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Funds and Workers Asked By ‘Bundles for Britain’Syracuse headquarters of “Bundles lor Britain Issued a new call today far funds and workers as announcement was made that ; nearly $300 has been collected ! since Sunday when a drive was [started to help «quip 5,000 English seamen*The seamen are being sent to Ihls country to man the 50 overage destrefers given to Great Britain in the trade for bases the North American coast.Besides equipping the seamen, money is needed for the purchase of surgical supplies for thousands of civilians injured in the .London hombings, Mrs. J. F» Sabine Meachem, director of the local Unit, said today. Clothing also is needed and members of the Syracuse unit are busy knitting sweater?, gloves and other apparel.Syracusans wishing to make contributions are urged to ser.d them to headquarters at 42D South Warren Street, where volunteer workers also may enlist. Plans nre under way to solicit the support of nil Syracuse women’s clubs and church groups*New members of Mrs. John EL Brockway'e publicity committee for Bundles for ■Britain include Mm WUliam G. Lapham, Jr., in charge , of display windows find posters: Mrs. John Wilkinson, Jr., .women's organizations, and Mix. George H. Bond, Jr, circulars* Mrs, BrocKway’s committee has established ’a speakers', bureau which - will furnish speakers to groups interested In the program*L
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Syracuse Herald Journal

Syracuse, New York, US

Thu, Sep 12, 1940

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