The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-19
Club News Notes Of
New Mexico Federation

The Conservation Department OF
the state Federation IL much interest
90 IN the work OF the New Mexico
fark Association. This association
through its indefatigabie secretary,
NJ. W. NJ. Dougins, has been for some
years making every effort TO secure
TOT New Mexico the National Park OF
Cliff Cities covering the area nov
known as the Bandelier National Mon
urnent and adjacent territory on the
Pajarito plateau lying between santa
Re and the scmes mountains. This
region Is so rich In archaeological aud
historic interest and includes such
splendid scenery OF mountain and
mesa n canyon that q needs only the
heir OF b United states government
In opening II up and caring for It 10
attract tourists by the thousanes. The
southwest has a right 20 ask for n ma
ttonai park aud there Is no other part
OF its territory which Is 40 iuiercstins
n attractive. In lire with this 'dea.
r. another movement started by this
association which calls for the con-
struction OF 9 national highway con-
meeting at santa Fe with the we'll
known Ocean 10 Ocean Highway.
From the capital city IL would run
north through the very interes''ng
region of the Indian Pueblos and oy
way OF wonderful canons and ancient
ruins. would pass through the Navajo
Indian Reservation. and near Ship
rock. would join the national highway
now being constructed from the Rocky
Mountain and Verde national parks
In Colorado which Is 20 end Ut tho
Grand Canyon. Such a route which
was a highway In prehistoric times
would connect the national parks mot
conveniently for travellers and 81 the
time Of emergency such as the pros
cnt. would also have a great military
and commercial value. Part 81 IL h.
already constructed b. this state and
the whole plan has had the endorse
ment OF h leading organizations and
individuals who are interested IN the
development 90 the west. Grub women
are urged to do al in their power To
assist in securing both the park and
the highway from congress.
The Dona Ana County Federation
held "a very interesting meeting on
SATURDAY. April ~. nj Mesiila Para.
The principal item OF Interest on the
program was the report Of the Genera,
Federation Council mccting, gwen by
Mrs. Ladd, President OF the State Fed
Grafton. Mr. Quinn OF III Paso ad-
dressed the ladies on the subject 81
The aid they could give the Red Cross.
Several musical numbers were en-
joyed and a delicious luncheon was
served. The Federation elected as
president for the coming year. Mrs.
G.. r. Locke Of Mesiila and ar sec
Rotary, Mrs. II. A. Collin. OF Mesiiia
Park
The Socorro woman's club Ia assist
ing the city authorities In a cleanup
campaign. This club Is endeavorins
10 secure from the county. the site for
a club building which they Plaza 10
make a social and civic center. The
plan includes a public library for the
use OF the town.
The Shakespeare club Of Aiamogor-
do has closed a very pleasant and
profitable year OF work. The program
included the study OF Hamlet and
King Richard Ill, and many new
members were added TO the club. This
club is not yet federated but Is ex-
pected "a join the State Federation
during the coming yea Mrs. u. i.
Pearman Is the new president.
The "Wednesday Club OF "a Cruces
gave its closing meeting TO a very in
teresting paper on "Reminiscences of
the Mesilia Valley read by Mrs. Hen.
ry stoes. The club will practice war
time economy by using written or
printed programs next year. Mrs. w
A. Sutherland IL the new president
n Mrs. !. Rosenfeit, secretary.
The Fifteen Club OF Santa Re will
omit It's usual Cues Day at the end
OF this year In order TO set AN example
Of economy.
The following suggestions are offer
ed for war time study and work. by