The Pioche record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1908-1925, 1920-01-30
Nevada Federation
of Women's Clubs

:: of Women's Club.
: tBy Clara N. CrisIer. Press Chairnal
: Of Nevada Federation Of Wen-
. en's Clabs.D
, The board meeting of the Nevad
Federation of women's Clubs. held Il
Reno on Saturday. January 10. was on
of the largest meetings of its kind eve
held by that body and the business
transacted by It will be far-reachin,
In its effect
The following members were pres
emit: President. Mrs. ]. e. Church Of
Reno: recording secretary and pres.
chairman. Miss Clara M. Crisier OF
Carson City; corresponding secretary
and chairman OF conservation, Mrs. X
d. Richelberger of Reno; treasurer
Mrs. j. e. Gelder of Yerington; general
federation secretary. Mrs. Frank Ellis
Humphrey of Reno; arts and crafts
Mrs. #. O. Norton of Reno; civics, Miss
Minnie Fannigan Of Reno; education
Mrs. Frank Simpson OF Reno; peace,
Mrs. William Clark Watson of Fern
ley; Industrial and school conditions.
Mrs. George w. Robinson Of Reno;
Lincoln highway. Mrs. Maud Gassaway
OF Reno; literature and library extern
sion. Mrs. George F.. West of Yering-
ton; music. Mrs. Hugh Brown of To-
nopah; public health. Mrs. E. X. Smith
or Lovelock; revision, Mrs. Frank H.
Norcross of Reno
The board met at the Twentieth Cen.
fury Club house for informal discuss
sion at 1880 o'clock a. m. At this time
the finances of the federation were
considered and ways and means de-
vised to increase the general fund.
The Importance of cooperation between
the departments Of work and the yari-
Gus clubs was brought to the attention
Of all. At noon the member. Of the
board from Reno served q delicious
luncheon and business was forgotten
for the time being. Immediately after
the luncheon the formal business meet
Ing was called to order and those PRES
emit reported their plans for the year.
The board urged all clubs and depart
ments to send their reports Of last
year to the recording secretary, Miss
Crisler of Carson City. so that the year
book might be completed at once. Mrs
Frank Humphrey. 467 Ralston street,
Reno, requested that club members no.
tify her Of all unfederated clubs in
their near vicinity, so that she might
get in touch with the same.
The Parent-Teachers' Association OF
Sparks was admitted to the federation
and was heartily welcomed. All de-
partmsnts of work were requested to
send their communications to the Par
ent- Teachers Association Of Virginia
City. which will federate as soon as It
ls old enough. A committee Of three,
Of Mrs. w. c. Watson of
Fernley. Mrs. Frank Simpson and MIRA
F'ank Humphrey Of Reno, was appoint.
ID from the directors to be known as
! parent-teachers' club committee. It's
object Is to give information to ana
ADVANCE interest among mothers clubs.
The board Endorsed the movement
or the Independence of Armenia, and |
'lso communicated with the Nevada
legislators relative to ways and means |
or cutting the expenses Of q special |
ession of the legislature for ratifica-
lon Of the federal suffrage amendment.
Mrs. r. D. Richelberger. chairman Of
conservation, asked the board to sup
ort q movement for the promotion of
vocational retreat for Nevada women
t Lake Tahoe. the retreat to be self
Importing. Also to endorse a move
nent to provide homes for young
vomen coming into Reno. Both nove-
ients received the hearty endorsement
the board. She also urged clubs to
liant trees In memory Of the dead SOL
iers OF the world war. The different
apartments discussed their plans for
he year and the same will be publish.
In these columns from time to time.
he meeting adjourned at p. m.
Mrs. George West Of Yerington,
hartman Of the department Of litera-
IRE. has sent in the following plan Of
'ork:
With the election Of Miss Jennie
Elisabeth Weir Of the Nevada Histori.
~ Society as an honorary member Of
40 Nevada Federation OF women's
Tubs. the federation Is to be congratu-
tied upon having for their first hon
rary member 50 capable lady. Miss
'eir will be vice-chairman Of litera-
Ire. Tho department Of literature Is
tanning symposium which will give !
the public some OF the best poems &
ritten by Nevada men and women,
any OF which have never been print
before. We should not lose these
Ems. and It II the hope Of the depart
emit to preserve . few In this way and
cate an interest among our club
omen In preserving all that 10 Me-
lda's. Soon . qusstionnaire win be
sued to all pioneers concerning his.
rical landmarks In the state, with
story Of these spots, with the inten-
on of making plans for having them
arked by suitable monuments. Club
omen Of the state are asked to send
the chairman the names Of any
'oks written by Nevada men or wom- :
J. or the titles OF any stories written
'out Nevada by authors residing with
J short time. Since Nevada schools
. practically without . textbook
ION her history m effort will be made
have = practical history compiled.
ubs are asked to consult with the
'airman Of this department In maxi :
8 out their next years program. ab
nsiderabls material may be furnished
her. Also to ask J. d. Layman. IL !,
arian at the university, for help with u
ub papers. Mr.. Layman 70 helpful ..
sending out material = =
The next club notes will give de-