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H n K I- ri 11L I ILL ' USE TO BE Mi r OF GAMP GREENE Will Be Used as Aviation Concentration Camp. BASE HOSPITAL TO REMAIN Remount Station to Be Discon tinued?At Least 15,000 Men to Be Stationed Here. BY H. E. C| BRYANT. Washington, Juno 1?Secretary Baker decided today that Camp Greene y;' shall be used as an aviation concentration camp where squadrons will be assembled, ' organized' and equipped. General Kenlery, who is now Louisiana, may stop in Charlotte on his way home and look the ground over with a view to carrying out the plans of the secretary of war. The board of officers which visited Charlotte several weeks ago made three recommendations as to the future of Camp Greene as follows: 1. That the camp be abandoned as a divisional camp. 2. That the remoutit station be disb. continued, and 3. That the camp be used only for hospital purposes. Secretary Baker approved the first two recommendations, but overruled the third. Secretary Baker said that Camp e'- Greene tvould be used by at least 15,?\" 000 men and perhaps 25,000 at times. To Improve Base Hospital. The base hospital wl!l be continued &J.m and improved from time to time. A number of reasons are given for -the report of the board of officers. The original objection to the winter time mud is one. The artillery pracftice ground is too far away and the drilling grounds are not satisfactory. ? * ? - ? ??? Secretary rsaaer s upmiuu ui ^u?tlotte as a center of good moral influence helped him to stand by the camp today when Generals Gorgas, Chamberlain and Black had recommended its abandonment for everything except a hospital. Soon plans for carrying out the secretary's program for the camp will be made. * ' . i General Gorgas has intimated re- j pcatedly that he would like to make j of Camp Greene a large and modern | army hospital. The base hospital there now will care for 1,500 men. The elements of aviation will be | V taught at Camp Greene. The first ' f stages of the training for that serv- j ice will be carried out there. &vsv Camp Question Settled. It Is believed that this settles Camp Greene for some time to come. The J aviation branch of the service is most i important now. and will become more j so as the war progresses. Many young men were sent to France for training last year, but the plan now seems to be to train them here. The present L program does not contemplate flying i at Charlotte. V Brigadier General Lyman W. V. ' Kennon. who has been stationed at Camp Grant. 111., has been assigned to the command at Camp Greene. This announcement was made public today. General Kennon is very popular at Camp Grant. It is not stated whether or not he will continue at Camp Greene after it gets its full quota of aviation men. BRIG. GENERAL KENNON ARRIVES IN CHARLOTTE H&, Brig. Gen. L. M. Kennon arrived ir? Charlotte about midnight last night from Camp Grant, Rockford, III., tnd today formally will assume the command of Camp Greene. General Kennon is accompanied by Mrs. Kerntui. Several days ago The Observer obtained information that General Ken-, non had been assigned to command this camp, but it was not known then when he would arrive. At present 85; Col. Archie Miller, aviation section, Is In command of the camp. 4 SERVICES IN CAMP On the evening of the decoration K'- day, as in town. Dr. Raisin held a Hy/;" memorial service in the clubroom in RbV camp, in addition to the previous regular Friday night service, the subject of his sermon being the "Star Spangled Banner." Dr. Raisin will hold services every Friday night during his stay in Camp Sp/';.. Greene as Resident Rabbi and be sincerely hopes that the men will take advantage of his presence In camp and BBhV- be present every Friday night, at 8 o'clock. HL".'