Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-03-31
STATE FEDERATION OF
WOMEN'S CLUBS
(By Miss Clara Crisler.)

chairman, Mrs. J. X. Meskimmons, sly
Second street, Reno:
Education Department.
ees-Kindergarten Mrs. J.
p. Perazzo, Wabuska Peace, Mrs.
J. 4. Church, 358 Washington street,
Reno, Mrs. Raymond Russell, Love-
Mrs. Minnie Miles, Ely
Suggested Lines of Work for 1917.
Americanization of foreign women
in Nevada da.-Since the enfranchise-
ment of the women of Nevada, 1t
should be the duty and privilege OF
every club in the State to reach out
to her foreign sister, giving her insight
into the mysteries of the ballot, leg
islation, etc. This can be accom-
plished through an interpreter. Edu-
cate the mother for the sake OF the
child.
Kindergarten.-Mrs J. p. Perazzo,
Wabuska. is the chairman of this de-
partrnent, and desires the cooperation
of all clubs in the State for free kim
dergartens.
Moving Pictures-The effect of the
movies" upon the character OF the
children is OF SO great importance
that it behooves the clubs of the State
TO take some action to prevent OBJ
iectionable films from being screened
Recognizing the value OF the movies
for education and recreation, also the
the diversity of tastes, seek to coop
crate with the managers OF the mo-
ton picture houses in your commu-
nifty in raising the standards. Encour-
age the travel type of film. Keep the
standard up when secured. Invite the
manager to speak before the club, and
ask him to present his views and rea-
sons for the pictures presented.
Political Science Emphasize the
responsibility of women and their duty
as citizens OF Nevada. Watch legis-
lative measures in regard to school
laws.
Rural Schools.-Appoint your COM
mttee to cooperate with the agricul-
tural extension division of the univer-
sit yand the organization OF boys and
girls clubs in home economics and
gardening and offer your assistance
TO some particular school or group OF
schools. Make them your particular
charge for the remainder Of this year
Volunteer to do this work for your
neighbor. Study the conditions OF
rural schools in the State.
Peace.-Mrs. J. +. Church, 35S
Washington street. Reno, is the chair
man of this section. and will offer sug
gestive programs for Peace Day,
which it is desired that each club will
hold some time during the year.
AT the last meeting OF the Women's
Club at Ely the committee to arrange
new and more suitable quarters for
the public library, reported that they
had a site in view for the library. The
committee was empowered to proceed
along the lines suggested and it now
seems likely that appropriate club and
reading rooms will be opened at an
early date 1t was decided to hold
flower sale for the benefit of the club
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday inn
mediately preceding Easter. The res
ignation of Mrs. J. M. Collins as press
agent was accepted and Mrs. ID. Boyd
Smith named to fill the vacancy. The
social program following the business
meeting consisted of a piano solo by
Mrs. Reese and an interesting address
on "The Feminine Perspective" by
Rev. Latham Ingham.
The last meeting of the Smith Val
ley Civic Club was held at the home
of Mrs. II. Peterson, and the one inn
portant thing was the adoption of the
following resolution:
WHEREAS: Our County High
School, located at Yerington, is en-
tirely inadequate to the needs if the
balance of the county, Therefore, be
it Resolved: That the Women's Civic
Club of Smith Valley. Lyon County,
do earnestly recommend to our rep
resentative and Senator to use their
efforts to segregate Lyon County into
four high school districts, Eonsoli-
dating each district into one well
equipped grammar and high school
as fast as the population will warrant
such schools, and be it further re-
solved that we of Smith Valley are SOL
idly behind the efforts of our repre-
sentative and Senator in securing such
legislation. Mrs. r. w. Simpson was
elected head OF the public health de-
partment. After the meeting the host