Tenth District Rallies for War Savings Pledges
Maury County figures show the Tenth District leading locally in War Savings stamps pledges with about $5,000 raised at a Hampshire Bank meeting. County Chairman H C Fulton and campaign manager W C Whitthorne reported strong turnout from farmers and wheat threshers and promised to reach the $9,150 shortfall by July 4. Additional subscriptions and small pledges from numerous residents were tallied, signaling broad county support and urging other districts to match the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampsnhire Bank
Tis
W. C. Whitthorne
H. C. Fulton
R. L. McKinnle
John Akin
Akin Bros
Fulton
W. C. Farris
Whitthorne
Champly
Tenth
H. C Fulton
Mr. Fulton
Maury County
Wisener Foster engagement announced in Detroit
Mr and Mrs John H Foster announce the engagement of daughter Zena to Thomas Orton Wisener of Detroit Michigan. The wedding is planned for the latter part of July. Lawn Fete honors the Hapitat church Junior Choir at Mrs Bates West End home featured decorating and games. Ice course served.
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Wisener-Foster
John Hubert Foster
Zena
Thomas Orton Wisener
Detroi
Mich
Hapitat
R. G Bates
West End
Erwin
Hob Erwin
Santa Fe
Maury County
Camp Gordon
Louisa Erwin
Gethes
Mary A. Akin
W. J. Dale, Sr
Enler
Fred Latta
C. D. Adkisson
America
Local U S Employment Service Office Posts Good First Month
The Columbia office reports 25 applications for help and 210 persons wanted. Thirty seven employment applications were made, 27 referred to employers. Eighteen people, 16 men and 2 women, were placed. The office surpasses the half of Tennessee offices and aims to place stenographers carpenters and plumbers for Hadley’s Bend government work. Moves to Bethel block planned. government employment through these agencies.
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Columbia
U. S. Employment Service
James M. Dedman
Tennessee
Dedman
Air Nitrates Corporation
Sheffield
Hadley’s Bend
Bethel
Disconcerting Yankee Tactic Stuns Prussian Troops
A clipped opinion notes the Yankee strategy catching the Kaiser's troops off guard while suggesting they should drill to adapt, reflecting contemporary wartime sentiment with sharp, period tone.
Savings Campaign Set to Boost War Savings in Maury County
The Maury County Council of Defense plans a campaign to increase production conserve resources and promote thrift to support the 300000 War Savings investment. Plans call for county agents and the council to lead efforts across farms homes and businesses and to adapt the existing War Savings network for future drives.
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County Council OF Defense
Maury County
Quick response of Ritters fire ladders at a residence
Fire department units responded promptly to a blaze at the home of Mrs Q J Porter. Fire ladders and a crew arrived within minutes. damage to the building was slight and investigators noted that a faster fire would have caused greater destruction.
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Ritter
Q. J. Porter
Tnes
Registration Books Opened Next Saturday in Three Districts
Registration books for the ninth, seventh, and third districts will open in Columbia, Mt Pleasant, and Spring Hill for three days from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM starting Saturday July 1 and continuing through Tuesday July 9. Eligible voters who have not registered or have moved should register to vote in the August election.
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Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Spring Hill
License Required for Poultry Dealers in Tennessee
Nashville. July 2. Confusion over licensing for buying and selling poultry and eggs. Dr. H A Morgan, Federal Food Administrator of Tennessee, states anyone selling poultry or eggs other than at retail to consumers must be licensed. Many country storekeepers buy from farmers and sell retail, but are not recognized as poultry exporters or packing plants. Applications go to the License Division of the United States Food Administration, Washington.
