"Monday May 19, 2008, 5:40 PM
GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- As Memorial Day approaches, the Blue Star Mothers of America is making a comeback.
The Flint chapter -- the first in the nation in 1942 -- had been teetering on extinction six months ago, putting out a plea to expand beyond its then-current four members.
The appeal worked -- the group for military moms is now up to eight.
On Wednesday, the Flint chapter will host another membership drive and package boxes to send overseas, joining with the local My Heart Supports the Troops organization. The packaging will occur at 5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2260 S. Belsay Road, in Burton."
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