Evening star., 1937-11-24

set in the goal of S2,059000."
Announcing the total the crowd had
refused to hear from Director Willett,
Mr.. Mcclellan said: Tonight we
have $l,761, 1856 pledged, and the nor
NAL post campaign cleanup could
hardly bring in more than $4,000
more. We believe that the Chest
cannot afford any longer to have
Washingtonians think that anything
less than the minimum goal set will
make for the success of the Chest
plan as the only possible effective,
economical and sane way of obtaining
the necessary money for these vital
agencies which are absolutely essen
tial for decent community life. They
make it possible for the city of Wash
ngton to discharge its major moral
and civic responsibilities not covered
by taxes. They must be supported!
I'VE firmly believe that if the situa-
ton were understood, every person in
Washington would say: Yes, 1 am
my brothers keeper and would insist
that the goal be met.
Enlists Workers Anew.
Your committee, therefore, asks
for the voluntary pledge of the workers
present at tonight's meeting, and of
the others who are not present, to
sacrifice more of their time and energy.
We must make a vigorous effort to get
the remaining S297,214 and we need
the help of all workers who can aid
U.S."
Mr.. Mcclellan suggested the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved; That the 1887 Commu-
nifty Chest campaign be continued for
one week and that closing campaign
meeting be held at noon on Novem-
Der 30;
That each worker use this time to
see that every possible prospect, not
yet solicited be seen and asked to con-
tribute generously;
That each worker give individual
consideration to the contributors
whom he has reported and ask for an
additional gift from those he thinks
may be in a position to increase their
contributions:
That the Campaign Executive
Committee Immediately devise and
carry out plans to bring the impera-
tive needs of the Chest to the atten-
tion of those who, for lack of such in
formation, have perhaps given less
than they otherwise would
Grand Job $50 Far"
Mr.. Mcclellan told the workers they
have done "a grand job so far, but
there is no reason why we should not
be here rejoicing on November 80 with
the full amount of s2,O59,OOO, which
is not cent more than is needed"
The Mcclellan resolution was put
to vote on motion of Thomas S. Settle,
secretary of the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission. AS chair
man of the commission Chest unit,
Mr.. Settle led unit campaign which
went over the top to the tune of 434 90
per cent. With unit quota of $14O,
the 10 employees of the commission
turned in total of $608 to the Chest.
The motion was seconded by ]. Austin
Latimer, who as special assistant to
Postmaster General Farley assisted in
organizing the campaign in the Post
Office Department., which it was an
nounced last night has exceeded its
quota.
The resolution was carried by
thunderous acclamation and amid the
shouting and din, the workers began
croWding toward the exits, many of
them to resume work last night. No
effort was made formally to adjourn
the meeting. BY dint of shouting into
the public address system, Director
Willett managed to get across a part
ing message: We've got to have $780,
900 by next Tuesday noon in this
room; we can't do without it."
Dodge Opens Meeting.
Last nights meeting began quietly
enough, with Chest President Clarence
Phelps Dodge commencing the volun-
teer workers, on behalf of the Chest
agencies and officers, for their CO.
operation and efforts. He expressed
the wish that the campaign might
continue a little longer; there is much
to be DONE" He made no request for
a continuation of the drive, however,
but asked all workers to clean up any
remaining pledges and to turn in all
outstanding pledge cards. He ex-
pressed thanks to Director Willett and
commended the "yeoman service" of
the Chest staff and of Campaign Di-
rector Randolph Bishop He intro
duced DR.. Stokes as presiding officer.
Il believe heartily in the Chest"
DR.. Stokes, one Of the organizers of
the local Chest and long a leader in
its campaigns, said in taking the gavel
Our goal must and can be reached
that should be the slogan of our meet
ing tonight"
The Chest, Dr. Stokes said, 'has
brought together all religions, all