Dale News, Volume 6, Number 3, Dale, Spencer County, 12 March 1943 — Page 4

RED CROSS PROCLAIMED GREATEST MOTHER OF WORLD

Funds for the Armed Forces

last Red Cross annual report shows that a total of 26,666 homes were destroyed by fire, wind and water, leaving 72,434 Americans without food, clothing or shelter. Made homeless by 149 disasters, sufferers were fed, clothed, sheltered and administered to at a cost of $1,250,000. From July 1, 1920 to June 30, 1941, the Red Cross has extended relief in the United States to 4,397,711 victims of 1986 disasters. Disaster struck in every state of the nation and in 2,080 of the 3,070 counties. Disaster relief during the 21 year period was $97,000,000.

Chairman Davis emphasized the fact that 65 per cent of the funds required by the national organization had been budgeted for Red Cross services to the armed forces. As the armed forces increase, the Red Cross must keep pace both at home and abroad.

Washington, D. C.—“The greatest mother in tthe world,” with a war task ahead, comes to the American people to appeal for funds—March 1-31—funds to finance the most extensive humanitarian program ever conceived. Goal of the 1943 War Fund campaign of the American Red Cross is $125,000,000.

The 1943 program of the Red Cross presents a picture of great expansion in every phase of its work.

Chairman Norman H. Davis of the Red Cross., briefly referred to 1942 accomplishments as a particular reason why this organization is rightfully called “the greatest mother in the world.” Upwards of 30,000,000 people were “mothered” in the first year’s war program. Aid War Sufferers

Blood plasma is one of the most important contributions to the medical branches of the military. It has proved itself by saving the lives of thousands of boys wounded in battle.

Need More Plasma

STORK HOSPITAL NEWS

So extensive is the use of blood plasma, the Army and Navy have asked the Red Crosa to stepup its blood donor service and supply them with 4,000,000 pints in 1943, an increase of 3,000,000 pints over the 1942 requirements.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Gugsell of Jasper announce the birth of a 10 1/2 lb. son, Joseph Andrew, born last Friday.

“This report,” the chairman pointed out, “shows since World War II began, $66,000,000 expended on foreign relief which brought aid to many millions of evacuees, refugees and other war sufferers, and $5,000 000 expended on relief for prisoners of war of the United Nations; since Pearl Harbor, 5,500.000 first aid certificates awarded; a million and a quarter blood donors; 68,000 nurses aides trained and in training; 520,000,000 surgical dressings and millions of knitted and other garments made; more than a million trained in nutrition and home nursing courses and more than 1,500,000 members of the armed forces given aid in unravelling personal and home problems.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wolf of Dubois announce the birth of a 6 lb., 14 oz. daughter, Gladys Irene, born last Friday.

Services to the armed forces include field directors, recreation directors, program directors and club directors. Every camp at home and abroad has a field director. The Red Cross is the liason between the soldier and his family. Soldier to field director to chapter and to the family through a corp of Home Service staff workers is the method used to help the soldier problems left behind.

Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Hilsmeier of Stendal announce the birth of an 8 1/ 2 lb. daughter, born Tuesday.

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A premature baby boy weighing 1 lb., 5 oz. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Billy Kemp of Huntingburg Tuesday and lived only nine hours.

Raleigh Gaines and daughter Mescal of Evansville visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Elliott and daughters Sunday.

Clubs For Soldiers

Red Cross clubs are provided throughout the world, where American soldiers are stationed and granted leave. Here the soldier can eat, sleep and have recreation. In many foreign lands, where soldiers are stationed in isolated points, the Red Cross sends him refreshment and entertainment by the clubmobile methods.

Mrs. Elmer Nord of Dale underwent a major operation Saturday.

“Red Cross services to our armed forces, to the needs of distressed civilians on the battle front and home front can be supplied only by great expenditures and some sacrifices. We are exerting our utmost efforts to accomplish these tasks with the least possible drain upon the resources of the people—in funds, time and energy. We must never falter in our determination to meet these definite obligations. The Red Cross is confident that all of our people will be generous in their support of the 1943 War Fund.”

Lucille, 17 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Berg of St. Anthony underwent an appendectomy Monday.

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Norma, 12 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Rickelman of Ferdinand underwent an operation for ruptured appendix Tuesday night.

Red Cross chapters are expanding their home activities to keep step with the war effort, Food rationing, the shortage of doctors and the manpower shortage has added stress to the importance of Red Cross services. Nurse's Aides and assistant dieticians have proved a great help to hospitals throughout the land, and the Red, Cross trained members of the Motor Corp have been called upon in many communities to “man” city ambulances due to manpower shortage, and for many other emergency transport services.

:-----: Mrs. Ted Knies of Celestine is in the hospital for observation.

Arletha, daughter of Mrs. Edwin Hensley of R. R. 3, Petersburg, underwent an operation Wednesday.

Goal is $125,000,000

If the $125,000,000 goal, $45,000,000 will be used by the 3,755 Red Cross Chapters to finance their indispensable needs and their ever increasing local work on behalf of the families of the men in service. The remainder, or $80,000,000 will go to the national organization. This sum with $20,000,000 left from 1942, will makeup the $100,000,000 needed by the American Red Cross for its expanded services.

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A premature baby girl weighing 2 lb., 4 ounces was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hubster of Holland Wednesday and at present time is still living.

Only with the aid of 3,500,000 volunteers has the tremendous task of 1942 been successfully achieved. Disaster Relief

Dr. W. T. Jones of Indianapolis was a recent visitor in Dale.

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Disaster relief continues. The

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