Evening Star Newspaper, November 7, 1935, Page 14

"A—14 INHABITANTS AGAIN PLEDGE CHEST AID Association Hears Speech . by Adjutant Decker of Salvation Army. The Association of Oldest In- habitants last night formally “re- newed” its commendation of the Community Chest, in monthly meet- ing at Old Union Engine House. On motion of Fred A. Emery, vice president, the association passed a resolution renewing its ‘“pledge” of allegiance to the Chest, and express- tng the hope that all members of the association will further the aims of the Chest. The action came after an address on the value of the Chest by Adijt. Gilbert S. Decker of the Salvation Army. He praised the Community Chest as representing “true, practical, workable Christianity.” He empha- sized that giving to the Chest was| giving to the “people who through | misfortune find themselves inadequate to meet the responsibilities of life.” “A Practical Business Thing.” The Community Chest was de-| ecribed by Adjutant Decker as “a practical business thing that main- tains the heart of humanity, a move- ment through which all races and all | creeds work for a common purpose. | He emphasized that the agency work- ers now arc free to put more time and energy into their actual welfare work instead of having to spend so much of their effort, as in the past, in raising money. ! Mf. Emery, in speaking to his gesolution, declared there never was @ time when relief work was on such & “business-like basis.” The Com- munity Chest, he declared, “does a tremendous amount of good. There is no doubt it is needed.” Theodore W. Noyes, president of' the association, who presided, intro- duced the speaker and praised the “loyalty” of men and women who push the appeal of the Community Chest. “The Community Chest,” said Mr. Noyes, “is our organization through which those of us who have much or even little of this world’s goods combine to meet with greater econ- omy and efficiency the community and individual obligation to save life and relieve distress of those who in this depression have little or nothing.” Old-Time Music Played. Old - fashioned music sounded through the engine house as the “Old" Time “Trio” of two violins and piano played several numbers, which were well received. Elra C. Palmer, mem- ber of the organization, headed the trio. Among the numbers played were “Old ZipCoon,” “Irish Washerwoman,” “The Devil's Dream,” “Sounds from Home," and “Old Oaken Bucket.” Other members of the trio: were Joseph D. Steele and Irwin W. Steele. On mo- tion of Mr. Emery, the “three musical musketeers” were given a rising vote of thanks. James F. Duhamel, chairman of the Hall and Archives Committee, re- ported receipt since the last meeting of the last horse-drawn steam fire engine of the District of Columbia, which has been placed in the museum of the association in Old Union Engine House. A resolution of ap- preciation was adopted. 1901 Picture Received. Frank W. Dowling, marshal, an- nounced the gift of a picture of the naugural committee of 1901, pre- sented by Edson J. Edson, grandson of the late John Joy Edson, a vice president of the association. Mr. Duhamel also presented a book | from the library of old Columbia Fire Co., which was a manual for the use of the Legislature and State of New York, in 1859. George W. Offutt was elected a member of thé association After the close of the meeting, & meeting of the entertainment commit- tee decided the annual banquet of the association will be held Saturday, De- cember 7, at the Raleigh Hotel. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1935. - School Sickness, Nerve Malady, Traced to Competitive Study By the Associated Press. The health specialists are concen- trating their attention on a newly diagnosed disease which is peculiarly & praduct of the schools. It is “school sickness,” which re- cently has been definitely identified as a nerve illness brougk: about by “pressure” on the more or less sen- sitive child. Dr. James F. Rogers, consultant in hygiene of the United £.at.: Office of Education, says “even tuberculo. will .iot work such havoc with the child save in the final stages.” The disease is characterized by irritability, restlessness, anxiety and 1 highly emotional state. The child usually has a poor appetite; he sleeps badly and may have night terrors. The symptoms begin soon after school commences and grow worse as the term advances. They are aggravated, physicians say, by mental examina- tions and by athletic contests. Dr. Rogers says that in many school systems children (no two of whom are 2" ¢ even if they are twins) are ex- pected to pass through the same courses at the same speed o1 be labeled = “dull,” “retarded” or “inferior.” “ The more sensitive child, who can- not keep up the pace in one or more 3subjects, does his utmost under the well-intended stimulus and the result is an illness as reul as measles and, unforutnately, far more drawn out and full of misery,” he said. Dr. J. V. 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