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The first meeting was held in connection with the First Liberty Loan drive. Dan Perry, of Greensburg, explained the loan and its functions to an attentive audience. Rollin A. Turner, Jacob Collicot and a representative of the Friends of German Democracy, were the chief speakers. Miss Shellhorn, of Greensburg, explained the part women played to win the war. "Indiana" was sung by Miss Lavon Marlin, Mrs. Leal Freeland and F. C. Baas.
The second meeting was held after services on a Tuesday night. This meet- ing brought forth an earnest plea for patriotism. Messrs. W. C. Ehrhardt, D. S. Perry, J. C. Barbe and J. R. Crawley, county superintendent, made short inspir- ing talks, touching the different phases of the Second Liberty Loan and the war. The whole assemblage assisted the choir in closing the meeting by singing "The Star Spangled Banner."
The third meeting was called to order by John A. Meyer, chairman. After prayer by Frank Thackery, Lee Tremain, in a masterly way, summarized fully the efforts of our great republic in the different branches of service and told of the marvelous progress that had been made in assisting the allies. The audience joined the choir in singing patriotic hymns. The benediction was pronounced by Mr. Thackery.
F. C. BAAS
FOOD CLUB
One of the most interesting meetings held in New Point during the war was the big Township Food Club meeting which was held in the high school building June 6, 1918. The following programme was rendered :
Reading of minutes and roll call.
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Reading of message from federal food administrator for Indiana by the leader
Reading of speech by Mr. Hoover
Mrs Leal Freeland Mrs. George Metz
Recitation, "To Herbert Hoover"
Miss Louise Williams
Talks on the following subjects :
"Preserving Eggs
"Sugar Substitutes"
Miss Naomi Price Mrs. Virgil Minning
"Value of greens and how to prepare them'
Miss Flora Marlin
"Drying Products" Mrs. H. S. McKee
Report of chairman of recipe exchange committee. Mrs. William Koenigkramer
Solo, "So Long Mother" Miss Lavon Marlin
Readings by members of the club :
"Knitting and Food Conservation" Miss Ernie Loyd
"A problem in Division"
Miss Chrissie Meyer
"The Challenge"
Miss Ethel Brown
"A Conservation Sentiment"
Miss Ercil Freeland
The program was interspersed with music by the High School Orchestra.
County Home Demonstration Agent Miss Ida Wilhite was present and gave valuable information to the club.
GEORGE REDDLEMAN, MISS FLORENCE HOFF, Historians.
The county historian must thank the historians, George F. Reddleman and Miss Florence Hoff, of Salt Creek township, for their promptness in preparing and delivering the account of the war activities of Salt Creek township. They were selected for this task the middle of December, 1918, and had it completed the first week in January, 1919, it being the first report in.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AND GREENSBURG
The war work of the people of Washington township and Greensburg, to help bring victory to our boys at the front, was tremendous. The work of the Red Cross was the first activity engaged in and how splendidly it was carried on, not only in Washington township, but throughout the county, can best be seen by referring to the reports of the membership drives, sewing and surgical dressing reports. And how the purse strings were loosened !
The Township Council of Defense consisted of : Barton McLaughlin, Pleasant L. Doles, Mrs. William McCoy. It was the duty of this council to report any disloyalty to the County Council of Defense for their investigation.
The people sprang to the call "for service" just as eagerly as our boys answered the call "to arms," and the ladies worked at the surgical dressing shop. sewed and knitted by neighborhood groups, Sunday school classes, clubs and lodges, many of them purchasing yarn and donating the completed garments.
