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Half Million Mark Passed in Red Cross Enrollment Drive
Boston and New England reported record Red Cross enrollments as the Christmas roll call surged past half a million in the six New England states. Boston led with over 125000 members, while Massachusetts total neared 300000. Organizers urged 40000 volunteers to sustain momentum, with street campaigns, 100 percent banners, and outdoor rallies featuring Miss Beatrice Herford and Lt F C Bailey.
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Red Cross
Gaskill
Boston
New England
Massachusetts
Fred W. Storey
New Bedford
Maine
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Liberty Cottage
Beatrice Herford
Jimmy Barry
Mabel Darrow
Fritz
Bailey
Liberty
Leutenant
Red Cross Motor Corps
C. A. Fiske
Howard G. Bullingen
Wiliam E. Chamberlain
A.L. Devens, Jr
Faneuil Hall
Emilio Guglielmotti
Washington
Major Peters
Charles J. Burrill
Orlandini
Rocco Brindisi
Ubaldo Guidi
Guglielmotti
James Jackson