The Oroville weekly gazette. [volume] (Oroville, Wash.) 1905-19??, 1912-11-01
CIVIC LEAGUE.

In response to an invitation extend
ed to the ladies of OrOville and vicin-
ity to join in the organization of a
Civic League some thirty met at the
Lyric theatre Friday afternoon and
perfected temporary organization
Considering the inclement weather,
and the prevailing misunderstanding
in some quarters as to the object of
the call, the number present at the
first meeting was really remarkable.
Not only was the attendance much
greater than could have been hoped
for under the circumstances but the
interest and enthusiasm manifested by
those present was an indication that
the ladies are aroused to the impOr-
tance of the movement. Discussion of
the objects of the meeting was not
confined to few, as is so often the
case at public gatherings, but almost
all those present had suggestions to
make, words of encouragement to say,
with predictions that If the move
ment is sustained and carried on upon
the plans followed out by similar Or
ganizations the League would prove to
be most important factor in "city
beautiful campaigns. A temporary
organization was perfected by the Sc
lection of Mrs. j. F. Samson as pres
ident, and Mrs. w. B. Sexson as sec
retary. Application has been made to
the headquarters of the National Civic
League for copy of the constitution
and bylaws under which local
branches are goverened. When these
arrive they will be amended to meet
with the requirements deemed neces-
sary in this place and permanent Or
ganization perfected.
The Civic League is nonsectarian,
nonpolitical and is not promoted to
further the interests of any individual
or collection of individuals. 1t is a
social and business body principally
business, with the object of doing
things for the betterment of child life,
providing means of entertainment for
the youth of the community, and more
especially to advocate and carry out
civic improvements in a manner that
will enlist the combined efforts of
every resident to make the town more
attractive. The scope of the League
is broad, and it covers those objects
that promise the greatest good to the
younger generation while aiding in
the upbuilding of the town. A revolu-
tion in conditions cannot be expected
to Immediately follow the formation of
a League, but through the united ex-
ertions of the membership it will not
be many months until evidence of it's
handiwork will be seen on every hand.
Had such an organization been per-
fected say three years ago, and kept
alive, today Oroville would present a
far different appearance than it does
in the way of improvements. Leagues
of this character do secure results, as
can be readily seen in any community
where the women have taken the ini-
tiative and perfected an organization.
One of the best kept towns in the
county is Okanogan, and its attractive
appearance is due almost wholly to the
efforts and eXertions of the local Civic
League. The same story could be told
of every town where a live Civic
League is in existence. When women
are once interested in a movement of
this kind they are more effective work.
ers, more pertinacious in endeavor,
take keener delight in accomplishment,
and are more proud of final results
than an association made up of eX-
elusive male membership. And that
is the reason that they do things when
they are enlisted in a good cause.
For much is expected of the Oroville
Civic League, and this paper, conf
dent in the ability and capability of
the ladies of the town. is right here
predicting that marked change for
the better will be noticeable in the
general appearance of the town by
this time next fall.