Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1926, Page 11

OPPORTUNITY FUND STILL NEED 36,360 $7,292 Has Been Donated to Aid 14 Families—Many Gifts Are Memorials. It is only two days to Christmas and a balance of $8,360 must be raised to finance the 14 opportunities offer- ed by the Associated Charities. Up to noon today $7,£92 had been sub- scribed. Only three of the opportuni- | !l|‘es have been giosed, Nos. 9, 10 and Memorial gifts continue to be sent. A mother, who lost a son eight v ago fropn tuberculosis, sends a con- | tributign in his memory to Opportuni: ty b, where father is afflicted with | this dreaded malady. ! | Memorial to Social Worker. The daugMters of a former social worker for the Associated Charities contribute to one of- the opportuni- ties living in the District, where their mother served as District visitor. Two other opportunitics were helped out by memorial gifts from a physician and his wife. Organizations _ are _ contributing. Among them aré ‘the Women's Aux- iliary to the National Alliance of Postal Employes, the local Barbers’ Union, the Peace Bible class of T koma Park Baptist Church, ernment Printing Officy the Golden Rule Christiz Union, the Gallaude! and sends $50 1o be dis 10 families this year. $15 Given for Dinners. The C. Y. W. class of Calvary Methodist Episcopal Sunday school sends not only a donation for one of the opportunities, but $15 for Christ- mas dinners. In . the remaining opportunities thére are 55 children and 19 adults. Contributions may be sent to the Associated Charities, Social Service House, 1022 Eleventh street, or to the office of The Evening Star. OPPORTUNITY NO. 1. CRIPPLED AND IN CONSTANT ibuted among Crippled to the point of total physi- cal disability, the father of this family of wife and three children is unable to provide for them any longer. “There is nothing but pain,” said the man to the soclal worker as she found him trying to divert himself as best he could. The doctors cannot say what his chances of recovery are. These will doubtless be improved if the man’s mind can be yelieved and if he can be assured that his wife and children will not suffer. Twenty-eight dollars a week is needed for this pur- pose, as there are no other resources and all savings have been exhausted during the man's illness. This is| $1,456 for the next 12 months. Previously acknowledged, $450.50. E. M. C., $3; W. H., $10; C Typographical Union, ". E ., $25: L. G. Mrs. H. L. H, $5. Amount asked for Total received . Still needed . OPPORTUNITY NO. 2. REHABILITATION. AT WORK. When this family first came to the attention of the Associated Charities they were Mving in an insanitary shack. The children showed the ef- fect of a long period of underteeding. The school attendance of the older ones was irregular, with the usual re- sult that they were far behind in their grades. Since coming under the care of the Associated Charities mat- ters have improved. The <amily is properly housed, the children of school #ge attend their classes regularly and already show the 'good effécts of suffi- cient f00d and hygienic: living. The | father is serving a penitentiary seri tence, leaving behind seven children under working age. The estimated need on a carefully worked out budget is & minimum of §$32 3 week,.or $1, lu | for a year. | Pre\lous)) ,a knowledged, $358.50. B. Amount asked for Total received $1,664.00 547.00 --$1,117.00 OPPORTUNITY NO. 3. FOUR GENERATIONS. There are four generations in this | home—a great-grandparent, who still tries to work as strength and oppor- tunity permit; a grandmother, who waits upon her invalid daughter, the mother of three voung children, de- merted by their father. The man is under court order to contribute to the support of his young family, but he is badly in debt otherwise. After his payments, there is still a deficit of $18 » week in the income of the home, or $936 a year. Still needed " Previously acknowledged, Mrs. A. T. W., 83 graphical U & ! . D., A. $: 3 Class, ¢ School, $16.50. Amount asked for .. Calvary Still needed for r own good. The sole incoms if the mother gives u K, a small wage ear 3 vet her 'teens. Thirty-two dollars a week is needed to feed, clothe and shelter this household of nine, or $1,664 for the next twelve months. Previously