Weekly journal-miner., 1917-04-11
(From Tuesdays Daily.)

thoroughly in training themselves for ar emergency was manifested by the number who turned out to organize the First Division of the Red Cross Auxiliary. Following the suggestion put to several young women, the or ganization of this first division was pefccted at meeting held in the chamber of commerce rooms Sunday afternoon, when over 20 young wom- en were present. The purpose of the meeting was explained by Grace NJ. Sparkes, who outlined the fact that should an emergency occur the first women in the land to be called would De those unmarried and who were citizens of the United States.
 Prior to the appointment of pr. H. T. Southworth as chief in charge of the Red Cross work in Prescott, committee waited upon the doctor and asked him if he would consent to train this division in first aid work. His consent was promptly and will ilgly secured, but he impressed upon the committee the fact that serious consideration must be given to this work and strict rules adopted where by class work would proceed with the greatest possible speed and earnest ness.
 As organized Sunday the first divis- ion of the Red Cross has signed the following pledge: "We, the under signed citizens of Prescott, Arizona, and members of the Red Cross Auxil- iary, Division No. l, hereby pledge our allegiance to the United States government, and we further pledge tat in case of emergency and should we be called upon 10 take an active part in the service of our country, that we stand ready and willing to do our share. We further pledge that we will abide by the rules, and regula- ton of the Red Cross auxiliary"
 The first demonstration in this work was given by pr. Southworth, that of tying the square knot. AL though simple trick in itself, this is one of the most important steps to be gained first. The program for the first two weeks work has been com pleted and those desiring to sign the membership roll are asked to call at the chamber of commerce office and sign immediately, as the membership list will be closed tonight This move ment has been generally advertised among the young women and prac t;cally every one has been advised of this class, so that no hardship will be worked upon any one by the short time given for the signing of the membership list. An assessment of Sl has been levied against each mem- Der, in order that gauge and other necessary equipment may be purchas- cd. A rather strict rule governing the classes will be that tardiness will not be permitted. On hours work will Dc given each evening and the roll will be called promptly on time Those missing two classes, without suffici- ent cause and that cause being sick ness, are to be suspended from the class.
 The officers of the first division are: President, Anna Cahill; vice-presi- dent. Mae Wadsworth: treasurer, Mary Kinnie, secretary, Babe Morri- sen, advisory committee, Ollie Fisher, Opal Creekmur and Grace NJ. Sparkes
 Two Divisions Organizing.
 While the membership of the first division has been devoted exclusively 10 young unmarried women, from the age of 2l years up, it is generally un- derstood that married women desir- ing to get the benefit of the first aid lectures may occupy seats to the rear, but that the active work of the class has been restricted to unmarried women. The other two divisions, composed of the married women with out children and the mothers, are now active planning their organization and the scope of work to be followed
 Following are the charter members Of the Red Cross Auxiliary, Division No. 1: Babe Morrison, Ruth NJ. Herdrick, Hazel Stuart, Gladys Fox, Agnes B. Todd, Kathryn Moore, Sadie Munds, Edith O. Tenchert, May Cahill, Mae Wadsworth, Margaret de Garmo, AIata F. Dexter, Vera Me Nulty, Sarah F. Goddard, Susie A.
 Cook, Anna Miles, Grace Cousins, Mary Frank Gardner, Mavme Me