| Book 1 page 123 Junior Red Cross Play-Presented by Primary Grades-High School Auditorium-Friday Evening, April 26, 1918-Eight Thirty O'clock-Direction of Mrs. Ruth Hatcher WILLIAMSON Program: Part I. Smoker-Company A., 159th U. S. Infantry-Camp Kearny, California-April 23, 1918-Officers of Company A. Camp H. A. MEHRMANN- 1st Lieut. C. YOUNG, 1st Lieut G. BROOME, 2nd Lieut. O. WOLCOTT, 2nd Lieut. F. CHURCHILL, 1st Lieut. F. BREWSTER Menu: Shrimp Salad, Celery En Branch, Queen Olives, Radishes, Chicken A La Maryland, Corn Fritters, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Fruits, Ice Cream, Strawberry Short Cake, Assorted Nuts, Raisins, Orangeade, Lemonade, Cigars and Cigarettes Program: 1. Selection Jazz Orchestra 159th Book 1 page 124 (Note by submitter: The following was an invitation) - Mr. and Mrs. David Dow request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Mary Margaret to Randolph Pearson on the evening of Wednesday, the Twenty-eighth of September, nineteen hundred and ten, at nine o'clock-Two Twelve Twenty-first Avenue-Seattle, Washington-At Home after November First 4648 Eastern Avenue Seattle. (Note by submitter: The following was an invitation) - Mrs. Jean FOREMAN & Family- You are Respectfully Invited to be present at the celebration of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. BLACKBURN'S Golden Wedding, at their home on Tuesday, July 31st, nineteen-hundred. Book 1 page 125 (Note by submitter: The following was an invitation ) - Mr. & Mrs. FOREMAN, - You are invited to a meeting of the Official Board of the Church at our home on Thursday evening, Feb 17, 1916 at 7:30 o'clock. The meeting will be for both business & pleasure. Respectfully, Mr. & Mrs. E.C. BOYNTON, Belton, Feb 14, 1916. (Note by submitter: The following was an invitation) - Mr. and Mrs. B. REIMERS announce the marriage of their daughter Bertha Dorothea BRUESS to John Thomas POWERS on Sunday, December the twentieth nineteen hundred and eight, Pleasanton, California. Book 1 page 126 War!-We take this method of informing Kaiser Wilhelm that he had better look out 'cause we are going after his "goat". Uncle Sam has called, and we are going to war. We are going to do our best, however, small our place may be we are going to fill it to the best of our ability. And we have an idea that to fill the position of a "high private in the front ranks is a man's job. And we guess that's where we will land. We will ask our friends to think of us once in a while, not in a puerile sort of fashion, we hope we can stand up to the music like a man, and not have to be cuddled along like a baby. Out time-has come and we are ready to do our utmost for the cause of democracy and right. The Editor. The above is the message given to the readers of The Belton Times before answering the call of his country, by Wilbur F. GAY, editor and publisher. Knowing Wilbur GAY as we do we are not surprised at the message. They are the words of a man and a patriot, and reign with an earnestness that goes with every duty which falls to his lot. It has been his way in business, religious and social life, to realize the great duties of man, and to go about performing them. In the army it will be the same-he will do his duty and more. Here is hoping a victory for humanity will soon be won, that Wilbur F. GAY and others like him who are striving for the right, will ---soon return to us. We need men like him in war, and we need them none the less in peace. -Belton Evening News. And, to the above, the Journal wishes to add a word. There is nothing nobler than the spirit in which this splendid young man gives up his business, a business which he had chosen for his life work, and goes to the colors to do his duty in the great struggle over seas. Your friends are many Wilbur, and when this cruel war is over, when you have done your part, as you will, to make this old world a permanently decent place in which to live, your friends will welcome you back home and will ever think of you and pray for your safe return while you are gone. Company A Notes 159th Infantry-Sergeant O.C. NISSON-Private KRAKER has gotten a job at division headquarters and now is so stuck up that he don't recognize any of his old pals in Dunkle's squad. A number of the boys recognized themselves in the movies of the hike shown at the Hip in San Diego and also at the Kearny Theater. The pictures sure seem to have been taken while the boys were on the double time, as that is about all that there is in them. The company has received a new member in Private BREWER. He is a good soldier and is rapidly making friends in the company. Sergeant HARVEY is back amongst us again. Poor Rod had a case of mumps, so missed the big hike. The company presented a very grotesque appearance in the fencing costumes at the bayonet combat range on Monday. Private MYER killed his share of the enemy, putting two out of the way at one time on several occasions. Even in spite of the high wind which made good shooting very difficult, the target shooting last Saturday showed that the men will all be excellent shots with the new guns. Can Privates PORTER, HINCH and a few dozen more explain what they were doing all over San Diego last Saturday and Sunday? Book 1 page 127 Men Called for Entrainment.-Following are names of men called by the local board for entrainment April 27th, 1918. James L. SWOPE, Killeen Wants to be the Kaiser's Dentist-Dr. McMINN wishes to thank the people of Belton and surrounding territory for their hearty patronage while here. My stay here has been a pleasant one but I'm leaving about the 15th for Washington City where I expect to enter the Dental Corps. I have strived in all instances to be efficient in alleviating pain due to dental causes and will extend deven to Kaiser Bill the same courtesy, and then some, if the opportunity presents, yes I will be so extremely efficient he will know no more pain. I will say with a clear conscience and with nerves true as steel. Take him Mr. Eades. Mr. and Mrs. Robert NAISMITH have received letters from their sons Willie and Tommie, both of whom are in Camp Travis, and are highly pleased with army life. Tommie has only been gone about one week, and during that time ahs received two promotions, the last being to the position of a first class machinest, and expects to be sent to some mechanical department right away. Norman SAUNDERS of this city, of the 57th Company at Camp Travis, has been promoted from Corporal to Sergeant. "Pep," patience and hard work did it. We congratulate him. What Thought of Death Did for a Man-corporal HOLMES says in the May American Magazine: "The one thing that did more for me than anything else was the constant thought of death. There is nothing in the world like that, to make a man take a square look at himself. This week may be the last you have to live. Sometimes it is 'this day'; or 'this hour'; even 'this very minute.' You get so that you live with that thought all the time. And under all the surface laughter and grumbling there is a desperate wish to square yourself with life. "Even now that I have come out of the war, I find that I haven't lost that thought of death. I don't believe a day goes by that it doesn't come to me. Probably it has become a habit of mind. At any rate, I keep right on with it. It isn't a morbid feeling. It is just that I came to realize that life is only a passing thing, and that whatever I want to make of it must be made right now." Book 1 page 129 Company A Notes-159th Infantry-Sergeant O.C. NISSEN-Company A's smoker and banquet came off last Wednesday night, instead of Tuesday night, as the company was forced to go on guard on Tuesday night. After a fine spread prepared by Mess Sergeant BERTRAND and his cooks a well rendered program consisting of pieces furnished by the 159th Infantry Orchestra, the 115th Signal Corps Quartet, and accordion duet by two members of Company F, a mandolin and guitar duet by BURRELL and PATERSON of company A, a monologue by CLEMENT of Headquarters company and speeches by various officers completed the list. The mess hall was neatly decorated with flowers and greens, and with the tables decorated and spread presented an attractive appearance.