New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1917-11-02
ENCOURAGING REPORT FROM
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY OF THE
SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT

pended a report from Mrs, Alfred
Grunsfcld, chairman of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the Council of Defense,
for the Second Judicial district
The work undertaken by us must
of necessity be so arranged that its
influence reach into every city, town
and hamlet in the district and to
that end we have appointed local
county chairmen in each county who
in turn assist in pcrfccting organiza-
tons in each precinct Of the II
ty, In Bernalillo county, through
the splendid efforts Of Mrs. Ches-
sic ID. Barth, the work is satisfac-
torily organized, meetings have been
held and the response of the people
has been excellent. In Mckinley
county the work has been m
what retarded due to labor dis
turbances. however, Mrs. Aldrich,
county chairman, will, we are sure,
perfect her organization very short
~. In Sandoval county we have been
unable to get properly started, how
ever, Mrs. Meecham county chair
man, will assume the duties of her
office Immediately upon return to
her home. Mrs. Shields of Jemez
Springs has sent in a very good de-
tail report OF the work done in her
precinct.
Our activities have been many and
varied. Each of the principal IN
dcrtakings will be separately report
ed.
Information Was Needed
We felt that a campaign of edu-
cation in the various branches of our
work was necessary and therefore
solicited the aid of the newspapers
and prominent men of the district
receiving heartily cooperation from
both. Our first activity was the in
augrration of a campaign of warm
ins to the mothers of young girls.
Newspaper articles were inserted and
steps taken to acquaint the mothers
Of the dangers which besct the paths
Of the young girls through promis-
c,ious friendships.
Take Soldier To Dinner
Believing it a duty we inaugurated
the take a soldier home for dinner"
movement and it met with hearty
response from the people of Albu-
qrcrqile. The soldier boys appreciat-
ed this very greatly and there was
no doubt regarding the success of
the movement.
Teaching Patriotism
In order to inculate the spirit of
patriotism into the minds of the
younger generation and through
them into the homes of the people
we held conferences with the pres
idcnt and board of regents of the
state university, the city superinten-
dent OF schools and the county SUI
pc%rintcndent and received from them
their assurance of heartiest cooper
ati}n in this regard. The schools
will have patriotic speeches, singing
OF patriotic songs, explanation OF
the conservation Of food movement
and other patriotic exercises at the
Friday exercises each week. Through
Mrs. w, L. Lindsey, wife Of the
governor OF New Mexico, we have
also received the heartiest cooper
alton of the state superintendent OF
public instruction.
Success With Gardens
Both Mr.. Toulouse and his assist
ant have co-operated with us in fur
thcring this movement which was
successful though the number OF
gardens was not quite as large as
anticipated.
Through the courtesy and cooper
of the county agricultural
agent Mr.. Stewart, we were able
to spread this movement into all
parts Of Bcrnalillo county with very
good results.
This movement was taken up with
the Superintendent Of the Arcade
market and the secretary of the
Merchants association, but
the response of the people was not
satisfactory emphasizing the neces-
sity Of further educating the people
to the economy of the public market
place.
Attention To Sanitation
A campaign of education in sani-
tation was inaugurated with special
emphasis on the swat the fly" move
with considerable success.
Lectures were held in several pre-
and the distribution, next
by a local merchant OF 1000
lily swatters is assured.
We have granted the request OF
John w. Wilson TO circulate
Hoover Food Cards among the child
rem OF the county schools. Have ar
ranged to have the meaning and
necessity Of these cards explained
to the children and hope through
to reach the parents,
Canning And Preserving
This movement was taken over by
the woman's suffrage and very nc
,essful'y carried on by them.
We have to report that the senti-
nent is very favorable to our work
and that this auxiliary will continue
its efforts to improve its useful
ness and to do its "bit" and as much
as is possible.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mrs. Alfred Grunsfeld,
Chairman.