This year’s list of needy families and individuals, designated as “Opportunities” is announced today by the committee of the King’s Daughters and Elks, which will have charge of the work this year. In announcing the first of the “Opportunities” the committee members pointed out that others will be announced later.
The list of “Opportunities” which is given below carries the following forward by the committee members:
In listing the “Opportunities” this year, we would like the public to visit the family they choose if it is possible to do so, before making their purchases. Those in the lists are vouched for by the Welfare Officer, the teachers in the graded school, the King’s Daughters, or the Tuberculosis Society, but we feel the needs can be more satisfactorily looked after if the donor can see for themselves. The Boy Scouts and the Hi-Y boys and girls are to help this year with distribution, but we are asking for volunteers, especially for men and women with cars, as on Christmas eve it will be impossible for a great many men who helped last year to be away from their business. Mr. John Palmer is chairman for the Elks and has charge of the distribution—those willing to help can ‘phone him. Mrs. G.B. Lewis is chairman for the Kings Daughters and has charge of the “Opportunities” which will be given out between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. every day this week, ‘phone 236. Please do not call about your “Opportunity” after 6 o’clock in the evening.
Opportunity No. One
A poor old lady with two grandchildren—little girl 12 and a baby 2 years old. They need food, fuel and of course, goodies and toys for the children. Clothes may also be acceptable if there are any in your house not in use.
Opportunity No. Two
A widow with three children, who is doing her best to earn a living for them. There is a little girl 10, a little boy not yet 6, and a baby girl nearly 3 years old. They need food, fuel and Christmas things for the little folks. The mother would appreciate a warm black coat if you have one you are not using.
Opportunity No. Three
A family where the mother is not strong and cannot work. A 14-year-old boy works in the mill and there are two other boys, ages 6 and 10 years, and there is a smart little girl of 14. They need food, fuel and of course, Christmas bags.
Opportunity No. Four
A widow who is most deserving. Has two little girls, one 11 and one 5 years old, a son 14 year sold. Some clothing may be acceptable, but they need food, fuel and Christmas things for the children.
Opportunity No. Five
A family where the father has recently deserted, leaving his wife to care for five children—a daughter 13 years old, and boys 3, 6, 8 and 11 years old. They need food, fuel and Christmas bags for the children.
Opportunity No. Six
A little boy who will not have anything without your help.
Opportunity No. Seven
A mother with six children. The boys are 13, 10 and 6 years old. The girls are 16, 8 and a baby 18 months old. Food and Christmas things—they may also need fuel.
Opportunity No. Eight
A widow who has tuberculosis—sole support is a daughter 17 years old. There is also a little boy 9 years old. Food, fuel and Christmas things needed here.
Opportunity No. Nine
A widow with four children, one of whom is sick. The boys are 16 and 7 years old, and the girls 11 and 13 years old. Food, fuel and Christmas things.
Opportunity No. Ten
A sick man and his wife and young son, who is their sole support. A great deal can be done here to bring cheer and comfort. They need fuel and Christmas bags for the boy, possibly food, also.
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From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Monday, December 17, 1923
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