(Note by submitter: More about the Smoker can be found in Book 1 pages 123-124) Another mystery has occurred in the company. The Official Detective is on the trail of the unscrupulous burglar who made a get-away with Private BOONE'S last box of face rouge. A reward has been offered for his apprehension and conviction. No clue has as yet been found, but the O.D. (Official Detective) is looking for anyone that is known to have acquaintances among the ladies of the stage. It seems that Sergeant HARVEY'S interpretation of the latest Greek dances are not appreciated by some of the attendants at the base hospital. Last Sunday Sergeant HARVEY, Corporals FOREMAN, KOVARIK and TUCKER gave a special exhibition down there, but were not very well received, for some reason or other. Where did TUCKER put that whole chicken, four pieces of shortcake, six dishes of ice cream and a few other miscellaneous articles that he got away with on Wednesday night? For once in his life Corporal NOTLEY ranks the whole company. As long as we have the gas masks in the company he is the king of the roost. While there were no casualties in the midnight attack on Monday night, there were several close shaves and many strictly undress uniforms present when we fell in the company street. Candidate Officers MEHRMANN, WINEGAR, BROWN and BUCHNER are with us again for the time being, or until they get their commissions. Corporal FOREMAN led the company in the shoot for record the first part of the week with the score of 265. Several more men made good scores, but his average was far above the rest. An exciting baseball game was played last Sunday between the noncoms and the privates of Company A. The non-coms won with the score of 7 to 3. The features of the game were the pitching of Corporal TUCKER for the N.C.O.'s and of MYERS for the privates, the all-around playing of DUNKLE, HEFFLEFINGER and MERTES for the N.C.O.'S and of Bryan for the privates. Another game will be played soon, both sides declaring that they are bound to win. Normal Girls Sing for 159th-Company F Entertained at Banquet By Thirty Glee Club Girls-Thirty young ladies of the Los Angeles Normal School were present at the banquet and entertainment give in the mess hall of Company F, 159th infantry, recently. The girls were members of the school glee club and entertained the men with songs and other music. The affair came as a surprise, but went off fine. The next day the first sergeant was overwhelmed with applications for passes to Los Angeles. The banquet was served at 7:00 p.m., with an opening speech by Captain E. E. HINCHMAN, who gave the address of welcome and also outlined a brief history of the company. Afterwards a program was given with stunts by the soldiers mixed in between the musical numbers from the girls. The 159th jazz band was one feature of the program, which also consisted of a duet by Sergeants COE and HIGHTOWER; "A Little Jewish Logic." By Abe COHEN; yodeling, by Otto JEGGI; MAYNARD and BEATTI in songs and piano; Sergeant LEWIS, Corporal MAY and CRAVEN, the Stringed Trio; the whistler from the 160th, with Miss BITTER at the piano and REILLY, LARSEN, McGIVLEY and HARASLAB in "A Little Jazz," with the songs from the girls making a very enjoyable program. The men of Company F were glad to have the Los Angeles girls as their guests and will not forget their visit. The girls who made the trip down were Mrs. E.F. LINDEN, Ruby LINDEN, Lita DOUBTY, Lavonne LAVENGOOD, Caroline BEALL, Vera BEALL, Roberta NORRIES, Ruth ANSON, Beatrice HEWITT, Hazel BARKER, Judith MITCHELL, Violet SYLVA, Myrtle POLLOCK, Mildred VANGTEL, Marguerite BITTER, Myrtle BELWETT, Helen SPECK, Olga ORTH, Emily CLELAND, Leila PAGE, Aldine C. BLAIR, Mary CONRAD, Lilly J. EICHELBERGER, Kate STEWART, G.M. LERNALD and Lina TARAULT. The glee club was under the direction of Miss Myrtle BLEWETT and appeared at the program through the courtesy of Mr. ARNOLD. Farewell to Lew J. LITTLEJOHN- Goodbye, Lew, Book 1 page 130 Company D Notes-115th Supply Train-everybody had their tents open last week and Influenza." We don't know what's the matter, but we know the barber is awful sick, for he says so. We all know what happened last week. Second Lieutenant GENSON has taken a great interest in Company D. He has even forfeited his liberty to stay with us. "Awful charming of him, don't you think?" Someone please suggest something for Sergeant DAWSON to do. He is almost out of a job. Poor boy, he is so ambitious! Everyone is humming the tune:"He's a Prune Picker." No one is allowed in Company D's mess hall, only at meal hours. They might wake Sammy up. "With Kewpie on a truck." Whoa, boy, stand over! Corporal TAYLOR has something he is proud of. Show it to us. Pete. "Skinny" REMINGTON refuses to stay in the hospital if they won't let him be on K.P. Buck GROOMS is looking for a black-jack game. He spent $400 while home on a furlough. Interesting Play Given-Belton, May 25,-An interesting little play was given last night at the home of Mrs. E.W. FOEMAN in south Belton in which a number of small children took part. A small admission fee was charged and the proceeds were donated to the Junior Red Cross. A neat little sum was raised. "Over There" A Trifling Matter-"Well, yes," admitted Gap JOHNSON of Rumpus Ridge, Ark. I've heered something or nuther about setting the clock for'ards or back'ards for some reason, I don't presizley know what. But it don't make no special difference at our house, one way or tuther, for the clock runs about as it pleases till some of us sorter climb up and set it b'guess and b'gosh, as you might say. And if we save or lose an hour or two, what's the odds? We got all the time there is, anyway you -yawn-w-w-wn!