Origin of Red Cross Christmas Seals Highlighted
A long history of Red Cross Christmas Seals is traced from its 1908 launch in Delaware inspired by Emily Bissell and Cob Jacob Riis. The campaign grew into a nationwide effort, selling tens of millions of seals annually to fund tuberculosis work with proceeds remaining in local communities.
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Red Cross
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Wilmington
Jacob Riis
Norway
United States
American Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of
Foster Martin
Britain Rejects Peace Offer In Commons Speech
Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Britain would not accept German peace terms without reparations and a lasting guarantee against Prussian militarism. He praised France and Russia for supporting the allied stance and warned against prolonging the war or accepting risky proposals.
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Europe
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Russia
Christmas services and charitable drives at local churches
The Methodist Church urges attendance for annual Christmas services with special music and a coming offering for retired ministers. Epworth League hosts a Christmas social for juniors. The Centenary Sunday school plans a Christmas Eve program and revival begins January 1 1917 with daily services led by Edw Fredenberger.
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Epworthians
Methodist Brotherhood
E. G. Sandmeyer
United Brethren Church
Centenary Sunday
Centenary
Fredenberger
Grace
Marshall
May Christine
Endeavor
Roger
Christmas programs and church events schedule
Local churches outline December services and Christmas programs. Emanuel S S and Zion SS plan entertainment and officer elections on December 23 and 24. Marshall hosts a Christmas program, with Sunday School officers named and pastor Joseph L Buyer presiding. A Christmas musical program and a playlet are scheduled for December 22.
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Emanuel 8. S
Zion
S ‘Ss
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J. Mundorff
Ross Cultér
Anna+Kuhlen
Treas
Adolph Huppert
V. Culter
Ruby Michaels
Wilbert Mundorff
Harold Culter
W. H. Ziegler
Paator
Sunday School Missionary Supply Drive
Sunday school officers are urged to donate used lesson aids including quarterlies journals notes and picture cards to Rev. Samuel D Price at 216 Metropolitan Tower New York City. Include a 2 cent stamp and state denomination to receive the teacher’s address and a pair of letters detailing ideas and thanks from the recipient.
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Philippine Islands
S. S
Samuel D. Price
Metropolitan Tower
New York City
Philippines
Korea
Mr. Price
L. B. Anderson
Local Store Opens Through Teed Shop In West Union
Williams opens a through teed store in West Union to serve the community. Construction will be by Kawaka Cramarin, aiming to boost local commerce and provide new shopping options for residents.
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West Union
Are
Williams
Doers
Kawaka Cramrin
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