The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-07-12
Respectfully,
Committee of Sixteen.
Natchitoches, La. ,
July 7th 1917

July 7th 1917
At a meeting of the Ways and
Means Committee of the Red Cross
Chapter held this day, there were
present.
Mrs. Josie Poleman, Chairman
Miss Augusta Nelken, Secretary
Mrs. Jessie Stephens
Miss Charlotte Dreyfous
Mrs. w. T. Cunningham
Miss July BreazeaIe
Mrs. V. L. Roy
Mrs. Ruth Johnson
Fhere ware also present by invita-
tion:
Ar. nj. H. Carver, Chairman of the
committee to raise the $4,000. co
allotted for this town and Parish.
MIR. V. L. Roy
Judge w. T.. Cunningham
Mr.. Phanor Breazeale
Mr.. M. H. Carver, chairman, by re-
quest, made a partial report of the
work of his committee, which was on
motion, received. filed and ordered
printed.
On motion the thanks of the commit
tee were extended to Mr.. Carver and
forts in the premises
Miss Nelken submitted report of the
result of the 4th of July celebration,
undertaken by the chapter, which:
| On motion was received, filed and
ordered printed.
On motion, Miss Nelken was direc-
ted to write to the National Headquar-
tiers at Washington for full and COM
plete data as to the transmission of the
funds in the treasury of the chapter
for the benefit of the Red Cross, and
upon obtaining the data another meet
ing of the Chapter be held to take such
steps as may be required.
After thorough discussion and consid-
ering, in general way. work of the
local chapter, and estimating funds
now in the treasury of the local chap
ter, being the proceeds of the dues of
the various members; after renting
the required amount thereof to the
National Headquarters and after pur-
chasing material for the preparation of
bandages ETC., was approximately. Sl75
with probably unpaid balance for ma
terial ETC.. amounting to $1,000 or $40
and from the fund realized from the 4th
of July celebration, there must be de-
Quoted at least 25 70 to be. sent to the
National Headquarters; it was deemed
advisable that the balance of said pro-
ceeds of 4th of July celebration. be
placed in the treasury of the local chap
ter, to meet the required expenses for
material to carry on their work during
the summer.
On motion it was urged that the
chapter continue its efforts to increase
the membership to at least 500 and the
people of the parish are hereby urged
to join the local chapter and to send
their application to Miss Augusta Mel
ken, Secretary, together with the ST. 90
annual dues, in order that this chapter
may be increased as rapidly as posi-
BILE.
On motion it was deemed advisable
that the Rev. Mr.. Miller, the temper
airy president of the local Red Cross
chapter, is hereby requested to call a |
general meeting of the chapter, re-
questing all of the members to be pres
ent if possible for the purpose per-
mainly organizing the chapter, re.
ceiving the full detailed report of the
secretary and treasurer. and placing the
chapter upon permanent basis in ac-
cordance with the rules and regulations
Of the National Red Cross Society.
The Secretary is requested to furnish I
q copy of this resolution to Mr.. Miller
and publish in the local papers, the no
lice of the date OF the proposed meet
ing.
On motion of Mr.. Roy, seconded by
Judge Cunningham, the grateful thanks
IF the people were extended TO. the
aides of the local chapter of the Red
Cross, for the splendid work and great
success of the 4rh of July celebration.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
MRS. JOSIE POLEMAN, |
Chairman. II
MISS AUGUSTA NELKEN,
Secretary.