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M. F. Niles
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Captain-Miss Louise Spahr Mrs. Halbert Baylor Miss Lydia Erwin Miss Helen Ehrenfeld
Miss Florence Harnish Miss Rae Kohler Mrs. J. F. Klinedinst
Miss Katherine Mundorf Mrs. Claude Peterman Mrs. Eugene F. Weiser
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Captain-Dale Dorney Philip F. Aldinger Nevin D. Fahs Clarence C. Frey Joseph F. Gleason
A. Harry Lehr R. Frank Owings Stanley D. Owings Paul J. Rees J. I. Thomas
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Captain-Griffith Amies Luther Doll Geo. Heckert Wm. Lehmeyer Louis Lehmeyer
John Mace Eugene Stumpf H. Clay Shelly Clarence Yeatts J. M. Zinn
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Captain-P. W. Aughenbaugh L. J. Allen
C. B. Bishop
H. E. Humbaugh
Mrs. H. Luke Owen Mrs. Perry Stout
Mrs. Wilmer Throne Miss Clara Black
Captain-Walter L. Bond Frank W. Devers C. E. Emig C. J. Gnau
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Captain-Wm. E. Duff W. T. Durr H. A. Stiles J. J. Bowser H. B. Hess
Raymond Gentzler Donald Darbyshire Fred Shearer Cortez Gantz Vernon Frey
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Captain-J. M. Ebbert C. E. Billheimer C. C. Burgesser Emery W. Brandt
C. B. Hollingsworth Horace D. Keeler
Captain-Eddie L. Herr
R. P. Anderson
11. D. Bancroft
W. H. Boll
P. L. Diehl
H. G. Eaton
H. N. Forrey
Roy S. Fox
C. T. Jenkins
Caplain-S. Fuld
Max S. Haas
Harry Bowman John Roehm Howard J. Haas
Captain-E. A. Heckert John M. Reifsnider Karl Enz
Henry Myers
Geo. Gross
J. A. Lehr
G. W. Pfaltzgraff
Guy Stover
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R. K. Stallsmith
F. R. Stauffer
S. P. Williams
Captain-Morgan E. Gipe W. Boyer
F. L. Glendmeyer
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W. H. Keller
J. W. Robinson
D. D. Strite
E. S. Spangler M. G. Stees
Percy W. Small Geo. W. Wertz Edward Reineberg
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Captain-Eugene Gillespie Joseph Black, Jr. Felix S. Bentzel Clarence S. Gabel H. B. Gillespie Charles Jacobs Benjamin B. Lamotte
Carl L. Lafean
Herbert G. Myers
Chester G. Myers
Ilarry S. Nickel
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W. W. Lease Dr. Ira S. McDowell W. H. Selemeyer Philip R. Wiest
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Walter F. Owen
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Samnel Kauffman
Robert Shiller John Zimmerman .
Captain-Oscar H. Heckert P. E. McNitt R. F. Owings John A. Weiser
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Caplain-II. Samuel Hays Fred Hoffmerey C. C. Holler H. E. Kottcamp Eli G. Leathery Wilbur Leathery John W. Mumma Irvin Ruler Spurgeon Seitz Win. Strickhouser
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Caplain-O. H. Lucas Harry Adams
Edward S. Frey
Samuel Gregory
P. S. Forry
Robert Immel
Z. C. Shue
George Landis
J. D. Spangler
Jas. A. Lichty
H. C. Stransbaugh
Edward Leber
C. S. Snyder
Walter G. MeBlain
C. L. Peterman
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Captain-Chester II. Johnson
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E. E. Frey
Clarence S. Hoover
Captain-Patriek Lonergan C. F. Borgel
David Kagen
S. A. Bruggeman
H. H. Lindemuth
Thos. J. Carroll
Harvey C. Newswanger
Charles Castle
Hubert H. Rosser
C. J. Helfrich
Herbert S. Schmidt
John E. Helfrich
Milton Stees
John J. Landers
A. II. Wantland
Geo. Marlow
T. J. MeNelis
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Captain-F. J. Johns E. E. Currens Frank Dietrich F. J. Eline Claire Eline
I. E. Frey
Charles Myers
D. W. Hubley
Charles Moore
D. S. Nagle
C. R. Stewart Gabriel A. Voss
Arthur Young
P. E. Strawsbaugh
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Caplain- H. J. Longenecker Charles Berger E. U. Gibbs
C. M. Reiffe
Caplain-Geo. A. Jessop Irvin Bookman W. B. Billmeyer Captain F. G. Dempwolf George K. Foust E. U. Gibbs R. A. Long Louis C. Mayer Charles A. Owen Charles Spenee
Captain-L. C. Hawk John D. Bailey C. J. Chronister James Dawes
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Captain-Geo. L. Miller Harold Sylversten E. A. Bollinger Walter Gilbert Mr. Locher Ralph Meisenhelder
