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Domestic News
April 7, 1956
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Dade County volunteers, led by Mrs. Martha Logan Crawford, prepare for American Cancer Society's door-to-door fundraiser on April 17 targeting $100,000, covering 39 areas including colored communities. Fashion show incentive on April 10.
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CANCER WORKERS SET FOR DRIVE
Volunteers in the Crusade Against Cancer this week are going into high gear, with the date of the county-wide door-to-door solicitation but 10 days away.
Heading the door bell brigade for the American Cancer Society in the county's Colored communities are: Mrs. Lillian Mazen, 3242 Charles ave., Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Area; Mrs. E. B. Thomas, 1656 NW Fifth place, Central Area; Mrs. Winifred Kilpatrick, 4846 NW 24th ct., Brown Sub; Mrs. Carrie Lou Arnold, 2308 W. Sixth st., Hialeah, Hialeah area; Harriet Worrel, 1166 NW 65th st., Liberty City; Mrs. Irma Skyles, 4950 NW 27th ave., Opa Locka and Bunche Park; Mrs. D. A. Douglas, 14800 Tyler st., Richmond Heights; and Mrs. Elizabeth Espy, 14541 Pierce st., Richmond Heights and Perrine.
From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 the Dade unit of the American Cancer Society expects to have 7,000 volunteers knocking on every door from Homestead to Ojus as part of the $100,000 fund campaign.
Mrs. Martha Logan Crawford of Coconut Grove, general chairman of the residential division, said the county has been divided into 39 geographical areas and that every effort will be made to achieve complete coverage.
An "extra added" for volunteers this year will be one of the Spring's most extensive fashion shows, being sponsored by Jordan Marsh on Tuesday, April 10.
The invitational event, entitled "Summer Seasoning" will be at 2 p.m. in Dade County auditorium.
Volunteers in every division have been invited and any person wishing to attend and help in the cancer crusade may receive an invitation by calling the American Cancer Society at FR 3-7347.
Volunteers in the Crusade Against Cancer this week are going into high gear, with the date of the county-wide door-to-door solicitation but 10 days away.
Heading the door bell brigade for the American Cancer Society in the county's Colored communities are: Mrs. Lillian Mazen, 3242 Charles ave., Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Area; Mrs. E. B. Thomas, 1656 NW Fifth place, Central Area; Mrs. Winifred Kilpatrick, 4846 NW 24th ct., Brown Sub; Mrs. Carrie Lou Arnold, 2308 W. Sixth st., Hialeah, Hialeah area; Harriet Worrel, 1166 NW 65th st., Liberty City; Mrs. Irma Skyles, 4950 NW 27th ave., Opa Locka and Bunche Park; Mrs. D. A. Douglas, 14800 Tyler st., Richmond Heights; and Mrs. Elizabeth Espy, 14541 Pierce st., Richmond Heights and Perrine.
From 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 the Dade unit of the American Cancer Society expects to have 7,000 volunteers knocking on every door from Homestead to Ojus as part of the $100,000 fund campaign.
Mrs. Martha Logan Crawford of Coconut Grove, general chairman of the residential division, said the county has been divided into 39 geographical areas and that every effort will be made to achieve complete coverage.
An "extra added" for volunteers this year will be one of the Spring's most extensive fashion shows, being sponsored by Jordan Marsh on Tuesday, April 10.
The invitational event, entitled "Summer Seasoning" will be at 2 p.m. in Dade County auditorium.
Volunteers in every division have been invited and any person wishing to attend and help in the cancer crusade may receive an invitation by calling the American Cancer Society at FR 3-7347.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
Cancer Crusade
Fundraising Drive
Dade County
American Cancer Society
Volunteers
Colored Communities
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Lillian Mazen
Mrs. E. B. Thomas
Mrs. Winifred Kilpatrick
Mrs. Carrie Lou Arnold
Harriet Worrel
Mrs. Irma Skyles
Mrs. D. A. Douglas
Mrs. Elizabeth Espy
Mrs. Martha Logan Crawford
Where did it happen?
Dade County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dade County
Event Date
Tuesday, April 17
Key Persons
Mrs. Lillian Mazen
Mrs. E. B. Thomas
Mrs. Winifred Kilpatrick
Mrs. Carrie Lou Arnold
Harriet Worrel
Mrs. Irma Skyles
Mrs. D. A. Douglas
Mrs. Elizabeth Espy
Mrs. Martha Logan Crawford
Outcome
$100,000 fund campaign
Event Details
Volunteers for the American Cancer Society's county-wide door-to-door solicitation in Dade County, divided into 39 areas, with leaders in colored communities. Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, from Homestead to Ojus. Fashion show incentive on April 10.