Howard County, Indiana - The whole text, 1920 (part 11 of 11)

Daughters Of The American Revolution

The General James Cox chapter of the D.A. R. contributed to the Y. M. C.A., $10; Y. W. C.A., $10; Red Cross, $15; French orphan fund, $85; restoration of the French village of Tilloloy, $40; Jewish Relief,

$10; patriotic education, $22; soldiers' mothers, $12; 150 books, and 100 quarts of fruit, and twenty-eight scrap books. Copies of the Constitution of the United States were given to the pubHc schools and public buildings. Five members of the chapter supported French orphans. The members made 1,561 garments, part of which were sent to Belgian children. The chapter was a Red Cross auxiliary. In the loan campaigns, $200 were invested in bonds, and the coupons re-invested in war savings stamps.

Globe Range Women

The women employes of the Globe Range Company conceived the idea of knitting a flag which they would place on sale, the proceeds of the sale to be given to the Red Cross. The employes of the factory contributed the money to buy the yarn, and the following women made the flag: Josephine Brown, Blanche Parker, Ethel Kreig, Sallie Dimmitt, Lulu Fi'azier and Nellie Wickersham. It took nearly a month to complete the flag; then it was placed on exhibit in the window of the Thalman & Levi store and tickets were sold. On the evening of June 18, 1918, after a Red Cross parade, headed by the Citizens' Band and the militia, a program was given on the lawn of the Globe Park. Conrad Wolf was in charge of the ceremonies. The amount received from this sale was $982. Considering the amount of the investment, this was said to be the largest gift to the Howard County Chapter of the Red Cross. It was a fine lesson in patriotism, for it showed what could be done by women who were employed.

Kokomo Department Club

The Kokomo Department Club gave for the support of a French orphan, $36.50 ; soldiers' library fund, $5 ; French Christmas fund. $5 ; French children's fund, $7.04; war children's relief fund membership, fifty cents ; Liberty Loan advertising in Dispatch, $5 ; United War Work pledge, $25 ; soldiers' scrap books, $2 ; War Victory fund for hostess houses pledge, $25. The club invested $500 in Liberty bonds and $24.96 in war savings stamps.

Kokomo Equal Suffrage And Literary Club

Instead of serving refreshments at the meetings, as had been the custom for years, the Sufl'rage Club voted that the hostesses should pay fifty cents each, and give the amount each month to any war relief work the committee wished. From time to time patriotic talks were heard along lines that most needed attention.

P.E.O. Society

in which the women were organized. The bond was later given to the national P. E. 0. educational fund. At each meeting the members did Red Cross sewing.

Psi Iota Xi Sorority

The members of Psi Iota Xi raised money to make and fill 200 comfort kits and fifty layettes. They gave for French orphan support $73, to the Red Cross $300. They had charge of the library drive in the downtown district. Each member spent one afternoon a week at the Red Cross shop. One hundred scrap books were made, and innumerable sweaters, helmets and wristlets. They assisted in all the campaigns and purchased one Liberty bond.

Round Table Symposium

The Symposium gave to the French orphan fund, $73; French War Orphan Relief Association, $50 ; comfort kits for soldiers, $6.25 ; box for soldiers, $7.90 ; Y. W. C. A. war work, $5 ; library war fund, $5 ; national anti-tuberculosis association for war work, $5 ; Red Cross, $5 ; War Victory Commission for hostess houses in France, $25.

Tri Kappa Sorority

The Tri Kappas spent one evening each week at the Red Cross shop making surgical dressings. The members knitted a large supply of sweaters, socks, helmets, and made many comfort kits, children's garments for Belgian refugees, and layettes. They assisted in all of the drives. The sorority contributed nearly $500 to war relief work; gave money to the Indiana ambulance for the western front. Three members are now in government work at Washington: Mary Jane Brandon, and Beatrix and Irene Bayer.

