Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1923, Page 4

DROP IN DONATIONS 'T0 WORTHY POOR Christmas Opportunities’ Fund, Through Star and- § Other Channels, Small. A year ago today The Star ac- knowledged receipts of $2,490 for the Christmas opportunity fund of the Assoclated Charities, which was then in its thirteenth year. Recelpts up to noon today total but $1,422.05, or gcarcely more than one half as much s last year at this time. The needs are just as urgent as a year ago. The problem is the same—that of mend- ing broken families. Many friends ave been raised up in the past for this Christmas appeal. 768 People Gave Last Year. Last year there were 768 contribu- tors to the opportunity fund by actual count. This is not a large number for so big & city, but their friendship meant everything to the fourteen families whose welfare they under- wrote, More friends are needed. Small gifts and large ones. One old-time friend in sending in her subscription wishes it could b one hundred times as much. This « sentiment or regret frequently ex- vressed by contributors, but if ever. Lody will do his bit tion of these homes throughout the coming vear will be assured. what & happy New Year it will be for these fifty children and their mothers and the three old folks in No. 5. Spirtt of Independence. Let no one think that these mothers prefer to depend on other folk. It is because of their independent, self- respecting spirit that they have been selected from a larger 11§ for this Christmas appeal, although&hey have not been told of the fact Somehow or other they seem to believe there is a kindly Providence who watches over widows and orphans and who will somehow find a way for them to hold their families together. Be- cause each of these mothers has proved by her previous efforts at self-support to give of her very best training of her ildren, the wociated Charities visitors are able to commend these mothers to the gen- erous good will of the giver: of Washington. Contributions ma sent to John Joy Edson, treasure 1022 11th street northwest, or to the oflice of The Star, and will be prompt- 1y acknowledge No. 1—Father Ill—Mother, Six Children. With her husband in the hospital and no prospect of his return, this little mother is making a brave stru gle to keep a_suitable home for h < children. The oldest child is a course in_ vocational training 1o better equip herselt as a wa earner. This strains the family pu but the thirteen-year-old boy bringing in 4 little money by worl ing after school. All the chlldren are in school or kindergarten except th baby. only tw vears of age, who is the pet of the houschold. Relatives are doing everything they can to help, but this happy, normal home would have to be broken up if the Assqclated Charities should stop belping with food to satisfy the hearty appetites, and clothing to keep the family warm. Surely those who love their own homes will not let this mother lose hers. $15 & week is the minimum required to save this home, or $780 for the vear. Amount asked for, $780. acknowledged, $31 $5; H K. B, $25 Y N.'B. 1., $2; Mr. and Mrs. Plate Prints L. V. N, 52 Miss A. B, $5; V. K, $25; N. $134.06. Still needed, $645.94. Ne. 2—Overwork, Undernourishment. When “father” was living this mother and her three children had a nice home and everything went well The same sad story—death of the father, and the long, hard struggle on the part of the mother to make a living for her children. She tried desperately, but could not make enough to glve them the proper food, and the result is that the older two boys are at present undernourished. There is absolutely no income in the tamily at present, other than that received from the Associated Char- itfes. and a total of $25 a week, or $1,300 for the year, will give these Loys a chance to regain their health nd eventually fit them to assume the are of the family. Need we tell vou what this Christmas present will mean to this mother? Amount asked for, $1,300. Previously nowledged, $53. Mrs. N. M. D., $3; Mr. and Mrs.'C. T. H., $1; Plate Print- ers' Union, Local No. 2, § Mr. and Mrs. C. E. L., $2. Total to date, $54. Btill needed, $1,236. 