Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 278, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 November 1914 — BE THANKFUL IN HELPING OTHERS [ARTICLE]

BE THANKFUL IN HELPING OTHERS

Attend the Charity Entertainment and Make Contribution for z Happiness in AU Homes. For many years Rensselaer has conducted an entertainment on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving for the purpose of receiving contributions of cash and provisions for the benefit of the poor families of the city, to insure that -there was ample in* every home to furnish cause for real thanksgiving. The entertainment takes place tonight and a program that should prove very interesting has been prepared. It is published elsewhere in this paper. The real pleasure of life comes from helping others and there are quite a number in Rensselaer who are in great need this year. Certainly we have much to be thankful fqr. While, other nations are involved in a great war we are at peace and our blessings are such that we Should give with a „ liberal hand to those who are less fortunate. Let the church be packed and let the offerings be expressive of our happiness and our charity. , - The public is especially invited to attend the union Thanksgiving entertainment at the Christian chinch tonight at 7:30 o’clock. A very fine program has been arranged. Admission free, but a collection will be taken for the poor. The citizens are also requested to bring fruit, jelly, potatoes, sugar, coffee or any other article that can be used. The charity board of the city in connection wjth churches of the city will distribute Wednesday morning Thanksgiving dinners to thfc-Jist of names which have been selected. The committee and helpers will meet at the Christian church Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock to distribute these baskets and they will need a number of autos to help them take the baskets to the homes of the poor. Let Rensselaer do its full duty this year to the worthy poor of the city.