Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-27
WORKERS PLEDGE
SUPPORT TO CHEST
Giant Rally in Constitution
Hall Opens Drive for
Funds.
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they would be taxed for the same pur-
pose as well should they make contri-
buttons to the fund.
Judge Payne said there was no foun-
dalton to reports that the Red Cross
was without funds. He added the or
ganization always would be ready to
meet any emergency which might arise.
He said he looked upon the proposal for
the Red Cross to administer the sug-
gested Government fund as a compli-
ment.
Citing an appeal by Archbishop
Michael j. Curley for all Catholics to
aid the Chest, Right Rev. John M. Nc
Namara, Auxiliary Bishop of the Catho-
lie Diocese of Baltimore. characterized
support of the organization as a cues
ton of duty rather than choice.
Instead of amounting to the giving of
pittance or a dole, Bishop Mcnamara
insisted, charity Is an expression of
"love for your fellowman." He said the
Chest not only pointed out an obliga-
ton, but offered an opportunity. He
said this had been ignored by some, but
there still was time to remedy such a
course.
THE record of the Community Chest
is good" he said. Its workers are dedi-
Gated to noble task, and I hope that
every person in Washington will give as
much as they can to this cause"
Speeches Are Optimistic.
Unprecedented success for the Chest
this year was predicted by John Poole,
president. IT believe the drive will 60
over the top" he declared, land stand
ready now to join in with the great
mass OF people who are behind the
Chest and believe. in it. I want to al
ways be ready to join in any community
activity for my home town."
Belief that the Chest is an enter
prise in practical Christianity was ex-
pressed by DR.. Kelly Miller Of Howard
University.
1T is laboratory" he said, Gin which
all creeds and all the claSsifications of
humanity are united to apply succor
wherever needed. It operates on the
double principle that it blesses him who
gives and him who receives, and the
humblest contributor whose heart is in
his gift, however small, may receive the
greatest reward.
The Chest this year appeals to the
children and for the first time brings
them lessons in civic duty. 1t offers
each citizen of Washington, in whatever
sphere he moves, opportunity to save his
soul by serving his fellow man; it has
frustrated all differences and leveled all
inequalities by the common denomina-
tor Of human service"
DIR. SiSOO Speaks.
What" asked Rev. Joseph Sizoo,
pastor of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, lis so compelling about
this enterprise called the Chest? What
is its appeal and why are we obligated
to it?
Fist, it is an enterprise of organized
good will. 1t proves that the city has
a heart and nobody can say that suf-
1erlng has been ignored or neglected.
Second, its comprehensiveness touch
es the whole of life. from the very be-
ginning, through adolescence, through
youth, through the prime and in the
old age.
Third, II all this Is true, we have
three fundamental obligations-one for
the honor OF the city, another for the
maintenance Of democracy for the
greatest danger Of charity today is that
the need Of many shall be supplied by
the few, thus becoming a benevolent
autocracy; and last of all, for the love
OF God. beseech you to carry this
message home with you tonight, that
with all the strife, discomfort and dis
tress now rampant in the world, each
OF you may have an opportunity to
help by your own efforts to further the
cause of the fellowship of man."
Edward F. Colladay chairman. gave
final instructions to the workers.
Music was provided by the Marine
Band. The affair was broadcast over
radio station VOL.
Aid REQUESTS Snurrad
Officials reported today that the
opening Of the drive had caused Chest
organizations to be besieged with ap-
plications for aid.
Each day brings us many new ap-
plicants, persons who have never sought
aid before" Walter s. Ufford, execu-
tive secretary Of the Associated Chari-
ties, said. Undoubtedly the realiza-
ton that the Community Chest is rails
ing money for relief purposes has
spurred those in need to apply for aid -
Similar conditions were reported by
Rev. Laurence Shehan, assistant di-
rector of the Catholic Charities; Mai.
James Asher of the Salvation Army
and Oscar Leonard, executive director
of the Jewish Welfare Federation.
Frank r. Jelleff has been named
chairman of a nominating committee
to select individuals to represent con-
tributors on the Board of Trustees.
I'VE sincerely hope" Mr.. Poole said,
that contributors to the Community
Chest will take an active interest in
the selection of Board of Trustees
and will submit nominations for men,
berShip to Mr.. Jelleff or to Community
Chest headquarters in time for the
board to act upon them at the annual
meeting.
Need Best Possible Personnel.
with conditions as they are in
Washington today, it behooves the
Chest to obtain the best possible per-
sonnet for its Board Of Trustees, and
this can only be accomplished by the
contributors taking an active interest
in this supreme body of the organiza-
ton and nominating equally interested
citizens for membership on the board"
Joseph D. kaufman, chairman of the
speakers unit, announced Mr.. Calladay
would talk at 1880 tonight during the
Radio Joe" hour over station WMALI.
Other speakers will appeal for funds
over VOL, WRC, WNdAL and WJSV.
First reports revealed the govern
mental unit had raised $19,090.10. Sew
eral sections already had far exceeded
their quotas.
The fund of the Special Gifts Com.
mittee stood today at $735, 543.24.
Gifts Of $500 and More.