FOR WOMEN VALENTINE DANCE

Auckland Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue 36, 12 February 1943, Page 5

FOR WOMEN VALENTINE DANCE

AMERICAN RED CROSS

HELP OF VOLUNTEER WOMEN

Attractive invitations and posters have been made by American servicemen and wopien volunteers for the Valentine dance which is to be held by the American Red Cross Club in the Town Hall concert chamber to.-morrow night. All servicemen of all Allied nations are invited, but women may attend only by invitation. Those who do volunteer work in the canteen and lounge will be hostesses, and any man in uniform who wishes to ask his own partner may apply for an invitation at the club. The invitations have been mimeographed in Auckland and painted by the volunteer women. They are attractively made with two hearts pierced by an arrow and the words, "Will you be my Valentine?'' Similar posters to these have been made by American lads and put up on the walls of the club. Music and entertainment will be provided by the U.S. Navy Band. , The director of the club, Mr. H. Lass, paid tribute to-day to the volunteer women for the excellent service they were giving. Many of them worked from 9 till 5 and then came on duty for three hours immediately after that. "In a sense they have made the club what it is," said Mr. Lass. "Their friendliness and desire to do what they can for the boys have contributed greatly to the happy atmosphere and harmony at the club."