| Show in a sense so I 1 banks show shew up at ills his ni eddin edding ding no r plies guess it was a i case of lacart fal failure lure returning turning Ile soldiers s that lias been shon during entire duration of the alio war oi the officials of tle the A 11 C are bussing bushing thein themselves selves with the problem ob giving returning soldiers a proper welcome in their home towns and a welcome home committee is urged for each branch or chapter of the organization it is the intention to see that each boy is given proper recognition on his return whether they return singly or in groups here is what part of the official circular says As many problems connected with home service work will arise it Is imperative that representatives of the home service section of the chapter or branch be included as members of the special committee and hat nil all problems or questions bordering upon home service or sor ser vice of an unusual character to any of the men be referred to the home service workers who are members of the special committee disbursements of money or other material assistance given to the boys other than that ordinarily furnished by canteen committees where canteen committees exist should be made or furnished only by or upon the approval of certain home service wo work rk ers ars inasmuch as this privilege of expressing 1 appreciation in behalf kofl of the american people is one that the american red cross is glad to embrace our plans are quite comprehensive and should be followed in spirit although of course they may be made more elaborate whenever local conditions and community interests desire chambers of commerce i organ organizations iza eions of all kinds patriotic societies and others should be urged to cooperate in this home coming reception and that plans be made in conjunction with them members of tho several organizations izat ions being included as members of the special committee whenever practicable whenever a sufficient number of discharged soldiers is ready to entrain atrain to tho the same destination and whenever railroad fa cili ties will permit special cars will bo provided by the war department tor for the returning groups in such instances the problems orthe chapter or branch will bo be few and the situation will be easy to handle it q foj 00 7 7 |