., BBBBHT U. 8. Fountain Ten. Self-filler; 8afety MNir cap; Impooeible to leak. Ktted with 14 kt. teeMid gold pen. 6. by mail. Satisfaction goatantccd. Siji B. Drtm 8<U HodMO g<re.t. Krw York g=f SECOND MOT6R MECHANIC T? TO DROWN RECENTLY ''Another death by drowning among the. motor mechanics occurred on Sunday of the past week, when Corporal John WHKe ,of the Third regiment lost his life while in bathing in the South fork at Spencer mountain, near, Gastonla. Corporal White was in swimming with two companions, with whom he was taking a week-end hike. The' three camped on Saturday night near Spencer mountain, and about 10 o'clock Sunday morning went above the dam, where the water < is deep, to take a plunge. White, it is t stated, told his companions that he < could swim, but' as he proceeded to t geet into ine water mey uiuuguw w ? was joking. The body was recovered I after a Search of about 15 minutes 1 by an employee of the Spencer Moun- < tain mills. The coroner was notified, "1 and held an?inquest. ? .. ] There were several mill bojrs in i swimming at Ufa same time who wit- < nessed the tragedy, and their testi- ] mony, together with that of White's j two companions, established the fact \ to the satisfaction of the coroner that j the drowning was purely accidental. t K. OF C. SOLDIERS' CLUB TO BE OPENED WEDNESDAY , The Knights of Columbus Soldiers' 1 club, in the old postoffice building on ' South Tryon street, formally will be opened Wednesday evening, when an i interesting program will be rendered, i High army officers from Camp Greene ' and leading citizens of Charlotte will 1 deliver brief addresses. Sveeral mu- < sical numbers also will be rendered. ( A reception will be tendered the soldiers from 7 until 10 o'clock. At this club, the soldiers will have the privileges of reading and writing rooms, a billiard and poolroom, shower baths, and a canteen, where various delicacies may be purchased. Other features of interest to. the soldiers will be added later. It was said. COMBINED BANDS TO GIVE CONCERT FOR OFFICERS A r-nnr&rf fnr Ihf nfflcprs ft# the | Fourth Motfir Mechanics- regiment and their <vjves and friends will be given Monday Evening at 7:30 o'clock by the Third Motor Mechanics band and Shrine band combined, after which luncheon will be served in the mess hall of the Nineteenth company. Fourth regiment, and a dance held. The concert will continue from 7:30 until 9 o'clock. After the dance, which will be concluded at 10:30 o'clock, the guests will go to the Liberty theater, near the Fourth regiment, .where boxI ing and wrestling matches and other events will be held by the members j of the Shrine and the Fourth Motor | Mechanics. | The Shrine patrol also will attend the affair. SERVICES IN TOWN. I Decoration day. Thursday, May 30, I the day proclaimed by Jresident Wilison as the day for prayer and fasting, i Dr. Raisin held a memorial service in the Synagogue in town. In his I sermon, he emphasized the fact that although we all want peace, we all want liberty more than peace. The congregation was very appreciative of | Dr. Raisin coming to town for this i service and upon request, he will again\hold services in town, the coming Saturday, June 8 at 11 o'clock to, which all are cordially invited to attend. RAILWAY FARES AND SCHEDULES FOR TROOPS Following fares including war tax in effect from Charlotte, N. C.: Fares. Boeton. $22.14; New York. $16.47: Buffalo, $21.70; Pittsburgh. $17.8$; Waihington, $10.37; Richmond, Va., $7.67; Atlanta. Ga., $7.24; Chattanooga, $10.37; Cfncinnati, $14.80; Chicago, $22.24; St. Louis, $21.68; New Orleans, $21.68; Birmingham, $11.77; Jacksonville, $11.77; Syracuse. N. Y., $20.29. Schedules. From Boston, New York Philadelpnia, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Washington, and all points north and east?leave 4:35 a. m., 6:55 a. m., 9:45 a. m., 10:20 a. rh.t 8:45 p. 11:00 p. m. To above points leave, 4:25 a. m., 11:00 a. m., 7:30 p. m., 9:16 p. m., 112:20 a. m. | From Spartanburg, Greenville, Atlanta, Anniston, Birmingham, MontI?? ? Vow Orleans, and all i 6?'"o?