Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 101, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 March 1920 — HOME SERVICE SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE AT FRANKFORT MCH. 11. [ARTICLE]

HOME SERVICE SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE AT FRANKFORT MCH. 11.

“Hello, Bob, where have you been,’’ said Joe, as the two met on the street. “Been up to the Red Cross office, of course,’’ replied Bob. “Huh! what for? I thought the Red Cross work w r as all done. War Is over and there’s nothin' more to do, as I can see.” “Good gracious, Joe, , the work has just begun. You should have been wit/h me and heard the secretary tell about the meeting they had over at Frankfort last Thursday, Meh. 11, 1920. Eight secretaries were there, also three field representatives and the vice-chair-man of Clinton county. “The guests assembled at the Red 'Cross office at 11 o’clock for a social hour, and at noon were the participants at a most excellent luncheon, those present being: Miss Rosa L. Krause, field representative, South Bend; Miss Parrish, field representative, central .part of the state; Miss Helen Pearson, Indianapolis; Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Eagle, Frankfort; Mrs. Shafer, Rensselaer; Miss Etta IHiess, Brook; Miss O’Connell, Winamiac; Miss Jones, Fowler; Miss Moore, Williamsport; Mrs. Riley, Lebanon, and Miss Holliday, Monticellp. “At 2 o’clock the representatives met in conference and held a most .enthusiastic meeting. “Say, Joe,” said Bob at this point, they discussed us boys and our troubles for three hours. It surely Is wonderful the interest the Red Cross is taking in us. If all the boys knew how much they want to help us they certainly would get a hustle on themselves and go to the Red Cross office and /find outt what can be done for them. Then you know if we haven't any troubles of oun own, maybe we can help some other Sammy.’’ “Why, the secretary told me more about the government insurance than I’d ever known; in fact I thought Uncle Sam was trying to beat me and I learned he was handing us a good square deal. Think of it, 99% of the boys took out insurance; 1% is still carrying It. Why? No. good? No sir, they just did not understand it. I tell you It pays to Investigate. “Then a lot of the boys were disabled and have no certificate of disability or have not applied for compensation. We ought to get busy and help locate these fellows and get them interested. And then, think of the vocational training by the federal board, for the disabled men. Have you ever thought of that? And the best part of all Is, that the Red Cross does ail of their work free of charge. “Besides the soldier work, they discussed all kinds* of ways 'in which they can be hejpful to the public, as to co-operation with the county officials, township trustees, Almlerican Legion, War Mothers, tuberculosis society, churches, charity organizations, schools, lodges and any other organizations that stand for the upbuilding of the community. Home service stands for ‘service in the community,’ whether it be Information, financial help, education, health benefits or what not. “The work that is being done by the different counties Is wonderful. I could not remember them all, but it certainly is a splendid work.” “Well, Bob,” said Joe, “you surely have opened my eyes a lot. I think I shall take a look into the work of the Red Cross and see if I can’t help them along.” “Don’t forget it, Joe. The next conference will be held at Fowler in June and let us do all we can to help our secretary have a good report to make that day.’’