Concord Donates $182.92 for Mine Widows, Orphans, June 8, 1925

$182.92 Collected in City for Mine Widows. . . Campaign Is Closed and Red Cross Officials Are Pleased with Response of Local People

Final figures were announced today by Rev. W.A. Jenkins, local head of the Red Cross, for the drive to secure funds for the sufferers in the recent coal mine disaster near Sanford. The amount raised in Concord was $182.92.

This is an excellent showing, declared members of the Red Cross this morning, despite the fact that the aim here had been set at $200. Larger cities nearby did not raise this much and it is a matter of pride that the Concord citizens have contributed so liberally.

No soliciting was done during the campaign, all contributions coming as free will offerings.

The last day’s subscriptions were as follows:

Previously acknowledged, $161.42

Mrs. Betty Gibson, $1

Mrs. O.J. Covington, $3

Mrs. J.M. Odell,$10

J.A. Walker, $5

Mrs. Jessie Hill, $2.50

Total, $182.92

From the front page of the Concord Times, Monday, June 8, 1925

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