It is impossible to give the amount of money subscribed, or the personnel of the various committees, as no record was kept of so many of them, but the amount lumped as a whole by the county's chairman and the city and township records destroyed, but the people of Washington township and Greensburg were loval and did their full share; with the exception of a few who had to be forced by govern- mental pressure to do their duty. We would like to record that there were no
JAMES E. MENDENHALL Mayor of Greensburg at the Beginning of the War
CASCIUS McCOY Mayor of Greensburg at the Close of the War
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such cases, but history forbids. Patriotic meetings were held in the K. of P. Opera House in connection with the different war drives, and the very best talent was sent to present the need of assistance to the people. Many unique plans were worked out for raising money to help win the war. Mrs. Nelle Floyd Mueller, of St. Paul, donated roses from the Dripping Springs garden, to be sold in Greens- burg for the Red Cross. Mrs. E. T. Riley, Mrs. D. A. Myers, and Mrs. Fred Erd- mann drove to St. Paul and brought them to Greensburg. The following ladies sold them: Mrs. Hubert Thomas, Misses Margaret Kessing, Nelle Browning Lathrop, Adelaide Robison, and Ellen Erdmann. Sixteen dollars and twenty cents was realized, 135 dozen being sold at 60c per dozen.
Mrs. Max Dalmbert's flower garden was known far and near as one of the most beautiful in this locality, and to be able to attend one of her annual garden parties was greatly appreciated. These parties were always held when the roses were in bloom. At the one held in 1918, a silver offering was received from each guest which was given to the Red Cross.
Miss Showers, Cecilia Spitzmesser, Irene Eubank, Helen Bobrink, and Eloise Yager husked corn, raked leaves and washed windows, both in residences and business houses to earn their $5.00 pledges to the United War Workers' fund.
Many picture benefits were given by various organizations. The graduating class of 1918, gave "The Unbeliever," raising $96.00 for the Red Cross. Among the boys shown at the front in this picture, Clarke Linville and Harold Gookins, of Sandusky, were recognized. Mrs. E. T. Riley and Mrs. Charles J. Dowden were the record cutters, when they cut out 119 hospital coats in one evening, using six bolts of material. Miss Margaret Dowden did her bit by cutting the 119 pockets. Many, many people assisted in various ways, but the historian not having learned of them, no note was made, but all may feel sure their efforts were just as greatly appreciated. The following acted as chairmen of the various drives :
Red Cross membership, December, 1917, Henry Bonner ; 1918, Charles Ryan. Chairman Washington Township Red Cross Auxiliary, Mrs. Charles Short. Com- mittee for Junior Red Cross work in township, Gertrude Walker and Lillie O'Day ; in Greensburg, Margaret Rankin, Carrie Stewart and Nellie Doles. Through their efforts every school child in the city and township was a member of the Junior Red Cross, and was set to working for the soldiers in various ways.
When the women so far excelled all imagination in the Third Liberty Loan drive with a per cent. of 480, Mrs. Pleasant L. Doles and Miss Willa Pleak were in charge, assisted by: Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler, Woman's Relief Corps ; Mrs. C. H. Johnston, Daughters of the American Revolution; Mrs. Cal Crews, order of Eastern Star ; Mrs. Ella B. Wright, Woman's Christian Temperance Union ; Mrs. Roy C. Kanouse, Department Club; Mrs. Fred L. Thomas, Tri Kappas; Mrs. Will Brazelton, Royal Neighbors ; Mrs. Frank Russell, Psi Iota Xis.
The War Savings Stamp campaign in Greensburg was in charge of Henry Christian, Sr., the quota was $127,620.00 and the amount was $140,000.00. Under the splendid management of Bart Mclaughlin, the township went from $78,900.00, the quota, to $90,000.00.
MRS. DALMBERT'S FLOWER GARDEN. RED CROSS GARDEN PARTY WEST SIDE OF COURT HOUSE, JULY 4, 1918 FLOAT FROM KINGSTON, JULY 4, 1918
MRS. DALMBERT'S FLOWER GARDEN. RED CROSS GARDEN PARTY TRAIN LOAD OF SOLDIERS LET OFF TO REST SHRINERS HOME-COMING DAY
(These pictures were presented by Walter Ehrhardt and Miss Myrtle Osting)
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But, oh, the heartaches can never be measured when the boys marched away, how brave they were and how they did strive to cheer the loved ones left behind- nine of them answered "here" to their Great Commander and are waiting upon the other side to greet the loved ones who told them good-bye, when they went away.
Joseph William Welch, May 6, 1918-France.
John Martin Nesbit, November 10, 1918-Nevers, France.
Benjamin T. Strain, June 6, 1918-Chateau Thierry.
