• Burlap skirls, instead of real pants, and
no shoes, stockings or underwear is th»*
war-imposed style for this homeless Greek
bov and thousands like him To help pro
tcct these war victims against cold and
disease, round up all your service;
* “M.<> clothing, shoes and bedding for l
l inled National Clothing Collection.**
Give Clothing to the United
Collection for Overseas
War Relief . . .
Across the barren wastes of war-torn countries wander multitudes of dazed and destitute people.
Their appalling number, in Europe alone, is 125 million, of which more than M) million are chil
dren. They are living in the ruins of tlieir homes. They are working in their ravaged fields. They
are kept alive more by courage than by food; warmed more by hope than hv clothing . . . work
ing and waiting . . . even as we . . . for total peace.
These men, women and children — innocent victims of Nazi oppression — have been robbed of all
hut life itself. During five long horror-filled yeears of war, the clothes on their hacks have worn
to pitiful shreds and rags. Production of new clothing has been impossible, so their need will con
tinue long after the end of hostilities.
150 Million Pounds Needed!
So scarce ami scanty have their garments become that, tinring winter months, deaths from expos
ure have equalled, and in some areas even exceeded, deaths tine to starvation and malnutrition.
Look over your family s wardrobe, now. Pick out every garment you can possibly spare.
n 1141 YOU CAN no
1. Get together all the serviceable used summer and winter clothing you can spare. This includes
men s, women s, children s, and infants’ wear, ami shoes. Overcoats, topcoats, work clothes, suits,
dresses, shirts, skirts, jackets, pants, gloves, underwear, sleeping garments, robes, sweaters, shuwls,
and all knit goods. Also blankets and bedclothes.
2. lake your contribution to the Virginia Electric and Power Company which has offered the use
of their showroom for the storage of these clothes, firing your items in before April ,‘iOtli.
.1. Support your local organizations, not only with your clothing contributions, but also with your
time, effort and energy.
This Drive Sponsored by Kiwanis and Lions Clubs,
and Junior and Senior Woman’s Clubs.
The daily problem of this youngster is to get his head al
and legs through the right holes in his only garment. It’s a comm
problem for millions of men, women and children in v-'-ravnr
lands abroad You ran help them bv contributing serviceable n
clothing, shoes and bedding to t ailed Nation,.I ( lathing (VI
DIXIE MOTORS, Inc.
RHLLIAMSTON MOTOR CO.
Branch Banking & Trad Co.
Virginia Electric & Power Co.
WiUiamston Hardware Co.
Marlin County Building and
Loan Association
McClee's Cash Grocery
ANN S VARIETY STOBE
MABGOL1S BROTHERS
LINESLEY ICE CO.
HARRISON OIL COMPANY
PEELE'S • JEWELERS
WOOLARD FURNITURE Co.
Sinclair Service Station
FARMERS SUPPLY COT
SAUNDERS & COX LBR. CO.
ALPHA CLEANERS
CHAS. H. JENKINS & CO.
DAVIS PHARMACY
DARDEN S DEPT. STORE
J. LAWRENCE PEELE
G. & H. Builders Supply Co.
Williamslon Peanut Company
Williamslon Pkg. Mlg. Co
Standard Fertilizer Co.
WILLIAMSTOM SUPPLY Co.
WILLARD S SHOE SHOP
MANNINGS’ LAUNDRY
Sams Bargain Place
Williamslon Lumber Co.
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W. M. BAKEK — ESSO