Wmn. H. Miller John F. Rudisill Geo. L. Stark J. Wm. Stair
Captain-Benj. T. Root F. S. Barrick Win. Christensen F. S. Kauffman P. G. Mundorf
Walter H. Owens Arthur Patterson C. W. Rollfe W. B. Senft
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Captain-Walter C. Sudick George F. Birchall John T. Hummer
Geo. II. Leber
Harry L. McNeal Norbert Neuman Samuel Ruby Clayton P. Rutt Linius E. Topper Carl S. Wittmer
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Captain-Arthur D. Pringle Chas. Erisman Geo. Epley Samuel Feiser
John E. Graybill
Geo. Hoover
Geo. Hummel
W. L. Mann
Perey Miller
R. J. Peschko
A. W. Sidesinger Adam Smyser
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Captain-Lee Reineberg Harry E. Bamer John Dellinger John Deininger Thos. Heller Dr. J. H. Howell Oscar Kranich Wm. M. Miller Paul Schminke Wm. S. Wanner
Captain-Ralph Thomas Harry Berger Robert F. Bates Halleck B. Beck
Charles Elsesser Geo. II. Ginter A. R. Hulleditz William Heagy Edw. Luckenbach Earl Swords Walter HI. L. Spangler
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Captain-Dr. Raymond Neiman J. F. Boyer
Raymond Kinzie Ralph Meisenhelder Harry Nichols Edw. Swartz Harry Sakemiller
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Captain-Frank W. Stahlheber Eli Bream Harold B. Gilman John B. Laucks Walter B. Sickler
Harry E. Smith William H. Trimmer
J. A. Walker
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Captain-W. J. Woods D. G. Aungst John Boyer Mr. Dietrick
H. H. Johnson
H. E. Lesher
M. W. Mitzel
H. E. Musselman
H. F. Stoner
Latimer Thompson
L. S. Yost
Captain-Henry Wasbers O. O. Ettline
Horace B. Faber Clarence Mader J. W. Richley C. D. Smith
SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIP
Captain-Mrs. Geo. H. Stallman
Mrs. C. K. Baumeister
Mrs. C. B. Heinly
Mrs. W. Griddin
Mrs. T. A. Myers
Mrs. Ellen Myers
Miss Elizabeth Herr
Captain-Harry S. Wiest John Brandt
David Garver
Wayne MeFall
James Rodgers
Harvey Smith B. A. Shorb Phil Stair Guy Sheets John Trimmer
SPRING GARDEN TOWNSHIP
Captain-Mrs. A. H. Hayward
Mrs. E. K. McConkey
Mrs. H. C. Ulmer
Mrs. Geo. Bollinger
Mrs. B. F. Root
Mrs. Edward Heckert
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Captain-G. M. Wetmore M. L. Howard Thos. F. Heberly H. D. Quickel J. I. Spangler Geo. V. Stein Harry R. Serf Spurgeon Spangler
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Monroe Shadle
Arthur Thompson H. C. Ulmer
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ORGANIZATION OF YORK COUNTY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
F OR a considerable number of months prior to the entry of this country into the war an organization had been formed in Philadelphia, known as the "Women's Preparedness League". Mrs. George Wharton Pepper, Mrs. W. Childs Drexel and a number of prominent women of Phila- delphia were largely instrumental in forming this organization. Women representing each county were invited to attend and among those prominent in the beginning of this noble work was Mrs. John B. Hamme of York. Immediately after her return from Philadelphia the organization of the Women's Preparedness League was undertaken at York, Pa., and in a very short time put into full operation. so that when the United States entered into the World War the women connected with the "Women's Preparedness League" arranged for a meeting, in order to organize a chapter of the American Red Cross.
Under Mrs. Hamme's direction, they secured the services of one of the Red Cross organizers, Mr. A. B. Tamlyn of New York, who visited York to organize a branch of the chapter. A number of men and women representing the civic and charitable organizations of the city attended a meeting called in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce, which had been generously tendered for this purpose, and after the need of such an organization was clearly pointed out and defined by Mr. Tamlyn, a chapter was immediately organized and application made for a charter to be known as the York County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The officers of the meeting were as follows: President, MR. JOHN C. SCHMIDT; Secretary, MR. CHAS. N. ROBINSON.
