La Junta tribune., 1917-05-17
RED CROSS ORGANIZED
Patriotic Women OF La Junta Or
ganize Local Chapter OF Red
Cross society

Cross society
Over one hundred and twenty-five
fair women and six brave men at
tended the bi-monthly meeting of
the Federation OF Women's Clubs
held ut Harmony Hall last Monday
afternoon. II was called for the
purpose OF organizing local chap
ter of the Red Cross Society. The
regular business of the federation
was first disposed OF, with the pres
ident, Mrs. J. n. Lamb. presiding.
The business consisted chiefly Of
reading of reports from various clubs
In the city, including the announce
ment that the federation had decid-
ed to secure an out of town speaker
TO address them some time during
the early autumn. II was also
moved and seconded that man be
employed to do some very necessary
work In Fairyiew cemetery at the
expense OF the federation.
After disposing OF the business OF
the federation the meeting was
turned over to the Sunshine Club
and was graciously presided over by
the president, Mrs. s. X. Mendelson.
Mrs. Mendelson made some appro-
pirate remarks on Red Cross work,
and the remainder of the afternoon
was devoted to organizing local
chapter of that society. Mrs Men
delson emphasized the fact that re-
gardless Of religious geltef. politics or
previous condition OF seryitude. all
should be unified In this patriotic
service.
Her remarks were followed by q
piano solo rendered by Miss Hills.
The call for volunteer membership
was promptly responded to. a total
of 109 enrolling with membership
fees amounting to 3lt4 The feder-
alton donated $50 to start the Red
Cross fund. A part OF this money
will be forwarded to headquarters
in Washington and the remainder
will be used to purchase materials
and supplies needed to carry on the
work OF the local organization.
After a sufficient number had en-
rolled the organization OF the Red
Cross Society followed. with Mrs.
Mendelson as temporary chairman
and Mrs. Rice as temporary secre-
tary.
Several OF our prominent buxi-
ness men were present and made
timely remarks In response to an In
vitation from the chair. Mr.. Fred Sa-
bin first responded. and spoke OF the
willingness OF our people to dispense
with personal pleasures for the COM
mon good and the sacrifices that
all will have to make II we demon
strate the principles OF freedom that
were established by our forefathers
He also chose To refer TO our brave
soldier boys who recently enlisted
as the flower OF the community.
which remark called forth enthusias-
tic applause. Mr.. Sabin closed his
remarks by eulogizing the women.
who. AS of old. were the first at
the cross. and the first to undertake
the stupendous work OF the Red
Cross Society.
Rev. T. A. Allen said that out OF
this awful crisis some good Will
come and proceeded to pay tribute
to mothers who so unselfishly gave
their sons to share In preserving the
honor OF our country.
A. c. Draper followed with a short
talk. mainly on the subject OF the
Fourth Of July celebration. Mr..
Draper said that two months ago he
WAS enthusiastic IN his approval Of
the old style. money-wasting celebra-
tion. but that since the war has
developed TO such tremendous pro-
portions he had changed hts mind
and asked to have an expression Of
the sentiment of those present. A
suggestion was made that sane.
inexpensive celebration. consisting
of basket dinners. patriotic music
and speeches will be more fitting At
this critical period. This met with
the approval OF those present As
evidenced by the hearty applause.
Mr.. Diapers remarks were fol-
lowed by u request from the newly
elected president. Mrs. Lamb. that
MIR. Mendelson give talk. Mr..
Mendelson. whose loyalty to his be-
loved America can not be ques-
toned. eniiyened the audience with
his usual witty and clever remarks.
among the many happy and interest
ing thoughts expressed being that
while most OF those present were
Americans through accident. he WAS
an American from deliberate, choice.
His loyal words fairly burned when
he observed. from the depths OF .
heart filled with patriotic fervor.
that America Ii the only country
worth living In. and II II il good
enough 10 live In. Il IL good enough
70 die for. The brotherhood Of man
must pull and push together and
by 10 doing they will win together.
A. the close he willihsiy offered his
sons on this patriotic altar. His talk
was followed by most hearty and
prolonged applause
Before the meeting adjourned the
following permanent officers were
elected. Mrs. J. n. Lamb. presi.
dent: Mrs. W. n. Braxg. Mrs. Ellis
Summers. Mrs. v. n. Lagerquist.
Mrs.. 3. X. Msndeison. Mrs Ira Hall.
Mrs. A. G. Draper and Mrs. N. W.
George. vice presidents: Miss Mabel
Cartwright. secretary. and Mr..
George BAbcock. treasurer.
The regular meetings In the futurs
will bs held In the Commercial Col.
1oRo building. the use Of p0Pmane0t