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March 17, 1955
Miami Labor Citizen
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
Mrs. M. A. Whitney of Coral Gables elected President of Travelers Aid Society of Miami, succeeding Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel. The society, aiding travelers and newcomers, reports 25% service increase in 1954 amid population influx. New officers and board members named.
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Increase
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Travelers Aid
Mrs. M. A. Whitney of 3618 Palmarito St., Coral Gables, has been elected as President of the Board of Travelers Aid Society of Miami, it was announced today. Mrs. Whitney succeeds Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel who had held the position for the past 18 months.
Travelers Aid, a member agency of the Dade County Community Chest, employs a trained staff to assist travelers and new arrivals with the many problems due to moving. Services rendered by the Society in 1954 show a 25 per cent gain over 1953.
Among those helped by Travelers Aid are the aged, runaways, newcomers, children traveling alone, and those who because of inexperience or emotional and physical incapacity are in need of assistance. The Society reports that the influx of people into the Dade County area has accelerated greatly, and contrary to the usual trend the summer months are now showing increasing demands for service.
Elected to serve with Mrs. Whitney are John G. Thompson, 1st Vice President; Mrs. John M. Montgomery, 2nd Vice President; T. V. Moore III, Treasurer; and Mrs. Stanley F. Whitman, Secretary.
New members elected to the Board of Directors are Mr. Edwin L. Carpenter, Mr. John A. Dev, Mrs. William D. Long, Mr. George K. Smart, and Mr. Winston M. Wright.
Increase
Reported By
Travelers Aid
Mrs. M. A. Whitney of 3618 Palmarito St., Coral Gables, has been elected as President of the Board of Travelers Aid Society of Miami, it was announced today. Mrs. Whitney succeeds Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel who had held the position for the past 18 months.
Travelers Aid, a member agency of the Dade County Community Chest, employs a trained staff to assist travelers and new arrivals with the many problems due to moving. Services rendered by the Society in 1954 show a 25 per cent gain over 1953.
Among those helped by Travelers Aid are the aged, runaways, newcomers, children traveling alone, and those who because of inexperience or emotional and physical incapacity are in need of assistance. The Society reports that the influx of people into the Dade County area has accelerated greatly, and contrary to the usual trend the summer months are now showing increasing demands for service.
Elected to serve with Mrs. Whitney are John G. Thompson, 1st Vice President; Mrs. John M. Montgomery, 2nd Vice President; T. V. Moore III, Treasurer; and Mrs. Stanley F. Whitman, Secretary.
New members elected to the Board of Directors are Mr. Edwin L. Carpenter, Mr. John A. Dev, Mrs. William D. Long, Mr. George K. Smart, and Mr. Winston M. Wright.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Travelers Aid
Election
Miami
President
Community Service
Board Of Directors
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. M. A. Whitney
Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel
John G. Thompson
Mrs. John M. Montgomery
T. V. Moore Iii
Mrs. Stanley F. Whitman
Edwin L. Carpenter
John A. Dev
Mrs. William D. Long
George K. Smart
Winston M. Wright
Where did it happen?
Miami, Dade County
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. M. A. Whitney
Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel
John G. Thompson
Mrs. John M. Montgomery
T. V. Moore Iii
Mrs. Stanley F. Whitman
Edwin L. Carpenter
John A. Dev
Mrs. William D. Long
George K. Smart
Winston M. Wright
Location
Miami, Dade County
Event Date
1954
Story Details
Mrs. M. A. Whitney elected President of Travelers Aid Society of Miami, succeeding Mrs. Lynn W. Whelchel after 18 months. Society reports 25% increase in services over 1953, assisting aged, runaways, newcomers, children, and those in need due to influx into Dade County. Other officers and new board members elected.