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January 26, 1957
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Dade County's 1957 Community Chest campaign fell $200,000 short of its $1,529,000 goal after two weeks in greater Miami, but John R. Ring announced an extension to allow volunteers to finish and meet it for the 7th straight year.
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CHEST SHORT $200,000
Dade County's 1957 Community Chest campaign fell over $200,000 short of its $1,529,000 goal as time ran out in the first two weeks campaign ever attempted in greater Miami.
While John R. Ring said the total wasn't reached, he announced an extension of the drive to allow volunteers in every neighborhood to finish their important block work to put the Chest over the top for the 7th straight year.
Workers in the house to house group will meet on Friday, Jan. 25, to report completion of their regions. If you have not given to the Community Chest campaign, you can do so by mailing your contribution direct to Chest headquarters, 395 NW 1st St., Miami, Fla.
PHONE FR 9-6254
Dade County's 1957 Community Chest campaign fell over $200,000 short of its $1,529,000 goal as time ran out in the first two weeks campaign ever attempted in greater Miami.
While John R. Ring said the total wasn't reached, he announced an extension of the drive to allow volunteers in every neighborhood to finish their important block work to put the Chest over the top for the 7th straight year.
Workers in the house to house group will meet on Friday, Jan. 25, to report completion of their regions. If you have not given to the Community Chest campaign, you can do so by mailing your contribution direct to Chest headquarters, 395 NW 1st St., Miami, Fla.
PHONE FR 9-6254
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Community Chest
Fundraising Campaign
Dade County
Miami
Shortfall
Extension
Volunteers
What entities or persons were involved?
John R. Ring
Where did it happen?
Dade County, Greater Miami, Florida
Story Details
Key Persons
John R. Ring
Location
Dade County, Greater Miami, Florida
Event Date
1957
Story Details
The Community Chest campaign fell over $200,000 short of its $1,529,000 goal after the first two weeks in greater Miami. John R. Ring announced an extension to allow volunteers to complete their block work and reach the goal for the 7th straight year. House-to-house workers meet on Jan. 25 to report.