Evening star., 1934-12-02
AUXILIARY ADOPTS
YEARS Program
Child Welfare Report Calls
for Survey of TuberCu-
IoSiS Here.


Washington Hotel, with La Chapeau
Mabel Staub presiding.
| Dorothy Harper, Child Welfare
chairman, gave the report, which was
| adopted, as follows:
First-A childhood tuberculosis sur
vey among the children Of tubercular
| veterans in the District of Columbia
and II any such cases are found TO
provide treatment or other bene-
fetal care. To aid the District Tu-
berculosis Association with its sale
of Christmas seals.
Second-Family welfare service,
such as baskets at Thanksgiving,
Christmas and Easter, together with
| clothing where needed, etc.
Third-ChristmaS and Easter parties
for the children of welfare veterans.
An Easter party for the children of
members of this salon, thus fostering
a poSterity interest. Such an Easter
party might include sponsoring
group at the White House egg-rolling
carnival. Also a Springtime party
! at the Episcopal Home is planned.
Fourth-The date definitely fixed
for the Mayday party as May !, in
conformity with the national policy
established by the National Eight and
Forty. 1t is hoped the cooperation
of the other Legion groups through
their Executive Committees and de-
partment heads will be had in this
activity and that they will distribute
the necessary information to their
! organizations.
The following were appointed on
the four point program: First, Mil
dred Eckles, childhood tubercular
service, together with service and
survey; Louise White, tuberculosis
Christmas seal sale. Second, Mamie
Kehoe, child welfare service. includ-
ing baskets and clothing for the
various affairs. Third, Ola D. Lee,
all childrens parties. Fourth, Bess
Faine, Helen McCabe and Marie
Luebkert to have charge of the May
day party.
Miss Emily Carey, Department of
the District of Columbia American
Legion, child welfare chairman. is
advisory chairman, while Miss Staub
will act as an ex-ofhcio member Of
the entire program
Bess Faine. entertainment chair
man, announced the 9th birthday
anniversary dinner dance of the salon
had been changed to December Is, at
Gadsby's Tavern, in Alexandria, Va
Reservations should be sent TO Miss
Faine by December IL. Flagler Apart
ments, 1856 Twenty-second street.
The names of Alberta Lacey and
Mo
membership by Mary Kolhos
The meeting was followed by a
social at EpSteins Cafe.
Sergt. Jasper Unit held a benefit
card and bingo party at the home of
the vice president, Miss Clara Humph-
rleS, November "a to raise funds to
defray the expenses for the Christmas
party to be given the children of its
disabled members. Officers of the
unit acted as hostesses.
Mrs. Ola D. Lee attended the install
lation of officers of George E Killeen
Unit No. 25, and extended greetings
of this unit in the absence of the
president, Mrs. E. Louise Warren.
The next business meeting will be
held at the Thomas Circle Club. De-
cember 6, at 8 pm. A social and re-
freshments will conclude the meeting.
The next Christmas card and bingo
party will be held at the home of Mrs.
Louise Goodacre, 6156 Thirty-frs
street, December 8, at s pm. Mrs.
Goodacre is the chairman of the Ways
and Means Committee.
Victory Unit No. held its last
meeting at the Mayfower Hotel, with
the president, Mrs. T. C. Chapman,
presiding.
A card and bingo party for the
benefit of the unit will be held at so
NJ street northeast December 4, from
2 to 4 pm.
An evening card and bingo party
will be given after January l at the
home of Mrs Harriet Fairall, TAB
Twelfth street southeast.
Thanksgiving baskets were made up
and distributed by the Rehabilitation
and Welfare Committee. Mrs. A. NJ
Schroeder, chairman. The units by
laws we're amended in accordance
with amendment submitted at the
previous meeting by Mrs Claudia J.
Hansen. The unit voted to give its
annual Christmas party. the arrange
ments to be made by Mrs. A. N.
Schroeder and a committee of her
selection.
The president has arranged. through
the Community Center, to hold future
meetings at Central High School. The
next meeting will be held December
13, at pm.
A group from the George E. Killeen
Unit, No. 25, met at the home of the
president, Mrs. Mary K. Killeen, 3117
N street. Tuesday evening and packed
baskets for needy families, which were
distributed on Wednesday.
The president announced her chair
men of committees; AmericaniSm
and national defense, Mrs. Rose
Ward: ways and means, Mrs. Gather
inc Waters; Fidac, Mrs. Anna Gass;
memorials and poppies, Mrs. Lillian
Tavenner; membership, Mrs. Ada
Riley; rehabilitation, Mrs. May Sped
den: welfare and relief, Mrs. Della
Barber: legislation, constitution and
bylaws, Mrs. Margaret Vaughn; unit
activities, Mrs. Marguerite Buscher:
sick call, Mrs. Josephine Talks; war
orphans and child welfare, Mrs. Isa-
belle Steinbraker; publicity, Mrs. Ada
Riley.
Mrs Killeen and a vice president,
Mrs. Ada Riley, attended the party
of the Kenneth Nash Unit at Mount
Alto Hospital Monday evening.
The Italian Legion Auxiliary will
hold its annual dance Thursday eve
ming at the Jewish Community Gen.
ter. Miss Edna Macintosh, presi-
dent Of the American Legion Aux
| iliary, and DR.. B. C.. MacNeil, past
department commander of the Amer
ican Legion, will be the honored
guests. The officers of the unit are
| members of the committee.
The Italian World War veterans
and their auxiliary were present with
their colors with the national officers
| of the Fidac during their ceremonies
at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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