The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-21

ISSOluIlOu " IAC OtoIv ASoSA eAeAOAi
of Women's Clubs:
"Whereas, there are many WON
en- of Louisiana who are contribut,
ng toward the commercial success
Of the state for compensation IN
,deouate to meet the demands OF
life; be it
"Resolved, That the State FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs, through
is legislative committee or other
forces, work for the establishment
of a law fixing 8 minimum wage for
women Of Louisiana.
Resolved, That the Presidents
Cooperative Club of New Orleans,
composed Of the representatives of
80 public school clubs, solicit the
endorsement and aid of the Louis
lana Federation Of Women's Clubs
in the endeavor to form parent
teachers associations in every town
and rural district of Louisiana, to
the end that through cooperation
and united action the educational
interests of the state may best be
served; be it further
Resolved, That the Louisiana
Federation of Women's Clubs ap-
point q committee on cooperation,
consisting of the eight district
chairman on education to advise
with and assist the Presidents Co.
operative Club in the task Of estab-
fishing parent-teachers' assiocia-
TONS.
More Money For Schools.
Resolved, That the L. F. W. c.,
it's educational department,
conduct a campaign for increased
school revenue, for an increase of
teachers salaries by a sliding scale
based upon consecutive service in
same locality, or by employment by
the year.
Resolved. second, For better
public health through sanitation, the
Of district visiting nur-
ses and medical inspection.
Resolved, third, For regular
school attendance and a closer CO.
operation of home and school"
Resolved that the federation
shall make an appeal to the coming
legislature to establish and maintain
, training school for the education,
segregation, and supervision Of all
'eeble-minded girls in the state Of
louisiana, and shall work for the
same.
Abatement And Injunction Law.
Whereas, in view of the present
lctivity in protecting the morals of
he country by proper legislation,
,e it
"Resolved, That the l.. F. w. C.
,oes on record as approving the pas
age of state abatement and in
JUNCTION law by the Louisiana state
legislature, said act to be presented
It the next session Of that body.
Resolved, Whenever L. F. w. c.. !
meets, the United States flag shall |
re displayed.
Resolved, Thanks be expressed
o the citizens of Shreveport, the !
musicians, the members of the !
ress, Manager Scheer of Hotel |
'ouree for the use Of the ballroom !
or meetings, for use of the hall in |
'hich to hear three prominent men
Tro brought a deep message to US.
Thanks are also given to the re-
ring and loved president, Mrs.
Wilkinson, to whom we extend our
eep appreciation for her arduous
nd untiring services during these
ears of her incumbency as presi-
emit
New Officers Installed.
Mrs. j. D. Wilkinson called the
ew officers to the front, and
laced the president-elect, Mrs.
t6fm, in the chair, with graceful
ords of thanks for support receiv-
and asking the same for her sue
'ssor. Mrs. Storm was equally
'acious and graceful in her reply,
she accepted the gavel from her
'edecessor. II
Mrs. Wilkinson stated that the
'autiful vase, decorated in gold
overs, would be the property Of
e district president, showing the
eatest number of clubs brought
to the federation since November,
'15, to be announced later. II
The eighteenth meeting closed
tn the singing of the "Star-Span-
ed Banner"
A few changes were made in the
laws, one of which was allowing
e dues to remain at the amount I
eviously fixed, and not accepting
y advance on same. The power