Evening star., 1932-12-23

longer mao WOTk 10 OHeI Hlm. ne
trudged the streets day by day in vain
search for sm2oymsnt ns,v wSTry 6rG for his
his health. A spirit Of independence
still kept him from asking help until he
was faced with an eviction notice.
Then he asked for help. The
damage, however, was already done.
A physical examination of the mother
and children showed that Mrs. Thomas
must 70 to the tuberculosis Hospital
and four Of the six children were found
to have tuberculosis Of the juvenile type.
The task before the social worker Is
now to restore the courage and hope Of
the man and to assure Mrs. Thomas
that while she Is in the hospital the
children will be provided for, An older
ment, Is taking the mothers place in
the home and giving excellent care to
her younger brothers and sisters. Money
Is needed for rent, milk and other
nourishing food. medical supplies in
cluding cod liver oil, carfare for five
people to and from the Public Health
Clinic and incidentals. A minimum
budget to restore this family to hope
and health Is $21 q week, or at least
$546 for the next six months or until
Mr.. Thomas can recover his strength
for work relief to the Emergency Bureau
| of the Board of Public Welfare.
~ Opportunity No. 10.
A Reformed Cynie at IL.
Amount sought-$250. -
Previously acknowledged. -. &261 90
(ThE case closed Other funds re-
ceived for this opportunity will be pro-
, rated among others unless contributors
express wishes to the contrary
! Opportunity No. II.
Deserted by Father.
Amount sought-$6lO.
Received TODAY ............ S7.5O
Previously acknowledged. 3400
Total $4loo
Deserted by the husband and ia
ther, . mother and seven children have
been left totally dependent. The
mother has made a brave effort TO care
for her family. but Is suffering from
illness and Is unable to work.
Two OF the children have been
placed with foster parents and every
effort has been made to locate the
! husband. but without success. 1t will
require S6l0 to take care Of this fam
, lily for q year.
Opportunity No. l8.
A Former Government Employe
Amount sought-$520.
Received today ........... $43 80
, Previously acknowledged. 1900
TOTAL .................. $IAo'oo
Left with six children to care for,
ranging in age from years to IA. by
! the disappearance OF the father this
colored mother obtained temporary
work N one of the Government bu-
reaus. The grandmother took care of
! the children while the mother was
employed from 9 to 4:30. During most
| Of these hours all except the youngest
were in school
When the Government department
cut down its force this deserted wife
lost her job. Her savings were soon
! gone. Then she took position as q
maid and tried to do laundry work at
home In the evening. When she fell
sick she continued to try to work. The
grandmother died this Fall. so there is
no longer any one to leave the chill
dren with, even II the mother were
able to work. She is making a brave
fight against threatened tuberculosis
Who will help keep the home together
by contributing toward minimum
budget of $40 week or total Of $500
for the next six months?
Opportunity No. 10.
Mental Security VS.. Physical Pain.
A lount soueht-s208.
Received today ........... $l65 90
Previously acknowledged. 6800
IOtaL .......,.......... $I35.VU
(ThiS case closed Other funds re-
ceived for this opportunity will be pro-
rated among others unless contributors
express contrary wishes)
Opportunity No. 20.