-fix it!" Rearin' to Go Book 1 page 131 Mother or Medical Officer Writes Poem-Mrs. Lovina M. ATWOOD, the mother of an officer of the medical corps at a Texas army camp has written the following poem as a tribute to the medical corps men and the work they are doing. It is quite appropriate that such a poem be published so that the men in the service may read it on this Mother's Day. It is a mother's realization of the work of the medical men in this struggle. The Medical Corps The German Empire-The German Empire, better known as the German vampire, embraces 208, 830 square miles, but not a single meal. It comprises four kingdoms, six grand duchies and 3,876,531 grand goose-steps. In outline and inclination it is highly irregular. On the east it hounds Lenine. On the north it is hounded by the allied fleets and on the west by General HAIG. The principal waterways of Germany are the seize and the Kiel Canal. The high C's now under its control are confined to the opera house. The Kiel Canal is used for exercise by the bottled ships on pleasant Sundays. The sea board, greatly restricted like all other kinds of board, is known as the high coast of living. The country is not entirely on the level. It has, in the interior, a large table land, entirely empty. There are also deep depressions in all parts of the nation. Berlin, the capital, was established in the Thirteenth century on the Spree river. It has not yet recovered. The inhabitants are divided into two main classes-the junkers and junked. The present fooler is Kaiser Bilious II. His principal occupation is looking for a place in the sun. There is something warmer than that in store for him. It sounds something like Heigoland. The Crown Prince is the barely-apparent. The national motto is "Spurios Versenkt." Liberty Bonds will win the war- Belton boys over there. Relatives here have received letters stating that, Marvin CROW and Jack HELLUMS were in Paris, France, and Edwin MUEHLHAUSE and Marvin LOVE in Liverpool, England at the time the letters were written. These boys have been gone from here but a very short time, having enlisted in the United States Navy. Company M notes-157th Infantry-Ye Gods! What a look of disgust on the faces of HACKLANDER and STRIBLING! They have both been returned to duty after a long vacation from the company, lifting stogle and soft drinks over the counter at the canteen. Bill MILLER is now back from the base hospital after a nice two weeks tour of bunk fatigue with the mumps. As long as it was only the mumps that gave you the bunk fatigue, it's all right, MILLER. Down again, up again, etc. POLAND, our well-known sergeant, said he had a wonderful time skating while he was up, but somehow his skates left the floor too often, with the result that the part of his body on the back of his stomach struck the floor many a hard whacks. "Dad" HORNER, the usta-was "top-soak," is now back with the company after a short stay in the camp stockade. He says from here on out he is always going to receive his mail no other place than the company address. Cackle, cackle, little bones, Don't forget to get those subscriptions in now. See HORNER at once. This is the way to boost the company. If you have any notes you want published, give them to Bill BOGT. Sergeant RYLEY left last Saturday for a furlough to Rifle, Colo. Yea Bo! We sure do envy you. Oh! For a month in Colorado's mountains now!" Who said that?-Drag him out. Tex MILNER will now sing "She Married the Ice Man, but it Was Her Own Fault."" Up and at him. Things that never happen: Corporal Everett FOREMAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. FOREMAN of this city, won the championship for shooting in his company with a score of two hundred and sixty-five. He has been at Camp Kearney, California, and leaves today for the officers training school. Book 1 page 133 Camp Kearny News-Volume 1 number 23-May 1918-Men to Entertain Mothers at Camp-Sunday is Mother's Day, the day when everyone makes it a special point to think of Mother and honor her. A fine program has been arranged for the boys, who have been requested by General Frederick S. STRONG to remain in camp for the day. Among the notable entertainers will be Mme. Nellie MELBA, Mme, GALLI_CURCI and Carrie Jacobs BOND. All three are world-famous singers, and many San Diegans are planning on going to the camp to hear them and the other entertainers who will be on the program. The soldiers are expecting a large crowd and some of the men will be fortunate enough to have their mothers with them for the day. These men are especially lucky and should make the best of the opportunity of entertaining their mothers. President Woodrow WILSON has shown a great interest in the day and has sent out a request to all the American forces, in this country and abroad, asking each man to write to his mother on her day. Civilians of San Diego have arranged for the distribution of white carnations to the Kearny boys, and General STRONG has given his permission for the wearing of them. Every man will be given a flower to wear throughout the day. Camp Kearny will be favored with an unusual number of visitors, and many soldiers are planning on entertaining their mothers, families and friends for the day. Boys Say Farewell to Home Towns-Eager to see their own boys once more marching down the streets of their home towns before leaving for the battlefields of France, many of the Southern California towns have sent invitations to their respective companies to spend the national liberty day at home. Permission has been granted by Gen. STRONG to all those organizations which wished to take advantage of the opportunity to remain at their home town from Friday morning till Sunday night, April 28. Co. K, One Hundred and Sixtieth, under command of Capt. Leo STROMEE, was entertained by the Liberty Loan Committee of San Bernardino for the three days. The company marched in the parade, for which they brought their rifles and equipment. The committee furnished a number of large trucks and automobiles for the transportation of the men. At San Bernardino they found the populace awaiting them with many pleasant surprises, especially fine feeds. Another of the fortunate companies to get leave from the camp was Co. M of Riverside, Capt. Harry PATTE and his men also took part in the large Liberty Loan parade at their home town. Owing to the fact that the men of Fresno are scattered among many organizations, the Chamber of Commerce of that city issued invitations to all those who wish to attend the Raisin Day, April 30. It offered to pay all transportation expresses and it is expected that more than 500 men from Camp Kearny will take advantage of the splendid offer. Co. B. formerly Co. D. commanded by Capt. C. ROWE, will make a trip to Pomona next Friday, where they will be the guests for several enjoyable days. Mothers day will be remembered at Camp Kearny on May 12th with appropriate remembrances. A Y. M. C. A. committee consisting of N. F. TURNER, chairman, and F.G. AINLEY, J. M. GLENN, Arthur GORDON, Ralph SCHULZ and L. F. PECKHAM is arranging for the day's program. General STRONG is co-operating. The Y. M. C. A. committee plans for each soldier to wear a white carnation on Mother's day. Book 1 page 134 Graduation Exercises-Belton May 25-The graduating exercises of the West Belton colored school were held last night and F.W. GUFFY, president of the Belton School Board, presented the diplomas to six graduates. L.B. KINCHEON, the principal, had prepared a good program which was enjoyed by a number of white people as well as the colored. He also got out a neat twelve page booklet of his school which shows an excellent appearance.
