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■ Help 'Mop-0p' . . .
House-To-House
D.	C. Rainwater, Pensacola, Fla., who has launched an effort in Gulfport for relief victms called the “Mop-up” Operation announced today that the move is getting into full swing. The slogan is to “Help Undo What Cameille Blew.”
I	“Volunteers are needed to ! help go from house to house, assisting in the clean-up particularly of the homes of elderly persons,” he announced.
The growing move has expanded into two churches. The headquarters for meals for workers remains at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, West Beach and 31st avenue and for work assignments, the office has been moved to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 31st avenue ^and 13th street.
! “We want volunteers,” Mr.
Rainwater stated. “Bring hoes,: rakes, shov els, pitchforks, hoses with nozzles for washing down buildings, and we will put each house in order as we go down a street”
Mrs. Islela Braun, one of the directors of the movement, said the free meals will be given to workers at he church, >and Coca-Cola Bottling Company has contributed free drinks to workers. Those volunteering from out-of-town should bring bedroll, sheets, cot and trailer! or camper. Meals for those from! out of the city will be provided: three times a day.	|
She explained, “Everyone lost.; material things, but they are' grateful to God for life. With, such gratitude, we will rebuild! Mississippi.”	j


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