Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1923, Page 9

NEED $7.711 MORE | FOR OPPORTUNITIES Associated Charities Appeal Made for Large Additions Before Christmas. The Christmas opportunity fund of the Assoclated Charities, now In its Tourteenth season, reached a total last night of $5,255 of the $12,966 needed. The hope of those having the fund in charge Is that tomorrow morning’s mail will bring a substan- tial part of the balance. This balance s $7.711. With but two days to Christmas morning, the time is very, short in which to remember the very real and pressing needs of the fam- ilies of the thirteen opportunities still open. Several contributions intended Jor opportunity No. 5 were received Yesterday after the sum needed for this family had been fully subscribed. These gifts will be useéd for other families in the list. Appeal for Home Folks. This Christmas opportunity fund is not an appeal for the unfortunate in {gn lands or in another state or her city. It Is an appeal for to help you fellow citizens here—y ighbors in your eity ough this fund the preservation of these < and perhaps even life itself. stories speak for themselves, dis- closing the long hard struggle the “other half" of the people of this ety King in an effort to have the necessities of life. Wonderful things can be wrought with vour contribution added to that of others. The check which is sent from your comfortable home will help o work-worn mother to keep her labies with her, where they should be, or it may start delicate little children on the toad to health by making it possible for them to have the proper food and enough of it. Several of these families have moved into better quarters during the past year. It may be that home consists of only Mght lousekeeping rooms, but after all is salg and done, it is a real home, and theke mothe and children want to stay there. Cases of Misfortune. These mothers are looking to you for the necessities of life—a fight- ing chance for their homes, their children and happiness. Misfortune has knocked at their doors—and en- tered. “Opportunity” knocks at your door. Are m going to turn a deaf ear? These mothers are facing the possibility of losing thelr children. Shall they face this bleak, dreary future on Christmas morn? Thelr more fortunate fellowtownsmen have not failed em In the past. It cannot be that they will fail them now. Situation to Date. The family budgets as compared with the mounts {n hand and the balance still required in the thirteen opportunities still open are as fol- lows: Oppor. No. Help Budget Rea'mts, Contr'bs To Date. Still Needed 3§ 269 1,031 272 462 10 y subscribed and closed) x; 393 907 338 413 267+ 1,033 590 168 303 e 199 4 807 Contributions may be sent to John Joy Edson, treasurer, 1022 1ith strest northwest, or to the office of The Star and will be promptly acknowledged. 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 strug- gl to keep a sultable home for her six children. The oldest child is tak- ing a course in_ vocational tralning to better equip herself as a wage earner. This strains the family purse, but the thirteen-year-old boy is bringing in a little money by work- ing after school. All the children are in school or kindergarten except the baby, only two vears of agc, who ls the pet of the household. Relatives are doing everything they can to help, but this happy, normal home would have to be broken up if ihe Associated Charities ehould stop 1110 G EST. 1879 Got a House For Rent? Advertise it in The Star Classified Section— under “For Rent, Houses,” and you’ll soon have applicants. The Star is so univer- sally read in Washington that you are bound to reach everybody. That's why The Star prints MORE Classified Ads every day than all the other pers here com- ined. #Around the Corner” is a Star Branch Office helping with food to satisty 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 a week {s the minimum required to save this home, or $780 for the year. Amount asked for, 80. Previously acknowledged, $464.06. A. B. M., $10; J. H. E, $5; Mrs. W., § A. C. $2; fourteen plate printers, §14 G. J. $10; M. C. McG. $5. $511.06. Still needed, § 4. Total, ! No. 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 give them the proper food, nd the result is that the older two boys are at present undernourished. There is absolutely no income in the family at present, other than that received from the Associated Char- itles, and a total of $25 a week, or $1,300 for the vear, will give these boys a chance to regain their healtn and eventually fit them to assume the care of the family. Need ave tell you what this Christmas present will mean to this mother? Amount asked for, ously acknowledged. W., $1; £ G. S.. $5.2. AC B, §2; K. 8 $269.35 Still needed, $1,030.65, No. 3—Two Rooms Spell Home. “Come and see our nice, brand- new home,” said 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 health. “Home" is only two light- housekeeping rooms, but they are clean, large. alry and just chock- full of sunsghine and this 1850 much better than the last year. The family's church i with the support of this widow her two little girls, but this amount must be supplemented. dollars a week, or a total of § reeded If they are to keep ‘brand new home" next year. they be able? Amount asked for, $728. acknowledged, $411. $2; A J. $5; Mrs. $1; Dr. E. M. C.. $0. Still needed, $272. 