Sherman Patton, August 6, 1918-Belgium.
Charles W. Stewart, October 3, 1918-Camp Humphreys, Virginia.
Herman Vogel, October 12, 1918-Camp Taylor, Kentucky.
Walter R. Morgan, October 14, 1918-Camp Sherman, Ohio.
Vernie S. Wamsley, January 18, 1918-Vancouver, Washington.
Glenn R. Trester, September 27, 1918 Great Lakes, Illinois.
May the citizens fully appreciate the great sacrifice made by these heroic men for their country, and may honor always be paid them.
WORK OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH
The members of the Baptist church did splendid work to help win the war, a great deal was done that Mrs. Laudig, the one appointed to make this report, was unable to secure.
Report of Stimson Class. Members of the Stimson Class gave thirteen sons and eleven grandsons, and one great-grandson to the service of their country. Most of them belong to the Red Cross. At the beginning of the war, the class was di- vided into four sections, each of which took turns in working at the Red Cross surgical dressing shop. Many members did Red Cross work through other or- ganizations ; and many did sewing and knitting at home. Since most of those who worked as individuals failed to keep a record of what they did, it is impossible to give an estimate of the total number made by the class : but special mention should be made of Mrs. Fred Albrecht, who made 175 garments ; and of Mrs. Mary McKay, who knitted eighty-one pairs of socks and six sweaters, and 100 wash cloths.
The class made two dozen muslin bandages for the Red Cross; also gave $2.50 to the same organization, $2.00 to the Y. W. C. A. and owns one War Savings Stamp. Members of the class also assisted in various drives for war work of other kinds.
The C. W. Woodward Sunday School Class contributed the following amounts : Red Cross, $8.00; Y. W. C. A., $9.25 ; War Savings Stamps, $12.39. The ladies worked every Wednesday at the Red Cross surgical dressing shop. The service flag contained stars for forty-five of its boys, who were in the service.
The stars of Charles Warren Stewart and Glenn R. Trester turned to gold. Warren's death occurred October 3, 1918, at Camp Humphreys, Virginia, and Glenn's at Great Lakes, Illinois, September 27, 1918.
Honor Roll. Earl Robbins, Carter Crawford, Warren Stewart, Ralph Howard, Walter Duncan, Frank Sevell, Robert Huffman, Claude F. Wyant, Glenn Trester, Clyde Woodward, Rily Crawford, Walter Parker, Harold Ford, Will Bayless, George H. Gibson, Elmer Mar-
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tin, John D. McIntire, Merrill Kroft, Floyd Fey, Lewis McHenry, Newton Tichenor, Ernest Robbins, Virgil R. McIntire, Everett Grinstead, Charles Seward, Ray Stith, Henry Brown, Donald Scearce, Frank Jackson, John Harrold, Roland Goins, Joseph Crawford, Raymond Minor, Francis G. Simmonds, Guy S. Simmonds, Robert Sevell, Hartford Sallee, John Robbins, Raymond Enbank, L. Dow Brazelton, Guy Riley, Harry Jordan, Roy Rutherford, Earl Robertson, Dale Eubank.
At the close of the war this flag was taken down with fitting ceremonies.
Furnished by MRS. LAUDIG.
