Rosalia Women Patriots: Red Cross Branch In Year Does Great Work: Made 2420 Garments And Raised $1400 In Cash-Increase From 10 To 495 Members. Northwest History. State History. Red Cross, Cont'd. W.W. Red Cross Act. Misc. Towns. Relief. 1907-1931. Red Cross Cont'd.

Rosalia Women Patriots: Red Cross Branch In Year Does Great Work: Made 2420 Garments And Raised $1400 In Cash-Increase From 10 To 495 Members. Northwest History. State History. Red Cross, Cont'd. W.W. Red Cross Act. Misc. Towns. Relief. 1907-1931. Red Cross Cont'd.

Spokesman Review

3/11/18

Rosalia Women Patriots: Red Cross Branch In Year Does Great Work: Made 2420 Garments And Raised $1400 In Cash-Increase From 10 To 495 Members.; Rosalia Women Patriots: Red Cross Branch In Year Does Great Work: Made 2420 Garments And Raised $1400 In Cash-Increase From 10 To 495 Members. Rosalia, Wash., March 10.—March 10 marked the close of the first year's work by the Red Cross branch here and a report of the activities was read at the monthly business meeting Friday. The following 2420 articles have been completed: 162 sheets, 108 draw sheets, 182 pairs pajamas, 316 bed shirts, 12 convalescent robes, 36 face towels, 60 pairs bed socks, 48 bath towels, 120 pillow cases, 18 convalescent coats, 10 suits underwear, 84 handkerchiefs, 18 shoulder shawls, 24 vermin suits, 36 napkins, 212 dishtowels, 18 dust cloths, 18 pairs bed slippers, 18 ice bag covers, 18 hot water bottle covers, 46 comfort bags, 20 Christmas packets and 34 patchwork spreads. In the knitting department 163 sweaters, 171 pairs socks, five pairs wristlets, 36 knitted wash cloths, 15 knitted mops and two afghans have been completed. An average of 12 sweaters and 12 pairs of socks a week has been made since the first yarn was received. Starting with 10 members a year ago this branch now has 495 senior members. The Rosalia branch has raised approximately $1400 in cash, with a balance on hand and in working fund of $508. The officers are Mrs. F. J. Wilmer, chairman; Mrs. H. I. Ellis, vice chairman; Mrs. C. E. Fleming, secretary, and Mrs. G. F. Whetsel, treasurer. Mrs. M. H. West is the fifth member of the executive board.

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Northwest Pacific--History--State History--20th Century

United States--Red Cross, Cont'd. W.W. Red Cross Ac W.W. Red Cross Act. Misc. Towns. Relief, 1907-1931.--20th Century

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