Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-19

Engraving and Printing, 81; Employees
Division of Supply, Treasury, So; e..
F., $1.65; "In Memory of Thomas A.
Witherspoon," $20 Miss c. OBJ, SIS;
Mr.. and Mrs. C. T. H.. 81; c. B., IS;
v. J. G., SO; d. L. H., $50
Total received, $106.65.
Still needed, s1,141.35.
OPPORTUNITY No. IL.
Thomas, colored lad Of only 8, and
his little sister, S, walk miles to
and from school every day. During
the Winter months the mother goes
half way to meet them on their return
to see them safely by lonely stretch
of woods and it Is nearly dark when
they reach home. This home Is bar.
rem. but always kept immaculate. 1t
is on the outskirts of the District,
where this mother lives because of the
cheaper rent and where she can go to
the woods to cut her own fuel There
are also two children too young to go
to school. The mother was obliged to
separate from her husband because
of cruelty. Both the police and the
Juvenile Court have been trying to To-
cate the man for over a year, but
without success. Besides what the
mother can earn by days work when
she Is able to leave the children or
find a neighbor to care for them, SIS
week is asked for the family, or
1882 for the coming year.
Amount asked for, 1892.
Previously acknowledged, IS.
Fourteen Plate Printers, Bureau En-
craving and Printing, 81: Employees
Division of Supply. Treasury, S; s
Street Neighborhood Club, $40; E. F.,
$165; Zion Baptist Sunday school, SIS:
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. H.. 81.
Total, $28.65.
Still needed, $S03.35.
OPPORTUNITY No. IL.
Sickness, which in the experience
Of the Associated Charities accounts
so often for dependency, plays the
leading role in this family Of father,
mother and four children, the eldest
but IL years of age. The father has
long been on the verge Of a nervous
breakdown. He was obliged to give
up his work for a while on this &C.
count. He is now employed again,
but as his work Is seasonal and his
health precarious he cannot earn
enough throughout the year to pro-
vide for the needs of his family. par.
ticularly In view of the fact that every
member, except the baby, needs
physical attention.
Two of the children made marked
gains at the Children's Health Camp
last Summer. showing what can be
accomplished for them under proper
health program. The visitor. who
knows the situation, says there
seem to be real possibilities for de-
velopment in this family" Twenty
dollars a week is needed for the task
in hand, in addition to what the man
earns when he has work. This is
81 ,040 for the year.
Amount asked for. 81 ,040.
Previously acknowledged, $40.
Fourteen Plate Printers, Bureau of
Division of Supply, Treasury, IS; E.
F., $165; "In Memory of Thomas A.
Witherspoon," $40; Karl" 81; l.. c.
c., So; G. D. L., SIS; Mr.. and Mrs.
c. T. H., 81: K. NICK, 50; M. e OBJ
$3.50; e. /. S., 81.
Total received, $115.15.
Still needed, $924.S5.
OPPORTUNITY No. Is.
Is No. 10 always an unlucky one:
May we hope that in this case it will
prove fortunate designation for a
most unfortunate colored mother. who
HOB 0QduGily 0W 0hClCu ~ lu0 AoCt
that her eight children, whose ages
range from to IL. have no legal
father. Living in good faith with the
man whom she thought she had mar
ried in 1914. this conscientious woman
discovers that the father of her chill
dren has a wife living from whom he
has never been legally separated. Pro
cedure for the annulment Of the false
| marriage has been instituted. Such
annulment will legitimatize the chill
dren.
One child is crippled. but, thanks to
the interest of the orthopedic commit.
tee of the Kiwanis Club. Is receiving
special treatment, has steadily i'm
proved and has learned to walk. The
mothers relatives are contributing as
they are able, but $25 week, or 81 800
for a years planning is needed to keep
this home together.
Amount asked for, 81 800.
Previously acknowledged, IS.
Fourteen Plate Printers, Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, 81; Employees
Division of Supply, Treasury, SIS; e. F.
$1.85; "Karl," 81; Mrs. j. r. Skinker
IS: Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. H.. 81; ]. D. S.,
SIS; M. E. s., SIS.
Total received, $30.85.
Still needed, $1,269.15.
OPPORTUNITY No. 10.
Amount asked for, $500.
Oversubscribed and closed.
Summary.
Total asked for. .$15 $50 90
Received 3,251.9C
Still needed ................$1 1 ,S28.1C
Contributions received up until noon
today by The Star follow:
Previously acknowledged. 80. $4,000
3. S., TO-. 1906
Miss A. Leo and Mrs. I. o. H., z zoo
G. Nordlinger, SIS each. ....... 1000
Eliza E. Packhurst, 6........ $500
A Friend, toward fund. 800. CSC
Mrs. f. w. Balgrain, toward
fund ................... 1000
| Simeon L. Caeson, any. $500