Arizona republican., 1919-03-16
NJ LACK OF FOOD AT FORT GRANT
 SAY CLUB WOMEN
Wilcox Woman's Club De
 clares That Reports of Poor Food at State In- dustrial School Untrue

time for lack of good, substantial food ! and necessary conveniences, is the | contention of the Wilcox Womans' | club in report which it claims is free from "sobs.'
 The report is signed y the presi- | dent, Mrs. C. NJ. Roerts. and among the other signatures is that of Mrs l H. A. Morgan, former president of the l Arizona Federation of Women's clus. l
 The club contends it is in q position to know the actual existing condi- tions and that 1t has laid aside senti- ment and dealt with the matter di- rectly. touching upon the business and environment of the institution.
 We would like to draw the atten- ton of the public to the fact that many of Arizona's most substantial citizens have raised large and worthy families with far less conveniences and comforts say the club women of Wilcox in answer 10 criticism of the Phoenix club women relative to the school conditions.
 In expressing it's views, it claims it's sole motive is to construct and help promote the welfare and futW e usefulness of the unfortunate children of the state and declares that it pur- ] posely postponed its report until after | the legislature acted on the removal | bil.'
 While it disagrees with the local l club women on many points, its rec concentrations follow closely on the ! lines that have been suggested. 1 The report follows in full:
 The Report
 Tn view of the fact that the c1uJ women of the state have been aroused over the reported conditions at the state industrial school at Fort Grant, i it is but just to all concerned that the club women Of Wilcox, who have kept in touch with this school. have a hearing.
 ] There is no means so powerful to move the heart of womanhood as an appeal to her motherhood. and a re- ported abuse of children immediately enlists her sympathy and champion,
 ship. We think more Of the women of our state for having shown an iu
 tereSt in these children but this com mittee laying aside the -sobs" wish to deal directly with the business af- fairs and environment of this institu- ton.
 We purposely postponed our report until after the legislature had decided the Removal bill feeling with that question settled there would be no grounds 10 accuse us Of selfish mo-
 tives.' and truly our sole motive Is
 to construct and help promote the welfare and future usefulness of the
 unfortunate children of our state. and
 in this spirit, without personal crlti-
 cism Of past or present. we respect
 fully submit the following report and
 recommendations:
 Fort Grant is located in one of the
 most beautiful. scenic and healthful
 localities in Arizona. Many of us have
 spent thousands in railroad fares to
 view far less natural grandeur. Tow , erins mountains. with growing tTocs, surround and shelter the fort from the extremes of winter and summer. Truly. the heart of the child may be
 rejuyenated and brought in touch with Coz more easily in such surroundings
 especially after bruisjng it's young feet
 treading the paths of humanity's mah-
 ing.
 Committee Inspected School
 Five representative women of Will.
 COX made a visit to the industrial . school March H. On our arrival. we found the girls dormhory in flames f and were favoraby impressed by the , way both mana cement and inmate: | rose to the occasion. The girls were 2 taken 10 the superinttnient's home where they will Do cared for unti other arrangements are made.
 The government grant 10 the indus . ! trial school comprises two thousa m
 acres, many parts of which womb , make beautiful building grounds ", . would recommend the rebuilding of th , girls quarters some distance from th
 boys quarters, inside the grant. Tn 2 government geological survey report an abundance of water under th! grant. rich in medicinal value W : also favor the introduction of the cot tage plan in rebuilding the girls . quarters, not less than three cottages
 one being devoted to kitchen, diniu, room and school rooms; these cottage F 10 be modern in all respects. iBclud i ing heat. light and plumbing n Further WIG recommend the employ
 ment of only expert help. and that F. a more than one member of family j. P in the employ of the school. We fae |; that a qualified matron and rorma  9 pleasing appearance. graduate do . nestle science teacher. residen Q graduate nurse of experience. vh p could also instruct in home nursinl - first aid, and methods of hygienic liv 2 ing. are essential. The employment q n a physician by the month. who WI
 make weekly inspections and be sub . iect to call at any time is also recon
 mended. We are in favor of a care
 ful segregation of the younger girl
 from the older and more criminal
 inclined. We are heartily opposed [
 orphan children. without juvenil
 court records, being sent to this in
 stltution.
 Recommend Some Changes
 Wc found the boys buildings i fairly good condition. but sadly lack ins in upkeep. especially the kitchei
 as to lighting and ventilation. W feel that sanitary conditions in th food departments are absolutel necessary for the health of the chil dren. At small expense this could b remedied. Also. especial attentio should be given to the quality an cleanliness of the bedding.
 We recommend the building of recreation hall and library. connectir with the dormitory. presided over b Q trained !. M. C. A. man, % or 2 years old. who will have charge , the moral, social and athletic train ing of the boys.
 We feel these improvements. . wit the installing of manual training. WI keep the boys much more conten while working toward their better ment.
 In addition. we would lke~to affirl