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Show RED CROSS HAS KNITTING WOOL AVAILABLE NOW Plenty of material is available avail-able to keep all knitters of Bingham district busy making socks and sleeveless sweaters for American men in service. Last winter a shortage of yarn gave enforced leisure lo those knitting for the American Red Cross. Those who are interested in knitting for the soldiers are asked to contact Mrs. Louis Bucnman, chairman ot knitting for the Red Cross and also chairman of salvage of woolen materials in Bingham district. Women in this section have accomplished ac-complished a great deal since January 1, figures kept by Mrs. W. H. Trevarthen, representative for the Red Cross in Bingham district. Articles checked in at the Salt Lake county chapter headquarters, headquar-ters, expertly made by different women's units and some individuals, indivi-duals, included: 85 siren suits, size 14, with anklets ank-lets and wristlets knitted of yarn purchased by the knitters; 4 dozen babies' gowns; 26 girls' dresses, size two; 75 small boys' pants; 45 blue men's shirts; 65 boys' grey shirts; 18 bathrobes; 4 dozen girls' dresses, size 16; 6 gored skirts, size six; 30 sweaters; sweat-ers; 25 pairs men's socks. |