The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-03-05

tive of all classes and interests, such
as war work organizations approved
by the government, labor. religious,
business. fraternal, club. civic. profess
aional. commercial and trade organi-
cations and individuals. This general
committee was called in the first or
ganization for the period OF the war.
Its efforts are directed by an execu-
tive committee.
The executive committee. elected by
the general committee. is a limited
group. thoroughly representative. com
petent and patriotic. Collections for
an yand all purposes incident to the
var are made throug hthe single au-
thorized agency, the general commit
te, and likewise, all disbursements are
approved and distributed through the
single authorized agency the execu-
tive committee. To this executive
committee all demands for funds fer
purposes to the war are presented. and
through this committee all war relief
expenditures are authorized. The ex-
ecutive committee would appoint
campaigTss committee to inaugurate a
campaign with the expectation OF rails
ing fund sufficient 10 meet all needs
for each year as far as may be ascer-
tanned. Should unforeseen and unex-
pected needs arise, the general com
nittee. after thorough and thoUShtful
consideration. directs the executive
committee to raise the additional nee
essary funds through a supplemental
campaign or in such manner as the
general committee Directs
Too much emphasis cannot be given
the intent that the plan Is not devils
ed to permit present Eivers to do or
~
community to provide more. and to
furnish to every person in the COM
rnunity the opportunity 20 give and TO
do according to his ability Further
more a fundamental feature OF the
Columbus Community War Service is
the continuous and far-rcaching cam
pa;gn OF education. making vital and
vivid the demands Of each new day
of the war not only for financial sup
port. but also for moral support. food
conservation. personal service. in
creased production Of war necessities,
and all other fatcors vital to victory.
Eleven. representative men, includ-
ing a manufactures banker, farmer,
publisher. labor leader and attorney
compose the executive committee.
ing their administration Of the plan
are here given:
How did the committee decide on
the sum which it would be necessary
to rsise?"
Based on 1917 experiences and al
ready known needs for 1915, a budget
for the coming year was prepared.
Then a liberal amount was added for
shrin&age. and the goal fixed at So
100000. Almost 100000 over that
amount has been subscribed.
What organizations are entitled to
receive funds from the war chest?
All organizations showing they are
doing some necessary war work viii
be helped though effort will be made
to avoid duplication. 1t is regarded
as essential that full support be &C
corded those agencies OF relief and aid
recognized b ythe Federal Government.
such as the American Red Cross: the
war Y NJ. c. A.; the knights Of Co
Iumbus war work; the Jewish war
work and all such other agencies for
war work as may be found worthy. 1t
regards as next in Importance internal
and local needs for the support OF nee
eSsary emergency war work OF the
city. county. state and federal govern
menr. Finally it regarSs as important
and worthy or support. foreign relief
IN Iu9 interest OIL nuOQau4IS, anu "
maintain the morale Of our allies.
WANT must these Organizations DO
in order TO get the funds asked ?"
Tt3y must show they do a neces- ;
sary war work. just whom they bene- |
fit and how, and that their funds are
properly accounted for and audited. |
All must show the total to - SdIsed
in the nation and the basis of the To- !
cal quota. The committee viii satisfy !!
itself on all points before making an !
For funds like the Red |
Cross and the Y. NJ. c. A. the approp-l
ration will be made as soon as it Is |.
determined the quota is Just. For
funds like American relief, the quota |
asked will probably be disregarded |
and appropriation made on the basis |
OF the popularity Of that cause in Co
IumbuS as shown in last years cam
paigns. Organizations looking direct
y to the welfare of American soldiers
viii be given preference.
are agents OF these organizations
on the executive commit
No. They assited IN the fund rais-l