METHODIST CHURCH OF GREENSBURG
In preparing an account of the war activities of the Methodist church it must be kept in mind that there were the First M. E. and the Centenary M. E. churches until the war work was practically over. But since the consolidation ot the two churches the honor rolls have been combined and the service flag of the First church hung upstairs and the one of the Centenary in the Sunday school room, down-stairs, with the same number of stars, 102 on each :
Rollin Reed, Ira Miller, Lawrence Fisher, William Stevens, Ross Reed, Giles Gray, Albert Miller, William W. Fisher, Chester Kautz, Raymond L. Kautz, H. Ray Hindman, John Crooks, Harry H. Finley, Arthur Cooper, Leland Davis, Clyde Blackard, John Barclav. William Robbins, J. Arthur McKim, Clark Turner, Loren Meek, Cecil Brown, Roland B. Davis, Robert Haas, Ivan Glidewell, Roy Williams, John Lynn, George Reed, Paul Tindall, Ralph Brown, Forest S. Rybolt, Thomas J. Chapman, Edmund C. Gray, Anderson Ketchum. William D. Carson, Donald Schoffner, William Snider, Claire Brown, John Collicott, Ray- mond McKim, Shirley Meek, Rollin Meek, Ollie Harwood, Thomas Morrison, James F. Caskey, Locke Bracken, W. F. Thomas, Wayne Clark, Sherman Patton (x), Louis D. Willey, Alfred Davis, Curtis S. Trindal, John W. Birdzell, Elmer A. Seward, Charles E. Seward, Ivan Wayne Gilbert, H. L. Barnes, Clarence Ferris, William R. Mandlin, Albert E. Maudlin, James A. Maudlin, Charles E. Maudlin, L. J. Foster, Robert P. Hunter, Robin M. Dashiel, Thomas M. Dashiel, Eric D. Austin, Ray Allen, Roy C. Osting, Franklin Wilson, Vernie Wamsley (x), Walter Dunn, Edward Roszell, Howard Alyea, Omer Clark, Stanley Knarr, Lucian H. Brown, George W. Douglass, Edward Zetterherg. Charles Denny, Vin- cent Whitsett, Daily Powell, Newt Tichenor, Earl Jerard, Frank Buckley, Howard Stevens. Chauncy Burke, Paul Gregory, Donald Davidson, Claude Cohee, Charles Finley, Ray Ken- dall (x), Clarence Kendall, Arthur Strickland, Earle McAllister, Marion Duncan, Marine Kercheval.
Red Cross nurses : Hester Davidson, Stella Turner, Lillian Vanausdall, Pearl Smith.
Of the three gold star boys on this roll Sherman Patton and Ray Kendall were killed in action, and Vernie Wamsley died in camp in this country. The four Red Cross nurses did splendid work in the army camps and hospitals in this country. The service flag dedications were held in the two churches with appro- priate exercises. The various organizations of these churches contributed money and labor to all of the war activities.
The Daily Bible Class worked at the surgical dressing shop one day each week, they also contributed to the different drives for money and bought bonds. besides sewing and knitting for the Red Cross.
The Grace and Grit Class, later known as the Victory Class, taught by J. W. Beck, was composed of thirty-two young men, twenty-seven of whom entered the service. Though some were for ninety days in the front line trenches without relief or rest in some of the hardest fought battles, they all came home.
DR. I. N. SANDERS Selective Draft Board ELIZABETH MENZIE Clerk of Selective Draft Board
JOHN W. CRAIG Selective Draft Board GEORGE MENZIE Selective Draft Board
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While these boys were away they were known as the Absent Class with : Rev. E. I. LaRue, pastor ; J. W. Beck, teacher; Chas. L. Ryan, Robert Pierce, superintendents.
The following were selected as corresponding teachers whose duty it was to write to certain ones of the boys every week: Mrs. Alva Reed, Miss Cora Self, Mrs. Lucy Ross, Mrs. Louisa Cory, Mrs. Ed Gaunt, Miss Bessie Rogers, Miss Sue Kemble, Mrs. Martha Crooks, John W. Owens, Mrs. Anna Austin, Miss Rebecca Daily, Mrs. H. H. Mount, Mrs. H. R. Anderson, Mrs. Mary Bracken. Miss Elsie J. Littell, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Clark, Mrs. Chas. Huddleston, Miss Angie Willey, Roy Hillman, Mrs. Rose Kercheval, Miss Myrtle Osting.
Five Armenian orphans were adopted by the church. The Willing Workers, under the leadership of Mrs. R. H. Watson, sewed in the basement of the Cen- tenary church, working one day a week, using five sewing machines.
The children of the King's Heralds the children's society of the Foreign Missionary Society, under the supervision of Mrs. Addie Wiles, raised $17.00 for an orphans' home for French children, at Grenoble, France.
The Standard Bearers, the young people of the Foreign Missionary Society, with Mrs. J. W. Beck superintendent, sewed for the two-year-old children of the Grenoble home, sending fifty-three garments. At this time there were fourteen members: Evelyn Eward, Mareta Douglass, Albert Russell, Adene Beck, Grace Douglass, Hazel Harker, Sallie Croker, Mildred Davis, Ella Ross, Thomas Day, Philip Deiwert, Leah Braden, Daisy Lucus, Anna May Bird.