/i -? points south, leave, 9:25 a. m., 10:45 a. m., 5:45 p. m., 9:10 p. m., 12:10 a. m. To above points, leave, 4:45 a. m., {9:55 a. in., 10:30 a. m., 8:50 p. m.. 11:15 p. m. From Rock Hill, Columbia, Aagusta, and Jacksonville, leave, 7:20 n. m.. 9:35 a. m.. 12.35 p. m., 8:25 o. m. To above p? Ints, leave, 5:00 a. uv, 7:05 a. m., 11:20 a. m., 4:65 p. m. From A8heville. Knoxville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Louisville, St. Louts, Chicago, Detroit, leave. 9:25 a. m., 10:45 a. in., 12.15 p. m.. 5:45 p. m.. 8:55 p. m., 9:10 p. m.. 12:10 a. ro. ! To abpve points, leave. 4:45 a. m.. 8-30 a. m.. 9:55 a. m., 10:30 a. m.. 14:30 p. m. 8:50 p. m., 11:15 p. in. Thursday evening. May 23, the re- ^ jrganization of lite Charlotte branch i jf the Jewish Welfare board was j effected with great success and the | slectlon of the new officers was with i unanimous vote by all present at :his meeting:. As ever, Mr. Nabow, who Is well known to the men In lamp,'for his very earnest endeavors to entertain them while in town, was present and ucted as temporary chairman until the election af the new pfflcers which resulted as follows: Mr. Wni Weill, chairman; Mr. Kirajchanhaum, vice president; Ifclr. Nabow, secretary; Mr. Eugene Cohen, assistant secretary; Mr. M. B. Smith, treasurer; Dr. Levy, religious commit- j tee; Mr. Grief and Mr. Charles Heciir. publicity committee; Mrs. Weill Mrs. ( Cantor and Mrs. Grief, entertainment i committee; Mrs. MaJever, hostess; i Miss Carolyn Nathan, hospital com- ! rufttee; Mrs. Kantor, finance committee. These new officers have entered in - j to this work with great enthusiasm 1 and the prospects are very bright for| to have a most -Jc-lighn'ul evenins on 1 the men. when they visit Charlotte, j every occasion that the board plans. ~and not only BF"\ 3 CTOP the itchi ^ soothing, hca tick and chigge tholatum in a au Do Ik". Wrtk todat, Just as soothing for Tat Fackaft. windburn. In tu Free. Or rend 10c for special Tri J Size. ".'he Mentholsfum Ulenth Always made Mc m Laundry ant One block in Rear c Up town oftice o TELEPHONE > t Union Nat /~*i i a r> i r\' bnnuLu We cordially invite tli and officers of Camp Gr Every courtesy, and consistent with safe banki H. M. via D. P. TILL A. G. TRC < i Page *KIRR|^j| This new board will go into effect the II |R H tjGj&k coming Wednesday. June 5. and a gala D III |JI|I affair will be held at the clubr-joni in H Ijjl ftJ town in the form of a dance on that night. All men are welconw? and cor- , \^|jjSI dlally invited to attend this dance and ^E!E!!I552 the other programs in town, to be ..-^?3 held 'n the future, and are ro i u ue l to attend, without regard to race ot ^ OPEN AIR DANCING AT ill I T Hi CLUBROOM IN TOWN. HKA II At a very early date, operations will U iff/[IT be started upon tnc construction of a Ju summer garden which will solve the problem of this extremely warm - UjpBJt weather. This pavilion will be approximately 75 feet square and this. H B^gfT together with the cooling and refresh- ITt/KTM ing delicacies which are served, will WVp make the clubroom In town a wonder- jpL fully delightful place of recreation fJM W and a splendid manner in which to ya^l spend the evening. This will be open [ Bfil^ at all times and the men will be able to write letters, play games through- IBRa out the day and enjoy the cool breezes. fra Hr | ng and smart ? quick! ? with ling MentHolatum. Mosquito, IB r bites are relieved by Men- H mT IlJjl rpriaingly short time. H/flPw and cooling for sunburn and ibes, 25c; jars, 25c, 50c, $1. tjl flLjO Co. Dept. S 3 Buffalo, N. Y. EALING CREAM^) jji-JI |J olatum ilfi under this signature Laundry l Main Office / >f Mecklenburg Hotel pposite City Hall 3 Y nW S 110 and 111 rijpn ional Bank jy| TTE, N. C. e banking business of men HkJffl eene- iSLXl ' accommodation extended Wlj till iiui 11H ["OR, President, I J || [J ETT, Cashier, II || (TTER, Asst. Cashier. J J | jjj /
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