The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-18
Mayor Hayes Points Out Achievements of Local
 Post in Broadcast

 Hayes and Adjutant Hugo Wibera featured the formal opening yes- terday of the Salvation Army's cam. paign to raise $S,OO0 by public Sub- scription for its maintenance fund No official reports have been made yet as to the number and amount of contributions, but it was inti- mated today that the drive got un- derway in a most encouraging way The first formal reports will bt filed next Monday evening. The first industrial contribution was credited today to the Lux Clock company where the employees contributed $104.4O as compared to $7S.S5 a year ago.
 The activities of the Salvation Army, its aims, its splendid part fir relief work, rehabilitation program and community service were stressed in the radio addresses, which were as follows:
 Mayors Address
 "The 1897 Salvation Army Maintenance appeal will be con- ducted in the City of Water bury for the next two weeks, start- ing today and closing Saturday, May 29th, at which time, we are fully confident we will have realized our financial goal of 5000 which amount is needed to assure the citizens of Waterbury the continued efficient services of this time-tested, dependable and charitable organization.
 AS Mayor of the City of Wa terbury, it is my business to look after the material welfare of its citizens, to do all that lies within my power to assist the needy, to help the unfortunate to salvage human wYeckage, to bring happi- ness to saddened homes, to spread light and hope when economic clouds and difficulties darken the lives of our fellow citizens, and in the local Salvation Army your mayor finds a staunch and de- pendable ally.
 For over 45 years the Salva- ton Army has rendered to the citizens of Waterbury unestima- ble services, unceasingly toiling under all kinds of conditions, in all kinds of weather, carrying to whosoever its vital message of a practical religion. Ridicule proved a stepping stone for this organization and today the Army occupies its rightful place among all recognized institutions of re- mobilization.
 As mayor and as a private citi- zen also, show my faith and belief in the works of the Army by serving as permanent chair man on the local advisory board, and acting as general chairman for this maintenance appeal.
 Why @ Salvation Army Main tenance Appeal? I'll tell you why! Because during the year ending March 31st, 1887, the local Sal- vation Army brought material aid to 344 Waterbury families, supply ing them with food, clothing and other necessiteis ;some 1900 home less men were fed, bedded down, and given temporary releif. At Thanksgiving 1925 people received from you, the citizens of Water bury, through the services of the Salvation Army, their Thanksgiv- ing dinner; while at Christmas time 1532 men, women and chil- drcn enjoyed their Christmas din- ner made possible by your gifts to this organization.
 Why 8 Salvation, Army Main tenance Appeal? Because during the past year the Salvation Army added spiritual comfort and youth character building to Its social activiteis. The amount of that work and Its value to those upon whom 1t was expended, to say nothing of the resultant benefit to the community as a whole, is something which cannot be esti- mated in figures.
 That is why we have Salva- tion Army appeal, and that IS why, as mayor an das a fellow citizen, I appeal to you all to do your part. DO your part to help the Army continue Its great and good work in our fair city.
 Eight thousand dollars is ur- gently needed. Please make your contributions to Thomas Moore of the Citizens E Manufacturers Bank. He again has agreed to serve as the treasurer of the ap- peal committee. If you make your donations promptly, you will be giving not only money, but time also; most valuable time which the Waterbury Salvation Army Corps can devote to so many importantt hings. Theirs IS a noble work and good cause. and again I urge you to support this organization to the best of your ability"
 Adjutant's Broadcast
 This is the first day of the Sal- vation Army annual appeal for funds, and already can say "thank you" Some of the citizens of Waterbury have responded