The original officers of the York County Chapter American Red Cross were as follows: President, MR. JOHN C. SCHMIDT; Secretary, MR. G. W. RYAN; Treasurer, MR. W. A. KEYWORTH.
Few of those present fully realized the magnitude of the undertaking, nor did they dream of the success which would follow this organization, although the enthusiasm which grew with this work and through the war was foreshadowed at this meeting. One after another the representatives of the various organizations rose and pledged their membership to the Red Cross Chapter. The first need was to secure a place for workrooms, as at that time it seemed that the work would be largely the making of surgical supplies and hospital garments. This was met by Mr. Alexander E. MeLean, who tendered to the Red Cross the free use of his former residence, No. 372 E. Market Street, a large brick dwelling house.
The Hon. Nevin M. Wanner, President Judge of York County, acted as Chairman of the Member- ship Committee, and with the work of this strong committee, the organization rapidly grew until in a comparatively short time a membership of twelve thousand was reached.
Mr. McLean's residence was equipped as a workroom and a storage room for the large quantities of material handled. Under Mrs. Hamme's direction, representatives of various churches would select a day and as high as twenty-five sewing machines were in daily operation making garments. A number of these sewing machines were donated by different organizations and the balance were purchased by the chapter.
The purchase of materials was undertaken by the four leading department stores. namely. Mr. Alex. E. McLean, of Jas. McLean & Son: Mr. Max Grumbacher, of the Bon Ton Department Store; Mr. C. H. Bear, Jr., of C. H. Bear & Co .. and Mr. Jas. H. Rogers, of P. Wiest's Sons. These gentlemen purchased the material for the Red Cross without profit or compensation and delivered the goods to the Red Cross storeroom, which was also furnished by Mr. Alex. E. McLean.
All garments were cut from the material and delivered ready for sewing to the workrooms at 372 E. Market St.
As the war progressed, increasing demands were made upon the Chapter and large quantities of wool were purchased and given to the devoted women of York to be knitted into sweaters, socks, helmets and mittens. Owing to the generous work of the women the demand on the Chapter for wool
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became so great that it was necessary to make a charge for the wool and even then the output of the York County Chapter was almost sufficient to meet the extreme demands placed upon it by the Di- vision Headquarters at Philadelphia.
The original organization was largely composed of people from the city of York, because they were more numerous and more easily called upon, but the patriotism of York was not confined to the city by any means, and in a very short time branches and auxiliaries were scattered all over the county, at Red Lion, Dallastown, Felton, New Park, Cross Roads, Stewartstown, Delta, Glen Rock, Hellam, Wrightsville, York Haven, Manchester, Mt. Wolf, Emigsville, Dillsburg, Wellsville, Dover, Jacobus, Loganville, New Freedom, Shewsbury, Woodbine, Windsor, York, East Side; York, West Side; and in each auxiliary work rooms were established. Great rivalry existed between the various auxiliaries as to their production and size of membership and through the generosity of the newspapers monthly reports of the production from each auxiliary were published.
The total income of the York County Chapter was at first limited to one-half of the membership fee, the balance going to headquarters in Philadelphia, but it was soon seen that in order to supply sufficient material to meet the demands upon us and the activity of the workers, it was necessary to secure very much larger contributions. Division Headquarters notified the Chapter that they were expected to contribute a minimum sum of $75,000, of which twenty-five per cent. could be retained by the Chapter to finance its own activities.
A splendid committee was formed, headed by Ex-Senator David P. Klinedinst, and composed of one hundred of the active business men of York. These were subdivided into ten committees of ten members each, including the chairman. Arrangements were made during the week of the drive so that the committees would meet in the restaurant of the Colonial Hotel for lunch, each man paying for his own lunch, and then amid great excitement and enthusiasm the Chairman of each committee would report the result of the last twenty-four hours. Occasionally, short, inspiring speeches were made and once we were delighted by an address made by the Baroness Huard, who was maintaining at her own expense a Red Cross Hospital in France. The sum hoped for, $75,000, was considerably over-contributed by the generosity of the people of York County, and the result of this campaign was a total subscription of $90,000.
The growth of the Chapter and its activities were so rapid that it became necessary to reorganize under separate bureaus, with the chairman of each bureau as a member of the Board of Directors. Under this plan the Board was organized on December 10, 1917, as follows,
Chairman
JOHN C. SCHMIDT
Vice Chairman.
