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Your Bed Croet watchi* over the com fort of hospitalised veteran* and service poopl* everywhere. Help put it* 1948 Fund Campaign over. Give generously I January Disasters Bring * Quick Red Cross Action Destructive floods and tornadoes be ginning in early January were grim reminders that morn Americans died in home-front accidents and disasters during World War II than as war By mid-month the siege, brought on unseasonably early by warm weather and heavy rains, bad claimed 64 dead and upwards off 160 hospitalised, records indicate. Thousands of fami lias in rural areas of 11 midwestem and southern states were affected. Bed Cress chapter workers who last year helped their communities through 260 disasters have again worked 'round the clock. Assisting have been doctors, nurses, and ithere rushed by the Red Cross to stricken areas. Surveys for the re furnishing, rebuilding, and repairing at damaged or destroyed homes, barns, and other buildings began im mediately. Rehabilitation will be com pleted in March. Undoubtedly new disasters will strike during the spring months and will seep the organisation working at top speed in this humani tarian parade which never ends. ? In providing food, clothing, shelter, medical and nursing care, varying problems confront the Red Cross, par ticularly in rural sections. In flooded "Mississippi valley areas, Red Cross has obtained a priority re lease of house trailers to supplement tents used in sheltering farmers res cued from flooded areas. When evacu ation of farm families and livestock has been necessary, coast guard and navy boats have assisted. Recent coal shortages in disaster areas were re lieved when Red Cross action resulted in diversion (ft fuel to critical sections. An hour after surveys have been completed, the Red Cross has obtained priority release of lumber and other building materials. Included has been screen wire to help prevent the spread in malaria affected areas. In flood* and hurricanes, local Bad Cross disaster unit*, through advance weather bureau advisoridb, have - warned resident* in time for safe evacuation; in remote section*, they have effected rescues. In all disas ters, tornadoes, fires, floods, hurri canes, train wrecks, they have quickly sought out injured, given first aid, and arranged hospital care. Hundred* of thousand* of homeless have keen sheltered, clothed, and fed. In Psterson, New Jersey, a new chapter* disaster chairman successfully tackled problems of the worst flood in that city's history. Two days after a Bed Cross disaster conference in Montgomery, Alabama, a tornado ripped through the city. Outstanding cqre given the injured wrote a bright page in the year's disaster history. In states where polio outbreaks oc curred, Bed Cross chapter volunteers hurriedly improvised hospital articles. In Salt L?ke City, Disaster Service supplied, face masks, children's night gowns, hospital shirts, surgical gowns for nurses, blankets, and sheets. When flannelette could not be found for hot packs, Bed Cross supplied 1,000 diap ers for the purpose. But whether disaster or any of many other Bed Cftws services, all are available to people in rural communi ties no less than in large cities. Home nursing, farm accident prevention, as sistance to families ?I men in uniform and to veterans?these services con tinue year-in, year-out During March the Bed Cross is appealing for $100, 000,000. It needs every bit of that amount to meet obligations to the armed forces and civilian population. "We all have a share in the Ameri can Bed Cross," said Basil O'Connor, Bed Cross Chairman, when announc ing tha appeal. "Let's all maintain that share by contributing generously to the 1944 Fund Campaign and keep ing our Bed Cross society the i est in T American Red Cross Aids Wounded and Able-bodied Mot long ago to a Red Cross field director with an outfit on maneuvers flashed a message that the mother of a man in his unit .was critically ill, and the .man wssM needed it home im mediately. With this message