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Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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In 1940, Dr. C. Waymond Reeves, a local physician, is appointed chairman of the Atlanta Red Cross Roll Call for the Colored Division. He assembles an advisory committee and sectional chairmen to organize a successful fundraising drive, emphasizing Negro participation in disaster aid efforts. (187 characters)
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Dr. C. Waymond Reeves, well known local physician, has been chosen Chairman of the 1940 Red Cross Roll Call of the Colored Division.
Following his acceptance Saturday Dr. Reeves immediately called an advisory committee which was composed of J. C. McMorries of the Urban League; C. A. Scott of the Atlanta Daily World; Charles Gideons, of the Booker T. Washington High Night School; A. J. Lewis, Commissioner of Boy Scouts, and Dr. Georgia Dwelle, of Dwelle's Infirmary. This committee appointed chairman and chairwomen of the various sections completing the organizations.
Sectional Chairmen selected are as follows:
Residential sections - Miss Hettie Feger and Mrs. M. Agnes Jones
Group Enrollment - Dr. G. Dwelle and Mrs. C. W. Reeves.
Business Districts - Mr. T. M. Alexander.
Special Gifts - Col A. T. Walden and Mr. Walter Smith
Supplies - Mr. A. J. Lewis, II.
DR. C. RAYMOND REEVES - well known local physician who heads the 1940 Red Cross Roll Call of the Colored Division in Atlanta
He has surrounded himself with a staff of workers, who promise to make this year's drive one of the most successful in history.
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Dr. Reeves (Continued from Page 1)
territory outside of Atlanta - Dr R S. Douthit
Publicity - Mr C A. Scott
The committee discussed the merits of the Red Cross as to Negro participation Monday afternoon at five o'clock. A thorough discussion will be held to render aid in times of disaster on the Red Cross, which is the first Red Cross Headquarters in Atlanta are at 95 Broad street
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1940
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Dr. C. Waymond Reeves is chosen as Chairman of the 1940 Red Cross Roll Call of the Colored Division in Atlanta. He calls an advisory committee including J. C. McMorries, C. A. Scott, Charles Gideons, A. J. Lewis, and Dr. Georgia Dwelle. The committee appoints sectional chairmen for residential sections, group enrollment, business districts, special gifts, and supplies. Additional roles include territory outside Atlanta by Dr. R. S. Douthit and publicity by Mr. C. A. Scott. The committee discusses Negro participation in the Red Cross for disaster aid. Headquarters at 95 Broad Street.