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 this mother. Without help there was nothing else for her to do but to “put her children away.” whic she did. Result: The children are unhappy and.pine for their mother, the baby dies, the oldest boy suffers an injury resulting in the loss of ¢ leg, and all of the children are i oor physical condition. But it's a ong lane that has no turning. The Assoclated Charitles has reunited the family, and it begins to look as if this mother's troubles are about over. 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 & total of $720, will make this possible. Amount asked for, $720. acknowledged, $220.33. W, $25; J. N. V., $2; Mrs. A. T., $10. Total, $258.33. Still needed, $461.67. No. 5—Twilight and Eventide. In a little house with a garden and chickens to care for, live these three quaint old people—a married couple and the wife's sister—all approaching four score years. The past year has brought Increased feebleness to the old ladles and this calls for addi- tional loving care on the part of the old gentleman, for now, in addition to his household duties, he is forced to act as doctor and nurse for the old dies. He makes a good job of it, too! Withal he fs happy as he pot- ters mbout, and if you were to meet him a cheery greeting and a bright smile would be yours. For more than a quarter of a century this aged trio have lived together, wishing for nothing in the world as much s the joy of each other's company./$17.50 a week, or a total of $910 for the year, is asked for. Closed—$915 recelved. No, &—Three Generations Together, Four children from six to sixteen, all active but not all strong and ro- bust, and a frail, aged mother are the $1.300. $23%10, 5; T, W. M., $5. Previ- M $. Total, had 1ns th. will Previously re. C. M. K 3$1; J. C. J., Total, $456. Previously Mrs. W., § To LAST Miss E.| happiness, and | and | THE SUNDAY STAR, WXASHINGTON, family this widew is cariag for. Thy grandmother does meedlework when- ever her health permits. A scholarship in a business school has been secured for the oldest girl, who hopes soon to assume a large share of the fnancial resporisibility of the family. The younger chiidren have been very deli- cate and require all the watchful care the mother can give. Recently they have “gone over the top” in weight. The mother is cheery and bright and not only makes a wonderful home for her children, but is a good neighbor to those who live in her street. Twenty-ilve dollars a_week, or $1,300, next year will help this happy family toward independence. Amount asked for, $1,800. Previ- Miss M. P. i B.'R. and Mrs. J. J. M. $3; D . W, 1 $393.50. needed, $906.50. No. 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 babies with her. And she pald 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 required to keep her from plunging back into serious (liness. Bright and early in the morning the children are up, washed, dressed and the housework ' quickly 'done by the mother, after which she is able to get in a few hours of paying work. She earns about $10 a week at home, but 1f she s to keep her bables with her another $10 a week, or a total of $520 for the year, is needed. Amount asked for, $520. Previously acknowledged, $177.50. Mrs. W.. § Abraham Lincoln Public School, $3.25. Total, $181.75. Still needed, $338.2 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, und has not been he ot since. ‘The mother's whole {interest is centcred in her children and her home, but she has not the means to take care of them unless assistance 1s given her from the out- side. Her relatives are poor, but they are giving the little they can to help. Fifteen dollars o week is what this home requires to keep it intact, or $780 for the year. Amount asked for, $780. Previously acknowledged, Mrs. J. P. H $40; 2 B Mrs. W.. $1; C. $2; J. M. W, $1. till needed. $413.50. No. 9—Ambitious to Take Daddy’s Place. “I will soon be old enough to teach school,” said Lucille ambitious- 1y, “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 notice of the Associated Charitles they had no money, the mother was not physi- cally abie to work, and they were ahout to be evicted for non-payment of rent. During the past year they have moved into a two-story house and the mother rents the top floor, and the family {s now on the road to happiness and independence. The mother feels sure that Lucille will make good and so do we! Twenty- five dollars a week, or $1,300 for the year, will indeed bring this family “Merry Christmas. Amount asked for, v acknowledged, $1,300. Prev till needed, $1.033 No. 10—Playing a 3 This mother’'s love, willing