Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-04
HOW GRATEFUL ARE WE?

1t hardly seems necessary to urge the people of this city to
support the Red Gross in its present membership drive that IS
being conducted throughout the country from November Z to
A. Perth Amboy had a practical demonstration of what the
Red Gross really means in an emergency, such as we expert
enced here last fall, so that funds for its support ought to come
from the people of this section almost without solicitation.
Every person in Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Woodbridge
and all surrounding towns ought to feel IL a uuty as { 10 Oh
honor to be a member of the Red Gross. The membership lee
is but one dollar a year. To give this amount for the honor OF
belonging to such a worth while organization is the least we
can do.
The manner in which the Red Cross moved into Perth Am
boy. over night, as it were, and took complete charge OF affairs
during those trying days Immediately following the explosion
and all through the influenza epidemic created q decided I'M
pression here. Doctors, nurses, ambulances and supplies OF
all kinds came along without confusion of creating any commo-
ton and most effective work done. 1t was a tremendous re-
lief to the people to have this efficient help which the thorough
organization Of the Red Cross maze possible Fel" AMDo5
was indeed grateful.
How grateful?
When we were so sorely pressed a year ago nothing was
too good for the Red Gross. Have we forgotten what the fed
Gross meant to us in so short a time?
Without the aid of the Red Gross during that trying period
it is hard to imagine what would have been the condition mere
Truly, if there is any one organization that should D e close u
he hearts of the people of Perth Amboy It'll this society
Everybody likes to be affiliated with something that is
truly big and worth while. We all like to be Identified with a
movement that means something and that does things.
We know what the Red Gross is because we have had per-
sonal experience with it. We have been as closely associated
with the Red Gross as have the boys who went over seas 10
fight on the battlefelds Of France.
We have expressed our admiration for the Red Gross.
The opportunity is now afforded to become a part of it,
Pay a dollar and become a member. Let every person In
Perth Amboy show the gratitude that is due this organlza-
ton from this city, the most popular organization. Every fam
lily should be represented in the membership. 1t is a mighty
small thing that is asked Of us in return for the services that
the Organization rendered this community.
Understanding the efficiency of the organization, we can
the more readily realize the necessity of maintaining it up to
its full standard of efficiency so that it will be ready to respond
to a call from any other place where a similar catastrophe may
occur without a moments notice.
Just as the contributions of others helped Perth Amboy in
time of distress, so should we be willing to do our part toward
making the organization efficient to help some other place In
a similar manner should the occasion arise.
This is the week, then, when the Red Gross seeks mem
berships and funds. The appeal is being made all over the
land. In no place should it meet with a more hearty response
than right here in this immediate vicinity.
Get ready for the canvassers when they call and see that
your family is amply represented on the rolls of this noble or
ganization.
Let Perth Amboy be the banner city. In no other way can
we show our appreciation for the wonderful service rendered
the people of this vicinity a year ago.
This is the least that we can do and we should do it
gladly.