acknowledged, $418.50. ln|uml)m Typographical Lnlo I S\ H.8 W, E. D. 6; M. A. F. Amount asked for Total received ... Still needed $1,145.25 OPPORTUNITY NO. 5. TUBERCULOSIS EXACTS ITS PRICE. The father of this foreign family is making a strong fight to “come back. He was persuaded to take the “cure’ for tuberculosis if the Assoclated Chari- ties would look after his family. The mother is herself just recovering from a serfous operation which she bravely underwent upon the doctor's recom- mendation. whom are also foreigners, but with small incomes, are interested in the | welfare of the wife and children and lend a helping hand. Twenty dollars a week is nceded until the father is able to come home and take up the family support, which he will have to do v gradually until his health is fully restored. There are three chil- dren, all under working age. Previously flcknowlodgc‘d 3! Mrs. J. B. B, $2; M. 8. L., § H. H.. $16; Mrs. H. P. M 125 lumbia T)po‘raphk’al Union, X l;\emorv of B T. F M. B., NN Amount asked for Total received .. Still needed ... ..$640. OPPORTUNITY NO. 6. NO FAULT OF HERS. Handicapped by ill health and de- serted by her husband to carry the load of supporting her two children, this mother is making a brave strug- gle to do double duty. Mrs. A., as we will call her, was at Camp Good Wilf last Summer with her kiddies, where she won the hearts of both the work- ers and the other campers for her at- tractive, sweet personality and her devotion to her childreh, both of whom are under school age. Seventeen dol- lars a week, or §884 for the vear, is needed to hold this home together. Pm\hmsl\ ackno\\l@dgml $305. w. . Gallaudet College, $5; ; _Columbia Typo- $5: Mr. and M; Ww. LD, 85 B. B8, 8L . $884.00 357.00 Amount asked for Total received ... Still needed .. OPPORTUNITY NO. 7. NO SHIFTLESSNESS HERE. The hard-working, industrious father of this colored family must stop overwork, the doctors say, and get more rest and nourishing food, or the great white plague will clalm an- other victim. The mother takes in washing, besides caring for her nine children, whose ages range from 6 Y. months to 15 years. The oldest girl does her bit, working after school hours and on Saturdays and gives all her earnings to her rhother In spite of every effort and the mother's thrift “{(the father declares ‘“she -certai.nly can make a dollar go a long way"). the physician says that six of the children are anemic, due to lack of sufficient and proper food. . They must be built up if they are ot to fall a prey to the trouble.which threatens their: father, .‘Twenty-one dollars a week, or -$1,092 a ‘year, is asked for. . Previously acknowledged, $268. Mrs. C. S. T., $1; G. P. O..Relief Club, $5; Golden Rulé Christian En- deavor Union of Dinncl ol’ Columbia and Bladenstg:)l:‘,st oF ] - X, Amount asked for Total received ..... Still needed . *11s her special pride. Her neighbors, many of | THE EVENING OPPORTUNITY NO. 8. T LIVE DOLLAR A DA His evesight almost gone, the: most that he can make at his trade is barely more than $1 a day—not enough to support his wife and four Lchildren, ranging in age from a baby in arms to a_boy of 15. This oldest child is retarded in school and unable | to get a work certificate. The mother, a refined-looking woman, does her best to keep a neat home and to give good care to the children. The new baby Eighteen dollars a week, besides what the man can earn, is needed for this family of six, or $936 for the year. Previously acknowledged, $286. Columbia Typographical Union, s.: M. E. P., 35 H. C. M. i McG., $10; L. E. Amount asked for . Total received . 8925.00 343.00 Still needed .$593.00 Opportunity No. 9 is closed—$781. QPPORTUNITY NO. 10. A VICTIM OF CHILD LABOR AND CRUELTY. Deserted by a faithless husband. now forsaken mother is pleading to be allowed to keep her children. The mother still shows the effects of work in the mill to which her parents sent her wher a mere child. Cruelly beaten by her father, she finally sought refuge in her mistaken mar riage. Now there are three young children to be cared for and there are no resources. Twenty-four dollars a week is needed to hold this home to- ' | gether, or $1,248 for the year. Previously acknowledged, SR 3: Columbia Ty B. A., Amount asked for Total received OPPORTUNITY NO. 