The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-05-16
VALLEY CITY ! RED
CROSS BRANCH

In order that those who braved the
storm to visit the Red Cross exhibit
and helped make it success regard
less of the weather we wish to make
this report of the work done by the
branch and it's various auxiliaries dur
ing the past six weeks which is very
good considering the number of work.
ers present.
Six large boxes were sent, two of
these containing surgical dressings to
the number Of 7447.
The sewing department turned in
six convalescent robes, five suits I'M
derwear, Sc hospital bags, Is hot
water bags, 70 tray cloths, 76 buck
towels, 81 sub. handkerchiefs, 81 nap
kins, 60 American pillow cases, 40
operating sheets, Is hospital shirts,
45 operating gowns 80 operating caps,
80 ladies' chemise, los triangular
bandages, rs scultetus, "a 4-tailed
bandages, 5 abdominal bandages, -
splint straps, 26 comfort kits, 6 in
fant's layettes, Is 12-year-old pima
fores, 10 12-year-old capes, 10 bath
robes, 80 suits pajamas, 81 dressed
dolls COLLECTED by Richie school), Is
comfort pillows.
The knitting department sent 22O
pairs socks, IS sweaters, IS scarfs, 80
abdominal bands, helmets, 3 thrench
caps, 60 pairs wristlets, 6 knitted
afghans. This does not include a
great deal Of knitting which is being
done in Valley City and turned in at
the chapter headquarters, which is
| neither counted in or sent with our
shipment.
We are greatly indebted to Mr..
McGillivray for the use of the Victor
Photograph and patriotic records
furnished for the exhibit. Music al
| ways lends charm to any entertain
ment.
Last Friday and Saturday a can
vas was made for more workers at
the branch headquarters, which was
generously responded to. The canvass
was in charge Of the Eastern Sta1
chapter, assisted by the Tuesday aux
iliary. These ladies are to be com
mended for the splendid spirit which
. they have shown in giving their time
as many OF them are already doing
Red Cross work at the rooms besides
Since we have wheatless and meat
less days, Mr.. Grady of the American
National bank conceived the idea O
smokeless day and Immediately pro
ceeded to provide cans labele,
"Smokeleess Day" and asked the othe
| banks to cooperate with him unit
now there is considerable rivalr,
among them to see which one vii
turn in the most money each week t.
, the Red Cross. It is up to the mel
to make this a success. You can d.
without Smokes" as we'll as meat
So make your sacrifice and help fiji
the cans.
A couple of kindly spirits visite,
our surgical room last Saturday an
! performed much needed operation
upon our tables, which makes then
more comfortable to work at.
The mems surgical dressing elias
{ which meets Tuesday evening is in
| fcreasing in numbers. and they ar
turning out lots of fine work. Other
are welcome as the class is not full.
The II inch sock, which now meas
ures z inches, at the exhibit, was sen
, to Mrs. Tullius, as souvenir, by he
son who has been attending the Dun
woody Institute in Minneapolis. Evi
IDENTIFY, they have not mastered tn
gentle art of washing wooden sock
! without shrinking them in Minneapo
: lis.
The boys of the different grades O
the Richie school deserve specia
mention for carrying goods and boxe
from the chapter rooms to the branc
rooms at the City hall.
If any one was missed in the recen
canvass for various reasons, they ma
still register at the City hall as W
! are sure there are still many who d
j, not want their name on the list o
!, "slackers."
Only knitting turned in at Re-
l Cross rooms is counted as Red eros
I work.
Many who cannot give time at tn
!, rooms or do amy sewing are maxim,
I donations of so cents to IS per mont
which helps pay current expenses.
New surgical dressing classes hav
l been formed for Wednesday after
i, noon and Wednesday evening.
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