The Bismarck tribune., 1931-10-01
STATE WILL GET .$125,O00

That Amount Apportioned For
II North Dakota Counties
Hardest Hit
Although the peak in requirements
of North Dakota drought sufferers is
not expected to be reached until mid
winter, October needs among the
drought victims will double those of
any previous month since the Amer
lean Red Cross began operations in
this state last January. This state
ment was made here Thursday by r..
A. Shepard, Red Cross drought re-
lief director In North Dakota and
Montana, in an address at a regional
conference Of local chapter officers
attended by persons from 10 Mis-
souri, Slope counties.
For the North Dakota Montana
drought relief program. the National
Red Cross already has appropriated
approximately 100000, Shepard said.
One-fourth of that amount was set
aside to meet needs which are ex-
pected to arise this month. About
$685. of the total appropriations is
to be expended in North Dakota's
drought-stricken counties. the direc-
tor pointed out. Eleven North Dakota
and 80 Montana counties are includ-
ed in the drought area of the two
states and at present the Red Cross
is giving assistance to $4,000 individ-
uals in this state. He added that
the number of beneficiaries would be
doubled within 80 days.
Based on Need
Red Gross relief Is based upon
need-not loss," the relief director
explained. aid from the national
organization is intended merely to
supplement the resources Of the
stricken communities and individuals.
Red Cross assistance is expected to
bridge the gap between the period
when those affected become depend
ent and the time when they are in
position to return to q self-sustain-
ing basis. The beneficiaries must
be returned to their own resources at
the earliest possible date il individ-
ual initiative and self-reliance are
to be preserved. Relief f-giving beyond
that period when the stricken fam
lilies can shift for themselves Vould
result in more harm than good"
It was the general opinion Of the
scores Of chapter officers present
that North Dakota's drought relief
quota of 100000 will be reached in a
comparatively short period. The ap-
peal for funds, combined with the
annual Red Cross Roll Call In this
state and Montana, is to open on
October II. designated as Red
Cross Sunday. The first dollar of
each contribution will be credited as
a Red Cross membership and the re-
mainder Of each donation will go to-
ward the general drought relief fund
of the Red Cross, Shepard said. Each
county, both inside and outside the
states drought area, has been as
signed q quota for the coming cam
pa1gn.
instructions Clarified
Clarifying instructions for the
shipment of donated food and cloth
ing, which several chapter officers
said were not clear, Shepard explain
ed that chapters with carlot ship
ments should communicate with the
North Dakota Montana Drought Re-
lief headquarters of the Red Cross at
Helena, giving the initials, numbers
and location Of the loaded cars. Local
agents, Shepard said, should be re-
quested to fill needs for cars. The
director added that several carloads
Of foodstuffs and clothing will be
moving toward the drought stricken
counties within the next few days.
Free transportation privileges have
been extended to the relief agency by
the Northern Pacific, 500 Line and
Great Northern railroads.
Mrs F. L. Conklin, chairman of
the Burleigh county chapter, well
coined the visiting delegates.
Confidence that the people of North
Dakota will respond readily to all de-
mands put to them in regard to car
ing for the needy families in the
drought-stricken areas of this state
and Montana was expressed by Gov
ernor George r. Shafer at luncheon
Thursday noon.
Many in Attendance
Attending the luncheon were 120
representatives Of relief organiza-
tions In the slope area.
Shafer said he was confident North
Dakotans would readily share res
possibility with the Red Cross and
other organizations in caring for the
needy despite many adverse condi-
tions, including the economic depres-
sion and the crop failure Of this year.
He described the situation In the
northwestern part OF the state as the
worst social problem North Dakota
has experienced in its history. He
pointed out that the present emer-
gency, though not as spectacular as
those created by earthquakes, fires.
and floods. nevertheless Is just as
serious.
He said the administration win do
all in its power to aid local chapters
Of the Red Cross.
Supreme Court Justice w. /. Nues-
sic, acting as toastmaster, introduced
county representatives and delega-
tions.
William M. Baxter. Jr., manager Of
the Midwestern Area for the Red
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