Evening star., 1940-12-11
Christmas
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Warner Bros. theaters, with a film
at each house selected for young
folk. A new toy is the only ticket
of admission.
For those who cannot attend. but
are Just as anxious to see that no
child of this city lacks visit from
Santa, center has been established
in the lobby of every Warner Bros.
theater to receive toys and clothing
Cash gifts should be sent to The
Stars Christmas House, Eleventh
street and Pennsylvania avenue
NV. Those who bring their gifts
are invited to have their gift ac-
knoWledged on the air at any sched-
uled broadcast period.
This money will give mothers Of
underprivileged children an en-
couraging chance to decide exactly
what is needed for merry Christ
mas in homes that are now bleak
1t may be food: it may be clothing
medicine or fuel.
Distribution Aides Named.
Miss Baker also announced today
the names of two women who will
assist in managing distribution of
toys to the neediest families. They
are Mrs. H. E. C. Weber of the
District Congress of Parents and
Teachers and Mrs. Rebecca j. Gray
of the Federation of Parents and
Teachers.
Beside 2O-foot Christmas tree in
the lobby of the Commerce q De-
partment ceremonies officially OPEN
ing that agency's participation in
The Stars campaign we're held yes
terday.
Malcolm Kerlin, administrative
assistant to Secretary of Commerce
Jones, urged a vigorous collection of
toys and cash to prove there is
Santa Claus"
Joseph R. Moore, past commander
of the departments American Le-
gion post and chairman of its 1910
Christmas Committee sponsoring
the campaign, announced that IS
decorated barrels have been placed
in central and outlying Commerce
buildings for reception of gifts. Bu-
reau of Standards chemists had de-
vised a spray formula which fire.
proofed all barrels. They have since
been tested with blowtorch.
Musical Programs Arranged.
Mrs. Helen L. Bintz, president of
the Legion Auxiliary, announced as
chairman of the Christmas Music
Committee that an hour program
will be held in the lobby at lunch
time each day this week, and broad
cast to the cafeteria over a public
address system. Next week the en-
tertainment period will be extended
to two hours. Days have been set
aside as Patent Office day." Coast
and Geodetic Survey Day." Census
day." ETC., when performers from
those agencies will sing and play.
On December % the campaign will
be climaxed by community singing
in the lobby.
Other speakers were Oliver c.
Short, director of personnel and
chairman of the departments cam
paign; George F. Wohlgemuth,
American Legion commander, and
Chief Clerk Edward w. Libbey, who
recalled the success of the depart
ment in other charity drives. Back
ing this one are welfare and recrea-
ton associations of the bureaus, as
we'll as the American Legion and its
auxiliary.
Trade Board Executives Broadcast.
Officials of the Washington Board
of Trade yesterday marched to
Christmas House to lend their sup
port to The Stars collection for
the needy. Those who contributed,
and broadcast their praise of the
Yule campaign included the follow
ing prominent businessmen:
James E. Collif1ower, president of
the board; Fred A. Smith, first vice
president; Lanier P. McLachlen,
second vice president; Granville
Guide, secretary; George Pitt, ST.,
treasurer, and Harrison Brand, jr.,
executive secretary.
1t was announced today that the
Central Office Club will hold bene-
fit Christmas party for its members
at 8 pm, December 20, at 1909
Ninth street NV. The members,
all telephone company employees,
will bring toys and clothing as price
of admission.
w. j. Smith, president, will per-
form feats of magic, and there will
be Christmas carols, three movie