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Show w Annual Red Cross Roll Call, November 12 The Annual American Red Cross drive for membership will take place in Washington county on next Saturday, Nov. 12. Mrs. Cannon, county chairman, declares that it is the aim of this great organization of mercy to enroll as many in this county as possible so that they will have a consicious share in its service to humanity local, national and international through individual membership. The Red Cross gave food, clothing, shelter, medical aid and rehapilitated homes in 174 disasters during the year in the United States, its insular possessions and by contributions contri-butions to foreign countries. The number of persons aided in disaster in the United States during the year was approximately ap-proximately 420,000. In this relief work for disaster victims the Red Cross expended $6,634,810.46. The vast work which the Red Cross carries on each year is made possible through the support of millions of men and women who join as members, and through the work of thousands of devoted volunteers who serve without pay and give unstintingly of their time in this service of mercy. We urge that you keep these facts in mind when you are approached for your membership and that you give willingly wil-lingly and make the work of the solicitors that much easier. Remember that they not only give their own money for memberships, but they also give their time to help secure yours. |