| Show denver colo dec 26 the washington county news st george utah now that tho american red u christmas roll call la nearing conclusion with a strong probability that there will be no further appeal tor funds for war relief work I 1 wish to express the thanks of the american red cross as a whole and of the officials of the mountain division in particular tor tho wiling and hearty cooperation of the newspaper men in the mountain division in making the war work of the american red cross and the several campaigns ot the red cross eo successful we ot the divisional publicity department especially are intensely appreciative ot the work done by the newspapers in getting before the people the appeal ot the american red cross realizing that thousands ot people have been reached through the press who otherwise could not have had any extensive knowledge ot the operations ot this the greatest ot all humanitarian organizations that the interest aroused through the publication ot red cross matter by your newspaper and by others throughout the country has resulted beneficially not only to our own country but to all humanity cannot for a moment be doubted in future as in the past the american red cross will continue caring tor soldiers and sailors feeding the starving alleviating suffering starting anew in life the cripples supplying necessities in the war devastated regions in fact its work in all its variety ot service to humanity will go on without interruption the annual christmas roll call will be the financial basis for its future operation possibly augmented it the need arises by special appeals in case ot disaster of more than local or community extent while ve realize that it will be impossible for us to reciprocate in any great degree we shall be pleased at any time to respond so far as is within our power to any request for information and meantime will take pleasure in keeping ou advised ot any development in red cross work and in furnishing you with any items coming to our notice which a bellevo might have news value again thanking you on behalf ot the american red cross and the mountain division especially for your many courtesies I 1 am very sincerely yours N hicks director department of publicity |
