Wilcox Fundraiser

Notes on Red Cross 1943 Cochise County: Printed in the "Arizona Ranger News" Willcox, Arizona, Friday, April 9, 1943.

Compiled by Wilola Follett and transcribed by Vynette Sage.

OVER $4000 RAISED IN RED CROSS DRIVE

The Red Cross drive successfully came to an end here April 5 when Mrs. W.L. Johnson sent into the Tucson chapter for her husband, W.L. Johnson, Chairman, $4, 178.13, from the district which was $178.13 over the quota.

Aside from the regular contributions, two Red Cross dances were given, one at Pearce when that community raised $88.24, and one at Willcox given by the Woman's Club when $98.80 was raised. Mrs. Huddy donated the hall at Pearce and the music was given by the Douglas Airbase orchestra. At Willcox the music was by Mr. and Mrs. Greer, Mr. Eikenberry, Robert Kirby, George Takagi, and food was brought in by many.

The amount raised by each community was:

Willcox $2,219.13, Dos Cabazas $523.65, Pearce and Cochise $631.74, Bowie $384.68, and San Simon $418.93.

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