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Newspaper
Wakefield Advocate
Location
Wakefield, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
8
Dear Jerry recounts the Larks club initials and members from Angeline to Violet in playful verses. Thanksgiving Eve featured a town hall dance by the Larks and plans for a future basket ball team with practice each Wednesday in the high school gym and several games expected this year.
The Lark Club held its first basketball practice on November 28 with enough players to form a team. Edna starred as guard with Modesta and Hazel also contributing while Emily and Anna jostled for position. A post practice dance with Wolverines followed, as Edna’s bow tie drew attention and one Wolverines member marked a “K. C.” on his note.
800 acres four miles north of Ewen Michigan with good roads and soil. Land described as well timbered and cleared in parts, some wet areas noted. Owner needs cash quickly. for details contact Advocate office or address 555 Wakefield.
The War Council of the American Red Cross seeks broad national participation and aims for three quarters of a million Red Cross members in Michigan. Christmas 1917 is designated to unite Red Cross effort with the season's spirit, hoping for a lasting habit that links mercy sacrifice and wartime duty.
Michigan Red Cross receives national commendation for its strong organization. It was kept intact as an independent unit during a nationwide reorganization and operates one chapter per county with multiple county branches. State HQ moves to Northern Assurance building, Detroit, with officers including Sidney Miller and Mark McKee coordinating key bureaus.
A dollar presented to the Red Cross funds aid and comfort for service members and families. The appeal positions the Red Cross as the great charitable organization supporting humanity and democracy, encouraging citizens to contribute for those “doing his bit” for nation and loved ones.
The Michigan State Red Cross establishes its inspection and transportation department with Detroit as state headquarters. Volunteers, led by Mrs. R H Ashbaugh, will sort pack and ship medical supplies, garments and knitted goods to military units, aiming to enroll 500 women and exceed a three quarter million member goal.
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