Woman'S Christian Temperance Union

The W. C. T. U. sent to the military hospital at West Baden, Ind., 400 books, fifty handkerchiefs, one barrel of jelly and fruit, a wool afghan and music records valued at $50. They paid $10 on a field kitchen, $36.50 for the support of a French orphan, $2 for the young crusader's fatherless fund, $1 to the blind soldiers' book fund. One union in the county made eight dozen bandages. The county organization purchased one Liberty bond and each of the Kokomo unions bought one bond. One union made a large number of comfort kits. The Jubilee Fund for Reconstruc- tion Work called for the largest subscription, but it proved to be the easiest to raise. The assessment for Howard County was $1,140. The women raised $1,203.59. The boys and girls gave to this fund $80 which they raised in their Loyal Temperance Legion tag day work. The members of the W. C. T. U. worked in all lines of war activities.

Woman'S Relief Corps

The W. R. C. was the first organization to have its own Red Cross auxiliary. They knitted 156 articles and made 648 garments. They gave $130 to various war relief funds, and purchased $100 worth of war savings stamps. These women had worked for the "Boys in Blue" who marched away in '61. They were quick to see the need of organized effort, and the fingers which had moved so deftly in another war were just as quick to i-espond to the needs of their sons and grandsons who went to the front in 1917-18.

Greentown Clubs

The women of Greentown did a great deal of work in their Red Cross organizations and clubs. The Research Club gave $27 as the proceeds from one entertainment. They sent a lai'ge number of books to the War Library. The Home Economics Club sent a quantity of canned goods, as did also the W. C. T. U. on several different occasions.

Russiaville Women

The Russiaville Red Cross organization had more than sixty members. They gave over $800, and in addition made over 800 garments, 250 pairs of socks, and many sweaters, helmets, scarfs and wristlets. The women of the Tourist Club gave to the Red Cross $10 ; the Thimble Club $5, and they sewed at every meeting; the Elite Club $4; the Needle Club $5, and they made dozens of sheets and hospital garments for French orphans. The women in the several churches raised money and made garments as follows: Methodist, $50 and 163 garments; Baptist, $15 and 150 garments; Friends, $10 and forty-three garments; Christian, $20 and twent.v-four garments. The Junior Red Cross made eighty garments and knitted many articles. The women of Russiaville prepared more than 6,000 surgical dressings, and sent to soldiers' libraries over 100 books. The Eastern Star purchased one Liberty bond.

New London

The ladies of the New London auxiliary completed more than fourteen hundred garments for the soldiers, including socks, sweaters, helmets, etc. Girls' capes, underwear and shirts were made for the refugees of France and Belgium. A number of the ladies came to Kokomo to work in the Red Cross shop, where they made over eight hundred gauze bandages for hospital purposes. The Friends church gave fifty dollars per month during the war for reconstruction work in France.

It is interesting to note how quickly the churches of Howard County assumed their share of the war work. The ministers accepted the challenge and preached a pure and undefiled patriotism from every pulpit in the county. Churches became the community centers where patriotic meetings were held and organizations formed for war work. Creeds were forgotten, all denominations worshipped together, and Protestant, Catholic and Hebrew spoke from the same platform. In the Jewish relief drive a Catholic was county chairman. The war called for universal service. Church rooms were fitted up for the Red Cross shop, where the women and girls asseml:)led to knit and sew for the soldiers. Sunday-schools gave entertainments and the proceeds were donated to the Red Cross or some other relief organization.

A beautiful custom of displaying service flags in the churches, homes and places of business was observed throughout the war. The flag had a border of red and the stars were on a field of white. A silver star represented the living and a gold one the dead. These fiags were dedicated to the men who had gone into the service, and were kept hanging in some appropriate place until the close of the war or the return of the men.