FRANCIS FARQUHAR
Treasurer
WM. R. HORNER
Executive Secretary
EDW. S. HENGST
Bureau of Development
JAMES RUDISILL
Bureau of Publicity. REV. C. M. EHEHALT
Women's Bureau
MRS. J. B. HAMME
Sub-divided under the following departments:
Surgical Dressings
MRS. GEO. RYAN
Hospital Garments
MISS LOTTIE GLOSSBRENNER
Knited Articles
MRS. S. I. ADAMS
Bureau of Hygiene
MISS NETTA FORD
Bureau of Civilian Relief
WILMER C. THRONE
Bureau of First Aid.
DR. G. E. HOLTZAPPLE
Bureau of Supplies
ALEX. E. MCLEAN
Bureau of Accounting
JOHN J. LANDERS
Bureau of Junior Membership
EDWIN A. BARNITZ
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The Executive Committee consisted of the following: JOHN C. SCHMIDT, ALEX. E. MCLEAN, and JAMES RUDISILL.
The material for the workrooms was supplied to all of the auxiliaries and branches free of cost throughout the entire war, except for a period when it became necessary to charge for wool, because of the high price and the vast number of workers. When the finished goods were sent in each week by the twenty-two different auxiliaries they were carefully examined and inspected and packed and shipped to the Red Cross Headquarters in Philadelphia. All of the labor in the workrooms was given gratuitously, except for the elerical and stenographie work, and for one or two ladies who gave their entire time to this work and received a very trifling stipend.
The York Transfer Company generously hauled all of the boxes free of charge, Mr. Alex. E. MeLean supplying all the necessary labor and packing.
The York County Chapter American Red Cross suffered a very serious loss when its President,
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS YORK COUNTY CHAPTER RED CROSS
The following directors are shown in the above group: First row seated, left to right, Miss Netta Ford, Burean of Hygiene: Mrs. J. B. Hamme, Woman's Department; Mr. Francis Farquhar, chairman ; Mrs. George Stallman, Canteen Service; Second row, left to right, Alexander MeLean, Bureau of Supplies; Wilmer C. Throne, Civilian Relief; James Rudisill, Bureau of Development; Rev. Father C. M. Ehehalt, Publicity Bureau; John J. Landers, Bureau of Accounting; Edgar S. Hengst, Executive Secretary: Will K. Rebert, Bureau of Conservation; Samnel Kurtz, Junior Red Cross: Dr. George E. Holtzapple, Bureau of First Aid; and J. S. Kapp.
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John C. Schmidt, was called to Washington, D. C., to serve on one of the War Boards, which office occupied nearly all his time and, therefore, necessitated his resignation from the presidency of York County Chapter, American Red Cross. The marked success of the Red Cross Chapter was, in a very large measure, due to the unselfish devotion, the inspiring enthusiasm, the unremitting zeal which characterized most forcibly the Red Cross work of the retiring president to the edification of the multitude of Red Cross workers and the general public. His sacrifices in time, health and wealth remain untold, but they form a part of that spirit which our fair land America calls all its own.
Franeis Farquhar, the Vice-chairman of the Chapter, was unanimously elected the successor of John C. Schmidt in the chairmanship of the Chapter. The choice was well made. The Red Cross work of Mr. Franeis Farquhar is a lasting monument of his skillful, energetie, congenial leadership.
Mr. Francis Farquhar's success in organizing the War Drive was so marked that, at the request of Mr. Scott, Chairman at Division Headquarters, he was invited to serve as the Chairinan of the Mem- bership Drive for the entire Pennsylvania Division. In this he was also very successful.
All of the War Relief Organizations, it was found, at frequent intervals, asked for contributions from the people, and it was therefore decided to form a War Chest. which would be the Treasury of the various War Relief Organizations.
An appeal came from Division Headquarters for discarded garments to be sent to the Belgians and one hundred tons of good, serviceable garments were contributed, packed and shipped by the York County Chapter.
In September, 1918, the epedemic of Spanish Influenza caused great suffering in this county and the number of sufferers was so great that it was beyond the capacity of the hospital to eare for them. and, under the direction of the Red Cross, a hospital was started in the buildings of the York County Agricultural Society, which was maintained from October 13th to November 20th, and all of the expenses were borne by the Red Cross.
With the close of the war, the need for surgical supplies, hospital garments, etc., ceased and the workrooms gradually elosed, but the Bureau of Civilian Relief. under the direction of Mr. Wilmer C. Throne, continued the work of earing for the families and dependents of soldiers and sailors still in the service and with welcoming home the convalescent and disabled.
