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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
1
The following is the list of Red Cross donors for the Second War Fund. Names and contributions from supporters are detailed as the campaign aims to reach its target and bolster wartime relief efforts.
Friends of Col H N Phillips of Caruthersville urge him to enter the race for state representative as the 126-day revising session of the legislature approaches. No candidates have announced yet, and Phillips could render valuable service if he consents to run. Huiman of Kennett visited family Sunday.
Several residents attended the motion picture show The Kaiser in Caruthersville Monday night. Silas Baker of Lumsford Arkansas visited Tuesday. Elder Duncan of Steele preached at the Methodist church. Dr L D Denton visited relatives in Arkansas last week. Carl Long returned home Saturday after visiting multiple states. Ed Brittin of Hayti visited Saturday. Mrs Annie Olee and sons visited relatives near Holland last week. Miss Muriel Parker of the Kennett Democrat was in Hayti Sunday visiting Miss Winnie Jeffress and friends.
I L Lefler, newly appointed enrolling agent for the U S Ship Pine Board Recruiting Service, reports many local inquiries from young men preferring sea service in the great war. Recruits learn pay is 20 dollars a month plus board and lodging and a uniform. After two months on a training ship, they join cargo and passenger vessel crews for merchant voyages, with draft exemption. J L Dorris, local movie exhibitor, was in Oran Tuesday.
The Braggadocio school closed May 4 after a big turnpike on the Wie ditch with heavy baskets and fishing tackle. Students, led by teacher Mr. Waminock, walked the banks in the heat. The year’s work was strong with several seventh graders passing, and a promising ninth grade class led by Audrey Irying Henriette Marten Connie Curtner Lonnie Grinstead. Next year’s teachers will be Otto and John Blingenhiner with Mrs Floyd Hogan. principal Kk. V. Proper moves to Brugge City with a higher salary. The Red Cross speaker Sunday drew a large crowd with Senator Von Mayes and Rev. J. T. Self of Hayts, plus I. Kohn, urging Red Cross contributions.
The War Board will send 119 men from Pemiscot County to Fort Dodge Town, the largest number yet sent from the county. About 200 were summoned for examination, with 119 to be selected. John Rhoney of Kennett News visited the city, and Mrs. Joseph Kinkhardt and her son George were in town.
Col Henry N Phillips spoke at the High School auditorium on the Red Cross origins and wartime aid. He contrasted Confederate remnants with Union endurance, urged support for Red Cross workers, and praised neutral humanity while stressing patriotic duty to aid the wounded and fallen.
Rain slows farm work as Lillian Woody of Terry Switch visits Chira Tate with Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. James Swinney and daughter spend Sunday with sister Mrs. Lee Crockett. Wayne Games and Chloe Gaines visit Micola relatives. Chas Jenkins and Minnie Jackson host gatherings. A revival draws a large crowd with hopes for many souls. Viola Patterson, now at Cape Girardeau, will teach Stanley School again this year. Chas Sims and Shade Switch visitors linger in the city.
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