Arizona republican., 1918-10-20

lOOIu comes unOer the pan or the city's order against public gather ings.' The city health officer taking into consideration that the Red Cross work is war measure is not enforc- ing the order. Every precaution is being taken and the large well ven tilated rooms are so arranged as to prevent any crowding whatsoever. The need of the work at home as well as abroad was demonstrated last week when the Red Cross relieved the Spanish influenza situation in Wins low, and in other parts of the state. There is still much to be done in the way of local aid and it is being ac- complished with the eXpertness that has called forth the commendation of the officials.
 Mrs. Gordon Tweed has been named as superintendent in charge of the supply room at chapter headquarters in the War Work building.
 The Red Cross influenza committee has established a desk in the War Work building with nurse in charge who answers all inquiries relative to the situation here and in other parts of the state The committee is CO., operating with the board of super visors and city commission in the pre- vention of the spreading of the dis ease.
 Importance of the surgical dress ngs committee is being emphasized this season. The surgical department has answered any number of calls oc-. casioned by the influenza epidemic and is fast turning out quantities of dressings as well as vast numbers of pneumonia jackets. The corps of workers were well trained last season and will continue under the same cap able direction. The chairman has not completely organized to make any an- nouncement at the present time. More recruits are needed for the knitting department of the Red Cross. The chapter recently received its al lotment for October 26 sweaters-3OO being required by that time. There is an insistent call for knitted articles for overseas, the first call being is sued for sweaters. Unless more Wo- men devote their spare hours to knit ting the allotment will not be met.
 
 Clubs, parent teacher associations and church societies will take the re- sponsibility for one day week in the sewing rooms at the Red Cross head quarters in the War Work building.
 
 The local chapter has received quota of 800 undergarments in the next two weeks. An additional quota many times as great will be recorded within a short time.
 
 The motor corps organized a few days ago with Mrs. Donald Dunbar as commander has already answered innumerable calls in the service of the Red Cross. The young women who have registered for service are not only required to show willingness to give up their time to the workout their loyalty and reliability as well. Any number of women are taking up motor mechanics and expect to qual- ify in two months time, receiving mechanics license. An examination in driving is required before admit tance into service.
 Mrs. E. F. Kirkland has been ap- pointed committee chairman of knit | ting. Her headquarters is in Room | 26 of the War Work building and the | chairmen she has selected to serve | under her and the days they serve | follow: Mrs. Herman Perry De Mund, | Monday: Mrs F.. F.. Kirkland, Tues day: Mrs W. P Sears, Wednesday; Mrs. Frank Cox, Thursday; Mrs. w P. Sears, Friday, and Mrs. Frank Cox Saturday.
 II mas been necessary to enlarge the sewing quarters and in place of one room two are needed to accommodate those who daily sew for the Red cross. Mrs. Sims Ely is chairman of the department which maintains head quarters Tn rooms. p and 27 in. the War Work building The chairmer who serve with Mrs. Ely are Mrs
 Ancil Martin. Monday; Mrs. l.. F.
 Symonds, Tuesday; Mrs. Hugh F Campbell, Wednesday; Mrs. Henr, George, Thursday, and Mrs. RalpI Cameron, Friday.
 The home service section of tn. Red Cross with Mrs. John Dennett Jr., and Mrs. Dwight B. Heard at it. head is located in room p of the Wa : Work building. This section has ren. dered invaluable service since it's or. , ganization and it's work is fast multi plying as more men are being admitted into service.
 Those who have a boy at the front and they are now many, are particu larly interested just at present in tn, Christmas parcels for men abroad Mrs. w. k. James, chairman of. chapte production, has received written in structions from headquarters whicl she gives out this morning. The Re, Cross has been selected by the wa l and postal departments as the vehicl l for giving out general instructions r Mrs. Charles Arnold has been ap ? pointed inspector and other appoint : ments will be made in connection l with the Christmas parcel work short 9 ly. The instructions follow: l Instructions for filling Christina parcels for the men abroad. To b
 given to the person presenting J Christmas Parcel Label when apply
 ing for carton.
 The following is an outline of tn
 procedure to be followed by person
 planning to send one of these parcel
 abroad:
 On receiving one of these Christina
 Parcel labels, it should be presente
 at the nearest Chapter, Branch or AUX Hilary headquarters O fthe Red Cros. : where the holder will receive a cartor ] These labels are not expected to reac this country before November 1st. h. that time each Red Cross Branch vii have it's allotment of boxes based O. the number of soldiers in service over seas from that community. These boxes may be filled with an