The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-16

snare Tor eacH parish was announced
Delegates, in accepteing their respective
parish shares, announced their inten-
ton of presenting these matters for
the cosideration Of their parish ad-
visory boards Immediately. A strong
expression was made that campaign
operations be commenced Immediately
in each parish. 1t is anticipated that
in each parish at least fifty per cent
of the money will be raised during the
next ten days. The popular drive will
close on October II. Bienville parish
will be expected to raise $4,000 dur
F! ing this drive.
: Delegates expressed a strong desire
| hat Louisiana should have a Salvation
Army Rescue and Maternity Home
which should take care Of LOuisiana's
needs in Louisiana. There was also
considerable sentiment for home for
aged couples, rendered helpless and a
! community care, fer whom there is
, no competent provision. 1t was real
lied, however, that it would be i'm
possible to provide for all of even the
immediate needs in the way Of homes
and institutions. and the policy of the
| Advisory Boards is that all OF these
matters shall hereafter receive a most
careful study and a program covering
requirements over period Of years
| may be expected as the outgrOwth.
Speakers at the state convention in
Guided Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher
| Agnew, of Chicago, who has charge of
the special efforts work of the Saliva
ton Army in the South and West j; Mrs.
Adjutant Bennett, of Dallas, Texas,
and Ensign Ivy Oldenburg, of Ell Paso,
Texas; H. NJ. We'll, vice-president Of
the State Advisory Beard, and Mayor
John New. Ford, mayor of Shreye-
port.
Col. Agnew discussed the general
work of the Salvation Army, illustrat-
ing his lecture by films and slides, thus
giving the delegates comprehensive
understanding Of the equipment, per-
sonnet and practical work of the Army.
Mrs. Adjutant Bennett discussed the
intimate work of the Salvation Army
among children. Ensign Oldenburg out
lined the work of the Rescue Homes.
She has charge of the work at Ell Paso
H. NJ. We'll presented the digest of con-
idential studies made by the Parish
Advisory Boards. The record of serv-
ice and the budget were given to the
convention by President Crane. Short
addresses in relation to Salvation Army
work and the interest Of citizens in
its accomplishment were made during
the convention luncheon by Judge
Percy Saint, of Franklin; Rev. Faith
err Eugene Derivas, of Marksville !;
Judge D. B, Samuel, of Shreveport /;
w. J. Sandoz, of Opelousas and Judge
| s. |. Foster, of Leesville.
Western Louisiana State Budget as
adopted by the Advisory Board con-
vention:
New Rescue and Maternity Home for
Louisiana. To provide adequate
capacity and facilities for rendering
care and medical aid to unmarried
prospective mothers and to provide
asylum and training for unfortunate
girls seeking to rehabilitate them
selyes; and in order to give the
babes chance in life. ..$2S, 10000.
Maintenance of Present Divisional
Rescue Home. Including light, heat, |
fuel, provisions and supplies, and
salaries of matrm. nurses and EN-
ployees ..,............,............... 5,75O.OC
Towards maintenance and enlargement
of the Children's Home at I'll paso, |
which serves the State of Louisiana
..........!....,........ .............. 2S75.0Oi
Parish Relief in Cooperation with Par.
ish Advisory Boards. To cover the
expense of emergency operations and
to provide means Of handling relief
work coming to the attention OF the
Salvation Army through Parish AID.
yisory Boards in Louisiana 100000
Towards central Divisional Building
for administrative purposes for the
Southwestern Division located at
Dallas $4,000
For work in prison and amongst pris-
oners and their families. 1,150.0O
Territorial and Divisional Maintenance
and Extension Fund. 100000
Disabled Officers fund. 100000
Training Of Salvation Army Officers
for service in Louisiana l,725.OO
Maintenance Of ISeal Work in Corps
Cities ..........-............... 10000
Total State Fund. ............... $62 900, 90
Delegates from Bienville Parish who
attended the convention were JOS
DaWidOf, Mrs. D. d. Brown and s. A.
Cook.
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