NUMBER 245

 

One Solicitation

Will Carry Load

Money Given to Chest Will

Finance Servicemen’s
Programs.

DRIVE STARTS MONDAY;

Kick-Off Breakfast for Men
Will Be Held at the
Eldridge

 

Money contributed to the
Lawrence War Chest will fi-
nance the local program for
the benefit of men in service,
No further solicitation will be
imiade from local organizations
and individuals for funds to
carz, on the work here to en-
tertain soldiers and sailors
stationed at K. U., and visit-
iny service men,

man for the National War Fund;

today said it was important for all
contributors to realize their gifts
will make possible a continuance
of the week-end program at the
iCommunity Building managed by
‘the Community Service League,
with regular weekly dances and
maintenance of the game room and
lounge privileges.

Also included in the War Chest:
plan is an allotment for funds to
provide additional equipment for
the Service Men’s club, at Ninth and
| Massachusetts streets, in the build-
jing formerly occupied by the
Peoples State bank.

From Several Sources

For the last year the weekend
program in the Community Build-
ing has been financed from several
sources, including contributions
from many clubs, lodges and firms.
In the future the program will be
financed by the War Chest, with-
out further solicitation, put indi-
viduals and groups will be continued
to be asked to give time and at-
tention to provide the personal res
lationship required in properly ene
tertaining service men.

War Chest officials have. praised
|the present service men’s enters
| tainment program in Lawrence and
| believe that it compares favorably.
| with the better city-sponsored en-
‘tertainment programs thruout the
country. Particulat emphasis hag
been placed upon a close fplations
ship. between the community an
service groups, and volunteer ac
_tivity of Lawrence families in oe
planning and conduct of week-e
parties; -

The War Chest campaign will
start officially Monday oe
with a Douglas county quota
$29, 617 for both the National War
Fund and the regular Comnauinity
Chest activities.

 

 

Arthur B, Weaver’ district chairs“ ~