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Story September 26, 1942

Henderson Daily Dispatch

Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina

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Captain A. D. Smith of Camp Butner spoke at a Kiwanis club meeting last Thursday about recreation programs for soldiers. S. Watkins introduced him; A. S. Watkins highlighted war bond drive success. Attendance prize awarded amid garbled reports of winners and sales.

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Camp Butner Officer Speaks At Kiwanis

Captain A. D. Smith, director of recreation at Camp Butner, spoke on the programs of the camp at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanis club last Thursday night. He discussed the extension of his direction and the new Army camp. Captain Smith, in charge of recreation, education and entertainment at Camp Butner, told of the work being done to welcome soldiers to the post. He stated that adequate facilities for entertainment are provided at Camp Butner for Southern men and divisions. He commented on the judging going on early in the meeting. S. Watkins, chairman of the committee on recreation, introduced Captain Smith. A. S. Watkins commented on the success of the war bond drive. The attendance prize was won by Kiwanis club. Prizes to sales of bonds and stamps. Reported that was credited with worth at the booths. Of nearly $500 in sales accounted for an item credited to the club. The attendance was good. Judir and Wan and Hughey Tidl quoted the winner. Sta- the rel: last week- meeting with Duitie ans that seod p Hallon ot machine won by Kiwanis of Bane, with J. Gidney and Mrs. W. D. Payne. No, ie S. Watkins E. O. Filkins. Appointed to the club. Presided at the meeting and Alex S. Watkins who chaired for the evening.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Social Manners Triumph

What keywords are associated?

Kiwanis Club Camp Butner Recreation Programs War Bond Drive Attendance Prize

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain A. D. Smith S. Watkins A. S. Watkins J. Gidney Mrs. W. D. Payne E. O. Filkins Alex S. Watkins

Where did it happen?

Camp Butner

Story Details

Key Persons

Captain A. D. Smith S. Watkins A. S. Watkins J. Gidney Mrs. W. D. Payne E. O. Filkins Alex S. Watkins

Location

Camp Butner

Event Date

Last Thursday Night

Story Details

Captain A. D. Smith spoke on recreation, education, and entertainment programs at Camp Butner to welcome soldiers, including adequate facilities for southern men and divisions. S. Watkins introduced him. A. S. Watkins commented on the success of the war bond drive. The attendance prize was won by a Kiwanis club member or group, with prizes related to sales of bonds and stamps, nearly $500 in sales at booths. Garbled details on winners including Judir, Hughey Tidl, and others; second place won by Kiwanis of Bane with J. Gidney and Mrs. W. D. Payne. E. O. Filkins appointed; Alex S. Watkins chaired the evening.

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