An appeal is made to Durham to aid the mothers and children made widows and orphans by the terrible mine disaster which snuffed out the lives of some 60 men near Sanford, Lee county, last Wednesday. If you wish to help, make out your check to “Red Cross” and send it to the local Red cross headquarters in the Geer building. As a result of the explosion, about 300 people, 40 of whom are widows and 150 orphan children, are now in destitute circumstances and the Lee county chapter of the American Red Cross has sent out to the state an appeal for aid for these people.
At a public meeting held Saturday afternoon in the local chamber of commerce rooms, a goodly number of representative citizens from the various civic and professional clubs of the city met and discussed possible ways in which the appeal for aid might best be met by the community. As a result of this meeting, a formal appeal by the local chapter has been sent out bearing the endorsement of Mayor J.M. Manning and that of several local organizations. The endorsements of other organizations could have been obtained if time had allowed.
According to an estimate by the Lee county chapter of the Red Cross, a total of $75,000 will e necessary to aid these destitute unfortunates in readjusting themselves to the new conditions which they must now face. Those present at the meeting yesterday afternoon estimated that Durham’s quota of this amount would probably be somewhere between $3,000 and $5,000. All of those who can give are urged to do so.
The preachers of the city and county are requested to put the matter before their congregations today, asking them to send in their contributions to the Red Cross. Those who pay by check should make out their check to “Red Cross,” and these and contributions in other forms, will be received at the Red Cross headquarters in the Geer building, at the Durham banks or at the newspaper offices.
Without solicitation, employees in two rooms at the Golden Belt factory voluntarily have already raised sums of $25 and $20, it is reported.
The formal statement by the local chapter of the Red Cross, along with the names of its actual endorsers, appears below.
The horrible death of more than 50 workers at the Carolina Mines near Sanford, N.C., has brought to us a great disaster. Their untimely death has produced sorrow throughout this state, and it has brought to the families of those killed untold suffering and sorrow. It has happened almost at our door. Therefore, the Red Cross calls upon each citizen of Durham county who feels that he or she is able, to make a contribution through the Red Cross in order that the suffering of the families of those who have met an untimely and sudden death may be relieved. More than 300 people, including 40 widows and 150 orphan children, are in destitute circumstances and are suffering as a result of this great catastrophe. Much money is needed for this purpose and the Red Cross appeals to your liberality.
Durham Chapter American Red Cross
By William B. Umstead, Chairman, and M.B. Fowler, Chairman, Relief Committee
This appeal endorsed by Major of the city of Durham, Dr. J.M. Manning, Durham Chamber of Commerce, Merchants Association, Rotary Club, Business and Professional Women’s Club, Kiwanis Club, Lion’s Club, Woman’s Club, Ministerial Association.
From the front page of The Durham Sun, Sunday morning, May 31, 1925
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