The Twentieth Century Circle, which is a social society, donated money to the Red Cross. The ladies also hemmed and made towels, sewed at high school build- ing for the Red Cross, hemmed a large number of handkerchiefs, made abdominal bandages, clippings for fracture pillows, and quite a number of bed socks. The service flag was lowered April 30, 1920, with suitable exercises at which time the church flag was hung in its place.
PROGRAM FOR THE LOWERING OF THE SERVICE FLAG (See page 154)
Bugle call, "Reveille"
Harry Robbins "America" Congregation Frayer Rev. W .H. Reynolds
Reading, "Our Flag" Mrs. I. Carl Mitchell
Solo, "The Old Flag Never Touched the Ground, Boys,' Prof. Harry Maxwell Address Rev. I. C. Overman
Reading, "The Service Flag"
Mrs. Minnie Porter
Solo, "When the Blue Star Turns to Gold," and the Biography of Ray Kendall, Sher-
man Patton and Vernie S. Wamsley, the three gold star boys ..... Mrs. George Deiwert Lowering of the service flag by Sergeant E. J. Harbison, assisted by George McMullen Reed, Franklin Wilson, Lawrence Fisher and Anderson Ketchum.
Bugle call, "Taps" Harry Robbins Presentation of the church flag by Mrs. E. J. Heeb, assisted by Misses Mildred Owens, Ruth Pitkin, Evelyn Eward and Iva Wonn.
Raising of the flag by Rev. J. B. Lathrop, assisted by James Shannon and Albert Russell. Hymn No. 143, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory" Congregation
Dr. Alfred H. Pitkin Benediction
"Pap" Thomas Post, G. A. R. and Joe Welch Post of the American Legion were invited and attended in a body. Seats were reserved for them. (See page 155).
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PRESBYTERIAN AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Reports of the war work done by the members of the Presbyterian and Chris- tian churches were asked for, but for some reason were never furnished.
Each congregation did splendid service, all of the church organizations working. Each church raised a service flag with appropriate services.
The historian regrets very much her inability to secure these reports.
Rev. Walter H. Reynolds was pastor of the Presbyterian church and Rev. F. Z. Burkette of the Christian church.
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF GREENSBURG
In keeping with the appeals of each Cardinal and Bishop of the church in America for loyal support of all war work, the Catholics of St. Mary's Parish, at Greensburg, did their part in all war activities.
The first general Red Cross meeting in the Court House Park was presided over by Father Francis, pastor of St. Mary's church, as chairman, and the princi- pal address was made by Hon. M. E. Foley, of Indianapolis, a member of, and afterwards chairman of the Indiana State Council of Defense.
On Decoration Day, May 30, 1917, a patriotic service in keeping with the day and the time, was held in St. Mary's church. A sermon was delivered by Father Francis sketching the development of the Red Cross, and a collection for the benefit of that society was taken up.
In the first Knights of Columbus War Fund drive, no general canvass was made, and the only personal solicitation was of members of the Catholic church. However, a number of others added voluntary and generous contributions, and a fund of $770.00 was raised in Decatur county, although the quota asked had been but $300.00.
On the second Knights of Columbus drive an appeal was made to all, and a generous response came in the shape of contributions to the amount of $4,700.00, although the county's quota had been set at $3,000.00.
A number of well attended and enthusiastic war meetings were held at St. Mary's hall among which the following deserve special mention :
On July 15, 1917, under the auspices of the Daughters of Isabella, a very successful patriotic meeting was held participated in by a number of local speakers, including Rev. W. H. Reynolds, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and Father Francis of St. Mary's church. This meeting was attended by the war mothers of St. Mary's Parish, and at that time it was announced that three families of the parish, viz, Edward Kessing, Michael Darmody, and William Nesbitt, had each three sons, all volunteers, in the service of their country. At this time there were but five families in all the county entitled to the three star service flag.
