flowers balloons and candy place cards. Brumby planned a superb menu while nonparticipants study nearby. Names of guests include Donna Merritt Robbie Hyer Thelma Easterlin Agnes Marshall and others.
A vibrant patriotic rally led by Mrs. Phinitzys presided at Fowler's school drawing crowded attendance of children and elders. Soldiers speaker Mr Gallagher shared vivid tales from across the water while Mrs Parker and Mrs Hill added remarks on wartime aims and homefront resolve.
Mrs. George Mell spoke informally about the war effort stressing that prayer complements money and soldiers. A Sunday school class will pray daily at six for the soldiers overseas, inspiring the audience to adopt the practice as the hymn America was sung as a closing prayer.
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