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Country Store Comes ishington, D. C, Needy
in cash contributions alone. Ten times that amount of food have lined the shelves of the Coiaitiy Store. An inventory of Prop. Brown's stock last year included 19,208 pounds of coffee, salt, sugar and flour; 7,649 pounds of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, and 19,208 units of canned food. Also turned over to the Metropolitan Police who distribute the baskets: 12 live chickens, one live
turkey and two dressed ones, and one small, squealing pig. ^VOL had filled the cracker barrel with S6,000 worth of food for the needy!
AVonderfully cooperative are listeners. One man who came in to see what the Country Store was all aboiu, promised that oiu of his budget for lunch during the Christmas season, each day he would give the Country Store what he saved by eating less. And he kept his promise.
Many listeners go to great inconvenience to present their contribiuions in person. Alany write thanking Prop. Brown for the privilege they had in finding a new outlet for their Christmas spirit. And when the baskets are distributed on Christmas Day, listeners, participating sponsors on the Musical Clock program, and all others who shared in the venture know that they have had a part in an expression of the genuine Christmas spirit.
• Right . . . Empty shelves give way to a well stocked larder as Musical Clock listeners bring in their contributions to the needy.
• Below . . . Policemen officiate as baskets are made up for Christmas Day delivery to families who need food.