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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

5

Red Cross Plans for New War Center in St Louis

The American Red Cross announced the upcoming operation of a fourth Prisoners of War Food Packing Center in St Louis Missouri under Chairman Norman H Davis. It joins centers in Philadelphia New York and Chicago with about 700 volunteers handling 150000 food packages monthly while knitting and nurse aide programs expand across Will County.

Red Cross St. Louis Missouri Norman H. Davis Philadelphia New York Chicago Stanley Munroe Joliet Merle Read Morton Hollingsworth Staff Assistance Corps American Red Cross Cherrill Allen Mildred Long Frances Chapman Will County Silver Cross Hospital Mesdames Edgar Corwin K. M.grubb Raymond Hiroshige Louis Lessee Erving Loucks

Negro WWI veteran appeals to Red Cross in St Charles

A World War I veteran addressed the Red Cross executive secretary at St Charles Louisiana with a solemn appeal, saying in strong terms that his message to the agency mirrors his faith in God and demanding understanding. He apologizes for his language, insisting his words convey urgency.

Red Cross St. Charles

Cactus Blooms After Two-Year Wait At Night

John Gaydos of 1325 Maple Road showcases a night blooming cereus epiphyllum oxypetalum that flowered after two years. The cactus buds open by day and bloom at different times. Gaydos, a J watchman, grows cacti as a hobby.

John Gaydos Maple Road Gaydos

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