The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-11

The annual report issued today by the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross indicates that the chapter has enjoyed one of the most successful years in its history The report shows that the annual roll call of last year was increased considerably over 1885, and the chapter has had the additional benefit of substantial gain in membership.
 Roll Call
 A total of $8,6l0.13 was subscrib- ed during the 20th annual roll call, with Frank J. Green as director, an increase of $2,229.73 over the pre- vious year, and an increase of l,484 In memberships.
 Branches as in preceding years, diA excellent work under the fol- lowing leaders: Middlebury, includ- ing Westover school, Mrs. Ira A Stevens; Woodbury, Miss Lottie Hitchcock: Thomaston, Mrs. John Braxi; Prospect, Mrs. Clifford Clark Southbury and South Britain, Mill ton Coer; Platts Mills, Mrs. F. R. Jones; Wolcott, Robert Grant; and Plymouth, Mrs. Fred Buell..
 The committee assigned to direct the 1886 annual roll call express their sincere appreciation to sub scribers; to the newspapers for their excellent cooperation; to all those who gave generously of their time in making this years roll call the largest in membership and funds since the war.
 Disaster Relief
 The disaster relief committee pa- per set-up of the Waterbury chap ter was called into action for the second time within a year in Jan. uary, 1897, with national headquart- CTS reported the American Rec Cross was calling on the people oi the United States for @ minimum relief fund of two million dollars in order to meet the hourly in- creasing needs of flood victims ir eight states. The Waterbury chap ter was given quota of $4,000 tc raise as soon as possible. However before many days had elapsed, the local quota was raised to $20,00( due to the suffering and increasing needs of the people within the stricken area.
 A grand total of $34,l45.00 was forwarded to national headquarters Washington, D. C., for the Ohio and Mississippi Valley flood sufferers, by the people of Waterbury and Its seven branches as follows: Middle bury, Mrs. Ira W. Stevens; Wood bury, Miss Lottie Hitchcock; South bury and South Britain, Milton E. Coer; Thomaston, Mrs. John Braxl; Plymouth, Mrs. Fred Buell.; Wolcott Robert Grant; and Prospect, Mrs Clifford Clark.
 Headquarters for collection, sort ing and packing of clothing were es- tablished in the American Legion home, with Mrs. Joel Butler in charge. Sixty-three boxes of cloth ing in excellent condition were pack ed and shipped to New Haven from Waterbury by a corp of volunteer workers under the chairmanship of Mrs. Butler, containing 2,69l articles of clothing for men, women and children.
 First Aid
 Five classes in first aid instruc- tion were held during the year, un- der the supervision of Red Cross first aid instructors.
 Two classes for juniors were held in Woodbury, with Miss Ruth Bow ker, Red Vross instructor, in charge. Thirty-two studnts successfully passed the tests and were awarded certificates.
 A class for men and women was conducted in Woodbury, with Miss Ruth Bowker in charge. Thirteen students successfully qualified and were awarded their certificates.
 Another class for women was con- ducted and nine applicants were awarded their certificates.
 At the present time, classes are being formed for hig hschool stu dents and also in one of the local industrial plants which is forming