11. SACRIFICING EVERYTHING TO KEEP HER CHILDREN. Daddy was a good provider and father:: e had a steady job and the family (colored) had a nice home. Atter his sudden death and with no money coming in, the mother, stunned by her loss, gradually sold her furni- ture in order to feed and clothe her five children, between the ages of 5 and 13. Now their home is a sad con- trast to what it was when the father was living. The mother needs an operation, but is afraid to leave her children {o go to the hospital, for fear they will be taken away. Twenty-one dollars a week is needed to restore condition, or $1,092 for 1927. Previously acknowledged, $211.50. Mrs, C. 8. T. $1; Columbia Typo- grnplnt‘«l 1 on, $5. L\I E. C. R. 10 . ‘Relief Cl Golden Rule Christian deavor Union of the Dis- trict of Columbia and Bladensburg, Md., $7: Women's Auxiliary to the National Alliance to Postal Employe: $10; J. B. L. U. of A. Local, 305, § M. A. F., $25. Amount nsked for Total received ... ’l 092.00 321.50 Still needed 0.50 OPPORTUNITY NO. 12. “MISFORTUNES NEVER COME SINGLY.” When _the father of this family TYPEWR!TERS Sold and.Repaired Some real guaranteed Christmas . barzain, STA: ngkvm TYPEWRITER uxm\ Half-Price Sale UNREDEEMED PLEDGES Diamonds, Vi:ltclm, Jewelry te. Rosslyn Loan Co. ROSSLYN, VA." Rosslyn Cars to Door Christmas Dances—then New Year's! Dansan Oxfords STAR, WASHINGTON. awaiting trial for bigamy, this this home to something of its form(‘r‘ 'camn across the sea to the tates he had visions of the promised land. He learned a trade, married and his dream was indeed a reality. Then business became slack, two of the four children developed tubercu losis, his wife fell ill, and now the man himself is told by the doctor that he can work only a little or he will break down entirely, But there are the sick wife and children needing extra nour- ishment, and the man himself may have to go to the hospital. At least 25 a week is needed right now, and more may be needed if the man has to stop work entirely. This is §1,300 for the year, and it will take that long befgre the family can get on its feet again. Pm\louxl\' acknowledged, $: s. H. P. M., $2.50: Columbia Tylzogrspmcal Union, $5; L. E. D., $2, . E. D. €. R, $20; M. P. B BRI . 45 C E: S.$5; Mr. and Mrs. C..P sm: Mrs. M. H. T., Amaunl aflked for .. Total received Still needed . OPPORTUNITY NO. 13. DOING WHAT HE CAN. Sick and yet working until faced with bed and perhaps total disabi | the father of this colored family of wife and seven children, all under working age, has struggled hard to meet his responsibilities and to keep his home together. Unable longer to do laboring work, he has fitted up a little shop In the front room of his home, where he takes in repair work and so earrs a few dollars as he is able. Until the children are old enough to earn, outside help is needed { Twenty dollars a week, or §1,040. is _| asked for the next year for this family :| of nine. l‘lo\lu\hl) acknowledged, $ R. L., $2; B. 8., $20; l:nn»f Club, §5: Goiden Rule Ch Endeavor Union of District of Co bia_and Bladensburg, Md., § . of A. Local, 305. § ¥., $25. Amount asked for Total received . $1,040.00 234.00 .$806.00 closed—$520. Still needed Opportunity No. 14 Undesignated, $10. Summary. Total amount asked for Total received ......... Still needed . The following contributions Acknowledged, 8[ 4\71 50. 1, $1. n. ~-D. T., 50 cents each, No. 7 and No. 11--§1. ¥ Mrs. J. E. R, No. 12, $1. » and Miss N. R. Fhomas, No. 3, $5. Tola Sewall, J.°C any, \mrupnlmu Bypu«( Church Wom- en s Club, . $5 P. €., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1926 Yy, $5. 4, 83, needed, $10. $2 each No. 1 and & E. Society of Union w e-sle_\ A\. M. E. Zion Church, $2 to No. 7, $1 to No. 13—$3. Total to date, $1,644.50. e There’s Plenty of Time— Plenty of time to select a gift that bears every indication of the most careful selection on your part—a gift that is at once beautiful and practical! A Table-Top, or Mirror from Murphy Co., It’s a Table Top or Mirror purchased here you have the reputation of Glass Specialties to give your present added prestige! Mirrors in all shapes; glass tops cut to order. Drop in and see our stock. E. . MURPHY CO. Inc. 710—12th St. N. W, Main 5280. 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