The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-01-20

.script,Iral theme of the "TIalt, the
Lame and the Blind" In other
churches the attention of the con-
gregations will be directed to the
need for supporting the work OF the
National Foundation for Infantile
Paralysis which already has over TOO
chapters in the field caring for
those who have been stricken and
ready to render every possible aid
in time of epidemics.
The expressions Of some, OF the
many clergymen to address the COM
mittee on "Infantile Paralysis Sum
day" follow:
Samuel McCrea Cavert, general
secretary Of the Federol Council Of
the Churches Of Christ in America,
New York city, writes:
IT warmly commend the National
Foundation for Infantile Paralysis
to the consideration Of the churches
Of America and hope that on SUM-
day, January 2s, when your present
campaign comes to a head, they will
cooperate In making its objectives
known"
j. r. Minihan, secretary to His
Eminence William Cardinal OCon-
nell, Archbishop's House, Brighton,
Mass, write%
"The cardinal grants permission
to add his name as sponsor for
the National Foundation for Infan-
tile Paralysis.
Ellis Eminence further directs me
to say that due announcement of
the observance Of 'Infantile Paral-
ysis Sunday on January %, 1910
will be made in the Diocesan news
paper, The Pilot"
Cyrus Adler, president Of the jew
ish Theological Seminary in Amer
lea, New York city, writes:
II heartily endorse the work OF
the committee for the celebration Of
the Presidents Birthday, and the
noble purpose that this celebration
Is proposed to Serve"
Commissioner Edward J. Parker,
national secretary Of the Salvation
Army, New York city, writes:
again this year the Salvation
Army is very happy to cooperate
with the National Foundation for
Infantile Paralysis, and viii set
apart Sunday, JANUARY 18th, as
day when our organization will
march forward with the rest of the
nation to fight this strange and
dread disease.
Right Reverend Monsignor Mich
ael J. Ready, general secretary Of
the National Catholic Welfare con-
ference, Washington, d. O., writes:
1.-THE cause of the National Foun-
dalton for Infantile Paralysis is
among the most touching and
worthy Of the many which the spirit
Of charity urges men to heed.
II am confident of the continuing
cooperation this year Of Catholic
people throughout the country IN
the promotion Of work which
needs but be, known to elicit ap-
prevail and support"
Max ART, president Of the Rab-
binical Assembly Of America, New
York city, writes:
TN behalf Of the Ramminical as
sembly, I desire to endorse whole
heartedly, the National Foundation
for Infantile Paralysis, Inc.
I'VE are happy to learn that the
committee for the celebration Of the
Presidents Birthday has decided to
set aside Saturday and Sunday, jan
uary q and 20, for the nations re-
project.
ligious sponsorship Of this great
project.
Edwin O. Hughes, senior bishop Of
the Methodist Episcopal church,
writes:
again this year I trust that. 30
far as practicable, Sunday, January
28th, 1910, may be observed by our
pastors In all churches as Infantile
Paralysis Sunday. Surely this cause
makes its pathetic appeal to us all"
Frederick M. Eliot, president Of
the American Unitarian Associates,
Boston, writes:
IT wish to call to the attention Of
the members Of our church that the
religious leaders Of all faiths are
setting aside January 20 as Infan-
tile Paralysis Sunday, and ! hope
that all Unitarians will duly con-
slider the fight being waged on this
dread disease at this time"
Elmer A. Fridell, president Of the
Northern Baptist convention, Gin
cinnati, telegraphs:
very much interested In the fight
against infantile paralysis. win call
to attention Of the Baptist denomi-
nation"
Robert p. Goldman, president Of
the Union Of American Hebrew
Congregations, Cincinnati, writes:
Participation in the nations re-
ligious sponsorship Of National In
fantile Paralysis Saturday and SUM-
day, January 27-28, will be q natural
part Of the Union Of American He
brew Conversations ten year pro-