from the soldier's Red Cross chapter verifying die illness, the field director called on the com manding officer who arranged an emergency furlough. While a courier sped up the line to fetch the soldier, the Red Cross man was busy arrang ing transportation. Within a few hours the boy was at the Red Croes field office where fur lough papers and a ticket awaited him. The field director drove him to the airport, and the boy arrived home in time?not to see his mother die, but to save her life with a blood transfusion. Today, six months after V-J Day, some 17,000 Red Cross workers are still with the GIs at home and abroad. Hundreds of clubs and rest homes overseas are in operation where men meet on leave, get home-cooked food, .and that prime American favorite? doughnuts and coffee. Music and en tertainment, books, magazines, and home-town newspapers, lounge and writing rooms?all are popular. For men staying overnight there are com fortable beds, clean sheets, and hot showers. More important than Red Croes services to Hie able-bodied are those for the wounded and ill. In army and navy hospitals the country over, pro fessional and volunteer Red Cross workers serve in many ways. To Hie hospitalised a financial or family problem may prey upon the mind and dull the will to recovery. of Red Cross medical is dis his wife and five-year-old daughter. It would be the first meeting in two years, he told the Bed Cross girl who was teaching him rummy with Braille cards. ? "My little girl knows Fm blind and she's planning hpW shell do things for me," he said. ? . But what she did not know, what had been kept front him so that it might not retard his readjustment, was the way he> was scarred and dis figured. .The Bed Cress girl caught her breath. "That's fine," she said. "IH meet them at the train." Her heart sank upon seeing the tiny girl. It would be a job to pre pare her for the shock, to make sure she did not let her father suspect there was anything wrong. Gently she told the child about her daddy's face, how it would get better, how much he loved her, and that she mustn't be afraid. Then, with a prayer in her heart, she led mother and child to the blinded soldier. The crucial mdment had come. Now, upon the actions of a little giri, the future of this family would depend. For a moment the tot stood in the doorway, looking at her father across the room. Then, without hesitation, came the patter of little feet, and die threw her arms around her father's neck. "Daddy,"'die cried, "Daddy, it's me?we're so glad to hava you back!" ? A simple service, yes. Bu{ it de termined the happiness of three people. Without the understanding heart, and tm many who daily give of their minds and souls, the adjust ment of thousands of servicemen might be seriously retarded. The American Bed Cross needs $100,000,000 $0 carry on during the next fiscal year. That sum is mail when stacked against the heartaches stilled, suffering eased,' misery re lieved, new hope infused?day in, day ef Bed Cross families have a big stake in the Bed Cross they consis tently support the Bed Cross la K-s , ,-V . ? : ' -.,V ?3, TALK WITH US We provide every detail of information helpful to obtaining a Building Loan ? freely. If you realize that "planning" a Loan is as important aa planning the Home itself, you will welcome our help in selecting the type of loan, preliminary to providing the actual ftmds. f. warn Finn FEIEIAL UVIItS ? LMI ASSOCIATION OF OIEEWILLE m 320 EVANS STREET GREENVILLE, H. C. Phone 3224 m A. C. TADLOCK. Sec. and Trans. FOR RESULTS ADVERTISE IN 11 IE ENTERPRISE ? NOW ? ?? AT Dtraratlve (NIDI MBIPS or TKCNAKT or TKSNTON Xsuxvry Lamps at gloaming Tranart China with lovsly gold trim and color ful kiln-Brad ceram ic floral doc tors that will iadd distinc tive accents at beauty to your homo. Complete rayon shades at Pclaty crMllM * temp 21" to#. SMi 14%" WJTH RAYON SHAM CONVENIENT BUVCET TERMS ADD IT TO ,T0UI ACCOUNT Artfully modulud to Mug now /ovo/foos* to mihdy't boudoir, loop ID" tall. Shado 13" wkh. ?12? WITH RAYON SHAM OTHER DECORATIVE TRENART CHINA LAMPS PRICED UP TO $2*.75 DIIKE - GARNER CO. ? FARMVILLE'S NEWEST ? 