THE COUNTY'S PART IX THE WORLD WAR

At the declaration of war, by the United States, the county responded to all calls with good spirit. A Council of Defense was appointed consisting of L. H. Stroud, Chas. Tomppert and Dr. Geo. H. Morris. It did its work loyally. The Advisory Board was A. W. Gumaer, F. A. Dutton, W. W. Aldridge and R. S. Laycock. The Government Appeal agent was H. J. Curtis and the Food Administrator was John Twiford.

H. A. Mark was chairman of the Four Minute Men and was ably assisted by many speakers at Oshkosh, Lewellen and Lisco.

County Fuel Committee consisted of H. J. Curtis, Chairman; 11. G. Gumaer, Walter Smith, W. W. Fought, of Oshkosh; J. H. Mevich, of Lewellen; and C. D. Minshall, of Lisco.

The Exemption Board appointed by the Governor were. Geo. Melvin, County Clerk ; Walter Clark. Sheriff; and Dr. G H. Morris. The immense tasks incident to registration and induction were promptly and efficiently performed.

All calls fur money met with a hearty response. The hanks had charge of the Bund

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HISTORY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA

drives, five in number, and the War Stamp Drives. All quotas were raised with a goodly surplus.

The War Savings societies were in charge of Mr. F. A. Dutton. A great many societies were formed giving added interest to the Thrift Stamps habit among school children as well as older ones.

All calls from the Y. M. C. A. were answered with full and overflowing measures.