Evening journal., 1916-01-26
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916
THAT GENERAL SERVICE BOARD.

aANY persons doubtless will be convinced after
IVl reading the prospectus Of new Delaware venture
promising a high rate OF interest to citizens Of the
State. that il may be unquahedly endorsed Though
the permanent organization of the General Service
Of DeaWare just being effected. its projectors
assert mas already justified the confidence and
support Of the people.
The printed report Of the Organizing Committee
was reviewed recently in the columns Of THE EVEN
ING JOURNAL Members OF that committee feel that
il is sufficient guarantee the kind of returns which
may be expected from money invested in support of
the movement An organization based on the amount
OF experience and practical knowledge compiled in the
report they say everything in its favor and only
be widely understood to be endorsed and sup
ported
Tn the opinion OF the promoters there many roa-
sons why the General Service Board should receive
the support Of the community. One is. they say, that
81 offers for the first time Statewide agency for
crystazng and making effective the best knowledge,
the best thought and the best activity for all lines Of
civic development in the whole State. Il recognizes
that there are already many good things in Delaware
Nhich only need careful working out and proper
development to make them invaluable They add that
Il is get-together movement practical but pro-
gressiye plane good public service, adequate
OF dependent classes and such civic Improvements
in city and state civic pride intelligence, and prac-
tical experience shall dictate.
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form and policy They feel that II the spirit expressed
IN the report Of the first years work is accepted and
supported by the people. Delaware will have promise
unified and sound civic development equaed by few
States. The General Service Board It is explained
aims at a membership which will include every clti-
zen in the State irrespective Of whether the amount OF
financial support contributed is dollar
thousand dollars f is asserted that with
ideas convictions. and knowledge for against" the
present problems the State afford to ignore such
forum OF expression and clearing house Of IDEAS as
through it a chance Is offered every and women
TO be or service TO the community. Many good ideas
and much knowledge and experience is lost TO the
city and State Of lack Of opportunity for
pressing them and means Of following them up The
General Service Board will supply both these needs.
Is said.
The preliminary membership Of the General Ser
vice Board includes ever 100 representative and
women in Delaware The small committee through
which this membership has worked in the study pre-
scented in comprehensive report is itself representa-
tive Of wide range OF interests and talents Tit
community however. IS not asked TO take their recon
Inendatons on faith. Il is requested to read the re
port and judge the movement its merits
sensibly periodically and unselhshly managed suo
an organization as the General Service Board shou
be OF benefit to our commonwealth. II It is to be
success in the field Of civic activity. it must prove
self BY performances rather than by promises.