Awards for Belton Students-Belton, May 25-The following award were made by Superintendent HUBBARD at the graduation exercises of the high school last Thursday evening: SENIOR CUPS: Community Council of Defense-In the absence of Chairman BASSEL and Secretary SMITH, Dr. J. M. FRAZIER was appointed temporary chairman and C. B. WADE as secretary of the adjourned meeting for The purpose 4of organizing a council of defense. About seventy five were present, among them a number of ladies. The meeting being called to order, constitution ad by laws were read and adopted. The rules and regulations being practically the same as presented yesterday. A motion was presented and carried in effect that the press be furnished with a copy of the constitution and by laws, for publication. The name adopted for the organization was the "Community Council of Defense" The organization will be affiliated with the county, state and federal Council of Defense. The name of every individual present was enrolled for membership. It was thought best not to go into permanent organization or to elect officers until a campaign for membership had been made. For the purpose of securing members, Jesse S. BLAIR was made chairman of a committee for that purpose. He in turn name the following to work with him; Mrs. A. D. POTTS, Mrs. S. S. WALKER, J. A. FERGUSON, E. E. EMBREE and C. B. WADE. A committee on organization and nomination of permanent officers, was appointed as follows: J. B. HUBBARD, A.G. VICK, S. S. WALKER, Mrs. Geo W. TYLER, Mrs. Slade YARRELL and Judge M. B. BLAIR. Adjournment was then taken subject to the call of the temporary chairman, the call to be made just as soon as the committees are ready to report. The publication of the constitution and by-laws will give the aims and purposes of the organization more fully than can be given at this time. POTTS_NEALE-Yesterday evening at 6:30 o'clock Rev. W. H. HOWARD united in marriage Mr. Roy POTTS and Miss Ruth NEALE, at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. POTTS. Only the immediate family of the groom witnessed the ceremony. If Roy POTTS "puts one over the enemy" when he becomes a full-fledged aviator as he did over his friends by his marriage the Huns will have to be aware. Few knew that such an event was to take place. The bride was a student at Baylor College, and is a charming, accomplished young woman. The young couple left last night for a short visit at the home of the bride in Leonard, Texas, from there they will visit other points, before going to Austin, where Mr. POTTS has been called to enter the aviation school on the 25th. The expect to remain in Austin completing his course of instructions in the school there. Book 1 page 135
High School Graduating Exercises-Last night at Baylor College Superintendent L. H. HUBBARD presented diplomas which added to the alumni of Belton High School nineteen young men and thirteen young ladies. The exercises were full of enthusiastic patriotism from the opening to the close. Miss Christine EVETTS, salutatorian, made an earnest appeal for full and faithful service to for the Red Cross. Flags were presented to the three clubs standing highest in Liberty Bond, War and Thrift Stamp and other war work. The winners were eighth grade of high school third and fourth grades of Tyler School, and second and fourth of Tarver School. Presentation of flags were made by M. V. SMITH, Jr. Through the efforts of these three clubs almost $6,000 was placed at Uncle Sam's service. Other clubs also did fine work. Savings of several individual students neared the thirty dollar mark. Prizes of one dollar each were awarded to the best worker in each grade. Master Robert TAYLER returned his prize to the Red Cross fund. The high school service flag presented to the school on behalf of the 1918 class by LeRoy DUGGAN bore one-hundred and twenty-five stars, two of these gold for Leslie HELLUMS and Robert CROSBY. The flag was accepted by Miss Velma JARRELL with earnest words of appreciation of the gift and the bravery of the men who have answered the call to fight for humanity. Two of the stars on the flag stand for members of this years class, Jack HELLUMS and George ENGLAND. The address of Prof. W. M. W. SPLAWN of Baylor College pleaded for democracy in industrial and economy conditions was well as in the political life of the world. Superintendent L. H. HUBBARD in presenting the diplomas and awarding the honors paid highest tribute to the splendid work of the class. Honor graduates are LeRoy DUGGAN, Christine EVETTS; M. V. SMITH, Jr., Paul BASSEL and Bessie JOHNSON. Public presentation was made of the cups won in the contests for representatives of the school for the county meet. Fred H. GUFFY gave the affirmative side of the debate in which he and Walton COCHRAN won city, county and district trump and won in three of the preliminary contests in the state meet. The invocation was offered by Rev. J. R. NUTT. Choice selections were given by the B.H.S. male quartette and the Choral Club. The Baylor College orchestra gave several grand numbers. Resolutions from the school. Arrives Safely in France-Haskell STUBBLEFIELD of the Three Forks community has received word that his son. Haskell has arrived safely in France. Yantis TAYLOR to Fly-Yantis TAYLOR has received his call to appear on June 8th at the aviation school in Austin. Yantis was Sergeant in the Texas Cavalry but got permission to transfer to the aviation, which branch of the service he much prefers. Book 1 page 136
