Weekly journal-miner., 1919-10-22
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WOmen'S Clubs yesterday began Its sessions. Delegates, registered by the credentials committee, after a short program preceded by an invo- cation by Rev. w. B. Cole, received the reports of officers, and confirmed the appointments to the various com mittees.
 Mrs. T. H. Cureton of Williams, the Federation president, addressed the degelates and received a merited demonstration of approval. She said in part:
 Why do we federate? When the tions left to attend this meeting they were merely members of their own individual club But now each is a member of every club that is repre- sented here, each giving to and re ceiying a benefit from them all.
 Mrs. Timerhoff President
 At the opening of the afternoon session, the election of officers was first in order. Mrs. w. H. Timer hoff of this city was elected presi- dent, Mrs. J. (. Clark of Flagstaff, vice-president; Mrs. Fl. s. Pool, Humboldt, second vice-president; Mrs w. H. Linesville, Kingman, re cording secretary; Mrs. A. J. Hern- don, Prescott, corresponding secre- tary; Mrs. Rohe, Winslow, treas urer; Mrs. A. J. Sine, Williams, au ditor.
 Speaking on The New Citizenship T.. ' M C1.a1,a. 1f Flagstaff called attention that on marriage to a citizen a female i'm migrant had the right of suffrage, and without proper education and influence might become a menace to the best interests of American womanhood. She believed the best way to show loyalty would be to help all who had not had such op- portunities as had the club members to prepare for responsible citizen ship.
 Presenting the reasons for Pres ident's Travelinh Fund" Mrs. H. D. Ross of Phoenix elicited an assurance that such move would receive sup port, Mrs. Cureton announcing that Sl00 had been raised in the conven- ton to put Mrs. Ross name on the founders roll of the travelling fund
 Mrs. J. H. McClintock of Phoenix spoke on Making Arizona History Interesting"
 Tn these days, when we hear so mch about Americanization of for eigners, the study of Arizona history would be very opportune. Having welcomed him here, we have a right to demand he have the intention of becoming a good citizen, and the best way to keep him from confusing the Old World quarrels with the is- sues here, is to imbue him with our ideals as shown i'll our literature and history"
 Club Extension" was presented by Mrs. H. A. Guild of Phoenix. Stating that there are only 40 clubs in Arizona, she informed the dele gates only one state has a less num- Der. However, this state owns the highest percentage of the club houses.
 Emphasizing personal and school hygiene and the influence that women should have through the board of health in promoting public health, Mrs. J. A. Ketcherside of Yuma asked that each club give one program on public health affairs.
 "Americanization," presented by Mrs. A. J. Herndon of Prescott, caused much comment among those who were privileged to listen to the paper, for the thoroughness of the in- vestigation of the social and eco, homie factors underlying the present day problem of assimilation of the foreign element, was appreciated by every member present. Steps may be taken to secure the publication ot the address in pamphlet form.
 She believed that to the club woman is reserved the privilege of being foremost ill this wonderful work. Particularly must the foreign born mother be Americanized, and in helping accomplish that the club members will become more demo- cratic, and better Americans them selves. The foreign born mothers are not difficult to reach. but when reached the effort is repaid thou sand fold, for among these foreign born real talent exists, and they themselves have much that is excel lent which they are willing and anx- ious to teach.
 The convention closed with a brilliant function given in honor of the club members and those assisting at the home of Mrs. Dixon Pager berg, l3O North Mount Vernon street, who opened her house to the Monday Club of this city and to the visiting delegates.
 The following resolutions were passed:
 Whereas, we are facing the prob lens of reconstruction. therefore be It resolved, that the Northern Ari- zona Federation of Womcn's Clubs turn its attention to the Americani- zation of the Mexican population within our community, and help them to learn our language and GUS tome
 Whereas, art and music are factors in inculcating American ideals, there fore be it resolved, that these lines of study be encouraged within our clubs.
 Whereas, the welfare of our coun- try depends upon the health of its Lz "A