Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-12
Detailed Report Given
Of County Federation
Of the WOmen's Clubs

(Following is a report in detail of
the meeting of the County Federation
Of Women's Clubs, which, though
somewhat delayed, is the first publi-
cation of the proceedings of the Fed
eration.-Ed. Press.)
The annual meeting of the Imper-
ial County Federation was held at
Holtville, in the magnificent high
school building of that place, on Feb
ruary z. 1t was an all-day session
of great interest, being a combined
literary and musical treat.
The stage of the assembly hall was
made attractive by the addition of
potted plants, huge bouquet of roses
gracing the presidents table.
The meeting was called in formal
session at 1890, with the president,
Mrs. j. E. Peck of Calexico, in the
chair. The secretary, Mrs. E. r. Bart
lett of Brawley being detained at
home by. illness, Mrs. r. l.. Glasby
of Calexico was appointed secretary
pro tenn and discharged the duties of
that office most acceptably.
An editorial from the Daily Progress
of Ell Centro on February was read,
extolling the influence of women. 1t
was in the nature of an appreciation
OF what had been accomplished by the
women's organizations of the valley
in the past and pledged cooperation
with the plans that might be adopted
for the future. On motion, the paper
was distributed, so that each member
of the convention had a copy.
Minutes Of the executive board
meeting held in the Christian church,
Nov. l, accepted as read.
Formal announcement was made of
the admission into the federation of
new club, the Woman's Progress
Club of Heber, with Mrs. Brock as
president. Mrs. Peck voiced her own
pleasure and that of every one pres
ent in her cordial welcome of the sixth
club to the Imperial County Fedora
tion.
This was followed by an instrument
tai solo by Mrs. T. Beach of Brawley,
splendid Interpretation of Homer
Bartlett's "Polka de Concert"
The president, in her address, spoke
of having held four executive board
meetings during her term of office.
One new club had been admitted to the
Federation and another, after an in
terval of absence, had re-entered.
Mrs Peck defined the county organ
ization as the clearing house" for the
local club, saying it's mission was two
fold-advisory and in the nature of
publicity bureau.
That harmonious and perfect un-
derstanding between the clubs was
the first essential to the success of
organized effort. Mrs. Peck spoke of
the encouragement given the county
organization by the press, the Coun-
tv Board of Supervisors, local cham
lbers OF commerce, ETC., and with their
further cooperation bespoke greater
attainment for the Federation in the
future. Mrs. Peck closed her remarks
by thanking the officers and members
for their hearty support, thereby MAX
ing her work a pleasure.
Mrs. S. E. DeRackin of Imperial,
vice president, made few remarks,
stating that Mrs. Peck as president
had so faithfully and efficiently full
filled the work of the executive office
that nothing had been left for her to
do.
The report of the recording secre-
tary, Mrs. E. r. Bartlett, was ready by
Mrs. Glasby.
The corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Luman Ferrell of Calexico, reported
having written 50 letters and as pos
tails during her term of office.
The report of the treasurer, Mrs.
George Kennedy of Ell Centre was
made by Mrs. j. w. Lindsay. It
showed balance on hand Of $12.46.
Mrs. C. H. Huddleston of Brawley,
county chairman of History and Land
marks, gave most excellent report,
trying to make each member of the
organization feel her responsibility in
aiding in the work of her department.
She said that her Investigations had
shown her that each town in the Val
ley had some place or event of his
torical significance that should be re-
membered in the generations to come,
and that she was glad to see an