Many noble and glorious deeds in the history of York County Chapter American Red Cross remain unrecorded on these pages for laek of space. But deep into the hearts and minds of the American people has been written a wonderful story of love and devotion. of service and sacrifice by the in- dustrious men and women-workers of the Red Cross who belong to the "Grand Army" of the Unknown, the Unhonored, and Unsung, but without whom there should not have been the miraculous achieve- ments which crown to-day Our Country's efforts in the past World War. Truly may be said of them
"Nor shall their glory be forgot While Fame her record keeps."
The end of the war found York County with gold stars in hundreds of homes from which the soldiers had gone forever, but at such terrible eost great lessons were taught and learned. Thus the war gave to York County a precious, saered token-oh! may it live forever-the Spirit of Team-work, for through the magnificent institution of the Red Cross it was that the people of York County as everywhere else in the U. S. A., were given to realize the vast possibilities and opportunities of doing good for the individual as well as the nation and mankind if all worked together methodically and harmoniously. When reflecting upon the wondrous deeds and achievements of the American Red
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Cross of which the York County Chapter was so noble and brave a child we may proudly exclaim with Miranda:
"O Wonder! Ilow many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in it!"
REV. C. M. EHEHALT
HANOVER CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
E ARLY in the History of the war a movement was set afoot to organize a chapter of the American Red Cross. The people of the town took an active interest in the project, and at a public meeting completed the organization. Headquarters were established and the work proceeded vigorously, accomplishing very important results.
In a short time a large number had joined the chapter to work with a united help during the entire period of the war. The organization will continue to assist in any other fields of duty that the Red Cross may be called upon to perform in the future.
Immediately following the declaration of War, the citizens of the third district contributed to a special fund known as the "Comfort Kit Fund", for the purpose of purchasing comfort kits to be presented to each man leaving that district for military service. Approximately one thousand comfort kits were given away at a cost of $1.392.60. The kits contained the following articles: Wash cloth, safety razor, talcum powder, mirror, thread and needles, towels, adhesive plaster, soap, tooth paste and tooth brush, hair brush, comb, pins, and a tin cup.
Emlet and Emlet. druggists. Hanover, Pa., generously furnished the committee practically all of the articles at cost, and the ladies of the Woman's Workrooms, Civic League building, joined in giving their services, making comfort bags and other articles.
The following committee had charge of the fund and distribution of the kits: F. W. Weber, chairman, C. E. Phreaner. H. S. Ehrhart, T. J. O'Neill, J. C. Krebs and Dr. F. E. Beard.
HANOVER CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS, HANOVER, PA.,
BY F. W. WEBER
On Wednesday evening May 8, 1917, a mass meeting was held in the High School auditorium in the interest of the American Red Cross. The following speakers were present.
BURGESS H. M. STOKES, Chairman.
REV. G. W. NICELY. REV. A. S. DECHANT.
EMIL G. STERGER, Executive Secretary, York, Pa., Chapter and Official Organizer of the National Society of the American Red Cross.
Under the direction of Mr. Sterger, the Hanover Chapter. American Red Cross, was duly organized, nominating and electing the following officers, and executive committee:
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F. W. WEBER, Chairman.
MRS. C. F. MOUL, Vice-Chairman.
MISS BERTHA ZEBER, Vice-Chairman.
MISS EMILY YOUNG, Vice-Chairman. MISS EMMA DELONE, Vice-Chairman
T. J. O'NEILL, Secretary.
PAUL WINEBRENNER, Treasurer.
R. L. EHRHART, Chairman Membership Committee.
J. T. HUSTON, Chairman Publicity Committee.
E. FRED CARVER, Chairman Supplies Committee.
DR. J. A. MELSHEIMER, Chairman Educational Committee.
J. W. GITT, Chairman Extension and Co-operation.
MRS. C. E. MOUL, Woman's Bureau Work Rooms and Auxiliaries.
MISS EMMA DELONE, Chairman Canteen Service.
H. S. EHRHART, Chairman Civilian Relief. WARD C. HAFFNER, Chairman Motor Service.
The executive committee was made up of the above newly elected officers and the following: C. N. Myers, H. D. Sheppard, A. R. Nisely, J. H. Brough, C. E. Phreaner, and Dr. F. H. Beard.
Membership Campaign May 16 to June 1, 1917. Headquarters: 125 Broadway, Hanover, Pa.