110 W. WILSON ST. FARMVILLE, N. C. ;0R RESULTS ADVERTISE IN THE ENTERPRISE isH ed in* a few day* there with her eon who fa fa the Naval Hospital. Cecil Lang, eon of Mrs. W. E. Lang fa home on terminal leave. He re lieSS/MS^^lA ?V n - - P mm a i i nonoiwiu qiicMifg irom Air Forces lest week, after I will pe led hy Ola Grace "I Never Knowed," by Fisher will be given by Doris Bee men. The program will center around Family Life on the lOtiv?This pro gram fa taken from a leaflet sent oat by the Federal Council of Churches. The Sod topic of study will be on "Pence"?This will be on the 17th. There will be articles selected from "Leaves of Gobi." The group will center its thinking around "The Home" on March 24th. Mrs. McKeei will talk on Home life that riight The last theme for March will be "Love" ? Articles from "Leaves of Gold," will be used. Entertains For Bridc-Elect Mrs. Charlie Letch worth and Miss Haiel McKeol entertained at four tables of bridge on Saturday night at the home of the former, honoring Miss Janie Marlowe, bride-elect The living room waa decorated with camellias^ quince, spire* and yellow bell. The mantle was banked with ivy and white tapers in crystal holders burned at either end. Upon arrival the honoree waa pre sented aesorsage of pink carnations. Coca-Colas and salted nuts were served during play and bridal ice cream and cakes were served fo"o wr ing progressions. Mrs. W. A. Marlowe, high score winner, was presented toilet water and Miss Fannie Mae Smith, winner in Bingo Bridge, was presented soapt Miss Marlowe was remembered with crystal in her chosen pattern. Those present were the honoree, Mtesee Fannie Mae Smith, Juanita Redick, Clara Jenkins, Mesdames W. A. Marlowe, Ray West, Sr., ?am Lewis, Marvin Mercer; E. F. Brooks, Cameron West, Arthur Gay, Earl Lang, Ray West, Jr., and Clarencer Jonea. Entertains pub Mrs. C. T. Hides was hostess to the Woman's Club, Wednesday after noon. The meeting was celled to order by the vice-president, Mrs. Jenkins and devotion waa conducted by Mrs. W. E. Lang. The roll waa called and minutes of previous meeting read and approved. Reports from various committees After the business meeting Mrs. Carlos Wateton presented Dr. John M. Mewhora of Farmvi lie. who gave a very interesting and helpful talk on coneer. Mrs. Carlos Walston and Mrs. Ivey Smith, then, gave two very beautiful piano selections. During the social hour the hostess sertsd delicious ice cream and cake. At this time Mrs. C. T. Hicks and Mrs. Ray West; Sr., brought fa a basket of very useful gifts from the club members to Mrs. Cameron West Farmville Mutual Burial Association, let us explain the worthwhile service it hae rendered this community for over thirteen years. FARMVILLE FUNERAL HOME TELEPHONE ,183-1 / 'V v AMBULANCE SERVICE FOE RESULTS ADVERTISE IN THE Stay On The Right Side Of Your Budget! It wlU help to practice some of the lessons learn ed in the past few years. Boy only what yon need, and get the best quality yon can afford. In the long ran, you'll SAVE ALL WATS ? and make your income go farther. INVEST IN SAVINGS IONDS Oar friendly service in ell financial matters will meet with yonr com plete satisfaction ? ? ? ? "SAVE TODAY for the things yon will want. Tomorrow! Bank of Farmville Common Sense The thought of death is one that all avoid. Yet, in this age when men face problems bravely, one must sometimes think of the ending of life as well as its daily trials and triumphs. We may be consulted in confidence about any aspect of funeral service. Joe 8. Joyner & Son Funeral Ham Ambulance Service ? Day or Night 105 WALLACE STREET FARMVILLE, N. C. HOME OF ;? JOYNER MUTUAL BURIAL ASS'N., Inc. ; ' YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS SOLICITED FOR RESETS ADVERTISE IN THE ENTERPRISE msm M ^ -- ffSSl it a army RRTRTTTrER will be in FARMVIIiL FRIDAY AFTERNOON at the POST OFFICE U g admv uncm ii'i*kk wni ne in r Aiua t iwub h?v?#
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