Nellie NICHOLS-Star of the Orpheum Circuit Who Gave Her Time and Efforts to the Campaign for the Third Liberty Loan-Nellie NICHOLS is back again in her home city, now in a much greater capacity than when she first left Los Angeles in her theatrical career. But now at the top and one of the greater stars on the Orpheum circuit, she arrived in Los Angeles not long ago when great efforts and enthusiasm were being used to promote a big drive for the third Liberty loan campaign. Miss NICHOLS, with enthusiasm and fearlessness battled into the great work before her and at the end of a hard day, and with a tired sigh, she expressed her delight in being able to work as she did and was so well pleased with her great success that she is determined to continue it all along the other stops on the circuit. The first day Miss NICHOLS turned over to the Liberty loan headquarters $3,500 and increased it each day, and up to April 19 she had reached the $12, 000 mark and still has another week in which to continue her good work in Los Angeles. Our men in the service are more than please that such gallant work is being done to support them and their guarantee to you is their personal efforts in the fields of democracy and assure you, as state by our worthy Private M. A. SADLER of the 160th Sanitary Detachment, of Camp Kearny, who has been giving forceful talks in connection with Miss NICHOLS' campaign, that they will bring back to America, after bravely fighting side by side with their worthy sister allies, the flag of victory and freedom of the world, and it will always remain the "Red White and Blue Forever." Book 1 page 137 Camp Kearny Weekly News-Published Weekly At Camp Kearny, California-all communication should be addressed to the Camp Kearny Weekly News, Camp Kearny, California.-San Diego Office-First and F. Streets.-Hones-Main 3416; Home 1859.-A.V. BURCH, Editor-Chester A. PLACE, Advertising Manager-Advertising rates on application.-Subscription rates-Three months 50 cents-Six months-$1.00 One Year $2.00-Entered as Second-class matter March 15, 1918 at the Post office at San Diego, California, Under the Act of March 3, 1879. The Camp Kearny Weekly news wishes to thank the editors of the Los Angeles newspapers who so cheerfully contributed these pleasant articles to the columns of our Commemorative Issue of the soldier's paper of Camp Kearny and for the pleasant reception they gave to our representative while in Los Angeles. We sincerely hope that we can many times favor them for the co-operation and loyalty which they have shown us. A.V. BURCH, Editor, Late of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces in France Bands Depart to Other Camps-Two of the fine bands which have so pleasantly entertained us are about to leave for other parts. The old First New Mexican Infantry Band, under Sergt. Robert B. HAYNES has been ordered to Camp LEWIS American Lake, Washington. Upon their arrival here, the New Mexico Regiment was turned into military police, and as that organization is not entitled to a band, it is being sent to another post. The other musical organization to leave Camp Kearny is the mounted band of this old First Colorado, Cavalry. This band is led by Sergt. T. C. BLACKBURN, and has been playing with the One Hundred and Fifty-seventh Infantry, which is made up largely of Colorado men. It goes to Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky. Defeat He-Men-The One hundred and Fifteenth Field Signal Battalion triumphed over the He-Men in a ten-inning baseball contest last Wednesday, by a score of 10 to 9. Book 1 page 138
Company D 115th Engineers Wins Dorothy DALTON For Best Girl!-Engineers Entertain Movie Star by Building Pontoon Bridge in 21 Minutes; Later Give Banquet at Grant Hotel in San Diego-Miss DALTON and her party, which consisted of Mr. Bert LENNON, her personal representative, Mr. Irving WILLETS, her camera man, and Mr. STAGG, an Ince photographer, arrived at the Grant Holet Saturday morning at 2 a.m. after a long and tiresome journey by machine from Los Angeles. Bright and early Saturday morning, Sergeant MACDONALD was at the hotel to meet them and then they were whirled out to Camp Kearny. Miss DALTON was favorably impressed with the size and location of the camp. Arriving at the engineer headquarters the party found a field meet in progress, which materially interfered with the arrangements of Company D. Nevertheless, Miss DALTON and her party became interested spectators to the meet for a while until Company D had finished their part of it, and then in company with the boys she was taken under their wing, the entire assemblage repaired to the bridge area of the camp. Here a picked group of men under the leadership of Sergeant PELTEIER proceeded to show Miss DALTON how to erect a bridge in record time. At the signal, the demons hurled themselves at their task, for they knew that their god-mother was watching them and they were bound to do themselves proud. When the stop watch stopped it said that the crew had been working just 21 minutes. Whew, that was working. All this time, however, they had the cheering words from Miss DALTON that goaded them on to quicker efforts. As one officer that witnessed the procedure remarked, "The engineers ought to have that sort of inspiration all the time and all the engineering records would be shattered." All this while Mr. WILLETS with his camera was recording every move made by these sweating men in erecting this pontoon bridge. When the bridge was completed, the bridge crew lined up one side of it and stripped off their fatigue blouses and spread them across the bridge for Miss DALTON to cross on. Just as Miss DALTON started across the structure, came the surprise. Every man that was working on the bridge strewed roses and carnation in her path as she walked across. Truly a path of roses. By the time that this was accomplished it was pretty close to dinner time and the party came into the company street and was lined up for lunch. At this pint, Sergeant MACDONALD took Miss DALTON to the front of the company and there presented her with a service flag, of beautiful design. Miss DALTON was overjoyed with this token from her god-sons and told them so. She then took the head of the mess line and the top soak gave the command that takes the men to lunch, and away they went. Miss DALTON was the first to enter the mess hall and when she got inside she beheld a wonderful mess hall. A roofing FOUR NEWS ETAO Banked solidly with California holly and streamers of red and white crepe paper the length of the hall caught her eye. At the end of the hall in red, white and blue letters was a sign of welcome from the men of D Company to their charming god-mother. The lunch was a keen one and everyone in the hall gave rousing cheers for the inspiration of the affair. Following the lunch Miss DALTON gave each of her boys a carton of cigarettes and a wonderful Smilage Book. Not of the ordinary Smilage kind, but