Arizona republican., 1920-04-14

l MRS. A. M. LEARNER
 l Woman's Club of Chandler
 Opposition to compulsory medical inspection in the schools occas stoned a bitter discussion at the semi annual meeting of the Central District Fedora ton of Women's clubs yesterday when the charge was made that such legis- tatlon was mot American
 Mrs. J. L. s. Alexander, chairman of The state legislative department, who Offered the resolution asking the feder- ation to endorse the principle of com puiSory medical inspection in the schools and to petition the legislature to enact suitable legislation to provide for the adequate inspection of all school children and teachers, the es- tablishment of visiting nurses and pro- vision to defray the expenses of free treatment to children unable to pay for the same. led the argument in favor of the adoption of the resolution. The opposition was led by Mrs. Henry Bas- witz, who. was supported largely by members of the Harmony club of which she is president.
 The discussion came to an end only when Mrs. H. C. LOckett who presided declared that further argument was useless as she was confident none of the women would change their minds. She ordered the vote taken, the resolu- tion passing by a large majority A few who opposed medical inspection. rather than vote against the will of the state and district fedora ton, left the room before the vote was cast.
 Point Out Instances
 Those who supported Mrs. Alexa nder in securing the passage of the resolu- ton pointed out instances where disease had spread through the schools for lack of medical attention. A plea was made by Mrs. F. F. Jack to safe
 
 such case as was reported to the effect that three Russian boys had to be segregated from the Glendale school children because of 8, horrible disease.
 By making inspection compulsory you are taking away our liberty" de- clared Mrs. Baswitz, who insisted the proposed plan was not American
 We have liberty only under law" said Mrs. James H. McClintock in re- ply
 The only other resolution offered that was discussed from the floor was that which had to do with centralizing the legislation but after brief argument the resolution was passed unanimously. By this action no state legislation shall be endorsed or protested against by the individual clubs of the federation ex- cept with the approval of the state federation through the legislative de- pertinent.
 Nineteen clubs are affiliated with the district federation which holds it's semi-annual meeting at the Woman's club, and IS were represented and made reports which. in accordance with the clubs had accomplished for the coun- try. for the community and for the club.
 More Than 15o Register
 The total registration of 156 included club officers, delegates, alternates and visitors who gave undivided attention to the interesting Americanization pro- gram that furnished opportunities for a, number of brilliant addresses. The last matter of business was the cleo ton of officers, Mrs. H. C. LociSett be- ing elected president to the keen sat isfaction of the members, while the remaining members of the executive board received an equally popular vote. club, College club, Harmony club and the Monday Musical club, arranged q delightful day that was made possible by the splendid cooperation of the dif- ferent committees.
 The morning session opened with community singing led by Mrs. Ray rnond Battin. Following the invoca- tion a charming welcome was extended by Miss Mary Isebelle Irwin, presi dent of the College club, to which fitting response was made by Mrs. Lockett. Greetings from Mrs. H. A. Guild, former state federation presi- dent, and from Mrs. E. J. F'lannigan
 
 were read. Reports were then pre- scented by Mrs. George Barnum, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Fred Ga Iusha, treasurer; Mrs. Perry Downing, auditor. An exceptionally delightful feature of the session was the group of songs sung by Karola Prick, whose exquisite soprano voice with natural resonance charmed all who heard the artist. Mrs. Tricks tone was per fectly placed and every mood was re- fIected in the fine shadings given each note Her remarkable poise as well as her beautiful singing charmed her cause. Twilight" and "One Fine Day. from Madam Butterfly
 Pleads for Americanixation
 Club reports followed the presidents address Mrs. Wingar saying in part:
 We are living in an age of such unrest and upheavel that it is very necessary for club women to be think ing and acting along lines of greatest importance and not waste our ener- sies on trif1es or dissipate them by lack of cooperation
 Club women have had years of training in civic consciousness and or ganized work and in the state of Ari- zona have the weapon of political power With this excellent training in organized work we must now take on the obligation of training ourselves and our communities to wise citizen ship, make a thorough study of our educational and health conditions and take more vital interest in all laws touching the home. No club is so small. that 1t is outside of this obli- gation. It is byaa multitude of small notions everywhere that results will come.
 The bettering of educational. health and social condition every where is a big element in Americanization.- This work has gone steadily forward