September Red Cross Report Details Local Chapter Activities
The September report shows local Red Cross receipts of 679.67 and disbursements of 1 307.30. Home Service notes 7 new cases and 2 closures, 1 compensation allowance, 16 home visits, 17 letters sent, 14 received, 381 interviews, 21 cases acted on, and 39 active cases. Relief to 4 families totaling 35.44 with 10.55 repaid. Life Saving reports no city drownings and progress in training 5 seniors and 6 juniors. Fair report covers two tents at the New Castle Fair with rest room, baby checking, 384 rest-room visitors, 100+ babies cared for, and chairs and a refrigerator donated. Emergency hospital tent logged 54 cases treated. 25 sweaters ordered for a government hospital. Nursing notes 6 rural schools visited, 560 pupil inspections, 195 chest exams, 15 defects corrected, 18 parent visits, 4 class talks, 4 office interviews. Junior Red Cross reports dental clinic launch, funding shortfalls covered by Seniors for two days weekly for four months. Financials: receipts 679.67, disbursements 1,307.
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Home Service
Red Cross
New Castle
J. A. Perry
Alice Tucker
Haney Furniture Company
Robins Furniture Company
Miss Reed
Oten
R.A. Wallace
Junior
Dental Clinic
J. A. Meehan
Seek War Veteran In Million Dollar Holdup In Chicago
Federal authorities sought John P. Phelan, a shell shocked ex soldier with a police record, as one of ten men who held up three U S Federal Reserve Bank messengers in Chicago yesterday morning and escaped with 1 000 000 in non negotiable checks. Phelan was identified by guard Victor Flaska via photograph and corroborated by companions. He had faced six burglaries charges and was treated at Walter Reed hospital before being sent to a northern sanitarium.
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Chicago
John P. Phelan
United States Federal Reserve Bank
Phelan
Victor Flaska
Walter Hines
Goes To Jail For Her Pet Bulldog
AKRON CO October 23 One of Summit county’s odd legal tangles ends with Mrs. Mary Schisler released from county jail after serving two days of a 10 day contempt sentence for refusing to part with a pet bulldog. The case has moved through courts since last summer and centers on a dog and six puppies. Her attorney says the dog was obtained when her husband traded a gallon of liquor for it.
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Akron, CO
Summit County
Mary Schisler
Court of Appeals
Spicer
Mer Cerized Socks in Multiple Colors on Sale
Full mer cerized socks offered in black gray Palm Beach beige navy and brown with minor imperfections. Saturday special price is 17c.
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Palm Beach
New Comfort Challies Yard Receives Fall Fabric Shipment
New Comfort Challies Yard reports arrival of challies in fall patterns with small figures and paisley patterns. The fabric width is 36 inches and described as the finest lot of designs seen. Specialty Wr Eas FON a ok.
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Eas
Dr Griggs Praises Hamilton In Civic Lecture Series
Dr Griggs highlights Alexander Hamilton s lasting impact on U S government. He cites Hamilton s role in uniting Congress framing the constitution and securing New York s entry to the Union. Next week s talk focuses on Lee the American Warrior.
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Hamilton
New York
Griggs
Dr. Griggs
America
Lee
Rally Day at Free Methodist Church Observed
Rally Day will be observed at the Arlington Avenue Free Methodist Church. Sunday school begins at 9:30 to 10:30 a m with a special program replacing the morning service. J R H Bell of Sharon will give an address and special music will be offered.
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Arlington Avenue
J. R. H. Bell
Sharon
Eskimos Mix Tobacco With Reindeer Hair
Charles D Brower runs a general store at Point Barrow, Arctic veteran of 41 years, serving Eskimo clients near the North Pole. He notes locals mix reindeer hair into tobacco for extra kick, while gum chewers keep enjoying elasticity. Also mentions the first Central States Horticultural Exposition in Kansas City set for December.
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Charles D. Brower
Point Barrow
Charley Brower
Arctic
North Pole
Sum Drops
Kansas
Iowa
Migseuri
Colorado
Nebraska
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Kansas City
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American Red Cross
American Red Cross Cross
Financial Report
Neehee
W. J. Offutt Company
Offutt
Butler and Jeannette
Sox
Balbriggan
Goldette Pettibockers
Fitright Goldette
Nashua
Tan
New Comfort
Challies
Domah Women’s Union
Domah
Boys’ Wool Union
Men’s Part Wool Unions
Boys’ Union
KOTEX
Armour’s Big
Worth of
Woman's Club
Edward Howard Griggs
Highland Church
Alexander Hamilton
Washington
Continental Congress
Free Methodist Church
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
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