Show L A CALL FOR MERCY 1 Is to witness the beginning of 1 the city's defense for th the winter against hunger cold and disease Eighteen hundred unpaid workers will Invade every quarter of the city In behalf of the Community Chest seeking to raise for local relief At the beginning of this drive some er erroneous erroneous erroneous er- er conceptions regarding the activities of the forces of organized charity here should be cleared away Beginning as a rumor which Investigation tIon would have dispelled quickly an opinion has gained some credence to the effect that organized charity here Is carrying a an unwarranted burden In overhead that too many paid workers are employed employee and that their salaries are excessive The annual audit of the Community Chest showing receipts and disbursements Is open to Inspection by any c contributor tor to the fund It discloses that the work of the organization tion Is handled efficiently and a much less cost ost for tor overhead than in almost any other city The results attained by the Chest in social and economic problems of offer offer offer of- of fer sufficient proof that the greatest good goodIs is being done for the greatest number at the least possible cost The functions of the Chest f fall ll Into the fields of family service and relief child chUd care health and protection and boys and girls' girls work In none none of these fields may there be bea a down alet let down In activity wi without hout threat of peril To continue the activity requires adequate financing The only way by which this fi financing financing fi- fi may ay be accomplished Is through the generosity of at those who wh have not been touched s sd i gr grievously by econ economic Jm con conditions as have their le less fortunate n neighbors Primarily the call of th the Community Chest Is one of mercy It cannot go ed S Salt lt Lake families must not suffer for tor food sl elter shelter wa warmth mth clothing medical attention at attention at- at t- t and Wand schooling Prevailing conditions should be so so o thoroughly understood Jod by e ever every ery person that a a plea to their emo emotion ion their charitable chai impulses and neighborly spirit should be wholly unnecessary ary |