Putnam patriot., 1918-06-07
RED CROSS HOUSE
 OPEN IN POMFRET
Branch We'll Organized and
 Doing Good Work.
List of Officers

LtSt or 1ht1@Fs Pomfret-In the increasing respon- sibility of all organizations in their relation to war work. it becomes nee essary to establish their exact status in the communities where ehey exist. Shortly after the organization of the Putnam Chsnter of the American Red Cross. Pomfret became an Aux Hilary to the parent chapter. From the beginning this so-called Auxiliary was branch in activity 4 month ago it was entirely reorganized to constitute it, officially, branch This branch comprises tfe two parishes of Ahington and Pomfret; the officers are drawn from the two parishes, and every department of the work proper to a branch Of the American Red Cross is unaer their joint direction
 Thr9ush the patriotism Of Alss ouise H0ppiH of Providence a home f0v the extensive work carried en hE this branch has at last been provided. Red Gress House the former resi- deaee of Miss Hopria in E0mfret. stands If the Pemfaet -four corners opposite the home of Df $. E. Over lock. II is open daily, except Satur- days, from Q a. m to , D. m. At an early date. telephone will be ln- stalled there. and someone will be at the desk during the hours named to answer all inquiries Until then any one seeking information about the work. should call Mrs. Overlook. phone 26o. between and s o'clock D m. The Putnam Chapter Is already overtaxed. and it is desired to save t the extra work of replying to queries concerning the Pomffet branch.
 The records of the branch are on file at Red Cross House, with all facts as to organization, work, funds, eX- penditure, and plans; and are open to inspection at all times These records could be published. but It is not thought necessary to ask the space for this of a press already doing more than it's share in the great demands laid upon 1t for publicity work.
 Service motors are run at stated intervals at the convenience of those living at distance and willing to do work at Red Gross House. A small fee iS charged for transportation, which fee is turned in to the treasury or to the work room funds.
 Workers are greatly needed. Ev- eryone, who can possibly do so, should give some time each week to this ser vice on the efficiency of which the very lives of our men at the front de- pend It is impossible to eXaggerate the necessity. Don't forget Don't become lukewarm. Don't let other work or occupation, however essen tial keep you from doing your part and then adding to that someone else's part in this, the most essential service you can give
 The officers of the new Pomfret Branch. Putnam Chapter, of the American Red Cross, follow
 Chairman, Dr. J. C. Hoppin, Pom fret Centre
 Vice Chairman. John Ash, Pomfret Centre.
 Secretary, Miss Euretta Grosvenor, Abingdon.
 Treasurer. W. C. Van der Laan, Pomfret Centre
 Board of Direetors-Rev J. J. FL ty, Pomfret Rev F. A. Fuller, Alb ington; Miss Rebecca Elliot, Pomfret; Miss Elinor Mathewson. Pomfret; Willard Covell, Abingdon; Mrs. F. T. White, Pomfret Landing; Mrs. F. H. Paine, Abingdon
 Chairman of Committees -
 Director of Women's Work-Mrs. & B. Overlook, Pomfret.
 Superintendent Rebecca FL liot, Pomfret
 It Superintendent, Miss Katherine Moves, Pomfret.
 Supt of Garments-Mrs Willis Covell. Abingdon
 Supt. of Muslin Work Room B. and Knitting Miss E. L. Keyes, Pomfret
 Supt. of Comfort Kits-Miss NJ. F. Reyes, Pomfret,
 Supt Room C, Muslin Work for Pomfret Centre Mrs W " AVerill, Pomfret Centre
 Home Service Bureau, Judge z. c. Thompson, Pemfret Centre
 Extension Bureau, Rev. F H Bige- low, Pomfret.
 Ways and Means Committee H H Davenport, Pomfret Publicity Gommittee-Ni E M Boult Pomfret