Perhaps the first church in the county to so honor her young men was St. Andrews Episcopal. Many of her sons had joined the army long before America entered the war, and they stood ready to avenge the death of their British cousins as soon as the opportunity should come. This little parish gave her entire strength of young men. The rector, Rev. John F. Plummer, kept constantly in touch with each of the thirtynine boys by correspondence during the war.

The Disciples Church sent its pastor. Rev. David H. Shields, to do religious work in the army cantonments. His work was received so well by the soldiers that he was asked to go overseas as a chaplain. Although this work appealed to him very much, he felt that his church at home was his special field.

Rev. Otis A. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, inaugurated a series of special patriotic services, which were held on Sunday evenings. A number of the leading citizens of the city took part in these services and spoke on various phases of war work.

A gold star was placed on the service flag of the Harrison Street Christian Church, in memory of James DcArmond GoUoday, the first Howard County soldier killed in the war.

Grace Methodist Church had the largest auditorium in the city, and here were held many of the patriotic meetings, where members from all churches in the city participated. Its pastor, Rev. W. B. Freeland, was active in all war work.

The Main Street Methodist Church was the scene of many stirring meetings. Its service flag contained almost a hundred silver stars and one gold one. The pastor, Rev. E. E. Trippeer, volunteered to go overseas as a chaplain, but younger men were chosen for these positions.

The Friends Church stands for world-wide peace, yet its members are left free to follow the dictates of their own conscience. As a result many of her young men volunteered. The pastor, Rev. Lewis E. Stout, reported that a large sum of money was contributed to the Friends' reconstruction work in France.

The Congregational Church was without a pastor during a part of the war, but its members were very active in supporting the government in all its war activities. Rev. David Bent, the pastor during the latter part of the war, took an active part in all patriotic movements.

The Baptist, the United Brethren and all other churches in the county with their pastors rallied loyally to the support of their government in its time of peril.

So far as known, all the lodges of the county were just as patriotic and loyal as any of the other organizations. Much of their relief work was done so quietly that the public learned but very little about it. However, this much is known, that they contributed liberally to all the different war activities and used funds, which were intended for building purposes in many cases, to purchase Liberty bonds. Service flags were displayed in all their halls.

Boy Scouts

The Boy Scouts organization was very active in the sale of bonds, thrift stamps and raising money for the relief organizations. It was shown in a report prepared by the general council, that one out of every twenty-three bonds was sold by a boy scout.

The public schools of the county, although working under difficulties, due to the shortage of teachers, tried to keep the schools to a high standard of efficiency and at the same time participate in all the war activities. School children solicited members for the Red Cross, sold Liberty bonds and thrift stamps. They collected nutshells which were used in the manufacture of gas masks. Classes adopted French orphans and the Junior Red Cross made garments for the destitute children of the warstricken countries.

Teachers served on working committees, gave liberally of their funds and assisted the county conscription board with the questionnaires. They bought bonds and thrift stamps and in the classroom taught the meaning of true Americanism.

When the government asked the schools to prepare men in telegraphy, the Kokomo High School immediately assumed the obligation and organized a class in buzzer work. The classes were held in the evening and no one was admitted except drafted men. The instruments were supplied by the government, and W. E. Chandler, manager of the local Western Union telegraph office, donated his services as an instructor. Thirty-eight men were enrolled. Since these men were constantly being taken into the service, only nine completed the course. Six others, having attained the standard set by the war department when they entered the service, were accepted in the radio department of the army.