R. L. EHRHART Chairman Membership Committee.
SUB-COMMITTEES
SAMUEL C. GARBER
Firemen.
RALPH J. A. HOFFACKER
Fraternal Orders.
SAMUEL A. GEISELMAN.
Fraternal Orders.
PAUL T. LAU.
Fraternal Orders.
M. J. BOWMAN
Grange.
WARD C. HAFFNER
Manufacturers.
W. E. PITTS
Manufacturers.
H. H. MORNING
Manufacturers.
H. H. HUSTON.
Booths.
MRS. H. S. EHRHART
Booths.
MRS. CLARENCE M. SCHAEFFER
Booths.
MRS. A. S. DECHANT
Headquarters.
MRS. JOHN MEISENHELDER Headquarters.
MISS EMMA DELONE Churches.
MRS. GEO. D. GITT
Churches.
MRS. M. D. BISHOP
Needleworkers' Guild.
MRS. CHARLES HECKENDORN
Woman's Patriotic Organizations.
MRS. BERTHA WISE
Woman's Patriotic Organizations.
Result of Campaign for Membership:
Life .
3 Members.
Sustaining
1 Member.
Contributing
2 Members.
Subscribing
10 Members.
Annual 2447 Members.
2163 Members.
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Christmas Roll Call, December, 1917:
3 Members. Subscribing
Annual
324 Members.
Members transferred year 1917 from York Chapter:
Life.
Subscribing 10 Members.
320 Members.
Annual .
333 Members. 3120 Members.
Total for year
Chapter Jurisdiction May 8, 1917 to May 15, 1918, comprising only Hanover Borough. Population, approximately, eight thousand.
First Red Cross War Fund Drive, June, 1917
MR. PAUL WINEBRENNER
Chairman.
MR. C. EDGAR PHREANER
Assistant Chairman.
Mass Meeting for Membership and War Fund Drive, held at Hanover Opera House, Sunday, May 27, 1917.
PROGRAM
Music. Knights of Pythias Band.
Rev. Abner S. DeChant.
Prayer
America.
Singing
F. W. Weber.
Address
John C. Schmidt, Chairman York Chapter.
Singing Star Spangled Banner.
Patriotic Order Sons of America Band
Music. Address Walter G. McBlain, Chairman of Co-operation and Extension, York Chapter.
Onward Christian Soldiers.
Singing M. L. Sternberger, National Field Secretary, American
Address
Red Cross, Washington, D. C.
Closing Prayer
Rev. James A. Huber.
Singing under direction Miss Elizabeth Wentz.
Accompanist.
Miss Lela Rudisill.
Total amount contributed, First War Fund Drive. $21,775.75
Use of Office and Campaign Headquarters, 125 Broadway, donated by E. J. Bemiller and E. H. Walters.
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Opening Address
321 Members.
3 Members.
Second War Fund Drive, May, 1918
PAUL WINEBRENNER. Chairman. C. EDGAR PHREANER. Assistant Chairman.
Assisted by Boy Scouts of America, Hanover, Pa. Troop No. 20, TALMADGE NICHOLS, Caplain. Troop No. 21, JOSEPH YINGLING, Caplain. Troop No. 22, THOMAS MURPHY, Captain.
Parade and Mass Meeting, May 22, 1918.
PARADE PROGRAM
Marshall P. N. FORNEY.
Assistant
E. T. SMITH.
Police.
Knights of Pythias Band.
Burgess and Borough Council.
Board of Education.
Hanover Chapter, A. R. C., F. W. Weber, Chairman.
Canteen Service Committee, A. R. C., Miss Emma J. Delone, Director. Junior Members and Nurses, A. R. C., Miss Helen Little, Asst. Director. Women Workers of Workrooms and Auxiliaries, including Sewing Cireles of all Churches and other Organizations, Mrs. C. E. Moul, Director. Boy Scouts of America.
Drum Corps and Bugles.
Hanover Troop No. 20, Talmadge Nichols Captain.
Drum Corps and Bugles.
Hanover Troop No. 21. Joseph Yingling, Captain.
Hanover Troop No. 22, Thomas Murphy, Captain.
Sons of Veterans Band.
Major Jenkins Camp No. 125, Sons of Veterans, escort by Major Jenkins, Post No. 99 G. A. R.
Mass Meeting Held al Trinity Reformed Church Chapel
PROGRAM
Music. Orchestra, Dr. M. M. Fleagle, Director
Prayer .
Rev. W. L. Armstrong.
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