to sac- rifice everything else to keep her children with her following her hus- band’s deatn, is about to conguer: Edward. still in_his teens, is the man of the familr. He works by day and studfes at night to prep: himself for a better job. But with it all he cannot make enough to provide en- tirely for his mother and five young- er brothers and sisters. Seventeen dollars a week and In that propor- tion, $884 for the vear, is estimated a5 the minimum sum needed to Sup- plement Edward's earnings. Amount asked for, $884. Previously acknowledged, $524. W. N., $25; bureau of engraving, United States torest service, $40. Total, $590. Still needed, $294. No. 11—Influenza’s Aftermath. Since the death of the husband All CALL for Christmas Shopping A small deposit reserves the articles selected—Terms to suit your conven- ience. Clothing for Men, ‘ Women and Children ‘H. ABRAMSON 7th and L Open Saturday Even No:Bran Sts. NW. ings Until 10 O'Clock ch Stores Finest Ranch in West Texas Here is an opportunity that comes once in a lifetime. The McKenney Ranch, three miles east of Odessa, Tex., consisting of 4,160 acres, modern bungalow of six rooms, bath, hot and cold water, nice lawn, orchard, big barns, corrals. The ranch is divided into six pastures, and a field of about 100 acres now in cultivation. This year raised fine crops of Milo maize, Kaffir corn, Fetereta, sorghums and cotton. Cotton will average one-third bale to the acre. All pastures watered; fine wells, 45 feet to 68 feet. Eighty-five per cent of the land is suitable for culti- vation. he remainder is excellent grazing land: All pastures fenced with four-wjre fences. Is on main line of Texas and Pacific Railroad, and Bankhead Highway goes power availabfc for lights by headquarters. Electric or any other power needed. Is in active potash area, and test for potash and oil now going dewn two miles from ranch. Altitude, 2,900 feet. Climate mild and dry the year round. - Price, $25.00 in terms'to suit. per acre. . Terms, $40,000 cash; balance See Mr. Wall, 613 Albee Building Phone Main 940 or Adams 256 five years ago, under the influenz: epidemic, this mother (colored) hai struggled early and late to the !Imit of her strength, doing char work, in an effort to keep her four children with her. Hard work and under- nourishment are beginning to exact their to and unless some one helps— and quic ly—this family will collapse. Fourtee. dollars a week or a total of $728 for the vear will give them at least a fighting chance for health and happiness. Amount asked for $728. Previously acknowledged, $163.33, Mrs. W, §1; Abraham Lincoln Public School, $3.26. Total,: $167.58, Still need $560.42. No. 12—$hall They Stay “Put"t ec, mamma, are we goin’ to stay put in such a nice place?” This was the question asked by the oldest of three little children. “Mamma” has had & long, hard struggle. Left a widow with three emall children to care for, she was In a panic for fear they would be taken away, for {ll health prevented her from working. One of these little chil- dren has a positive case of tuberculosis, There is absolutely no income in the family other than that received from the Associated Charities. Twenty-four dollars a week, or $1,248 for the year, will bring this family happiness and im- proved health for the year. Amount asked for, $1,248. Previ- ously acknowledged, $234.60. J. J. E., $12.50; C. F. W.. $10, pledge; Mru. W.,'$1; H. W. McC. $5: in memory Elisa & Parkhurat, §2 3 5. Tot: No. 13—Evt Nearly blind from a cataract this widow (colored), whose husband died of tuberculosis, is making & hard fight to keep her children with her. Dur- ing the past year mer eyes have im- proved somewhat and she {3 now abla to sew a little. The oldest girl in the family is taking vocational training t ool und looks torward to the ay when she will take care of her younger brothersan slsters. The mother and the olde 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 ab- solutely no fncome in this ily at present and if his family is to be kept together §19 a week or a total of $988 for the year is needed. Amount asked for, $988. ously acknowledged, $193. $1. “Total, $199. Still needed, 378 No. 14—Goed Cheer Wheel Chalr, Sorely crippled and confined to & wheel chalr. this mother is bright and happy and makes the b of the ituation. Why not? After all, one can do a lot of things even in & wheel chalr. 'This mother finds she can cook & little, dry dishes. anawer the door, sew and many other things she did not think she would ever be able to do again. In this happy fam ily every one does some “bit Previ- Mrs. W., Telephone Stands their Many pleasing for Acceptable for utility. patterns choice— $6%° to ‘35"" ® are here Sewing Cabinets In all the be able to help D. 0, DECEMBER 23, 1923—PART 1. Bright and early in the morning, the children are up doing thelr work. The boy splits wood for the fire, car- ries out the ashes, etc, and his sia- ter helps with the cooking and other household duties. 