Mrs. Baxter was the Hon. Organising Secretary, of National Savings campaigns in Wokingham during the Second World War and played a major part in the smooth running of each fundraising event. The following extract from an article in the Wokingham Times, Fri 13th July 1945 best describes her achievements:–
“During her term of office, she has been responsible for the three big successful savings campaigns—Warship week, Wings for Victory, and Salute the Soldier, which together totalled 1½ million pounds in savings. Due to Mrs. Baxter’s tireless efforts, savings in the district have risen from 17% to 32%. Mrs. Baxter has been the recipient of numerous congratulatory messages, on her most successful years of office, from all over the district.
Wokingham Town Museum Unique Identifier: WTH0332