National Special Aid Society marks a red letter day
The National Special Aid Society reports progress and stock shortages on March 20 as workers push pansements and cushions, noting limited carded cotton from Camerons and shortages due to ill volunteers. High school students inspire renewed effort and a call goes out for donations to meet urgent 25,000 dressings goal.
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Peter Coopers
Peter Cooper
Unter der Linden
Mabel West
Elizabeth Nutt
Beverlice Bailey
Re Ba Cole
Joanna Rehder
Margaret Berry
Emilia Bissinger
Annie MacMillan
United States
New York
Patriotic Service
Gerkin
Patrice
Citiens
Thomas Strange
Red Cross
Rothers
Sib
J. Wallace West
N., & S. Liberty Loan
Mary
France
G. W. Parker
McClammy
John Bonitz
Edwin Bunting
Rena Cule
J. D. Nutt
E. M. Gregg
W. S. Bunting
Hall & Pearsall
Brittain
J. W. King
W. J. Hardin
J. G. Hardin
Annie Hart
R. H. MaKoy
Mitchell
Joseph Woolford, Jr
Freeman LeGwin
Domestic Science Clubs Organize in County Districts
Five county districts form home demonstration classes led by teachers and the county agent. Wrightsboro School hosts the Earnest Workers club with a kitchenette and supplies. members include Orphin Setter, Julia Spencer, Ethel Setter, Emma Setter, Elizabeth Cox, and others. The Oak Hill and Masonboro clubs also organize with pledges, colors, mottos, and exams. community groups assist with equipment, clothing, and kitchen setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsboro School
Wrightsboro
Masonbeore School
Parsley
Community Service League
Mothers Demonstration Club
Misses Meta Walton
Mrydle Herring
Bettie Hewlett
Doris Hewlett
Annie Farrow
Lillie Cottle
Pearl Benton
Maude Benton
Lena Farrow
Alberta Farrow
Genie Kirkham
Alice Capps
Dorothy Teachey
School clubs organize canning and science efforts at Acme and Delgado
Acme Branch School hosts Sunshine Domestic Science and Canning Club with president Miss Mary Lou Johnston and members listed. Delgado School forms Delgado Science and Canning Club with president Madge Woods and a lineup of members. They receive support from Mrs. Kerr, Mr. Morris, Mrs. Fickling, and local mills, with grounds, stove, and supervision provided. The group studies wartime breads, soups, and biscuits and plans to start canning after school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinnant
G.E. Holmes
Soldiers’ Comfort Club
Walter Williamson
Oak Hill School
Oak Hill Club
Ak Hill Domestic Science and Canning Club
Katie Williams
Lottie Burnett
Lillian Biddle
Mary Lee Biddle
Catherin Keys
Zoland Keys
Lizzie Burnett
Brady
Acme Branch School
Sunshine
Mary Lou Johnston
Ida Murray
Mildred Johnston
Lida Murray
Isabel Futch
Thelma Futch
Margaret Johnston
Eva Futch
Jenny Johnson
Maude Westbrook
Eva Murray
Delgado School
Delgado Science and Canning Club
Madge Woods
Adele Albright
Mary Andrews
Lessie Webb
Violet Mahan
Lou Nettie Watts
Irene Milican
Rosa Justice
Shula Milican
Mertie West
River Jarrell
Alma Harrell
Emily Edens
Fickling
Goose fetches record price in Strasburg market
Strasburg headlines a world price record as a goose sold for 70 dollars in the local market. The report notes the postwar food scarcity driving high prices and highlights the remarkable sale in Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
National Special Aid Society
Brooklyn
West
Garrett
U. S
Wilmington
G. E. Johnson
George Howey
F. W. Garrett
George E. Benson
R. W. Gibson
Elizabeth
Eleanor Kock
Thos- Strange
Marshburn
Edward Bunting
Donald MacRae
E. R. Barclay
D. H. Scott
P. F. Docksey
Delavo Love
Minnie Clayton
Rena Cole
Wallace Sellers
C. J. McKelway
Josie Wright
Gre. Tench & Co
Allies
Bernice Bailey
East Wilmington
Allies Card Club
Neil Morse
National Special Aid
Bailey
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello, Ill
Aber
Ieee
John
Mckachern
Market Street
Durham
Chikdeen
Rena
Desai Domaine Trak Biet Ieue Saar
Dusable-Durham
Durham Hosiery Mills
N.C
Carolina Printing and Stamp Works
Grace St
J.B. McCabe and Co
Certified Public Accoun
Murchison Bank
Wilmington, Wy
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Hitman
Maman. & Futrelle
Princess Street
Fowler
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
S. Front St
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