'hen to school and back again in the afternoon to tell mother all about their games and studies. Fifteen dollars a week or $780 for the year will bring 365 days of happineas to this crippled mother and her two children. Amount asked for. $780. Previously §325.84. J. J. E ‘Abraham Lin- The Star: $711.50; C. 8. P. Cash, any, Received b aknowledg 3! L born, Inc., $5 for each, $70; William D. West, for Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8, $50; O Street’ Vocational School, No. 11, §: O Street Vocational Schooi, No. 13, $5; W. L. Sansbury, any, $5; J. P. Labo- fieh, any, $5; Miss M._B. Richardson, any, $1; 7. K. Sands, No. 12, 45 0 ., No. 6, $2. Total, $899.50. Summary. Total amount asked for....$12,966.00 Total amount received todate 5235.16 Still needed.. .$7.710.84 Contributions for Christmas oppor- tunities recefved by cashier of The Star December 22, 1923: Acknowl- edged. $408; Mra. Wright, $1 each for fourteen, ; Mrs. B. No. 5, $1 C. T., No. H. W. McCartney, . G and 12, l‘. 0 each, §5; Bdward . Stempson, No. 2, $8.25; Mr. T. W. N. 10 and 14, $25 each, $10 , No. B, $6; J.'W. Van Arsdall, ; bureau of engraving, United States forest service, any, $40; in memory Eliza E. Parkhurst, . N. V. R. and Mrs. T. Ja No. 5, $4: Minnie M. $2.50; M. 5. M., No. 5 2,5, 6 and § $10; Lincoln public school, Nos. 13, $3.26 each, $9.75; fourteen plate printe: $14; K. 8. M. Nos. 14 and 12, 310 each, $20; K. 8. M.. No. 2, $5: J. C._J., any. $1: Mrs. A. T, any, $10; N. H.'S. No. 5. $1; J. M. W., $1 each to any three, $3; fotal, $71L50. CALLS WIFE FRIVOLOUS. COLUMBUS, Ohlo, December 22— Bruce W. Saville, nationally known sculptor and & professor in the fine arts department at Ohio Btate Uni- versity, yesterday filed suit for di- vorce against his wife, Mra Gladys Lyman_BSaville. In his petition he charged that she had«no Interest in his work, neglected her duties as a wife, and engaged in frivolous as ciations. They were married at Squantum, in September, 1919. quaint old- fashioned designs of long ago— %95 to 931%° Gate-Leg' Tables They are a delight in ANTI-BONUS LEAGUE VIEWS ARE STATED Veterans’ Leader Says Service in War Not on Level of Hired Workers. Knowlton Durham, national presi- dent of the: ex-Service Men's Anti- Bonus Leagye, puts forth the views of the organization he represents on the proposed bonus bill.in. the.fo of & statement sent to The Mr. Durham in his letter point: that the activity of the league hud caused consideratie inquiry in regard to its wims and purposes. He states tha: the world war veterans were not hired, but that they were “chosen’ for a service they were glad and proud to render. He amserts that in the natfon's history there was no more inspiring chapter than the an- swer of the nation's manhood during the last war. In closing his letter he eays; ¥It is this pigture of splendid serv- fcs that those who stand for bonus legislation would obliterate It is roposed to bespatter with the mud 3E rced the most preoious memory gl Du; nation in all the days of its fatory. " * “And jt Is against the disposition fo reduce the service rendered by the spldjer to the level of the service for a wage that the members .t\nt‘v-Bonus League emphaticall est FIRE L0SS, $500,000. factory in Long Island City t causing an estimated damai $500,000. {ana |ployed in it was hurt, —_—— Dust blown from the Sahara has been detected in Englan days later. May It Be the Happiest You Have Ever Had “Let’s Make This a Home Christmas” ought!” For the. a —fitted with mechanism. é One of the Console type the new Columbia Qrafonolas Make Charming Gifts This year the choice of “Talking Machine” must fall to the Grafonola be- cause of its many im- provements—which make it the supremely best in- strument of all. Truly the last word in reproduc- ing mechanism is found in the new edition of Colum- bia Grafonolas. We are showing them encased in splendidly attractive Up- right and Console types of ~ $125 to $175—both of which are illustrated. Other Columbia Grafo- nolas—the handy Portable at $30 and a very attrac- tive Console at $100. chapters : Book of Life. What a sensible plan making this the most memorable Christmas of all! New furniture in any home—and we have many of the best styles to show you. A splendid variety on display—both of the sim- pler and more elaborate types, ' 920" to $55% .a new furniture—you wouldn't want to put your Christmas money into any other kind —but this doesn’t imply is not costly here. The matter of credit need never be a question here. It’s yours for-the asking. dmflm New Columbia Records By the new process— all the discording vibra- tions are eliminated—and fine, clear, even tones are assured. Complete library of Co- lumbia Records, types, 5 new mechanism. One of the Upright fitted with the { $125% ~ rendered by the man who digs a ditch of I ¥ pr NEW YORK, December 22.—Flames swept the Rosenwasser Brothers shoe onight ge of The plant ocoupied a block 00 men and women were em- All the workers were out when the fire started and no one desert d two SRS &\’Sfi\\“fi&