Evening star., 1932-12-20

aboutS or his reason for going. Inc
mother lived with various relatives until
each asked her to move on.
The worker learned new BABY would
be coming soon. An effort to reunlte
the family has been made. but mean
time the family is receiving only the
little that this agency can give. Ine
rest, but there is no money Ihe
agency pays the rent and supplies mix.
food and clothing. The sum OF $500
will care for this family for year.
Opportunity No. 5.
Crippled Woman Needs Help.
Amount sought-$990.
Received today ........... $l2OO
Previously acknowledged. 900
Although Mrs. H. had been separated
from her husband for several years be-
cause he refused to support the family
and was extremely cruel to her and the
children, she was happy and thankful
that she was able to support her chill
dren by working as salesWoman. the
family lived in small and simply fur
nished but comfortable apartment, and
bv careful MANAGEMENT Mrs. H. was
able to supply the needs Of herself and
the three children. When they returned
home from school each child had his
own tasks to do so that mother would
not have to work so hard"
Then came that unfortunate morning
when Mrs. H., about to board street
car. was struck by speeding automo-
bile. After long weeks OF pain and
suffering in the hospital she was al
lowed to return home. The doctors
were able to avoid amputation. but
there is little hope the leg will ever
be well enough to permit Mrs. H. to
return to work. and 1t IS Just recently
that she has begun to walk with the
aid of a cane. There are days when
the pain is so intense she is barely
able to get about, but in spite of her
handicap the small home Is spotless
and the children's meals ready when
thev come from school. Clara, who has
two more years in high school, can
hardly wait until she is able to work
and help care for her mother and two
Younger brothers The sum Of 1890 is
needed to keep this family together for
another year.
Opportunity No. 6.
Better on without Their Father.
This case closed by contributor)
Amount sought-S520
Previously acknowledged. .... $525.00
Opportunity No. I.
He Once Owned Newspaper.
Amount sought-S576.
Received today ............ $8.O0
Previously acknowledged. -. 6l.00
There was time when Mr. Bruce.
as we shall call him. was at the top
of the ladder. Rung by rung he had
gained success. There were bright COL
lege days when he was captain OF the
foot ball team. A proud moment came
when Phi Beta Kappa key was award
ed him for high scholastic standing.
Then promotion followed promotion in
the work he had chosen until Mr.. Bruce
became owner and publisher of news
paper. Those were happy days Tor
him, his pretty wife and little bright
eyed boy. They gave generously to
charity. little dreaming they would ever
have to ask assistance.
The day came. however, when Mr..
Bruce collapsed financially and physi-
cally. He lost his business and with it
went his health. He had TO spend
weeks in the hospital. Now he must
rest for months or he will never be able
to work again. Friends and employers
have been caring for the family. They
have done it gladly for they knew them
to be deserving and grateful. But the
sickness has proven uch long one
that they cannot car J on alone. AS
sistance is asked for this sad but bril-
liant man, his wife and boy of 10
who is saving fountain pen he was
given in the hope that he may yet go
to high school The sum Of S576 is
needed for year.
Opportunity No. 8.
Where Charity Is a Living Service.
Amount sought-s600.
Received today ........ S4o.O0
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