Evening star., 1942-10-28
Service Rivalry
ToMark War
Fund Report
Bishop Freeman
Speaks Tomorrow
At Luncheon

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at 1890 pm. tomorrow at the
Willard Hotel.
The luncheon will bring together
again about 500 of the army of vol
unteer workers for progress reports
On their drive to raise $4,141, 900 for
120 agencies, including the Commu-
nifty Chest and United Nations re-
lief funds.
Encouraged by the showing at yes
terday's first report meeting, where
471 ,813.41 was announced, Floyd D.
Akers, campaign chairman, called
{. on the workers to reach the $2,OOO,-
900 mark by the fourth report on
Monday.
35S, Navy Sensation Intimated.
Spirited competition among the
various units, especially the Army
and Navy, was disclosed yesterday
It is expected to lend zest to the
session tomorrow, where an unusual
report from the Navy is promised,
according to James D. Bennett,
chairman of the speakers division OF
the Government Unit in the cam
paign.
Mr.. Bennett, in introducing Capt.
G. A. Eubank, in charge of the Navy
campaign, intimated that the Navy
may be ready to report 100 per cent
of its goal. The Army, Mr.. Akers
said, was running race with the
Nays organization in its campaign
for funds. The armed services are
expected to be featured at the
meeting tomorrow.
Results of the first report yes
terday showed 1882 givers, SAIL
81341, which is 1139 per cent of
goal.
The Government Unit was re-
ported by Mr.. Bennett to show
9,l28 givers, $88,51476, which is
4.3 per cent of it's goal of $2,065 900.
S230,665 Group Solicitation.
The Group Solicitation Unit,
Thomas N. Beavers, chairman, re-
porting, showed Ala givers, $780,
665.26, which is 1875 per cent of
the goal of 1926 900.
The Metropolitan Unit, Lee D.
Butler reporting, showed 1,080
givers, $152,63339, which is 1929
per cent of its goal of $791 900.
The Advance Gifts Unit, accord
ing to Richard H. Wilmer, chair
man, turned its subscriptions in
through the other three units and
did not make separate financial
report to- the luncheon. Mr.. Viii
nher indicated the trend of the
big gifts, however, by saying his
unit had 1,00S gifts for about so
per cent of it's goal, with 10 per
cent of the givers showing increases.
Only about 1000 persons have been
reached out of more than 1000
prospects in the Advanced Gifts
Unit, Mr.. Wilmer said.
I'VE feel that we are the pace
makers in the campaign" Mr. Will
mer told the workers, based on
previous experience in Community
Chest campaigns, land SO far we
have had genuine success"
Feel They Must Help.
"You will find that people are in
much more serious mood than
ever before" he added. They feel
they must help not only our local
welfare, but suffering people all
over the world You will find among
your prospects the greatest gen.
erosity and cordiality" The Ad-
vance Gifts Unit has been working
for mare than two weeks
Mr.. Butler for the Metropolitan
Unit said that several big proper.
tionate increases were like straw!
in the wind" One donor, for in.
stance, gave check for 5000, il
contrast to one for $25 last year.
Mr.. Beavers, for the Group Solici
tation Unit, reported that SOM
agencies had more than doubled
their gifts to the Community Ches
last year.
Herbert L. Willett, jr, eXecutiv,
director of the campaign, recapitu
lating the report. declared that onl
one-fortieth of the people have con
tributed more than one-tenth OF th'
goal.
Mr.. Akers reiterated his declara
tion that instead of the official goa
OF $4,141, 900 the 120 agencies ex
pecting funds from the campaign
would need nearer $5,000,0O0. HI
hoped the campaign would result il
subscriptions over the top Of S.,
100000.
Several Gifts Announced.
The only gifts officially announced
by the campaign managers wer,
those from the Lansburgh & Co. or
ganization, including the firm ant
individuals, for total so far o
Sl3,40O. This included the firm o
Lansburgh g. Bro $4,000, compared
to $4,000 last year; Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Goldsmith, $1,000; Mr.. ant
Mrs. Ralph Goldsmith, $1,000; MI
and Mrs. Mark Lansburgh, $500; MI
and Mrs. Milton Shlesinger, $500.
Future luncheons, it was explained
will be held tomorrow and Frida.
Of this week, and November 2, 3, S,
o, 10 and IL, emitting Wednesdays
Saturdays and Sundays.
Bruce Allen, vice chairman of tn
campaign and chairman Of the Wa
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exhibit at Uline's Arena, which
open from 2 to II pm. daily.
j. P. Hayes, manager of tn
National Symphony, announced
Victory program by the Nationa
Symphony Orchestra at Constitu
tion Hall at $3.50 pm. Wednesday
November 4, with Gladys Swarth
out as soloist.
ss Communist Party Meeting.
AS part of its contribution to tn
War Fund the District Commun
list party has arranged for a mas
meeting at 8:15 pm. November 8 a
the National Press Club auditorium
In announcing the meeting Mar
tin Chancey. city secretary of tn
Communist party, said: I'VE ar
proud to announce that Is member
Of the District Communist part
are now in the armed forces; man.
are already distinguishing them
selves in the various services. Thi
meeting is to pay tribute to thos'
Of our members In the service o
Uncle Sam. We plan to dedicate 1
Gag bearing rs stars and to pay trib