Evening star., 1933-10-21
CHEST GOAL SET
AT S1,945,2S.93
Figure for New Drive Re.
duced Due to Federal Relief.
Requirements Listed.

The Community Chests goal for
1884 was set last night by the board
of trustees at $1.945,235.93.
The goal Of last years campaign was
s2.419,7S7, Of which $1.s69 ,262sS was
pledged. Elwood Street, director. ex-
planned the reduction this year by
pointing out that the emergency por-
ton of the local relief program has
been taken over by the Federal Gov
ernment and the Chest can now 60
back to its regular job.
The quota set at last nights meet
ing is based upon tentative ALLEGATIONS
of funds required for 1884 by member
organizations. It was explained that
these estimates cannot be considered
definite because q number Of budgets
have not yet been received.
The ALLEGATIONS were made by groups
and represent rough estimates Of the
minimum amount needed.
Requirements Set Forth.
The requirements of the agencies as
set forth by the Budget Committee
follow:
Case work for dependent families and
individuals, 1868 500.
Institutional care for dependent chill
dren and adults, s317,409.
Hospitals, $685., 5,634.19.
Health organizations, S206, 6,226.30.
08928.
Community cooperation, sl7s,5a7.s5.
10 the total OF these items Is added
a 10 per cent shrinkage and emergency
fund of $176,83963, bringing the total
to be sought to $1,945 1858.
In the absence of Newbold Moves,
president of the Chest, H. L. Rust, jr.,
secretary Of the Chest and vice chair
man Of the Campaign Committee, pre-
sided and outlined progress made on
campaign plans to date. He said Frank
j. Hogan, campaign chairman, has built
up splendid organization which Is al
ready nearly completed and ready to
function.
The treasurer's report, made by I. ]
Roberts, assistant treasurer, showed COL
lections on pledges are proportionately
somewhat behind those of last year.
This statement was minimized, however.
by an announcement from Mr.. Street
tnat an increase In collections had been
shown for the month of October. He
also outlined In detail work confronting
the Campaign Committee.
Subcommittee Meetings.
Joshua Evans, jr., chairman of The
Budget Committee, said his Subcom-
mittees have been meeting at least once
q month throughout the year and that
1t was upon the work of these meetings
and the knowledge gained of the needs
OF the various agencies that the budget
this year Is based.
Chairman Rust was directed to ap-
point q committee to prepare suitable
Blair, president of the Emergency Hos
pital Board, and the death Of Sister
Marie, who has represented Providence
Hospital on the Chests Board of
Trustees.
The board voted to accept the appli-
cations for 1884 membership In the
Chest of the Washington Heart Associa-
ton and the Georgetown Boys Club.
The latter Is expected to operate as
branch of the Boys Club of Wash
ington.
Organizations Approved.
The trustees approved the following
organizations for membership in the
Chest for 1884, classed according to
their aims:
For needy families and individuals
American Legion, Associated Charities,
Bureau Of Rehabilitation, Catholic
Charities, Columbia Polytechnic 1nsti-
tute for the Blind, Disabled American
Veterans, District of Columbia Congress
of Parents and Teachers, Hebrew Free
Loan Association, Jewish Social Service
Agency, Salvation Army, Starmont Aid
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