The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-12-03
(By Mrs. ]. E. Norwood.)

(By Mrs. J. E NorWood.)
III these days of work and struggle
woman has to take her share, and
through the clube she helps more than
in any other way, and what she has
already done for our town through
these mediums is as nothing as COM
pared with what she will do in the
future
Civic Association.
Among the most prominent OF our
examinations is the Civic Association.
Their work, as we all know, is for the
betterment an6 uplift of the town. 1t
has improved the aesthetic condition
of our city, promoted cleanliness and
beauty along our public thorough
fares and about resident premises, Sc
cured trash cans for the business part
Of town, petitioned council so that II
amended the trash ordinance, so that
trash should not be thrown on streets,
and has planted and preserved trees.
1t has also in many ways helped the
schools. has given a sanitary drinking
fountain, tennis court and seats for
the lawn to Boundary Street school,
and drinking fountain and tennis net
10 Speers Street school, and has given
prizes for best essays from schools
On civic improvement, This organlza-
ton has also done much for the ceme-
4ery Grass has been planted, the pa
viilion repaired, driveways are now
Kept clean, owners OF lots observe
cleanup week, trees have been plant
cd bv them in front of the new ceme-
tery, the village cemetery has been
cleaned and fence repaired by them,
and we all appreciate the difference the
old cemetery, full of dirt and weeds
and the one now so improved by the
clubs efforts. They also have on hand
now plans and money for further i'm
provement.
Other places that nave fe!t the touch
of their magic wand are the grounds
around the old court house, where
they nave planted grass and flowers
and have a committee to see that the
grounds are we'll kept, and the new
court house. Here they had land
seape architect to advise them, then
had the grounds graded and trees
planted
This summer they held baby health
contest. More than 100 badies were
examined by doctors and specialists
and advice given to those found need
ing treatment. Then, too they have
literally contributed toward the salary
Of the communit. rurse.
Another great undertaking OF the
Civic League IS the children,s park
With the assistance of a number OF
citizens, it was established and equip
ned with number of things for the
pleasure of the children, and at the
last meeting it was decided to plant
trees and flowers to beautify the
grounds.
At each meeting subjects pertaining
to the health Of the town are dis
eussed, such as the screening Of food,
prevention of the spread Of disease,
etc.
The officers of tne association are:
Presfdent-Mrs. Frank Hunter.
Vice President-Mrs. L. ". Floyd.
Seeretary-Mrs. H. L. Parr.
Treasurer-Mrs. r. H. Wright.
The Bachelor Maids.
Another club that strives for the
neblest and best is the Bachelor
Maids. The present officers are: Miss
Bernice Martin, president; Miss Daisy
Cannon, first vice president; Miss Cora
Dominick, second vice president; Mrs.
Wilson Brown, treasurer; Miss Sarah
Rouseal, secretary.
We all known that this is a charita-
BILE organization and that no one in
sickness or want appeals to them in
vain. Just now we are all feeling the
wonderful effects of the community
nurse they have brought here and sup
port. She nurses free Of charge any
contagious or other diseases, and visits
the factory school, explaining and car
ing for the children.
Then the Bachelor Maids have
helped so much all families in want.
They buy wood for those not able to
get it for themselves, send groceries
to the hungry, doctors and medicine to
the sick and clothe the poor. Thanks
giving and Christmas baskets are
hacked with fruit and sent by them