Thrift and Americanization Campaigns by Women’s Clubs
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs reports thrift and Americanization drives co operating with government to guide the nation through reconstruction. Thrift Week runs January 17 24 with Georgia Bacon directing the thrift program and a push to educate on budgets and reduced demand. Seminar courses on Americanization are held in California with 400 in Los Angeles, many club women preparing for outreach to immigrants. The effort aims to train immigrants to think and use English, organize women’s clubs in homes, and foster understanding between native and foreign born residents, led by Mrs Thomas G Winter and Mrs C Shepard Barnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
United States
Georgia Bacon
Worchester
Mass
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Young Men's Christian Association
California
Extension Department
The
State University
Los Angeles
Thys
Thomas G. Winter
Dean Boulevard
Minneapolis
C. Shepard Barnum
Alhambra
Cal
Department of Education
Training Little Citizens Weekly Series by NKA in NYC
The National Kindergarten Association on W 40th Street New York issues the third installment of its Training Little Citizens series. These weekly columns aim to educate young readers on civic life and daily responsibilities through practical activities and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Kindergarten Association
W. 40Th Street
New York City
YWCA Efforts Highlighted At St Paul Conference
The article notes a St Paul conference promoting YWCA education for foreign born women and housing sanitation and morals for American girls. It mentions Rest Rooms near French cemeteries, aid to French and Chinese workers, and local youth leadership under Miss Helen Long and Mrs Leslie Mountford with Mrs Frank Sage attending Davenport district talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pershing
France
Y. W
Leslie Mountford
Helen Long
Frank Sage
Davenport
Toy Soldier Companion Echoes Joe’s Fears
A toy soldier travels with Joe through a day of errands and chores. The boy confesses fears of the dog, hammer slips, and darkness. The toy soldier’s courage contrasts with Joe’s anxiety until a misstep ends their companionship.
Zeck Home Party Celebrates Mr Zeck Birthday Event
A December 12 social at the Zeck residence honored Mr Zeck with games, dancing, and a three course luncheon despite heavy snow. Guests included the George and Teets families and local residents. The gathering featured music by Patie and Mrs Teets, with decorations of red bells and green garlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pour Cie
Ralph Ze
Zeck
Patie Record
McElhinney
John Dodd
Master George
Doris
Oscar George
Roy Teets
Ralph Stewart
Marthe Thrasher
Lili
D Brinning
Mildred Brinning
Tone Root
Randal
Charles Neill
Hubert and McGlone
Gerald Teets
Clarence Carmichael
Ed Reynolds
Canada
James Zeck
Lincoln District
Autumn Hats and Fashions Highlight Early Fall Style
Fashion notes describe large taffeta hats with round brims and wool embroidery. Black dresses with beading and embroidery, metallic brocades with plain velvets inspire new turbans. Furs show pocket wraps removing need for muffs. Dec 20 decorations feature pink and white scheme and a bridal party made of clothes pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss McConnell
Ainsworth Core
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings Week
The Shalom Group hosts a monthly Methodist Sunday school meeting at Mrs. George Tooman’s home. Navajo club gathers at Mrs. Carl Jungblath’s. Embroidery club plans a Christmas change. Just Us club meets at Mrs. Lawrence Lemley’s. Other events include J. F. W. club, candy social, and church Christmas observances across Wellman area communities.
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Shalom
Methodist Sunday School
George ‘Tooman
Carl Jungblath
Sam Marsh
Embroidery Club
Just Us
Lawrence Lemley
Will Knox
Rosella Stewart
Bruce Gardner School
Wellman
Swaine. Beatty
Gertrude Beatty
Donald Huber
Lexington Ladies Aid Society
Eunice Scott
Pilotsburg School
International Conference of Women Physicians Held in New York
An International Conference of Women Physicians convened in New York as an outgrowth of the YWCA War Work Council social morality effort. Fourteen nations were represented by thirty foreign doctors, discussing women’s health, exercise, dress, health habits, and the white slave trade with earnest attention. The report notes the proceedings continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W. G. A. War Work Council
New York
China
Japan
South America
The Travels of the Little Toy Soldier
A wooden toy soldier from a pine tree sets out from a toy shop to Gregory’s home its noble bearing earns him as captain. A quarrel with neighbor James drives him from Gregorys house to Harold who later loses him at school. The wandering toy soldier’s misadventures end with his disappearance in the gutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Weill
Ehila
Bert
G Gregory
James
Gregory
Hoy
Harold
Harald
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Washington County
W.gc. A
Young Women’s Christian Association
St. Paul
Alex Miller
U. W. We
Blaine Pressley
Merle McConnell
Ainsworth
Roy Whiteman
Burlington
Metallic Brosades
Laura Augustine
Margaret Bauer
Belle Jay
Miss Bauer
Mayme Walker
New Haven
Mother's Club
Asa Jones
C. W. Stewart
R. H. Walker
Presbyterian Women Minitorary Society
Mauree Applegate
Carrie Davis
Lowh Prairie School
Womens Program OF World Health
Vitanola
Vlows
Carolyn Sherman Bailey
Klein Klothing Kompany
Rod
Jahess
Mery
Veteataegeany
Hove
C.E. Plumly
East Washington Street
Washington
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