New Britain herald., 1924-05-07
DISABLED VETERANS CAMP

DiSABbfaD SElEhANS CAMP If there is any one movement in this country which has the undivided, hearty support of every man, woman and child in it, such movement is the one planned for the benefit of the disabled veterans of the world war. This, of course, intheory at least. For the disabled-everythin is a slogan which has found it's way into strange places, and the sentiment of it is in every heart even though practical ex- pression of it, in efficient care of the disabled, in proper provision for them has been lacking. Tic intentions arc good; the carrying out of them has been sadly inadequate.
 Last summer there was established at Mantle camp for the disabled of the world war in this section of the country. At this camp they gathered, including over 40 from this city, and spent a period together renewing old friendships, making new ones and feeling, for the short time the camp lasted, that sort of comfort and con tent known and appreciated only by men who have fought and suffered to- sether and who. together in a world of their own, forget for the moment the handicaps they will bear for long time. if not for life. because of their , courage and patriotism and obedience to duty.
 With a record of wonderfully suc- cessful drives" to it's credit, New Britain failed 10 pay it's share of the expenses of that camp last year. Dcafened, perhaps, by tho cry of "Give, give" which comes each year from all sources, the people of the city did not hear inc quiet appeal of those representing this movement. It could not be the fault of those actively in- terestcd; it could not be the fault of the people. for few would refuse to give eagerly to the fund which would assure these men. deserving of so much and who can never receive enough to mako up 10 them what they have lost. short vacation. with their comrades.
 But whatever the cause it will not happen again. A meeting of the local committee having in charge the col- lection Of this city's share Of tho cx- penses of the camp, has been held. and it has been planned to make the request for contributions next week. May 1O to i7. The response should be hearty as it will be eagerly made. Prominent men and women are 10 conduct the campaign and them, when the camp established our former fighters who. because Of the physical reminders they bear can never forget the horrors of the war, will join their fellows there where comes 10 them the nearest approach 10 happiness they know; where no visitor to the camp considers himself or herself more worthy than the boys living in the camp: where men like Secretary Of State Paolotti. who spends many an hour at the camp showing his skin at "pitching quoits" in contests with the boys. come and learn the human lesson contact with our disabled teaches-in this camp where a spirit of comradship prevails. May the boys Of New Britain feel that the people of their city have done their share toward making this institution the success it should be. And may many people from this city make fl point to visit that camp and show our own disabled Of the war and feeling of admiration snd respect they hold for them.
 Mention Of this matter is made io- ' day in order that. neHt week. We may not forget.