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Raleigh County Red Cross marks 30 years of service
The Raleigh County Chapter of American Red Cross celebrates 30 years of service with veterans, volunteers, and programs. Mrs. George Bright, first executive secretary, recalls founding efforts in 1923 and wartime aid including dressings and garments. The chapter lists seven core services, volunteer nurses aides, gray ladies, motor and canteen services, staff aides, entertainment and supply, and home service. It reports 764 people assisted, 133 VA hospital volunteer hours, and 18 first aid classes. The unit has traveled 17 000 miles over six years and operates with 11 363 Junior Red Cross members from 48 schools.
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Red Cross
George Bright
Raleigh County
Bockley
Bright
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
B. H. Ellison
Highland St
U. S. Army
T. C. Moorefield
American Red Cross
James L. Moorefield
Worcester
Mass
Moorefield
Heart of the Red Cross
Red Cross Blood
Deane Brooke
J. C. Polley
Social Welfare Aide
D. C. Wade
Grady Lady Service
O. M. Jones
Gray Ladies
Motor Service
Edwin Davidson
R. S. Goldsmith
Arthur Rees
Veterans Administration
K. D. Bowers
Beckley Veterans Administration Hospital
Robert Parker
Home Service
William F. Watts
Safety Service
Archie Riner
H. H. Harvey
Water Safety
Waterdale Pool
Little Beaver Lake
Black Knight Country Club
Concord College
Junior Red Cross
Sherl J. Winter
Junior RC
Motor Corps
Red Cross Chapter
Leeta Clemens
S. He