Salvation Army and Red Cross like groups aid soldiers at home and abroad
A call to support the Salvation Army and similar wartime relief groups notes their extensive home huts libraries and canteen services for US and Allied troops. It praises efficiency and sacrifice, urges donations of books money and support to sustain morale and welfare on the front lines and in camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
America
K. of C
Jewish Welfare Board
W. CC. S
United War Agencies Back Home Moral Support Drive
The government approves a 250 million dollar war relief budget uniting Protestant Catholic Jew and all nationalities to support US troops overseas. The Y M C A and W C C S mobilize 15 000 workers, 3 600 000 books, 125 000 000 sheets of paper, 100 actors touring huts in France, and 15 miles of films weekly to boost morale and comfort for soldiers abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Abe
General Pershing
America
General Plan Links War Work Campaign to Youth Involvement
The campaign as part of the United War Work effort aims to reach distant listeners ten miles from the water tank station on a branch railroad. Boy and girl teams will solicit pledges, enrolling in an extra service project that will not interfere with school studies or regular work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogg
United War Work
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Also Mentioned on This Page
National Catholic War Council
Knights of Columbus
Iowa
American Library Ass'n
Young Men’s Christian Ass’n
Knights of Columbus and Jewish Welfare Board
Pershing
Young Women’s
Christian Ass'n
Community Service
Jefferson County
United
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