American Legion

The idea of the American Legion had its inception with the A. E. F.. soon after the signing of the armistice. It was generally understood by the soldier that some kind of an organization would be formed among the veterans of the World War, but no one knew just what the nature of it would be. It seemed almost impossible to unite soldiers, coming from all parts of the United States, into one organization. However, through twenty months of warfare, the spirit of comradeship had grown so strong among the men that the ties which bound them together were more lasting than mere acquaintanceship and broader than the creeds of churches. The men seemed to have been lifted from the valley of selfishness to the heights of freedom, where they caught the true American spirit and became conscious of new responsibilities of citizenship. It was only through organization that they could hope to see their ideals realized. The organization began to take definite shape when oflicers from many departments of the army were called to meet in Paris, February 15, 1919, to prepare plans for the army during the necessary stay in foreign lands under peace conditions. There were enough representatives present at this meeting to act at least as a temporary committee, and Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt was chosen temporary chairman. A subcommittee was appointed to obtain names of individuals of the A. E. F., who were leaders in their units, to be called to attend a meeting, which was to be held in Paris, March 1.5, 1919. A second committee was appointed to select leaders among troops at home, and they were to meet at St. Louis, Mo., on the eighth of the following May. It was assumed that out of these two meetings a tentative constitution would be drafted, an appropriate name would be selected, and provisions would be made for proper representation to a meeting which would be held November 11, 1919, when the delegates would have proper authority to formulate and adopt a constitution. The Paris meeting was held as planned, and "American Legion" was chosen as a name for the organization, which was afterwards adopted by the national body. Also a tentative constitution was drafted. The meeting at St. Louis confirmed the action of the Paris meeting, and Minneapolis was selected as the meeting place in November. At the November meeting, Indianapolis, Ind., was chosen permanent headquarters for the Legion and a constitution was adopted. Some of the most important features of the constitution are as follows :

Preamble

For God and country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a 100 per cent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our association in the great war; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, State and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good-will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

Sec. 2. The American Legion shall be absolutely nonpolitical and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles or for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment. No candidate for or incumbent of a salaried elective public office shall hold any office in the American Legion or in any department or post thereof.

Sec. 1. Any person shall be eligible for membership in the American Legion who was regularly enlisted, drafted, inducted or commissioned, and who served on active duty in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States at some time during the period between April 6, 1917, and Nov. 11, 1918, both dates inclusive, or who, being a citizen of the United States, at the time of his entry therein, served on active duty in the navy, military or air forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during the Great War; provided, that no person shall be entitled to membership (a) who, being in the army, na\'y or marine corps of the United States during said period, refuses on conscientious, political or other grounds to subject himself to military discipline or unqualified service, or (b) who, being in such service, was separated therefrom under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge and has not subsequently been officially restored to an honorable status.

Article XIII Auxiliaries Sec. 1. The American Legion recognizes an auxiliary organization to be known as the "Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion."

Sec. 2. Membership in the auxiliary shall be limited to the mothers, wives, daughters and sisters of the members of the American Legion, and to the mothers, wives, daughters and sisters of all men and women who were in the military or naval service of the United States between April 6, 1917, and Nov. 11, 1918, and died in line of duty or after honorable discharge and prior to Nov. 11, 1920.

The local post of the American Legion, which was organized May 30, 1919. chose for its name "James DeArmond Golladay," in honor of the first Howard County soldier killed in the Great War. The first olHcers elected were: Major W. H. Unversaw, pi^esident; Major George D. Marshall, vice-president; Paul Gattis, secretary, and James Holman, treasurer.

The American Legion has been founded on sound principles, justice and freedom ; its ideals are those of a true democracy, and its test for membership is pure Americanism. Such an organization should, and no doubt will, in future years, play an important part in solving the perplexing problems which concern the industrial, social and political life of the American people.

The Silent Workers

A list of this kind would be long and one that would be full of surprises to the average citizen. Many who gave freely to all the war activities would not permit their names to be made public. This was not due to a false sense of modesty, but it is the prerogative given to all American citizens to give in the manner they see fit. Many poor workingwomen, who had saved a few dollars for a rainy day, gave it all for the comfort of the soldier boys. They gave the widow's mite - who could have given more?

