Grand Exalted Ruler Offers Relief to Tornado-Torn Middle West

On the recommendation of Grand Exalted Ruler John G. Price, the Trustees of the Grand Lodge recently made available $5,500 for the relief of the sufferers in the tornado district of the Middle West. Past Grand Exalted Ruler Bruce A. Campbell, who was appointed the Grand Exalted Ruler's official representative in the devastated area, cooperated with the Red Cross in seeing that speedy and proper distribution of the funds was made. In addition to this prompt and generous action of the Grand Lodge, the various Subordinate Lodges in the stricken districts worked with great energy and thoughtfulness in relieving the suffering in their respective jurisdictions. Especially noteworthy was the active part taken by Princeton, Ind., Lodge No.634, whose city suffered perhaps more than any other from the great storm. Within an hour following the disaster the Home was opened, and something like 50 cots were installed in the Lodge room and on the second floor, and nurses, physicians, surgeons and a score of assistants administered to the injured. In fact, the Elks were the first organized body in the community to care for the unfortunate.

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