Evening Star Newspaper, January 14, 1932, Page 11

LARGE GAIN SHOWN IN CHARITY QUTLAY $30,066,641 Spent in 56 Cities During First Nine Months of 1931. A total of $30,066,641 was expended in 56 cities during the first nine months of 1931 for public and private chari- ties, an increase of 127 per cent over the same period of 1930, the Labor De- partment's Children’s Bureau an- nounced today upon completing tabula- tion of statistics recetved from 252 or- ganizations | This total, the bureau pointed out, does not inciude administrative costs To give a more vivid picture of the increase in demand for assistance by n families deprived of the ne- | cessities by unemployment, the bureau reported that the $30,066.641 repre- | sented an increase of 348 per cent over the fund distribution during the same period 1in 1929 “The amounts expended for relief in | these cities,” said the announcement, “from January to September of each year were $6,705,576 in 1929; $13.226- 784 in 1930 and $30,066,641 in 1931, ac- cording to reports made by 252 private agencies and public departments to the Children’s Bureau. These expenditures represent direct aid to needy families in their homes. They are exclusive of large expenditures e in some cities 1 for relief by m d de-work’ programs. * “Of the total amount of relief given in the third quarter of 1931 public de- partments provided 60 per cent and private agencies 40 per cent. In the cities of 50,000 to 100,000 population a larger share of the relief given was from public sources, the-distribution of expenditures being 78 per cent by pub- lic and 22 per cent by private agencies. In cities of the 100,000 class, of all re- lef given, 57 per cent came from the public treasury and 43 per cent from NE of the 3,000 men who en- tered the front doors of the Y. M. C. A. & day about three | months ago was a handsome young German. He made_his way to the desk, acked the clerk for information and was referred to the industr e secretary. Speaking in broken English, the splendid-looking foreigner | told his simple story. And although | the story was not | especially unusual, the aid rendered | him by this or-| ization and the | fine thanks given | us in return are| | facts which might [ make our most in- *” | teresting case’ of its kind handled during the year Was Seeking Position. The young man, nephew of a prom- inent German cab- inet member, sail- | ed to the United Leonard DeGast. ~ States some three years ago to make his mark in life here. Progressing un- usually well since his arrival in this | country, he found himself without em- ployment several months ago. He Was {too proud to return to Germany and began an extended job hunt which | ended in failure, Desperately in need, he applied to us and through our as- sistance found a good position Since receiving help from the Y. M C. A, both his uncle and mother have corresponded with officials here, thank- | ing them for the aid rendered the boy. The young German is now taking an active part in the “Y” activities and | private contribution. It should be’ noted that the public expenditures for | family relief quoted in this summary | do -not include pensions to the aged, ( veterans’ relief or allowances for mothers’ aid.” THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €., THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1932, My Most Interesting Case BY LEONARD DE GAST, Executive Secretary, Y. M. C. A. has brought a number of new members into the organization The German boy was one of the many placed in employment during 1931, Those applying at the Y. M. C A. for positions in 1931 were twice the number who sought similar aid in 1930 It is estimated 3000 people daily enter the “Y” doors to participate in the extensive activi- ties offered. More than 2,000 religious meetings were conducted here during the year under the supervision of our religious work department. The edu- cation department provided facilities for approximately 1,600 day and night students. More service was rendered Dby the general service department this year than ever before and the physical Work department has enlarged its pro- gram. At the conclusion of 1931 the Tolls of the Y. M. C. A. showed an ap- proximate membership of 3,000. The fire department of Brussels, Bel- gium, has just added a fire escape which can be extended 130 feet. that approximately | | Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, January 14— ‘Plzms for an energetic campaign for | contribution to relieve unemployment in Prince Georges County were mapped at a meeting of representatives of wel- | fare organizations of various communi- ties held last night in the Associated s office here. called by the Federal Donations Com- | mittee of the Chamber of Commerce of | Hyattsville, comprising Dr. C, P. Close. | chairman; Dr. R. A. Pearson, pres | of the University of Maryland; Dv | F. Woods, William T. Charitis T. Ma; It was agreed that each community | should work out its own unemployment relief plans and Government workers | and others of this county HIGHEST GENERAL RATING 9920% HIGHEST UNEMPLOYED FUND CAMPAIGN MAPPED |Plans Outlined at Meeting of | Welfare Groups at t~ttsville. ‘The meeting was en | A Jennings and M. | Associated Charities office here from who are | GENERAL RATING solicited by the Community Chest in ‘Washington were urged to make their checks payable to their own local wel- fare organization. Ministers Urged to Aid. It was suggested that February 7 be designated as Unemployment Sunday, when ministers of the county are asked to urge their congregations to do their utmost to aid their local association in alding $he unemployment situation. The Prince Georges County Federation of Women's Clubs will also be asked to assist. It was emphasized that the unem- ployment problem was one calling for immediate attention, and that citizens of the county should do their utmost to have work done now that they are planning for the coming Spring, such as painting, repairing, etc. It was suggested that any money available might be spent in park, play- ground and other public improvements. Some school work might be done that would save the County Board of Edu- cation money and help it to make up its deficit of $7,000. It was announced that the United States Employment Service, through | Raymond A. Bellamy, Maryland direc- | tor, would take a census