Mothers gave their sons and bore their sorrow in silence. Wives kept a silent vigil over their little homes until the husbands returned from the front. Such contributions to the country were greater than serving on any committee, or the gift of money, no matter how great the amount might be. Yet it was necessary to have funds, and the wealthy gave generously out of their abundance. They gave from a sense of duty and not for any hope of reward or honor that might be bestowed upon them. Men and women toiled in the shops making ammunition for the army, farmers labored heroically to produce enough food for the people, and all patriotic citizens labored together unselfishly that the arch enemy of civilization might be overthrowm. They may not receive public recognition, but their reward will be found in the satisfaction of knowing that they did their full duty. The names of these silent workers will never be known, but their deeds will live on so long as our free institutions endure. All honor is due to those who gave freely, who worked silently but efficiently, who sacrificed but did not complain, who were loyal but did not boast - to these, the silent workers, we bow our heads in gratitude, for without their support the war could not have been won.

Armistice Day

It was generally conceded by military critics, early in 1918, that the war would last at least for another year and perhaps even longer. The outlook for an early termination grew more doubtful as the German army, in the face of the most stubborn resistance of the Allies, steadily advanced. In May it looked as if all the channel ports and Paris would fall into the hands of the enemy. At this time the Americans had been in France for almost a year, yet very little had been heard about them. General John J. Pershing, commander-in-chief of the American Expeditionary Forces, had been quietly but effectively getting his men into shape, and at the crucial moment struck with such terrific force that the enemy was not only checked but thrown back. When the news of the glorious victory of Chateau Thierry was heard, the American people were stirred with tremendous enthusiasm. The tide of war had turned in favor of the Allies. They took the offensive all along the western front and steadily drove the Germans back toward the Rhine, and it looked as if it would only be a question of a few days until Germany would have to give up the fight and sue for peace. Each day brought new successes to the American Army and the enemy gradually grew weaker.

All felt that the end was not far away. Rumors of peace were heard on every hand and the very air seemed surcharged with expectancy. So it was not strange, when the news was flashed across the continent that Germany had surrendered, that the people gave vent to their feelings and began to celebrate. Despite the fact that the report was unconfirmed and its authenticity was denied by the authorities at Washington, some newspapers on Nov. 7th carried in bold headlines the report that Germany had quit the fight, and in many cities great celebrations were staged. There were people in Kokomo who thought the report was true, but the great majority wanted to make sure that the war was over before making any demonstration. The rumor proved to be false, and it was not until four days later that the joyful news came that the armistice had been signed.

On Monday morning, Nov. 11, 1918, at 2:30 o'clock, the people of Kokomo were aroused from their sleep by the blowing of whistles, the clanging of bells and the firing of guns. Men hastily dressed and rushed into the streets to see what was the matter. Here they were greeted with the news that the war was over. There was no sleep for anyone for the remainder of the night. Men, women and children, old and young, hurried downtown and eagerly sought the newspaper oflSces to learn for themselves if the rumors were really true. When they had been fully convinced that the reports were authentic, their enthusiasm knew no bounds, and they immediately began to jollify. At four o'clock Mayor Isaac Wright proclaimed a holiday and urged the factories, stores and schools to close for the day.

Long before the sun had risen on that crisp November morning, thousands of happy people were on the streets shouting themselves hoarse. The Citizens Band got into action early, but it could scarcely be heard above the din, which increased in volume as new recruits were added to the howling hosts. Company D of the State Militia was out in full uniform ready to participate in the day's events. Men and boys riding in automobiles raced about the streets, firing old rusty shotguns that had not been used for years, and shouting like a band of Comanche Indians. Women, who were usually calm and dignified, marched through the streets yelling at the top of their voices and at the same time beating on anything that would make a noise. Those riding horses were dressed in grotesque costumes and carried banners bearing significant inscriptions.

