Evening star., 1932-12-22

the man and to assure Mrs Thomas
that while she Is in the hospital the
children will be provided for. An older
daughter. herself now out Of employ
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 $2l q week. or at least
S546 for the next six months or until
Mr.. Thomas can recover his strength
SO that II there Is no Job he can apply
for work relief to the Emergency Bureau
of the Board Of Public Welfare.
Opportunity No. 10.
A Reformed Cyuic at IL.
Amount sought-S250.
Previously acknowledged. -. $2e1 90
(This 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-s610.
Received today .......... $500
Previously acknowledged. $500
Total .................'.' sSH'oo
Deserted by the husband and fa-
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 s61O to take care Of this fam
lily for year.
Opportunity No. IS.
A Former Government Employe.
Amount sought-$520.
heCelVed TO-DAY ............ SlU.Uu
Previously acknowledged. -. $500
ANtal VtosNS
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
"oih III enc Oh tfie IoVeTnHeHt pu-
reaus. The grandmother took care of
the children while the mother was
employed from 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 a position as a
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 If 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 a minimum
budget of $50 week or a total of $500
for the next six months?
Opportunity No. l9.
Mental Security VS.. Physical Pain.
Amount sought-s2o8
Received today ....... s214OO
Previously acknowledged. -. 24OO
Total .................... S238 90
CThis case closed. other funds re-
celFeo lor TINS opportunity Will be pro-
rated among others unless contributors
express contrary wishes)
Opportunity No. 20.
Working Against Heavy Odds.
Amount sought-S832.
Received today ....... S31250
Previously acknowledged. -. 6700
Total . 1870 s0
Long a cripple confined to a wheel
chair. he had almost given up hope of
ever being able to do anything for his
family. Because Of his condition he
had become respondent and even mo-
rose Then came the opportunity to
takt training in the use Of his hands.
Now his whole outlook on life has
char ged. For the first time in years he
sees a chance at least to earn his
keep While the depression has cut
down the demand for his wares he still
hopes that with the coming of better