Red Cross Development Aims to Boost Georgia Chapters
Dr Guy Snaveley of the Southern Division outlines Red Cross goals for Georgia chapters. He notes near universal county coverage except one, urges faster chapter production and allotments, emphasizes First Aid Home Nursing and Dietetics training, and calls for stronger junior auxiliaries and school programs amid wartime transport challenges.
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Guy Snaveley
Southern Tvision
American Red Cross
Ed Cross
Athens
Bureau of Development
Aoters
Georgia
Red Cross
Red Cross Nursing Bureau details and training for volunteers
A digest outlines the Red Cross Bureau of Nursing duties from enrollment of nurses and home defense volunteers to training in elementary hygiene and home care of the sick. It covers eligibility for Nurses Aids, 240 hour training, course outline, certifications, and potential roles in canteens, relief stations, and dietetics programs.
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THE
Bureau OF Nursing OF Red Cross
Jane van de Vrede
Red Cross
Athens
Division Bureau of Nursing
Bureau of Nursing
Southern Division
American Red Cross
Healey Building
Atlanta
Crimea
Napoleon III
Geneva
Organization of the Red Cross
Department of Nursing
Washington
France
Bureau of Dietitian Service
Red Cross Bureau of Supplies Sets Wool Standards During War
W R Bush director outlines Red Cross effort to protect against profiteering and stabilize yarn prices. The Bureau standardizes worsted yarn, discourages non war use, and coordinates with the War Industries Board to ensure quality and supply for chapters.
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W. R. Bush
Red Cross
Athnner
Bureau of Supplies
Am- Red Cross
Gethla Mannar
Ar Industries Board
Redional
Red Means Sacrificial Life Under Law of Service
A terse statement links red color to forfeiting a life for a life under a system of service law, suggesting symbolic or ceremonial significance within a regulated framework. It notes a principle where life is exchanged or offered in accordance with formal duties or justice.
Explosions at Semet Solvay plant kill and maim many
At least sixteen dead and scores injured in two blasts at the Semet Solvay Company plant near Split Rock Syracuse. Fire raged as 300 foot flames rose with destruction. rescue efforts hampered by lack of equipment while workers were blown through walls.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
Semet Solvay Company
Split Rock
Red Cross Display Dazzles at Athens Convention
In the Holman building the Red Cross display fills three rooms on the sixth floor and several on the seventh, showing work by the Athens chapter and junior group. Visitors see socks, sweaters, bandages, first aid kits, hospital robes, baby outfits, beds and garments worn by nurses, with hundreds of items produced by women and children. Ladies and girls guide tours and invite all to view the demonstration of the workrooms.
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Holman
Red Cross
Athens
Belgium
France
Bale Absent Voters Bill Passes House in Georgia
In Atlanta the Georgia House approved the Bale absent voters bill by 95 to 19 and sent it toward the Senate. Also passed was Garland M. Jones of Coweta's bill to bar specific performance of wills unless in writing. The Senate’s brief session failed to act on the Davis joint resolution investigating automobile dealer combinations. a motion to reconsider may come tomorrow.
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Atlanta
House
Senate
Garland M. Jones
Coweta
Foundation of Truth and Honesty Emphasized in Message
A white foundation stands for sincerity and truth, honoring honesty and the love of all humanity. The statement links moral virtue to collective care and universal goodwill.
Northeast Georgia Sees Real Railroad Strike Hits Local Line
Gainesville reports a train tieup on the Gainesville and Northwestern Railroad amid disputes over basic day pay overtime and higher wages. Engineers and conductors complain wages lag rising living costs, with mediation sought and possible federal involvement. The nearby Gainesville Midland between Gainesville and Athens remains unaffected.
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Gainesville
Barker
Chestatee
Order of
Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
T. A. Gregg
Gregg
Mr. Barker
Harker
Greeg
Mediation Board
Washington
Cainesville Midland
Here
Athens
More Men Enlist For Army Service
The following young men were accepted at the local recruiting office during June. Names include Bonnie Harper, Aaron Marlow, Ed Nash, Clayton Gillespie, Guy Murray, Theron White, Chester Haynie, Henry Malcolm, John McLeroy, Elien Thornton, Frank Inton, Jease Day, Robert Shields, Nathan Abelman, and others. Officials state all branches are open to men not registered, including infantry, cavalry, field artillery, engineers, coast artillery, remount service, repair units, and WA State guards.
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Bonnie Harper
Aaron Marlow
Ed Nash
Clayton
Gillespie
Guy T. Murray
Prank Excee
Jesse Hopkins
Cavalry
Theron
White
Big
R. A
Chester S. Haynie
Sig
Revenue totals for fiscal year end collections
Washington July 2 Internal revenue collections for the fiscal ending yesterday totaled 3,672,000 compared with 80,000,000 year previous and 3,400,000,000 it was estimated the revenue measure would yield.
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Washington
Taxes on income and excess profits rise in year end figures
Washington reports that taxes on income and excess profits for the fiscal year ending June 30 totaled 3,824,000,000. Treasury department figures show all other revenue sources at 3,671,000,000. Georgia paid more than 16,000,000 in income taxes.
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Washigton
Congress
Treasury Department
Georgia
Annual Dividend Declared by Athens Savings Bank
Stockholders met to review a prosperous year at the Athens Savings Bank with an annual dividend of 32 percent. Board of Directors re-elected: W Bradshaw Jr Sidney Boley Aaron Cohen L Edwards Deuoroo Mille nicutt Dr J A Hunnicutt Sr J A Hunnicutt Jr FP A Lipecomby G A Mell T B Mell M G Michasiy Myer Stern. Officers reelected: M Stern President M G Michael Vice President G A Mell Cashier. The office force was changed.
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Athens Banking Institution
Athens Savings Bank
W. Bradshaw, Jr
Sidney Boley
Aaron, Cohen
L. ¥. Edwards
Deuoroo Millenicutt
Atheon Savings Bank
Tana
Tae
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DR. Guy
American Nurses' Association
Red Cross Nursing Service
Army
Navy Nurse Corps
Town and Country Nursing Service
RED Cross Bureau OF Supplies
Stajather
Cory
Thedford’s
Internal Revenue Funds
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