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First Methodist Church
New York
Washington
Carothersville
Missouri
Reed
Woman's Hospital
Nashville
Columbia
Erastus Crabtree
King’s Daughters Hospital
Willie Crabtree
Maury County
Tenn
H. A. Morgan
Tennessee
Morgan
United States Food Admstnistration
War Savings Campaign Pledge Results In Tennessee
State Director T R Preston reports about 50 percent of the War Savings Stamps quota pledged in Tennessee with over 1 500 000 owners. Counties vary, many exceeded quotas, and Nashville's plan led by Loventhal is praised as highly effective. Campaigns mobilized thousands of meetings and broad newspaper and billboard support statewide.
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Herald
Chattanooga
Itta
Interior
Lincoln
Wilsom
Giles
Rutherford
Weakley
Weakleey
Edie
Trousdale
Moore
Shelby County
War Savings
Tennessee
Tate
Red Crows
Liberty Loan
Council of National Defense
Maj. Smith
Fale
Nashville
Uodar
Loventhal
Tennessee Pledges for War Savings and Liberty Loans
The report notes War Savings Stamps allotted but sold in a thin state, with counties varying in adherence to Liberty Loans. Tennessee aims to exceed quotas, urging counties to pledge proportional to their means as 35,000 soldiers from the state are in service, reflecting strong home front support and commitment to war work.
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Isbor
Tennessee
Jean
Tennesse
Appeal for Refugees Aid Across France Readied by Local Board
Gray, secretary of the Local Board, appeals for aid for refugees in Central France fleeing the Hun advance along a sixty mile front from Soissons to Rheims. Paris reports describe refugees streaming into Central France as the most pitiful spectacle. The Paris committee, now an emergency relief group, seeks organization and support to ensure safety for these children and others displaced by the war.
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Gray
France
Marne
Paris
Soissons
Rheims
Ridgrey Carter
Iis
L Goad Seeks Justice of the Peace Seat in Secord
W L Goad announces candidacy for justice of the peace in Secord second civil district. He is a prominent farmer with prior public service in Mau Ty county and runs on his private citizen and business farmer record.
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L. Goad
Justice OF the Peace
Secord
W. L. Goad
Justice of the
Yeaca
Mr. Dead
Mau- Ty
Kitchen Police Among Salvation Army Officers in France
June 15 report from France describes the K P duty for officers and privates. In a Salvation Army hut, officers vie for the kitchen police honor while privates are sent to duties elsewhere, reversing the usual assignment pattern.
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France
K. P
Salvation Army
Brick Brings $500 For New YMCA Structure Bid
United Press reports in Washington that a single ordinary building brick sold for 500 dollars, the first brick laid for the new YMCA building. Mrs. George Dewey bid in the brick, signaling the start of the project.
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United Press
Washington
George Dewey
What America Thinks on Sinn Fein Leaders War Message
A Chicago Tribune Herald fragment notes Americans weigh Sinn Fein in Irish opinion. A Labourite in the House of Commons urged “Get on with the war!” as the idea reflects American sentiment on the Irish question.
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America
Vince
Sinn Fein
Howe of Commons
Chicago Tribune
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Maury National Bank OF Columbia
U.S
U. S. Treasury
Federal Reserves Bank and Securities
Banking House
Federal Reserve Banks
State OF
H.L. Henney
C. A. Parker
B. A. Satterfield
R. L. McKinney
Hampshire
Lotherwigey
Akin
R. H. Thompson
H. B. Akin
M. A. Beasley
Csrerrreeseree
Jim Farish
Cora Murphy
L. 5
Watson
J. B. Lovell
B. Adame
CI Timmens
Horace Rainey
R.A. Wilkes
Adama
Sence
Heisler Mays Jenkins
Camp ‘Gordon, Attents
United States Army
Onter United American Mechanics
Masueii Hall
Woodrow
Vata Hk
Hensley
Esther Stallings
Business Woman's Association
War Kitchen
Besiaces
Friends of the
Business Women's Association
Lora Ladd
Water Valley
Corp. B. E
Mary Ashton
Raymond Adkisson
Brane Satterfield
W. S
Food Administrator
Tennesseaks
T. R. Preston
America’s
Pete
Conrasy
Jane Dteee
Nashvilie
Tens
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