Gunnison news-champion., 1918-12-13
FINE RECORD
OF RED CROSS
SINCE ORGANIZATION, sl2,7ss.72
HAS BEEN RAISED HERE

Des110 Fanas Sent . Natisaal Heal-
quarters, Gunnison Chapter and
branches Have Performed Great
Service.
On the eve of the second great MEM
bership drive for the American Red
Cross, it is interesting to look back
over the work accomplished during
the past year. The amount and varie-
ty afford a record of which we may
well be proud, and Gunnison county
is to be congratulated upon the spirit
of harmony and cooperation in an
departments which made such a re-
suit possible.
The present organization is:
Miss Martha Brown, Chairman
Mrs. Maty Van AIKEN, Secretary
Mrs. Margaret O'Leary, Treasurer
Mrs. John A. Steele
Mrs. ]. II. Kelley
Mrs. E. J. Sampiine-
Mrs. George Sullivan
The above constitute the executive
committee.
Mrs. F. d. Sanford, Chairman Knit
ting Committee
Mrs. T.. M. Collins, Chairman Hos
pital Garments Committee
Mrs. Fred Van AIKEN, Chairman
Bandage Committee
Mrs. Frank Comstock, Chairman
Gauze Committee.
Miss Verna Waterman, Chairman
Junior Red Cross Auxiliary.
Mrs. j. NJ. Thornell, Chairman Ship
ping Committee
Mrs. Mabel Clark, Chairman Mem
bership Committee
E. J. Sampliner, Chairman Finance
Committee
E. M. Nourse, Chairman Home Ser
vice and Civilian Relief Committee.
Mrs. s. Shackleford, Chairman Sup
plies Committee
Mrs. Ruth Lake, Chairman 1919
Xmas Roll Call Committee
Mrs. Ruth Sullivan, Chairman Pub
licity Committee.
There axe In this Chapter zOoS
members including 1898 annual, 81
subscribing, 8 contributing, and 2 sus-
tanning. This means that large pro-
portion of the adults Of this county
are members.
Since this Chapter was organized
in April 1917, $12,798.72 have been re-
ceived, Of which $6,944.77 has been ex-
pended in relief work, ETC.. leaving y
balance ON hand Of $5,858.95. Nearly
all this sum is ordered sent to the
treasury in Washington to be used in
relief work this winter.
The war drive last June brought in
a total Of $9,541.68, one-fourth Of
which was retained by the Chapter.
The auction sale on Cattlemens' Days
netted $1y079.73. These sums were
supplemented by membership dues,
and by many goodly sums collected in
country districts, chiefly by means of
auctions, raffles, pie sales, etc.
The total output Of supplies makes
an even more remarkable record. 1t
is impossible to estimate the number
of willing hands who have made these
articles. The Chapter has shipped
2187 knitted articles, 2034 bandages,
of various kinds, 1857 hospital gar
ments, 311 refugee garments, and
22753 gauze congresses, sponges,
wipes, etc. In addition, the linen
shower in September aggregated
over 1875 pieces, much more than our
quota. In this connection, we should
mention the Fl boxes Of old clothes
contributed in the spring and fall
drives. These refugee garments made
total OF 1926 pounds. This fall,
683 pounds of fruit pits and 100 lbs.
Of tinfoil testified to the activity of
the conservation committee.
The Home Service Department has
been and will be an even larger factor
Of the Red Cross in the future. This
department il fulfilling a promise
made by the A. r. C. to the men who
are serving their country that home
folks Will be looked after to the limit
OF money, sympathy, and counsel. It
is organized to obtain for the families
and dependents of these men what
ever legal and medical service may be
required, as well as financial assist
ance when necessary. An infinite num-
ber OF letters are written every week
tracing the whereabouts Of men in the
A. E. F.; Of relatives in Austria and
Germany; looking after insurance
policies, Liberty Bonds, allotments,
and etc. The local office attends 70
the troubles Of from IL to SO families
every month on matters requiring an
infinite amount Of patience and tact
Another phase Of the work is keen
ing account Of the enlisted men frcm
this county, which later will be made
permanent government record 10
be consulted in regard to pensions.
etc.
The Junior Red Cross was formed
as an auxiliary to the Gunnison Chap
ter almost q year ago. Eleven
schools completed their or
lganixation with 100 per
cent membership, totaling 637 mem
bers and . bank balance Of ssh. .79, A
number Of afghans, sweaters, ruxs,
ambulance pillows, scrap books, an
refugee garmenta were made ans1
shipped by these young patriots.
Their work and Organization thie
year has been seriously interfefSa
with BY the quarantine, but upon tRe
resumption Of school th1uaShout S1e
country, much ean b accompliaAsA
Ihe primary pHpeoe Il tAis a1xali.v
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