1942

1942 WWII Support

In 1942, Old Glory reported that 100% of the chapter members were actively engaged in Red Cross work which included knitting, sewing, making surgical dressings, attending first aid classes, home nursing classes, and canteen service classes. There were four hundred kit bags for soldiers shipped, a box of clothing sent to Ellis Island, and Defense Stamps were sent to the real daughters. To reach the children of the county, Old Glory donated 200 manuals for citizenship to the schools and presented a program to teachers throughout the county. In addition, members of the chapter served in various leadership positions in Williamson County:

 

  • Production Chairman, Red Cross
  • Chair, Women’s Department of Civil Defense
  • Chair, Citizen Service Corps
  • Chair, Volunteer Services, Red Cross
  • Staff Assistant, Red Cross
  • Victory Committee Women
  • Head of Hot Lunch Program in Schools