3—Two Rooms Spell Home. “Come and see our nice, brand- mew home,” gaid a little tot of seven. The mother in this family was left to fight her way alone, but she could not make a go of it owing to bad ak- ac the preserva- | And | 2 |The mother health. “Home" is only two light- housekeeping rooms, but they are clean, large. airy and just chock- full of sunshine and happiness, and this i so much better than they had last year. The family's church helps with the support of this widow and her two little girls. but this amount must be supplemented. Fourteen their will needed if they are “brand new home” they be able? Amount asked for, $728, Previously acknowledged, $20. ‘Miss E. M. L., $5; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. H.$1; Plate Print- ers’ Union, Local No. 2, $5. Total to date, $31. Still needed, $697. No. 4—Back to the Country. Left a widow with a baby of five weeks old and five other children under ten years of age was the plight of thls mother. Without help there was nothing eise for her to do but to “put her children away.” which she did. Result: The children are unhappy and pine fdr thelr mother, the baby gies, the oldest boy suffers an injury resuiting in the loss of a leg, and all of the children are in poor physical condition. But It's a long lane that has no turning. The Assoclated Charitles has reunited the family, and it begins to look as if to keep next year. They are at present living on the outskirts of the city, where they get plenty of fresh air, sunshine and good food. The children are improving in health, but will this continue? Sixty dollars. a month, or a total of $720, will make this possible. Amount asked for, $720. Previously acknowledged, $21. T. B. H., §5; F. B, $4; Mr. and Mrs, Plate Printers’ Union, No. 5—Twilight and Eventide. In a lttle house with a garden and chickens to care for, live these three iquaint old people—a married couple and the wife's sister—all approaching four score ar: The past ear has brought increased feebleness to the old ladles and this calls for addi- tional loving care on the purt of the old gentleman, for now. in addition to his household duties. he is forced to act as doctor and nurse for the old ladles. He makes a good job of it, lloo' ‘Withal he is happy as he pot- ters about, and if you were to meet him @ cheery greeting and a bright smile uld be yours. For more than a quarter of a century this aged trio_ have lived together, wishing for nothing in the world as much as the joy of each other's company. $17.50 & week, or a total of $910 for the year, is asked for. Amount ked for, $910. Previous- 1 ly acknowledged, $ M. F. $3; Mr. {and Mrs. C. T. H,, Plate Print ' { Union, Local, N i L. M A, B. E. §5. Total still needed, $870, No. &—Three Generations Together. ildren from six to sixteen, e but not all strong and ro- a frail, aged mother are the v this widow is caring for. The | grandmother does needlework w { ever her health permits. A scholar: in a business school has been secured | for the oldest girl, who hopes soon | assume a large share of the finar | responsibility of the family inger children have been v e and require all the the moth sive. have “gone over the t is cheery s a wonderfu but is D., $1; to date, $40. {not on her ch {to those who -live Twenty-tive dollars I next vear will help toward independence. Amount asked for, $1,300 ly_acknowledged, Mr. and Mrs Union, of 2 M. P, § 3 al to date, § Still needed, $1,117. Ne. 7—Doing Her Full Part. Her husband a-drug addict, this little mother (colored) was left to shift for herself and worked des- perately to keep her three with her. And she paid the price, for her health broke down. A major surgical operation became necessary in order to save her life. She is bet- ter, but constant caution is required to keep her from plunging back into serfous illness. Bright and early in s happy family Previous- Miss F. R. H, Plate memorian the morning E = = = = = = = babies this mother’s troubles are about over. | ¢al, i | i 1923 Crop 3 1bs. for $1.00 10 Ibs. for $2.98 1332 F St. N.W. LA | | | 1515 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON M. E. Zion C. K., $1 Total | of happiness ‘o this crippled mother the children are up, washed, dressed Wesley A, and the housework quickly done by the mother, after which she is able to get in a few hours of payiig work. She earns about $10 a week at home, but if she is to keep her bables with her another $10 a week, or & total of $520 for the year, is needed. Amount asked_for, $520. Previously dollars & week, or a total of 3728, 181 acknowledged, $29; Mr. and