The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1918-11-29
FOOD coNsERyA ALTON WEEK
DEC. i TOT

The plans for food conservation fol
world relief to be emphasized IN the
campaign TO be carried out the first
week in December, incident to the pre-
sentation in the schools, lodges, clubs,
societies and churches, of Mr.. Hoov-
er's message on the program Of con-
servation for the immediate future, il
developing with great satisfaction to
the workers In the organized forces Of
the United States Food Administers
tion. The initial reading of the mes
sage will occur on Conservation Sun
day, December l, In the churches and
other religious organizations which
then assemble. The bishops of the
coiored churches are requesting all
pastors in their jurisdictions to pre-
sent the food message to their con
gregations on that day. The national
and state leaders of fraternal orders.
clubs and societies and the education
al organizations, are all cooperating
to do effective work in having the
message reach all classes, and to Sc
cure the largest possible audience
among the Negro people during the
week of December III.
The message includes the special
appeal ard reason for individual par
ticipation in the new conservation pro-
gram of voluntary control in order tc
meet the international food needs. Te
stop saving now would be like aiding
an enemy Of humanity. For some
time yet we shall have neutrals, al
lies, and our own soldiers to supply
with food through the result Of saw
ing on the part of the American peo-
pie, and in addition we may share
even with our conquered foe.
In no other way can social order be
restored in German territory and else
where in Europe.
Every meeting held by colored peo-
Pile during the first week in December
liz arranging to feature the conserva-
sion idea.
The organization of the colored peo-
pie under the auspices of the Food
Administration has developed salts.
factorily and received the support of
all the leaders in every part of the
country. Special interest is centereo
in the arrangement made with the
Federation of Colored Women's Clubs
Iii various sections to assist the Negro
state directors and county representa-.
tives during the great drive December
! to T.
The postponement of Conservation
Week to December 2 because OF the
influenza epidemic, which il appar-
emily over, has only added to the
ranks of our workers and given time
to strengthen the organization to car.
ry out the propaganda. Ernest T
Attwell, head of the Negro Section
states: "The responses received from
Negro leaders Of national influence
have been, very gratifying. They in
dicate an interest in and willing
ness to deliver the new food message
Cur state directors and county com.
rnittees are awaiting the signal tx
start the greatest activity in fooe
education ever witnessed among ou,
people. The same cooperation will bs
given the Food Administration in it,
fight against famine in Europe, ane
in support of the relief measures fol
Belgium and others, as has been true
I'M the fight against autocraey."
The important part that food-its
production, wise distribution, and con
servation-wili play iii the affairs oi
nations, is difficult for many to real
ize. 1t has taken the great worls
crisis to teach that it is an outstand
ing factor, not only in war, but 81
inestin,able value in peace, affecting
not only economics and subsistence
but also as means Of healing ths
cancer of social unrest.
The activities of Conservation
Week are to include ll) Sunday, De.
cenber /, Mr.. Hoover's message to bt
read IN churches; l21 during the weei
the message Ec be read I'd ail elnbs
aad Osiasr organizations; iss IHss.