Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1919-07-06
FRED HEAD CLUB" IN SPOKANE AIDS
 THE YOUNGSTERS
Physicians Altruistic Work Excites Boys to Worthy
 Acts.

oPoh'io, WdSH', JulV 0.-MemOrV of the lot of the red-headed boy when he himself was one prompted Dr. Ho- ward $. Clemmer of this city nearly six years ago to organize the "Clem- mer Red Head Club" Since that time it has acquired membership of 215 boys-every one of them with red hair or the promise of it. and each with the prospects of freckl les in due time.
 Besides the active membership of his club, and the prospective mem bership in tho infant roll, there is a small but distinguished honorary membership. One of these is Ser geant Alvin c. York who has been spoken of as "the most distinguish ed soldier of the world war" Ser geant York was rendered an honor ary membership in the club upon his return to the United States by United States Senator Miles Poindexter, at Dr. Clemmer's request.
 My dear Senator" he telegraphed in reply, "please say to Dr. Howard $. Clemmer that 1 am very proud of my red head because I got it hon. estly. Therefore I accept the prof fered membership. All my life I have admired Thomas Jefferson, and I feel honored to be admitted to his club"
 "In the last seven years there has bop in the juvenile court of this city," said Dr. Clemmer.
 The "big brother" idea is about to be developed to much greater ex- tent in the near future, for Dr. Clem- mer announces that he has perfected plans for calling to his assistance all the red-headed business and profes- sional men of this city and others with the proper hirsute qualification, to act as advisers and sponsors for the club members.
 Red Heads Help Each Other.
 Each of the grown-up red-heads will pledge himself to be responsible for the welfare of one or more of the club members, to give to such of them as need it the fatherly advice and counsel that he requires" said Dr. Clenlmer. "This responsibility will continue until the particular boy for which he has been acting big broth err has completed his education and has started out in business life.
 "1t is not intended that the boy will be furnished money for his educa- tion, but that only he shall be aided in every way to give himself the best possible chance"
 Habits of thrift are taught the boys from the first. A prize is given to the boy who earns and saves the was saved by the members of the club during one year, Dr. Clemmer said. Their savings are at all times under control of their parents.
 Formed from the club membership is the Clemmer red-headed Boy Scout troop of the city, with red-headed scout master in command. None but members of the Clemmer Red-Head Club may become members of this troop, which is No. 13. It now has 28 members and so rapidly are these club members attaining the age of 12 years when they may enter the Boy Scouts, that formation of an- other red-head troop is contemplated in the near future.
 The Red-Head club has formed a prominent and conspicuous place of many local parades and celebrations. The members are annually the guests of the interstate fair here, where they 'take in all the sights" and wind up with a big chicken dinner.
 Dr. Clemmers interest in the members of the club does not wane when they reach an age that causes their enthusiasm for the organization to slacken, several served in the army or the navy in the world war, and he kept in touch with them, others are in college or in business, but still maintain their connection with the club.
 "The red-headed boy has the big gest heart in the world," Dr. Clem- mer declaerd. And he will do any thing in the world for you if he knows you are interested in his wei fare. I am trying to help see that the red-headed boy gets the chance C. II-l :c, %0 IvNoV