Governor calls on Oregon to back Red Cross drive
Governor James Withycombe urges all Oregon citizens to support the American Red Cross fundraiser May 20 to 27. He asks private citizens to contribute, framing the effort as aiding suffering humanity and Oregon leading in relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NLL
American Red Cross
Salem
James Withycomby
Oregon
Red Cross
Memage
Ore Gon
United States
Americas
James Withscombe
James Withycombe
Red Cross Drive Prep Underway In County Areas
Merle R. Chessman leads eastern to western county discussions with district chairmen to prepare for the next Red Cross drive. The goal remains about 30 000 dollars, with a plan to spread the burden among about 7000 individuals, possibly 100 dollars to max and 1 dollar to min. East end reports enthusiasm for the campaign and updates on district leadership locally. Major Z H. Sturman of Camp Lewis visits, noting prior clothing shortages were due to size gaps. Mrs. F B King returns from Seattle with knit instruction for socks, as headquarters rejects machine knit goods and urges more hand knitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle R. Chessman
Patriotic League
Kt Tm
Milton
Homer I Watts
Athena
George A. Price
E. J. Davin
Preewater
J. H. Price
Weston
Carl Engdahl
Helix
FB King
Seattle
Red Crosn
Shroud of Christ and Nails Stolen in Moscow Treasures
Reports from Petrograd say a theft struck the Kremlin treasure house in Moscow. Among stolen items were the shroud of China, a robe alleged worn by the Virgin Mary, a crown nail, and a printing said to be by St Luke. Jewels valued at nearly 19 million dollars were reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Treasuer House
Kremlin
Moscow
China
Mery
St. Lukette Jewels
Utterance of Red Cross Fund Campaign in Umatilla County
Instructions for county volunteers to collect funds for the Second War Fund under the Umatilla County Patriotic Service League. Details cover receipt books, duplicate copies, reporting, installment plans, ratings of subscribers, and daily tallies to be submitted to district chairs and the central organization. Emphasizes speed, accuracy, and unity in the two day drive ending the 27th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooka
Red Cross
Peron
Red Crows
Umatilla County
Women Help Aberdeen Red Cross Supply Hospital Goods
In Aberdeen Washington about nine hundred women aid the Red Cross by sending hospital necessities. The monthly record shows items such as 16 layettes 1105 bandages 408 compression pads 100 bed shirts 1000 handkerchiefs 70 washcloths 26 quilts and 99 bandages, totaling $31 in goods shipped.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Aberdeen Red Cross
Campaign chairmen named for county quotas in Oregon district
Edw of this city announced chairmen for county campaigns across Wheeler Gilliam Wasco Sherman and Dalles districts. Parker Condon Fossi Barnum Bridie Meloy and Johnson named to oversee efforts with funds totaling 17000 to The Dalles and 8000 to the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalles
Wheeler
Gillam
Wanco
Rud Parker
Condon
Gilliam
C. O. Porcooa
Fossi
L. B. Barnum
Mory
Sherman
George D. Bridie
Dufur
Wasco
Meloy
Diiarpe
George W. Johnson
Diatrict
Refugee Aid Efforts Reported in Middle East
May 14 Cairo reports the British government transporting 1600 Armenian refugees from Jerusalem to Port Said with more arrivals from the southeast. Rev Stephen Trowbridge of the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief says 26000 refugees have received aid in Jerusalem. A Mejdel hospital serves Gaza area as the American Red Cross Palestine mission led by Dr John Finley nears Port Said.
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Cairo
Egypt
Jerusalem
Port Said
Stephen Trowbridge
American Committee For
Rulief
Mej~del
Gaza
American Red Cross Commission
Palestine
John Finley
New York
Commtes
Palestine Relief Fund
Coal Week Set by Administration for June 3
Washington May 14 The fuel administration declares the week beginning June 3 as a coal week to spur early orders for next winter. The agency broadcasts plans in every state to urge the public for prompt coal buying. Also notes Flying Service trainee Aidney Murphy in Berkeley training for a cadet course and a nephew of Mrs. F Boyd entering aviation with praise for flying. Reports from France say Lt Curran McPuden has been twice on the front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aidney Murphy
Berkeley
Cal
F. B. Boyd
Alaska
California
Athena Prem
France
Lisa Tenant Curran McPudden
Jesien
Lord Reading Praises Allied Aid and Warns Against Doubt
Lord Reading, at the National Press Club, lauded United States aid to the Allies and warned against false optimism. He urged belief in final victory yet urged realism, stating there can be only one end to the war and criticizing excessive fault finding amid a massive effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Bateax
Ambasaador
Chaplain A Rexroad Assigned to Fort Lewis Army Post
The former Milton church pastor A Rexroad is stationed as chaplain at Fort Lewis. Community friends express pleasure at his new posting and note his continued involvement in religious work and local boxing events.
