Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1919-10-30

garden spot of the world for human
ity," Miss Helen Roberts gave prac
teal talk on AmericaniZation. Miss
Roberts, who has probably done as
much to advance the movement in the
valley as any one woman, advocated
the establishment of free night school
in all cities. She believes that the
schools should be under the direct SUI
pervision of the city superintendent of
schools.
"Set Wheels Moving"
Let the women of America set the
wheels of AUGMENTATION moving by
starting night schools and see to it that
the attendance is kept up" said the
young woman, who urged that those
behind the movement be in thorough
sympathy with the cause. She spoke
in favor of the school nurse as a means
Of reaching the home through the
child and the establishment of COM
munity Fairgrounds.
In advancing the social center idea
Miss Roberts said the thing to do was
to find out what the people wanted and
give it to them, and later to give what
was thought best for them.
Her talk was received with enthusi-
asm, and at the conclusion the ques-
ton arose as to the admittance OF
Mexican women into the clubs. The
matter was referred to the speaker
who declared that it was the duty Of
all to "Americanize America"
Reviews Canteen Week
Miss Margaret Mae Hurley, who
served overseas with the federation
unit, reviewed her canteen work il
France, paying splendid tribute t
the doughboys treatment of the Amer
lean girl. Miss Hurley wore the uni
form in which she served, and was &
picture of the American girl at hel
best. In an intimate way she discussed
the canteen work on the other side, anC
what it meant to the boys over there.
The resolutions that were adopted a
the session were:
Whereas, The University at Tucson
has extended to us the privilege Of eX
tension work, therefore be it
Resolved, that we as club wome1
take advantage of this wonderful op
portunity offered us.
Whereas, The General Federation o
Women's Clubs has adopted Ameri
canization as their keynote, be it
Resolved, That the Central Arizon;
District Federation endorse this move
ment.
Whereas, Miss Margaret Hurle!
has so ably represented Us in war worl
in France, be it
Resolved, That we extend to her ou
most sincere thanks.
"Inasmuch as Mrs. B. A. Fowler wa
the organizer of the Central Arizoni
District Federation, and had a. keel
and personal interest in it's welfare, b
it
Resolved, That this organization
send a telegram stating that her nam
has been placed upon the Founders
list of the state presidents travelling
fund, and as body we consider it a.
honor Of having this privilege.
Whereas, We, as club women, stan
for all uplifting influences, and feel
ing that music is perhaps the sronges
of these, be it
Resolved, That we, encourage com
munity singing in our clubs an
schools.
"Inasmuch as we have been so de
! lightfully entertained today by tn
members of the Mesa Woman's clul
be it
Resolved. That we extend to ther
our most hearty appreciation, and on
sincerebest wishes for their future vel
fare"
Other Interesting Numbers
The days program was not devote
solely to business, a reading by Mis-
Ethe hartman being one of the inter
esting features, and the musical mum
hers were especially worth while. Mr.
Karola Frick. whose accompanies wa
Miss Eleanor Lewis, sang two of Gao
mans songs in her usual brilliant mar
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Thrush at Eve" were followed by cor
Fine Day" from Madam Butterfly"
Mrs. Raymond Battin was also we
received, her numbers being "OmbI
Mai Flu" (Serse), and "Habanera
from Carmen" Georges Bizet). Mr.
W. E. Deity was her accompanist.
At the noon hour, the Mesa Woman
club served a delightful luncheo
which was arranged by Mrs. o. E. Fel
guson, chairman of the home econon
les department Of the Hostess club.