Evening journal., 1919-10-25


One week from tomorrow. the third
annual roll cali for Red Cross mem
bershlp VIII be inaugurated in this and
all States In the Union Heretofore the
campaigns have been conducted in De-
ccmber, but It was found that this in
terfered With Christmas business, shop
ping and festivities. So, 10 was con-
siderod best 70 advance the date and It
is likely that other annual membership
drives will be held during November.
Every man, woman and child who is
now a member OF the Red Cross Is
asked to give his dollar TO a solicitor
or else send or bring II 10 headquar-
tiers, Old City Han, Sixth and Market
streets, in payment Of dues for The year
1920.
Every penny Of The membership dues
viii be utilized IN carrying out a peace
program aided by the money now in
hand by chapters,
This program will embrace classes in
first aid, primary nursing, personal shn-
itatlon, hygiene and education. Della
ware is the pioneer in the peace pro
gram. leading all The other States in the
Nation
During the summer students at the
normal school at Delaware College were
given instruction In Rcf Cross classes,
and fl is THE plan TO extend This
course until in every schooldn the Stale
pupil Of proper age will receive
such Instructions. This Will apply 10
public, parochial and private schools
Other items on the Red Cross peace
program call for GLASSES In home hy-
giene and care Of the sick. classes In
dietetics and encouragement Of girls to
became nurses.
Health centers where activities OF a
community may be brought together and
supplemented wherever necessary,
Home service in the care Of the fami-
lies Of soldiers and sailors, continued
held for service men, work for civilian
families and disaster relief
Training junior members for citizen
ship and aid for the people Of foreign
lands
While the membership campaign IS
in progress the National Red Cross VIII
appeal for Si5,0O0000 with which to
clean up It's activities in Europe. Those
who realize the great help It was dur
ing the war and who can help with
liberal contribution are asked to do so
send their contribution TO S. d.
All OF this si5,00oOO0 will go for war
It is believed that with this
money all Of the endeavors undertaken
abroad can be completed In addition to
caring for soldiers and sailors. The
appeal for this fund VIII be made by
the Delaware chapter by mail. There
will be no personal solicitation for this
fund
Henry p. Scott, the chairman for the
roll call drive, has associated with him
on the committee, Pierre S. dupont,
Henry NJ. Candy and S. d. Townsend.
Mrs. Thomas w. Wilson Is in charge
OF the publicity for the effort Clar
ence C. Klllen will organize he city
forces: s. D. Townsend will take care
OF rural New Castle and Or. c. Layton
Grier viii look after Kent and Sussex
eountles.
The organization In New Castle coun-
ty win be cared for by Charles B.
Palmer, Brandywine hundreds Henry v.
Berg. Christiana; Joseph Mitchell, Jr.,
Mill Creek; Eben b. Frazer, White Clay
Greek: George Mcintyre. New Castle:
Mrs. Joseph O. G. Duffy, pencader; Mrs.
r. B. Heisel, Red Lion !. Alex. p. Cor
bit, st. Georges; l.. p. Maloney, Apo
quinimink; Mrs Joseph A. Buckson,
Blackbird
The organization OF the city will be
much along lines that proved so effec-
tive during war times.
Peter A. Horty will look after the
Knights Of Columbus, and organizers
for the various fraternal societies VIII
be selected.
In all places Of worship on Sunday.
November ., the clergy will be asked
to direct the attention OF their worship-
pers to the campaign. It will be known
as Red Cross day.
Industrial plants vii have their sepa-
rate committees to Iine up the work.
men for this great charity.
Rcd Cross workers will be enlisted in
the solicitation Of memberships and il
is expected that booths viii be placed
at places Of vantage about the business
section Of the city.
Office buildings viii have their eoterle
OF workers who VIII seek renewals OF
memberships among their fellow en-
ployes.
II Is also hoped TO have an orraniza-