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Story September 15, 1919

The Chattanooga News

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

Members of the Pro Re Bona organization began selling season tickets to the Chattanooga Interstate Fair by canvassing the city's business section. The city was divided into ten districts led by captains and teams. Seven and a half percent of each $2 book sold will fund charity work, with a quota of 10,000 tickets over three or four days.

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Pro Re Bona Workers Begin
Sale of Season Fair Tickets

Members of the Pro Re Bona this morning canvassed the business section of the city selling season tickets to the Chattanooga Interstate fair.

The city was divided up into ten districts by Mrs. Joe Clift, president of the Pro Re Bona, and a captain with a team of workers, assigned to each district.

Seven and one-half percent of each $2 book sold by the members of the organization will go to the Pro Re Bona and will be used for charity work this fall and winter.

Mrs. Clift says that the workers will probably canvass the city for three or four days. They have placed their quota at 10,000 tickets.

What sub-type of article is it?

Community Event Charity Drive

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Pro Re Bona Ticket Sales Chattanooga Fair Charity Work Season Tickets

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Joe Clift

Where did it happen?

Chattanooga

Story Details

Key Persons

Mrs. Joe Clift

Location

Chattanooga

Event Date

This Morning

Story Details

Pro Re Bona members canvassed the business section to sell season tickets to the Chattanooga Interstate Fair, with the city divided into ten districts each led by a captain and team. 7.5% of sales from $2 books will fund charity work, aiming for a quota of 10,000 tickets over 3-4 days.

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