of unemployed | in this county, and will sit at the January 25-31. | Slips Available. It was emphasized that Government employes Who wish to change the or- ganization to which they desire their 99.20% HIGHEST GENERAL RATING contribution to go should turn their slips over to their departmental head rather than send them direct to the Community Chest in Washington. Slips on which application for the change may be made may be had from Dr. Close, who lives at College Park; Mr. Jennings, who lives in Hyattsville; Dr. Woods, Berwyn; Dr. Pearson, Hy+ attsville, or Mr. May, Hyattsville. F. M. FADELEY, JR., HEADS COAL DEALERS’ DIVISION| Succeeds James E. Colliflower; Who Is Presented,With Clock Upon Retirement. Fenton M. Fadeley, jr., was elected chairman of the Coal Dealers' Divi- sion of the Merchants and Manu- facturers’ Association, succeeding James. E. Colliflower, it was announced today by Edward D. Shaw, secretary of the association. Other officers of the division include Thom: Perry and Charles St. John, vice chairman; A. P. Woodson, treasurer, and R. S. Miller, assistant treasurer’ Mr. Collifiower was presented a handsome electric mantel clock by members upcn his retirement. Thomas R. Fitzgerald was chosen chairman_of the Caterers' Division of the merchants' assoclation, Shaw an- nounced. 9920% HIGHEST the Vir, disclose | of the month police be detailed here for paign w VIREINIA TO WAR OND. G. GAR TAGS Residents Using District Li- censes to Face Perjury Charge. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. | ArRLINGTON | HOUSE, Va, Janwary 14—Prepara- | | tions for a drive against Northern Vir- ginia motorists who are operating their automobiles on’ District of tags are being made by members of |applications—including the address of COUNTY COURT Columbia ia State police force, it was today by Sergt. Edward dJ. | McDermott. | A survey of conditions in this section State will'be made early next and a request that a squad of the. 11l be made t6 T. McCall Fr commissioner of motor vehicles, if such action | clared. is', warranted, McDermott de- | _Under the laws of the District of Columbia, machines using District li- GENERAL RATING 99.20%, A—II - cense plates must display the 1932 tags by February 1. The survey in this sec~ tion of the State will be started by Mc- Dermott immediately after this law be- comes effective. | Sergt. McDermott, who is in_charge | of the road patrolmen iny Northern Vir- ginia, estimated that approximately 500 motorists in Arlington County alone | operated their cars on District of Co- lumbia tags during the past year, ;l\meby saving considerably on their icens | ‘Tags in the District, he pointed out, | are sold for $1 plus a personal property x charged for ownership of an auto- The cost of Virginia tags is the weight of the car at a of 70 per hundred pounds | In addition, Virginia motorists also are | required to pay a personal property obi ased on tax. ‘) Title Law May Help. The new title law in the Capital may help remedy the situation in Virginia, | McDermott said, for applicants for titles | are required to go before a notary pub- lic and swear as to the accuracy of their their residence. An effort will be made to prosecute virginia motorists caught using Dis- |trict tags for pegjury on the grounds that they gave false addresses, he as- This_would have to be done h the Federal courts, McDermotf In Egypt at present there are 153 | husbands and 687 wives under 10 years of age. HIGHEST GENERAL RATING LAST CALL for Membership ina 1932 @hristmas Suvings Club ANNOUNCEMENT In Addition to Our 100% DAIRY PLANT RATING | The official records of the | g g % ¢ D. C. Health Department as of this date—accord Chestnut Farms Dairy the Clubs Close In All the Banks t 5 P. M. Tomorrow Highest General Rating 3 99.20% HIGHEST GENERAL RATING! This_rating is based upon NOT ONLY INSPECTION OF OUR DAIRY PLANT (which has for many years enjoyed the perfect score of 100%), but inspection also of EVERY STEP through which Chestnut Farms Milk passes FROM_THE FARM TO YOUR TABLE, including: I Average FARM Score Average CATTLE Score Average BUTTER FAT Content Average BACTERIA Count showing an ALMOST PERFECT SCORE for each and every depart- ment! Ever Given to Any Dairy in Washington You will not have to worry or scrape up money next Christmas If You Join Now THE, GREATEST IMPORTANCE TO EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD IN WASHINGTON. We believe this announcement to be particularly pleasing to our thousands of satisfied customers. The fact that we lead all other dairies is not necessarily news, as that has been our natural position for more than thirty-five years, but when our PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS, under the leadership of so zealous a public servant as Dr. Fowler, after a_most thorough inspection not only of our plant (which is universally ac- knowledged as being the “world’s model”)... the farms where our milk is produced . . . the health and general condition of the cattle . . . our methods of handling milk . . . and the purity and richness of our products . . . and find that ALL. THINGS COMBINED check up to an almost perfect score . . . that IS NEWS OF Dresses — Coats — Hats January Clearance Friday and Saturday Only Milk is acknowledged by all physicians as being nature’s most important food—this being true how essential it is that we should exercise care in the selection of our dairy as the source of supply. The Chestnut Farms Dairy wishes to take this occasion to pledge to its patrons a continuation of the same high standard of requirements that has made this official record possible, and joins with you in rejoicing in this public recognition of its unceasing efforts. 200 HATS $1.00 Each These are ex- cellent values and from our regular stock. I I They are espe- cially priced for Friday and Sat- urday clearance. IR I Rills Values i Dresses, Hats and Coots are the talk of Wash- imgtow, Polo Coats Brown and Tan B Jackets Short Fur Fabrics I ) $3.95,, - 8695 Chestnut Farms Dairy A DIVISION O F NATIONAL DAIRY Two Dresses Sives 14 s0 50 i Phone POTOMAC 4000 for Service fl I RILLS DRESS SHOP | m | 931 f; SFi N.W. HIGHEST GENERAL RATING 99'20% HIGHEST GENERAL RATING 9920% HIGHEST GENERAL RATING 99‘20% HIGHEST GENERAL RATING 99.20% HIGHEST Rack of 50 Dresses 83.95 ‘These Are Exceptional Garments. GENERAL RATING