Mrs. C. T.H., $1; W. J. S, §1; Plate Printers Union, Local No. 2, $5; Mrs. E, C., $1 Unlon Wesley A. M. E. Zion C. B, §1. Total to date, $38. Still needed, $48. No. 8—~The Eternal Triangle. Enticed away by an unprincipled woman. the father of this family left his wife and three small children sev- eral years ago, and has not been heard of sinc The mother's whole interest is ce ered in her children and her home, but she has not th means to take care of them unless assistance Is given her from the out- side. Her relatives are poor, but they are giving the little they can to help. Fifteen dollars a week is what this home requires to keep it intact, or 780 for the year. Amount asked for, $780. Previously acknowledged, $1 Mr. and Mrs_ C. T. H., $1; Plate Printers’ Union, Lo. $5; cash, $6; Miss C., . $5 Mr. and Mrs. M. K. 4., §1; . %5, Total to date, $3 11l needed, § No. $—Aml lous to Take Daddy’s Place. “I will soon be old enough to teach school,” said Lucille ambitious- ly, “and then mother can have lots of nice things.” Thrifty, cheerful and ambitious describes this family of a widow and her three children When they first came to the notic of the Associated Charities they had no money, the mother was not physi- cally able to work, and they were about to be evicted for non-payment of rent. During the past vear they have moved into a two-story house and the mother rents the top fluor, and the fai is now on the road to happiness and independer The mother’ feels sure that iucille will make good and so do wi Twenty- five dollars week, or $1,300 for the year, will indecd bring this family a “Serry Christmas.” Amount asked for, $ 0. Previouss Iy acknowledged. $78: Miss F. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Union, Loeal No. ; Mrs. B. W. Still needed, $1.141. No. 10—Playing a Man's Part. This mother’s love, willing to rif erything else to keep children with her following her band's death, 1s about to cong Edward, still'in his teens, is the of the family. He works by day and studies at night to prepare himsalf for a better job. But with it nnot make enough to provide ely for his mother and five Young. brothers and sisters. Seventeen doflars a week and in that tion, $581 for the vear. ix es s the minimum sum needed to sup- ple t Edward's earnings Amount P, acknowledged. $5: S. Mrs. C. T. H, $1; Plate Union, Local No. 2. §5; W. I Mr. and Mrs. M. K. G, §1 to date, $427 Still needed, $457 fluenza's Aftermath. death of the husbond ars ago, under tl uenza this mother (colored) has ed v and late to the ‘imi her strength, doing char work effort to_keep her four chilare r. Hard work and under- nt are beginning . unless some one h and quickly—this family will collap: Fourteen dollars a week or a tc of $728 for the year will give them at least a fighting chance for Leulth and happiness. Amount asked fol Iy acknowledg C.T. H, $1; W, ers' Union.' 1 viously fr. a rinter McK To- $728. Previous- 7; Mr. and McCormick Medical Collegs . _ Glasses Fitted Graduate Eves Extmined Dr. CLAUDE S. SEMONES Eyesight Specialist 409410 McLachlen Bldg., 10th and G Sts. N.W. Phooe Main 721 e = = = E E = % = = Gifts of Utility—Lionel Electric Toys. The Lowest Prices Ever BOYS NEVER TIRE OF SUCH WONDERFUL TOYS | { | to_dute, $85, Still needed, $643. No. 12—Shall They Stay “Put”t “Gee, mamma, are we goln' to stay put in such a nice place?” This was the question asked by the oldest of three little children. “Mamma” has had a long, hard struggle. Left a widow with three small children to care for, she was in a panic for fear they would be taken away, for ill health prevented her from working. One of these little chil- dren has a positive case of tuberculosis. There is absolutely no income in the famlly other than that received from the Associuted Charities. Twenty-four dollars a week, or §1,248 for the year, will bring this family happiness and fm- proved health for the year. Amount asked for, §1,248. Previous- Iy acknowledged, $20; M. 2.60; H. W. T, $10; Mr. and Mrs. ¢ 3 Plate Printers’ Unlon, Local No. 5; A. H.36; Mr. and Mr. H., $5; Mrs! W, $15." Total to date, $63.50. Still needed, $1,184.50. No. 13—Even Chickens Try to Help, Nearly blind from a cataract this widow (colored), whose husband died of tuberculosis, is making a hard fight to keep her children with her. Dur- ing the past year her eyes have fm proved somewhat and she is now ab 1o sew little. The