Evening Star Newspaper, January 31, 1929, Page 37

'I‘HE EV E\' \’G STAR WASHI\GTO\' lllL RSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1929. It is a pr1v11ege as well as an obhgatlon to Every man and woman in this great city who enjoys the blessing of a steady income, whatever its size or its source, can participate in the better- ment of the Nation’s Capital—CAN ENJOY THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING A REAL FACTOR IN ITS CORPORATE ADVANCE- MENT. The thousands of your fellow citi- zens who are coming to see you this week will point the way to this par- ticipation in what is perhaps THE GREATEST OF WASHING- TON’S GREAT ENTERPRISES. You don’t have to endow a library, erect a statue or found a university to enjoy the privilege of helping - build a greater and finer city. - THE WELFARE OF THE SOCIAL AGENCIES REPRE- SENTED IN THE COMMU- NITY CHEST IS VITAL TO THAT OF THE CITY AND ITS PEOPLE—IT DIRECTLY CON. CERNS YOU AND YOURS. Qfl Once YOU CANNOT DODGE THE OBLIGATION TO HELP YOUR CITY’S SOCIAL AGENCIES DISCHARGE THEIR DUTIES, and still count yourself among the best citizens of the community. It isn’t enough that you obey the laws, pay your taxes and live a decent, orderly life.- These are all important factors in good citizen- ship—BUT THERE IS SOMETHING MORE DEMANDED OF THE HIGHEST TYPE OF WASH- INGTONIAN. He must do his share toward help- ing the city take care of those less fortunate than himself. He must contribute to the support of the agencies that are helping develop good citizens—and therefore, we re- peat to you: “It is a privilege as well as an obligation to give once for 57. $687,722 already subscribed$655,626 to Go! "YOUR DONATION IS NEEDED! Incomes Per ct. of l Amount > up to Income Given of 57 Agencies Greet the Community e | A o v : 1,800 2% . Chest Worker with & g 3,000 1% €s orker wit e 4t s Smile---b 0000 vt 2% peH g 7 . 10,000 2%% A Smile--because: — L o 20,000 4% zsgg ;:.g; . : 25,000 5% 15 ¥ Not only are “our” workers giving all that they are asking of you 30,000 6% 1,800 i ;;: ; ; ey : : : 35,000 7% 2,450 ! —but more. Their services, their time — at the sacrifice of their 40,000 8% 3,200 ;f«l); . A o) ; 45,000 9% 4,050 2 business or home duties are being given cheerfully that you may 50,000 10% 5,000 87.71 be personally interviewed and properly explained the functions ~and benefits of THE COMMUNITY CHEST. Larger Incomes, Gifts in Proportion Donors may designate their gifts as they please for distribution among the 57 member organizations. Payments may be made at the donor’s convenience, preferably in four equal parts on March 1, May 1, July 1 and December 1. "The. Commumt Chest of Washmgton, D C. This adv Prlzsemcn! space is being given thru the courtesy o vening Star—the Ad Copy contributed by Nanmm C. Kal, Advertising, 2