Title
Red Cross Day Parade
Description
In 1917, while the United States was actively involved in the war effort, Nampa understood the need to have a Red Cross chapter. From June - December, there was a concerted membership drive, plus collections of items to send to packages to US soldiers fighting in Europe.
June 29, 1917, the Nampa Leader-Herald reported $10,700 had been raised. By mid-December, the Red Cross had 1,600 people enrolled locally.
May 22, 1918, Red Cross Day estimated 4,000 - 6,000 people came for events including a Holstien heifer auction, lectures, sporting events, dancing, and numerous other activities. According to the Leader-Herald, May 24, reported the Nampa led every other town of equal size in Nampa raising $14,000.
Photo: Red Cross Parade in Boise, Idaho during World War I
June 29, 1917, the Nampa Leader-Herald reported $10,700 had been raised. By mid-December, the Red Cross had 1,600 people enrolled locally.
May 22, 1918, Red Cross Day estimated 4,000 - 6,000 people came for events including a Holstien heifer auction, lectures, sporting events, dancing, and numerous other activities. According to the Leader-Herald, May 24, reported the Nampa led every other town of equal size in Nampa raising $14,000.
Photo: Red Cross Parade in Boise, Idaho during World War I
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