The Key West Citizen

Annual March Of Dimes Fund Campaign Set

County Chairman William R. Neblett Marshalls Forces For January Drive

Having been recently appointed as the campaign manager for Monroe County's forthcoming March of Dimes Campaign, W. R. (Bill) Neblett told the Citizen today that the first organizational steps had been completed, with various committees formed, and material for the campaign ordered.

"Monroe County really responded nobly to the call last year", said Neblett. "We stood in second place among Florida counties, on a per capita basis, being nosed out for first place by Oskaloosa County. We also stood very high among the counties in the entire United States. It is our goal this year to be first in Florida, and to move up the ladder on a national scale."

Succeeding Mayor C. B. Harvey as Chairman of the County Campaign Organization, Neblett at once called on Harvey and Jeff Knight, head of the local Infantile Paralysis Chapter, to serve on an advisory committee. together with Merville Rosam, so that the experience of past years might be readily available. In asking for volunteers to serve as chairman of the various responsible committees, Neblett said that not a single person has refused to participate in this worthwhile cause.

Committees appointed to date include the following:

Publicity and Duval Street Stand: Louis Carbonell
Campaign Treasurer: Paul J. Sher
Speaker's Committee: C. B. Harvey
Coin Boxes and Collections: Norton Harris
Special Events, Parade and March of Dimes Queens: Mrs. Myrtland Cates
Mother's March: Mrs. Joe Lopez
Schools: Jeff Knight
Special Gifts: Mrs. Neil Saunders and Girl Scouts
Material Distribution: Tony Martinez and Boy Scouts
Card Parties: Mrs. Ann Cobo
Government Employees: Cliff Raines
Theatres: Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Fashion Shows: Mrs. Jeff Knight
President's Birthday Ball: Key West Jaycees
Chairman, Colored Activities: Floyd Hannibal and Regular Fellows Club
Marathon and Tavernier: To be announced.