Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1917-10-05
Maryland Council OF Defense,
Women's Section.

PLAN Or Work.
l. Registration.
& Social and Welfare Department
Section l. Families of Soldiers and
Sailors. Mrs. Ohio Talbot.
Section 2. Comforts of Soldiers and
Sailors. Miss Poole.
3. Thrift Department.
Section 1. Food Production. Mrs. Jas,
H. Jones.
Section 2. Food Conservation, Home
Economics. Mrs. Geo. v. Chandler.
4. Education.
Section 1. Patriotic Education. Mrs.
E. j. Hartshorne.
Section 2. Americanization.
Section 8. Preparation for Employ
ment-
(a) Stenography and Typewritine
(b) Wireless and Telegraphy.
(c) Telephone and Switchboard Op-
orators.
CD Motor Driving.
(e) Home Nursing
~ Dietetics.
Co Household MANAGEMENT and
Cooking.
S. Employment Department.
Section 1. Women in Industry. Mrs.
j. Ross Thompson.
6. Medical and Nursing. Mrs. j. W. Bird.
Section 1. Nurses Service.
Section 2. Garments and Surgical
Dressings.
7. Volunteer Service. Mrs. B. Bielaski.
Section 1. Coordination and Volunteer
Service.
Section 2. Emergency.
(a) Motor Messenger Service.
8.,Vigilance. Mrs. John Brewer.
Section 1. Child Welfare.
Section 2. Recreation at Mobilization
Centers.
8. Work of Colored Women. Mrs. Will
lard o. Waters
10. Liberty Loan. Mrs. Vim. H. Talbot.
The Montgomery County Section, Mary
land Council of Defense. publishes the
above list Of committees which has been
appointed to coordinate all the work along
these several lines. 1t is believed that
when the people are fully aware of the
Importance Of this Commission, and the
ten branches of the work. they will realize
more fully what the Council of Defense
stands for, and its object in being.
The Commission. as appointed by the
Governor Of each State. is really protecting
the first line Of defenses-the homes, food
and fuel-so that there may be as little suf-
fering as possible in America during this
crisis. They not only guard the health of
civilians. but make real efforts to further
the comfort Of those in war service, and to
do this properly each department. under
Its able leader. is canvasslng every part of
the country. using every argument to in
duce the people to guard the comfort and
safety Of their families, so that by pre-
venting internal distress the Government
authorities are left free to expend time
and money, and to distribute the necessi-
ties Of life, where the need is greatest.
The members of the Commission, supple
mented by the leaders in each department,
beg the people to cooperate with them in
this great work the fact that some have
a plenty for all their needs does not mean
that they need not economic in its uses !:
the trouble is that there is not enough for
all. and what one saves. and added to
what others in their positions can save,
means more for the use of others who have
no supplies. and at reasonable prices.
II any phase of the work appeals to any
woman or girl. we want them to commune
cate with the chairman of that depart
ment; likewise. if any one desires employ
ment, or wishes to prepare for employ
ment in any department of work made
necessary by the war. and they will COM
municate with the chairman Of the en-
ployment department every possible as
Sistance will be given.
There is great field open to women and
those who shoulder their responsibilities
at once are displaying the highest type of
patriotism. BIT.