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D14137-3
Date(s)
- 1943-03-05 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Ida (Mrs. Glenn) Helmer, on behalf of her son Lt. George R. Helmer, presented his entire monthly paycheck to Anne (Mrs. E.G.) Adams, right, of the Red Cross. In a letter to his mother, now being read by Mrs. Adams, he stated that since going into the service he really appreciated the wonderful work done by the Red Cross. Lt. Helmer, a graduate of the University of Washington, was commissioned into the USMC in Sept. of 1941 and was on active duty in the Pacific. (TNT 3/8/1943, PG. 9)
Helmer, Ida; Adams, Anne; Helmer, George--Associated objects; Charitable organizations--Tacoma--1940-1950; American Red Cross Pierce County Chapter (Tacoma);