a little token that the men will keep with them forever. It was a leather bound volume, with "Smilage Book" across the front of them and in gold letters was the name of the man to whom it belonged with an inscription that it came from Dorothy DALTON. Turning over the first page a poem entitled, "To My Soldier Boy" was the first that greeted the eye. Thought I love you enough to give you up, Say, but if there wasn't the most enthusiastic bunch of men in the world when they received these little booklets, well there isn't any. On the next page was a picture of Miss DALTON, smiling, and was autograph, "I am sending you away with a smile-your god-mother, Dorothy DALTON." And you know that sort of got to the heart of some of these old timers. On the next page was about twenty-five small pictures of Miss DALTON, all smiling. And the back of the book has a wreath and in it says "For Valor" Now can you beat that. I think that Company D got themselves some god-mother. When all the cheering had subsided, the boys all ran to get into town, while Miss DALTON and her party motored back to town. In the afternoon the ball team from Company D suffered defeat at the hands of the 157th infantry. Seems as though the presence of the god-mother caused the team to have stage fright. Well, anyway the engineers were good losers and the 157th team know that. In the evening came the doings that made up for the ignominious defeat of the afternoon. As early as 6:30 the guests of the dinner began to gather. General STRONG was one of the specially invited guests of the evening and due to the fact that he had another engagement was unable to attend. He sent Lieutenant G. H. SHEA, his aide, as his representative. "World's Best Army"-America's army of drafted men will make the best soldiers in the world, according to former President William Howard TAFT who recently completed a tour of nine of the National Army cantonments. President TAFT says the drafted men are already good soldiers and will soon prove the peer of any fighting men now engaged in the war. He declares his observations in the cantonments convinced him that the soldiers are in fine physical condition, well-housed and are enthusiastic over this mission. Book 1 page 139 Another Draft Call Made For Month of May-Twenty-Four States, Including Texas, Must Send Men to Camp-Raidly Enlarging Army Forces-Nearly Half of the Number of Men Thought Needed for Year Are to Be Mobilized-This Month-Hastening the Troops to France-Only Eight Hundred Texans in the Last Call-Washington, May14,-Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia were called upon tonight by Provost Marshal General CROWDER to furnish of the national army 51, 600 more men qualified for general military service. Movement of drafted men to the camps under this call is to extend over two periods, from may 20 to 14 and from May 29, to June 2. These dates were fixed because during the five days beginning May 25 approximately 233, 000 men called for recently will be moving to camps. Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas are included in the states called upon for men. Tonight's call marks further development of the government's plans for hastening men to France and replacing them as rapidly as they vacate the training centers. In all, 284, 600 drafters will be journeying from their homes to military camps between May 20 and June 2. Including numerous calls for technical and specially qualified men, the total number summoned during May is something like 366,600, nearly half of the 800,000 expected to be called this year. While officials did not explain why only one-half the states were asked to furnish men at this time, it is understood that the sections to be drawn upon were arrived at through consideration of vacated training camps. The camps selected for the registrants affected by tonight's order are not all national army camps showing that men are to be sent wherever room may be found for them. In several instances men from certain states are ordered to ...(Note by submitter: The rest of the article is missing) Book 1 page 140
Major and Lieutenant ALLEN are sons of Judge William H. ALLEN of Dallas. Until recently, Major ALLEN was Captain of the original Dallas artillery company, Battery A. which became part of the 133rd Field Artillery, at Camp Bowie. For many years Major ALLEN has been enthusiastic in his National Guard work. He formerly was Assistant County Attorney here. Upon being promoted to a majority, he was transferred to command of a battalion of the 132nd Field Artillery. However, he is on detached duty as senior instructor in artillery, Officers' Training School, Camp Bowie Lieutenant Allen has just been promoted from a Segeancy to a Second Lieutenancyin the 133rd Field Artillery. He is 23 years of age and a graduate of Dallas Bryan Street, High School, having been quarter back and captain of the football team in 1912. Mrs. Sam S. WALKER Appointed Chairman-Mrs. Sam S. WALKER of this city, has been appointed chairman Woman's committee for the Council of Defense for Bell County. The woman's work will be a co-operative work with the State and County Council of Defense. Mrs. WALKER will thoroughly organize the county. Belton is making a good showing in the sale of War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps, according to H. M. HARRISON and F.C. RECTOR, representatives of the National War Savings Committee, Treasury Department who have been at work here today. P. L. DOWNS, Jr., of Temple, chairman for Bell County and Kyle HAMBLEN local chairman for Belton, assisted the Federal agents in their work. All the business houses of Belton were appointed agents to keep stamps on hand and to sell them. The Cochran, Blair & Potts store employees were organized into a very enthusiastic war savings society with fifteen members, with the expectation of having twenty-five members, Charles J. DUBOSE was elected president and A. H. GRUBBS secretary of the Cochran, Blair & Potts society. The employees of Ray & Elliott's store were organized into War Saving Society. Miss Georgia VANCIL is president and S.M. RAY< Jr. secretary. There are fourteen members all pledged to buy stamps every pay day, and to sell stamps to customers.