The sentiment expressed by most of them showed with what utter contempt the American people regarded the Kaiser. Staid and conservative men smiled an approval of all the wild and hilai'ious frolic. The city police - where were they? - no one thought about them, and they forgot that they were officers of the law and joined with the crowd to make the celebration a success. The entire town took on a festive air. Stores, shops, factories and dwellings were profusely decorated with red, white and blue bunting and United States flags. Here and there were clusters of flags representing the combined colors of the allied nations. Automobiles were covered with the Stars and Stripes. All was in a state of excitement - church bells rang, whistles blew, and even the old town clock seemed to be forgetful and failed to strike the hours of the day.

The news spread rapidly to the rural districts, and by the noon hour thousands of farmers and their families had come to the city to join in the celebration. On an occasion like this a day's program would not be complete without a parade, so one was planned for the afternoon. Promptly at 2:30 o'clock the parade, headed by the band, and with thousands in line, started. Its course was over the principal streets of the city and it took more than two hours for it to pass a given point.

No parade just like it was ever staged before. With little or no preparation, every industry and organization in the county fell into line with a large representation. Each group as it joined the procession tried to make more noise than the one preceding, until it seemed that bedlam had broken loose. However, it was an orderly disorder. It was a great day, one that can never be forgotten. There are only a few days like this one in the history of any nation. They occur only after some threatened national calamity has been averted, and on such occasions the people give themselves over to unrestrained rejoicing.

When the parade was over, the people returned to their homes thoroughly exhausted by the day's excitement. With the night the clang of bells, the shout of boys and the firing of guns gradually died away and finally ceased altogether. And thus ended the most remarkable day the people of Howard County ever witnessed.

For almost two years we were engaged in a great conflict with a strong and resourceful enemy, whose purposes and ideals were in direct opposition to those of a free people. Our army, in conjunction with those of the Allies, fought the war to a successful conclusion and stripped the enemy of his power to again threaten the liberties of the world. The victory gained was a priceless heritage, and future generations will rise up and call the defenders of the people's freedom blessed. To have had even a small part in that titanic struggle will be considered a high lionor in the years to come.

The perfect co-ordination of all the people of the nation, working, saving and sacrificing together, made our blows eff'ective, and without them the cause would have been lost. Nearly three thousand of Howard

County's young men responded to their country's call, and how well they fought can best be attested by the valor displayed on the field of battle. Three were decorated with the Distinguished Service Cross, three with the Croix de Guerre, one with the Italian Cross, one with the Belgian Cross, and many others were cited for bravery. Thirty-eight never returned - they died that others might live. The others were no less brave. All were not called into the most dangerous and conspicuous places. However, honor is due to all who labored heroically for the success of the cause, whether it be on the battle-field, in the training camp, in the navy or behind closed doors in the deadly gas laboratories, for it required the services of all.

The war is now over. The anxious days from April 6, 1917, the beginning of the war, until its close Nov. 11, 1918, have passed; war organizations have been demobilized, industries have returned to peaceful pursuits, the soldiers have returned, and the people of Howard County can now look back over their labors and feel proud of their achievements.

The city, township and county chairmen for the different war activities submitted the following names of persons who assisted in war work. It was just as necessary to have the civilian population well organized as it was to have a well-disciplined army. And it was through organizations and committees that the great majority of the work was done. Persons who headed these committees were chosen for their executive ability, and those in the ranks were chosen for their ability to work. The task was not always pleasant, but it had to be done and someone had to do it. Some few served on only one committee, while others took an active part in every drive that was made. All who worked on these committees did so at the sacrifice of their own business. No one received any compensation for his labor or had any thought of reward. All labored from a sense of duty. The amount of good accomplished is a testimony of the faithful service rendered by those who had some part in it, from the solicitor in the most remote districts of the county to those who held the most responsible positions in the organizations. It was the unity of purpose and an unselfish devotion to duty that gave success to the county's war organizations.

