Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 63, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 November 1919 — CLERK OF SUPREME COURT PRAISES RED CROSS. [ARTICLE]

CLERK OF SUPREME COURT PRAISES RED CROSS.

The following letter from the Hon. Patrick J. Lynch, clerk of the supreme court of Indiana, shows -the appreciation for the Red Cross of one who has witnessed the work of the organization in time of calam--ity. Mr. Lynch lived in Newcastle at the time the tornado struck that city two years ago and his home wy directly in the path of the stonfi. As emergency relief in time of disaster is one of the many functions on the peace-time program of the ed Cross the letter should ai<j in convincing all of the necessity of answering the third roll call, which takes place from November 2 to November 11. Lon Healy, Chairman Third Red Cross oil Call, Rensselaer, Ind. Oct. 27, 1919. My Dear Friend: I have your good letter and I note with pleasure that you are chairman of the publicity committee for the Third Red Cross Roll Call, and I wish you every success. ' You could not possibly engage in a more "laudable work, for the Red Cross has placed an indelible stamp for efficiency in every field of distress throughout the civilized world. Of course, the great benefit that arises from the Red Cross is its efficient organization. They are ready to go instantly and intelligently. They know what to do in times of a great catastrophe such as we had in Newcastle as a result of the tornado there. Any one who has been in such a calamity as that, and the confusion incident to it, need not be told why the Red Cross is an invaluable organization deserving of generous support. It is only upon such occasions that this great organization can be properly appreciated, for it came to the assistance of the homeless and needy, the sick and wounded instantly and with perfect organization, and throughout the country it is bringing order out of chaos, which makes it indispensable- the world over. It is a pleasure, as well as ’a duty, for me to advise you of my sincere appreciation of this great organization, and to give it my most hearty endorsement. Very sincerely, PATRICK J. LYNCH.