Captain Arthur L. ZIMMERMAN, son of Mrs. And Mrs. Dan ZIMMERMAN of Brady, received his commission at the second officers' training course at Camp Stanley, Leon Springs. Captain ZIMMERMAN, who is but 25 years of age, was employed as civil engineer by the Santa Fe Railway before entering the training camp. He is now serving in the artillery at Columbia, S.C. Stand Close By Old Glory-Evening News Special-Dallas, Texas, May2-The government has extraordinary powers; it could finance this war by the taxation of wealth if it choose. It is however, relying on your good sense, your patriotism and your personal honor; it merely asks you to lend money at a time when a sterner measure would be justifiable. When a man's honor is appealed to his true character reveals itself to the government of the United States. A realizing of this has place you in a delicate position. Ever since were children stories of gratitude have appealed to us. Stories of ingratitude have cause us to apply to the guilty persons the strongest epithets we are capable of. You are writing your story right now, to be read by your neighbors, your children and yourself in the future. Old Glory is now the banner of the World's salvation.. Let us not only rally round it, but let us stand close.-J. W. HOOPES-Federal Reserve Bank. Book 1 page 141 Prize-Winning Themes In Belton High School Contest-The decision of the judges in the Belton High School theme contest was a tie between Annie DUGGAN and Harold PYLE, whose names appear together on the Altizer-Hubbard cup, offered each year for senior composition in the High School. The Themes follow: (Note by submitter: The following theme written by Annie DUGGAN was the only one found in the scrapbook. "How We Helped Win the War" by Annie DUGGAN-"O Rebecca, just look!" cried Joan, at the same time shaking me. "Just look!" she repeated, clapping her hands. I rubbed my eyes sleepily and sat up in bed. "What's the matter, Joan? I surely thought the Germans had dropped a bomb on us or something." Joan leaped out of bed and drew aside the curtain at the window. "Isn't it lovely!" she cried. I was as full of life as she was then, for a very deep snow had fallen during the night. A blazing fire crackled on the hearth and it did not take us long to dress. We had breakfast alone, for the rest had finished. A littler later we joined mother where she was knitting in the living-room, "Where is Davy?" Joan asked. Almost immediately a peculiar yodel was borne in to us that seemed to issue from the barn. Joan's eyes brightened and she answered with a similar yodel, We all knew that that was Joan's and David's signal. Joan hesitated only long enough to slip on a coat and she was gone. I picked up my half knitted article (I say article for I had not fully decided whether it would be a muffler or a sock) and began to knit diligently. "I don't know what Joan would do without Davy," mother said, and the statement was certainly true. Joan was twelve and ever since she had been able to talk, she had lisped "Davy," and had always turned to him; and David, a strong, tall youth of about nineteen, had always returned her affections in full measure. Joan returned in a few minutes with shining eyes, "Oh mother," she cried, "Davy has made me a wonderful sled and now we are going to the hill and give it a good test." They returned for lunch, and a very happy little Joan it was. Father announced that we should attend a lecture that evening at seven. The lecture proved to be what we had all expected. It was a direct appeal for every man, woman, or child to do his "bit", and it was the first real awakening that rather dormant little town had received. After the lecture, we drew in a little circle around the fire as was our custom in the evening. There was some strange, indescribable, feeling in the breast of each of us. Presently David broke a long silence "Well mother, hadn't I better go? You wouldn't want me to be a slacker, would you, mother?" and he soothed her hand affectionately. The question startled both Joan and me, for the subject had never been broached in our presence, though I had felt for some time that David had contemplated joining the colors. Tears glistened in mother's eyes. "Davy, boy, you are young yet. Wait, son let the older men go and then, when your time comes-" her voice broke. "Oh mother," David cried, "it is such strong, husky fellows as I that Uncle Sam wants, doesn't he, father? Don't you think I had better go, father?" For a moment, father stared silently into the fire. "Your mother knows best, David," he said in a voice deep with emotion "but if God and your country need you, my boy then-I guess -you must-go." David turned to mother, "Mother, I would never go without your consent. To defend you, to defend little Joan, Rebecca, father, to defend all the women and children of America, to uphold our country's honor, to do all these things, mother, don't you think I should do my bit?" a solemn, an almost sacred hush fell over out little group. I looked at Joan. Her eyes were filled with tears and her face, that had been wreathed in happy smiles all day, now showed a great struggle of sacrifice. And then, after a silence of ten minutes, Joan arose and slipped her hand in David's. There were no tears in her flashing eyes now, and her slightly parted lips were smiling, and her cheeks flushed. "Mother, father, we must let Davy go!" she said. "He must not be a slacker! He will soon be twenty, and it is to him that Uncle Sam calls. He wants to defend us, mother, and that is a privilege we must not deprive him of. Think of grandfather." Her eyes sought the picture above the mantle. "You remember what he said to Davy before he died, "My boy, some day you will have the chance, as all the WHITTINGTON'S have had, to show your fortitude, honor, and love of country, and then, my boy, do it well!' and mother is this not Dave's chance?" "it is as Joan says," she murmured softly. "David's duty to his country must be heeded" A week later, with loving hands, we hung out a service flag with one bright, illuminating star, and , oh, few know of the great sacrifice that lay hidden behind our smiles!