The second Knights of Columbus War Fund drive was opened with a very succesful meeting at St. Mary's hall, where Hon. P. J. Lynch delivered a stirring patriotic address.
On Christmas night, 1917, the children of St. Mary's Parish, aided by that accomplished entertainer, James Francis O'Donnell, of Cincinnati, gave a patriotic
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entertainment. The funds of the church and its societies were also generously invested in patriotic securities. St. Mary's church subscribed for $500.00 in Liberty Loan Bonds, the Knights of St. John $2,000.00 and the Knights of Co- lumbus, $600.00 of the same bonds. The parish and school were organized ef- fectively for War Stamp sales. St. Mary's school had eighty Victory Boys and Girls pledging the full amount of $5.00 each.
The ladies of the parish maintained a Red Cross sewing circle in their own membership besides taking an active part in the local Red Cross. In aid of all war work campaigns and drives, appropriate appeals were made by Father Francis, the popular pastor of St. Mary's church. In December, 1917, St. Mary's church raised its service flag showing sixteen members of the church in their country's service. This was the first service flag placed by any organization in Decatur county. Neither last, nor least but first, and greatest of all, from St. Mary's church, forty-two (42) young men, all members of this congregation, went forth in the World war, giving their services, and ready if need be, to give their lives in the service of their country.
The names of these young men are as follows: Arnold Galloway, Lieut. Wm. Meyer, John AmRhein, Harry Harlow, John Roberts, Herman Vogel, Edward Schnider, Leo Wah- man, James Darmody, John Darmody, Patrick Darmody, James Nesbitt, Gregory Schroeder, Charles Wenning, John H. Joerger, Lawrence Vogel, Leo Vogel, Anthony AmRhein, Alfred Duffey, Harry Ploeger, Arthur Fuchtman, George Wheeler, Carl Scheidler, O. T. Davis, Covert Moody, Moffett Kessing, John Nesbitt, Charles Nesbitt, Barth Lawson, Teddy Fuchs, Urban Geis, Frank Schroeder. Lient. Oliver O. Kessing, Robert Kessing, Carl Am- Rhein, Arthur AmRhein, Bernard Menzie, Maurice Reddleman, Joseph Suttles, Daniel Tumilty.
Of these, the following gave up their lives: John Nesbitt, who was killed in battle the day before the armistice was signed, and Herman Vogel, who died in camp. The following were wounded, in France: John Joerger and Carl Am- Rhein. Of the above Lieutenant Oliver O. Kessing, of the United States navy, served on the U. S. S. "Huntington" after being transferred from Mexican waters. He did hydroplane flying and served as a balloon observer with the convoys to dis- cover and avoid the submarines. He flew the first balloon in this service, and on one occasion the balloon was lost in the submarine zone, the operator and his as- sistant narrowly escaping death. This service was so dangerous that it was shortly discontinued by the navy department.
Prepared and submitted by Judge Hugh Wickens.
MIDDLE BRANCH SCHOOL-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Pupils took an active part in all war activities. All pupils were members of the Junior Red Cross. The girls knitted wash cloths for soldiers, did sewing for French orphans, boys brought hickory nut shells, etc. Many boys were Victory Boys, and the girls Victory Girls,-the most of them working for the fund. All pupils contributed their pennies to all funds asked for, and cheerfully aided in food conservation. Boys of the community who were old enough, became mem- bers of the Boys' Working Reserve. The teachers were Mrs. Edward O'Day, Helen Knowles, and Edward·Zetterberg.
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GREENSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS
When, on April 6, 1917, President Wilson declared war against Germany, the Greensburg city schools were ready to accept every call for service in de- fense of the Nation and of Civilization. The entire school organization was thoroughly awake to the seriousness of the situation, to the wanton cruelty of the enemy, to the threatened destruction of free governments, and to the urgent de- mand for every ounce of loyalty and energy in support of our ideals and institu- tions. Every call for service was answered in full measure, and, during the course of the war, there was never a shadow of doubt as to the true spirit of co-opera- tion and loyalty on the part of any teacher or pupil. Not only was every call answered, but, in many cases, the schools, anticipating the needs of the country, were organized and at work when the call came.
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