Red Cross War Council Reports Massive 325 Million Gift Effort
The War Council pledges and in kind gifts by American Red Cross chapters total at least 325 million over eighteen months since US entry. Chapters retain 33 million and supply value of 44 million to National Headquarters, with 40,000 Home Service workers aiding 100,000 families monthly. Commissioned relief expands across France, England, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, Palestine, Greece, Northern Russia, Eastern Siberia, and other areas. The message urges a Christmas roll call to renew national spirit of service.
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National Headquarters
War Council
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
France
America
Workers of the Red Cross
Home Service of the Red Cross
Army
Navy
Baker
Pershing
Ireland
Europe
England
Italy
Belgium
Switzerland
Palestine
Greece
Russia
Siberia
Denmark
Serbia
Madeira
Asia
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Land
Army of Mercy
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WAR Council OF the American Red Cross
Henry P. Davidson
Milam County Starts Free Will Offering For Drouth Relief
Milam County Council of Defense launches a drive to donate to the West Texas Drouth Relief Fund after previously not contributing. Residents can leave gifts at any Milam County bank payable to J. W. Joynes in Cameron Texas. The note mentions large Y M C A draftee testament numbers.
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Milam County
West Texas Drouth Relief Fund
Drouth Relief Committee
Austin
Death of Pioneer J Y Houston Near North Elm
J Y Houston died last Monday afternoon near his North Elm home from heart trouble. He was 70 and had lived in Milam County 35 years. Survived by his wife and seven children. one son deceased. Funeral Tuesday at North Elm Cemetery with large turnout of relatives and friends.
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J. Y. Houston
North Elm
Will H. Houston
Walter Houston
Lott
Della Crook
Jones Prairie
Minnie Russell
Miss Viola
Charley Houston
Sam Houston
Funeral for Sam Torbett Childress on Solace dies in pneumonia
Remains of Sam Torbett Childress, who died of pneumonia aboard the hospital ship Solace on October 19, arrived at Wills Point. Services were held at his aunt’s home conducted by Rep H P Davis and Rev Moody. Interment followed in City Cemetery. Stores closed in respect.
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Sam Torbett Childress
Solace
Wills Point
F. J. McKinney
H. P. Davis
Rev. Moody
Wills Point M. E. Church South
Davis
Childress
Wonderland Reopens Under Hefley After Health Board Lift
Manager Sam Hefley of the Wonderland Theatre announces re opening after a health ban. He plans to show Gerard's My Four Years in Germany on November 11 and 12 and reports several fine acts booked. The theatre interior has been renovated and disinfected and will stay clean after each performance.
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Wonderland
Sam Hefley
Wonderland Theatre
Health Board
Hefley
Gerard
Germany
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Cameron, Texas
the Red Cross
James L. Standiford
Tuck McDonald
Blance Hill
Cameron
Ed Black
Hanover Public Road
WM. R. Rogers
Farm Loan
Henderson
Miss Stapleton
Triggs Dry Goods O
Pioneer
Turbett Childress
R. H. MclIntosh
Royce City
Bessie Wright
Greenville
P. H. Childress
John Boles
Morley
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