Bell County Boy on the Michigan-Lewis O. JONES, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. R. JONES of near Belton, enlisted in the navy in 1917. After finishing training at the Great Lake naval training school at Great Lakes, Ill., and in New York, he was assigned to the United States battleship Michigan and is now headed, according to reports, for France. Death of John A. CAMPBELL-John A. CAMPBELL died at his home in this city Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock. The remains will be buried in the North Belton cemetery this (Thursday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. The religious services will be held at the home on North Beal Street at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. H. HOWARD, pastor of the Methodist church and Rev. L. WILLIAMS, pastor of the Christian church of this city. The ceremonies at the grave will be conducted by the members of the Belton Masonic lodge. The pall bearers are: E. L. WATTERS, Jake D. NELSON, Geo. W. COLE Jr., E. I. HALL, J. H. BLOOMER and Thos. YARRELL, Jr. Deceased was reared in this county, near Summers Mill and had resided in Belton the past two years. He is survived y his wife and two children, Lois, 14 years old, and A. D. 11 years old, four brothers and six sisters. John CAMPBELL was a good man and a good citizen. The sorrowing family have the sincerest sympathy of all their friends. Book 1 page 143 Commencement Exercises-Belton High School-alma Reeves Chapel-Thursday Evening, May 24, 8:15 P.M. (Note by submitter: Nannie hand dated this article, 1917) Program: LIST OF GRADUATES: Boys Land in France-Word has been received in this city by relatives and which states that Andrew BASSEL, Jim HARRIS, Ivy BROOKS and Haskell STUBBLEFIELD all of this city have arrived safely in France. All of these boys are from Belton and are volunteers. They are in the quartermaster's department and joined the army some time after Christmas. Major Walton H. WALKER-The Journal is much pleased to note that Capt. Walton H. WALKER has been promoted, in France, to Major. Major WALKER was reared in Belton and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam S. WALKER. Book 1 page 144 Girl's Senior Declamations-Preliminary
Contest-Belton High School-Friday Night, March 3rd 8:15 O'clock Book 1 page 145 Children's Play-At the home of Mrs. E. W. FOREMAN, on the south side, a number of children, last night, presented an interesting play. A small admission fee was charged. About forty-five were present. The money secured will be given to the Junior Red Cross. Those who took part are: MOZELLE FOREMAN, Edward HOGWOOD, Mellie MAYES, Imogene FOREMAN, Edward Curtis DURHAM, Madge FOREMAN, Eula VANDYKE, Ghent MAYES, Francis COX, Hallie COX, Raymond MEYER. Book 1 page 146 Commencement Exercised of Belton High School-The
Commencement Exercised of Belton High School Class of 1918 were held at Alma Reeves
Chapel, Baylor College, Thursday evening, May 23rd. The program for the evening was as
follows: SENIOR CUPS MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1918: Lessie Louise BARTON, Paul M. BASSEL, Frank Howard CARDEN, Albert Letcher COWAN, LeRoy CROW, Willie M. DAVIS, Jessie Louise DOCKUM, Frankie DOLEY, LeRoy Bates DUGGAN, Annie May EASTON, George ENGLAND, Gladys EVERETT, Mabel Christine EVETTS, Walter C. GODDARD, Joseph Seymour GOEPPINGER, Fred Hudson GUFFY, Jack HELLUMS, Oscar B. HENLEY, George G. ISLEIB, Bessie Oliver JOHNSON, Edith Lois KYLE, Jesse Neal MESSER, Susie Aileen, MILLER, __________MILLER, Velma Eva MILLER, Rita Fay MCDOWELL, Lois Thelma PERRY, Leland H. PHILLIPS, William H. POLK, M. V. Farr SMITH, John Curtis WATSON, Eileen YARBROUGH, Samuel Vincent YOUNG. HIGH SCHOOL EXEMPTIONS: - The exemptions in the Highs School, for the second term, awarded to those whose conduct was satisfactory, were as follows: TAKING FIVE COURSES, AND EXEMPTED IN ALL:M. V. SMITH, Ada SUTTON, Guy MADISON, Jack SMITH TAKING FOUR COURSES, AND EXEMPTED IN ALL: LeRoy DUGGAN, Christine EVETTS, Annie DUGGAN, Ethel FISHER, Bonnie HELLUMS, Ruby HIATT, Robert LAW, Merle LUSK, Lyda TRAYOR, Walton COCHRAN, Felda COWAN, Virginia JAMES, Minnie MUEHLHOUSE, Emeline BRYANT, John GALBRAITH, Eva MILLER EXEMPTED IN THREE COUSES: Paul BASSEL, Frank CARDEN, Willie DAVIS, Edith KYLE, Allen POTEET, Eula Lee SAFLEY, J. C. WHITE, Clara NIXON, Mary Margaret GOEPPINGER, Minnie Lee HUGGINS, Shirley MAYES, Nelson WESTBROOK, Fay WILBNAKS, Yancey YARBROUGH, Verda JARRELL, Vada JOHNSON, Virginia STAPP EXEMPTED IN TWO COURSES: Lessie Louis BARTON, Annie May EASTON, Joseph GOEPPINGER, Oscar HENLEY, Bessie JOHNSON, Jessie COX, Robert JONES, Madge PORTER, Harold PYLE, Edna NIXON, Tom BLAIR, Frances FRAZIER, Vernie LITTLE, Clarence HELLUMS, Lillie Lee ISLEIB, Mary Furman JONES, Mary Shea MALLORY, May MILLER, Ina Welch, EXEMPTED IN ONE COURSE: Gladys EVERETT, Walter GODDARD, George ISLEIB, Lois PERRY, Aileen YARBROUGH, Sam, YOUNG, Wilhelmina BOSTERT, Bobbie FLINT, Hester JONES, Mary MILLER, Hallie NORMAND, Bessie PUDDY, Todd WHITE, Eda, DOOLEY, Harold FOREMAN, Elizabeth HILLYER, Mardie Pearl NEELEY, Carrie YATES, Cecil MORGAN, John BATTE, Jim BURNETT, Vade FORRESTER, Marion KELLER, Gordon DRAMER, Ike MORGAN, Thelma WARREN, Martin WHITE Book 1 page 147 Belton Board Call 33 Men to Entrain-The local
examining board for district No. 1 has issued a call for thirty-three men within the draft
age to report Saturday April 27 for entrainment to Camp Travis that night at 1:25 a.m. The
following is the list of those ordered to report: Forty-six Bell county Boys Go To Camp Travis-Forty-six of as fine young men as any county ever saw left for Camp Travis Monday night on the midnight Santa Fe. The boys spent the day in Belton and were shown every courtesy and kindness: A large delegation of citizens, friends and relatives of the boys, headed by the Young Men's Chamber of Commerce band, were at the train to see them off, and to bid them God speed on their journey and in their efforts to help make the world a suitable place in which to live as interpreted by our great president. The following is a list of the boys: John F. BURSON, Clifford MURRAY, Oscar E. CESSNA, Merle EDMUNDS, Harold HEWLETT, Virgil M. HEWLETT, Walter E. BOOTH, Roy A. MELVIN, Martin E. REEVES, Bert Lee MILLS, Clarence EAKIN, Wm. B. BERRY, John H. JUSTICE, Willis L. FRENCH, , George a. CATHEY, Ray GIBBS, Guy W. REDING, Joe JOHNSON, Joe CLARK, Marion F. THOMPSON, Dominik URBANK, Floyd L. JACKSON, Alva C. CATHEY, Elbert HENRY, Oscar J. BONDS, Calvin A. RISTER, I. M. CROCKETT, Jr., Jonathan N. BECK, W.H. McCORMICK, Jas. Robt. WOYTEK, Willin C. MORRIS, John ZUREK, John BALUSEK, Albert J. WINKLER, Jas. B. ANDREWS, Robt. C. MCCAULEY, Andrew M. LIMMER, John M. SEGLER, Lawrence D. NICHOLS, Lee Roy REEVES, John W. SLAWSON, Ray STAPP, Wm. T. PATTON, C. K. SADLER, Chas. E. REED Baccalaureate Service Class of 1918-Belton High
School-First Christian Church-Sunday Morning, May 19, 1918:
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