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A. Rexroad
Milton Church
Amp Lewis
Rexroad
Banes Red Cross Doing Good Work in May
The local Red Cross finished a three shipment manufactury effort supporting soldiers at the front. Items include six counterfeit whorts, 3 bed hilts, 22 pajama ruts, 12 shoulder empes, knitted sweaters, 27 knitted socks, 20 placed socks, 24 water bags, 13 Ice bags, 5 ambulance pillows and cases, 5 abdominal bandages, 11 arm slings, tray cloths, 1 dish towels, 6 dozen rope candles, 3 dozen wash cloths, 420 lone gun wipers.
Election clerks to be paid in Thrift stamps
Umatilla county officials will receive Thrift stamps as payment for election clerks and judges as announced by Judge Marsh. The practice, already adopted in several counties, aims to boost patriotism and public support during the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umatilla
Marsh
Petriottem
Defense League finds two persons guilty in disloyalty case
In Klamath Falls Oregon on May 11 the Klamath County Defense League found Mrs Blachly the thememaker of thin city and J W Terrell president of the Klamath Falls furthers association guilty of disloyalty and offering seditious remarks. The jury included C F Stone John Prett J C Robertson and others. One defendant, F H Lawrence, was exonerated on the charge of disloyalty. J P Campbell will have charges decided later. Logan Peringer nephew of George Peringer is with the Y M C A workers in France after leaving Seattle weeks ago. He formerly attended Whitman College and was a top athlete.
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Klamath Falls, Or
John Prett
J. C. Robertson
W. J. Roberty
CF Betxer
HM. Manning
W. E Beehorn
J. C. Emih
Don Zumwalt
Gordon
J. F. Kimball
Bert
J. P. Campbell
Tyrretl
France
Logan Peringer
George Peringer
Thin Clty
Whitman Relieve
Walla Walls
Rochester
N.Y
Whitman
Brit ish Tank Britannia Trapped By Mud In St Louis
In St Louis on May 14 the British tank Britannia touring for a Flemish exhibition became stuck in mud along the Desperes river. Spectators in Forest Park watched as the vehicle struggled to free itself with help from nearby crews while show plans included wading the river.
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HT. Louis
Britannia
BF. Louis
Flanders
Mighty Oregon Goes Far at Graduation in Philippines
The University of Oregon marching song Mighty Oregon by Albert Perfect has reached the Philippines. It was played at the final selection of the Bohol Provincial high school graduation exercises on March 27. Superintendent Young, recently ill, is back at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF Oregon
Wudene
Oregon
Albert Perfect
Philippines
Bohol
Ercines
Young
Umatilla County Slacker Card Publication Plan Met
The county Patriotic War League details a plan to publish the names of slackers while avoiding final branding of individuals. A follow up committee will continue soliciting and investigating reports with hearings to settle cases. The drive aims to meet or exceed the 108 percent Americanism standard and fund raising targets.
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Aimatille
Vince
Mattyes
Allverd
Sinckers
Auberribe
Tom
Merlin
Hamipmlen
Ender
Four officials named to half billion wartime finance board
A. W. McLean and Eugene Meyer Sr. are two of four members named to a national war finance board with duties on war savings and the War Industries Board. The board oversees a half billion dollar aid and financing program linked to wartime production.
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A. W. McLean
Eugene Meyer, Sr
War Finance
Pmrotation
Wilton
Melean
Lumberton
N. c
Joyer Inn
New York
Sonia
War Industries Board
National War Savings
Portland Man First to Buy Liberty Bond in War Drive
A Portland resident, Haut Kelty, claims the honor of being first to purchase a Liberty Bond during the Second War drive. Liberty loan officials at Liberty Temple in Portland confirmed the acceptance of a bond on behalf of the Ted Chief liberty loan official, with details about allotments and future payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portlands
Hunwee
Wilaming
Mactatam
Liberty
Fareat
Thad Cross
Haut Kelty
Registration Totals Show Party Split Across Voters
A May 1 report from Salem lists 300 776 registered voters before the May 4 primary. Party affiliation tallies include 161 418 Republicans and 60 670 Democrats with smaller shares for Progressive Prohibitionist Socialist and others. Overall 64 90 percent affiliate with Republican.
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Ralem
Memath
Oregon
Mate Olcott
Prohibition
Army Seeks Camera Men for New Photographers
The signal corps seeks skilled photographers aged 18 to 35 who are U.S. citizens or residents. Qualified draftees may volunteer and attend military training with promotion to sergeant. Selected men will join a new corps unit, with assignments possibly overseas.
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Washington
Algnal Corps
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Red Cross Drive
West End
M. R. Chessman
Antiilla County Patriotic Service League
Red Cross War Fund
Instato Solicitors
Hie
Caribe
Wolicited
Stfort Showlt
Crhardine Usly
Cen
Portland
Anna
Trowbridge
Sople
Lord Reading Lauds
Marines
Sleorae
Francieco
Kaiser
Boardman
Carl M. Vogan
Atolly Meld
San Antonio
Texas
Herminton Herald
Stampa
Pitot Rock
Defense League
St. Louis
Pernene
Emall
Umatitla County
Perland
Patriotic Harvick League
Uncle Sam
A.W. McLean
Atove
Lagene Meyer, Jr
Republican Party
ARMY
Pershing Calle
Indiana
Liz
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