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February 14, 1926
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Douglas residents contributed $137.75 during Tag Day to support Volunteers of America, aiding destitute women and children. Children competed for prizes, with top collectors being Grace Berg ($10.09), Christine Lockner ($8.80), and Olive Davies ($8.02).
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Tag Day Netted Sum of $137.35 For Volunteers of America on Saturday
Douglas folk opened their hearts and purses on Saturday to help the destitute women with children and other unfortunates in care of the Volunteers of America by contributing the sum of $137.75 to that worthy cause. Every one connected with the affair was deeply grateful to all who in any way helped make the day successful.
A statement issued by the organization's representative says: "To the city officials, the newspapers, the merchants who furnished the incentives for the children's efforts as well as to Mesdames Colton and Brown capable leadership full credit should be given; neither must the public's generosity in patronizing the youthful workers be omitted. From early in the morning until late in the afternoon each of the girls and boys played the merry game of "competition" for the prizes and movie tickets and at the close of the "contest" it was found that Miss Grace Berg was entitled to the first prize, having collected $10.09. The second was won by Christine Lockner who had $8.80. Olive Davies had $8.02 and received the third. The fourth and fifth prizes were won by Anna Mae Williams, $7.84, and Ada Teague, $7.83."
Douglas folk opened their hearts and purses on Saturday to help the destitute women with children and other unfortunates in care of the Volunteers of America by contributing the sum of $137.75 to that worthy cause. Every one connected with the affair was deeply grateful to all who in any way helped make the day successful.
A statement issued by the organization's representative says: "To the city officials, the newspapers, the merchants who furnished the incentives for the children's efforts as well as to Mesdames Colton and Brown capable leadership full credit should be given; neither must the public's generosity in patronizing the youthful workers be omitted. From early in the morning until late in the afternoon each of the girls and boys played the merry game of "competition" for the prizes and movie tickets and at the close of the "contest" it was found that Miss Grace Berg was entitled to the first prize, having collected $10.09. The second was won by Christine Lockner who had $8.80. Olive Davies had $8.02 and received the third. The fourth and fifth prizes were won by Anna Mae Williams, $7.84, and Ada Teague, $7.83."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Tag Day
Volunteers Of America
Fundraising
Charity Event
Youth Competition
Donations
What entities or persons were involved?
Grace Berg
Christine Lockner
Olive Davies
Anna Mae Williams
Ada Teague
Mesdames Colton
Mesdames Brown
Where did it happen?
Douglas
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Key Persons
Grace Berg
Christine Lockner
Olive Davies
Anna Mae Williams
Ada Teague
Mesdames Colton
Mesdames Brown
Location
Douglas
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Tag Day fundraising event where children collected donations for Volunteers of America, raising $137.75; prizes awarded to top collectors including Grace Berg with $10.09.