Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-11-18
JUNIOR bD CROSS
WORKING AT HOME
Production of Sound American
Citizenship the First Aim,
Says Dr. Farrand-

On the badge OF every MEMBER OF
the Junior Red Cross are the words
Il Serve That tells the story of the
school chIldren's branch of the Ameri-
Red Cross and its efforts to bring
happiness TO children throughout The
world.
Realizing that the time never was
propitious as right now for teach
ing the highest ideals of citizenship.
tbe entire present program of the Jun
Tor Red Cross has been framed under
the very inclusive phrase. Training
for Citizenship Through Service" for
others Since the Junior Red Cross Is
the agency through which the Ameri-
can Red Cross reaches the schoolboys
and the schoolgirls, all it's activities
are designed to come within the regu-
tar school program. and without Great
ing new courses Increasing the Dun-
Der of studies to lend its aid in vitaliz-
ing the work of the schools
The thing that is needed, says DR.
Livingston Farrand, Chairman of the
American Red Cross Central Commit
tee "is not a perpetua ton of the Jun
Tor Red Cross. but the training and
breeding of sound American citizenship
inspired by the true, fundamental
ideals Of sound democracy. One of the
great conceptions in ma king the Red
Cross contributor to better citizen
ship in our American democracy is the
Il
of any nation is with the children of
the country"
The plan of organization of the Jun
Tor Red Cross makes the schoolIpub (
lie, -parocl1ia1 and private-the unit.
not the individual pupils Mutual serv-
ice, helpful community work such as
cleanup campaigns, care of the sick,
promotion of health regulations, par
ticipation in civic and patriotic move
ments-an these creative agencies de
signed to translate into life and action
the regular school program are parts
of the ma chinery which the Junior Red
Cross places al the disposal of the
school authorities.
Graded study courses giving prac
ticaI methods of civic training. supple
mented by pamphlets and helpful sHg
gestions, are supplied to the locai
schools by the Junior Red Cross. AID
elaborate plan for promoting an inter
change of correspondence between chill
dren In different sections of the United
States as well with children in for
eign lands is being devised and will
take prominent place in the estab
lished classroom program.
In promoting the general cause OF
child welfare Red Cross courses in
home hygiene and care of the sick
first aid. and dieting may be estab
lished in all Junior Red Cross Aux
iliaries.
Junior Red Cross are embodied in the
pledge of service which the pupil takes
when he signs the membership roll and
pins his coat the Juniors badge
The pledge which binds together serv-
ice and citizenship reads
"We will seek in all ways live up
to the ideals of the Junior Red Cross
and devote ourselves to its service.
I'VE will strive never to bring dis
credit 70 this. our country, by any I'D
worthy act.
I'VE will revere and obey our coun-
try's laws and do our best to inspire a
like reverence and obedience in those
about
I'VE will endeavor in all these ways
good citizens. to transmit America
greater. better and more bea utiful than
she was transmitted to u.s.
At the foundation of this school pro
gram of the .Tunic- Red Cross is a
great love for Americas children.