oldest girl in the mily is taking vocatfonal training school d 1o torward to the day when she w be able to help take care of her younger brothers and slsters, The mother and the oldest boy are very proud of their chickens and if you could visit them would tell you how much the eggs “help out” with the expenses. There is abo #olutely no income in this family at present and if his family is to be kept together $19 a week or a total of $988 for the year is need Amount as| Previously acknow! edged nd Mrs. C. T. H, $1; W. J Printers’ Union, ‘Local N and_Mrs. M. K s nion Wesley A, M. E. . Total to dute, $36 Stilt needed, $952. e No. 14—Good Cheer and Wheel Chalr, Sorely crippled and confined to a wheel chair, this mother is bright and happy and makes the best of the situation. Why not? After all, one can do a lot of things even in a wheel chair. This mother finds she can cook a little, dry dishes, answer the door, sew and many other things she did not think she would ever be able to do again, ily every one does some it Bright and early in the morning, the children are up coing their work. The boy splits wood for the fire, car- rh-slnllx( the ashes, ete., and his sis- ter helps with the cooking und othe household dutles. ‘Th ll‘” ok and back again tell mothe studies $780 for t in the afternoon to tbout thelr games and ifteen dollars a week or r will bring 365 d. Open Evenings Until 10 P.M. If You Don’t Act Quick You'll Be Disappointed ‘3 4 DAYS MORE—THINK OF IT—ALREADY # OUR STOCKS ARE GETTING LOW—YOU MUST ACT QUICK OR BE ONE OF THE DIS- APPOINTED ONES who must make their selec- tions from incomplete stocks in order to have a VICTROLA in their home for Christmas— DON’T PROCRASTINATE—NOW IS THE TIME — TODAY — TONIGHT — we‘re - open until 10 o’clock tonight. G-E-N-U-I-N-E VICTROLAS Imply purchase & few records your own _selection) which would ordinari AND VICTROLA IS DELIVERED ONCE or as ordered— NO =~ IMMEDIATE In this happy fam- school | YOUR Initial , D. €, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1923. Rl it MOttt and her two children. 1 Amount asked for, $780. Previously ! acknowledged, $30. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. ! H., $1; Plate Printe: Jnion, No. 2, $5; R. C. W., $10; Mrs, $10; N, 8, $5. Total to date, $61. Stlll peeded, $719. Summary. Total amount asked for......$12,966.00 Total amount received to date, 1,422.96 Still needed ...... +.$11,543.94 | Amounts Recelved by Star. " Contributions to Christmas opportu- nities received by the cashler of The Star December 18, 1923: Acknowledged, ' $97.00; Potom Lodge, No. 5, F. A, A, M . 1, $5. Potomac Lodge, No. 2, F. A.'A. 5.00; a friend, any, $10.0 berley, any, $10.00; Ruby L 11,'$1.00; Ruby L. Coles, No, 13, $1.00; G. Nordlinger, $5.00 to each of the fourteen, $70.00; H. C., No. 5, $3.00; Caroline B. Fristoe, No. 5, §5.00; Mar- garet G. Witmer, No. 2,'$5.00;" total, 212,00, s TEACHERS GREETED. Board and Ballou Wish Them Mer- ry Christmas. The board of education and Supt. Frank W. Ballou, in @ Christmas | message to the teachers today, thanked them for their co-operation during the year. Wishing the teach ers a “Merry Christmas and a pros- perous New Year,” the message sald, in_part: “The year now coming to a closs | has been one of achievement and ad- | vancement. With high ideals and | with a full appreciation of the pur- poses of our profession, we have labored conscientiously toward high- | er und nobler endr. The teacheras calling is a constant challenge for che expenditure of our best effort in the development of young, impres- sionable live _ Described to a T. From the American Legion Weekly “C‘an_you give me a good descri| tion of vour - absconding cashler suavely asked the detective. “Wa'ell” answered the hotel pro- prietor, “I believe he's about five feet five ipohes tall and about $7,000 short.” || GENERAL TYPEWRITER CO. i All Makes | TYPEWRITERS Sold, Rented, Repaired 2 STORES 1423 F St. N.W, 616 14th St. N.W. AT Pennsylvania Avenue Saks & (Tompany Women’s Fine Street and Evening Footwear A splendid variety at a special price $6.00 For the Street — Pumps and Oxfords — of the latest models—in Black Suede, Black Satin, Velvet, Patent Colt, Gray Suede and Tan Calf. And for evening wear—Dainty Silver Brocade Slip- pers—of charmingly graceful shapes. All sizes in both assortments. 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