Mr. and Mrs. M, A. Bagwell. Jlrs. Thomas Bagwell, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Bailey, Mr. Balfour, Mr. and Mrs. Auras W. Ball, Mrs. George Ball. Mrs. Oma Ball, Mrs. F. R. Bannon, Mrs. Annas Ball, Dr. Judd Banks, Cliarles Banta, C D. Barber, Mrs. Rhetta Barber, Abner Barber, C. M, Barlow, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barnes, Mrs. Mae Barnard, D. P. Barngrover, C. W. Barrett, Mrs. Samuel Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Batey, Mrs. Fay Beale. Mrs. A. L. Beck, George H.

Jlr. and Jlrs. Edgar Eakins, A. B. Easterling, Jliss Fame Edwards, Jlr. and Jlrs, C. C. Eikenberry, Mrs. Orin Ellabarger, Jlr. and Mrs. C. F. Elleman, Jlr. and Jlrs. Josiah EUer, J. F. EUer, B. T. Ellis, Jlrs. Alice Ellis, Ernest Ellis, Jliss Edna Ellis, George Ellis, Robert Ellis, Fame Enders, Margaret Enders, Samuel Enders. Jlrs. Robert Ettinger, Lon Ewing, Jlrs. JI. P. Elliott. Jlrs. W. A. Ehrman.

Mr. and Jlrs. W. E. Jack. Jlrs. Harry Jacks, Jlerrill Jackson, Ralph Jackson, Jlr. and Mrs. William Jackson, Mrs, Walter C. Jackson, Mr. and Jlrs. Ed Jarrard, Jlr. and Mrs. John Jarrard, Jlr. and Jlrs. T. E. Jarrard. Jlrs. G. D. Jay, Gilbert Jay, John A. Jay, Joe Jay, Orville Jefferson, Jliss Alice .lones. Miss Jlinnie Jones, Charles Jinkerson, Jliss Anna Jenkins, Mr. and Jlrs. A. D. .Jenkins, Jlr. and Mrs. D. C. Jenkins, Mr. and Jlrs. William Jennings, Jlr. and Jlrs. Jack Jerrell. Jlrs. Georgia Jessup. P^red ^.Jessup, Mrs. Sherman Joh, C. O. Johns, Jlrs. Carl Johnson, Frank .Johnson, Earl .Johnson, Guy Johnson, Jlrs. Cora Johnson, Jlr. and Jlrs. J. W, Johnson, Jlrs. O. .J. -Johnson, .Joseph N. .Johnson. Jlr. and Jlrs. George B. -Jones. Jlrs. JIaggie Jones, Jlrs. T. F. Jones. Jlrs. W. B. Jones. Jlr. and Jlrs. W. C. Jcnies, John B. Joyce, Jlrs. Fr.ink Julian, Jlrs. Ed Julow.

J. A. Kautz, Jlr. and .Jlrs. William Kegley, Ira Keisling, Jlr. and .Mrs. Samuel Kelly. J. D. Kelly. Dr. H. A. Kelsey, Mrs. W. W. Kelvie, Jlrs. Russell Kelvie. Jlr. and Mrs. Lon Kemper, -Mrs. Ross Kemper, W. H. Kendall, Jlr. and .Mrs. JValter Kennedy, Iving Kennedy, W. F. Kepler. H. G. Kidder, Cleah liidder. Dr. W. D. Kirk, Jlr. and Jlrs. Charles C. Kerlin. Jlrs. K. W. Kern. Harry Kern, Jlr. and Mrs. Frank Iveyton, Jlrs. Virginia Kibler, Mrs, W, J, Kibler, Jlr. and Jlrs. R. C. Kincaid. Jlrs. John Kidd, Jlrs. Russell Iving, Jlr. and Jlrs. O. JI. Kingery. .Mr. and Jlrs. John Kinney. JV. O. Knisley. William Kirby. L. J. Kirkpatrick, Otto Kirtley, Jlr, and .Mrs. -Joseph N. Klei)i. Joe Kliiigenpecl. William Klingmaii. Jlrs. L JJ. Kncpple. JVilliam Knight, T. L. Knipc, W. B.