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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1914
Page
25
The Albany women's club movement is praised for civic, health, and educational work. Women lead cleanups, health education, and library support, with emphasis on youth schooling, medical inspection, and college awareness. notable figures include Mrs. W. F. McCuelland and Miss Zona Gale guiding civics efforts.
The Atlanta Woman's Club held an afternoon session with Mrs. Dew presiding. Miss Mary Cara de Garmo discussed home economics as a future professional field for girls, stressing economic importance and training. Mrs. S. R. Dull noted 29 cooking classes in Atlanta serving about 12,600 women, while Miss Kelen Louise Johnson urged ideals in food, clothing, and shelter to guide homes and avoid fads. The group planned civic leagues, domestic science courses in Albany, and arts and crafts efforts to beautify schools and homes, plus a study circle led by Mrs. David Brown.
The Albany Woman's Club reports on the upcoming Biennial Convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Chicago on June 18, 1914. It highlights plans for meetings in the Auditorium and related facilities, the program committee led by Mrs. Samuel B. Sneath, and the aim to energize delegates with morning addresses and afternoon discussions. The piece emphasizes activity and influence of women’s clubs nationwide and invites readers to contribute local notices.
The notice lists numerous officials and district presidents for the federation including Mrs Harvie of West Feachtree Atlanta as state editor, with officers such as President Mrs I Fitzpatrick of Thomasville and Treasurer Mrs J E Hays of Montezuma. District leadership spans Savannah, Pelham, Montezuma, Newnan, Decatur, Griffin, Quitman and other Georgia locales.
The article extols a national push in home economics under Georgia chairwoman Mrs. M. M. Parks of Milledgeville. It urges clubs to cooperate, establish departments in schools, supply libraries with books, fund penny lunches, aid extension work, and coordinate needs for housekeepers. It cites a New York Housewives league of over 350,000 members and emphasizes conserving life, health, and wealth through practical study of sanitation, expenditures, nutrition, clothing, and household management.
The Bainbridge Woman's Club marks its fifteenth anniversary and outlines a year of growth and civic activity. Leaders include Mrs Gordon Chason, with departments in education hygiene civic junior civic and music. The club federated locally in 1536 maintains programs on social issues and funds for Tallulah Falls School and other causes. It organized an auxiliary for county canning goals aided town cleanliness drives and supported the state federation. The group funded a library rural schools improvements a citizenship luncheon and several educational events. A $100 scholarship was secured and efforts supported Cyrana institute and a Home for Way ward Dirk petition. The annual report highlights two musicals and plans for a domestic science play.
A Friday afternoon gathering hosted by Mrs. A J Bonner outlined spring plans for the Godfrey Improvement Club. President Mrs. W H Paul spoke on progress, with federation president Mrs. L Fitzpatrick and others attending.
Mrs Parks asks club presidents to report on home economics work for the Georgia Federation of Clubs biennial. Questions cover scope, subjects, progress, and recommendations. Chairman M M Faris urges prompt replies and cites quotes on home life, training mothers, and the need for universal hygiene and home-making education.
The Georgia branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations presents its officers including President Tas Littin of Peachtree Head Avianca, Honorary President Mrs. Robert Zahney of Peachtree Read Avante, and officers such as Recording Secretary Mrs. Wager Dewar of Atlanta and State Organizer Miss Mary Colles of Tunbrine Georgia.
The Georgia Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations seeks more members to expand crucial state work. Funds fund a state organizer and publicity, with Founders Day on February 17 highlighted as an ideal time to boost membership. Membership costs vary from one to hundred dollars with sustaining and honorary roles, and detailed financial reports will be presented at March meetings.
National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher associations expand work as race betterment and child education gain emphasis. The National Educational Association seeks cooperation, with P T Claxton urging home education support and funding from the government to advance child welfare and kindergarten age programs. Mrs Anna Steeye Richardson leads the babies bureau in promoting child hygiene and the theater babies project alongside the American Medical Association’s endorsement.
North Avenue School PTA met Friday afternoon February 6 at 3 30. Dr Bates Block spoke on Nervous Diseases of Children and mothers and teachers listened attentively. A committee was formed to study paper towels for the school and report next meeting. Social hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs Lemmond and others. Officers listed include President Mrs George Haugh and Treasurer Mrs W D Harwell. Additional notes cover Wesley Home Mothers Club west of Atlanta, its activities and costs, and Parent-Teachers clubs at Sidville and Midvale with officers and meeting plans.
The Barnesville Woman's Civic League enters its fourth year with an enthusiastic program. A profitable afternoon at president Mrs A C Murphey's home featured talks on literature music and civic improvement. Members aim to draw out personal elements, foster individuality, and advance progress. March 4 meeting will host Mrs Robert Dante and Mrs W E Searcy with talks and an open session for city women.
The article discusses farming economics emphasizing per acre gains over overall size. It suggests money is made by bumper crops and better farming practices rather than simply expanding land. It notes the challenge of profitable farming and questions the profitability of large-scale operations.
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