Arizona republican., 1917-12-13
AriZOna Hedrtened For Red Cross Dripe By Words From
 Marshal Hale and Governor
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 SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12-Arizona is enthusiastic in it's support of the Red Cross membership drive. accord ing to a telegram received here from Marshal Hale, general manager of the Pacific Coast division, who is touring that state.
 The above Associated Dispatch will undoubtedly serve to greatly hearten the members of the local Red Cross or ganizatiOn for the big membership drive which is to open in a few days. Marshal Hale, one of the head men in the national organization. has just fin ished a tour of this state and big praise for the enthusiasm with which this na tional work is being supported in Ari- zona means something.
 Governor Campbell today has issued message to the people of the state of Arizona urging them 10 respond heart fly to the appeal for Red Cross mem- bers. He supports the hope of the workers that everyone may become member of the organization and sets apart certain days in the week be- fore Christmas for definite purposes and work among definite organiZa- tions.
 This appeal from the governor is as follows:
 The War Council of the American Red Cross has conceived that great national purpose will be served by having membership in the Red Cross almost as universal as citizenship.
 Although pledged as a nation to the national purpose during this great crisis, it will not be granted to a large percentage of us to play a part in ,I,z nf = service.
 All of us, however. can be identified with the Red Cross. which in these times when whole nations are organ ized for warfare, is big enough to carry some of the burdens for our soldiers, our sailors and our allies. We want, as a nation, q Red Cross of fifteen million members. We want the strength and support that will grow from this army of members. We have set Christmas time 10 at 1 tain this goal, because We believe taat the Red Cross and Christmas spring | from the same spirit, and we wish to bring together these two great sym | bols of mercy. sacrifice and cheer. On | this, our first Christmas in the war. we want the Red Crcss symbol to add not a spirit of dejection but the l thought of serious purpose and sacfi- | flee which, through accomplishment, 1t represents
 ! We hope that from this Christmas campaign of 1917 will grow perman- ! ent custom which will increase the significance of both Christmas and the ! Red Cross,
 Therefore. as Governor of Arizona, i hereby recommend that the follow : | ing mentioned days shall be dedicated | to the cause of the American Red | Cross Christmas Membership Drive, and commend it's object and purpose to 1 all citizens and residents of Arizona, with the hope that every day will De observed as indicated. Monday. December I1-Initial Christ mas Red Cross Membership Day. Pub ! lie statement by the chapter chairman [ and by commanding officer ns aa army or navy post within the district. | Tuesday. December 1S:-Civic Or 1 canizations. and Civii Employes' Day i Proclamation by the mayors, raising of Red Cross flag on the principal muni- cipai building to be displayed through out the campaign
 | Wednesday. December 19-Woman g Day. on which special tribute should be paid to the work which women are doing in the Red Cross. Meetings oi local womens organizations. Specia exercises in workroom. etc. Peak of the house to house canvass.
 Thursday. Decembe -0:-School Day on which every teacher will speak or the significance of the Red Cross and upon the significance of the Christmas ceremony
 Friday. December 21--Empoyes' Day | on which special tribute should be paid to the support which the laborine man is giving to the Red Cross. Con- centrate, on this day, with speeches solicitations. etc.
 Saturday. December 22-Boy Scouts Day, on which Boy Scouts will be or ganized for canvass for membership. ! Sunday, December 23:-Church Day on which Christmas sermons on tho Red Cross will be preached in every church
 Monday. December 24:-Red Cros; Christmas Ceremony Day. At 7.30 or Christmas Eve. candles will be placed behind Red Cross Service flags in ev cry home Workers will carol throusi the streets and church bells will chime IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I hav'
 hersunto set my hand and caused thu Great Seal of the State of Arizona t'
 be affixed.
 (SEAL)
 Done at Phoenix. the Capital thi 18th day of December. A. b. 1917.
 (Signed) THOMAS l.. CAMPBELL.
 Governor ATTEST:
 (signed) SIDNEY P. OSBORN. Secretary of State